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.
Quang Nam Man Fined for Writing Fake Mermaid Story
A few weeks back, we covered the story of a Quang Nam man who was arrested for fabricating a tale about mythical sea creatures that went viral on Vietnamese social media.
All Nippon Air Buys $108m Stake in Vietnam Airlines
As early as mid-2016, Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will have its first foreign stakeholder.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Hospital Seeks Volunteers for Head Transplant
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tax Authorities to Get Tough on Uber
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[Photos] Singapore’s New 24km-Long Park Will Include Yoga, Climbing, Farms
While many Southeast Asian nations are suffering from a lack of public green space, Singapore is about to start work on a park that will span the length of the city-state.
Vietnam May Ban Netflix: Minister
After Netflix’s heralded global expansion last week, those living in Vietnam have been able to access the streaming media website for the first time. But if you’re in the middle of binge-watching Maki...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Begins Planting Genetically Modified Corn
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam defines Asean priorities for 2016 [The Nation] Vietnam welcomes record high FD...
Amid Its Aging Public Spaces, Yangon Just Opened a Community Skate Park
If you had to pick any Southeast Asian country to house a public skate park, Myanmar might not be your first guess. In Yangon, its biggest city, horse-drawn carts still travel the betel-stained street...
Tokyo Is Catching Unruly Drones With Bigger Drones and Nets
In an effort to keep civilian drones out of unwanted areas, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is now using bigger drones with nets attached to thwart unmanned vehicles operating in sensitive ar...
Up to 8.5 Million Motorbikes Flood Saigon’s Streets Each Day
While cars seem to be taking over the streets these days, Saigon is without a doubt a city of motorbikes...and it's getting out of hand.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Power Price to Go Up by VND21.4 Per kWh
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s power price to go up by VND21.4 per kWh [SGGP] Walmart to meet local supplie...
Netflix Is Now Available in Vietnam
Yesterday, the heavens opened up and bestowed upon us a glorious gift to the binge-watching souls of Vietnam: Netflix has officially arrived.
Vietnam to Limit Its College Admissions
A recent circular from Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) will cap the number of university students at no more than 15,000 per institution.
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Now Has 7.4 Million Motorbikes, and Counting
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Authorities to shut down famous night market on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island [Tuoi Tre] 2...
Dong Nai River Awash With Dead Fish Overnight
On Monday morning, fish farmers along the Dong Nai River woke up to a devastating sight, as tens of thousands of their fish died overnight.
North Korea Claims 'Perfect' Hydrogen Bomb Test
This morning, North Korea announced the successful detonation of its first hydrogen bomb.
Saigon Is About to Have Its Longest Drought in 60 Years
Just a few months ago, local residents were complaining of too much rain; now, as Tet approaches, Saigon is set to face its longest drought in 60 years.
Barack Obama Finalizing May Visit to Vietnam: Report
In the twilight of his final term, United States President Barack Obama seems to be having a ball. Just last week, he was cracking jokes with Jerry Seinfeld, and in the new year, he'll embark on ...
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Man Criminally Charged for Breaking $120 Wine Jar
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Concern as high-rises pop up along Da Nang beaches [Thanh Nien] Hanoi's new chairman d...
Vietnam's First Billionaire Tops Richest People List
For the sixth year in a row, Pham Nhat Vuong, head of realty development giant Vingroup, is the richest man in Vietnam.
