Wushu Martial Artists Earn Vietnam's First Gold Medals at SEA Games 2017
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- Published on 21 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s delegation at this year’s SEA Games competition is off to a good start after wushu martial artists clinched the country’s first two gold medals late last week.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Proposes VAT Increase to 12% by 2019
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- Published on 20 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the coming years, Vietnamese consumers may find themselves shelling out more cash for goods and services.
[Photos] Emperor Bao Dai's 1942 Offering of Worship to Heaven and Earth
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- Published on 20 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Throughout Vietnam’s imperial era, ceremonial rituals were an indispensable part of a local monarch’s reign. One such celebration was Nam Giao, an annual ceremony of utmost importance in the king’s calendar.
Vietnam's Female Business Owners Upend Gender Stereotypes
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- Published on 19 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although there are still issues surrounding gender roles and perceptions of women in Vietnam, the country is in some ways more progressive than its regional neighbors when it comes to gender diversity in leadership positions.
Vietnam’s Hike in Airport Service Fees Could Prompt Airfare Increase for Travelers
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- Published on 18 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Airport service fees are set to rise this October, signalling a potential increase in airfare costs for local travelers.
Hẻm Gems: Phieu Ky’s Fantastic Phở Sa Tế
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- Published on 18 August 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Andy Ip Thien.
While Pho Phieu Ky’s white walls and fluorescent lighting are nothing special, the hideaway shop in District 5 makes up for its bland color scheme by pasting neon characters – Roman and Chinese – across the glossy tiles along with wall calendars, rotating fans and a particularly jovial, glitter-covered cartoon rendition of Ong Tao riding a fish to heaven. The bright whites are certainly harsh, but on a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon this is not necessarily unwelcome. Nor, mind you, is the meal for which we’ve come: phở sa tế.
It's Official: H&M to Launch Saigon Flagship Store This September
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- Published on 18 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fast-fashion fans rejoice: Saigon’s first H&M store has revealed its official launch date.
How Widespread Art Fraud Could Tarnish Vietnam’s Reputation on International Market
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- Published on 18 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The popularity of Vietnamese art is on the rise internationally, but its reputation is in jeopardy as more and more incidents of art fraud are being uncovered.
Morning News Roundup: Female Archer Clinches Vietnam’s 1st SEA Games Medal
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- Published on 18 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Korean Giant CJ Group Invests $63m to Build Frozen Food Factory in Saigon
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- Published on 17 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate, has announced plans to expand its presence in Vietnam's food market.
Work on Overpass Near Tan Son Nhat Delayed Due to Safety Concerns
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- Published on 17 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon officials have decided to suspend construction work on an overpass near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, extending traffic woes for residents and commuters near the congestion hotspot.
Massive Long An Theme Park Project Abandoned Due to Debt
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- Published on 17 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once set to become the largest theme park in all of Southeast Asia, Long An province's Happyland entertainment complex may never open to the public due to debt.
[Illustrations] A Colorful Collection of Saigon Landmarks
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- Published on 17 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Andy Tran.
From its earliest days, Saigon has played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s history, the stories of which live on in its most iconic landmarks.
Saigon Book Street Visitors Struggle After Doan Ngoc Hai Shuts Down Nearby Parking Lots
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- Published on 17 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two parking lots serving Saigon’s Nguyen Van Binh Book Street are the latest collateral damage of District 1’s ongoing sidewalk-clearing crusade.
Morning News Roundup: Flooding Threatens Flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport
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- Published on 17 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Illustrations] Osaka Illustrator Turns Hometown Into Manga Backdrop With Quirky Sketches
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An Osaka-based illustrator turns his hometown into detailed ballpoint sketches that could pass for the backdrop of a manga series.
Thua Thien-Hue to Put Ecotourism Resort, Cable Car in Bach Ma National Park
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thua Thien-Hue officials are planning to put a cable car system in the Bach Ma National Park within its territory.
[Photos] The 1920s Students of Hanoi’s Indochina University
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, “người không học như ngọc không mài” – an uneducated person is like an unpolished gem. From the founding of Ly Nhan Tong’s Quoc Tu Giam in 1076 to the 14th-century Confucian wisdom of Chu Van An and beyond, Vietnam has always placed a high value on education.
Khanhcasa Teahouse Owner Under Fire for Slapping Salesperson in the Face
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s coffee-maker market has never witnessed a scandal so riveting.
Cash-Strapped University Students in Vietnam Resort to Platelet Donations Despite Health Risks
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A wave of Vietnamese students who experience economic hardships have resorted to selling their platelets regularly in order to make ends meet.
