Although both V-pop and Vietnam's independent scene are on the rise, leading to many interesting conversations about where Vietnamese music is heading, on this playlist we want to instead focus on some international artists who happen to be of Vietnamese ancestry.
The rooster’s iridescent red feathers caught the morning sunlight, momentarily making them appear to be on fire as his owner held it up for a photo.
Contemporary coffee culture in Saigon is largely one of extremes. On one end, enthusiasts at trendy shops source, grow, roast and meticulously prepare some of the finest beans in the world, and on the other, humble carts serve cheap cups on hectic street corners. And in between? Cà Phê Tám Hường. The tiny stand situated in a shaded spot on Nguyen Du Street serves coffee fit for a connoisseur at pavement prices.
Corked Tales’ new Hotpot Cocktail represents a creative, delicious return to Vietnam’s traditional way of drinking.
The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are worried that this incident represents just the tip of the iceberg.
Because of the potential for a better education and future, many Vietnamese families have little difficulty deciding to send a child abroad for university.
At daybreak, when crickets croon and Tan Xuan Commune is still awash in darkness, Chung is already awake. “We will support you in getting access to funding,” she chants several times in front of a mirror while holding a brochure. Once the sun is up, she heads out to start a typical workday of trying to convince her neighbors to construct proper toilets in their homes.
While most people know Saigon’s water is far from clean, few grasp the severity of the contamination.
In an exclusive excerpt from his latest book, Exploring Saigon-Chợ Lớn: Vanishing Heritage of Hồ Chí Minh City, historian Tim Doling discusses the city's threatened heritage architecture and what the city has lost so far.
A wave of foreign investment in Vietnam accompanied economic reforms in the early 1990s, with Japan among the largest contributors.
Tien, who’s been up since 4am, stops for a moment, lets out a small sigh of satisfaction and wipes the sweat from her brow with the well-used towel around her neck. It’s now 7:45am on another hot, humid morning in Saigon. Business has been brisk and she’s just served her final customer of the day with a generously filled bowl of bún măng chay (vegetarian vermicelli noodles with bamboo shoots).
Vietnam’s much-publicized economic boom is fueled in part by the nation’s increasing appeal to investors and thrill seekers which has led to a rise in foreign direct investment. It's also driving many major global brands and various high-class events to come to Vietnam.
![[Illustrations] The Illusory, Colorful Retro Japan of Kyoko Nakamura](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/18/Kyoko0s.jpg "[Illustrations] The Illusory, Colorful Retro Japan of Kyoko Nakamura")
![[Video] Watch the Cheeky Anti-Plastic PSA That's Taking Vietnam's Cybersphere by Storm](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/17/Plastic0s.jpg "[Video] Watch the Cheeky Anti-Plastic PSA That's Taking Vietnam's Cybersphere by Storm")
![[Illustrations] The Beauty of Saigon Street Carts Through the Eye of Its Beholder](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/10/street-cart/Vendor0s.jpg "[Illustrations] The Beauty of Saigon Street Carts Through the Eye of Its Beholder")
![[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/11/danang-house/olwen-0s.jpg "[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix")
![[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/3/house/20-Main_entrance_2_SGNRs.jpg "[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees")
![[Photos] The Small-Town Vibes of Quy Nhon Half a Century Ago](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/QN/QN15s.jpg "[Photos] The Small-Town Vibes of Quy Nhon Half a Century Ago")
![[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/June/26/bruce-baumler/Bruce42s.jpg "[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2")
![[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/June/18/bruce-baumler/Bruce0s.jpg "[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1")
![[Photos] The Hustle and Bustle of Maritime Life in 1995 Quang Ninh](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/June/5/quangninh/QuangNinh0s.jpg "[Photos] The Hustle and Bustle of Maritime Life in 1995 Quang Ninh")
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
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Morning Stories Roundup: More Flexible Visa Policies Needed to Boost Vietnam's Tourism
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Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
After Heatwaves and Wildfires, Central Vietnam Faces Historic Saltwater Intrusion
Heatwaves and droughts have resulted in worrisome salt levels in freshwater supplies that is seriously impacting agricul...
From 2020, Vietnam to Increase Regional Minimum Wage by 5.5%
The new minimum wage will go into effect from January 1, 2020.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Improves Its Position on Sustainable Development Goals
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Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
![[Photos] The Streets of Cho Lon, as Seen Through Old Postcards](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/16/postcards/Cholon0s.jpg)
[Photos] The Streets of Cho Lon, as Seen Through Old Postcards
From downtown Saigon, take Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, drive past rows of towering dipterocarp trees, and one will arrive i...
Saigon's Urban Green Coverage Is Poor, but Little Is Done to Speed up Park Projects
Saigon currently has 540 million square meters of green space, but the number seems dismal when factoring in the city's ...
Upcoming Events
Today
10:30
Oysters Fiesta: every week, Thursday to Sunday @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon
17:00
Happy Hour Promotion @ Le Meridien
18:00
Seafood Buffet - Bring Your Own Bottle (Byob) @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant
18:30
The Noise We See | Private Preview@ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon
20:00
Linkin Park tribute night - Chester Bennington @ Hard Rock Cafe
21:00
Champagne Friday @ Park Hyatt
Tomorrow
17:00
Spirit Saturday @ Park Hyatt
18:00
East Meets West Buffet Dinner @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant
19:30
Gaudi - Spanish live music @ GAUDI - Tapas & Bar
20:00
Summer BBQ & VN ‘s Original Craft Beer Platinum Golden Can @ City Beer Station
20:00
Suite Ballet "Carmen" @ Saigon Opera House
22:00
DJ EXIS @ Lush
Soon
21/07
Recycling Workshop @ An Xanh 1958
21/07
Noirfoto Art Class: Pinhole Photography @ Noirfoto
21/07
Monthly Lifestyle Market @ Saigon Flea Market
Full Events Calendar
Arts & Culture
[Video] Sidewalk Barbers: A Glimpse of Old Saigon
![[Video] Sidewalk Barbers: A Glimpse of Old Saigon](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/12/barbers/09s.jpg)
Sidewalk barbershops are a symbol of old Saigon. In the face of globalization and its demands for westernization, the sight of a simple chai...
Inside 'Summer Rolls,' the First British-Vietnamese Play in the UK
Summer Rolls is currently being staged at the Park Theater in London until July 13.
Over 77% of Foreign Tourists in Vietnam Are From Asia, Statistics Office Says
Tourists from the Americas make up the second-largest group of foreign arrivals in Vietnam.
Eat & Drink
Vietnam Loves Drinking Beer. What About Cooking With It?
The craft beer craze that originated in the west has arrived in Vietnam in full force , but the trend of incorporating the beverage into local...
Hẻm Gems: On the Nguyen Du Sidewalk, Connoisseur Coffee at Pavement Prices
Contemporary coffee culture in Saigon is largely one of extremes. On one end, enthusiasts at trendy shops source, grow, roast...
Hẻm Gems: The Greasy Extravaganza of Deep-Fried Bột Chiên and Egg
Bột chiên is a familiar comfort food for many Vietnamese people.
Partner Content
Scenery, Serenity and Luxury Combine at Banyan Tree Lang Co
When it comes to Vietnam’s booming tourism sector, so much attention is paid to new attractions, tours, theme parks, cable cars and entertai...
Art and Creativity at the Core of Social Club’s New Menus
When people think of masterpieces, they don’t immediately imagine soft, floral-laced fragments or a perfectly blended drink but carefully cr...
Integrating Creativity and Discovery into Saigon Classrooms through Round Square
After seeing whales wash ashore with rubbish-ruined stomachs and reading the startling statistics related to waste, Saigon residents have woke...
Zen on a Plate at Shamballa
“I couldn’t breathe,” Jade Tran says, her face flushing as she reflects on the moment in 2012 when she fell ill 4,000 meters above sea level...
What is ‘STEAM’ and Why Are Schools Implementing it?
If you’re familiar with modern education methods you’ve likely encountered the term ‘STEAM,’ an acronym that stands for science, technology,...
How LOTTE Legend Saigon Caters to Foreign Business Travelers and Locals Alike
A wave of foreign investment in Vietnam accompanied economic reforms in the early 1990s, with Japan among the largest contributors.
Complete, Online Dental Records Helping Vietnam Become Global Dental Tourism Leaders
As Vietnam continues its emergence as a global leader for dental tourism , one company s ets themselves apart by offering complete, easy to acc...
Soft Skills and Real World Experiences Lure Vietnamese Students Abroad
Because of the potential for a better education and future, many Vietnamese families have little difficulty deciding to send a child abroad ...
As International Events and Exhibitions in Saigon Grow, GEM Center Evolves
Vietnam’s much-publicized economic boom is fueled in part by the nation’s increasing appeal to investors and thrill seekers which has led to a...
Stories
In New Proposal, Saigon Wants to Impose Fee on Cars Entering Downtown
The transport department's latest effort to alleviate pollution and encourage public transit usage comes with a US$10.8 million price tag.
Vietnam Suffers Most Offline Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia This Year
Offline cyberattacks happen when a user is not connected to the internet and malicious codes can spread through third-party devices such as ...
South Korean Man Arrested After Clip Showing Beating of Vietnamese Wife Goes Viral
The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are...
Old Saigon
[Photos] The Two Sides of 1920s Hai Phong: Fancy Hotels and Seaside Shanties
![[Photos] The Two Sides of 1920s Hai Phong: Fancy Hotels and Seaside Shanties](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/8/hai-phong/HaiPhong0s.jpg)
Established in the late 19 th century, Hai Phong is one of Vietnam's five municipalities and the second-largest city in northern Vietnam, afte...
[Photos] A Visual Anthology of Life and Fashion of 1970 Saigoneers
![[Photos] A Visual Anthology of Life and Fashion of 1970 Saigoneers](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/May/21/photos1/fashiontops.jpg)
One of Saigon's most compelling attractions has always been the people, and this collection of photos taken from the 1970s shows us just why...
[Photos] The Streets of Cho Lon, as Seen Through Old Postcards
From downtown Saigon, take Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, drive past rows of towering dipterocarp trees, and one will arrive in the colorful quart...
Event Coverage
Soundtripz x Space Echo presents Solarstone and John '00' Fleming
There isn’t much of a trance music scene in Saigon. In fact, depending on who you ask, the best trance music in Vietnam can most likely be f...
Society
Airports Corporation Completes Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport
On July 15, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) announced that it had completed the feasibility study for Phase 1 of Long Thanh Intern...
Vietnam Is the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.
New Study Reveals 29% of Primary School Students in Vietnam Are Overweight
According to a recent study by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, the substantial obesity rate among elementary school students is...
