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.
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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Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Declares Water Supply Safe for Consumption
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HCMC Wants to Restrict Groundwater Extraction to Curb Subsidence
According to authorities, over-extraction of underground water sources is one of the main driving forces behind land subsidence and water pollution.
Morning Stories Roundup: 5th Hanoi Cherry Blossom Festival to be Held Next March
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Morning Stories Roundup: Nearly 13,000 Rooftop Solar Power Projects Sell Electricity to EVN
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BBC's List of 100 Inspiring Women Includes 2 Vietnamese
This year, a wildlife activist and a social entrepreneur from Vietnam made BBC’s list of 100 women epitomizing “The Female Future.”
Starbucks Closures, Arrests, Confusion: Hanoi's Water Crisis Deepens
Hanoi's ongoing water crisis took several dramatic turns over the last few days.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Public Smoking, Boat Rescue Team and Bus Pickpocket
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Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi, HCM City Build Smoke-Free Environments in Public Areas
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Uniqlo's First Store in Vietnam Will Be at Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza
After a year of waiting, fast-fashion fans in Vietnam will be able to purchase Uniqlo products in a flagship outlet in the very near future.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Tourism Campaign #VietnamNOW Recently Launched
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Health and Safety Goes Down the Drain as Carcinogens Enter the Capital's Water Supply
Following days of oily, pungent water coming out of taps across southeast Hanoi, officials confirmed this week that styrene, a carcinogenic substance, has entered the water supply.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam is One of the Easiest Places to Start a Business in Southeast Asia, Report Says
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Morning Stories Roundup: Construction on 2nd Waste-to-Energy Plant Starts in HCMC
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Natural Disasters Cause Southern Vietnam $13.6m in Damage in First 9 Months
Vietnam Disaster Management Authority recently revealed worrying statistics on natural disaster damage in the southern part of the country.
Michelle Obama to Visit Vietnam in December to Promote Girls' Education
This will be the former first lady’s first visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam Jumps 10 Places in WEF's Global Competitiveness Report
This year, the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness Report ranks countries on the new Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 introduced last year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Cold Spell, Oily Tap Water and Grab Buses.
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