The Peaceful Corners Of Bustling Hanoi
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although modernization has forever altered the skyline of Vietnam’s ancient capital with gleaming skyscrapers, one can still find moments of tranquility and escape from the city’s traffic-clogged streets.
The Best Amarone Wine In Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Alfredo de la Casa. .
If you like wine, especially the Italian variety, you must try Amarone, one of those gems that was discovered by accident (think champagne).
21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you enjoyed our original illustrations of Saigon motorbikers, you’ll get a kick out of these real-life daredevils.
[Video] A Walk Through The Streets Of 1975 Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, we posted a video of 1975 Saigon filmed from a low-flying helicopter. This piece, made in the same year, takes you from the city’s skies to its streets.
VietJetAir Crew In Hot Water After Landing On Wrong Runway At Cam Ranh Airport
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
They may be marketing pros, but when it comes to operations, VietJetAir doesn’t have the best track record.
[Photos] Floods Bring Seasonal Specialties To The Mekong Delta
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While few Saigonese smile at the sight of flooded streets, their Mekong Delta brethren welcome high waters with open arms.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam 3rd Best Place In Asia For Expats: Survey
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Train makes emergency stop in HCMC for man lying on tracks [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam's HCM City to see a fall in October CPI [Global Post]
New flood-prevention measures on the table for HCM City [DTI News]
[Video] BMX: Saigon Style
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The age of the fixie may have dawned on Saigon but another bicycle fad is becoming increasingly popular in the city – BMX.
Da Nang Company Given Go-Ahead To Build $212 Million Cable Car In World’s Largest Cave
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s cable car addiction (see Sapa and Ha Long Bay) has reached Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world and one of the country’s most valuable natural treasures.
Vietnam Has Lost 60% Of Its Mangrove Forests Over The Last 70 Years
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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]
Old Saigon Building of the Week: St. Paul’s Convent
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- 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
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- 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.
