Weekend News Roundup: Saigon to Remove 100 Trees to Make Room for Traffic Near Airport
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- Published on 14 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Street Cred: Trinh Cong Son, the Voice of a Generation
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- Published on 13 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Earlier this week, Hanoi officials announced the conversion of the capital’s narrow Trinh Cong Son Street into a pedestrian zone featuring artistic performances as well as snacks and souvenirs.
After 4 Months, Doan Ngoc Hai's Sidewalk-Clearing Crusade Returns
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- Published on 13 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a four-month break, Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of District 1’s sidewalk-clearing crusade, is finally back on the streets, towing illegally parked vehicles and confiscating property from local nhậu restaurants.
Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021
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- Published on 12 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is predicted to achieve 8% annual growth over the next five years, becoming the second-fastest growing urban economy in Asia during that period.
Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans
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- Published on 12 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastructure projects ever.
The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes
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- Published on 11 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For some, Saigon's hẻms are a treasure trove of hidden urban gems. But for those living in these alleyways, they can also be a relentless source of inconvenience and frustration.
[Photos] Squeeze Through Hanoi's Tightest Old Quarter Alleys
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- Published on 11 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you think Saigon’s hẻms are narrow, these Hanoi alleys shown below will make you question your notion of personal space.
Hẻm Gems: Cô Nhi and Chú Den's Humble Nui Xào Bò Cart
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- Published on 11 August 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
At this point in our Hẻm Gem journey, I’ve stopped thinking of us – a two-person team consisting of me and my photographer colleague Brandon – as mere food reviewers, but rather food hunters from hunting-gathering bands of the Paleolithic age.
Morning News Roundup: Bkav Unveils Next-Gen Homemade Bphone
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- Published on 11 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Meet the Man Who Owns Vietnam's Largest Collection of Seashells
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While traditional hobbyists often pursue items such as stamps, coins or old records, a Da Nang native has a passion for an item which some may brush aside as a children’s toy: seashells.
The Renovation Generation: Exploring What It Means to Be Young and Vietnamese
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos courtesy of Florian Nguyen.
In the years after 1986, Vietnam’s Doi Moi economic reforms transformed one of the world’s poorest countries into a dynamic, fast-growing nation, shaping a generation of young Vietnamese into bright, creative, entrepreneurial, and often social media-minded individuals.
Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.
Hanoi Commune Officials Jailed for Withholding Land From Local Residents
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fourteen officials have been sentenced to jail for stealing land from locals outside of Hanoi.
Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local authorities in Vietnam are taking heed of environmental issues in the country after numerous disasters in recent years.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Caught With Cocaine as 'Gifts' for Nigerian Boyfriend
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of the chaos and pollution of Hanoi, A House in Trees offers a sanctuary to its residents.
Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects.
After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A photo of a Western tourist meditating for money on a sidewalk on Phu Quoc has forced local officials to speak out against the action.
[Photos] Saigon’s Colonial-Era Shipping Line Brought the World to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the French colonial era, the Messageries Maritimes shipping line, established in 1851, permitted thousands of men and women to traverse the seas in order to visit French colonies. It had an especially strong presence in Saigon.
100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.
