Green Dreams: FPT University Administration Building
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Vo Trong Nghia architects are back in the spotlight, this time for their FPT University administration building. It's green checkerboard design is so inviting, it almost makes us want to go back to school. Almost.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Takes Preventive Measures Against Ebola
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- Published on 06 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
City unveils list of top polluting firms [Vietnam News]
High-speed Railways between China and Thailand Through HCMC Approved [CRIEnglish]
Childhood obesity in HCM City on sharp rise [Vietnam Net]
20 Pictures of Cho Lon From Before You Were Born
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- Published on 05 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Cho Lon is one of Saigon’s oldest and most interesting neighborhoods. Spanning much of Districts 5 and 6, this predominantly Chinese area has been an integral part of Saigon’s economy since its establishment in 1778. When Cho Lon was incorporated as a city in 1879, it lay 11km from Saigon.
Finger Food: Sushi Nail Art Is A Thing In Japan
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- Published on 05 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Recently Nails have become a popular canvas for artistic expression, displaying everything from circuit boards to Grumpy Cat. But leave it Japan to take things to the next level.
[Photos] Changes Over Time: Saigon's Canals (2005 - 2014) Part III
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- Published on 05 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A major feature of Saigon’s recent urban development has been the implementation of major infrastructure projects including upgrading canals across the city.
Rooftop Vegetable Gardens Catching On In Hanoi
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- Published on 05 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’ve always thought that Saigon’s rooftops were the perfect place to grow vegetables, especially given the questions about food safety that have cropped up over the past few years. Though they probably already exist in Saigon, DTI News reports that the trend is taking off in Hanoi.
HCMC Needs $122 Billion For Infrastructure Development Over The Next 6 Years
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- Published on 05 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a meeting last Friday, Bui Xuan Cuong, deputy director of the city Transport Department, said that HCMC needs $122 billion for traffic infrastructure development by 2020. That’s about VND2,562,000,000,000,000 or just a bit less than the country's 2013 GDP ($171 billion).
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Replacing China As Counterfeit Goods Hot Spot
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- Published on 05 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam to compile encyclopedia [SGGP]
Vietnam replacing China to become counterfeit goods hot spot [Vietnam Net]
Danang prepares for fireworks extravaganza [DTI News]
[Video] A Day in the Life of a Saigon Street Masseur
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
You’ve no doubt heard ringing bottle caps, the calling card of Saigon’s street masseurs, outside your door in the evening hours. These men ride around the city till the morning light, hoping to put a bit of money in their pocket.
Da Nang Launches Free, City-Wide WiFi Network
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the works since 2003, Da Nang’s free WIFI network has been officially launched after a successful year-long trial, reports DTI News.
[Photos] Optimus Prime Appears In Saigon In Motorbike Form
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the morning of August 3 at a coffee shop on Trần Phú Street (District 5), pedestrians were shocked to find a transformer disguised as a Yamaha Exciter.
[Photos] Vietnam’s Second Tallest Building Set To Open
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The second tallest building in Vietnam, the Hà Nội Lotte Center, is in its final stages of construction and is set to open for public use on September 2 after 5 years of construction, according to Zing.
16 Old Pictures Of The Saigon Zoo (Thảo Cầm Viên)
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Established in 1869, the Saigon Zoo (Thảo Cầm Viên) is the 8th oldest in the world.
Dong Nguyen Brings 'Flappy Bird' Back To Life
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Get ready for an uptick in your blood pressure. Flappy Bird is back.
Weekend News Roundup: Top Vietnamese Music Site Faces Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement
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- Published on 04 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Top 10 Cities for Digital Nomads [Tech.co]
Top Vietnamese music site faces lawsuit over copyright infringement [Thanh Nien]
PM Approves High-Speed Rail and Airport Upgrades in Massive Transportation Overhaul
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued a sweeping plan to overhaul Vietnam’s transportation infrastructure through 2020, covering everything from high-speed rail to airport upgrades reports Vietnam News.
[Video] What Does The World Eat For Breakfast?
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Cultural differences are perhaps most apparent in the food people eat. The awesome video from BuzzFeed shows what people all over the world consume for breakfast, highlighting Vietnam’s morning love affair with phở.
[Video] Help Fund A New Documentary On Hanoi’s Zone 9
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
You’re probably familiar with Zone 9, a group of former factory buildings that were converted into shops, bars and art spaces early last year. But just as the complex was hitting its stride, all of its 60 business were abruptly evicted.
Facebook Changes Notification Icon To Match Your Location
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you logged into Facebook yesterday, you may have noticed something a bit different with the notification icon. TechinAsia reports that the world’s largest social network is now displaying different notification icons based on user location. For those of us here in Vietnam, this means you’ll now see Asia and Africa instead of North and South America.
18,000 Vietnamese Marry Foreigners Every Year
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a seminar held by the Ministry of Public Security and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in My Tho on July 30, it was announced that on average, 18,000 Vietnamese marry foreigners each year, reports VietNamNet.
