Michael Tatarski in Architecture
New Book Offers Deep Dive Into Vietnam's Connection With Modernist Architecture
Vietnamese architecture fans, add this to your bookshelf.
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Can Deep-Fried Hột Vịt Lộn Dethrone the Classic?
Has your luck taken a turn for the worse lately? Perhaps it’s high-time for a hột vịt lộn (or three) to reverse your fortune.
Harry Hodge in Sports
As Epidemic Subsides in Vietnam, Return of VBA Not an ‘If,’ but a 'When’
Rebooting professional basketball during a global pandemic is no slam dunk.
Michael Tatarski in Literature
Saigoneer Bookshelf: A Study of the Mekong Through Stories Told on the River
Much like humanity, great systems of the natural world rely on connectivity to thrive.
Juliet Doling in Music & Arts
In an Ever-Changing Saigon, Street Artisans Hold Fast to Dying Crafts
We delve into the lives of Saigon’s artisans — an animal coconut leaf folder, a woodcarver embracing modern influences, an accomplished street corner calligrapher, and an itinerant craftsman to see what they’re doing to keep their art alive.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Japanese Brand Muji Announces Pop-up Store in Saigon
Following in the footsteps of fast-fashion clothing brand Uniqlo, MUJI will be the next major Japanese retailer to launch in Saigon in the near future.
Govi Snell and Khoi Pham in Bars & Cafes
In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys
Compared to Hanoi’s now-restricted Phung Hung “Train Street,” the neighborhoods bordering the railway in Saigon have neither the romanticism nor goosebumps-inducing adrenaline rush that turned the former into a world-renowned tourist attraction.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 24: A Slice of New Saigon
Saigon is a cake with many bakers.
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Michael Tatarski in Architecture
New Book Offers Deep Dive Into Vietnam's Connection With Modernist Architecture
Vietnamese architecture fans, add this to your bookshelf.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Announces Large Natural Eco Park for Thu Thiem
Will this major green space project come to fruition in Thu Thiem?
Urbanist Hanoi in Culture
France Awards Order of Arts and Letters to Two Vietnamese
The awards were conferred to Nguyen Ngoc Lan and Tran Vuong Thach.
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Can Deep-Fried Hột Vịt Lộn Dethrone the Classic?
Has your luck taken a turn for the worse lately? Perhaps it’s high-time for a hột vịt lộn (or three) to reverse your fortune.
Harry Hodge in Sports
As Epidemic Subsides in Vietnam, Return of VBA Not an ‘If,’ but a 'When’
Rebooting professional basketball during a global pandemic is no slam dunk.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Wildlife Consumption in the Covid-19 Era; a Street Food Update
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
Saigoneer in Tech
GoViet to Be Renamed Gojek Vietnam to Merge With Indonesian Parent App
Say goodbye to GoViet and hello to Gojek.
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Saigoneer in Retail
Wendelbo Crafts Effortless Elegance in Vietnam
As Vietnam continues its climb up the global economic ladder, people here are able to access more high-quality products than ever before.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
A Journey through Spanish Flavors at Ria
Not long ago, one could count the number of Spanish eateries in Saigon on a few fingers.
Saigoneer in Education
How Saigon’s Students are Preparing for the Future
The students would not be denied their chicken and rice, and thus took to the streets in protest. Grade 12 students at European Internat...
Saigoneer in Education
How Saigon’s New Graduates Respond to Uncertain Futures
What is high school graduation without a ceremony?
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Upscale Fusion Fare Mingles with Japan’s Izakaya Culture at NOMU
What exactly is fusion food?
Saigoneer in Retail
Ryan’s Grocery: Satisfying Saigon’s Hunger for Organic Food
Saigon’s residents are becoming increasingly mindful of the origins of the produce, meat and seafood they feed their families.
Saigoneer in Retail
UNIQLO’s Third Saigon Location Ups the Ante
When UNIQLO, the much-loved Japanese fast-fashion company, opened its first Vietnam location on Dong Khoi Street in December, an estimated 2,...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Bold New Durian Recipes Arrive in Saigon
There is no such thing as too much durian.
Saigoneer in Education
How Important are Leadership Skills for Students?
Being prepared for university and a career involves far more than knowing the answers on a test.
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnamese Influencer Sparks Outrage for Sitting on Coral Reefs in Phu Quoc
Maritime tourism in Vietnam is developing fast, but for a lot of domestic tourists, conservation education in the country is lagging behind....
Alicia Moran in Travel
Ta Nang, One of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful Trails and Best-Kept Secrets
Whether we choose to participate or not, most of us are fascinated by Vietnam’s motorbike culture.
Khoi Pham in Culture
The Art Book That Delves Into the History of Ancient Vietnamese Fashion
Born at the intersection of fashion and history, a new art book by a team of Vietnamese researchers and creatives will take readers on a jou...
Eat & Drink
Paul Christiansen in Food Culture
The Delectable Desserts to Satisfy Your Craving This Durian Season
If I were ever to believe in a generous god, the existence of durian would be the first piece of evidence I cite.
Khoi Pham in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: Lower Your Voice, the Hidden Elephant Is Reading
In Saigon’s indie cafe scene, there are household names and well-kept secrets ; and then there are secrets that one might think are well-kept, b...
Govi Snell and Khoi Pham in Bars & Cafes
In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys
Compared to Hanoi’s now-restricted Phung Hung “Train Street,” the neighborhoods bordering the railway in Saigon have neither the romanticism...
Stories
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Makes Preparations to Fly Patient 91 Back to UK on July 12
With steadily improving health, the British pilot might be able get home in less than two weeks.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories Roundup: New Textbooks, Canceled Bus Routes, and Repatriation
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: Domestic Flight Routes, Lychees in Japan, and Can Gio
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 Development
New Renderings Show Expanse of Ben Thanh Metro Interchange, Plaza
A new set of renderings conjures up a future in which Ben Thanh Station is a both a transportation and commercial hub for city dwellers.
Saigoneer in Tech
Fast New Undersea Cable Linking Vietnam, Asian Countries to Come Online in 2022
Perhaps this one will be less delicious to sharks.
Saigoneer in Health
New Study Shows Coronavirus Strains in Vietnam's Field Rats, Guano Farms
Data from a study published in June 2020 suggests that, by the time field rat meat reaches restaurant tables, more than half of it is infect...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Vietnam's Sepia-Drenched Past
The past was just as colorful as our present, though we rarely imagine it that way.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A Walk on the Streets of Quaint 1966-1967 Da Nang
Like its namesake river, the Han Market remains a bustling destination attracting visitors and casual shoppers to the area today, just as it...
Govi Snell in Saigon
Relive Your Memories of Saigon Water Park via These Photos by One of Its Makers
Although water parks involve a combination of two of the most tedious human experiences, standing in lines and prolonged direct sun exposure...
Event Coverage
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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Friday Night @ Lush
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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Events
Saigoneer in Events
How to Master your Emotions @ The Hive
Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives and work. The way we feel determines how we perform.
Saigoneer in Events
Gặp Gỡ Cộng Đồng Podcaster Vietnam @ CirCO Co-working Space
Sau 2 tháng thành lập, Group Cộng đồng Podcaster Vietnam đã có gần 500 thành viên với nhiều hoạt động sôi nổi và vô số câu hỏi được đặt ra t...
Saigoneer in Events
Workshop: Woodcut Printmaking w/ Jack Clayton @ Common 9
Jack Clayton is an illustrator / printmaker from London who specialises in the medium of woodcut printmaking. He relief prints his blocks by...
Saigoneer in Events
Breath & Ice Bath Workshop @ Mandala Wellness
Register Here: https://forms.gle/J77UMjwrHo5GQtgr9
Saigoneer in Events
La Holista - Organic Kombucha Making Workshop (week day) @ La Holista
Kombucha is an effervescent fermented tea drink originated in Korea and Japan. It is rich in probiotic, b-vitamins and enzyme and has a high...
Saigoneer in Events
Triển Lãm Nhiếp Ảnh ''Self Made'' MDK4 @ Narcissism
TRIỂN LÃM NHIẾP ẢNH ''SELF MADE'' MDK4
Saigoneer in Events
Fourth of July BBQ & Benefit for Black Lives Matter @ Soma Saigon
Americans abroad, join us for a good ol' fashioned Fourth of July BBQ!
Saigoneer in Events
WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus @ WAM Saigon
WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus
Saigoneer in Events
Saigon Boulder Beat 2020 @ Vertical Academy - Climbing Gym
Saigon Boulder Beat 2020 - Bouldering Competition
