[Photos] Visions of a Dynamic Vietnam Through My Deaf Eyes
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- Published on 14 July 2020
- Written by Jose Saldana. Photos by Jose Saldana.
Vietnam inspired me to take photographs of places, people, cultures and landscapes that I've never seen before.
Vietnam Is Publishing More Books, but Only a Fraction of Which Are Children's Literature
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- Published on 14 July 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
With a depleting number of children’s literature writers, it is becoming ever more difficult to meet the appetite of Vietnam’s youths hungry for a good Vietnamese book.
A Charity Was Vietnam's Latest Covid-19 Victim. Luckily, Other NGOs Saved the Day.
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- Published on 13 July 2020
- Written by Sen Nguyen. Photos courtesy of Dat Viet Charity.
As the pandemic-induced economic downturn has pushed businesses to let go of 1.4 million workers in Vietnam, a charity in Saigon has had to do the same to its beneficiaries. This story, however, does not have an unhappy ending.
Hẻm Gems: A Haven for Rescued Dogs, Healthy Eats, and Adoption Opportunities
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- Published on 11 July 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
For dogs, dog owners and general fans of man's best friend, living in Saigon can be tough.
[Photos] Inside a Ben Thanh Devoid of Tourists, Forlorn Kiosks and Mass Closures
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- Published on 08 July 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Khoi Pham.
Plump mangosteens, cheap iPhở shirts, freshly ground coffee, and paper cut-outs of city landmarks — there was a time when the northern gate of Ben Thanh Market was lined door-to-door with dynamic shops enticing tourists to sample their eclectic range of products.
New Book Offers Deep Dive Into Vietnam's Connection With Modernist Architecture
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- Published on 07 July 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brian Letwin.
Vietnamese architecture fans, add this to your bookshelf.
Hẻm Gems: Can Deep-Fried Hột Vịt Lộn Dethrone the Classic?
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- Published on 06 July 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Has your luck taken a turn for the worse lately? Perhaps it’s high-time for a hột vịt lộn (or three) to reverse your fortune.
As Epidemic Subsides in Vietnam, Return of VBA Not an ‘If,’ but a 'When’
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- Published on 06 July 2020
- Written by Harry Hodge. Photos courtesy of the VBA.
Rebooting professional basketball during a global pandemic is no slam dunk.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: A Study of the Mekong Through Stories Told on the River
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- Published on 04 July 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
Much like humanity, great systems of the natural world rely on connectivity to thrive.
In an Ever-Changing Saigon, Street Artisans Hold Fast to Dying Crafts
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- Published on 01 July 2020
- Written by Juliet Doling. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
We delve into the lives of Saigon’s artisans — an animal coconut leaf folder, a woodcarver embracing modern influences, an accomplished street corner calligrapher, and an itinerant craftsman to see what they’re doing to keep their art alive.
Japanese Brand Muji Announces Pop-up Store in Saigon
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- Published on 30 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following in the footsteps of fast-fashion clothing brand Uniqlo, MUJI will be the next major Japanese retailer to launch in Saigon in the near future.
In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys
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- Published on 29 June 2020
- Written by Govi Snell and Khoi Pham. Photos by Khoi Pham. Top image by Alberto Prieto.
Compared to Hanoi’s now-restricted Phung Hung “Train Street,” the neighborhoods bordering the railway in Saigon have neither the romanticism nor goosebumps-inducing adrenaline rush that turned the former into a world-renowned tourist attraction.
