[Photos/Video] Saigon Floods Aren't Over Yet
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- Published on 17 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
After Tuesday evening's epic rainstorm (sort of) subsided, Saigon began its return to normal. Traffic jams dissipated, floodwaters receded and we all invested in a good raincoat or, at the very least, an umbrella.
[Photos] Vietnam's Mooncake Masters
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- Published on 17 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mooncakes are probably the most sophisticated of Vietnamese pastries. Round, square or animal-shaped, these dense mid-autumn festival treats are always marked with a golden crust and intricate patterns.
Uber Launches Free Rides for Drinkers
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- Published on 17 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
We've all swung by the bar for a quick happy hour cocktail and, several hours and many drinks later, realized that it's 11 o'clock and we somehow have to get home.
Artist Spotlight: Saigon's DAOS501
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- Published on 17 September 2015
- Written by Nicholas Santalucia. Photos by Nicholas Santalucia.
Saigon-based graffiti artist DAOS501's visceral, introspective artwork explores the animalistic side of humanity in his first solo exhibition, now on display through September 30 at 3A Station's Giant Step Urban Art Gallery.
Thai Nguyen Woman Heals People By Walking On Their Bare Bums
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- Published on 17 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A woman in northern Thai Nguyen province who claims to be a healer is drawing as many as 600 patients to her doorstep everyday with some pretty unorthodox techniques.
Morning News Roundup: Economists Deny Prediction About Additional 2% VND Devaluation
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- Published on 17 September 2015
- Written by Dang
Economists deny prediction about additional 2% VND devaluation [Vietnam Net]
Over 84% of population to have health insurance by 2020 [VOV]
Rivers in Ha Noi seriously polluted [Vietnam News]
Ha Tinh Officials Reprimanded For Not Drinking Bia Sai Gon
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- Published on 16 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Seven Ha Tinh officials are in hot water after they were caught violating the province’s administrative recommendation that government employees consume only locally-produced Bia Sai Gon.
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.
