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.
Cash-Strapped Vietnam to Sell Off 12 State-Owned Enterprises for $7.2bn
The Vietnamese government could see a windfall of over US$7 billion as it moves towards a full divestment from major state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
[Photos] Villages in China Are Sinking Due to Decades of Coal Mining
China, the world’s largest coal producer and consumer, has recently started to evacuate hundreds of thousands of residents from coal mining communities after announcing that no new mines will be appro...
Vietnam Wins First-Ever Silver And 2 More Bronze Medals at Paralympics 2016
2016 has been an auspicious year for Vietnam at international sporting events, as the country’s Paralympic team has snapped up three more medals: a bronze in powerlifting, a silver in swimming and a b...
Morning News Roundup: 6 Products of Coca-Cola Vietnam Fail to Meet Labeling Standards: Health Ministry
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam government to have $7 billion by selling 12 big SOEs [VietNamNet] Becamex ...
Saigon to Invest $45m in Startup Infrastructure
After a long period of debating whether spending over VND1 trillion (US$45 million) to encourage startups is a sound investment, Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently decided to greenlight the fu...
Vietnam Considers Enforcing Emissions Tests for Large-Capacity Motorbikes
The Vietnamese government has drafted a law that would enforce mandatory emissions tests for all motorcycles over 175cc.
Morning News Roundup: 25 Free-WiFi New Buses Run in Hanoi
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Huế sets out plan to build a museum street [VietNamNews] Bullets trump rehab as A...
Weekend News Roundup: Vinamilk Seeks to Buy Second US Dairy Company in Growth Push
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City determined to become smart city: chairman [Tuoi Tre] Vinamilk see...
MoF Maintains Ban of Vietnamese in Casinos
In a surprise move, the Ministry of Finance this week ruled that local Vietnamese are still barred from entering casinos in Vietnam.
Warming Seas Have Increased Asian Typhoon Intensity by 50%: Study
A new study has shown that the power of typhoons impacting East and Southeast Asia has intensified by 50% over the last four decades due to warming seas.
Lam Dong Truck Driver Saves Bus From Crashing, Becomes National Hero
A truck driver from Lam Dong Province has become Vietnam’s latest national hero for using his own vehicle to save 30 passengers on a bus with malfunctioning brakes.
Morning News Roundup: Samsung Provides ‘Smart School’ for Ho Chi Minh City Medical University
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Samsung provides ‘smart school’ for Ho Chi Minh City medical university [Tuoi Tre] ...
Obama Doubles Assistance for UXO Clearance During Laos Visit
At the start of his trip to Laos this week, President Barack Obama announced that he would double US assistance for clearing unexploded ordinance (UXO) in the small Southeast Asian nation.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Allocate Area for Street Vendors
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. France to support Vietnam’s sovereignty over waters, airspace: Hollande [Tuoi Tre] ...
Singapore Welcomes Ingenious New Book Vending Machines
In an effort to promote local reading culture, municipal authorities established a book street in Saigon earlier this year and plan to launch another in Hanoi this December. An independent bookstore i...
Rapid Growth in Vietnam Air Traffic Overwhelms Major Airports
Domestic and international air traffic is growing rapidly in Vietnam, placing intense strain on the country’s largest airports.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Airlines Order 40 Airbus Jets Worth $6.5 Billion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese airlines order 40 Airbus jets worth $6.5 billion [Reuters] Vietnamese a...
Saigon Apartment Prices to Rise, But Remain Cheaper Compared to ASEAN Neighbors
In the next three years, the cost of buying an apartment in Saigon is predicted to increase by 5 – 10% annually, according to a new report.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam on Alert As Zika Virus Threatens to Spread From Neighbors
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Moody’s: Domestic demand supports Việt Nam’s growth outlook [VNS] Why Vietnam high...
New Policy Increases Visa Fees for US Tourists Five-Fold
While American expats struggling to obtain a work permit have looked forward to one-year visas for some time, a new government policy will make tourist visas far more expensive for visitors from the U...
