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.
Doctored Photo Prompts Recall of Vietnamese History Textbook
The Tre (Youth) Publishing House has recalled 1,000 textbooks containing a doctored version of one of the most iconic images of the American War.
Quang Ngai's 'Jungle Men' Adjusting to Modern Life
Three years after rejoining their relatives in Vietnamese society, Quang Ngai’s “jungle men” have found a place for themselves in the local community.
Vietnam to Issue Printable E-Visas in 2017
Vietnamese tourism officials plan to launch an electronic visa service for foreign tourists by next year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Entertainer Pleads Guilty to US Child Molestation Charges
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Sponge left inside woman after surgery in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese entertai...
Vietnam’s Hoang Xuan Vinh Wins Another Olympic Medal
Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh earned his second medal of the Rio Olympics yesterday in the men’s 50-meter pistol event.
Philippine President Duterte’s War on Crime Is Killing Hundreds, Crowding Prisons
While Vietnam plans to release 20,000 prisoners over the next two years, easing the congestion in its facilities and saving US$9 million in the process, inmates in the Philippines are feeling the crus...
Vietnamese Diplomat Runs for Top UNESCO Position
For the first time, a Vietnamese diplomat is in the running to be the director-general of UNESCO.
Vietnam’s Gold-Medal Olympic Shooter Trained Without Bullets
If you didn’t know what the phrase "10-meter air pistol" meant before this weekend, you’re not alone.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Octogenarian Spends 43 Years Clearing His Name of False Murder Charge
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese octogenarian spends 43 years clearing his name of false murder charge [Tuoi ...
As Ridership Falls, Saigon Revamps Its Bus Routes
In an effort to attract more passengers, city officials are going to great lengths to revitalize Saigon’s aging public bus system.
[Renderings] $6bn Eco Park Project to Reshape D7's Fringes
A desolate area District 7 is set to receive a makeover as Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently greenlighted a US$6 billion ecological park project in the area.
Saigon High School Faces Backlash for Homophobic Admission Policy
A high school in Saigon recently came under fire for contentious admission requirements which discriminate against gay students.
Morning News Roundup: Michelin Star a Double-Edged Sword for Hawkers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Michelin star a double-edged sword for hawkers [TODAY Online] Lost and found pregn...
Pokemon GO Finally Reaches Vietnam, Uses Ho Chi Minh Museum as Pokemon Gym
Drop whatever you’re doing and head outside: Vietnam has finally gained access to Pokemon GO.
[Video] Vietnam Wins First-Ever Olympic Gold
This weekend, while most of us were busy sleeping, discovering the magic of Pokemon GO or indulging in a heavy nhậu session, Hoang Xuan Vinh was making history.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Sacrifice More Trees for Subway
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to sacrifice more trees for subway [Thanh Nien] 63 civets saved from cruel fa...
Chinese Netizens Save Cats From Eviction at Local Museum
A museum in China was recently forced to reverse its decision to evict a litter of stray cats after netizens protested the move.
Vietnamese Consumers Among World’s Most Optimistic: Nielsen
Vietnamese consumers are among the most optimistic in the world, according to a new report by Nielsen.
Morning News Roundup: 'Unprecedented' Corrosive Chemical Leak at Vietnam Alumina Refinery
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 'Unprecedented' corrosive chemical leak at Vietnam alumina refinery [VnExpress] 2 ...
Ogilvy Vietnam Wins 2 Cannes Lions for Advertising, Gives Them Back
Last week, Ogilvy & Mather's Vietnam branch returned two prizes won at the Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity in June, citing an “error in judgement” in the production of the campaign ma...
