12 Photos Of Mộc Châu’s Majestic Peaks and Valleys
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- Published on 25 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Vietnam’s famous mountainous regions, Mộc Châu never disappoints visitors with its marvelous beauty.
[Video] Saigon Hustlers
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- Published on 25 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For many in Saigon, life is a hustle. From street vendors to motorbike ice delivery boys, everyone is trying to eek out a living. This video, made by Luke Penders, does a great job of capturing those who hustle everyday on the streets of Saigon to make a living.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Businesses Seek Honest, Uneducated Workers: Survey
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- Published on 25 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, residents have used underground water from cemetery for 20 years [Tuoi Tre]
Boeing, Microsoft want to foster cooperation with Vietnam: Embassy [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese businesses seek honest, uneducated workers: survey [Thanh Nien]
[Video] How To Cook: Rau Câu Khuôn (Jello Cake)
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While rau câu khuôn is typically served in individual pieces, in the shape of flowers or animals, it can also be served as a cake wherein triangular slices are cut and served. But over at Hellen’s Recipes, the YouTube sensation takes the common desert to the next level with her ornate flower rau câu khuôn masterpiece.
Vietnamese Company Launches Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Seaplane Service
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese aviation company, Hai Au, has big plans for the untapped luxury seaplane services market. The airline is set to launch its Hanoi-Ha Long Bay route in September and has its eyes on other popular tourist destinations within Vietnam, reports Thanh Nien.
Future Saigon: VINATEX Tower (Võ Văn Kiệt Street)
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Vietnam Textile and Garment Group recently announced plans for this mixed residential/commercial tower, which will go up at the corner of Võ Văn Kiệt and Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Streets.
Irishman Completes Epic Cross-Country Road Trip With An Unlikely Companion
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Irishman, Dan McAllen arrived in Vietnam for a 2-week road trip from Saigon to Hanoi, one of his first orders of business was to buy a motorbike.
14 Beautiful Old Photos (And A Short History) Of Da Nang
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Da Nang’s history can be traced back to 192AD when it was part of the Champa Kingdom, only becoming part of Vietnam after the culmination of Đại Việt Southern expansion in the 15th century.
Google Street View Arrives In Saigon (Sort Of)
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This pseudo Google Street view map of Saigon is the brainchild of photography studio, QuangCao360.
Morning News Roundup: Radioactive Card Shark Arrested In Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 22 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Radioactive card shark arrested in northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s top dairy producer wins global food industry award [Tuoi Tre]
Teachers oppose assessment method using comments instead of marks [Vietnam Net]
[Photos] Incredible Views of Hong Kong's Skyscapers
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- Published on 21 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hong Kong-based photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrѐze likes to look up. In his recent book Vertical Horizons, he explores an often under appreciated perspective of the city’s skyline.
3 Thrilling Vietnamese Games To Play During The Month Of Ghosts
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- Published on 21 August 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
Small trays of colorful cakes are popular offerings for superstitious Buddhists during the Month of Ghosts. But Vietnamese children have a number of other ways to make contact with spirits, including games.
Photographer Spotlight: An Interview With Cuong Do Manh
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- Published on 21 August 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
This is a continuation of our series that presents some of the most influential and prolific Vietnamese photographers. Whether photojournalism or fine art photography, their work investigates Vietnamese culture and history through images that have shaped the view of Vietnam in the world and at home.
[Photos] Crossing This Quảng Ngãi Bridge Will Make You Question Your Life Decisions
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- Published on 21 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This bridge suspension bridge, which traverses the Re river, is notorious among locals for its rotten wood planks, held together by a steel wire. However, despite the danger, residents of Gọi Re village (Ba Tơ suburban district, Quảng Ngãi) have no choice but to cross it each day, reports VN Express.
Dengue Fever On The Rise In HCMC
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- Published on 21 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to Thanh Nien, doctors in HCMC have noticed an alarming rise in the number of dengue fever cases in recent weeks, especially among adults. To complicate matters, the virus is often misdiagnosed.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Laws The Most Complex In The World
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- Published on 21 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese laws the most complex in the world, lawyers say [Vietnam Net]
Bkav launches nationwide security network contest [Nhan Dan]
State employment still favored by most Vietnamese job seekers [Global Post]
‘Watch Your Video’ Virus Hits Vietnamese Facebook Users
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- Published on 20 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Facebook locked thousands of users accounts following what’s been labeled as the biggest information hack in the history of the internet.
The Story Of Saigon’s "Graveyard Of Traitors"
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- Published on 20 August 2014
- Written by Lan Tran and Dang Bui.
Under a windy dusk towards Mả Ngụy.
Clouds and clouds of souls reign on.
These words are from an old poem that depicts the ghostly atmosphere of a graveyard which was located in the area of present day Lê Hồng Phong, Điện Biên Phủ, Cách Mạng Tháng Tám and Ba Tháng Hai Streets in Districts 3 and 10.
New Admin. Center Behind People’s Committee To Include Heliport, Underground Passageways
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- Published on 20 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The massive re-development of downtown Saigon (goodbye Tax Center and old trees, hello new metro station) will also include a new administration center in the area around the historic People’s Committee Building, bordered by Lê Thánh Tôn, Pasteur, Lý Tự Trọng and Đồng Khởi Streets.
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: St Joseph’s Seminary - Part 2
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- Published on 20 August 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
This is Part 2 of Old Saigon Building Of The Week: St Joseph’s Seminary. For Part 1, click here.
