Mai Linh to Put Free WiFi in 1,000 Taxis
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- Published on 19 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Here's some good news for your data plan: local taxi company Mai Linh is currently installing free WiFi in 1,000 of its vehicles.
Film Adaptation of 'Miss Saigon' May Be Directed by Oscar Winner Danny Boyle
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- Published on 18 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Academy Award winner Danny Boyle, the director behind Slumdog Millionaire and Steve Jobs, is allegedly in talks to direct the film adaptation of famed 1991 musical Miss Saigon.
Vinhomes to Transform Ba Son Shipyard Into Mega Development
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- Published on 18 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first few renderings of Vinhomes' Ba Son complex construction have recently surfaced online, stirring hope for proponents of the mega development and sorrow for those who fear the loss of an important historical site.
[Video] Hẻm Gems: The Merits of Chè Dim Sum
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- Published on 18 March 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
If we're being real, I would not break an appointment for chè.
[Photos] Saigon Launches New Bus Connecting D1 and Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 18 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
What with the brand-new natural gas-powered buses now plying Saigon's streets and the recently opened Route 35 bus connecting District 2 with the downtown area, Saigon is stepping up its bus game.
Morning News Roundup: 9 Vietnamese Children Walk Home After Escaping Human Traffickers in China
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- Published on 18 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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Bloomberg: Vietnam’s stocks to reach highest level since 2008 [VietnamNet]
Vietnam's airports manager to sell 7.4% stake to Aeroports de Paris [Thanh Nien]
Japan Wants to Host 2020 Summer Olympics Baseball Games in Fukushima
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- Published on 17 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After winning the bid to host 2020's Summer Olympics, Japan is stepping up its game by not only adding its favorite sports – baseball and softball – to the roster but also by using Fukushima as a venue.
[Photos] Exploring Saigon’s Sun-Deprived Hẻms
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- Published on 17 March 2016
- Written by Frederik Wissink. Photos by Frederik Wissink.
Saigon is full of interesting, undiscovered places. While many people have explored the alleys in their own neighborhoods, few are willing to brave the narrow, crumbling side roads that look a little darker. The dimmer alleys perhaps pose a certain risk, but if you muster your courage and take a stroll down some of the more forbidding-looking hẻms in the city, these hidden places can show you a whole different side to Saigon.
Viettel Is Now Offering 4G...in Africa
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- Published on 17 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you're a Viettel user, we've got some good news: the military-run telecommunications provider is now offering 4G. The catch? It's in Burundi.
Morning News Roundup: 31% of Vietnamese Women Fake Climax: Survey
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- Published on 17 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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HCMC apologizes after foreign tourist robbed in downtown [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese spend a lot of time in cyber world [VietnamNet]
Pizza Huts in China Now Serving Durian Pizza
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- Published on 16 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
China has a unique interpretation of western fast food. From the dry pork and seaweed donut at a Chinese Dunkin Donuts to a pizza featuring – wait for it – shrimp tempura, wasabi mayonnaise, squid rings, pineapple, fish cakes and a hot dog-stuffed crust, the country likes to put its own spin on things.
Saigon's Exotic Dog Owners Spend $25,000 on Their Pets
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- Published on 16 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While big, fluffy hunting dogs have become so popular they're likely to stop traffic in Saigon, the cost of raising these cold-weather pets in a tropical country is enough to give you a heart attack.
Vietnamese-Made App Wins Top Prize at SXSW
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- Published on 16 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese creators of English-language pronunciation app ELSA took home the top prize at SXSWedu's 2016 Launch Startup competition last week.
The Story of Saigon's First Supermarket
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- Published on 16 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Way back in 1967, Saigon opened the doors of its first-ever modern supermarket.
Bangkok Restricts Songkran Water Fights Due to Drought
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- Published on 16 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Songkran revelers in Bangkok will have their water-throwing sessions cut short this year thanks to an increasingly serious drought in the Land of Smiles.
Morning News Roundup: Nha Trang to Demolish Buildings to Return Beach to Public
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- Published on 16 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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EU free trade deal will trap Vietnam in low-wage, low-skill cycle [Euractiv]
Cambodia to Resume Capital-to-Coast Train Service in April
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- Published on 15 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 14 years, Cambodia's train cars will once again begin carrying passengers next month.
This Vietnamese-Australian Is Raking in $19m a Year Serving Vietnamese Food
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- Published on 15 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Vietnamese-Australian Bao Hoang opened the very first branch of Rolld, a store specializing in street food-inspired Vietnamese cuisine, the former physiotherapist had high hopes for his newest business venture.
[Renderings] The Hamptons Are Coming to Ho Tram
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- Published on 15 March 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon city dwellers can soon look forward to a Hamptons-style holiday, as a Vietnamese rendition of the famed American destination is set to reach completion in 2018.
Q&A: Thai Artist Bends Reality With Kaleidoscopic Saigon Photo Collage
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- Published on 15 March 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Saigon is the latest city to join the urban landscape photo collage series by Thai artist and graphic designer Pariwat A-nantachina, also known as Big. With drastic perspective compositions, rich details and bright color contrasts, Big has re-interpreted city life, architecture and the urban mutations of metropolises like Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Marseille through large panoramic photo collages since 2008. In his upcoming exhibition, The Big Street, Big will unveil his Saigon work.
