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: Rumors of Cable Car System to Islet Near Hoi An Rejected
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Rumors of cable car system to islet near Hoi An rejected [Tuoi Tre] Local authorit...
Hanoi to Allow Public Buses to Use Exclusive BRT Lanes
Hanoi’s dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes will soon open to public buses, allowing these vehicles to make use of road space exclusively reserved for the capital’s fledgling BRT system.
Asia's Rapidly Aging Population Is a Threat to Regional and Global Economy: IMF
Asia’s population is aging so fast that in just a few decades, the region might stop being the top contributor to the global workforce.
Morning News Roundup: Facebook Crash Sends Vietnam, Asia Into Frenzy
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Facebook crash sends Vietnam, Asia into frenzy [VnExpress] Vietnam cuts size limit...
Vietnam's Energy Consumption to Double in 10 Years
Because of the country’s rapid rate of development, Vietnam’s power consumption is expected to almost double in less than a decade.
Tokyo's Pride Parade Last Week Draws Record Number of Participants
Last weekend thousands thronged the streets of Tokyo to join Japan's largest Rainbow Pride parade to date.
Vietnam Expected to Suffer 13-15 Tropical Storms, El Nino This Year: Weather Experts
Time to break out your boots and raincoats, Saigoneers: Vietnam’s stormy season is right around the corner.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Announces Player Lineup for U20 World Cup
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam announces players for World Cup [VietnamNet] ‘Made in Vietnam’ explosive r...
Yangon: Lessons From a Neighbor That Banned Bikes
As Saigon is mulling a complete ban on motorbikes – first, in the city’s downtown area and then, city-wide, perhaps - it’s high time to look at the situation in Yangon, where a similar ban was impleme...
Weekend News Roundup: 4 Months After Launch, Hanoi BRT Hit by Poor Occupancy
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi BRT line hit by poor occupancy, four months after launch [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi re...
Saigon May Get Helicopter Ambulances in the Future
The skies above Saigon may receive an addition in the future: ambulance helicopters.
Thai Binh to Erect VND300bn Tower as Province Landmark
Thai Binh is building a VND300 billion (US$13.2 million) tower in the hope that it will be seen as the northern province’s iconic landmark.
Phu Quoc Seeks VNPT's Help to Become 'Smart City' in 2020
The Kien Giang province People's Committee recently approved a plan to transform Phu Quoc into a 'smart city' by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Thirsty for Skilled Tourism Workers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City thirsty for skilled tourism labourers [DTI] General Department of Fisheri...
Saigon Attempts to Solve Airport Congestion With Another Proposed Elevated Highway
Saigon is considering yet another elevated highway to ease traffic gridlock between the city center and the airport.
Morning News Roundup: Illegal Wood Exploitation Rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Illegal wood exploitation rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park [VietnamNet] Draft d...
Singapore Airlines Launches First Flight Powered by Sustainable Biofuels
Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines (SIA) successfully launched its first flight supported by sustainable biofuels.
[Photos] Annual International Fireworks Festival Explodes Over Da Nang
The first performances of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival erupted over the city's Han River last Sunday.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Weighs Banning Booze in Karaoke Bars
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam weighs banning booze in karaoke bars [VnExpress] 24 Vietnamese killed in t...
[Photos] Saigon Is Going Green With These Smart Trashcans
If you’ve been hanging out on Nguyen Hue Boulevard recently, you probably noticed the presence of Saigon’s new “smart trashcans”.
