After Villa Collapse, Hanoi Will Examine All Colonial Buildings
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- Published on 28 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following the collapse of a 110-year-old villa in downtown Hanoi last week, officials in the capital are planning to launch a large-scale audit of the city's colonial buildings.
[Video] Whoever Made This Drone Video of Vietnam's Floods Has a Sense of Humor
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- Published on 28 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, when we all had floodwater up to our kneecaps and half of Saigon was stuck in rush hour traffic, someone was having a good time in northern Vietnam with a drone camera.
Vietnam's Very Own Disneyland Is Coming To Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 28 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When the news arrived earlier this week that Vinpearl Ha Long is set to open this November, your reaction was either a celebration of joy...or a facepalm.
Here's Why Saigon Is Missing From This Pollution Map
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- Published on 28 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've ever taken a deep breath during rush hour, you know clean air is not exactly abundant in Saigon.
Weekend News Roundup: Expensive Railway Station Left Empty Because Of Uneven Development
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- Published on 28 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Vietnam inflation hits 10-year low in Jan-Sep [Tuoi Tre]
Tap water in Ho Chi Minh City fails to meet chlorine standards [Tuoi Tre]
Expensive railway station left empty because of uneven development [DTI]
Saigon Is Getting Some Flashy New Bus Routes
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Public transportation in Saigon may not be glamorous but it's about to get a little more convenient for local residents. From October 1, Saigon will launch two new bus routes, connecting both District 2 and Tan Son Nhat International Airport with the downtown area.
[Photos] Local Architects Transform One Half of This Twin House Into Green Office Space
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In rapidly-developing Hanoi, like most Vietnamese cities, green space is increasingly rare. But for landscape development company Mein Garten, an office with plant life was of utmost importance.
The Story of the Greatest Female Pirate Retold via Cinemagraph
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
When it comes to brave, daring women, Asia has no shortage of badass heroines. In Vietnam alone, historical figures like Vo Thi Sau and the Trung sisters are hailed for their courage and strength.
Thousands Of Sea Cucumbers Wash Up On The Shores Of Phu Quoc
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, tourists in Phu Quoc were privy to a strange sight, as thousands of sea cucumbers washed up on the shores of Long Beach.
Hẻm Gems: The Lunch Lady You Haven't Met
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Lee Starnes.
In Saigon, there is no such thing as a one-stop shop. It's part of the city's charm: coffee in one place, lunch in another, dessert three blocks down and two alleys away. You can turn a single outing into a full day's adventure, provided you know where to go.
Saigon Eyes Japanese Funding For Two More Metro Lines
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As work on Saigon’s first metro line chugs along, city authorities are seeking Japanese loans to fund the construction of two more major lines running through the heart of the city.
Morning News Roundup: Public Land, A Cake Illegally Shared By Many Firms In Vietnam
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- Published on 25 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Security guard arrested for procuring sex for guests at Saigon hotel [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese teen electrocuted while wading through flooded schoolyard [Thanh Nien]
Ministry wants nationwide survey of unsafe houses [Vietnam News]
17 Photos That Capture the Lives of Indochina's Ethnic Minorities in 1944
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the vast majority of Vietnamese hail from one ethnic group – the Kinh – the country is home to 54 different ethnicities, each with their own culture, traditions, language and style of dress.
Saigon Internet Cafes Ordered To Close By 10pm To Prevent Gaming, Sex Chats
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
For anyone who enjoys late-night gaming or a good sex chat in a public place, we've got some bad news.
Vietnamese Are Getting Paid To Wait In Line For New iPhones
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, everyone loves an iPhone.
Check Out Vietnam's Latest Tourism Promotion Video
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On September 21, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially released a new video aimed at promoting tourism in the country.
Ba Son Should Be Preserved, Not Destroyed: Experts
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexandre Garel.
If you've driven along Ton Duc Thang any time in the last week or so, you might have noticed the large corrugated partition that's gone up just south of Le Thanh Ton. As the area overlooking the Saigon River begins to transform – whether through the construction of the highly-anticipated Thu Thiem 2 Bridge or as a stop on the city's first metro line – one thing is certain: Saigon's historic Ba Son Shipyard is about to undergo some major changes.
All Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Contestants Will Sport VietJet Bikinis
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just when you thought VietJet's brilliant bikini marketing strategy was gone forever, that bright red-and-yellow swimwear is gearing up for another appearance.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly 1 Million Overseas Vietnamese Want To Buy Houses In Vietnam
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Second financial firm allows foreign ownership [Vietnam Plus]
Nearly 1 million overseas Vietnamese want to buy houses in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Businesses concerned about import/export examinations [Vietnam Net]
[Photos] Meet The Families Who Live In Bangkok's Airplane Graveyard
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a city with rising rent prices and limited space, three Bangkok families are living in the husks of decommissioned commercial jets in the capital's eastern Ramkhampaeng neighborhood.
