Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Tiny Houses Axed, VN to Lead SE Asia in Growth and Stock Market Overload
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most impor...
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.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] A Stroll Through Eclectic Chợ Lớn
Until fairly recently, Chợ Lớn was its own city, long inhabited by người Hoa who carved out an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon River over 200 years ago.
Phạm Phú Vinh in Architecture
The Beauty of Saigon's Mid-Century Shophouses via Street Sketches
What was Vietnamese architecture after colonialism?
Michael Tatarski in Food Culture
A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors
Believe it or not, there is more to Binh Duong than just industrial parks producing your next Uniqlo T-shirt or pair of running shoes.
Peter Walls in Travel
[Photos] Watching the Sunset From Fansipan, the Roof of Vietnam
Conquering Mount Fansipan’s 3,147 meters was once a feat reserved for those willing to take on the potential multi-day hike from Sapa to the summit and back.
Latest
Saigoneer in Tech
3 Vsmart Phones Now on Sale in the US, Albeit Sold Under AT&T Brand
Can you hear me now?
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Reopens Schools, Cinemas, Tourist Sites, but Not Bars or Gyms
Are you looking forward to hitting cinemas again?
Saigoneer in Saigon
Schools to Reopen Monday as Saigon Hits 14 Days Without New Covid-19 Cases
On March 1, Saigon students can once again return to school.
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 for the wrecking ball.
Saigoneer in Health
First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Vietnam. Who Will Get It First?
Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccination drive is about to begin.
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 flowe...
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 20 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1966–1967
Motorbikes and buffalo carts, marching bands and xích lô.
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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 ...
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.
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] A Stroll Through Eclectic Chợ Lớn
Until fairly recently, Chợ Lớn was its own city, long inhabited by người Hoa who carved out an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon Ri...
Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần in Literature
Her Schedule on Saturday
Imagine that on the weekend a splinter flies into your eye and you have to see the doctor.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
An Eye-Opening Mushroom Farm in Da Lat for Budding Mycologists
It could be argued that mushrooms are among nature's strangest creations.
Eat & Drink
Khoi Pham in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: Da Lat's Ngàn Cafe Is as Comforting as an Embrace
Walking down Da Lat’s Robin Hill amid emerald pine trees and languid fluffs of cloud, one’s eyes will inevitably encounter a visual disturba...
Michael Tatarski in Food Culture
A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors
Believe it or not, there is more to Binh Duong than just industrial parks producing your next Uniqlo T-shirt or pair of running shoes.
Stories
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Lowy Institute Ranks Vietnam's Pandemic Response Second-Best Globally
As Vietnam confronts a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, it has scored exceptionally well in a new global analysis of pandemic responses.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Weekend Stories: New Covid Variant Detected, Hanoi Schools Close and Exports up 50%
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
Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line Completion Delayed to 2022
Who could've seen this coming?
Society
Saigoneer in Health
All Airport Staff Nationwide to be Tested for Covid-19
It's the latest step in efforts to combat the pandemic.
Saigoneer in Tech
VinFast Approved For Autonomous Car Testing in California, Eyes US Exports
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has targeted the US market not only for vehicle export but also for testing its autonomous self-driving technol...
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam to Receive 1st Batch of Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Doses This Sunday
We are ready!
Heritage
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 20 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1966–1967
Motorbikes and buffalo carts, marching bands and xích lô.
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 Vietnam
[Photos] A Glimpse of Turn-of-the-Century Indochina
France didn't colonize Vietnam overnight.
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
Saigon: Interplay Exhibition @ HCMC Museum
CALL OUT TO ALL THE YOUNG & CREATIVE SAIGONESE!!!!
Lynda Ngo in Events
CinéSaigon: LEON (1994) + FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) @ Secret Cinema in D1
LEON (1994) + FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) in English, with Vietnamese subtitles
Lynda Ngo in Events
First Blooms of Spring @ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon
AsiaHues and The Hummingbird Cafe are pleased to present the works of Karine Guillermin, Jabbar Dipanegara and Le Anh Can in First Blooms of...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Saigon Cocktail Fest 2021 @ Saigon Outcast
Outcast is hosting Saigon's first Premier Cocktail festival, exhibiting all your local favorite bars and their signature bests!
Lynda Ngo in Events
Food & Beverage Customer Experience @ Spiced
Create an amazing F&B experience for your customers - How to give customer an amazing end to end experience which will drive them to share a...
Lynda Ngo in Events
[Workshop] The Power of Storytelling in Marketing @ Spiced
[Workshop] The power of storytelling in marketing - How to communicate clearly so customers pay attention.
Lynda Ngo in Events
Workforce Transformation Workshop @ Hard Rock Cafe HCMC
Focus, align & motivate your teams!
Lynda Ngo in Events
HCMC Networking Party @ Hard Rock Cafe
Meet amazing people in a fun environment with dance music, have some drinks with us after work and relax while networking,free shot for the ...
Lynda Ngo in Events
Photo Embroidery @ The Nutshell Saigon
Join this cozy workshop to turn a black and white flower photo into a work of art with your embroidery skills. It is easy enough to do that ...
