Details: Published on 05 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Designed by a group of architects at Farming Architects, the "Koi Cafe" in Hanoi is not only an architectural gem but also a self-sustaining aquaculture and hydroponics eco-system.

Vietnam's Wealth Growth Is the Fastest in the World: Report

Details: Published on 05 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A surge in Vietnam’s ultra-rich who make their fortunes in investments and real estate are largely fueling the nation's wealth growth.

[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950

Details: Published on 05 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

In less than two weeks, the Year of the Rooster will be over, making way for the reign of the Dog in the lunar calendar.

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth

Details: Published on 05 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnam pursues goal of ‘universities of international stature’ [VietnamNet]

▪ VN cities plan for urban green growth [VietnamNet]

Myanmar's First Public Drag Olympics Was a Celebration of Queer Identities

Details: Published on 04 February 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

As part of the fourth annual &PROUD LGBT Film Festival, the country's first ever Drag Queen Olympics took place at Thakin Mya Park in downtown Yangon on January 28.

[Video] A Visit to Saigon's Jade Emperor Pagoda 2 Weeks Before Tet

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.