Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 3rd in Southeast Asia Race for Tourist Dollars
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- Published on 22 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Street Cred: The Brothers From Tay Son
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- Published on 21 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Anh H.
Flip through the history books and you’ll find a recurring character trait in many national heroes. From the Trung sisters to Ngo Quyen to Vo Thi Sau, Vietnamese history is full of badasses. While several of the country’s most famous rebels managed to oust their enemies from power for a few days, months or years, three Robin Hood-esque brothers from central Vietnam held onto power for three decades.
[Photos] Sushi Chef Fuses Sneakers and Sushi to Create 'Shoe-Shi'
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- Published on 20 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An artist and chef based in Italy has elevated the art of sushi to a new level by creating "shoe-shi."
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 20 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the grits of Saigon's chợ cũ to the city from above, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to More Countries: Tourism Association
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) has proposed expanding and extending the country's visa exemption program in order to attract more tourists.
Hẻm Gems: Quan 249’s Wondrous Cơm Chiên Emporium
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
It’s 6pm on a Thursday, and I’m up to my eyeballs in cơm chiên. Page after page, Quan 249’s excessively handled menu features a laundry list of fried rice combinations, some you’ve heard of, some you haven’t. There are other options – a bit of mì xào, a smattering of hủ tiếu, but no other dish on the menu manages to take up so much space or venture quite so far into the realm of foreign cuisine.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Woman Handed 1-Year Flight Ban After Ruckus With Flight Attendants
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- Published on 19 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Video] Saigoneer Session: Ca Hoi Hoang's Paper Dream
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The first time I met Ca Hoi Hoang frontman Nguyen Viet Thanh and band leader Nguyen Thanh Minh was in the midst of a sweltering Saigon afternoon.
[Photos] This West Lake House Is the Perfect Place for a Weekend Getaway
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sometimes you need a home away from home.
Cinema Department Attends Cannes to Promote Vietnam as Film Destination
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival gets under way, Vietnam is hoping to generate interest among filmmakers and production companies from around the world in its push to become a major movie-making destination.
Developer Faces Penalty for Building Unauthorized Apartments in Da Nang
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang authorities are scrutinizing an apartment building project by real estate conglomerate Muong Thanh.
Morning News Roundup: Expat Children in Vietnam Thrive Culturally, Survey Says
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- State-owned hospitals still ignore local medicines [VietnamNet]
Opinion: Saigon’s Architecture Should Express Our Times Today, Not the Past
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Mel Schenck. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Based upon its fascinating history, modern-day Saigon displays a rich character all its own, with buildings across the city representing each era of its storied past. However, several faux colonial buildings have recently been completed or are being constructed that disturb and confuse Saigon’s identity.
Hanoi Seeks Airport Expansion to Avoid Overcrowding
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s southern metropolis seeks solutions to Tan Son Nhat Airport’s overloaded infrastructure, Hanoi now wants to get in on the expansion game.
Work Begins on $3bn Tourism Complex on Cat Ba Island, Threatening National Park
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
Sun Group has begun construction of a US$3 billion resort and entertainment complex on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam.
52% of Computers in Vietnam Are at Risk of Ransomware Attack: Cybersecurity Experts
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s computer users are at high risk of being attacked by ransomware, according to a recent cybersecurity report.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Water Supply Forecast to Run Dry During Hot Summer
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Authorities are mulling over plans for "smart" garages in a bid to alleviate Saigon's congested parking problem.
