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.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways sign codeshare agreement [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi Mi...
Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017
Contrary to common beliefs, car sales have fallen in Vietnam this year, and the country is one of two Southeast Asian nations that failed to see the auto market grow in 2017.
UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces
The Vietnamese government recently pledged VND1 trillion (US$44 million) in disaster aid after the United Nations (UN) approved US$4.21 million to provide additional assistance to those affected by Ty...
Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program
Citizens from six more countries will be able to apply for Vietnam visas online, according to new government decree.
Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ McDonald's opens first store in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Global giants see Vietna...
Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert
A local tourism expert has suggested moving Saigon's annual Tet flower extravaganza from Nguyen Hue Street to a local canal.
Vietnam's Public University Lecturers Struggle to Make Ends Meet With Low Salaries
In Vietnam, most professors at public universities are not being paid enough to be fully dedicated to their career.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 11.6m Foreign Visitors in First 11 Months of 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Over 11.6 million foreign tourists come to Vietnam in eleven months [DTI] ▪ ...
Grab Vietnam Has Suffered VND938bn in Losses in 2017: Finance Ministry
After three years of operations in Vietnam, Grab is reportedly facing massive losses, according to the Ministry of Finance.
With Increased Autonomy, Saigon Wants to Raise Tobacco Tax, Traffic Fines
A Saigon leader has announced the first steps he plans to take since the city was granted more autonomy to make decisions by the National Assembly.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Kindergarten Owner Arrested for Child Abuse
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation [DTI] ▪ HCM City nursery ...
As Government Stake Sale Nears, Sabeco Attracts Great Interest From Foreign Investors
Vietnam's government is moving forward with a long-gestating plan to sell off part of its majority stake in the country's largest brewery.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Stranded on Bali With Volcanic Eruption 'Imminent'
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese tourists stranded on Bali with volcanic eruption 'imminent' [VnExpress]...
Bali Volcano Eruption Forces Airport Closure, Mass Evacuations
Bali's most well-known volcano is threatening a major eruption, forcing officials to close the island's airport and thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
Can Tho Teenager Clinches Vietnam's First Boxing Championship Medal in 6 Years
Over the weekend a Vietnamese boxer clinched Vietnam’s first silver medal at a major world tournament since 2011.
Morning News Roundup: Ministry Plans Free Education for Primary, Secondary School Students
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ministry plans free education for primary and secondary pupils [DTI] ▪ Six-y...
Officials Unveil Ambitious 'Smart City' Project That Would Turn Saigon Into a Utopia
Yesterday, while many Saigoneers were still recovering from a few days of aggressive shopping during this year’s Black Friday sales, Saigon authorities convened at a conference to announce a new initi...
Airports Near Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue to Be Expanded by 2020
In an effort to prevent overcrowding at three key airports, Vietnam will spend almost VND18.9 trillion (US$832 million) through 2020 on upgrading these facilities.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Shoppers Crowd Stores on Rainy Black Friday
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Saigon shoppers crowd stores on rainy Black Friday [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Vietnam city...
Saigon to Commence Major Project to Mitigate Flooding on Nguyen Huu Canh
Saigon officials are tackling Nguyen Huu Canh Street's issues with a comprehensive project to solve the thoroughfare’s chronic flooding problem.
