Morning News Roundup: Fire Badly Damages Millennium-Old Temple In Central Vietnam
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- Published on 09 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's economy forecast to grow 5.8% in 2014 [DTI News]
Vietnam Grounds Helicopter Fleet After Crash [WSJ]
Fire badly damages millennium-old temple in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Starbucks To Open Its First Hanoi Location
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- Published on 08 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After opening 6 stores in Saigon, American coffee giant, Starbucks, is gearing up to open its first store in the capital, according to VN Express.
Vo Trong Nghia Architects’ Amazing Brick And Bamboo Factory Renovation
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- Published on 08 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Houses and schools aren’t the only tricks Award-winning Vo Trong Nghia Architects have in their bag. Completed late last year, their renovation of Viet Vuong Co. Ltd.’s HCMC garment factory is their second commercial project. Using simple materials like bamboo and brick, the designers were able to redefine the company’s identity.
Report: Vietnam’s Internet Second Slowest In Asia
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- Published on 08 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even though internet access is everywhere, from coffee shops to public busses, Vietnam ranks near the very bottom in Asia when it comes to speed.
Saint-Saëns In Saigon
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- Published on 08 July 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
One of the great figures of western classical music, French composer, conductor, organist and pianist Camille Saint-Saëns is remembered for a range of works, including The Carnival of the Animals, Danse Macabre, Symphony No 3 (The Organ Symphony) and the opera Samson et Dalila. But few people know that he was also one of the earliest “celebrities” to visit colonial Saigon.
[Video] Death Toll Reaches 19 In Hanoi Helicopter Crash
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- Published on 08 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to reports from Tuoi Tre and Thanh Nien, the death toll in yesterday morning’s military helicopter crash has reached 19.
Morning News Roundup: Three Consecutive Earthquakes Hit Quang Nam
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- Published on 08 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Stocks Set for Best Year Since 2009, VNDirect Says [Bloomberg]
FDI to continue flowing into Vietnam, experts [SGGP]
Vietnamese Artists Highlighted At New York Origami Exhibit
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
Pioneering origami exhibition, “Surface to Structure,” held a showcase, “Folded Form,” at New York’s Cooper Union earlier this month, featuring the works of international artists including 5 Vietnamese.
Vietnam To Get Its First International Fashion Week
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese fashionistas rejoice!
At a press conference and ceremony held by MultiMedia JSC and FIDe Fashion Week on July 6, it was announced that Saigon will host Vietnam’s very first international Fashion Week this December.
Respected Chef, Shane Brierly Killed In Road Accident
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Longtime Vietnam expat chef, Shane Brierly, died last Thursday night in a traffic accident on Phu Quoc Island, shocking many of his friends, Twitter followers and those who knew him as a first-rate chef, and above all, a selfless person.
16 Dead In Hanoi Helicopter Crash
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to VNExpress, early this morning, a helicopter crashed in Village 11, Thạch Hoà, Thạch Thất District, Hanoi, injuring many people.
5 Of Saigon’s Best Markets
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When people think of Saigon, the iconic Bến Thành Market usually comes to mind. But while it’s rich in history, for locals, it’s little more than a tourist attraction. Vietnam Coracle recently took to the streets to seek out the “more colorful, friendly and personal” markets spread out across the city.
[Photos] Tràng An: Getting To Know Vietnam’s Newest UNESCO Site
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Highlighted by the ancient capital of Hoa Lư, rich wildlife and the heavenly Tam Cốc – Bích Động and Bái Đính temple complex (the largest of its kind in South East Asia), Tràng An is Vietnam’s newest UNESCO’s site.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Become Electronics Production Capital Of The World
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- Published on 06 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police detain 6 in $37.7mn gambling ring in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam anxious as fate of China-detained fishermen remains unknown [Thanh Nien]
Need for childcare in HCM City reaches crisis point [DTI News]
Street Cred: Nguyen Van Linh
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- Published on 05 July 2014
- Written by Vinh.
Driving around Saigon, it’s easy to lose sight of the city as it appeared 25 years ago. So many buildings have been leveled into dust and in their place, stand shiny new high-rises shimmering of glass, steel, and in some cases, massive LED displays. Whole neighborhoods have been demolished to pave way for new roads, while swathes of farmland have been redeveloped into new residential districts.
The Amazing Story And Art Of Chau Diem
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
It is fair to say that every work carries, willingly or unwillingly, the story and life of its maker.
12 Pictures Of 1962 Saigon
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
The 60s always seem to conjure up nostalgia in the minds of those who lived through the dramatic changes to Saigon over the past 50 years.
80% Of Vietnam's Ad Agencies Now In Foreign Hands
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a report by Thanh Nien, wholly Vietnamese advertising agencies will soon be a thing of the past as foreign companies are snatching them up in droves. Industry insiders say tht 80% of local firms have already passed into foreign hands.
[Photos] A Look Back at the 'Golden Age' of Vietnamese Music
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Between 1960 and 1975, South Vietnam’s music scene underwent many phases, eventually culminating in a "Golden Age" of music. This rich musical ecosystem featured different genres and offered something for everyone, no matter their age or class.
25% Of Flights In Vietnam Have Been Delayed Or Canceled This Year
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For frequent Vietnamese flyers, it probably comes as little surprise that 25% of the country’s flights have been either delayed or canceled this year, up from 16% from last year.
