Flying High: VietJet Is Going Public
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- Published on 21 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Privately-owned VietJet Air is looking to take advantage of its recent success by holding a public offering by the end of the year.
[Video] The Saigon Shoemaker Who Made Kicks for Kings
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- Published on 21 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the latest collaboration between Saigoneer and Only In Saigon, we enter the shop of famed Shoemaker Trinh Ngoc, located at 50 Ly Chinh Thang, District 3. His story is one of success and strife, as he was twice displaced by wars and once the cordwainer of choice for the Cambodian royal family.
Ben Thanh Market Is Getting Fancy Air Conditioned Toilets
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- Published on 21 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The hot and muggy toilets at Ben Thanh Market will soon be a thing of the past as the city has ordered that air conditioners be installed to appease tourists.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Plans $5.5 Billion For Transport Projects Through 2020
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- Published on 21 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietjet's operational safety is now internationally ensured [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese businesses ‘shy away’ from Thai market [VoV]
Asian forex slips as China extends losses, Vietnam devalues currency again [The Economics Times]
[Video] Humans Of Saigon
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- Published on 20 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Humans of Saigon follows in the footsteps of the acclaimed Facebook page Humans of New York that embraces the mantra “There’s more to a book than its cover.”
[Photos] 20 Photos Of Southern Vietnam In 1974
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- Published on 20 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
These images offer a rare glimpse of Saigon and southern Vietnam in the months before the region was “liberated” by the North Vietnamese Army.
[Photos] Award-Winning Design Links Nha Trang Restaurant And Sea
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- Published on 20 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When D3 Architects came up with this design for a beachside Nha Trang restaurant, they sought to create a structure with a strong connection to its surrounding environment, in this case, the beach. Given its recent win at an architecture competition, it looks like they hit the mark.
Apple, Inc. Plans to Open Subsidiary in Vietnam
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- Published on 20 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apple seems to have set its sights on the Vietnamese market with reports that the company is gearing up to open a subsidiary in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Devalues Dong For Third Time In 2015 On Yuan Fallout
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- Published on 20 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam spends over $4 billion to import animal feed [Vietnam Net]
Experts warn against mass investment in waste incinerators [DTI]
Health goods removed from Ha Noi drugstores [Vietnam News]
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service To Resume In November
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- Published on 19 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hydrofoil service between Saigon and Vung Tau will resume in November with a fleet of new boats.
[Photos] 15 Strange Snacks From Around Asia (But Mostly Japan)
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- Published on 19 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Snack food, once ubiquitous with Western culture, has become a global phenomenon. When entering new markets, multinational corporations often introduce products tailored to the palates of the local population. Asia, where convenience stores are packed with Pepsi-flavored Cheetos, wasabi/seaweed/cheese Oreos and hot & sour fish soup potato chips, is no exception.
Phu Quoc Authorities Want to Wipe out Forests, Farmland for Development
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- Published on 19 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Famous for its beautiful (and sometimes polluted) beaches, the island of Phu Quoc has become one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations with arrivals increasing by 20% every year. As a result, major tourism development is in full swing and the days of deserted beaches are now a thing of the past.
[Photos] Nha Xa: The Remote Village Packed With 30 Colonial Villas
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- Published on 19 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The village of Nha Xa, located in northern Vietnam, is best known for its long tradition of silk weaving. During the colonial period, high demand for the quality product led to a boom for the town’s businesses, many of which were able to expand with branches in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
[Video] Enraged Foreigner Confronts Vietnamese Driver On Hanoi Pedestrian Street
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- Published on 19 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A video of a foreign man scolding a Vietnamese motorbike driver on a Hanoi walking street surfaced on the internet recently, sparking widespread debate on whether or not he was out of line.
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Set Up Special Economic Zone
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- Published on 19 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam ranks 12th for at-risk public debt [DTI]
Ha Noi to cut jobs in state-funded organisations [Vietnam News]
Universities nationwide increase working time to serve students [SGGP]
[Photos] Hanoi Launches 'Friendly' Bicycle Police Force
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Hue Street’s rollerblading security guards have been getting a ton of press over the past week for their unique mode of transportation. Not to be outdone, last Wednesday, a squad of police in Hanoi traded in their motorized vehicles for the analog, two-wheeled variety, patrolling the city on bicycles.
What Does The Future Hold For Saigon’s Skeleton Tower?
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The monolithic Saigon One Tower is the most obvious victim of the city's burst real estate bubble (which looks to be finally recovering). Even though the skeleton of the unfinished US$238 million skyscraper lies at the intersection of Ham Nghi and Ton Duc Thang Streets, an incredibly desirable piece of real estate, information about the stalled project has been nearly impossible to come by.
[Video] Following A Hột Vịt Lộn Vendor Through The Streets Of Saigon
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Shing Chan.
We often take for granted the immense diversity of foods found on the streets of Saigon, in addition to those that sell them. This short film profiles Vinh, a hột vịt lộn (fetal duck egg) vendor who hawks her product to pay for her son's university tuition.
22 Killed, 120 Injured In Blast At Central Bangkok Shrine
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A massive explosion tore through a popular Hindu shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok last night, killing 22 and injuring 120 more.
Former US Consulate Employee Imprisoned For Selling Visas At Up To $70,000
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of investigation, a former State Department employee has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his role in selling US visas to Vietnamese citizens who had previously been denied them for up to US$70,000 a piece.
