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.
Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People
In an effort to discourage locals from driving under the influence, the National Traffic Safety Committee recently launched a campaign to provide drinkers with free rides.
Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Foreign ownership in Techcombank officially at 0% [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese c...
Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral
Facebook’s livestream function has facilitated some of Vietnam’s most eccentric antics. Most recently, it was a vessel for a Hanoi vendor to demonstrate her passive aggression in the most unique way p...
Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports
Companies in the Mekong Delta that export cá tra, commonly known as catfish, are worried that new import regulations set by the United States will adversely impact their business.
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Int’l school accountant victim of acid attack in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ▪&nb...
Learn How to Make Money From Tourism With Hanoi's New Tourism Classes
As part of a greater emphasis on tourism, Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has begun offering training classes to residents of frequently visited areas in order to improve tour experiences.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants to Ban Jeans, T-Shirts in Public Offices
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ho Chi Minh City wants to ban jeans and T-shirts in public offices [VnExpress] ▪&...
Ministry Urges Central Government to Allocate More Funding for Environmental Protection
Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is pushing to receive a higher budget, as its current funding cannot meet all of its needs.
Vietnam's First Japanese Gas Station Opens in Hanoi, Steals Local Hearts
A new gas station on the outskirts of Hanoi is the first foreign-owned such facility to open in Vietnam.
Saigon's Annual Per Capita Income to Reach $9,800 by 2020: Official
Saigon’s impressive economic growth might help its residents achieve US$9,800 in average annual income soon.
Morning News Roundup: VNA Delays Flight After 3 Dogs 'Invade' Runway at Cam Ranh Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Airlines flight delayed after dogs ‘invade’ Cam Ranh airport [Tuoi Tre] ▪...
VietJet Air, Qatar Airways Sign Interline Partnership
VietJet has signed an interline partnership with Qatar Airways in an effort to create more options and convenience for passengers.
Morning News Roundup: Typhoon Khanun Weakens Into Tropical Depression
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Typhoon Khanun weakens into tropical depression [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam’s ‘Glorious...
Safe Cities Index Ranks Saigon 56th Out of 60 Global Cities
Moving down ten spots from last year, Ho Chi Minh City ranks 56 out of 60 global cities in safety, according to a recent report.
President Trump to Visit Da Nang, Hanoi for Official Meetings in November
US President Donald Trump will visit two cities in Vietnam during his upcoming stay in November.
Vietnam Proposes Law to Officially Recognize Transgender People
Vietnam's Ministry of Health is working on a draft law that would create an official legal status for transgender people in the country.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Floods Kills 83, More Rain on the Way
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam floods killed 83 and more rain on the way [VnExpress] ▪ Provinces re...
Defense Ministry to Hand Over Land Near Tan Son Nhat to City
The Ministry of National Defense is set to hand over an area of land adjacent to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in an effort to ease traffic congestion near the facility.
Morning News Roundup: Vingroup's Retail Unit Launches up to $713m IPO, Vietnam's Largest
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vingroup's retail unit launches up to $713 million IPO, Vietnam's largest [VnExpre...
New Rule Forces Doan Ngoc Hai to Get Approval From D1 Leaders Before Clearing Sidewalks
Bad news for Saigon’s Captain Sidewalk, Doan Ngoc Hai.
