[Updated] Foreign Woman Killed In D1 Hostel Fire
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- Published on 09 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
[Update Below] At 12:45 this afternoon, café-goers in front of the 5-story Budget Hostel on Nguyễn Văn Tráng Street in District 1 noticed a fire but struggled to put it out.
7 Of Vietnam’s Most Expensive Traditional Dishes
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- Published on 09 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s cities develop, there are plenty of restaurants that offer up dishes at international (read: expensive) prices. While Vietnamese food is generally considered cheap, there are a few notable exceptions:
Morning News Roundup: Many Universities Ban Jeans, Slippers From Class
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- Published on 09 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam official says rule on beer temperatures is for drinkers’ sake [Tuoi Tre]
USA-Vietnam nuclear accord takes effect [WNN]
CAAV proposes two more 'golden' air routes [Vietnam Net]
Saigon Ranked Among The World’s 18 Best Cities For Street Food
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- Published on 08 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lifestyle and travel site, Thrillist, has ranked Saigon as one of the world’s top 18 cities for street food, taking into account uniqueness of traditional food/drink style, quality of restaurants/bars and diversity of cuisines.
The Lost Inner-City Waterways of Saigon and Cho Lon: Part 2
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- Published on 08 October 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
When the French arrived in 1859, both Saigon and Chợ Lớn were criss-crossed by networks of canals and creeks, making it possible for boatmen to travel right through both city centres without stepping ashore.
Buôn Ma Thuột Man Offered $47,000 For Enormous, 220kg Mushroom
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- Published on 08 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While it’s not unusual for mushrooms to fetch high prices, it’s exceptionally rare for common varieties to reach 5 figures. For a Buôn Ma Thuột man, this exception came in the form of a 220kg Lingzhi mushroom which has become an instant legend among local residents.
Tap Water in HCMC Tainted With Antibiotics, Toxins
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- Published on 08 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We knew HCMC tap water had its issues, but we had no idea it was this bad.
[Video] A Bike Ride Through the Majestic Mountains of Sapa
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- Published on 08 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This calming video follows a group of bikers through the peaks and valleys of Sapa’s beautiful but challenging terrain.
Morning News Roundup: Wartime Ammunition Cellar In Saigon To Be Turned Into Tourism Spot
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- Published on 08 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Wartime ammunition cellar in Saigon to be turned into tourism spot [Tuoi Tre]
Muslim tourists flock to Vietnam for delicious food, cheap prices [Tuoi Tre]
EU issues stern warning to Vietnam's veggie exporters [Thanh Nien]
Officials Call For Preservation Of Tax Center Interior
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- Published on 07 October 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, there are those that are calling for elements of the 90-year-old building to be preserved.
October Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
With Halloween coming up soon, expect some horror and gothic films at Saigon’s alternative film venues this month. Alongside titles that pay homage to the much-loved remembrance of the dead, these programmes offer a variety of themes and cinematic genres, including a retrospective on 70s cinema, indie-cult and new titles.
Should The Firing Range At Củ Chi Be Closed?
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over at his excellent blog, Rusty Compass, Mark Boyer argues that it may be time to close the firing ranges at the Củ Chi.
20 Photos Of 1990 Hội An
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ancient houses, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and plenty of places to take long strolls have given Hội An a reputation for being one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations. But when these pictures were shot in 1990, the town was just starting its evolution into a tourist hot spot.
An Illustrated Guide to Vietnam's Motorbikers
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Nam Núm.
The streets of Vietnam is home to many colorful personalities.
HCMC Moves To Replace Historic Bình Lợi Railway Bridge
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City Transport Department has put plans in place to replace the 112-year-old Bình Lợi Railway Bridge on Phạm Văn Đồng Street, which links Bình Thạnh and Thủ Đức Districts, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Of Unexploded Ordnances Found In Quang Tri
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coast guard ship with helipad launched in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
First Vietnamese-made microchip debuts in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Chinese Vendors Busted For Lacing Noodles With Opiates
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forget about contaminated phở. In parts of China, vendors have been caught lacing their noodles with opiates in the hopes of keeping their customers coming back to get their fix.
Get Ready For A Total Lunar Eclipse On October 8
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the night of Wednesday, October 8, be sure to lift your head to the sky to see this year’s final lunar eclipse.
[Video] Sơn La Children Use Highway Water Drain As Water Slide
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Highway 6 is a busy truck route connecting Hà Nội and Sơn La. But when it rains, local children take to the slippery, moss-lined water drains along its side, creating an impromptu water slide.
2 Vietnamese Designs Take Home Top Awards at International Architecture Festival
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A21 Studio’s “The Chapel” and Vo Trong Nghia Architect’s “House For Trees” both took home top awards at last week’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore.
