Bạc Liêu-94, Cà Mau-69: In Saigon, a Surprising Reminder of Home Lives on License Plates
my Once in a while, I bump into a little sliver of my hometown on a random license plate on the street.
Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
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.
[Video] Over a Dozen People Trapped in Saigon Elevator for 40 Minutes
After a long day of work, residents of a Tan Phu apartment building came home to an unpleasant surprise.
Chinese Tourists Draw Online Criticism After Destroying All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Thailand
Earlier this week, mainland Chinese tourists engaged in a feeding frenzy that drew ire from netizens both in the country and abroad.
Ostrich Goes for a Run on Ninh Binh Highway
Motorists driving along the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Highway on Monday had the unique experience of sharing the road with an ostrich.
Morning News Roundup: A Decade on, Vietnam’s ‘Bomb Market’ Finally Begins to Fear Death
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's first juvenile court to be formed in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Russian cars, b...
US Army May Stockpile Equipment in Vietnam, Cambodia
The United States Army has announced its intention to stockpile equipment in Cambodia, Vietnam and several other Asian countries.
Six Flags Is Coming to Vietnam
Brace yourselves: Vietnam is getting a Six Flags.
Vietnam Train Travel Affected for Next 3-5 Months After Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of Bien Hoa's Ghenh Bridge, train travel along Vietnam's North-South railway line will be disrupted for the next three to five months, according to Deputy Minister of Transport ...
Foreign Companies Invest $28m in Vietnamese E-Banking Startup
On March 17, banking giants Standard Chartered and Goldman Sachs announced their US$28 million investment in Vietnam-based M_Service's e-banking app Momo.
Lotteria Fined $6,500 for Mass Food Poisoning
Last week, city officials fined South Korean fast food chain Lotteria VND146 million (US$6,545) after a mass food poisoning.
Morning News Roundup: Street Cameras Installed to Protect South Koreans in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Street cameras installed to protect South Koreans in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Universit...
Dak Lak Province May Buy Thai Elephants to Boost Tourism
One Central Highlands province may import elephants from Thailand in a bid to boost tourism and maintain its own local elephant population.
Explosion Rocks Hanoi Neighborhood Killing 4, Injuring 10
On Saturday afternoon, an explosion rocked Hanoi's Ha Dong District, killing four and injuring 10. At 3:10pm, residents as far away as four kilometers heard the blast, reports Tuoi Tre, which came fr...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Held Captive by Somali Pirates for 4 Years
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese farm produce exports should prosper in 2016 [VOV] Vietnam's southern d...
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
[Video/Photos] Police Search for Missing Persons, Railway Traffic Disrupted After Bien Hoa Bridge Crash
Police are still searching for missing persons after a Bien Hoa bridge collapsed over the Dong Nai River this morning.
Mai Linh to Put Free WiFi in 1,000 Taxis
Here's some good news for your data plan: local taxi company Mai Linh is currently installing free WiFi in 1,000 of its vehicles.
[Photos] Saigon Launches New Bus Connecting D1 and Tan Son Nhat
What with the brand-new natural gas-powered buses now plying Saigon's streets and the recently opened Route 35 bus connecting District 2 with the downtown area, Saigon is stepping up its bus...
Morning News Roundup: 9 Vietnamese Children Walk Home After Escaping Human Traffickers in China
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Bloomberg: Vietnam’s stocks to reach highest level since 2008 [VietnamNet] Vietna...
Japan Wants to Host 2020 Summer Olympics Baseball Games in Fukushima
After winning the bid to host 2020's Summer Olympics, Japan is stepping up its game by not only adding its favorite sports – baseball and softball – to the roster but also by using Fukushima as a venu...
Morning News Roundup: 31% of Vietnamese Women Fake Climax: Survey
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC apologizes after foreign tourist robbed in downtown [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese ...
Saigon's Exotic Dog Owners Spend $25,000 on Their Pets
While big, fluffy hunting dogs have become so popular they're likely to stop traffic in Saigon, the cost of raising these cold-weather pets in a tropical country is enough to give you a heart attack.
