Old Saigon Building Of The Week: 32 Hàm Nghi
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Notwithstanding its 1939 makeover, the flat iron building at the corner of Hàm Nghi and Hồ Tùng Mậu street is still one of the city’s most attractive colonial relics.
Weekend News Roundup: BKAV to Produce Truly Made-In-Vietnam Smartphones
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam proposes allowing foreigners to wholly own listed brokerages [Reuters]
Vietnam Top Global Outsource Market as Chinese Labor Cost Rise [World Property Journal]
Seedcom.vn is a new fund that hints at Vietnam’s maturing startup market [Tech In Asia]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 22 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.
Hanoi Suspends Uprooting of 6,700 Trees After Public Outcry
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee has asked that the plan to fell a quarter of the city’s trees be put on hold following public outcry.
Saigon’s Own Suboi Making Headlines in America
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Suboi, Saigon’s “Queen of Hip-Hop”, has been making international headlines this week in anticipation of her performance at one of America's largest music festivals.
[Video] This Vietnamese Coke Commercial Might The Best We’ve Ever Seen
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Say what you will about Coca-Cola’s poor human rights record and shady promotional practices, but the soda giant sure seems to have its marketing executions figured out.
[Photos] Outrage As Hanoi Begins To Uproot 6,700 Trees
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Wednesday morning, Hanoi launched its plan to cut down more than a quarter of the trees that line the city's streets. Both experts and the public have taken to the press and social media to express their outrage over the removals and the department in charge of the project has been ordered by the city's municipal administration to revise it.
Morning News Roundup: Restaurateur Threatens To Burn Gov’t Office After Officials Delay Paying Bills
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Proposal to combat overloaded vehicles [Vietnam News]
Electricity price in nuclear power-era remains unpredictable [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam launches hotline to handle questions, complaints from tourists [Thanh Nien]
Uproar As Province Lets Developer Fill In Vietnam’s Largest River
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Dong Nai River is the main water source for 20 million people in Southern Vietnam. It’s no surprise then that experts have “slammed” local authorities for giving a property developer the go-ahead to fill in a large portion of it in order to build a $US102.5 million mixed-use development.
[Map] The 10 Most Dangerous Intersections In Saigon
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The good news first – there has been a significant decrease in the number of accident-prone hotspots in Saigon over the past year. The bad news? There are still 10 left.
Infographic Shows The Most Popular Beers In The World By Country: Vietnam Confused
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vinepair, a website dedicated to all things alcohol, recently released a great infographic showing the most popular beers in the world by country. However, while the king of beers in most nations was undisputed, there’s no consensus in Vietnam with 333 and Saigon Special both sharing the top spot.
VN Aviation Firm Hopes To Offer Sightseeing Flights Over Saigon
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Talks between city officials and Hai Au Aviation are hinting at the possibility of aerial tours of Saigon by seaplane.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Realty Giant Breaks Ground On NYC Central Park-Inspired Garden
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC police consider legal actions in boy's fatal fall from kite [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam exhibition displays skeletons in gay people's closets [Thanh Nien]
Social media should confirm govt network sites are real, says senior official [DTI]
Number Of Vietnamese “Super Wealthy” Set To Double By 2024
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, so is the number of ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNWIs) - people who have US$30 million or more in total assets.
$350mn International Airport In The Works For Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Soon, it may be much easier for tourists to visit Ha Long Bay as plans are in the works to build an international airport near the UNESCO heritage site.
Vietnam Photo Tips: Aperture Is Your Best Friend
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Etienne Bossot.
Vietnam, and more generally Southeast Asia, are full of visual pollution. We are surrounded by plastic bags, motorbikes, flashy karaoke signs and electric wires. As a result, there is often a need for us to hide these distractions in our photos.
[Infographic] How Vietnam’s New Broadcast Tower Stacks Up Against The World’s Tallest
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Television Station (VTV), the State Capital and Investment Corporation and BRG Corporation have officially announced their cooperation on the construction of the world’s tallest broadcasting tower in Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Collects Residents’ Opinions On Subway Train Design
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Growing green-label trend in Vietnam [Vietnam Plus]
Agribank employees charged for stealing over $1 million for gambling [Thanh Nien]
Hanoi adds more traffic cameras to put brake on violations [Thanh Nien]
Chinese Company Proposes Rail Link Between Saigon and Phnom Penh
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- Published on 17 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In yet another plan that would change the face of rail in Vietnam, a Chinese firm has proposed the construction of a new international railway line that would span the Mekong Delta.
[Photos] Remnants Of Old Saigon
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- Published on 17 March 2015
- Written by Dang Bui. Photos by Toan Nguyen.
Often coming across as bustling and chaotic, Saigon’s entangled streets make for one hell of a first impression. Saigon’s charm, however, lies underneath the surface and only unveils itself when time is taken to really look.
