[Video] “Enter Pyongyang” Hyperlapse Offers A Look At Life In North Korea’s Capital
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- Published on 11 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
You may remember the Rob Whitworth’s award-winning film, Traffic in Frenetic HCMC, Vietnam (2012), a culmination of 10,000 RAW images and multiple shots which perfectly captured the energy and spirit of our fair city. Whitworth along with creative director, JT Singh, recently traveled to Pyongyang, the enigmatic North Korean capital, to create this beautiful, but heavily censored hyperlapse.
Free WIFI Could Soon Be Coming To Vietnam’s Trains
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- Published on 11 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s railway industry is officially entering the digital age. After announcing that it was working with FPT on a VND170 billion e-ticketing system, free WIFI may soon be coming to the country’s trains, reports VN Express.
Weekend News Roundup: Foreign Breweries Tap Vietnam’s Draft Beer Market
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- Published on 11 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC to offer online diagnosis service [Bizjournals]
New code-share flights link Vietnam and India [Thanh Nien]
Foreign breweries tap Vietnam’s draft beer market [Vietnam Net]
Supermoon Will Be Visible In Vietnam Next Week
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- Published on 08 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early morning of August 11, observers in Vietnam will be able to see a supermoon, an astrological phenomenon wherein the moon will be 14% closer to earth and 30% brighter, reports Vietnam Net.
HCMC Authorities Issue Ebola Guidelines
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- Published on 08 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has ordered preventative health centers in the city to take precautionary measures to combat an outbreak of the virus, reports Tuoi Tre.
Photographer Spotlight: Dinh Q. Lê
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- Published on 08 August 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Photography has been, over the past 180 years, one of the most misjudged artistic mediums. Some consider it a way to simply record the surface of reality, indiscriminately used by the masses. After all, who does not have a camera nowadays, using it to clog social media with their own photographs.
A Look at Vietnam's 'Paper' Food
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- Published on 08 August 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
Vietnamese food not only features a wide range of ingredients, but also takes many different forms, from steaming bowls of phở to crispy bánh xèo. One of the more unique forms of Vietnamese cuisine is that of the flat variety, with everything from milk to mangos being compressed into "paper" sheets.
45 Photos Of 1961 Saigon From LIFE Magazine
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- Published on 08 August 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
Over the past 53 years, Saigon has undergone tremendous growth. With the addition of gleaming skyscrapers and dense packs of residential buildings, the city has lost much of its colonial luster and is no longer considered “Pearl of the Orient.”
HCMC To Install Surveillance Cameras On All Downtown Streets
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- Published on 08 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
City authorities have announced that a $12.7 million network of security cameras will be installed around District 1 to improve security and to crack down on traffic violations, reports Thanh Nien.
Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Edition 4
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- Published on 07 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
After three successful releases of the Saigon Artbook, the team held a launch event at The Cube last Thursday to celebrate the 4th edition of the book that celebrates local artists.
Taxi Driver Fatally Stabs Xe Ôm Over Parking Space In Front Of Saigon Zoo
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- Published on 07 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday morning, a Vinasun taxi driver fatally stabbed a xe ôm driver in front of the Saigon Zoo, reports Zing.
[Photos] Views From Vietnam’s Second Tallest Building
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- Published on 07 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At 267m, Hanoi’s new $400 million Lotte Center offers some pretty amazing views of the capital. Recently, Zing sent one of their photographers up to the building's 65th floor where they captured images of the city’s lakes, high-rises and bridges.
Where to Find Disappearing Old Books in Saigon
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- Published on 07 August 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
There is a German proverb – "Alle guten dinge sind drei" – which refers to the joy gained from one’s efforts. Living in the digital age, we are blessed – or cursed, depending on your point of view – with instant access to unlimited information.
Public Phones Set To Return To Saigon
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- Published on 07 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two years after being removed, public phone booths are about reappear on Saigon, mainly for tourist use, reports Vietnam Net.
Like Saigon, Hanoi Will Cut Down Old Trees to Make Room for New Metro Line
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- Published on 07 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following in Saigon’s footsteps, Hanoi will soon cut down swaths of old trees to make room for its new metro line.
[Photos] Wealthy Yen Bai Man Builds Extravagant Mountain Tomb
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Taking a page out of the book of the Egyptian Pharaohs, a Yen Bai man is constructing a massive, VND15 billion tomb on the side of a mountain.
U.S. Senate Considers Lifting Vietnam Weapons Embargo
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a recent visit to Hanoi, U.S. Senator Bob Corker said that the U.S. Senate is considering overturning the 40-year-old lethal weapons ban embargo on Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre.
[Video] Local Students Make Impressive 3D Film On Retro Saigon
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
This local indie film, “Balloon” is worth 4 minutes of your eyes, ears and mind.
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: Former Foyer du Soldat et du Marin
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Originally founded in the 1890s by General Théophile Pennequin (1849-1916), Commandant supérieur des troupes de l'Indo-Chine, the Foyer du Soldat et du Marin (Soldiers and Sailors Club) was initially known variously as the Cercle or Maison des Soldats et Marins.
U.S. Brewer Bringing Craft Beer To Saigon
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beer may be the libation of choice in Vietnam, but choices are limited to the cheap, and flavorless variety. While the country’s tastes have become increasingly westernized over the past few years and “beer clubs” are popping up all over Saigon, the world of IPAs, stouts and hoppy delights have yet to take off. If 2 Americans have their way, this may soon change.
