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.
Morning News Roundup: Cuc Phuong National Park Threatened by Illegal Logging
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Senior man commended for returning $2,200 to owner in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] ...
An Overview of Saigon's Child Welfare Situation in 2016
A new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) study details a number of statistics and realities concerning children living in Saigon.
Vietnam Hopes to Finish 2,000-Kilometer North-South Expressway in 2025
At a meeting on Wednesday, Vietnam's central government advised infrastructure officials to commence work on major sections of the North-South Expressway this year in order for the project to be "esse...
Morning News Roundup: 474 Firms, Individuals in Vietnam Named in Paradise Papers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Saigon's mayor says prolonged meetings are a waste of time [VnExpress] ▪ 474...
Vietnam to Put an End to Freelance Tour Guides From Next Year
Vietnamese tour guides might have a hard time with the government once an updated set of regulations take effect next year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Programmer Hints at 'Flappy Bird' Return
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Stocks Electrified as Deals Prompt ‘Re-Rating’ of Market [Bloomberg] ▪&nb...
Hanoi to Spend $76m on Overpass, 2 Underpasses to Help Solve Congestion
Hanoi plans to pour a lot of money into upgrading its infrastructure in the next few years.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves Bill Letting Banks Be Declared Bankrupt
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam approves bill letting banks be declared bankrupt [Reuters] ▪ Senior ...
Vietnam Ranks 34th out of 80 Countries in English Proficiency Index: EF Study
Vietnam’s national English proficiency might be slipping, according to a new study.
Tropical Storm Kirogi Floods Streets, Damages Houses in Saigon
Heavy rain and damaging winds blew through Saigon and neighboring areas on Saturday night as Tropical Storm Kirogi approached the south-central coast.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Pilot Among 4 Dead in UK Air Crash
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese pilot among four dead in UK air crash [VnExpress] ▪ Ho Chi Minh ...
Saigon Leader Slams Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign for Being 'Inhumane'
Saigon's controversial sidewalk-clearing campaign came in for criticism from the city's leader earlier this week.
Two South Korean Universities Are Teaching Students How to Love and Date
Students at two universities in South Korea can now take courses that teach them about sex, relationships and marriage.
Morning News Roundup: ASEAN Sends Aid to Typhoon Victims in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Global coal price hike could cost Vietnam $1.27 billion per year: report [VnExpres...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Government Website for Startups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam launches government website for startups [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Top three sma...
Amid Line 1 Delays, Saigon Plans to Start Building Metro Line 3A
While progress on Saigon’s Metro Line 1 and Line 2 is lagging behind due to delays in funding reimbursement and land clearance, city officials have recently finished a formal plan to commence construc...
Morning News Roundup: ASEAN, China Agree to Protect Marine Environment in East Sea
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ ASEAN, China agree to protect marine environment in East Sea [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Morning News Roundup: Ryan Giggs to Become Director of Football at Vietnam Academy
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ryan Giggs to take director of football job at Vietnamese academy [Tuoi Tre]
APEC Concludes in Da Nang With New Pacific Trade Deal in Place
Last week, world leaders convened in Da Nang for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, creating a major trade pact in the process.
Site Clearance, Land Compensation for Long Thanh Airport Will Require $1bn: Report
The Vietnamese government plans to reclaim 5,585 hectares of land and relocate 15,500 people to make way for Long Thanh Airport.
