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: Vietnam Will Become a 'Super-Aged' Nation in 2050: Officials
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's Jan-Nov FDI inflow to hit record high of $13.2 bln [Reuters] In Vietnam, pub...
58% of Married Women in Vietnam Have Been the Victims of Domestic Violence: Report
Though the scourge of sexual harassment is well documented in Vietnam (to the point where Hanoi has considered launching gender-specific busses), its ugly cousin, domestic violence, is an even more se...
Morning News Roundup: Losses of 19 State-owned Corporations Total Nearly $1.1 Billion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Punishment for bad customs officials urged [DTI] Decree eases foreign investment red t...
[Photos] The World’s Fattest Cat May Live in Vietnam
Vietnam already boasts the world’s oldest woman and largest cave. Well, now you can add Miu, the fattest cat in all the land to the country's record list.
Google Embraces VN Food, Language at Mountain View HQ
In addition to setting its sights on the Vietnamese market, Google has added a bit of local flavor to its sprawling Mountain View, California headquarters.
Saigon to Layoff 14,000 City Employees
It looks like Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of efficiency-focused reforms as Saigon has announced that it plans to lay off 13,927 employees between now and...
Morning News Roundup: NA Mulls Whether Legal Adult Age Should Be 16 or 18
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietjet holds interesting activities to celebrate new route connecting HCMC and Seoul [Than...
VN Airlines Pulls Latest In-Flight Mag Due to ‘Disrespectful' Cover
Vietnamese airlines just can’t catch a break these days. From in-flight public urination and sexual harassment to smoking, it’s been a rough go of it the domestic aviation industry. Well, now you...
Vietnam Releases Official Holiday Schedule for 2016
We’ve known for a few weeks that we will enjoy an extra-long Tet break in 2016. Now, we have a clearer picture of what other public holidays we can look forward to next year thanks to an updated calen...
Morning News Roundup: Only 2 Out of 22 Vietnam Airports are Making Profits
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam promises 'favorable conditions' for Internet firms [VOV] PM agrees to gaming f...
Barack Obama Accepts PM Dung’s Invitation to Visit Vietnam
On the sidelines of the ASEAN 27 Summit in Kuala Lumpur on November 21, US President Barack Obama accepted an invitation from his Vietnamese counterpart, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to visit Vietna...
Man Uses Passport to Prove to Facebook his Name is Phuc Dat Bich
Facebook may be growing at a rapid pace in Vietnam, but apparently, the social network still has some work to do when it comes to recognizing Vietnamese naming conventions.
Saigon Restaurant Buys Up Endangered Carps Weighing 240kg
To satiation the gargantuan appetites of its customers, a Saigon restaurant recently bought two endangered giant carps that weighed in at 240kg.
Morning News Roundup: Police Probe Poisoning Deaths of 13 Dogs at Saigon Pet Café
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Rising demand for Uber cars, cheap loans boost car sales in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] VietJet...
Saigon Unveils Lotus-Shaped Metro System Logo
The lotus flower has long been an inspiration for everything from logos to skyscrapers in Vietnam. It serves as the country’s national flower, Vietnam Airlines’ emblem and inspiration for the sha...
Vietcombank Backpedals, Resumes ATM, Money Transfer Services for Foreigners
A week after Vietcombank announced that it had suspended ATM and money transfers for foreign customers, Vietnam’s largest bank has reversed course and resumed the services as of this morning.
Morning News Roundup: Minister Passes Responsibility for Vietnam’s Troubled Tourism to Successor
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Banks, insurers drag markets down again [Vietnam News] TV stations attempt to control ...
Over 30 Rescued Pangolins Die in Captivity Due to Red Tape
The successful rescue of 70 pangolins from the illegal wildlife trade has become a tragedy, as over 30 of the endangered creatures have died in captivity as a result of legal red tape.
Elderly Passenger Feels Up All Four Stewardesses On Vietjet Flight
Along with smoking and public urination, you can now add sexual harassment to the list of mid-air faux pas the Vietnamese airline industry has endured this year.
Man Arrested With 11kg of Marijuana After Car Chase, Near Shootout
While heroin and cocaine arrests hog most of the headlines for drug-related crime in Vietnam, every now and then, marijuana busts make their way into the press.
