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.
Transportation Ministry Halts New Licenses for Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Vietnam's Ministry of Transportation has instructed local officials to stop licensing new vehicles for app-based ride-hailing services.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Notorious Water Pipe Breaks Again
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi’s notorious water pipe breaks again [VnExpress] Five Vietnamese companies in...
After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn
2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.
Hanoi Businesses Arouse Controversy With Shirtless Men Promotional Events
Apparently it’s shirtless season in Hanoi, and local shops are taking full advantage of this trend to orchestrate outrageous public relations (PR) stunts.
Weekend News Roundup: Downtown Saigon Streets Re-Routed for Metro Construction
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Downtown Saigon streets re-routed for metro construction [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh Ci...
Vietnam Travel Startup Chameleon City Wins US$7,000 Grant From Regional Sponsor
A travel startup from Vietnam recently received US$7,000 from a Southeast Asian fund for their innovation in providing travelers with tourism information on-demand.
Leader of Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign to Return to Saigon's Streets
Saigon's headline-grabbing sidewalk-clearing campaign is about to resume with Doan Ngoc Hai, the vice chairman of District 1, back in the driver's seat.
Morning News Roundup: VNA Targets Nearly $4bn in Revenue for 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines targets nearly $4 bln in revenue for 2017 [VnExpress] Vietnam, Ch...
Government Official Claims Unsafe Food Is Major Disease Driver in Vietnam
You should probably put down your bột chiên before reading this: the vast majority of diseases in Vietnam are caused by unsafe food, and lawmakers are speaking out.
Amid Golf Course Controversy, Tan Son Nhat Might Get 3rd Runway to Ease Overcrowding
Amid increased scrutiny of the golf course next to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered a feasibility study for the addition of a third runway at the facilit...
Morning News Roundup: Local Man Stabs Self, Posts Video on Facebook
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam man stabs self, posting video on Facebook [Tuoi Tre] Children forced into ...
Local College Prep Company Stirs Controversy With McDonald's Apprenticeship Program
Vietnam's obsession with the "American Dream" might have reached a new high, now that high school kids want to make burgers and fries to improve their college application.
Vietnam's Adult Obesity Rate Is the Lowest in the World: Study
A new study shows that Vietnam has the lowest rate of adult obesity in the world.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Exporters Hunt for Robusta Coffee as Supplies Dwindle
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's exporters hunt for robusta coffee as supplies dwindle [VnExpress] Saigon...
Vietnam Ranks 6th on Global Retail Development Index
With India topping the list, an international retailer index recently placed Vietnam sixth, jumping five places from 2016.
Morning News Roundup: Toxic Spill Feared as Chemical Tanker Stranded in Vietnam Waters
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Toxic spill feared as chemical tanker stranded in Vietnam waters [VnExpress] Austr...
[Video] New Helicopter Shuttle Service to Take Off in Saigon
Forget taxis; Saigoneers may soon be able to avoid congestion on the ground by flying into town from the airport.
Vietnamese Conglomerate to Invest $1bn in Solar Power Projects
The prospects for a significant boost in Vietnam’s renewable energy production are optimistic as real estate conglomerate TTC Group has announced plans to invest heavily in the country’s development o...
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Water Park Apologizes for Sensual Dance in Kids’ Presence
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon water park management apologizes for sensual dance in kids’ presence [Tuoi Tre] ...
Saigon Considers Charging Businesses More for Sidewalk Usage
Saigon's transport department has unveiled a plan to increase fees on businesses which use city sidewalks for commercial purposes.
