No More Nudes: Vietnam to Forbid Celebrities From Taking Naked Pics
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- Published on 13 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Much to everyone's dismay, Vietnamese celebrities, models and beauty queens will be banned from taking nude photographs and distributing them online beginning May 15.
Meet Ex4U, the Taiwanese Electric Car Coming to Vietnam
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- Published on 13 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A two-seater electric car may soon hit the streets of Vietnam.
[Photos] 'Da Nang: COASTAL City' – Architecture and Housing
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- Published on 13 April 2016
- Written by Michael Waibel.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of Da Nang: COASTAL City, a large-format photo book exploring the urban development, landscapes and people of Central Vietnam. Produced with the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi, the publication is split into five chapters, each covering a major theme related to Central Vietnam's urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. This week's installment covers the book's third chapter, "Architecture and Housing". Click here for chapters one and two.
It’s Official: Americans to Get 1-Year Vietnam Visas by June
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- Published on 13 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting later this year, American tourists visiting Vietnam will be able to get a one-year, multiple-entry visa.
[Video] Travel the Length of Vietnam in One Minute
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- Published on 12 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For those of us who prefer armchair travel, Vimeo user Riccardo Fasoli's stunning minute-long journey through Vietnam is the perfect mini holiday.
Guy Test Drives a $224,000 Beamer, Wraps it Around a Tree
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- Published on 12 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you're having a bad day, look on the bright side: at least you haven't totaled a US$224,000 BMW.
[Photos] Incredible Juxtapositions Show How China Has Changed Over the Past Century
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- Published on 12 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a country where cities rise from rice paddies, to say that China has developed rapidly over the past century is something of understatement. Self-described “photography and creativity enthusiast” Dheera Venkatraman recently created a set of then-and-now photos to visually convey this development.
Sawaco to Build 6 Underground Reservoirs in Saigon
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- Published on 12 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to protect the southern hub from drought, Saigon Water Company (Sawaco) is working with municipal authorities to create six underground water reservoirs.
[Video] Hue to Get Jazzy New Boardwalk
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- Published on 12 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hue is set to get a major riverside upgrade as local officials have submitted a proposal to build a boardwalk next to the Huong River later this year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Vingroup Wins Triple Asia Pacific Property Awards
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- Published on 12 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Security camera nemesis of HCMC criminals [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam eyes ending flooding in urban centers by 2050 [Vietnamplus]
Saigon to Ban Eating, Drinking, Fun on Nguyen Hue
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Starting April 18, a new law which bans eating and drinking on Nguyen Hue – along with several other activities – will take effect.
Animated Shorts Bring Vietnamese History to the Small Screen
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to teach Vietnamese children (and perhaps adults, too) about their nation's past, one local channel has begun playing short, animated videos depicting famous moments in Vietnamese history.
Saigon’s Favorite Churches: Huyen Sy Church
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Tim Doling. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful churches in the city, the Église Huyện Sỹ in District 1 was constructed in 1902-1905 on the corner of Rue Frère Louis (now Nguyễn Trãi Street) and Rue Frère Guilleraut (now Tôn Thất Tùng Street).
Quang Ninh to Ban Overnight Cruises in Ha Long Bay 'Soon'
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Spending a night on Ha Long Bay will soon be a thing of the past, according to Quang Ninh authorities.
Saigon Declares Health Emergency Following First Zika Cases
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials have declared a health emergency in Ho Chi Minh City following Vietnam's first two reported cases of the Zika virus.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Recalls Books Telling Kids ‘Camel Is Largest Bird on Earth’
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Thousands of children involved in school and family violence [SGGP]
Vietnam recalls books telling kids ‘camel is largest bird on earth’ [Tuoi Tre]
Cambodia's Tigers Are 'Functionally Extinct'
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- Published on 10 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodia's tiger population is now “functionally extinct”, according to experts.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Create Charming D7 Wood-and-Concrete Row House
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- Published on 10 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the last few years, Saigon's architects have come up with some impressive contemporary touches for the city's traditional row houses. Whether adding web-like coverings or a collage of window shutters to their facades, carving out a central atrium to bring in natural light or transforming each multi-story structure's interior with modern, minimalist design, the southern hub's unique architectural challenges often breed creativity.
In China, New Vehicle Ban Results in Motorbike Graveyard
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- Published on 10 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following China’s latest crackdown on illegally operated vehicles, scores of motorcycles are piling up under Nantou Toll Bridge expressway in the city of Shenzhen.
[Video] Filmmaker Captures the 'Phantoms of Saigon'
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- Published on 09 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In his latest short film, Phantoms of Saigon, filmmaker Pham Hong Chuyen juxtaposes poetic, almost alien angles of Saigon with the often faceless community of wandering scrap collectors who roam its streets.
