Mầm in Music & Arts
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.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.
Saigoneer in Roundups
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...
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] The Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Trần Thị NgH in Literature
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.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Last Surviving Imperial Maid of Nguyen Dynasty Passes Away at 102
An important historical figure of the Nguyen Dynasty has left us this week.
Giang Phạm in Culture
[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.
Govi Snell in Environment
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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Mầm in Music & Arts
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...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
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.
Saigoneer in Development
Saigon Metro's Foreign Experts to Be Paid at Least $23,000 Per Month
Teaching train driving is a bankable field nowadays.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] The Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Saigoneer in Tech
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.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Vows to Tackle Rampant Noise Pollution Caused by Karaoke
Is there an end to Saigon’s scourge of non-consensual public karaoke sessions?
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Saigoneer in Education
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...
Saigoneer in Education
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,” ...
Saigoneer in Hotels
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...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
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...
Saigoneer in Retail
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...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
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...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Travel Boom
Vacationers are looking to Phu Quoc in 2021.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street Brewing Keeps it Local with Ba Gác Grill & Beer
Vietnam’s first craft brewery continues to ingratiate itself with local audiences.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
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
Trần Thị NgH in Literature
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 in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: 100th Episode Roundtable!
We are 100!
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
[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
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Vows to Tackle Rampant Noise Pollution Caused by Karaoke
Is there an end to Saigon’s scourge of non-consensual public karaoke sessions?
Saigoneer in Roundups
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...
Saigoneer in Roundups
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
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnam has World's Second-Highest Rate of Cryptocurrency Use: Report
Do you crypto?
Saigoneer in Architecture
[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 ...
Saigoneer in Tech
3 Vsmart Phones Now on Sale in the US, Albeit Sold Under AT&T Brand
Can you hear me now?
Heritage
Saigoneer in Saigon
[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...
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 20 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1966–1967
Motorbikes and buffalo carts, marching bands and xích lô.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
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
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
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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Events
Lynda Ngo in 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 ...
Lynda Ngo in Events
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 ...
Lynda Ngo in Events
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 ...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Cooking Class: Matcha Tiramisu @ Q.uriosity Culinary Academy
Are you a matcha fan?
Lynda Ngo in Events
Sunday Night Quiz @ Drift Bar Saigon
Calling all brain boxes! Join us at Drift for another quiz night!
Lynda Ngo in Events
Trivia Tuesdays @ APT852
Hosted by: Mar 9: JK Hobson | Mar 16: Keelah Rose Calloway | Mar 23: Tommy Pruchinski | Mar 30: Erick Garcia |
Lynda Ngo in Events
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!
Lynda Ngo in Events
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...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Saigon: Interplay Exhibition @ HCMC Museum
CALL OUT TO ALL THE YOUNG & CREATIVE SAIGONESE!!!!
