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.
Singapore Hawker Stalls Become First Street Food Restaurants to Earn Michelin Star
Last week, two street stalls in Singapore made dining history as the first street vendors to be featured in prestigious Michelin restaurant guide.
Saigon to Spend $370m to Modernize Firefighting Forces
Saigon is ready to put up some serious cash in an effort to modernize its aging firefighting fleet over the next 10 years.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seizes Thai Vessel Carrying 260,000 Liters of Illegal Gasoline
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam seizes Thai vessel carrying 260,000 liters of illegal gasoline [VnExpress] ...
Vietnam's Aging Population to Triple in Next 24 Years
A recent report by the World Bank revealed that by 2040, the number of people aged 65 and older in Vietnam will reach 18.4 million, tripling the current amount of 6.5 million.
Vietnam Ranks 5th in Happy, Sustainable Living: Report
A new report by the UK-based think tank New Economics Foundation (NEF) names Vietnam as the fifth-happiest country in the world.
Civil Servant Faces Online Backlash After Kissing Breast of Da Lat Statue
A district-level official from Ha Tinh province is in hot water after a photograph surfaced on Facebook of him kissing the breast of a revered statue in Da Lat.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Slaughterhouse Coats Chickens With Carcinogenic Dye
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang slaughterhouse coats chickens with carcinogenic dye [Thanh Nien] HCMC publ...
Mekong Delta Expected to Suffer Severe Saltwater Intrusion by 2030
By 2030, nearly half of the Mekong Delta will suffer from severe saltwater intrusion, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Pokemon GO Comes to Asia but Not Vietnam
Over two weeks after the game’s initial release in Europe and North America, Pokemon GO has arrived in Asia.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi 'Kicking Cop' Will Not Face Suspension: Boss
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi 'kicking cop' will not face suspension: boss [Tuoi Tre] 2 confirmed dead aft...
After Hospital Switched Babies at Birth, Binh Phuoc Family Seeks Punishment
A hospital in Binh Phuoc province is under fire after a local couple recently discovered their three-year-old child had been switched at birth.
Museum Apologizes for Exhibition Featuring Replicas of Famous Vietnamese Paintings
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts had to issue a public apology earlier this week for featuring fake paintings in its recent exhibition, Painting Returned from Europe.
Morning News Roundup: Flight Delays, Cancellations Show No Sign of Letup in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese workers have lunch with maggots at Taiwanese-invested factory [VnExpress] ...
[Video] Japan Held International Whistling Competition Because of Course They Did
If you’ve ever yearned to be on stage but lacked the pipes to launch a singing career, do we have news for you.
Vietnam Aims for $30bn in Tourism Revenue by 2020
Vietnam’s tourism sector has a lot to prove after the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism rolled out a plan to achieve $US30 billion in annual revenue by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Surgeons at Major Vietnamese Hospital Operate on Patient's Wrong Leg
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. My left foot: Surgeons at major Vietnamese hospital operate on patient’s wrong leg [VnE...
Thailand Tries to Get Rid of Sex Tourism
In an effort to attract wealthier visitors, Thai officials are attempting to get rid of the country's reputation as a sex tourism destination.
[Video] Hanoi Cop Suspended After Kung Fu Kick to Motorbike
A Hanoi policeman has been temporarily suspended after kicking a motorbike in traffic.
Morning News Roundup: ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ Attracts Many Sorry Satirists
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ attracts many sorry satirists [HKFP] Vie...
City Officials Launch Campaign to Go Paperless
The Ho Chi Minh City administration has requested that all of its departments, agencies and offices begin switching to electronic invitations and other paperless documents by July 20.
