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.
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.
It's Official: Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Selected As Vietnam's National Costume For Miss Universe
Eschewing sequins for sliced sausage and preferring pate and cilantro to pleats or lace, the staple sandwich dress will represent the nation in next month's contest.
Dead Whale Found in Indonesia with Plastic Bottles, Bags, Flip-Flops in Stomach
A dead whale washed ashore in Indonesia this weekend with thirteen pounds of plastic in its stomach.
Gas Tank Truck Catches On Fire, Kills 6 In Binh Phuoc
Early this morning, while traveling down National Route 13, a gas tank truck crashed into a three-wheeled motorbike cart, which caused the truck to tip over and catch on fire.
Morning Stories Roundup: Green Cover Area Reduces 50 Percent in HCMC
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Saigon Heat Overcome Early Butterflies, Outduel Knights in Season Debut
A tight game knotted 80-80, seemingly headed for overtime. The Saigon crowd is biting their nails as their two top scorers have just fouled out. And Vietnamese-American star Justin Young launches a fi...
Morning Stories Roundup: Death Toll from Nha Trang Landslides Rises to 17
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14 Dead Admidst Devastating Landslides in Nha Trang
Flooding caused by tropical depression Toraji has destroyed homes and left residents of Khanh Hoa Province scrambling to recover and rebuild.
Hanoi to Construct $500m Horse Racetrack Amid the Pines of Soc Son
Hanoi authorities are going ahead with the construction of a racetrack which will offer sports betting at an estimated cost of USD500 million.
Morning Stories Roundup: Students May Get Days off as HCMC Braces for Tropical Depression
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Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling
Individuals and businesses who do not separate inorganic and organic rubbish by 2020 can be fined up to VND15-20 million (US$645-860).
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Horse Racetrack and Prayers for Traffic Victims
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647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large
The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.
New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World
The recently published Sustainable Cities Index compared the sustainability of 100 cities around the world. What determines a cities sustainability? Researchers at Arcadis, a consultancy firm headquar...
In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon
In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.
Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency, Climate Change and Museum Cats
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Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene
Driver Tran Van Hoang might face up to fifteen years for killing one motorbike driver and seriously injuring four others.
Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017
The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Coffee Exports Jump to Record High of 1.8m Tons
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Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Railway, Repatriation and Foreign Talents
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Asia's Latest Pokémon GO Icon Is a Taiwanese Grandpa Who Uses 11 Phones to Play
While many people spend their retired lives arranging flowers, playing chess, nurturing pet birds or yelling at cable news television, this Taiwanese man is devoting his golden years to catching Pokém...
