Anthony Bourdain: First Trip To Vietnam "Was Life-Changing"
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gordon Ramsay isn't the only celebrity chef obsessed with Vietnam. But unlike Ramsay, New York chef, Anthony Bourdain, has a close personal connection to Vietnam, cultivated over many visits since 2000.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Bag Snatcher Drowns In Canal
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC offers free parking for student bus passengers [Tuoi Tre]
Ho Chi Minh City bag snatcher drowns in canal [Thanh Nien]
Khe Nuoc Trong Forest project officially launches in Vietnam [World Land Trust]
Event Rewind: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2014
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the afternoon of September 28, 300 bikers on approximately 200 bikes took to Saigon’s Streets in formal attire in support of charity.
Saigon’s Metro Line 2 $784 Million More Than Expected And Delayed 2 Years
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to inflation and an improved design which calls for the use of more expensive materials, HCMC’s metro line 2 (that will run from Bến Thành to Tham Lương) may be $784 million more than expected, raising the cost from $1.3 billion to $2.1 billion, according to VN Express.
Rapping Vietnamese Newscasters Take Home Prize At World Journalism Awards
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Expats aren’t the only ones who can rap in Vietnam. Not only does the country boast an up and coming group of young hip-hop artists such as Suboi, but also award winning rapping newscasters.
A Week After Expat’s Deadly Accident, A Different Story Emerges
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early morning hours of September 21, a foreign man was killed at the intersection of Điện Biên Phủ and Đinh Tiên Hoàng Streets in District 1. A week after the accident, new details have emerged which tell a different story than what was first reported in the local media.
The Lost Inner-City Waterways of Saigon and Cho Lon: Part 1
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
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.
You Won’t Believe How Many Packs Of Instant Noodles Vietnamese Consume Each Year
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Given that Vietnamese munch on 2 billon Choco Pies each year, it may come as no surprise that another mass-produced “food,” instant noodles, are also consumed at an astronomical rate.
Morning News Roundup: VND3 Trillion For Climate Change Adaptation Projects
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VND3 trillion for climate change adaptation projects [DTI]
Ha Noi department seizes 20 iPhone 6 smartphones [Vietnam News]
Vietnamese man hits US$228.4 million Powerball jackpot [VoV]
Creator Of “Humans Of New York” Visits Vietnam
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the bestselling photo book, Humans of New York paid a visit to Vietnam with stops in Hanoi and HCMC.
Repairs To AAG Cable Delayed After Second Break Found
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Zing reports that a second break has been found in the Asia America Gateway (AAG), pushing back the repair date from October 1 to October 5.
[Video] Rap Video Shows an Expat’s Life in Saigon
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A week after the release of “The Mì Quảng Song,” another expat has taken to rapping to show their love for Vietnam.
Trees On Tôn Đức Thắng Street To Be Cut Down For Bridge To Thủ Thiêm
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s a price for progress and in Saigon it seems to be trees that are called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of infrastructure development.
The Story Of A Famous Photograph
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Robert Fretwell.
At the end of the American War, two photographs became icons of the Fall Of Saigon. One was the photo of the North Vietnamese tank crashing through the gates of the Presidential Palace (now Independence Palace), and the other was the photograph of people scrambling into a helicopter, positioned precariously on the elevator house, on a rooftop of 22 Lý Tự Trọng, Q1.
[Video] 30 Feared Dead After Volcano Erupts In Japan
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japan’s Mount Ontake erupted without warning on the morning of September 27, spewing thick ash across the area and trapping hundreds hikers at the popular tourist destination, reports the Associated Press.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Supports UN Human Rights Resolution On LGBT
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- Published on 29 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
UN Human Rights Council passes LGBT resolution [DTI]
Air France strike affects 1,000 Vietnam Airlines passengers [Tuoi Tre]
Singapore's Ascendas in joint venture to build $130-mln Vietnam business park [Reuters]
3 Reasons Why Wind Power Has A Strong Future In Vietnam
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- Published on 26 September 2014
- Written by Hieu Le.
Not long ago, I traveled to Vietnam’s countryside, mainly in the Mekong Delta provinces. Along the way, I stumbled upon a number of churning wind turbines, showing that the Vietnamese people are becoming more aware of the benefits of alternative sources of energy.
[Video] Sewer Fishing In Hanoi
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- Published on 26 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi may be the most polluted city in SE Asia, but that doesn’t stop its residents from using its sewers as a food source.
[Video] Interview With Afro Funk/Disco DJ Frank Gossner Who Returns To Saigon Tomorrow
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- Published on 26 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Frank Gossner has one of the largest West African funk and disco records around. He’s a collector, a DJ and a promoter. He runs the website Voodoo Funk, which is recommended by the Beastie Boys.
Saigon’s Tour de l’Inspection - Part II
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- Published on 26 September 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
An essential feature of life in early colonial Saigon, the Tour de l'Inspection was not so much a sunset promenade as an event designed to showcase wealth and power.
