[Photos] A Rare Sight of Saigon's Serene Side
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- Published on 02 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Loving Saigon is not difficult: the city is home to some of the country’s most amazing people, culinary creations and rich history. However, because the southern metropolis is such a welcoming place, it’s getting more and more crowded. Therefore, it’s extremely rare to see empty Saigon streets during the day, a phenomenom which was been perfectly captured in photographer Minh Hoa’s Tet photo album.
Year of the Rooster Roundup: Drinking Up, Crime Down During Tet
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- Published on 02 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apart from a slew of meaningful traditions such as hosting reunions and visiting family graves, Lunar New Year is also an occasion for ugly habits to resurface, such as drunk-driving, fighting and looting.
[Photos] From Fishing Village to Metropolis: Tracking the Evolution of Tokyo
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- Published on 02 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The following images – dating from 12th century to the 1950s – show the evolution of Tokyo, which means Eastern Capital, from a provincial center to major city, particularly following Emperor Meiji’s formal establishment of the city in 1869.
Vietnam Launches Electronic Visa Program for 40 Nationalities
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- Published on 02 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting this February, citizens from select countries will be able to apply for their Vietnam visas via an online portal.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Notorious Internet Cable AAG Finally Back Up to Full Speed
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- Published on 02 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Syrian Refugees in Thailand: A Life in Limbo
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- Published on 25 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of heading westward towards Europe – and risk drowning in the Mediterranean during the arduous journey, a slew of Syrian refugees decided to try their luck in Southeast Asia instead. However, for most of them, they escaped death just to step into a life of constant fear and hardship.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Outdoor Adventures Abound on Cat Ba Island
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- Published on 25 January 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Our smooth ride down the Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway comes to an abrupt end when our bus lurches into Dinh Vu Port, a hopelessly run-down facility beyond the huge factories of the city’s industrial park. A 20-minute express boat ride delivers travelers from the derelict port to Cat Ba Island on the southern edge of Ha Long Bay.
Hanoi Breaks Ground on New 6-Star Four Seasons Hotel
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- Published on 25 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On January 7, Intimex Vietnam commenced the construction of the Four Seasons Hotel, a six-star accommodation overlooking Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake.
[Photos] A Slice of Traditional Tet in Hanoi Village
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- Published on 25 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
To celebrate this year’s Tet, an online collective of history buffs recently held a New Year festival in suburban Hanoi, complete with a variety of traditional Tet rituals and delicacies.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi to Display ‘Fireworks’ on Giant Screens for Lunar New Year
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- Published on 25 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Southeast Asia's Air Pollution Deaths Could Triple by 2030
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- Published on 24 January 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
A new Harvard-backed report is predicting the future of Southeast Asia’s air quality, and it does not look good.
First-Ever Direct China-UK Freight Train Arrives in London
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- Published on 24 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You can now travel directly from China to the UK by train – well, sort of – if you’re willing to spend the entire trip with socks, clothes and an assortment of other household products.
Saigon, Hanoi Among 10 Most Dynamic Cities in the World
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- Published on 24 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
For those Saigoneers stuck in traffic this week as they head to the airport on Tet holiday, just remember this while you're trapped in the gridlock: Saigon is the second most dynamic city in the world, behind only India's Bangalore.
Saigon Rolls out QR Code Program to Provide Information on Safe Produce
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- Published on 24 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In addition to pork products, Saigon’s veggies are now getting the QR code treatment.
Vietnam Requires Foreign Room-Booking Services to Pay Taxes
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- Published on 24 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
In the future, accommodation booking services such as Agoda and Expedia will be required to pay taxes in order to operate in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Trump Takes Office, Kills TPP
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- Published on 24 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by.
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- Trump Takes Office, Kills TPP [The Atlantic]
[Photos] Hanoi Salon’s Architecture Appeals to All the Senses
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- Published on 23 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though residential dwellings seem to be the most common subject of Vietnam’s modern architecture efforts, H&P Architects was recently tasked with renovating a run-down hairdressing salon in Hanoi’s Van Quan urban area with impressive results.
Saigon Now Has Its Own Traffic App
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- Published on 23 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
On January 19, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport launched a mobile application and a website to give users real-time traffic updates around the city.
Hanoi Considers Getting Rid of Wartime Loudspeakers
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- Published on 23 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi residents might have to say goodbye to the city’s wartime loudspeakers, or loa phường.
Pilot Program Allows Vietnamese to Gamble
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- Published on 23 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in mid-March, eligible Vietnamese citizens will be allowed to gamble in local casinos.
