Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
In 'Tình Tính Tang,' a Progressive Metal Take on Vietnam's Folk Melodies
‘Trong Com’ is unassuming; ‘Trong Com’ is simple and easy to memorize; much like its namesake — a small drum played during traditional ceremonies, the song evokes an idealized image of Vietnam, one that’s enveloped in bucolic pastures and lined by verdant fields.
Adrien Jean in Culture
[Photos] Life in the Time of the Masks and Coronavirus
These are strange times we're all living in.
Paul Christiansen in Literature
An Ode to Saigon’s Chò Nâu Trees
Editor's Note: This is a lyric essay, a new genre for Saigoneer. It doesn’t rely on a linear narrative or thesis-driven ...
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics
When it comes to discussions of cuisine, I'd argue that "authentic" is the most overused word in writing and marketing, followed closely by "fusion."
Saigoneer in Sports
[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master
As one of Saigon’s few remaining green spaces, Tao Dan Park is a choice location for athletic city dwellers to hone fitness skills, catch some fresh air or relish the coolness of the park’s extensive canopy.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Trinh Cong Son Biopic 'Em Va Trinh' to Start Filming in 2020
The biopic will be produced by the same producer as Mat Biec, the movie adaptation of the Nguyen Nhat Anh novel of the same name.
Thi Nguyen in Saigon
Street Cred: Dauntless Antiwar Icon Nguyen Thai Binh and His Tragic Death
If one were to see the streets of Vietnam as a tangled network of people whose names they took, every city would resemble a messy collection of historical fragments.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Views of 1954 Saigon-Cho Lon From a USS Rochester Sailor
The USS Rochester CA-124 was a heavy cruiser that was first launched after World War II.
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Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
In 'Tình Tính Tang,' a Progressive Metal Take on Vietnam's Folk Melodies
‘Trong Com’ is unassuming; ‘Trong Com’ is simple and easy to memorize; much like its namesake — a small drum played during traditional ceremonies, the song evokes an idealized image of Vietnam, one th...
Adrien Jean in Culture
[Photos] Life in the Time of the Masks and Coronavirus
These are strange times we're all living in.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown
Bad news for anyone considering a train trip.
Saigoneer in Tech
Grab, German Aircraft Maker to Test Air Taxi Feasibility in Southeast Asia
Air taxis are here to help you fly directly into air pollution.
Saigoneer in Food Culture
Japanese Fast Food Chain MOS Burger Is Coming to Vietnam This Year
Japan’s second-largest fast food franchise, MOS Burger, is arriving in Vietnam this year.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu's Social Norms and the Impact of Ongoing School Closures
Our latest episode is out now!
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended
South Korea is in the midst of a rapid surge of Covid-19 cases, and now has the most confirmed infections outside of China: 763 cases and seven deaths at the time of writing.
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Saigoneer in Health
Exploring Vietnam’s Medical Care with the Country’s First Private, Foreign-Owned Medical Center
“Our goal is to make the lives of people in Vietnam better. Healthcare is how we do this—we throw a pebble and it starts a ripple… I don’t k...
Saigoneer in Education
Saigon Embraces Boarding School Education
For more than 1,000 years, boarding schools have been a popular education model for families in the United Kingdom, and this year the first ...
Saigoneer in Entertainment
One Night at Epizode, Vietnam’s Largest Island Music Festival
I arrived shortly before sunset, draped in my best floor-length party vest, and free of expectations on the second and final Saturday of Vie...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
The Granola Guy Comes to Town
“Granola Guy” wasn’t a name that Peter Gluckstein expected to answer to when he moved to Vietnam two years ago. After selling his marketing a...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Elegant Grilled Seafood Savored Amidst Saigon’s Skyline
Saigon’s charismatic stretch of neon skyscrapers shimmers in each direction makes one feel as if they have been transported into a movie tha...
Saigoneer in Service
How One Woman is Working to Improve Saigon’s Live Music Scene
As the only foreign student studying cải lương at Saigon’s University of Cinema and Theatre, Josefina Fuentes stood out from the moment she ar...
Saigoneer in Service
Vietnam Dental Care: Getting to the Root of the Matter
Over the last decade, Vietnam has become a global center for medical tourism as an equilibrium has been struck between affordable care price...
Saigoneer in Resorts
The Merits of Experiencing Tet on a Tropical Island
During Tet, the most important time of the year in Vietnam, Saigon empties, its beloved energy spilling out alongside the droves of people r...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc
Located closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, Phu Quoc boasts unique ecosystems consisting of mountains covered in verdant forests and lush seagr...
Arts & Culture
Adrien Jean in Music & Arts
The Window-Bound, Unfussy View of Vietnam on the North-South Railway
Traveling on the Reunification Express from Saigon to Hanoi feels like a ride through history and time.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The Coronavirus Outbreak and New Drunk Driving Laws
We're back from the Tet holiday!
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: After the Success of 'Parasite,' a Look at Asian, Vietnamese Cinema
Our latest episode is available now!
Eat & Drink
Saigoneer in Food Culture
Japanese Fast Food Chain MOS Burger Is Coming to Vietnam This Year
Japan’s second-largest fast food franchise, MOS Burger, is arriving in Vietnam this year.
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics
When it comes to discussions of cuisine, I'd argue that "authentic" is the most overused word in writing and marketing, followed closely by ...
Mervin Lee in Food Culture
A Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm in Singapore That Tastes (and Smells) Just Like Home
Joo Chiat, a neighborhood in the eastern realms of Singapore, is hardly a forgettable area.
Stories
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Opens First Overseas Tourism Promotion Office in London
The unimaginatively named "The Visit Vietnam" office launched in London on February 18.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hot Season, Weightlifting Record and Covid-19 Updates
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Sa...
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories Roundup: January CPI, To Lich Cleanup and Saltwater Intrusion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Sa...
Society
Saigoneer in Health
Coronavirus Update: Public Schools Close, 8 Cases in Total, 1 New Patient in Saigon
Vietnam experienced a dramatic weekend related to the coronavirus spreading out of Wuhan, China.
Saigoneer in Sports
[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master
As one of Saigon’s few remaining green spaces, Tao Dan Park is a choice location for athletic city dwellers to hone fitness skills, catch so...
Jim Selkin in Sports
[Photos] Inside the Non-Stop Action of a Muay Thai Fight Night in Saigon
I arrived with eager anticipation on Sunday, December 29 at the Tao Dan Sports Center for the start of the club matches.
Heritage
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Views of 1954 Saigon-Cho Lon From a USS Rochester Sailor
The USS Rochester CA-124 was a heavy cruiser that was first launched after World War II.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Illustrations] Everyday Life in 1923 Northern Vietnam Through 10 Rare Sketches
It was a simpler time in Vietnam 100 years ago — just people going about their life without a single phone in sight.
Thi Nguyen in Saigon
Street Cred: Dauntless Antiwar Icon Nguyen Thai Binh and His Tragic Death
If one were to see the streets of Vietnam as a tangled network of people whose names they took, every city would resemble a messy collection...
Event Coverage
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
Saturday Night @ Lush
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Section
Ladies Night @ Lush
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
Saturday Night @ Lush
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Events
Saigoneer in Events
Open Morning 2020 @ Renaissance International School Saigon
Renaissance International School Saigon is delighted to invite interested parents, students and members of family to join our Open Morning. ...
Saigoneer in Events
Wine & Cheese Day 2020 @ Saigon Outcast
Wine Vendors: Bootleggers Saigon Vinifera Viet Nam Cheese Vendors: Pizza 4P's Online Store Who Loves Cheese?
Saigoneer in Events
Saigon Business Insights | The Hive Saigon X ArdorSEO @ The Hive
Saigon Business Insights is an event series bringing the community together to discuss all things business, networking, digital marketing, e...
Saigoneer in Events
Dusk dance for the Saigon river | Emmanuelle Huynh @ MoT Plus
Dusk dance for the Saigon river
Saigoneer in Events
Wellness Retreat: Body+Mind | Health & Wellness Fair @ The Hive Villa
Join us for our annual Wellness Retreat: Mind + Body to celebrate health and happiness at the start of a new decade.
Saigoneer in Events
Road To Ravolution: Orjan Nilson @ Nasa Saigon
/> Headliner của các lễ hội âm nhạc đỉnh cao trên thế giới.
Saigoneer in Events
Sáng tạo vượt xa giới hạn với Photomontage: Collage @ LIEU SAINT de Illustration
Bạn có thể đăng ký tham gia tại đây: https://bit.ly/2sbzOXK
Saigoneer in Events
Pho Mai Sins Pop Up, a Wednesday Affair @ The Wreck Saigon
Come out for wine & cheese with us
Saigoneer in Events
Comedians Anonymous @ Tempo Saigon
Being funny is hard... and you're probably not that good it... so come work on your routine and get some top tips for being funnier.
