[Photos] A Day at the Saigon Zoo: 1967
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- Published on 03 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For generations of Saigoneers, a visit to the city’s Zoological and Botanical Garden is an important milestone of their childhood. However, in the following collection of photos, we get a glimpse of the zoo’s more somber past through the lens of a photographer only known as Ken.
[Video] Chilling South Korean Zombie Flick Hits Vietnamese Screens Next Week
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- Published on 03 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnamese cinema is just starting to ramp up its production of horror flicks, South Korean filmmakers have long been fans of the genre, creating some truly spine-tingling movies.
Airport Officials Propose $52m Plan to Clear Birds From Runways
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- Published on 03 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Transport seeking approval for a system to detect foreign objects on runways in Hanoi and Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Faces Murder Rap After Crushing Husband's Testicles
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- Published on 03 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnamese woman faces murder rap after crushing husband's testicles [VnExpress]
8-story construction completed without permit in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: The Incredible Talents of Mew Amazing
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- Published on 02 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For their latest episode, the crew behind Hanoi-based The Renovation Generation made a trip down to Saigon for a coffee with Mew Amazing, the singer-songwriter behind Truc Nhan’s pop hit “That Bat Ngo”.
Vietnam to Save $9m by Releasing 20,000 Prisoners Over Next 2 Years
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- Published on 02 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a bid to reduce government spending by VND200 billion (US$9 million), Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a plan to release 20,000 prisoners by 2018.
Saigon’s Book Street Is Popular, Even With Declining Sales
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- Published on 02 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Since its opening in January, Saigon’s downtown book street has seen plenty of visitors but fewer sales than expected.
[Video] Meet the Man Behind Singapore’s Michelin-Starred Hawker Stall
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- Published on 02 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, two Singaporean hawker stalls made history by becoming the first-ever Michelin-starred street food establishments.
American-Style Lottery Comes to Saigon with Bigger Prizes, Slimmer Odds
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- Published on 02 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, Vietnam’s new American-style lottery began selling its first tickets in Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: After Steel Complex, Formosa to Develop Oil Refinery
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- Published on 02 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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After steel complex, Formosa to develop oil refinery [VietnamNet]
Heineken fizz falls flat as half-year profits drop [Thanh Nien]
[Illustrations] Japanese Architect Sketches Tokyo Metro Stations and the Chaos Above Them
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- Published on 01 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the dozens of digital renderings which envision a city’s future, you’ll find soaring skylines and innovative architecture but very little personality.
Hack Delays Over 100 Flights in Vietnam, Chinese Group Denies Involvement
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- Published on 01 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s business as usual at Vietnam’s airports as the national police begin their investigation into last week's cyber attack.
[Photos] The Transformation of Le Lai Street, 1950-1975
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- Published on 01 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The best way to measure Saigon’s 20th-century evolution is by honing in on the changes of a single street.
Saigon Dept of Transport Proposes $58m Green Public Lighting Plan
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- Published on 01 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Saigon's streets will soon be illuminated by energy-saving lights if a new public lighting plan gets the go-ahead.
[Photos/Video] Deadly Typhoon Mirinae Devastates Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 01 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Residents of northern Vietnam are still cleaning up after Typhoon Mirinae tore through the capital as well as several surrounding provinces, leaving three dead, four missing, several injured and large-scale damage to the area.
Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Hacker Group Denies Involvement in Vietnam Airport Cyber Attack
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- Published on 01 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam Football Federation website hacked [VnExpress]
VTV Journalist Under Fire for 'Non-Professional Attire', Poor Reporting in Syria Documentary
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- Published on 31 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese netizens are questioning the authenticity of a VTV24 documentary which details the ongoing conflict in Syria.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 31 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
From frenetic traffic to historic cathedrals, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Street Cred: Princess Huyen Tran's Historic Hanky Panky
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- Published on 30 July 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photo by Brandon Coleman. Illustration by Henry Nguyen.
Arguably Vietnam’s most famous princess, Huyen Tran was born in 1287 to King Tran Nhan Tong and Queen Thien Cam, rulers of the Dai Viet kingdom. Throughout her childhood, Huyen Tran was your standard, run-of-the-mill royalty, but at 18, her father decided to strengthen Dai Viet-Champa relations by promising her hand in marriage to Champa king Che Man.
Chinese Hackers Allegedly Attack Screens at Vietnamese Airports, Carrier Websites
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- Published on 30 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A group of Chinese hackers has claimed responsibility for hacking Vietnam’s two largest airports late Friday afternoon, resulting in a string of flight delays and security concerns.
