Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Grab Wants Dedicated Lane at TSN, Polluting Factories Shut and New Singaporean Ambassador
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: VN Stocks Plunge, Solar Oversupply and Tax Evasion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
Elise Luong in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: Cù Rú, an Old Saigon Bar That Took Root in Da Lat
Editor's note: Cù Rú Bar, the artists' solace, was born in Saigon by a tightknit group of friends and lovers, fueling creative souls with delectable homemade rượu cocktails, the group relocated to Da Lat, filling their newfound home with art events and crafting a new community of cocktail swillers.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Cột Cờ Thủ Ngữ: Overlooked Saigon Landmark Gets a Makeover
Flanked by a busy road and overshadowed by an unfinished skyscraper , you'd be forgiven if you rarely noticed the Signal M...
Saigoneer in Culture
[Photos] For a Day, Winter Convention Brings Kick-Ass Cosplay Back to Saigon
In which universe do Captain America and Cardcaptor Sakura rub shoulders with anthropomorphized, anime-fied white blood cells?
Michael Tatarski in Travel
At Da Lat's Biological Museum, a Demented Homage to Vietnam's Vanishing Wildlife
Sometimes when traveling, you come across something so utterly odd that you simply don't know what to make of it.
Michael Tatarski in Tech
Vietnam's Startup Scene Aims to Build on a Strong 2020
While 2020 will go down as one of the most grueling years in recent human history, there is positivity in Vietnam’s startup industry. In advance of the annual Saigon Startup Year-End Party on January 17, Saigoneer sat down with some local VCs to look back at the Vietnamese startup scene in 2020, and how things are shaping up for 2021.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Black-and-White Shots Depict Quotidian Details of 19th-Century Vietnam
These black-and-white shots are among the highest-quality documentation attempts of Vietnam at the end of the 19th century.
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
Ahead of Tết, Vietnam Cuts Repatriation Flights, Requires Full 14-Day Quarantine
Ahead of the Tết holiday next month, Vietnam has decided to tighten regulations regarding foreign arrivals and their quarantine period.
Saigoneer in Environment
US Zoo Celebrates Birth of Quý Báu, an Endangered Primate Indigenous to Vietnam
Xìn chào Quý Báu!
Saigoneer in Society
Vietnam to Allow High School Students to Choose 5 Subjects in 2022
An upcoming program to restructure Vietnam’s high school syllabus is evoking excitement and concerns among educators.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietravel Airlines, Vietnam's 6th Carrier, Officially Starts Flying This Month
The nation's sixth air carrier, Vietravel Airlines, is officially taking off.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Phu Tho Theme Park Suspended After Roller Coaster Accident Kills 1, Injures 2
One student died and two others were hospitalized after a roller coaster accident at an amusement park.
Saigoneer in Tech
Zalo Debuts First Vietnamese AI Assistant Named Kiki
Kiki ơi!
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Lệ Thu, the 'Golden Voice' of Nhạc Vàng, Passes Away Due to Covid-19
Yet another icon of nhạc vàng has left us.
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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 ...
Saigoneer in Entertainment
“Tree Spirit” Plants Lim Khim Katy’s Soothing Landscapes in Saigon
“I just fly with my knife,” Lim Khim Katy explains of the process behind her striking landscapes.
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 ...
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Travel
In 2020, Vietnam Only Welcomed 21% of Last Year's Tourist Arrivals
Unsurprisingly, it's been a rough year for the international tourism industry.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 27: Santa Claus Is Coming to Quarantine
Vietnam makes no special safety-protocol exceptions for Santa Claus.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong Is Being Adapted Into a Movie
A prominent work of contemporary Vietnamese-American fiction is being adapted for the big screen.
Eat & Drink
Elise Luong in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: Cù Rú, an Old Saigon Bar That Took Root in Da Lat
Editor's note: Cù Rú Bar, the artists' solace, was born in Saigon by a tightknit group of friends and lovers, fueling creative souls with de...
Saigoneer in Food Culture
Year in Review: Saigoneer's Picks for Favorite Hẻm Gems, Art (and More) of 2020
In 2019, when the world was not going through a global public health disaster, dining out seemed like the most natural activity in our daily...
Stories
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Japanese Companies Shift to VN from China, Endangered Turtle Optimism and Discount Train Tickets
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 Vietnam
Phu Tho Theme Park Suspended After Roller Coaster Accident Kills 1, Injures 2
One student died and two others were hospitalized after a roller coaster accident at an amusement park.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Ba Son Metro Station Almost Complete, 32m Tourists for HCMC in 2021 and Drop in Traffic Accidents
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 Architecture
[Photos] When Bricks Not Only Form a House's Structure but Also Unique Texture
Gardens and bricks allow Bien Hoa's Wall House to fill its lungs. It is essential we have some in our homes. But not all air is equal.
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam Traffic Police Introduce Bamboo Nozzles for Breathalyzers
Vietnam’s nascent green movement is hitting the streets in a unique way.
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam Detects First Case of New Covid-19 Variant Discovered in UK
The individual in question was quarantined upon arrival, posing no threat to the community.
Heritage
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Black-and-White Shots Depict Quotidian Details of 19th-Century Vietnam
These black-and-white shots are among the highest-quality documentation attempts of Vietnam at the end of the 19 th century.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam's Textile Industry Exported 1.37bn Face Masks in 2020
During a year when Vietnam’s textile industry was hurt by plummeting demand, local producers found a silver lining in face masks.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Cột Cờ Thủ Ngữ: Overlooked Saigon Landmark Gets a Makeover
Flanked by a busy road and overshadowed by an unfinished skyscraper , you'd be forgiven if you rarely noticed the Signal Mast (Cột cờ Thủ Ngữ)...
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
Vietnam Reimagined in Saigon @ Toong
Continuing the success of ‘Vietnam Reimagined’ - the first illustrations exhibition in Hanoi, GocCreation collaborates with Toong, TiredCity...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Latin Ladies Night @ APT852
A new month with a new start!
Lynda Ngo in Events
Life Drawing Event @ The Nutshell Saigon
Life Drawing Event by Dave Lapthorne
Lynda Ngo in Events
Animal Welfare Documentary Night // Laws for Paws Vietnam @ Soma Saigon
Filmmaker Louis Corallo premieres the Laws For Paws Vietnam documentary film that follows the amazing Elizabeth Homfray and Dr Nghia overcom...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Braai & Wine @ Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort
Experience Afro vibes of the most exotic continent with our exclusive South African BBQ themed party!
Lynda Ngo in Events
EPIC - Le Plaisir X Glitch - Aesthetic Sat 23.01 @ Epic Sky Lounge
GLITCH - AESTHETIC represents the night with a wide spectrum of sound and magnetic discoveries from across the disco - house - techno a...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Wendelbo Furniture Outlet Sale @ MAD House
Wendelbo's yearly outlet sale. Lots of nice furniture with big discounts.
Lynda Ngo in Events
Art Space Band: A Bossanova Night @ Tê Tê TapHouse
Tê Tê's favorite Bossanova band is back: Art Space is now playing once a month at the TapHouse!
Lynda Ngo in Events
BLOQ Tết Fair 2021 @ BLOQ
"Tết" is the biggest Lunar New Year celebration of the Vietnamese. Before Tết, it is high time for everyone to buy new clothes, home decorat...
