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.
[Video] China Built the World's Largest Telescope So It Could Look for Aliens
Our search for extraterrestrial neighbors is about to get easier now that China has unveiled the world’s largest radio telescope.
New Regulation Permits 6-Year-Olds to Own Debit Cards, Draws Concern From Parents
A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drawing criticism from parents as it permits children ages six and up to use ATM cards.
City Officials Consider Private Vehicle Ban Downtown to Reduce Traffic Congestion
On the heels of Hanoi's plan to ban motorbikes by 2025, Saigon is exploring the possibility of limiting private vehicles downtown to reduce traffic congestion.
Morning News Roundup: Mike Tyson Heads to Vietnam to Join Cast of Asian Movie
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hilton to operate 4th hotel in Vietnam [DTI] Wild baby elephant found dead in high...
New Proposal Aims to Lift Ban on Local Gamblers, Boost Casino Investment in Vietnam
After seven years, a draft decree allowing local Vietnamese to gamble in casinos has finally been submitted to the government for deliberation.
PM Delegates Greater Financial, Administrative Power to Saigon
The southern hub is to receive greater financial and administrative autonomy from the national government.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Aircraft Hits Jet Bridge at Hanoi Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines aircraft hits jet bridge at Hanoi airport [Thanh Nien] Hanoi to d...
Unruly Thai Students Could Get Drafted
After two young technical school students shot at their peers on a city bus, Thailand's military junta is considering automatic conscription for unruly students.
Vietnam to Lift Controversial Nudity Ban
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has done a 180 on its nudity ban, reversing the resolution which previously forbid models and beauty queens from taking nude photos and disseminating them o...
Morning News Roundup: ANA Group Buys 8.8% Vietnam Air Stake
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese inventor launches mini-submarine on first ocean trials [VnExpress] Half...
Scientists Discover Venomous Swimming Centipede in Vietnam
It seems one of our worst nightmares has come true as scientists have confirmed the existence of a huge species of swimming centipede in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Backs UN Watchdog for LGBT Rights
Late last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the rights of LGBT people around the world.
Weekend News Roundup: 85% of Vietnamese Employees Dissatisfied With Current Job
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam makes one of biggest red tape cuts ever [Thanh Nien] Pavements heavily damaged in HCMC [Tuoi T...
Singaporean Church Unearths 173-Year-Old Time Capsule
In this age of constant space exploration and advanced aeronautics, it may come as a shock how much we don’t know about our own planet. But if we dig deep enough beneath our feet, interesting fin...
Vingroup Now Sells Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables
Between the safari park business, the luxury housing business and the convenience store business, Vingroup has a lot on its plate. Last week, however, the mega corporation added fresh, greenhouse...
Dana Filek-Gibson in Stories
[Video] Formosa Responsible for Central Vietnam Fish Kill
After much delay, the Vietnamese government held a press conference yesterday afternoon to announce the official cause of central Vietnam's mass fish death.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Remove Airfare Cap as Market Becomes 'Competitive': Official
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Investment for HCM City’s hospitals approved [VNS] Vietnam sentences 73-yr-old Aus...
Saigon to Bury All Electrical Wires by 2020
Saigon’s iconic electrical wiring may soon be a thing of the past as city officials work to bury power lines underground by 2020.
Vietnam to Reinstate 'Thief Hunter' Squad
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security plans to revive the former “Thief Hunters”, a specialized police unit known for taking on the country's most dangerous criminals.
Morning News Roundup: Chinese Tour Guide Distorts Vietnamese History
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Thailand's PTT delays $20bn Vietnam refinery and petrochemical complex [Reuters] V...
