Can Vietnam Become Asia’s Sports Tourism Mecca?
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
Sports-minded residents in Vietnam’s major cities don’t have it easy: traffic overwhelms the streets and sidewalks; air quality is generally terrible; open spaces are nearly non-existent and it’s always either hot or raining. One would be forgiven for throwing in the towel on running or cycling and deciding to join a group of middle-aged women for a morning calisthenics/80s workout video session in the park.
Bill Gates Foundation Pours $12m Into Vietnam Stock Market
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust announced an injection of US$12 million into Vietnam Enterprise Investment Ltd (VEIL), Vietnam’s largest investment fund.
Vietnamese Universities Not Stacking Up Against Regional Rivals
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The current edition of Webometrics, an initiative from CSIC, the largest public research body in Spain, which ranks universities around the world, shows that, despite their consistent national performance, Vietnam's universities do not fare well compared to their Southeast Asian counterparts.
[Photos] 1971 Vung Tau Through the Lens of an Australian Serviceman
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today, Vung Tau is well-known throughout southern Vietnam as a quaint coastal town that offers tourists from nearby provinces an affordable, convenient location for a short trip that’s just enough to relieve the stress of a hectic work week. This photo collection takes us back to an era before the town’s rapid commercialization in the 1990s.
High Heaven: Phu My Hung’s Special Stink
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Residents of Saigon’s southern neighborhoods, such as Phu My Hung and Binh Chanh, have been dealing with a pungent daily smell for the last month, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Killed in Pokemon Go-Related Accident in Japan
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Disturbing smell enshrouds southern Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Heineken buys a brewery from Carlsberg in Southeast Asia's thirstiest beer market [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Where Horticulture Meets Corporate Culture: How a Japanese Office Brings Farming Closer to Its Workers
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. .
As humans have become increasingly urban creatures, a disconnect between our life in the city and our food sources has created numerous challenges. These include the distances our food travels, contributing to global warming and the diminishing quality of produce grown in large-scale farming operations. Looking to bridge the gap between cities, the hinterlands and beyond, architecture firm Kono Designs have built a model for urban farming in the form of the offices of Pasona, a recruitment firm located in Tokyo.
Hanoi Extends Late Night Hours, Bans Vehicles Around Hoan Kiem Lake to Boost Tourism
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to increase its appeal to both visitors and residents, Hanoi will allow bars and restaurants to remain open later and ban vehicles from the Hoan Kiem Lake area on weekends.
[Illustrations] Local Artists Bring Vietnam's Eclectic Shopfronts to Life
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A group of Vietnamese illustrators has created a collection of colorful artwork inspired by the architecture of modern Vietnamese cities.
80 Years of Vietnam’s North-South Railway Line
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
September 2, 2016 is an auspicious day in the history of Vietnam's railways, marking the 80th anniversary of the completion of the “Transindochinois” or North-South railway line.
Japanese Consortium to Build Shopping Center Underneath Ben Thanh Market
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Besides alleviating the city’s traffic problems, it seems that Saigon’s future metro system will also serve a commercial purpose, as local officials just put forth a proposal to bring in a consortium of Japanese investors to establish a shopping area within the metro’s Ben Thanh station.
Weekend News Roundup: Nearly 4,500 Vietnamese Renounce Citizenship in 2015
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Schedule announced for Hollande's visit to Vietnam next month [Thanh Nien]
Ca Mau approves VND400 billion plan to preserve U Minh Ha National Park [DTI]
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 28 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From vendors selling vegetables to hemside barbershops, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Street Cred: Hai Thuong Lan Ong, the Father of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
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- Published on 27 August 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Hai Thuong Lan Ong is one of the most influential figures in the history of traditional Vietnamese medicine.
[Photos] Downpour Turns Saigon Into Swimming Pool
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- Published on 27 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Saigoneers are no stranger to heavy rainfall, many were undoubtedly taken aback by the vigor of the downpour that occurred yesterday evening which paralyzed the southern hub’s road system and turned many streets into veritable rivers.
Saigon to Shell Out $3.5m to Replace Derelict Air Monitoring System
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- Published on 27 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
In an effort to make the city’s air quality assessment process more efficient, Ho Chi Minh City's environmental department has requested US$3.5 million from the city budget to replace its broken air monitoring system, reports Thanh Nien.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Philippines Police Banned From Picking Nose, Taking Selfies While on Duty
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you just can’t live without picking your nose, it’s probably wise to avoid a career in law enforcement in the Philippines: the country just banned its police force from messing around with their nasal mucus while on duty.
[Video] Vietnam’s Beauty Takes Center Stage in This Breathtaking Timelapse
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Travel videos are a dime a dozen these days, and Vietnam is especially suited to such productions thanks to its diverse geography. As a result, it is hard to stand out from the YouTube crowd, but we’re here to share one such highlight.
Hẻm Gems: Bún Sứa Serves Up a Jellyfish Medley Without the Sting
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Kyle Lee. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The menu at Bun Sua Co Hanh is geared towards diners with a hankering for seafood, and not just your regular fish and company. They serve something out of the ordinary at this slightly drab riverfront restaurant, which I initially thought was noodles and milk (apparently my Vietnamese really needs some work: bún sứa refers to noodles with jellyfish, while bún sữa means noodles with milk). While the cuisine here is not quite as strange as milk noodles, it manages to offer something almost as unique.
