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: District 1 Continues ‘Sidewalk Clearing’ Campaign With Firm Measures
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon’s District 1 continues ‘sidewalk clearing’ campaign with firm measures [Tuoi Tre...
Hanoi Chairman Scolds Local Officials for Protecting Sidewalk-Blocking Businesses
With Saigon and Hanoi in a competition to see which city can clear its sidewalks faster, Hanoi's mayor blamed local officials and police officers for the capital's slow progress over the weekend.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Considers Blocking Uber, Grab
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang considers blocking Uber, Grab [VnExpress] Authorities search for bootleg a...
Vietnam Has the Fastest-Growing Ultra-Rich Population in the World
According to a new report, Vietnam is home to the world’s fastest-growing population of ultra-rich individuals.
Sink or Swim: Bangkok Might Be Underwater by 2032
The future is looking dire for Bangkok as the city continues to sink and sea levels continue to rise.
Hanoi Woman Fined $260 for Littering
Last week, a woman in Hanoi was fined VND6 million for littering under a new regulation.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Justice Official Causes Uproar for Vandalizing Da Lat Cherry Tree
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam says Kim murder suspect thought it was a prank [Reuters] Vietnam's top swi...
Da Nang to Monitor Its Development Projects Via Unmanned Drones
Last month, Da Nang authorities approved a proposal to purchase and utilize two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in an effort to better manage the city’s urban development.
Morning News Roundup: Mass Fight Breaks Out at Samsung Plant in Northern Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Algal bloom paints red streak in Vung Ang economic zone [DTI] Vietnamese lawyers o...
IPO Makes VietJet First Airline to List on HCMC Stock Exchange
After its initial public offering (IPO) on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, low-cost airline VietJet has joined a handful of local companies that are worth over US$1 billion.
Morning News Roundup: Suspected Chinese Missile Launch Pads Put Vietnam on Alert
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Suspected Chinese missile launch pads put Vietnam on alert [VnExpress] Vietnamese ...
Saigon Faces Land Shortage for Low-Cost Housing Development
Municipal authorities are striving to provide low-cost housing to the city’s growing population, but a land shortage stands in their way.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Students’ High Scores at PISA Tests Remain Mystery to Experts
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Students’ high scores at PISA tests remain mystery to experts [VietnamNet] Vietnam...
Indonesia Grants 9 Indigenous Communities Rights to Manage Forests
Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently granted the right to manage customary forests to nine indigenous communities.
Saigon Mulls Plans for Downtown 'Music Street'
In an effort to improve the city’s cultural scene, District 1 authorities are in the process of establishing a “music street” in the downtown area.
Inside Saigon Official’s Controversial Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
As a new week begins, Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai of the District 1 People’s Committee has made it clear he plans to continue his sidewalk-clearing campaign.
Morning News Roundup: Samsung Display Gets License to Invest $2.5bn More in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Samsung Display gets license to invest $2.5 billion more in Vietnam [Reuters] Fore...
Roads Around Tan Son Nhat Rerouted for Overpass Construction
Traffic patterns around Tan Son Nhat International Airport were altered over the weekend to make way for the construction of two overpasses aimed at easing congestion around the facility.
Saigon to Evict Shops and Cafes From 42 Nguyen Hue
You might need to sit down for this: in the next few months, Saigon’s most popular cafe apartment building at 42 Nguyen Hue Boulevard will be stripped of its businesses.
Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia Confirms Identity of Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder
Over the weekend, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the identity of Doan Thi Huong, one of the two primary suspects in the high-profile murder of Kim Jong-Nam, estranged half-brother of ...
