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.
Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Aims to Halve Traffic Death Toll by 2020
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCMC clarifies capital increase of second metro project: Ministry [SGGP] Vietnam's Da ...
Chinese Restaurant Charges Customers For Clean Air
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Nor, apparently, is there such thing as free air to breathe while you eat that lunch.
Saigon Is Experiencing Its Coldest Weather of the Year
If you felt a little chillier than usual on your ride to work this morning, you're not alone. It turns out Saigon – and the rest of southern Vietnam – is currently experiencing its coldest weather so ...
Weekend News Roundup: Transport Ministry Sells Vinamotor, Auto Industry’s Fate In Doubt
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Transport Ministry sells Vinamotor, auto industry’s fate in doubt [Vietnam Net] E-book...
Morning News Roundup: New Surveillance Cameras in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. New surveillance cameras in HCMC [Vietnam News] Vietnam to Cut Dollar Deposit Interest...
Thailand Will Ban Visitors Who Overstay Their Visas
Thai authorities are getting serious about its visa policies, as the country's Immigration Bureau announced this week that it will begin cracking down on foreign visitors who overstay their visas.
[Video] Watch Malaysian Puppeteers Bring the Story of Star Wars to Life
As times change, so does culture. The more Southeast Asian nations develop, incorporating global ideas, modern technology, and international pop culture into their societies, traditional arts like mus...
Morning News Roundup: Dike Construction to Protect Hoi An Begins
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Dike construction to protect Hoi An begins [Vietnam News] Policemen in Da Nang to patr...
Saigon Has Failed at Food Safety Management: Official
They say you are what you eat. If this is true, Saigon is in the midst of an identity crisis.
Saigon's Power Lines Are Going Underground
You may have noticed on your morning commute that Saigon's power lines are slowly disappearing from overhead.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s First Buddhism Museum Opens in Da Nang
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam ranks second in global spam [DTI] 1,300 join anti-terrorist drill in northern ...
HCMC Is Getting a New Mayor
Beginning in 2016, Saigon will have a new mayor.
[Video] Crowdfunding Page Helps Families Affected by Vo Van Kiet Fire
In an effort to assist those affected by the Vo Van Kiet fire which destroyed dozens of homes earlier this month, one Saigon resident has started a Go Fund Me page requesting donations for f...
Vietnamese Are Spending $3bn on Overseas Education
Vietnamese students and their families send roughly US$3 billion out of the country each year for overseas education.
Report: 9,000 People Died in Traffic Accidents This Year
This year, nearly 9,000 people died in traffic accidents in Vietnam.
Weekend News Roundup: Packed Cities, Empty Villages: Vietnam’s Migration Dilemma
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Largest jack-up drilling rig launched in Ba Ria-Vung Tau [Vietnam Plus] Out-dated vehi...
Chinese Artist Vacuums the Air, Makes a Brick From Smog Dust
When it comes to making a statement, some people choose to do so with their taste in music or their outfit choice. One Chinese performance artist, however, prefers to get his point across by dragging ...
[Video] Locals Flock to Saigon Police Office for New 12-Digit ID Cards
Last Tuesday, hundreds of Saigonese turned up at the office of the police's administrative management division to apply for new 12-digit identification (ID) cards, which are set to replace the old nin...
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Streets Become Even More Confusing to Residents
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. First international driving licenses granted in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Airport operator...
KL Airport Takes Out Newspaper Ad Seeking Owner of 3 Abandoned 747s
If anyone is missing a Boeing 747, you might want to try the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
