Saigoneer’s November Art Picks
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- Published on 10 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
With Saigon's first-ever affordable art fair taking place last month as well as three exhibitions from two of the city's major galleries, November left art lovers spoiled for choice. Here are several of our favorites, in no particular order.
Don't Miss Monday's Spectacular Meteor Shower
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- Published on 10 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This coming Monday, you'll want to find a good view of the night sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight from December 14-15.
Morning News Roundup: Students Hire Impersonators to Sit in English Exams
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- Published on 10 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese Flappy Bird creator pays 14% of purported $446k tax: official [Tuoi Tre]
HCM City needs to handle abandoned million-USD property projects [Vietnam Net]
Surprise: Vietnammm Acquires Food Panda VN
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- Published on 09 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, online ordering app Foodpanda announced the closure of its Vietnam operations, citing financial issues in addition to “many difficulties”.
Event Rewind: Melting Pot 7 Festival @ Saigon Outcast
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- Published on 09 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto and Lee Starnes.
Last weekend, Saigoneers young and old turned up at District 2's Saigon Outcast for another installment of the Melting Pot Festival, a two-day music and art event which raises money for local children's charities. Featuring live theater and dance from Emily Navarra, House of Skarlet and X-CLOWN, poetry reading from Ngu Nam and a slew of musical performances from the likes of local artists like Wild Card, Datmaniac and 9th Dimension as well as several DJs, including Starchild, Jase and Duy Tuan, the festival provided an intimate look at the city's alternative arts scene.
Vietnam Delays First Nuclear Plant Until 2020
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- Published on 09 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's much-discussed nuclear power plant will be delayed yet again, as officials announced last week that the construction of Ninh Thuan 1, the first of two nuclear power facilities planned for the south-central province, will not begin until 2020.
Inside Award-Winning Vietnamese Children's Book 'The First Journey'
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- Published on 09 December 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
A couple months back, we wrote about Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien, a pair of Vietnamese children's book authors who took the top prize at this year's Asia-wide Scholastic Picture Book Award competition. Their beautifully illustrated story, The First Journey, follows An, a young boy who crosses the Mekong Delta for the first time on his way to school, encountering floods, snakes and a mysterious forest with a giant crocodile.
Saigon's Cho Ray Hospital Launches Campaign to Prevent Antibiotic Abuse
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- Published on 09 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Cho Ray Hospital, one of Saigon's largest local facilities, launched a campaign to prevent antibiotic abuse, an increasingly serious issue among Vietnamese patients.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC is Almost Ready to Launch Electric Bus Services
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- Published on 09 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Students from low-income families to have university fees waived [DTI]
Vietnam health inspectors to check Pepsi, Coca-Cola products [Thanh Nien]
Psychological counseling sluggish in Ho Chi Minh City schools [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] 4 Vietnamese Mansions That Have Gone a Little Overboard
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- Published on 08 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've wandered around Saigon's more upscale neighborhoods, it's possible that you've come across a house or two which fit this description: “nhà cao cửa rộng”. The Vietnamese saying – literally “tall house, large doors” – is used to highlight a home's architectural extravagance. While not every house on the block might receive this distinction, the following examples, collected by VietnamNet, are well-suited to the saying both outside and in.
Foreigners Hold Happy Hour While Hanging Out a Taxi Window, Are Also Idiots
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- Published on 08 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sometimes, being an outsider gives you license to be a little weird. It does not, however, give you license to be an idiot.
Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Ham Nghi Boulevard, Part 2
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- Published on 08 December 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Home to a tramway terminus, a grand hotel and the first United States Embassy in Saigon, Hàm Nghi's 20th-century story mirrors Vietnam's tumultuous journey. This is the second installment of a two-part article. For part one, click here.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Boracay and Tourism Done Right
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- Published on 08 December 2015
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brian Letwin.
With picture-perfect beaches, well-organized tourism activities and customer service a cut above its Southeast Asian neighbors, could the Philippines' Boracay be a glimpse into the future of Vietnam's beach destinations?
Saigon's Rifle-Wielding Urban Hunters Are Killing Off the City's Wildlife
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- Published on 08 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City Forest Ranging Department is struggling with an unusual issue these days. According to the exasperated forestry arm of Saigon's municipal government, local residents are visiting the city's suburban districts to hunt small animals with high-powered air rifles.
[Images] Construction Starts on Thu Thiem's Fancy New Exhibition Center
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- Published on 07 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
If you've taken a drive along the Saigon River lately, you may have noticed some construction on the other side of the water in District 2's Thu Thiem.
Graphic Designer Recreates Saigon's Colorful Concrete Tiles in New Book
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- Published on 07 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Giang Nguyen decided to hunt for old typography around Saigon, what began as a personal research project soon grew into an obsession with the city's old-school design.
Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Ham Nghi Boulevard, Part 1
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- Published on 07 December 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Once a downtown canal, a breeding ground for crocodiles and the heart of Saigon’s own Chinatown, Hàm Nghi is one of the city’s three widest boulevards.
Maserati Launches in Vietnam
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- Published on 07 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Thursday, Italian car maker Maserati arrived in Vietnam with its three signature vehicles: the Quattroporte limousine, the Gran Turismo sports car and the Ghibli sport sedan.
Weekend News Roundup: Tale of Kieu Sets World Record
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- Published on 07 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Mortgages Replace Sacks of Cash in Vietnam as Buyers Seek Loans [Bloomberg]
Vietnam sees 2015 robust growth, maps development by 2020 [Nikkei]
20 Images of Hanoi's Old Quarter in 1896
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- Published on 04 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even as Hanoi charges into the future with flashy new skyscrapers and brand-new metro lines, the capital manages to hang on to its traditions. Particularly in busy downtown neighborhoods like the Old Quarter, locals have taken a leap into the 21st century and yet old-school storefronts, ancient monuments and bamboo-toting street vendors still remain.
