Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
Loneliness Too Waits for the Bus
We are all in this, but not together.
Thoughts I've Had While Stranded in Murky Floodwater on Saigon's High-Tide Days
I’m willing to forgive nearly everything about Saigon. It’s a sign of a sustainable relationship, as I still wish to coexist in peace with this city. To me, Saigon’s midday, even when the searing sun flares the strongest, is when the trees are the most glorious. The sudden bouts of torrential rain are indeed a nuisance, but I tell myself that at least the streets can get a wash after a dusty day. But there’s one thing that never goes away and that I can never write off; something I can’t, for the life of me, find reasons to romanticize or defend. Those are the infuriating floods that submerge Saigon streets every time the tide is high.
Saigon Sees a 10-Year Low of 18°C. What Are the City’s Highest and Lowest Temperatures?
This January, Saigoneers have been enjoying an unusually pleasant stretch of weather, with daytime temperatures hovering around the mid-20s and dipping to 18–20°C late at night and in the early morning.
Vietnam Bans Unskippable Ads, Requires Skip Button to Appear After 5 Seconds
If things go our way, YouTube’s notorious unskippable ads might be a thing of the past come this February.
Grindr Year-End Report Names Vietnam as Country With Biggest Top Shortage
Ever since Spotify launched its first global Wrapped function a few years ago, December has turned into an exciting season of stats-driven year-end reviews. “Wrapping” is now a tradition embraced by numerous apps, such as Strava, Duolingo, YouTube, Reddit, and of course, Grindr.
When Donations Are All Womenswear, Men in Flood Zones Turn Necessity Into Fashion
Vietnam’s South-Central Coast region is going through an especially grueling time of the year as both the local people and authorities have to deal with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding. Still, amid the mourning and strenuous rebuilding efforts, moments of levity shine through — a testament to the resilience, optimism, and incredible humor of the Vietnamese people in the face of hardships.
Đắk Lắk, Khánh Hòa Are Next Victims of 2025's Historic Flooding. Here's How to Help.
After nearly a week of constant downpour, many provinces of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions have suffered severe flooding and landslides, causing catastrophic damage to local infrastructure, economic activities, and deaths. This has been yet another month of loss and destruction for Vietnam in 2025, which is shaping up to be the most devastating year in recent history due to consecutive powerful typhoons and atypically high rainfall.
Is Hanoi's New Book Street Dying?
Despite the warm reception from Hanoians during its opening weeks, Hanoi’s designated book area on 19/12 Street is facing a decline.
Morning News Roundup: Toyota Vietnam Recalls Another 8,000 Cars Over Airbag Fault
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top trending destinations in 2018: Airbnb [VnExpress]...
Hanoi Continues Building Railings to Protect Pavements From Encroaching Drivers
Hot on the heels of Ho Chi Minh City’s efforts to clear walking space on the city sidewalks, Hanoi officials are installing fences along their city’s sidewalks as a means of protecting pedestrians fro...
Lam Dong Officials Want to Revive Da Lat's Lost Railway With $172m
Train enthusiasts, rejoice!
Morning News Roundup: 13m Foreigners Spend Holidays in Vietnam in 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 13 million foreigners spend holidays in Vietnam in 2017 [DTI] ▪ Vietnamese i...
One of Hanoi's Metro Trains Vandalized by Graffiti While in Storage
Even Hanoi’s metro trains are not immune to vandalism.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Banking Sector Expects 44% Surge in Profits in 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam escapes damage after typhoon takes heavy toll in Philippines [Reuters] ▪&...
One of Vietnam's Major Internet Cables Has Gone Down...Again
Vietnam's internet cable issues have continued, as one of the country's undersea connections encountered a glitch last week, just as repairs on two other cables were being completed.
Morning News Roundup: Toyota Stops Sponsoring Vietnam’s Top-Flight Football League
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Visitors crowd Phu Quoc Walking Street on opening day [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Toyota st...
Typhoon Tembin: Ca Mau Will Be Hardest Hit, Saigon Closes All Public Schools
After causing death and destruction in the Philippines, Typhoon Tembin is currently in the East Sea and will make landfall in the Mekong Delta tonight, December 25.
Weekend News Roundup: Experts Warn Vietnamese Investors of Bitcoin Bubble
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Experts warn Vietnamese investors of bitcoin bubble [DTI] ▪ Tourism sector u...
Powerful Tropical Storm to Hit Saigon, Mekong Delta on Christmas Night
Typhoon Tembin, which is currently wreaking havoc in the Philippines, is forecast to make landfall in southern Vietnam late tomorrow night, December 25.
Saigon to Remove Unused Tollbooth at D2 Entrance to Thu Thiem Tunnel
Saigon is bidding an unused tollbooth farewell in an effort to mollify traffic congestion leading into the Thu Thiem Tunnel.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC E-Bike Rental Plan Raises Concerns
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City’s e-motorbike rental service raises concerns [DTI] ▪ New tropical s...
From 2018, Vietnam Will Punish Pedestrians for Violating Traffic Laws
Starting next year, pedestrians who violate road safety regulations and cause a fatality may be jailed.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches School of Aerospace Engineering
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Deadly Tropical Storm Kai-tak to threaten southern Vietnam, Malay Peninsula with heavy ...
Local Company Proposes E-Bike Rental System for District 1
A local company has proposed a pilot plan to introduce e-bikes to central Saigon in order to ease traffic congestion.
Weekend News Roundup: Mu Cang Chai Named Among World's 19 Most Beautiful Mountains
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Remains of Vietnamese kidnap victim return to Vietnam [Inquirer] ▪ Mu Cang C...
4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend
Residents of four Saigon districts will experience water outages or low water pressure this weekend.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City hopes to open more pedestrian streets [VietnamNet] ▪ HCMC scraps pr...
