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: 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
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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
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Da Nang Officials Suspend Construction of Unauthorized Resort on Son Tra Peninsula
Over the weekend, a tourism firm in Da Nang found itself in hot water as officials discovered the company’s Son Tra resort development was not legally authorized.
Saigon Installs Underground Tunnel-Boring Machine for Metro Construction
After years of slow progress, things are heating up along Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
Weekend News Roundup: Drunk Men Open Water Reservoir, Flood 2 Communes in Central Vietnam
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