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.
Morning Stories Roundup: Eco-Friendly Tech and Latin American Film Festival
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Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Hột Vịt Lộn
Some very passionate hột vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Donates $100,000 for Disaster Relief Work in Indonesia
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Da Nang to Reclaim Land From Stalled Resort Project to Create Public Park, Beach
Da Nang authorities recently announced that the city will reclaim a large plot of seaside land from a development project to make room for a public park and beach.
Morning Stories Roundup: Drug Abuse Crackdown, Malware Infection and Made-in-Vietnam Cars
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Morning Stories Roundup: Green Tax, Stranded Tourists and the Medicine Nobel Prize
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Saigon Unveils Plan for a New Opera House in D2, the City's Largest to Date
If things go according to plans, Saigon’s Thu Thiem New Urban Area will get a brand-new performing arts center within the next four years.
Hanoi Customs Confiscates One Ton of Pangolin Scales, Ivory From Nigeria
In addition to 805 kilograms of pangolin scales, customs officials recovered 193 kilograms of elephant ivory.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Smart City Progress, Hanoi Metro and Earthquake in Indonesia
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Morning Stories Roundup: Chess Olympiad, Double-Decker Buses and Vietnam's Book Publishing
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4 American Passengers Caught Trying to Smuggle 250 New iPhones Into Saigon
All the smuggled iPhones are Apple's newest XS model.
Taiwan Considers Opening Citizenship to Skilled Southeast Asian Workers
To address an aging population and loss of skilled workers to more affluent neighbor nations, Taiwan is debating policies that would make it easier for skilled workers from Southeast Asian countries t...
Sexual Assault Allegation Against Former Tuoi Tre Editor Dropped Due to Lack of Evidence
In early April, news about an alleged rape case involving the head of Tuoi Tre's TV Department, Dang Anh Tuan, and a journalism student during the latter's internship made headlines nationwide. The in...
Morning Stories Roundup: Floating Market Upgrade, Organic Agriculture and Sexist Meme
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Predicted to Grow by 6.7% in 2018
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Grab, Uber Fined $9.5m in Singapore Over 'Anti-Competitive' Merger
The Grab and Uber merger from this past March led to an investigation over competition infringement conducted by Singapore's competition watchdog.
Hanoi Streets to Close for President Tran Dai Quang’s Funeral
Earlier this week, Vietnam declared a two-day state funeral for late President Tran Dai Quang.
Saigon Needs Smart Cards for Public Transport Instead of Single-Use Tickets: Experts
Could a single contactless card allow riders access to bus, water taxi, tram, monorail and metro routes?
Morning Stories Roundup: More Prehistoric Artifacts, Freed Turtles and Vietnam's UN Peacekeepers
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Saigon Moves Ahead With Plans to Build 3rd Terminal for Tan Son Nhat
The approved plan calls for the creation of a new terminal, expanded airplane parking and widened roads.
