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.
Saigon Will Finally Launch First River Bus Route in November, but Only With 5 Stations
Can Saigon’s first river bus line be ready on schedule this time?
Weekend News Roundup: During Hanoi Visit, Trump Offers to 'Mediate' in East Sea Dispute
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Trump in Hanoi offers to 'mediate' on East Vietnam Sea dispute [Tuoi Tre] ▪ ...
Vietnam Could Be Among Top 20 Economies Globally by 2050: PwC Report
In the next few decades, Vietnam might be among the world’s top economies, according to a recent report by business advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Vietnam's Nation Brand Is Ranked 45th Globally at $203bn
Vietnam's nation brand has been valued at US$203 billion, making it among the top 50 most valuable nation brands in the world.
Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently
Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, recently threatened to block popular messaging service WhatsApp after requesting it to remove pornographic content.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Launches Bilingual Tourism Magazine
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine [DTI] ▪ Trump and Putin set to ...
Vietnamese Student Jailed in Singapore for Hacking Into Professor's Account to Modify Grades
A Vietnamese student was recently jailed in Singapore after he was caught hacking into his professor’s school account to change his grades as well as others'.
Russia Offers $5m in Humanitarian Aid to Help Vietnam With Typhoon Recovery
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his government to provide Vietnam with US$5 million to help storm-battered localities deal with the aftermath of Typhoon Damrey.
Morning News Roundup: Japan Sends Water Purifiers to Support Flood Victims in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Japan sends water purifiers to support flood victims in Vietnam [DTI] ▪ Typh...
As Flooding Recedes, Hoi An Hustles to Clean up for APEC Visit
Vietnam is rushing to clean up Hoi An to prepare for a planned visit by world leaders as part of APEC’s program.
Vietnam's Internet Cable Breaks for 5th Time This Year, But Who's Surprised
It's just another week in Vietnam, as one of the country's major undersea internet cables has encountered problems yet again.
Morning News Roundup: 3 Moon Bears Freed After Nearly 20 years Behind Bars in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 3 moon bears freed after nearly 20 years behind bars in Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪&nbs...
Tan Son Nhat Cracks List of Top 25 Most Sleep-Friendly Airports
In a nod to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's improved facilities, the aerodrome has been included among the top 25 most sleep-friendly airports in the world, according to a new ranking.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs $10.2bn for Clean Water Supply Projects
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ New US ambassador to Vietnam hits the ground running [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam n...
VietJet Founder Makes Forbes' List of 100 Most Powerful Women in the World
VietJet founder and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has once again made Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women.
Typhoon Damrey: 44 Dead, 22 Missing, 40,000 Houses Damaged
Vietnam’s coastal provinces were battered by devastating Typhoon Damrey during the weekend.
Vietnam to Abolish Residence Books, Establish Online Citizen Database
Vietnam is in the process of completely overhauling its household registration and personal identification systems.
Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's to Open First Restaurant in Hanoi
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ McDonald's Vietnam to open first restaurant in Hanoi [DTI] ▪ Vietnam to join...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to Visit Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang Next Week
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, will visit both Vietnam and the Philippines from November 6-14.
Vietnam Jumps 14 Places in World Bank Ease of Business Ranking
Vietnam has improved considerably in terms of the ease of doing business within the country, according to a new World Bank report.
