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: Jetstar Launches Direct Flights Between Quang Binh, Chiang Mai
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Jetstar launches direct flights between Quang Binh and Chiang Mai [Tuoi Tre] In s...
Draft Law Would Double Leasehold Terms for Foreigners in Vietnam
A new bill has been drafted that will double foreigners’ real estate ownership terms for properties in special economic zones in Vietnam.
Bac Kan Authorities Blame 12-Year-Old Boy for Breaking $616,000 Sculpture
A 12-year-old boy has been blamed for allegedly breaking part of a US$616,000 stone statue in the northern province of Bac Kan.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon to Remove 100 Trees to Make Room for Traffic Near Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Another 100 trees will fall in Saigon as city wants to clear traffic near airport [VnEx...
After 4 Months, Doan Ngoc Hai's Sidewalk-Clearing Crusade Returns
After a four-month break, Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of District 1’s sidewalk-clearing crusade, is finally back on the streets, towing illegally parked vehicles and confiscating property from loca...
Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021
Saigon is predicted to achieve 8% annual growth over the next five years, becoming the second-fastest growing urban economy in Asia during that period.
Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans
A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastruct...
Morning News Roundup: Bkav Unveils Next-Gen Homemade Bphone
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s Bkav unveils next-gen homemade Bphone [Tuoi Tre] Life as a VIP motorbike...
Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying
Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.
Hanoi Commune Officials Jailed for Withholding Land From Local Residents
Fourteen officials have been sentenced to jail for stealing land from locals outside of Hanoi.
Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea
Local authorities in Vietnam are taking heed of environmental issues in the country after numerous disasters in recent years.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Caught With Cocaine as 'Gifts' for Nigerian Boyfriend
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese woman caught carrying cocaine at Ho Chi Minh City airport [Tuoi Tre] ...
Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course
In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects...
After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'
A photo of a Western tourist meditating for money on a sidewalk on Phu Quoc has forced local officials to speak out against the action.
100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019
Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Arrested for Extorting Businesses in Mekong Delta
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese reporter arrested for extorting businesses in Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre] 1...
New Draft Regulation Would Require All Hanoi Taxis to Have Same Color Scheme
Hanoi authorities are working on a draft regulation that will significantly impact how the capital’s taxi firms operate in the next few years.
Morning News Roundup: VietJet Named Asia’s Best Employer Brand
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietjet named Asia’s Best Employer Brand [SGGP] Hanoi eyes standard color scheme f...
A Sneak Peek Inside Saigon's First Metro Tunnel
Deep below District 1, Saigon's first metro line is taking shape out of public view.
Vietnam to Run out of Construction Sand by 2020: Official
As Vietnamese cities continue to experience a construction boom, government officials predict the country may run out of construction sand by 2020.
