[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes
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- Published on 23 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.
7-Eleven’s Vietnam Debut Could Come as Early as Next Year
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- Published on 23 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Excitement is building over the long-awaited arrival of the 7-Eleven franchise in Vietnam.
[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles
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- Published on 23 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.
[Photos] A System of Chaos: Public Transportation and Saigon's Traffic Pandemonium
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- Published on 23 November 2016
- Written by Henning Hilbert.
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, documenting the rapid changes currently transforming the city. With the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi Vietnam, TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City is divided into six chapters, each covering a major theme related to Saigon’s urban development.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Adds Nearly 900 Flights During Tet Holiday
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- Published on 23 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 900 flights during Tet holiday [DTI]
Social network for French teachers launched in Vietnam [VNS]
As Myanmar Grows, Yangon Balances History With Modern Development
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- Published on 22 November 2016
- Written by Meaghan Tobin. Photos by Matthew Cook.
Yangon has one of the most intact historic cityscapes in Southeast Asia, and under the current government administration, new development is rising fast. While deliberating over how to develop, Yangon’s city government briefly issued a moratorium on high-rise construction, but this short-term tactic yielded mixed results and has already been scrapped. The decisions made today about urban development in Yangon will have long-reaching consequences for the city’s built environment, old and new alike.
Vietnamese Teen Wins Gold at Junior Taekwondo Championships
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- Published on 22 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week was pretty solid for Vietnamese athletes.
[Video] Honda Celebrates Saigon's Super Cubs With Charming TVC
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- Published on 22 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there anything more reminiscent of 1990s Saigon than a Honda Super Cub?
Vietnam Might Face a Shortage of Women by 2050
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- Published on 22 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After thousands of years of heavy Confucian influence in Vietnam, millions of local men may have a hard time finding a wife.
Japanese, European Brewers Eye a Stake in Vietnam’s Beer Industry
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- Published on 22 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to make a dent in Vietnam’s debt, the national government is making moves to privatize the country’s two largest state-owned beer producers, and now regional and international brewers are hoping to tap into the nation’s beer market.
Morning News Roundup: 5 Million Vietnamese Lack Standard Toilets
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- Published on 22 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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5 million Vietnamese lack standard toilets [VnExpress]
Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam on Wednesday [VnExpress]
[Video] Malaysian Artist Creates Singaporean Mural With Chopsticks
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- Published on 21 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Next time you order take-away phở, don’t throw away your bamboo chopsticks; turn them into art.
Saigon Plans Golf Course in UNESCO-Protected Can Gio
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- Published on 21 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture recently proposed the construction of a golf course in Can Gio District near a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve.
[Video] Saigon's Oldest Known Footage Captures Snippets of Life in 1899-1900
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- Published on 21 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On December 28, 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumiere debuted the world’s very first motion picture at a cafe in Paris.
[Photos] Saigon Architect Combines Past and Present at 4Ps Ben Thanh
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- Published on 21 November 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In its new space near Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's most popular Japanese pizza joint, Pizza 4Ps, has managed to combine the southern hub's unique sense of place with innovative contemporary architecture.
Vietnamese Swimmer Breaks Asian Record to Take Home Gold
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- Published on 21 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien left the 10th Asian Swimming Championships (ASC) with some hardware, in addition to setting a new competition record in the women’s 400-meter individual medley last Thursday.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Pledges Tough Action Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
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- Published on 21 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam pledges tough action against illegal wildlife trade [VnExpress]
Government approves 7.3% minimum wage increase [VietnamNet]
Street Cred: Chu Van An, Vietnam's Educator Extraordinaire
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- Published on 20 November 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Anh H.
To celebrate Vietnamese Teacher’s Day 2016, this week’s Street Cred brings you the story of one of Vietnam's most beloved educators, Chu Van An.
Take a Tour of D10’s 64-Year-Old Mosque
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- Published on 20 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Frederik Wissink.
The gate to Masjid Niamatul Islamiyah does its best to hide the shaded, green garden behind it from street view. On the outside, you’re more likely to notice the motorbike repair shop next door spilling out onto the sidewalk than the high, faded gray-green metal gate in the background. Peek over the fence and the courtyard doesn’t seem like anything special, either, until you begin to notice the pastel-hued headstones floating between plants at the back of the complex and the green-and-white lettering above its modest prayer hall on the left.
Phu Quoc Fishermen Under Fire for Slaughtering Dolphin
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- Published on 19 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A group of fishermen in Phu Quoc is mired in controversy after several photos emerged on Facebook showing them posing with a dolphin and then slaughtering it.
