The Different Faces Of Bánh Cuốn
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- Published on 07 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
A favorite breakfast for many Vietnamese, bánh cuốn (steamed roll) is a quick and delicious day starter. While the traditional is always a crowd pleaser, let’s take a look at some interesting renditions that have popped up.
[Photos] The Streets of 1970 Saigon Captured by Jerry Bosworth
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- Published on 07 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has come a long way from 1970 when it was truly feeling the effects of war. During this time, much of the government’s funds were going towards military equipment, leaving little for infrastructure development, a problem compounded by the millions of refugees who had migrated to the city.
Vintage Vespa: A Design That Stands The Test Of Time – Part I
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- Published on 07 November 2014
- Written by Tobias Briffa.
When Enrico Piaggio first saw the newly designed Vespa scooter, he exclaimed, “Sembra un Vespa it resembles a wasp!”. (The Vespa means wasp in Italian.) Out of a designer’s personal loathing for motorbikes, the ‘Wasp’ was born.
HSBC, ANZ To Close HCMC Branches Ahead Of New Operating Model
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- Published on 07 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
7 foreign banks, including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp (HSBC) and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) “finalizing procedures to close their branches in two biggest cities of Vietnam to switch to new operational model,” according to Tuoi Tre.
15 Awesome Drone Images of Downtown Hanoi
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- Published on 07 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re all about seeing Vietnam from different vantage points, from street level to outer space. But perhaps the perfect middle ground are photos taken from drones which give the viewer a birds eye perspective without sacrificing the details.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Spend VND4 Trillion Removing Households On Canals
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- Published on 07 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC to spend VND4 trillion removing households on canals [SGGP]
Hanoi moves to control sex ratio at birth [Vietnam Plus]
Med-tech Firm Fined by US for Bribes in Russia, Vietnam, Thailand [Industry Week]
[Photos] The Breathtaking Natural Landscapes Of Tràm Chim
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- Published on 06 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Home to the famous and endangered Sarus crane, Tràm Chim houses a vast array of natural beauty.
Officials Deny Plans For Cable Car in Son Doong Cave
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- Published on 06 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Another chapter in the Son Doong cable car saga is emerging as officials from Quang Binh Province announced earlier this week that rumors of a cable car line to be built inside the cave were false.
Vietnamese Artist Wins Top Prize For Illustrations Showing The Plight Of Circus Animals
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- Published on 06 November 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
In April, Hong Kong-based animal welfare organization, Animals Asia, launched a painting competition about the lives of wild animals in the circus. Hanoi artist, Dương Đoàn Anh Minh, took first prize with his image depicting a circus elephant bound in chains.
Singaporean Man Crowdfunds Over $10,000 For Vietnamese Tourist Cheated By Local Store
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- Published on 06 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Pham Van Thoai, a Vietnamese tourist, recently traveled to Singapore where he was “cheated” by an electronics store when buying an iPhone. After the story went viral, a Singaporean man started an Indiegogo campaign, raising over $10,000.
Vietnam To Issue International, Accept Foreign Driving Licenses
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- Published on 06 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent announcement by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) concerning driving licenses will have a significant impact for both Vietnamese and foreign drivers in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Do Vietnamese Drink More Beer Than Any Other Country?
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- Published on 06 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam school trains man’s best friend using foreign languages [Tuoi Tre]
Fireworks from tallest tower to mark New Year in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Parents, teachers question ban on after-school classes [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Saigon Restaurant Buys "Critically Endangered," 230KG Mekong Giant Catfish Worth $16,000
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- Published on 05 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, a local fisherman pulled a 130kg Giant Barb from the Dong Nai River, netting him $10,000. Not to be outdone, on Monday a Cambodian trader sold a 230kg Mekong Giant Catfish to a restaurant in District 7.
Chart: Explaining Vietnamese Culture Using The Lewis Model
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- Published on 05 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam’s cities, where foreigners and locals interact on a daily basis, both socially and professionally, gaps in cultural understanding are common.
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Part 1
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- Published on 05 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
We’re back with a new series of “Then and Now” photos of Saigon featuring the Continental Hotel, the city’s former opium refinery and a few other iconic places you may recognize.
[Video] New Film Highlights The Father Of Modern Cambodian Architecture
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- Published on 05 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam and Cambodia have a shared colonial past and have both endured the peaks and valleys of development and war. For both, the 1960s and 70s were periods of modernist architectural innovation, especially in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.
The 2014 Vietnam Salary Guide: How Much Should You Make?
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- Published on 05 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HR Research firm, Adecco, has released its 2014 Vietnam Salary Guide which provides salary information for key positions in various sectors.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Television Postpones Airing Of ‘Sex And The City’
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- Published on 05 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Television postpones airing of ‘Sex and the City’ [Tuoi Tre]
Son Doong: hard choice between mass tourism and sustainable development [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam's corruption fight fails: officials [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] The Saigon Post Office Is Getting A Makeover
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- Published on 04 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
If you’ve passed by the Saigon Post Office in recent days, you’ve probably noticed work being done. The iconic building is getting a makeover, trading in its dull pink façade for a fresh coat of colonial yellow (that’s a color, right?) paint.
5,000 Liters Of Hydrochloric Acid Flood Biên Hoà Roadway After Accident
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- Published on 04 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A truck carrying hydrochloric acid flipped over this morning at the Bùi Văn Hoà – Võ Nguyên Giáp roundabout in Biên Hoà City, spewing 5,000 liters of the substance onto the roadway.
