In-N-Out Burger Pop-Up Hits Saigon for One Day
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
A few lucky Saigoneers were able to enjoy some coveted In-N-Out munchies this afternoon as the American regional burger chain opened a pop-up shop in District 1.
[Photos] Lensational: Using Photography to Empower Women With Disabilities
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Lilly Pugh. Photos courtesy of Lensational.
Last year, social enterprise Lensational joined forces with Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) in Binh Phuoc province’s Dong Xoai town to empower women with disabilities through photography training.
Mekong Delta Faces Severe Waste Treatment Shortage
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Provinces throughout the Mekong Delta are struggling to keep up with the increasing amount of garbage created by the region's growing cities.
[Video] Vietnam Airlines’ Latest Promotional Video Is Lit
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's airline game is fierce these days. Competition among local carriers is cutthroat, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet locked in an ongoing battle to become the country’s top domestic carrier and hang onto that number one spot.
Vietnam's Spotty Internet Connection to Persist Until April
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo Illustration by Anh H.
Vietnam’s subpar internet speeds are likely to persist until the first week of April.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revives Idea of Banning Private Vehicles in Downtown
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- 9-year-old Vietnamese girl found dead in Japan [VnExpress]
[Photos] 1972 Saigon, a City of Style
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Based on this collection of black-and-white snapshots, there’s no doubt that Saigon was – and still is – a city of style.
Water Levels in Northern Vietnam's Red River Are Falling
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the past two decades, northern Vietnam’s Red River has faced falling water levels, causing headaches for local farmers.
D1 Launches Facebook Page to Help Street Food Vendors Evicted From Sidewalks
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of Saigon’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, officials in the downtown area are aiming to help street vendors through the power of Facebook.
UK Warns Citizens of Adventure Travel Risks in Vietnam
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After several recent accidents involving Brits in Vietnam, the UK government is warning its citizens about the risks associated with adventure trips in the Southeast Asian country.
Officials Under Fire After Trees Felled for Hanoi's Sidewalk Reclamation Campaign
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s sidewalk reclamation campaign spares nothing in its way, not even trees.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi and HCMC Top Global Office Yield Index
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Hanoi and HCMC top global office yield index [VnExpress]
Street Cred: Thich Quang Duc, the Monk Who Set Himself on Fire
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- Published on 26 March 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Anh H.
Despite his peaceful nature, Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc is known today as “the monk who set himself on fire”, serving as a symbol of protest against religious discrimination. In today’s Saigon, the venerable monk lends his name to a cozy neighborhood street in Phu Nhuan District, away from the hustle and bustle of inner city life.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 24 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Air Traffic Controllers Suspended for Leaving Work, Sleeping on the Job
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- Published on 24 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Two air traffic controllers in Hai Phong have been suspended, one for sleeping on the job, the other for abandoning his post.
New Frog Species Confirmed in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 24 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new species of frog in the mountains of northern Vietnam.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 24 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From cyclo drivers to street vendors, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Art for You Returns to Saigon
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- Published on 23 March 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In Vietnam and around the world, Art with a capital "A" can be an intimidating subject. The pressure to "get" abstract or contemporary artwork has a way of deterring some from becoming museum goers or art aficionados, fearful of not understanding the piece or, worse, mistaking a fallen glove for an exhibition.
Saigon Unveils Plan to Turn Downtown D1 Into Pedestrian Zone Amid Sidewalk Clearance Efforts
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- Published on 23 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
Amid Saigon’s fervent sidewalk clearance campaign, city officials recently unveiled another ambitious project to turn most of downtown District 1’s streets into pedestrian-only zones.
[Illustrations] The Art of Saigon Street Food
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- Published on 23 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
There is a lot to love about Saigon street food.
