Street Cred: Hung Vuong
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- Published on 19 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the very beginning of Vietnamese history, dragon king Lac Long Quan and fairy Au Co got together and gave birth to 100 children. Their cohort became the first citizens of northern Vietnam, the eldest of whom founded the legendary Hong Bang dynasty in around 2879 BC.
Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis
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- Published on 19 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Culinary innovation can take many shapes and forms. But sometimes, this tinkering can have the unintended consequence of straying too far from the original. Such is the dilemma that faces China’s Sichuanese cuisines.
[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands
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- Published on 19 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.
OXYMORON: An Exploration of Sound, Dance and Light
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- Published on 18 June 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
If it were possible to condense the creative output of Saigon’s urban dance and music scene into one show, OXYMORONmight be it. Creative directors Lai Tran and Chieu Tori – a DJ duo also known as Cheezy Gangztaz – discuss cross-disciplinary collaborations, self-reflection and what to expect at this Saturday's show.
Vietnam Will Publish UXO Map to Prevent Further Casualties
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- Published on 18 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forty-one years after the end of the American War, Vietnam will release a map outlining the remaining unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the country.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Secures 20 Spots for 2016 Olympics
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Twenty Vietnamese athletes will make the trek to Rio de Janeiro later this year.
North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Repairs to a railway bridge that was severed in March are wrapping up, and Vietnam's north-south service is expected to resume later this month.
Hẻm Gems: The Best Bún Chả in Hanoi…in Saigon
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
The weather was truly Hanoian earlier this week. Outside, rain fell in sheets, flooding the pockmarked alley outside our office door. The sun had disappeared. Though a few particularly photo-obsessed teens continued to pose before the graffiti splashed across 3A Station's walls, most had given up and retreated to shops and cafes.
Formosa Postpones Opening of Ha Tinh Steel Mill
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Formosa Plastics Group has postponed the scheduled operation date of its Ha Tinh steel mill indefinitely.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Jet Goes Missing While Searching for Lost Pilot and Fighter Jet
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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5 Vietnamese universities named in Asia's QS list [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam: Innovations help deaf children better prepare for formal schooling [World Bank]
[Video] Incredible Singapore Timelapse Took 3 Years, 10 Terabytes to Make
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In just four and a half minutes, Melbourne-born artist Keith Loutit captures three years of change to the Singaporean skyline by way of a stunning timelapse video.
As VietJet Charges Ahead, Jetstar Pacific Is Trying to Catch up
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the ink barely dried on VietJet's US$11.3 billion deal to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft, things are heating up in the competition between Vietnam's budget airlines.
Hanoi to Get 1m New Trees, 5 World-Class Public Parks
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If all goes to plan, Hanoi will be getting considerably greener in the next five years.
Saigon's State Bank Building to Be Named a National Relic
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a rare win for the heritage buildings of Saigon, officials have announced their intention to add the city's State Bank Building to the list of national relics.
Officials Backtrack After Banning Passengers From Sightseeing Decks on Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ha Long Bay tourists had an unpleasant week after a governmental decision resulted in many cruise operators forbidding passengers from standing on sightseeing decks.
Morning News Roundup: Crystal Meth Kits Openly Sold in HCMC
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Crystal meth kits openly sold in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]
Altai Technologies and ETN Singapore turn HCMC into smart city with free Wi-Fi [Stockhouse]
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: The Life of a Nonsensical Poet
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- Published on 15 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The sonic portraits of Hanoi's Renovation Generation continue this week with the podcast's tenth episode, featuring cafe owner and poet Nam Lu.
Facebook Apologizes for Philippines Flag Mistake
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- Published on 15 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Sunday, Filipinos celebrated their country's independence. And, of course, anything that happens in the real world must also happen on Facebook.
[Video] Foreigner Pleads for 'No Sugar' Through Song
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- Published on 15 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For our non-Vietnamese-speaking friends, there are certain linguistic misunderstandings which become a part of daily life in Saigon. To the untrained ear, for instance, sao, xạo, xấu, sau and xào might as well be the same word. Though some are more proactive at learning the local language than others, there are a handful of misunderstandings which often create minor, everyday problems for the non-native speaker, often to hilarious — and sometimes frustrating — results.
