[Photos] Inside Thu Thiem’s $87 Million Park
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- Published on 08 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Perhaps Ho Chi Minh City has figured out a way to spark part of its long-stalled Thu Thiem Urban Area project – trade land in exchange for development and infrastructure.
Incredible Video Shows Man “Dive” Into Exploding Volcano
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- Published on 08 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Explorer Sam Cossman, a documentarian who specializes in capturing extreme forces of nature, recently uploaded this shocking video to Youtube showing his slightly insane expedition into the Marum Crater, located in the Republic of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific Ocean.
Weekend News Roundup: Efforts To Gradually Ease Traffic Jams In HCMC
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- Published on 08 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Russia to deliver Superjets to Vietnam [ItarTass]
Vietnam, Vatican to meet in Hanoi to foster relations [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon’s Non-War Museums
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- Published on 05 September 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
I remember that exciting day in my childhood when I was taken to a museum for the first time. It was the War Remnants Museum, and my excitement quickly gave way to horror for having seen its exhibits – the haunting recreation of a prisoner’s cell, deformed fetuses infused in formaldehyde jars – forcing me at an early age to see excruciating images of violent war.
HCMC Approves $7.5 Million Plan To Save Cu Chi Tunnels
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- Published on 05 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC city authorities have approved a $7.5 million plan to build embankments around the Cu Chi Tunnels in order to stop erosion from destroying the historic underground relic, reports DTI News.
[Video] Vintage Film Used to Capture Hanoi’s Bicycle Culture
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- Published on 05 September 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin. .
It may not be quite as vintage as this old family home movie from the early 50s, but this 2 minute 32 second super 8 film, (no, not that Super 8 film) from illustrator, artist and cartoonist Oslo Davis is a cool little piece of multimedia.
[Photos] Takazawa’s Edible Art
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- Published on 05 September 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
No outdoor sign and a dining room with a capacity of 10 people, yet inside Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa’s restaurant – Aronia de Takazawa – awaits a potentially life-changing culinary experience.
Vietnam Proposes Ban On Sidewalk Alcohol Sales
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- Published on 05 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new draft decree from the Ministry of Industry and Trade that proposes a ban on sidewalk alcohol sales has come under scrutiny for being “ill-conceived and unfeasible,” according to Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Man Jumps Into Lake After Giving Money Away
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- Published on 05 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Man jumps into lake after giving money away [Tuoi Tre]
Fresh policies take effect since September [Vietnam Net]
Bulgarian man jailed for using fake ATM cards in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
A Brief History Of The Áo Dài
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- Published on 04 September 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
Every country has its national attire. China’s has the cheongsam, Japan the kimono, Korea the hanbok, America denim and Vietnam has its áo dài. Like the country from which it originated, the áo dài has undergone many transformations that have resulted in its current form.
[Photos] “Cemetery” For Tanks, Planes And Pretty Much Everything Else In Bac Ninh
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- Published on 04 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the village of Quan Do, Bac Ninh Province lies a massive cemetery of old military and civilian equipment.
In Miraculous Turnaround, Dragon Fruits Turn From Garbage To Gold
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- Published on 04 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In August, Vietnam’s dragon fruit industry was a mess, with farmers dumping huge piles of the produce into the streets after a bumper crop drove prices into the dirt.
The Cinemas Of Old Saigon
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- Published on 04 September 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Formerly known as “Pearl of the Orient,” Saigon once shone with elegance and prosperity, reflected in sun-soaked cafes, shiny cars parked on clean streets and crowded entertainment spots like discos and cinemas.
Samsung Asks for Private Terminal at Noi Bai
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- Published on 04 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After announcing that Vietnam would act as a manufacturing base for much of Samsung’s products, the South Korean electronics giant has asked authorities at Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport for a dedicated terminal to streamline the import and export process, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: 114 Die In 186 Traffic Accidents During Vietnam’s National Day Holiday
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- Published on 04 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
114 die in 186 traffic accidents during Vietnam’s National Day holiday [Tuoi Tre]
VN's second highest tower opens [Vietnam Net]
Ask For Permission, Not For Forgiveness: Saigon’s Graffiti Artists Learning From Seoul Counterparts
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- Published on 03 September 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin. .
Graffiti art is becoming an increasingly popular art form in Asia, planting solid roots in many large cities in the region over the past few years. While at its core, graffiti art is anti-establishment, local artists have found that to mitigate risk, permission should be sought from the authorities before tagging public spaces.
Tours Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave Suspended
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- Published on 03 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tours to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, the largest ever discovered, have been suspended following the conclusion of a one-year pilot program, reports Thanh Nien.
September Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 03 September 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
This September, our local, alternative film-venues are sharing their love for the silver screen through their own selection of both new titles and films that you will not find in mainstream cinemas around town.
12 Dead, 41 Injured After Illegal Bus Falls Into Gorge Near Sapa
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- Published on 03 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
12 people have been reported killed and 41 injured in a bus accident in the hills of Northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province, reports VN Express.
An Interview With 2 Vietnamese Dog Thieves
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- Published on 01 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Dog theft has become a major issue over the years in Vietnam, especially as the country develops and people form deeper bonds with their pets. Any local dog owner lives with the knowledge that there are those who roam streets at night in search of easy prey, looking for canines to sell in the burgeoning dog meat market.
