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.
When Donations Are All Womenswear, Men in Flood Zones Turn Necessity Into Fashion
Vietnam’s South-Central Coast region is going through an especially grueling time of the year as both the local people and authorities have to deal with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding. Still, amid the mourning and strenuous rebuilding efforts, moments of levity shine through — a testament to the resilience, optimism, and incredible humor of the Vietnamese people in the face of hardships.
Đắk Lắk, Khánh Hòa Are Next Victims of 2025's Historic Flooding. Here's How to Help.
After nearly a week of constant downpour, many provinces of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions have suffered severe flooding and landslides, causing catastrophic damage to local infrastructure, economic activities, and deaths. This has been yet another month of loss and destruction for Vietnam in 2025, which is shaping up to be the most devastating year in recent history due to consecutive powerful typhoons and atypically high rainfall.
Japan's Bullet Trains Now Travel to Hokkaido
Last weekend, Japan debuted a brand-new JPY550 billion (US$4.9 billion) high-speed rail line which travels from Tokyo to Hokkaido in just over four hours.
D1 to Set up Impromptu Street Food Courts Next Month
Starting next month, Saigon's street food landscape will be transformed by a new trial program aimed at clearing city streets.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Jams Cost HCMC $820m Each Year
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to fight tourist crime [TR Weekly] Vietnam failing to meet workforce demand...
Saigon to Spend $40m on Granite-Paved Sidewalks
A total of 134 Saigon sidewalks will be paved with granite.
Laos Releases Dam Water to Ease Vietnam's Drought
Laos has agreed to release water from its Mekong River dams to help Vietnamese farmers as Vietnam continues to grapple with the most expensive weather-related disaster in its history.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Starts Hygiene Campaign
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC starts hygiene campaign [TR Weekly] Drought in Vietnam will become 'dangero...
On Vietnam's Roads, One Death Every Hour
Every hour, someone dies in a traffic accident in Vietnam.
Cam Ranh's New International Port Can Accommodate Carriers, Submarines: Report
Earlier this month, Vietnam unveiled a massive new international seaport at Cam Ranh Bay.
Morning News Roundup: More New Airlines to Operate in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to manage pavement encroachment [Vietnam News] Controversy over Lenin Park ...
Are Millionaires' Yachts the Key to Opening Saigon’s Waterways?
Over the years, there’s been much talk about how to better capitalize on Saigon’s 975 kilometers of woefully underused waterways. While the city shows signs of progress in this area – there ...
Repairs to Collapsed Bien Hoa Bridge to Cost $13.4m, Finish by July
The Bien Hoa bridge that collapsed earlier this month will be rebuilt by July, thanks to a directive from Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Weekend News Roundup: MobiFone to Pilot 4G Services
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Cold spells hit Hanoi while HCMC remains hot [SGGP] David Beckham comparisons OK...
[Video] Take a Ride on Saigon's Brand New Airport Bus
Last week, Saigon officials debuted a brand new set of buses for its 109 route, which travels from Pham Ngu Lao's 23-9 Park past Ben Thanh Market and onward to Tan Son Nhat International Airport....
Saigon Is Now Part of Vietnam's Water Crisis
The water salinization crisis which has plagued Mekong Delta cities since February is now making its way into Saigon households.
Australian Patient Tests Positive for Zika After Vietnam Visit
An Australian tourist who returned home from a trip to Vietnam has tested positive for the Zika virus.
Morning News Roundup: How Bikini Airline Helped to Create Vietnam's First Woman Billionaire
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to uproot, axe 300 trees for major projects [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam had 5,000 ro...
96% of Vietnamese Self-Identify as Middle Class, Only 50% Are
Though only half of the country's citizens qualify as middle class, 96% of all Vietnamese self-identify that way, according to a recent survey.
[Video] Over a Dozen People Trapped in Saigon Elevator for 40 Minutes
After a long day of work, residents of a Tan Phu apartment building came home to an unpleasant surprise.
Chinese Tourists Draw Online Criticism After Destroying All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Thailand
Earlier this week, mainland Chinese tourists engaged in a feeding frenzy that drew ire from netizens both in the country and abroad.
Ostrich Goes for a Run on Ninh Binh Highway
Motorists driving along the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Highway on Monday had the unique experience of sharing the road with an ostrich.
