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.
Why Taiwanese Students Are Keen to Learn Vietnamese
In university classrooms across Taiwan, students are beginning to opt for Vietnamese language courses in an effort to further their careers.
Hanoi to Lose More Trees in Metro Construction
As the capital's metro construction continues, Hanoi will say goodbye to more of its trees.
[Photos] Thai Authorities Ban Airline Tickets for 'Child Angel' Dolls
In a strange, true-life version of Lars and the Real Girl, regional carrier Thai Smile airways recently began permitting its passengers to purchase airline tickets for their “child angel” dolls, only ...
Free WiFi During Tet Festivals in Vietnamese Cities
Good news for the selfie-takers of Saigon: free WiFi will be available at several locations across the city during Tet's holiday festivities.
Local Man Steals Cop Car, Joyrides to Bien Hoa
This week was off to a strange start, what with snow blanketing northern Vietnam and Nghe An and Isaac Newton's brief stint as a Vietnamese alchemist.
Morning News Roundup: No Evidence on Soliciting Money for Visa, Say Noi Bai Airport Authorities
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Almost 2,000 cattle die in cold weather in northern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Strong FDI infl...
[Photos] Nghe An Records First-Ever Snowfall, 300km South of Hanoi
While it wasn't completely out of the ordinary for Sapa tourists to celebrate the mountain town's recent snowfall, last weekend's biggest weather-related surprise turned out to be in the north-central...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Wins Re-Election
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Foreign sailor saved in Ba Ria – Vung Tau [Vietnam Net] Saudi Arabian legislator to vi...
Trolls Vandalize Isaac Newton's Wiki Page, Declare Him Vietnamese, Inventor of Facebook Spamming
Physicist, mathematician, alchemist: all three of these words have been used to describe 17th-century Englishman Sir Isaac Newton.
Tan Son Nhat to Tow Idling Cars, Fine Drivers
In an effort to clear crippling traffic, Saigon's Department of Transportation has agreed to a proposal set forth by airport officials that will begin treating Tan Son Nhat's roads – including the pat...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Stop Licensing New Coal-Fired Power Plants
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese central bank to soon clarify regulations for property loans [DTI] Congress ...
These District 1 Streets Will Close Over Tet Holiday
In preparation for Saigon's annual flower street, which will return to Nguyen Hue this year, city officials are closing off a series of District 1 streets.
[Photos] Sapa Farmers Lose Crops After Deep Freeze
While tourists were thrilled to experience Sapa's snowfall over the weekend, northern Vietnam's deep freeze was far less pleasant for local residents.
Tourists Sustaining Vietnam's Dog Meat Trade
Though Vietnam's dog meat trade seems to be slowly falling out of favor among the country's younger citizens, it turns out the practice is alive and well among a different demographic these days: tour...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs US$40-50bn for Traffic Development by 2020
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Oversupply sparks fresh bubble fears [VoV] Health Ministry works to curb contaminated ...
Vietnam Has 10,000 Illegal Workers in South Korea: Official
After the missing tourist fiasco which took place earlier this month, Vietnam has been keeping a close eye on its citizens abroad.
[Photos/Video] Northern Vietnam Has Frozen Over
While you may have noticed a chill in the air on your morning commute today, northern Vietnam registered some real winter weather this weekend as snow fell in Sapa and temperatures plummeted in Hanoi....
Weekend News Roundup: Obama to Push to Clear Leftover Vietnam-Era Bombs
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Illegal piers pose problem in Delta [Vietnam News] Vietnam Will Use New Polio Vaccine ...
North Korea Invents 'Hangover-Free' Alcohol
North Korea may have what is arguably one of the most oppressive societies on Earth, what is definitely an atrocious human rights record and what is possibly a hydrogen bomb, but now the cou...
Here's How Your Tet Bonus Stacks up Against Everyone Else's
With the Lunar New Year right around the corner, everyone is eyeing those bright red lì xì envelopes in hopes of a nice year-end holiday bonus.
