Sabeco Becomes First Vietnamese Brewery To Offer Non-Alcoholic Beer
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- Published on 12 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As foreign brewers arrive in Vietnam, adding some diversity to the country's beer scene, Vietnamese mega-brewery, Sabeco, has announced a new addition to its large portfolio of beverages - non-alcoholic beer.
Morning News Roundup: Foreign Players Dominate Vietnam’s Thriving Ad Market
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- Published on 12 August 2014
- Written by Dang
Foreign players dominate Vietnam’s thriving ad market [Tuoi Tre]
World Bank approves $500mn loan to improve Vietnam’s power transmission [Tuoi Tre]
Trinh Cong Son copyright controversy [DTI News]
[Video] This Is What Happens When Tourists Are Asked To Speak Vietnamese
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- Published on 11 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
A hard a time as expats in Vietnam have pronouncing the local language, after a while, most of us are able to learn the basics. But as we see in this video from Nguyen McHung, the language was not designed to be easy for tourists to pick up. It probably didn’t help that he was using Vietnamese tongue twisters.
Vietnamese Designer To Present Áo Dài Collection At New York Couture Fashion Week
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- Published on 11 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese designer, Võ Việt Chung, will present his modern áo dài collection at Couture Fashion Week New York on September 6.
Future Saigon: The Nexus Complex
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- Published on 11 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Saigon’s most desirable areas when it comes to real estate is Tôn Đức Thắng Street. Like in any emerging city, locations along the water are ripe in the eyes of developers. Especially when a subway station is being built nearby.
[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.
