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.
China May Ban Sale of Canine Meat Ahead of Dog-Eating Festival
Animal lovers can rejoice - for now - as authorities in the Chinese city of Yulin have issued a short-term ban on the sale of dog meat ahead of the city's infamous dog-eating festival, activists repor...
Illegal Sand Mining Puts Hoi An's Coastline at Severe Risk of Erosion: Experts
A major part of Hoi An’s coastline is at risk of erosion due to years of illegal sand mining.
Morning News Roundup: 7 Die While Undergoing Dialysis at Northern Vietnam Hospital
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 7 die while undergoing hemodialysis at northern Vietnam hospital [VnExpress] Saigo...
Vietnam to Complete 1,327-Kilometer North-South Expressway by 2030
Vietnam is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a 1,372-kilometer north-south expressway.
Offices in Japan Hire Cats, Dogs, Goats to Help Employees Relieve Stress
Companies in Japan are turning to animals like cats, dogs, goats and even alpacas to help employees relieve stress.
Morning News Roundup: Controversial Tourist Zone on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang Delayed
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Controversial tourist zone on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang delayed [Tuoi Tre] Viet...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Jails 6 Dog Thieves for Combined 30 Years
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam jails six dog thieves for combined 30 years [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam says Google...
Indian Woman Sets New World Record for Fastest Back-to-Back Everest Ascent
An Indian mountain climber is believed to have set a new women's record for summitting Mount Everest twice in less than a week.
Giant Japanese Machine Begins Drilling Metro Tunnel Under District 1
A huge tunnel boring machine (TBM) will begin carving out a tunnel for the metro line under District 1 today.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Set to Approve Coal-Fired Power Plants Worth $7.5bn
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam set to approve coal-fired power plants worth $7.5 bln [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam m...
Vietnam Copyright Watchdog to Charge Hotels for Music on TV
Hoteliers may be violating music copyright laws unless they agree to pay licensing fees, says Vietnam's performing rights organization.
Taiwan High Court First in Asia to Rule Same-Sex Marriage Legal
In a historic decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the nation's laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying violates their equal protection and personal freedom.
Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Indonesia, Vietnam to probe reported skirmish in disputed waters [Reuters] Vietnam...
Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US
Trade leaders of the 11 remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed to continue working to finalize the deal without US participation.
Over Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Can't Swim: Expert
With summer just around the corner, Vietnamese parents and officials are watching nervously as kids dive into their water fun.
Amid Concerns Over East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Visit US This Month
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will begin a visit to the United States on May 29, culminating in a stop at the White House on May 31.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Coast Guard Receives 6 US Patrol Boats
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's Coast Guard receives six US patrol boats [VnExpress] Vietnam’s 2015 budg...
Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual
In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.
Saigon Wants to Mandate Helipads Atop Skyscrapers
Local authorities aim to reshape Saigon’s skyline by making helipads a mandatory safety structure atop skyscrapers.
Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network
As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.
