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.
Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA
Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi...
Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam
If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre] ...
Saigon Opens First Public Security Surveillance Center
This week, Saigon opened its first-ever high-tech public security center.
Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard
Vietnam’s metropolises are notorious for many things: frequent flooding, a convoluted system of electrical wires and severe road congestion, for starters. However, in recent years, the rapid grow...
Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam
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Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist
Police in Thua Thien-Hue province are still on the hunt for an armed robber who stole VND700 million (US$30,835) from a Hue bank on Tuesday.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi reduces online work permit fee for foreigners [VietnamNet] Over 38,000 fligh...
Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway
A video of people butchering a buffalo in the middle of a road in southern Vietnam has gone viral.
Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research
Although most Saigoneers have accepted excessive noise as an unavoidable part of life in Saigon, the consequences of the city’s noise pollution are having a serious impact on the health of local resid...
City Approves Project to Build Underground Parking Lot Beneath Saigon Zoo
In an effort to tackle some of the city’s parking woes, municipal officials have agreed to build an underground parking lot beneath the Saigon Zoo.
Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, High-Pollution Industries Enjoy Relaxed Environmental Standards
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. In Vietnam, high-pollution industries enjoy relaxed environmental standards [Tuoi Tre]...
Trump's Taiwan Phone Call and What His Presidency Means for Southeast Asia
Last Friday, United States President-elect Donald Trump threw political convention out the window once again by speaking on the phone with the leader of Taiwan.
Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea
The operator of an under-construction oil refinery in northern Vietnam has received permission to dump wastewater from the facility into the ocean.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon’s plan to draw tourists with weekly fireworks shows raises eyebrows [VnExpress] ...
Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme
Can Tho’s urbanites may soon be able to bike around the city thanks to a new public bike-sharing scheme.
Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms
In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam wins seat on UN culture committee [VnExpress] Chilly weather to hammer cen...
Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme
After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.
