[Video] Vietnamese Students Cross Raging Floodwaters to Get to School
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- Published on 18 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Education is one of the most valued possessions in Vietnamese society and many children outside of the country’s urban centers expend a great deal of time and energy and, in some cases, risk their lives to obtain it.
Vietnam Announces Online Visa System
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- Published on 18 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For foreigners traveling to Vietnam, getting a visa is set to get a bit easier as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Information and Communications have announced a new online visa system, reports VietNamNet.
Morning News Roundup: Korean Company Director Found Dead in Vietnam
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- Published on 18 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Big players' entry to hot up Vietnam cable TV market [Thanh Nien]
E-payment catches on with Vietnamese consumers [SGGP]
Vietnam to Lower Key Policy Rates to Support Economic Growth [Business Week]
Future Saigon: Renderings of Nguyen Cu Trinh Centre
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- Published on 17 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are big plans in the works to remake the intersection of Tran Dinh Xu, Nguyen Trai, Cong Quynh and Nguyen Cu Trinh in District 1.
The Second Portion 'Red' Opens at the Observatory
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- Published on 17 March 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Upon entering the gallery section, visitors find themselves in a dark space lit only by Le Brothers’ video installations on the wall and by the shiny red reflections coming from the two cage-like sculptures adjacent the entrance door.
Vietnam Targets 20,000 More PhDs by 2020
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- Published on 17 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Vietnam’s many 2020 goals includes producing 20,000 additional PhD holders; one that many doubt is attainable, according to VietNamNet.
How to Approach People When Taking Photos in SE Asia
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- Published on 17 March 2014
- Written by Etienne Bossot.
I’ve wanted to write something on this topic for ages. To be honest, this is probably the question that I hear most from my students: how should I approach people to take their photos?
Vietnamese Football Team Ranked 1st in SE Asia
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- Published on 17 March 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Vietnam has recaptured 1st place in the SE Asian FIFA rankings which were announced last week. While we applaud the team’s accomplishment, there’s still some room for improvement - they are ranked 17th in Asia and 125th in the world.
Morning News Roundup: 7,000 Vietnamese Inmates Write Apology Letters to Victims
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- Published on 17 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Foreign textile firms invest in Vietnam to take advantage of TPP [Thanh Nien]
Too Many Vietnam Seaports Spoiling Terminal Business [Bloomberg]
Vietnam’s museums to display artifacts in New York [Vietnam Net]
[Slideshow] 12 Colorized Pictures of Old Saigon
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- Published on 14 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While old Saigon looked beautiful in black and white, adding a little color goes a long way to adding life to a photo (though photography purists would probably disagree). We've collected 12 colorized pictures of Saigon, all of which appear to have been taken prior to 1941 (our best guess given the content of the pictures) for your time traveling enjoyment.
“Meandering Through the City” Exhibition - Urban Development in Hồ Chí Minh City and Lyon
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- Published on 14 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the organizer:
In the framework of cooperation between the Rhône Alpes region, Greater Lyon and Hồ Chí Minh City, an exhibition featuring urban mutations in the two metropolises will be held from 16 March to 23 March 2014, at Lam Sơn square, opposite the Opera House.
[Slideshow] Propaganda Art of Vietnam
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- Published on 14 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
“All Art Is Propaganda” – George Orwell
Propaganda art serves as a rallying call for the defense of both ideas and nations; a colorful and static reminder of the things we should strive to cherish and protect. Or that’s the idea anyway. The hyper-nationalist art has been used for hundreds of years but perhaps no more so than during the Cold War when it was used extensively by the Russians, Chinese, Cubans and Vietnamese.
This Vietnamese Education Startup Is Using Google Glass to Teach English
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- Published on 14 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to TechinAsia, Topica, “one of Vietnam’s most successful online learning platforms” has launched new program, Topmito, which employs Google Glass help improve the English speaking skills of its students.
Visa-Free Stay for Phu Quoc Visitors Extended to 30 Days
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- Published on 14 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The island of Phu Quoc has bumped up its visa-free stay to 30 days for international visitors, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Ex-bank Official Faces Death in $90 mln Swindle Case
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- Published on 14 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ex-bank official faces death in $90 mln swindle case [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to clean river with $4 mil mangroves project [Thanh Nien]
China pours more money into Vietnam, raising bigger worries [VietNamNet]
These Are Probably the Sexiest Electric Bikes We’ve Ever Seen
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- Published on 13 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Electric bikes are typically function-focused, with aesthetics being an afterthought. But in China, the capital of electric bikes, a new startup is seeking to change the perception of what electric bike can be.
TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - The Soul of the Mega City
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- Published on 13 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll take a closer look at the eight and final chapter: The Soul of the Mega City.
Victim in Deadly Hoi An Accident Identified as Honeymooning Australian
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- Published on 13 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, this sad story just got that much sadder. According to The Age, the victim in last Thursday’s deadly Hoi An traffic accident was 26-year-old nurse, Katie Hirth from Geelong, Australia who was honeymooning in Vietnam with her husband.
[Slideshow] 14 Images of Saigon in 1895
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- Published on 13 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
By 1895, Saigon had been occupied by the French for 36 years. When looking at photos from this period, it’s clear that the French placed great value on urbanizing the sleepy fishing outpost, formerly known as Gia Dinh.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam OKs Plan to Set up HCMC Tourism Dept
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- Published on 13 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam OKs plan to set up HCMC Tourism Dept [Tuoi Tre]
Visa exemption for foreigners to Phu Quoc takes effect [SGGP]
Scientists seek strong legal base for AO victims [Vietnam Plus]
