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: HCMC Airport Prepares for Peak Travel Season
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 Stories Roundup: Measures Adopted to Ease Congestion at Saigon's Cat Lai Port
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Morning Stories Roundup: Fake HIV Tests, Rescued Pangolins and Vietnam's Grand Prix
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Officials Left Shell-Shocked After Man Steals 10kg Turtle From Hoan Kiem Lake
A man hailing from Nghe An Province was caught trying to steal a turtle from Hoan Kiem Lake after locals saw him sneaking the creature into his jacket.
Vietnam Down 10 Places in Global Gender Gap Index, Ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific
Vietnam’s gender equality ranking has dropped during the past year compared to 2018, but most Asian countries also share the same fate.
Vietnam’s Economy Expands by 6.8% in 2019, World Bank Says
In a press conference held Tuesday, World Bank officials said Vietnam’s GDP has expanded by 6.8% in 2019, while public debt has fallen by almost 8% since 2016.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi’s Dire Air Stifles Daily Routine
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Plagued by Serious Shortage of Social Housing
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Vietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption for 8 Countries Until 2022
The government recently made changes to a visa exemption program.
Morning Stories Roundup: Nearly VND5 Trillion to be Invested in Mountain Airport
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Morning Stories Roundup: Japan's Largest Drugstore Chain to Open First Outlet in HCMC
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network
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Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Endure Physical Abuse by Family Members, Data Shows
A recent survey of children between the ages of one and 14 reveals conditions are not improving in regards to family members using violence as a form of discipline.
Weekend Stories Roundup: 4 Vietnamese Footballers Named in Best 11 of SEA Games 30
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To Combat Bullying, Cambodia to Teach LGBTQ Issues in School Syllabus
The new lessons are aimed at ending discrimination against, and bullying of, LGBTQ people in the country.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Red Cross Aims to Provide 1.5m Tet Gifts to the Needy
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Thong Nhat to Stop Producing Iconic Matchbox Brand Starting Next Year
Founded in 1956, Thong Nhat was one of the first factories built in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: Air Quality of HCMC, Hanoi Reaches Alarming Levels
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Buy up to 5,000 Megawatts of Electricity From Laos in 2020s
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Let the Bão Begin! Vietnam Clinches Historic Gold in SEA Games Football Final
Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.
