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.
UN Reps Call for Regional Coordination Against Growing Terrorist Activity
As other regions in the world combat the rise of extremist groups, two UN representatives are warning that Southeast Asia could face an uptick in terrorist activities in 2017.
Morning News Roundup: 3 Cab Drivers in Hanoi Fined for Peeing in Public
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam vows to develop national rice brand [VietnamNet] World Vision Internationa...
Groom Picks Up Bride in Forklift During Central Vietnam Wedding
A newlywed couple in central Vietnam has gained 15 minutes of internet fame thanks to their unconventional wedding vehicle.
Vietnam Formally Invites Trump to Da Nang APEC Summit
Last Friday, Vietnam officially invited US President Donald Trump to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Da Nang this November.
Vietnamese Physicists Publish First Scholarly Article in International Journal
For the first time ever, Vietnamese physicists have published a scholarly article in a prestigious international journal.
Weekend News Roundup: Deputy Minister in Spotlight As Huge Personal Assets Discovered
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam deputy minister in spotlight as huge personal assets discovered [Tuoi Tre] ...
Off-Season Rain Is Disrupting Vietnam's Agriculture
For Saigoneers, Vietnam’s recent bouts of heavy rain were nothing but a minor convenience. However, for rice farmers in other parts of the country, unpredictable weather patterns have the potential to...
Vietnam May Start Auctioning off ‘Lucky’ License Plates
Vietnamese officials are hoping to cash in on people’s love of lucky numbers by legalizing the auction of personalized license plates.
Morning News Roundup: Can Tho to Pilot Public Bicycle Rental Services
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Can Tho to pilot public bicycle rental services [DTI] Casinos report losses while ...
First Hanoi Metro Line to Begin Trial Run in October
After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Hanoi’s first metro line will begin trial operations in October.
On the Heels of ASEAN Tariff Reduction, Vietnam Car Imports Double
A month into 2017, Vietnam has already imported two times more new cars than it did in the same period last year.
Yen Bai Officials Under Fire After Videos of Buffalo-Hanging Ritual Surface
Officials in Yen Bai province have come under fire this week after videos surfaced online of local residents killing a buffalo during a local festival.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Air Carriers Warned They May Lose in Home Market
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Scientists warn of dangers in using old plastic bottles with EDC [VietnamNet] Viet...
Vietnam to Become World's 20th Biggest Economy in 2050: Report
According to a new report, Vietnam could become the 20th largest economy in the world by 2050.
[Video] Hop on Saigon's Shiny New Electric Bus
Tourists in Saigon are now able to enjoy the city’s scenery on four eco-friendly electric buses.
Hanoi's New Code of Conduct Would Publicly Shame Those Who Misbehave
After unveiling a new code of etiquette for civil servants last December, Hanoi is drafting another code for its residents and visitors in hopes of rebranding the capital as a “civilized and polite” d...
Japan to Make 2020 Olympics Medals From Recycled Phones
When athletes stand atop their podiums at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, their sparkling gold, silver and bronze medals will all share a special ingredient – recycled mobile phones.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes First E-Visa Visitor
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam welcomes first e-visa visitor [Tuoi Tre] Binh Thuan okays floating power p...
[Photos] Lam Dong’s Japanese-Inspired Temple Trashed by Tet Visitors
One of Vietnam’s most remote temples has fallen victim to severe vandalism by thoughtless tourists.
Vietnam to Become Cashless Society by 2020
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue recently greenlit an ambitious policy that encourages Vietnamese to drop cash in favor of electronic payment methods.
