Meet Cam, the Idiosyncratic Rapper Telling Stories Through Music
Born from the streets, rap/hip-hop often features confrontational lyrics and intense performances. But to Lê Văn Toàn, who goes by the stage name Cam, rap is like a canvas to bare his heart; chronicle the many stories that he has witnessed and imagined; and express the feelings that surface after watching a good film or book.
These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.
Morning Stories: Vietnam Satellite Launch, Big C Rebrands and Cryptocurrency Framework
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
[Photos] The Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Short Story: 'Left-Eared' by Trần Thị NgH
'Left-Eared' (Người Thuận Tai Trái) is a short work of fiction originally written in Vietnamese by author Trần Thị NgH and translated with her assistance for Saigoneer.
Last Surviving Imperial Maid of Nguyen Dynasty Passes Away at 102
An important historical figure of the Nguyen Dynasty has left us this week.
[Photos] For a Tết Full of Rich Traditions, Head to Saigon's Hoa Community
Up until 2011, I thought that everybody in Saigon had the same Tet every year, with apricot flowers in the living room and bánh chưng or bánh tét on the altar, and family trips to the Nguyen Hue flower street and prayers to Buddha at pagodas.
The First Vietnamese in Antarctica: The Path to Conservation for Hong Hoang
For Hong Hoang, a career in environmental activism in Vietnam began with a polar expedition.
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Meet Cam, the Idiosyncratic Rapper Telling Stories Through Music
Born from the streets, rap/hip-hop often features confrontational lyrics and intense performances. But to Lê Văn Toàn, who goes by the stage name Cam, rap is like a canvas to bare his heart; chronicle...
These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.
A Sequel to 2007 Vietnam-South Korea Horror Hit 'Mười' Is in Production
One of the handful of horror flicks with a local production team from the 2000s is returning for a second installment.
Saigon Metro's Foreign Experts to Be Paid at Least $23,000 Per Month
Teaching train driving is a bankable field nowadays.
[Photos] The Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Indonesian Farming Game Raises Over $1.4m in Fundraising Campaign
Imagine if The Sims included social justice issues instead of the ability to ignite your home in a wicker furniture inferno.
Saigon Vows to Tackle Rampant Noise Pollution Caused by Karaoke
Is there an end to Saigon’s scourge of non-consensual public karaoke sessions?
Partner Content
A Decade of Growth at the Eurpean International School
In 2012, a small group of teachers, parents, and Administrators had “a dream and a hope and an aspiration for an educational village.” Eight...
Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment
“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” ...
Villa Song Pivots Towards Local Communities
When you picture one of Saigon’s luxury hotels, you likely imagine it occupied by international business travelers and families indulging in...
Kumquat Beer from Pasteur Street Brewing Arrives in Time for Tết
Along with red envelopes, homemade bánh chưng and elegantly written câu đối, kumquat trees are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of the Tết...
Annam Gourmet Opens New Binh Thanh Location
Saigon is constantly evolving, with some districts taking on new personalities. In addition to Thao Dien and Phu My Hung, parts of Binh Than...
How Saigoneers Celebrate the End of the Year
Vietnam began recognizing the western calendar during the French colonial period, and people here have gradually developed ways to celebrate...
Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Travel Boom
Vacationers are looking to Phu Quoc in 2021.
Pasteur Street Brewing Keeps it Local with Ba Gác Grill & Beer
Vietnam’s first craft brewery continues to ingratiate itself with local audiences.
Kitchen: A Non-Profit Restaurant Dishing up No-Nonsense Comfort Food
The kitchen is the heart of a home. This is the philosophy behind Kitchen, a new not-for-profit restaurant in District 2 that aims to nurture ...
Arts & Culture
Short Story: 'Left-Eared' by Trần Thị NgH
'Left-Eared' (Người Thuận Tai Trái) is a short work of fiction originally written in Vietnamese by author Trần Thị NgH and translated with h...
Saigoneer Podcast: 100th Episode Roundtable!
We are 100!
[Illustrations] Tet's Timeless Dishes Turned into a Colorful Cookbook
Tteokbokki, sushi, dim sum, pizza, croissants, burritos: during an average year, many people in Saigon eat dishes from a great variety of gl...
Eat & Drink
Stories
Saigon Vows to Tackle Rampant Noise Pollution Caused by Karaoke
Is there an end to Saigon’s scourge of non-consensual public karaoke sessions?
Weekend Stories: $5,000 per capita GDP by 2025, Girl Survives 12 Story Fall and 100 Bridges for Hai Phong
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...
Morning Stories: VN Climbs Global Soft Power Rankings, "Ghost Projects” and Random Covid Testing
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
Vietnam has World's Second-Highest Rate of Cryptocurrency Use: Report
Do you crypto?
[Photos] Da Nang Architects Turn Old 1970s House Into New Coffee Shop
If only more new building projects in Vietnam could take a moment to consider which old elements can be improved, instead of going straight ...
3 Vsmart Phones Now on Sale in the US, Albeit Sold Under AT&T Brand
Can you hear me now?
Heritage
[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Tour of 1902 Saigon
Long before Saigon became a maelstrom of motorbikes zipping past bubble tea shops, convenience stores, and cellphone sellers, it was a sleep...
[Photos] 20 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1966–1967
Motorbikes and buffalo carts, marching bands and xích lô.
These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.
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...
Events
Anne Hill International School - Saturday Open House 2021
Save the date! Anne Hill International School will be organising an Open House for its Preschool and Primary School on Saturday, 20th March ...
Develop People & Engage Your Staff: Creating a Growth Mindset Culture @ The Old Compass Cafe and Bar
Join us for our second Vietnam Chats event of the year, where we will discuss with our experts about developing your human capital, ways to ...
Global Rhythms with Omar & Friends @ WAM Saigon
Experience a journey of organic and electronic rhythms from all around the globe from funk to disco to house to techno at wam with A master ...
Cooking Class: Matcha Tiramisu @ Q.uriosity Culinary Academy
Are you a matcha fan?
Sunday Night Quiz @ Drift Bar Saigon
Calling all brain boxes! Join us at Drift for another quiz night!
Trivia Tuesdays @ APT852
Hosted by: Mar 9: JK Hobson | Mar 16: Keelah Rose Calloway | Mar 23: Tommy Pruchinski | Mar 30: Erick Garcia |
Mekong Quilts Pop-up Store @ The Snap Cafe
We are back and we've got some exciting news for our friends and followers in Saigon!
Sunday Brunch @ Parkview Café
Every Sunday, from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., the real fun begins at a leisurely brunch offering the finest recipes of Mediterranean feast pai...
Saigon: Interplay Exhibition @ HCMC Museum
CALL OUT TO ALL THE YOUNG & CREATIVE SAIGONESE!!!!