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[Photos] Wealthy Yen Bai Man Builds Extravagant Mountain Tomb

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Taking a page out of the book of the Egyptian Pharaohs, a Yen Bai man is constructing a massive, VND15 billion tomb on the side of a mountain.

U.S. Senate Considers Lifting Vietnam Weapons Embargo

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

In a recent visit to Hanoi, U.S. Senator Bob Corker said that the U.S. Senate is considering overturning the 40-year-old lethal weapons ban embargo on Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre.

[Video] Local Students Make Impressive 3D Film On Retro Saigon

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Dang Bui.

This local indie film, “Balloon” is worth 4 minutes of your eyes, ears and mind.

Old Saigon Building Of The Week: Former Foyer du Soldat et du Marin

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Tim Doling.

Originally founded in the 1890s by General Théophile Pennequin (1849-1916), Commandant supérieur des troupes de l'Indo-Chine, the Foyer du Soldat et du Marin (Soldiers and Sailors Club) was initially known variously as the Cercle or Maison des Soldats et Marins.

U.S. Brewer Bringing Craft Beer To Saigon

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Beer may be the libation of choice in Vietnam, but choices are limited to the cheap, and flavorless variety. While the country’s tastes have become increasingly westernized over the past few years and “beer clubs” are popping up all over Saigon, the world of IPAs, stouts and hoppy delights have yet to take off. If 2 Americans have their way, this may soon change.

Green Dreams: FPT University Administration Building

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

Vo Trong Nghia architects are back in the spotlight, this time for their FPT University administration building. It's green checkerboard design is so inviting, it almost makes us want to go back to school. Almost.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Takes Preventive Measures Against Ebola

Details: Published on 06 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

City unveils list of top polluting firms [Vietnam News]

High-speed Railways between China and Thailand Through HCMC Approved [CRIEnglish]

Childhood obesity in HCM City on sharp rise [Vietnam Net]

20 Pictures of Cho Lon From Before You Were Born

Details: Published on 05 August 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

Cho Lon is one of Saigon’s oldest and most interesting neighborhoods. Spanning much of Districts 5 and 6, this predominantly Chinese area has been an integral part of Saigon’s economy since its establishment in 1778. When Cho Lon was incorporated as a city in 1879, it lay 11km from Saigon.

Finger Food: Sushi Nail Art Is A Thing In Japan

Details: Published on 05 August 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

Recently Nails have become a popular canvas for artistic expression, displaying everything from circuit boards to Grumpy Cat. But leave it Japan to take things to the next level.

[Photos] Changes Over Time: Saigon's Canals (2005 - 2014) Part III

Details: Published on 05 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

A major feature of Saigon’s recent urban development has been the implementation of major infrastructure projects including upgrading canals across the city.

Rooftop Vegetable Gardens Catching On In Hanoi

Details: Published on 05 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

We’ve always thought that Saigon’s rooftops were the perfect place to grow vegetables, especially given the questions about food safety that have cropped up over the past few years. Though they probably already exist in Saigon, DTI News reports that the trend is taking off in Hanoi.

HCMC Needs $122 Billion For Infrastructure Development Over The Next 6 Years

Details: Published on 05 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

At a meeting last Friday, Bui Xuan Cuong, deputy director of the city Transport Department, said that HCMC needs $122 billion for traffic infrastructure development by 2020. That’s about VND2,562,000,000,000,000 or just a bit less than the country's 2013 GDP ($171 billion).

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Replacing China As Counterfeit Goods Hot Spot

Details: Published on 05 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam to compile encyclopedia [SGGP]

Vietnam replacing China to become counterfeit goods hot spot [Vietnam Net]

Danang prepares for fireworks extravaganza [DTI News]

[Video] A Day in the Life of a Saigon Street Masseur

Details: Published on 04 August 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

You’ve no doubt heard ringing bottle caps, the calling card of Saigon’s street masseurs, outside your door in the evening hours. These men ride around the city till the morning light, hoping to put a bit of money in their pocket.

Da Nang Launches Free, City-Wide WiFi Network

Details: Published on 04 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

In the works since 2003, Da Nang’s free WIFI network has been officially launched after a successful year-long trial, reports DTI News.

[Photos] Optimus Prime Appears In Saigon In Motorbike Form

Details: Published on 04 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

On the morning of August 3 at a coffee shop on Trần Phú Street (District 5), pedestrians were shocked to find a transformer disguised as a Yamaha Exciter.

[Photos] Vietnam’s Second Tallest Building Set To Open

Details: Published on 04 August 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

The second tallest building in Vietnam, the Hà Nội Lotte Center, is in its final stages of construction and is set to open for public use on September 2 after 5 years of construction, according to Zing.