[Photos] Time Stands Still Around Long Bien Bridge
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- Published on 24 March 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge, once described as a “misshapen but essential component of Hanoi’s heritage”, has spanned across the Red River for over 100 years. It has been – and will continue to be – the subject of countless images over the years. Its crumbling French architecture, passing trains and timelessness all scream: “Photograph me!” I’m definitely a sucker for this type of image, but Long Bien's surrounding neighborhood also provides a rich fabric of markets, textures and smiling faces to complement the iconic bridge. It takes but a slow stroll around the block and all the best bits of street photography present themselves.
Ostrich Goes for a Run on Ninh Binh Highway
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- Published on 24 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Motorists driving along the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Highway on Monday had the unique experience of sharing the road with an ostrich.
Morning News Roundup: A Decade on, Vietnam’s ‘Bomb Market’ Finally Begins to Fear Death
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- Published on 24 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam's first juvenile court to be formed in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Urban Distortions: Contemporary Dance Comes to Saigon
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- Published on 23 March 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
It's mid-morning on a hot, humid Sunday in Saigon's Botanical Gardens, and the audience in front of the main stage represents an eclectic cross-section of Vietnamese society. Parents field phone conversations while watching their kids, teens and university students gather in groups, chatting and gossipping and taking pictures. A few artsy types loiter around the edges, as do a handful of foreigners.
1969 My Tho Through the Eyes of an American Serviceman
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- Published on 23 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1968, American soldier Lance Nix arrived in Vietnam on his first tour with the US military. While the country was torn apart elsewhere, Nix and his fellow soldiers in the MACV Team 66 stationed in the Mekong Delta.
Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport Named Among 100 Best in the World
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- Published on 23 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport is among the world's 100 best airports, according to a recent global survey.
[Photos] District 2 Just Got a Fresh New Park
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- Published on 23 March 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Green space has long come at a premium in Saigon, especially as some public areas – see District 1’s Chi Lang Park – have lost out to the city’s breakneck development.
US Army May Stockpile Equipment in Vietnam, Cambodia
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- Published on 23 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The United States Army has announced its intention to stockpile equipment in Cambodia, Vietnam and several other Asian countries.
Six Flags Is Coming to Vietnam
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- Published on 22 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Brace yourselves: Vietnam is getting a Six Flags.
Vietnam Train Travel Affected for Next 3-5 Months After Bridge Collapse
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- Published on 22 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following the collapse of Bien Hoa's Ghenh Bridge, train travel along Vietnam's North-South railway line will be disrupted for the next three to five months, according to Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong.
[Video] Saigon Hyperlapse Takes You Through D1's Chaos in Under 3 Minutes
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- Published on 22 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon already runs at hyperspeed. From sunup to sundown, ours is a city constantly on the move.
Foreign Companies Invest $28m in Vietnamese E-Banking Startup
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- Published on 22 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On March 17, banking giants Standard Chartered and Goldman Sachs announced their US$28 million investment in Vietnam-based M_Service's e-banking app Momo.
Lotteria Fined $6,500 for Mass Food Poisoning
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- Published on 22 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, city officials fined South Korean fast food chain Lotteria VND146 million (US$6,545) after a mass food poisoning.
Morning News Roundup: Street Cameras Installed to Protect South Koreans in HCMC
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- Published on 22 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Street cameras installed to protect South Koreans in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
University sophomore brings ‘love market’ to Saigon [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon Makeover Calls on Local Residents to Re-Imagine Their City
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- Published on 21 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Global Shapers HCMC's Saigon Makeover competition is back and accepting innovative submissions from local designers until April 23.
Dak Lak Province May Buy Thai Elephants to Boost Tourism
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- Published on 21 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
One Central Highlands province may import elephants from Thailand in a bid to boost tourism and maintain its own local elephant population.
Chinese Government Bans 'Weird' Architecture
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- Published on 21 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Modern-day China's epidemic of creative buildings has come to an end, as the government recently placed a ban on “weird architecture”.
Explosion Rocks Hanoi Neighborhood Killing 4, Injuring 10
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- Published on 21 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Saturday afternoon, an explosion rocked Hanoi's Ha Dong District, killing four and injuring 10.
At 3:10pm, residents as far away as four kilometers heard the blast, reports Tuoi Tre, which came from a scrap metal trading shop in a residential neighborhood.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Held Captive by Somali Pirates for 4 Years
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- Published on 21 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese farm produce exports should prosper in 2016 [VOV]
Vietnam's southern delta faces worst drought in history [ABC]
[Video/Photos] Police Search for Missing Persons, Railway Traffic Disrupted After Bien Hoa Bridge Crash
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- Published on 20 March 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin
Police are still searching for missing persons after a Bien Hoa bridge collapsed over the Dong Nai River this morning.
