Details: Published on 03 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Local officials believe the future of the Bui Vien Walking Street rests in appealing to tourists via new shops and novel experiences, as opposed to drinking.

The Sapa-Fansipan Mountain Railway Is Officially in Operation

Details: Published on 03 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Whether you're excited about it or not, the mountain railway is finally here after 18 months of construction.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam to Sustain Decade-High Economic Growth to 2020, PM Says

Details: Published on 03 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Foreign OTAs dominate Vietnam’s online travel market [DTI]

▪ Vietnam to sustain decade-high economic growth to 2020: PM [VnExpress]

Saturday Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 02 April 2018; Written by Vu

Check out the fiery night vibes at Lush on Saturday night!

With Uber Gone, Bus Company Phuong Trang Launches New Ride-Hailing Platform

Details: Published on 02 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The new ride-hailing app is expected to be rolled out in Hanoi and Saigon this month.

[Video] Under Muted Tones, Vietnam's Northern Landmarks Are No Less Striking

Details: Published on 02 April 2018; Written by Khoi Pham.

For those of us who are stuck working behind a desk all day, at times watching beautifully put together travel features might be our only reprieve from the humdrum of daily routines.

Despite VND10m Offer, Ha Tinh Fisherman Releases Endangered Turtle to Sea

Details: Published on 02 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A Vietnamese fisherman refused a VND10 million (US$446) offer for an endangered green sea turtle so it could be released into the wild.

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam PM Approves $1.2bn for Infrastructure in Coastal Economic Zones

Details: Published on 02 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Mandarin Airlines pilot dies of illness before flight from Vietnam to Taiwan [Taiwan News]

▪ $1.2 billion spent on infrastructure in coastal economic, industrial zones [SGGP]

Saigon to Auction off 'Ghost Tower' at Starting Price of $286m

Details: Published on 01 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

Will Saigon’s notorious “ghost tower” escape its doomed destiny?

Quang Binh Airport Fined for Closing Terminal to Play Badminton

Details: Published on 01 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Who can refuse a badminton match?

[Video] District 4's Cheerful Hẻm Painter Breathes Life Into Plaster

Details: Published on 31 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon's countless narrow alleys and side streets tend to be rather uniform in appearance, making it difficult for newcomers to navigate the megacity we call home. Thanks to one older gentleman, however, a hẻm in District 4 brightly stands out from the crowd.

Saigoneer Podcast: Deadly Fires, Grab Beats Uber and Building 'Green' in Vietnam

Details: Published on 31 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

It's been a busy news week in Vietnam, and we're here to break down some of the biggest stories.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 30 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

Trung Nguyen Is Building a 'Coffee City' in Dak Lak

Details: Published on 30 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Will there be housing discounts for coffee fans?

Hẻm Gems: Pass the Bánh Ướt on the Left-Hand Side

Details: Published on 30 March 2018; Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Kevin Lee.

Thanks to Banh Uot Banh Me, you can finally put to use those rolling skills you honed back in your university days...rolling gỏi cuốn, obviously (wink).

Saigon Postcard No. 2: Traditional Saigon

Details: Published on 29 March 2018; Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.

Saigon Postcards (formerly Saigon Mixtapes) is our series of loving missives to the city we call home. The second postcard imagines what Saigon would be like if we people had never arrived.