[Video] Dirt Bikers Slip And Slide Their Way Across The Vietnamese Countryside
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- Published on 23 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this year, five Vietnamese guys took the Cuong Mud Challenge which took them off the beaten path and into the muddy waters of the Vietnamese countryside.
Saigon Xưa: Young Artist Makes Incredible Drawings to Show Love of Old Saigon
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- Published on 23 December 2014
- Written by Dang Bui. .
Although born in Ninh Thuan province, Le Hung Trong has grown intimately attached to his second home, Saigon. Working as an architect for past three years, he has put together a collection of drawings depicting his dreams and love for Saigon in his new book called Sài Gòn Xưa. Images within its pages show old Saigon and its subtle charm: the houses, the vehicles and daily life – simultaneously bustling and serene.
Flower Street 2015 To Feature Floral Metro Line
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- Published on 23 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Nam Núm.
Saigon’s Flower Street will take on a decidedly modern twist this year. In addition to the typical natural landscapes and traditional Vietnamese cultural symbols, the 2015 edition will also feature a floral rendering of the city’s first metro line.
Date With The Wrecking Ball: The Vietnam Railways Building
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- Published on 23 December 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Featured earlier this year as a Saigoneer "Building of the Week," the 100-year-old Vietnam Railways Building at 136 Hàm Nghi is the latest of Hồ Chí Minh City's historic buildings to be threatened with destruction. Tim Doling takes another look at its history.
OMG: Use Of Online Acronyms By Vietnamese Youth Blurs Linguistic Lines
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- Published on 23 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Across the globe, the internet has brought about new ways of thinking, interacting and communicating. The latter has been a cause of concern for some in Vietnam who worry about the impact of popular internet acronyms on the country’s young who are increasingly using them in daily life.
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Bring Beggars, Homeless To Social Centers
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- Published on 23 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City to bring beggars, homeless to social centers [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to slap two taxes on Uber: official [Tuoi Tre]
Officials downplay concerns foreign goods will flood market [VoV]
Rough Guides: Mekong Delta Among Top 10 Best-Value Destinations
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- Published on 22 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
UK travel publication, Rough Guides has ranked the Mekong Delta as one of 2015’s “Best Value Destinations.”
[Video] Pro Skateboarders Make an Epic Vietnam Road Trip
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- Published on 22 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Back in 2012, Skateboarder Magazine sent a group of pro skaters on a motorbike journey from Hanoi to HCMC in a quest to find unseen skate spots throughout the country.
New Expressway Cuts HCMC–Vung Tau Travel Time in Half
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- Published on 22 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai expressway opened up two major sections on Saturday, 5 months ahead of schedule.
[Photos] Vietnam Through The Lens Of A Leica
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- Published on 22 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s little doubt that Vietnam is one of the World’s most photogenic countries. No matter what camera one uses, you’re bound to have at least a few gems on your film roll or memory card. But what happens when one points a Leica at the country’s rich textures, landscapes and faces?
HCMC Launches Taxi Booking App To Compete With International Players
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- Published on 22 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As HCMC’s relationship with international taxi booking app companies becomes increasingly tumultuous, the city has launched its own app which is available for mobile devices.
Weekend News Roundup: Workers Hit Bombs, Bullets While Building School In Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 22 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thai Vietjet makes its debut [Voice of Vietnam]
Vietnam climbs one place up on FIFA rankings [Shanghai Daily]
90% of Hue’s royal dishes are not authentic: Vietnam seminar [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] From Saigon To The Sea
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the urban bubble that is Saigon, we sometimes forget that the city isn’t located far from the sea.
City Authorities Agree to Save Elements of Saigon’s Tax Center
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While there’s no saving the Tax Center which will soon be demolished to make way for a new 40-story tower, elements of the 90-year-old building will be preserved, according to city officials.
Microsoft To Launch Vietnamese Version Of MSN Portal
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- Published on 19 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese version of Microsoft’s MSN portal officially went online Wednesday as the company hopes to capitalize on the country’s growing online market.
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.
