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?
Morning Stories Roundup: Zalo Domain Suspended for Unauthorized Social Network Function
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Saigon to Hold Nightly Music, Light Shows on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
To add to the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon, a new water spectacle was recently announced.
A Student Was Punished for Insulting BTS Online. Now the School Is in Trouble.
He must really hate K-pop.
Morning Stories Roundup: BIDV Acquisition, Buddha Statues and Water Shows
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Morning Stories Roundup: Cold Spell, Air Pollution and Flooding
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passenger Car Import Surges 150% Between January and October
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Storm Nakri Brings Prolonged Downpours, Cancelled Flights and Blackouts
Tropical Depression Nakri hit coastal regions in south-central Vietnam on Sunday night, bringing blackouts, toppled trees and torrential rains.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Inter-Regional Road to Link HCMC, Dong Nai
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Storm Nakri Arrives With Prolonged Downpours, Cancelled Flights and Blackouts
Tropical Depression Nakri hit coastal regions in south-central Vietnam on Sunday night, bringing blackouts, toppled trees and torrential rains.
Saigon Pilots Park-and-Ride Scheme at Ham Nghi Central Bus Terminal
Authorities hope the parking facility will increase convenience for bus riders.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge Replaces Train Street as Selfie Hotspot
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Storm Nakri, AFF Awards and Jackie Chan
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EF Ranks Vietnam's English Proficiency 52nd Out of 100 in 2019
EF's English Proficiency Index reports that between 2011 and 2014, Vietnamese English skills improved from 'very low' to 'low,' and then reached 'moderate' proficiency in 2015, a level it held until t...
Saigon to Focus Restoration Efforts on 5 Severely Polluted Drainage Canals
The municipal People’s Committee said recently that it would focus on the restoration of five canals that comprise the city’s drainage system.
Company Fires Director Responsible for Hanoi Water Crisis
The aftermath of the Hanoi water crisis lingers on.
Storm Nakri, This Year's Strongest Yet, Will Hit Central Vietnam This Weekend
The storm is strengthening at a worrying rate, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Lures Over $6bn in FDI 10 Months
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Vietnam Turns to Other Cash Crops to Reduce Reliance on Rice
The world's third-largest rice exporter is considering shifting to other crops like coconuts in response to dropping rice prices and uncertainty over rice production's long-term viability.
Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency of Vietnamese Hits Five-Year Low: EF Report
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Vietnam to Introduce Statistics, Probability in 2nd Grade in New Syllabus
Under the current curriculum, statistics are introduced in fourth grade, while probability is only taught in 11th grade.
