Details: Published on 03 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Every year during the month leading to Tet, Saigoneers flock to local temples and pagodas to arrange food offerings to pray for an auspicious new lunar year.

Saigoneer Podcast: Grab & Uber, Indie Music and Modernist Architecture

Details: Published on 03 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

The third episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 02 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

Vietnamese Travel Program Elicits Outcry Online for Promoting Dog Meat

Details: Published on 02 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A television show on a local children and family-focused channel is catching backlash for featuring dog meat as a traditional Vietnamese dish in a recent episode.

[Video] The Beauty of Vietnam Seen With Fresh Eyes

Details: Published on 02 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Claire Imler’s new video Vietnam lets viewers experience what it's like to see the country for the first time: from grass brooms swishing warm rain across a tile floor; charcoal flames caressing the underside of a soup-pan filled with diced fish; a lifevest used as a pillow during a midday nap beside the Mekong River to a millipede tickling across a moss-covered boulder.

Pandan, Southeast Asia's Humble Leaf Set to Take the World by Storm

Details: Published on 02 February 2018; Written by Aisyah Llewellyn. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

Pandan, an aromatic plant native to Southeast Asia, could soon have its moment in the international spotlight thanks to British chef and food writer Nigella Lawson, who extolled its virtues in an interview last year.

Kato Sakae and 34 Years of Translating Vietnamese Literature Into Japanese

Details: Published on 01 February 2018; Written by Khoi Pham.

There’s little doubt that Vietnam is enchanted by Japanese culture. From sushi restaurants to anime to the works of Japanese novelists like Haruki Murakami and Kenzaburo Oe, cultural imports are welcomed with open arms by local fans.

Chinese Scientists Have Successfully Cloned Monkeys Using SCNT Technique

Details: Published on 01 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Scientists in China recently achieved a major scientific breakthrough by cloning two monkeys.

This Thai Makeover of the 2018 Honda Super Cub Is the Dream

Details: Published on 01 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Honda recently released the newest model of its iconic Super Cub bike.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fears Foreign Investment Affected by US Tax Bill

Details: Published on 01 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.

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▪ 19,000 freelance tour guides won’t lose right to practice [VietnamNet]

▪ Vietnam fears foreign investment affected by US tax bill [Tuoi Tre]

500 Startups' Investor Trek Highlights Vietnam's Robust Tech Scene

Details: Published on 31 January 2018; Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Kevin Lee.

It’s no secret that Vietnam's rapidly growing tech industry is garnering the attention of international investors thanks to an active startup scene and an expanding digital economy.

[Photos] Thao Dien's 'Serene House' Combines Industrial Chic With Indochine Elements

Details: Published on 31 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s “Serene House” blends austere prefab materials with Indochine elements.

Vietnamese-American Poet Ocean Vuong Wins Prestigious Literary Award

Details: Published on 31 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

On January 15, it was announced that Vietnamese-American poet and essayist Ocean Vuong’s debut poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds has won the prestigious 2017 T.S. Eliot Prize.

Da Nang's My Khe Beach Faces Grim Future Due to Coastal Erosion

Details: Published on 31 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

One of Vietnam’s most popular beaches, My Khe, is suffering from coastal erosion brought about by groundwater exploitation.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Sees Drops in New HIV Infections for 10th Consecutive Year

Details: Published on 31 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vu Cao.

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▪ Vietnam sees drops in new HIV infections for 10th consecutive year [DTI]

▪ Vietnam remembers victory and losses 50 years after Tet Offensive [VnExpress]

[Photos] Saigon's Forward-Looking Cafes on the Future of Coffee

Details: Published on 30 January 2018; Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.

In the first part of our two-part photo project on Saigon's coffee shops, Saigoneer paid a visit to two old-school cafes with decades of heritage. In the second part, we're shining the limelight on three establishments that are pursuing a more modern take on coffee.

How to View the Ultra-Rare Super Blue Blood Moon in Vietnam Tomorrow

Details: Published on 30 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A rare Super Blue Blood Moon will grace Saigon’s skies tomorrow night.

Southeast Asia's Fondness of Air-Conditioning Is Putting Strains on Local Environment

Details: Published on 30 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

As our world continues to warm up, tropical dwellers depend heavily on cooling technologies to combat their habitat's harsh elements. For most of Southeast Asia, this means cranking up the air-conditioning, thus putting immense strain on the already-fragile regional environment.