Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Face Uzbekistan in AFC U-23 Final on Saturday
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- Published on 24 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Vietnam to play against Uzbekistan in AFC U23 champs final [VietnamNet]
▪ Trans-Pacific trade pact, without U.S., to be signed in March [Reuters]
It's Official: Vietnam Beats Qatar, Advances to Final of AFC U-23 Cup
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- Published on 23 January 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Un-f*cking-believable!
Vietnamese-Thai Wildlife Kingpin Arrested in Thailand for Smuggling $1m Worth of Rhino Horn
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- Published on 23 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A notorious Vietnamese wildlife trafficker was arrested by Thai police for his involvement in the smuggling of over US$1 million worth of illegal rhino horns.
[Photos] Saigon's Old-School Cafes Hold Fast to Time-Honored Traditions
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- Published on 23 January 2018
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
In a city of rapid change, there is no doubt that opinions on many subjects vary with passion and, sometimes, noticeable subtlety.
Companies All Over Vietnam Let Workers off Early to Cheer on National Football Team
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- Published on 23 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
From small startups to big corporations like VietJet, local companies are – for the first time – going all out to support Vietnam’s national U-23 team in the upcoming football match.
Morning News Roundup: Huge Foreign-Invested Real Estate Projects Remain on Paper
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- Published on 23 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Why Vietnam football fans celebrate Asian Cup semi like a World Cup win [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Huge foreign-invested real estate projects remain on paper [VietnamNet]
Vietnam Says No to Chinese, European Lion Statues Nationwide
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- Published on 22 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local officials continue efforts to replace foreign depictions of lions with Vietnamese ones in front of temples, pagodas, parks and private buildings around the country.
Empty Forest: Dissecting the Fraught Relationship Between Man and Animal
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- Published on 22 January 2018
- Written by Vuong Thao Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
In April 2010, a ranger in Dong Nai Province’s Cat Tien National Park found a rhino skeleton with its horn chopped off. Illegal poachers had killed the last Javan rhinoceros on mainland Southeast Asia.
About 0.6% of Commuters in Vietnam Use Phone While Driving: Survey
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- Published on 22 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent survey found that 6 in every 1,000 drivers in Vietnam are using the phone while driving.
Weekend News Roundup: UNESCO Discusses New Approach to Study Vietnam’s Heritage
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- Published on 22 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ UNESCO discusses new approach to study Vietnam’s heritage [DTI]
▪ Vietnam increases renewable energy sources in production [VietnamNet]
An Unexpected Makeover of Hanoi's Old Quarter
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- Published on 21 January 2018
- Written by Chris Humphrey. Top photo by Duc Nguyen.
In the spring of 2017, Scott Matt became a celebrity in Vietnam overnight. Known as ông Tây râu xồm (the Bearded Westerner), he appeared in news outlets and on various TV channels, all because he had, quite literally, painted himself into a corner of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Vietnam National Team Stuns Iraq in U-23 Asian Tournament to Reach Semifinals
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- Published on 21 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you noticed thousands of jubilant people boasting Vietnamese flags flooding onto the street last night, there's a good reason why: Vietnam pulled off a stunning upset against Iraq in the quarterfinals of the AFC U-23 Championship.
The Debut Saigoneer Podcast Episode Is Available Now!
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- Published on 20 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The debut episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is now online!
[Video] Saigon's 'Guardian Angel' Lives in a Hẻm in Phu Nhuan
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- Published on 20 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Unbeknownst to many Saigoneers, their home city has a “guardian angel,” or at least that’s how residents in a neighborhood in Phu Nhuan District refer to Do Van Ut, a local xe ôm driver.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 19 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
81% of Vietnam's Young Netizens Use Social Media as Daily News Source: Report
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- Published on 19 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent report published by the Pew Research Center, 48% of Vietnam’s online population uses social media as a source for news at least once a day.
Bangkok's First Michelin-Starred Street Stall Struggles to Keep up With Newfound Fame
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- Published on 19 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just a few weeks after the prestigious restaurant guide Michelin bestowed Jay Fai's street food stall in Bangkok a coveted star, she's already struggling to keep up with her business's newfound fame.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Posts Record-High $3bn Trade Surplus
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- Published on 19 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Korean convenience store chain to open first branch in Vietnam [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam posts record-high $3bn trade surplus [Tuoi Tre]
Preserving Hanoi's Hang Trong Paintings Through Digitization
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- Published on 18 January 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of S River.
You’ve probably spotted them before: a black catfish leaping out of the water, people dressed in ancient festive costumes or, most famously, a pack of five tigers staring at you with piercing eyes. These are just a few of the most common subjects of Vietnam’s Hang Trong paintings.
Taiwan Finalizes Vietnamese Language Syllabus for Children of Cross-National Marriages
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- Published on 18 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Taiwanese grade schools are responding to demand for Vietnamese language lessons by opening language classes in grade schools this year.
