A Brief Primer Into the History of K-Pop Chế in Vietnam
My middle school memories are often peppered with the honking voices of adolescents chanting some silly chorus about household cleaning.
Saigon Metro Line 1 Announces July Launch Date, Free Rides in Phase 1
Will 2024 be the auspicious year when our legs could finally step on the metro platform for the first time?
Sweating out My Sadness on the Canal's Exercise Machines
We're all unlucky in love sometimes. When I am, I go jogging. The body loses water when you jog, so you have none left for tears.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
Charting the Flow of the Nhiêu Lộc Canal From Start to Historical Start
When I fall in love with an album, I seek out the artist's first mixtapes and demos. When I come to admire a poet, I hunt down their early poems and chapbooks. I even linger over the old highlight reels of my favorite football players' college games. Understanding where something starts allows me appreciate it more. So it is with the Nhiêu Lộc–Thị Nghè Canal.
Khôi Phạm in Society
Nhiêu Lộc Canal Hosted Trudeau's Night Run. Why Is It Not as Famous as Obama's Bún Chả?
You know how much Vietnamese culture revolves around food by the fact that one of the first questions we pose to any foreign visitor is “What’s your favorite Vietnamese dish?” Asking about other aspects of the country could invite honest opinions that some of us might not be prepared to hear. Deep down, more than anybody else, we know that our air quality is subpar and our urban cleanliness leaves much to be desired, but our food is the one thing every Vietnamese can trust to make us proud. What easier way to foster diplomacy than to center the conversation around deliciousness?
In Hanoi, a Family Home Balances Commercial Hustle With Spiritual Haven
If many Vietnamese families often opt to reserve one room in their house plan for ancestor worship, this household in Hanoi decided to dedicate an entire backyard to their family altar.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Homage to the Mekong Delta and Its Bag-Wearing Fruits
Rats, mice, mosquitos, snakes, centipedes, caterpillars, snails, beetles and slugs: the more fertile a region is, the more pests inhabit it.
Grindr Once Again Names Vietnam Amongst Nations With Highest Percentage of Bottoms
Started by Spotify, Unwrapped has become one of tech companies’ favorite marketing campaigns in recent years; LinkedIn, Duolingo, and even Vietnam’s own Zalo are amongst some revelers of this trend in recent years. Last year, gay dating app Grindr continued the tradition with their own annual insights, and Vietnam managed to claim a spot in the roundup.
[Photos] Phu Nhuan's Piet Mondrian-Inspired Tube House
With a touch of bright colors as accents, a local architecture firm managed to make this Saigon tube house stand out from its dull and rigid neighbors in the vicinity.
Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab
Vietnam's on-demand ride-hailing market is about to gain a new competitor as Mai Linh has announced it will launch an app-based xe ôm service next week.
Meet Vietnam's First-Ever Female UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan
In just a few days, Vietnam’s first-ever female United Nations (UN) peacekeeper will depart from Hanoi for her mission in South Sudan.
Vietnam Drops 4 Places to 69th in Global Gender Gap Ranking
Despite having the most gender-diverse work environment in Asia, Vietnam is faring poorly when it comes to the gender gap, according to a new report.
Saigon's First Apple iPhone X Sold at Record Price of VND68m
Apple fans in Vietnam might have to shell out dozens of million of dong to get their hands on a brand-new iPhone X.
Google and Facebook Should Be Required to Establish Offices and Servers in Vietnam: Ministry
A bill drafted by the Ministry of Public Security that would require major tech companies like Google and Facebook to establish offices and servers within Vietnam has been met with staunch opposition....
China Shutters 80,000 Factories as Part of Massive Crackdown on Pollution
To combat pollution, China has shut down more than 80,000 factories across the country.
[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode
This rustic abode in Nha Trang blends a modern structure with traditional Vietnamese design accents to create a homey atmosphere for its dwellers.
Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users
Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.
New Saigon Heat Coach Shakes up Team Roster Ahead of Next Season
Not many professional basketball coaches guide their team to a league title and then bolt to lead a new franchise on the other side of the planet.
New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer
Some herbs that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been linked to liver cancer across Asia.
Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone
The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.
Here's What to Expect at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship, Hosted by Saigon
This October sees Ho Chi Minh City host its third major international futsal tournament in many years, as the best club teams from the ASEAN region meet to battle once again at the Phu Tho indoor stad...
50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts
Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.
Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?
As Saigon continues to grow and develop by the day, the city's transformation is more visible in some neighborhoods than others. Earlier this month, we asked Saigoneer readers to let us know which nei...
Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not happy about how the Vietnamese government manages its official development assistance (ODA) loans.
5 Vietnamese Universities Crack Top 400 Schools in Asia: QS
Five Vietnamese universities were included in this year’s QS Ranking (Quacquarelli Symonds) for Asia. However, their positions are rather humble compared to their regional counterparts.
The Bleak Future of Vietnam's Franchise Football
In the age of franchise football, Vietnamese clubs are struggling to maintain loyal spectators and economically viable teams. Can Vietnam transform its approach to football, fans, and the future of th...
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Attend Vietnam E-Payment Forum in Hanoi
Eccentric billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma will attend Vietnam’s E-Payment Forum in Hanoi next month.
Vietnam Considers Amending 2-Child Policy Due to Ageing Population, Low Birth Rates
Vietnam is considering alternatives to its current family-planning policies due to a rapidly aging population and low birth rates.
