[Photos] Innovative Design Sets This Da Nang Garden Villa Apart
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Hiroyuki Oki.
If you're the type to spring for a beachfront resort on holiday, you know that nobody wants to stay in the garden villa. It's almost a tease, being led so close to those sweeping ocean views only to have your room face in the opposite direction.
Hanoi Kicks Floating Restaurants, Tour Boats Out of West Lake
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Say goodbye to those romantic dinners on the murky waters of West Lake.
Check out Vietnam's Top 15 Most-Funded E-Commerce Startups
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just like mobile games, e-commerce is a booming industry in Vietnam.
Vietnam Tourism Authority Supports Son Doong Cable Car
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's hard to argue with the majesty of Son Doong. As the world's largest cave and one of the most remote places not just in Vietnam but on earth, this never-ending subterranean wilderness is truly one of a kind.
[Video] Downtown Saigon Is at Its Best in This Drone Video
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sometimes, when you're trapped in a gridlock of rush hour traffic, struck by an especially foul scent or awoken by the ear-splitting noise of roosters, construction projects and chatty next-door neighbors, it's hard to appreciate Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Labor Productivity 50 Years Behind Thailand's
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
VN expects to collect more taxes next year [Vietnam News]
Vietnam’s labor productivity 50 years behind Thailand's: ministry [Tuoi Tre]
Report praises VN for promoting LGBTI people's rights [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Meet Tan Phu District's Breeze House
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Oki Hiroyuki.
Saigon is full of surprises. Whether it's a theme park in District 9, a hidden temple in the heart of downtown or a high-end fashion shop in Binh Chanh, things in this city crop up exactly where you least expect them.
What Phu Quoc Was Like in 1907
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
A translation of Pierre Rev’s description of Phú Quốc island from his 1907 book, Dans le Golfe de Siam.
Chinese Authorities Can Now See 100% of Beijing
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
You can now visit Beijing with the full knowledge that, no matter where you go, someone is watching.
Netflix Is Coming To Cambodia In 2016
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
No matter who you are, this is a sight you've seen at least once in your life:
Vietnam to Cut Visa Fees Next Month
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the wonderful world of Vietnamese tourist visas, the rules seem to change everyday. Whether it's permitting certain passport holders to enter the country visa-free or discussing whether to waive visa fees for other nationalities, something is always up for debate.
Developer Ordered To Tear Down Top Floors of New Building Near HCM Mausoleum
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's a lot of finger-pointing going on up north these days, as Hanoi officials have ordered a local real estate developer to tear down the top floors of a building near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Morning News Roundup: Government Proposes Higher Tax On Vehicles
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam to divest $2.5 bln share in top firm Vinamilk [Reuters]
Government proposes higher tax on vehicles [Vietnam News]
HCM City seeks private funds for projects [Vietnam Plus]
[Video] This Is What Saigon Looked Like in 1945
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's something wholly captivating about old footage of Saigon. In a city that seems to transform in the blink of an eye, it's rare to find evidence of the southern hub from long ago.
Tan Son Nhat to Be Expanded...Again
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday, local officials announced further plans to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport as part of an ongoing effort to ease passenger overcrowding.
Event Rewind: Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Last Saturday, crowds of thirsty Saigoneers flocked to Saigon Outcast for its first-ever Beer Fest, which celebrated the city's growing number of craft beer producers.
Pack Your Bags: VietJet Now Flies to Yangon
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Planning a trip to Myanmar just got a little easier, thanks to VietJet.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt Per Capita Surpasses $1,000
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's economy to be ranked 17th globally by 2025 [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam’s public debt per capita surpasses $1,000 mark [Tuoi Tre]
Special economic zone to go up in HCM City [Vietnam Net]
[Video] Saigon Ad Agency Portrays Romance With a Good, Old-Fashioned Cavity Search
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Most Vietnamese TV commercials are pretty much the same: there's a bit of dancing, a few graphics and a handful of attractive young people parading across the screen. Everything is glossy, well-produced and, if we're being honest, a little boring.
Saigoneer's September Art Picks
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
After the city's gallery scene took a summer hiatus, Saigoneer is back with our art picks for the month. September was off to a good start with a variety of exhibitions, employing everything from urban landscapes to Anthropocene research, the presence of Vietnamese philosophy in architecture and a hymn to Saigon. Here are the pieces we liked most.
