Meet the Man Who’s Rewriting the Rules of Traditional Vietnamese Calligraphy
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Shing Chan. Photos by Lee Starnes.
More often than not, the best things in Saigon take place on the sidewalk. Whether moonlighting as a parking lot or a restaurant, a barbershop or a spa, the lề đường is a rich eco system of all things Vietnam. One afternoon, as I trundled down Truong Dinh alongside Saigon's many motorbikes, a row of beautifully-framed calligraphy paintings caught my eye. Red, black and white, their eloquent letters stopped me in my tracks. Here, amid the busy and dust-filled Saigon traffic, was a corner of calm and tranquility.
Hanoi Street Gets, Loses Unusual Name
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ướp lạnh, or chilled, is a welcome word in Vietnamese. Drive down the street on a hot day and even the phrase bia ướp lạnh is a divine sense of relief. There aren’t, after all, many things better than sitting on a sidewalk and enjoying an ice cold beer in the blazing Vietnamese heat.
Tiger Bites Off Woman’s Arm In Central Vietnam, Zoo Tries To Cover It Up
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A woman in Nghe An province is missing her arm after it was bitten off by a tiger in a central Vietnam zoo late last month.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Mulls Higher Fines For Drunk Drivers
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Lack of regulation blamed for alarming surge in cancer rate in Vietnam [New America Media]
Australian woman jailed for 20 years in Vietnam for smuggling heroin in underwear [ABC]
Vietnam coffee stocks jump threefold amid grower hoarding [Bloomberg]
[Photos] Man Falls From Overpass After Bus Crashes Into Oncoming Traffic
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Phuong Trang (FUTA) bus crashed this morning on District 11's Cay Go overpass, injuring eight motorists after it crossed the median barrier and drove into oncoming traffic.
[Photos] The Madness of Hanoi Traffic
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi can’t seem to get a break. After a torrential downpour hit the capital two weeks ago, heavy rains have visited the city once again, flooding streets and leaving commuters stranded in traffic.
20 Photos Of 1960s Phu Nhuan
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Everyone in Saigon knows the drill: what's a shoe store today might be a phở stall tomorrow. Hairdressers become restaurateurs, office buildings turn into hotels and your favourite bánh mì cart could just as easily rock up one morning selling wicker baskets instead. In this city, buildings and businesses come and go in the blink of an eye.
Vietnam Celebrates First Win of 2018 World Cup Qualifiers
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Things are looking up for Vietnam this morning, after the national football team took home its first win of the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers.
[Video] Social Experiment Gauges The Honesty Of Danang, Hoi An Locals
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this month, Danang student group Black or White wanted to create a social experiment to gauge the honesty of local residents.
Morning News Roundup: 28 Vietnamese To Stand Trial After $13-Million Online Gambling Bust
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Government mulls nixing tax fines, fees [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam to classify universities to improve quality [DTI]
Vietnamese directors to bring acclaimed films to London festival [Thanh Nien]
Saigon Authorities Claim New Reservoirs Will Reduce Flooding By 30%
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to make your rainy season a little drier, local officials recently approved the spending of VND950 billion (US$41.8 million) to create three large-scale reservoirs across Saigon. Covering 100 hectares in total, the water reserves will be located in Tan Binh and Thu Duc Districts as well as District 4.
Laos Officials Shut Down Vietnamese Nightclub In Historic Cave
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you think of Laos' historic Viengxay Cave, a major military base and home to thousands during the 1953-1975 Laotian civil war, the first thing that springs to mind is pole dancers. Obviously.
September Movies At Saigon's Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
This month’s film line-up ranges from stories centered around the world of music to the tale of post-civil war Mali, an animal uprising and a biopic of the painter that would change landscape paintings forever. Be sure to check out your favourites this month at Saigon’s alternatives film venues.
Drop Everything: Kenny G Is Coming To Hanoi
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Smooth jazz enthusiasts may want to take a seat for this thrilling announcement: next month, Kenny G is coming to Hanoi.
[Video] Meteorite Explodes Over Bangkok
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A massive airborne explosion believed to be a meteorite was caught on camera yesterday in Bangkok, taking residents of the Thai capital by surprise.
Pork Guts as Donuts, a Delicious Breakfast
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is a country of culinary excellence. From phở to bánh xèo, bún riêu to bánh mì, local cuisine is a wealth of culinary creativity. And in a country where food is not always in abundance, Vietnamese chefs use every available ingredient. Seriously: every available ingredient.
Morning News Roundup: Farmers Dump Dead Fish To Protest Factory Waste Dumping
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Policy, financial hurdles stymie Vietnam auto industry [Thanh Nien]
Dollar borrowers in Vietnam report massive losses after dong falls [Thanh Nien]
Farmers dump dead fish to protest factory waste dumping [DTI]
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Unveils Plans to Cover Saigon University in Trees
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon will be getting a little bit greener, thanks to the folks at Vo Trong Nghia. The award-winning architecture firm recently revealed its plans for a new FPT University campus in the southern city, which include a tree-covered building and shaded courtyard.
Street Food Vendors May Be Required to Comply With New Food Safety Regulation
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Street food could soon get a thorough cleaning, as new regulations proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade seek to bring food safety standards to Saigon's roadside dining.
Icons Of Old Saigon: The Maison Centrale de Saigon
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
One of the most hated government buildings in colonial Saigon, the Maison Centrale de Saigon (Khám Lớn Sài Gòn), or Saigon Central Prison, was a truly grim institution where thousands of unfortunates were incarcerated in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.
