As Drought Continues, Mekong Climate Refugees Leave Home
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's no secret that the Mekong Delta is in dire straits. Between hydroelectric dams, drought, sinking land and the region's ever-increasing salinization, farmers in the west are facing heavy losses this year.
Morning News Roundup: Educators Debate on When Sex Education Should Start
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Educators debate on when sex education should start [VietnamNet]
Over 4 million in Vietnam have diabetes as disease grows in Asia: report [Thanh Nien]
'Farmers Got Power': A Satirical Look at Social Upheaval
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Satire and humor have long been recurring tropes employed by artists to deal with uncomfortable topics, to challenge people to discover on their own the object and meanings of their satire. Nowhere could this be truer than in contemporary Vietnamese art.
Don't Drink the Water: Saigon's Untreated Waste Is Flowing Into Its Water Supply
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you're into drinking tap water, we hate to be the bearers of bad news but it's probably time to stop.
[Video] The True Story of 3 Bros and a Bánh Xèo Taco
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For all the magic involved in Vietnamese cuisine, it's surprising how few of the country's dishes have made it abroad. Of course, you'll have no trouble finding foreigners who love phở or appreciate the occasional bánh mì, but beyond a handful of standard Vietnamese meals, there is a whole realm of local cuisine the world has yet to experience.
Saigon’s Old French Planter Villas
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
Despite the ongoing destruction of colonial buildings in Saigon, there’s still a small quarter of District 3 where it’s possible to identify villas which were once occupied by rich French rubber planters.
[Photos] 7 Million People Flock to Hung Kings Temple Over Holiday Weekend
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the long weekend, while most of Saigon was hiding in cool, air-conditioned places, the northern province of Phu Tho was dealing with an influx of Hung Vuong revelers who made the trek to its historic Hung Kings Temple for the holiday.
China Slides 100-Year-Old Building to New Home
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- Published on 17 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
China never ceases to exceed our expectations when it comes to buildings. From monster bridge-building machines to the 19-day construction of a 57-story skyscraper to 3D printing a mansion, the country is pretty serious about creating new structures – and keeping its old ones.
High School Students Build All-Terrain Wheelchair
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- Published on 17 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is not particularly well set-up for handicapped people. With broken sidewalks and uneven terrain even in the most developed cities, getting around can be a challenge for those who are wheelchair-bound.
Chinese Restaurants Fire Incompetent Robot Staff
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- Published on 16 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While human waitstaff are sometimes a disappointment – they forget your order, they punch in late, they expect a tip – three restaurants in China are finding out that our machine friends aren't necessarily a better alternative.
[Video] Recycle: Saigon's Uber-Cool Tattoo Parlor
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- Published on 16 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not only in Vietnam but around the world, tattoos are at once both embraced and misunderstood: older generations loathe them, younger generations view them as an important tool of self-expression.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] Meet District 2's Floating House
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bringing the concept of a flood-proof nhà sàn – the wooden stilt house most often seen in rural Vietnam – to Saigon's sinking terrain, local outfit Nha Dan Architects managed to create a contemporary brick-and-concrete house that combines both class and practicality.
Hẻm Gems: A Perfect Saigon Breakfast
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Most days, I roll out of bed 15 minutes after my alarm has stopped ringing, stumble downstairs, brush my teeth and leave the house just in time to grab my morning dose of caffeine before heading to the office.
Clean Up Vietnam: Changing the Conversation
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
There has been much ado in recent years about Vietnam’s garbage problem. From the beaches of Phu Quoc to the forests of the Central Highlands, trash is omnipresent and impossible to ignore. To that end, a group of locals and expats are seeking to change the way we dispose of our waste and the way we look at our local community spaces.
Man Tries, Fails to Conceal 18 Live Birds in His Pants at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
These days, you can hardly bring anything on an airplane. What with the liquid rules and the sharp object rules and the firearm rules, it's only you and your non-lethal possessions that make the cut. And now, you can add rare birds to the no-fly list, too.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Inflation to Edge up to 5% in 2016: Report
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Microsoft to support Da Nang on start-up program [VietnamNet]
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: A Laid-Back Morning in the Delta
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- Published on 14 April 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
While Can Tho has grown exponentially in population over the last 40 years, the capital of western Vietnam still retains much of its Delta charm. Here, the Hau River dictates local life, slowing down the bustle and chaos of the Mekong's largest urban center to match its languid pace. Each morning, boat dwellers and city folk alike are up at the crack of dawn to walk along the riverfront or head off to market with their wares. By the time the sun has found its place in the sky, much of the city's early rush is over and a calm takes over Can Tho's sleepy city streets and waterways.
Wild Elephant Wanders out of Forest, Searches for Food, Crushes Motorbike
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- Published on 14 April 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson
One especially hungry wild elephant caused a ruckus in the southern province of Dong Nai earlier this week.
[Photos] Check out Northern Vietnam's Stunning French Colonial High School
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- Published on 14 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In northern Nam Dinh province, Nguyen Khuyen High School isn't your average teaching facility.
