Morning News Roundup: iPad Air Available in Vietnam, No iPad Air Fever
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
iPad Air available in Vietnam, no iPad Air fever [Vietnam Net]
British scooter buff creates electronic Vespa [Tuoi Tre]
Typhoon Krosa is forecast to strike Vietnam as a tropical storm [Reuters]
Can Vietnamese Fish Sauce Become an International Hit?
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- Published on 04 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fish sauce may be a daily staple in Southeast Asia but when it comes to the rest of the world, it’s relatively unknown (or known it it’s ketchup form). But some Vietnamese producers are looking to make fish sauce a truly international product.
Bac Lieu Man Fined for Driving with his Feet
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- Published on 04 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
We’ve seen plenty of people do tricks on their motorbikes, usually late at night after some drinking. But police won’t hesitate to give you a massive ticket if they catch you in the dangerous act. Just ask Huynh Tuan An.
Interview: A Talk with Conceptual Artist Emilie Moutsis Von
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- Published on 04 November 2013
Poe, Hawthorne, Washington Irving and Sartre are among the authors that French conceptual artist Emilie Moutsis Von has been working on, using the process of blacking-out parts of the text and combining ink drawings, she recontextualises their books. They become a vessel into the artist’s soul.
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 04 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Powerful storm approaching Central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
CNN continues broadcast in Vietnam under new rule [Thanh Nien]
New programmes in the pipeline for overseas residents [Vietnam Net]
Event Rewind: Zombie Walk Saigon
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- Published on 03 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night hordes of zombies descended upon downtown as part of the annual Zombie Walk Saigon.
Festivities begin at Red Bar where volunteer makeup artists added plenty of blood, open wounds and lacerated limbs to those who wanted to join in on the fun.
Video: What Will it Take to End Poverty in Vietnam?
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
A recent video produced by the World Bank tells the story of two brothers born in a poor family, one living in the mountainous area, one migrating to the city, to respond to the question: What will it take to end poverty in Vietnam?
Vietnamese Architects Unveil Awesome Modular Bamboo Home Design
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is a land of floods and storms. While Vietnamese have long accepted this reality, mother nature has had profound impact on individuals and the country as a whole. Though some look for ways to control her, others know that this is at best a near-impossible task and instead focus on better integration with their environment.
Report: Vietnamese Online Shopping Market Climbs to $2.77 Billion
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
3 reports on Vietnamese online shopping trends have been released recently with drastically different numbers. But no matter which is correct (one has to be correct, right?), it’s clear that web purchases are becoming increasingly popular.
Hoi An: From Backwater to Tourist Hot Spot
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
Popular travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, just released their rankings for the most popular cities in Asia based on feedback from their readers. The ancient town on Hoi An came in second, just behind the former Japanese imperial capital of Kyoto. While impressive, Hoi An has been carefully tailored to the tastes and nostalgias of foreigners so it’s not a complete surprise to see it ranked this high.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fines Chinese Tourist $1,700 for Distributing Maps
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam fines Chinese tourist $1,700 for distributing maps [Asia One]
Vietnam’s film industry struggles to improve [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Navy receives first of six amphibious aircraft from Canada [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s Population to Hit 90 Million Tomorrow
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- Published on 31 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tomorrow at 12am, Vietnam’s population will reach 90 million according to the General Office of Population and Family Planning.
Ha-Ha Brings Beautiful Graffiti to Saigon
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- Published on 31 October 2013
For someone like me that was raised in the land of Banksy – London – in which the east part of the city is nothing less than a playground for graffiti artists, where street art is considered something to be preserved as a cultural heritage rather than something that will bring you trouble; Saigon appears quite behind in this respect. Graffiti spots can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
Trend: HCMC Students Getting High on Cough Medicine
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- Published on 31 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drugs may be incredibly illegal in Vietnam, but according to a recent report, like their western counterparts, some teenagers have discovered the magical powers of cough medicine. The difference is, instead of doing it for the high, Vietnamese students are using to get out of their academic responsibilities.
Morning News Roundup: Construction of North - South Express Railway Re-Proposed
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- Published on 31 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Construction of North - South express railway re-proposed [Vietnam Bridge]
Vietnam climate change response reviewed [Eco-business]
Vietnam cops suspended for drunkenly insulting reporters [Thanh Nien]
This is What Saigon Looked Like in 1881
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- Published on 30 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
When this picture was drawn in 1881 by a ship captain known as Favre, the French were 22 years into their occupation of Saigon. In this short time, the city took on a decidedly colonial feel both in terms of architecture and infrastructure. While not a map, per se, there are plenty of interesting details of Saigon's past.
In Vietnam, Cheating Will Cost You Dearly
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- Published on 30 October 2013
- Written by Peter Cornish.
In yet another effort to improve Vietnam’s education system, MOET, the government’s education and training ministry, has decided to impose a series of fines on those who engage in rule breaking behavior in the education system.
Morning News Roundup: Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months
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- Published on 30 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Makers of fake veterinary medicine uncovered [Tuoi Tre]
Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months [Bernama]
Vietnam foreign investment up 66 percent [Thanh Nien]
10 Old Pictures of Advertisements in Saigon
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before 1975, large advertisements were commonplace in Saigon. But after the American War and the fall of capitalism in the South, ads were considered a vestige of the old order and were heavily regulated.
Zombie Walk Saigon Returns on Nov. 2
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- Published on 29 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be a media partner of the upcoming Zombie Walk Saigon. In case you haven’t experienced it yourself, here’s the lowdown – people put on terrifying makeup, dress up and roam the streets of Saigon posing as flesh-eating zombies. Hundreds of people joined in on the fun last year and we expect an even better turn out this time around!
