Street Cred: Lac Long Quan and Au Co
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- Published on 18 April 2014
- Written by Vinh.
Street Cred is the rearview mirror by which we’ll explore the meaning behind the signs. Look for it every Friday. Enjoy!
Rumors: It Now Costs $6 to Enter Hoi An’s Old Town
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- Published on 18 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a move that’s sure to backfire, there are reports coming out of Hoi An that the city has started to charge a $6 entrance fee to access its famous old town area.
PM: Vietnam Will Not Host Asian Games
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- Published on 18 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam will not host the 2019 Asian Games as Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and other government officials agreed that the country lacks both the experience and funds to successfully execute the event, reports Tuoi Tre.
A Complete(ish) Map of HCMC's Metro System
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- Published on 18 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer’s resident historian, Tim Doling, is not only enamored with Vietnamese history, but also the country’s railways, having published The Railways and Tramways of Việt Nam. As Saigon gears up for its first metro line, Tim was kind enough to put together this map of what the full system will look like (note that it's based off of the latest information as of 2012) when completed (whenever that will be).
[Infographic] Vietnamese Diners Rank as SE Asia’s Lowest Tippers
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- Published on 18 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We all know that tipping isn’t really a thing in Vietnam and a recent study by Mastercard published in the Wall Street Journal backs this up with hard numbers.
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Police Release Vietnam Airlines Hostess
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- Published on 18 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over 7,000 children catch measles in Vietnam; at least 111 die: report [Tuoi Tre]
Ho Chi Minh City promotes community-based drug detox [Thanh Nien]
Witha ana Eye on TPP Garment Companies Flock to Vietnam [Malaysia Sun]
[Slideshow] Vietcombank Tower Set to Emerge as Saigon’s 2nd Tallest Building
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- Published on 17 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, has almost topped out and stands to become the city’s second tallest building after the Bitexco Tower.
[Video] Spectacular Drone Video of Saigon
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- Published on 17 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Camera-mounted drones are kinda our favorite things in the world right now. Earlier this week, we posted a video of Hanoi captured from one of these flying wonders. In response, one of our readers tipped us off to this significantly better filmed (take that, Hanoi!) and scored (provided you enjoy drum & bass) video from our fair Saigon.
[NSFW] Mai Khoi’s New Music Video Will Have You Saying “What the Phở?”
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- Published on 17 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re all for a departure from Vietnam’s redundant pop music but this new video from Mai Khoi might have gone a bit too far outside the box.
Russian Tourist Undergoes Surgery After Fish Attack in Nha Trang
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- Published on 17 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a nightmarish scenario, a Russian tourist was attacked by an unknown fish in waters off Nha Trang Sunday morning and remains in critical, reports Tuoi Tre.
15 of Saigon's Best Hidden Coffee Shops
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- Published on 17 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon, known for its coffee culture, offers many different environments where one can grab a cup of joe. However, sometimes we crave something a bit more comfortable than plastic stools but don’t want to waste our hard-earned cash at the big chains.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s IPO Flops Prompt Questions Over Listing Plans
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- Published on 17 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
1st-qtr luxury car sales soar in Vietnam despite economic woes [Tuoi Tre]
Projects behind schedule do not receive capital [SGGP]
Tycoon on trial as Vietnam counts cost of its rogue bankers [Reuters]
Japan Mulls Waiving Visas for Vietnamese
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As part of a plan to increase tourism revenue, Japan is considering waiving visas for visitors from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
New App Let’s You Share Wifi Passwords in Vietnam
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever go into your phone’s wifi settings and wish you could access the dozens of networks the pop up? Well, there’s an app for that – WiFi Chua.
Asian Air Pollution Could Be Altering Global Weather Patterns
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Air pollution may be posing a serious threat to global public health, but according to a new study, it may be responsible for freak weather patterns in North America, reports CNN.
Experts: Saigon has Lost 56% of its Historic Buildings in 10 Years
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s no secret that Saigon has done little to protect its historic buildings in the face of rapid urban development. As a result, the city has lost 56% of its heritage buildings since 2004, according to experts.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Plans Monorail System to Ease Congestion
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCM City’s dwellers look forward to clean water [VietNamNet]
Hanoi plans monorail system to ease congestion [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam Pop Stars Sing to Start Anti-Poaching Campaign [Bloomberg]
Behind the Curtain: My Village
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Aerialists flying through jungles of bamboo sticks, jugglers and acrobats delicately walking on movable bridges; twenty artists and musicians came together to reinterpret the daily life of Northern Vietnamese villages. After touring around the world for three years, My Village (Làng Tôi) arrives for the first time in Saigon at the majestic Opera House.
[Video] Camera-Mounted Drone Captures Hanoi from Above
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For much of the world, drones inspire fear and terror. But for countries that aren’t at the mercy of the CIA, the popularity of these remote-controlled devices have taken off and some have even been fitted with cameras. It looks like the folks over at Zing.vn got their hands on one of these and captured some of Hanoi’s most iconic sites from 200 meters in the air.
Facebook Causes More Problems in Vietnamese Schools
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Peter Cornish.
Yet again the use of social technologies in schools is making headlines in Vietnam as concerns grow about the number of students using Facebook to express dissatisfaction about their schools and teachers.
