'Star Wars' Actress Kelly Marie Tran Quits Instagram After Months of Online Abuse
- Details
- Published on 06 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
After enduring months of vile online racism and bigotry, the Vietnamese-American actress has shut down her Instagram account.
In Binh Duong, This Ficus-Motorbike Entanglement Is a Local 'Celebrity'
- Details
- Published on 06 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Who would have thought that neglect and general wear and tear could result in a wonderfully weird local attraction?
Vietnam Aims to Reduce Coal Usage, Triple Production of Renewable Energy by 2030
- Details
- Published on 06 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The country wants to shift away from coal.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Tour Guide Association Launched
- Details
- Published on 06 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ HCMC’s businesses keen to export to Cuba [SGGP]
▪ HCM City Tour Guide Association launched [VietnamNet]
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Raises Environmental Protection, Parking Fees
- Details
- Published on 06 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ Viber community officially introduced in Vietnam [SGGP]
▪ HCM City raises environmental protection, parking fees [DTI]
Many Pilots Accuse VNA of Unfair Treatment, Ask to Collectively Resign
- Details
- Published on 05 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's national airline finds itself in hot water.
Hanoi's Lotus-Shaped Theater Project Nipped in the Bud
- Details
- Published on 05 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials sprayed weed killer over the planned Hanoi Lotus Theater.
[Illustrations] Local Artist Turns Saigon Street Snapshots Into Wholesome Postcards
- Details
- Published on 05 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve been fond of our Saigon Postcard series, you’ll come to love these wholesome illustrations by a local comic artist.
Nine Days Before Kickoff, Vietnam Among Last Countries Without Rights to Screen World Cup 2018
- Details
- Published on 05 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Negotiations continue for securing rights to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 in Vietnam with just over half a month left until the ball kicks off in Moscow.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam's Internet Returns to Normal After Week-Long Repair
- Details
- Published on 05 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ Vietnam sees potential for organic fertilizer business [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam returns to normal internet speed after week-long overhaul [VnExpress]
Saigoneer Podcast: Fake News Euphemisms, Vegetable Fight and Stand-up Comedian Vu Minh Tu
- Details
- Published on 04 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're celebrating our sweet 16 this week!
Thailand Will Launch Durian Into Space to Promote Thai Cuisine
- Details
- Published on 04 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The infamous Southeast Asian fruit will be launched into space as part of the Thai Space Research Agency’s “Thai Food to Space” project.
[Video] An Aerial Tour of Vietnam Through the Ultra-Definition of 4K
- Details
- Published on 04 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the rise in popularity and drop in price of drones, gorgeous aerial footage is not hard to come by in recent months.
Vietnam Ranks 96th of 175 in Children Welfare: Report
- Details
- Published on 04 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The study was conducted by the Save The Children Fund.
Weekend News Roundup: Air Conditioner Makers Battle for Vietnam's Red-Hot Market
- Details
- Published on 04 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ Air conditioner makers battle for Vietnam's red-hot market [Nikkei Asian Review]
▪ Vietnam sees strong development in co-working space: CBRE [DTI]
The Evolution of Vietnamese Beauty Through Old Ads
- Details
- Published on 03 June 2018
- Written by Khanh Tran.
Vintage cosmetic advertising and magazine covers depicting perceptions of Vietnamese beauty tell not only Saigon's, but Vietnam's feminine spirit in years gone by. Whether plain or in full color, each serves as a time capsule for the women of their era.
First Vietnam-Switzerland Direct Flight Route to Launch This November
- Details
- Published on 03 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting from November 15, passengers can enjoy direct flights from Ho Chi Minh to Zurich.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
- Details
- Published on 01 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Video] Saigon Electronica Ep. 3: Delving Deeper Underground With Asian Rave Connection and Chillgressive Saigon
- Details
- Published on 01 June 2018
- Written by Sivaraj Pragasm.
The freetekno movement originated in Europe in the 90s. It was a movement that promoted free techno parties organized within the community at locations that were not limited to urban settlements and the suburbs.
