Ministry: No Power Cuts During Extreme Heat Wave In Vietnam
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- Published on 03 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rising temperatures are no match for Vietnam’s electricity grid, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Check Out This Hardcore American War-Era Board Game
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- Published on 03 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the US scaled up their military presence in Vietnam during the mid-1960s, anti-American propaganda followed suit throughout communist nations in Asia. While much of this was manifested in well-know propaganda posters, the scorn sometimes took on other forms. Like board games.
Passengers Complain Of Missing Property At Noi Bai Airport
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- Published on 03 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Numerous cases of stolen property have been reported at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, prompting VietJet to lodge a complaint with airport authorities and an increasing distrust among passengers.
Morning News Roundup: Government Tells Local Authorities To Return Beaches To People
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- Published on 03 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Half of Vietnam’s population infected with parasitic worms: doctor [Tuoi Tre]
3,000-Year-Old Axes Found in Vietnam [Archaeology]
WB Approves US$124m Loan For Saigon Bus Rapid Transit System
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- Published on 02 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the approval of a US$124 million World Bank loan, it looks like things are finally coming together for Saigon’s bus rapid transit (BRT) system.
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Part 4
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- Published on 02 June 2015
- Written by Brian Letwin
We’re back with another set of our “Then and Now” photos which contrast old images of Saigon with their present day counterparts. For a much larger collection, head over to the Saïgon-Chợ Lớn Then & Now Facebook group, a collaboration between Saigoneer and Historic Vietnam.
Vietnam Has Nowhere to Put Its Nuclear Waste
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- Published on 02 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam continues on its long, arduous path toward nuclear power, experts have highlighted the need for a sound nuclear waste disposal policy.
Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - Soul Of The Capital City
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- Published on 02 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and stories. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the final chapter: Soul of the capital city.
122-Year-Old Saigon Woman Confirmed As World’s Oldest
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- Published on 02 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The World Records Association (WRA) has completed the verification process and officially confirmed Saigon’s 122-year-old Nguyen Thi Tru, as the world’s oldest woman.
Morning News Roundup: Korean Companies Accused Of Exploiting Workers In Vietnam
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- Published on 02 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam probes child trafficking after Guardian's shocking exposé [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s “chaebols”: The rich and mysterious family of Vingroup [Vietnam Net]
WB to help Vietnam’s economic hub with greener transport [VOV]
Take A Walk Through Saigon’s 150-Year-Old Sewers
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- Published on 01 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before Saigon begins to demolish the 150-year-old French-built sewers that lie under the streets of District 1, it looks like the city is allowing select camera crews into the leaky, cockroach-infested caverns.
Is the World's Best Banh Mi Found in Hanoi?
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- Published on 01 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vice’s food-focused arm, Munchies, recently profiled banh mi in Hanoi and presented a set of sandwiches that made us tremble with jealousy. While we’re neither accredited banh mi connoisseurs nor frequent visitors to the capital, it sure looks like Hanoi has us beat when it comes to the country’s best banh mi.
US Detects Chinese Artillery On Disputed Island
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- Published on 01 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
US surveillance imagery taken last month found two pieces of Chinese artillery deployed on one of the artificial islands the country is developing in the East Sea.
A Second Chance For Tân An Communal House
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- Published on 01 June 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
With so many old buildings being destroyed in the name of development, it's encouraging to learn that one of the city's oldest communal houses, the Đình Tân An at 26 Bis Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm in Đa Kao, has recently been given a second chance.
Saigon Police Make Record US$4.5 Million Cocaine Bust
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- Published on 01 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, customs officers at Saigon’s Cat Lai Port found millions of dollars worth of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of wood pallets from South America.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Int’l Tourist Numbers Down for 12th Straight Month
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- Published on 01 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Female DJs overcome prejudices to play music, earn living in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam’s int’l tourist numbers down for 12th straight month [Tuoi Tre]
US defense secretary to ask Vietnam to end land reclamation [Washington Post]
[Photos] Pollution Kills Tens of Thousands of Fish in Saigon’s Revitalized Canal
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- Published on 29 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Tuesday, residents living along Saigon’s Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe canal woke up to the foul odor of dead fish.
Saigoneer Getaways: Exploring The Mekong Delta By Bicycle
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- Published on 29 May 2015
- Written by Lucy Ross-Millar.
Pancake-flat roads criss-cross the Mekong Delta’s intricate water world of swamplands and paddy fields. Littered with exotic fruit orchards, sugar-cane groves and sleepy roadside cafés, it is a perfect landscape for touring cyclists. Away from the bustling traffic of Highway 1A, linking Saigon to Can Tho, the pace of life slows considerably and shady coconut palms beckon.
Long An Bridge Collapses 14 Days After It Opens
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- Published on 29 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new reinforced concrete bridge that spans the 28th Canal in Long An Province collapsed on Wednesday, 14 days after it opened.
[Video] Russian Daredevils (Illegally) Climb China’s Tallest Building
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- Published on 29 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re unfamiliar with On the Roofs (OTR), a group of Russian photographers who double as adrenaline junkies, you need only know one thing – they’re not afraid of heights.
