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.
Vietnamese Men to Get Up to 2 Weeks Paternity Leave
Starting in 2016, Vietnamese dads will receive up to 14 days of paid paternity leave.
US President Barack Obama to Visit Laos
In the twilight of his final term, Barack Obama will become the first US president to visit Laos.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Claims Two Prizes at World Architecture Festival in Singapore
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's longest river is 'seriously' polluted: authority [Thanh Nien] Samsung worker...
Massive War-Era Bomb Uncovered, Defused in Central Vietnam
Earlier this week, a UK-based organization managed to defuse the largest unexploded ordnance (UXO) ever discovered in central Quang Tri province.
There Is Now an Emoji Keyboard So You Never Have to Type Your Feelings Again
There are those revolutionary, groundbreaking inventions which awe and inspire the world: electricity, the wheel, a well-made bánh mì. And then there are those inventions you never knew you needed unt...
People Are Dumping Up to 14 Tons of Trash in Saigon Canals Everyday
Over the last decade, Saigon's Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal has undergone a serious transformation.
Morning News Roundup: Apple Opens Subsidiary in Vietnam Amid Strong iPhone Sales
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. First VN farm's products certified as organic [Vietnam News] Apple Opens Subsidiary in...
False Alarm: Psy Is Not Coming to Vietnam
Don't go brushing up on your Gangnam Style moves just yet: the much-discussed Psy performance that Vietnam was expecting later this month has been indefinitely put on hold.
Saigon Finally Launches Advertising on City Buses
Saigon's city buses will soon be getting a makeover, as city officials have approved the sale of advertising space on public buses.
60% of Vietnamese Businesses Are Losing Money
More than 60% of Vietnamese businesses are breaking even or operating at a loss, according to a local business group.
Morning News Roundup: Qantas and Vietnam Airlines Unveil Big Growth Plans for Jetstar
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Dalat farmers abandon arabica coffee due to low profits [Vietnam Net] Government delays sen...
Khanh Hoa Is Dropping $192.8m on a Building Shaped Like a Bird's Nest
It seems the development bug has arrived in Nha Trang, as the coastal city is gearing up to build its own flashy new urban and administrative zone west of the now-defunct Nha Trang Airport.
Attack of the Monsoons: Part 2
In the final installment of his two-part series, cultural and environmental anthropologist Jacob Weger explains why rainy season is getting more unpredictable and what the future of Southeast Asia' mo...
Morning News Roundup: YouTube’s Growth in Vietnam Reaches 120%
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. City's first rapid bus line to start in 2017 [Vietnam News] Social protection centre heads ...
Barge Hits Binh Loi Bridge, Ruins Train Travel for Everyone
Train travelers heading to and from Saigon found themselves stranded on Sunday after a barge struck the Binh Loi Bridge, damaging its railroad tracks.
Slingers Spook Heat in Halloween Home Opener
Even a gym full of Heat fans decked out in Halloween regalia couldn’t keep the Singapore Slingers from terrifying Saigon’s pro hoops squad, as the visiting team came out with a 86-74 victory against t...
We're All Getting Nine Days of Holiday for Tet
Now that Halloween has passed, we all need something to look forward to in the coming months. Thankfully, the Vietnamese government has delivered.
Animals Asia Saves 33 Bears from Vietnam's Bile Farms
A few dozen bears in northern Vietnam are now safe, thanks to a six-month rescue mission by Hong Kong-based Animals Asia.
Weekend News Roundup: Italian President to Visit Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. South’s weather the most extreme in last 40 years: scientists [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese...
Saigon Metro's Line 5 Costs More Dongs Than You Can Imagine
Saigon's forthcoming metro system seems to be getting more expensive all the time. While Line 1 began construction last year to the tune of US$2.49 billion and Line 2's price tag recently jumped ...
