Hanoi Wants Fewer Buses During Rush Hour To Reduce Traffic
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- Published on 27 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the capital's latest installment of unorthodox traffic management – previous chapters include suggesting local drivers learn to drive like the Saigonese – Hanoi officials are planning to take city buses off the streets during peak traffic hours.
Tourists Are Ruining Ha Long Bay With Cave Graffiti
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- Published on 27 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Ha Long Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's tourism industry, is looking a little worse for wear these days. Between the toxic slurry flowing into its waters earlier this year and the ghost ships currently camped out in one forgotten corner of the bay, Ha Long isn't exactly clean or tidy at the moment.
Morning News Roundup: Vingroup Buys Maximark Chain in Bid to Gain Retail Foothold
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- Published on 27 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Proper steps for Vietnam's 4G service eyed[Hanoi Times]
Gov’t Facebook page faked [Saigon Times]
[Video] One Traveler's Mind-Bending 3D Images of Southeast Asia
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When photographer Garret Suhrie packed his bags and bought a ticket to Southeast Asia, he had plans to make a travel video, something more and more travelers seem to be into these days.
The Story Behind Google's First-Ever Made-in-Vietnam Ad
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Director Bao Nguyen explains the story behind Google's first-ever TV commercial made for Vietnamese audiences.
Saigon's Haze Will Stick Around Until Late November
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
These days, it's pretty much a given that breathing during rush hour is hazardous to your health. What with the exhaust fumes and the standstill traffic, taking in a lungful of that hot, dusty, smog-filled air is bound to have an impact on a person's well-being.
Saigon Approves Expansion of Can Gio Tourism Project
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, city officials approved an additional 480 hectares of sea area for the Saigon Sunbay tourism development in Can Gio.
Date With the Wrecking Ball: Thu Thiem Parish Church and Lovers of the Holy Cross Convent
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Tim Doling. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Two of Saigon’s oldest Roman Catholic institutions, located across the river in Thủ Thiêm, may soon be gone.
Saigon Proposes 'Trimming' Sidewalks to Address Traffic Woes
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to quell rush hour traffic, city officials are asking the Department of Transportation to reduce the surface area of Saigon's sidewalks.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Shuts Down Gas Station For Cheating Customers
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- Published on 26 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Lasers may ease pain for Vietnam War’s ‘napalm girl’ [Seattle Times]
Pham Ngu Lao Looks Downright Whimsical in This Travel Video
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson
There are a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to Pham Ngu Lao. Some see it as a haven for cheap beer and wild nights; others avoid Bui Vien like the plague.
The Vietnamese Government Is Now Officially on Facebook
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government is getting hip to the times and joining roughly 25 million of its fellow citizens on the country's favorite social network.
Saigon Is Getting a New People's Committee Building
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The area around Nguyen Hue has undergone a major transformation in the last year or so. In keeping with these drastic changes, there will soon be another upgrade to the walking street, as one of the city's most recognizable landmarks is planning a modern addition to its French colonial structure.
Chinese Think It's Cool to Wear Fake Bean Sprouts in Your Hair
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While China's environment may be hostile to plant life, the heads of its citizens certainly aren't.
Hẻm Gems: An Assembly Line of Bún Thịt Nướng
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
After warming up our tastebuds with last week's bột chiên, we continued exploring the wonders of Thi Nghe's evening street food scene. Amid the sinh tố shops, snack carts and rice stalls, my nomming companion and I set our sights on the eye-catching bún thịt nướng operation at 38 Huynh Dinh Cua.
Tan Son Nhat Authorities Kill Dog for Trespassing on Airport Property
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From stair car collisions to baggage truck accidents, rising floodwaters and less-than-positive passenger feedback, Tan Son Nhat is not the best place to be these days. As of this week, that statement applies not only to humans but also the animal kingdom, after one local dog met an unfortunate end on airport property.
Morning News Roundup: Coca-Cola Vietnam Finally Pays Tax After Claiming Losses For 20 Years
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- Published on 23 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Coca-Cola Vietnam finally pays tax after claiming losses for 20 years [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon Police are Removing All Ghost Bikes From the Streets
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- Published on 22 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's army of xe cà tàng, also known as ghost bikes, will soon disappear from the city streets if local police have anything to say about it.
[Photos] Check out the Fancy New Hanoi-Hai Phong Highway
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- Published on 22 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Making the trip from Hanoi to Hai Phong will be much easier come December, when a brand-new high-speed road between the northern cities is complete.
The Music Man: Mark Gergis' Old-School Saigon Soul
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- Published on 22 October 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson
When he was young, Mark Gergis – like most American teenagers – spent a lot of time sifting through records (or cassettes or CDs or iTunes...whatever your generation did). It was the 1980s, and there was a plethora of good American music available, from 60s garage bands to punk rock, psychedelia, experimental and new wave.
