Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
From Plant to Pour: Rethinking Vietnamese Coffee
Saigoneer will never see coffee the same way again.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Hanoi Targets 5 Metro Routes by 2030, Vietnammm to Halt Operations and Facemask Sales Soar
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
Mark F in Vietnam
[Photos] Views of 1993 Vietnam From Behind the Lens of a Past War Orphan
I have been carrying this film around for over a quarter-century from Hanoi to Saigon to Boston and to New York.
Harry Hodge in Sports
In Saigon, a Movie Studio Becomes the New Home for Vietnam's Basketball 'Bubble'
A tight game heading towards halftime in Ho Chi Minh City. The crowd bashing thundersticks to egg on the competitors. And then a chant breaks out: “Let’s go Hanoi.”
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Collection of Illusory Saigon Nightscapes From 1938
A rare glimpse into colonial Saigon after sunset.
Adrien Jean in Culture
[Photos] Get Set, Row: The Aquatic Exuberance of Soc Trang's Ooc Om Bok Festival
Also called the Moon Worship festival, Ooc Om Bok is one of the liveliest festivals in the Khmer calendar.
Juliet Bao Ngoc Doling in Food Culture
When Life Gives You Flavorful Vietnamese Cashews, Make Vegan Cheese
“Firstly, I had to find my calling, but in the end, it all came down to creating something and then seeing others enjoy it."
Khôi Phạm in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: A Vietnamese Curry That Makes the Case for Coconut Milk
If you’re not usually a fan of Vietnamese curry, Cà Ri Gà 3T’s signature dish is a surprisingly well-balanced offering. And If you are indeed a fan, then you’re in luck.
Latest
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Historical Comic Series 'Long Thần Tướng' to Be Adapted Into Movie in 2023
One of the most prestigious Vietnamese comic projects is slated for a big-screen release.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Fireworks Are Allowed Again in Vietnam, Though They Must Be 'Non-Explosive'
Beginning on January 11, 2021, people will be permitted to use certain types of fireworks.
Saigoneer in Health
Saigon: 2 New Community Covid-19 Cases; Several Universities Suspend Classes
Both cases are direct contacts of Case 1,347.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
VNA Staff Face Abuse; Vietnam Might Prosecute Case 1,342 for Flouting Quarantine Rules
A Vietnam Airlines flight attendant was a key link in the country’s recent cases of community-transmitted COVID-19.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Images] Here's What Hồ Con Rùa Might Look Like as a Pedestrian Area
Extended sheltered walkways, public seats, flowerbeds, and more — here are some new features of the plan to revamp Turtle Lake into a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Vietnam Confirms 1st Community Covid-19 Case After 88 Days in Saigon
After going 88 days without any detected community transmission of COVID-19, last night the Ministry of Health announced a new case in Saigon.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Vlogger Brittanya Karma Passes Away at 29 Due to Covid-19
Vietnam’s vlogosphere has lost a tireless beacon of positivity this year.
Partner Content
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
From Plant to Pour: Rethinking Vietnamese Coffee
Saigoneer will never see coffee the same way again.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street Brewing Welcomes Two New Jasmine Beers
Considering the success of Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s flagship Jasmine IPA, it was only a matter of time before the craft brewery re-i...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Gin on 8 Shares it’s Graceful Indochine Story
“MIA is luxurious, MIA is glamorous, MIA is a graceful woman” explains General Manager Linton Borthwick, and therefore, the boutique hotel’s...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Labors of Love: Bento Expo Brings Kawaii Japanese Culinary Trends to Saigon
When foreign trends emerge in Vietnam, Saigon is usually the first place they take off, due to its open-minded urban population which is alw...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Michelin-Starred Chef Hervé Rodriguez Hits Saigon Institution Shri for One Night
While the covid epidemic has stopped Saigoneers from international exploration, we can still take culinary journeys here in Saigon, for one ...
Saigoneer in Partner Content
At Picniq, a Series of Sunset Soirées for Kindred Music Enthusiasts
Picniq, a new series of monthly electronic music events, has become a musical banquet rarely seen amid Saigon. This is where one can treat t...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
The History Behind One of Vietnam's Favorite Drinks
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
Saigoneer in Education
Emphasizing Mental Wellness at Australian International School
Promoting mental wellness requires a holistic approach.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Top-Notch French Food and Ambiance at the Revamped Le 17 Bistro
With international tourism in Vietnam dead for the foreseeable future, now is the perfect time for Saigoneers to explore businesses in their...
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Vlogger Brittanya Karma Passes Away at 29 Due to Covid-19
Vietnam’s vlogosphere has lost a tireless beacon of positivity this year.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Saigon to Host Major Street Art Festival Next Year
Saigon is banking on the festival's success to draw international visitors back to the city after the COVID-10 pandemic subsides next year.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Street Art in Vietnam; Puppetry Artist Linh Valerie Pham
A new podcast episode is available now!
Eat & Drink
Pavan Shamdasani in Bars & Cafes
Sipping Cocktails on Plastic Stools Is a Special Saigon Street Treat
Is there anything more synonymous with Saigon than the humble street cart? With stalls citywide on every corner, it’s our version of the pub...
Juliet Bao Ngoc Doling in Food Culture
When Life Gives You Flavorful Vietnamese Cashews, Make Vegan Cheese
“Firstly, I had to find my calling, but in the end, it all came down to creating something and then seeing others enjoy it."
Khôi Phạm in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: A Vietnamese Curry That Makes the Case for Coconut Milk
If you’re not usually a fan of Vietnamese curry, Cà Ri Gà 3T’s signature dish is a surprisingly well-balanced offering. And If you are indee...
Stories
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Vietnam Halts All Inbound Commercial Flights, Saigon Anti-Flooding Project at Risk and 1km Long Swimming Pool
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
Foreign Man Fined VND200,000 for Harassing Vietnamese Woman in Elevator
It is the latest incident of sexual harassment to ignite social media in Vietnam.
Brian Letwin in Roundups
Morning Stories: Bamboo Airlines Cleared for US Flights, GDP per capita Rises to $9,000 and New Emission Reduction Target
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
Saigon: 2 New Community Covid-19 Cases; Several Universities Suspend Classes
Both cases are direct contacts of Case 1,347.
Saigoneer in Health
5.3m Vietnamese Citizens Are Prediabetic, Expert Says
About 5.3 million Vietnamese, or 8.6% of the entire population, have prediabetes.
Saigoneer in Health
Saigon Hospital Resumes Program to Provide Free IVF Treatment for 60 Couples
The Ươm Mầm Hạnh Phúc (Nurturing Happiness) program will cover the costs for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for 60 qualified married coup...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 10 Incredible Shots of 1960s Saigon by William Ruzin
It takes seven to ten years for a human body to replace every cell to the point it consists of entirely different atoms.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Collection of Illusory Saigon Nightscapes From 1938
A rare glimpse into colonial Saigon after sunset.
Mark F in Vietnam
[Photos] Views of 1993 Vietnam From Behind the Lens of a Past War Orphan
I have been carrying this film around for over a quarter-century from Hanoi to Saigon to Boston and to New York.
Event Coverage
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
PICNIQ: À LA DÉRIVE @ Shri
PICNIQ returned to Shri last weekend for another memorable night featuring breathtaking sunsets while giving in to the flow of electronic tr...
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Ladies Night @ Lush
#letshavesomefun
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Saturday Night @ Lush
#letshavesomefun
Events
Lynda Ngo in Events
The Observatory Xmas Boat Party @ Greenlines DP
TICKETS AND PRICING
Lynda Ngo in Events
Vietnamese Coffee Fair: Christmas Edition @ Lacàph
GROW LOCAL - ROAST LOCAL - DRINK LOCAL
Lynda Ngo in Events
Saigon Tattoo Expo 2020 @ Hard Rock Cafe
Let's quickly book tickets to attend this December event:
Lynda Ngo in Events
Coffee, Tea and Pastry International Exhibition - Coffee Expo 2020 @ SECC
Coffee Expo Vietnam 2020 is the most outstanding commercial event in coffee, tea & pastries; a venue for high-end coffee & tea industry's te...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Fire & Ice LGBT Party! @ Hem Chill - Seoul Street
It’s going to be a hot, cool night at Hem Chill! Don’t miss it!
Lynda Ngo in Events
Stories with Strangers #1 @ Kiba Saigon
A new experience in HCMC: a dinner party with a theme and a facilitator skilled in the art of conversation. Are you tired of having the same ...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Crusty Concert @ Lang Thang
Crusty Concert Picnic
Lynda Ngo in Events
CinéSaigon x Khoai: ROAD HOUSE (1989) + COCKTAIL (1988) @ Khoai Ruin Bar
CinéSaigon x Khoai: '80s DOUBLE FEATURE!
Lynda Ngo in Events
New Year's Eve Celebration @ An Lam Retreats Saigon River
Take a break from your regular festive celebration and rejuvenate yourself in the splendid river views and the soothing sound of the river w...
