Weekend News Roundup: Uber Files Lawsuit Against HCMC’s $2.3m Tax Demand
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- Published on 02 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Hanoi to spend VND2.5bn to repair the ceramic mural [DTI]
▪ Uber files lawsuit against HCMC’s $2.3 mln tax demand [VnExpress]
Saigon, Dawn of the City of the Digital Nomads
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- Published on 31 December 2017
- Written by Maxon Pugovsky. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Every profession has its own grind. For those of us who sit behind a desk, the day-to-day routine can quickly turn monotonous: you drive to work, sit at your desk, scroll through emails, make phone calls, head to meetings, go home, eat, sleep, and repeat. But as the world of business changes and technology draws us closer together, some are finding a way to work without having to commit to this daily tedium.
Saigon Starts Removing 7 War-Era Water Towers
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- Published on 31 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After months of planning, Saigon is finally taking down the city’s collection of cement water towers.
Vietnam Ends 2017 With 6.8% GDP Growth Rate, Best in a Decade
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- Published on 30 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has consistently achieved its targeted economic growth rates in recent years.
[Video] Into Saigon's Urban Landscapes With Humans of Sài Gòn
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- Published on 30 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever wondered about the humans behind Humans of Sài Gòn?
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Is Hanoi's New Book Street Dying?
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite the warm reception from Hanoians during its opening weeks, Hanoi’s designated book area on 19/12 Street is facing a decline.
Saigoneer’s 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2017
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2017, Saigon certainly saw its fair share of the good, the bad, and the controversial, but it was without a doubt a wonderful year in eating. Across the city, we delighted in finding decades-old street food spots and brand new businesses alike.
Morning News Roundup: Toyota Vietnam Recalls Another 8,000 Cars Over Airbag Fault
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top trending destinations in 2018: Airbnb [VnExpress]
▪ Toyota Vietnam recalls another 8,000 cars over airbag fault [DTI]
[Photos] Tatsuto Hibata: Finding Beauty in the World's Dense Urbanscapes
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- Published on 28 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The oeuvre of Japanese photographer Tatsuto Shibata includes an eclectic mix of subjects: streets tangled in neon signage, claustrophobic alleyways thrumming with commerce, sweeping city panoramas and enigmatic portraits.
Hanoi Continues Building Railings to Protect Pavements From Encroaching Drivers
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- Published on 28 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hot on the heels of Ho Chi Minh City’s efforts to clear walking space on the city sidewalks, Hanoi officials are installing fences along their city’s sidewalks as a means of protecting pedestrians from vehicles.
Lam Dong Officials Want to Revive Da Lat's Lost Railway With $172m
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- Published on 28 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
Train enthusiasts, rejoice!
Morning News Roundup: 13m Foreigners Spend Holidays in Vietnam in 2017
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- Published on 28 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ 13 million foreigners spend holidays in Vietnam in 2017 [DTI]
▪ Vietnamese investor fined $440k for manipulating stock price [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Approves Master Plan to Turn Dong Van Plateau Into National Tourism Site
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- Published on 27 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
A new tourism development master plan has been approved for an area of Vietnam's northernmost province known for its stunning natural beauty.
Collective Remembrance Project Delves Into Artists' Personal Connection to Saigon
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- Published on 27 December 2017
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
In his comprehensive work The Past is a Foreign Country, American historian and geographer David Lowenthal contends that, even in spite of historical accounts, recollections and relics that contribute to our knowledge of the past, the past can never be truly or wholly known, as there is no way to falsify or validate experiences that no longer exist.
VTN Architects Bring Vietnam's Bamboo Design to China in Massive Restaurant Project
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- Published on 27 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's architect extraordinaire is adding his signature design style to various international destinations.
One of Hanoi's Metro Trains Vandalized by Graffiti While in Storage
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- Published on 27 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even Hanoi’s metro trains are not immune to vandalism.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Banking Sector Expects 44% Surge in Profits in 2017
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- Published on 27 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Vietnam escapes damage after typhoon takes heavy toll in Philippines [Reuters]
▪ Vietnam’s banking sector expects 44 pct surge in profits in 2017 [VnExpress]
Memories of 1997 Vietnam Through the Lens of Saigon's Canadian Consul General
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- Published on 26 December 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of Kyle Nunas.
Digging into one’s collection of old mementos can be a thrilling experience. From antique watches to tattered letters, these trinkets serve as a remembrance of a period of time in our past. For Kyle Nunas, Saigon’s incumbent Consul General of Canada, his connection with the bustling metropolis began with this collection of old photos captured during a trip to Vietnam exactly 20 years ago.
Vietnam Is Southeast Asia's Top Football Team in 2017: FIFA Ranking
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- Published on 26 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is officially Southeast Asia’s top football team as of 2017.
