Details: Published on 14 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Truong An architecture and 23o5Studio recently teamed up an this abstract house in Saigon’s Thanh My Loi new urban area. The structure was designed to allow light to proliferate throughout, painting its walls with different colors and patterns.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Goes Shopping For U.S. Military Hardware

Details: Published on 14 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Ex-chief editor of Vietnamese newspaper charged with ‘abusing democratic freedoms’ [Tuoi Tre]

Scholars discuss religious culture role in sustainable development [VOV]

Vietnam Goes Shopping for U.S. Military Hardware [Bloomberg]

U.S. Military May Send Aircraft, Ships To Disputed East Sea Zone

Details: Published on 13 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

On Tuesday, a Pentagon official said that the U.S. is contemplating the deployment of military assets to the East Sea to ensure freedom of navigation around disputed islands that are claimed by 19 nations.

[Video] “Walk In Shanghai” Is Google Street View On High-Definition Steroids

Details: Published on 13 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

What better way to experience a new city that to walk through its streets? This reverse timelapse video from media mastermind JT Singh lets potential visitors explore Shanghai more intimately than ever before.

[Photos] The Parks Of Saigon Seen From Above

Details: Published on 13 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Public parks can seem few and far between in Saigon, especially outside of the city center. But you gotta appreciate what you have and there’s no better way to do so than with the drone images of Saigon’s green spaces.

The Incredible Origami Art Of Nguyen Ngoc Vu

Details: Published on 13 May 2015; Written by Dang Bui. .

In addition to digital art and stop motion films, Saigon-born Nguyen Ngoc Vu has also found success with one of Japan's most prolific analog art forms – origami.

US$40m Earmarked For Saigon’s Silicon Valley

Details: Published on 13 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking to capitalize on Vietnam’s growing tech industry, a group of investors has been granted a license to develop "Saigon Silicon City," a project modeled after the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Police Officers Charged For Torturing Suspects Into False Murder Confessions

Details: Published on 13 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam company makes bullet-proof paint from husks [Vietnam Net]

Spooked by unsafe greens, Vietnamese people grow veggies at home [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam begins to use WildScan app for wildlife protection [Tuoi Tre]

Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Completed

Details: Published on 12 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Internet speeds are back to normal in Vietnam following repairs to Vietnam’s branch of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable.

Check Out The Trailer For Victor Vu’s Beautiful New Film “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass”

Details: Published on 12 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

The trailer for “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass,” the latest film from prolific Vietnamese American filmmaker Victor Vu was released late last week.

Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - Architecture & Housing

Details: Published on 12 May 2015; Written by Michael Waibel.

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and stories. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the third chapter: Change over time.

Vietnam Airlines Passenger Caught Smoking Mid-Flight

Details: Published on 12 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

While some have claimed ignorance after opening airplane doors, mistaking them for a bathrooms, others, like 28-year-old Nguyen Canh Dinh, knowingly flaunt strict aviation rules.

Event Rewind: Farmers Market @ Saigon Outcast

Details: Published on 12 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Farmers markets are weekend staples in many cities around the globe, but these events have been noticeably absent from Saigon. Until now.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Resorts Slammed For Acting As If They Owned Beaches

Details: Published on 12 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese woman conned by 'foreign fiancé’ out of over $40,000 [Tuoi Tre]

Government approves plan to adopt 4G [VOV]

Vietnam to intensify regional transport connectivity [VOV]

Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Delayed 2 Days

Details: Published on 11 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

It will take two days longer than expected to fix Vietnam’s branch of the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) due to bad weather.

A Train Ride From Saigon To Nha Trang (1952)

Details: Published on 11 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

During his short time in Vietnam, Swiss photojournalist, Werner Bischof, captured rarely seen slices of life on a train from Saigon to Nha Trang in 1952.

Foreigners Will Be Able To Own Property In Vietnam For 100 Years: Decree

Details: Published on 11 May 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

As the Vietnamese property market will likely heat up in the next few years with the construction of new metro lines in Hanoi and Saigon, it may soon be time to hop back on the real estate bandwagon. A new draft decree would make it easier for foreigners to get in on the action, extending ownership periods to 100 years.