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: Visitors Flock to Long Bien Bridge After Popular Railway Area Closes
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Greenlights $1.5bn Gas-Fired Power Plants
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Hanoi's New Horse Racetrack Set to Open in 2020
Hanoi’s new horse racing complex in Soc Son is set to begin operating in October 2020.
Hanoi's First Metro Line Begins 20-Day Trial Run
The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line has commenced a 20-day commercial trial run despite renewed reports earlier this week of the line being delayed for the ninth time.
Vietnam National University Included in U.S. News Global University Rankings
Two universities in Vietnam recently made the ranking of the world’s top tertiary institutions, though the selections are not surprising.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Needs Over $3.57bn for Transport Infrastructure
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Morning Stories Roundup: Foreign Arrivals to Hanoi Surge 10.8%
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Plan to Permanently Pedestrianize 9 Streets Around Hoan Kiem Lake Grows Clearer
A number of Hanoi’s hugely popular walking streets may soon become permanently pedestrianized.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Da River Plant Apologises for Hanoi Water Crisis
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Saigon High Tide, AFF Futsal and Vietnamese in Japan
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Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Metro Line Delayed Again
According to reports, this is the ninth time the line has been delayed.
From January 2020, New Alcohol Law Will Make Coercing Others to Drink Illegal
Be gone, peer-pressured drinking.
Morning Stories Roundup: Famous Hanoi Pho a Huge Hit with Tokyo Diners
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Motor Show, New Racecourse and Hanoi Metro
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Major Extensions Considered for Several Metro Lines
While no sections of Hanoi's metro system are operational yet, city officials are already planning massive extensions for future lines.
Mon Hue Restaurants Abruptly Close, Abandoning Employees and Suppliers
The restaurants are owned by Huy Viet Nam Group, which also owns Com Tho Chay, Great Banh Mi & Cafe, TP Tea, 99 House of Pho, Mi Quang Bep Tam, Shilla Korean BBQ, Iki Sushi, Captain Lobster and Soi 61...
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Turns Down Demand to let Train Street Cafés Reopen
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Charity Fun Run to Take Place in Ecopark on November 3
A huge charity fun run will take place in Hanoi in just over a week.
Vietnam to Launch New Earth Observation Satellite Into Space in 2023
The observation satellite is designed to aid with disaster and climate change counter-measurement.
Morning Stories Roundup: Coworking Spaces, Sea Turtles and Da Nang Tourism
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