Vietnamese Architects Unveil Awesome Modular Bamboo Home Design
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is a land of floods and storms. While Vietnamese have long accepted this reality, mother nature has had profound impact on individuals and the country as a whole. Though some look for ways to control her, others know that this is at best a near-impossible task and instead focus on better integration with their environment.
Report: Vietnamese Online Shopping Market Climbs to $2.77 Billion
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
3 reports on Vietnamese online shopping trends have been released recently with drastically different numbers. But no matter which is correct (one has to be correct, right?), it’s clear that web purchases are becoming increasingly popular.
Hoi An: From Backwater to Tourist Hot Spot
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
Popular travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, just released their rankings for the most popular cities in Asia based on feedback from their readers. The ancient town on Hoi An came in second, just behind the former Japanese imperial capital of Kyoto. While impressive, Hoi An has been carefully tailored to the tastes and nostalgias of foreigners so it’s not a complete surprise to see it ranked this high.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fines Chinese Tourist $1,700 for Distributing Maps
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam fines Chinese tourist $1,700 for distributing maps [Asia One]
Vietnam’s film industry struggles to improve [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Navy receives first of six amphibious aircraft from Canada [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s Population to Hit 90 Million Tomorrow
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- Published on 31 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tomorrow at 12am, Vietnam’s population will reach 90 million according to the General Office of Population and Family Planning.
Ha-Ha Brings Beautiful Graffiti to Saigon
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- Published on 31 October 2013
For someone like me that was raised in the land of Banksy – London – in which the east part of the city is nothing less than a playground for graffiti artists, where street art is considered something to be preserved as a cultural heritage rather than something that will bring you trouble; Saigon appears quite behind in this respect. Graffiti spots can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
Trend: HCMC Students Getting High on Cough Medicine
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- Published on 31 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drugs may be incredibly illegal in Vietnam, but according to a recent report, like their western counterparts, some teenagers have discovered the magical powers of cough medicine. The difference is, instead of doing it for the high, Vietnamese students are using to get out of their academic responsibilities.
Morning News Roundup: Construction of North - South Express Railway Re-Proposed
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- Published on 31 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Construction of North - South express railway re-proposed [Vietnam Bridge]
Vietnam climate change response reviewed [Eco-business]
Vietnam cops suspended for drunkenly insulting reporters [Thanh Nien]
This is What Saigon Looked Like in 1881
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- Published on 30 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
When this picture was drawn in 1881 by a ship captain known as Favre, the French were 22 years into their occupation of Saigon. In this short time, the city took on a decidedly colonial feel both in terms of architecture and infrastructure. While not a map, per se, there are plenty of interesting details of Saigon's past.
In Vietnam, Cheating Will Cost You Dearly
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- Published on 30 October 2013
- Written by Peter Cornish.
In yet another effort to improve Vietnam’s education system, MOET, the government’s education and training ministry, has decided to impose a series of fines on those who engage in rule breaking behavior in the education system.
Morning News Roundup: Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months
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- Published on 30 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Makers of fake veterinary medicine uncovered [Tuoi Tre]
Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months [Bernama]
Vietnam foreign investment up 66 percent [Thanh Nien]
10 Old Pictures of Advertisements in Saigon
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before 1975, large advertisements were commonplace in Saigon. But after the American War and the fall of capitalism in the South, ads were considered a vestige of the old order and were heavily regulated.
Zombie Walk Saigon Returns on Nov. 2
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be a media partner of the upcoming Zombie Walk Saigon. In case you haven’t experienced it yourself, here’s the lowdown – people put on terrifying makeup, dress up and roam the streets of Saigon posing as flesh-eating zombies. Hundreds of people joined in on the fun last year and we expect an even better turn out this time around!
Video: Không Muốn Ăn Thịt Chó (Don't Want to Eat Dog)
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
"Studying another language is hard. Studying Vietnamese is ridiculous."
Ăn Đu Đủ, aka Dave just launched his blog, Daily Davey where he plans to chronicle his life in Vietnam. For one of his first posts, he wrote and performed a little tune called, Không Muốn Ăn Thịt Chó (Don't want to eat dog) where he sings about the challenges of learning Vietnamese while poking fun at those who think eating dog will give you special powers.
Last Remaining Ancient Muong House Burned to the Ground by Moronic Tourists
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, a group of tourists had the bright idea to start a fire in an ancient Muong house to cook up some corn. Why not? Corn is delicious! Unfortunately, the house was made of wood and quickly went up in flames. And the kicker – instead of telling museum staff, the group ran to their cars and drove off.
Morning News Roundup: Over 50 Children Hospitalized After Vaccination; Vaccine Use Continues
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over 50 children hospitalized after vaccination; vaccine use continues [Tuoi Tre]
Economic slump hits Vietnam rural migrants hard [Thanh Nien]
Restructuring: Does it really happen? [Vietnam Net]
Green Drinks: Can Ethics & Profitable Manufacturing Co-Exist?
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- Published on 28 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the organizer:
Join Green Drinks for a new experience at Bizu Cafe in The House of Saigon with a fresh Speaker this November. Rachael Carson will talk about the nuances of building a social enterprise in the economically and environmentally vulnerable region of Hue, Vietnam.
FALSE: Street Vendor Caught Using Rat Meat in His Soup
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- Published on 28 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, a report entitled, “The shocking truth about hu tieu street vendors,” wherein a hu tieu vendor was caught using rat in his soups, spread like wildfire across Vietnam's social media networks. Immediately, many called the story's validity into question and enterprising journalists at Tuoi Tre took to the streets and found it to be a complete fabrication.
Hundreds Take to the Streets to Support Same-Sex Marriage in Vietnam
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- Published on 28 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the Vietnamese National Assembly gears up to debate gay marriage next month, hundreds took to the streets of Hanoi yesterday to highlight the issue. Part of the “Toi Dong Y” (I agree) festival, the event was organized by a number of LGBT groups from across Vietnam.
Video: Hanoi - Saigon Time Lapse
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- Published on 28 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
It seems like time lapse videos are all the rage in Vietnam these days. A number of them have popped up over the last few months, some by amateurs and others by professionals. In either case, they do an excellent job of capturing the hustle and bustle of Vietnam's cities.
