Classic Italian Suits Adapted for Contemporary Businessmen in Vietnam’s Tropical Climate
With each skin Vietnam sheds as it moves towards development and prosperity, it undergoes fundamental shifts, and no more so than in the country’s culture and aesthetics.
Unique Craft Coffee Concept Adds a Jolt to Saigon
When it comes to coffee, there is no shortage of choices in Saigon, or across Vietnam as a whole. This comes as no surprise since the country is one of the world’s largest coffee producers.
American Barbecue’s Innovative Traditions Continued at Rooftop BBQ
Ask any American what constitutes quintessential barbecue and you’ll get a range of answers.
A Modified UK Education Model is the Key to Student Success at BIS
The United Kingdom was recently ranked the #1 country in the world for education.
Total Wellness as Explained by a Reiki Expert from Amanoi Resort and Spa
When Shyam Goyal was in his thirties working as a mechanical engineer, he developed ulcers, arthritis, chest pain and rapidly deteriorating eyesight.
Robotics Inspires Students to Aim High at SSIS
Spring 2018, Louisville Kentucky: Vietnam’s bright red flag fluttered as it paraded past applauding fans in Freedom Hall, the historic arena where Mohammed Ali fought his first professional bout.
Novotel Leads the Way with Family-Friendly Accommodations on Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc’s sweeping white beaches, mild climate and natural beauty compelled the Vietnamese government to place it at the center of the country’s tourism plans in recent years.
Tê Tê Electrifies Saigon with New IPA
Since its debut less than two years ago, Tê Tê Brewing’s namesake Belgian White Ale has become a Saigoneer favorite thanks to its bright, refreshing taste perfectly suited to Saigon’s perpetual summer...
The Future of Saigon’s Housing on Display at De La Sol
Architectural design inspired by a piano, guitar and chimes Vietnamese consumers have fallen in love with the concept of shared economies, as evidenced by the success of co-working spaces, ride-shari...
Experience Casual Luxury at the Embassy Saigon Lounge
As Vietnam’s average income skyrockets, people are increasingly able to indulge in luxuries once only dreamt of in Saigon.
Discover Live Music and Rare Beers at Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s New Locations
Raucous drum kicks and furious guitar licks elevated the familiar Vietnamese pop song “Tinh Don Phuong” into a live banger.
One Student’s Advice on Getting an International University Scholarship
More students in Vietnam are opting to attend international high schools, which prepares them to study at some of the top universities around the world.
Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach
Lounging on a shady veranda surrounded by birdsong, or reclining on an expanse of pristine sand that stretches into the cool ocean without another soul in sight – few daydreams are more enticing than ...
SOHY Harnesses Fire, Earth and Metal in Their New Dining Room
Our planet, which began as a ball of primordial goop and evolved into a savage snarl of wilderness, has since been transformed by humankind through the taming of several basic elements including earth...
Amanoi: Luxury and Seclusion in the Heart of a National Park
Like turtle shells breaching shimmering shallows, giant ochre boulders rise from tufts of green bushes and trees on the mountains overlooking the East Sea in south-central Vietnam.
From South Korea to Vietnam and Hong Kong: A Student’s Inspiring Educational Journey
Han Bin Kim has taken an unusual path to university.
Jardin Des Sens Serves as Ambassador for French Gastronomy in Saigon
French influence on Vietnamese cusine can be seen in the crispy baguettes and cured meats used in bánh mì, hearty beef served in bowls of phở, and creamy bánh flan, amongst other dishes.
Project X at SSIS: Innovative Learning in Action
A marble clinks down a shoot and knocks over a row of books that jostles paint-smeared brushes across a canvas before tumbling down a series of dominoes that release a wedge from beneath the wheel of ...
Portrait of a Saigon Student Preparing for an International University
In many ways, Minh Ha Nguyen is an average Vietnamese teenager - she frequents milk tea shops, strums her guitar in her downtime and loves to meet up with friends at streetside stands.
One Saigon Restaurant’s Take on Japanese Flower Viewing Parties
“What a strange thing! / to be alive / beneath cherry blossoms.” This famous haiku by Issa, one of Japan’s most renowned poets, encapsulates the splendor of Hanami - the annual festival dedicated to p...