Amid Climate Change Threats, a Strain of Asian 'Floating Rice' Might Hold the Answer
- Details
- Published on 11 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Southeast Asian countries struggle to adapt to the mounting challenges brought about by climate change, a potential solution has "floated" to the surface.
Spotify Is Launching in Vietnam in 3 Days
- Details
- Published on 10 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hang on to your seat (and mobile devices), Spotify is hitting Vietnam in three days!
[Video] Learn How to Make Bánh Chưng in Hanoi's Storied Tranh Khuc Village
- Details
- Published on 10 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s hard to find a Vietnamese who isn’t familiar with the a story behind the country’s sticky rice cakes: bánh chưng and bánh giày. After all, the legend of these ceremonial fares is intertwined with Vietnam’s founding fathers.
Saigoneer Podcast: Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and the LGBTQ Community in Vietnam
- Details
- Published on 10 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
After a one-month break, we're back on the air!
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
- Details
- Published on 09 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta
- Details
- Published on 09 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials find little success in easing the nuisances associated with the booming bird nest farming industry across southern Vietnam.
Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho
- Details
- Published on 09 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once the high-speed railway is finished, it will only take 45 minutes to travel from Saigon to Can Tho.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Trade Future Looks Bright as New TPP Sans US Goes Through
- Details
- Published on 09 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ Four Vietnamese women artists exhibit works in China [VietnamNet]
▪ Vietnam’s trade future looks bright as 11 countries sign trade accord sans US [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam's Most Recent Social Media Celebrity Is a Majestic Cat Named 'Dog'
- Details
- Published on 08 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Behold Vietnam’s latest internet heartthrob, a majestic Scottish fold from Hai Phong.
Vietnamese Intern Allegedly Tricked Into Cleaning up Radioactive Sites in Japan
- Details
- Published on 08 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A 24-year old Vietnamese citizen who was serving as an intern in a government-sponsored Technical Intern Training Program may have been duped into performing cleanup in areas with unsafe radiation levels following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown.
Ladies Night @ Lush
- Details
- Published on 08 March 2018
- Written by Vu
The hottest Ladies Night of Saigon happens each and every Tuesday at Lush.
Saigon Proposes Tech Upgrades to Make Schools 'Smarter'
- Details
- Published on 08 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The government is calling for "smart schools" across Saigon. But can the city actually pull it off?
Morning Links Roundup: Hanoi Continues Promotional Campaign on CNN in 2018
- Details
- Published on 08 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ Ministry asks to protect teachers [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam's FLC aims to buy 24 Airbus planes [VnExpress]
[Video] This Music Video Is a Quirky Homage to Go Lim Frontwoman Nga Nhi
- Details
- Published on 07 March 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Videos by Vincent Baumont.
For those familiar with Hanoi's independent music scene, the name Go Lim should ring a bell. During their fleeting single-year existence between 2011 and 2012, Go Lim was a breath of fresh air among the uneven gender demographics of rock musicians and enthusiasts at the time.
Two More Vietnamese Make Forbes' List of World's Billionaires in 2018
- Details
- Published on 07 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the fastest wealth growth rate in the world, it’s no surprise that more Vietnamese are appearing among the world’s richest billionaires.
[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High
- Details
- Published on 07 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Atelier 12’s new apartment redesign attempts to answer the question, “how you can live horizontally with only one direction of daylight?"
It's Official: Amazon Will Be in Vietnam This Year
- Details
- Published on 07 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
With Amazon making the official move, will 2018 be the year the foreign brand booms in Vietnam?
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Welcome Nearly 700,000 Foreign Visitors in March
- Details
- Published on 07 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
▪ HCMC People’s Committee approves car parking fee increase [SGGP]
▪ HCM City to receive nearly 700,000 int’l visitors in March [SGGP]
Saigon Offers Workers Highest Wages in Vietnam in 2017: Report
- Details
- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Saigoneers are currently being offered the highest salaries in the country.
After Automobiles, VinGroup Dabbles in Higher Education With VinUni
- Details
- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The major Vietnamese real estate conglomerate plans to open a non-profit, private university in Hanoi with enrollment beginning in 2020.
