[Video] Stressed? Why Not Try Some Laughing Yoga?
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- Published on 08 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s a famous phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine.” A group of Hanoians are putting this to the test and mixing it with another highly-touted health booster – yoga.
Vietnam Set to Overtake China as World’s Counterfeit Goods Capital
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- Published on 08 May 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Due to rising labor costs in China, many counterfeit goods manufacturers are moving their operations to Vietnam. As the country becomes increasingly intertwined with the global economy via free trade agreements, authorities are hoping to stave off the trend, but so far have had little success.
Morning News Roundup: Toyota to Recall 43,000 Cars in Vietnam
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- Published on 08 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Toyota to recall 43,000 cars in Vietnam [SGGP]
39 new caves found in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park [Thanh Nien]
Cluster bomb kills farmer in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Teaser: Meet the Nguyễn's - Part 2
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- Published on 07 May 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
After moving to Vietnam, Richie Humphrey, in an attempt to improve his Vietnamese, started a video blog where he posted short, comedic videos. Last year, the Los Angeles, California native released a video called Meet the Nguyễn's, a play on the American film, Meet the Fockers.
Vietnamese Tourists Furious About Thai Customs Procedures
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- Published on 07 May 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At the border gate between Cambodia and Thailand, Vietnamese nationals are required to take photos holding at least $700 in cash. Many Vietnamese said that the procedure made them feel like criminals.
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.
