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 Officials Hope to Spend $62m on Mobile Water Pumps
In an effort to tackle Saigon's flooding problems, city officials may invest VND1.4 trillion (US$62.8 million) in the creation of a flood response team equipped with mobile water pumps.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Crack Down on Panhandling
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam state TV dodges copyright dispute [Tuoi Tre] Debate heats up over school s...
Vinalines Tries to Sell Its Run-Down $22m Floating Dock for $1m
After millions in investment, state-run shipping company Vinalines has proposed to sell its massive floating dock for just VND34.8 billion (US$1.56 million).
[Video] Vietnamese Navy Inaugurates Its Fancy, State-of-the-Art Pirate Ship
On Thursday, naval officers in Nha Trang donned their dress whites, assembled the marching band and celebrated the inauguration of Vietnam's brand-new, state-of-the-art pirate ship.
[Video] Bus Drives the Wrong Way for 20km Down Noi Bai – Lao Cai Highway
We all color outside the lines every now and again. On an especially busy day, you might zip through a red light or charge into oncoming traffic to shave a few seconds off your morning commute. Time, ...
Morning News Roundup: Miss Vietnam’s Image Appears on Japanese Porn Website
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Navy launches new training vessel [VOV] Traffic safety shortcomings blamed...
South Korean Universities Now Offer Vietnamese Language Exams
South Korea now offers a Vietnamese language test on its university entrance exams.
Family Medical to Launch Saigon's First Emergency Medical Response Center
By late May, Saigon will have its own international-standard emergency medical response center.
US Consulate in HCMC Now Provides Real-Time Air Quality Readings
As Hanoi's less-than-stellar air quality index (AQI) readings are starting to put the capital on par with Beijing, the United States Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is now providing local residents with...
Morning News Roundup: Silicon Valley's 500 Startups Starts Fund in Growing Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi will need $20 billion to fix its ‘alarming’ congestion [Thanh Nien] Silicon ...
Saigon to Add Over 1,000 Eco-Friendly CNG Buses to Its Streets
Earlier this month, Saigon launched its environmental friendly bus route 33, part of the city's attempt to replace older buses with newer, more energy-efficient vehicles.
FC Barcelona Partners With Local Bank, Expected to Visit Vietnam in 2017
Vietnamese football fans will likely welcome members of FC Barcelona to the country in 2017.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Women Still Expected to Sacrifice Career for Family: Study
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC offers ‘instant’ business registration [Vietnam News] Cold spell to hit north...
Vietnam's New Adultery Law Could Put You in Jail for Cheating
Cheaters, beware: starting this summer, marital infidelity in Vietnam will be punishable by law.
Bridge Collapse Feared in Hai Duong After Boat Collision
National rescue teams are hard at work in Hai Duong province after a 3,000-ton vessel got stuck beneath a bridge on Sunday.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Internet Speed Stands at 12th in Asia
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi begins tree pruning ahead of monsoon season [DTI News] Burger King still fac...
HCMC Official Proposes Vehicle Ban in Backpacker Area After 7pm
The notoriously crowded streets of Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao may soon be vehicle-free in the evenings.
Saigon to See Solar Eclipse on March 9
Saigon residents will be able to see the first solar eclipse of 2016 on Wednesday, March 9.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Woman Names Son Born Mid-Air After Captain
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam woman names son born mid-air after captain [Tuoi Tre] Businesses eager to ...
North Korean Author's Short Stories Gain International Attention
An anonymous North Korean author who goes by the pseudonym Bandi is turning heads in the international literary community with a collection of short stories about life in the oppressive country.
