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.
Weekend News Roundup: Too Soon to Lift the Arms Ban on Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. World Bank supports Vietnam with $150m to enhance competitiveness [Hanoi Times] To...
[Video] No More Fruit: China Bans Erotic Banana-Eating Online
While South Korea is busy going wild for stray cats eating food, China has its own ideas about dining while in view of a webcam.
Vietnam Begins to Investigate Those Named in Panama Papers
Vietnamese authorities will be investigating the 189 Vietnam-based individuals and companies named in the controversial Panama Papers.
[Video] Another Mass Fish Death Hits Vietnam
While the mystery surrounding central Vietnam's mass fish deaths remains, the four coastal provinces affected by the die-off are not alone in their plight, as locals in the northern province of T...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says US Lifting of Arms Ban Would Reflect Trust: Report
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Environmental group bashes $1.1bn plan for Vietnam's Red River [Thanh Nien] Panama...
Vietnam to Merge 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Into 1
Vietnamese authorities are moving forward on a plan to merge the nation's three emergency hotline numbers into one.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Lack of Iconic Buildings Is About to Change, Says Design Expert
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s lack of iconic buildings is about to change, says design expert [Property Rep...
Panama Papers List 189 Individuals Linked to Vietnam
While the initial shock of the Panama Papers has slowly begun to subside, Vietnam's involvement in the massive data leak is only just beginning.
White House Confirms Obama’s Vietnam Dates
Air Force 1 will soon be making stops in Saigon and Hanoi as the White House has confirmed that US President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Vietnam on May 21.
Morning News Roundup: Obama Weighs Historic Decision on Whether to Lift Vietnam Arms Ban
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Safe food chain to be expanded in city [SGGP] Short film raises public awareness o...
Car Taxes in Vietnam Are Going up Again
With a new special consumption tax about to go into effect, car owners in Vietnam will soon face a far bigger financial burden when purchasing large vehicles.
This 92-Year-Old Singaporean is McDonald’s Oldest Employee
While McDonald’s food has proven its ability to withstand the test of time, so has Madam Goh Gwek Eng, the company’s oldest employee.
FPT Invests $10m in New Underwater Internet Cable
By the end of this year, the hopefully shark-proof Asia-Pacific Gateway submarine cable will be up and running, in part thanks to FPT.
Morning News Roundup: A Year on, HCMC Walking Street Already Shows Signs of Deterioration
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. A year on, HCMC walking street already shows signs of deterioration [Thanh Nien] V...
As Rainy Season Begins, Saigon Needs $90m for Flood Prevention
As the first signs of rainy season appear over Saigon, the city needs more than VND2 trillion (US$90.2 million) to carry out its various flood prevention efforts.
Another Cruise Boat Catches Fire in Ha Long Bay
A Ha Long Bay cruise boat burst into flames last Friday, prompting the passengers and crew on board to jump into the water to save their lives.
Weekend News Roundup: Divers Find Little Presence of Life Underwater off Vietnam Central Coast
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Popular in Vietnam, Thai fruits, vegetables fail toxic test at home [Thanh Nien] H...
Apple Loses iPhone Trademark Battle in Chinese Court
Among China's wealth of knockoff goods, one small local company just earned a huge victory over one of the most famous tech companies in the world.
What We Know So Far About Central Vietnam's Fish Die-Off
It's been a full week since Vietnamese officials found no link between Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company and the mass death of roughly 30 tons of fish, large and small, along a 200-kilome...
Morning News Roundup: Heavy Metal Levels Found in Fish Samples in Central Vietnam ‘Safe’
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC urged to raise houses [Vietnam News] Ministry releases list of safe food outl...
