Slimmer New MEGA City Book Highlights Rapid Change in Saigon
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- Published on 20 October 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Anh H.
For many downtown Saigon residents, it’s hard to remember a time when the Nguyen Hue walking street didn’t exist, despite the fact it’s not even two years old. Such is life in the southern hub: in the blink of an eye, buildings go up or come down, restaurants open, shops close, and what’s a park today could be a train station tomorrow.
[Video] Meet Saigon's Man of Poetic Photography
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- Published on 20 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the latest episode of Sai Gon Vi Vu’s documentary series Saigon’s Gentlemen, viewers are given a glimpse into the life of Tao Dan Park’s resident photographer.
Thai Junta to Pursue Extradition for Critics of Monarchy
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- Published on 20 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The government of Thailand is considering a request to extradite Thai nationals suspected of insulting the country's monarchy.
Vietnam Sees First Possible Case of Zika-Linked Microcephaly
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- Published on 20 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam might be the second Southeast Asian country to have a baby born with Zika-linked microcephaly, a condition characterized by small head size in newborns.
Vietnam Ministry of Finance Proposes Public Debt Clocks in 3 Major Cities
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- Published on 20 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the interest of government transparency, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing the construction of public debt clocks in Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang.
Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Pacific to Open New Routes to Northeast Asian Countries
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- Published on 20 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Jetstar Pacific to open new routes to Northeast Asian countries [DTI]
US, Vietnam start new phase of dioxin cleanup project [VnExress]
South Koreans Apologize for Country's Role in American War
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- Published on 19 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Last week, the Korean-Vietnamese Peace Foundation sent a statue known as Vietnam Pieta – The Last Lullaby to the Da Nang Museum as an apology for South Korea’s involvement in the American War.
[Photos] A Final Look at Binh Tay Market Before Its Renovation
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- Published on 19 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Will a major upcoming renovation affect Binh Tay Market’s distinct Chinese-style architecture?
Tra Vinh Woman Wins $4m Lottery Prize
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- Published on 19 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A market vendor in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is rolling in the dough this week after winning the first-ever jackpot of Mega 6/45, Vietnam’s new computerized lottery.
[Photos] Romanian Photographer Captures North Korean Fashion Sense
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- Published on 19 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Romanian photographer has released a collection of photographs of everyday women in North Korea taken during a recent trip to the reclusive country.
MC Phan Anh Raises VND10bn to Help Flood-Stricken Central Vietnam
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- Published on 19 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, Facebook has the power to rally thousands of people and mobilize billions of dong.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Weighs Record-Long Lunar New Year Break
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- Published on 19 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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National Assembly Standing Committee suggests increasing basic salary [VietnamNet]
Vietnam weighs record-long Lunar New Year break [VnExpress]
Archaeologists May Have Found Quang Trung’s Elusive Tomb
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Dac Xuan is having a good week.
Vung Tau Mass Fish Deaths Likely Due to Maritime Environment Changes: Officials
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As residents of central Vietnam struggle with historic flooding that has killed at least 21 and inundated more than 100,000 homes, Vung Tau’s fish farmers find themselves in a pickle due to yet another suspicious mass fish die-off.
[Infographic] The Real Estate Developer That Owns Nguyen Hue
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Ever since the city transformed Nguyen Hue’s iconic boulevard into a pedestrian walking street, real estate on the downtown promenade has skyrocketed.
[Photos] The Fabulous Lives of Hong Kong's Shop Cats
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Life as a cat in Hong Kong’s shops is fabulous.
Hanoi Taxi Drivers Fight Against Mandatory Breaks
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Hanoi Transport Association has put forth a request urging the municipal government to drop the current rule that requires taxi drivers to take a 15-minute break after every four hours of continuous driving.
Morning News Roundup: 30,000 People Die in Vietnam Every Year Because of Air Pollution
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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30,000 people die in Vietnam every year because of air pollution [VietnamNet]
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes in central Vietnam [VnExpress]
[Photos] The Discomfort of a Rush Hour Ride on Tokyo's Metro
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though it’s not (yet) a reality for Saigoneers, there are certain discomforts inherent in a rush hour commute by metro.
No Plans to Lay off Vietnamese Workers After Galaxy Note 7 Fiasco: Samsung
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the wake of Samsung’s global discontinuation of its explosive Note 7 model, workers at the South Korean tech giant’s factories in northern Vietnam will be glad to find out the firm is not planning to lay anyone off.
