Hoang Hanh Phuong in Saigon
The Mystical Origins of Saigon's Notorious Octagonal Prison, Khám Chí Hòa
Chi Hoa Prison (Khám Chí Hòa) is a seven-hectare facility located in Saigon's District 10.
Khôi Phạm in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: The Best Fried Chicken Rice in Saigon Is in District 8
The success story of Cơm Gà 142 epitomizes the impressive marriage between technology and word of mouth in Vietnam’s golden age of food delivery startups.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
On the Road With One of Vietnam's Last Traveling Cải Lương Troupes
Most Saigoneers know cải lương as a form of television entertainment usually enjoyed by their parents or grandparents, but not many are aware of the art form’s important role in the nightlife of residents of the Mekong Delta.
Bảo Quyên in Music & Arts
This Ghost Month, an Other-Worldly Exhibition Not for the Faint-Hearted
The topic can be summed up in one word — “ghosts” — but it was enough inspiration for illustrators to create a plethora of artworks as part of the Hù project spearheaded by Khô Mực Studio.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Amble Along the Familiar Streets of District 1 in 1969
Was Saigon more colorful in the past?
Anh Tô in Food Culture
The Good, the Fresh and the Crispy: Quy Nhon's Wondrous Cuisine in 3 Dishes
A beautiful coastline, stunning rolling mountainscapes, and multiple historic vestiges are not the only merits of Quy Nhon City.
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
Ten Iconic Vietnamese Women as Drawn by Illustrator Camelia Pham
If you had to pick the 10 most iconic female figures in Vietnamese history, who would make the list?
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Making Sugar at an Early 20th-Century Boiling House in Quang Ngai
Unlike cash crops such as rubber or coffee that were brought in from other parts of the world, sugarcane was among Vietnam’s original native trees, and locals have been growing the sweet plant for centuries, ever since we learnt about agriculture.
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Hoang Hanh Phuong in Saigon
The Mystical Origins of Saigon's Notorious Octagonal Prison, Khám Chí Hòa
Chi Hoa Prison (Khám Chí Hòa) is a seven-hectare facility located in Saigon's District 10.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Aims to Reach Over $12,000 in GDP per Capita by 2030
Saigon's GDP per capita in 2019 was US$6,862.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
After Storm Noul, Hue Mourns Its Unnamed Victims: 10,000 Trees
Last weekend saw the arrival of Storm Noul, which wreaked havoc on the central coast of Vietnam, causing massive destruction and displacing many families.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Glow-up Turns an Antique Shophouse Into a Hip Creative Space
Who says you can't combine work and play?
Saigoneer in Development
Hanoi Gears up to Start Building Metro Line 5 in 2022
The proposed route would cover 39 kilometers.
Saigoneer in Stories
Morning Stories Roundup: VNA Resumes Inbound Flights, Hoi An Reopens, Last Covid-19 Patient in Danang Discharged
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 12 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon From Over 30 Years Ago
What can travel photos tell us about the places depicted, especially when it’s been decades since the shots were captured?
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World-Class Air Purifiers Aid in Da Nang’s COVID-19 Fight
After 99 days without any detected community transmission of the novel coronavirus, Vietnam was shocked when Da Nang became the center of a ...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Phu Quoc Embraces Summer Vacation Travelers
Summer vacation has arrived in Vietnam and families and couples are eager to travel, relax and adventure.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Exploring Diverse Indian Flavors at Saigon’s Beloved Baba’s Kitchen
Have you ever stopped and wondered where the Indian curry you’re enjoying came from?
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street Brings Experience to Second Wave Response
The last month has brought a radical change in the daily life of many people in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Hotels
A Staycation to Explore in Saigon
The dawn rays of sun falling on the Saigon River resembled miraculous flames as we approached. Across the water, green palms and mangrove tr...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street's Jasmine IPA: The Beer that Built the Brand
“This doesn’t taste like regular beer, but I love it!”
Saigoneer in Retail
From Iconic Street Scene to Hybrid T-Shirt: The Journey of a Ginkgo Design
A street cart crammed with all the fresh ingredients and utensils needed for a scrumptious meal parked beside hungry guests enjoying t...
Saigoneer in Health
At Kyros Saigon, a Different Therapy Massage Method
Sometimes, it seems like you can’t walk 100 meters in Saigon without tripping over a spa.
Saigoneer in Retail
Một Pair of Shoes You Need in Your Closet
What is the modern Vietnamese aesthetic?
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Penguin Random House to Publish Acclaimed Storybook by 2 Vietnamese Illustrators
An’s first journey to school isn’t just limited to the Mekong Delta anymore, he’s paddled his way to the wide oceans of the world.
Jose Saldana in Travel
[Photos] Inside the Dust-Covered World of Ninh Van's Traditional Stone Carvers
It's a rare treat to see generations of skill in person.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
On the Road With One of Vietnam's Last Traveling Cải Lương Troupes
Most Saigoneers know cải lương as a form of television entertainment usually enjoyed by their parents or grandparents, but not many are aware ...
Eat & Drink
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: The Universe of Hanoian Food Beyond Bún Đậu
I tend to be cautious of restaurants that boast authenticity.
Govi Snell and Hoang Hanh Phuong in Food Culture
Just a Love Letter to Saigon's Tropical Fruits
How lovely to have taste buds and to have tasty things to eat.
Khôi Phạm in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: The Best Fried Chicken Rice in Saigon Is in District 8
The success story of Cơm Gà 142 epitomizes the impressive marriage between technology and word of mouth in Vietnam’s golden age of food deli...
Stories
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning News Roundup: 'The Tale of Kieu' held in Paris, New Tien Giang Forests, International Flights Postponed
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: HCMC Reopens Bars, Dance Clubs as Coronavirus Put Under Control
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 Saigon
Saigon to Apply for UNESCO World Heritage Status for Cu Chi Tunnels
The Ministry of Defense, which manages the area, needs to approve the plan first.
Society
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Glow-up Turns an Antique Shophouse Into a Hip Creative Space
Who says you can't combine work and play?
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnam Will Allow Phone Use in Class for Educational Purposes
This doesn't mean students will be able to use Facebook and TikTok during class though.
Saigoneer in Environment
3 Endangered Langurs Were Released Back Into the Wild in Ninh Binh
The trio of critically endangered Delacour's langurs ( voọc mông trắng ) had been at a conservation center in Cuc Phuong National Park.
Heritage
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Amble Along the Familiar Streets of District 1 in 1969
Was Saigon more colorful in the past?
Hoang Hanh Phuong in Saigon
The Mystical Origins of Saigon's Notorious Octagonal Prison, Khám Chí Hòa
Chi Hoa Prison (Khám Chí Hòa) is a seven-hectare facility located in Saigon's District 10.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 12 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon From Over 30 Years Ago
What can travel photos tell us about the places depicted, especially when it’s been decades since the shots were captured?
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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Friday Night @ Lush
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Events
Lei Nguyen in Events
Bitcoin Saigon - Weekly Casual Meetup @ Baba's Kitchen
Casual Meetup of the Saigonese Bitcoin Community - casual discussions on the past, present and future of society and humanity at the interse...
Lei Nguyen in Events
Online: Mandala Drawing Workshop @ Online
Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning the circle and reflects the universe and everything in it.
Lei Nguyen in Events
Moon Rocks! Mid-Autumn (Tết Trung Thu) Music Fest @ Soma Saigon
Locally Trapped Wildlife + Soma Saigon present...
Lei Nguyen in Events
Workshop IV: Intro to New Media Arts @ Toong
Workshop IV: Intro to New Media Arts
Lei Nguyen in Events
Tuyền Nguyễn - Manimal @ Craig Thomas Gallery
Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the rescheduled opening of Con Người (Manimal), a solo exhibition of paintings by Saigon-ba...
Lei Nguyen in Events
Code⭑art marvelous @ Vin Gallery
Vin Gallery is pleased to present ‘code⭑art == marvelous’ by artist KWIT, a show that introduces a new form and language which is algorithm ...
Lei Nguyen in Events
Yoga Workshop @ Chloe Gallery Resort
The class is designed for anyone who wants to focus on the hip and tummy for muscle strengthen and sculpt the body through series of posture...
Lei Nguyen in Events
Emergency First Aid Training @ Exciter Sports
Learn Emergency First Aid skills and gain a UK Endorsed First Aid Qualification on this one day training course!
Lei Nguyen in Events
Flea market: Green & Local @ Kafka Café Saigon
At Ha's Boutique Yoga Studio and Kafka Patisserie and Cafe are delighted to host a regular Flea Market - Green & Local; to support gre...
