Morning News Roundup: Vietnam on Alert As Zika Virus Threatens to Spread From Neighbors
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- Published on 06 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Moody’s: Domestic demand supports Việt Nam’s growth outlook [VNS]
Why Vietnam highly values its relations with Singapore [Asia Times]
Nhạc Vàng: Bridging the Generational Gap With Retro Saigon Tunes
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
As the chatter starts to die down and the soft disco lights turn on, peppering the room with a myriad of colors, it seems as if the entire interior of Nguoi Sai Gon cafe has travelled back in time to the golden age of Vietnamese music.
Mind-Bending New Skyscraper Becomes Thailand's Tallest Building
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On August 29, Pace Development Corp announced the completion of their gigantic mixed-use skyscraper in downtown Bangkok.
New Policy Increases Visa Fees for US Tourists Five-Fold
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While American expats struggling to obtain a work permit have looked forward to one-year visas for some time, a new government policy will make tourist visas far more expensive for visitors from the US.
You Can Now Travel From Saigon to Phan Thiet in a New Luxury Passenger Car
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
On September 2, Saigon Railways unveiled a newly renovated car on the SPT8 train running from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, right on time for the country’s national day celebration and the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s North-South railway line.
Vietnamese Government to Sell All Stakes in Nation’s Biggest Brewers
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government announced last week that it will sell all of its shares in the country’s two biggest beer companies by the end of 2017, an unprecedented move.
Weekend News Roundup: 2,100 Inmates Freed, Thousands Enjoy Reduced Terms on Vietnam National Day
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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2,100 inmates freed, thousands enjoy reduced terms on Vietnam National Day [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam banks: best served at room temperature [Thanh Nien]
Durian-Flavored Condoms Are Now a Thing in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 04 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. .
It was bound to happen sooner or later: durian, one of the world’s most divisive fruits, is making an appearance in bedrooms throughout Southeast Asia.
Saigon’s “Golden Land” Remains Undeveloped Despite Opportunities
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- Published on 03 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While major new construction projects seem to appear in Saigon on a daily basis, some of the city’s most valuable real estate remains undeveloped.
[Photos] The Family That Traded Hanoi for Red River Wilderness
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- Published on 03 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hidden behind dense bamboo thickets on a bend in the Red River is what some would call a peculiar family of three.
The Evolution of Bánh Xèo: A Street Food History
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- Published on 03 September 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
While phở, bánh mì and now, occasionally, bún chả hog the spotlight in Vietnamese cuisine, everyone in Vietnam is familiar, to some degree, with bánh xèo. On street corners and in tiny, modest quán, the thin, savory rice flour pancake has earned its place among the pantheon of roadside Vietnamese fare. But as any upstanding street food diner will tell you, its dozens of variations mean that true appreciation of bánh xèo goes beyond the consumption of a single regional style.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 03 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a picturesque lagoon to the gritty textures of District 5's Chinatown, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 01 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Considering $300m Intelligent Transport System to Alleviate Traffic Issues
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- Published on 01 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
With crippling traffic becoming the norm in Saigon, local authorities are seeking ways to address the problem, from trimming sidewalks to banning motorbikes. While these controversial tactics are hotly debated in the public sphere, officials are considering the creation of an intelligent transport system.
Vinacafe CEO Admits to Past Impure Coffee Products
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- Published on 01 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a surprisingly candid moment during a conference held last month, Nguyen Tan Ky, the incumbent CEO of Vinacafe, admitted to mixing soya beans into some of the company’s products in the past.
[Photos] Vacuum-Packed Japanese Wedding Photos Will Take Your Breath Away
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- Published on 01 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Japan continues to provide plenty of material when it comes to bizarre trends. The latest? Vacuum-packed wedding photos.
Inside Quang Nam's Bizarre Cow Beauty Pageant
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- Published on 01 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, a town in Quang Nam Province played host to an unusual spectacle: a cow beauty pageant.
Morning News Roundup: New Route Open to Alleviate Congestion at HCMC Airport
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- Published on 01 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Formosa pays $500 mil compensation for marine disaster in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Foreign investors turn sellers in Vietnam after 10-year spree [Thanh Nien]
Le Thanh Ton Restaurant Brings Slick Design to Japanese Dining
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- Published on 31 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A visit to District 1’s Hachi-Juu Hachi Shouten Restaurant offers more than just Japanese cuisine, but also a unique dining experience created by the building’s sleek architecture.
There's Now a Netflix-Like Streaming Service in North Korea
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- Published on 31 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
North Korea is currently among a handful of countries and territories in the world, including Crimea, Syria and China, where Netflix is not available. However, the reclusive East Asian country has now remedied that shortcoming – well...sort of – by launching a Netflix-like streaming service of its own.
