How Virtual Life Is Transforming Saigon's Public Spaces
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- Published on 23 August 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
Observe public spaces in Saigon for any amount of time and you'll quickly notice many interactions take place in both the physical world and within the virtual sphere. Whether it’s teenagers taking Instagram selfies at Takashimaya or grandmas filming their grandkids on Nguyen Hue, the digital world is integral to daily urban life.
[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat
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- Published on 23 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Do not try this at home. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi
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- Published on 23 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For newcomers to the city, Hanoi seems like a complete sensory overload.
After Months in Captivity, Vietnamese Sailor Rescued From Filipino Terrorist Group Abu Sayyaf
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- Published on 23 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Do Trung Hieu, a Vietnamese sailor captured in a high-profile Abu Sayyaf kidnapping last year, was rescued by Filipino troops recently.
Morning News Roundup: Polluting Factories Still Remain in Hanoi's Residential Quarters
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- Published on 23 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Tourism Businesses Are Trying to Clean up Vietnam
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- Published on 22 August 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
The sun already threatens to sap our energy even though it’s barely mid-morning on Thanh Da Island. Devoid of the tall buildings and claustrophobic blocks found downtown, this small patch of greenery and its residents would not be out of place in the Mekong Delta. On a lazy Sunday morning, pajama-clad women ride by on bicycles, men swap stories over coffee and cigarettes, and the road that runs through all this activity serves as a talking point for Thanh Da residents.
Vietnam's University Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs That Match Their Skills
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- Published on 22 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
University graduates in Vietnam have the highest rate of unemployment among young people, a fact that could seriously jeopardize the country’s growth.
Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt
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- Published on 22 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
The future of Saigon’s most prominent skeleton tower has become even murkier.
[Photos] Local Photographer Captures the Magic of Long Hai's Bustling Morning Port
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- Published on 22 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Nguyen Hoang Phi, a photographer from the fishing town of Long Hai, has captured the bustling port under beautiful morning light in a series of vivid photos.
Vietnam's 1st Observatory to Open in Nha Trang Next Month
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- Published on 22 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Astronomy fans in Vietnam will be excited to find out that the country’s first observatory will open its doors to visitors next month.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Battles Dengue Outbreaks With 42% More Cases
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- Published on 22 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42% more cases [Business Mirror]
[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut
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- Published on 21 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday evening, crowds gathered along District 1’s Bui Vien Street for the grand opening of Saigon’s second pedestrian-only zone.
82-Year-Old Japanese Coder Creates Apps for the Elderly
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- Published on 21 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Masako Wakamiya, an 82-year-old Japanese woman, has shown that mobile phone app developers don't always fit the mold of Silicon Valley stereotypes.
[Photos] Saigon Finally Has River Buses, But They're Not Taking Passengers Yet
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- Published on 21 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s river buses are finally here, but it may be a couple of months until city dwellers can actually traverse local rivers by boat.
Amid Issues With Da Nang Authorities, Uber Announces Fare Hike in Saigon, Hanoi
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- Published on 21 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Getting around Vietnam’s big metropolises will be more expensive in the future as Uber has increased its fares.
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.
