Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
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.
F1 Releases Complete 2020 Race Calendar Without Vietnam
F1 is pressing ahead with a revised race schedule for the rest of the year, but fans in Vietnam hoping to see an actual race in the country might be disappointed.
Morning Stories Roundup: Lam Son Park, Noi Bai Upgrade, and Road Accidents
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Tan Binh Residents Tear Down Part of Homes for Metro Line 2
Homeowners on Cach Mang Thang Tam and Truong Chinh streets in Tan Binh District have spent the last few days dismantling parts of their homes to make way for the city's second metro line.
Morning Stories Roundup: Tuition Fee Support, Khanh Hoa Dam, and Uniqlo Stores
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Morning Stories Roundup: Cao Lanh Ferry, Thu Duc City, and Mask Production
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vung Tau Fish Death, Saigon Metro, and Hanoi Hospitals
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Vietnam's Covid-19 Count Exceeds 1,000 After 7 Months
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases on Thursday afternoon brought the country's total to 1,007.
Morning Stories Roundup: Online Shopping, Cải Lương Writers, and Community Lockdown
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Vietnamese Youths Hardest-Hit by Employment Crisis During Covid-19 Pandemic
Unemployment amongst youths in Vietnam is expected to double as a result of the economic havoc caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Morning Stories Roundup: Coffee Festival, BRT Project, and My Thuan Bridge 2
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3 Vietnamese Arrested for Hand Sanitizer Scam in Joint US-Vietnam Investigation
Authorities in Vietnam and the United States worked together to identify the suspects.
Morning Stories Roundup: Expressway Expansion, Fruit Trees, and Flight Routes
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Hanoi to Enforce Social Distance at Cafes, Restaurants From August 19
Beginning Wednesday, August 19 at 12am, all patrons at cafes and restaurants in Hanoi must be one meter apart from one another and staff must wear masks.
Morning Stories Roundup: Flash Floods, Tropical Depression, and Illegal Bike Race
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Weekend Stories Roundup: World Uni Ranking, Coal Imports, and Covid-19 Recoveries
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Get Tested or Face Criminal Charges, Saigon Warns 3,000 Da Nang Returnees
If any Saigon resident who visited Da Nang last month fails to complete a health declaration by the end of today, they could face criminal charges.
Morning Stories Roundup: Collision in Saigon, Covid-19 Recoveries, and Vaccine Progress
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Morning Stories Roundup: Road Use Fees, Plasma Donations, and 3 Covid-19 Cases
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Morning Stories Roundup: National Exam, New Covid-19 Cases, and Growth Prediction
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Fines Over 800 People for Not Wearing Masks Last Week
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