Nha Trang Fire Destroys Neighborhood, Leaves 40 Families Homeless
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- Published on 19 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Barely a month into 2017, Vietnam has already experienced its first calamity, as a massive fire in Nha Trang reduced an entire neighborhood to ashes.
Jetstar Holds Massive Ticket Sale to Celebrate Australia-Vietnam Direct Flights
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- Published on 19 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s aviation market heats up, Saigoneers are not the only beneficiaries of a steady stream of additional routes and cheap flights. Case in point: earlier this afternoon (at 12 noon to be exact), Jetstar Pacific launched a ticket sale to promote the upcoming launch of their new direct routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne, starting at US$159.
Quang Binh Officials Deny Plans for Son Doong Cable Car
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- Published on 19 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a petition against the construction of a cable to Son Doong, the world's largest cave, went viral earlier this week, provincial officials in Quang Binh have denied rumors that such a construction project is slated to take place.
[Photos] Linh Quy Phap An: Vietnam's Temple in the Sky
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- Published on 19 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Linh Quy Phap An, an elusive temple nestled high in the hills of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is drawing attention from tourists all over the country thanks to a new pop music video.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Parents Shocked Over Adult Content in YouTube Videos for Children
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- Published on 19 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Bac Ninh: Ho chickens get collective brand name [VietnamNet]
How Mekong Review Aims to Connect Southeast Asia Through Literature
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
First published in late 2015, The Mekong Review has quickly garnered a sterling reputation in a region short on quality print publications. Minh Bui Jones, its founder and editor, talks to Saigoneer about what went into its creation, and how he envisions its future.
Philippines President Lifts Ban on Contraceptives
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s government recently repealed a ban on contraception – a rather surprising move in the predominantly Catholic Philippines – in an effort to reduce poverty and boost economic development.
[Photos] Check Out Saigon's Snazzy New Children's Hospital
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A brand-new children's hospital in Saigon’s Binh Chanh District opened its doors on January 16.
[Photos] A Glimpse Into 1950s Cambodia and Laos
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the past month or so, we’ve come to love the stunning 1950s photography of Frenchman Raymond Cauchetier.
Saigon to Fix Tet 'Eyesore' Decorations Downtown
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s street decoration projects have been taking a lot of flak recently from local residents, prompting municipal authorities to take action.
Vietnamese Students Face Exploitation When Working Abroad
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In recent years, study abroad has become a popular option among young Vietnamese, however life in foreign countries isn’t necessarily all it's cracked up to be.
Hanoi to Offer $200,000 Prize for Whoever Can Solve Its Traffic Problems
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Saigon considers altering work hours to tackle traffic congestion, Hanoi is launching a multi-thousand-dollar competition to seek public solutions to its own traffic woes.
[Photos] Saigon's Oldest Street Artist Jazzes up the Hẻms of D4
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the last two years, a few remote hẻms in District 4 have slowly been covered in the city's most adorable graffiti.
Company Proposes Cable Car to Ease Traffic Congestion Near Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local company has left many scratching their heads after proposing to ease traffic congestion by ferrying travelers from nearby parks to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via cable car.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Congestion in Hanoi Worse Than in Saigon
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Traffic congestion in Hanoi worse than in Saigon [VietnamNet]
[Photos] Half Roof House: A Marriage Between Old Design and New
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A team of Saigon-based architects seeks to attain a harmonious balance between traditional Vietnamese aesthetics and modern design elements in their latest creation, the Half Roof House.
Taiwan to Start Teaching Vietnamese in Grades 3-12 in 2018
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
Starting in 2018, Taiwanese students will have the option to learn Vietnamese, among other Southeast Asian languages, from grades 3-12.
As Incomes Grow, More Vietnamese Are Traveling Abroad
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam welcomed 10 million foreign visitors last year, the country’s own citizens are also getting out to see the world beyond their borders.
[Photos] Take a Tour of Da Nang in 1954
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A collection of pictures compiled on Flickr shows what life in Da Nang looked like way back in 1954.
Vietnam's 3 Broken Undersea Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed After Tet
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s sluggish internet connection won’t be back to normal until after Tet.
