Welcome To Vietnam: Southeast Asia's Silicon Valley
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- Published on 16 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In little more than a decade, Vietnam's tech industry has exploded, attracting international attention and showcasing the country's potential, not just as an outsourcing hub but a key player in Southeast Asia's tech development.
Nha Trang Officials Seeking Permission to Build 60-Story Skyscrapers Along the Coast
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- Published on 16 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials in Nha Trang are proposing an increase the height limit on its coastal buildings, pushing the cap from its current 40 stories to 60.
Zelda Goes To The Gallery: A Material History Of Man And Animal
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- Published on 16 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Cave paintings, the Latin poet Lucretius, the slavery of consumerism and, more prominently, the evolution between mankind and nature are some of the ingredients effortlessly intertwined in the riveting and, at times, eccentric exhibition A Material History of Man and Animal, currently on display at Dia Projects.
[Photos] Saigon Turns Into Swimming Pool After Torrential Downpour
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- Published on 16 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
No matter where you were yesterday afternoon, chances are you felt the effects of the torrential downpour that turned up just as you were about to head home from work.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Allow Firms To Make Military Uniforms For Other Countries
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- Published on 16 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Vietnam's economy likely to lag behind neighbors in 20 years: report [Thanh Nien]
Airfares in Vietnam expected to drop with new pricing rule [Thanh Nien]
Power prices stable for 2015 [Vietnam News]
Cambodians Are Cooking Iron Fish To Combat Anemia
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Cambodia, where nutrient-rich food can be hard to come by, nearly half of the population suffers from iron deficiency. While this is an easily curable condition, many rural residents lack the access to iron-rich foods.
Man Fined VND3 Million After Letting His 6-Year-Old Son Drive Truck
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police in Quang Ninh province have fined the parents of a six-year-old boy VND3 million for permitting their son to drive a truck.
[Photos] Old Photos Of Dalat’s Lost Railway
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early 20th century, when Dalat was still a nascent town, the Swiss-built LangBian cog railway was its connection the coast. Joining the Central Highlands town with Ninh Thuan province's Thap Cham, this 84-kilometer track regularly transported fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to the coast, shuttling tourists back in the other direction to discover the newly-developing town.
[Video/Photos] Planes Grounded As Tropical Storm Rages In Central Vietnam
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly 30 flights were cancelled yesterday morning as tropical storm Vamco approached central Vietnam. Travelers departing from or heading to Danang found themselves stranded as wind speeds in the city hit up to 75kph, bringing torrential rains and low visibility.
[Video] Drone Video Goes Behind the Scenes of Son Doong Cave Expedition
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's a lot of hype around Son Doong these days, and when you take a look at the ever-growing collection of photos and videos from within the place, it's not difficult to see why. The world's largest cave, nestled deep in the jungles of central Vietnam, is the talk of adventurers across the globe.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly $8 Billion Invested In HCM City’s Eastern Region
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Ha Noi departments face large budget cuts [Vietnam News]
Clean water prices to increase [Vietnam News]
Vietnam Airlines named among Top 10 most improved airlines [DTI]
Emotional Short Film Depicts LGBT Life In Rural Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese film seems to be growing by leaps and bounds these days. Whether it's gracing the festival circuit or taking home prestigious awards, the country's film industry is blossoming not only in Vietnam but around the world.
Another Plane Damaged After Stair Car Collision at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you think the streets of Saigon are dangerous, just be thankful you're not driving at the airport. In the latest of a series of vehicle collisions, a stair car drove into the left wing of a Jetstar Pacific airplane at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on Friday.
[Photos] Lives of Asian Immigrants Captured Through Lens of Vietnamese-American Photographer
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, like many countries around the world, the United States earns a reputation as the land of opportunity. The cities are modern, jobs are plentiful, the country is home to scores of world-class universities and the American Dream is alive and well: in the course of a generation or two, families can transform from struggling, low-wage workers to wealthy, successful American citizens.
Homemade Bomb Kills One, Injures Three In Hanoi
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
An explosion rocked Hanoi's Dong Da District last Friday evening when a homemade bomb went off inside a four-storey house.
Saigon’s Famous Streets And Squares: Hai Bà Trưng Street
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
One of Saigon’s longest and busiest streets, Hai Bà Trưng is a thoroughfare of great antiquity which dates back more than 200 years.
[Photos] Fish Are Suffocating in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, following an afternoon of heavy rain, social media users captured the sight of thousands of tilapia fish gasping for breath in the murky waters of the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
Weekend News Roundup: Cash Banned For Foreigners' Property Trade In Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
HCM City seeks Japanese loans for two metro projects [VOV]
Vietnam’s online advert market explodes [VOV]
Da Nang to dredge Han River for international yacht race [SGGP]
Hẻm Gems: Hủ Tiếu With A Side Of Attitude
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
You know those vendors who are so good at what they do that no matter how rotten they may be to their customers, people still turn up in droves? Fickle as the world of street food may be, at the end of the day it's a full tummy that counts. So, without further ado, I introduce to you the steaming hot goodness of what I like to call Arrogant Hủ Tiếu, buried 200 meters down the alley at 172 Ly Chinh Thang Street.
American Singer Gets Backlash for Commenting on Litter in Vietnam
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drive around town and you're guaranteed to run into at least a few signs encouraging Saigonese to keep things xanh – sạch – đẹp, or green, clean and beautiful. The city sidewalks, however, hold more than their fair share of rubbish. If you're a foreigner, it might not be a great idea to point this out, as American singer Kyo York recently discovered.
