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.
Saigon's Kumho Asiana Plaza Sold to Mapletree for $215mn
Mapletree Investments has acquired Saigon’s iconic Kumho Asiana Plaza from Kumho Industrial and Asiana Airlines.
Central Vietnam Engineer Creates Electric Car Made of Bamboo
A Quang Nam engineer is making headlines after creating an electric car made of bamboo.
[Video] After Heavy Rain, Mass Fish Death in Hanoi Lake
After a heavy rain comes the dead fish.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Denies EU Fish Safety Concerns
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PetroVietnam Power Firm to Launch IPO in August
PV Power, the energy arm of state-run oil giant PetroVietnam is going public in August.
Vietnam Named Among Only 10 Conflict-Free Countries in the World
The world can be a dangerous place.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Talk Show Triggers Fresh Outrage With Controversial View on Charity
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19 Vietnamese Cities to Provide Air Quality Readings by 2017
Next year, residents in 19 cities across Vietnam will have up-to-the-minute air quality readings, according to the central government.
Rival Gangs Bring Machetes, Guns, Grenade to Fight in Quang Ngai
Police in central Quang Ngai province are still searching for suspects after a gang fight in the provincial capital involving machetes, guns and a grenade.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Government Plans to Borrow Over $20bn This Year
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Public Criticism After Soc Trang Officials Purchase 4 Lexus Cars From Traffic Fine Money
Soc Trang province authorities are facing public criticism after purchasing four new Lexus vehicles using money from traffic fines.
Da Nang Officials Under Fire After Boat Capsizes, Killing 3
Three people are dead after a boat cruise capsized on Da Nang's Han River last Saturday, calling attention to larger issues surrounding the management of the central city's port.
Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Falls Victim to Another Robbery by Fake Cop in HCMC
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Vietnam Sells $22m Floating Dock for $1.7m
After years of sitting idle, the run-down floating dock purchased by state-owned Vinalines is finally someone else's problem.
[Video] Reshuffle May Spell the End for China's Military Performers
China’s military cultural troupes traverse the globe, winning top awards for their odd, circus-like feats. But as Chinese president Xi Jinping reshuffles China’s military power structure the...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Flight Delayed Due to Bee Swarm
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam still needs ODA for infrastructure development: economists [VietnamNet] Ca...
Japanese Comedian to Represent Cambodia at Rio Olympics
For the first time ever, Cambodia will be represented in both the men's and women's marathons at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
Saigon Is (Maybe) Getting Its Own Safari Park
If Vingroup has anything to say about it, the southern hub will one day be home to the country's largest safari park and ecotourism site.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Fells 3,000 of Hanoi's Favorite Trees Over Foul Smell
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Vietnam to Fine Drivers Using Mobile Phones
Starting August 1, drivers in Vietnam will be fined for using their mobile phones while on the road.
