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.
Dragons Torch Saigon Heat, Advance to ABL Finals
Two steps forward, one step back for the Saigon Heat.
US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in East Sea
The United States has sent an aircraft carrier strike group into the East Sea.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Suffer 3-Year Road Excavation for Canal Cleanup
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Google Play carrier billing comes to Vietnam and Kuwait [Android Police] HCMC to s...
We're All Getting 2 Long Weekends in April
If you're struggling to adjust to reality after the month-long celebration that is Tet, good news is on the horizon: another holiday season is just around the corner.
Saigon Is Sinking...Fast
Saigon's already low-lying land is sinking at an unprecedented rate.
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Language to Be Taught in Vietnam’s Primary Schools
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. City to seek waste treatment funding [Vietnam News] French photographer donates ic...
[Video] Vietnam's First Auto Racetrack to Open This Month in Long An
Vietnam’s first professional racing circuit is set to open this month, 30 kilometers away from Saigon.
[UPDATED] Undersea Cable Maintenance to Slow Internet This Weekend, Ruin Everything
[UPDATED] Maintenance on the Asia America Gateway cable has been canceled, according to Thanh Nien. We're not sure if this is good news or bad given the section of cable linking Singapore and Vietnam ...
Morning News Roundup: YouTube Terminates VTV Channel Over Copyright Infringement
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC develops street food into tourist attraction [Vietnam Net] Da Nang sends vuln...
Indonesian Man Creates Horseback Library to Promote Local Literacy
While knowledge is often centralized in libraries and universities, one Indonesian man is taking it to the streets of his village with the help of his trusted steed.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Likely to Forgive $571m Taxes, Fines for Businesses
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam introduces first candidate to International Law Commission [Vietnam Net] H...
[Video] Island Man Creates Dogsled Wheelchair to Get Around
Ten years ago, Bui Van Hue was a healthy farmer on Quang Ngai's Ly Son Island. But after a diving accident left him without the use of his legs, life became hard for the fisherman.
Man Catches Rat, Sets It on Fire, Burns Down House
We've all have a day where nothing seems to go right. Your motorbike breaks down, you're late to work, you spill your coffee and there is one God-forsaken mosquito buzzing around your ear all day long...
Company Reverses Policy After 17,000 Dong Nai Workers Go on Strike
Taiwanese-owned shoe factory Pou Chen, a massive contract footwear manufacturer with clients such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Asics and Converse, has been forced to reverse a new employee bonus policy af...
Weekend News Roundup: Nha Trang Authorities to Reward Those Spotting Beggars With Cash
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. International driving permits issued in HCMC, Hanoi [Vietnam Net] Noi Bai-Lao Cai ...
Vietnamese Student Jailed in Australia for Growing Cannabis
A Vietnamese student will serve 10 months in an Australian jail after being involved in an AU$1.5 million drug operation in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster.
3 British Tourists Die Zip Lining at Da Lat Waterfall
Three British tourists have been confirmed dead after falling from a waterfall in Da Lat Friday afternoon.
[Photos] Sea of Hanoians Flock to Pagoda for Final Tet Prayers
While most of us are back at work and the Tet holiday buzz is gone, one Hanoian pagoda was still carrying on with the festivities late last week, drawing thousands of people to its doors.
UberMOTO Launches in Thailand
In an effort to compete with regional car-hailing apps like GrabBike and Go-Jek, Uber launched its own motorbike taxi service in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Anonymous Philanthropist Builds Bridge for Villagers to Cross River Without Cables
Though Vietnam's northern and southern hubs are each getting a fancy new subway system, and high-speed roads now connect several of the country's other major cities, many rural areas still lack v...
