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.
Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Accuses China, India, Vietnam and Mexico of Poaching American Jobs
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Australia unveils 'massive' increase in defense spending [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam highla...
Police Search for Hanoi's Pee Bandit
Police in Hanoi are on the lookout for a vested “gentleman” who stepped out of his car on Tuesday afternoon and peed in the middle of the road in broad daylight.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Now World’s 8th Largest Arms Importer
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese student jailed for helping grow cannabis in Australia [Thanh Nien] Viet...
Phnom Penh Gives Initial Approval for 133-Story Skyscraper Project
As Saigon's skyline reaches ever higher, the southern hub is not the only one growing up.
HCMC Official Sets up Feedback Hotline, Receives Deluge of Complaints
Got a complaint? There's now a phone number for that, and boy, have people been putting it to use.
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Unveils Plan for Vietnam to Reach Upper Middle-Income Status by 2035
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC enterprises need 26,000 recruits in March [Vietnam Plus] 4 key product groups...
VNA 'Accidentally' Operates Flights With All-Female Crew
In a relatively male-dominated field, female pilots are hard to find, not just in Vietnam but across the globe; according to the BBC, only 3% of commercial airline pilots worldwide are women.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Open Bus Priority Routes
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Body of Hanoi giant turtle remains in cold storage as preservation plans undecided [Tuo...
Vietnam to Rewrite Its Textbooks By 2022
By 2022, Vietnamese educators will have something they didn't have before: options.
World's Tallest Broadcast Tower in Hanoi Will Cost $900m: Report
Vietnam Television is moving ahead with its plan to build the world's tallest broadcast tower in Hanoi, and it's not going to be cheap.
Weekend News Roundup: Former NRL Star Jamal Idris in Attempted Kidnap in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Former NRL star Jamal Idris in attempted kidnap in HCMC [Sydney Morning Herald] Debris...
Secret Service Seizes $4.65m in Ghost Money From Vietnamese Couple
A Vietnamese couple lost US$4.65 million in votive paper dollar bills upon entering the United States after customs agents confiscated the fake money.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Among Most Optimistic Consumers Globally: Nielsen
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. VietJet closes $3bn engine deal at Singapore Airshow [Vietnam Plus] New HCMC bridge ba...
Vingroup Drops $16.1m to Develop Land in Sydney
Hot on the heels of its newly opened Phu Quoc safari zoo, Vingroup has set its sights on another ambitious project to develop its first-ever foreign hotel.
Vinasun Launches Line of 'VIP Cars' to Compete With Uber, GrabCar
In an attempt to compete with car-hailing services like Uber and GrabCar, taxi firm Vinasun has launched a line of private vehicles to cater to its passengers.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese-American Actress to Star in 'Star Wars 8'
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Pangolins under threat in Vietnam [DW] Hanoi deals with parking lots violating regulat...
Female Prisoner Inseminates Herself to Avoid Death Sentence
You would think that when a person gets arrested, convicted of a serious crime, thrown in prison and sentenced to death, the game is pretty much over.
Hyundai Motor Group Overtakes Toyota in Vietnam
You don't need to do much more than take a look outside to realize that Vietnam's car industry is booming. On average, Saigon registers 139 new four-wheeled vehicles everyday and automobile sales...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Online Retail Sales Will More Than Double by 2020
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese language website for diaspora to be upgraded [Vietnam News] Counting the co...
It's Official: Obama Will Visit Vietnam in May
On Monday, a White House official confirmed that United States president Barack Obama will visit Vietnam this coming May.
