[Photos] Saigon's Rapid Evolution in Pictures
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- Published on 02 November 2016
- Written by Michael Waibel.
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, documenting the rapid changes currently transforming the city. With the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi Vietnam, TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City is divided into six chapters, each covering a major theme related to Saigon’s urban development.
Morning News Roundup: Compensation Starts to Reach Fishermen After Formosa's Toxic Spill
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- Published on 02 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Compensation starts to reach fishermen after Formosa's toxic spill [VnExpress]
Ho Chi Minh City should open overnight zones for entertainment service: experts [Tuoi Tre]
International Photographer Captures Spirit of Đạo Mẫu in Vibrant New Photo Book
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- Published on 01 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Tewfic El-Sawy.
Tewfic El-Sawy’s introduction to Đạo Mẫu, also known as the Mother Goddess religion, began with music.
China Punishes Environmental Officials for Falsifying Air Quality Data
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- Published on 01 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Five environmental protection officials in Xi’an, China have been detained after an investigation found they had stuffed cotton into local air-monitoring equipment in order to alter air quality data.
TSN’s International Terminal Adds Free Napping, Play Areas
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- Published on 01 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport continues to step up its amenity game as the airport has recently added a sleep zone and a children’s play place to its offerings.
No Legal Consequences for Men Who Assaulted Airport Employee: Official
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- Published on 01 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The men who viciously assaulted a Vietnam Airlines employee last month will walk away from the ruckus without facing any legal consequences.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports First Microcephaly Case Likely Linked to Zika
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- Published on 01 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam reports first microcephaly case likely linked to Zika [Tuoi Tre]
Heavy rains drown disaster-hit central Vietnam [VnExpress]
A Brief History of Saigon's Independence Palace
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fifty years ago today, South Vietnam’s then-president Nguyen Van Thieu inaugurated the city’s Independence Palace on October 31, 1966.
'Vietgone': New Play Brings Vietnamese Refugee Love Story to Life
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Qui Nguyen’s play Vietgone, which opened earlier this month, marries raw, intimate anecdotes about the life of refugees following the American War with modern storytelling techniques such as hip-hop and rap verses à la Hamilton.
Hanoi May Delay Motorbike Ban Until 2030: Official
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s motorcyclists might be able to spend five more years on their vehicles, as municipal authorities just announced a plan to postpone their contentious motorbike ban until 2030.
[Photos] Hanoi Bamboo Building Wins 2 International Architecture Prizes
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
An art pavilion located in Hanoi’s Muong Museum recently clinched two prestigious American architecture prizes for its innovative design.
Vietnam Imposes Ban on Gruesome Animal Killings at Festivals
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently ordered a ban on all violent and offensive performances during spring festivals, including rituals involving the slaughter of animals.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Prisons to Allow Inmates Private Time With Spouse
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam prisons to allow inmates private time with spouse [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam confirms first microcephaly case likely linked to Zika [VnExpress]
New PBS Documentary Highlights Sexual Abuse in China
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- Published on 30 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In its opening sequence, filmmaker Nanfu Wang sets up the premise of Hooligan Sparrow.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Calls for ‘Special Monitoring’ of Polluting Firms
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- Published on 30 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a list of projects which could pose a threat to the environment, calling on the facilities themselves to increase monitoring of environmental best practices within their own companies.
[Photos] Japan's Eerie 'War Tubas'
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- Published on 29 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early 1900s, Japan’s military adopted acoustic location, using iconic “war tubas” in order to locate aircrafts and submarines.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 29 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From sand dunes in Mui Ne to waterfalls in Da Lat, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] Inside Le Duc Ha’s Remarkable Terra Cotta Studio
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In rural Quang Nam, a Vietnamese architecture firm has created an artist studio that’s as much a masterpiece as the handcrafted pottery it holds.
It’s Getting Easier to Do Business in Vietnam: World Bank Report
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Doing business in Vietnam is getting easier, according to a survey recently released by the World Bank Group.
