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.
$600,000 Lunar Rock to Be Displayed in Pagoda Complex Near Hanoi
The meteorite, which was recently bought for US$612,500, will be put on display in Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex, only 1.5 hours south of the capital.
Saigon to Open Night Food Street on Bach Dang Wharf
Since 2015, Saigon authorities have been prohibiting hydrofoils and restaurant boats to anchor at Bach Dang Wharf to pave way for the area's renovation and upgrade.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Hike Garbage Collection Fees
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A Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Might Be Vietnam's National Costume for Miss Universe
If the bánh mì dress wins the popular vote, Vietnam might have a legitimate shot at claiming the top prize at this year’s upcoming Miss Universe.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 6.6-6.8% GDP Growth in 2019
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Inebriated Saigon Driver Rams BMW Into Motorbikes, Killing One and Injuring 7 Others
While most Saigoneers were sound asleep on Sunday night, a tragic accident occurred near the Hang Xanh Intersection in Binh Thanh District, killing one and injuring others.
Morning Stories Roundup: Japan Becomes Vietnam’s Leading Economic Partner
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Residents Living Inside Hue Imperial City to Be Relocated Next Year
When finished, the relocation will be the biggest migration in the history of the Hue Imperial City.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Fine Arts Museum Lighting Upgrades and Award for 'Goldren Bridge'
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Vietnam Airlines Launches In-Town Check-In Service in Hanoi, Da Nang
In-town check-in service allows passengers to drop off their luggage before heading to the airport.
Ham-Fisted Graffiti Defiles Hoi An's Famous Yellow Walls
Amateurish tags and scrawlings throughout the ancient tourist town are becoming an eyesore.
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Metro Delay, 15m Tourists and Social Media Bullying
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Better Pay, Lower Costs in Vietnam Entice Taiwanese Workers Away From Home
Destinations such as Vietnam and India are enticing Taiwanese companies and workers to settle down.
One of Saigon's Oldest Supermarkets Closes This Month. Saigoneers Are Heartbroken.
After news broke that supermarket chain Co.opmart will shut down its Dinh Tien Hoang outlet, Saigon’s cybersphere witnessed an outpouring of grief and nostalgia over the impending closure.
In Nha Trang, a Pristine Beach Is Ruined by Sludge Discarded Directly From Storm Drains
Some Nha Trang residents have connected their home sewage systems to a storm drain, spilling filth directly into the shallow waters of the popular beach city.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Painting to Be Sold at Auction in Paris
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After Completing Nghi Tam Overpass, Hanoi Proposes Plan to Expand Au Co
Having finished construction on the An Duong-Thanh Nien Overpass, which opened last Thursday, plans are now being proposed to level and expand Au Co Street.
Vietnam Approves 2-Year Extension of E-Visa Pilot Program for 46 Countries
For another two years, tourists from a range of countries will be able to enter Vietnam for 30 days with an electronic visa.
Morning Stories Roundup: Increased GDP per Capita, Inflation and Saigon Real Estate
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Hue Wants Two Cable Cars in Bach Ma National Park. Experts Are Concerned.
Numerous experts have spoke out against the approved plans, citing a variety of reasons of damage to Vietnam's priceless natural area.
