[Photos] Vietnamese Will Try Anything To Avoid The Sun
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- Published on 29 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Americans and Europeans spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year on tanning their pale skin, these photos from Vietnam Net show just how far Vietnamese will go to avoid the sun’s bronzing rays.
Hanoi Opera House To Be Repainted, Returned To Its Original Color
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- Published on 29 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In what seems to be a repeat of the paint scandal that recently hit Saigon’s Central Post Office, Hanoi authorities have announced that the city’s 104-year-old opera house will soon return to its original color.
[Photos] Xe Vélo Solex: A Forgotten Saigon Classic
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- Published on 29 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Both bicycles and motorbikes have long played an important role in the lives of Vietnamese (and at times, its occupiers). Starting in the 1950s, French-made motorized bicycles known as Solex became increasingly popular in Vietnam, due to their comparatively low price point and ease of use.
VietJet to Offer Direct Flights Between Saigon And Yangon
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- Published on 29 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It will soon be easier for Saigonese to visit Yangon with VietJet announcing it will soon offer direct flights between the southern Vietnamese metropolis and Burma’s commercial capital.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Project Gives Facelift To Iconic Turtle Lake
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- Published on 29 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Growing greenhouse gas level requires workable solutions [Vietnam Plus]
More than 16,000 residents in HCMC bitten by mad animals [SGGP]
Vietnam spends $463 million on imported pesticides [Vietnam Net]
American Dubstep Pioneer Skrillex Confirms Saigon, Hanoi Shows
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sonny John Moore, better known by his stage name Skrillex, has confirmed that he will play two shows in Vietnam next month as part of his Asia tour.
[Video] Manchester City Destroys Vietnam 8-1, VN Fans Irate After Being Ignored By Players
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Manchester City easily handled the Vietnamese national football team last night, winning by a score of 8-1 at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium with three doubles by David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Aleksandar Kolarov and two more by Joze Pozo and Marco Lopes.
[Video] Does This New Thailand Tourism Promotional Video Go Too Far?
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like Vietnam, Thailand is a country famous for its culinary offerings that serve as a major selling point for the country’s tourism industry. It’s an obvious strength to play to and one that a local filmmaker recently focused on in this short video “Pray For Anna.”
Singapore (Kind Of) Explains Why It’s Been Turning Away Vietnamese
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Singapore has been barring entry of Vietnamese travelers, especially women, in recent weeks without explanation. Following questions from their Vietnamese counterparts, the city-state's immigration authority has sought to clarify the situation, albeit in fairly ambiguous terms.
Meet Saigon’s "Other" Lunch Lady
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following years of international coverage from food bloggers and personalities such as Anthony Bourdain, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, Saigon’s “lunch lady” has officially gone mainstream.
[Photos] Deadly Floods Devastate Quang Ninh Province
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Three days of continuous rains have ravaged the northern province of Quang Ninh, turning streets into rivers and killing at least three people.
Morning News Roundup: Artists Propose Ways To Enliven Ho Chi Minh City Pedestrian Street
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- Published on 28 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cai Rang among world’s six busiest floating markets [Vietnam Net]
Viet Nam's stock market helps drive the economy [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Da Nang Spa Is a Modern-Day Twist on Babylon’s Hanging Gardens
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- Published on 27 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
“In this palace he erected very high walks, supported by stone pillars; and by planting what was called a pensile paradise, and replenishing it with all sorts of trees, he rendered the prospect an exact resemblance of a mountainous country.”
Hanoi Police To Patrol City On Bikes To Build "Friendly" Image
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- Published on 27 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to create a friendlier public image, Hanoi will soon have some of its police officers patrol the city on bicycles.
Design For Saigon’s Underground Metro Tracks Approved
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- Published on 27 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the concrete pylons that comprise the above ground portion of Saigon’s first metro have lined the North-South Expressway for years, things are finally ramping up on its subterranean stations.
Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Quách Thị Trang Square
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- Published on 27 July 2015
- Written by Tim Doling. Top image by Nguyen Thanh Tai via Flickr user manhhai.
In this, the first of a new series about the history of the famous streets and squares of Saigon and Chợ Lớn, Tim Doling looks at the history of Quách Thị Trang square.
Australian Vietnam Airlines Passenger Tied up for Smoking Mid-Flight
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- Published on 27 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though some first time flyers have been known to mistake emergency exits for lavatories, some blatantly disregard well-known airline regulations, like this Vietnamese-Australian man who had to be tied up after refusing to extinguish his cigarette.
Weekend News Roundup: Teachers Talk Less During Lessons Under New Methodology
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- Published on 27 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
German news agency apologizes to Vietnam defense minister for false death report [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese arrested in Japan for cyber revenge on former employer [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s first heart-lung transplant recipient dies after 5 days [Thanh Nien]
Up To 54% Of Ice In Saigon Found To Be Contaminated
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- Published on 24 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From trà đá and cafe sữa đá to bia hơi, ice is an important element of beverage culture in Saigon. But according to a new study by the city’s Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, more than half of ice served in the city is contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Experts Outraged After Hanoi Opera House Repainted Without Permission
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- Published on 24 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a story (and color) eerily reminiscent of the Saigon Post Office’s botched paint job earlier this year, experts are blasting the new, garish shade of Hanoi’s 104-year-old opera house.
