Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Origin of the Strange Lights You See Before Landing in Saigon
What are those astonishingly bright lights seen from an airplane window when approaching Saigon at night? I’ve had visitors ask me this on the drive home from the airport, and the question appears on Reddit every few months. I remember being befuddled myself the first time I witnessed the patchwork radiance.
My Mom’s Care Packages Remind Me That Home Can Fit Inside a Box of Food
“What do you guys crave? I’ll send some.”
New 12,000-Year-Old Skeleton Breaks Record of Oldest Human Remains Found in Vietnam
After analysis, scientists believe that a 12,000-year-old set of human remains found in Ninh Bình belonged to a prehistoric man who died from infection after being struck by a quartz-tipped projectile.
As Saigon Moves Forward, Xích Lô Lag Behind as Nostalgic Remnants of a Past Era
Among Bùi Viện's assortment of xe ôm drivers and street food vendors, Bible-toting religious enthusiasts and other colorful personalities, 66-year-old Nghĩa stands out for his kind eyes and walrus-like mustache.
Khôi Phạm in Vietnam
Wipha, Yagi and Luc-Binh: How Are Tropical Storms Named in the Pacific Region?
Wipha was the latest typhoon to batter Vietnam this year, sweeping through northern provinces like Hưng Yên, Ninh Bình, Nghệ An, and Thanh Hóa and causing dangerous floods. It was 2025’s third and probably will not be the last that Vietnam will have to endure this year.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Simple Pleasures of Having Your Hair Washed at the Hairdresser’s
I get my face shaved by sidewalk barbers; stop at every roving laminator I pass to have ticket stubs, photos, and doodles ...
Khôi Phạm in Saigon
Letter to the People I Met as We Hid From the Rain Under a Bridge Together
“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”— Vladimir Nabokov.
Hanoi's Bát Tràng Ceramic Village Turns Historic Craft Into Global Fame
Bát Tràng has been producing ceramics for over 700 years, but it’s the recent decades that interest me most: a period in which this small village has mirrored Vietnam’s rapid economic growth.
Vietnam May Evacuate 0.5m People Before Powerful Typhoon Noul Hits Tomorrow
Typhoon Noul, the fifth to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to make landfall between Quang Ngai and Quang Binh tomorrow.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Reopens Bars and Clubs, Incoming Tropical Storm and Decaying Citadel
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Morning News Roundup: 'The Tale of Kieu' held in Paris, New Tien Giang Forests, International Flights Postponed
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
HCMC Fine Arts Museum Is Sinking Due to Nearby Skyscraper Construction
Saigon’s Fine Arts Museum is facing some serious structural problems that could pose a threat to passersby and visitors.
Morning Stories Roundup: Week of Heavy Rain, HCMC Going Green and Corporate Income Tax Reduction
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hue Reopens, Lazada Lawsuit, Improved Bus Services
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Saigon to Apply for UNESCO World Heritage Status for Cu Chi Tunnels
The Ministry of Defense, which manages the area, needs to approve the plan first.
Thua Thien-Hue Culture Department Officials Start Wearing Áo Dài to Work
Áo dài has become synonymous with the image of the Vietnamese woman, but what about its male version?
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Proposes Tourism Travel Bubbles Within ASEAN
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Hao Si Phuong, Saigon's Century-Old Hẻm, Says No to Photography
Yet another community in Saigon has become disillusioned by internet exposure.
Morning Stories Roundup: Foreign Reserve Record, New Venture Debt Fund, Central Highlands Resume
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Public Electric Bus Routes, Run by VinBus, May Be Coming to Hanoi
The routes would utilize electric buses manufactured by VinFast.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Designer Introduces New Collection at London Fashion Week
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Reopens Bars, Dance Clubs as Coronavirus Put Under Control
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New Decree Makes Selling Beer to People Under 18 a Fineable Offense
Beer is now legally off-limits for Vietnamese teens, but it’s unclear if the regulations will effectively deter underage drinking.
Da Nang Resumes Intercity Transport After Week Without New Covid-19 Cases
As of Monday, September 7, all train, vehicle and air travel to and within Da Nang will return to normal.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Metro Experts, 2020 Army Games, and Rice Claims
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Saigon Transport Department Wants $900m for Waterway Development
Water-based public transportation is still considerably underdeveloped for a city with an extensive network of water bodies like Saigon.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Reports Only 1 Local Covid-19 Infection in Last 5 Days
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Experts Visiting Vietnam for Under 14 Days No Longer Need to Quarantine
They will have to follow health and safety guidelines while in the country.
