Saigoneer Podcast: Unique Hobbies, Mental Health and Nomadic Notes
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
This week we moved into a recording studio, and we're excited about the much better sound quality listeners will be able to enjoy moving forward!
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Top Official Demands Inspection on Cheap Public Land Sale
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoians flock to register mobile phone numbers [DTI]
▪ HCMC top official demands inspection on cheap public land sale [VnExpress]
Vietnam Hospitals Seek Police Help, Open Martial Arts Class to Combat Violence Against Staff
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- Published on 22 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A slew of violent attacks against medical staff in public hospitals all over Vietnam recently have prompted hospital administrations to take action.
[Video] The Story of Tungage, Vietnam's Star Freestyle Footballer
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- Published on 21 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
You might have come across Doan Thanh Tung if you’ve ever taken a stroll on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street at night. Just look for a lithe guy in his late 20s doing amazing tricks with a football using his entire body.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 20 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
From the Underground: DJ Nina Nova and the Rise of Saigon's Techno Scene
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- Published on 20 April 2018
- Written by Luca Powell. Top photo courtesy of Nina Nova.
The rising star delves into her love of techno, industry double standards and Saigon’s growing underground scene.
Hẻm Gems: Refreshing Đá Me and a Touch of Pre-1975 Tunes at 81 Cafe
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- Published on 20 April 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Given the city’s hot weather, cold drinks are Saigon's very own specialty. While cà phê sữa đá and trà đá are timeless staples, in recent years we have also witnessed the rise of milk tea shops in almost every corner of the city. These drinks provide that jolt of caffeine one needs to start or get through the day, finishing with a pleasant taste. On the non-caffeine end of the spectrum, Saigon's menu of fruit- and vegetable-based drinks is as diverse as the list of possible ingredients.
Editor's note: As of 2019, 81 Cafe has moved to 28 Nguyen Huu Cau, Tan Dinh Ward, D1.
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to Australia, Canada, Among Others: Tourism Association
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- Published on 20 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
To increase tourism, the HCMC Tourism Association has proposed visitors from more nations be allowed to enter the country without a visa.
Morning News Roundup: Large-Scale Fire Inspection to Take Place in Downtown HCMC
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- Published on 20 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam-Myanmar relations will grow further: ambassador [SGGP]
▪ Large-scale fire inspection to take place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 19 April 2018
- Written by Vu
It was another jam packed house at Lush for Saigon's hottest Ladies Night!
Months After Typhoon Damrey Struck, Coastal Villages Still Struggle to Find Their Footing
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- Published on 19 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
About six months ago, Typhoon Damrey leveled the district of Nam Tra My.
Saigon Puts City Hall Expansion Design up for Public Feedback
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- Published on 19 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's city planners have displayed a design for an extension to the city's iconic People's Committee building for public feedback.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Stock Market Posts Highest Gain in Asia
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- Published on 19 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoi breaks into top global destinations on TripAdvisor list [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam’s stock market posts highest gain in Asia [VnExpress]
Inside the 170-Year-Old Homestead of Vuong Hong Sen, Vietnam's Famed Historian
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- Published on 18 April 2018
- Written by Khanh Tran. Photos by Kevin Lee.
This noble house is one of Saigon's dormant treasures. Dating back to 1848, it once hosted a notable Saigoneer, Vuong Hong Sen, and his family now calls it home. The lives of its current inhabitants is a parable of the vicissitudes of life.
[Video] Japanese Competitive Eater Visits Vietnam, Eats 15 Bánh Xèo in One Sitting
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- Published on 18 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yuka Kinoshita loves a good food challenge.
Opinion: The Surreal Rise of Vietnam's Gated Communities
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- Published on 18 April 2018
- Written by Alex Sinclair-Lack. Photos by Alex Sinclair-Lack.
Vietnam is shifting from the old world to the new. As socialism yields to capitalism, waves of foreign investment are reshaping both the nation’s values and its landscapes. In rural areas, these winds of change are just a breeze, but in strange microcosms across the country, they’re hurricanes. Gated cities are springing up across Vietnam. Exploring them gives a taste of what the nation could become if it does not take steps to preserve its character. They are presented as examples of modernism and grandeur but lack any reflection of Vietnam’s rich culture.
[Photos] This Brick 'Cave House' in Hanoi Is a Blast From the Past
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- Published on 18 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The breathable home uses a double layer of recycled bricks to protect against the wind and sun while incorporating green elements and natural light.
Dak Nong Factory Caught Using Battery Powder to Dye Cheap Coffee Grounds
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- Published on 18 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prepare to be extremely grossed out.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam's Middle Class Population Increases by 1.5m Each Year
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- Published on 18 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ 1.5 million Vietnamese join middle class each year [VietnamNet]
▪ High logistical costs place huge burden on Vietnamese businesses [Tuoi Tre]
The Unsolved Riddle Behind Cô Mía, Vietnam's Sugarcane Juice Muse
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- Published on 17 April 2018
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Illustration by Hannah Hoàng.
“Oh this drawing?” chị Liên shouted in Vietnamese over the juicer’s raucous purring. “I don’t know who she is. Isn’t it just an advertisement?”
