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.
Vietnam Registers Disapproval After Chinese Oil Rig Returns to Disputed Waters
No matter how the rest of the international community tries to reason with China, it seems Vietnam's northern neighbor will do as it pleases. First, it was an oil rig in the East Sea, then some island...
Vietnam Will Sign TPP on February 4
Ahead of Tet, Vietnam and the 11 other nations involved will officially sign the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) next month in New Zealand.
Morning News Roundup: Temperature in HCMC to Drop to 17-18 Degrees Celsius
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Hanoi to finish underground power cable network in 2016 [DTI News] Hoi An to host Viet...
Vietnam to Increase Speed Limits on Urban Roads
Starting in March, Saigon will increase the speed limit on its urban roads by 10 kilometers per hour (kph).
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Spend $13m Fixing Century-Old Sewers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City to spend $13 million fixing century-old sewers: report [Thanh Nien] ...
Hanoi's Beloved Hoan Kiem Turtle Has Died
Hanoi's beloved Hoan Kiem turtle was found dead yesterday afternoon, much to the sorrow of the capital's residents.
Saigon Will Use Electronic Sensors to Score Its Driving Tests
As of July 2016, motorbike driving tests in Hanoi, Saigon and Khanh Hoa province will be scored by underground electronic sensors instead of humans.
Morning News Roundup: Money Changers up Prices for Tet Holiday
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's economy is an emerging market standout [Bloomberg] S.Korea publicizes names ...
Heavy Metal Singer Elected to Taiwanese Legislature
While Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president, nabbed the most international headlines after her historic victory in the country's recent elections, Freddy Lim, frontman for the Taiwanese metal ...
Vietnam Plans to Take Over Southeast Asia With Beer
Vietnamese beer may soon be taking the rest of Southeast Asia by storm.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Ordered to Switch Completely to Biofuel
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Government to issue power market rules [Hanoi Times] Vietnamese parents take babies ab...
[Photos] Binh Thanh Woman Gives Free Bread to Poor Workers
Perhaps you've seen the handful of free trà đá tanks around town for thirsty workers, or the less-popular complimentary roadside medicine cabinets to help those in need. Now adding to the range of com...
Weekend News Roundup: Foreign Passenger Jumps off 2nd Floor at Tan Son Nhat
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Work starts on Can Tho-Kien Giang road [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam sees reform opportunitie...
Thai Company Under Fire for Blackface Commercial
Thai company Seoul Secret recently pulled its latest commercial for skin-whitening pill Snowz after the ad, which featured a woman in blackface, sparked social media outrage.
Da Nang Students Make Free Condom Vending Machine
Da Nang residents now have access to free condoms after a group of electronics students built a public vending machine which dispenses the contraceptives free of charge.
Finance Ministry to Launch Online Tax Payment Services
Vietnamese individuals and businesses will soon be able to pay their taxes online.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Toughens Penalties for Street Food Safety Violations
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam needs road map for ending 2G service [Hanoi Times] Vietnam to develop new envi...
[Video] Terrorist Attack in Jakarta Leaves 7 Dead
Seven are dead after a terrorist attack rocked central Jakarta earlier today.
Hackers Break Into Tan Son Nhat Computer System
Poor Tan Son Nhat. Try as it may to get on the straight and narrow, something always seems to go awry at the country's largest airport.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon Man Allows Residents to Rip Money From Suit
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City urged to recruit non-natives for gov't posts [Vietnam News] Rotten dog, cat m...
