[Video] Take A Virtual Ride On Saigon’s First Metro
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- Published on 17 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s metro system won’t be inaugurated for another 4 years or so, but while you wait, take a virtual ride on the Bến Thành–Suối Tiên line.
34 Of The Oldest Known Photos Of Saigon
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- Published on 17 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi architect, Đoàn Bắc, and his father, Đoàn Thịnh, are known for their collections of old Vietnam photos. Among them is a set taken in Saigon, some of which date back to 1860 (the newest are from 1900), making them some of the oldest known pictures of the city.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Unemployment Rate One Of The Lowest Worldwide
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- Published on 17 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s unemployment rate one of the lowest worldwide [Vietnam Net]
Northern localities brace for storm Kalmaegi [Nhan Dan]
Fire in Ho Chi Minh City kills seven [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] A Look At The Bygone Era Of “New” Cambodian Architecture
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
In the 1950s and 60s, Cambodia was developing a unique architectural style, one which blended aspects of the Modern Movement with traditional features found at Angkor. This movement, known as “New Khmer Architecture,” flourished until 1970 when Lon Nol led a military coup against Prince Norodom Sihanouk.
Asia-America Gateway Cable Broken Again
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve noticed particularly slow Internet speeds for international websites today, you’re not alone. According to Zing, the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) has broken down yet again in what is becoming a reoccurring inconvenience.
Lê Văn Tám Park – The Former Massiges Cemetery - Part II
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Cleared in 1983 to create the Lê Văn Tám Park, the former Massiges or European Cemetery (Cimetière Européen) was the most famous French cemetery in Saigon. To coincide with the release of hitherto unseen pictures of the cemetery taken in 1970 by Frederick P Fellers (Indianapolis, USA), Tim Doling takes a look at the history of this old Saigon institution.
[Photos] The Simple Differences Between Hanoi And Saigon
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Hanoi and Saigon are constantly compared to one another, graphic designer, Nhat Le, created this illustration book, The Difference Between Hanoi and Saigon.
Vietnam, SE Asian Countries Take A Step Closer Towards Single Visa Policy
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At the 10th International Travel Expo last week in HCMC, tourism officials from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar agreed that a single visa policy should be put in place to ease travel restrictions and boost tourism to SE Asia, reports Vietnam Briefing.
Vietnamese Consume Over 5 Million Dogs Per Year
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a conference on animal welfare in HCMC last weekend, Le Duc Chinh, coordinator of the Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA) Vietnam, said that each year, 5 million dogs are killed for their meat in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Old Quarter To Get New Food Street
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- Published on 16 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Old Quarter to get new food street [DTI]
Giant suspension cable through Ha Long Bay to be built next year [Nhan Dan]
Vietnam Airlines Announces New IPO Date (Again)
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Airlines CEO, Pham Ngoc Minh, recently announced that the company would be issuing public shares for the first time this November, offering 5% of shares to investors in order to raise $70.6 million, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Lê Văn Tám Park - The Former Massiges Cemetery - Part I
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Cleared in 1983 to create the Lê Văn Tám Park, the former Massiges or European Cemetery (Cimetière Européen) was the most famous French cemetery in Saigon. To coincide with the release of hitherto unseen pictures of the cemetery taken in 1970 by Frederick P Fellers (Indianapolis, USA), Tim Doling takes a look at the history of this old Saigon institution.
Powerful Typhoon On Course To Hit Vietnam
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After triggering evacuations and flight cancelations in the Philippines yesterday, Typhoon Kalmaegi is on track to hit Northeastern Vietnam on Wednesday, reports Tuoi Tre.
[Video] Marou Chocolate’s Quest for Vietnam’s Best Cacao
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to beans, Vietnam is best known for the mass-cultivated, coffee variety. On the other end of the spectrum is the cocoa bean, the central ingredient in chocolate, which is grown throughout the country’s Southern provinces.
KFC, Pizza Hut Operator Launches US Bánh Mì Chain
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While many U.S. sandwich shops have caught onto the magic that is bánh mì, it is still a relatively unknown dish to many Americans. One of the world’s largest fast food companies is seeking to change that, reports the Huffington Post.
Nguyen Hue Street To Add Massive Pedestrian-Only Promenade
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It may be hard to believe given the current state of the area, but Nguyen Hue Street’s future is paved with granite sidewalks, 3D art and electric trams.
Weekend News Roundup: More Than 1 Mil. Vietnamese Children Not Attending School
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
More than a million Vietnamese children not attending school, survey says [DTI]
HCMC short of high quality human resources [SGGP]
Top Vietnamese designers ready for spotlight in Italy [Nhan Dan]
[Video] An Giang - Back To Motherland
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- Published on 12 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Produced by Tam Bui and Tung Phan, this ode to the northwestern Mekong Province of An Giang should help you escape the stresses of life for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
23 Rare Photos of 1990 Hanoi
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- Published on 12 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Between 1990 and 1993, German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe traveled across Vietnam, taking about 1,600 photos in 20 provinces around the country. One of his stops was in a developing Hanoi where he was able to capture images of the city’s people and lifestyle.
Why the TPP Agreement Could Be Huge for Vietnam
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- Published on 12 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If agreed on, the groundbreaking Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact, currently being negotiated by 12 Asia-Pacific countries, will not only result in skyrocketing Vietnamese GDP, but reduced economic reliance on China, according to The Diplomat.
