As Thanh Đa Faces Redevelopment, Writer Dạ Ngân Reflects on What Will Be Lost
To me, my trip to Cư xá Thanh Đa in summer 1982 was a serendipitous encounter. It was Saigon’s largest-scale residential complex in the first half of the 1970s, with nearly 4,000 separate units housing about 50,000 inhabitants. Cư xá refers to a residential quarter reserved for gainfully employed citizens, with a vision to establish a model community with a high quality of life. Here, in their three-bedroom apartments, civil servants, professors, doctors, and military leaders ranked major or higher lived in pride of being a part of a cư xá like that.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
Inside the Covid Memorial Park at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Saigon's Brand-New Green Space
As part of Saigon’s latest initiative to increase green space coverage in the city, a number of abandoned land plots were converted into public parks, including a Covid Memorial Park that’s become a beloved destination for Saigoneers seeking a space to jog, reflect, or just simply touch grass.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
All Aboard Bus 146, Home of Plushies, Rubber Chickens and a Side of Humanity
“Cute” doesn’t seem like a fitting descriptor for any mode of public transport, but a bus in Saigon is driving straight into the heart of Saigoneers for being the quintessence of “smotheringly adorable.”
Saigon Set to Make Bus Service Free for All to Cut Congestion, Air Pollution
Saigoneers without private vehicles might be happy to hear that the city is planning to make the municipal bus system free to ride in the near future.
Bạc Liêu-94, Cà Mau-69: In Saigon, a Surprising Reminder of Home Lives on License Plates
Once in a while, I bump into a little sliver of my hometown on a random license plate on the street.
Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
After Street Vendors, Fire Safety Hazards, Doan Ngoc Hai Turns His Target to Illegal Fishers
Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai: sidewalk crusader, fire safety protector and now, aquaculture ally.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Among Asia's Most Enterprising Cities, Report Says
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC among Asia's most enterprising cities [DTI] ▪ Scrap imports choke Ho Ch...
Vingroup Announces Foray Into Mobile Phone Market With New Company VinSmart
The giant Vietnamese real estate conglomerate Vingroup has announced plans to go into the mobile device market in a bid to challenge international rivals.
85-Year-Old Vietnamese Man Obtains Master’s Degree
Applause filled the auditorium of Da Nang’s Duy Tan University on June 10 as Le Phuoc Thiet, midway through his eighties, stood among students his grandchildren’s age before receiving his master’s deg...
Morning News Roundup: Growing Middle Class Drives Car Demand in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ North Korea reportedly wants a 'Vietnam-like' debut to the world economy [Business...
Hanoi FC Matches V-League’s Record Unbeaten Run With Victory Over Quang Nam
Following a 1–0 victory over Quang Nam, Hanoi FC have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches this season. If you include games from the end of last season, that number reaches 19.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Approves 79.5MW of Wind, Solar Projects, Report Says
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ NA delays special economic zone draft law vote [DTI] ▪ Vietnam clears 79.5 M...
Thai Binh Natural Disaster Agencies Request $13,200 to Buy Raincoats for Officials
Coming on the heels of Vietnam's annual rainy season, a provincial natural disaster agency has sent a request for US$13,200 worth of raincoats and other related rain equipment for two departments.
Weekend News Roundup: VTV Finally Wins World Cup 2018 Broadcasting Rights
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese brick house bags coveted architecture award [VnExpress] ▪ VTV win...
QS World Rankings Features 2 Vietnamese Universities for the First Time
While this is good news for Vietnam's higher education, some elements of the ranking result should be taken with a grain of salt.
Formula One CEO Excited About Establishing a Race in Hanoi
The globally renowned race might feature in Vietnam’s ancient capital, possibly as soon as 2020.
Morning Links Roundup: Saigon TV Station HTV Willing to Pay for World Cup Telecast Rights
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Thunderstorms knock down trees, send Saigon traffic into chaos [VnExpress] ▪ ...
Police Raid Vietnamese Dog Thieves, Rescue 22 Stolen Pets
On June 1, 22 dogs were discovered and promptly rescued from the home of 64-year-old Doan Van Loc in Ha Tinh Province at around 3:30am.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revises Plan to Limit Number of Taxis in City
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ High buildings good solution for Vietnam’s urban development: experts [Tuoi Tre] ...
Vietnam Aims to Reduce Coal Usage, Triple Production of Renewable Energy by 2030
The country wants to shift away from coal.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Tour Guide Association Launched
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC’s businesses keen to export to Cuba [SGGP] ▪ HCM City Tour Guide Associ...
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Raises Environmental Protection, Parking Fees
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Viber community officially introduced in Vietnam [SGGP] ▪ HCM City raises en...
Many Pilots Accuse VNA of Unfair Treatment, Ask to Collectively Resign
Vietnam's national airline finds itself in hot water.
Nine Days Before Kickoff, Vietnam Among Last Countries Without Rights to Screen World Cup 2018
Negotiations continue for securing rights to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 in Vietnam with just over half a month left until the ball kicks off in Moscow.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam's Internet Returns to Normal After Week-Long Repair
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam sees potential for organic fertilizer business [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam retu...
