Hanoi's Traditional Chicken Feather Duster Vendors Feel Pain of Mass-Produced Competition
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cheap, mass-produced dusters are putting Hanoi's traditional chicken feather duster vendors under financial pressure.
Vietnamese Architects Clinch Awards for 'Most Friendly and Inclusive Designs'
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The International Union of Architects (UIA) announced the winners of the 2017 edition of the “Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards,” with Vietnamese firms Vo Trong Nghia Architects and H&P Architects each taking home an award.
Cyber Security Breach Exposes 66,000 Vietnamese Personal Accounts
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Approximately 66,000 Vietnamese Facebook, Gmail and Yahoo accounts have been stolen in a newly discovered cyber heist, experts recently revealed.
[Photos] The Vibrant Past of Saigon's Quach Thi Trang Roundabout in the 1960s
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the city’s early days until recently, Saigon’s Quach Thi Trang roundabout has always been a muse for traveling photographers.
Saigon's First River Bus Route to Open This August
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to ameliorate Saigon’s chronic congestion issues, city officials are debuting the metropolis’ first-ever river bus route soon.
Weekend News Roundup: 10,000 Vinasun Cabbies Seek Permission to Rally Against Uber, Grab
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] The Last Vestiges of Saigon's Natural Landscape in District 2
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- Published on 24 June 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brian Letwin.
On the eastern edge of District 2’s An Phu lies one of the last vestiges of Saigon's wilderness, a shrinking area that is slowly being chipped away for new infrastructure projects and dense developments.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Co Huoi and Her West-of-the-Border Delights
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
One of my favorite Saigon pastimes is wandering around strange neighborhoods. If you’re feeling lost or bored or lonely or just a little too comfortable, have someone drop you off in a district you don’t know and just walk around for a while. In this exercise, two things are guaranteed: 1) You will learn something new. 2) There will definitely be food.
Late-Night Fire Destroys D4 Warehouse, Alarms Nearby Residents
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night, a large fire claimed parts of District 4’s riverside warehouse complex, creating alarm among local residents, who feared the blaze would spread to their homes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Electricity Tops Country’s Debtor List With $9.7bn in Liabilities
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] 19th Century Japanese Scroll Depicts Raucous Fart Battles
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though some may try to deny it, everyone loves a good fart joke, and it seems the 19th-century Japanese were no different.
Saigon Welcomes New LGBT-Friendly Health Care Service
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is inching toward a more gender-inclusive society with a new LGBT-friendly health center.
Hanoi's 5-Star Hotels Are Fully Booked Until Early 2018
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For wealthy travelers, Hanoi seems to be the “it” destination to explore this year.
Saigon Spaces: Huy Nguyen's Home for Repurposed Vintage Treasures
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Lottie Barnett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Huy Nguyen’s lovingly restored colonial-era bolt-hole, tucked away above a hẻm off Nguyen Hue, is a masterclass in making the best use of small spaces. As the owner of Mountain Retreat restaurant, Nguyen has a little black book of contacts and suppliers that was invaluable throughout the place’s six-week renovation. The result is a living portfolio of his own personal aesthetic, combined with authentic and witty nods to Vietnam’s past. The 30-square-meter space is a concise illustration of Saigon’s aesthetic history.
E-Commerce Boosts Vietnam Brand Presence in Foreign Markets
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s products have begun conquering global markets.
Morning News Roundup: Shaky Internet Connections in Vietnam as New Undersea Cable Breaks
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.
Binh Thanh Debuts New App to Help Residents Report Legal Violations
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An app which lets residents of Binh Thanh District submit legal violations to local authorities has been successful in a pilot run.
