Book Box Vietnam: Encouraging People to Spread and Share the Written Word
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- Published on 07 May 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Inspired by the Little Free Library project, a group of young Saigon residents has launched a book exchange project called Book Box – placing little boxes of free books in public places.
Green Roofed Kindergarten in Dong Nai Teaches Children How to Save the World
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- Published on 07 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s rock star Vo Trong Nghia Architects took a break from designing award-winning homes to build something infinitely more special - a large kindergarden which allows children to understand the importance of sustainable farming, design and how to nurture a healthy relationship with the natural world.
Vietnam Tourism Booming in 2014
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- Published on 07 May 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Even though the country has received criticism for some of its tourism policies, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Vietnam welcomed 745,980 international travelers in April, a 21.51% increase over the same month last year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam, US Sign Nuclear Agreement
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- Published on 07 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam suffers sharp drop in Mothers’ Index [VoV]
Vietnam highlanders have new bridge to stop crossing stream in bags [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam's Remote Sensing Satellite Programme Reviewed After Successful Year [Bernama]
25 Old Photos of Bicycles in Vietnam
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- Published on 06 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before motorbikes, bicycles were the main method of transportation for Vietnamese. According to VietNamNet, bikes were once sold for as much as a teal of gold (around $1,600 in present-day value) and even came with registration papers and license plates. Today in the age of the motorbike, bicycles are now the exception rather than the rule.
Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge Wins International Engineering Award
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- Published on 06 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, probably our favourite (and without a doubt the most badass) modern structure in Vietnam, received international recognition last week at an award ceremony in Washington DC.
Beautiful Photos of Saigon From Above
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- Published on 06 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Camera-mounted drones are becoming increasingly popular in Saigon, capturing the city’s frenetic energy from the calm skies above.
Vietnam's Taxi-hailing App Market Heating Up
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- Published on 06 May 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
Vietnam is fast-becoming part of the global apps market. While mobile games like ‘Flappy Bird’ have garnered the most press, more utilitarian apps are becoming popular, especially the taxi-hailing variety.
The Curious Case of Saigon's Vanishing Revolutionary Monuments
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- Published on 06 May 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
It’s often assumed that it’s only Hồ Chí Minh City’s colonial-era heritage buildings which are under threat. But during the research for his forthcoming book of walking tours, Tim Doling discovered that in recent years, several important revolutionary monuments have also been lost.
Morning News Roundup: VN Prioritizes Solar Energy Development
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- Published on 06 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Report Strengthening Economic Numbers [Vietnam Briefing]
Vietnam protests China’s illegal operation of drilling rig in Vietnamese waters [Tuoi Tre]
Junior college, university grads struggling to find jobs in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese E-Commerce Grew by 314% Last Year
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- Published on 05 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Experts have long forecast strong E-Commerce growth in Vietnam due to a booming internet population, but new statistics from the country’s E-Commerce and Information Technology Agency (VECITA) have surpassed everyone’s expectations.
Fun With Old Maps: Cochinchine (1881)
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- Published on 05 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1858, the French began their conquest of South Vietnam and, by the time this map was created in 1881, the colonialists had consolidated their concessions in the region which stretched from the Mekong Delta through around present day Dong Xoai.
[Slideshow] Amazing Views from The Manor
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- Published on 05 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Manor Saigon is a luxury condominium apartment complex consisting of two high-rise 30-storey towers in Binh Thanh District. They are located within the midst of a seemingly endless maze of typical low-rise, high-density buildings surrounded by the few remaining ponds in the area.
[Infographic] Vietnamese Obesity Rate Lowest in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 05 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to statistics collected by the World Health Organization in 2011, Vietnamese are the least overweight in SE Asia.
Future Saigon: The One Ho Chi Minh City
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- Published on 05 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been over a year since the row of old shop houses were torn down across from the Ben Thanh Market bus station to make way for The One Ho Chi Minh City. After a period of relative quiet, it looks like construction of the mega project is back in full swing though we doubt it will be finished by the planned 2015 completion date.
WHO Study: Vietnamese Women Outdrink Russian Men
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- Published on 02 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, this is a bit of a shocker. While it’s no secret that Vietnam is one of Asia’s leading beer consumers, according to a recent WHO study, Vietnamese women outdrink Russian men.
Vietnamese Traffic Patterns Explained in One 'Simple' Image
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- Published on 02 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This image explains Vietnamese traffic patterns better than words ever could.
50 Passengers Bound for HCMC Nearly Flown to Hanoi
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- Published on 02 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Wednesday night, 50 passengers flying out of Cam Ranh International Airport bound for HCMC were mistakenly put on a flight to Hanoi. Fortunately, the mistake was discovered by ground services at the last minute.
[Video] Asians Eat Weird Things
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- Published on 02 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are many Vietnamese foods that are easy on the Western palate - gà chiến, phởand gỏi cuốn, to name a few, but there are plenty - hột vịt lộn, chân gàand quả sầu riêng - that are a bit tougher to swallow. Some Asian Americans have made a brilliant video, ‘Asians Eat Weird Things’ that celebrate some of the foods Westerners find a bit bizarre.
Bar None: A Look at Vietnam's Growing Chocolate Industry
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- Published on 02 May 2014
- Written by Leigh Ann Chow.
The cacao industry started in Vietnam ten years ago when cacao seeds were planted through a public private partnership led by non-profit ACDI-VOCA and partners including USAID, USDA and Mars Inc. The initiative was based on previous successful programs in Indonesia and the Philippines focused on creating a sustainable cocoa industry.
