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.
Can Tho Releases New Code of Conduct Banning Jeans, T-Shirts at Government Offices
Can Tho’s civil servants will have to leave their Levi’s at home from now on.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tech Outfit Bkav Invests $22m in Smartphone
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese engineers aspire to make strides in farming technology [Tuoi Tre] Bkav ...
New Made-in-Vietnam Vessel to Begin Downtown-Can Gio Service Next Month
A boat built in Hai Phong province will begin a river bus service between Saigon and Can Gio in the near future.
China Surpasses US, EU to Become World's Largest Solar Power Producer
China has jumped ahead of both the US and Europe in the solar energy field, having reached and then surpassed its 2020 solar power target three years ahead of schedule.
Weekend News Roundup: Hue Imperial Citadel Receives 20,000 Visitors on National Day
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hue Imperial Citadel receives 20,000 visitors on National Day [SGGP] HCM City tria...
Tay Ninh Province Looks to Build $680m Worth of Solar Plants
Officials in Tay Ninh province are seeking approval for the construction of 15 solar power plants by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam in Talks to Acquire Rights to Finland's Education Program
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HED [VnExpress] Ho Chi Minh City water park found raising leopards, Asian golden c...
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Leaders to Spend 2 Days a Month Meeting Citizens
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City leaders to spend two days a month meeting citizens [DTI] Vung Ang attract...
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Is Back in Vietnam
World-renowned religious leader Thich Nhat Hanh is currently in Vietnam for a holiday.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Endorses Son Doong Cable Car Plan
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s PM endorses cable car plan to world famous cave system [VnExpress] Repai...
Central Government Plans to Legalize Cryptocurrencies in Vietnam by 2019
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the establishment of a legal body that will manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Vietnam.
Former Director of Drug Company Sentenced to 12 Years for Smuggling Fake Cancer Medicine
The former director of a Saigon-based pharmaceutical company has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in smuggling cancer medicine into Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: 51 Bankers, Businessmen on Trial in Vietnam for Fraud
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 51 bankers, businessmen on trial in Vietnam for fraud [Tuoi Tre] New Saigon ‘food...
Saigon Mulls Plan to Outlaw High-Rise Construction Along Congested Roads
In a bid to prevent worsening traffic congestion, Saigon officials have been asked to prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings on heavily used streets.
3 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Broken, No Repair Date in Place
If your internet speeds sucked this weekend (and even now), you're not alone, as three of Vietnam's international internet cables are out of commission.
It's Official: Hanoi Will Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Areas by 2030
Hanoi’s municipal officials recently gave the final nod to a plan to heavily restrict personal vehicle use in the city center.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Track-and-Field Team Ends Thai Dominance at SEA Games
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s track-and-field team ends Thai dominance at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] East Vi...
Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Over 700 houses damaged as Typhoon Hato batters northern Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietn...
Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta
A team of archaeologists from Australia has uncovered evidence of an extensive trading network that operated in Vietnam from almost 4,500 years ago until nearly 3,000 years ago.
Morning News Roundup: Company Director Sparks Outrage After Slapping Female Doctor in Central Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Company director sparks outrage after slapping female doctor in central Vietnam [Tuoi T...
