Details: Published on 07 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

In an attempt to address safety concerns about wavy sections of Hanoi’s new metro line, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has released a statement saying that the project observes technical standards.

Morning News Roundup: Brutal Animal Killing Festivals To Be Eliminated In Vietnam: Minister

Details: Published on 07 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese airlines publish seat availability after rip-off complaints [Thanh Nien]

Sapa has coldest summer in 10 years [DTI]

Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage bump in 3 years [Thanh Nien]

Saigoneer's June Art Picks

Details: Published on 06 July 2015; Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.

Two video installations from the 6th San Art Laboratory, a sculpture from one of Vietnam’s most prolific artists, photographs depicting life in Vietnam and the works from the latest Saigon Artbook are among our art picks from last month.

Authorities Considering Glass Cage for Ancient Hoi An Bridge

Details: Published on 06 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Hoi An’s beaches aren’t the only tourist attractions threatened by erosion. The town’s famous Chùa Cầu Bridge (aka the Japanese Bridge) is in poor condition, leading authorities to consider a number of solutions, including encasing the structure in a glass cage.

Date With The Wrecking Ball: The Former Collège de Can-Tho

Details: Published on 06 July 2015; Written by Tim Doling.

Over the past week, Facebook has been awash with articles about the planned demolition of a much-loved Cần Thơ institution, the Châu Văn Liêm High School (Trường Trung Học Phổ Thông Châu Văn Liêm).

[Video] Inside North Korea's Shiny New International Airport

Details: Published on 06 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

You wouldn’t know it by the smile on his face in these photos, but Pyongyang’s shiny new international airport has been plagued by defects, reportedly prompting Dear Leader 3.0 to execute its architect last year.

Apple Music Launches in Vietnam at Absurdly Low Price

Details: Published on 06 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

Vietnamese users can now enjoy Apple’s new streaming music service at a significantly lower price compared to the U.S., poising it to steal business away from both Spotify and Vietnamese web-based music providers.

Weekend News Roundup: Human Remains Found Under Hanoi Pavement

Details: Published on 06 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Human remains found under Hanoi pavement [DTI]

A350 plane makes maiden Hanoi-HCM City voyage [Vietnam Plus]

Casino rivalry set to heat up [Vietnam Net]

Vietnamese Performance Artist Featured At The Artists’ Film International in London

Details: Published on 03 July 2015; Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.

Vietnamese pioneer performance artist, Tran Luong, continues to attract huge interest abroad. His video, Lập Lòe/Welts, is currently being shown at White Chapel in London (UK) as part of Artists’ Film International: Spring 2015.

Will Saigon's Street Food Scene Last Another Generation?

Details: Published on 03 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

According to a recent article in The Guardian, while Vietnamese street food is “imitated, fetishized, and replicated in cities all over the western world,” for many vendors, their profession is a means to an end and not one that they want their children to pursue.

Vietnam Airlines Aims For 4-Star Rating To Dominate SE Asia

Details: Published on 03 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam Airlines is making a bid to dominate air travel in SE Asia and climb the international rankings, investing heavily in new airplanes and service upgrades.

Beer Prices In Saigon Among The Cheapest On Earth: Index

Details: Published on 03 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

According to the 2015 Beer Price Index, Saigon has some of the cheapest been in the world.

Record Ticket Prices Announced For Man City-Vietnam Friendly

Details: Published on 03 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

When this month’s UK£1 million (VND35 billion) friendly between Manchester City FC and Vietnam’s national team was announced last week, match organizer, Do Quang Hien, declined to reveal ticket prices.

Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River

Details: Published on 03 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

EVN dismisses complaints on power price hikes [DTI]

Students pray at scholars' temple for exam success [DTI]

Saigon bikers make their exhausts louder, rev up noise concerns [Thanh Nien]

European Tourists Reportedly Charged For Visas At Noi Bai Despite Waiver

Details: Published on 02 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Apparently, immigration officials at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport didn’t get the memo about Vietnam’s highly publicized visa exemptions for German, French, British, Italian and Spanish tourists that went into effect on July 1.

A Chat With The Organizers Of The Outcast’s Farmers Market

Details: Published on 02 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s only farmers market is gearing up for its second installment at Saigon Outcast this Sunday. We sat down with the organizers (Saigon Outcast and La Holista) to see why they started the market, to learn more about the vendors and how they’re striking a balance between local and foreign purveyors.

[Photos] 15 Incredible Images Of Yesterday’s Storm In Saigon

Details: Published on 02 July 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Yesterday evening, a large storm passed through Saigon just as the sun began to set, resulting in some spectacular photos captured by Facebook users (top photo by Masahiro Ura from Vincom Center).