Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual
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- Published on 23 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.
Saigon Wants to Mandate Helipads Atop Skyscrapers
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- Published on 23 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local authorities aim to reshape Saigon’s skyline by making helipads a mandatory safety structure atop skyscrapers.
[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'
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- Published on 23 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You’ve heard stories about Saigon’s famous cat lady, now meet Tao Dan Park’s squirrel lady.
Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network
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- Published on 23 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Pepper Faces Difficulties Because of India’s Ban
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- Published on 23 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A neighborhood in Hanoi has turned a patch of roadside into a community garden.
Japanese Princess Mako to Give Up Royal Status to Marry a Commoner
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Japan’s princesses has set her mind on marrying a member of the public, reigniting debate over the country’s outdated imperial law.
District 1 Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Stalls as Leader Ordered to Stand Down
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's sidewalk-clearing campaign has stalled, with the effort's leader claiming that he has been ordered to halt the drive.
After Visa Hiccups, Vietnamese Student Wins 3rd Prize at Prestigious US Science Fair
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese high schooler recently clinched third prize at a science fair in the US, beating out 1,700 competitors from 70 countries.
[Photos] The Glory of Hue in the Early 20th Century
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Dated from 1928 to 1936, these rare black-and-white photos offer a glimpse into the opulence of Hue when it was still the capital of Vietnam and the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 3rd in Southeast Asia Race for Tourist Dollars
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Street Cred: The Brothers From Tay Son
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- Published on 21 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Anh H.
Flip through the history books and you’ll find a recurring character trait in many national heroes. From the Trung sisters to Ngo Quyen to Vo Thi Sau, Vietnamese history is full of badasses. While several of the country’s most famous rebels managed to oust their enemies from power for a few days, months or years, three Robin Hood-esque brothers from central Vietnam held onto power for three decades.
[Photos] Sushi Chef Fuses Sneakers and Sushi to Create 'Shoe-Shi'
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- Published on 20 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An artist and chef based in Italy has elevated the art of sushi to a new level by creating "shoe-shi."
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 20 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the grits of Saigon's chợ cũ to the city from above, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to More Countries: Tourism Association
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) has proposed expanding and extending the country's visa exemption program in order to attract more tourists.
Hẻm Gems: Quan 249’s Wondrous Cơm Chiên Emporium
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
It’s 6pm on a Thursday, and I’m up to my eyeballs in cơm chiên. Page after page, Quan 249’s excessively handled menu features a laundry list of fried rice combinations, some you’ve heard of, some you haven’t. There are other options – a bit of mì xào, a smattering of hủ tiếu, but no other dish on the menu manages to take up so much space or venture quite so far into the realm of foreign cuisine.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Woman Handed 1-Year Flight Ban After Ruckus With Flight Attendants
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Video] Saigoneer Session: Ca Hoi Hoang's Paper Dream
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The first time I met Ca Hoi Hoang frontman Nguyen Viet Thanh and band leader Nguyen Thanh Minh was in the midst of a sweltering Saigon afternoon.
