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.
Da Nang Bans Votive Paper...Again
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, votive paper is everywhere. Take a stroll through any residential neighborhood and you're likely to find at least one person burning brightly-colored money, clothing or other odds and ends to provide for their relatives in the afterlife.
[Video] Saigon to Get Another LEED Certified Building Next Year
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s District 8 will soon be home to a LEED standard apartment project, one of the first in the country to meet the international green building benchmark.
[Infographics] 6 Of Vietnam's Most Dangerous Foods
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From duck fetus to pork intestines, food is nothing short of an adventure in Vietnam. But if you're not careful, it can be more of an adventure than you bargained for, depending on what and where you eat.
Zelda Goes To The Gallery: Urbana
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
When I arrived at deciBel Lounge last week, ready to meet two of the three artists behind photography project Urbana: City View, I was dreading what I would see. Too often, urban-themed artwork turns out to be another tired take on downtown skylines and Vietnamese cityscapes. Never have I been so happy to be so wrong.
