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: Vietnam’s Rice Price Out of Sync With Rest of World
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world [VietnamNet] Frequent inspecti...
Thai Women Enter Male-Dominated World of Motorbike Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty
In traffic-choked Bangkok, women are moving into the traditionally male-dominated field of motorbike taxi drivers.
Saigon Seeks Japan's Help to Revive Binh Thanh's 'Dead' Canal
Binh Thanh District’s Xuyen Tam Canal might get a makeover this year.
Morning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ‘Saigon, I Love You’ wins top prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards [Tuoi Tre] Thu...
Hong Kong Lions Roar to Semifinal Sweep of Saigon Heat
David vs. Goliath. Frodo vs. Sauron. The Saigon Heat vs. the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions.
Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month
As bad weather is expected to continue in coming weeks, dry season downpours similar to those that have recently hit Saigon will return, in addition to brutal heat.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon among top 50 most beautiful cities in the world [VietnamNet] Annual suicide...
Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week
Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.
Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction
A painting by Le Pho, a 20th-century Vietnamese artist, sold for nearly US$1.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Super-rich in Vietnam on sharp rise, public debt nears ceiling [VietnamNet] At lea...
Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea
Vietnamese labor officials fear that South Korea may stop accepting Vietnamese workers since many have overstayed their visa.
Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016
In recent years, Saigon’s many business and development projects have received a considerable amount of overseas remittances from Viet Kieu, according to a recent report.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese tour operators bump prices ahead of peak season [VnExpress] Tourism fir...
Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April
In an effort to improve Saigon’s music scene, District 1 authorities are aiming to establish the southern hub’s first “Music Street” by the end of this month.
Trump Sends Letter to Vietnam President, Hints Future Visit in November
In an effort to improve ties with Vietnam, US President Donald Trump recently wrote a letter to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.
Hanoi Keeps Wartime Loudspeakers Despite Overwhelming Objection From Residents
In a surprising move, Hanoi authorities recently decided to keep the capital’s collection of wartime loudspeakers.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Under Water Following ‘Unprecedented’ Unseasonal Rain
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City under water following ‘unprecedented’ unseasonal rain [Tuoi Tre] ...
D1 Official Doan Ngoc Hai to Take a Break From Clearing Sidewalks
After six weeks of demolition and vehicle-towing, District 1’s sidewalk crusader is taking a break.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Orders Removal of Illegally Built Constructions on Son Tra Peninsula
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang orders removal of illegally built constructions on Son Tra Peninsula [Tuoi Tre]...
Asia Suffered $83bn in Damage from Disasters Last Year
In 2016, Asia suffered greater financial losses due to natural and man-made catastrophes than any other region in the world, according to a new report.
