HCMC Authorities Scrap Plan For Helipad, Tunnels At New Admin. Center
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Plans for a helipad and tunnels within HCMC’s new administrative center have been omitted from the latest proposal.
Herbs: The Unsung Heroes Of Vietnamese Cuisine
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
People travel to Vietnam from all over the world for the country’s culinary magic. But while broths, meats and noodles are often play the leading role, the unsung heroes of Vietnamese cuisine are fresh herbs which grace almost every dish.
The Mysterious Tunnels That Lie Beneath Saigon
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the tunnels under Independence Palace and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum are open to tourists, new research shows that they are part of a more extensive tunnel network that lies under the streets of Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Should Not Limit Motorcycles: World Bank
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Circular ownership poses threat to Vietnamese school system [Vietnam Net]
HCMC sets to market bio gasoline [SGGP]
Vietnamese tea not grown in dioxin polluted soil, official [SGGP]
Trung Nguyen Is Finally Going Global: Plans 100 Shops For UAE
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After eyeing international expansion for years, Vietnamese coffee giant, Trung Nguyen seems set to take its first step in that direction, starting with the United Arab Emirates.
[Photos] Abandoned Nam Dinh Church Being Swallowed by the Sea
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nam Định Province is full of beautiful churches, but while many remain in good condition, the Heart Church, located on Xương Điền beach, has seen better times. With each passing day, the now abandoned structure moves closer into the embrace of the waves and sea.
Black Infinity And White Noiz To Rock Cargo Bar Next Week
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Seamus Butler.
Smack in the middle of Saigon International Music Week on November 30th come two of the most reliable acts in Vietnam’s rock music scene.
Vietnam Ranks First in Southeast Asia for Diabetes
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Add diabetes to smoking and drinking on the list of major threats to Vietnam’s public health.
Online Train Tickets Coming To Vietnam Next Month
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting on December 1, customers will be able purchase train tickets online, the first phase of a digitalization plan by the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR).
[Video] Anthony Bourdain Returns To Vietnam To Film “Parts Unknown” Episode
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Celebrity chef and Vietnam enthusiast, Anthony Bourdain recently traveled to Huế to film an episode for his Emmy-winning CNN TV series, “Parts Unknown.”
Morning News Roundup: Residents Blow Whistle On Mangrove Destruction
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- Published on 19 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
CNN TV crew to highlight martial art Vovinam [Thanh Nien]
Residents blow whistle on sanctioned mangrove destruction in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
French photographer shows Vietnam heritage and culture to world [Vietnam Net]
Saigonese Take To The Streets, Web To Protest Removal Of Tôn Đức Thắng Trees
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 51 old trees in front of the Saigon Opera House were felled back in July, 84 mahogany trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street are encountering a similar fate. Refusing to stay silent about what they perceive as thoughtless destruction of an important resource, a group of young Saigonese called “Happy Tree In Saigon” has taken action on the street and online.
30 Color Photos Of Peaceful 1956 Saigon
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
1956 was the calm before the storm of violent conflict that would characterize the next 2 decades and transform Saigon into a militarized city, plagued by bombings and overcrowded by war refugees.
Cover Of Vietnamese Law Book With Topless Comedian Atop Fireball Sparks Outrage
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A book on Vietnam’s Civil Code and its guiding documents is drawing flack for its cover which shows a smirking Vietnamese comedian holding the scales of justice while standing atop a fireball. Not only are people objecting to the image’s content, but the comedian says the image was used without his permission.
Man Racks Up $1200 WIFI Bill On Singapore Airlines Flight
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a reminder to always read the small print (and forego airplane WIFI?), a Canadian man was charged $1,200 for WIFI on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore last week. The customer has since taken to social media to vent his frustrations and to digitally shame the airline.
Morning News Roundup: Non-Lethal Weapons Illegally Sold In Ho Chi Minh City
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
FPT users in Vietnam lose control to hacked Chinese modems [Thanh Nien]
Hanoi struggles to manage ‘leaping frog' street markets [Vietnam Net]
Ceremony held in remembrance of traffic accident victims [Vietnam Plus]
Chinese Music Video “Chick Chick” Is The Definition Of Insanity
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In what seems to be a mixture of “What Does The Fox Say” and “The Chicken Dance,” Chinese pop group Wang Rong Rollin’s “Chick Chick” is absolutely WTP (what the phở) worthy.
Vietnam’s Beauty in 30 Amazing Photos
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VN Express’s Photo Contest 2014 kicked off in August and the site has released the 30 top pictures for the “Landscape” category.
Made In Vietnam: La Dalat
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Known once as “the pearl of the orient,” Saigon was Indochina’s hub of modern industry and entertainment. This environment spawned the “La Dalat,” one of the first cars to be produced in Vietnam.
[Video] PM Dung Meets With US President Obama
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At last week’s East Asia Summit in Myanmar, Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung and U.S. President Barack Obama met with the press and discussed strengthening relations between their countries.
