Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster
- Details
- Published on 27 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re a frequent viewer of the morning news segment Cafe Sang Voi VTV3 (Morning Coffee With VTV3), you might have spotted Le Huong Giang, the first blind TV host of Vietnam’s national television broadcaster VTV.
Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites
- Details
- Published on 27 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The city is also looking into commodifying more historical sites for tourism development.
Morning Stories Roundup: Submerged Saigon Basements, Coconut Factory and Chinese 'Designer Babies'
- Details
- Published on 27 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Minh Duc.
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 into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Monkey 47 @ Park Hyatt
- Details
- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Vu
After 5 at Park Hyatt Saigon is back with Monkey 47 Gin.
VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie
- Details
- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latter half of the incident was captured in a video and caused a public outcry after it spread online.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but Not All Is Lost
- Details
- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Typhoon Usagi Causes Longest, Heaviest Rain and Worst Flood in Saigon History
- Details
- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
After more than a day of unrelenting rain, Typhoon Usagi has reduced Saigon to a waterlogged town.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Falling Tree Kills Saigon Man Amid Typhoon Usagi
- Details
- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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 into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Vietnam Beats Cambodia 3-0 to Advance to AFF Semi-Finals
- Details
- Published on 25 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The team topped Group A with 10 points and a clean sheet after four matches.
More Smart Toilets Coming To Vietnam's Local Bus Stations
- Details
- Published on 24 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City is expected to have more standardized public restrooms installed at bus stations across the city.
Laiday Refill Station Sells a Sustainable Lifestyle to All Saigoneers
- Details
- Published on 23 November 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
While many individuals and businesses in Saigon are working to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics, Quyen Nguyen and Helly Tong decided to take action even further.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
- Details
- Published on 23 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Morning Stories Roundup: Tropical Depression to Strengthen into Storm, Threatening South-Central Vietnam
- Details
- Published on 23 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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 into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Hẻm Gem: In D5, Spicy Phá Lấu Skewers Worth Suffering Traffic For
- Details
- Published on 23 November 2018
- Written by An Dang. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Saigon has a wonderful tropical climate with two seasons: dry and wet. As the cold weather approaches, chasing the blazing heat away, we all crave for some hot and steamy dishes to keep warm.
It's Official: Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Selected As Vietnam's National Costume For Miss Universe
- Details
- Published on 23 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Eschewing sequins for sliced sausage and preferring pate and cilantro to pleats or lace, the staple sandwich dress will represent the nation in next month's contest.
[Photos] Reaping the Rice Harvest in Mu Cang Chai
- Details
- Published on 22 November 2018
- Written by Kit Humphrey. Photos by Julie Vola.
Each September, the rice fields of Mu Cang Chai turn ripe and as gold as coins, and then the back-breaking work begins.
[Photos] Soc Son's Home Among the Pines
- Details
- Published on 22 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new house in Soc Son, outside of Hanoi, will have residents living in the trees.
Gas Tank Truck Catches On Fire, Kills 6 In Binh Phuoc
- Details
- Published on 22 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Early this morning, while traveling down National Route 13, a gas tank truck crashed into a three-wheeled motorbike cart, which caused the truck to tip over and catch on fire.
Morning Stories Roundup: Green Cover Area Reduces 50 Percent in HCMC
- Details
- Published on 22 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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 into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Saigon Heat Overcome Early Butterflies, Outduel Knights in Season Debut
- Details
- Published on 21 November 2018
- Written by Harry Hodge. Photos by Kevin Lee.
A tight game knotted 80-80, seemingly headed for overtime. The Saigon crowd is biting their nails as their two top scorers have just fouled out. And Vietnamese-American star Justin Young launches a final shot with the clock winding down.
