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.
Slingers Spook Heat in Halloween Home Opener
Even a gym full of Heat fans decked out in Halloween regalia couldn’t keep the Singapore Slingers from terrifying Saigon’s pro hoops squad, as the visiting team came out with a 86-74 victory against t...
We're All Getting Nine Days of Holiday for Tet
Now that Halloween has passed, we all need something to look forward to in the coming months. Thankfully, the Vietnamese government has delivered.
Animals Asia Saves 33 Bears from Vietnam's Bile Farms
A few dozen bears in northern Vietnam are now safe, thanks to a six-month rescue mission by Hong Kong-based Animals Asia.
Weekend News Roundup: Italian President to Visit Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. South’s weather the most extreme in last 40 years: scientists [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese...
Saigon Metro's Line 5 Costs More Dongs Than You Can Imagine
Saigon's forthcoming metro system seems to be getting more expensive all the time. While Line 1 began construction last year to the tune of US$2.49 billion and Line 2's price tag recently jumped ...
Morning News Roundup: Six Teens Nicked for Stabbing, Robbing Foreigners in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam ranked in top ten countries in Cyber Maturity 2015 [Hanoi Times] Icelandic Pre...
Civilian Planes Can Now Fly Over Military Areas
Thanks to the army, Vietnam's local aviation industry is about to save a total of 40,000 hours per year, and passengers may soon be able to see sights like these as they arrive in Saigon.
Myanmar Is Getting Krispy Kreme
In the area of glorious, calorie-ridden, sugar-fueled donut news, Krispy Kreme will be coming to Myanmar.
Thu Thiem Tunnel to Shut Down for 30 Minutes Tomorrow Afternoon
On Friday, drivers heading in to District 1 via the Thu Thiem Tunnel between 2pm and 2:30pm will have to find an alternative route, as the tunnel will be closed for a routine fire drill.
Morning News Roundup: New Rule to Leave Half of Tourist Boats in Ha Long Bay Ashore
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam sends nearly 100,000 labourers to work abroad [Dang Cong San] Northern Vietnam...
Hanoi Coffee Chain Gets $5.5m Investment to Dominate Vietnam
One Hanoi-based coffee chain is going nationwide, thanks to a sizable foreign investment.
A Look at Saigon’s Interesting Definition of ‘Traffic Jam’
When it comes to Vietnamese traffic management, the fun never ends. Between Hanoian officials telling drivers in the capital to be more like the Saigonese, Saigon officials insisting there are no...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Reports H5N6 Bird Flu Outbreak
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Saigon to Open Center for Foreign Victims of Street Crime
In an effort to handle Saigon's growing number of street robberies involving foreign tourists, city officials recently announced plans to open a tourist help center in District 3 later this year.
Hanoi Wants Fewer Buses During Rush Hour To Reduce Traffic
In the capital's latest installment of unorthodox traffic management – previous chapters include suggesting local drivers learn to drive like the Saigonese – Hanoi officials are planning to take city ...
Morning News Roundup: Vingroup Buys Maximark Chain in Bid to Gain Retail Foothold
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Proper steps for Vietnam's 4G service eyed[Hanoi Times] Gov’t Facebook page faked [Sai...
Saigon's Haze Will Stick Around Until Late November
These days, it's pretty much a given that breathing during rush hour is hazardous to your health. What with the exhaust fumes and the standstill traffic, taking in a lungful of that hot, dusty, smog-f...
Saigon Proposes 'Trimming' Sidewalks to Address Traffic Woes
In an effort to quell rush hour traffic, city officials are asking the Department of Transportation to reduce the surface area of Saigon's sidewalks.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Shuts Down Gas Station For Cheating Customers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City rejects coconut palm planting [DTI] Lasers may ease pain for Vietnam War’s ‘n...
The Vietnamese Government Is Now Officially on Facebook
The Vietnamese government is getting hip to the times and joining roughly 25 million of its fellow citizens on the country's favorite social network.
