Details: Published on 05 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigoneers, get ready for bouts of Slurpee-induced brain freezes.

Saigon Bus Driver Disciplined for Driving on the Sidewalk

Details: Published on 05 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

It's not just motorbikes - Saigon's public bus drivers are now hopping onto the wrong side of the curb during rush hour.

Hanoi Bakes in Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Details: Published on 05 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Residents of Hanoi and surrounding provinces are struggling through a record-breaking heat wave.

[Illustrations] 'Sai Gon 3 Met Vuong' Is a Love Letter to Our Saigon Childhood

Details: Published on 05 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Within a three-square-meter block in Saigon, one can neatly fit in many things: an entire mom-and-pop shop, a barber shop, or even the dining area of a street food stall.

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Revives Plan to Ban Motorbikes in Uphill Battle Against Congestion

Details: Published on 05 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Hanoi revives plan to ban motorbikes in uphill battle against congestion [VnExpress]

Locals take dip in Hanoi’s West Lake amidst sizzling heat [Tuoi Tre]

Street Cred: Ly Thai To, the Emperor Who Created Hanoi

Details: Published on 04 June 2017; Written by Brian Letwin. Illustration by Anh H.

Ly Thai To – founder of the Later Ly dynasty, Vietnam’s first stable empire – is one of Vietnam’s most important historical figures, so it’s no surprise that his name appears on one of Saigon’s most vital arteries.

Archaeologists in China Have Discovered Rice That Is Over 9,400 Years Old

Details: Published on 04 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Researchers in China have determined that rice was first domesticated in the country nearly 10,000 years ago.

Construction of Son Doong Ladders Halted Over Public Concern of Damage

Details: Published on 03 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

The installation of ladders inside Son Doong Cave has been put on hold due to public opposition.

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Details: Published on 03 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

From a morning in Thi Nghe Market to a duck noodles stall in the rain, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 02 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

Spotify Likely to Expand to Thailand and Vietnam This Year

Details: Published on 02 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

It appears likely that Spotify, the popular Swedish music streaming service, will expand to Vietnam and Thailand this year.

Japanese Photographer Releases Photobook on Tokyo's Stray Cats

Details: Published on 02 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In Masayuki Oki’s book, when it comes to cats, personality is more important than typical cuteness.

Morning News Roundup: VietJet Signs $4.7bn in Trade Deals in the US

Details: Published on 02 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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VietJet signs US$4.7 billion in trade deals in the US [DTI]

World Bank helps Vietnam deal with bad debts [DTI]

Historic Maison du Combattant to Be Replaced by Mixed-Used Complex

Details: Published on 01 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

Two years after the real estate giant Tan Hoang Minh won the bid for Saigon's "gold land" property at 23 Le Duan, the former Maison du Combattant will finally meet the bulldozer this fall.

New Law Aims to Protect Children's Privacy Rights Online

Details: Published on 01 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam's new law on children, which comes into effect today, prohibits adults from posting photos and information of children online without their permission.

Property Developer FLC Group May Launch Airline Called 'Viet Bamboo'

Details: Published on 01 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

FLC Group, a prominent real estate group, plans to set up a new domestic airline in Vietnam.

A Gang of Pickpocket Monkeys Has Taken Over a Bali Temple

Details: Published on 01 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A temple on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali is currently plagued by a gang of kleptomaniac primates.

[Photos] A Trip From Downtown to Rural Saigon in 1970

Details: Published on 01 June 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Have you ever wondered why, while there are plenty of photos of downtown Saigon in the past, one almost never come across snapshots of Go Vap, Thu Duc or even sections of District 5 other than Cho Lon?