Saigon's color-streaked nighttime streets serve as background for the hip-hop star's latest music video.
Saigon’s Central Post Office, while often erroneously credited to French architect Gustave Eifel, was actually designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux at the end of the 19th century.
To me, Saigon is not just a city, it is the people, the lifestyle and the cafés.
Succulent chicken ensconced in light, crispy buttermilk batter harmonizes with crunchy kale and cashew slaw with sriracha mayo for a complex balance of spicy, rich and subtly nutty flavors.
To address traffic congestion caused by slapdash passenger pick-ups, the city's Department of Transportation is establishing official taxi stands in central areas on a six-month trial basis.
Nha Trang has been a favorite weekend getaway for Saigoneers for decades thanks to its sweeping beaches, blue waters, cool climate and fresh seafood.
This is part 2 of our two-part series on the history of Vietnamese-centric typing technologies. Part 1 can be accessed here.
A grin creeps across the face of East West Brewing Co.’s executive chef Matt Venzke when he recalls the first time he ever had Vietnamese food.
While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.
With each skin Vietnam sheds as it moves towards development and prosperity, it undergoes fundamental shifts, and no more so than in the country’s culture and aesthetics.
Tokyo Moon's presence is an odd-but-welcoming representation of South Korean hospitality in the heart of Le Thanh Ton's "Japan Town" with its mysterious herbal tonic, sweet potato pastry and pumpkin coffee.
A chorus of irasshaimase, Japanese for welcome, greets guests as the building’s traditional shōji door slides shut, obscuring all views and feelings of Saigon.
![[Video] Saigon-Based Directors Feature Abandoned Hue Waterpark in New Music Video](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/08/warpaint/NikiFacepaint2SGRs.jpg "[Video] Saigon-Based Directors Feature Abandoned Hue Waterpark in New Music Video")
![[Video] Suboi Makes Saigon Nightscapes Her Playground in Latest Music Video for 'N-Sao?'](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/08/Aug3/SuboiNSao2_SGRs.jpg "[Video] Suboi Makes Saigon Nightscapes Her Playground in Latest Music Video for 'N-Sao?'")
![[Photos] Turning Two Tube Houses Into a Light-Filled Abode](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/08/greenhouse/Westhouse_SGRs.jpg "[Photos] Turning Two Tube Houses Into a Light-Filled Abode")
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![[Photos] A View of 1968 Cho Lon Through the Lens of an Australian Soldier](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/07/gary-grayson/GaryGrayson0s.jpg "[Photos] A View of 1968 Cho Lon Through the Lens of an Australian Soldier")
![[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: Life in Da Lat, Nha Trang and the Mekong Delta in the 1960s](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/07/wilbur-vietnam/WilburVietnam-4s.jpg "[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: Life in Da Lat, Nha Trang and the Mekong Delta in the 1960s")
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Despite Massive Profits, 3 Biggest Airlines in Vietnam Want to Increase Airfares
Vietnam’s air travel industry has been raking in hundreds of billions of dong in profits this year so far.
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[Photos] A Rare Aerial Perspective of Saigon in the 1920s
Thanks to the prevalence of photographic drones, nowadays it’s a cakewalk to source aerial photos of Vietnam with just a...
Saigoneer Podcast: Seafood Fight, Traditional Medicine and L'Arrange Rhum
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Saigon Pilots Taxi Stand Program With 5 Official Stops in D1
To address traffic congestion caused by slapdash passenger pick-ups, the city's Department of Transportation is establis...
Former Carina Plaza Manager Arrested for Fire Safety Failures
Nearly half a year has passed since the fatal March 23 fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex on Vo Van Kiet Street ...
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Upcoming Events
Today
11:00
Welcome to the world of ‘Wagyu’ @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill
19:00
Life Drawing Capturing form @ Saigon Outcast
20:00
New Quiz Night @ Saigon Craft
20:00
Blush Night (Free Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox
20:30
Good Girls Gone QUI - Every Tuesday @ Qui Cuisine Mixology
Tomorrow
17:30
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun @ Blanchy's Lounge
20:30
Wednesday Social at Tavola @ Saigon Swing Cats
20:30
Nightly Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe
20:30
The Stage @ Soma Art Cafe
Soon
16/08
The Hive Screening - Thi Mai @ The Hive Saigon
16/08
Bushmills Irish Whiskey Dinner @ Caravelle Saigon
16/08
Women's Wellness Night: Welcome Home @ Mandala Wellness
16/08
Jazzy Thursday on the rooftop @ Broma
16/08
This Is How We Chill | HipHop Genre @ Chill Sky Bar
16/08
The Gentlemen's Social Night @ Social Club Saigon
Full Events Calendar
Arts & Culture
Opinion: The Body Politics of World Cup Coverage in Vietnam
In late June, a popular subscription television channel caused controversy by featuring a bikini-clad female show host on a prediction segme...
[Photos] In Minimalist Street Photography, Good Frames Come to Those Who Wait
![[Photos] In Minimalist Street Photography, Good Frames Come to Those Who Wait](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/08/Aug10/photoessay/_DSC4406s.jpg)
Photographer Victor Morante is all about the little details in a frame.
[Video] Sauntering Down Hoi An's Color-Doused, Sun-Soaked Hẻms
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Hoi An is something of a paradox. Frequently, people seem to decry its changes from a small, halcyon town into a major tourist destination . But...
Eat & Drink
Delving Into the Life Journey of Japanese Grandmas During World War II Through Home-Cooked Food
Grandma's Recipes is a 10-part Japanese documentary series that features the stories of ten different octogenarians and their relationship wi...
Hẻm Gems: At Ngọt Cafe, a Treasure Trove of Saigon's Childhood Snacks and Knick-Knacks
To me, Saigon is not just a city, it is the people, the lifestyle and the cafés.
Hẻm Gems: Lured by the Promise of 7-Way Noodles, We Found Delicious Dim Sum in D5
Come for the seven-way noodles, stay for the dim sum.
Sponsored Content
L’Usine Introduces New Menu Catering to Adventurous Palates
Succulent chicken ensconced in light, crispy buttermilk batter harmonizes with crunchy kale and cashew slaw with sriracha mayo for a complex...
Exploring Vietnamese Culture at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
Saigon’s Central Post Office, while often erroneously credited to French architect Gustave Eifel, was actually designed by Marie-Alfred Foul...
Finding Seclusion at Boutique Mia Resort in Nha Trang
Nha Trang has been a favorite weekend getaway for Saigoneers for decades thanks to its sweeping beaches, blue waters, cool climate and fresh...
Bold, Unabashedly Hipster Brunch at The Other Place
It’s not often that one witnesses the emergence of an entirely new cuisine, but that is precisely what is happening in Australia right now.
From the Silk Road to your Table: Dim Sum’s Long Journey to Li Bai
Two thousand years ago, the Silk Road enabled merchants to lead caravans laden with rare fabrics, tea, spices, paper and jewels from one end...
Take a Tour of Italian Pasta at ‘NAMO
‘NAMO Italian brings authentic flavors and traditions to guests in the heart of Saigon.
Exploring Japanese Lifestyles in Vietnam
A chorus of irasshaimase , Japanese for welcome, greets guests as the building’s traditional shōji door slides shut, obscuring all views and f...
SOHY Celebrates First Birthday in Epic Style
On a recent Friday evening, some of Saigon’s most glamorous people gathered in District 1 for a night to remember. Heavy rain had threatened...
Classic Italian Suits Adapted for Contemporary Businessmen in Vietnam’s Tropical Climate
With each skin Vietnam sheds as it moves towards development and prosperity, it undergoes fundamental shifts, and no more so than in the cou...
Stories
Restrooms, Fountains, Food Stalls Among New Amenities Planned for Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Water fountains, multi-colored lights, drink vending machines, food stalls and more restrooms are planned for Saigon's popular pedestrian pr...
Despite Massive Profits, 3 Biggest Airlines in Vietnam Want to Increase Airfares
Vietnam’s air travel industry has been raking in hundreds of billions of dong in profits this year so far.
After Jakarta, Bangkok Is the Next Asian City That's Sinking Too Fast
Bangkok is one of three cities — along with Venice and New Orleans — which are sinking ten times more quickly than sea levels are ...
Old Saigon
Old Saigon Building of the Week: The Glitz and Glam of Tu Do Nightclub
While today’s Dong Khoi Street is peppered with tourist-centric shops and restaurants, just half a century ago, the downtown street was the ...
[Photos] Tet Trung Thu Celebrations in Old Hanoi
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As this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, more than a few Saigoneers have shown a renewed interest in the holiday’s traditions.
A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service
While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigon...
Society
[Photos] Hai Phong Cafe Deviates From Hip Coffee Shop Trends, Returns to Old Vietnamese Architecture
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1986 was a big year: the first studio Ghibli movie premiered; Haley's comet skimmed across the night sky; Maradona won the World Cup thanks ...
It's Official: Ride-Hailing App Go-Viet Launches Service in Saigon's Inner Districts
Go-Viet is the name of the Vietnamese ride-hailing company under a partnershop with Indonesian giant Go-Jek.
Hai Duong Hospital Removes Stuck Bum Gun From 18-Year-Old's Bowel
A teenager in Hai Duong Province in northern Vietnam took the term “bum gun” too literally.
