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: Survey Finds 76% of Vietnam's Security Cameras Hackable
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Survey finds 76% of Vietnam's security cameras hackable [VnExpress] HCMC declares ...
Thai Junta to Pursue Extradition for Critics of Monarchy
The government of Thailand is considering a request to extradite Thai nationals suspected of insulting the country's monarchy.
Vietnam Ministry of Finance Proposes Public Debt Clocks in 3 Major Cities
In the interest of government transparency, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing the construction of public debt clocks in Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang.
Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Pacific to Open New Routes to Northeast Asian Countries
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Jetstar Pacific to open new routes to Northeast Asian countries [DTI] US, Vietnam ...
Tra Vinh Woman Wins $4m Lottery Prize
A market vendor in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is rolling in the dough this week after winning the first-ever jackpot of Mega 6/45, Vietnam’s new computerized lottery.
MC Phan Anh Raises VND10bn to Help Flood-Stricken Central Vietnam
In Vietnam, Facebook has the power to rally thousands of people and mobilize billions of dong.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Weighs Record-Long Lunar New Year Break
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. National Assembly Standing Committee suggests increasing basic salary [VietnamNet] ...
Vung Tau Mass Fish Deaths Likely Due to Maritime Environment Changes: Officials
As residents of central Vietnam struggle with historic flooding that has killed at least 21 and inundated more than 100,000 homes, Vung Tau’s fish farmers find themselves in a pickle due to yet anothe...
Morning News Roundup: 30,000 People Die in Vietnam Every Year Because of Air Pollution
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 30,000 people die in Vietnam every year because of air pollution [VietnamNet] Magn...
[Photos/Video] Central Vietnam Flooding Kills 21, Puts 100,000 Homes Under Water
Unprecedented rain and a deluge of water released by two hydropower plants has caused major flooding in central Vietnam, leaving as many as 21 dead and thousands of families stranded.
Weekend News Roundup: 2 More Zika Cases Confirmed in Ho Chi Minh City
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to build $4,500 apartments for low-income workers [VnExpress] Two more Zika c...
[Photos] One Last Look at Ben Thanh Roundabout, Le Loi and 23-9 Park
On Saturday, city workers began closing off portions of Le Loi Street and Ben Thanh Market’s Quach Thi Trang Roundabout as well as uprooting trees from nearby 23-9 Park.
Philippine President Set to Sign Strict Nationwide Anti-Smoking Ban
The Philippines is preparing to implement a new anti-smoking law that will be among the strictest in Southeast Asia.
[Video] Vung Tau Fish Farmers Block Traffic to Protest Fish Kill
Fish farmers in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province took to the streets yesterday to protest industrial pollution, dragging dead fish onto the province’s Highway 51.
Morning News Roundup: Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After 70-Year Reign
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej dies after 70-year reign [The Guardian] Samsung Vietn...
[UPDATED] Thailand on Edge as King's Health Deteriorates
[UPDATE] At 3:52pm on Thursday, October 13, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at age 88, according to The Guardian. Tensions are high in Thailand as citizens await further news on th...
Vietnam Calls for Surveillance System as Chinese Nuclear Power Plants Pose Threat to North
China has begun operating three new nuclear power plants near its border with Vietnam, raising safety concerns in the event of an accident.
Morning News Roundup: 30 Provinces and Cities Formulate and Implement Green Growth Plan
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 30 provinces and cities formulate and implement green growth plan [VNS] Hoi An to ...
Zika Likely to Spread to Northern Vietnam, Across Asia-Pacific
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health confirmed two new Zika cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of nationwide cases since April to five.
Heavy Rains, High Tide Expected to Flood Saigon This Weekend, Early Next Week
Heavy rains combined with this year’s highest tides could mean Saigoneers are in for more flooding this weekend and early next week, according to the southern region’s Center for Hydrometeorological F...
