Hẻm Gems: 70 Years of Hủ Tiếu Down a Saigon Alley
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Dang Bui. Photos by Lee Starnes.
At the corner of a dead-end alley and the crowded pub street of Ton That Thiep among neon signs of nearby bars and restaurants, an eatery with an old hand-painted sign reading “Thanh Xuan” might come across as a forgettable, insignificant spot with its few small tables and plastic chairs. Yet this place has been home to three generations of a family who brought to Saigon – and named – hủ tiếu Mỹ Tho in 1946.
[Video] Brazen HCMC Dog Thieves Strike In Broad Daylight
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
So, in today’s WTF section, here’s a video from Binh Tan District of a guy shooting and stealing a dog in broad daylight. This problem seems to be all too common these days, and with Vietnam consuming over 5 million dogs per year, the dog meat market is quite lucrative.
Hydrofoil Service Between HCMC And Vung Tau To Resume After Year-Long Ban
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC’s Hydrofoils are set to resume service to Vung Tau by the end of the month following a year-long ban.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Urges Firm To Give Up Land For Metro Line
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Researchers alarmed over abusive incidents at school [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam spends big money on Chinese phones [Vietnam Net]
Paid Christmas escorts trending among young Vietnamese [DTI]
Travel Back In Time With These 15 Photos Of 1929 Saigon
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- Published on 18 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
1929 could be referred to as the beginning of Saigon’s Golden Age. Built on the backs of exploited Vietnamese laborers, the French had carved out what was then called the Pearl of the Orient, a European city in the heart of SE Asia.
New Noi Bai Terminal, Vietnam’s Largest, to Open Next Week
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- Published on 18 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport is set to open its shiny new $645.3 million, 4-story terminal next week after three years of construction.
Inside Nha Dan Architect’s HCMC NQ House
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- Published on 18 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nha Dan Architects, a firm specializing in commercial and residential projects, recently completed their sleek and artistic NQ House in Ho Chi Minh City which overcame some serious design challenges.
A Look At The Top Google Searches In Vietnam In 2014
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- Published on 18 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, Google released its annual “A Year in Search” showing the most popular searches of the last year. To make it a bit more accessible, the search engine released localized versions in addition to its global list.
Nha Trang To Install Loudspeakers On Beaches To Warn Of Robbery And Rip-Offs
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- Published on 18 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nha Trang authorities are planning to install a loudspeaker system on city beaches to “promote local tourism, improve rescue activity, and issue warnings to tourists regarding robberies and rip-offs.”
Morning News Roundup: Rescue Underway At Site Of Collapsed Tunnel In Central Vietnam
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- Published on 18 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
CAAV proposes cut in air ticket prices [DTI]
Sex education from church and state sends mixed messages in Vietnam [Guardian]
Approved! Social enterprise receives legal status in Vietnam [Guardian]
How Climate Change and a Drive for Profits Are Threatening the Mekong Delta
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Upstream dams aren’t the only threat to the Mekong Delta.
Anal Inflation Prank Lands Victims in Hospital
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
So, yeah, this happened.
4 Awesome Animated Gifs Of Sleeping Saigon Cyclo Drivers
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Maria Tran Larsen, a graphic designer with Vietnamese roots living in Copenhagen, Denmark has always been entranced by the sleeping cyclo drivers she came across on her trips to Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines Pilot Accidentally Signals Hijacking After Pressing Wrong Button
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the northern city of Vinh made an emergency landing in Hanoi on Tuesday after encountering mechanical problems.
17 Sky-High Photos Of 2002 Saigon
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
These images, taken in 2002, provide not only a wonderful bird's eye view of Saigon, but also capture its transition into a modern city.
Work Begins On Underground Section Of Saigon’s First Metro Station
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Work has officially kicked off on the underground portion on Saigon’s first underground metro station at the intersection of Le Loi and Nguyen Hue Streets.
Morning News Roundup: First Vietnam Bike Week To launch In HCMC
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- Published on 17 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VN urged to quickly improve labor productivity [Vietnam Net]
Early snowfall in Sapa attracts visitors [Voice of Vietnam]
City programme separates organic, inorganic waste [Vietnam News]
[Video] This Is How You Make A Phở Burger
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- Published on 16 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We got the phở burrito, the phở cocktail and the phở dumpling. What other twist on the Vietnamese staple is missing from this list? Yup, the phở burger.
Date With The Wrecking Ball: The Nguyen Van Cua Imprimerie de l'Union Building
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- Published on 16 December 2014
- Written by Tim Doling. Photos by Lee Starnes .
Located close to the Saigon Post Office, the unassuming two-storey white shophouse building at 49-57 Nguyễn Du was once the headquarters of one of the most successful colonial-era printing companies.
[Photos] Japanese Businessmen Show You How To Pass Out In Public With Class
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- Published on 16 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japanese work culture is characterized by insane hours and grueling deadlines. To relax and blow off steam, businessmen from the Land of the Rising Sun take the same approach to drinking as they do to work – go all in.
