Bạc Liêu-94, Cà Mau-69: In Saigon, a Surprising Reminder of Home Lives on License Plates
my Once in a while, I bump into a little sliver of my hometown on a random license plate on the street.
Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
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.
Asia Suffered $83bn in Damage from Disasters Last Year
In 2016, Asia suffered greater financial losses due to natural and man-made catastrophes than any other region in the world, according to a new report.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Proposes Giant Golden Turtle Statue for Hoan Kiem Lake
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ten-ton golden turtle statue proposed for iconic Hanoi lake [Tuoi Tre] HCMC to ope...
Vietnam’s Economic Growth Hits 3-Year Low in First Quarter of 2017
Vietnam’s economic growth hit a three-year low in the first quarter of this year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 2nd Best Place in the World to Teach English
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam ranks second best place in the world to teach English [VnExpress] Four san...
Mekong Delta Faces Severe Waste Treatment Shortage
Provinces throughout the Mekong Delta are struggling to keep up with the increasing amount of garbage created by the region's growing cities.
Vietnam's Spotty Internet Connection to Persist Until April
Vietnam’s subpar internet speeds are likely to persist until the first week of April.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revives Idea of Banning Private Vehicles in Downtown
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC revives idea of banning private vehicles in downtown [VietnamNet] 9-year-old ...
Water Levels in Northern Vietnam's Red River Are Falling
Over the past two decades, northern Vietnam’s Red River has faced falling water levels, causing headaches for local farmers.
Officials Under Fire After Trees Felled for Hanoi's Sidewalk Reclamation Campaign
Hanoi’s sidewalk reclamation campaign spares nothing in its way, not even trees.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi and HCMC Top Global Office Yield Index
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi and HCMC top global office yield index [VnExpress] Chinese tourist influx to...
Air Traffic Controllers Suspended for Leaving Work, Sleeping on the Job
Two air traffic controllers in Hai Phong have been suspended, one for sleeping on the job, the other for abandoning his post.
Saigon Unveils Plan to Turn Downtown D1 Into Pedestrian Zone Amid Sidewalk Clearance Efforts
Amid Saigon’s fervent sidewalk clearance campaign, city officials recently unveiled another ambitious project to turn most of downtown District 1’s streets into pedestrian-only zones.
Bus Driver Careens into Saigon Canal
Early yesterday morning, a bus careened off the road and into Saigon's Tau Hu Canal.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Plans Vendor-Friendly Sidewalks
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City plans vendor-friendly sidewalks [Tuoi Tre] British government war...
Saigon to Get New Mien Dong Bus Station by Year End
Saigon’s Mien Dong Bus Station, or Eastern Bus Station, will be getting an upgrade by the end of this year.
D1’s Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Ramps up, Expands to Other Districts
In District 1 and beyond, Saigon’s sidewalk-clearing campaign continues.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Films to Screen at Cannes Film Festival 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese films to screen at Cannes Film Festival 2017 [VietnamNet] Vietnam doubl...
Saigon Grants District Officials Autonomy on Apartment-Related Projects
Saigon’s process of rebuilding, renovating and improving old apartment buildings will be much faster in the future thanks to a recent bureaucratic shift.
Bui Vien, Bach Dang Wharf to Get New Tourist Attractions, Free WiFi
Two of downtown Saigon’s tourist-heavy areas will be getting free WiFi, courtesy of the local government.
Morning News Roundup: ACV Picks Coconut Leaf Design for Long Thanh Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ACV picks coconut leaf design for Long Thanh International Airport [DTI] Vietnames...
