Vietnam And EU Sign Off On Sweeping Free Trade Agreement
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- Published on 07 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Days after concluding Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Vietnam and the EU have signed off on a sweeping free trade agreement that has been two and a half years in the making.
Hẻm Gems: Chocolate Coconut Smoothies @ Le Thi Rieng Smoothies
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- Published on 07 August 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
On a hot night of street food hunting, it was time for a pit stop, one that would not only satisfy our thirst, but also our sweet tooth.
[Photos] Plans To Build Vietnam’s Largest Museum Draw Criticism
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- Published on 07 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Plans to build the biggest (and perhaps most expensive) museum in Vietnam have come under fire for its exorbitant costs.
Vietnam Plans To Launch High-Speed Rail Line By 2040
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- Published on 07 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite the National Assembly’s opinion that it should be pushed to the back burner, the Transport Ministry is moving ahead with plans for Vietnam’s first high-speed rail line.
[Video] Workers Toss Molten Rivets To Repair Long Bien Bridge
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- Published on 07 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge in the midst of a much-needed renovation to make it safer for pedestrians and drivers. But while one might think that a US$15 million upgrade would be conducted with cutting edge technology, this is far from the case.
Morning News Roundup: Children’s Opinions To Be Taken Into Account In Policy Design
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- Published on 07 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Seminar highlights copyright and related rights [VOV]
Danang issues tourism code of conduct [DTI]
Children’s opinions to be taken into account in policy design [VOV]
Plan For US$66m Ho Chi Minh Statue In Son La Sparks Debate
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- Published on 06 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Son La’s proposal to build a massive VND1,400 billion (US$66 million) Ho Chi Minh statue has put provincial authorities in the spotlight and caught the gaze of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung who has requested an explanation for the high cost.
Hanoi Is A Hospitality Mecca According TripAdvisor’s Seemingly Arbitrary Algorithm
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- Published on 06 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
TripAdvisor has long drawn the wrath of business owners in Vietnam, as their ranking on the travel website often determines whether they thrive or fail. Many have taken issue with the site’s algorithm that doesn’t seem to rank business in the most logical fashion.
[Video] Inside The Mind And Shop Of A Saigon Bike Fanatic
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- Published on 06 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer has again teamed up with Only In Saigon to bring you stories from the city’s streets. This week, catch up with Linh who owns a vintage bike shop in Phu Nhuan District.
Vietnam Moves Ahead With Plans For First Nuclear Power Plant
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- Published on 06 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of delays, it looks like plans for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant are slowly moving forward.
[Photos] Nha4 Architects Designs Flood-Proof Extension For Thai Hoa Home
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- Published on 06 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Given the recent flooding in northern Vietnam, this “flood-proof” house extension seems like a smart addition for many Vietnamese families that face rising waters each rainy season.
Morning News Roundup: New Rule Allows Vietnam's Top Leaders To Have Any Car They Want After Retirement
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- Published on 06 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
New rule allows Vietnam's top leaders to have any car they want after retirement [Thanh Nien]
Beach town blacklists seafood restaurant after rip-off complaint [Thanh Nien]
Nha Trang To Open Beach For Night Swimming
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- Published on 05 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Those living in and visiting Nha Trang will soon be able to swim in the ocean long after the sun goes down as the city has approved plans for its first night beach.
[Video] Dirtbiker Glides On Water, Surfs Waves With Custom Bike
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- Published on 05 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When roads across Vietnam transform into rivers during the rainy season, water floods the engines of motorbikes, rendering them useless in the face of the murky currents. At some point, each of these drivers must have wished that their bikes could simply float atop the water’s surface, saving them a long walk to higher ground and a trip to the mechanic.
30 Retro Images Of 1967 Vung Tau
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- Published on 05 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While we spend most of our time waxing poetic over old photos of Saigon, there are plenty of other places worthy of our nostalgic attention.
[Video] Nguyen Hue Promenade Descends Into Chaos As Scheduled Street Fight Draws Hundreds
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- Published on 05 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When city officials said they were looking for ways to enliven the Nguyen Hue pedestrian promenade, I don’t think this is what they had in mind.
Don’t Panic: The Phu My Bridge Is Not Falling Apart
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- Published on 04 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A picture on Facebook showing a one-meter crack in Saigon’s largest cable-stayed Bridge has raised safety concerns among local residents even as city authorities say not to worry.
Saigoneer Getaways: Hue
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- Published on 04 August 2015
- Written by Lee Starnes. .
In our latest addition of Saigoneer Getaways, we bike through Vietnam’s former Imperial capital, Hue. Despite rapid modernization throughout Vietnam, Hue has somehow retained is 'charm.
Uber To Accept Cash In Vietnam, May Expand To Da Nang, Nha Trang
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- Published on 04 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a year of bumpy roads for Uber in Vietnam, the international taxi service seems to have righted the ship and is planning to expand to new Vietnamese markets in addition to offering a cash payment option.
[Video] This Saigon Drone Video Looks Like It Was Directed by Michael Bay
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- Published on 04 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This drone video of Saigon from How to Media has a distinctly Michael Bayesque feel with its sweeping panoramas, quick cuts and dramatic zooms.
