Jim Selkin in Society
The Quotidian Hẻm Life Along the Railway Track in District 3
I have made multiple trips up and down the hẻm along the railway from Le Van Sy to capture the moods both dur...
Brendan Ryan in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Xôi Khâu Nhục, the Cantonese Breakfast for Pork Belly Lovers
I first found out about khâu nhục where I find all my Saigon information: Facebook.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Online Book Fair, Fish Die-off, and Robber Gang Snare
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Bamboo Airways IPO, Pothole Hazard, and Coconut Rice Paper
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
Nhi Phạm in Travel
The Vietnamese Filmmaker Turning Travelogues Into Cinematic Spectacles
Kop Dinh is a professional travel videographer whose YouTube channel has become a trusted online platform among young viewers thanks to carefully crafted videos showcasing Vietnam’s famed places of interest. The channel is also a great place for aspiring videographers to learn more about the trade thanks to its guides on filmmaking techniques and video editing, as well as equipment recommendation for both amateurs and pros.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
The Rise of kombucha in Vietnam
You may have recently noticed cans of kombucha appearing in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city beside familiar teas and soft drinks.
Paul Christiansen in In Plain Sight
A Case for the Coexistence of Convenience Stores and Tạp Hóa
Huynh Bao Tran Nguyen in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: The Oldest Hủ Tiếu Bò Viên in Town
With only three dishes on the menu, this hủ tiếu spot has been running for more than five decades.
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Jim Selkin in Society
The Quotidian Hẻm Life Along the Railway Track in District 3
I have made multiple trips up and down the hẻm along the railway from Le Van Sy to capture the moods both during the week and on weekends. As the hẻm serves both pedestrians and ...
Brendan Ryan in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Xôi Khâu Nhục, the Cantonese Breakfast for Pork Belly Lovers
I first found out about khâu nhục where I find all my Saigon information: Facebook.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon's Rainy Season Is Shorter, Comes Earlier This Year Due to La Niña
In case you hadn't figured it out from last night's huge storm.
Nhi Phạm in Travel
The Vietnamese Filmmaker Turning Travelogues Into Cinematic Spectacles
Kop Dinh is a professional travel videographer whose YouTube channel has become a trusted online platform among young viewers thanks to carefully crafted videos showcasing Vietnam’s famed places of in...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
IMF Predicts Vietnam's Economic Growth Rates Will Top ASEAN in 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Vietnam's economy will grow 7.2% in 2022, making it the strongest in ASEAN.
Saigoneer in Sports
Vietnam Officially Forms National Baseball, Softball Federation
Batter up!
Saigoneer in Saigon
Historic Gate of Saigon Children's Hospital Destroyed by Car Collision
The Children’s Hospital 2 is one of Saigon’s oldest medical facilities, dating back to the 19th century.
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Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
The Rise of kombucha in Vietnam
You may have recently noticed cans of kombucha appearing in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city beside familiar teas and so...
Saigoneer in Education
How Sixth Form Prepares British International School Students to Thrive
“It’s not just about getting into university, it’s what you’ll do there, and after, will you thrive?” Sean O’Neill, Headteacher at British In...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Eddie’s Brings Good American Food, Friendly Service & Great Milkshakes to District 1
“An authentically American dining experience is what we set out to create for our guests in Vietnam,” explains Trần Lê Thanh Hằng, Managing ...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Maia Resort Reimagines Quy Nhon’s Culinary Landscape
While Quy Nhon is known for its seafood, one resort is trying to expand the city’s culinary reputation. Quy Nhon has gained more attent...
Saigoneer in Education
A Decade of Growth at the European International School
In 2012, a small group of teachers, parents, and Administrators had “a dream and a hope and an aspiration for an educational village.” Eight...
Saigoneer in Education
Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment
“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” ...
Saigoneer in Hotels
Villa Song Pivots Towards Local Communities
When you picture one of Saigon’s luxury hotels, you likely imagine it occupied by international business travelers and families indulging in...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Kumquat Beer from Pasteur Street Brewing Arrives in Time for Tết
Along with red envelopes, homemade bánh chưng and elegantly written câu đối, kumquat trees are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of the Tết...
Saigoneer in Retail
Annam Gourmet Opens New Binh Thanh Location
Saigon is constantly evolving, with some districts taking on new personalities. In addition to Thao Dien and Phu My Hung, parts of Binh Than...
Arts & Culture
Elise Luong in Ton-sur-Ton
Kilomet109's Thảo Vũ: 'Clothing Is a Language That You Can Write With'
In October last year, eco-fashion label Kilomet109 launched its latest collection “Miên.” Designer Thảo Vũ sat down with us to share the ...
Paul Christiansen in Music & Arts
The Unquenchable Spirit of Artist Lê Triều Điển
“Điển is like a flower; there is no question of growing or not growing.”
Nhân Trần-Tiễn in Music & Arts
Review: The Confluence of Art and Hip-Hop in Rapper Táo's Melancholic Music
Táo, based in Saigon, began his career as a rapper and developed his interests to include painting, poetry, literature, modeling, and photog...
Eat & Drink
Paul Christiansen in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Quy Nhon's Unique Take on Bánh Khọt and Peanut Sauce
You’ve probably never had bánh khọt like this before.
Tran Duy Minh in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Nha Trang's 22-Year-Old Bánh Canh Cá Sings the Praises of the Sea
Traveling in Nha Trang wouldn't be complete without tasting this delicious bowl of bánh canh which makes you enjoy eating almost every part of...
Saigoneer in Food Culture
2 Vietnamese Restaurants in Saigon, Hanoi Named Among Asia's 100 Best
Vietnam’s culinary prowess is no secret, with its traditional dishes helping to draw tourists from all over the globe.
Stories
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Aviation Authority Proposes Entry for Covid-19 Vaccine Passport Holders
Airlines and the tourism industry are desperate for international flights to resume.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Direct UK Flights, Foreign Visitors Down 98.7% and National Heatwave
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Sa...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnamese Netizens Call for H&M Boycott Over 'Problematic Map' of China
A fervent wave of boycott calls directed at Swedish fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has swept social media circles in Vietnam in r...
Society
Saigoneer in Sports
HCMC FC Player Suspended, Fined for Brutal Tackle That Broke Opponent's Leg
Last night, Saigon’s football fans witnessed one of the most violent tackles in contemporary history, one that will likely put both involved...
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
Architect Association Urges Hanoi to Preserve Decades-Old Cung Thiếu Nhi
With the commencement of a new youth center in outer Hanoi, many can’t help but wonder about the fate of the existing structure on Ly Thai T...
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnamese Modders Create Drivable VinFast Car in Grand Theft Auto V
Curious about VinFast’s vehicles but can’t afford one? Well, now you can (kind of) drive around one of these flagship cars in Grand Theft Au...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Immerse in the Small-Town Charm of 1960s Vinh Long
Thanks to its tangled snarl of canals, estuaries, streams and rivers, one associates the Mekong Delta with boats.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Fly Over Vietnam in the 1930s via These Rare Black-and-White Shots
What if you had a time machine and traveled 90 years into the past with a drone?
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] The Frenetic Energy of 1960s Chợ Lớn
Comic books and bread, cigarettes and rickshaw rides: Saigon has always reveled in the exchange of goods and services for money.
Event Coverage
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
PICNIQ: À LA DÉRIVE @ Shri
PICNIQ returned to Shri last weekend for another memorable night featuring breathtaking sunsets while giving in to the flow of electronic tr...
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Ladies Night @ Lush
#letshavesomefun
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Saturday Night @ Lush
#letshavesomefun
Events
Lynda Ngo in Events
“VỀ NGHE HÁT BỘI” - Finding The Forever Glorious Memories @ The University of Social Sciences and Humanities
“Về nghe Hát bội” is part of a more expansive project titled SA7GON organized by The Faculty of Journalism and Communication of The Universi...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Open Morning @ British International School HCMC - Early Years & Infant Campus
Open Morning - Early Years & Infant CampusFor Prospective Families
Lynda Ngo in Events
JAM – Vietnam Urban Arts 2021 @ Résidence de France
To kick off our collaboration with the French Institute this year for Saigon Urban Arts 2021 in November, the Goethe-Institut is ecstatic to...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Exhibition "The Resonance of Remembrance" @ Vy Gallery
An Exhibition by Duong Sen
Lynda Ngo in Events
AHI Summer Camp 2021 @ Anne Hill International School
Summer is just around the corner, which means that Anne Hill International School’s Summer Camp is back with fun-filled activities and progr...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Camp in Nature & Collect with masqd @ Tây Ninh Province
Make your next adventure a meaningful one!
Lynda Ngo in Events
Saigon Craft Beer Festival 2021 @ Saigon Outcast
SAIGON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 2021
Lynda Ngo in Events
Saigon Taco Festival 2021 / Cinco De Mayo @ Saigon Outcast
GET LOCO WITH TACOS
Lynda Ngo in Events
POI Appreciating Cinema : "Brainstorm" @ 1920 Prohibition Bar
As POI spreads its cultural branches, we are excited to announce the launch of our new “Appreciating Cinema” night. Sure, there are movie ni...
