Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

[Video] Short Film “16:30” - A Day In The Life Of A Saigon’s Child Lottery Ticket Sellers

Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

16:30 is a 17-minute short film by Vietnamese director Tran Dung Thanh Huy which made an appearence at the Cannes film festival in 2013. The film tells the story of a group of young Saigon boys who sell lottery tickets on the city’s streets.

[Photos] The White Prince Of Saigon

Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

No one loves white more than this Saigon man.

[Photos] Vietnam Celebrates The 60th Anniversary Of Hanoi’s Liberation

Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

On October 10, 1954, French troops folded up their flags and withdrew from their colonial capitol. As they left, Vietnamese communist forces entered the city, official ending 67 years of French occupation and effectively dismantling their holdings in SE Asia.

Saigon Must Preserve Its Old Buildings: Historian Tim Doling

Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Resident Saigoneer historian, Tim Doling, was recently did an interview with Vietnam Net where he made a strong case for the preservation of Saigon’s historic buildings.

Haivl, “Vietnam’s 9GAG,” Acquired For $1.5 Million By Local Ad Agency

Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Haivl, Vietnam’s answer to the massively popular US site 9GAG which entertains users with comical images and videos, has been acquired by a local ad agency, according to the site’s founder and admin, Vo Thanh Quang.

Morning News Roundup: Thousands Sign Petition To Save Saigon Tax Center

Details: Published on 10 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

HCM City to use GPS to control radioactive devices [Vietnam Net]

TOEFT, TOEIC unaccepted for civil service exam applications in HCMC: Dept [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam Electricity asks to increase power prices to cover $470mn loss [Tuoi Tre]

[Photos] The Children Of 1990 Hanoi

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Last month we posted a set of old pictures from 1990 Hanoi taken by Hans-Peter Grumpe. While that set focused on the city’s streets, the German photographer also snapped a number of photos showing the lives of children in the capital during this period of economic transformation.

Nguyen Hue Street Closed Until 2015 For Construction Of Pedestrian-Friendly Boulevard

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

The Department of Transport has announced that Nguyen Hue Street will be closed off between Le Loi and Ton Duc Thang Streets until April 28, 2015 when it will reopen as a pedestrian-only street, according to Thanh Nien.

The Most Badass Motorcycle Helmet Ever Made Includes Rear Camera, Bluetooth

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Pretend for a moment that money is no object. What would you include in your dream motorcycle helmet? Whatever you have in mind, it’s probably included in the Skully, a futuristic helmet that incorporates everything from a rear-facing camera to Bluetooth connectivity.

Vietnamese Oil Tanker Recovered After Being Hijacked By Pirates

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

A Vietnamese oil tanker that went missing 7 days ago after leaving Singapore has been located after being hijacked by pirates.

[Updated] Foreign Woman Killed In D1 Hostel Fire

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

[Update Below] At 12:45 this afternoon, café-goers in front of the 5-story Budget Hostel on Nguyễn Văn Tráng Street in District 1 noticed a fire but struggled to put it out.

7 Of Vietnam’s Most Expensive Traditional Dishes

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

As Vietnam’s cities develop, there are plenty of restaurants that offer up dishes at international (read: expensive) prices. While Vietnamese food is generally considered cheap, there are a few notable exceptions:

Morning News Roundup: Many Universities Ban Jeans, Slippers From Class

Details: Published on 09 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam official says rule on beer temperatures is for drinkers’ sake [Tuoi Tre]

USA-Vietnam nuclear accord takes effect [WNN]

CAAV proposes two more 'golden' air routes [Vietnam Net]

Saigon Ranked Among The World’s 18 Best Cities For Street Food

Details: Published on 08 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Lifestyle and travel site, Thrillist, has ranked Saigon as one of the world’s top 18 cities for street food, taking into account uniqueness of traditional food/drink style, quality of restaurants/bars and diversity of cuisines.

The Lost Inner-City Waterways of Saigon and Cho Lon: Part 2

Details: Published on 08 October 2014; Written by Tim Doling.

When the French arrived in 1859, both Saigon and Chợ Lớn were criss-crossed by networks of canals and creeks, making it possible for boatmen to travel right through both city centres without stepping ashore.

Buôn Ma Thuột Man Offered $47,000 For Enormous, 220kg Mushroom

Details: Published on 08 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

While it’s not unusual for mushrooms to fetch high prices, it’s exceptionally rare for common varieties to reach 5 figures. For a Buôn Ma Thuột man, this exception came in the form of a 220kg Lingzhi mushroom which has become an instant legend among local residents.