Paul Christiansen in Film & TV
How Famed Filmmaker Việt Linh Built a Family Around Art
“The lonely sound of a lute cannot cure your pain. You need Tơ’s singing to bring you serenity.”
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 25: Child's Play
Who builds Saigon's bridges?
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Feel the Pulse of a Fast-Changing Vietnam in the 1990s
By the mid-1990's, Vietnam's astounding economic transformation was well underway.
Adrien Jean in Culture
[Photos] From Bamboo to Altar: The Life of an Incense Stick in Vietnam
Vietnamese see the process of burning incense as a sacred ritual said to provide a bridge between the visible life of human beings and the spiritual world of gods.
Hoang Hanh Phuong in Literature
Nguyễn Đức Sơn, Eccentric Poet and Pillar of Southern Literature, Passes Away at 83
On the morning of June 11, poet Nguyễn Đức Sơn, pseudonym Sao Trên Rừng (Star Over The Forest), passed away at the age of 83.
Govi Snell in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: It Doesn't Get More Coconut Than This Streetside Ice Cream
Head to Tân Bình District if the idea of coconut ice cream served in a coconut with a crunchy coconut topping excites you.
Saigoneer in Culture
[Video] The Homeless Saigon Man Who Built a Home for Rescue Dogs
In recent years, uproar over the consumption of dog meat has culminated in demands for a national ban on the controversial dish, which some consider a traditional delicacy while others claim it is unethical.
Mel Schenck in Architecture
The Story of Vietnam's Urban Energy and Aspirations Told via Southern Modernist Architecture
The following article is an edited excerpt from the recently published book Southern Vietnamese Modernist Architecture, presenting the history of the style, and how it contrasts with modernism in northern Việt Nam.
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Paul Christiansen in Film & TV
How Famed Filmmaker Việt Linh Built a Family Around Art
“The lonely sound of a lute cannot cure your pain. You need Tơ’s singing to bring you serenity.”
Saigoneer in Saigon
Large Sinkhole Appears in Go Vap During Thunderstorm Last Night
Driving in the rain in Saigon exposes residents to a range of dangers, now including one that’s right beneath their wheels.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] New House by VTN Architects Blurs Line Between Man and Nature
"What, you want me to live in a house with walls?"
Saigoneer in Health
Da Nang Trials Group Testing for Covid-19 to Save Resources
Facing a massive number of tests to be done among residents, Da Nang is exploring more cost-effective ways to do COVID-19 testing.
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam Increases Carbon Emissions Reduction Target in Next Decade
The country is now aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9% by 2030.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Feel the Pulse of a Fast-Changing Vietnam in the 1990s
By the mid-1990's, Vietnam's astounding economic transformation was well underway.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 25: Child's Play
Who builds Saigon's bridges?
Partner Content
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street's Jasmine IPA: The Beer that Built the Brand
“This doesn’t taste like regular beer, but I love it!”
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From Iconic Street Scene to Hybrid T-Shirt: The Journey of a Ginkgo Design
A street cart crammed with all the fresh ingredients and utensils needed for a scrumptious meal parked beside hungry guests enjoying t...
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At Kyros Saigon, a Different Therapy Massage Method
Sometimes, it seems like you can’t walk 100 meters in Saigon without tripping over a spa.
Saigoneer in Retail
Một Pair of Shoes You Need in Your Closet
What is the modern Vietnamese aesthetic?
Saigoneer in Hotels
Searching for Elegance Along the Saigon River
The Saigon River slithers like a magnificent serpent with scales made of sunlight.
Saigoneer in Retail
Wendelbo Crafts Effortless Elegance in Vietnam
As Vietnam continues its climb up the global economic ladder, people here are able to access more high-quality products than ever before.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
A Journey through Spanish Flavors at Ria
Not long ago, one could count the number of Spanish eateries in Saigon on a few fingers.
Saigoneer in Education
How Saigon’s Students are Preparing for the Future
The students would not be denied their chicken and rice, and thus took to the streets in protest. Grade 12 students at European Internat...
Saigoneer in Education
How Saigon’s New Graduates Respond to Uncertain Futures
What is high school graduation without a ceremony?
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Japan Releases Adorable Pink Honda Cub Inspired by 'Weathering With You'
For a limited time, Honda is selling scooters based on the popular animated film Weathering With You.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Effort to Increase Fertility Rates; Visual Arts Curator Bill Nguyen
We're now 90 episodes old!
Saigoneer in Travel
Con Dao to Reclaim Sea for $99m Proposed Extension of Airport Runway
Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial authorities have identified a runway extension of Con Dao's airport as a key development project for the region's...
Eat & Drink
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Head to the Airport to Relieve Your Hankering for Thai Food
Insert cliché about this strange year here.
Michael Tatarski in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: A Haven for Rescued Dogs, Healthy Eats, and Adoption Opportunities
For dogs, dog owners and general fans of man's best friend, living in Saigon can be tough.
Govi Snell in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: It Doesn't Get More Coconut Than This Streetside Ice Cream
Head to Tân Bình District if the idea of coconut ice cream served in a coconut with a crunchy coconut topping excites you.
Stories
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Station, Flight to Equatorial Guinea, and New Cases
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...
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Weekend Stories Roundup: ASEAN Film Week, Illegal Construction, and Phu Quoc
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
Saigon Commences Training Course for 58 Future Metro Train Drivers
Progress on Saigon's Metro Line 1 is moving into the human resources and training phase.
Society
Saigoneer in Development
Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan
Previous plans to build nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan Province were scrapped in 2016, but the projects might be coming back in the near...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] New House by VTN Architects Blurs Line Between Man and Nature
"What, you want me to live in a house with walls?"
Mel Schenck in Architecture
The Story of Vietnam's Urban Energy and Aspirations Told via Southern Modernist Architecture
The following article is an edited excerpt from the recently published book Southern Vietnamese Modernist Architecture , presenting the histor...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Feel the Pulse of a Fast-Changing Vietnam in the 1990s
By the mid-1990's, Vietnam's astounding economic transformation was well underway.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 30 Film Photographs That Take You Back to 1965 Saigon
What draws viewers to the spectacle that is old photographs?
Event Coverage
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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Friday Night @ Lush
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Events
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Artist Talk - Pham Tuan Ngoc @ Noirfoto
Noirfoto mời các bạn đến tham dự buổi chia sẻ nói chuyện của nhiếp ảnh gia Phạm Tuấn Ngọc. Đây là một hoạt động trong khuôn khổ ‘Triển lãm N...
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Saigon Tếu Special Livestream - Hài Độc Thoại Đánh Cô Vy
Đây là một câu chuyện buồn. Saigon Tếu đã lên kế hoạch gần 2 tháng cho một chiếc show hoành tráng. Nhưng Cô Vy lại về và tụi mình cảm thấy h...
Saigoneer in Events
Nguyễn Thanh Tuyền - Con Người - Manimal @ Craig Thomas Gallery
Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the cocktail reception opening of Con Nguoi (Manimal), a solo exhibition of paintings by Sa...
Saigoneer in Events
Contemporary Dance: Cafe Sai Gon @ Saigon Opera House
The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera company [HBSO] will present a revival of the contemporary dance show Cafe Sa...
Saigoneer in Events
Screening: Prosperity + Panel Discussion @ The Hive
Join us for an uplifting, action-focused event at The Hive with the screening of Prosperity, a documentary that will make you think about the ...
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THE RED #1: Yvan polge - Ling:Chi @ myhouse
THE RED #1
Saigoneer in Events
Women and Men clothes Swap, Free for teenagers @ The Backyard
A swap is a sustainable, cheap and fun way to renew your wardrobeHow it works ?
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QUI 4th Anniversary @ Qui Cuisine Mixology
THE "IT" PARTY OF THE YEAR IS HERE AGAIN
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WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus @ WAM Saigon
WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus
