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: Tourism Firm Fined for Encroaching on Nha Trang Bay
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Tourism firm fined for encroaching on Nha Trang Bay [DTI] Ho Chi Minh City buildi...
Oxford Strips Aung San Suu Kyi of Human Rights Honor Over Rohingya Crisis
Amid criticism of her remarks on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi will be stripped of the Freedom of the City of Oxford.
Expats in Vietnam Save More Money, But Experience Worse Quality of Life Than Back Home: HSBC Survey
HSBC recently released its 2017 Expat Explorer Survey, awarding Vietnam with the 30th spot, down 11 spots from last year. The survey takes a number of aspects into account such as career, local e...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Grows by 7.46% in 3rd Quarter 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s GDP grows by 7.46% in Q3 2017 [Tuoi Tre] Experts fear as coal ash, slag...
Korean Peninsula Tension Could Negatively Impact Vietnam Economy
Vietnam and Japan will see a drop in their credit quality should the military conflict on the Korean peninsula come to a head, according to rating agency Moody’s.
Saigon Launches 2nd Official Street Food Venue in D1
Saigon’s second street food zone was opened recently near the Reunification Palace on Monday, following the success of the first licensed zone on Nguyen Van Chiem Street.
Morning News Roundup: Wealthy Asians Spend Millions of Dollars on Property in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Wealthy Asians spend millions of dollars on property in HCM City [VietnamNet] Man ...
[Photos] Here Are the New Designs for Vinfast's Sedans and SUVs
Vingroup is moving quickly with its plan to roll out locally made cars with a set of new designs for the company’s sedans and SUVs.
Morning News Roundup: Accused Women Plead Not Guilty in Kim Jong Nam Poisoning Trial
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Kim Jong-nam poisoning trial: accused women plead not guilty [The Guardian] Ho Chi...
Hanoi to Transform Archways of Historical Bridge Into Trendy Cafes, Art Spaces, Bookshops
Hanoi’s Gam Cau neighborhood is set to receive a makeover, as officials in the capital are moving forward with a plan to reopen 127 archways beneath the area’s historic elevated train tracks.
Saigon Seeks to Release Motorbike Emission Standards by 2018 to Reduce Exhaust
In an effort to curtail the city’s air pollution, Saigon officials are coming up with a set of emission standards to limit motorbike exhaust.
Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Tourists Top List of Foreign Visitors to Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. South Korean appointed national football team coach [DTI] Chinese tourists top lis...
Trump Confirms Visit to Vietnam, 4 Asian Countries This November
It’s official: US President Donald Trump will be here this coming November.
Vietnam Mulls 400% Hike in Plastic Bag Tax to Reduce Waste
Vietnam might slap a hefty tax on local plastic bag sales in the future, but it remains unclear if the hike might be of any use against the country’s love for all things plastic.
Morning News Roundup: Vann Molyvann, Architect Who Shaped Cambodia’s Capital, Dies at 90
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Vietnam's Mekong Delta Might Vanish in 100 Years Due to Subsidence: Experts
Without extreme measures to alleviate subsidence, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta could cease to exist in 100 years’ time, warned experts at a two-day national conference in Can Tho.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed This Weekend
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Repairs to Vietnam's submarine internet cables set for completion this weekend [VnExpre...
Energy Official Suggests Lowering Environmental Standards to Help Power Plants Deal With Ash, Slag
As Vietnam’s older coal-fired power plants are struggling to get rid of a massive amount of ash and slag, some government agencies have recently suggested that the government lower the country’s envir...
Vietnam's Global Competitiveness Jumps 5 Spots to 55th: Report
Vietnam’s competitiveness is moving up as the country moves from a heavily resource-based economy to an efficiency-driven one.
Morning News Roundup: Official Says Giving Students English Name 'Not Good for Traditional Education'
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Giving students English names ‘not good for traditional education’: Vietnam official [T...
