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.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam pursues goal of ‘universities of international stature’ [VietnamNet] ▪&...
Myanmar's First Public Drag Olympics Was a Celebration of Queer Identities
As part of the fourth annual &PROUD LGBT Film Festival, the country's first ever Drag Queen Olympics took place at Thakin Mya Park in downtown Yangon on January 28.
Vietnamese Travel Program Elicits Outcry Online for Promoting Dog Meat
A television show on a local children and family-focused channel is catching backlash for featuring dog meat as a traditional Vietnamese dish in a recent episode.
Chinese Scientists Have Successfully Cloned Monkeys Using SCNT Technique
Scientists in China recently achieved a major scientific breakthrough by cloning two monkeys.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fears Foreign Investment Affected by US Tax Bill
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 19,000 freelance tour guides won’t lose right to practice [VietnamNet] ▪ Vie...
Da Nang's My Khe Beach Faces Grim Future Due to Coastal Erosion
One of Vietnam’s most popular beaches, My Khe, is suffering from coastal erosion brought about by groundwater exploitation.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Sees Drops in New HIV Infections for 10th Consecutive Year
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam sees drops in new HIV infections for 10th consecutive year [DTI] ▪ V...
How to View the Ultra-Rare Super Blue Blood Moon in Vietnam Tomorrow
A rare Super Blue Blood Moon will grace Saigon’s skies tomorrow night.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam in Top 10 Destinations for Americans Aged 55, Above
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC authorities make efforts to revitalize canals [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam in Top 1...
Ha Long Bay Casino Reports Massive Losses of $5.58m in 2017
The casino inside the UNESCO World Heritage site lost VND127 billion (US$5.58 million) in 2017, which is seven times higher than in 2016.
VietJet CEO Apologizes for Welcoming Vietnam's U-23 Team Home With Bikini Show
Vietnam’s festive shenanigans to celebrate the country’s U-23 team range from internet memes to excessive flag-waving to an impromptu bikini show, courtesy of budget carrier VietJet Air.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s International Internet Connectivity Fully Restored
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s international internet connectivity fully restored [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Hanoi, Saigon Make Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Southeast Asia
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been recognized by a international database as one of the most affordable Southeast Asian cities.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Closes 2 Central Streets Today for Tet Offensive Ceremony
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ho Chi Minh City canal cleanup projects may fail to meet deadline [DTI] ▪ HC...
Morning News Roundup: Photochemical Smog Threatens Public Health in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam's deputy PM takes to the streets to celebrate U23 Asian Cup semifinal victory&n...
Vietnam Embassy in Chile Caught Drying Shark Fins on Roof
Last week, at least a hundred potentially illegal shark fins could be spotted drying on the roof of the Vietnamese embassy in Chile.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Face Uzbekistan in AFC U-23 Final on Saturday
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam to play against Uzbekistan in AFC U23 champs final [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Morning News Roundup: Huge Foreign-Invested Real Estate Projects Remain on Paper
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Why Vietnam football fans celebrate Asian Cup semi like a World Cup win [Tuoi Tre]...
Vietnam Says No to Chinese, European Lion Statues Nationwide
Local officials continue efforts to replace foreign depictions of lions with Vietnamese ones in front of temples, pagodas, parks and private buildings around the country.
About 0.6% of Commuters in Vietnam Use Phone While Driving: Survey
A recent survey found that 6 in every 1,000 drivers in Vietnam are using the phone while driving.
