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 Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building
Residents of an apartment complex in District 1 were forced to leave their homes last Wednesday when the building was demolished to make room for another project.
Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report
Amidst challenges posed by shopping complexes and supermarkets, traditional stores are maintaining a firm grip on Vietnam’s retail scene.
Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study
According to a new study by Stanford University researchers, Vietnam is among the most sedentary countries in the world.
Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services
Several sanitation companies in Saigon are struggling to pay their workers due to an absence of funds.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports Outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu in North
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in north [VnExpress] Patients pay high p...
Vietnam's Economic Growth to Outpace China's Next Year: Report
By next year, Vietnam's economic growth rate is expected to overtake China's performance.
Bui Vien Walking Street Opening Delayed Indefinitely
Government officials have announced that Bui Vien's "walking street" will not open this Saturday as originally planned.
Vietnam to Launch First-Ever Saola Conservation Program in 2018
Bach Ma National Park, located in Thua Thien-Hue province, will be home to a breeding center for endangered saolas that will open by early 2018.
Morning News Roundup: Can Tho Ex-Traffic Inspectors Get Jail Terms, Life Sentence for Extortion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Can Tho ex-traffic inspectors get jail terms, life sentence for extortion [Tuoi Tre] ...
Hong Kong Investor Proposes $500m Horse Racetrack Complex in Can Tho
A Hong Kong-based company has expressed interest in investing US$500 million to construct a horse racetrack in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Power Company Requests to Release Waste Into Sea Near Binh Thuan Marine Reserve
A power company located in Binh Thuan province is seeking permission to dump 2.4 million cubic meters of "matter" into the sea less than 10 kilometers from a marine reserve.
Morning News Roundup: Human Remains, Artifacts Found at Airport Excavation in HCMC
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Hanoi May Reopen Sealed Arches Under Long Bien Bridge
Hanoi residents are expressing both excitement and skepticism about a new plan to reopen all 131 stone arches under the city’s iconic Long Bien Bridge.
Thanh Hoa Police Seize Nearly 3 Tons of Illegal Elephant Ivory
Close to three tons of elephant ivory were seized by Vietnamese authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa on Saturday.
Morning News Roundup: 5-Star Luxury Just Gets Cheaper at Saigon's Top Hotels
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 5-star luxury just gets cheaper at Saigon's top hotels [VnExpress] Vietnam cuts le...
Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan
With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.
Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways
Local experts have begun excavating a possible mass grave on the grounds of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Traffic Jams Are Costing Hanoi $600m Annually: Studies
Government studies have calculated that traffic jams cause VND12.6 trillion (US$600 million) in economic losses every year in Hanoi.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Ranks Among Best Cities for Solo Travelers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City ranks among best cities for solo travellers [DTI] Personal traine...
Saigon to Remove 258 Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Construction
A plethora of trees along District 1's Ton Duc Thang Street are set to be cut down or relocated to make way for the construction of a new bridge.
