Old Saigon Building Of The Week: 128 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
In the early 20th century, the colonial villa at 128 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai (the former rue Chasseloup-Laubat) was home to one of Saigon’s best-known Corsican families, the Canavaggios.
Weekend News Roundup: New Taxi App Uber Frustrates Officials
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
FPT users in Vietnam lose control to hacked Chinese modems [Thanh Nien]
HCMC leader demands results or resignations at water authority [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to enter UAE market [The National Business]
The Hidden Gems of Binh Tay Market
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- Published on 16 November 2014
- Written by Lee Starnes. .
Among the busy streets of District 6, Binh Tay, Cho Lon’s central market, sits in all its hectic glory.
[Photos] HCMC Begins To Chop Down Old Trees On Tôn Đức Thắng
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The chopping down of the beautiful old trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street has begun.
Hanoi “Running Short” Of Clean Water
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to two water companies that serve the city, Hanoi is facing some serious water shortages.
[Chart] Vietnamese Dominating The US Manicure Industry
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese living in the US are known for saturating the manicurist market, but data from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration show that they absolutely dominate the profession.
Back To The Basics: Experimenting With Pinhole Photography In Vietnam
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Will Brantingham.
While digital SLRs are all the rage these days, some photographers are moving in the opposite direction, opting for bare-bones techniques that provide unpredictable (and exciting) results. Will Brantingham is one such photographer who writes about his experimentation with the art of pinhole photography.
Morning News Roundup: Central Highlands Elephants On The Verge Of Extinction
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam flick ‘flaps’ to Hollywood film fest [Tuoi Tre]
Ho Chi Minh City to organize $1.5mn pyrotechnic, light shows on New Year’s Eve [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese could have 9 days off for Lunar New Year, again [Thanh Nien]
Hoi An Makes Agoda’s Top-10 List Of Cities With Best Hotels
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The ancient town of Hoi An made the top-10 in Agoda’s recently released Travel Smart study which identified destinations with the World’s best hotels.
Hackers Tap Into Private Vietnamese CCTV Cameras, Put Feeds Online
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a reminder to avoid passwords like “admin” and “12345,” a group of hackers tapped into almost 1,000 Vietnamese private CCTV cameras and put them on the web for all to see.
[Video] Woman Narrowly Escapes Death By Truck With Acrobatics
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For those who haven’t had one, it’s hard to imagine the feelings of terror followed by euphoria after a near-death experience. For this Saigon woman, the later must have been particularly satisfying after some last-second acrobatics.
Behold: The Phở Burrito
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese food has gained enormous popularity in the US to the point where phở has recently been added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. While dishes like bánh mì and phở please the American masses, one Los Angeles eatery has put a Mexican twist on the famous soup with the "Phorrito."
Ministry Blocks Plan For Controversial Son Doong Cave Cable Car
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After weeks of announcements, petitions and denials, the Son Doong Cave cable car project has come to a screeching halt.
Morning News Roundup: Over 1,600 Investors Register To Buy Vietnam Airlines Shares
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon Co.op makes Asia Pacific top 10 retailer list [DTI]
Black boxes show speeding on the rise in Viet Nam [Vietnam News]
Vietnam's taxi firms to cut fares as fuel prices fall [Thanh Nien]
HCMC To Build 100 More “5-Star” Toilets
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- Published on 12 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC is stepping up its toilet game with plans to add 100 more “5-Star” public lavatories around the city.
Saigon International Music Week Arrives At Cargo This Month
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- Published on 12 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cargo Bar continues to raise the bar for live music in the city with the launch of Saigon International Music Week later this month.
New Saigon Bikewash Offers Customers Free WIFI, AC And Massages
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- Published on 12 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VietWash, a new, high-end carwash chain has just launched in Saigon and offers both customers and their motorbikes some pretty nifty amenities.
Comic Con Is Coming To Saigon Next Month
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- Published on 12 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Comic Con, one of the World’s largest gaming, technology, comic book, anime, manga, and cosplay events is coming to Saigon for the first time next month.
[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam
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- Published on 12 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Coracle just returned from a pretty epic, 9,000km road trip that took him across most of the country.
$100,000 Diamond Allegedly Vanishes From Woman’s Finger In HCMC Hotel
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- Published on 12 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Hanoi woman claims that she was drugged at a HCMC hotel last weekend and awoke to find that a $100,000 diamond had been pried from her ring.
