Mầm in Quãng 8
Meet Hooligan., the Whimsical Pop Star Behind Sleeper Hit 'To the Moon'
‘To The Moon,’ a dreamy pop song that draws on the unlikely fusion of doo-wop and electro, has gained an earworm status among starstruck listeners.
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Mèo: A Complicated Love Affair
Of all the Asian and Southeast Asian countries that use the animal zodiac, only Vietnam has a cat in place of the rabbit. One theory for why is that while Chinese has a word for rabbit, it also has a specific word for Year of the Rabbit: mǎo, which sounds a lot like māo, the Chinese word for cat, which also sounds a lot like the Vietnamese word for cat, mèo.
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
A Halcyon Hanoi in the Art of Joseph Inguimberty, the Professor Who Taught Lê Phổ
In 1925, Joseph Inguimberty stepped into the tropical humidity of Hanoi for the first time. Despite having been to Italy, Greece and even Egypt, the 29-year-old art professor probably couldn’t imagine that the dynamic, paradoxical, but relentlessly enchanting Southeast Asian city would become his home for the next two decades.
Saigoneer in Food Culture
5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff
Starting from this week, Saigon officially enters another two weeks of social distancing orders. While staying at home, what do you miss?
Huynh Bao Tran Nguyen in Film & TV
The Vietnamese Studio That Creates Artworks for Makoto Shinkai, 'Attack on Titan'
Challenging the negative stereotypes surrounding the animation industry, Nam Hai Art opens a route for many passionate animators to pursue both passion and stable income.
Saigoneer in Environment
Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.
Ann Ann in Culture
Fantastic Beasts of Vietnam's Mythology Reimagined by Local Student Project
Drawing from Vietnam’s myths and legends, a young artist has created a series of illustrations of figures that pay tribute to the country’s supernatural beliefs.
Jim Selkin in Culture
At Huyen Trang Pagoda, Spirituality, Charity Campaigns and a Home for Stray Kittens
Huynh Tan Phat, spanning many kilometers paralleling the river in District 7, is typical of many bustling streets, filled with the cacophonous rhythms of Saigon. However, cross the bridge at Pham Huu Lau, spanning the Dia Inlet, and it's as if you have entered the countryside.
Latest
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HCMC Proposes Rail Link Between Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh Airports
This is part of the city's suggestions for the Vietnam Railway Authority's railway development plan for 2021-2030.
Mầm in Quãng 8
Meet Hooligan., the Whimsical Pop Star Behind Sleeper Hit 'To the Moon'
‘To The Moon,’ a dreamy pop song that draws on the unlikely fusion of doo-wop and electro, has gained an earworm status among starstruck listeners.
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Mèo: A Complicated Love Affair
Of all the Asian and Southeast Asian countries that use the animal zodiac, only Vietnam has a cat in place of the rabbit. One theory for why is that while Chinese has a word for rabbit, it also has a ...
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
A Halcyon Hanoi in the Art of Joseph Inguimberty, the Professor Who Taught Lê Phổ
In 1925, Joseph Inguimberty stepped into the tropical humidity of Hanoi for the first time. Despite having been to Italy, Greece and even Egypt, the 29-year-old art professor probably couldn’t imagine...
Saigoneer in Food Culture
5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff
Starting from this week, Saigon officially enters another two weeks of social distancing orders. While staying at home, what do you miss?
Huynh Bao Tran Nguyen in Film & TV
The Vietnamese Studio That Creates Artworks for Makoto Shinkai, 'Attack on Titan'
Challenging the negative stereotypes surrounding the animation industry, Nam Hai Art opens a route for many passionate animators to pursue both passion and stable income.
Saigoneer in Environment
Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.
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Students Explore Hospitality Careers at EHL’s Junior Academy
“I wasn’t much of a people person...but by being able to meet so many people from so many places and work during my internship…EHL made me g...
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Preparing Graduates for University Success at European International School
Being accepted into a top university is just the first step on a student's journey to higher education where soft skills and study habits ar...
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Wink Hotel Saigon Centre: Saigon’s Hip New Place to Stay
“Because you get it” is a fitting tagline for the newly-opened Wink Hotel Saigon Centre, the first hotel of several planned Wink Hotels.
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A Tour of Poverty Relief Efforts in the Mekong Delta [Pt. 1]
Mothers struggling to afford both food and school fees; husbands forced to move to other provinces to find work; unexpected illnesses that d...
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How One Social Enterprise is Strengthening Tra Vinh’s Mangroves
What do you picture when you think of a tree? Perhaps a robust redwood, a whimsical willow, or a perfect pine? How long would it take your m...
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The Continued Evolution of Tourism at Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay
The story of Phu Quoc’s rise from a sparsely populated tropical island to one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations in the last dec...
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Fostering Empathetic Leadership from a Young Age at Anne Hill
“Leadership doesn’t mean you will grow up to become a Prime Minister”, Anne Hill says of students at the namesake International school she f...
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The Rise of Kombucha in Vietnam
You may have recently noticed cans of kombucha appearing in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city beside familiar teas and so...
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How Sixth Form Prepares British International School Students to Thrive
“It’s not just about getting into university, it’s what you’ll do there, and after, will you thrive?” Sean O’Neill, Headteacher at British In...
Arts & Culture
Mầm in Quãng 8
Meet Hooligan., the Whimsical Pop Star Behind Sleeper Hit 'To the Moon'
‘To The Moon,’ a dreamy pop song that draws on the unlikely fusion of doo-wop and electro, has gained an earworm status among starstruck lis...
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
A Halcyon Hanoi in the Art of Joseph Inguimberty, the Professor Who Taught Lê Phổ
In 1925, Joseph Inguimberty stepped into the tropical humidity of Hanoi for the first time. Despite having been to Italy, Greece and even Eg...
Huynh Bao Tran Nguyen in Film & TV
The Vietnamese Studio That Creates Artworks for Makoto Shinkai, 'Attack on Titan'
Challenging the negative stereotypes surrounding the animation industry, Nam Hai Art opens a route for many passionate animators to pursue b...
Eat & Drink
Saigoneer in Food Culture
5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff
Starting from this week, Saigon officially enters another two weeks of social distancing orders. While staying at home, what do you miss?
Saigoneer in Food Culture
Scientists Discover Special Compounds in Nem Chua That Can Kill Bacteria
The popular raw pork snack contains a natural bacteria that kills other bacteria which could help reduce global food waste and protect lives...
Saigoneer in Food Culture
Vietnamese-Style Coffee Company Raises Millions in US
A Vietnamese-style coffee company run by a Vietnamese-American woman is making waves in the United States.
Travel
Paul Christiansen and Phuong Pham in Travel
How Quy Nhon's Old Cemetery Slowly Expands up Vung Chua Mountain
You might miss it if you were driving past, but once you walk down a small hẻm off Quy Nhon’s main Tay Son Street, the massive cemetery spra...
Lynda Cade in Travel
Could Phong Nha Be One of Vietnam's Top Sustainable Travel Destinations?
A recent trip to Phong Nha — before this most recent COVID-19 wave — left me wondering whether I had just visited one of Vietnam’s more sust...
Saigoneer in Travel
Bamboo Airways Will Start Daily Flights to the US This September
Starting in September, the upstart airline will offer non-stop services from Saigon to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Stories
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Officially Extends Social Distancing Order for Another 14 Days
In a move that some might have predicted, Saigon authorities have confirmed an extension of the current social distancing orders.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End
Have you switched to reusable bags yet?
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Proposes Increasing Penalty for Sexual Harassment to VND8m
Will the heightened penalties deter Vietnamese from harassing vulnerable victims?
Society
Saigoneer in Development
HCMC Proposes Rail Link Between Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh Airports
This is part of the city's suggestions for the Vietnam Railway Authority's railway development plan for 2021-2030.
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Mèo: A Complicated Love Affair
Of all the Asian and Southeast Asian countries that use the animal zodiac, only Vietnam has a cat in place of the rabbit. One theory for why i...
Saigoneer in Environment
Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.
Heritage
Saigoneer in Asia
[Photos] A Dynamic Bangkok in 1984 via the Lens of Photographer Doi Kuro
Before the days of mega-malls and the Skytrain, Bangkok was still plenty busy.
Saigoneer in Asia
Vintage Illustrations From 1931 Showcase Native Birds of Indochina
Somebody definitely paid attention in art class.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Amble Around Downtown Tay Ninh in These Photos From 1965
Just a short car ride from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh remains among the favorite spiritual destinations of worshipers in the region to visit...
Events
Lynda Ngo in Events
Open Call for an Exhibition @ EMASI Schools
Nguyen Art Foundation (NAF) invites curators working in Vietnamese contemporary art to submit proposals for NAF’s next exhibition in Vietnam...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Solo Exhibition "Hoa Đào Nở Mùa Hè" by Daos501 @ Rei Bar & Artspace
The solo exhibition launches a new series of works, opening the next journey of Daos501 after 15 years of experience and personal impression...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Sunset Dojo: Muay Thai with RAM @ The Hive Thao Dien
Muay Thai is one of the hottest fitness and martial arts trends today- what’s the difference between kickboxing and Muay Thai?
Lynda Ngo in Events
Vietnamese 101 at the Hive: Food Edition @ The Hive District 1
Vietnamese 101 at the Hive is a series of workshops designed for expats. Get to learn conversational Vietnamese with different topics that a...
Lynda Ngo in Events
How to Start Your Import/Export Business Remotely @ The Hive Thao Dien
International trade is one of the most important industries of the new millennium, benefiting consumers worldwide.
Lynda Ngo in Events
Christina Noble CHILDREN'S WALK FOR HOPE
Help Us To Protect Children From Exploitation and Trafficking.
Lynda Ngo in Events
Yin Yang - Artworks by Heri Purwanto @ L'usine
‘Yin Yang’ by Indonesian artist Heri Purwanto at L’usine.
Lynda Ngo in Events
Art Resider - Hứa Vĩ Văn | "Vùng Yên - Night Irene" @ Toong
After the debut exhibition 'Dreamland' curated by GocCreation, Hua Vi Van returns with new artwork - new inspiration and materials. Within t...
Lynda Ngo in Events
David Thai Cooking Class @ Q.uriosity Culinary Academy
Iron Chef David Thai - Famous for winning “Iron Chef Viet Nam” in 2012 and gaining success in Chef field at Luxury Hotels and Resorts a...
