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.
[Video] Wrong-Way Driver in Saigon River Tunnel Crash May Be Criminally Charged
A driver who caused a major accident by driving through the Saigon River Tunnel in the wrong direction last week may face criminal charges.
Vingroup to Invest $4.4bn in Hanoi Urban Railways
Vingroup, one of Vietnam's largest property developers, plans to invest US$4.4 billion in urban railway projects in Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: UN to Assess Vietnam’s Readiness for Peace-Keeping Activities
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. UN team assesses Vietnam’s readiness for peacekeeping activities [DTI] Developers ...
Starbucks Japan to Open in 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse
Starbucks is attempting to merge its coffee culture with Japan's century-old traditions in the chain’s newest Kyoto location.
Vietnam's Sluggish Internet to Continue Until Mid-July
It looks like Vietnam’s internet issues will persist for the next few weeks as local internet service providers scramble to fix a broken undersea cable.
World Bank Approves $300m Fund for Road Upgrades and Forest Protection in Vietnam
The World Bank will provide a new fund worth US$300 million to aid communities in Vietnam's Central Highlands and a number of coastal areas.
Morning News Roundup: Japan Holds First National Vietnamese Language Exam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Japan holds first national Vietnamese language exam [VnExpress] Tax proposal offer...
Saigon's First River Bus Route to Open This August
In an effort to ameliorate Saigon’s chronic congestion issues, city officials are debuting the metropolis’ first-ever river bus route soon.
Weekend News Roundup: 10,000 Vinasun Cabbies Seek Permission to Rally Against Uber, Grab
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 10,000 Vinasun cabbies seek permission for rally against Uber, Grab in Vietnam [Tuoi Tr...
Late-Night Fire Destroys D4 Warehouse, Alarms Nearby Residents
Last night, a large fire claimed parts of District 4’s riverside warehouse complex, creating alarm among local residents, who feared the blaze would spread to their homes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Electricity Tops Country’s Debtor List With $9.7bn in Liabilities
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Electricity tops country’s debtor list with $9.7bn in liabilities [Tuoi Tre] ...
E-Commerce Boosts Vietnam Brand Presence in Foreign Markets
Vietnam’s products have begun conquering global markets.
Morning News Roundup: Shaky Internet Connections in Vietnam as New Undersea Cable Breaks
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Shaky internet connections in Vietnam as new undersea cable breaks [VnExpress] Ove...
Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight
Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.
Morning News Roundup: Experts Warn of More Deadly Heat Waves for Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Experts warn of more deadly heat waves for Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietnam police susp...
China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon
As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.
Carlsberg Vietnam Might Be Fined for Plastering Beer Onto Hue Landmarks
Hue authorities want to discipline Carlsberg Vietnam for photoshopping beer cans onto pictures of the city's historic architecture.
Transportation Ministry Halts New Licenses for Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Vietnam's Ministry of Transportation has instructed local officials to stop licensing new vehicles for app-based ride-hailing services.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Notorious Water Pipe Breaks Again
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi’s notorious water pipe breaks again [VnExpress] Five Vietnamese companies in...
