Zelda Goes To The Gallery: World in My Mind
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- Published on 06 April 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. .
For his first exhibition, The World in My Mind, now on view at deciBel Lounge, Saigon-based concept designer and illustrator Hoang Trung has assembled nine medium-scale digital paintings inspired by his family, friends, and the people in his life that influence his perception and relationship with the world around him.
Vietnamese Company Offers Women With 100cm Breasts Huge Salaries
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- Published on 06 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese firm made headlines over the past week for a job posting offering “qualified candidates” with a breast size of 100cm or more as much as VND100 million per year.
Date With The Wrecking Ball: 606 Trần Hưng Đạo
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- Published on 06 April 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
The grand old villa at 606 Trần Hưng Đạo, one of Chợ Quán’s few remaining heritage buildings, is currently threatened with redevelopment.
Vietnamese Photographer Takes Home Grand Prize at International Photo Contest
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- Published on 06 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A photo by Vietnamese photographer, Pham Ty, has beaten out 26,500 other submissions to take the top spot at the recently concluded Smithsonian Photo Contest.
Weekend News Roundup: Architects Want Houses To Grow Rooftop Trees In Vietnam's ‘Suffocating’ Cities
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- Published on 06 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
VN set to host 31st SEA Games [Vietnam Net]
Ocean science takes big step forward in VN with purchase of well-head platform [Vietnam Net]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 05 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.
[Video] Inside A 1972 Saigon Áo Dài Beauty Pageant
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short video was filmed at an áo dài beauty contest that took place in Saigon on November 27, 1972 to raise funds for the Vì Dân Hospital project.
12 Of Saigon’s Best Parks And Open Spaces – Part 2
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Saigon has lost quite a bit of its verdant luster over the years, there are still patches of green throughout the city that are worth checking out.Vietnam Coraclehas made a handy guide to some of Saigon’s best parks and open spaces that can help you escape from the daily hustle and bustle.
5 Million Vietnamese Took International Vacations In 2014
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the rate of foreign visitors to Vietnam is falling in a precarious manner, the opposite is true for Vietnamese travelers who are leaving the country in record numbers.
Another 'Dead' Saigon Canal Will Soon Be Revived
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Running over 10 kilometers through four districts (Tan Binh, Tan Phu, 11 and 6), Tan Hoa is one of Saigon's longest canals. Like many of the city's urban waterways, it has been receiving treatment for its polluted waters and countless temporary houses, and will soon recover with a green and modern makeover.
Incredibly Detailed Map Shows SE Asia's Amazing Diversity
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This detailed map created by the Indigenous Knowledge and Peoples Network shows the incredible diversity of ethnicities in SE Asia.
Morning News Roundup: 4 Foreigners Reportedly Break Into Vietcombank ATMs To Steal $70,000
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Epidemic outbreaks found in HCM City [DTI]
Vietnam to be Asia's new manufacturing powerhouse [DTI]
Total lunar eclipse to occur on April 4 evening [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam’s First IMAX Theatre To Launch In Saigon With “Furious 7”
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
IMAX is finally coming to Vietnam next month with screenings of the seventh installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
16 Rare Photos That Show Life In Saigon After Japanese Surrender (1945)
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
These rare photos, taken by John Florea in October 1945, show what life was like in Saigon as Japanese forces laid down their arms following four years of occupation.
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian-Only Promenade To Open This Month
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been months since crews began to tear up Nguyen Hue Street in order to transform it into the city’s first pedestrian-only thoroughfare. It looks like we’ll only have to put up with this construction for another few weeks as the Saigon officials announced that the street will open on April 20.
[Video] Saigon Mad Men: “The Guitar-Maker's Labor of Love”
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short film is the fourth episode in a series called "Saigon Mad Men" that profiles some of the city’s most passionate business people.
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Suggests US Charity Supply Helmet Cameras To Traffic Cops
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Idol show hits licence issues [Vietnam News]
HCMC multiplies new school model [SGGP]
Vietnam to benefit from new wave of Japanese investment [Vietnam Net]
April Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
As we slowly move away from the awards season, our local film venues go back to what they do best: indie and cult cinema.
90,000 Vietnamese Workers on Strike at Factory That Supplies Nike, Adidas
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Changes to social insurance laws have sparked a massive worker’s strike in Saigon’s Binh Tan District, shutting down a garment factory that makes shoes and clothes for companies including Nike and Adidas.
Medical Musings: Would You Like A Side Of Arsenic With That Rice?
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Jeremy Ostrander, M.D.
In the last several years, there has been some talk about various chemicals found in the food supply here in Vietnam. You may remember bleach in bún and coconuts, MSG in everything, antibiotics in poultry and methanol in beer. Well, add one more to the list - arsenic in rice.
