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.
After Years in Limbo, Saigon's Metro Line 2 Is Officially Breaking Ground in Jan 2026
After years under development limbo, Saigon’s Metro Line 2 has finally gotten an official date for breaking ground, but will this timeline stick?
Vietnam Reports Serious Spike in Waterway Accidents in First 5 Months of 2020
Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in accidents, injuries and fatalities on its rivers in the first five months of the year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Football Award, Average Height, and Bus Subsidy
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Morning Stories Roundup: Dengue Fever, Traffic Projects, and Uprooted Tree
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PM Endorses Plan to Merge 3 Saigon Districts Into New 'Silicon Valley' Town
The ambitious initiative is part of the city's desire to create the so-called "Vietnam's Silicon Valley."
Morning Stories Roundup: Exports to China, Covid-19 Case, and Free Haircuts
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2nd Internet Cable Break in 10 Days Further Disrupts Vietnam's Connection
In other news, water is wet.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Football Returns, End of Household Registration Books, and New Work Permits
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Vietnam's People With Disabilities Face Many Challenges During Epidemic, Survey Shows
While life in Vietnam is slowly returning to normal, the COVID-19 epidemic has dealt a blow to the livelihood of many citizens, with people living with disabilities among the most heavily impacted.
The Week in Focus: Coach Park's Academy, To Lich River, and Spike Lee Movie
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Morning Stories Roundup: Urban Green Space, Shrimp Export, and Foreign Experts
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Morning Stories Roundup: Online Shopping, Repatriation, and Awards for Female Scientists
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Saigon Quarantines Woman Who Entered Vietnam Illegally From Cambodia
While Vietnam currently has a firm grasp on curbing COVID-19 spread via air travel, its land borders remain a high-risk link in the country’s epidemic response.
Morning Stories Roundup: Metro Line Cost, Hospital E-Cards, and New Flight Route
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Hanoi Commences Project to Build Sewer System Below To Lich River
An underground sewer is being constructed beneath the To Lich River to lead wastewater to a treatment plant project.
Vietnam to Extend Stay for Foreigners Stuck Due to Flight Ban Until June 30
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign nationals who arrived before March 1 will have their residence permits extended until June 30 if they can prove they are unable to return to their home co...
Morning Stories Roundup: Heart Transplant, New Trees, and Long Thanh Progress
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Flood Risks, Post-Pandemic Optimism, and New Train
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Da Nang Approves Program to Teach English, Chinese, Korean to Police Officers
Da Nang aims for 100% of police officers in certain departments to be proficient in a foreign language by 2024.
The Week in Focus: A Vaccine Possibility, New Airlines Paused
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Vietnam Reports 24 New Coronavirus Cases, All Quarantined, on Flight From Russia
As Vietnam welcomes more humanitarian flights from epidemic-stricken nations, its third wave of COVID-19 infections begins, though all inside quarantine thus far.
