Details: Published on 10 April 2017; Written by Nguyen Ha. Photo courtesy of RICE Creative.

“A Year with Thirteen Moons” is Rice Creative’s tribute to Vietnam’s cultural beliefs about numbers, dates and fortune.

Hong Kong Lions Roar to Semifinal Sweep of Saigon Heat

Details: Published on 10 April 2017; Written by Harry Hodge.

David vs. Goliath. Frodo vs. Sauron. The Saigon Heat vs. the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions.

Social Stigmas in Vietnam Deter Gay Men From HIV Testing and Treatment

Details: Published on 10 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam still face social and bureaucratic barriers when accessing HIV testing and treatment, a survey has found.

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 1

Details: Published on 10 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

You will never be as cool as the ladies of Saigon in 1973.

Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month

Details: Published on 10 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.

As bad weather is expected to continue in coming weeks, dry season downpours similar to those that have recently hit Saigon will return, in addition to brutal heat.

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World

Details: Published on 10 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.

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Saigon among top 50 most beautiful cities in the world [VietnamNet]

Annual suicide rates peak due to depression [DTI]

Hands-On Vietnam Brings Intensive, Affordable Workshops to Saigon's Budding Filmmakers

Details: Published on 09 April 2017; Written by Luca Powell. Photo by Kevin Lee.

In a city brimming with actors, producers and filmmakers, it’s hard to imagine that a communal space for collaboration didn't already exist. Until last week, informal spaces like Facebook groups offered the best go-to spots for creatives.

Singaporean Architects Design Hotel Featuring Own Ecosystem

Details: Published on 09 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A hotel in downtown Singapore features its own ecosystem and an array of innovative environmental features.

Vietnamese Trekker Earns Spot on Coveted Polar Expedition

Details: Published on 08 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese athletes continue their foray into cold weather sports as local trekker Hoang Le Giang was selected to conquer the North Pole with a 300-kilometer sled trip this month.

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Details: Published on 08 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

From jocular street vendors to modernist buildings, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

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

Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.

Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A painting by Le Pho, a 20^th-century Vietnamese artist, sold for nearly US$1.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Hẻm Gems: The Balanced Beauty of Bacon and Fried Rice

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

Our dining experience at A Lung was remarkably simple: there was no turning back when we saw bacon on the menu.

Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Super-rich in Vietnam on sharp rise, public debt nears ceiling [VietnamNet]

At least two dead as overloaded ship sinks in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

Popularity of Coffee Fuels Strong Profits and Rapid Expansion for Coffee Chains in Vietnam

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

It’s a good time to be a coffee chain owner in Vietnam as the country’s appetite for a cup of Joe has never been more intense.

Vietnam to Get Nationwide 4G Coverage by End of April

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

Under the central government’s ambitious plan to bring Vietnam up to speed with the region's internet standards, local mobile carriers are extending their fourth-generation (4G) high-speed network.