Michael Tatarski in Culture
[Photos] Kite-Flying in Saigon in the Age of Coronavirus
As normal daily life grinds to a halt, last weekend was the final chance for some Saigoneers to take part in a favorite pastime: flying kites at sunset.
Saigoneer in Health
3 Covid-19 Patients in Da Nang Discharged; Dozens More Test Negative
There are 136 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in medical facilities in Vietnam.
Khoi Pham in Film & TV
Saigoneer's Guide to What to Watch While Staying at Home
As the coronavirus outbreak stretches its treacherous tendrils across all aspects of our society, the lives of Vietnamese are gradually becoming more confined to the four walls of our home.
Michael Tatarski in Architecture
From Nature, Vietnam Slowly Forges Its Own Brand of Contemporary Architecture
When it comes to architecture in Saigon, a tiny fraction of buildings receive the vast majority of attention.
Saigoneer in Environment
Mekong Delta Slammed by Worst Drought, Saltwater Intrusion in Decades
While the Covid-19 pandemic has understandably dominated the news recently, a disaster is unfolding in the Mekong Delta.
Saigoneer in Environment
Thua Thien-Hue Plans to Build 157-Hectare Bird Sanctuary
The 157-hectare bird sanctuary 15 kilometers outside of Hue aims to attract wild birds back to their natural habitat.
Paul Christiansen in Literature
Saigoneer Bookshelf: The Different Dealings of Trauma in 'Birds of Paradise Lost'
“I just can’t get the voices out my head,” Andrew Lam explains of his writing process.
Govi Snell in Food Culture
[Illustrations] A Playful Look Into Vietnamese Ingredients by Lucia Pham
Lucia Pham has created a set of four illustrations of Vietnamese cuisine featuring whimsical, personified ingredients.&nbs...
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Michael Tatarski in Culture
[Photos] Kite-Flying in Saigon in the Age of Coronavirus
As normal daily life grinds to a halt, last weekend was the final chance for some Saigoneers to take part in a favorite pastime: flying kites at sunset.
Saigoneer in Health
3 Covid-19 Patients in Da Nang Discharged; Dozens More Test Negative
There are 136 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in medical facilities in Vietnam.
Khoi Pham in Film & TV
Saigoneer's Guide to What to Watch While Staying at Home
As the coronavirus outbreak stretches its treacherous tendrils across all aspects of our society, the lives of Vietnamese are gradually becoming more confined to the four walls of our home.
Saigoneer in Health
Citizens, Especially Those Over 60, Should Stay Home, Health Ministry Warns
As Covid-19 cases in Vietnam continue to climb over 100, the health ministry has warned people from going out.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Moves up 11 Places in UN World Happiness Report
Are you feeling happy today?
Michael Tatarski in Architecture
From Nature, Vietnam Slowly Forges Its Own Brand of Contemporary Architecture
When it comes to architecture in Saigon, a tiny fraction of buildings receive the vast majority of attention.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Amble Through Saigon’s Markets and Pagodas in 1965–1966
The photo series was taken by Thomas W. Johnson, a chaplain assistant working at the US 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon in the 1960s.
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Saigoneer in Health
How to Keep Air Clean and Virus-Free
Now more than ever people, have reason to fear what’s in the air they are breathing.
Saigoneer in Entertainment
Trance Legend Paul Van Dyk Rocks Lush
When one of the city's longest-running and best-loved clubs welcomes a bona fide electronic music icon, it's bound to result in a night of e...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
How to Celebrate 5pm in Saigon
That golden moment when the day’s last email is sent, final work message responded to and all meetings concluded warrants celebration.
Saigoneer in Resorts
Committing “Wow” Moments to Memory at Movenpick Phu Quoc
Finally having time to fly a kite on the beach with his son might be the memory a busy father cherishes for the rest of his life. “When we r...
Saigoneer in Hotels
The Virtues of Cruising on the Saigon River
With sunlight shimmering on skyscrapers that stretch proudly above the horizon across from untrammeled patches of green space, Saigon appear...
Saigoneer in Retail
Contemporary Design Finds a Home in Saigon
Contemporary design is a bit of an “I know it when I see it” style.
Paul Christiansen in Service
Rise Above Saigon’s Traffic with GoDee: A Reliable, Stress-Free Commute
About 8 months ago, I was recovering from a motorbike accident and laying our significant sums of cash for ride-hailing cars when someone me...
Saigoneer in Education
Saigon Embraces Boarding School Education
For more than 1,000 years, boarding schools have been a popular education model for families in the United Kingdom, and this year the first ...
Saigoneer in Entertainment
One Night at Epizode, Vietnam’s Largest Island Music Festival
I arrived shortly before sunset, draped in my best floor-length party vest, and free of expectations on the second and final Saturday of Vie...
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Travel
Bamboo Airways to Launch Vietnam–Germany Flight Routes From July
The upstart airline will operate flights to Munich from Saigon twice a week and from Hanoi once a week starting July.
Michael Tatarski in Culture
[Photos] Kite-Flying in Saigon in the Age of Coronavirus
As normal daily life grinds to a halt, last weekend was the final chance for some Saigoneers to take part in a favorite pastime: flying kite...
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Covid-19 Updates, Quarantine What-Ifs and Wildlife Conservationist Trang Nguyen
Episode 80 is available now!
Eat & Drink
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: Piquant Thai Noodles in D7 for the Age of Takeout
It's the simple things in life that sometimes bring the greatest pleasure.
Khoi Pham in Bars & Cafes
Hẻm Gems: In Saigon's Greenest Cafe, a Rabbit, Cotton and Succulents Galore
On a windy autumn day of 2019, I did what any existentially precarious millennial would eventually do some time in their 20s: I bought a hou...
Govi Snell in Food Culture
[Illustrations] A Playful Look Into Vietnamese Ingredients by Lucia Pham
Lucia Pham has created a set of four illustrations of Vietnamese cuisine featuring whimsical, personified ingredients.
Stories
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Orders Closure of Restaurants, Gyms, Barbershops Until End of March
Due to the escalating risk of community transmission, Saigon authorities just decided to shut down more venues to curb the spread of Covid-1...
Saigoneer in Saigon
Uniqlo Is Planning to Open Its 2nd Store in Saigon This Year
Uniqlo Vietnam is reportedly planning a second outlet in Saigon, an abrupt move that comes as a surprise during a time when local shoppers a...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Da Nang's Ultra-Reflective Buildings Draw Ire of Local Residents
Over the past several months, residents of Nguyen Van Linh Street in Da Nang have been taking their morning cà phê sữa đá with a side of blind...
Society
Saigoneer in Health
Coronavirus Update: 76 Cases in Total, More Flight Routes Halted
In just four days, the number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam has increased by 19 — from 57 cases on March 16 to 76 cases on March 18.
Saigoneer in Tech
Mobile Sensation 'Adorable Home' Adds Vietnamese as Language Option
Considering how much attention the game has received from Vietnamese players, this update seems inevitable.
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam Unveils Health Declaration App, Website to Aid Coronavirus Containment
As the Covid-19 outbreak rages globally and Vietnam confronts a spate of new cases, a new app and website have been rolled out to aid the mo...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Into the Wilderness of Saigon in 1867
Before “southern Vietnam,” there was Cochinchina; before Saigon, there wasn’t much of anything but vast stretches of tropical jungle and mos...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Rare Black-and-White Images Showcase Vung Tau's Calm in the 1960s
Towns are never settled, their characters forever suffering wanderlust.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Amble Through Saigon’s Markets and Pagodas in 1965–1966
The photo series was taken by Thomas W. Johnson, a chaplain assistant working at the US 3 rd Field Hospital in Saigon in the 1960s.
Event Coverage
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Saturday Night @ Lush
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Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Friday Night @ Lush
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Saigoneer in Event Coverage Lush
Ladies Night @ Lush
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Events
Saigoneer in Events
Spotlight | Navigating the Evolving Social Media Landscape @ Sonatus Tower
As marketers we look for insights around consumer habits and media behaviours to drive campaign success.
Saigoneer in Events
Nurture "off" with Ben Kaczor @ Zigzagger
A special edition of Nurture is going to happen Wednesday 11th March. This evening session will see our good friend Ben Kaczor sharing the n...
Saigoneer in Events
Afrochic Fitness Workshop @ Primal-Strength & Conditioning
Come and Join AFROCHIC FITNESS at Primal-Strength & Conditioning for a FREE workshop This Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th‼
Saigoneer in Events
Return of the BeatBattle @ Cipherz
Ayo beatmakers, hip hop heads, and music lovers!
Saigoneer in Events
A. Farm Season 3 Resident Presentations @ MoTplus
We would like to take the opportunity to introduce to them to Saigon art community at the start of their residency, giving audiences a chanc...
Saigoneer in Events
Crusty Concert #2 @ Lang Thang
Hey All Wonderful Creatures Out There,In celebration of Lang Thang 1 Year Anniversary!!!!
Saigoneer in Events
Movement with Morry Workshop @ Mandala Wellness
Book here: https://forms.gle/ns666zMRLDd36HEq8 Sunday, March 15th ,10:00am - 12:30pm 2.5 hrs Workshop
Saigoneer in Events
Plant-Based Cheeses Making Workshop @ La Holista
The general opinion of plant-based diets is that they are boring and flavourless.
Saigoneer in Events
CHẸP CHẸP - Dat Vinh Tran | RSVP @ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon
“Chẹp Chẹp”. An utterance by the photographer after reminiscing about the 4 years in Brisbane, Australia. Like a lip smack, the photo series...
