Saigon Has Failed at Food Safety Management: Official
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
They say you are what you eat. If this is true, Saigon is in the midst of an identity crisis.
[Video] Vietnamese YouTubers Show You How to Step Up Your Social Media Game
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the increasingly cutthroat competition for social media attention, modern internet users must be well-versed in the art of sống ảo, or virtual living. Fishing for likes, staying relevant on social media newsfeeds and making your daily life appear far more glamorous than it truly is can be hard work. Thankfully, the folks at BiKip SongAo have figured out a few secrets for victory in the unrelenting battle for recognition. Take a peek at the video below and learn from the experts:
Travel Through Time With Saigon's Street Names
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before 1975, Saigon took its street-naming pretty seriously. The city went through a French phase, of course, during the early 20th century, when most of its roadways were dedicated to European historical events or prominent figures. But after the First Indochina War ended in 1954, Saigon was keen to rename its streets to better reflect local history, scrubbing the remnants of French colonialism from its street signs.
Vietnam's Internet Speed Is 102nd in the World
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Assuming you got this page to load on your computer, I'm afraid we've got some bad news: Vietnam's internet is pretty terrible.
Saigon's Power Lines Are Going Underground
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Linh Hua.
You may have noticed on your morning commute that Saigon's power lines are slowly disappearing from overhead.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s First Buddhism Museum Opens in Da Nang
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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1,300 join anti-terrorist drill in northern Vietnam (photos) [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese city police chief shot by stranger at home [Thanh Nien]
HCMC Is Getting a New Mayor
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beginning in 2016, Saigon will have a new mayor.
[Video] Crowdfunding Page Helps Families Affected by Vo Van Kiet Fire
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to assist those affected by the Vo Van Kiet fire which destroyed dozens of homes earlier this month, one Saigon resident has started a Go Fund Me page requesting donations for families in need.
Vietnam Approves Proposal for 1-Year Visas for American Citizens
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After months of discussion and foot-dragging, the Vietnamese government has finally approved a proposal to extend the validity of temporary visas for Americans from three months to one year.
Soul Archive Captures Vietnam’s Spirit Through Its Photographers
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
A quick Google search is all it takes to learn that photography about Vietnam is still predominantly linked to the war or, if not, dominated by images of the country’s iconic landscapes. Yet anyone living in Vietnam can tell you that this is not how the country is today, nor it does capture the soul of its people.
Vietnamese Are Spending $3bn on Overseas Education
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Vietnamese students and their families send roughly US$3 billion out of the country each year for overseas education.
Nha Trang Just Held Its First-Ever LGBT Tourism Seminar
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the last couple years, Vietnam has made some impressive strides in the realm of LGBT rights. From legalizing same-sex marriage (though such unions are still not officially recognized by the state) earlier this year to passing a law which allows transgender citizens to register as their identifying gender just last month, the country has fast become one of the most progressive countries in Southeast Asia regarding LGBT rights.
What the COP21 Climate Change Deal Will Mean in Vietnam
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
As news outlets around the world pick apart the pros and cons of last week's landmark climate change deal, Vietnam seems to have a few reasons to celebrate.
Agent Orange Documentary Shortlisted for Oscar
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
An American film about a Vietnamese teen has been shortlisted in the Documentary Short Subject category for the 88th Academy Awards.
Icons of Old Saigon: The Pont Tournant (Swing Bridge)
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Many people are familiar with Eiffel's Pont des Messageries Maritimes (Cầu Mống), yet few remember its neighbor, the Pont Tournant (Swing Bridge), which was built by Eiffel's successor company Levallois-Perret in 1902-1903 and stood close to the entrance to the Bến Nghé Creek for nearly 60 years.
Report: 9,000 People Died in Traffic Accidents This Year
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This year, nearly 9,000 people died in traffic accidents in Vietnam.
Weekend News Roundup: Packed Cities, Empty Villages: Vietnam’s Migration Dilemma
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Largest jack-up drilling rig launched in Ba Ria-Vung Tau [Vietnam Plus]
Packed cities, empty villages: Vietnam’s migration dilemma [Inquirer]
Southeast Asia Is Responsible for Over Half the Ocean's Plastic Pollution
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- Published on 13 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As much as 60% of plastic pollution in the ocean comes from only five countries. Unfortunately, Vietnam is among them.
[Video] The Story of Saigon's Classiest Street Food Restaurant
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- Published on 13 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vy Lam.
While the city is a cut above when it comes to delicious outdoor dining, most local streetside restaurants stick to traditional Vietnamese and opt for low-cost ingredients, passing on those savings to customers as well.
Chinese Artist Vacuums the Air, Makes a Brick From Smog Dust
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- Published on 12 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to making a statement, some people choose to do so with their taste in music or their outfit choice. One Chinese performance artist, however, prefers to get his point across by dragging an industrial-sized vacuum cleaner around Beijing.
