Details: Published on 23 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

A recent report found that Vietnam’s mangrove forests, which protect the country from flooding and costal erosion, have been lost since 1943.

[Video] A Vietnamese Critique Of Social Networking

Details: Published on 23 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

The Phở Team, which brought us "What does the Phở Say?" and "Differences Between Hanoi vs Sai Gon" is back with a new video critiquing the social network experience.

[Photos] This Is What Vietnam Looked Like In 1880

Details: Published on 23 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

By 1880, when photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Emile Gsell traveled across Vietnam, the French had just begun to solidify control over their new colony.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam A Top Agricultural Producer But Farmers Still Poor

Details: Published on 23 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam touted as top agricultural producer but farmers still poor [Vietnam Net]

HCMC transport dept. asked to eliminate flood-prone areas next year [Tuoi Tre]

French firm denies $2bn commitment to Long Thanh airport claimed by Vietnam official [Tuoi Tre]

[Photos] The Bomb Recyclers Of Quảng Trị

Details: Published on 22 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Quảng Trị holds the terrible honor of being the most contaminated province in Vietnam when it comes to unexploded ordinance left over from the American War.

Vietnamese Photographer Wins Award At International Competition

Details: Published on 22 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese photographer, Ly Hoang Long, was selected as the top photographer from the Asia-Pacific region at the recent CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition.

[Photos] Inside Hanoi’s New Parliament Building

Details: Published on 22 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

If you’ve visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a large structure going up just outside its gates. This is the country’s new Parliament building which held its first session on the morning of October 21.

[Video] Take A Helicopter Ride Through 1975 Saigon

Details: Published on 22 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

In 1975, an American news crew boarded what was presumably a military chopper as part of their report on Saigon.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Resume Horse Racing On New Track

Details: Published on 22 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam to resume horse racing on new track [Thanh Nien]

Company builds road without permission in Ha Long Bay’s peripheral areas [Tuoi Tre]

Young man creates street library in Danang [DTI]

Old Saigon Building of the Week: St. Paul’s Convent

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Tim Doling.

Occupying a large, leafy compound on Tôn Đức Thắng street in District 1, the Convent of Saint-Paul de Chartres is another rarely-visited haven of peace in busy Hồ Chí Minh City.

[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Adam Robert Young

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Last Sunday, Adam Robert Young led the October Saigoneer photo walk, taking a group of participants around a bustling local market in District 2.

Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Ranked Among Worst In Asia, Airports Disagree

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Both HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat and Hanoi’s Noi Bai were listed on the list of “Worst Airports in Asia 2014,” compiled by popular airport ranking site.

Stunning Nha Trang Hotel Features Vertical And Indoor Gardens

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Nha Trang is a beautiful city but its hotels are typically boring and resemble those found across Vietnam. Despite the name, the recently constructed Hotel Golden Holiday Hotel, designed by Trinhvieta-Architects, is a piece of architectural art, highlighted by a vertical garden.

[Photos] Inside A 1960s Saigon TV Station

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

In the mid-1960s, Saigon was one of the most modern cities in Asia and part of this technological prowess was manifested in its telecommunications and TV equipment.

[Photos] Massive Flooding Turns HCMC Streets Into Rivers, And It's Just The Beginning

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

While much of District 1 was able to stay dry on Sunday night, others such as Districts 6 and 11 were not as fortunate as a storm flooded major streets and knocked out power in some areas.

Morning News Roundup: Almost One-Third Of Vietnamese Partners Are Unfaithful: Survey

Details: Published on 21 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Almost one-third of Vietnamese partners are unfaithful: Survey [Thanh Nien]

First-graders study math before learning how to read [Vietnam Net]

Vietnam’s health ministry releases guidelines for Ebola treatment [Tuoi Tre]

Saigon Artbook 1 Year Anniversary Fundraiser

Details: Published on 20 October 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

After 4 successful releases of the Saigon Artbook, the team is launching a special 1 year anniversary edition at an open fundraising event at 3A Station on Thursday, October 23 from 5pm – 11pm.