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?
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi to Build 70 More Air Monitoring Stations This Year
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Vietnam Takes Dramatic Measures to Halt Coronavirus Spread
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to rage in China, Vietnam has taken extensive steps in recent days to stem its spread here.
Vietnam-China Train Stopped in its Tracks Amid Ongoing Virus Fears
For the first time in 11 years, the train crossing the border from Vietnam into China will stop running amid continuing coronavirus concerns.
Morning Stories Roundup: January CPI, To Lich Cleanup and Saltwater Intrusion
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Police Hand out Free Masks; Pharmacies Fined for Hiking Prices
As worries continue to spread like a virus and face masks sell out in record time, Vietnamese police have been handing out free masks and clamping down on pharmacies.
Amid Coronavirus Epidemic, Vietnam Warns Provinces Against Avian Flu Outbreaks
As the Wuhan coronavirus continues to wreck Asian economies, Vietnam also has to watch out for a resurgence of avian flu.
Vietnam's Beer Sales Down 25% Since Strict Drunk Driving Laws Come Into Force
Are you drinking less?
Morning Stories Roundup: Bamboo Airways Becomes Sponsor of National Football Cup
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Morning Stories Roundup: New Saigon Hospital Plan, Hanoi Pollution and HAGL
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Saigon Tet Book Festival Rakes in VND3.6bn, 28.5% More Than Last Year
The Book Street Festival was open for Tet from January 22 to 28.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Saltwater Intrusion in Mekong Delta to Ease by April
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Morning Stories Roundup: WHO Declares China Virus Outbreak an International Emergency
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Morning Stories Roundup: 122 Killed on Vietnam Roads in 6 Days Holiday
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Northern Vietnam Just Had the Hottest Start to a Year in 5 Decades
Is it just us, or is it a little hot in here?
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Implement E-Tax System From February 10
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Morning Stories Roundup: Firework Displays Set at Many Locations to Welcome Lunar New Year
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2,000 Street Cleaners to Work Through Tet to Collect Saigon's Holiday Trash
Many Saigoneers will celebrate Tet by returning home, traveling to an exotic corner of the globe, or simply breathing in enormous lungfuls of the fresh air of a city with millions fewer residents.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets to Serve 2m Japanese Tourists in 2020
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Morning Stories Roundup: Tet Shopping Frenzy, Rat-Shaped Trees and 5G
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Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission
Authorities received the green light to test and study motorbike emissions in an attempt to improve air quality.
