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.
After Years in Limbo, Saigon's Metro Line 2 Is Officially Breaking Ground in Jan 2026
After years under development limbo, Saigon’s Metro Line 2 has finally gotten an official date for breaking ground, but will this timeline stick?
Weekend Stories Roundup: HCMC’s CPI up 0.52% in November
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
World Press Photo Exhibition Returning to Hanoi Next Week
The public exhibition will be displayed on Ly Thai To from December 6 to 15, giving Hanoians the chance to peruse 150 images taken by some of the world’s most celebrated press photographers.
Investigation Launched After 3 Students Fall Out of School Bus in Bien Hoa
Security camera footage of the incident shocked viewers.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bamboo Airways Set to Launch Hanoi-Melbourne Direct Flights
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Morning Stories Roundup: Cao Bang Earthquake, Music Festival and Seaport Fees
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Vietnam Expects National Population to Hit 104m in 2030
Vietnam’s population will surpass 100 million within the next decade, according to a government population plan published recently.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi to Welcome Tet With 30 Fireworks Shows
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Famous US Retailer Ace Hardware Launches First Vietnam Store in Saigon
Ace Hardware opens its first-ever store in Vietnam on November 22.
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon River Bus Not Convenient Enough to Lure Commuters
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New Policy to Allow Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Vietnam
The new law will take effect from July 2020.
Morning Stories Roundup: High Tide to Flood HCMC While Cold Snap Chills Northern Vietnam
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passes Law Allowing Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Country
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Vietnam Continues to Bet Big on Horse Racing With Proposed Da Nang Track
Da Nang has announced plans for an entertainment complex containing a horse racing track with a US$1.72 billion price tag.
Morning Stories Roundup: SEA Games, Solar Panels and Olympiad in Hanoi
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Start SEA Games With 6-0 Thrashing Over Brunei
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This Thursday, Meet Tamay, a Mien Textile Artisan From Sapa
Have you ever wondered who makes your clothes, how much they’re paid, or what their lives are like?
A Park Hang-Seo Street Sign Popped up in Saigon and Was Quickly Removed
Have you ever loved someone so intensely that you want to name a street after them?
Magnitude-5.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern Vietnam This Morning. Did You Feel It?
Hanoians felt tremors in the capital just after 8am this morning, only four days after the last earthquake to affect the city.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Section to Suffer 12-Year Delay, Cost $690m More
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Scientists, Old Saigon Buildings and Roadside BBQ
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