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.
Saigon Installs Underground Tunnel-Boring Machine for Metro Construction
After years of slow progress, things are heating up along Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
Weekend News Roundup: Drunk Men Open Water Reservoir, Flood 2 Communes in Central Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Drunk men open water reservoir, flood 2 communes in central Vietnam [VnExpress] Vi...
In China, Conservationists Debate Moving Historical Monuments
While Vietnam's headlong rush to modernization wipes out historical monuments and heritage buildings across the country, in recent years China has taken an unorthodox approach to preserving the past: ...
Saigon Officials Oppose Long An-Based Thermal Power Plant
Plans to construct a thermal power plant in Long An province are facing staunch opposition from Saigon officials due to the proposed facility's close proximity to the southern hub.
Morning News Roundup: Noi Bai Ranked Among World's Top 100 Best Airports
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Noi Bai ranked among world's top 100 best airports [VietnamNet] 65% of Vietnam ent...
Saigon, Hanoi in Urgent Need of Car Parking Space
As sidewalk-clearing campaigns take root in Vietnam’s major metropolises, both Hanoi and Saigon are struggling to provide adequate parking space for the increasing number of personal vehicles flooding...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Targets YouTube Ads in Campaign Against Dissent
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City in dire need of parking spaces [Tuoi Tre] Developer remain...
D1 to Organize Street Vendor Areas Amid Sidewalk Clearing Effort
Saigon officials are planning to organize designated street food areas for vendors impacted by the city's ongoing sidewalk-clearing campaign.
US Ambassador to Cambodia Criticized for Demanding Repayment of Wartime Debt
The United States is under fire for asking Cambodia to repay its wartime debts.
Amid D1’s Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign, Uncertainty Over Bui Vien
In the midst of District 1 official Doan Ngoc Hai’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, speculation has arisen over the fate of downtown Saigon’s backpacker area.
Peugeot Will Begin Assembling Cars in Vietnam as Early as This Year
In the 2017-2020 period, French car manufacturer Peugeot will begin assembling some of its vehicles in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Hackers Attack Southern Vietnam Airports’ Websites
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hackers attack southern Vietnam airports’ websites [Tuoi Tre] Overcrowding persist...
After 13 Years of Delay, Saigon Safari Project to Begin This July
After years of delay, construction of Saigon’s safari zone will finally begin later this year.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam-US Direct Air Routes May Begin in 2018
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam-US direct air routes may begin in 2018 [VietnamNet] Environmental issues a...
Fire Breaks out at ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Premiere
Fire broke out last night at the Saigon premier of Kong: Skull Island, causing momentary panic as spectators fled the blaze.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Airports Seek $1.4bn for Infrastructure Upgrade
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's airports seek $1.4bn for infrastructure upgrade [VnExpress] Hanoi vows t...
How Japan Is Using Pokemon GO to Bring Tourists Back to Quake-Hit Areas
Almost a year after Japan’s Kyushu island was rocked by a powerful earthquake, one Pokemon character is helping to boost tourism in the affected Kumamoto and Oita prefectures.
Cars of Australian Diplomats Towed Due to D1's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
In case you haven’t heard, battling sidewalk encroachment is currently the top priority of municipal authorities in both Saigon and Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s February Car Sales Rise 50%
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s February car sales rise 50% [VnExpress] Female workers have short career...
VietJet Surpasses Vietnam Airlines on HCMC Stock Exchange
Just a week after its listing on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), VietJet’s value surpassed that of Vietnam Airlines.
