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in Hotels

Neighborhood Vibes and Modern Comforts Combine at Hotel Indigo Saigon The City

Staying in a local neighborhood means surrounding yourself with the sights, styles, routines, traditions, and history of a locale. Hotel Indigo Saigon The City, a new boutique lifestyle hotel, tells t...

in Service

Why Golf Might Be the Perfect Pastime to Pick Up in Saigon

"What is there that's fun to do today?" You've probably found yourself asking this of friends and family during weekends in Saigon. Golf might be the exact activity you're looking for.

in Travel

Angsana Lăng Cô Sets the Standard for Beach Holidays

A soft breeze skims across the calm waves and golden sand while you soak up summer sunlight with hardly another soul in sight. A private beach with plenty of space to stretch out alongside loved ones ...

in Retail

NOPA MOVE: The Bottle That Rewards Re-Use

Sometimes we need a little extra motivation to take what we know is a positive action. This certainly applies to sustainability efforts. We know we should bicycle instead of drive, eat at neighborhood...

in Travel

A Tribute to the Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc

Signs are like voices.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Award-Winning Về Để Đi Prepares for Vietnam’s First Single-Malt Whisky

Vietnam’s first single malt whisky is almost here. Right now, it’s up in Hanoi, soaking up subtle flavors from ex bourbon and new American oak barrels.

in Resorts

Award-Winning Madame Son Restaurant Serves Dishes at the Intersection of Tradition and Innovation

Most resorts have a restaurant, but few have one as good as Madame Son.

in Music & Arts

Contemporary Hip-Hop Dance '129BPM' to Perform at Art Festival in Malaysia in August

After two successful nights in Saigon last year, a mesmerizing contemporary hip-hop dance performance is bringing its raw energy abroad.

in Development

The Sophisticated Ways Hồ Chí Minh City's Residents Live, Work, Travel and Study in 2025

Drawing open the curtains of a modern highrise apartment to reveal a gleaming skyline across the river is how the day begins here for many Hồ Chí Minh City (HCMC) residents.

in Vietnam

Feel the Pulse of a Fast-Changing Vietnam in the 1990s via This Lively Photo Album

By the mid-1990's, Vietnam's astounding economic transformation was well underway.

in Education Partner

The ISHCMC Advantage: Instilling Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Global Mindsets in Each Student

“These years of my life are very important, they shape the person I'm going to be in the future,” said Danko, a student who just finished Grade 9 at International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC).

in Education Partner

BIS and BVIS: Two International Schools United by Excellence, Differentiated by Pathways

Maurice Nguyễn and Rosie Ngô had studied and lived overseas but returned to Vietnam to raise their family.

in Vietnam

Street Cred: Dauntless Antiwar Icon Nguyễn Thái Bình and His Tragic Death

If one were to see the streets of Vietnam as a tangled network of people whose names they took, every city would resemble a messy collection of historical fragments.

in Architecture

In a D7 Residence, Natural Wood Textures Hark Back to Vietnam's Traditional Homes

During a new decade when architecture projects in Vietnam are increasingly looking towards the future and influences outside the national boundaries for inspirations, Memories House decided to do the ...

in Education Partner

The ISHCMC Advantage: How Every Child Can Grow and Thrive on Their Journey

“The goal of our school is to focus on inclusive practices where our students' individual learning styles are identified so that their learning journey is enriched,” explained Dr. Hana Adams, the Dire...

in Education Partner

The ISHCMC Advantage: Lifelong Learning Begins in Early Years

“Each morning, the gates open to the joyful rhythm of footsteps and confident smiles. Students independently stroll in, waving to friends and familiar adults, ready to begin the day. With great enthus...

in Retail

OH!SOME Arrives in Saigon With a Spacious Flagship Store Catering to Diverse Consumers

How many stores do you need to visit to find all the toys, beauty and skincare products, accessories, stationery, food and beverage, and lifestyle items you are craving? OH!SOME, a retail brand n...

in Vietnam

Buôn Ma Thuột's Thriving Elephant Culture in 1957

In the not-too-distant past, elephants were an important part of highland lifestyles, including use in cultural activities, agriculture.

in Resorts

Where to Rest Your Head Between Đà Nẵng and Hội An

Beach or mountains? Entertainment-rich city, sleepy small town charm or secluded resort? Accommodations with opportunities for luxurious indulgences or cozy spaces for bonding? When planning vacations...

in Vietnam

A Collection of Scenes in 1964 Saigon, Bến Tre, Biên Hòa on Film

In 1964, Saigon’s Phù Đổng Roundabout didn’t feature the towering bronze statue of folk hero Thánh Gióng. Instead of the congestion hot spot the intersection is known as today, it was actually spaciou...

in Saigon Events

Ticket to Childhood (Cho Tôi Xin Một Vé Về Tuổi Thơ) @ The Joi Factory

 "Ticket to Childhood" (Cho tôi xin một vé đi tuổi thơ), is being brought to life at the Joi Factory on 24th June, 2025 in Vietnamese with English subtitles.

in Education Partner

The ISHCMC Advantage: How Inquiry Empowers Academic Success, Leadership, and Global Citizenship

“It’s the spark behind a love of learning and the foundation of everything we do,” This is how Dr. Tosca Killoran, Deputy Head of School, described inquiry-based learning at International School Ho Ch...

in Education Partner

The ISHCMC Advantage: Going Beyond Grades to Prepare Future-Ready Graduates

Leadership isn’t just taught, it’s lived at International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC). With a legacy spanning more than 30 years, ISHCMC has helped generations of students gain entry into top glo...

in Education Partner

Playful Learning Powers Early Years Education at the British International School HCMC

At the British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), Early Years education is built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: children learn best when they are engaged, supported, and free to e...

in Resorts

Đà Nẵng Offers Something for All Types of Travelers This Summer Season

Anyone who claims you can “have it all” is either naive or lying. However, when it comes to vacation destinations, sometimes you can get almost everything. 

in Vietnam

10 Rare Illustrations Offer Glimpses Into Life in Tonkin in 1923

What’s your typical Sunday routine? If your answer includes grabbing some noodles on the street, getting your earwax removed and mustache shaved, and maybe smoking some opium to take the edge off, con...

in Eat & Drink Partner

The Difference is in the Details: El Gaucho’s Handmade Burgers

If the origins of hamburgers are uncertain, their appeal is not.

in Food Culture

Nguyễn Thị Thành, Saigon's Beloved 'Lunch Lady,' Passes Away at 59

Nguyễn Thị Thành, one of Saigon’s rare internationally renowned food icons known as the “Lunch Lady,” passed away earlier this week.

in Vietnam

Vibrant Watercolor Paintings Take Us Back to Northern Vietnam in 1890

Way before colored photography appeared, generations of our ancestors had to rely on the finesse of painters to create visuals records of their everyday routines. This collection of watercolor paintin...

in Resorts

Escapism Awaits This Summer at The Grand Ho Tram

Vacations offer glimpses into idealized versions of your life.

in Vietnam

From North to South: Memories of 1990s Vietnam via the Lens of a French Photographer

What do you miss most about the 1990s?

in Eat & Drink Partner

Sunday Brunch Reimagined at Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Home to some of Saigon’s most beloved dining experiences, Hôtel des Arts’ 23rd-floor restaurant recently underwent significant changes. The elegant space with a tremendous view transitioned from The S...

in Health Partner

The Story of Premier Dental, A Pioneering Vietnamese Dental Clinic Chain

At the turn of the 21st century, dentistry in Vietnam was generally limited to dental departments in hospitals and small, single-chair private offices operating after hours. In 1999, Dr. Võ Văn Tự Hiế...

in Resorts

Private BBQs, Expansive Breakfast Buffets and Ocean-Inspired Meals Await at Non Nước Beach

The soft rhythm of an empty ocean makes an ideal background for any meal. The scene’s grandeur takes on greater intimacy when it’s a private dinner with loved ones, as is the case with a private villa...

in Resorts

Charming Hosts Invite You to Experience Serene Beachside Stays at Danang Marriott Resort & Spa

What do you want from a hotel?

in Vietnam

Final Merging Plan Brings Vietnam's Locality Number From 63 to 34

After extended working sessions to gather insights from experts and locals, Vietnam’s state government has announced the final version of the country’s administrative map.

in Culture

In the Latest Issue of 'No One Magazine,' 15 Stories From Vietnam's Queer Communities

No One Magazine, a print publication about underground queer nightlife around the world, is focusing on Vietnam for its second issue with corresponding launch events in Hanoi and Saigon. 

in Education

The Value of Embracing Vietnamese Language and Culture at Việt Nam Tinh Hoa

Parents don’t want to choose between their children having deep-rooted cultural identities and the English fluency necessary to excel in international situations. Thankfully, both are possible. T...

in Saigon

Múa Lân Is Officially Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage

In Chợ Lớn, every Tết, amid the aroma of burning joss sticks and an onslaught of red-color decorations is the echoing beats of lion dance instruments. For generations of Saigoneer, the presence of múa...

in Resorts

Villas Overlooking Non Nước Beach Welcome Families to Savor Central Vietnam’s Splendid Nature

The calm hush of soft waves accompanies a touch of ocean salt in the air as one wanders along the sand. Tall mango trees clutching eruptions of yellow flowers shade the short stroll from one’s vi...

in Vietnam

Visit a Serene Đà Nẵng in 1991 During a Time Before the Tourism Boom

As a special municipality of Vietnam, Đà Nẵng is considered by many as one of the most livable cities in the country, with lower costs, delicious local cuisine, and a languid, wholesome pace of life. ...

in Resorts

Abandoning Saigon’s Steamy Spring for Cool Ski Slopes Abroad with Club Med

The arrival of spring doesn’t need to mean you need to abandon your desire to ski this year just yet.

in Resorts

New Beachfront Pool Villas Balance the Harmony of Nature and Luxury at Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort and Spa

“Our philosophy is about creating experiences. Resorts that succeed are so much more than a place to stay; we want to create that journey and lasting memories close to nature. Time is finite so every ...

in Vietnam

How Did Vietnam Start Celebrating International Women's Day on March 8?

In the hyper-commercialized world we now live in, it might be impossible to associate anything but overpriced flower bouquets and corporate sponsorships with International Women’s Day (IWD), but the w...

in Education

How Thoughtful Design Boosts Educational Outcomes: Australian International School Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Renovations

According to a 2018 study by the University of Salford in Manchester, carefully considered classroom environments can improve students’ academic progress by up to 16%. Researchers and educators alike ...

in Saigon

A Collection of Illusory Saigon Nightscapes From 1938 by Eli Lotar

A rare glimpse into colonial Saigon after sunset.

in Health Partner

Veterinarians Warn Against Anaesthesia-Free Dental Cleaning

A thorough oral examination is critical for the short and long-term health of one’s pet. Their teeth may appear clean on the outside but hidden dental problems could still be lurking beneath the gum l...

in Environment

WWF Works to Preserve the Elements of the Mekong Delta through Sustainable Products

Over the past few months, WWF has been running a multi-faceted campaign to spotlight the importance of sustainable ingredients from the Mekong Delta.

in Architecture

Đàng Trong Cafe Marries Gò Công's Nhà 3 Gian Design With Modern Cafe

Major metropolises like Saigon and Hanoi might boast the most concentrated distributions of coffee shops in Vietnam, but a new crop of fresh faces in other up-and-coming towns have emerged in the scen...

in Dishcovery

Fried Floating Rice with Dried Cá Chốt and Lotus Tells a Complete Vietnamese Narrative

Chef Peter Cường Franklin shared a powerful narrative to introduce the dish he prepared for Saigoneer. Rice symbolizes the nation’s most important carbohydrate and its agrarian culture; cá chốt repres...

in Environment

How You Can Think and Live Sustainably

Frequently touted as environmentally friendly options that help preserve the planet, cotton tote bags require so much energy and freshwater to produce that you must use one at least 7,000 times to mak...

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese American Lo-Fi R&B Star Keshi Adds HCMC Show to World Tour

As a pleasant post-Tết gift for fans in Vietnam, a stop in Saigon was announced as part of the Asian leg of keshi’s world tour.

in Dishcovery

Cua Cà Mau Consommé Evokes Nostalgic Summer Beach Holidays

Seafood reminds chef Nghiêm Minh Đức of childhood vacations to northern beaches with his family. But since moving to Saigon, he has been exposed to southern products including cua Cà Mau’s which inspi...

in Education

Examining the Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Benifits of La Petite Ecole’s Plurilingual Education

  What is a plurilingual education? Simply stated, it is one that teaches academic content in two or more languages rather than just teaching the languages as subjects in and of themselves. The ...

in Hanoi

The Rickety Last Days of Hanoi's Tramway System in the 1990s

Vietnam residents are rightfully celebrating recent advances in public transit.

in Environment

Solar Power: Where Economics and Environmentalism Meet

When seeing a reflective row of solar panels situated on a roof in Vietnam, it’s easy to assume that the home, office, or factory belonged to someone who had decided to pay a little more for the sake ...

in Dishcovery

Tôm Sú Kakiage with Floating Rice Noodles is a Crisp, Cool Dish for Steamy Saigon Afternoons

Phở, bún, hủ tiếu, cao lầu and bánh tằm are stand-outs in Vietnam’s impressively diverse portfolio of noodles made with rice. The ones Saigoneer tasked Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen to create a dish with wer...

in Culture

The Tết Board Games That Help Foster (and Destroy) Family Relations

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as beating all your siblings and cousins in a heated game of cờ cá ngựa. 

in Dishcovery

Re-imagining a Streetfood Staple with Sustainable Ingredients: Cơm Tấm Ốc Bươu with Floating Rice

Cơm tấm is “all about utilizing, minimizing food waste and, basically, not giving anything away,” explains Chef Trụ Lang of Mùa Sake, as he stands in front of ingredients from the Mekong Delta. “That ...

in Environment

How a Startup's Drive to Expand Charging Stations May Shape the Future of EV's in Vietnam

A thick haze often hangs above Saigon, obscuring the skyline. Some people can feel a heaviness in their lungs while their eyes and throats throb. After a day spent atop a motorbike idling in traffic, ...

in Resorts

Traditional Tết Holidays Complimented by a Beach Vacation

Traditional Lunar New Year festivities stretch to all corners of Vietnam and Đà Nẵng is embracing the vibrant transition into the most important time of the year. 

in Resorts

The New Year Brings New Joys at Grand Ho Tram

While traditional, Tết doesn’t need to feel outdated. Combining the timeless charm of the holiday with emerging opportunities for fun allows the season to remain enticing for people of all backgrounds...

in Eat & Drink

Savoring the Spectacular Views from Zion Sky Lounge & Dining

When the sun starts to fall, glazing a glittering expanse of skyscrapers with orange light, Saigon’s skyline reveals its most beautiful, energetic character. The view from Zion Sky Lounge & Dining imp...

in Resorts

Local Culture Embraced For Year of the Snake at An Lam Retreats Saigon River

Year-round, An Lam Retreats Saigon River seeks to capture and share the essence of traditional Vietnamese culture via its unique architectural style, refined cuisine, and activities that recreate fasc...

in Education

Viet Nam Tinh Hoa Emerges: A New Identity, The Same Excellence

“Our new branding is a more authentic reflection of who we are: rooted in Vietnam, yet drawing strength from NLCS (North London Collegiate School). While it may have been easier to remain as NLCS, our...

in Environment

WWF-Viet Nam’s “Elements of the Mekong Delta” Networking Dinner Shines a Light on Climate-Resilient Products

As part of a project aimed at empowering communities in the Mekong Delta that are facing serious threats from climate change, WWF-Viet Nam assists local households in raising plants that are more resi...

in Resorts

How Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort Helps Nurture “Forever” Family Memories this Holiday Season

Our daily lives are consumed by routine obligations like work and school. While these necessities provide for many worthwhile experiences, long, far-flung vacations may be the optimal conditions to cr...

in Film & TV

New 'Số Đỏ' Movie Announced, Directed by Phan Gia Nhật Linh, Starring MONO

Another classic of Vietnamese literature is heading to the big screen in the near future.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Snow Falls in Zion Sky Lounge & Dining While Partiers Redefine Holiday Traditions

Have you ever wanted to establish a new Holiday tradition?

in Arts & Culture

A Dialogue Between Humanity and Nature Through the Duo Exhibition “Biophilia and Naturalis”

Amid the chaos of modern life and urban development, where humans are in constant, fast motion, nature is an important element to remind ourselves of and return to. In this duo exhibition by Patricia ...

in Eat & Drink Partner

Pink Pearl Restaurant Prioritizes Sustainability with Vietnam’s First Michelin Green Star Restaurant

Sustainable gastronomy is amongst the most popular recent dining trends while traditional French cuisine is one of the most enduring restaurant experiences. The two are coming together on December 15 ...

in Resorts

A Palatial Path to Wellness at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai

Wellness is a word deeply entrenched in the hospitality industry with many resorts using it as a core element of their branding and services. But some resorts take it a step further. When implemented ...

in Resorts

Nature-Seeking Travelers Set Sights on Nha Trang’s Green Gem this Holiday Season

If you’re looking for tropical getaways to Vietnam’s central coast for this holiday season and include search engine terms like 5 Stars, Nature, Peaceful, Relaxing, and Exciting, one name will continu...

in Saigon Events

Beloved Play "Eugénie Grandet" Performed (with English Subtitles)

 Domestic intrigue is set against a backdrop of rising and falling fortunes, international adventure and political intrigue in famed writer Honoré de Balzac's masterpiece "Eugénie Grandet."

in Saigon Events

Stage Reading of "Thiên Thiên" at Họa Sĩ Cà Phê

The unique stage reading of Thiên Thiên provides audiences with a new way to experience story-telling that combines expert voice acting with one's own imagination.

in Hotels

Feast, Celebrate, and Indulge During the Season of Togetherness with Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel’s Festive Offerings

Every holiday season aims to be a period of special indulgence to celebrate and treat yourself and those you love. For the last twenty years, the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel has been a popular p...

in Health Partner

​​How Mornington Spa is Elevating Saigon's Spa Standards

Saigon’s urban landscape is dotted with spas and beauty salons, many of which provide standard services. Mornington Spa in District 2 aims to stand out with a holistic approach, international standard...

in Eat & Drink Partner

Christmas Snow Town Transports Saigon Guests to Wintery Wonderland at GEM Center

Anyone who has attended an event at GEM Center knows how spectacular their sensory installations can be. Saigoneer has been wowed by pulsing jellyfish chandeliers, digital butterflies flickering aroun...

in Resorts

Festive Season Arrives with Time-Traveling Themes at Sheraton Grand Danang

The festive season in Vietnam may not include quaint snowy villages or homes covered in lights, but you can still embrace the magical charms of Christmas and New Year's here while enjoying splendorous...

in Vietnam

A Flight Over Đà Lạt in 1968–1971 Before the Tourism Boom

If you’ve taken a trip to Lâm Đồng within the last few years, these scenes seem like a distant dream of a sparsely populated and verdant Đà Lạt that’s engulfed by nature.

in Saigon Events

Đảo lửa/Tro tàn rực rỡ (Fire Island / Glorious Ashes) Stage Performance

The play presented two works based on Nguyễn Ngọc Tư short stories is returning to the stage for the first time since 2016.

in Resorts

The Grand Ho Tram Invites Families and MICE Guests for a Radiant Festive Season

The winter holidays can be difficult in Vietnam. Work and school routines combined with a dearth of decoration around every corner threaten to dampen the spirit of the special time. However, an easy d...

in Saigon

The City That Never Sits Still: Traffic in 1994 Saigon via Photos by Ed Kashi

In Saigon on Wheels, American photojournalist Ed Kashi managed to capture the pulse of a simpler Saigon.

in Education

Exploring the Power of an International Community at International School Ho Chi Minh City

Success at the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) can be measured according to many metrics. From IB DP test scores well above the world average to impressive academic careers post-graduat...

in Architecture

Keeping Cool in Thủ Đức With This Humble Abode’s Well-Ventilated Design

Thick multi-layer brick walls, shaded areas, water features, and natural ventilation allow this private home to stay cool amidst the city's stifling heat.

in Saigon Events

WINE OF THE MONTHS @ Au Lac Do Brazil

WINE OF THE MONTH 35% OFF EVERYDAY ON SELECTED Unlock The Fun, Unleash The Flavor Raise a glass with ALDB to bring you two special wines at a 35% off - perfect for igniting any celebration with frie...

in Saigon Events

Thu Thiem OPEN DAY @ AIS Campus

Join us for our Open Day and explore a premium international school setting with newly upgraded facilities that inspire young minds. From our cutting-edge playgrounds and FIFA-size football field to a...

in Service

Giant Halloween Pumpkin Thrills Travelers to Danang International Terminal

This Halloween season, travelers to Đà Nẵng are thrilled by the unexpected appearance of a giant pumpkin at the entrance of Da Nang International Terminal. Aiming to instill a pleasant surprise and co...

in Saigon

Saigon's Next Top 5 Congested Streets Are Announced. Here Are the Winners.

Local streets are buckling under the pressure of Saigon's ever-increasing population density, here are the city's most frequently jammed roads, according to the municipal Department of Transportation....

in Hanoi

Rare Black-and-White Album Depicts a Historic Flooding in 1952 Hanoi

The extreme weather patterns in recent years might make you worry that Vietnam’s drainage network is buckling under the pressure of rapid urbanization, but looking at these rare photos taken of a floo...

in Eat & Drink Partner

French and Korean Cuisine Celebrated at Pink Pearl's Gourmet Duet Four-Hands Dinner

A meal that celebrates French and Korean cuisine and incorporates Vietnamese techniques served in a Phú Quốc restaurant designed in homage to 1920s American opulence? Such an outlandishly unique meal ...

in Saigon Events

Devil's Hour (Giờ của Quỷ) @ the Painter Cafe

 The death of a young girl causes domestic upheaval in the life of an artist's family

in Vietnam

Back in Time to the 1990s, When Vintage Renault Goélette Roamed Vietnam

A sturdy, stately vehicle roamed Vietnam's city streets and rural roads not too long ago.

in Development

New Proposal Plans Metro Line Linking Long Thành Airport, Thủ Thiêm

Let the paperwork begin!

in Architecture

Modular Shading, Sliding Doors Blur the Line Between Interior, Exterior at Bà Rịa House

Located 130 kilometers from Saigon, this humble housing project in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu is a prime example of living enough rather than living large. Even though the family owns a lot spanning a total area...

in Resorts

“The Bay of Peaceful Clouds” is Home to Rare Animals and Unique Relaxation

In Sino-Vietnamese, Ninh means “peace, tranquility, and happiness,” while Vân means “cloud.” Together, they form "clouds of peace," which evoke a sense of calm freedom and gentle romance amidst the va...

in Architecture

5 Iconic Buildings in Saigon That Showcase Vietnamese Modernist Architecture

Take a stroll along any random street in downtown Saigon, one is bound to bump into a hodgepodge of architectural styles. Sleek but boring international-style skyscrapers, tranquil Buddhist pagodas, a...

in Resorts

Low-Key Luxury and World-Class Nature at Amanoi

Vietnam has plenty of resorts but few offer guests the opportunity to foster deep connections with nature and themselves. Amanoi, perched atop the verdant, rolling hills of Vĩnh Hy, is one such proper...

in Education

Behavioral, Developmental, and Emotional Issues Facing Children in Vietnam: Finding Hope and Support

Students unable or unwilling to follow classroom instructions and lessons; children verbally or physically abusing teachers, classmates, and family members; young people experiencing depression and ev...

in Eat & Drink Partner

The Straits Opens Inviting Diners to Embark on a Journey Through Flavors

Extravagant lion dancers tumbled and leaped before cascading sparks; graceful fan dancers strutted across the stage; and a techno-backed bartender twirled cocktail shakers in front of an enraptured cr...

in Eat & Drink Partner

IN Dining Ushers in a Transformative Era for Au Lac Do Brazil

Many Saigon restaurants come and go though some endure and evolve. Au Lac Do Brazil has been long known to Saigoneers as the first Brazilian-style Churrasqueira barbecue restaurant in Vietnam with a v...

in Vietnam

Century-Old Historic Villa in Đồng Nai Faces Demolition Due to Road Project

It’s yet another case of new infrastructure versus old heritage building — one of Vietnam’s most common urban planning clashes in recent years.

in Saigon Events

Stage Reading of "Thiên Thiên" at RuNam September 29

The unique stage reading of Thiên Thiên provides audiences with a new way to experience story-telling that combines expert voice acting with one's own imagination.

in Health Partner

Phuong Chau Hospital Launched Second IVF Unit: A Beacon of Hope for Couples Struggling with Infertility

On September 10, 2024, Phuong Chau International Hospital held a press conference to launch Saigon Phuong Chau Infertility Department (IVF), a second unit operated and managed by IVF Phuong Chau at Ph...

in Vietnam

In 1965, Life in Cần Thơ Was Tightly Interwoven With the Mekong River

With more than 1.5 million citizens and many indicators of a modern metropolis, from the international airport to several Vincom malls, Cần Thơ is firmly established as the Mekong Delta's largest...

in Architecture

A New Reading Space in Trà Vinh Creates Comfort From Recycled Materials

“A book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us,” according to famed Czech writer Franz Kafka.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Fantasy Served with Local Flavors at Phú Quốc's Pink Pearl Restaurant

To flex their importance, the privileged flaunt what’s prohibited. When America banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in the 1920s, those rich and powerful enough to be beyond the law indulged in...

in Sports

Saigon Powerlifter Lê Văn Công Earns Vietnam's First, Only Medal at Paralympics

Even though Vietnam’s delegation finished the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris without any medals, our Paralympics team managed to clinch one bronze from powerlifting.

in Education

Ben Armstrong Joins Jo Roberts as Co-Heads of School at European International School

"Having Co-Heads of School provides several opportunities for EIS. Firstly, we can harness the power of collaborative leadership by leveraging our different strengths, experiences, and perspectives to...

in Vietnam

A Visual Timeline of Hội An's Historic Chùa Cầu Through the Eras

With the recent makeover of Hội An's Chùa Cầu sparking divisive chatter, it's a great time to gaze at the iconic Japanese bridge through the decades.

Paul Christiansen

in Dishcovery

Saigon's Most Famous Cua Rang Me Is a Tangy Tamarind Party

It started with tamarind, and ended with crab.

in Saigon Events

"My Little Angel" (Thiên thần nhỏ của tôi) Stage Play at Youth Culture House - September 10

What happens when the harsh realities of the adult world impinge on childhood?

in Food Culture

This Charming Northern-Style Country House Is Made Entirely of Mooncake

Another Trung Thu season is just around the corner, and bakeries across Vietnam are busy at work churning out thousands of mooncakes to be given out as gifts or relish at home with family and friends....

in Vietnam

With Thriving Coffee Culture, Vietnam Has Half a Million Cafes, Data Shows

Taking into account global and national chains, small brands, independent cafes and street vendors, a recent report estimates that Vietnam is home to more than 500,000 coffee shops that generate US$1....

in Architecture

This Terracotta Workshop Makeover Sings the Praises of Vietnam's Red Bricks

A Quảng Nam brick kiln that's been operating for over twenty years has received a makeover that allows guests to get a more intimate look at the traditional craft of making terracotta.

in Asia

Vietnamese Staff Member Wins 7-Eleven Japan's Annual Customer Care Contest

A Vietnamese national recently surpassed over 2,000 other contenders to claim the top spot in a customer service contest in Japan.

in Vietnam

There's a Dark Context Behind These Seemingly Random 1930 French Sketches

Can visual representations of colonial activities produced with immoral intent become works of art?

in Resorts

From Intimate Weddings to Prestigious Company Events, The Grand Ho Tram Offers Something for Everyone

Most people have a ready list of dream vacation destinations and go-to weekend getaways but have spent less time pondering where their ideal meeting locale is. Similarly, engaged couples  are oft...

in Vietnam

Chùa Cầu's Makeover Draws Ire of Netizens for Looking 'Too New'

Hội An's 400-year-old bridge, best known as Chùa Cầu, was finally uncovered recently after more than a year and a half of renovations, leaving many unimpressed.

in Vietnam

Huế Becomes 1st City With Dedicated Lanes on Pavements for Bicycles

The growing popularity of biking as a recreational activity in Vietnam has been acknowledged officially by urban planners in Huế.

in Vietnam

Journeying Through Đà Lạt and the Central Highlands in 1992

Đà Lạt has always been a highly sought-after traveling destination, like how it was originally designed as a resort town for French officials. These days, however, the hilly Lâm Đồng town has urbanize...

in Music & Arts

Minh Thúy, Muse of 'Em Thúy' by Famed Painter Trần Văn Cẩn, Passes Away

Even though both the painting’s creator and muse have left us behind, a part of their life will live on with us in an important relic of Vietnam’s 20th century history.

in Saigon Events

"Visa" Stage Reading at Café La Rotonde Saigon

What is the effect of borders, passports and visas on love?

in Service

The Brand Promise: The Future of Work is Life

Everything about running a company is difficult, particularly one started from scratch. Doing so requires the forging of the brand’s character and values, as clearly communicated to its team and clien...

in Architecture

A New Company Headquarters Brings a Green Respite to Industrial Đồng Nai

Hammocks, koi ponds and mature trees are not typically associated with industrial parks.

in Saigon

Rare Film Shots Depict a Fast-Growing Saigon in 1996

Change was in the air in 1996, and the streets purred with development.

in Service

SODÅ: Maverick Startup Aims to Set New Hospitality Norms

in 2014, Alvaro Moreno was still in the early stages of his hospitality career. His professional journey had taken him to a major hotel in Đà Nẵng where he was helping to build out an operations team ...

in Resorts

In Search of Nature and Serenity this Summer at Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort and Spa

Phú Quốc can still offer a haven for nature lovers seeking a peaceful place to reconnect with their surroundings.

in Saigoneer Getaways

Abundant Nature, Small-Town Charms and Unexpected Luxury in Phú Yên

With a total population hardly larger than some Saigon districts and limited tourism development, Phú Yên province doesn’t get much consideration when people are planning their next vacation.

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Third-Class Actor Theatre Reading @La Rotonde Saigon Coffee

"Third Class Actor" continues the series of reading theatre at La Rotunde Saigon.  

in Tech

Honda to Cease Production of Super Cub 50cc, Vietnam's Beloved Bike, in November

By the end of 2025, Honda will cease the manufacturing of all motorbikes with 50cc engines, including the beloved 50cc Super Cub, to comply with stricter emission standards. 

in Saigon

New Renderings Show Saigon's Plans to Revamp Quách Thị Trang Square

At an estimated cost of VND157 billion (US$6.17 million), the controversial renovation work on the square in front of Bến Thành Market is set to begin this fall and be completed by April 2025.

in Resorts

Live Music, Sports, Art and Activities Fill District VUI with Summer Fun

Vietnam’s south-central coast is blessed with warm sunshine, cool waves, and relaxed vibes all year round, creating a perpetual vacation atmosphere. With school breaks and summer holidays, there is no...

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"Visa" - Stage Reading at Café La Rotonde Saigon

What is the effect of borders, passports and visas on love?

in Saigon Events

"My Little Angel" (Thiên thần nhỏ của tôi) Stage Play at Youth Culture House

What happens when the harsh realities of the adult world impinge on childhood?

in Eat & Drink Partner

Singaporean Street Food In The Sky at Sedona Suites

Saigon foodies may be surprised to learn that some of the best Singapore hawker-style street food can be found 28 floors above the city with spectacular views of the skyline. After refining its B...

in Service

Hospitality: It's the Personal Touch by Wings Academy

Artificial Intelligence and other technologies are disrupting nearly every industry including banking, F&B, hospitality and retail. Business owners and employees in these fields are understandabl...

in Education

Starting from Day One: How NLCS Primary Students Prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) readies students aged 16 to 19 for the world’s top universities and a fulfilling, successful future.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Shri Lifestyle Dining Re-Emerges to Elevate Experiences

Sunset approaches and broad bands of soft light stretch across the floor, inflaming pastel walls and illuminating colorful cocktails.

in Hotels

Mai House Embraces Hocance Guests this Summer

Korean speakers invented the word hocance, a portmanteau of the English word hotel and the French word vacance (vacation), to describe staying in a hotel near one’s home in order to relax and pamper o...

in Education

The Importance of Service Learning in a Holistic Education at AIS

“We want our students to grow up be really good leaders with a moral compass and purpose for the future. Service learning is a great way of helping them to develop these key attitudes and skills,” exp...

in Eat & Drink Partner

Le Méridien Saigon’s ‘Pause + Savour’ Chef Series Kicks-Off with a Bang

During last week of April the much-anticipated culinary program Pause + Savour debuted at at Le Méridien Saigon.

in Resorts

A Case for Visiting Đà Nẵng in the Summertime

Summer is almost here, bringing with it a plentitude of reasons to travel within Vietnam.

in Arts & Culture

Saigon Architects Honored as Artists at Gallery Event

When we think about Saigon’s most iconic buildings, bridges and homes, we always note their function.

in Saigon Events

Sunset Sips - Happy Hour @ Shri Lifestyle Dining

Vibing your sunset view with good sips in Sunset Sips frame-time at Shri Lifestyle Dining, where every moment is a masterpiece painted with the hues of the evening sky. As you indulge in our crafted c...

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"My Little Angel" (Thiên thần nhỏ của tôi) Theatre Play at Youth Culture House

What happens when the harsh realities of the adult world impinge on childhood?

in Resorts

La Veranda Resort – MGallery: A Canvas for Unforgettable Summer Moments

With the summer season quickly approaching, Saigoneers are spoilt for choice, particularly when it comes to beach destinations. For those looking to indulge in the serenity of island life, La Veranda ...

in Hotels

How the Hilton Saigon Aims to Live Up to Lofty Expectations

For years, Saigon residents have watched the Hilton Saigon slowly rise and gain shape, the impressive building taking a prominent place in the skyline overlooking the river surrounded by historic Dist...

in Eat & Drink Partner

“Pause + Savour” Dining Event Launches at Le Méridien Saigon

Pause + Savour is a new series of Chefs' Table events that will celebrate the diverse international cuisine that Saigoneers crave via collaborations with premier international chefs visiting Le M...

in Resorts

From Saigon to Serenity: A 7-Step Wellness Journey at Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort

For many of us living in Saigon, leaving the city for its hinterlands can be an important pilgrimage, best made regularly to achieve spiritual balance. While fresh air and open space are part of the r...

in Education

Britain’s Prestigious North London Collegiate School Arrives in Vietnam

A World-class IB Family of schools with 175 years of exceptional education in the UK, Korea, Dubai, Singapore, and Vietnam invites families to join. 

in Food Culture

Đà Nẵng Is Michelin's New Destination for 2024 Version of Vietnam Guide

After Saigon and Hanoi, Đà Nẵng will be the next Vietnamese city with its own Michelin Guide selections.

in Hanoi

Postcard-Ready Vintage Album Highlights a Lonesome Hanoi in the 1920s

Looking at past albums of our cities today, I’m always stricken by a bewildering vastness — every street, every square, every building seemed to have been constructed in a ghost town, serving lonesome...

in Development

Saigon Metro Line 1 Announces July Launch Date, Free Rides in Phase 1

Will 2024 be the auspicious year when our legs could finally step on the metro platform for the first time?

in Saigon Events

Everything We Haven't Said (Mọi Điều Ta Chưa Nói) At the Youth Cultural House

What if you had another chance to speak with a person after they passed away?

in Music & Arts

Lemaire's Campaigns Blend Vietnam's Street Scenes, French Fashion

Stuck in traffic on a Honda Cub, but make it fashion.

in Architecture

In Hanoi, a Family Home Balances Commercial Hustle With Spiritual Haven

If many Vietnamese families often opt to reserve one room in their house plan for ancestor worship, this household in Hanoi decided to dedicate an entire backyard to their family altar.

in Eat & Drink Partner

The Caravelle Unveils Five-Course Meals that Showcases Convergence of Classic Elegance and Modern Creativity.

Bright lights illuminate the intricately carved facade of the famed Saigon Opera House in the background, its elegant statues bathing in the cool night air while cars rush past Lam Sơn Square, a blur ...

in Film & TV

Indie Short Film 'Saigon Kiss' Is a Quintessential Saigon Queer Love Story

Is there a meet-cute more characteristically Saigon than a motorbike breakdown and subsequent friendly assist from a stranger?

in Education

Harnessing Technology to Unlock Educational Potential at Australian International School

While curriculums have evolved and learning philosophies have progressed, the biggest changes in education in recent decades involve technology.

in Environment

Preserving Cambodia's Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins: Community-Based Ecotourism and Nature-Based Solutions in the Mekong Flooded Forest Landscape

At dawn, the blunt foreheads of Irrawaddy dolphins breach the calm surface of the Mekong River the way an epiphany enters one’s mind; unexpected, graceful and profoundly welcome.

in Music & Arts

Nam Jam Festival Returns to Đà Nẵng With Week of Mural Arts

The Nam Jam Festival from March 4 to 10 invites more than 50 local and international street artists to create massive works of street art in Đà Nẵng. 

in Tech

Grindr Once Again Names Vietnam Amongst Nations With Highest Percentage of Bottoms

Started by Spotify, Unwrapped has become one of tech companies’ favorite marketing campaigns in recent years; LinkedIn, Duolingo, and even Vietnam’s own Zalo are amongst some revelers of this trend in...

in Film & TV

'Madame Pirate,' Film Project Based on Asia's Greatest Female Pirate, Sets Sail Again

Zheng Yi Zao “started as a prostitute, resisted the authority of the Qing emperor, kicked everyone’s bottom, and then got away with it... also she has been ignored by history,” explains Vietnam-b...

in Film & TV

Hanoi Director's Debut 'Cu Li Never Cries' Wins Best 1st Feature at Berlin Film Festival

After Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell won the Camera D’or award at Cannes last year, this year, another independent film from Vietnam was honored at Berlinale.

in Education

Why La Petite Ecole May Be a Great Starting Point for Families Looking for the Right School in Saigon

For Saigon parents, finding the right school for their children is an important and simultaneously daunting task. The undertaking can be particularly challenging for expats and mixed couples who must ...

in Education

Global Citizenship at the Forefront of Education at European International School

“Global citizenship is a way of living sustainably that demonstrates respect for the environment and for others,” says Jo Roberts, Acting Head of School at European International School (EIS).

in Music & Arts

From Tò He to Tamagotchi: Local Designer Brings Our Childhood Toys to Stamps

For Vietnamese kids today, when it comes to games, there’s a possibility that their childhood is entirely confined to the digital world. From phone applications like Temple Run and Pokemon GO to block...

in Saigon Events

Slatt - Hip-hop Night @ Mershe Saigon

Wassup the homies of Mershe. Get ready for SLATT party night - a night for hip-hop enthusiasts Coupon: 250K/pax including 1 cocktail/beer Snack Coupon: 555K/pax (including 10 "Flowers" and VAT) ** ...

in Environment

WWF-Viet Nam’s Support of Mekong Delta Farmers Combating Climate Change in the Mekong Delta with Floating Rice, Fish-traps, and Lotus Seeds

“Compared to 10 years ago, for every 10 fish we once caught, we now only manage four or five,” explained Nguyễn Văn Dê, a lifelong resident of Vĩnh Đại commune in Long An Province.

in Education

From Digital Societies and Theatre to Environmental Systems, Sport and Computer Science: BIS HCMC’s Wide Range of IBDP Subjects Prepares Students for Exciting Futures

When you picture secondary school students absorbed in their coursework, you are unlikely to envision them learning about Digital Societies, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)...

in Environment

WWF-Laos’ Efforts to Preserve Unique Ecosystems and Traditional Ways of Life in the 4,000 Islands

As it flows down through Laos towards the border with Cambodia, the Mekong River frays and unspools into separate threads of current that weave around islands and rocky outcroppings and tumble over As...

in Resorts

Tết by the Sea: Celebrate Loved Ones at Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc this Year

In Vietnam, once a year, offices close and schools empty so everyone can savor the most important holiday. For many, Tết is the only opportunity to untether from the toil of their busy lives and creat...

in Saigon

Portrait of a Jubilant Saigon on the Precipice of Tết in 1992

Tết in 1992 was an especially fortuitous time to be a foreign arrival to Saigon. 

in Education

Unlocking Potential from a Young Age: The Advantages of Enrolling Children in International Education at BIS HCMC

The path to becoming a lifelong learner begins early.

in Vietnam

In 1992 Vietnam, the Streets Were Brimming With Love and Life

How has your life been transformed in the past 30 years? Changes might materialize overnight, but some tend to creep up on you at a glacial pace. Through this collection of images from 1992, mull over...

in Hotels

Weddings, Birthdays, Business Meetings, Master Classes and Community Gatherings: Villa Song Excels at Event Hosting

Sleek white flowers accented by flickering candles contrasted the lush patch of trees across the river as the sun set and the couple exchanged their vows, alternating between laughter and near-tears.&...

in Music & Arts

From Vintage Album Covers to 'Bolero,' a Set of 6 Typefaces for Nostalgic Souls

If you’ve paid attention to shop signs and brand visuals across Vietnam’s cybersphere, you’ve probably come across one of Nguyễn Thế Mạnh's typefaces.

in Eat & Drink

“Burgers Chose Me”: The Journey of Pingu's Burger and Healthy Fast Food

On an intimate, tree-lined street in the middle of Thảo Điền sits Pingu's Burger. By outward appearance, it seems like your run-of-the-mill burger joint, but there’s more intention here than one would...

in Music & Arts

TIMEZONES Podcast Spotlights Soundscapes, Sound Artists of Hanoi

The 18th episode of the TIMEZONES podcast series focuses on Hanoi's soundscape through the lens of three female artists. More carefully produced and artistically arranged than the average podcast...

in Education

The Winter Bazaar at International School Saigon Pearl Showcases the Power of the IB PYP

Kitten Survivor, Snowy Kingdom, Toilet Tower Defense and Snacks But Weird were just a few of the large games placed on the floor beside their designers: Year Three students at International School Sai...

in Resorts

Family Vacation Takes on New Meaning with Tết Traditions at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center

Families may spend many hours in close proximity, but between work, school and other activities, it’s difficult to attain real quality time and be truly present in the moment. For many in Vietnam, Tết...

in Saigon Events

Dave Thompson (Teletubbies/Netflix) @ Brick & Barrel

Get ready for the fantastic and critically-acclaimed wit of your favorite ex-Teletubby, Dave Thompson! Dave has been on tour performing standup in 49 countries and is coming to Saigon for ONE NIGHT ON...

in Vietnam

Vintage French Book Illustrations Depict a Quaint Indochina in 1903

In this rare collection of images from 1903 Indochina, life in the peninsula appears as if in a dream, with rows of colonial-style houses in between heritage trees and natural landscapes that weren’t ...

in Dishcovery

Sparkling Oysters: Champagne Meets Caviar at Social Club Restaurant

Caviar, oysters and Veuve Clicquot champagne are all special on their own, but imagine them combined in one luxurious mouthful.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Michelin-Starred Chefs Arrive in Nha Trang from Spain for Debut of Hispania

Spain has been home to the Michelin Guide for over 100 years and several Spanish chefs representing some of its starred restaurants are bringing their talents to Nha Trang this January for the Vietnam...

in Saigon Events

Rebirth of Icons Exhibition @ SiLart Station

“Different from the perception that people often talk about Pop Art as a challenge to classical art that emphasizes on classical and historical values, I once again intentionally "re-defines" those cl...

in Music & Arts

Saigon-Based Artist Trần Trung Lĩnh Returns With Pop Art Exhibition

Following the resounding success of his previous exhibition, Saigon-based artist Trần Trung Lĩnh will present a freshly painted collection of paintings at an event this weekend.

in Resorts

Culinary Innovation at Phú Quốc: La Veranda Resort Unveils Gourmet Xin Chao

La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc - MGallery, a sanctuary of elegance on Vietnam's tranquil island, proudly unveils Gourmet Xin Chao, an epicurean event popular with food lovers. Available from November 2023...

in Retail

20 Years of Growth and Responsibility at Annam Gourmet

For twenty years, Annam Gourmet has been a pioneer in implementing a chain of stores that offer high-quality and reputable imported goods in Vietnam.

in Resorts

Embracing 'Quận Vui': The Grand Ho Tram's Journey Into a New Era of Joyful Living

A subtle yet exciting transformation is underway at The Grand Ho Tram with Quận Vui — a district where dynamism, freedom, and unbridled fun converge to redefine guests’ understanding of leisure.

in Saigon Events

Festive Buffet Extravaganza @ Saigon Café

There is no better place to soak up festive celebrations than in Saigon Café, our renowned seafood buffet destination as we have prided ourselves in the city center for over 20 years. Your favorite bu...

in Environment

Floating Rice, Lục Bình Baskets and Dried Fish: How WWF-Viet Nam is Helping Save the Mekong Delta

For much of the country, the word flood conjures images of cataclysmic destruction and death. But in the Mekong Delta, it means life.

in Saigon Events

PERSONA: Dolls, Toys & Beyond @ Nam Thi House

"Dolls, Toys & Beyond" is the first visual art and multi-material toy experience event in Ho Chi Minh City organized by Pocket Me Library with the companionship of partner Toyist Zone on December 16 &...

in Hotels

Indulge in Festive Flavors at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Saigon residents and visitors share a diverse set of backgrounds and values. This manifests most during holidays when many seek to celebrate but in unique ways. Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers is the...

in Arts & Culture

Art, History, Wellness and Sustainability Attended to at Amanaki Thao Dien

Colorful Biên Hòa pottery pieces that reveal the distinct influence of French and Japanese techniques; a hand-operated shaved ice machine; mid-20th-century barber chair; antique magnifying glass; trad...

in Saigon Events

The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Opera House

The festive season is upon us and no performance embodies the holiday spirit more than “The Nutcracker.” The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform the iconic ballet ...

in Saigon Events

Festive tale 2023 @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

This festive season, immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of the Nutcracker with a unique Des Arts style throughout the hotel. Step into the first chapter of the tale by diving into the festive atm...

in Education

Mangrove Planting Efforts Expanded to Include Shrimp Farms in the Mekong Delta

Mangrove forests protect against floods and storms, offer homes for wild animals and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere which is essential for combating global climate change. First appearing d...

in Saigon Events

It's Time to Find Your Dream Graduate School @ Online

Are you ready to find the Master‘s programme that will help you achieve your future goals? The Access Online virtual event on 10 December will introduce you to reputable business schools and help you ...

in Saigon Events

Find The Best MBA Degree with Access Online @ Online

Do you need to upgrade your career in these challenging times? The MBA degree is the most sustainable road for your leadership growth. At the upcoming Access Online virtual event for the whole Asia re...

in Saigon Events

Paysage dans l'oubli @ Saigon Opera House

A quest for a vanished memory, PAYSAGE DANS L'OUBLI is a historical fresco evoking, for the first time on the lyric stage, the thousand-year-old Vietnam and its link with France since colonisation. Pl...

in Saigon Events

InterNations HCMC Thanksgiving Fete @ La Maison Wine Dining

This Thanksgiving, we're shaking things up! Leave the networking drinks behind and join us for a sit-down dinner where you can relax, connect and strengthen friendships. Join InterNations HCMC commun...

in Saigon Events

Clothes Swap @ CHANCE Charity Shop

Come for an afternoon of treasure hunt of pre-loved items, fashion exchange, drinks, mingling and of course sustainability and #shoppingforacause. CHANCE Charity Shop has so many beautiful clothes and...

in Saigon Events

Mental Health Workshop @ CHANCE Academy

We collaborate with A Happier Me to introduce a fun workshop where you learn to manage your emotions and stress level while creating a self-care package to nurture at home. Make yourself a Care Packa...

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ Primal Performance Lab

Join us for Thursday's Ladies Night at Primal! From 6-8 PM, all ladies—members or not—are invited to our free Team Sessions on all floors: Strength, Combat, and Movement. Sweat it out with our amazin...

in Saigon Events

Nữ Ladies Night @ Aperitivo

Have a few cocktails on a Thursday evening with girlfriends while getting a manicure, shop for bespoke jewelry or get a tarot reading. We got the perfect evening lined up on this special FTWR edition ...

in Saigon Events

Eugénie Grandet @ Youth Culture House

 Domestic intrigue is set against a backdrop of rising and falling fortunes, international adventure and political intrigue in famed writer Honoré de Balzac's masterpiece "Eugénie Grandet."

in Saigon Events

Everything We Haven't Said @ Youth Culture House

 "Mọi Điều Ta Chưa Nói" is the first play adapted from best-selling French author Marc Levy's novel Everything We Haven't Said.

in Saigon Events

Demon's Hour @ Youth Culture House

The death of a young girl causes domestic upheaval in the life of an artist's family

in Entertainment

The Inspiring Future of Events Unveiled in Saigon at the GEM Center

Jellyfish chandeliers pulsed overhead, digital butterflies flickered around a technicolor oak tree, an enormous deer pranced across a shimmering, enchanted forest background and dancers appeared to le...

in Literature

English-Language Edition of 'Chinatown' by Thuận Wins US Translation Award

The 2023 National Translation Award for fiction was given by the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) to Nguyễn An Lý’s translation of Chinatown by Thuận.

in Arts & Culture

Art Direction of Ngọt's Gieo Album Nominated for Best Package at 2024 Grammys

Over the weekend, the Recording Academy unveiled the coveted list of nominees for the 2024 Grammys. Amongst the likes of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and SZA, a Vietnamese name stood out, much to the ...

in Resorts

Celebrate the Festive Season in the Tropics at La Veranda Phú Quốc – MGallery

While half of the world is starting to bundle up against the backdrop of falling leaves and even-faster falling temperatures, La Veranda Phú Quốc - MGallery is gearing up for another balmy, tropical f...

in Eat & Drink Partner

Stunning Sunset Views from One of Saigon's Most Historic Streets

Saigons streets all seem to have at least two stories: the person they are named for, and the history of the street itself. Take Hàm Nghi Boulevard, for example.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Roast All-You-Can-Eat @ Viet Kitchen Ground Floor

Your Sunday just got better! Discover our new All You Can Eat Sunday Roast starts from 12th November & every Sunday thereafter from 12:00-14:30. Be wowed by a lavish spread of roasted dishes, rangin...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Music Week (VMW) 2023 @ Vietnam Music Industry Network

VIETNAM MUSIC WEEK 2023: AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND NETWORK FOR LIKE-MINDED YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MUSIC! Vietnam Music Week (VMW) is an annual event organized by Vietnam Music Indust...

in Education

The Power of First Impressions at Australian International School Saigon

What is an Open Day? An opportunity for prospective families to view a school’s facilities, meet members of the teaching and leadership teams, and learn about curriculums, admissions and career paths?...

in Saigon Events

NFQ x Wizeline: Large Language Models Amplified: Scaling Businesses with AI Precision @ NFQ Sai Gon Office

Excited to invite you to “Large Language Models Amplified: Scaling Businesses with AI Precision” event organized by NFQ and Wizeline. Together, we will unlock the potential of Large Language Models (L...

in Saigon Events

Unimy Grad Fair @ Lotte Hotel Saigon

Are you planning your Master’s degree study? Explore the variety of programs and destinations at the free Unimy Grad Fair at Lotte Hotel Saigon on 14 Nov. Learn all you need directly from the world’s ...

in Saigon Events

A Night of Beethoven, Chopin & Grieg @ The Opera House

Beethoven, Chopin and Grieg: three of history’s most beloved 19th Century European composers will be celebrated at the Saigon Opera House on November 11 at 8pm. To make the magical evening possible th...

in Saigon Events

WHITE NOISE' EXHIBITION OPENING @ EMASI Nam Long

'WHITE NOISE' EXHIBITION OPENING Nguyen Art Foundation (NAF) proudly invites you to the opening reception of 'White Noise' (curated by Van Do), an exhibition looking at the relationship between the h...

in Saigon Events

Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023 - Triễn Lãm Quốc tế Cà phê, trà và Bánh ngọt lần 7 @ Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

COFFEE EXPO VIETNAM 2023 or the 7th International Coffee, Tea and Cake Exhibition is an annual event organized by Coex.Location: SECC, 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh CityTime: November 2...

in Saigon Events

Taste Studio - An Odyssey to Vietnam @ Regent Phu Quoc

A world of unparalleled sensory discovery and artistic refinement. Regent Phu Quoc invites you to indulge in the ultimate experience of exquisite dining sophistication with Taste Studio. ​​ This Nove...

in Education

Why the European International School Community Is Best Experienced in Person

“I think we do fun very well here,” explains Jo Roberts, the Deputy Head of School at European International School (EIS) in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

A Conversation with Arturo Smith @ Capital Studio

They say a picture speaks a thousand words, or should tell a story. Are our photos powerful enough to capture the reader's attention and evoke emotions? If you want to learn to tell a better story th...

in Resorts

Regent is Making its Mark on Phu Quoc’s Culinary Scene

Since opening in 2022, Regent Phu Quoc has earned a reputation as one of the island’s most luxurious resorts because of its pristine beach, verdant landscaping and world-class amenities. When it ...

in Saigon Events

Four Hands Dinner | MISS THU x LUNE @ Miss Thu Restaurant

This November, Miss Thu Restaurant and Lüne Restaurant & Bar cordially invite you to embark on an enchanting odyssey through the world's culinary tapestry. Prepare to be transported on a journey that ...

in Saigon Events

Halloween x Death Gala @ GenderFunk

GenderFunk : HalloWeen X Death Gala HORROR ICONS! New Concept Our last big party this year! ???? Drag You Inside (Club) / Out (Terrace)! ???? ---- 2 Spaces / 2 Drag Shows We Split the crowd. 50%...

in Saigon Events

Halloween Buffet Dinner @ Latest Recipe Saigon

Halloween cocktails and mocktails Giveaway for kids Kids corner with exciting activities 30% off for Club Marriott members 10% off for Marriott Bonvoy members Price from: VND 1,590,000++/guest T...

in Saigon Events

La Petite Ecole - Open Day @ La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh

Give your child a unique learning experience with quality education in French-English, from nursery all the way to elementary (CM2 / Grade5) – just right for your growing child’s wellbeing! La Petite...

in Saigon Events

The Flow Exhibition @ The World Artspace

Iris Nguyen (Nguyen Le Bao Thu) was born in Phan Rang, a small beautiful coastal city in the southern part of Vietnam, Iris began professionally composing and working with art at the age of 14. The ar...

in Saigon Events

Friendship Concert @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

In cooperation with the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations & the Ho Chi Minh City’s Vietnam – US Friendship Association, the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO)...

in Saigon Events

Psychescape @ HCMC Fine Arts Association

The exhibition will showcase over 30 silk paintings created using Eastern techniques. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the two artists and explore how they incorporate tradition and perso...

in Saigon Events

Gin Festival Saigon 2023 @ InterContinental Saigon

GIN FESTIVAL SAIGON IS BACK WITH A SPOOK AND FUNK! This year, the Gin Festival Saigon promises to be unlike any other. Prepare to journey into a realm of Halloween spirits as we infuse the enchantmen...

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Poetry and Spoken Word Vol. 6 @ Soma Saigon

We're bringing back our Poetry and Spoken Word open mic meet up on Sunday 29 Oct. If you write and wanna voice your works, send us a message and sign up a spot to flow on the mic Performers get a fre...

in Saigon Events

Dead Man's Party Vol. 2 @ Knock Knock Coffee

Other Voices VN and Noise Saigon are bringing you a spine-tingling night of musical mayhem like never before: DEAD MAN’S PARTY Vol. 2: A Halloween Live Music Celebration! Join us under the bewitching ...

in Saigon Events

Network Girls Evening @ SEI Dining Lounge

Dear Network girls! Summer vibes are behind us so we are back and excited to welcome you at a beautiful new venue with exquisite food selection. Join us on our next evening event on Thursday, Octobe...

in Saigon Events

Haunted House @ My House

Get ready for a spooky night at haunted my house and let's dance till you can't whine no more! Featuring DJs: Yvan Polge Steffen Sonnenschein Imperfect Saturday 28.10.2023 | 8PM - 1AM *Free Entra...

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Halloween Editions @ Japan Town Collabs

JAPAN TOWN COLLABS - HALLOWEEN EDITION - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 First-ever Halloween Night Oct 28 at Japan Town - Le Thanh Ton with activities and specials to come - enjoy craft beer, umeshu, sushi, pi...

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Halloween Special @ The Lighthouse

Get ready for a truly spooky night! On October 28th, join us for an unforgettable evening with our creepy Resident and local DJs. From 9 p.m., let’s move to the beats on two floors! Get dressed to imp...

in Health Partner

How One Saigon Gym Is Re-Inventing Fitness

Technology has fundamentally altered how Saigoneers travel around the city, find and eat food, form and maintain relationships and make purchases. Such innovations can profoundly change how one approa...

in Saigon Events

Thrive Amidst an Economic Transition: A Guide for Founders and Investors @ Asian Hustle Network

Are you a tech startup founder or investor looking to conquer the challenges of 2023? Register through the link in our bio and secure your spot today! Join us at the "Thrive Amidst an Economic Transi...

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Halloween Festival & Flea Market @ Indika Saigon & HCWA

The HCWA X Indika Day fest is returning with our Halloween Edition! Join us Saturday the 28th for a day festival full of amazing musicians, delicious food, refreshing drinks, awesome prizes and of co...

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Kidchella 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

KidchellaMusic - Arts - Culture Enjoy a nice day listening to good music, buy art & crafts or clothing for the little ones!Children can skate in the skate bowl, play giant Jenga or cornhole, climb th...

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Saigon Brew Fest 2023 @ Rehab Station - Social Craft Beer Hub

Are you ready for Rehab Station’s 3rd Beer Festival! Let join us at Rehab for the Saigon Brew Fest, where not one, not two, but TWELVE incredible independant local breweries and brands will be pourin...

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Marketing Coordinator @ Lotte Hotel Saigon

Expand your horizon in a new country or grow your career in a new professional field. The upcoming Access MBA Ho Chi Minh in-person event will open new doors by introducing you personally to top MBA a...

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Saigon Tattoo Fest 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

It’s that time of the year to get inked again and discover new tattoo artists you will love. Get fantastic food and drinks while you browse through hundreds of designs and styles. Featuring: 9RM ...

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Secondary Open Day @ British International School HCMC

Join our Secondary School Open Day on Thursday 9th November at 8:30am to discover how we can support your child to pursue their passions, build skills and confidence and create their future. What doe...

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Primary Years 1 and 2 Open Day @ British International School HCMC

Join us for an exciting Primary Years 1 and 2 Open Day on Tuesday 31st October to get a glimpse of the amazing opportunities that will inspire your child to be their best, achieve success and develop ...

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The Art of Saigon @ Miss Thu restaurant

An exquisite collaboration between Miss Thu Restaurant and Buttery Cake & Café. Join us in celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day with your loved ones as we transport you to a realm of culinary mastery. F...

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Vietnamese Women's Day Buffet Dinner @ Latest Recipe Saigon

Celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day and pamper your beloved women with our special dinner buffet featuring the freshest seafood, Vietnamese dishes, a premium dessert selection and exclusive offers: ...

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Halloween Ladies Night @ Barson

It’s that time of year!! Get your spot reserved for Halloween Ladies Night!! Excited entertainment, great cocktails, and friends - what more could you want in one night? Thursday, 26.10 | 7PM till...

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AISA Games Come to Saigon

Australian International School, Saigon (AIS Saigon) is set to host students from Australian International Schools across Asia this November, for the highly anticipated AISA Games 2023. 

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Show It NOW 2023 Exhibition: WeEarth @ Arena Multimedia

Wrapping up the journey, Show It NOW 2023 will end with an exhibition and honor event on October 15 at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. At Show It NOW 2023 exhibition, you will be able to adm...

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Vietnam Pro Wrestling: Brawl Hallows' Eve @ VAIB Studio

On OCTOBER 21st at VAIB STUDIO, get ready for a fun-filled night of frights and fights as Vietnam Pro Wrestling presents our annual Halloween-themed live event, VPW: BRAWL HALLOWS’ EVE! BRAWL HALLOWS...

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A Day Exploring the Diverse Environs of Hồ Tràm

Living in Saigon has plenty of perks, but generally speaking fresh air, relaxation and meandering paths aren’t among them and Saigoneers are constantly looking for opportunities to leave the city for ...

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Giselle Ballet @ The Opera House

An epic tale of love, deception and human nature, Giselle is one of the world’s most beloved ballets.

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Beautiful Jade Tiger Abalone Arrive at Hotel des Arts Saigon for a Good Cause

Jade Tiger Abalone is amongst the world’s most prized kinds of seafood. Requiring several years to grow exclusively in Australia’s frigid, nutrient-rich waters without the use of any hormones, antibio...

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BARBIE Movie Night & Shopping Experience @ CHANCE Academy

BARBIE Movie 100k ticket including a drink Pop corn & food are available for purchase BARBIE Shopping Experience Earrings, Clothes, Bags, Lipsticks All things PINK!!

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Sustainable Arts & Crafts Workshop #1 @ CHANCE Academy

Join us for an afternoon of sustainable arts and crafts and help us recycle some everyday 'trash' into beautiful and useful pieces of decor and organization for your home! This workshop will be hoste...

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Terrarium Workshop with ikimori @ CHANCE ACADEMY

Building your own Terrarium Workshop This " Build your own nature" theme will teach you how to perfect a beautiful terrarium and design your own miniature landscape. Your ticket includes a small g...

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Abstract Arts Workshop with Mike Kilgore @ CHANCE Academy

Learn about Abstract Arts with Artist Mike Kilgore by studying the works of famed Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky then create your own abstract painting. The workshop is suitable for both kids and a...

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Employee Rights Info Session: Recovering Unpaid Salary @ CHANCE Academy

Legal Advice for Expat Teachers Q&A with legal professionals Miguel, an economist, moved to Vietnam to work for a promising Solar Energy company. Unfortunately, he faced a challenging situation wh...

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Local Illustrator Recreates Saigon's Convenience Stores as Adorable Cartoon Houses

In the early 2010s, convenience stores emerged as an affordable alternative for Vietnamese youths, especially those with limited disposable income, to chill. A decade later, the widespread mushrooming...

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Four Hands Dinner @ Regent Phu Quoc

Regent Phu Quoc is excited to announce the arrival of Chef Matteo Ponti from the renowned Michelin-starred Braci restaurant in Singapore as a guest chef. Joining forces with the visionary Chef Daniel ...

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Viet Thanh Nguyen Memoir 'A Man of Two Faces' Releases Today

A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial, the new book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen arrives from Grove City Press on October 3. 

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Pride Pool Party @ Azure Pool Bar and Lounge

On Saturday 30th September 2023 from 3 PM till late , Azure Pool Bar & Lounge will join in the HCMC Pride Weekend vibes and bring you an incredible poolparty in downtown Saigon. Jump into your speedo...

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Assemblage: Me, my story and I @ Dogma Prize

“Assemblage: Me, my story and I” is an attempt to explore the many paths the artists take in their works to reflect lifelong desires to find a unified self. The diversity of the artists’ artworks, pra...

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Natural Garden Exhibition @ Annam Gallery

The solo exhibition “Natural Garden” exhibits 16 lacquer paintings. With 16 lacquer works I introduced to the art-loving public this time, the theme "Natural Garden" is a source of strong emotions lik...

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Saigon Japanese Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Step into a culinary journey like no other as we bring the delectable tastes of Japan right to your city! Immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of a traditional Japanese street market and indulge ...

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Italian Seoul A Culinary Extravaganza @ Da Vittorio Saigon

Two of the world’s most popular cuisines, Italian and Korean, will come together for a truly unique culinary event at Da Vittorio Saigon. Featuring special guest Michelin-stared Chef Louis Han displa...

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Vinyl DJ @ Barzinga Saigon

There are styles of DJing. But in my eyes, fingers and Vinyl is the best combination! Barzinga once again, with big honor, to host these beautiful lovely souls with the most spectacular vibe of Saigon...

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Echoing Trip @ HCMC History Museum

Located quietly under a canopy of green trees, next to the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Vietnam History Museum is a place to preserve, store and display many unique artifacts, containing histo...

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Exhibition from Root to Canopy @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to present 'from Root to Canopy' featuring the distinctive work of Hoang Duong Cam & Takayuki Yamamoto, Le Thua Tien, and Bruce Yonemoto. Throughout human cultures, the tree h...

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Minishow Myra Tran @ Trixie Cafe & Lounge

Myra Tran's powerful young voice is a hot name that made the online community restless all this time. She constantly sets a date to return to her beloved Trixie audience. With her rich voice and confi...

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Cinéphile Movie Day @ Sun Life Việt Nam

In order to honor the cultural and artistic values ​​of Vietnam, Sun Life continues to bring the 2nd issue of Cinéphile, an exciting project taking place at the S.Pace space exclusively for movie love...

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Concert Inspired by Love @ Arts and Literature Center

Love has always been a constant inspiration of humanity, an indispensable part of human life. Love is not only expressed in trust, commitment, desire, and sacrifice for the greater good, but is also c...

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The Last Yakuza @ Goduko's Farewell

The legendary event series, 419. Center x Black Eyes Compass - Yakuza - is BACK and better than ever! The Last Yakuza is not just an end, it's a new beginning! Exciting surprises await, and we'll unv...

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DJ Lai @ Rogue Saigon

Get amongts for some Saturday night vibes...

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Spanish National Festival @ Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

“It is more than a festival, it’s a journey into the Heart of Spain. Come, discover, and be enchanted by the Spanish Festival in Vietnam, brought to you by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce. W...

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Event Technology Exhibition @ GEM Center

Event Technology Exhibition is a combination of GEM Center and dozens of prestigious partners to create the first exhibition in the event industry, taking place from 09:00 - 21:00, 14/10/2023. Regist...

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Land, Water, Heaven: Cross-Encounters, Joining Threads @ Temple of Literature

Please join us at the new immersive exhibition titled LAND, WATER, HEAVEN: CROSS-ENCOUNTERS, JOINING THREADS. The exhibit will be unveiled at the Temple of Literature during Vietnam Design Week from t...

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Get Arty Sunday @ SOMA

Join us for our popular Get Arty gathering for friends at family.. we meet up around once a month. Sessions are led by UK artist Ottie, with a different theme at each month and on October 1st We'll be...

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Long @ Times Square

Get ready to raise your steins at Oktoberfest at The Long @ Times Square! Revel in an authentic German experience with live music and mouthwatering Germany’s signature dishes, all while enjoying free...

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Chill Outdoor Lounge Brings Serene Buzz to Thảo Điền

Thảo Điền is filled with trendy cocktail spots and cozy dinner joints, but one new venue aims to stand out like a beacon in the dark.

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Saigon Bazaar Vol.3 @ The Villa Project

A journey through a maze of beautiful art, crafts, market & music as we bring local & locally based artists & creatives together to showcase their works! On September 23rd, join us at the Villa Proje...

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DJ Woody @ Le Café des Stagiaires

A decade ago DJ Woody’s AV set 'Hip Hop is 40' celebrated the genre’s big 4-0 and was described as 'The best video DJ set i've ever seen!' by Cut Chemist (Jurassic 5). The show took him around the Wor...

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Tiệc BBQ Trung Thu @ TABOO VN

Ở Đài Loan, vào dịp Trung thu mọi người sẽ quây quần cùng gia đình, bạn bè vừa thưởng trăng vừa nướng thịt. Chúng tôi mang phong tục này đến TABOO VN. Năm nay chúng tôi đã chuẩn bị BUỔI BBQ Trung Thu ...

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Bipolar Bear, Yasmin, Jonathan-Be, Determind, Steffen Sonnenschein @ The Lighthouse

With a genuine passion for producing and playing good quality music, Romanian DJ and producer Bipolar Bear loves building eclectic sets that aim to take the audience on the musical journey he is condu...

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Siam Flavor Seafood Buffet Dinner @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Discover the wonders of Thailand's cuisine right here in Saigon with our Indochine Street Food - Saigon Kitchen Restaurant. Let your taste buds be guided by our two talented guest chefs from Sofitel B...

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Siam Flavor Lunch Buffet @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Discover the wonders of Thailand's cuisine right here in Saigon with our Indochine Street Food - Saigon Kitchen Restaurant. Let your taste buds be guided by our two talented guest chefs from Sofitel B...

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Saigon Ăn Vặt Fest 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

Get ready to indulge in the tastiest treats and explore the vibrant world of ăn vặt, where snacks and street food reign supreme! We're on the lookout for vendors who share our passion for scrumptious ...

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Made in Vietnam #1 @ Saigon Outcast

The first-ever curated market in Saigon Outcast, showcasing the very best of local craftsmanship and creativity. This event is a celebration of the unique and diverse culture of Vietnam, and a chance ...

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Saigon Cocktail Festival 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

Get ready to sip, savor, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere at the Saigon Cocktail Fest 2023! Mark your calendars for September 23rd, from 12 PM to 10 PM, as Saigon Outcast transforms into a haven of...

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Sanctuary After Earth @ XYZ Cafe

Explore the international creative storytelling project Sanctuary: After Earth, hosted by international fine artist, Karina K. Harper. Khám phá dự án kể chuyện sáng tạo quốc tế Sanctuary: After Earth...

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CHANCE Poetry Night @ CHANCE Academy

Join us for a magical night of poetry with Carolyn Huynh and Kimberly Nguyen from NYC! Poetry Reading Discussion with the authors Book signing Entry: 100k including 1 drink Due to seating cap...

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Hội An Reports 91 Food Poisoning Cases Linked to Famous Bánh Mì Phượng

Bánh Mì Phượng, Hội An’s most famous bánh mì eatery, recently made national headlines again, but for unfortunate reasons.

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Pizza Party! Fundraiser @ Bondrunk Eatery & Eccentric Drinks

PIZZA and DANCING FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Come out and dance to help benefit the Chance Charity Shop, a wonderful place here in Saigon. Our goal is to raise money and awareness on the wonderful things the ...

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Mental Health Open Talk #8 @ @CHANCE Academy & Charity Shop

Social Changemakers and CHANCE Academy are bringing back the Mental Health Open Talk Series!' A safe space for all of us to open up, share our thoughts and exchange experiences A safe space where ...

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Best Happy Hour Deals In Thao Dien @ LUCA LOUNGE

Drop by LUCA LOUNGE EVERYDAY and toast to daily happy hour between 5PM to 8PM. You can enjoy a 50% OFF on all drinks, and 30% OFF on all food to share the love with your drinking buddies at our breez...

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Immense - Hứa Vĩ Văn @ Toong Vo Van Tan

If you have ever heard of Hua Vi Van in his role as a distinguished actor, you cannot overlook his new persona as an artist, deeply connected with the canvas and colors. In recent years, Hua Vi Van ha...

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Art Exhibition - Slow Living, in the present @ Vy Gallery

Introducing the "Slow Living" Exhibition by Artist Nguyen Minh Thanh (b. 1971) Artist Nguyen Minh Thanh was born in Hanoi and graduated from the Vietnam University of Fine Arts. He is one of the pion...

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FEM - AFTER PARTY @ Indigo Bar Saigon

Are you ready to network and party with the coolest crowd of Saigon? If you're an entrepreneur or a business person who loves to network, socialize and have fun, then you don't want to miss our first...

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Ocean Vuong Brings Vietnamese Text, Original Photos to Helmut Lang Collection

Peter Do, the recently named Creative Director of the storied fashion brand Helmut Lang, enlisted writer Ocean Vuong to provide text and photos for his debut collection.

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6th Annual Oktoberfest @ East West Brewing Co.

ĐÁNH DẤU NGÀY LỄ OKTOBERFEST 2023 THÚ VỊ NÀO!!!⠀ East West xin mời mọi người đến tham gia sự kiện OKTOBERFEST LẦN THỨ SÁU diễn ra vào lúc 19h00 ngày 29/09 và 30/09 sắp tới! Sự kiện năm nay sẽ vô cùng...

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Early Years Discovery Day @ British International School HCMC

Calling families with children aged 0 - 4 years! Join us for a day of discovery at our Early Years and Infant Campus on Saturday 30th September. ⭐ Bring your child along to discover our play-based le...

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HCMC Digital Marketing Meetup @ Steersman Brewery - Taproom & Restaurant

Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking and fun from 6-9 PM on Thursday, September 14th at the Steersman Brewery Taproom & Restaurant in HCMC’s vibrant Đa Kao ward in District 1. This is y...

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Saigon Dumpling Fest @ Saigon Outcast

Empanada, epok-epok, pastel.. They come from different countries but kind of look the same. Every culture has their own variation and on 9th September we will celebrate the humble dumpling and give ou...

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From Root to Canopy @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to present 'from Root to Canopy' featuring the distinctive work of Hoang Duong Cam & Takayuki Yamamoto, Le Thua Tien, and Bruce Yonemoto. Throughout human cultures, the tree ...

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Poetry And Spoken Word Open Mic Vol.5 @ Soma

We're bringing back our Poetry and Spoken Word open mic meet up on Sunday 24 Sep.If you write and wanna voice your works out, send us a message to sign up a spot to flow on the mic----------Soma Saigo...

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A Culinary Revelation Unveiled at Le Méridien Saigon with Executive Chef Phi Công

In the heart of Saigon, Chef Phi Công, the Executive Chef at Le Méridien Saigon recently unveiled an innovative, sensory-driven dining experience.

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Bringing Beauty into Event Experiences at Villa Song

“If you think you’re beautiful, but you are not in a beautiful place; it’s not perfect,” explained Arief Gunawan, Villa Song’s General Director, to a gathering of business leaders last month.

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The Villa Invites Stelios Vassiloudis @ The Villa Project

--SAVE THE DATE-- We are back with a solid night of shape-shifting sounds within the VP room. Plugging into the evening with our overseas guest Stelios Vassiloudis, we can expect a joyful array of l...

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How An Lam Retreats Saigon River is Revolutionizing Wellness

Though wellness continues to be a common refrain offered by resorts in Vietnam and around the world, it’s often used to describe services like spas, steam rooms and saunas at far-flung resorts. A 25-m...

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Ticket to Childhood (Cho Tôi Xin Một Vé Về Tuổi Thơ) @ Youth Cultural House

 "Ticket to Childhood" (Cho tôi xin một vé đi tuổi thơ), is being brought to life at the Youth Cultural House on 27, September, 2023.

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Pink Floyd Tribute by Welcome To The Machine @ Yoko Coffee

Do you like Pink Floyd's music? Don't miss this live show from Welcome To The Machine from Singapore with 6 members. They recreate the best and most unique songs of Pink Floyd. This is the only Pink ...

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HBSO 30th Anniversary Program Series @ Ho Chi Minh Opera House

The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will be celebrating its 30 years of performances via back-to-back nights of concertos. Featuring works from famed European masters as we...

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In Search of Quy Nhơn’s New and Traditional Delicacies

When asked what one should do when visiting, Quy Nhơn, one of Saigoneer’s favorite cities, the answer is simple: eat!

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Standup Comedy: The Return of Devin Gray! @ Bardo Cocktail and Arts

Devin Gray, the former Saigon resident and comedic legend is BACK for one night only! The Comedy Central featured standup comedian will be hitting the stage with friends Ankita Ghosh, Jack Nugget, and...

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Alan Ritchie, LING:CHI, Dane, Adrien, Steffen Sonnenschein @ The Lighthouse

Friday night is here! Join us to dance the night away with beloved Resident and local DJs Alan Ritchie, Ling:Chi and Adrien taking over the club floor. Meanwhile, Dane & Steffen spin their tunes upsta...

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DeutschenTreff in HCMC @ Vesper Gourmet Lounge

Wrap up your workday and connect with the #German business community at the #DeutschenTreff in Ho Chi Minh City while enjoying cold beers and flavorful canapés! | DeutschenTreff in HCMC |- Date: Wedn...

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Chef Series Vol 4- Francis Thuan of ESTA Saigon @ 86 Proof

It’s that time of the month again ! 86 Proof's Chef Series is back again with our fourth installment.Keeping the Michelin theme going, Chef Francis Thuan of the highly acclaimed, Esta Saigon, will be ...

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Spanish Class with Jorge @ CHANCE Academy

¿Hablas Español? Do you speak Spanish and would you like to learn?We invite you to join our weekly Spanish class taught by Jorge (Columbia) on our new CHANCE Charity Shop location.Yes, we love our fun...

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Yoga Class with Hong @ CHANCE Academy

Hello, my name is Hong. I am a passionate yogi and dance instructor. do you want to be more flexible? Let’s start with me Strength & Stretch is a slow moving class which aims to work on your inner st...

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Modern and Traditional Flavors Intertwine in Miss Thu’s Exciting New Dining Concept

Truly new dining concepts are few and far between in Saigon with typical fine dining and set menus occasionally being joined by the likes of “night brunches.” Some venues choose to be a bit more darin...

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Yoga Class with Charlie @ CHANCE Academy

Namaste beautiful people, My name is Charlie; I am half French and British and have been living in Vietnam for 7 years.I initially started Yoga to heal a chronicle back pain; I discovered a lot more ...

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Vietnamese Class with Andy @ CHANCE Academy

Come join Andy to learn and improve your Vietnamese skills. As a person who loves language and teaching Vietnamese also grew up in Saigon, Andy has taught Vietnamese over 7 years in Saigon D1 &D2. He...

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Hip Hop is 50 feat. DJ Delightfull @ Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

As the cultural phenomenon we know as hip hop turns 50, BoomSlang and Breakaholics are celebrating in style as we invite 2021 DMC foundation champion DJ Delightfull to grace the decks at one of D2’s c...

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Saigon Beer Fest 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

1 2 3 DZO!!! The amazing Beer Festival in Saigon officially returns at Saigon Outcast!! With the feature of the variety of famous beer brands. Let's look forward to the cool breath of beer for this bu...

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Kill Soma Vol. 6 | 60 Sec. Stand-up Comedy Open Mic @ Soma Saigon

Sign up for a chance to do 60 seconds of stand-up comedy. You know their time is up when you hear the sound of the roaming street food man saying "Bap Xao Day!" Your co-hosts, Matt Tran & Damien Cole...

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Vietnam Pro Wrestling Presents: THE RUMBLE! (Live Professional Wrestling) @ VAIB Studio

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th, VIETNAM PRO WRESTLING WILL PRESENT AN OVER-THE-TOP LIVE EVENT, VPW: THE RUMBLE.  20 MEN WILL ENTER THE RING, BUT ONLY ONE WILL REIGN SUPREME! For only the second time e...

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Adventuring Across Quy Nhơn’s Diverse Tourism Experiences

Quy Nhơn has far more to offer than beautiful beaches. Travelers up for some adventures and a willingness to traverse into greater Bình Định Province will discover some of Vietnam’s best museums, aest...

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An Lam Retreats Saigon River: An Oasis for Families to Reconnect and Recharge

For professionals with families, living in Saigon poses a number of challenges, especially a lack of public spaces and fresh air. For many parents, a trip to a verdant cafe or kids club is the most pr...

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Ầm Ầm Rockshow @ Yoko Cafe

Boom is an all-out rockshow project. Marking the return of Homeland Artists with the rock brothers after a long absence, the first number of "Boom" reunites the faces of "family" who have worked hard ...

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HCMC Sundowners August 2023 - Art Exihibition @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery

Join Members and Friends for a chance to network and connect at Hotel des Arts while enjoying signature canapes and drinks. Date: Thursday, 3 August 2023Time: 6 - 8:00 pmLocation: Ballroom - Hotel de...

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The Merry Widow @ Saigon Opera House

  The operetta "The Merry Widow" is a beloved and enduring work of musical theater that has captivated audiences around the world for over a century and will now be performed at the Saigon Opera...

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Private Poolside BBQs Served in the Heart of District One at Sedona Suites

Saigon’s dining scene has a lot going for it. Restaurants that offer creative takes on all varieties of cuisines, trendy decors and cutting-edge concepts seem to open every week. What’s more rare, how...

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CHANCE Charity Shop Grand Opening @ CHANCE Charity Shop

CHANCE Charity Shop Grand Opening by Social ChangeMakers & The Happievent- Sunday, July 30th 2023 from 3pm to 8pm- Event link: https://fb.me/e/102DKE0Yt===What to expect: - Shop for a cause- Lucky Raf...

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InterNations HCMC July Event @BAR SON Le Meridien Hotel

Back from popular demand - We are returning to the lavish BAR SON at Le Meridien Hotel with spectacular view to Saigon river! Everybody loved the tropical vibe at BAR SON terrace last time so I have ...

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The Language of Hanoi Street Food: Vietnamese - English Language Exchange @ O'Douceurs Pastry Cafe

Are you ready to explore Hanoi like a true Hanoian while practicing Vietnamese? Come to Vietmaster's first ever in-person event in Vietnam: Vietnamese - English language exchange and let us introduc...

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A Delta Nest in Cao Lãnh Fit for a Solitary Poet

Who says a single person can't nest?

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Sausage & Veg Fest at Saigon Outcast

JOIN US FOR A DAY F SAUSAGES, VEGE DISHES AND CRAFT DRINKS! We will be giving the awards to THE WEINER & TOP VEG Winners will receive A Trophy & A bottle of wine courtesy of Vinobeer Vietnam JUDGES:...

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Australian International School Welcomes New Executive Principal

“The world is interconnected, companies work across countries and continents. Education today, therefore, has to prepare students to be global citizens: team players and team leaders, quietly confiden...

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Bandido Mercado Opening Fiesta @ Ben Nghe Street Food Market

It's time to spice up the street food scene! Bandido is bringing its vibrant Mexican flavors to the heart of Ben Nghe Street Food Market. Save the Date: Friday July 28thTime: 5 PM - 11 PMLocation: Be...

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Pink Floyd Tribute by Welcome To The Machine @ Yoko Cafe

Do you like Pink Floyd's music? Don't miss this live show from Welcome To The Machine from Singapore with 6 members. They recreate the best and most unique songs of Pink Floyd. This is the only Pink ...

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) @ The Sentry

DISCOVER THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF AI FOR BUSINESS ACCELERATION Time: 1:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM (GM +7)Date: 28 July 2023Location: The Sentry C | Ho Chi Minh City | VietnamComplimentary entrance fee. Registratio...

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Beethoven Piano Sonatas Cycle: Recital I "WALDSTEIN" @ Arts and Literature Center

"Waldstein" is the first solo piano concert of the ambitious project "32 Sonatas of Beethoven - The Journey of Infinite Creativity" performed by pianist Nguyễn Đức Anh. This will be the first complete...

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Materials+ 2nd: Maybe You Don't Know... @ C.space – Integrated Design Complex

THIS IS NOT... After the success of MATERIALS+ 1st, C.space is back with a novel and more exciting version, waiting for attendees to discover distinct and valuable material solutions. With the theme...

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Minh Tốc & Lam | 2nd Album Showcase And More @ Yoko Cafe

HELLO YOKO FANS, HELLO SAI GON, MINH TOC & LAM COME HEREYYYY!!!!! 3 years ago at Yoko Cafe, it was also the first time Minh Toc & Lam dared to try to do a show, thinking back at that time I was so SH...

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AmCham Connect & Cocktails at Hotel Equatorial HCMC @ Equatorial

Don’t miss July’s Connect & Cocktails. AmCham’s monthly informal networking event provides an opportunity to meet AmCham members and other professionals in an informal after-work setting over a glass ...

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[Video] Saigon’s Food, Nightlife, and Culture Revealed to Australian Singer

Saigon captivates visitors with its vibrant energy and rich cultural heritage. From Nguyễn Huệ walking street’s lively atmosphere to the tantalizing aroma of bánh xèo, the city offers a unique blend o...

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Standup Comedy: Ahmed Ahmed Live in Saigon @ Le Café des Stagiaires

All the way from Los Angeles, Ahmed Ahmed is is BACK ready to rock the stage, live in Saigon! With performances on Netflix, Comedy Central, Showtime, MTV and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno among other...

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All in the Family - A Da Vittorio Global Event @ Da Vittorio Saigon

Experience a culinary masterpiece like no other at Da Vittorio Saigon on July 25th! Join us for an unforgettable dining event showcasing a unique collaboration between two culinary maestros: Chef Matt...

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Rock Symphony Vol. 3 @ The Opera House

Who says rock music and classical music cannot co-exist? Rock Symphony Vol. 3 from the HBSO is presenting 17 classic rock and roll songs on July 29 and 30 at the Saigon Opera House. Audiences will gai...

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Luca x Drinking & Healing - Bartender Guest Shift @ LUCA - Eatery & Bar Lounge

Calling all cocktail enthusiasts, Luca will be bustling with a bartender guest shift from Mr. PHAT DANG, from one of a leading bar in Saigon, Drinking & Healing.Save the date and enjoy signature cockt...

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Covid-19 Memories in Ho Chi Minh City @ Still Thinking Space

The exhibition is free entry. Register via this link. Free drinks and snacks will be provided. The event will be organized in the form of a pop-up exhibition and open conversation. We encourage ...

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From Saigon to Đà Lạt: A Tourist's Journey Through Vietnam in 1963

Old archives of images from 1960s Saigon are easy to come by, but how often does one get to have a peek into the past version of Đà Lạt.

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Careplus Caters to Foreign Residents Health Needs and Concerns

Moving to live and work in Vietnam can be a stressful process. This can be exacerbated by the country’s hot, humid climate as well as the noise and air pollution and new diets. All of this contributes...

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Cannes Caméra D'or Winner 'Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell' to Hit Vietnam Theaters in August

Following its win at the latest Cannes Film Festival, Bên Trong Vỏ Kén Vàng (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) will officially premiere in theaters across Vietnam next month.

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Basilico Night Brunch @ Basilico - Italian Cuisine

A unique concept at Basilico, the Night Brunch celebrates all the good foods and fine wines of Italy in the most relaxing time of the week - Friday's evening.Savour unlimited servings of Italian iconi...

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Kill Soma Vol. 5 | 60 Sec. Stand-up Comedy Open Mic @ Soma Saigon

Sign up for a chance to do 60 seconds of stand-up comedy. You know their time is up when you hear the sound of the roaming street food man saying "Bap Xao Day!" Your co-hosts, Matt Tran & Damien Cole...

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Fridays with Miss Thu @ Miss Thu Restaurant

Celebrate the art of dining with Miss Thu’s new evening concept that fuses creativity and nuance with seasonality and diversity. With playful interpretations rooted in sea, land, and earth elements, e...

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Ukiyo Concert to Bring Iconic Scores of Makoto Shinkai Movies to Life This July

This month, fans of Japanese auteur Makoto Shinkai will have a rare opportunity to watch the soundtracks of his hit movies come alive during three concerts in Saigon and Hanoi.

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Journey to Osaka @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Embark on a culinary journey to Osaka at Saigon Kitchen. Delight in authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by guest chefs Matsuda & Yamashita and explore the art of origami by passionate artist Liên Quốc...

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Kundadini Meditation Retreat | Surrendering

When we hear surrendering, there are usually two ways to see it.The first way is when one surrenders because one falls into despair. After all, one fails to see any path to follow. The second way is w...

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Taste of Belgium Festival

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere at Pullman Saigon Centre, which offers a party space with over 40 famous types of beer and delicious holiday dishes that showcase the flavors of Belgium. Get...

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Giờ Của Quỷ (Demon's Hour) at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House

The death of a young girl causes domestic upheaval in the life of an artist's family.

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SaladStop! Celebrates Convenient New District 7 Location

Nestled in a converted house in a quiet and spacious District 7 residential neighborhood, SaladStop!’s newest venue has begun preparing fresh and healthy meals for dine-in and delivery.

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WetMarket in HCM! // BD By Night @ Arcan

For the first time in "herstory", Wet Market is joining forces with Bung L0n to bring the best party you have ever witnessed to Ho Chi Minh City. The best drag party from the Capital will be in HCM on...

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Business Networking Night @ HD Bank

Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam (HKBAV), in collaboration with Vietnam Proud Construction (VPC), will be organizing the Business Networking Night. Entrance fee: (Includes free-flow drink and c...

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UOB Painting of the Year Art Competition & Celebration @ TheAnts Studio

For over 40 years since its first appearance in Singapore with the aim of recognising Southeast Asian artists and providing them with the opportunity to showcase their works to a wider audience, the '...

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HCMC Sundowners July 2023 @ Bakes Pasteur

The relationship between Australia and Vietnam has never been stronger, 50 years strong. So, this month our Sundowners will focus on providing information on the different pathways to getting into Aus...

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Saigon Wine Fest 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Wine Fest 2023 Saigon Wine Fest 2023 is a celebration of all things wine; enjoy wine samples, try different wines and styles, purchase glasses and bring bottles home!Alongside the wine is ...

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Panel Discussion. Transforming the travel industry: Stories of Success @ BARSON

Travel Massive Saigon is back with an exciting event. Join us on Thursday, 13 July for a panel discussion on the Vietnam travel industry transformation and networking with fellow tourism leaders. Our...

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'Engaging With Vietnam' Conference Ruminates on Heritage in Huế

“Living with Heritage, (Re)Creating Heritage: Vietnam and the World” is the title of the 14th Engaging with Vietnam conference, a series of activities including academic panel discussions, keynote tal...

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CS - Les Xinpromptus: Improv Show @ Le Café des Stagiaires

Impro Show by Les Ximpromptus - March edition No, we don't invite you to our place, but to the Café des Stagiaires for an evening of improvisation without fuss! See you once a month, Wednesday eveni...

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Ladies Night with Yvan Polge @ The Lighthouse

On Wednesday we serve a FREE special cocktail for our LADIES and free flow beer option for guys until midnight.5:00pm - 8:00pm 30% discount for all drinks!- Free entry for ladies - 100k for guys- Free...

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June Networking - Copa Espanola @ Ibérico - Tapas & Vino

A great opportunity to connect with Spanish professionals, share best practices, challenges... Unwind with a Spanish taste by the great chef at Iberico - Tapas & Vino. - Venue: Iberico - Tapas & Vino...

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Journey into the Art of Pottery Workshop @ Vietnamese Language Studies

Journey into the Art of Pottery Workshop | Early-bird Ticket From the ancient Cham pottery to the vibrant blue and white ceramics of the 15th century, Vietnamese artisans have perfected various techn...

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Octopoulpe Live in Phnom Penh @ Cloud

One-man-grind-band OCTOPOULPE will be playing live in Phnom Penh! Get in the Penh will be doing this mini-gig at Cloud, and DJ Metalmouse will also be doing a Hardcore Punk/Industrial/Grindcore DJ set...

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Woofie'S Pal Open Day @ Woofie’s Pal

Introduce All New Facilities of Woofie's Pal – Welcome parents and woofies to Daycare/ Boarding/ Spa/ Training services. Collaboration of Woofie's Pal and Thonglor Bangkok Pet Hospital – Health servi...

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Eclipse Takeover Arcan Pres: "Don't Forget to Go Home w/ David Rust" @ Arcan

We are pleased to bring David Rust a Scottish born Trance DJ and producer is a name on the rise back to Saigon this July.A David Rust set is much more diverse than most, in that he takes Tech Trance, ...

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Exihibition "The Grapevine Selection" @ Audi Charging Lounge

EXHIBITION "THE GRAPEVINE SELECTION" - Opening: 6.30 PM Thursday, June 22, 2023- Exhibition: 09 AM - 08 PM, from June 23 to July 9, 2023- Venue: Audi Charging Lounge, 6B Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, Dist...

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A Night of Spanish Music @ The Opera House

 Classical music transcends languages and nationalities, so it's appropriate to celebrate the 200th birthday of French composer Édouard Lalo with his music that paid homage to Spain along with se...

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Network Girls Evening At Sabor @ Sabor Restaurant and Bar

Dear Network Girls!Our next event will be on June 29th at Sabor Restaurant and Bar in D1. Please register by email (networkgirlshcmc@gmail.com) if you are interested in attending! Event Details:Venue...

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Fuse – Đan Dòng Sáng @ The Ants Studio

Following the message Turn on Light to open up the powerful inner energy, Sun Life Vietnam leads us on the journey of converging and knitting light streams, creating the multifaceted beauty of life li...

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Navigating the 2023 Recruitment Challenge: Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Top Talent @ Dreamplex

Experience the most dynamic business event of the year! Join us for an engaging mixer and panel discussion featuring two top-notch industry leaders, Denise Sandquist – CEO & Co-founder of Skapa, and ...

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Vietnam Officially Extends E-Visa to 90 Days, Allowing Multiple Entries

Beginning August 15, tourist visas will be extended from 30 days to 90 days.

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A Night of from the West to East @ Saigon Opera house

2023 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sergei Rachmaninov (1873  – 1943) and the 70th Anniversary of the Death of Sergei Prokofiev (1891 – 1953). In honor of these visionary composers, ...

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Sparkling by the Pool @ Liquid Sky Bar - Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

We don't need an excuse to pop a bottle of fizz - But if you do, the first week in July is Sparkling Wine Week, so come and pop a cork or two with us! Immerse yourself in the vibrant summer vibe with ...

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Celebrating One-Year Of The Home For The Daring @ Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Inspired by Saigon’s halcyon cinematic era, step into an evening of glitz and glamour as Fusion Original Saigon Centre celebrates its One-Year Anniversary this July.  - EVENT AGENDA -The evening...

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Exploring the Depth of Artistic Soul Through Whisky’s Multi-Layered Flavors

Johnnie Walker Blue Label recently launched a collaboration with local Vietnamese artists to promote contemporary art in Vietnam and the world.

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Trần Trung Lĩnh's Latest Art Collection Is an Homage to Saigon and Van Gogh

Van Gogh’s distinctive palette is perhaps one of the most recognizable personal styles in the art world, and viewers of Vietnamese artist Trần Trung Lĩnh’s artworks are sure to be amused to see these ...

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Xuxi, Jonathan-Be, Coh-Hul, Matt Abstrax, Dazed P @ The Lighthouse

The Hanoian DJ XUXI is making waves in the club scene! Touring between north and south, XUXI is bringing an electrifying blend of techno, breaks and house music to the decks in clubs across the countr...

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Network girls evening @ Sabor Bar & Restaurant

Dear Network Girls!Our next event will be on June 29th at Sabor Restaurant and Bar in D1. Please register by email (networkgirlshcmc@gmail.com) if you are interested in attending!{Event Details}Venue:...

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Workshop và Sự kiện Giao lưu - Khám phá Kịch hình thể "INTO THE PARK - Bước Vào Trong Xanh" @ Vườn Trong Phố

"INTO THE PARK - Step Into the Green" Physical Theatre Project Within the confines of the width of towering walls and the height of skyscrapers, are urban dwellers truly finding their rhythm in conne...

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Bạch Tuộc Luộc @ Soma Saigon

In June, Out The Run will be hosting a series of musical events called Boiled Octopus consisting of 3 parts - in Hanoi, Saigon and Vung Tau.This event page is part #2 - June 24 in Soma, Saigon:- Octop...

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Landmark 81’s Oriental Pearl Prepares Dishes with its Head in the Clouds

What Saigon venue offers the best mountain view? This may seem like an absurdist question given the city’s notoriously flat landscape, but if you go up high enough, you are actually able to see them r...

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Sneaker Fest 2023 at Saigon Outcast @ Saigon Outcast

FTWR.Co and Saigon Outcast is coming together once again to bring you a fun day of arts, music & culture! This time we are calling all SNEAKERheads to join us for a day where you can buy, sell, trade ...

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English Stand up Comedy • Ho Chi Minh City • Failing in Love @ Yoko Cafe

A stand up comedy show about failures in relationships and love with the most hilarious comedians in Europe! Laugh along as the hilarious Luana Matei and the mischievous Victor Patrascan take you thr...

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Women in Bloom Floral Art Event @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

An exclusive floral exhibition and workshop by Don Vinh at Hotel des Arts SaigonStep into a world of enchantment as the beauty of Saigon ladies intertwines with the exquisite artistry of Hotel des Art...

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Business Lunch Above Saigon! @ Sedona Suites - SKY28

Experience the ultimate lunchtime delight with colleagues or business partners while enjoying the magnificent view of the Saigon cityscape at SKY28 restaurant as we present Chef Le Phuong’s latest Bus...

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"Ticket to Childhood" (Cho tôi xin một vé đi tuổi thơ) @ Ho Chi Minh City Cultural House for Youth

 "Ticket to Childhood" (Cho tôi xin một vé đi tuổi thơ), is being brought to life at the Youth Cultural House on July 5, 2023.

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A Night of Cocktail Wizardry @ The Long @ Times Square

  This June 24th, Vu Ngoc, the new Brand Ambassador from Beam Suntory Vietnam, will be taking over The Long @ Times Square’s bar to serve up his incredible creations. This is one event you don't...

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A special collaboration event between THEÓBROMA × BINON CACAO/Tasting Bean to Bar Chocolate & Talk event with Japanese Chocolatier Mr. Koji Tsuchiya @ Binon Chocolate Shop & Cafe

 [Special event alert!]JUST ON Wednesday June 21, 2023THEOBROMA X BINON CACAO_ A pairing that is truly buzz-worthy!SCAN QR -Code for more information & registration ! ---------------------------...

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World Tapas Day 2023 | Día Mundial de la Tapa 2023 @ VIETNAM

The WORLD TAPAS DAY 2023 in VIETNAM. is June 15th 2023 Please join us celebrating Spanish way of eating, sharing and socializing. TAPAS are one of Spain’s most well-known gastronomic and social tradi...

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From Buffet to Wine Bar: Exploring Dining Options at Saigon Grand Opera Hotel

A shimmering sprawl of fresh prawns greets guests who arrive at Saigon Café for a nutritious, energizing International Buffet Lunch. The seafood is a perfect introduction to a meal that relies on fres...

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Borgono Wine Dinner - Unveiling the King of Wines @ Da Vittorio Saigon

Join us for the Vietnam launch of the iconic Barolo Borgogno & Figli. Known as the “King of wine, the wine of the King,” it represents the finest red wine from Piedmont in Italy. Indulge in a special...

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Vietnam Reports First-Ever Test-Taker Attaining 9.0 for All 4 IELTS Skills

As more institutions and enterprises in Vietnam adopt IELTS results as an official assessment of students' and employees’ grasp of the English language, high IELTS scores have gradually become a sough...

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Street Photos in 1973 Capture a Rebuilding Hanoi After Linebacker II

In this collection of black-and-white photos taken by German photographer Horst Faas, Hanoi's streets seem bursting with life, but lurking behind innocent smiling children and packed tram rides are th...

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Louis Jadot Wine Dinner @ Social Club Restaurant

Louis Jadot Wine Dinner Join us and savor the great taste of the World’s most famous Burgundy producer, around 1859 - Maison Louis Jadot. Embark on a fabulous journey through the most treasured Burgu...

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New District 1 Taproom Gives Glimpse into Pasteur Street Brewing’s Future

It’s impossible to pass the newest Pasteur Street Brewing Company (PSBC) taproom at the corner of Lý Tự Trọng and Thủ Khoa Huân in central District 1, and not take note of the lively, inviting space.

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Kill Soma Vol. 4 | 60 Sec. Stand-up Comedy Open Mic @ Soma Saigon

Sign up for a chance to do 60 seconds of stand-up comedy. You know their time is up when you hear the sound of the roaming street food man saying "Bap Xao Day!"Your co-hosts, Matt Tran & Damien Cole, ...

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Pet-Friendly Full Weekend Trip for a Cause: Shelter Visit and Mountain Retreat to Dak Nong @ Nhà R - Diner & Lounge

Want a short but super unforgettable weekend? A purposeful trip with the most beautiful scenery in the mountains and lakes of Vietnam highlands? Here is a full weekend Dak Nong highlands trip that al...

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Cá Hồi Hoang to Disband After National Tour Marking 10 Years of Making Music

On the cusp of their current nationwide tour, indie band Cá Hồi Hoang abruptly announced that they would disband after touring finishes.

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Essential Elements - Fire Dinner @ Café Cardinal

Fire made cooking possible, transforming all raw things just like magic. The fourth event in the Essential Elements Event Series, themed on Fire, is perhaps the most elemental and will be held at Caf...

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C'est Cheese @ Social Club Saigon Restaurant

C'est Cheese is back soon with our June Chapter!  Enjoy a variety of delightful dishes paired with unlimited wine. Indulge in a selection of premium cheeses, such as Machego, Hercule Vieux,...

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Taste Of Malaysia @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

 Taste of Malaysia at Saigon Kitchen | 09.06 - 11.06 Embark on a tantalizing journey to Malacca and discover the delightful gastronomy of the country at the Malaysia food festival at Saigon Kitc...

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Creativity and Quality Surprise at Mai House’s Affordable Seafood Buffet

Unripe mangosteen chicken salad has been all over Vietnamese social media during the past few weeks, though we didn’t expect to find it at an upscale hotel dinner buffet. But across from the sushi and...

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Cora, BongBongQuayQuay, Vynni, Yokosun, Adduc, Shandon @ The Observatory

PRE SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE This Saturday night party, OBS will be emerging the ultimate girl power featuring Cora, BongBongQuayQuay and Vynni for a full-on Techno buffet in the club room.Helming the ...

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Every Half - Vietnam Specialty Coffee Roasters Exemplifies Vietnam’s Evolving Coffee Industry

Despite being the world’s second-largest coffee exporter with cafes and vendors filling its streets, Vietnam is rarely recognized for the quality of its coffee. But anyone who has strolled around Saig...

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Giờ Ra Chơi - Show Hardcore @ Soma Saigon

STUDY TIME END, TIME TO PLAY!!! [Fire Cat x Out The Run]We also know that at this point in time, you guys are busy with books to prepare for exams, you must be under a lot of pressure, right ????. Bu...

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Flop Night @ Le Café des Stagiaires

Flop Night is a casual and fun event that breaks away from traditional formalities, offering a refreshing way to connect and gain insights into the market. Hosted by QUO—Supporting the Future of the H...

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Di Linh, Sen10za, Hibiya Line, Brandon, Datodeo, park:ING @ The Observatory

 PRE SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE Rallying all the music heads due for a weekly dose of euphoria at OBS! Sink in the catchy beats on Friday from DJ power couple Di Linh & Sen10za alongside OBS head ho...

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Filmmakers Trần Anh Hùng, Phạm Thiên Ân Win Awards at Cannes Film Festival

At the 76th Cannes International Film Festival, Phạm Thiên Ân's Bên trong vỏ kén vàng (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) was awarded the Camera D'or while Vietnamese-born French filmmaker Trần Anh ...

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Joint Chambers Networking Event @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SCCV), in collaboration with Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CANCHAM) and Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam (HKBAV), will be organizing the "JOINT CHA...

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Vietfood & Beverage 2023 In Ho Chi Minh City@ SECC

WELCOME TO VIETFOOD & BEVERAGE 2023 IN HO CHI MINH CITY The biggest event of the year in the field of Food & Beverage is about to take place in Ho Chi Minh City in August 2023️- Extremely large scale...

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A Night Of Mozart & Rachmaninov @ Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

One of the most admired composers and pianists of his generation, Sergei Rachmaninov was born 150 years ago. To celebrate the anniversary of his birth, The HBSO is presenting an evening of his music a...

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A Cinnamon Whisky Sour to Pair with a Skyline Sunset

With over 30,000 tons produced a year, Vietnam is the world’s third-largest cinnamon supplier. Native to Central and Northern Vietnam, the dried tree bark adds a complex layer of flavor to traditional...

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920k VND Landmark Pho Aims for the Clouds

If you lived in Hanoi, is there a breakfast you would fly down to Saigon for the day to enjoy? Le Trung, the Executive Chef at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection told Saigoneer that one family...

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Vietnam Pro Wrestling: Ultimate Collision (Live Pro Wrestling) @ VAIB Studio

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE BIGGEST PRO WRESTLING EVENT IN VIETNAM HISTORY, VPW: ULTIMATE COLLISION! On June 3rd at VAIB Studio in District 7, Vietnam Pro Wrestling will be present ULTIMATE COLLISION, a ...

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"Who I am " A One Day Retreat, Diving Deep Into Ourselves @ Mandala Wellness

Take a step closer to the authentic YOU and join our one day retreat!This retreat is nothing like anything else. With powerful methods and tools this one day retreat is equivalent to 5 counseling / co...

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Clean up #21 @ Andros The Lakes Race

Halloo trash heroes, so we’ll have the clean up #21 on Sunday morning end of May (28/05) , just so eager to see u guyss ^^.The main objective will be to clean the area around the village of The Lakes ...

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Soma - Originals Only @ Soma Saigon

Come for a night of only original music, with no covers!We are showcasing the most creative minds of Saigon, with everything from solo acoustic acts, to finishing with a six-piece band. Come and be in...

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[Networking Event] Navigating the Fundraising Landscape @ Wiziin Inc.

The past year has seen a significant transformation in the fundraising landscape. For founders based in Vietnam, it is crucial to understand and navigate the unpredictable nature of the current enviro...

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La Petite Ecole’s French Curriculum Benefits Families Well Beyond Saigon’s French Community

  “When you learn a language, you don’t just learn the language, you learn new attitudes, ways of thinking, culture and history,” explains Aline Nguyen, the Principal of La Petite Ecole Ho Chi M...

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Saigon Burger Festival 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

Bringing Saigon's most incredible burgers to one place for one epic Saturday! Join us for a family-friendly festival of burgers, craft beers, fine wines, fun activities, and live DJ performances! En...

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Strategies for Navigating Vietnam's Foreign Work Permit Process

The greatest source of stress for foreigners living in Vietnam is often obtaining a work permit. Complicated and frequently changing regulations coupled with long wait times and burdensome paperwork m...

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Saigon Gin and Rum Festival 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Gin and Rum Festival 2023 : Saturday – May 27th, 2023 : 12 PM-10 PM // SAIGON GIN & RUM AT SAIGON OUTCAST IS COMING BACK // If you’re thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night awa...

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Fresh Lobster Served with Salted Egg Cream Sauce

Seafood buffets in Saigon are all about the lobster. Anyone who has visited an upscale buffet here knows that the fresh crustaceans are the star attraction and often the first item guests place on the...

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TÁO Party Starter - Craft discovery @ Táo Wine Bar

Every Friday we prepare for you the right "Party Starter" event, from where you can decide where to hit the fun next!SPECIALCraft discovery menu: 500K++Introducing a cider, beer & cocktails inspired b...

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A Launch of Pizzolato @ Social Club Rooftop

Visit the Social Club Rooftop and join us at an exclusive launch event of Pizzolato, an exceptional Italian winery known for producing some of the finest organic and vegan wines in the world.Savor the...

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Không Gian Khác @ P'artie

Solo Exhibition KHÔNG GIAN KHÁC A TRIANGLE FORMING AN IMAGINED SOCIAL by artist PHẠM THANH TOÀN Đấu Trường La Mã | Color Powder | 250x400cm HCMC, May 20th 2023 - This is the second tim...

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From The New World @ The Opera House

Often referred to as simply the New World Symphony, Symphony No. 9 ”From the New World” in E Minor is one of the world’s most famous symphonies. Its popularity even compelled Astronaut Neil Armstrong ...

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Ticket to Childhood (Cho Tôi Xin Một Vé Về Tuổi Thơ) @ Youth Cultural House

 "Ticket to Childhood" (Cho tôi xin một vé đi tuổi thơ), is being brought to life at the Youth Cultural House on June 1st, 2023.

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Empowered Secondary Students Personalize Their Curriculum Pathway at the British International School

The amount of international schools available in Ho Chi Minh City seems to be outnumbered only by the many acronyms prospective families must memorize to make sense of the differences in curriculum an...

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Saigon Saturday Night Boxing - VSP PRO 4 @ VSP Boxing Gym

VSP PRO returns to Saigon with 7 fights, including an international bout featuring Philippines rising star Mark John Yap. For more information, please click here.  VSP PRO returns to Saigon wit...

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Family Pool Party @ Villa Song Saigon

JOIN us for our monthly appointment by the pool with a real mermaid!Fun pool inflatables, games with QSwim, music and more!Entry ticket: 100k per person For more information, please click here. ...

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AmCham Cinco De Mayo Party @ District Federal - DF

Don’t miss out Amigos! AmCham’s Cinco De Mayo Party will include free-flow beverages, including margaritas, beer, wine, and soft drinks, and a Mexican themed food buffet. Limited 60 participants. Buy ...

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Thift/Garage Sale Market @ Soma Saigon

Moving away, empty your closet, cleaning your garage, second hand things that need to go?We got you!Soma market this edition is a special one to help you a hand!We provide a space of 1x1m for FREE and...

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1900 The Tunnel #11: Teripapi, Rei, BeepBeepChild, Sphinix @ 1900

“The Tunnel” is a new series of events that first appeared at 1900 LE THÉTRE with a mission to connect music fans to new and colorful music genres, thereby bringing underground music closer. with a ma...

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Go With Da Flow Special Show [ Dark Star x RCDC ] @ DarkStar - Rooftop Chill - Pub

 WE ARE COME BACK  DARK STAR x RCDC l April 25, 2023 With the comeback full of makeovers and a completely new style, a new color is more youthful and dynamic. —— READY FOR THE SPECIAL SHO...

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Mayan-A-Mama @ Banana Mama

 Tulum-A-Mama Join us for a night of electrifying music and breathtaking views at Banana Mama rooftop bar! Our DJs will be playing Afro-house tracks, with deep basslines, catchy rhythms, and...

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Triển lãm [+84] “BLANK IN THE CITY” - Sanuki Daisuke Architects @ TOTO Information Center Hồ Chí Minh

Exhibition [+84] “BLANK IN THE CITY” - Sanuki Daisuke ArchitectsThe third season of the exhibition [+84] introduces the office of Sanuki Daisuke Architects under the theme "BLANK IN THE CITY".“We defi...

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ỦA NGỘ GHÊ? - Show Hài Độc Thoại Saigon Tếu @ Knock Knock Coffee & Live Music

- Performer:Host Phuong NamLam Truong GiangKang HiHuyen KhanhTung BTTrong PhanNhi Vo- Location: Knock Knock Coffee & Live Music (46L Street 11, Ward 3, Binh Thanh)- Check-in cost: 230k (with a portion...

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The DMZ Comedy Show @ Coi Saigon

This show might be the first of its kind in Saigon with top-notch standup comedians from the North and South as well as from overseas! This is going to be a night to remember at the luxurious location...

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Chateau Pichon Baron Grand Cru Dinner @ Social Club Restaurant

Experience the pinnacle of culinary indulgence with our ultimate wine dinner atop Saigon, exclusively at Social Club Restaurant on May 17th. Savor the exquisite taste of Grand Cru from the prestigiou...

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The Night Of Tequila @ Social Club Rooftop

Get ready to elevate your taste buds with exclusive Tequila drinks crafted by our guest bartender Trung Vang - Proximo Brand Ambassador. Join us on May 11th for the Night of Tequila at Social Club Ro...

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A Cool Sunday Brunch for A Cool Mom @ Miss Thu restaurant

A Cool Sunday Brunch for A Cool Mom Your mom is not a regular mom. She is a cool mom. She's always up for a good time and loves to keep up with the latest trends. Now that Mother's Day is approaching...

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Mother's Day - Afternoon Tea Buffet @ SKY28 Restaurant

IT'S ALL ABOUT MOM! Afternoon tea with panoramic views of the city skyline has become the hallmark of Sedona Suites. This Mother's Day weekend, treat your Mom to a special Afternoon Tea Buffet packed...

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A Creative Caramel Pork Lunch at BARSON

From cơm tấm to thịt kho to giò thủ to bún chả, Vietnamese cuisine has perfected pork preparations. Saigon’s pork enthusiasts thus enjoy many options when deciding where to enjoy the protein for lunch...

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Summer 2023 Is the Hottest on Record in Vietnam Due to El Niño

While the past weeks have felt like living in a sauna for Saigoneers, north-central Vietnam provinces experienced even hotter temperatures this summer.

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Essential Elements - Air Dinner @ The Reverie Lounge

The air we breathe, the soft caress of a cool breeze, the wafting aromas or beautiful food slowly cooking. The element is air, and it is the perfect representation of the light, delicate cuisine that ...

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Workshop: Consolidation Tactics & Multichannel Data Analysis - Optimizing Retail Costs @ Dreamplex

Workshop: Consolidation Tactics & Multichannel Data Analysis - Optimizing Retail CostsThe retail market is increasingly dynamic, and the battle for customers is becoming more fierce than ever. Has you...

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eduFAIR @ Villa Song Saigon

An event fully dedicated to preschools, kids and parents looking for the perfect environment to enroll their babies. Come to discover some interesting preschools of Ho Chi Minh and their programs. Bri...

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What Leadership Means to Walter Power, Grand Ho Tram’s CEO

While Vietnam has resorts of every kind, one particular property’s dizzying array of offerings and guest profiles may make you wonder: “How does this all work?” The Grand Ho Tram works in large part d...

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C'est Cheese, the Ultimate After-Work Destination For Cheese-Lovers

Sometimes happiness is as simple as a plate of cheese and meat. At least, it's possible to believe that during a visit to Hôtel des Arts’ monthly C'est Cheese. The stunning spread of imported cheeses,...

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Okra Food Bar’s Pork Chop Finds Unexpectedly Bold Flavors in Familiar Ingredients

Widely available and inexpensive, okra may not immediately come to mind when listing vegetables frequently found in memorable dishes. Yet, with enough skill and creativity, okra can anchor tastebud-ti...

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Open Day at La Petite Ecole - Discover our school! @ La Petite Ecole

Prepare the next Academic Year for your children! Give your child a unique learning experience with quality education in French-English, from nursery all the way to elementary (CM2 / Grade5) – just r...

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Celebrating Cinco De Mayo @The Long @ Times Square

Join us at The Long @ Times Square for a vibrant Mexican celebration on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of May. Enjoy an exclusive selection of Mexican food favorites and specialty drinks that will transport y...

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Vietnamese - Themed Dinner Buffet @Café Cardinal

This upcoming Reunification Day weekend, you can celebrate the holiday in style at Café Cardinal. On April 30th, indulge in a delectable buffet featuring locally sourced seafood, traditional Vietname...

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MITAP Italian Meetup in Saigon @ Pasta Fresca - Thanh My Loi

MITAP IS BACK!Here is a new opportunity to meet and spend an evening in good company among "Italiani a Saigon" and for all those who love our countryThe event will cost 350k vnd for FREE FLOW pizza an...

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Silkworm Pizza – From April Fools’ Trick to Nutritious Menu Specialty

The pizza made with “great-grandma’s” heirloom silkworms recipe was an April Fools’ Day surprise that stunned the internet has a hidden story.

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Saigon’s Vibrant Charm and Energy Captured at RBar and Viet Kitchen

Can one long for Saigon, even when in Saigon? The metropolis’ international influences and connections mean one can find cuisines, products and aesthetics from just about everywhere in the world here....

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A Mojito Made with Saigon’s Steamy Summer in Mind

Born in Cuba, mojitos have spread throughout the world and are particularly popular in tropical regions where the cocktail’s mint, lime juice, simple sugar and white rum prove particularly refreshing....

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Vietnam Airlines Sells VND14bn Worth of Inflight Bubble Tea Last Year

Gone were the days of brackish peanuts and lukewarm apple juice, today’s flyers can satiate their sugar cravings right in the air.

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Agave 2nd Anniversary and Cinco de Mayo Part @ AgaveSaigon

  Come and celebrate with us our 2nd anniversary and Cinco de Mayo Party, we open as regular 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, but the party would start from 6:00 pmDJ Gary Sanchez 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmDJ Luce...

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Another Hoàn Kiếm Turtle Dies in Hanoi, Setting Back Conservation Efforts

It’s reported that a “Hoàn Kiếm turtle” living in Hanoi has died, further impeding efforts by conservationists to keep the species from extinction.

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The Dreamers' Symphony | A live symphonic jazz concert @ VOH Music One Theater

 THE DREAMER'S SYMPHONY CONCERT "Spending our youth on trying to perfect a partner, but ending up with someone else at the end...”- When La La Land (2016) was over, we had a soulful pang of hear...

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Color Fiesta x Master of Arts @ Exhibition and Trade Centre Sky Expo

Appearing at Color Fiesta for the first time, the event was very excited to introduce the modeling contest: Master of Arts (MoA) with the companionship of Krai VN Trading Co., Ltd.The Master of Arts c...

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AmCham Connect & Cocktails @Hotel des Arts Saigon

Don’t miss AmCham’s next monthly informal networking event – Connect & Cocktails.Our AmCham Connect & Cocktails provides an opportunity to meet AmCham members and other professionals in an informal af...

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A Dragon's Home @ Amanaki Thao Dien

Based in Bruxelles Belgium, Sébastien Duranté is a visual artist that works on a multitude of supports to create pieces mixing artistic references and everyday objects. Trained at the É...

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Earth Day Sustainability Market 2023R House - Diner & Lounge

Come celebrate Earth Day 2023 with Social ChangeMakers Network at our sustainability market in Thao Dien D2!Saturday 22 April, 12:00 - 20:00Sunday 23 April, 10:00 - 18:00 What to expect: * Marke...

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SCM April Community Outreach @Thành phố Buôn Mê Thuột - ĐăkLăk

We are going to Central Highlands up to Buon Me Thuot to support the remote village kids. We are asking the community to join hands and donate to our charity fund so we can purchase the essential gift...

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April Network Girls Evening @ The Triệu Institute

Our next Network Girls event will take place Thursday evening, April 27th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Please register by email (networkgirlshcmc@gmail.com) if you are interested in attending!{Event Details}...

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RTRP, Devin, MTXIII, Jonathan-Be @The Lighthouse

Start  : 9Pm-6AmDoor  : Free Before 10PM / 100K AFTER_____RTRP started his DJ career based on Disco and continues to work with DJ crew CIRCLE ROTARY and DISCO EXPERIENCE in Seoul, South Kore...

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Ladies Night with ROWE @ The Lighthouse

!! Ladies Night !!On Wednesday we serve a FREE special cocktail for our LADIES and free flow beer option for guys until midnight. 5:00pm - 8:00pm 30% discount for all drinks! - Free entry for la...

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Saigon Bazaar @The Villa Project

Saigon Bazaar: Vol.1 Journey through a maze of beautiful art, crafts, market & music as we bring local & locally artists & creatives together to showcase their works!This April 22nd, join us at t...

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SEA Business Innovation Day 2023 @ Dreamplex Tran Quang Khai

EA Business Innovation Day - Startup Pitch & Experts Panel | MBiA x Startup&Angels Organizing by My Business in Asia and partners - Startup&Angels, this SEA Business Innovation Day is a unique opport...

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Experience Elevated Dining with Le Méridien Saigon's A La Carte Brunch and Set Lunch

Many variables determine what you want to find on your lunch plate. While you certainly must eat something, the particulars of how long you have free in your schedule, the company you are with, the mo...

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Quy Nhơn's Rustic Coastal Charms in the 1960s via Vintage Photos

Saigoneer makes no attempts to hide our love for Quy Nhơn.

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Classic Foie Gras with a Saigon Street Food Twist at Latest Recipe

“I like making the foie gras best; it's famous,” said Latest Recipe's executive chef Phi Công in regard to the new a la carte menu items featured at the esteemed restaurant’s Sunday Brunch. Indeed, fo...

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The 1st Trailer of HBO's Adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's 'The Sympathizer' Is Here

The visuals give a glimpse into the mood and feel of the much-anticipated 2024 HBO adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. 

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The Power of Self-Image that Changes Your Life @Indochina Queen Cruise

 Your self-image is the set of ideas you have about your own qualities and abilities. A low self-image can be extremely limiting. It may prevent you from realizing your full potential. For some...

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Mellow Dusk Ep6 Feat. Shubostar (KR), Stefen (GER), Cherry Day (VN) @ Zion Sky Lounge & Dining

 A MELODIC WEEKEND GATHERING W/ SHUBOSTAR (KR), STEFFEN (GER), CHERRY DAY (VN) | 16.04.2023 This event, hosted at Zion -- 87A Ham Nghi, District 1, offers a perfect opportunity to watch the mill...

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How to Stop Procrastinating- from a bestselling author @Block 71 Saigon

Petr Ludwig is a keynote speaker and bestselling author of the book "The End of Procrastination" which is considered to be one of the best books for entrepreneurs to read in 2023. During this engagin...

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Atmos Feat. WuKi (US) @Atmos Club

Nominated at the 62nd Grammy in Best Remixed Recording, with a remix of Mother's Daughter by Miley Cyrus. The US DJ/Producer Wuki will explode the club in the heat of Coachella, Ultra Music Festival ...

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Blackcatsession 2nd Anniversary @ The Lighthouse

Dear Felines, BLACKCATSESSION was created in April 2021 during the covid era for a little group of underground music lovers in Saigon… In a prohibition kind of style.. Since our community of cool c...

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OMGD Wine Tasting at Rose Villa Saigon @ Rose Villa Saigon

On the tail end of our World Chaîne Day (WCD) celebration, we will host a Wine & Canapés event at Rose Villa Saigon for our liquid society, l'Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMGD) Preference...

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Arcan 5 Years Anniversary @ Arcan

ARCAN 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY Sponsored by : @Carlsberg. It feels surreal to say, but our five-year anniversary is around the corner. We’ve come a long way since 2018, and we’ve all made it through...

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Steak Date @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon | Viet Kitchen & Rbar

STEAK & WINE only at VND 750,000 net/ guest Want to have a steak date? From April to June, Marriott Bonvoy members can come to Viet Kitchen or R-bar to discover the perfect duo Strip Loin Black Angus...

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Devil's Hour (Giờ của Quỷ) @ Youth Culture House

 The death of a young girl causes domestic upheaval in the life of an artist's family

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Hội An's Plan to Charge Entrance Fees From Next Month Faces Backlash

Hội An’s upcoming plan to enforce its admission rules for Vietnamese tourists has inspired negative reactions from the general public.

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After 4 Years, Krossing Over Arts Festival Returns to Saigon With a Week of Events

After a four-year hiatus, performing art extravaganza Krossing Over Arts Festival (KOAF) officially makes a comeback this April with a week of events to delight Saigon’s art lovers.

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Standup Comedy Asia Out Loud Presents: Out of Towners! (Ian Harvey Stone!) @Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

Asia Out Loud is bringing some fresh talent from out of town, as well as local favorites to bring you this special One Night Only Standup Comedy night in the lovely location of Cafe de Stagiaires in T...

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InterNations HCM Official Event March @Bar Son @Le Méridien Saigon

Another brand new bar - the hottest spot in town for InterNations HCMC members to explore!  Located in the heart of Saigon, BAR SON is a new vibe-dining restaurant & bar with an exceptional food...

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Friday Social Swing Dance Saigon - March @CỘI Saigon

Long time no see you guys. Missing your date for too long, this time teacher Rot decided to do something special, the upcoming #FRIDAY #SOCIAL_SWING_DANCE_SAIGON will be an extremely exciting social ...

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Pizza Festival @Saigon Outcast

Saigon Pizza Festival Debut This Summer With an All-Star Lineup! The Saigon Pizza Fest will return on May 13th at the heart of Thao Dien; Saigon Outcast will feature a dozen different pizza-makers fr...

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We are FAMILY @ LÚ rooftop - Drink and Chill

Homies Reunion: Marking 7 years of a brand, even though it has been temporarily suspended for 5 years, Homies is still a beautiful memory for those who have known it. Homies has decided to organize ...

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CS - Funk on The DanceFloor @Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

Join us this Saturday for Funk on the Dancefloor from 8pm.Get your groove on with Banes & Soul Jazz Funksters.Expect soul, funk, world music and good vibes only from 8pm! For more information, please...

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Plan to Put Canopy Over Treeless Lê Lợi Pavement Sparks Debate

Late last week, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Planning and Architecture unveiled a proposal to install canopies across Lê Lợi Boulevard’s pavement.

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Ohana Night with Tyler of Lost & Found @Above Rehab - Tiki Bar

Enjoy a special night out with TYLER MAURICE KOOY, founder & owner of Lost & Found Saigon. Experience special concoctions only at Ohana Night at Above Rehab - TIKI BAR ! From 8pm til lateNo cover ch...

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The Borgen Project - Call for Volunteers

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Recharge and Reconnect: A Family Getaway at The Grand Ho Tram

  Even short flights require hours in Grabs and security screenings, often with unforeseen delays. For those with families, these are particularly straining travel requirements that often have t...

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Easter Sunday Brunch @Café Cardinal

Join us at Café Cardinal for a warm and relaxing Easter Sunday with your family. Indulge in the culinary specialties and festive treats from all of The Reverie Saigon’s dining outlets at our Easter br...

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Foundation Stage 1 Exploration Day @ The British International School HCMC - Early Years and Infant Campus

Join us for a morning of exploration, play and discovery of our Foundation Stage 1 (F1) learning spaces at our Early Year and Infant Campus on Saturday 22nd April! This exciting event is open to all ...

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Delightful Afternoon Tea at Legend Lounge @ Lotte Hotel Saigon

Experience an afternoon tea session featuring all the elegance and style of an afternoon in Saigon. Let’s Legend Lounge where is a refined sweet & savory affair to be shared with loved ones. Of...

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The Carmen Suite Ballet @ The Opera House

 The Carmen Suite ballet is a testament to art’s ability to transcend time, space and genre.

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Villa Song's Masterclasses Address Vietnam's Hospitality Challenges

Vietnam is facing something of a hospitality crisis.

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Bamboo Dance, Folk Tunes, and Fiery Guitar: The Spectable Behind Dzung's New Live EP

Following his critically acclaimed latest album "Dzanca," progressive metal guitarist Dzung is gearing up for the release of a special EP that chronicles his full live set at HOZO music festival takin...

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Joseph Helou @ Online Event

Join us for a Live Q&A webinar about Canada Immigration programs. Every Thursdays at 1pm (Toronto time) Learn about the latest Canadian Immigration news and update. Ask your questions and get your an...

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Essential Elements - Water event @ Café Cardinal Pool Terrace

The first dinner event is themed on water, and will see Café Cardinal’s Paul Pettini team up with Nén Light’s Summer Le. Renowned for weaving stories through her menus Chef Le tells the tale of her se...

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Saigon Singles White Valentine Dinner Party @ Secret Location

Saigon Singles oi!!Are you single and ready to mingle? Following our Valentine Dinner last month, Saigon Plus One invite you to join WHITE Valentine Dinner this month at another hidden venue.White Va...

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Ao Dai Photoshoot - For Good Cause! @ Vinhomes Central Park

March is when we celebrate women around the world. March is also the month when Saigon HCM city holds massive Ao Dai Festival to celebrate the Vietnam National Outfit.  Social ChangeMakers decid...

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The Night with Michelin Star @ Social Club Restaurant

Experience an exceptional dining event on March 25th, 2023, above the captivating city of Saigon. Savor Michelin-starred delicacies by Executive Guest Chef Dan Bark from Cadence Restaurant in Bangkok...

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CLOSING PARTY #1 @ WAM

WAM / CLOSING PARTY #1Dear Wamily and Wamers,We feel a bit sad but grateful more than ever for having the opportunity to make a dream come true & for sharing such good moments with ALL of you, Djs, Mu...

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Miss Thu's Brunch | Women's Unstoppable Journey @ Miss Thu Restaurant

Food, culture, and art lovers are invited to attend an evening function on March 10 with the inclusion of a grand welcome reception with a unique fashion show, a 5-course dinner with boasting views of...

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Thao Dien Market @ All about Dogs D2

Come along to our market events and help a good cause as well as support small businesses. This will be our new year event and we are looking forward to everyone joining us to check out what's for sa...

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Blooming For Myself : Women's Date @ OHQUAO

BLOOMING FOR MYSELF "This year's season of love, BLOOMING FOR MYSELF returns with a completely new and more interesting version. That is a series of activities that showcase one's talent with one's ...

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Live Acoustic Every Saturday @ Chênh Vênh Rooftop

Nothing is more wonderful than enjoying a delicious cocktail with loved ones and friends and listening to soft music when Saigon lights up. We are waiting for you to come and enjoy the music night ev...

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A Night of Sergei Rachmaninov @ The Opera House

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873 - 2023), HBSO would like to invite the audience to enjoy “A night of Sergei Rachmaninov” which will be hel...

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Wander Through the Streets of the Old Quarter in 1995 Hanoi

What do you miss most about the 1990s?

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L’Alya Ninh Van Bay Invites Guests to See Another Side of Nha Trang

Would you believe us if we told you that there are serene beach destinations not far from the center of Nha Trang?

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Saigon Tattoo Festival 2023 @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Tattoo Festival at Saigon Outcast is happening again on 25th March 2023. In collaboration with Follow The White Rabbit, expect an awesome curation of tattoo parlors, piercing shops, clothing a...

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Copywriting Services

Saigoneer has long been trusted as the market leader for editorial and client content in Vietnam. After a decade of honing our storytelling skills, we're now happy to lend them to our brand partners f...

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"Treat Her" @ Sedona Suites HCMC

"Treat Her" let women treat themselves and relax with friends. Enjoy a 10% discount on an Afternoon Tea set for a group of four (4) from March 08 – 12, 2023! For more information, please click here...

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"Celebrate Her & Pamper Her" @ Sedona Suites HCMC

"Celebrate Her" for only VND 3,800,000++ stay in a Grand Studio Room, immerse in the beautiful sunrise and or sunset with an indulgent Premium Afternoon Tea set at Sky28!  "Pamper Her" book a ...

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Epic Sunday Brunch above Saigon @ Saigon Kitchen - 2nd Floor Hotel Des Arts Saigon

Calling for brunch lovers!!! The longest Brunch in town, paring with free flow Moet & Chandon ChampagneTreat yourself well by the culinary journey to the tasty paradise. Waiting for you to discover i...

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Afternoon Tea Buffet || Celebrate International Women's Day @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Celebrating the special days of your beloved ladies, grab the gals and join us for an afternoon of joyful gathering at Renaissance Saigon on Saturday march 04. Enjoy a delightful pot of tea, sweet an...

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Family-Oriented Community Education on Display at European International School's Open Day

European International School (EIS) refers to its campus as an educational village and it quite literally consists of family homes. Ms. Jo Roberts, the Deputy Head of School, explains to Saigoneer: “T...

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Celebrate Women’s Month @ Lotte Hotel Saigon

Any day of the year makes for a perfect opportunity to support and celebrate the women in your life. Nevertheless, March 8th marks a very important day: International Women's Day! Enjoy the lady’s mo...

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Celebrate Women’s Month @ Lotte Hotel Saigon

Any day of the year makes for a perfect opportunity to support and celebrate the women in your life. Nevertheless, March 8th marks a very important day: International Women's Day! Women’s Power ...

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Best of The Best Reverie Brunch @ Café Cardinal

Sunday is your time and there is no better way for your family to enjoy it the most than at The Reverie Saigon’s new Sunday brunch spectacular every week, from noon until 3:00 pm at the Café Cardinal ...

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Charity Art Show (Silent Auction) @ Soma Saigon

Soma Saigon is hosting a charity art show/silent auction, "Saigon Oi." The show is collection of paintings as a visual love letter from the artist to this city, her home since 2019. When you're in lo...

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Triển lãm "SỨ GIẢ HỘI HỌA" @ Vy Gallery

ENVOY OF ART Exhibition - Nguyen Tri Minh and his impressions of the landscape Nguyen Tri Minh was born on December 15, 1924 in Cho Lon, Vietnam. He studied at the Gia Dinh School of Drawing (L’Ecol...

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Standup Comedy Asia Out Loud Presents: Ron Josel: Live in Saigon!!! @ Shri Restaurant & Lounge

Standup Comedy Asia Out Loud is bringing some amazing standup talent from overseas! This time, all the way from Toronto, Canada, it's Ron Josol! Ron Josol, is a Canadian-Filipino comedian who is well...

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Access MBA Ho Chi Minh In-person Event @ Lotte Hotel Saigon

Discover the best in business education and join fellow business professionals for this In-person MBA event. - Take part in one-to-one meetings with admissions directors from Rotterdam, ESSEC Busines...

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Eugénie Grandet @ Nhà Văn Hoá Thanh Niên

 Domestic intrigue is set against a backdrop of rising and falling fortunes, international adventure and political intrigue in famed writer Honoré de Balzac's masterpiece "Eugénie Grandet."Broug...

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LOCAL LẦY PRESENT: Under Construction - An Original Characters Comedy Show @ Soma Saigon

UNDER CONSTRUCTION NOTICE  On March 17, construction by Local Lay will commence at Soma Saigon to build a laughing stock out of the most revered comedians in Saigon. Traffic will be restricted t...

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Soma Women's Day Market @ Soma Saigon

Vendors please register here: https://forms.gle/gKStSqaJEya8GQVSA- Proudly supporting local female entrepreneurs.- From woman to woman.- Free entry-----Saturday, March 410am - 7pmSoma Saigon, 6 Le Van...

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Guest shift Soma Saigon & Cheers Distillery @ Soma Saigon

Let's meet at our Guest shift in Soma Saigon  Dj line-up: DJ Yariuss (house)Guest shift: AhuennySpecial menu from CheersFree Drinks: Only U - Start: 7PM - Friday, Feb 24- 6 Le Van Mien, Thao Di...

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Mundo Lingo Saigon - Thao Dien D.2 @ Soma Saigon

100s of people from around the world meet weekly to socialise, have a drink, and meet foreign/local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun and free. - The FlagsPlace flags on your chest from top to bo...

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OHANA NIGHT with Roddy Battajon of Rhum Belami @ Above Rehab - Tiki Bar

Enjoy a special night out with RODDY BATTAJON , owner and master mixologist or RHUM BELAMI. Experience special concoctions only at Ohana Night at Above Rehab - TIKI BAR!from 8pm til lateNo Cover Charg...

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Women's Day Market / Hội chợ Ngày Phụ nữ @ The Alchemist Cafe

[ENGLISH BELOW]Hội chợ Ngày Phụ nữ tại The Alchemist! Đến The Alchemist để tôn vinh những người phụ nữ tuyệt vời của Sài Gòn.Bạn đang băn khoăn không biết tặng gì cho người yêu của mình trong ngà...

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L'Usine "Her" Market 2023 @ L'Usine Thao Dien

HAPPY HER DAY cùng "HER: MARKET!Lần đầu ra mắt, "HER" Market mong muốn được hội ngộ với các thương hiệu của phái đẹp và mang đến một sự kiện mua sắm đầy cảm hứng. Chốt lịch với người phụ nữ đặc biệt c...

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2022 Australian Business Awards @ InterContinental Saigon

The Australian Business Awards for 2022 will be held by AusCham at the Intercontinental Saigon and at the Grand Mercure, Hanoi allowing all members and their guests the opportunity to celebrate the st...

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Funk Sessions_SAT 25 FEB_LO49 @ Lô 49

(Vietnamese below / Tiếng việt bên dưới) The Funk Sessions crew are coming in hot with our first gig for 2023 and the Year of the Cat, and its guaranteed to be a banger!Its all going down in D2's mos...

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ALL ABOARD | Tất Cả Khởi Hành: A Solo Exhibition By | Triển Lãm Cá Nhân Của Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng @ Galerie Quynh

[English below] Galerie Quynh hân hạnh giới thiệu 'Tất cả Khởi Hành' — triển lãm cá nhân của nghệ sĩ Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, trưng bày bộ tác phẩm mới nhất với tiếp cận trào phúng về sự hiểu của con người ...

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Strategies for Success in High-End Hospitality Shared by Hôtel des Arts Saigon's GM

“Not everyone likes champagne, some guests prefer fresh mangos,” explains Hôtel des Arts Saigon’s General Manager, Philippe Le Bourhis, when discussing what type of personalized attention guests at th...

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Back To The 80's & 90's Party / DJ Determind @ my house

BACK TO THE 80'S & 90'S PARTY 80s - 90s House Music / DJ Determind Let's go back to the good ol' days with good music Resident DJ của my house - Determind, sẽ mang đến những bản phối nhạc b...

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Portrait Art Groups in February - Tuesdays or Thursdays - Mornings or Evenings! @ Lặng Spot

Our popular Portrait Art Group classes are moving to Lang Spot in Thao Dien this term! So excited to be in our new airy and arty venue! Hope you can join us this term! To register go to www.ottolie.co...

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Indika Trivia - Thursday Pub Quiz @ Indika Saigon

Steven returns this week for the first time since Tet.As always, please message our page to reserve your spot. If you know our trivia, you know it fills up faster than you can say 'Can we get a half p...

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Brazilectro at Banana Mama @ Banana Mama

VAI VAI VA! On Saturday 25th, Brazil is coming to Banana Mama for the last few days of Rio Carnaval!:BRAZILECTRO! In celebration of Brazilian Carnival with Latin flavored tunes to fill in the danceflo...

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Coracle Music Festival @ White Sand Resort

CORACLE IS BACK!!! Coracle Festival takes place from 10-12 March 2023 in our new home at White Sand Resort, Mui Ne. A unique festival in Vietnam, which brings together renowned international live ban...

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Paella Party at Wine Embassy @ Paella Party at Wine Embassy

Join us next Thursday in our showroom for an intimate and friendly event !On the program, Paella Cooking Show, Live Guitar Music & 3 different wine tasting !Only 690 000 VND, Places are limited !! Ple...

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Amid Bảo Lộc Hills, a Wooden Cafe Floats Amongst the Clouds

In the middle of nowhere Bảo Lộc, perched on the side of an alternative national road is the wooden carapace of Nguyen Coffee, a veritable “Noah’s ark” welcoming travelers in for a short break to enjo...

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Double Touch Above Saigon @ Social Club Rooftop

Gather your gangs & awaken your night with live electronic music from Double Touch and tasty drinks drafted by our talented bartender at the iconic Saigon Skyline. For more information or reservation...

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The Symphony of Melodies and Mixology @ Social Club Restaurant

"Save the day and join in the composition of charming melodies and mixology at Social Club Restaurant. Immersing your soul in a virtuosic concert by Internationally acclaimed, Universal Records signe...

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Saigon Lifestyle Fair @ STS - Sustainable Textile Solutions Vietnam

Saigon Lifestyle FairJoin us at the first Saigon Lifestyle Fair 2023 and peruse through Fashion clothes and fabrics, accessories, and designer home decor items.The Saigon Food & Lifestyle Fair is also...

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What's My Age Again?! - a Rad Punk-Rock House Party @ Indika Saigon

Mic check mic check!Indika Saigon and MixTape Drinks presents What's My Age Again?! Party with us on Feb 25th as The House of Curiosity hosts a Rad Punk-Rock House Party!We're taking you back down th...

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Đậu hũ lướt ván: SACRED REICH & VIO-LENCE in Saigon! @ Arcan

Vào ngày 3 tháng 3, Out The Run sẽ tổ chức một sự kiện âm nhạc có hai ban nhạc huyền thoại từ Bay Area Thrash Metal scene của Mỹ có tên là SACRED REICH và VIO-LENCE. Cả hai ban nhạc nổi từ giữa những ...

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Australian Spirit on Display at AIS Open Day

“The best way to see the Australian Spirit is to just witness it as you walk around the school, it shows the kindness and compassion of our students and teachers and our willingness to help each other...

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Miteinander 3rd Year Anniversary @ The Lighthouse

Chào, Miteinander is coming back with a special edition!We’re finally back on the 25th of February at where it all started, The Lighthouse! This night will mark our 3rd anniversary so be ready for ano...

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Asian Invasion - Live in Saigon @ Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

Coming off her first tour in Asia in 2022, which included Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia, Simmone P is coming to Vietnam for the first time! Catch this half-North Korean...

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WAM / Rise of Girls Got Decks @ WAM

WAM / Rise of GIRLS GOT DECKSFrom 8pm till 2amFree Entry THE GIRLS are back behind the deck !2 years ago, WAM started to host a 100% DJ GIRLS LINE UP. A night where Ladies, beginners and advanced DJs...

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BASS Revival 2 at Lo49 @ Lô 49

[Tiếng Việt bên dưới ]The wait is nearly over...the time has come for BASS REVIVAL Vol 2!We're bringing together some of Saigons best Bass Music DJs who love Drum n' Bass and DNB influenced beats for ...

in Education Partner

Mastering the Art of Balance: Strategies for Combining Life's Roles

Life balance is a frequently used buzz phrase that carries different meanings depending on who you are. For those in or aspiring to management-level positions, life balance may not be about compartmen...

in Saigon Events

Sustainable Product Expo 2023 | Hội Chợ Triễn Lãm Sản Phẩm Hữu Cơ @ Family Garden

(VIETNAMESE BELOW) To encourage green living lifestyles, Sustainable Product Expo 2023, organized by RL Group & MoveUp App, is an Expo created for the sustainable business brands.With the mision "Bri...

in Saigon Events

Speed Networking & Whisky Tasting @ The Hive Thao Dien

It’s just like speed dating - but it’s all professional here! Put your networking skills to the test and connect with like-minded professionals. This is an exclusive opportunity to meet new people and...

in Saigon Events

Connected Women Meetups in Vietnam @ Coffee Up

Hello, Connected Women! We are a global community for women entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals. Join us for a fun informal meetup and a chance to network with other Connected Women. Save th...

in Eat & Drink Partner

BARSON Balances Fine Dining with a Vibrant Bar Setting

No one thinks about the food when going to a club. But why not? Couldn’t an evening balance the extravagant and unexpected flavors associated with fine dining and the chill, carefree atmosphere create...

in Culture

Giang Brothers Hits Milan Streets for Sleek Fashion Shoot After Setting New World Record

After establishing another Guinness record in Milan, Vietnam’s acrobats extraordinaires, the Giang Brothers, collaborated with local photographer Quỷ Cốc Tử to produce a mesmerizing fashion shoot that...

in Saigon Events

Open House @ La Petite Ecole

Prepare next Academic Year for you children! Registration to open soon!

in Music & Arts

The Ethereal Fever Dream Inside MV 'Dung Họa' by Hanoi Indie Duo Limebócx

After years in production, Hanoi indie duo Limebócx’s long-awaited music video for ‘Dung Họa’ was finally released this month, a much-needed treat for fans who have waited years for new music from the...

in Vietnam

Saigon, Hanoi (Almost) Bottom out World Ranking of Public Bathroom Coverage

Vietnam’s bountiful abundance of street eats and hip cafes might satisfy even the pickiest visitors looking to ingest delicious things at any price range, but even its biggest metropolises would strug...

in Hotels

Centrally-Located Seclusion Awaits at Sedona Suites

One of Sedona Suite’s selling points is that the entrance is hard to find. No, really.

in Culture

Local Studio's Animated Short Gives Adorable Crash Course on Vietnam's Spiritualism

Putting up offerings on the altar, burning votive money, and lighting incense: these are just some rituals that every Vietnamese is probably familiar with during Tết or even on special occasions. A lo...

in Vietnam

In 2022, Vietnam's Domestic Tourism Flourished, but International Arrivals Lagged Behind

The most recent Tết holiday witnessed an outstanding performance by Vietnam’s domestic tourism sector, while international tourism had a year of underwhelming figures.

in Resorts

Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort Re-Creates the Comforts of Home for Tết Travelers

Traditionally, people have been cautioned about traveling to Vietnam during the Tết holiday as it’s a time of year for locals to return to their hometowns to visit family, and thus opportunities for e...

in Resorts

Living it Up During Tết at Mövenpick Waverly Resort Phu Quoc

Tết is a matter of who not where. We remember the people we celebrate with and not the physical location.

in Stories

Year in Review: Saigoneer's Picks for Favorite Features of 2022

In 2021, we decided to expand on the enduring appeal of our food series Hẻm Gems by coming up with new collections of articles zooming in on specific aspects of Vietnamese society and culture. Last ye...

in Education

Scholarships Provide Unparalleled Opportunities at European International School

Lively student performances, games, activities, a bazaar, and snacks all combined to bring the community even closer together earlier this month at European International School’s (EIS) Thao Dien camp...

in Architecture

Amid a Resort, This Thatched Hut Houses a Zero-Waste Water-Bottling Plant

A humble production hut built with recycled bottles, local timber, thatched roof and simple granito concrete floors is used as a bottling facility for drinking water.

in Music & Arts

New Board Game Set Puts an Aesthetic Feline Touch on Bầu Cua Tôm Cá

In two weeks’ time, we can temporarily put down our laptops, shut away documents, and set up holiday auto-replies to slip into a bánh chưng-induced coma for a week.

in Saigon Events

Mendelssohn and Prokofiev Concert @ The Opera House

Two composers could hardly be more different that Mendelssohn and Prokofiev, though it's also true they have some features in common. The concert by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and...

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Historical Gay Romance Wins Bronze at Japan International Manga Award

A gay-themed comic from Vietnam recently won a bronze award at the Japan International Manga Award.

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer's Favorite Original Photography of 2022

If our Saigoneer moments in 2021 were marred by catastrophes and heart-breaking departures, 2022 has been a year of rediscovery and picking ourselves up.

in Arts & Culture

Khô Mực Studio Releases Surreal Calendar Featuring Art From 12 Local Artists

For the 2023 calendar, 'Robots vs. Flowers,' twelve young Vietnamese artists were each given a month and tasked with creating an image responding to the question: "Can technology and nature survive to...

in Saigon

Saigon's Metro Line 1 Went on Its First Test Run Last Week

Last week, the Saigon Metro project took a major step in realizing many Saigoneers’ long-awaited dream of experiencing their own urban railway line.

in Architecture

[Photos] Katinat Cafe's Gò Vấp Location Is an Industrial Glass Fortress

Cement, air, water, sand, and gravel: concrete is a simple material. Same for glass, that spread of super-heated quartz sand. 

in Eat & Drink Partner

Young Vietnamese People Seek Goût

More than just a taste preference, to young people goût is a matter of individuality and knowledge that reflects the style and character of a person.

in Vietnam

Đà Nẵng Cafe Sparks Heated Online Debate for Refusing to Serve Children Under 12

A seemingly innocuous notice by a coffee shop in Đà Nẵng has sparked polarizing responses from netizens across Vietnam.

in Hotels

The Holiday Spirit is in the Air and on the Plates at Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Gingerbread houses, those delicious-looking cookie constructions are an unmistakable sign that the holiday season has arrived. While they originated in Germany hundreds of years ago independent of Chr...

in Resorts

Dim Sum, Tomahawk Ribeyes, Lobsters: Culinary Options Abounds at The Grand Ho Tram

People flock to The Grand Ho Tram for its myriad of entertainment options. To satiate the appetites of guests, the resort has spent a great deal of effort to ensure that its culinary options meet gues...

in Education

How to Recieve a Tuition Scholarship for Australian International School

To “just have a go” is a very Australian way of encouraging a person to put forth their best effort and try something new. Ben Armstrong, the secondary school principal at Australian Internationa...

in Saigon

It's (Almost) Always Sunny in Saigon: A Glimpse Into Street Fashion in the Early 1970s

You can deduce a lot from a photo.

in Resorts

Vacations that Blend Leisure Time and Work at Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay

Traveler expectations are changing and some hotels and resorts are adapting faster than others to accommodate the new trends and preferences. 

in Saigon Events

Festive Season 2022 @ Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay

What could be better than celebrating this festive season with a feast of cuisine, lights, and music on the Pearl Islands? Indulge yourself and loved ones with the most amazing dishes and drinks insp...

in Travel

Đà Lạt to Debut Double-Decker Bus Tours by End of 2022

Following in the wake of popular open-bus tours in some of Vietnam's other metropolises, Đà Lạt will begin the service by the end of the year as part of a pilot program. 

in Service

Crown Prince of Denmark Celebrates 175th Anniversary of Danish Brand in Vietnam

Last month, Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth made an official visit to Vietnam to celebrate fifty years of diplomatic relations between the countries.

in Resorts

Aims to Harmonize Nature and Luxurious Modernity at Eden Bay Villas

Untrammeled natured teeming with lush flowers, colorful fruits and calm waters laid out beneath triumphant horizons for people to enjoy: the word Eden conjures images of joyous humans living harmoniou...

in Food Culture

Michelin to Release Vietnam Guide for Restaurants in Hanoi, Saigon Next Year

For the first time, Saigon and Hanoi eateries will be featured in a MICHELIN Guide in June 2023. 

in Hanoi

Hanoi Railway Cafe Gets Into Trouble for Hosting Dortmund Footballers

A photo of players from the Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund enjoying coffee on the tracks running through Hanoi's shuttered train street circulated earlier this week, prompting authorities to say th...

in Travel

Coral, Kingfishers and Dragonflies: Wildlife Travel at Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô

A surfacing whale spouts water into the sky, the spray scattering like confetti thrown in a parade held to honor the splendors of the natural world.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Fresh Seafood, Beautiful Views and Relaxed Environment Take Centerstage at Saigon Café Buffet

Located in the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers, Saigon Café is famous for its seafood buffet's fresh ingredients, talented chefs and cozy views of the heart of the city.

in Film & TV

'Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ' Wins Top Prize at Film Festival in France

Recently, Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ (Glorious Ashes), a Vietnamese film directed by Bùi Thạc Chuyên, was awarded the highest honor at the Nantes Festival of Three Continents.

in Resorts

The Promise of Khem Beach Realized at Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort

Vietnam is blessed with a long coastline that offers a plentitude of beaches, but as the nation's tourism industry rapidly develops, travelers are increasingly discerning about beaches. Phú Quốc's Khe...

in Resorts

SONIC Minifest Provides a Tropical Remix to Your Winter Holiday

As young people take familiar art forms in bold and surprising new directions, timeless Vietnamese songs are given new lives in unexpected contexts in 2022. 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Buffet @ Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc

Enjoy a truly magical Christmas Eve with your family and friends in the wonderful, relaxing setting of the Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc with wonderful activities welcome cocktail, Christmas Eve d...

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Hawaii Beach Party @ Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc

New Year’s Eve Hawaii Beach Party is promised to be the most awaited and explosive party of the year including 4 Act performances, Fire Dance & Bonfire, DJ & Live Band.

in Saigon Events

The Scene is Set @ Regent Phu Quoc

The festive lights flicker from every corner, colors of green, red, gold and white paint every step of the way. Delicious aromas drift through the air.

in Music & Arts

Vintage Music Compilation 'Saigon Supersound' Releases 3rd and Final Volume

Since Saigon Supersound presented its first volume back in 2017, the anthology of vintage Vietnamese music has become a household name for fans, both in and out of Vietnam, with a penchant for tunes f...

in Resorts

Entertainment Abounds at The Grand Ho Tram

Many of Vietnam’s resorts take advantage of the country’s stunning natural features to captivate their guests. Those that stand out not only offer plenty of interaction with their surrounding beaches ...

in Architecture

On a Hill in Huế, a Glass-Filled Home Welcomes Natural Light With Open Arms

Are hills simply mountains that lack ambition?

in Saigon Events

"Mọi Điều Ta Chưa Nói" (All Those Things We Never Said) @ Youth Cultural House

 "Mọi Điều Ta Chưa Nói" is the first play adapted from best-selling French author Marc Levy's novel All Those Things We Never Said. The performance delivers unexpected charms when a woman's ...

in Environment

Đắk Lắk Receives $2.2m in Financial Support to End Elephant Rides by 2026

To be distributed between now and the end of 2026, the VND55 billion (US$2.2 million) provided by the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) will be used to help tourism centers in Đắk Lắk Province b...

in Music & Arts

How Young Artists Are Bringing Mural Arts to Schools in Rural Vietnam

On their fifth journey off the beaten paths, Tô Đậm is heading to the highland of Ma Bó, Lâm Đồng Province for a new season of lessons, stories, and adventures previously unfolded.

in Film & TV

HBO Adaptation of 'The Sympathizer' Casts Kiều Chinh, MC Kỳ Duyên, Sandra Oh

Hollywood stars Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. are joined by a number of diasporic Vietnamese actors for the anticipated HBO adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Sy...

in Resorts

Singing Bowls, Thích Nhất Hạnh Teachings and Trataka Meditation: Four Seasons Nam Hai's Novel Spa Experiences

“Singing bowls are not inanimate objects; they have their thoughts as well. When we play, it can seem like we are talking with them … It is important to pour in your positive thoughts when you play – ...

in Saigon Events

An Evening For The Bold @ Regent Phu Quoc

It is a night of decadence at Ocean Club with world-renowned Champagne Billecart-Salmon paired with an artfully crafted four-course menu.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Gin Festival Saigon Returns this December at The Reverie

Gin is having a moment.

in Education

How a Simple Dream for a Daughter’s Education Flourishes 25 Years Later at BIS HCMC

Saying Saigon has changed a great deal in the last 25 years is quite an understatement and the rapid development the city has experienced is not only evident by sprouting skyscrapers and large infrast...

in Saigon Events

Mọi Điều Ta Chưa Nói @ The Opera House

 "Mọi Điều Ta Chưa Nói" is the first play adapted from best-selling French author Marc Levy's novel All Those Things We Never Said. The performance delivers unexpected charms when a woman's ...

in Eat & Drink

Hôtel des Arts Saigon’s Brunch is a Feast to be Enjoyed like Artwork in a Gallery

Works of art are often appreciated for the sum of their parts. A painting’s subject matter, the artist’s legacy and the context in which it was produced can be just as important as the aesthetics of t...

in Education

Envisioning a Student’s Potential at Australian International School’s Open Day

An Open Day involves far more than simply letting people onto the school grounds to look around. Teachers, students, senior leadership and support staff all work together to welcome families of prospe...

in Travel

Introducing the '2 Years of Memories' Travel Writing Competition

To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Urbanist Travel, we are excited to invite you to participate in Saigoneer’s first-ever writing competition, “2 Years of Memories,” to look back at the most historic...

in Eat & Drink Partner

Defining What it Means to be a Whisky Connoisseur

“I make whisky for people, I don’t make it for this demographic or that demographic; we make it for people who love whisky,” explained Stephanie Macleod, Dewar's Master Blender and four-time...

in Retail

World-Renowned Furniture Company Wendelbo Opens its First Vietnamese Showroom

After more than a decade of producing goods in Vietnam, Wendelbo, a high-end interior brand, recently opened a sleek, five-story showroom in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Votive Dongs Must Be 50% Smaller or Twice Bigger Than Real Dongs, State Bank Says

To help citizens better distinguish between Vietnam dong bills for the living and the dead, the State Bank of Vietnam has put forth a draft law detailing specifications replicas must follow.

in Vietnam

From North to South, Glimpses of Street Life in Vietnam in the Early 1990s

If there’s a thing this writer remembers distinctly about the early 1990s, it would be nothing, because I was barely a person that could eat and survive by myself.

in Architecture

Award-Winning Open Home in Hanoi Invites Generational Connections

CH House, a multi-generational abode that fosters harmonious family connectivity amidst Hanoi's discordant din, recently won the Dedalo Minosse International Prize for clients commissioning a house in...

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Masters Contribute to Hôtel des Arts Saigon's 1930s Indochine Aesthetics and Timeless Grace

An antique phone placed in the elegant ground-floor lounge at Hôtel des Arts Saigon, Mgallery invites visitors to Call back in time. Paintings by esteemed Vietnamese artists from bygone decades i...

in Vietnam

Storm Noru, the Strongest in Recent Years, to Hit Central Vietnam This Week

Around 370,000 residents are being prepared for evacuation in advance of Storm Noru, which is expected to be one of the worst storms to hit Vietnam in the last 20 years.

in Vietnam

Huế Announces Plan to Transform Hồ Thủy Tiên Waterpark Into Public Space

Authorities are planning to turn the long-abandoned Hồ Thủy Tiên Waterpark into a public space with the construction of a walking path, lighting, drainage system and water supply.

in Saigoneer Getaways

Recreation, Relaxation and Adventure in Đà Nẵng

Serene nature? Thrilling activities? Cultural insights? World-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife? Everyone has different priorities when going on vacation, and a few special places in Vietnam can acc...

in Film & TV

'Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ!' Wins Best Feature Film at 2021 Golden Kite Awards

In addition to Best Feature Film, Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ! (The Brilliant Darkness!) earned Lý Nguyễn Nhã Uyên a win for Best Leading Actress and Best Screenplay for the drama co-written and directed...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Starts Revoking Operating Licenses of Cafes on 'Train Street' This Week

Hanoi is shutting down its infamous "Train Street" starting this weekend.

in Architecture

Biên Hòa Cafe Embraces Industrial Design for a Transient Existence

If your dwelling is temporary, how much care do you pay to your surroundings?

in Eat & Drink

Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s New Taproom Has a Story to Tell

“Wow, this is a colorful one!” we exclaimed upon approaching the bright building along the canal separating Districts 1 and Phú Nhuận. Large red and blue pipes reminiscent of the geometric designs fou...

in Music & Arts

Đợi Kiều: A New Creative Project Examines 'Truyện Kiều' With Fresh Eyes

In an effort to facilitate new discussion and appreciation of Vietnam’s national epic poem The Tale of Kiều, this September, the team behind YUME - Art Project is launching a series of events titled “...

in Development

Hanoi Is Not Building Dragon-Inspired Longest Structure in the World, Official Says

A 700,000-square-meter dragon-shaped building will remain a futuristic fantasy in the capital's Tây Hồ area, but it might be fun to indulge in its flashy design for a moment. The structure, meant...

in Vietnam

Cô Tô Island District Says No to Single-Use Plastics From September

With insufficient waste management facilities, many island localities in Vietnam face literal barrages of trash.

in Environment

Saigon Students Win Science Contest Silver Medals for Bodhi Tree Leaf Teabags

Sustainable teabags made from bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) leaves earned Ngô Trần Thảo My and Nguyễn Thiên Ngân silver medals at an international event that fosters global awareness of environmental i...

in Vietnam

On the Tourist Trail Across Vietnam in 1996

In 1996, it had been one year since Vietnam officially joined ASEAN, the first legitimate volume of Doraemon was released, and some of us at Saigoneer were actually alive.

in Architecture

In Sơn La, Nà Khoang School Serves Both Students and the Local Thái Community

It's a flower's imperfections that make it beautiful.

in Vietnam

Bình Dương Gang Drives Car, Steals Mooncakes, Eats Almost Everything Before Arrest

If you ever feel overwhelmed by mooncake gifts this Trung Thu, remember that there are underprivileged others who might have to resort to driving their car to steal bánh Trung Thu.

in Music & Arts

Khánh Hợi, Incomparable Cải Lương Icon of Northern Vietnam, Passes Away at 100

Earlier this month, Merited Artist (NSƯT) Khánh Hợi passed away in Hanoi at 100 years old. She was a cải lương legend with enthralling roles that shall live on in the heart of the community....

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Add Birthplace to New Passport Design After EU Visa Rejections

A temporary solution has been proposed for holders of Vietnam’s new passports, but it’s unclear at the moment when the state government will come up with a design update to include the missing “Place ...

in Health

Health Ministry Stresses 'LGBT Is Not a Disease' in Response to Rise in 'Gay Cure' Clinics

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health recently issued an official dispatch stressing that homosexuality is not a disease.

in Saigon

Saigon Extends Notre-Dame Cathedral Renovation by 4 Years to 2027

Originally scheduled for completion in 2020 and then delayed once to 2023, repairs to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon's roof, windows, flooring, exterior and core wooden structure are...

in Music & Arts

Japan-Vietnam Football Manga 'Sơn Goal!' Releases 1st Volume in Vietnamese

If Captain Tsubasa was a treasured part of your childhood, perhaps you can give Sơn Goal! a try. 

in Education

The Power of Performing Arts at British International School Hanoi

What is the value of taking dance classes for students who will not pursue dance as a career?

in Resorts

Regent Phu Quoc's Spa Attracts Guests with International Wellness Expertise

What do royal families, tennis superstars and celebrities like Gweneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell have in common?

in Vietnam

Slices of Life in Saigon, Huế, Hanoi in 1989 on Film

What is it about coming across old photos that tugs on our heartstrings so much, even when they depict a time when some of us weren’t alive yet?

in Vietnam

While Seeking Lost Pets, Nha Trang Man Rescues 31 Dogs From Slaughterhouse

A man living in Nha Trang has earned kudos from animal lovers across Vietnam for saving 31 local dogs. 

in Saigon

Nearly 50% of Produce Sampled at Saigon Wholesale Markets Contains Pesticide Residues

Nearly 50% samples of fruits and vegetables gathered from Saigon wholesale markets were found to contain pesticide residues, while significant amounts of seafood tested positive for dangerous metals a...

in Architecture

In Huế, a Glass Cottage to Spend the Rest of Your Life With Your Beloved

If somehow your relationship manages to survive illnesses, conflicts, and external temptations to endure until both of you are in your sunset years, how would you spend the rest of your life?

in Environment

Hanoi Students Create Green Material From Durian Rind to Aid Oil Spill Cleanup

A group of university students has created an aerogel material from durian rind which can help clean up oil spills.

in Eat & Drink

Exploring Spanish Cuisine without Leaving Vietnam

Estómago lleno, corazón contento. “When your stomach is full, your heart is happy” is a common Spanish saying that exemplifies the importance of food in Spanish society. But one doesn’t need to travel...

in Vietnam

Airport Officer Suspended After Passenger Brings Knife on Flight to Prepare Mango Snack

A passenger's seemingly innocent in-air fruit snack has called into question the effectiveness of Tân Sơn Nhất's security screenings.

in Travel

Officials Announce (Yet Another) Plan to Restore Historic Đà Lạt-Tháp Chàm Railway

The 84-km railway line connecting Đà Lạt and Tháp Chàm (Phan Rang) was built between 1908 and 1932 and abandoned in 1976.

in Saigon

Tân Sơn Nhất Airport's New Terminal Will Have Áo Dài-Inspired Design

After years of existing on paper, Tân Sơn Nhất’s third terminal (T3) has slowly materialized in the form of visual renderings.

in Development

Hanoi Unveils Design for New Floating Opera House Near West Lake

Hanoi is planning to build a 13,000 square-meter floating theater near West Lake with a capacity of around 3,500 seats. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Consumer Protection Watchdog Asks Grab to Explain New 'Hot Weather' Fee

A “hot weather” fee is Grab’s latest surcharge on a shopping list of other additional fees the ride-hailing giant tacks on to each ride.

in Architecture

[Photos] A House in Sơn La Cocoons Its Residents Around a Quiet Courtyard

In many up-and-coming urban areas in Vietnam, empty plots of land are sectioned off and sold as narrow puzzle pieces that will eventually become towering tube houses facing the chaos of arterial stree...

in Saigon

Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive

Now that public gathering is no longer a health hazard, Saigon’s drunk driving epidemic is back in full swing.

in Education

Local Businesses Find Flexible Solutions at MyStorage

The sleek aesthetic of a bakery specializing in meticulously crafted high-end pastries would be ruined by stacks of packaging stored between the bright display case and the open kitchen.

in Education

MangLub and Seed for Sea Work to Expand Tra Vinh’s Mangroves

Over the last year, tendrils of young mangrove trees have spread along the banks of the broad  Cổ Chiên River in Trà Vinh Province. 

in Vietnam

Bắc Giang Farmers Successfully Grow Seedless Lychees

After years of experimenting, Bắc Giang has finally succeeded in growing seedless lychees.

in Arts & Culture

International Efforts Underway to Expand Trà Vinh’s Mangrove Forests

Over the last year, tendrils of young mangrove trees have spread along the banks of the broad Cổ Chiên River in Trà Vinh Province.

in Food Culture

Vietnam Surpasses South Korea as World's No. 1 Consumer of Instant Noodles Per Capita

Vietnam’s penchant for mì gói has propelled us to the top position among the world’s instant noodle consumers.

in Saigon

Saigon Zoo Starts Making Chemical-Free Paper From Elephant Poo

One kilogram of elephant dung yields about 20 sheets of paper for use in Saigon schools.

in Saigon

[Photos] Amble in Downtown Saigon via These Street Photography Shots in 1962

In this collection of old film photos from 1962 taken by an unknown photographer, perhaps the most eye-catching feature is the fashion. Saigon men appear in simple attire of white shirts and pants, bu...

in Resorts

Global Luxury Meets Local Culture at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

The world's finest luxury resorts offer familiar degrees of indulgent accommodations accompanied by local touches. Properties like Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An serve as an example of how ho...

in Architecture

[Photos] This Buôn Ma Thuột House Is a Cottagecore Dreamland

In recent years, the Central Highlands has slowly become one of the most sought-after regions in Vietnam for young people to travel and live in.

in Education

Achieving Social-Emotional Development at International School Saigon Pearl

Why do children go to school? Cultivating knowledge and skills necessary for an independent, working life is important, but that is only part of the story. The social-emotional learning that takes pla...

in Environment

Scuba Diving at Nha Trang Island Temporarily Banned Due to Poor Coral Health

Hòn Mun, a 5-square-kilometer square island about 10 kilometers off the coast of Nha Trang, will be closed to swimmers and divers indefinitely to protect the area's severely damaged coral.

in Hanoi

Without State Subsidies, Hanoi Metro Records $2.3m in Losses in 2021

Pre-subsidies, Vietnam's first operational metro route — Hanoi's Cát Linh-Hà Đông Metro Line — recorded VND54 billion (US$2.32 million) in losses in 2021.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Discovering Saigon’s Secret Drinking and Dining

In a city so blessed with stellar culinary experiences, it often takes a little something extra to stand out in the crowd.

in Health

Due to Bidding Red Tape, Pasteur Institute HCMC Runs Out of Vaccines

Saigoneers wishing to inoculate themselves or their children have recently been turned away at the Pasteur Institute in HCMC as the institute struggles to secure its vaccine supplies.

in Environment

Vietnamese Students Win Earth Prize for Dragon Fruit Peel Biodegradable Sanitary Pads

A trio of Vietnamese high schoolers claimed the top prize in the environmental awareness competition The Earth Prize 2022 thanks to their project which turned dragon fruit peels into biodegradabl...

in Education

What Primary Education Emphasizes at British International School Hanoi

Grades, examinations and preparations for university acceptances are all necessary aspects of a student’s education, but they only constitute a small fraction of what schools focus on.

in Environment

Award-Winning Children's Book on Conservation to Release Sequel Tomorrow

Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephants, a sequel to the critically acclaimed children’s book by Trang Nguyễn, is scheduled to hit shelves on June 11 following the success of Saving Sorya: Chang and the...

in Music & Arts

New EP 'Gen Z và Trịnh' Released to Promote Upcoming Trịnh Công Sơn Biopics

To promote two upcoming Trịnh Công Sơn biopics, the production team collaborated with Universal Music Vietnam to release an extended play (EP) of Trịnh Công Sơn classics performed by young musicians.

in Vietnam

Huế Launches Public Bicycle Trial Program With 7 Stations, 250 Bikes

This Monday, Huế launched the pilot phase of its public bike rental system.

in Environment

Lê Xuân Ái, Vietnam's Dedicated Turtle Conservationist, Passes Away at 63

Last week, Lê Xuân Ái, the former director of Côn Đảo National Park, passed away at the age of 63 after years of battling cancer. He had made great contributions to the revival and preservation of sea...

in Music & Arts

Rec Tour Returns This July With Month Full of Live Music Across Central Vietnam

From a humble audio recording studio, Rec Room went from a small close-knit community of like-minded music lovers to organizing multi-event live performance tours spanning provinces.

in Travel

New Mộc Châu Bridge Enters Guinness Records as World's Longest Glass Bridge

This dizzying bridge is not for the faint-hearted.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Pizza Fest 2022 @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Pizza Festival Debut This Summer With an All-Star Lineup!

in Environment

Hanoi, Home to 51% of Vietnam's Captive Bears, Remains Bile-Farming Hot Spot

Hanoi has more than half of Vietnam's registered captive bears, which makes the capital the biggest, and the last, hot spot of bear bile farming in the country.

in Film & TV

Director Mai Vũ Wins 'Lights on Women' Award at Cannes Film Festival

Spring Roll Dream is a touching rumination on inter-generational dynamics of a Vietnamese family living in the US.

in Saigon Events

Phù Phiếm exhibition: "Don't Fear and You Will Be Satisfied" @ Cửa Hàng Phù Phiếm

Phu Phiem Shop cordially invites you to see the painting exhibition "Don't be afraid and you will be satisfied".

in Hanoi

Last Weekend's Downpour Was the Heaviest Rain Hanoi Has Seen Since 1986

On Sunday afternoon, torrential rain following an unprecedented downpour inundated many streets and paralyzed traffic in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Summer Market 2022 @ L'Usine Thao Dien

Summer is coming...

in Saigon Events

Miles & Smiles | Saigon Bamboo Bike Excursion @ Mekong Plus Vietnam

MILES & SMILES | Saigon Bamboo Bike Excursion

in Saigon Events

CS - La Classic Funk & Groove @ Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

Save the date cause on Sat. 04/06, from 7pm, La Classic Funk & Groove is back at CS  Music in charge of:

in Saigon

Saigon Restaurant Faces Boycott Over Gruesome Poisoning of Stray Cats

Over the past week, animal lovers in Saigon were shocked to learn of a deliberate poisoning aimed at stray cats living in a local apartment complex. 

in Saigon

Saigon Plans to Add 10ha of Public Parks by End of 2022

The additional parks are part of a goal to have 3–4 square meters of green space per Saigon resident by 2030.

in Sports

Here's What a Night of Post-Football Đi Bão Looks Like in Saigon and Hanoi

In Vietnam, the dynamic between football and đi bão is not much different from monsoon rain and garden mushrooms.

in Sports

With 205 Gold Medals, Vietnam Finishes 1st at SEA Games, Breaking Previous Record

The closing ceremony, which took place last night, May 23, officially marked the end of this year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

in Saigon Events

Portfolio Night @ Le Café Des Stagiaires

ONE CLUB PORTFOLIO NIGHT

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Nights - Variety Band at Urban 7 @ Urban 7 - Cocktail Lounge

VARIETY BAND play the second Acoustic Nights at Urban 7 Cocktail bar.

in Saigon Events

Swap/ Exchange Clothing Party @ The Backyard

SWAP UNWANTED ITEMS IN YOUR WARDROBE FOR PIECES YOU LL LOVE TO WEAR

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night with Ling:Chi @ The Lighthouse

On Wednesday we serve a FREE special cocktail for our LADIES and free flow beer option for guys until midnight.

in Saigon Events

Frolic's Masquerade Party @ Frolic Bar

We are stoked to announce our FROLIC’S MASQUERADE PARTY on SATURDAY 28th MAY 2022 from 9 PM till sunrise

in Saigon Events

Summer Travels Market @ Saigon Outcast

Where In HCMC alongside Saigon Outcast are presenting a specialty market for the anticipated summertime travel.

in Saigon Events

Other Voices VN Presents - Shadowplay: A Night of Music, Fashion, and Art @ Soma

Other Voices is excited to announce our next event: Shadowplay: A Night of Music, Fashion, and Art. The good vibes will be happening on Friday, 3 June from 8pm-11pm at SOMA in D2!

in Saigon Events

Primordial Cloud @ Ơi Blin Saigon

Primordial Cloud

in Saigon Events

Concert: A Night of Favorite Film Music @ Liên Hiệp Các Hội Văn Học Nghệ Thuật Tp.hcm

Film and music are always a wonderful combination, resonating with each other to imprint in the audience's memory.

in Saigon Events

FTWR's Tea Party at CS @ Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

Welcome to FTWR's Tea Party

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night | Free Punch for Ladies @ my house

Thanks God it's Weekend ! Dear our ladies, let's partyyyy

in Sports

Vietnam Wins Gold Medals in Men's and Women's Football at SEA Games

After a gold medal in men’s football last night, Vietnam ended the SEA Games 2021 with a historic medal haul and successfully defended our reign in both men’s and women’s football.

in Vietnam

[Video] Vintage VHS Travelogue Takes You to Đà Lạt in 1992

Get ready for a road trip with nostalgia riding shotgun.

in Saigon Events

Andrew Lam in conversation: Writing Food, Writing Life @ The Old Compass Bar

From history and politics, from family to cultural life food plays central roles in the art of story telling.

in Sports

Saigon Climber Becomes First Vietnamese Woman to Reach Mount Everest

To date, only four Vietnamese are reported to have successfully reached the tallest point on Earth.

in Saigon Events

Rehab Station 5th Birthday Party - Rehab Station - Social Craft Beer Hub

We would like to invite you to our 5th birthday party, the night of great beers and music only for you

in Tech

Game Concept 'Vệ Thần' Crafts a Magical Realm From Vietnam's Wealth of Folklore

The recent renaissance in Vietnam's game-making market has been strongly driven by independent studios delivering highly acclaimed and anticipated productions.

in Architecture

VTN Architects Win Asia's Most Influential Designer Award

Võ Trọng Nghĩa, founder of the prolific namesake architecture firm, VTN Architects, has racked up several awards this year, including the Asia's Most Influential Designer Award at the 2021 Designer of...

in Education

How Schools Emphasize Whole Child Development

“Whole child development is so important because a child is absorbing the world around them, learning the complexities around them, and that world can be different depending on how we engage the child...

in Literature

Read Saigoneer's Literary Zine, Featuring 20 Works by Vietnamese Writers and Artists

In My Ear, Your Voice Still Flickering // Bên tai tôi, giọng người vẫn chờn vờn is a collection of work from twenty Vietnamese writers and artists released as part of the Miami Book Fair, one of ...

in Saigon Events

Viet Nam Pro Wrestling Presents: SOAR (Live Professional Wrestling) @ Taki7 Studio

LIVE PRO WRESTLING IS BACK IN HCMC

in Travel

Vietnam Halts Covid-19 Test Requirement for International Travelers From May 15

Were those nose swabs all a dream?

in Saigon Events

Sunset Sensual Rooftop Party @ TABOO VN

Hello dance peeps!

in Saigon Events

Private food trial of Khói Nướng Đức for Friends @ The German Beer Hall - An Phu

This is our 1st food event of Khói Nướng Đức. We are honored to host this lovely evening with our co-host German beer hall and our dear friend Till Kunath.

in Saigon Events

Seminar "The Benefits of Early English Immersion within a Positive Learning Culture" @ International School Saigon Pearl

Learning about "Benefits of Early English Immersion within a Positive Learning Culture" with Mr. Harry Bui Khanh Nguyen:

in Sports

Long Jumper Proposes to Sepak Takraw Partner After Winning Gold at SEA Games

In a rare moment of levity, a SEA Games proposal tied everything up in a neat bow after a medal-packed day for Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Glouglou's Grand Opening Party @ Glouglou Wine Bar & Shop

From 3pm on Saturday 21st, Glouglou is opening it's cellar doors for the winest party of the year!

in Saigon Events

Tanqueray Night at Terraza Cubana @ La Casa del Habano

Let’s have a Tanqueray Gin Night!

in Saigon Events

Weekend Brunch OCTO x AALTO @ Octo Tapas Restobar

Weekends are for brunching, and we've got you covered for the next one!

in Saigon Events

CS - Fête de la Bretagne @ Le Café des Stagiaires

Fête de la Bretagne is the annual celebration of Brittany and Breton culture around the world.

in Saigon Events

My Friend, The Sky @ HCMC Cultural House of Youth

Adapted from Nguyen Nhat Anh’s eponym novel

in Vietnam

Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging

A tea product featuring the face of a South Korean celebrity has turned into a royal pain for its manufacturer.

in Saigon Events

AIS Thu Thiem Campus @ AIS Open Day

Join Australian International School (AIS) Open Day on Saturday

in Saigon

Đàm Lê Đức, Educator Extraordinaire and Matriarch of 218 Lý Tự Trọng, Passes Away at 91

If there’s such a thing as a celebrity teacher, Madame Đàm Lê Đức would be a shining example of Saigon’s educator extraordinaire.

in Culture

Here Are the Fabulous Finalists of Miss Universe's National Costume Design Competition

From feng shui to bánh tráng trộn, the chosen designers find their inspiration everywhere. 

in Saigon

Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?

After years of existing on paper, Saigon authorities’ plan to remove chợ cũ might become a reality this year.

in Health

World Economic Forum Names Vietnam Health Startup Among Promising Tech Companies

Selected because of its contributions to digital health care, Docosan was one of 100 companies globally to receive the distinction.

in Development

At Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge's Launch, Exuberance and Selfies Galore

After seven years under construction, the Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge officially opened for traffic at 5pm, April 28. This was a much-anticipated project for Saigoneers, with over VND3.1 trillion in investment...

in Literature

Đà Lạt-Born French Writer Linda Lê Passes Away at 58

Born in Đà Lạt in 1963, Linda Lê moved to France as an adolescent and went on to write numerous award-winning works of fiction in French.

in Education

The Importance of Holistic Physical Education from a Young Age

“Even if you lose, is being a good teammate important?” Holly Younglove, the Physical Education/After-School-Activities Coordinator at International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) asked the dozen-or-so st...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night / Coastal Connection @ Rogue Saigon

Coastal Connection started in 2019 as a trio and grew to the four current members.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night with Determind & Dazed P @ The Lighthouse

On Wednesday we serve a FREE special cocktail for our LADIES and free flow beer option for guys until midnight.

in Saigon Events

Afterwork Au Repaire Saigon X Club VIE @ Au Repaire - Saigon

We are pleased to announce our next “Apero Club VIE” May, based Au Repaire – Saigon – next Thursday 12th May by 6:30PM. Time to share some cheese and artisanal cold cuts in a good atmosphere and welco...

in Saigon Events

Saturday Selection @ The Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

Due to popular demand, Matty C will be hosting regular Saturday nights dropping an eclectic mix of genres including Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Rocksteady, Ska, Breaks, D&B and much more inna live mix an...

in Saigon Events

HCWA's Day Fest! @ Indika Saigon

Save the date because we are teaming up with some amazing businesses to bring you a day of live music, boutique shopping, games stations, a raffle and of course delicious food and tasty drinks all in ...

in Saigon Events

Mã Đà - World of Wild @ The Bike Coffee

Registration Link:https://shorturl.ae/2olpW

in Saigon Events

SGMR - Decathlon Community Ride @ The Bike Coffee

"A sound mind in a sound body"

in Saigon Events

Vietnamese Culture in The Workplace Workshop

Our 2021 series of Vietnamese Culture in The Workplace workshops has helped many expatriates, HR professionals and business owners better understand the distinct and diverse values and characteristics...

in Saigon Events

Pizza Pop Up Weekend @ CTY Kitchen + Bar

CTY Kitchen & Bar x Ooni x LGV

in Saigon Events

Our Open House @ La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh

Give your child a unique learning experience with quality education in French-English, from nursery all the way to elementary (CM2 / Grade5) – just right for your growing child’s wellbeing!

in Saigon Events

Miteinander @ The Lighthouse

Miteinander is back in Saigon for a night of wonders, with our first international master of ceremony and DJ magnifique Shir Khan.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Ningyō: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls @ Fine Arts Museum, HCMC

EXHIBITIONNINGYŌ: ART AND BEAUTY OF JAPANESE DOLLS

in Saigon Events

Nebulae @ Luziger

A Luziger collection featuring artworks by artist EOLIA YŌKAI.

in Saigon Events

Taste The London @ CTY Kitchen + Bar

We're so ever delighted to openly invite you for the true taste of English traditions with our free tasting G&T pop-up with Beefeater London Dry gin.

in Saigon Events

Food Tasting at Drift @ Drift Bar Saigon

Come and experience some vegetarian delights as we start to roll out our first full menu!

in Saigon Events

Super Social @ The Lighthouse

Our rooftop will be filled with International & Local DJs every Thursday, cutting the week for all night owls or anyone else who can't wait for the weekend.

in Saigon Events

Dalat Rescue Weekend Retreat: Find Your Purpose Through Social Impact @ R House - Da Lat

The owners of R House invite dreamers and doers to find their NORTH STAR and dive into a purposeful weekend with rescue dogs and sustainable enterprises to serve as inspiration.

in Saigon Events

Delight Noctilux @ Soma Saigon

elight Hi_Fi is a Musician/ Djs/ Selectors crew of different nationalities from all over the world, mostly focusing on Roots Reggae, Live Dub Saxophone, Soul, Funk, Disco, Hiphop, Latin....

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: A Look Back and a Farewell (for Now)

Sad times.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Woman Survives 7 Days in the Wild After Falling off Cliff During Pagoda Visit

Would you be able to survive a week in the wilderness of Vietnam?

in Saigon Events

AIS Conferencel @ Pullman Hotel - Vung Tau

Register to AIS Conference to discuss with AIS top educators about how to prepare for universities for your child.

in Saigon Events

Eco Hackathon @ RMIT

Hacktivator takes the programs of RMIT Activator’s and applies them to the Vietnam audience, so you get a streamlined challenge combining different learning activities.We aim to foster a healthy, comp...

in Tech

Vietnamese Indie Game 'Hoa' Wins 3 Awards for Best Art Direction, Music at Webby

The dreamy platformer snagged trophies for Best Art Direction, Best Music/Sound Design, and People’s Voice Best Art Direction at the awards honoring the "Best of the Internet."

in Saigon Events

An Evening of Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and Art

From Saigon to Miami: An Evening of Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and Art

in Promotions

Happy Mother's Day at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh @ Movenpick Resort Cam Ranh

Head off on the trip to Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh this upcoming Mother’s Day and treat your Mom nicely on this special occasion.

in Food Culture

Saijo, Huế's Sister City in Japan, Adds Bún Bò to School Lunch Program

Another step toward bún bò domination has been taken.

in Resorts

Regent Phu Quoc Exemplifies Phu Quoc's Evolution

The growth and increased sophistication of Vietnam's hospitality sector is nowhere more evident than on Phu Quoc.

in Hanoi Events

Solo Abstract Art Exhibition @ Art Space

SOLO ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION - FREE ENTRY

in Hanoi Events

World of Cocktails @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

This May only, join us as we celebrate International Cocktail Month with our World of Cocktails promotion.

in Hanoi Events

Paint Night Vol. 3 · Sky Painting | H'ART Co. @ ARCH. Café Bar & Rooftop

Welcome to the third installment of H'ART Co.'s paint night!

in Hanoi Events

Arcade Night @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Join us and we transport Turtle Lake back to the golden age of arcade games.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Market - Reunification Weekend @ The 100 Garden

The longest running market in Tay Ho will be returning to The 100 Garden.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Removes Health Declaration Requirement for Domestic, International Travelers

Citing Vietnam's continued success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health announced domestic travelers will no longer need to make health declarations and restrictions will be ea...

in Saigon Events

Showcase ‘How Are You These Days?’ @ Toong

HOW ARE YOU THESE DAYS?

in Saigon Events

Reunification Day at The Lighthouse @ The Lighthouse

You are invited to The Lighthouse on this special day and night! It's "Reunification Day" with your favorite artists!

in Saigon Events

"Shun's Odyssey" Saigon Premiere & Afterparty @ my house

Shun’s Odyssey, a Studio Adventure & Phoq TV production, will be screened for the first and only time in Saigon on Sat, May 7 at My House with the crew coming down from Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Mishouju, Dezz, Omar, Dani Maya, David De Barce @ The Lighthouse

Mishouju, welcome back!A young passionate DJ from Belarus, co-founder of intercultural creative association/record label “Homebp" based in Warsaw.

in Saigon Events

'Illuminated Curiosities' - Exhibition Opening @ EMASI Nam Long

Nguyen Art Foundation (NAF) proudly invites you to the opening of ‘Illuminated Curiosities’, a group exhibition with 26 artists featuring 46 artworks from within and outside NAF’s Collection. Curated ...

in Film & TV

'Spring Roll Dream,' a Short Film by Vietnamese Director Mai Vu, Is Screening at Cannes Festival

A short film directed by a Vietnamese director will be screened as part of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

in Saigon Events

Third-Rate Actress @ Youth Cultural House

THIRD-RATE ACTRESS - An adaptation from Lý Lan’s eponym short story

in Environment

Vietnam Might Fine Supermarkets, Malls for Single-Use Plastic Bags in 2026

Large retailers providing single-use plastic bags could be subject to fines beginning in 2026.

in Music & Arts

Thai Rapper Eats Mango Sticky Rice During Coachella Set, Wins Our Hearts

Maybe Suboi can eat a plate of cơm tấm during her next performance.

in Saigon Events

Offline conference with Fin2Flex founder Kevin Bac

HOW TO GENERATE A PASSIVE INCOME

in Saigon Events

AIS Conference @ Pullman Hotel - Vung Tau

Register to AIS Conference to discuss with AIS top educators about how to prepare for universities for your child.

in Saigon Events

AIS Conferencel @ Becamex Hotel - Binh Duong

Register to AIS Conference to discuss with AIS top educators about how to prepare for universities for your child.

in Saigon Events

Nippon Night @ Sally Ride

Have you heard about Shinjuku's music? It probably doesn't describe any style, so this Nippon Night is about 4 Japanese affiliados who have one main thing in common: the love for music that makes peop...

in Saigon Events

Liên Hoan: Việt Quất with Vinatapes @ The Observatory

Hello, It Liên Hoan!

in Saigon Events

Riso Workshop - Andy Warhol Themed @ Kho Muc Studio

POSTER MAKING - ANDY WARHOL themed

in Saigon Events

Riso Workshop - Mother's Day @ Kho Muc Studio

A SPECIAL WORKSHOP TO MAKE HANDMADE THINGS FOR MUM!

in Saigon Events

The HCMC Rescue Art Fair for International Rescue Day @ R House - Diner & Lounge

We are very excited to announce something big--our first collaboration with another important element of R House: aRtists!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Gin & Rum Festival @ Saigon Outcast

HAVE A TIPSY DAY WITH US!

in Saigon Events

The Beervana Carnival @ Saigon Outcast

Beervana is pleased to present The Beervana Carnival - Vietnam!

in Architecture

[Photos] T3 Architects Turned a Modernist Villa Into a Celebration of Chocolate

Looks like we'll be working remote today.

in Music & Arts

Marvel at These Ceramic Boots Created by Legendary Bát Tràng Artisan Vũ Đức Thắng

"The Bát Tràng Ceramic Boots. An Inspiration from Italy" exhibition will feature 12 ceramic boots created by artisan Vũ Đức Thắng, who blended Italian fashion and Bát Tràng craft traditions.

in Saigon Events

Busking at Soma @ Soma Saigon

It’s happening again! We’re so tickled to invite you to the next

in Saigon Events

The Unladylike Comedy Show @ Soma Saigon

Tom BorrilloHe has been acting and doing improv for 30 years. Started stand up about 3 years ago. He is a compassionate misanthrope. He genuinely cares for the week being of all people but he really d...

in Hanoi

[Photos] Look Back at Hanoi's Nội Bài Airport in 1995

In February, 1995, Yuichi Kobayashi, a Japanese businessman, came to Vietnam with a mission to set up a factory here.

in Vietnam

Inside the Backbreaking Work of Quảng Ninh's Coal Miners

“I am a person with two skin tones.”

in Saigon

Saigon Designates 6 Areas With Architectural Heritage to Be Conserved

Is six enough?

in Saigon Events

Chamber Music @ The Opera House

CHAMBER MUSIC – PRESS RELEASE

in Vietnam

Hanoi Envisions 6 More Metro Lines for City Center by 2050

Earlier this week, Hanoi unveiled a general plan for the underground development of the city center which includes adding six metro lines and 81 underground stations. 

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Establish Animal Control Squads to Catch Roaming Dogs, Cats

In a city-wide campaign to curb the spread of rabies, Hanoi authorities announced that the city will form squads dedicated to snaring stray dogs.

in Tech

Vietnamese Game 'Hoa' Nominated for Best Art Direction, Music in 2022 Webby Awards

If you spent your 2021 lockdown escaping into the wondrous, whimsical world of Hoa, the locally developed video game, now is your chance to show your support for the creators.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Night Market 3rd: Art Town @ Space Synapse

ART TOWNby Thao Dien Night Market

in Saigon Events

Music and Wine: Disco At The Patio @ Lava - Cuisine & Lounge

The LAUNCH of a series of MUSIC and WINE events happening in Vietnam featuring music by DJs and music artists matching with VIVA Wine!

in Saigon Events

Concert: Ensemble of Nature @ Liên Hiệp Các Hội Văn Học Nghệ Thuật Tp.hcm

Sound is a constant thing in everyday life.

in Vietnam

5 Biggest Cities Told to Restrict Motorbikes From 2030

Will motorbikes in downtown Saigon be a thing of the past in eight years?

in Hanoi Events

Ballet Beginners for Kids @ Kinergie Studio

BALLET BEGINNER FOR KIDS (4- 7 years old)

in Saigon Events

Equation After Party at Obs @ Sally Ride

EQUATION AFTER PARTY

in Saigon Events

Riso Workshop - Zine Making & Story Telling @ Kho Muc Studio

What is that all about and how to apply this technique into a zine? Just come over to learn about new things and release your creativity.

in Saigon Events

Riso Workshop - Book Cover @ Kho Muc Studio

A brand new theme workshop - BOOK COVER MAKING

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Journey Back in Time Through Northern Vietnam Around 1900

Vietnam is certainly a country looking to the future, but sometimes it's worth looking back at the past as well.

in Architecture

[Photos] A House in Đồng Nai Designed for the Warmth of Tết Gatherings

Family gatherings might be a touchy subject for many of us who don’t connect well with some family members, but if one was to design a house with cordial meals and warm banquets in mind, what would it...

in Saigon Events

Offline conference with Fin2Flex founder Kevin Backman

HOW TO GENERATE A PASSIVE INCOME

in Education

Australian International School’s Scholarships Put Students on the Path to Success

Financial difficulties stand in the way of too many people reaching their full potential. Being unable to afford tuition or being distracted by the need to earn extra money can severely hinder one’s a...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Demolishes Colonial-Era Factory to Make Room for Office Complex

A French-built factory at 61 Trần Phú, Hanoi is being destroyed to make way for a multi-purpose building.   

in Saigon Events

Saigon Taco Fest @ Saigon Outcast

GET LOCO WITH TACO

in Saigon Events

Beyond Everest @ Push Climbing

We are a group of 8 passionate rock climbers who seek the goal of not only climbing the height of Everest but challenging ourselves to see how much ‘Beyond Everest’ we can get. Each of us will climb a...

in Saigon Events

Earth Day Sustainability Market 2022 @ R House

Come celebrate Earth Day 2022 with Social ChangeMakers Network at our animal welfare and sustainability market at R House!

in Saigon Events

Rescue Road Trip: Camping and Shelter Visit in Dak Nong @ R House - Diner & Lounge

Now taking in donations and registrations for Rescue Road Trip #4 for Dak Nong!

in Saigon Events

Fundraiser for Dam Khao Shelter: Music & Rescues @ R House - Diner & Lounge

Dam Khao Shelter currently has 89 dogs and hundreds of cats--and they are raising funds for their shelter in Dak Nong so they can build a better wall that safeguards their rescues from Dog and Cat Sla...

in Saigon Events

Screening Mixed Bill Ballet: Neoclassical and Modern @ Soma Saigon

In the project: From Alpha to Opera – introducing famous operas and dance works with Vietnamese and English subtitles.

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch By The River @ Kitchen By The River

Easter Brunch By The River

in Saigon Events

Make Friends in Saigon @ Si Cafe

Let's make friends and speak languages in Saigon

in Saigon Events

Tropical Paradise Pool Party @ The Villa Project

Welcome to TROPICAL PARADISE!!!

in Music & Arts

Photography Exhibition Spotlights the Beauty and Perils of Vietnam's Mangrove Forests

Transcending the boundaries of a conventional art exhibition, “Midnight in the Mangroves - Đêm Trong Rừng Ngập Mặn” tackles the beauty and important environmental role of mangrove forests via the lang...

in Vietnam

Beauty Behemoth Sephora Enters Vietnamese Market With Digital Store

Sephora, the wide-reaching consumer goods retailer, has launched an e-commerce portal for Vietnamese customers, but has revealed no plans for physical stores in Vietnam.

in Film & TV

Netflix Announces Next 'Bridgerton' Season to Focus on Long-Lost Vietnamese Sister Hường Bridgerton

Steamy night rendezvous, sordid secrets, and stupendous wigs — historical smash hit Bridgerton returned last week with all the glitz and glam that made its first season one of the most-watched se...

in Travel

New App ConstructionBnB Helps You Explore Vietnam's Beautiful Construction Sites

If you live in Vietnam, chances are you live next to a construction site: hotels, condos, shopping centers, etc. But why see the same old site every day when there are so many different ones out there...

in Travel

Thanh Hóa Announces Mắm Tôm-Drinking Contest to Lure International Tourists

How much mắm tôm can you chug?

in Vietnam

President Joe Biden Announces New US-Based VinFast Factory on Twitter

Vietnam's domestic manufacturing industry has entered a new era. 

in Education

Finding the Right University Fit at British International School Hanoi

“My job isn’t to tell students what to do, but to show them their options,” explains University Guidance Counsellor Bernd Widemann.

in Saigon Events

Screening of the Spanish film Omega @ Le Do Cinema Center

SPANISH FILM SCREENING IN DA NANG ON OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE CENTRAL REGION OF VIETNAM OF THE AMBASSADOR OF SPAIN

in Hanoi Events

Screening of the Spanish film Omega @ Le Do Cinema Center

SPANISH FILM SCREENING IN DA NANG ON OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE CENTRAL REGION OF VIETNAM OF THE AMBASSADOR OF SPAIN

in Food Culture

In Thailand, Selling Unripe Sầu Riêng Could Land You in Jail

Harvesting durians before they are ripe in Thailand can land a first-time offender in jail for up to three years, while recidivists face even stricter sentences.

in Saigon

Highest Temperatures of the Year to Hit Saigon, Southern Provinces in April

Saigon's latest hottest club is literally the entire city.

in Saigon Events

A Night of Mozart & Beethoven @The Oprera House

A NIGHT of MOZART & BEETHOVEN

in Saigon

New Proposal to Move Tôn Đức Thắng Underground to Make Room for Walking Plaza

It's ambitious, to say the least.

in Saigon

After Initial Success, Saigon's Public Bike Scheme to Expand to 4 More Districts, Hanoi

Pedal power!

in Health

Hanoi Opens First Milk Bank at National Children's Hospital

The milk bank will provide pasteurized milk for more than 1,000 babies at the Vietnam National Children's Hospital in Hanoi to reduce the risk of late neonatal infection amongst infants unable to...

in Saigon Events

Speed Dating @ Da Gen.ES

April fool’s Day MAYBE the only day that you can be true to yourself:

in Education

Saigoneer Bookshelf: "Crab Hotpot": A Picture Book for Entrepreneurial Adults

Punisher Crab “pulled Me-First Crab down to the bottom of the pot and pooped on his shell to humiliate him.” One might not expect to find such a sentence in a book dedicated to improving workplace min...

in Saigon

Saigon to Launch Investigation Into Rampant Sexual Harassment on Buses

In response to many online accounts from young Saigoneers recounting their traumatic experiences on local buses, the city has announced that it would launch an investigation into the matter.

in Development

FLC Group to Help Build $5bn Railway From Vientiane to Hà Tĩnh

All aboard!

in Saigon Events

SCMN Charity Flea Market March @ The Family Bean Coffee

Want to declutter your home & do good for the world?

in Saigon Events

Night of Delights - Ft. Huy Ho @ Summer Experiment

It gives us great pleasure to have the one and only, Ho Huy - Mathieu Teisseire Brand Ambassador back for his debut return with Summer Experiment!

in Saigon Events

Taste the Notes | Dining with Live Music @ Zion Sky Lounge & Dining

TASTE THE NOTESA pleasure for your palate...and your ears.

in Travel

The Charm of Hòn Yến, Where Coral-Watching Doesn't Involve Diving

Every year, from May to August, when the water reaches its lowest levels at Hòn Yến, a “jungle” of vibrant coral reefs and other marine creatures rises to the surface.

in Saigon

Construction Department Requests $2.2m to Repair, Renovate Hồ Con Rùa

The plan calls for water-proofing the lake, fixing cracked walkways and adding a sprinkler system, as well as ornamental flowers and artistic lighting.

in Saigon Events

Sunset Sunday Rooftop Party @ TABOO VN

Good news, good news…everyone!!! With the success of our first party, we are happy to return here EVERY SUNDAY!!! Let's support this cozy bar to keep our weekly social floor.

in Sports

Alleged SEA Games Branding Designs Draw Criticism for Numerous Typos

The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), set to take place in two months, have faced a number of hurdles since it was announced years ago.

in Saigon Events

Binary Waves Vol. 1 / Afterparty @ The Lighthouse

Binary Waves is Vietnam's first festival focusing on live electronic music only.

in Saigon Events

Under the Sky | Dance Performance @ DanCenter, Vietnam

Enjoy Dancenter's next production: A Special Dance Performance 'Under The Sky!'

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night with Ling:Chi & Guest @ The Lighthouse

On Wednesday we serve a FREE special cocktail for our LADIES and free flow beer option for guys until midnight.

in Saigon Events

Leica Photo Exhibition | Wanderlust @ Leica Boutique Saigon

Leica Vietnam proudly presents in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, Goethe Institute and Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City the famous photo c...

in Education

How Anne Hill Promotes a Growth Mindset Amongst Students

“We want them to come to school and be happy!” Anne Hill says of the students who attend her namesake primary school.

in Hanoi Events

Liu Riu 3 - TheYard @ TÁCH SPACES

Following the story about tradition and contemporary, "street culture for peace" is the next chapter that TACH wants to write with the community in this monthly gathering LIU RIU 3 @ THEYARD.

in Hanoi Events

Alive! - Daft Punk Tribute Show @ The SPOT - Bar & Events

Whether you got to see them live once in your life or now will never get the chance, Daft Punk shows were epic, iconic and fleeting.

in Society

Photography Project Shows Hanoi Through the Eyes of Migrant Workers

Some came from the mountains, some were born near the sea — all have come to Hanoi to make a living. They are the migrant workers of this city, yet to them Hanoi is more than just a place to work. Thr...

in Development

Enormous 'City Within a City' Planned for An Phú, Thủ Đức City

It will feature a wide range of building styles and features.

in Saigon Events

Mixcloud Presents: Worldwide Vibe Vietnam

A 6-hour marathon live stream on Saturday 26th March celebrating the evolution of Saigon’s musical identity featuring Jase, Triple D, Teddy Chilla, Minoto, Larria, Tizone, mess. (live), Puppy Ri0t, Ta...

in Education

Families Invited to “Come Home” to European International School Ho Chi Minh City

By providing safe and nurturing environments for students to learn, grow and develop, the best schools function as a home-away-from-home. When children feel comfortable in their surroundings, supporte...

in Vietnam

Huế Plans to Relocate 100-Year-Old French Mansion to Make Room for Hotel

To make room for new developments, Huế authorities are mulling options to uproot and relocate a century-old villa.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Tet Market 2022 @ The 100 Garden

Tet is a time for family, for travelling back to your hometown and seeing the loved ones you have missed all throughout the year.

in Hanoi Events

The Skin I Live In @ ARCH. Café Bar & Rooftop

Ha Minh ventures on a fully immersive solo exhibition. Enter her world, her room, and interact with the pieces of "The Skin I Live In" Exhibition.

in Hanoi Events

Waifs & Strays- 8th Edition - Hẹn gặp lại Hà Nội @ The Snug

As the Waifs & Strays move onto shores anew it's time to grace The Snug once more.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Announces City's Fourth Pedestrian Zone in Sơn Tây Town

An 820-meter-long, multi-street pedestrian zone surrounding the Sơn Tây Old Fortress in suburban Hanoi is set to open in time for Reunification Day on April 30.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Reopens to International Tourists With No Quarantine Requirement

Bring on the elephant pants.

in Saigon Events

Evening Meetup @ Social Club Rooftop Bar - Hotel Des Arts

Invite your friends and partners and join us to sip on delicious cocktails at one of the best rooftop bars in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Picniq Brise d'Été @ Le Café des Stagiaires - Saigon

WHAT IS GOOD SAIGON?

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road in 1970s Vietnam

Old photos, like memories, fade over time — corners darken, horizons blur, and colors lose their saturation.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night with Manny & Guest @ The Lighthouse

On Wednesday we serve a FREE special cocktail for our LADIES and free flow beer option for guys until midnight.

in Saigon Events

St Patrick @ Banana Mama

This Thursday at Banana Mama.... it's St Patrick's day!

in Saigon Events

Maxim Good Oldies | Back to Good Old Days

MAXIM GOOD OLDIES | BACK TO GOOD OLD DAYS

in Saigon Events

Douglas Laing Whisky Dinner @ MPlaza Saigon

Travel to Scotland with Douglas Laing - world famous whisky maker

in Health

Health Ministry Proposes International Entry Without Vaccination Proof

Vietnam is expected to resume international tourism tomorrow.

in Saigon Events

Contemporary Dance @ The Opera House

CONTEMPORARY DANCE - CAFE SAIGON

in Saigon Events

SCM March Meet - Women in S.T.E.M. @ NFQ Asia

Social ChangeMakers - Social Impact Networking Who We AreWe’re Social ChangeMakers Network, a growing community and networking platform designed to bring individuals together who work in, volunteer, ...

in Saigon Events

Wellness Market for Peace @ Thao Dien Eco Wellness

A full-day fundraiser of wellness retreat and eco market to support humanitarian efforts and help the people of Ukraine

in Architecture

[Photos] A Peaceful House by the Lake in Cổ Đông, Hanoi

This family home outside Hanoi proves that it is possible to build inside nature without destroying it in the process. 

in Development

After Years of Delay, Operating Company of Saigon's 1st Metro Line Is Broke

Years of delay, which has been further compounded by the extended pandemic, have depleted the funding for Saigon Metro's operator.

in Education

International Schools’ Increased Focus on Students’ Mental Health

If a student is not safe and mentally and emotionally healthy, they will be unable to reach their academic and social potential.

in Saigon Events

Talk by Professor Nora Taylor

Talk by Professor Nora Taylor. From Ethnography to the Archives: Researching Contemporary Vietnamese Art.

in Music & Arts

Digital Artist Transports Us Back to Hanoi Tramway’s Halcyon Days

Many Hanoians have seen historical photos of the capital’s lost tramway network, which was inaugurated in 1901. What began as a state-of-the-art electric tramway eventually fell into disrepair in the ...

in Education

Australian International School Opens its Doors

How do parents choose a school for their child? Considering their impact on an individual’s academic, social and emotional development and the role they play in a person’s life trajectory, finding the...

in Vietnam

New Survey Ranks Vietnam 1st of 39 in Gender Equality at Home, Work

If you say so.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Digital Social 1.7 @ Banana Mama

Time for another Saigon Digital networking meet!

in Saigon Events

Atipik Fest promo party / 12.03 / The Observatory @ Sally Ride

Atipik returns to The Observatory for another round of good vibes, carefully selected music journey and a few other surprises.

in Saigon Events

Kính Vạn Hoa Exhibition @ Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

THE WAIT IS OVER! WELCOME TO KÍNH VẠN HOA EXHIBITION

in Saigon Events

Saigon Mediterranean Food Festival @ Saigon Outcast

BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH MEDITERRANEAN FOOD FESTIVAL

in Saigon Events

Saigon Veg Fest / Lễ Hội Chay Saigon @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Veg Fest / Lễ Hội Chay Saigon

in Film & TV

A New Romcom Netflix Original Will Start Filming in Vietnam Next Month

A Tourist's Guide to Love, set in Hanoi, Saigon, Đà Nẵng, Hội An and Hà Giang, will be the first major international flick to film in Vietnam since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

in Saigon Events

Let's Disco! @ Banana Mama

This Friday at Banana Mama, let's Disco!

in Saigon Events

my house 1st Anniversary | Yokosun, Nouch, Yvan Polge @ my house

Celebrating my house's 1st Anniversary, let's go to our 'house' and partyyyy.

in Saigon

Saigon's Bạch Đằng Park to Get Trees, Restrooms, Parking Space After Complaints

After a few months under renovation, District 1’s Bạch Đằng Wharf was unveiled as a brand-new park just before Tết last month.

in Saigon Events

Photo Exhibition "Light & Shadow" @ VY Gallery

The year 2022 marks the second time that Lê Hồng Linh holds a solo exhibition, named “Light and Shadow.” This exhibit holds 10 color and 20 monochrome photographs and an photograph art book called "Em...

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Recuperating Vietnam in 1980, as Documented by Philip Jones Griffiths

Released in 1971, Vietnam Inc. by Philip Jones Griffiths was a career-defining work for the Welsh photographer, whose candid, sympathetic images of Vietnam during the American War showed a much differ...

in Vietnam

2 Flights to Bring Vietnamese Evacuees Back From Ukraine This Week

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created an enormous refugee crisis, with many Vietnamese fleeing to neighboring countries. 

in Saigon Events

The Recital: Thế Huy, Tenor @ Toong

IN NON-TRADITIONAL PERFORMING SPACES, GOCCREATION HELPS BRING CLASSICAL MUSIC CLOSER TO VIETNAMESE PEOPLE

in Saigon Events

Contemporary Dance @ The Opera House

The HBSO is presenting a revival of its contemporary dance show Cafe Saigon for a single performance on March 26

in Development

Four Designs for New Trần Hưng Đạo Bridge Up for Voting

Throughout the month of March, Hanoians can see and vote on four design options for the new Trần Hưng Đạo Bridge before the city makes a final decision.

in Vietnam

Sun Group Launches Premium Airline With Private Jets for Rich People

Let's hope they still have some money to spend on future cable cars.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Non-Traditional Residence Inspired by Traditional Village Homes

With dedicated spaces for yoga and various exercises, the Red Cave's color and structure stand out amid the tube houses and international-style mansions in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Đà Lạt Tourism Site Blasted Online for Hot Pot-Style Color Scheme

It joins the ever-growing list of tourist attractions widely panned by the internet.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Zoo to Take Over Care of 8 Tigers Rescued in Nghệ An

After months in temporary custody at an ecotourism complex, eight rescued tigers in Nghệ An will resettle in the Hanoi Zoo.

in Tech

Vietnamese Studio Builds First Electric Batmobile for $25,000

The Tumbler — the Batmobile in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight — has been recreated by 23-year-old artist and architect Nguyễn Đắc Chung and his team at Macro Studios.

in Saigon

After Thủ Đức, Củ Chi Might Become Saigon's Next 'City Within a City'

Two years ago, three districts in Saigon were merged to become Thủ Đức City, Saigon’s first municipal city. Experts and city officials are deliberating a decision to give Củ Chi District a similar upg...

in Music & Arts

Vietnam Post Releases Special Set of Stamps That Smell of Coffee

Have you ever sent a letter and thought "I wish there was some coffee in this envelope?"

in Saigon Events

Mê Chiller Saigon @ ChillerSaigon

A wonderful afternoon watching the sunset by the Saigon River, with art activities, music, yoga, socializing and connecting with Master Abhishek from Aum Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Ù Ơ | SUO: Một trình bày thơ | A Poetry Showcase | Arddangosfa Farddoniaeth

AJAR and Literature Across Frontiers are pleased to introduce the series of online events Ù Ơ | SUO: A Poetry Showcase, the result of a virtual residency and workshop programme which brought together ...

in Saigon Events

Colors of the Spring @ The Opera House

“I am a Korean in the midst of Corona virus, the Pandemic, but surprisingly this fantastic music actually helps a lot with my mood. I hope a lot more people could listen and share this great masterpie...

in Saigon Events

EIS Open Day 2022 @ European International School Ho Chi Minh City

The EUROPEAN International School Ho Chi Minh City (EIS) is having an Open Day

in Vietnam

[Photos] Inside a Vaccination Point in Vietnam Nearly 100 Years Ago

A century ago, the colonial government was active in inoculating Vietnamese citizens against a variety of diseases.

in Saigon

Saigon to Renovate Bến Thành Market, Replace Metal Roof With Tiles

The 110-year-old market will receive a new tiled roof, as well as infrastructure and gate upgrades.

in Saigon Events

Re-Flections Glass Art Exhibition @ Thao Dien

Social ChangeMakers would like to invite you to visit an unique glass art collection by Gabriel Meranze Levitt (Anh Cà Phê) Re-flections are made exclusively from glass found on the streets of Saigon...

in Development

US Investors Reportedly Eye Disneyland, Universal Studios in Vietnam

A group of American investors expressed interests in to building a Disneyland in Saigon, a Universal Studios in Hanoi and a SeaWorld in Khánh Hòa Province.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Records Highest-Ever 47,000 New Covid-19 Cases on Sunday

Over the past few days, Vietnam has consistently reported new records in the total number of daily COVID-19 cases, signaling a possible upcoming wave of infections.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Purchases New US Embassy in Washington DC for $23.7m

It follows a 2021 deal in which the United States leased land in Hanoi for a new embassy. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] Once Upon a Time in Bát Tràng Ceramic Village

Back in the day, when Emperor Lý Thái Tổ relocated the capital from Ninh Binh to Hanoi, five famous pottery families followed. They settled in a region on the east bank of the Red River where there wa...

in Music & Arts

Sirens of Ha Long Drops New Album, Dedicates Part of Proceeds to Hanoi Rock City

Hanoi-based punk group Sirens of Ha Long released a new album last month. They have pledged 50% of the Febuary sales to Hanoi Rock City, a venue they describe as having "given Sirens countless memorie...

in Saigon

Saigon's First Electric Bus Line to Debut This Quarter

The wheels on the (electric) bus go round and round.

in Saigon Events

Legacies Library & The Stimson Center Present: Last Days of the Mighty Mekong

For it’s one-year anniversary, Legacies Library and The Stimson Center are hosting an online conversation with Brian Eyler, author of Last Days of the Mighty Mekong. Eyler is the senior fellow and dir...

in Music & Arts

A Local High School Student Gives His Own Textbooks a Sleek Makeover

"I embarked on the project with the desire to help students like me have a more positive and interesting view of textbooks in particular and learning in general, making subjects no longer an abstract ...

in Saigon Events

AIS Open Day @ AIS Thu Thiem Campus

Australian International School (AIS) invites prospective parents to visit our modern and newly upgrade campus on our Open Day.

in Vietnam

Cracked Glass Panel on Tourist Bridge a Feature, Not a Bug, Owner Says

Maybe just don't build glass bridges?

in Saigon Events

SCMN February Meet - Youth Empowerment @ Inspire Hub 2

WHO WE ARE

in Saigon Events

SCMN Charity Flea Market @ The Family Bean Coffee

 Reduce Reuse Recycle 

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Remove Limits on International Flight Frequency Tomorrow

Another step toward some kind of normal.

in Saigon Events

Flying Bikes Quiz Night @ Flying Pig Saigon

Hang out, have fun and win prizes.

in Saigon Events

Quiz Night @ The Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar

Book your team for the soon-t0-be-famous Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar Trivia Night from 7.30pm! Quiz starts at 8pm.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Open Mic @ Eddie's Diner Thao Dien

Beginner or veteran, come practice your set or try out new material in a fun, welcoming environment! Free beer for all performers.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Old Film Photos Capture a Serene Huế in 1961

These colorful photos of Huế in the early 1960s provide outsiders an important view of the country at a pivotal time. 

in Hanoi

Photo of Hanoi Flower Vendor Wins Sony World Photography Award

With a photo of a flower vendor biking on Hanoi’s ceramic road, Nguyễn Phúc Thành was chosen to be a winner in the National Awards program of Sony World Photography Awards 2022.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Saigon Café Buffet Goes International

Looking to expand on its sterling reputation for delicious seafood, the popular dinner buffet served at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers’ Saigon Café has expanded its offering of indulgent dishes ...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Cinemas Finally Allowed to Reopen After Nine Months

Earlier this week, city authorities gave official permission for all cinemas and art venues to resume operations. 

in Music & Arts

An Eclectic Collage of Tigers From the Viewpoint of Vietnamese Artists

The Year of the Tiger is officially here. To celebrate the arrival of the third zodiac animal, many Vietnamese artists have contributed to the community project "Behum 2k22." The name is a portmanteau...

in Music & Arts

Designer Lucia Phạm's Animated Video Refreshes Tết Wishes With New Visuals

To Lucia Phạm, a young graphic designer and illustrator, creating a personal project for the Lunar New Year has become an annual tradition. This year, instead of crafting static images, Lucia went all...

in Saigon

Saigon Records Zero Daily Covid-19 Deaths for First Time in Months

On February 9, 2022, no Saigon resident passed away because of COVID-19.

in Environment

The Greater Mekong's Primates Are Under Threat, but All Hope Is Not Lost

A recent report from the WWF has highlighted ongoing threats to the Greater Mekong's wondrous, but shrinking, bounty of unique primates, as well efforts to bring these amazing creatures back from the ...

in Hanoi Events

The Bollywood Caboose @ Ma Xó

All aboard the world music train with Manuel Orkestar and Janko.

in Saigon Events

YES - Afterwork! @ Ho Chi Minh City

YES AFTER WORK! - WE ARE BACK!

in Vietnam

Nguyễn-Era Fighting Arena in Hue to be Restored

Are you not entertained???

in Saigon Events

DPX & Corporate Counsels: Regulatory Procedures to Protect and Facilitate a Business in Vietnam

Vietnam has been an attractive hub for foreign investors in recent years due to its young and skilled labor force, participation in numerous free trade agreements, and seamless integration in the glob...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Digital Social 1.7 @ Le Café des Stagiaires

Happy Lunar New Year! Time for another networking event post Tet!

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Colorful Cats Simply Being Loveable

Artist Dương Nguyễn has illustrated a delightful collection of cats who are as vibrant as they are adorable.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Look Back at Tết in Hanoi 100 Years Ago

It is easy to remark on how drastically Tết has changed over the years, but have the core elements really evolved that much?

in Arts & Culture

[Video] A Wonderfully Whimsical Wander Around Saigon

Here at Saigoneer, we would argue that you can never have too much whimsy.

in Development

PM Calls for Faster Progress on Long Thành International Airport

During a visit to the site of the planned Long Thành International Airport in Dong Nai Province last week, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính expressed frustration with the slow progress of the proje...

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Home Re-Imagines the Traditional Tubehouse

The mixed-use shophouse/home structure has long been a staple of Vietnam’s urban fabric — allowing residents to generate revenue from lower-floor businesses while making a home on the upper levels.

in Sports

Women's Football Team Reaches Vietnam's First-Ever World Cup

Việt Nam Cố Lên!

in Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 29: Nhâm Dần Limps In

Humans adapted to fields, birds to branches... and yet, in Saigon...

in Music & Arts

'54 Shades of Dần,' a Tribute to Tết in Tiger-Themed Playing Cards

Tết is coming, a time of joy, new beginnings and, for some, the ideal time for card games.

in Snack Attack

What We Talk About When We Talk About Tết Snacks

While Tết is filled with many traditions, perhaps nothing is more central to the holiday than the food that families prepare and share together.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Confirms First Omicron Covid-19 Case in the Community

The capital city confirmed its first case of community-transmitted Omicron COVID-19 variant on January 26.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Bình Dương House Harks Back to a Simpler Tree-Filled Time

If only we could all have a garden around our house.

in Resorts

Why Many Vietnamese Will Have a “Tết Reunion” in Novotel Phu Quoc Resort This Year

Phu Quoc, newly classified as the nation’s first island city, has sun-drenched beaches, a growing list of attractions, fresh seafood, and premier accommodations that help explain its appeal any time o...

in Vietnam

Buddhist Peace Activist Thích Nhất Hạnh Passes Away at 95

The Vietnamese Zen master passed away at age 95 after an influential life promoting mindfulness, compassion and nonviolence.

in Resorts

Evolving Tết Traditions at Four Seasons Nam Hai

From food to games to gift-giving, Tết is filled with unique traditions. Many of the activities and rituals associated with the Lunar New Year developed over centuries, including during eras of auster...

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Tet @ Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island

Don’t miss the chance to wholeheartedly experience the atmosphere of Vietnamese New Year with our special events and culinary experiences, from Lunar New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with a traditional fest...

in Film & TV

Indie Documentary Project on the Music of Vietnam Releases First Trailer

It started as a personal project that has turned into much more.

in Hanoi

[Photos] Hanoi's Chùa Một Cột Through the Years

Chùa Một Cột, or the One-Pillar Pagoda, is a distinguished structure of Hanoi.

in Environment

New Flowering Plant Species Confirmed in Central Vietnam Nature Reserve

If you discovered a new plant, what would you call it?

in Vietnam

Sassy Tiger Statues in Bạc Liêu Get Makeover to Be Less Sassy, Turn Sullen Instead

‘Tis the season of peculiar animal statues.

in Saigon

Saigon Confirms First 3 Omicron Covid-19 Cases in the Community

Does the appearance of the highly transmissible variant in the community mean another wave of the pandemic for Saigon?

in Music & Arts

John Legend to Perform at Vingroup Ceremony in Hanoi Tomorrow

On January 20, the American singer behind hits such as 'All of Me' and 'Love Me Now' will perform at a Vingroup event at the Hanoi Opera House.

in Health

Over 90% of Vietnam's Adult Population Now Fully Vaccinated: Health Ministry

Vietnam's vaccination campaign has made remarkable strides over the last six months.

in Music & Arts

'In Art We Trust,' a Propaganda Art Exhibition for Gender Equality

Last weekend, Heritage Space and Ơ Kìa Hà Nội held the exhibition “In Art We Trust” — a collection of propaganda art on gender equality — at the Goethe Institute.

in Saigon

[Photos] Views of a Saigon in Transit in 1945 by John Florea

1945 was yet another time of drastic change in Saigon overseen by foreign powers. 

in Food Culture

US Eatery Targeted by Angry Reviewers for Providing Raw Beef With Takeaway Phở Tái

Customers ordering phở tái to go were confused to receive raw beef, not understanding they were expected to cook it, and responded with cruel reviews.

in Tech

High-End Graphics Cards Stolen in California Appear in Vietnam

Paging the Fast & Furious screenwriters.

in Development

Huge Tourism Complex Featuring Lotus-Shaped Island Proposed for Phú Quốc

The most notable feature of Selavia, an "all-in-one" tourist destination, is a 180-hectare artificial island shaped like a lotus that will stretch into Phú Quốc's Đầm Bay and contain villas, boat...

in Saigon

Food Bank Warehouse for Saigoneers in Need Opened in Saigon

The warehouse is aimed at streamlining the food distribution process between donors and Saigoneers in need.

in Saigon

Saigon Announces Plan to Give Poor Residents Smartphones to Aid Digitization

As more municipal administrative procedures migrate online, underprivileged citizens without smart devices are often left behind.

in Saigon Events

Ride with Us | Saigon Bamboo Bike Excursion @ Mekong Quilts

Sunday ride for a goood cause.

in Hanoi

NPO Keep Hanoi Clean Prepares to Collect Plastic Waste After Kitchen God Day

Keep Hanoi Clean is preparing for its biggest event of the year: cleaning up Lễ cúng Ông Táo, or Kitchen God day.

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road in 1965 Quy Nhơn

Imagine Quy Nhon before the arrival of tourism.

in Education

Whether Apartment, Durian Farm, or Investment Plot, Homebase Makes Home Ownership Possible

In Vietnam, there are plenty of ways to invest, and owning land or an apartment is often towards the top of one’s list. No matter who you are or what motivates you to go down the path of ownership, Ho...

in Vietnam

Culture Ministry Asks Cities to Cancel Tết Fireworks to Minimize Covid-19 Risks

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has requested relevant provincial and municipal authorities under its jurisdiction to cancel firework displays for the Lunar New Year to avoid a spike in CO...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: We Rate 2021; Lunar New Year or Gregorian New Year?

A belated Happy (Gregorian) New Year from the Saigoneer Podcast team!

in Music & Arts

The Graceful Rhythms of Áo Dài Through the Lens of Chiron Duong

Dương Quang Đạt, better known as Chiron Duong, is a Vietnamese fine art photographer. One day, his foreign friends asked him about áo dài, and he realized that he hadn’t worked much with this national...

in Saigon

Saigon Records Fewest Covid-19 Deaths in Over 5 Months

Only 21 people passed away from COVID-19 on January 6 in Saigon.

in Health Partner

Youth Mental Health Advocacy Calls On Young Adults to Open Up About Their Mental Struggles Through New Music Video

In collaboration with free tele-counseling service Ngày Mai Hotline, a group of organizers has created an audio-visual project called 'Mental Sound' to promote their message. Using youth-targeted lang...

in Film & TV

A Movie Adaptation of 'Đất Rừng Phương Nam' Will Hit Theaters in Late 2022

The adventures of the intrepid An will return to screens in a movie adaptation by director Nguyễn Quang Dũng.

in Music & Arts

Indie Meets Classical in a New Rendition of 'Tôi và Em' by Pink Frog

In the company of three violins, a cello, and a double bass, Pink Frog delivers a version of ‘Tôi và Em’ that is even sweeter than the original.

in Saigon

Murder Charge Announced for Woman Who Beat 8-Year-Old to Death

The Ho Chi Minh City Police Department announced yesterday that they are now investigating Nguyễn Võ Quỳnh Trang for murder in response to evidence that she beat her fiance's eight-year-old daughter t...

in Tech

Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Break on Average 10 Times Annually, Experts Say

Vietnam’s internet is inconsistent, but very affordable when compared with regional peers, according to experts at the recent Vietnam Internet Day 2021 conference.

in Health

Nano Covax Vaccine Provides 92% Protection Against Severe Covid-19

A domestic vaccine may still see the light of day.

in Travel

Private Company Wants to Build $1.3bn Launchpad in Phú Quốc for Space Tourism

Conglomerate Thaigroup hopes to build the nation's first spaceship launchpad to facilitate space tourism.

in Hanoi

The Hustle and Bustle of Hanoi Streets in the 1950s

Chaotic streets and bustling markets, Hanoi in the 1950s was not much different than it is now.

in Resorts

How Four Seasons Nam Hai Has Adapted to the New Tourism Landscape

Some of Vietnam’s most esteemed resorts have undergone dramatic transformations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the last 18 months, the nation’s most prestigious travel destinations hav...

in Architecture

[Photos] At Hanoi's Astronomy Park, an Earth-Bound Journey to the Stars

Vietnam's major cities are infamously short on green space, so any new park is noteworthy — particularly when they are as uniquely designed as the Astronomy Park in Hanoi's western suburbs.

in Saigon

Year in Review: Saigoneer's Picks for Favorite Features (and More) of 2021

In 2021, it seems impossible to browse the news anywhere without coming across a COVID-19 update. While pandemic news is crucial to get people informed, we can all concur that reading grim information...

in Music & Arts

Saigoneer's Favorite Original Photography of 2021

If Vietnam was able to skirt the worst of the pandemic in 2020, that was no longer the case this year, which saw major localities in the country battered by waves of COVID-19 deaths and extended bouts...

in Tech

Wallet App MoMo Becomes Unicorn Startup With $200m in New Investment

M-Service, the owner of Vietnam's leading payment app MoMo, raised US$200 million during a Series-E funding round led by Japanese bank Mizuho, resulting in a US$2 billion valuation.

in Sports

Acrobatic Giang Brothers Shatter Guinness World Record in Stair-Climbing

Next step: finding a practical application.

in Hanoi

Mattress Company Fined VND137m for Half-Naked Santas on Hanoi Metro

A mattress company was fined VND137 million for its recent advertising stunt involving half-naked men showing off their abs on the Hanoi metro.

in Film & TV

'How I Met Your Father,' Featuring Tien Tran, Hilary Duff, Drops First Official Trailer

Have... you met Sophie?

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Hannah Hà, Mark Gergis, Jan Hagenkoetter & the Making of 'Magical Nights'

We're hear to deliver a Christmas present from the Saigoneer Podcast!

in Music & Arts

A Series of Live Sessions That Add a Classical Flair to Pop Favorites

Continuing with their goal to bring to the table a different musical experience, 8 the Theatre returns this month with a new project to combine classical music with a contemporary stage.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Says No to Proposal to Import 37 Used Train Cars From Japan

Even though the plan to repurpose secondhand trains from Japan might be cost-effective, state officials deem them too old to be imported.

in Music & Arts

Exhibition 'Hà Nội Là' Showcases How Local Youths Define the Capital

Twenty-nine outstanding artworks from the illustration contest “Hà Nội Là” are on displayed at the French Institute in Hanoi-L’Espace from December 18, 2021 to January 2, 2022.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Build Nuclear Research Reactor With Help From Russia

With assistance from Russia, Vietnam will build a 10-megawatt nuclear reactor for researching medical treatments that could be the first step in eventually reviving moribund plans to build nuclear pow...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Glimpses of Saigon, Dong Ha and Hue in 1967

Time for a trip to 1967 Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Xòe, a Thái Dance Tradition, Is Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Xòe, a distinctive performance art by members of the Thái ethnic minority, was the latest Vietnamese cultural tradition inscribed by UNESCO as an officially recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The (Brief) History of 'Day of Phở'; and Weddings or Rooftop Bars?

The last regular episode of the Saigoneer Podcast for 2021 is out now!

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Cut Quarantine for Vaccinated Passengers to 3 Days From Jan 1

Promising changes are on the horizon for those wishing to return to Vietnam.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Vegetarian Restaurant in Hanoi Conceived Like an Art Space

Has an art exhibition ever made you hungry?

in Saigon

Public Bike Service Finally Launches in Saigon After Week of Delay

After an unexplained delay, Saigon's first public bike rental system launched today.

in Education

How Foreign Families Continued to Thrive During Lockdown at British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)

“The more diverse you are, the richer your life becomes,” explains Sun-hwa Kwon, whose daughter, So-yul, is in her fifth year at Hanoi’s British Vietnamese International School.

in Film & TV

Fantasy Film Based on 'Maika' to Represent Vietnam at Sundance Film Festival

A fantasy film will represent Vietnam at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

in Film & TV

Charlie Nguyen to Direct Film Based on Life of 'Perfect Spy' Phạm Xuân Ẩn

The storied life of perhaps Vietnam’s most famous intelligence officer will be adapted for the silver screen in the near future.

in Vietnam

UNICEF Report Reveals Harsh Realities for Women, Children, Ethnic Minorities

Over 70% of Vietnamese under the age of 15 experience verbal or physical abuse, according to a new UNICEF report.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Photographer Wins Top Prize in Drone Photo Awards' People Category

As part of the Drone Photo Awards 2021, which focuses on honoring aerial photography, eight works by Vietnamese authors were commended by the jury in the People category. The top prize went to Phạm Hu...

in Saigon

[Photos] Landmarks of 1966-1967 Saigon in Black and White

Sometimes the backstory behind a photograph is key, while other times simply observing an image is better.

in Hotels

Treat Yourself During the Holiday Season with Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

It's time to return to favorite holiday traditions or start some new ones.

in Music & Arts

A Photographer's Quest to Document Vietnam's Provinces From Two Angles

Hanoi-based photographer Justin Mott has taken a unique approach to depicting Vietnam in his ongoing photo series.

in Vietnam

Hoi An Signs Agreement With Four Paws to Cease Consumption of Dog, Cat Meats

The move is certainly a step in the right direction, though it remains to be seen which concrete steps local authorities will take to honor their promise.

in Development

Saigon's Infamous 'Ghost Tower' Has a New Developer

Saigon's most notorious ghost tower appears to have a new lease on life.

in Vietnam

Lego to Build First Carbon-Neutral Factory in Binh Duong

Vietnam is set to produce the beloved bricks as regional demand for the Danish toy rises.

in Music & Arts

'The White Distance' Ruminates on the Pandemic Gaps Within Ourselves

The final exhibition of Heritage Space's annual contemporary international art exchange project, "Month of Art Practice - MAP 2021," will be on display in Hanoi until December 12.

in Saigon

Over 70% of Parents of Grade 1 Students Don't Support In-Person Classes

In-person learning for Saigon's Grade 1 students is set to resume on December 13 for two weeks as a trial program, but more than 70% of parents don't want their children to return to the classroom.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Looks Into Banning Motorcycles in City Center From 2025

Authorities are researching a plan to ban motorcycles in the city center from 2025 onward.

in Sports

Netizens Angered After AFF YouTube Livestream Mutes Vietnam's National Anthem

A faux pas relating to the national anthem before a football match yesterday has angered millions of Vietnamese fans.

in Saigon

Public Bike Rental Service to Launch in Saigon on Friday

Saigoneers are about to have a new way to get around town.

in Vietnam

A Vietnam Representative Won Miss Grand International for the First Time

Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên has become the first Vietnam representative to win the crown at Miss Grand International.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Rating 'Bonjour Vietnam,' Plus Waterbus v. Metro

After a brief Covid-related break, we're back with a new episode!

in Hanoi

Hanoi Suffers Vietnam's Worst Air Pollution in 2020, Scientists Say

While many northern provinces scored poorly, Hanoi took the distinction of having the highest average PM2.5 concentration for 2020.

in Hanoi

[Photos] Dilapidated and Abandoned, Hồ Tây's 'Floating Castles' Are Finally Dismantled

After almost five years of rotting in abandonment, a few of the cruise boats on West Lake are finally being dismantled.

in Saigon

Southern Vietnam to Experience More Cold Spells Until Christmas: Experts

If you’ve enjoyed Saigon’s “wintry” mornings this past week, there’s more to come.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Petite Abode Brings Adaptability and Comfort to the Forefront

Big, spacious homes certainly have their appeal, but sometimes all you need is a cozy little abode.

in Vietnam

Homegrown Vaccine Covivac Suspends Testing Due to Lack of Unvaccinated Volunteers

Citing a lack of unvaccinated volunteers for necessary human trials, the third phase of testing for Vietnam's Covivac COVID-19 vaccine has been indefinitely suspended.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Shopping Trip in Ben Thanh Market in 1938

Dried fish? Pomelo? A chicken? Heels? Plates? Perhaps a fizzy soft drink or simple meal on the street? What is on your shopping list when you go to Ben Thanh Market?

in Saigon

Felled Heritage Trees on Nguyen Binh Khiem Cause Outrage Among Saigoneers

Over the weekend, some Saigoneers were shocked to see images surfacing online showing city maintenance workers chopping down heritage trees along Nguyen Binh Khiem Street.

in Travel

Vietnam Airlines Completes First-Ever Direct Flight to United States

Welcome to the big leagues.

in Health

Health Ministry Orders Plans for 3rd Vaccine Shots as Covid-19 Cases Surge

As Vietnam grapples with a resurgence of the novel coronavirus, officials have been asked to plan for booster shots.

in Film & TV

Filmmaker Hà Lệ Diễm Wins Best Directing Award at Documentary Film Fest

Children of the Mist (Những Đứa Trẻ Trong Sương) is the debut long feature of Vietnamese documentarian Hà Lệ Diễm.

in Literature

Hanoi to Name 2 New Streets After Literary Couple Lưu Quang Vũ-Xuân Quỳnh

The Hanoi People’s Council has proposed naming two streets in Cầu Giấy District after Lưu Quang Vũ and Xuân Quỳnh, two of the most prominent poets in Vietnam's literary world.

in Travel

Khanh Hoa Official Proposes Visa Exemptions for Foreign Tourists

Officials are looking for ways to boost tourism as Vietnam slowly begins to re-open.

in Architecture

[Photos] Đen Đá's Phù Đổng Outlet Sets Itself Apart in a Busy Roundabout

If one is looking for upside in the proliferation of cafe chains across Saigon, we would argue that the more locations there are, the more chances there are for architects to get more creative than yo...

in Vietnam

As Cases Rise, Da Nang to Establish Walk-in Covid-19 Vaccination Site

As Da Nang experiences its highest new COVID-19 case numbers in two months, city leaders are ramping up vaccination efforts.

in Music & Arts

Year of the Tiger Through Tết Artworks by Vietnamese Illustrators

“Lịch Con Hổ” (The Tiger Calendar) is an initiative to raise funds for Hanoi-based NGO Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. The creative project was brought to life thanks to a young artist collective a...

in Saigon

An Early View of a Barely Developed Saigon in the 1860s

Dropping a modern Saigoneer into the 1860s version of the city would be a wildly disorienting experience.

in Saigon

D3 Heritage Mansion to Reopen as Dining Destination in 2022

One of Saigon's great remaining heritage buildings is nearing its public debut.

in Music & Arts

A Striking Tapestry of Emotions in the Exhibition 'Postcards From the Pandemic'

“Postcards From the Pandemic,” a community exhibition organized by Work Room Four and Hanoi Grapevine, is on display in Hanoi from November 10 to 23. After days of seeking public contributions, the e...

in Saigon

The Neo-Baroque Opulence of the Norodom Palace in the 1920s

Few people remember seeing with their own eyes the facade of the building at the site of the former Independence Palace, let alone its interior.

in Education

How International School Saigon Pearl Ensures Student Safety

When sending their children to school, parents must be confident that they are physically, emotionally and mentally safe.

in Vietnam

After Each Flood, Hoi An Picks Itself up, Just Like It Has Always Done

Every year, Vietnam braces for dozens of tropical storms coming from the East Sea. Localities along the coast in central Vietnam have to bear devastating destruction caused by Mother Earth whenever se...

in Saigon

Bars, Cinemas, Ride-Hailing Return to Saigon in Low-Risk Districts

Many previously suspended activities are allowed again in Saigon depending on their district’s COVID-19 risk assessment.

in Architecture

Local Architecture Projects Win Awards at 2021 Architecture MasterPrize

The winning designs include family homes, a health center, office buildings, and hotels built across Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Thief Breaks Into Anti-Theft Device Store in Binh Duong

In a sweet stroke of irony, a security equipment shop in Binh Duong Province couldn’t stop a criminal from infiltrating their own stronghold. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Riding on a Motorbike With Someone; Karaoke or Nightclub?

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Travel

Just 50km From Hanoi, Đường Lâm Village Is a Charming Historical Relic

If one were to strike out west from Hanoi and follow the Red River for some 50 kilometers, there they will find Đường Lâm Village — a quintessence of rural Vietnam.

in Music & Arts

Our Memories of Vietnam, Transformed Into Lego Creations by Collector Hoàng Đặng

Đặng Huy Hoàng is a Hanoi-based industrial designer. He loves building custom scenes with Lego, and has created many Vietnam-themed model sets on his social media accounts.

in Architecture

[Photos] VTN's Stunning Bamboo Restaurant on the Edge of Cúc Phương National Park

Floating on emerald water amid lush foliage-covered hilltops, the structure could pass for the setting of a fantasy novel.

in Education

How Students at The British International School HCMC are Preparing to Transition Back to In-School Learning

In recent weeks, Saigon has experienced a return to relative normality in many regards, and schools may soon resume in-person classes.

in Music & Arts

In 'Hà Nội Bị Say Cà Phê,' a Tribute to the House Dancers of Lenin Park

Although house dance has its origin in nightclubs, the members of House Dance Hanoi (HDH) community don’t necessarily need to go to clubs to dance.

in Health

Online Study, School Fees Most Affect Student Mental Health During Pandemic, Study Says

It has been a disruptive two years for Vietnamese students due to lockdown regulations, so it’s unsurprising that many are struggling with their mental well-being.

in Saigon

Saigon Proposes 2 New Waterbus Routes Linking Districts 1, 7

Saigoneer's favorite form of transportation has just proposed adding two new routes linking District 7 and District 1.

in Tech

Tiki Receives $258m in New Investments for Further Growth

The funding pushes the company close to unicorn status.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Bitexco Tower Opens; Street Names v. Food Names

Another new Saigoneer Podcast episode is available for your listening pleasure. 

in Vietnam

Brown, Princeton Universities Offer First-Ever Vietnamese-Language Classes

The two Ivy League colleges are collaborating on beginner and intermediate Vietnamese language courses after high demand from members of their student bodies.

in Hanoi

Hanoi's First Metro Line Will Officially Open Tomorrow

Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Line will be the first metro system in Vietnam to commence operation.

in Saigon

[Photos] 15 Film Photos of Saigon in 1971 by Vincent Yip

Even within a year, the facade and personality of Saigon can undergo significant change. Favorite haunts move, new buildings materialize, and once-recognizable corners take on completely novel identit...

in Vietnam

Nguyen-Era Mandarin Cap Purchased at Auction in Spain for EUR600,000

You could buy approximately 35,000 modern baseball caps for the same price.

in Development

Transport Ministry Hopes to Begin Building Hanoi-Saigon High-Speed Rail in 2028

We'll believe it when we see it. 

in Saigon

Delta Variant Accounts for 100% of Cases in Saigon's Current Outbreak, Data Shows

The Delta variant of the novel coronavirus was the main reason that the current outbreak in Saigon was so fast-spreading and severe, a recent report shows.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Value of Bike Baskets; Should Saigon Go Under- or Above-Ground?

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Vietnam

Oxford University's Linacre College to Be Renamed After Donation From VietJet CEO

In response to a £155 million (VND4.8 trillion) donation via the SOVICO Group, which Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo is president of, Oxford University's Linacre College plans to change its name to Thao C...

in Architecture

[Photos] A D4 Cafe Inspired by a Bird's Nest Cradled by Wind

Birds sleep in nests in trees, and humans relax with coffee in houses and shops. But what if the two were mixed?

in Vietnam

Bamboo Air to Launch Direct London Flights from Hanoi, Saigon

The routes will only be available once Vietnam resumes inbound international flights.

in Environment

Conservation Project Seeks Local Filmmakers to Make Bear Documentary

FOUR PAWS Viet Wildlife Conservation Center is looking for a Vietnamese filmmaker to create a documentary about the stories of their rescued bears at the Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh.

in Saigon

Saigon Begins Vaccinating Students to Prepare for School Reopening

The city aims to administer Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to approximately 780,000 children aged 12 to 17.

in Saigon

Saigon Restaurants, Cafes Resume In-Person Dining at 50% Capacity

What's the first restaurant on your list?

in Development

Da Lat Forges Ahead on 10-Story Hotel Atop Governor's Palace Hill

The ten-story luxury complex proposed to replace the historic Dinh Tỉnh Trưởng (Provincial Governor's Palace) will include hotels, conference halls, commercial areas, restaurants and botanical gardens...

in Culture

How to Make a Bamboo Basket Boat, as Demonstrated by Phú Yên Artisans

As part of the sweltering south-central coast, Phu Yen Province has cultivated strong roots in the arts of gathering and rearing seafood.

in Travel

5 Localities Aim to Welcome Vaccinated Foreign Tourists From Next Month

Tourism destinations in Vietnam are eager to restart their economies after it appears that the current outbreak is subsiding.

in Literature

Literary Journal Áo Trắng Ceases Operations Today After 31 Years

Once a home for aspiring young writers to take their very first steps on their journey towards literary finesse, Áo Trắng will now close its doors for good.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Demise of the Saigon Tax Center; Old v. New Photos of Vietnam

It's time for the second season of the podcast!

in Sports

Boxer Nguyễn Thị Thu Nhi Becomes Vietnam's First WBO Belt Holder

In a heated bout that lasted all ten rounds, Nguyễn Thị Thu Nhi bested Etsuko Tada and walked away with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title in the mini-flyweight division.

in Environment

Vietnamese Photographer Clinches 2nd Prize in UK Biology Photo Competition

Trương Hoài Vũ's 'Hòn Yến marine ecosystem' nabbed the honor of runner-up in the 2021 Royal Society of Biology’s photography competition in the Photographer of The Year category.

in Architecture

[Photos] The Little Son La House at the Base of the Hill

If children like your house design, you must be doing something right.

in Health

Vietnam Has Spent $1.3bn of State Budget on Fighting Coronavirus

It's been a costly battle so far.

in Music & Arts

The Timeless Beauty of Vietnamese Women in Mai Trung Thứ’s Legacy

Mai Trung Thứ, who lived from 1906 to 1980, was a remarkable Vietnamese artist who graduated from the Indochina Fine Arts College.

in Architecture

Do Hanoi's Derelict Factories Have Cultural Values? Experts Believe So.

On October 21, Livable Hanoi (Vì Một Hà Nội Đáng Sống) is hosting a webinar to discuss the idea of repurposing Hanoi’s industrial factories into creative and cultural spaces.

in Film & TV

Film Adaptation of Mạc Can's 'Tấm Ván Phóng Dao' Wins Award at Busan Project Market

If Wood Could Cry, It Would Cry Blood was awarded the ArteKino International Award as part of the 2021 Busan International Film Festival. 

in Vietnam

Hue to Spend $20m to Restore 5 Historical Sites From Nguyen Dynasty

Five sites in the ancient capital will be restored at a total cost of over VND460 billion (nearly US$20.2 million) over the next five years.

in Saigon

Over 75% of Saigoneers Have Received 2 Shots of Covid-19 Vaccines

After a sluggish start, Saigon has sped up inoculation efforts, becoming Vietnam’s locality with the most vaccine coverage.

in Food Culture

Hanoi Allows Restaurants, Cafes to Reopen at 50% Capacity

Starting today, patrons can visit their favorite restaurants and cafes again.

in Saigon

What Happened to the Saigon Tax Center's Moroccan Mosaic Staircase?

Exactly five years ago this week, construction workers began tearing apart the Saigon Tax Center building to make way for a new development project.

in Vietnam

Major Typhoon Kompasu to Hit North-Central Vietnam Tomorrow

In preparation for the storm's expected landfall Thursday morning, the government is evacuating 250,000 people in the North-Central Region.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Day Trip to 1968 Vung Tau

Time for a trip to the coast.

in Tech

Made-in-Vietnam Dating App Fika Secures $1.6m in Seed Funding

Created as a female-focused alternative to Tinder and Bumble, the dating app Fika recently got financial backing from international investors.

in Saigon

As Cases Drop, Saigon Announces Roadmap to Phase out Covid-19 Field Hospitals

Hospital beds were once a scarcity that became filled as soon as they were set up, but the number of cases in southern COVID-19 hot spots has plummeted to the point that many field hospitals are no lo...

in Development

New Bridge Project Sparks Controversy Over 'Confusing' Indochina Design

Tran Hung Dao Bridge, an upcoming project across the Red River, has recently received mixed reviews around its Indochina-inspired design. 

in Sports

Ánh Viên, Vietnam's Most Decorated Swimmer, Wants to Resign From National Team

Citing a desire to spend more time with her family and a drop in her performance, Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên reportedly reached the decision after returning from the Tokyo Olympics this past summer.&nbs...

in Vietnam

Da Lat Installs First-Ever Traffic Lights to Stem Road Congestion

A new era has begun for the increasingly busy mountain city.

in Education

Maximizing the Benefits of Home-Based Learning in Vietnam

While in-person classes remain temporarily on hold in order to protect the health of students, teachers and communities, home-based learning offers a multitude of benefits for students. Over the last ...

in Saigon

Vaccine QR Codes Are the Hottest New Fashion Accessory in Saigon

Sometimes fashion trends are not born of creativity, but practicality.

in Architecture

[Photo] An Open-Air Cafe in Hoi An to Catch the Morning Sunlight

"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” said renowned artist Vincent Willem van Gogh. Perhaps coffee should have been added to the list.

in Society

In Pre-Pandemic Central Vietnam, the Stages of Life Are in Full View Outside

The multiple stages of life are never far from view on the streets of Vietnam.

in Saigon

Saigon to Resume Flights, Buses, Taxis, App-Based Car Rides in Limited Capacity

Buses, cars and private ride options will resume in limited capacity in Saigon this week.

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road in 1971 Vietnam, From Saigon to Da Nang

This week's collection of old film photos comes from an American service member named Terry Nelson, who covered quite a bit of ground in Vietnam in 1971 and 1972. These shots include colorful depictio...

in Music & Arts

A Nguyễn Văn Tỵ Artwork Is up for Sale in Hong Kong. His Family Says It's Fake.

Nguyễn Văn Tỵ's family claims he never produced the lacquer screen of a jackfruit tree that was recently put up for bidding.

in Sports

[Video] The Fiery Spectacle of Vietnam's Professional Wrestling Scene

In skimpy shorts, menacing facepaint, and sometimes even impressive props, members of the Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) club engage in energetic “battles” that incorporate flying acrobatics and dynamic ...

in Tech

Vietnam Announces New App to Unify All Previous Covid-19 Apps

One app to rule them all.

in Music & Arts

Phi Nhung, Bolero and Folk Songstress, Passes Away at 51 Due to Covid-19

Over the years, the resurgence in popularity of bolero music in Vietnam has spawned numerous new stars, but Phi Nhung’s place in the genre as a veteran chanteuse can never be replaced.

in Vietnam

In Q3 of 2021, Vietnam's Economy Shrinks for the First Time Since 2000

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, combined with severe lockdown restrictions, has led to Vietnam's worst economic quarter in decades.

in Food Culture

5 Hanoi Eateries to Try Today, the Saigoneer List

During the recent stretch of social distancing restrictions, we at Urbanist Hanoi felt like real adults because most of our money went to kitchen appliances, instead of eating out like before. Still, ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Pushes for Mutual Recognition of 'Vaccine Passports' With Some Nations

Vaccine passports may soon become part of a “new normal” as more Vietnamese are getting their two shots.

in Literature

Vietnamese Novel 'The Mountains Sing' Honored by Prestigious US Peace Prize

The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai was named the runner-up for this year's Dayton Literary Peace Prize in the fiction category. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam's NanoDragon Satellite to Be Launched Into Orbit From Japan on Friday

To infinity, and beyond!

in Saigon

Without Income, Saigon Zoo Requests VND30bn in Financial Support From City Authorities

Taking care of its plants and animals costs the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens VND3–4 billion (US$132,000–176,000) a month, while no income has been generated since May.

in Architecture

[Photos] D2's Okkio Cafe Is an Architectural Homage to Wong Kar-Wai

Today's architecture feature will be familiar to frequent visitors of Thao Dien.

in Music & Arts

In Artist Tú Na's Alternate Universe, Hanoi Is Home to Steampunk Adventures

Nguyễn Anh Tú, known by his pen name Tú Na, likes to draw characters and make up stories. He graduated from the Hanoi University of Industrial Art, and has been drawing for over a decade. In 2020...

in Saigon

Saigon Resumes Domestic Tourism in 'Green' Districts for Fully Vaccinated Guests

Domestic tourists will eventually be allowed to enter Saigon if they have been fully vaccinated or recovered from a past COVID-19 infection.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Eases Lockdown Restrictions, Reopens Malls, Barbershops

Starting at 6am today, Hanoi began applying social distancing rules under the previous Directive 15, allowing various shops to reopen and businesses to function at 50% capacity.

in Film & TV

These 9 Vintage Vietnamese Films Are Now Available for Viewing on YouTube

The Việt Nam Film Institute (VFI) is providing free screenings of nine movies, available now on YouTube. 

in Saigon

Over 1,500 Schoolchildren Become Orphans Due to Saigon's Covid-19 Outbreak

The current COVID-19 crisis has crippled Saigon’s economy and disrupted the daily life of millions of people, but most tragically, it has also taken thousands of lives.

in Education

How Local Students are Preparing for Careers in Hospitality at EHL Group

While global tourism has certainly been negatively impacted over the last two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is sure to rebound and once again be an important driving force in Southeast Asia’s eco...

in Music & Arts

An Illustrator Gives Vietnamese Music Icons Sleek Cyberpunk Makeovers

Trần Phát, known on social media as Phat HaHa, is a designer from Bien Hoa. He recently released an album of 30 Vietnamese artists drawn in cyberpunk style. 

in Literature

Thơughtful: Chữ(a) Là(nh), a New Poetry Series to Raise Fund for Those in Need

“Chữ_là để chữa_lành,” or “words are for healing," is Bay Library’s motto for their poetry series. Amidst these difficult times, words have never abandoned people; they are here to heal, share, and sy...

in Hanoi

19 Districts in Hanoi Allowed to Reopen Shops, Takeaway Service

Starting at noon today, districts with no new COVID-19 community transmission cases since September 6 are allowed to reopen various businesses and restaurants.

in Environment

UNESCO Recognizes Nui Chua, Kon Ha Nung as Vietnam's New Biosphere Reserves

They are in Ninh Thuan and Gia Lai.

in Health

Vietnamese Company Buys 50m Doses of Spanish Covid-19 Vaccine

Another vaccine will come to Vietnam in the future.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Launches Campaign to Donate 1m Computers to Students for Remote Learning

The free computers, set to be distributed by the end of this December, are part of a larger effort to help the nation's K-12 students during remote learning.

in Saigon

Saigon to Resume Shipping Across Districts From September 16

After weeks of being banned, Saigon will soon allow shippers to deliver citywide.

in Saigon

[Photos] Downtown Saigon in 1972: Same Same, but Different

What if all the core images, sounds and smells you know of a place were intact, but altered, tweaked or reworked the way songs can be? In some ways, this is what it feels like to gaze at photographs o...

in Health

95% of Hanoi's Residents Over Age 18 Have Received At Least One Dose of a Covid Vaccine

According to Vietnam’s COVID-19 Vaccination Portal, about 95% of resident Hanoians aged 18 or above have received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. On Sunday alone, the city administered 573,829 ...

in Saigon

Saigon's Lockdown to Be Extended, Likely Until End of Month

Hopefully you hadn't gotten too excited about September 15.

in Environment

5ha of Coastal Protection Forest Destroyed by Solar Power Project: 'It Was an Accident'

While carrying out site clearance for a solar power project in Binh Dinh Province, workers unlawfully destroyed a large swath of local coastal protection forest.

in Environment

Storm Conson Weakens While Typhoon Chanthu Gains Strength; Both Will Make Landfall this Weekend

As both storms move closer to land, Typhoon Chanthu has stolen energy from Tropical Storm Conson. Chanthu's wind speeds accelerated from 50 km/h to 260 km/h within just 48 hours.

in Saigon

Who's Eligible for 'Vaccine Green Pass' and What Activities Are Passholders Allowed?

Fully vaccinated Saigoneers might be able to enjoy more freedom of movement in the future.

in Music & Arts

Benefit Concert Featuring Indie Artists Plays Tomorrow to Raise Fund for Vaccines

Tomorrow at 7:30pm, Vaccine-AID-ED, a virtual benefit concert, will broadcast live on Facebook free for all viewers.

in Architecture

[Photos] Renovation Project Brings Comfy Classrooms to Remote Son La School

It's hard to nourish the mind when the body is suffering.

in Saigon

Saigon Allows Takeaway Again, but Few Vendors Can Afford to Reopen

Bún riêu, bún thịt nướng, phở, bánh mì, cơm tấm, we’ve missed you.

in Film & TV

Disney to Stop Airing Disney Channel, Fox, Channel V in Vietnam From October

Devastating news for children.

in Travel

Immerse in a Serene Morning at Ngã Năm Floating Market

Floating markets haven’t completely disappeared from Vietnam’s commercial landscape.

in Saigon

Saigon Faces Online Study Woes as Thousands of Students Still Without Internet, Smart Devices

What started as a temporary solution last year became an official measure in the COVID-19 education playbook in Vietnam this year.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Extends Lockdown for 2 More Weeks in 10 Central Districts

After September 6, 10 districts in the city's center with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection will continue with strict Directive 16 lockdown until September 21.

in Saigon

Education Department Proposes Vaccinating Students to Reopen Schools

Today, thousands of students across Saigon officially began a new school year at home.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Visual History of Saigon's Rainy Season Through the Eras

Oh, rain.

in Food Culture

Europe Recalls Batches of Hảo Hảo Noodles Found to Contain Banned Substance

Vietnam's supply is said to be free of the pesticide that warranted the ban. 

in Music & Arts

What Is Hanoi to You? A New Art Competition Seeks Answers From Young Designers.

What is Hanoi to you? Is it the mesmerizing old architecture, the thousand-year legacy, the usual traffic craze, or a warm bowl of phở in the morning?

in Saigon

Saigon Allows Shippers to Operate Again in 'Red Zones,' Requires Daily Covid-19 Tests

In an effort to ease pressures on ward officials, Saigon authorities have allowed shippers to resume operation from today, albeit with some caveats.

in Sports

With Just Few Games Left, VBA Cancels 2021 Basketball Season

There is more to life than ball.

in Food Culture

Triệu Thị Chơi, Cookbook Author Extraordinaire, Passes Away Due to Covid-19

Growing up in the 1990s, many Saigoneers must have gotten used to the sight of Triệu Thị Chơi’s name embossed in the author position of many cookbooks.

in Health

Hung Vuong Hospital Opens Care Center for Babies Born to Mothers With Covid-19

As the coronavirus makes its way across Saigon and Vietnam, maternity care has become a particularly serious issue as more and more pregnant residents are getting infected.

in Vietnam

US VP Kamala Harris Pledges 1m Pfizer Doses, Opens CDC Office During Vietnam Visit

It's been an eventful visit to Hanoi for United States Vice President Kamala Harris.

in Education

A Homegrown Way to Fight Climate Change

As the impacts of climate change become ever-harder to ignore, it’s important to remember that some solutions exist close to home.

in Music & Arts

'Lòng Vòng Sài Gòn' Music Video Reminds Us of the Fantastical Magic of the City

There are certain things that we tend to take for granted in life. A standard routine, moments of simple contentment, and that one cơm tấm lady who’s always been at that street corner whenever you rea...

in Asia

Pandemic Pushes 80m People in Asia Into Extreme Poverty, ADB Data Shows

The global pandemic has undone decades of economic improvement in some nations.

in Film & TV

'Paris by Night' Host Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn Announces Retirement Next Year

Come 2022, fans of the variety show Paris by Night will miss the dulcet tones and witty banter from its veteran host Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn.

in Health

What We Know So Far About Vietnam's Domestic Covid-19 Vaccines

Aside from buying COVID-19 vaccines from elsewhere in the world, Vietnam is also trying to create its own version, with the hope of reaching herd immunity as soon as possible.

in Health

Vietnam to Receive 10m Covid-19 Vaccine Doses From Cuba This Year

The vaccines will arrive from Cuba between now and the end of the year. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] Memories of Hue, Quang Tri in 1967 Through the Lens of Edward Palm

Empty streets, lines for food, shuttered shops: the last few weeks have certainly provided some strange scenes for Saigon residents. 

in Food Culture

Covid-19 Outbreak Dampens Saigon's Trung Thu Spirits as Bakeries Forgo Moon Cakes

It will be a Trung Thu like no other this year in Saigon, as the city undergoes the strictest movement curbs yet.

in Saigon

Stricter Lockdown Begins for Saigon at Midnight

Stay safe out there, Saigoneers.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese-American Actress Set to Star in 'How I Met Your Mother' Spinoff

Tien Tran, the Vietnamese-American actress, will join the main cast of How I Met Your Father, the sequel to CBS's long-running TV show How I Met Your Mother.

in Saigon

Saigon Police Asked to Facilitate Transport to Airport

That's nice of them.

in Tech

Cryptocurrency Use Surges in Vietnam

Despite it not being seen as a legally approved means of payment in Vietnam, ownership of blockchain-based currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are soaring here. 

in Tech

Gojek Launches New Car Ride-Hailing Service

But you'll have to wait to use it.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] 20th Century Vietnam by Thang Trần Phềnh

Time for a bit of history.

in Development

Major Upgrade Approved for Con Dao Airport

Yay?

in Arts & Culture

14-year-old Vietnamese Painter Earns $23K from NFT Painting

 Xèo Chu, a 14-year-old Vietnamese artist, recently auctioned his first non-fungible token (NFT) painting on the platform Binance with the winning bid of US$22,899.

in Architecture

[Photos] How One Hanoi Building Turned a Roof on its Head

Have you ever seen roof tiles and thought they would make for a great building?

in Environment

Air Pollution is Robbing Hanoians of Roughly 80,000 Years of Life

Due to PM2.5 exposure, Hanoi has suffered 2,855 premature deaths, accumulating to 79,933 years of life lost. 

in Resorts

Maia Resort Reimagines Quy Nhon’s Culinary Landscape

While Quy Nhon is known for its seafood, one resort is trying to expand the city’s culinary reputation.  Quy Nhon has gained more attention in recent years as a peaceful town with stunning beach...

in Saigon

[Photos] Napping in Saigon Through the Decades

Can you hear the snores?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Consumed the 3rd-Most Instant Noodles Globally in 2020

How many instant noodle packs did you eat during 2020's social distancing periods?

in Saigon

Tan Son Nhat Ranked Among World's Busiest Airports in 2020

Makes sense.

in Tech

Japan to Launch Vietnamese Microsatellite into Orbit Next March

To the moon!

in Music & Arts

Covid-19 Propanganda Posters Re-imagined as Đông Hồ Paintings

Sourcing inspiration from the traditional art of Đông Hồ, a group of young artists put a modern spin on classic paintings to deliver anti-pandemic messages through cheeky illustrations.

in Architecture

[Photos] Multi-Purpose Can Gio Pavilion Embraces Nature

If you were a bird, where would you land?

in Tech

Now Delivery App to be Rebranded as ShopeeFood

Get ready for a change to your phone screen.

in Saigon

[Photos] Expansive Views of 1950 Saigon from Above

How often do you think about the Saigon River?

in Environment

Landmark New Climate Report Predicts Stronger Typhoons, Flooding in Asia

A major new United Nations report on climate change was released this week, and the news isn't good.

in Health

Saigon Told to Control Covid-19 Outbreak by Mid-September

Could September 15 be the day some sense of normalcy returns?

in Environment

[Video] Witness a Heartwarming Moon Bear Rescue Operation

Watch what has been described as "the most challenging operation ever attempted by a bear rescue organization: transporting 101 endangered Asiatic black bears halfway across China."

in Architecture

[Photos] Stunning Art Deco-Style Cinema in Go Vap Pays Homage to Classic Saigon

The pastel-drenched interior of Beta Cinema finds inspiration in some of Saigon's most famous landmarks and locations. 

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Podcast: Tourist Attractions & Who They're For; The Debate Over 'Essential' Goods

A new episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is now available!

in Vietnam

US Vice President Kamala Harris to Visit Vietnam This Month in First Asia Trip

She will become the first sitting US Vice President to visit Vietnam.

in Music & Arts

To Celebrate the Olympics, Japanese Artists Reimagine National Flags as Anime Fighters

As nations gather in Tokyo for the summer Olympics, a group of Japanese artists have shown their support by creating anime characters based on the participating countries' flags.

in Saigon

FV Hospital Seeks Approval to Collect Fees for Vaccination Services

FV Hospital is seeking permission to both ramp up its vaccination facilities, and begin charging for vaccination services.

in Film & TV

Giang Còi, Hanoi's Beloved Actor and Comedian, Passes Away at 59

Last night, beloved actor Lê Hồng Giang, commonly known by his stage name Giang Còi, passed away after months of battling with cancer.

in Education

Tips for Parents Preparing for the First Day of School

Sending children to school for the first time, or to a new school, can be challenging for parents.

in Environment

24 Live Tigers Rescued From Wildlife Trade in Nghe An This Week

Shocking news from Nghe An Province.

in Food Culture

For Her Graduation Project, a Local Designer Turns Street Food Into Mobile Game

The game project, with its lusciously illustrated noodles and spring rolls, is tormenting us as we’re secluded at home not knowing when we’ll be able to feast on cơm tấm again.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Rare Photos From Above Show a Sparsely Developed Da Lat in 1966

When we think of Da Lat today, we imagine a fully formed city of flowers, fruits and mountain photoshoots.

in Health

Saigon Expands Vaccination Campaign to All City Residents Over 18

Have you gotten a shot yet?

in Health

Hanoi Launches Citywide Vaccination Campaign, Aiming to Reach 200,000 Shots Daily

Recently, the Hanoi People's Committee announced a plan to execute the largest vaccination campaign the city has ever seen. The goal is to get about 70% of the city population vaccinated against COVID...

in Development

Hanoi to Spend VND500bn in New Plan to Renovate Old Apartment Buildings

Between 2021 and 2025, Hanoi plans to spend VND500 billion (US$28.1 million) on inspecting and assessing the quality of old apartment buildings in the city.

in Tech

Vietnamese Scientists Are Developing an AI to Detect Covid-19 via Cough Sounds

Vietnamese engineers are encouraging the community to submit 5,000 different cough recordings. This will be used as data for building AI software — AICOVIDVN — that can detect COVID-19 ...

in Architecture

[Photos] An Open-Plan Abode That Harks Back to Traditional Homes

With seasonal floodwaters no longer reaching the neighborhood, when it came time to rebuild this home, architects opted to abandon the stilts previously used in the area while seeking to retain a trad...

in Saigon

Saigon Starts Vaccinating Delivery Drivers, Requiring Armbands, QR Code

Some protection is on the way for a crucial part of the city's lockdown lifeblood.

in Music & Arts

Hanoi Indie Band Bluemato Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for First-Ever Music Video

Following the release of their first album “Gió Thổi Mạnh” earlier this year, Bluemato is reaching out to fans and friends again with a crowdfunding campaign to make their first-ever music video for '...

in Music & Arts

This New Vietnamese Lo-Fi Video Is Making Us Feel All Sorts of Emotions

After countless hours spent doing assignments alongside the OG Lofi Girl, Vietnamese netizens might find this new study companion an especially poignant addition to their daily routine.

in Music & Arts

Pháo Drops New MV for TikTok Smash Hit '2 Phút Hơn' Featuring Tyga

The song, which became a massive success thanks to its use in TikTok videos, is getting even more attention with the addition of the Californian rapper.

in Education

A Tour of Poverty Relief Efforts in the Mekong Delta [Pt.2]

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Massive Outbreak; Acts of Lockdown Kindness

Take a break from doomscrolling and listen to the first Saigoneer Podcast episode in two months.

in Saigon

As National Cases Surpass 100,000, Saigon Imposes Night Curfew, Restricts Movements

With daily new cases in the thousands, Saigon has imposed additional levels of movement restrictions on top of the most severe lockdown since the pandemic began.

in Vietnam

Sapa Park With Ugly Statue of Liberty Ordered to Remove Ugly New Elsa Statue

The lazy eyes, large hands and exaggerated bosom of the poorly depicted Frozen character threatened to ruin Sapa's natural beauty, according to critics.

in Health

Vietnam Produces First Test Batch of Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine

What will this mean for Vietnam's sluggish vaccination campaign?

in Saigon

Saigon Shoppers Turn to Post Offices, Pharmacies, Beauty Stores for Fresh Produce

While mounting pressure on local supermarkets has started to ease, there are many new avenues in Saigon where fresh produce is available.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Eventually Merging Small, Sparsely Populated Provinces

Any plans to combine sparsely populated locales will, however, not happen anytime soon, as significant research and time for public input is needed. 

in Saigon

A New Baby Giraffe Was Born at the Saigon Zoo. You Can Help Name Her.

Will this attempt at another public naming contest go wrong or remain wholesome this time?

in Saigon

Amid Tourism Slump, Saigon's Hotels Provide Free Stays, Meals to Frontline Workers

Amid Saigon’s most devastating outbreak of COVID-19, the city’s various economic sectors have pivoted to supporting frontline workers in their enduring efforts against the epidemic.

in Asia

[Photos] Travel to a Bustling Singapore in 1979 Through Doi Kuro's Lens

While some Southeast Asian cities were completely unrecognizable from their current self in 1979, Singapore at that time was already on its way to becoming the region's most developed location.

in Music & Arts

Revisit the Legend of Hoàn Kiếm via Stunning Illustrations by Artist Rồng Phạm

At the heart of Hanoi is Hồ Hoàn Kiếm with a legend that has been told countless times. 

in Film & TV

Horror Flick 'Người Thì Thầm' Bags Awards at International Film Festivals

Another Vietnamese film gets lauded overseas.

in Architecture

[Photos] In Quang Ninh, a Dilapidated Park Receives New Lease on Life

The 1990s Quang Ninh Park was nearly abandoned in need of a revamp to attract local exercisers and loafers alike.

in Music & Arts

Ảo Ảnh: Art Show by Lê Brothers Explores Violence History and Connections

“Ảo Ảnh," or “Illusion," an independent exhibition by the artist duo Lê Brothers, will be running at Mơ Art Space from July 18. The Quang Binh-born, Hue-based artists — Lê Ngọc Thanh and Lê Đức Hải — ...

in Sports

Thanh Hoa Groom Runs 19km to Bride's House on Wedding Day

If recent developments in Vietnam’s COVID-19 outbreak have dampened your spirit, here’s a wholesome pick-me-up.

in Architecture

2 Vietnamese Projects Win Jury Prize at Architecture Awards by Architizer

A number of architecture projects in Vietnam have made the list of finalists or even won prizes at the A+Awards organized by Architizer.

in Saigon

Saigon Has Imposed Over $50,000 in Fines so Far to Enforce Lockdown Rules

Huge amounts of fines have been levied since Directive 16 went into effect in Ho Chi Minh City.

in Sports

As Covid-19 Batters Region, Vietnam-Hosted SEA Games Postponed to July 2022

Despite early containment success, Southeast Asian countries facing the Delta variant are channeling resources to healthcare instead of sports.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Da Lat's Charming Green Landscapes as Seen in 1969

The mountain escape was a thriving farming area long before the recent boom in organic produce. 

in Music & Arts

Chúng Ta Đang Nghịch Gì: Exhibition Explores How the Young Generation Perceives Life

“Chúng ta đang nghịch gì?”, or “What are we tricking?,” a multimedia exhibition currently showcasing at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), presents 125 different artworks by over 100 artis...

in Music & Arts

The Rec Room Anthology: A Tribute to Hanoi's Hibernating Underground Music Scene

Remember live music?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Crossed 1,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases for the First Time Yesterday

July 5 was a dark day in Vietnam’s epidemic, as the country’s single-day COVID-19 case tally surpassed 1,000 for the first time since the pandemic began last year.

in Health

Street Art: Hanoi Runner Creates Drawings From Routes on Strava

Who said excercise can't be fun or artsy?

in Vietnam

[Photos] An Enchanting Hue and Da Nang in 1967 Captured by Winfield Parks

Travel back to a time when drones were just airplanes.

in Saigon

D1 Proposes VND32.5bn Revamp Project of Me Linh Square Park

The VND32.5 billion (US$1.4 million) effort will focus on repairing the T​rần Hưng Đạo Statue, planting ornamental trees and performing road repairs.  

in Education

How the British International School HCMC Instills a Sense of Direction for Students Applying to University and Beyond

“Instead of thinking of a destination to this journey, think about the direction.”

in Saigon

Saigon Pilots Home Quarantine for F1 Cases, Albeit With Strict Criteria

To ease mounting pressure on centralized quarantine facilities, Vietnam has agreed to let those who have had direct contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases (F1) in Ho Chi Minh City to isolate at home on...

in Hanoi

Amid Worsening Outbreaks Elsewhere, Hanoi Pauses Its Reopening Roadmap

Bia hơi, gyms and karaoke need to wait until further notice.

in Film & TV

'Ròm' Star Trần Anh Khoa Wins Best Actor at Asian Film Festival in Rome

Trần Anh Khoa was honored at the Asian Film Festival in Rome on June 24. 

in Vietnam

Vaccine Passport Trial to Begin in Quang Ninh Next Month

Officials are working to figure out how to welcome vaccinated visitors.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Art Project 'Đất Bắc' Celebrates Craft Villages of Northern Vietnam

"Đất Bắc" is an awe-inspiring art collaboration between 56 Vietnamese artists, started by the Facebook page Practicus. The project seeks to honor some of northern Vietnam's most notable traditional cr...

in Architecture

[Photos] A 'Tropical Chalet' in Da Nang for Post-Pandemic Travel Dreams

What comes to mind when you see the word "chalet"?

in Food Culture

Phuc Long Coffee and Tea to Open First US Store in California in July

A Saigon youth staple is venturing beyond Vietnam with an ambitious expansion to the United States.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Peek Back at Saigon's Enduring Street Vendors in 1950

Where else can you buy whatever you need without having to step inside a building?

in Film & TV

Documentary Project on Vietnam's Motorbike Culture Releases Call for Submissions

Dust & Metal, a documentary film on Vietnam's love affair with motorbikes, is inviting you to take part in their project.

in Tech

Saigon Releases Update of Map Portal With Local Covid-19 Cases, Vaccination Points

If you still find it difficult to fully grasp the scale and spread of Saigon’s current COVID-19 outbreak, look no further than this new map portal.

in Development

HCMC Proposes Rail Link Between Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh Airports

This is part of the city's suggestions for the Vietnam Railway Authority's railway development plan for 2021-2030.

in Hanoi

Hanoi CDC to Propose Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses

With the COVID-19 outbreak in the city evidently under control, Hanoi’s health authorities are proposing to reopen a few non-essential services.

in Food Culture

5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff

Starting from this week, Saigon officially enters another two weeks of social distancing orders. While staying at home, what do you miss?

in Environment

Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner

He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.

in Health

In the Pandemic, Hanoi's Newfound Cycling Love Sends Bike Sales Zooming

Thanks to COVID-19, gyms, yoga studios, and parks have closed, but the need for physical exercise remains.

in Health

Hanoi Engineers Create Air-Conditioned Booth to Help Doctors Combat Summer Heat

As the weather becomes hotter in Vietnam, the jobs of pandemic medical staff have also become more difficult.

in Saigon

Saigon Officially Extends Social Distancing Order for Another 14 Days

In a move that some might have predicted, Saigon authorities have confirmed an extension of the current social distancing orders.

in Health

Vietnam's Childhood Obesity Rate Doubles Over 10 Years, Data Shows

Are Vietnamese children spending less time on active recreations and more at home?

in Architecture

[Photos] A Phu Tho Home Embraces Traditions and Contemporary Design

Oh, to live amongst exposed brick and polished wood.

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi Architects Grow Creative Ecosystem Inside Slender Tube House

Completed last year, the VUUV building takes the tube house structure and turns it into a multi-purpose complex filled with dynamic hangouts and creative platforms. 

in Food Culture

Scientists Discover Special Compounds in Nem Chua That Can Kill Bacteria

The popular raw pork snack contains a natural bacteria that kills other bacteria which could help reduce global food waste and protect lives.

in Education

Students Explore Hospitality Careers at EHL’s Junior Academy

“I wasn’t much of a people person...but by being able to meet so many people from so many places and work during my internship…EHL made me grow up out of my little bubble and I became more comfortable...

in Saigon

Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End

Have you switched to reusable bags yet?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes Increasing Penalty for Sexual Harassment to VND8m

Will the heightened penalties deter Vietnamese from harassing vulnerable victims?

in Asia

[Photos] A Dynamic Bangkok in 1984 via the Lens of Photographer Doi Kuro

Before the days of mega-malls and the Skytrain, Bangkok was still plenty busy.

in Saigon

Fabulous Saigon Corgi Becomes Pandemic Star for Candid Disinfecting Photo

It’s hard not to be the center of attention everywhere you go when you’re a fluffy corgi.

in Environment

Two Illustrated Books by Vietnamese Conservationist to Have Global Release

They tell the story of a Vietnamese woman working to rescue a bear and an elephant.

in Tech

Vietnam Proposes Using GPS Trackers to Monitor Incoming Arrivals in Quarantine

The Vietnam-made GPS bracelets would allow authorities to better manage those required to be in isolation at home or in central facilities.

in Asia

Vintage Illustrations From 1931 Showcase Native Birds of Indochina

Somebody definitely paid attention in art class.

in Music & Arts

Over 130 Artworks by Mai Trung Thứ Will Be on Display in France in June

It will be the first time many of Mai Trung Thứ's oil on canvas, paintings on silk, drawings, photographs, and lithographs will be available for public viewing. 

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoian Kindergarten Adds a Funky, Sunny Twist to Its Asymmetrical Design

Faced with the restrictions of rigid urban planning rules, school building projects in central areas of cities often have limited control of their land usage and surroundings.

in Tech

Team Behind 500 Startups Vietnam Launches New Venture Fund

Vietnam's venture capital scene is about to welcome a new player run by veterans of the industry.

in Education

Preparing Graduates for University Success at European International School

Being accepted into a top university is just the first step on a student's journey to higher education where soft skills and study habits are keys to long-term academic success.

in Literature

18-Year-Old Alexandra Huynh Named US' Next National Youth Poet Laureate

The second-generation Vietnamese-American 18-year-old who considers poetry a matter of self-expression and social justice will help spread and advocate for poetry in America.

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Agency Wins Dieline Design Award for Guta Rebranding Campaign

The masterminds behind the eye-catching brand identity of homegrown cafe chain Guta have been bestowed a shiny new award.

in Saigon

Saigon Approves Removal of 178 Trees for Bach Dang Wharf Renovation Project

They were nice while they lasted.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Drank More Alcohol in Pandemic-Hit 2020, Data Shows

In a year marked by social isolation, Vietnam’s alcohol consumption increased considerably, though it’s not difficult to figure out why. 

in Hotels

Wink Hotel Saigon Centre: Saigon’s Hip New Place to Stay

“Because you get it” is a fitting tagline for the newly-opened Wink Hotel Saigon Centre, the first hotel of several planned Wink Hotels in Vietnam.

in Food Culture

Vietnamese-Style Coffee Company Raises Millions in US

A Vietnamese-style coffee company run by a Vietnamese-American woman is making waves in the United States.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Amble Around Downtown Tay Ninh in These Photos From 1965

Just a short car ride from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh remains among the favorite spiritual destinations of worshipers in the region to visit for a weekend getaway.

in Health

Hanoi to Increase Stipend for Members of Covid-19 Prevention Force by 70%

Hanoi has proposed an additional 70% increase in the stipend for the capital’s COVID-19 prevention and control forces.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Brands Abroad; TV Show Pitches

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Film 'Taste' Wins Berlin Film Fest Award, Is Fined at Home

This is why we can't have nice things.

in Music & Arts

Event Series Photo Hanoi ’21 Celebrates Storytelling Through a Camera's Lens

A major series of events dedicated to photography will be available to Hanoians interested in the craft starting this month. 

in Health Partner

Effortless Work Permit Health Checks at CarePlus

Obtaining a work permit is often an overwhelming and time-consuming process, but the health check can be the smoothest portion at the right clinic.

in Health

Vietnam to Allocate $1.1bn to Buy 150m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines This Year

Amidst current struggles to keep pace with global inoculation rates, Vietnam plans to secure enough doses of several vaccines to immunize 75% of the population by the end of the year. 

in Architecture

[Photos] Old Couple Finds Refuge in Lush Quang Ninh Abode

A house in Vietnam's coal country brings open air and greenery to an industrial landscape.

in Music & Arts

Rapper Wowy Auctions off Blood Portrait to Raise Funds for Children's Hospital

A joint exhibition by rapper Wowy and artist Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn began last month with an auction that yielded hundreds of million of dong that will go towards humanitarian causes.

in Architecture

[Photos] The Thu Duc Pavilion Resembling a Giant Arts and Crafts Project

Remember making arts and crafts projects using wooden popsicle sticks?

in Society

A Tour of Poverty Relief Efforts in the Mekong Delta [Pt. 1]

Mothers struggling to afford both food and school fees; husbands forced to move to other provinces to find work; unexpected illnesses that devastate a family's life savings; and children growing up wi...

in Saigon

New PM Supports Plan to Let HCMC Retain More Budget Revenue

The city currently has the lowest budget retention rate of any locality.

in Tech

Vietnamese Developer of 'Axie Infinity' Game App Raises $7.5m in Investment

The funding is a result of the success of Axie Infinity, a popular game that involves raising, breeding, collecting, and battling virtual creatures known as Axies.

in Vietnam

How a TikTok Video Reunites a Missing Husband With His Family After 13 Years

The wife had been searching for her husband for 13 years after he had wandered off under the spell of a mental illness.

in Hanoi

[Photos] A Game of Trade: Hanoi’s First International Trade Fair Complex

Hanoi has had many names in its life time; among the lesser-known ones is Ke Cho, which literally means "the market people."

in Saigon

[Photos] 10 Black-and-White Images of Saigon in 1970

A trip to Saigon in 1970 by photographer Jerry Bosworth yielded a small cache of black-and-white images that vividly depict a city in flux.

in Saigon

Saigon Is the Most Preferred Destination for Relocation in Vietnam, Report Shows

Vietnam's commercial center draws more people from elsewhere in the country than any other province or city.

in Film & TV

Park Chan-Wook to Direct TV Series Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's 'The Sympathizer'

Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2015 novel The Sympathizer will be getting a TV adaptation directed by Park Chan-wook, the auteur behind the success of The Handmaiden and Oldboy.

in Travel

Bamboo Airways Will Start Daily Flights to the US This September

Starting in September, the upstart airline will offer non-stop services from Saigon to San Francisco and Los Angeles.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Recreation; Sustainable Trends in Hanoi and Saigon

A new Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

in Music & Arts

Inside 'Little Lotus,' the Adorable Japanese Manga Set in Saigon

Images of a Japanese manga with scenes of modern Vietnam have won the hearts of Vietnamese netizens recently.

in Education

How One Social Enterprise is Strengthening Tra Vinh’s Mangroves

What do you picture when you think of a tree? Perhaps a robust redwood, a whimsical willow, or a perfect pine? How long would it take your mind to reach the muddy mangrove?

in Vietnam

[Photos] Long Xuyen, an Enterprising Mekong Delta Trading Hub in the 1920s

Founded on the banks of the Hau River, Long Xuyen began as a trading post and has prospered into one of the Mekong Delta’s major cities today.

in Resorts

The Continued Evolution of Tourism at Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay

The story of Phu Quoc’s rise from a sparsely populated tropical island to one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations in the last decade is well-known by now.

in Vietnam

US, Australian Firms Are Trying to Trademark Vietnam's Award-Winning Rice

Companies in the United States and Australia are attempting to patent the famous ST25 and ST24 rice varieties developed in Vietnam. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: 'Things We Lost to the Water' Author Eric Nguyen

We hope you had a good, safe holiday weekend!

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Artist Shows Incredible Skills in Hyperrealistic Hảo Hảo Noodles Painting

The much-shared image looks so real that its artist, Lê Đại Phát, was forced to upload a video of him creating it to prove it was in fact a painting.

in Hanoi

[Photos] Black-and-White Photos Depict a Spirited Hanoi in 1973

The capital in 1973 provided many examples of normalcy amidst upheaval. 

in Saigon

Stray Crocodiles Are Threatening Residents of Saigon's Binh Chanh District

Being chased by a feral crocodile isn’t just a common adventure movie trope as many Saigoneers have encountered the reptilian predator right in the city.

in Film & TV

[Video] The Absurdist 'Sài Gòn Đẹp Lắm' Music Video That Makes You Question Reality

What in the world is going on here?

in Saigon

[Photos] Rare Aerial Photos Depict the Urban Contours of Saigon in 1950

In the French photo book titled Indochine – Couverture. Saigon-Cholon – Photographie Aerienne 1950, a fascinating set of aerial images showcases the urban layout of Saigon in 1950.

in Vietnam

After Online Mockery, Sa Pa Park With Ugly Statue of Liberty Replica Gets Shut Down

The ill-proportioned replica statue led authorities to shutter the unlicensed An Sa Pa park that was built to provide tourists with photo-ops. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Contemporary Coffee Culture and a Street Food Update

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is now available!

in Environment

This Earth Day, Try Insect Snacks, Electric Bikes at D2's 'Sustainability Matters' Event

What better way to celebrate Earth Day?

in Education

Fostering Empathetic Leadership from a Young Age at Anne Hill

“Leadership doesn’t mean you will grow up to become a Prime Minister”, Anne Hill says of students at the namesake International school she founded in District 2.  “It means being able to differe...

in Music & Arts

Sold for $3.1m, Mai Trung Thứ Portrait Becomes Highest-Valued Vietnamese Artwork

Artworks by Vietnamese artists have been sold at record-breaking amounts in recent years.

in Development

Hanoi Puts Finishing Touches to Get First Metro Line Running by End of April

Fingers crossed!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Domestic Tourism Amid the Pandemic with Urbanist Travel's Chau Nguyen

A new podcast episode is out now!

in Health

The Average Height of Vietnamese Children Increased, but So Did Obesity Rates

Vietnam's children are getting taller, but also wider.

in Saigon

Saigon's Rainy Season Is Shorter, Comes Earlier This Year Due to La Niña

In case you hadn't figured it out from last night's huge storm.

in Eat & Drink Partner

The Rise of Kombucha in Vietnam

You may have recently noticed cans of kombucha appearing in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city beside familiar teas and soft drinks. 

in Vietnam

IMF Predicts Vietnam's Economic Growth Rates Will Top ASEAN in 2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Vietnam's economy will grow 7.2% in 2022, making it the strongest in ASEAN.

in Sports

Vietnam Officially Forms National Baseball, Softball Federation

Batter up!

in Saigon

Historic Gate of Saigon Children's Hospital Destroyed by Car Collision

The Children’s Hospital 2 is one of Saigon’s oldest medical facilities, dating back to the 19th century.

in Architecture

Architect Association Urges Hanoi to Preserve Decades-Old Cung Thiếu Nhi

With the commencement of a new youth center in outer Hanoi, many can’t help but wonder about the fate of the existing structure on Ly Thai To Street.

in Music & Arts

8 the Theatre Refreshes Jazz With Music by Young People for Young People

What are you doing at 8pm?

in Education

How Sixth Form Prepares British International School Students to Thrive

“It’s not just about getting into university, it’s what you’ll do there, and after, will you thrive?” Sean O’Neill, Headteacher at British International School, Ho Chi Minh City explains.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Overtakes Saigon as Vietnam's Most Expensive City, Statistics Office Says

Hanoi's cost of living is currently the highest in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning Stories: Ben Thanh Station, Fines on Noisy Clubs, and Vaccinations

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Saigon

[Photos] The Frenetic Energy of 1960s Chợ Lớn

Comic books and bread, cigarettes and rickshaw rides: Saigon has always reveled in the exchange of goods and services for money. 

in Eat & Drink

Eddie’s Brings Good American Food, Friendly Service & Great Milkshakes to District 1

“An authentically American dining experience is what we set out to create for our guests in Vietnam,” explains Trần Lê Thanh Hằng, Managing Partner of Eddie’s New York Deli & Diner, when we sat down f...

in Vietnam

Morning Stories: E-Medical Records, Fish Deaths, and Food Safety Fines

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Netizens Call for H&M Boycott Over 'Problematic Map' of China

A fervent wave of boycott calls directed at Swedish fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has swept social media circles in Vietnam in recent days.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Modernist Architecture With Book Author Phạm Phú Vinh

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Architecture

[Photos] New House in Bat Trang Village Pays Homage to Its Pottery Traditions

The unique house in suburban Hanoi showcases a new way that buildings could lionize the raw beauty of bricks.

in Vietnam

A Woman in Soc Trang Faked Her Own Funeral to Avoid Debt

Trần Thị Tuyến's fraudulent funeral scheme unspooled because her family couldn't keep their stories straight. 

in Vietnam

VNA Resumes Flights to Sydney, Seoul and Tokyo, Though With Heavy Restrictions

Flights to and from Australia and several Asian nations will begin this weekend, followed (potentially) by the UK in May.

in Vietnam

From April, Vietnam Will Impose up to VND3m Fine on Pet Abusers

The new decree is a positive development in the road towards ethical treatment of pets and farm animals in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Fly Over Vietnam in the 1930s via These Rare Black-and-White Shots

What if you had a time machine and traveled 90 years into the past with a drone?

in Architecture

[Photos] New House in Bat Trang Village Pays Homage to Its Pottery Traditions (2)

The unique house in suburban Hanoi showcases a new way that buildings could lionize the raw beauty of bricks.

in Literature

Nguyễn Huy Thiệp, One of Vietnam's Most Celebrated Writers, Passes Away

Nguyễn Huy Thiệp, one of Vietnam's most talented and influential post-war authors, passed away on March 20 at the age of 71.

in Environment

Saltwater Intrusion Might Damage 40,000ha of Crops in Mekong Delta, Experts Say

Saltwater intrusion will threaten huge stretches of fruit plantations in the coming days and weeks.

in Tech

Vietnamese Modders Create Drivable VinFast Car in Grand Theft Auto V

Curious about VinFast’s vehicles but can’t afford one? Well, now you can (kind of) drive around one of these flagship cars in Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V).

in Food Culture

2 Vietnamese Restaurants in Saigon, Hanoi Named Among Asia's 100 Best

Vietnam’s culinary prowess is no secret, with its traditional dishes helping to draw tourists from all over the globe. 

in Travel

Exploring the Green Oases Hidden Inside D5's Old Apartment Buildings

Spare some time one slow afternoon for a stroll around District 5’s old apartments, and one might discover many interesting things — it could be a hidden residential area amidst a labyrinthine hẻm, th...

in Architecture

[Photos] A Rustic Hue House as Charming as Grandma's Cottage

Who doesn't want a getaway home nestled in a garden?

in Sports

HCMC FC Player Suspended, Fined for Brutal Tackle That Broke Opponent's Leg

Last night, Saigon’s football fans witnessed one of the most violent tackles in contemporary history, one that will likely put both involved parties out of commission for a long time.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Internet Much Cheaper but Slower Than Asian Peers', Report Shows

A new report from Broadbandchoices, a UK-based service provider for broadband, television, and mobile companies ranked internet accessibility for 169 countries, with Vietnam ranked 56th. One of the fa...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Jumps 4 Places to 79th in UN World Happiness Ranking

Even with the catastrophes caused by COVID-19 last year, Vietnam’s overall happiness improved, albeit not by much.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Immerse in the Small-Town Charm of 1960s Vinh Long

Thanks to its tangled snarl of canals, estuaries, streams and rivers, one associates the Mekong Delta with boats.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Levi Oi on Her DJ Career; Saigon's War on Karaoke

Our new episode is out now!

in Vietnam

Da Lat Is Getting First-Ever Traffic Lights to Help With Congestion

Wild times in Da Lat.

in Environment

Vietnam Ranks Near Bottom of New Sustainable Tourism Index

What are you doing to be a sustainable tourist?

in Music & Arts

Local Website Saigoneer Puts Calendar on Sale in Mid-March, Confuses Readers

In Saigon, the sweltering heat of March and April usually drives city-dwellers to take refuge in air-conditioned coffee shops and seek out refreshing thirst-quenchers like đá me and sugarcane juice — ...

in Sports

Vietnam National University to Add Golf to PE Curriculum in Pilot Program

Fore!

in Culture

Hue to Pilot Reintroducing Home Economics Into High School Curriculum

Starting from the next school year, some highschoolers in Hue might have an opportunity to learn how to cook Hue cuisine and other essential life skills.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Identifies Teens Suspected of Harassing Women in Tay Ho

This follows a string of assault and harassment allegations focused around West Lake.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Covid-19 Vaccinations Begin; Vietnam's Most Controversial Dishes

Our latest episode is out now!

in Architecture

[Photos] Colorful New Coffee Shop Brings Cargotecture to Can Tho

Do you sometimes find vintage coffee shops too cluttered and just want to experience something different?

in Saigon

Metro Contractor to Restore Le Loi Boulevard's Surface This Year

Will Saigoneers see the return of Le Loi Boulevard this year?

in Music & Arts

Phởq Sessions Reinvents a DJ’s Habitat in a Mystical Mai Chau Cave

Flexing the creative mind amid idle times.

in Saigon

Saigon Invites Independent Consultant to Inspect Defect on Metro Line

The saga of Saigon's first metro line continues.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Arduous Pilgrimage to Chùa Hương Over 30 Years Ago

Every year, with the arrival of spring comes a grand journey.

in Architecture

Architecture College to Renovate Da Lat's Abandoned Franciscan Mission

Recently, the University of Architecture HCMC (UAHCMC) announced plans to renovate Da Lat’s abandoned Franciscan mission. Due to the popularity of the complex among locals and tourists, the building’s...

in Health

Vietnam Begins Covid-19 Vaccinations With Hospital Staff in Hanoi, Saigon, Hai Duong

Less than two weeks after the first batch of vaccine doses landed, Vietnam officially began its national vaccination campaign against COVID-19.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Introduces Korean, German as Foreign Language Options of Public Syllabus

Students at public schools across Vietnam now have two more choices in the pool of foreign languages for their formal education.

in Education

A Decade of Growth at the European International School

In 2012, a small group of teachers, parents, and Administrators had “a dream and a hope and an aspiration for an educational village.” Eight years later, the School celebrates a decade of growth, and ...

in Development

Ambitious Expressway, Drainage Tunnel Proposed Along To Lich River

The To Lich River could become a crucial urban artery of Hanoi should the proposal is approved.

in Vietnam

These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries

Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.

in Film & TV

A Sequel to 2007 Vietnam-South Korea Horror Hit 'Mười' Is in Production

One of the handful of horror flicks with a local production team from the 2000s is returning for a second installment.

in Development

Saigon Metro's Foreign Experts to Be Paid at Least $23,000 Per Month

Teaching train driving is a bankable field nowadays.

in Education

Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment

“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” explains Beth Wills, Deputy Primary and Kindergarten Princip...

in Tech

Indonesian Farming Game Raises Over $1.4m in Fundraising Campaign

Imagine if The Sims included social justice issues instead of the ability to ignite your home in a wicker furniture inferno.

in Saigon

Saigon Vows to Tackle Rampant Noise Pollution Caused by Karaoke

Is there an end to Saigon’s scourge of non-consensual public karaoke sessions?

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: 100th Episode Roundtable!

We are 100!

in Environment

After Backlash, Mitsubishi Pulls out of Binh Thuan Coal-Fired Power Plant Project

Global companies face growing pressure to stop backing thermal power.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Truck Driver Saves Toddler Falling From 12th Floor of Apartment Building

The incredible story serves to remind us that the bravest superheroes are the ones that we encounter in everyday life.

in Tech

3 Vsmart Phones Now on Sale in the US, Albeit Sold Under AT&T Brand

Can you hear me now?

in Saigon

Saigon Reopens Schools, Cinemas, Tourist Sites, but Not Bars or Gyms

Are you looking forward to hitting cinemas again?

in Environment

Hanoi Greenlights Pilot Project to Install Solar Panels Atop Dong Xuan Market

Some new additions to the roof of Dong Xuan Market will pave the way for more green developments in the city to come.

in Hotels

Villa Song Pivots Towards Local Communities

When you picture one of Saigon’s luxury hotels, you likely imagine it occupied by international business travelers and families indulging in dream vacations. The last year has changed that image, and ...

in Saigon

Schools to Reopen Monday as Saigon Hits 14 Days Without New Covid-19 Cases

On March 1, Saigon students can once again return to school.

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang Architects Turn Old 1970s House Into New Coffee Shop

If only more new building projects in Vietnam could take a moment to consider which old elements can be improved, instead of going straight for the wrecking ball.

in Health

Hanoi Proposes Plan to Vaccinate 7.5m Residents Over 18 Against Covid-19

As part of a double-inoculation plan, 7.5 million Hanoi residents over the age of 18 would receive the vaccine.

in Health

First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Vietnam. Who Will Get It First?

Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccination drive is about to begin.

in Saigon

[Photos] 20 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1966–1967

Motorbikes and buffalo carts, marching bands and xích lô.

in Vietnam

Last Surviving Imperial Maid of Nguyen Dynasty Passes Away at 102

An important historical figure of the Nguyen Dynasty has left us this week.

in Health

Vietnam to Receive 1st Batch of Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Doses This Sunday

We are ready!

in Saigon

Saigon to Retest All Foreign Experts Arriving This Year for Covid-19

Officials have not announced any cut-off date of arrival for those to be tested.

in Sports

Vietnam's Bobsled Team Prepares for Winter Olympics

If the athletes qualify, it would be the first time Vietnam has ever competed in the Winter Olympics.

in Tech

Vietnam has World's Second-Highest Rate of Cryptocurrency Use: Report

Do you crypto?

in Environment

Vietnam's Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2025 Gains Clarity

Here's hoping for a greener future.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Tour of 1902 Saigon

Long before Saigon became a maelstrom of motorbikes zipping past bubble tea shops, convenience stores, and cellphone sellers, it was a sleepy town where sampan boats cluttered placid canals, locals sn...

in Saigon

Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line Completion Delayed to 2022

Who could've seen this coming?

in Asia

Uniqlo Parent Company Becomes World's Most Valuable Fashion Retailer

Although still lagging behind Zara's parent company, Inditex, in revenue and profits, Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, hit a higher market capitalization this week.

in Health

Vietnam's Covid-19 Vaccine Strategy Gains Clarity

Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine strategy is becoming clearer.

in Travel

[Photos] A Stroll Through Eclectic Chợ Lớn

Until fairly recently, Chợ Lớn was its own city, long inhabited by người Hoa who carved out an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon River over 200 years ago.

in Tech

VinFast Approved For Autonomous Car Testing in California, Eyes US Exports

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has targeted the US market not only for vehicle export but also for testing its autonomous self-driving technology.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Glimpse of Turn-of-the-Century Indochina

France didn't colonize Vietnam overnight.

in Saigon

No Tân Sơn Nhất Lockdown Despite 24 New Covid Cases Today

The new suspected cases are linked to Tân Sơn Nhất baggage handlers.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] The Alluring Life and Art of Lê Phổ

The art of Lê Phổ, one of Vietnam's most celebrated painters, evolved significantly during his career.

in Health

All Airport Staff Nationwide to be Tested for Covid-19

It's the latest step in efforts to combat the pandemic.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Kumquat Beer from Pasteur Street Brewing Arrives in Time for Tết

Along with red envelopes, homemade bánh chưng and elegantly written câu đối, kumquat trees are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of the Tết holiday. 

in Vietnam

Tourism Ministry to Pursue World Heritage Status for Cat Ba

It would be Vietnam's ninth UNESCO World Heritage Site.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Tet's Timeless Dishes Turned into a Colorful Cookbook

Tteokbokki, sushi, dim sum, pizza, croissants, burritos: during an average year, many people in Saigon eat dishes from a great variety of global cuisines.

in Retail

Annam Gourmet Opens New Binh Thanh Location

Saigon is constantly evolving, with some districts taking on new personalities. In addition to Thao Dien and Phu My Hung, parts of Binh Thanh District are quickly joining the ranks of the city’s most ...

in Vietnam

Shift to Cargo Shipping Helped VietJet Turn a Profit in 2020

With a profit of VND70 billion (US$3 million), it is one of the only airlines in the world to not reduce its workforce and remain profitable last year. 

in Architecture

[Photos] T3 Architects Design Sustainable Thao Dien Co-working Space

Where would you like to work?

in Film & TV

[Video] Full Trailer for 'Tale of Kiều' Adaptation Arrives

Simply titled Kiều, the adaptation will hit theaters on March 5. 

in Music & Arts

Adorable Stop-Motion Video Shows How to Prepare for Tết With Art and Craft

Rarely does preparing a traditional Tết meal put you at risk of papercuts.

in Hanoi

Over 20 Localities, Including Hanoi & Saigon, Close Schools as Covid-19 Precaution

Over the weekend, the increasingly complex development of new COVID-19 outbreaks in Vietnam has prodded education authorities to shut down schools.

in Health

Vietnam Approves Oxford Vaccine; First Batch to Arrive This Quarter

Good news.

in Vietnam

Lowy Institute Ranks Vietnam's Pandemic Response Second-Best Globally

As Vietnam confronts a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, it has scored exceptionally well in a new global analysis of pandemic responses.

in Vietnam

What We Know So Far About Vietnam's New 84-Case Covid-19 Wave

Health authorities are moving fast to contain Vietnam’s latest COVID-19 outbreaks — which so far include a total of 84 new cases — in northern provinces.

in Tech

As Companies Divert From China, Vietnam Poised to Become Major Apple Producer

When production begins, as early as mid-2021, it will mark the first time that Apple is producing a significant number of its iPads outside of China.

in Vietnam

Online Ranking Places Hanoi, Saigon Among Cities With Lowest Quality of Life

Do you agree?

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Old French Villa Into Judo Dojo

A team of local architects has transformed a French building into a practice hall for martial arts.

in Saigon

[Photos] Getting Lost in Traffic on Late 1960s Chau Van Liem Boulevard

Old photos of Vietnam and cheese: two things you can never too much of.

in Health

2nd Made-in-Vietnam Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate Enters Human Trials

A second COVID-19 candidate vaccine has officially entered the human trial phase. 

in Development

How Saigon Moved 2,200km of Electrical Wires Underground in a Decade

So famous they've adorned T-shirts, Saigon's tangles of electrical wires are disappearing.

in Hanoi

As Air Pollution Worsens in Hanoi, Heavy Smog Disrupts Flights at Noi Bai

Dark days for residents of the capital as local air pollution gets thick ahead of Tết.

in Vietnam

Standard Chartered Predicts 7.8% GDP Growth for Vietnam in 2021

It's going to be a good year, according to a recent report.

in Tech

In a Franchise First, Strategy Game Civilization Adds Vietnam as Playable Civ

This is the moment that Vietnamese fans of the Civilization video game series have been wishing for.

in Vietnam

Ahead of Tết, Vietnam Cuts Repatriation Flights, Requires Full 14-Day Quarantine

Ahead of the Tết holiday next month, Vietnam has decided to tighten regulations regarding foreign arrivals and their quarantine period.

in Environment

US Zoo Celebrates Birth of Quý Báu, an Endangered Primate Indigenous to Vietnam

Xìn chào Quý Báu!

in Society

Vietnam to Allow High School Students to Choose 5 Subjects in 2022

An upcoming program to restructure Vietnam’s high school syllabus is evoking excitement and concerns among educators.

in Vietnam

Vietravel Airlines, Vietnam's 6th Carrier, Officially Starts Flying This Month

The nation's sixth air carrier, Vietravel Airlines, is officially taking off.

in Resorts

Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Travel Boom

Vacationers are looking to Phu Quoc in 2021.

in Hanoi

[Photos] How Did Hanoians Enjoy Tết in 1955?

With Tết less than a month away, now is probably the time to ramp up shopping trips, cleaning tasks and home decoration efforts.

in Vietnam

Phu Tho Theme Park Suspended After Roller Coaster Accident Kills 1, Injures 2

One student died and two others were hospitalized after a roller coaster accident at an amusement park.

in Tech

Zalo Debuts First Vietnamese AI Assistant Named Kiki

Kiki ơi!

in Music & Arts

Lệ Thu, the 'Golden Voice' of Nhạc Vàng, Passes Away Due to Covid-19

Yet another icon of nhạc vàng has left us.

in Vietnam

Southern Vietnam Records One of Coldest Temperatures in 4 Decades

"Ok campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there."

in Saigon

Cột Cờ Thủ Ngữ: Overlooked Saigon Landmark Gets a Makeover

Flanked by a busy road and overshadowed by an unfinished skyscraper, you'd be forgiven if you rarely noticed the Signal Mast (Cột cờ Thủ Ngữ) where Ton Duc Thang and Vo Van Kiet streets intermingle.&n...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Communications Ministry Opens Anti-Fake News Center

Will the organization become the Vietnamese Snopes?

in Culture

[Photos] For a Day, Winter Convention Brings Kick-Ass Cosplay Back to Saigon

In which universe do Captain America and Cardcaptor Sakura rub shoulders with anthropomorphized, anime-fied white blood cells?

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Textile Industry Exported 1.37bn Face Masks in 2020

During a year when Vietnam’s textile industry was hurt by plummeting demand, local producers found a silver lining in face masks.

in Vietnam

Socialite Sibling of Vietnam's Case 17 Launches Luxury Hand Sanitizer Brand

Nga Nguyen, a 27-year-old London-based socialite who gained fame when she and her sister were at the epicenter of a COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam last February, has launched a line of self-care it...

in Vietnam

Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Finish Repairing Runways Ahead of Tet Travel Season

Yay!

in Vietnam

The Average Vietnamese Got 3cm Taller Over the Past Decade, Study Shows

Our mothers would be overjoyed to hear this.

in Architecture

[Photos] When Bricks Not Only Form a House's Structure but Also Unique Texture

Gardens and bricks allow Bien Hoa's Wall House to fill its lungs. It is essential we have some in our homes. But not all air is equal.

in Culture

[Video] A Dynamic Visual Ode to Hanoi, a City of Paradoxes

Cái Gốc (The Origin) is the latest release from music producer and video director Robin Marty and his collaborator Jakub Zajac.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Black-and-White Shots Depict Quotidian Details of 19th-Century Vietnam

These black-and-white shots are among the highest-quality documentation attempts of Vietnam at the end of the 19th century.

in Development

Construction of Long Thanh Airport Commences This Week

The massive project in Dong Nai Province will relieve pressure on Tan Son Nhat once completed.

in Health

Vietnam Is Negotiating to Secure 30m Doses of the UK's Covid-19 Vaccine

We are ready and waiting.

in Culture

[Video] How Has Vietnamese Fashion Changed in a Millennium of History?

The most fascinating factoid about the video project is that black teeth had such enduring appeal across centuries and dynasties.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] A Royal Tea Set, as Envisioned by a Vietnamese Graphic Designer

Poets ponder flowers, aristocrats paint ceremonial masks, and courtesans gather lotus flowers in wooden boats, all while fragile threads of steam uncoil from ceramic pots of tea.

in Health

Vietnam Detects First Case of New Covid-19 Variant Discovered in UK

The individual in question was quarantined upon arrival, posing no threat to the community.

in Food Culture

Year in Review: Saigoneer's Picks for Favorite Hẻm Gems, Art (and More) of 2020

In 2019, when the world was not going through a global public health disaster, dining out seemed like the most natural activity in our daily routine. We drank, we relished, we munched, and we bantered...

in Travel

In 2020, Vietnam Only Welcomed 21% of Last Year's Tourist Arrivals

Unsurprisingly, it's been a rough year for the international tourism industry.

in Environment

Vietnam Traffic Police Introduce Bamboo Nozzles for Breathalyzers

Vietnam’s nascent green movement is hitting the streets in a unique way.

in Saigon

[Photos] The Saigon Zoo's Enduring Serenity in the 1970s

Over the years, Saigon has changed as drastically as a flounder undergoing a metamorphosis that transfers its eyes from one side of its face to the other. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam's 2020 Economic Growth Lowest in 10 Years

But it still performed exceptionally well in the global context.

in Architecture

[Photos] Floating Nest Home Re-Imagines the Traditional Vietnamese Tube House

Tube houses have long been a consistent presence in Saigon’s urban fabric - their rectangular designs matching the city’s traditionally narrow lots.

in Music & Arts

Government Lifts Ban on Lip-Syncing in Live Music Performances

A new decree removes the ban on singers using pre-recorded audio tracks during live performances.

in Culture

[Photos] Bask in the Festive Spirit at Hanoi's Holiday Decoration Street

With Christmas just around the corner, businesses and public places in Hanoi are awash in red and winter-themed paraphernalia. Crowds of young Hanoians flock to Phố Hàng Mã, one of the city’s major kn...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Brand Value Increases 29% Thanks to Good Pandemic Response

Thanks in large part to Vietnam's stellar response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's national brand value rose 29% to US$319 billion in the past year.

in Saigon Events

LoudSound #5: Midnight in Saigon @ Music One

Loudsound #5: Midnight in Saigon - Here's to the ones who dream

in Film & TV

'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong Is Being Adapted Into a Movie

A prominent work of contemporary Vietnamese-American fiction is being adapted for the big screen.

in Environment

This New Female Cụ Rùa Might Save Its Entire Species From Extinction

Scientists announced that a turtle found in Hanoi's Dong Mo Lake is indeed a Swinhoe’s softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), the critically endangered species Hanoi's famed Hoan Kiem turtle belonged to...

in Saigon

Saigon Approves 1-Year Trial of App-Based Public Bike Program

Where would you ride your bike?

in Eat & Drink Partner

Pasteur Street Brewing Keeps it Local with Ba Gác Grill & Beer

Vietnam’s first craft brewery continues to ingratiate itself with local audiences. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Maritime Idyll of 1965 Phan Thiet

Before it became a weekend destination for workweek-weary Saigoneers, Phan Thiet was an austere fishing town.

in Tech

Grindr Names Vietnam Among Countries With Highest Percentage of Bottoms

Inspired by the clamorous spectacle of Spotify Wrapped, the gay dating app Grindr has come up with their own version of a year-end assessment, with some interesting data.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Our Favorite Non-Pandemic Stories of 2020

It's our last episode of the year!

in Society

Vietnam to Allow Female Employees to Take Paid Menstrual Breaks in 2021

It is part of a number of regulations aimed at making workplaces more accommodating for women.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Slightly Advances on UN Human Development Index to No. 117 of 189

Over the last 30 years, Vietnam's HDI (Human Development Index) has grown by 46%, amongst the biggest jump in the world.

in Asia

Thailand Reopens for Tourists From 56 Countries, Albeit With Compulsory Quarantine

It is not confirmed yet whether Vietnam is part of the list of countries eligible for the scheme.

in Asia

[Photos] An Idyllic Slice of 1957 Cambodian Life

Vietnam isn't the only country in the region to change dramatically over the last several decades.

in Health

21 Vietnamese Students Test Positive for Covid-19 in South Korea Dorm Cluster

The infections are part of 1,078 new COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday, the highest single-day total for South Korea.

in Asia

Vietnam, Singapore Agree to Create Travel Bubble Next Year

Don't get your tourism hopes up though.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigoneer's Best Original Photography of 2020

Is it possible to ruminate on the past 12 months without agonizing over the looming threat of COVID-19 and the grief it has inflicted on global communities? Perhaps not, but if there’s any place in th...

in Vietnam

1.1m People Have Left the Mekong Delta in the Past Decade, Report Says

The impacts of climate change, hydroelectric plants, and a faltering economy have resulted in an exodus of people from the Mekong Delta.

in Vietnam

2 Vietnamese Academics Receive Noam Chomsky Award for Scholarly Contributions

Two academics from Vietnam have recently been honored for their contributions in scholarly publications to further trans-national research.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Christmas Movies and Author Debby Nguyen

Our second-to-last episode of 2020 is here!

in Hanoi

Strong Cold Front to Hit Hanoi, Northern Provinces This Week

Time to break out your winter wardrobe.

in Music & Arts

Wiz Khalifa Drops Visuals for New Song Featuring Vietnamese Farmer Sô Y Tiết

"Usually I make a w**d song. So here goes a w**d song."

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Small-Town Charm of Vung Tau in the 1960s

From remembering fond memories with loved ones to selling products and even gaining clues to a grisly crime, photos have many uses.

in Eat & Drink

Kitchen: A Non-Profit Restaurant Dishing up No-Nonsense Comfort Food

The kitchen is the heart of a home. This is the philosophy behind Kitchen, a new not-for-profit restaurant in District 2 that aims to nurture a community with delicious, healthy food. 

in Health

Vietnam's Covid-19 Vaccine Not Ready for Mass Distribution Until 2022

As they say, patience is a virtue.

in Arts & Culture

“Tree Spirit” Plants Lim Khim Katy’s Soothing Landscapes in Saigon

“I just fly with my knife,” Lim Khim Katy explains of the process behind her striking landscapes.

in Music & Arts

Chí Tài, Beloved Comedian and Talented Musician, Passes Away at 62

One half of the iconic comic duo Chí Tài-Hoài Linh has left us today.

in Saigon

Saigon Approves $142m Rapid Bus Line That Runs Along Vo Van Kiet

Will it happen?

in Environment

Scientists Discover New Species of Rare Iridescent Snake in Ha Giang

The iridescent, subterraneous snake belongs to one of the least-studied types of reptiles in the world. 

in Vietnam

VietJet, Bamboo Airways Request Financial Aid After $520m Bailout for VNA Approved

The privately owned airlines are hoping to receive similar treatment as Vietnam's national carrier.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Begins Full-Scale Test Runs of Cat Linh-Ha Dong Metro Line This Weekend

At last, some progress.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Saigon's Covid-19 Cluster; Video Games in Vietnam

We're back!

in Asia

Japan Plans to Ban Sale of Gasoline Cars by Next Decade

By the mid-2030s, all new cars sold in Japan will need to be hybrid gasoline-electric or fully electric.

in Development

Plan for 5 New Rail Lines Linking Saigon to Southern Provinces Approved

Go big or go home.

in Promotions

Urbanist Travel Escapes

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning an escape from your hectic urban routine. While sadly we can enjoy international travel this season, Urbanist Travel...

in Health

All F1 Contacts of Recent Saigon Covid-19 Cases Test Negative

Saigon health authorities are in the process of testing F2 contacts.

in Film & TV

Ngô Thanh Vân to Produce Movie Based on Historical Comic Series 'Long Thần Tướng'

One of the most prestigious Vietnamese comic projects is slated for a big-screen release.

in Vietnam

Fireworks Are Allowed Again in Vietnam, Though They Must Be 'Non-Explosive'

Beginning on January 11, 2021, people will be permitted to use certain types of fireworks.

in Eat & Drink

From Plant to Pour: Rethinking Vietnamese Coffee

Saigoneer will never see coffee the same way again.

in Development

Japanese Retail Giant Takashimaya Announces New Real Estate Project in Hanoi

It's not just malls anymore.

in Health

Saigon: 2 New Community Covid-19 Cases; Several Universities Suspend Classes

Both cases are direct contacts of Case 1,347.

in Vietnam

VNA Staff Face Abuse; Vietnam Might Prosecute Case 1,342 for Flouting Quarantine Rules

A Vietnam Airlines flight attendant was a key link in the country’s recent cases of community-transmitted COVID-19.

in Saigon

[Images] Here's What Hồ Con Rùa Might Look Like as a Pedestrian Area

Extended sheltered walkways, public seats, flowerbeds, and more — here are some new features of the plan to revamp Turtle Lake into a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

in Saigon

Vietnam Confirms 1st Community Covid-19 Case After 88 Days in Saigon

After going 88 days without any detected community transmission of COVID-19, last night the Ministry of Health announced a new case in Saigon.

in Music & Arts

Vlogger Brittanya Karma Passes Away at 29 Due to Covid-19

Vietnam’s vlogosphere has lost a tireless beacon of positivity this year.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Two New Jasmine Beers Arriving at Pasteur Street

Considering the success of Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s flagship Jasmine IPA, it was only a matter of time before the craft brewery re-imagined the flavor to reach new audiences. Since its foundi...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Removes 340kg Unexploded Bomb in Ba Dinh, Evacuees Return Home

The 340-kilogram explosive device was discovered by workers digging a foundation at a construction site.

in Architecture

2 Buildings in Vietnam Win Dezeen's Urban, Rural House of the Year

A Quang Ngai home with a garden-rich roof and an eco-conscious Da Nang dwelling both snagged 2020 Deezen Awards.

in Saigon

How Much Would a Trip on Saigon's Future Metro Line 1 Cost?

With a train ticketing system that’s a decade old, riders on Saigon’s Metro Line 1 might face inconvenience even before even setting foot on the subway.

in Tech

Major Apple Supplier to Divert iPad, MacBook Production From China to Vietnam

The move comes amid major production shifts from China to Vietnam over the last two years.

in Hanoi

[Photos] Black-and-White Shots of Hanoi Street Scenes From 1940

For thousands of years, streets have served a multitude of purposes.

in Environment

Phu Quoc Arrests Local Man for Repeatedly Destroying Forest in National Park

Despite previous warnings, the man repeatedly committed major acts of deforestation over the span of more than a decade.

in Saigon

Turtle Lake to Become Pedestrian Area, Nguyen Thuong Hien to Turn Into 'Snack Street,' D3 Says

Known among Saigoneers as havens for bánh tráng trộn, two areas in District 3 are being transformed into the district’s first pedestrian-only areas.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Gin on 8 Shares it’s Graceful Indochine Story

“MIA is luxurious, MIA is glamorous, MIA is a graceful woman” explains General Manager Linton Borthwick, and therefore, the boutique hotel’s elegant rooftop bar contains sleek touches of femininity.&n...

in Environment

Vietnamese Insect Protein Startup Cricket One Gets 7-Figure Funding

That's a lot of crickets!

in Saigon

Foreign Man Fined VND200,000 for Harassing Vietnamese Woman in Elevator

It is the latest incident of sexual harassment to ignite social media in Vietnam.

in Saigon

Higher Fee, Worse Pickup Location at Airport Draw Ire of Passengers, Rideshare Drivers

While aiming to reduce congestion at the domestic terminal, a new lane designation policy imposed by the Tan Son Nhat administration has created new inconveniences.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's English Proficiency Ranking Falls 13 Places in 2020, EF Report Says

Vietnam's English-language proficiency is getting worse, according to a new report.

in Saigon Events

Hẻm Gems Street Food Tours

Though tours are offered every Friday and Saturday, they only are held based on demand with prices ranging from VND1,350,000 - VND2,250,000, depending on the number of participants. As such,...

in Environment

Vietnam Discards 46% More Trash Last Year Compared to 2010: Report

Something smells.

in Saigon Events

NOMU & RENKON Present: Tapas and Dance @ Renkon

Inspired by our shared devotion for modern Japanese cuisine, NOMU & RENKON has team up for a posh “Tapas and Dance” night.

in Music & Arts

Saigon to Host Major Street Art Festival Next Year

Saigon is banking on the festival's success to draw international visitors back to the city after the COVID-10 pandemic subsides next year.

in Architecture

[Photos] An Aerial View of Viettel's Futuristic New Headquarters in Cau Giay

The telecommunication giant's new offices place sustainability at the forefront of its design.

in Film & TV

[Video] 'Lão Hạc' Movie Adaptation Releases Trailer, to Hit Theaters Next Year

The movie is among a handful of Vietnamese features that have a dog in a starring role.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Approves $520m Package to Rescue Cash-Strapped Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines still has to produce a thorough restructuring strategy, but its financial situation will not be as tight as during the worst months of the pandemic.

in Saigon Events

Treasure Hunt for Entrepreneurs in Saigon @ Saigon Outcast

Hunters ơi! You want to have an impact & to take on unsolved challenges?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Loses 1.5% of GDP Annually to Natural Disasters: Environment Ministry

2020 will surely go down as one of the costliest years in recent memory.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Labors of Love: Bento Expo Brings Kawaii Japanese Culinary Trends to Saigon

When foreign trends emerge in Vietnam, Saigon is usually the first place they take off, due to its open-minded urban population which is always on the lookout for new concepts, from bubble tea to craf...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Street Art in Vietnam; Puppetry Artist Linh Valerie Pham

A new podcast episode is available now!

in Asia

World's Largest Trade Bloc Created During Vietnam-Led ASEAN Summit

Vietnam is now part of the world's largest trade bloc.

in Health

Former Covid-19 Patient in Hanoi Tests Positive Again 2 Months After Discharge

Health authorities are still determining whether the Hanoi patient was infected by an external source or just reinfected.

in Saigon

[Photos] 10 Incredible Shots of 1960s Saigon by William Ruzin

It takes seven to ten years for a human body to replace every cell to the point it consists of entirely different atoms.

in Environment

Over 5,000 Solar Systems Were Installed in Saigon This Year

Let there be sun!

in Vietnam

From November, Parents Could Be Fined for Letting Children Drink Alcohol

This is one of a number of new alcohol-related regulations coming into force.

in Film & TV

Christ Pratt to Star in Hollywood Remake of 'Vệ Sĩ Sài Gòn'

Will Chris Pratt play the sullen or the silly half of the bodyguard duo in the Hollywood remake?

in Tech

Vingroup Signs Deal to Produce 2m 4G Smartphones for US Company

Some of the planned two million handsets have already been delivered to the undisclosed client.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Michelin-Starred Chef Hervé Rodriguez Hits Saigon Institution Shri for One Night

While the covid epidemic has stopped Saigoneers from international exploration, we can still take culinary journeys here in Saigon, for one night at least.

in Vietnam

Storm Etau Threatens South-Central Coast With More Heavy Rain, Flooding

Haven't we been through enough this year?

in Health

5.3m Vietnamese Citizens Are Prediabetic, Expert Says

About 5.3 million Vietnamese, or 8.6% of the entire population, have prediabetes. 

in Health

Saigon Hospital Resumes Program to Provide Free IVF Treatment for 60 Couples

The Ươm Mầm Hạnh Phúc (Nurturing Happiness) program will cover the costs for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for 60 qualified married couples at My Duc Hospital in Saigon.

in Development

Saigon's Metro Line 2 Acquires 70% of Land Needed for Construction

Construction on the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong metro line is expected to commence in 2021.

in Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City Hall Receives Recognition as National Architectural Monument

The Ho Chi Minh City Hall has been one of the metropolis’ most recognizable landmarks since the period of French rule.

in Vietnam

October Natural Disasters Leave 235 Dead or Missing, Cost Vietnam $730m: Report

As October comes to an end, Vietnam’s central region is reckoning with major devastation and fatalities.

in Health

First Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate in Vietnam Moves to Human Trials

Sixty Vietnamese have volunteered to participate in the first human trial of the vaccine to begin this month.

in Saigon

[Photos] Exploring Downtown Saigon Via These 10 Snapshots From the 1970s

What are the people in these photos doing today?

in Saigon

Saigon School Forced to Close After Whirlwind Tears Roof off Classrooms

A storm on Saturday tore the roof off Binh Phu High School in District 6 of Saigon, disrupting the class schedules of nearly 2,000 students and requiring extensive repairs. 

in Tech

Watch This Haunting Trailer for a Brand-New Made-in-Vietnam Horror Game

A simple nhạc vàng song, when put in the right atmosphere, can evoke in us an unfathomable sense of dread.

in Vietnam

New Storm Goni Heads for Vietnam After Battering Philippines

More trouble is on the way for storm-weary central Vietnam.

in Vietnam

In Storm Molave's Wake, Rescue Efforts Continue for Landslide, Boat Sinking Victims

Damage from the powerful typhoon is still being assessed, while rescue efforts continue.

in Music & Arts

Memories of 1960s Hanoi, as Captured by a German Photographer

Manzi Art Space’s current exhibition “Hanoi 1967–1975” displays the vision of German photographer Thomas Billhardt through documentary imagery taken during his multiple trips to Hanoi from 1967 to 197...

in Music & Arts

Month of Arts Practice Returns to Hanoi With Virtual Lectures, Livestreamed Talks

For its fifth consecutive year, the annual “Month of Arts Practice” (MAP) is currently running from its base in Hanoi with a series of online events and a final exhibition opening on November 21.

in Vietnam

During Typhoon Molave, 3 Landslides Bury 64 People in Villages Across Quang Nam

Throughout October’s calamitous weather conditions, it’s been proven that landslides are the greatest threat to communities in storm-battered regions.

in Architecture

[Photos] Vinh House Brings a Slice of the Countryside to Its Urban Neighborhood

Instead of a typical tube house, architects turned this lot in urban Vinh into a rustic home reminiscent of the countryside.

in Health

Saigon Quarantines 47 Direct Contacts of Suspected Covid-19 Case in Japan

A rapid test in Japan recently showed that a South Korean national who arrived from Vietnam might have been infected with COVID-19.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Increase Fines for Not Wearing Masks 10-Fold in November

The penalty for not wearing facemasks in public places will soon increase by a factor of 10.

in Vietnam

Ahead of the Year's Most Powerful Storm, Central Vietnam Evacuates, Sets Curfew

Provinces along the southern coast of central Vietnam are in a rush to make final preparations today ahead of a major typhoon that will make landfall tomorrow.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Central Vietnam Floods; Sustainable Fashion Designer Lê Ngọc Hà Thu

Our latest episode is available now!

in Development

81% of Saigoneers Plan to Use Metro Line 1 When It's Finished, Survey Shows

Do you plan to use the metro lines in these cities?

in Vietnam

As Storm No. 8 Dissipates, Vietnam Braces for a Potentially Destructive No. 9

Central Vietnam ơi, beware.

in Vietnam

Dak Lak Will End Elephant Rides for Tourists, Official Says

Province officials cite safety concerns and animal welfare as reasons why the tourism activity should be stopped across all of Dak Lak.

in Tech

Netflix Asked to Provide Revenue Details Since 2016 for Tax Payments

Guess the tax department wasn't a fan of Emily in Paris.

in Vietnam

Vietnam PM Approves Disaster Aid of $4.3m, 1,000 Tons of Rice for Worst-Hit Provinces

After days of being battered by adverse weather conditions, provinces in central Vietnam need all the help they can get, financial and otherwise.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Night Live @ Vesper Gourmet Lounge

Live acoustic set from 9pm to 12am.

in Saigon Events

50% Off Steak Night @ Vesper Gourmet Lounge

Enjoy 50% off our US ONA cuts (Omaha Natural Angus) from 6pm to 10pm.

in Saigon Events

From Vesper with Love @ Vesper Gourmet Lounge

Ladies night where ladies drink for free from 7pm to 10pm.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 13 Film Snapshots of a Sleepy Vung Tau in 1967

Vung Tau is a fitting name for the coastal town that invites people to pause and stay a while.

in Saigon

Saigon Commences $11.4m Makeover of Ton Duc Thang Museum

The project is expected to last three years.

in Architecture

Saigon Student Culture Center Wins World Architecture Award

The five-story building, which includes a cinema, a 900-seat auditorium, large conference rooms, space for club activities, libraries and free areas, was praised for its eco-friendly design.

in Vietnam

Yet Another Typhoon, Storm Saudel, Is Heading to Vietnam This Weekend

Within the last few weeks, Vietnam has been hit by consecutive storms, and the extreme weather conditions aren't showing any sign of stopping soon.

in Hanoi

Hanoi's Second Metro Line Welcomes First Train From France

The train cars arrived in Hai Phong after being shipped from France.

in Eat & Drink Partner

The History Behind One of Vietnam's New Favorite Drinks

The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.

in Eat & Drink Partner

The History Behind One of Vietnam's Favorite Drinks

The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.

in Vietnam

As Downpours Continue in Central Vietnam, Landslides Emerge as Deadliest Threat

Communities across the central coast of Vietnam are going through one of the most challenging, widespread natural disasters in recent history.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Our Dream Pedestrian Areas; Chilling Stories for Halloween

We're back! 

in Education

Emphasizing Mental Wellness at Australian International School

Promoting mental wellness requires a holistic approach.

in Society

Vietnam Has 3rd-Highest Sex Ratio Imbalance in the World, Report Says

Families are choosing to have more boys than girls, and experts worry this will cause problems in the future.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Top-Notch French Food and Ambiance at the Revamped Le 17 Bistro

With international tourism in Vietnam dead for the foreseeable future, now is the perfect time for Saigoneers to explore businesses in their own city that they may have previously overlooked. Take, f...

in Environment

Dams, Sand, Rice: The Life and Possible Death of the Mekong Delta

What would Vietnam be without the Mekong Delta?

in Eat & Drink Partner

Newest Pasteur Street Brewing Taproom Crafted for Locals

If you have a common Vietnamese name, a coming Tuesday might be your lucky day.

in Saigon Events

Keeps the Buffet Flowing @ Nineteen Restaurant - Caravelle Saigon Hotel

Caravelle's flagship Nineteen Restaurant is reopening its Tuesday's dinner buffet with more to impress. From now until further notice, guests who join us on any Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday's buffet ...

in Architecture

[Photos] On Phu Quoc Island, Jungle-Tucked Bungalows Bring People Closer to Nature

Concrete jungle < actual jungle.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Denies Bankruptcy Rumors Amid Huge Losses

Vietnam's national flag carrier, like the majority of airlines around the world, continues to face immense financial difficulties due to the pandemic.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Aims to Reach $12,000 in Average Income in Next Decade

Hanoi is aiming to double the city’s per capita income in the next 10 years by leaning on the encouraging economic growth rates of recent years.

in Saigon

Want to Learn About Saigon History? Scan These New QR Codes on Street Signs.

Saigoneers interested in finding out more about the history of their hometown now have a new avenue to expand their knowledge.

in Vietnam

13 Members of Rescue Party Missing in Central Vietnam After Landslide

Numerous tragedies have unfolded amid days of severe weather in central provinces.

in Saigon Events

All about Champagne @ Reflections Restaurant

Lovers of fine cuisine and Champagne have reason to mark 22nd October on their calendars because Caravelle Saigon's Reflections Restaurant will feature both in a spectacular 6-course dinner event.

in Film & TV

[Videos] Get up Close and Personal to Hanoi's Myriad of Urban Textures

To walk through Hanoi is to move simultaneously forwards and backwards in time.

in Music & Arts

Đinh Tiến Mậu, Photographer of Old-School Saigon Glamor, Passes Away at 85

You might not know who Đinh Tiến Mậu is, but if you’re a fan of nhạc vàng, his works are impossible to miss.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Wander Along the Beach in 1967 Nha Trang

We often yearn to visit tourist destinations before they became heavily developed, but what would that actually be like?

in Society

Vietnam Ranked 2nd in ASEAN in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Report

Only Thailand rated higher than Vietnam in the region.

in Vietnam

18 Dead, 14 Missing as Extended Rain, Flash Floods Batter Central Vietnam

After days of unprecedented heavy downpours, the arrival of Storm Linfa added insult to injury in an already-battered central Vietnam.

in Saigon

First Saigon Metro Train Arrives From Japan for Test Runs

Much excite!

in Music & Arts

How a Controversial SEA Games Mascot Design Inspired an Art Campaign

The upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will take place next year in Hanoi and some nearby provinces.

in Saigon

Binh Thanh Named Among World's 40 Coolest Neighborhoods

Is there another part of Saigon you would consider cooler?

in Vietnam

[Photos] From the National Geographic Archive, Slices of Life in 1952 Vietnam

Mostly taken by National Geographic photojournalist Joseph Baylor Roberts, these excellent shots are among the best images of 1952 Vietnam that one can encounter.

in Resorts

Quy Nhon Embraces World-Class Accommodations with Maia Resort

Is Quy Nhon one of Vietnam’s best-kept secrets?

in Music & Arts

Vietnam Debut of 'Les Misérables' to be Staged Next Month in Hanoi

The play with a title that currently describes the general mood of humanity is heading to the Hanoi Opera House.

in Vietnam

Even With Stellar Pandemic Response, Vietnam's Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply

A recent survey found that the figure fell to its lowest point in roughly 20 years.

in Development

Hanoi Is Considering Building a Second Airport to the South

To accommodate the capital’s rising demand for air travel, Hanoi officials are considering building a second airport.

in Saigon

Saigon Transport Department Proposes Yet Another Public Bike Project

According to the proposal, it would include 43 stations around central Saigon.

in Asia

Singapore to Lift Restrictions on Travelers From Australia, Vietnam Next Week

Starting October 8, the nation will lift arrival restrictions in light of the two country's successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

in Resorts

Activities Abound at The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino

One hundred twenty kilometers from Saigon, Ho Tram is emerging as an ideal weekend getaway. 

in Health

Saigon to Open New 1,000-Bed Oncology Hospital With Helipad Next Month

After years of delay, the second campus of the Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital will finally open its doors to patients next month.

in Saigon

Saigon Wants to Expand Pedestrian-Only Zone to 5 More Streets in D1

Saigon might create more pedestrian zones in the city in the future.

in Hanoi

No Pets, No Vendors, No Vulgarities: Hanoi Proposes New Pedestrian Plaza Restrictions

The spacious pedestrian plaza in Hoan Kiem District has become a hot hangout for locals, but with that popularity also comes numerous nuisances.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Coastal Life in Nha Trang in a Timewarp

You can practically taste the salty sea breeze and hear the occasional wafting of rock music in these photos of Nha Trang from the late 60s, early 70s.

in Food Culture

KFC Remains Vietnam's Most Popular Fast Food Chain, New Survey Shows

Colonel Sanders' fast food remains the top choice of Vietnamese palates.

in Film & TV

Ngô Thanh Vân to Produce Vietnam's First Superhero Movie, Vinaman

Horror, historical fiction, comedy, heist, coming-of-age — in recent years, Vietnamese filmmakers have gradually come up with their own interpretation of many classic movie genres. But what about a su...

in Saigon

Saigon Aims to Reach Over $12,000 in GDP per Capita by 2030

Saigon's GDP per capita in 2019 was US$6,862.

in Vietnam

After Storm Noul, Hue Mourns Its Unnamed Victims: 10,000 Trees

Last weekend saw the arrival of Storm Noul, which wreaked havoc on the central coast of Vietnam, causing massive destruction and displacing many families.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Glow-up Turns an Antique Shophouse Into a Hip Creative Space

Who says you can't combine work and play?

in Development

Hanoi Gears up to Start Building Metro Line 5 in 2022

The proposed route would cover 39 kilometers.

in Stories

Morning Stories Roundup: VNA Resumes Inbound Flights, Hoi An Reopens, Last Covid-19 Patient in Danang Discharged

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Saigon

[Photos] 12 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon From Over 30 Years Ago

What can travel photos tell us about the places depicted, especially when it’s been decades since the shots were captured?

in Vietnam

Hanoi Aims to End Burning of Straw in 2021 to Reduce Pollution

The burning of straw and other agricultural byproducts is a perennial problem for the capital's air quality.

in Saigon Events

PICNIQ: De La Terrasse @ Shri

How’s it going Picniq beloveds?

in Vietnam

Covid-19 Could Cost Da Nang Tourism $1.1bn This Year

Life in Da Nang is slowly returning to normal after the third wave of COVID-19 infections, though economic ramifications will remain.

in Tech

Vietnam Will Allow Phone Use in Class for Educational Purposes

This doesn't mean students will be able to use Facebook and TikTok during class though.

in Music & Arts

Penguin Random House to Publish Acclaimed Storybook by 2 Vietnamese Illustrators

An’s first journey to school isn’t just limited to the Mekong Delta anymore, he’s paddled his way to the wide oceans of the world.

in Vietnam

Storm Noul Kills 6, Causes Destruction in Central Vietnam Over Weekend

The powerful storm made landfall in Thua Thien-Hue Province last Friday.

in Health

US to Open Southeast Asia CDC Office in Hanoi

The office will allow the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to have an increased presence in monitoring, aiding responses to, and learning from health issues, including COVID-19...

in Music & Arts

On the Road With One of Vietnam's Last Traveling Cải Lương Troupes

Most Saigoneers know cải lương as a form of television entertainment usually enjoyed by their parents or grandparents, but not many are aware of the art form’s important role in the nightlife of resid...

in Hanoi

[Photos] What Life in Hanoi Was Like in the 1890s

Can you imagine daily life before electricity, light bulbs, plastics, refrigerators, antibiotics, automobiles and telephones?

in Vietnam

Vietnam May Evacuate 0.5m People Before Powerful Typhoon Noul Hits Tomorrow

Typhoon Noul, the fifth to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to make landfall between Quang Ngai and Quang Binh tomorrow.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Jazz @ Tê Tê TapHouse

Sunday Jazz evenings are back at the TapHouse with saxophone wizard Giorgio Ventura!

in Saigon Events

Jazzy Night @ Drinking & Healing

Come for the music. Stay for the drinks. Here comes our signature Jazzy Night at Drinking & Healing every Thursday from 9PM - 11PM.

in Saigon Events

Girls Gone Qui @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

All #Ladies can get FREE FLOW of selected cocktails and long drinks from 8:30pm to 10:30pm Every #Tuesday

in Saigon Events

WHAT? The Funk - Friday Freeflow @ Hippie Beer

WHAT? The Funk are teaming up with the Funk Sessions Crew to get you funkin’ down every Friday with all you can drink FREEFLOW at our brand new venue Hippie Rooftop (136 Pasteur Street - Above Somtum ...

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour @ ROS - Dining & River Lounge

When the sky turns pink, you know it's time for a drink. Tucked away at the central of Bach Dang wharf, ROS is the best place in the city for adoring sunset. No matter what happens, loosening your min...

in Saigon Events

Drag Me To The Bar @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Drag yourself to Tipsy Unicorn every Friday for a new weekly mini drag show with a DJ keeping up the Friday night good time vibes.

in Saigon Events

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun @ Blanchy's

 Who run the world? Girls!

in Saigon Events

Thursday Soju Night @ Hem Chill - Seoul Street

Chill out & enjoy a few glasses of Soju with friends on Thursday at Hem Chill.

in Saigon Events

Milkshake Tuesday @ Candi Shop

Our new Milkshake Tuesdays for our special Ladies, and only you! More FUN, more SEXY, and a little more NAUGHTY! Start your week with amazing HIP-HOP beats and our SEXY DANCE PERFORMANCES that will ma...

in Saigon Events

Kings & Queens Night @ Haus of Royalty

The Haus of Royalty welcomes you to experience our version of Ladies Night...

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ Hem Chill

Looking for a place for a fun girls’ night out?

in Saigon Events

SAY EM - Ladies Night @ Shri

We’re calling all socialites, fashionistas and Saigonistas.

in Saigon

[Photos] Amble Along the Familiar Streets of District 1 in 1969

Was Saigon more colorful in the past?

in Saigon

HCMC Fine Arts Museum Is Sinking Due to Nearby Skyscraper Construction

Saigon’s Fine Arts Museum is facing some serious structural problems that could pose a threat to passersby and visitors.

in Food Culture

Starbucks Unleashes Pumpkin Spice Latte on Vietnam for the First Time

Frequently mocked as an essential item alongside Ugg boots, yoga pants, scented candles and gender reveal parties in a "basic" starter pack, the popular fall beverage has arrived in Vietnamese St...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Urbanist Vietnam's Launch; Áo Dài's Place in Modern Society

The podcast is back!

in Travel

Vietnam Resumes Limited Flights to Japan, but Not Vice Versa

After service between Hanoi and Tokyo begins on September 18, flights to and from South Korea, China, Taiwan, Laos and Cambodia are expected to follow.

in Saigon

Saigon to Apply for UNESCO World Heritage Status for Cu Chi Tunnels

The Ministry of Defense, which manages the area, needs to approve the plan first.

in Vietnam

Thua Thien-Hue Culture Department Officials Start Wearing Áo Dài to Work

Áo dài has become synonymous with the image of the Vietnamese woman, but what about its male version?

in Retail

World-Class Air Purifiers Aid in Da Nang’s COVID-19 Fight

After 99 days without any detected community transmission of the novel coronavirus, Vietnam was shocked when Da Nang became the center of a COVID-19 outbreak.

in Architecture

[Photos] The Saigon Factory Whose Walls Are Made of Plants

Sign us up for a job here.

in Saigon

Hao Si Phuong, Saigon's Century-Old Hẻm, Says No to Photography

Yet another community in Saigon has become disillusioned by internet exposure.

in Stories

Morning Stories Roundup: Foreign Reserve Record, New Venture Debt Fund, Central Highlands Resume

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Vietnam

Public Electric Bus Routes, Run by VinBus, May Be Coming to Hanoi

The routes would utilize electric buses manufactured by VinFast.

in Film & TV

Kelly Marie Tran to Lead First Disney Animated Movie Inspired by Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese American will be the first actress of Southeast Asian descent to have a leading role in a Disney animated film.

in Stories

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Designer Introduces New Collection at London Fashion Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Making Sugar at an Early 20th-Century Boiling House in Quang Ngai

Unlike cash crops such as rubber or coffee that were brought in from other parts of the world, sugarcane was among Vietnam’s original native trees, and locals have been growing the sweet plant for cen...

in Film & TV

Two Vietnamese Films Shortlisted for SeaShorts Film Festival 2020

The film festival will be held online from September 12-20.

in Hanoi Events

An Introduction to UNIQLO's LifeWear and Fall Winter 2020 Collection @ Vincom Megamall Times City

An introduction to LifeWear event and Fall Winter 2020 Collection launch of UNIQLO will open in Hanoi for the first time in 2 days from 12-13 September 2020.

in Vietnam

New Decree Makes Selling Beer to People Under 18 a Fineable Offense

Beer is now legally off-limits for Vietnamese teens, but it’s unclear if the regulations will effectively deter underage drinking.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Resumes Intercity Transport After Week Without New Covid-19 Cases

As of Monday, September 7, all train, vehicle and air travel to and within Da Nang will return to normal.

in Saigon

Saigon Transport Department Wants $900m for Waterway Development

Water-based public transportation is still considerably underdeveloped for a city with an extensive network of water bodies like Saigon.

in Vietnam

Experts Visiting Vietnam for Under 14 Days No Longer Need to Quarantine

They will have to follow health and safety guidelines while in the country.

in Culture

From Window to Logo

Designing the “perfect” logo is a winding road littered with failed fonts, well-intended but misguided icons, and superfluous design elements — necessary artifacts that serve to catalog the arrival at...

in Education

A Teacher’s Perspective on the Importance of Implementing STEAM in the Classroom

The world faces an uncertain future, and the youths of today are the ones that will need to respond to unforeseen challenges.

in Film & TV

Sơn Tùng Documentary to Premiere Worldwide on Netflix Tomorrow

The documentary chronicling the pop star's mega-successful 2019 Vietnam tour will be available to viewers in 190 countries.

in Resorts

Phu Quoc Embraces Summer Vacation Travelers

Summer vacation has arrived in Vietnam and families and couples are eager to travel, relax and adventure.

in Health

Hanoi, Saigon Report Cases of Rare Poisoning Linked to Vegan Pâté

In recent weeks, Vietnam has recorded more than a dozen cases of botulism, a rare and dangerous disease that disables its victims’ nerves, causing paralysis.

in Environment

3 Endangered Langurs Were Released Back Into the Wild in Ninh Binh

The trio of critically endangered Delacour's langurs (voọc mông trắng) had been at a conservation center in Cuc Phuong National Park.

in Saigon

Co.opmart Cong Quynh, Saigon's Oldest, Might Have to Close Next Year

Say it ain’t so!

in Eat & Drink Partner

Exploring Diverse Indian Flavors at Saigon’s Beloved Baba’s Kitchen

Have you ever stopped and wondered where the Indian curry you’re enjoying came from?

in Stories

Morning Stories: Chinese Men Run Away From Quarantine, Fish Sauce Association Set Up and Renewable Energy Incentives

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Donate Over VND300m for Victim of Vicious Cobra Attack

While the snake bite victim is currently stable, he’s facing many complications from the venom.

in Vietnam

F1 Releases Complete 2020 Race Calendar Without Vietnam

F1 is pressing ahead with a revised race schedule for the rest of the year, but fans in Vietnam hoping to see an actual race in the country might be disappointed.

in Literature

This New Edition of 'Số Đỏ' Comes With Lively Illustrations by Thành Phong

If your grasp of the ingenious satire of Vũ Trọng Phụng’s Số Đỏ (Dumb Luck) is slipping, this newly published edition might prove helpful for brushing up before the film adaptation comes out.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Pasteur Street Brings Experience to Second Wave Response

The last month has brought a radical change in the daily life of many people in Vietnam.

in Saigon

Tan Binh Residents Tear Down Part of Homes for Metro Line 2

Homeowners on Cach Mang Thang Tam and Truong Chinh streets in Tan Binh District have spent the last few days dismantling parts of their homes to make way for the city's second metro line. 

in Hanoi

[Photos] Memories of 1973 Hanoi in 22 Film Photos

Taken by an unknown photographer working for the American Department of Defense, these crisp color images capture Hanoi’s 1973 street life on film. Have a look below.

in Tech

Vietnamese Tech Company VNG Sues TikTok for Using Zing Music Illegally

The lawsuit is related to alleged copyright infringement.

in Hotels

A Staycation to Explore in Saigon

The dawn rays of sun falling on the Saigon River resembled miraculous flames as we approached. Across the water, green palms trees shimmered as the occasional bird flicked across the surface, singing ...

in Tech

New Decree Imposes up to VND100m Penalty on Spam Texts, Calls

Will this stop the barrage of real estate and online game solicitations attacking our inboxes?

in Development

Vietnam Plans Can Tho-Ca Mau Expressway to Improve Mekong Delta Traffic

The 130-kilometer-long highway would connect the two Mekong Delta cities by 2025.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Covid-19 Count Exceeds 1,000 After 7 Months

Fourteen new COVID-19 cases on Thursday afternoon brought the country's total to 1,007.

in Development

Plans to Build Hotel Complex on Da Lat's Đồi Dinh Opposed by Experts

Da Lat authorities are moving forward with a master plan to redesign the city’s central area, but the project has been controversial from the start.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Youths Hardest-Hit by Employment Crisis During Covid-19 Pandemic

Unemployment amongst youths in Vietnam is expected to double as a result of the economic havoc caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

in Vietnam

3 Vietnamese Arrested for Hand Sanitizer Scam in Joint US-Vietnam Investigation

Authorities in Vietnam and the United States worked together to identify the suspects.

in Architecture

Eco-Kindergarten in Vinh Recognized by Australian Architecture Awards

Designing a highly stylized and functional school not only provides kids with a conducive learning environment, it also wins international attention.

in Health

Vietnam's Healthcare Workers Infected With Covid-19 to Receive VND10m

The funds will go toward healthcare workers who get infected with the novel coronavirus.

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Enforce Social Distance at Cafes, Restaurants From August 19

Beginning Wednesday, August 19 at 12am, all patrons at cafes and restaurants in Hanoi must be one meter apart from one another and staff must wear masks. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] Rare Photos of Hue From a Vintage French Publication in 1919

Hue is a city of empires, dynasties, armies, conquest and rule.

in Development

Hanoi Proposes More Runways, Terminals in Future Noi Bai Expansions

If the plan comes to fruition, Noi Bai would get two new runways and multiple new terminals in the future.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Diacritics in English Writing; the Da Nang Covid-19 Outbreak

The podcast is back after taking a few weeks off!

in Saigon

Get Tested or Face Criminal Charges, Saigon Warns 3,000 Da Nang Returnees

If any Saigon resident who visited Da Nang last month fails to complete a health declaration by the end of today, they could face criminal charges.

in Saigon Events

MOONCAKE SEASON KICKS OFF AT LE MERIDIEN SAIGON

Mid-Autumn Festival is always a holiday loved by both adults and children for its joyous meaning and tasty treats. The most inseparable gift of the occasion is definitely the Mooncake.

in Environment

A New Mantis Species in Vietnam Was Named After David Attenborough

If you've ever stared into nature and had the calming voice of an elderly British man enter to narrate the scene, you are probably a David Attenborough fan.

in Saigon Events

OWG: 'Somebody Else' by Vadym Tkachuk @ Phibious

#ONEWEEKGALLERY returns for a third-times-a-charm time with 'SOMEBODY ELSE', an acrylic paintings on canvas series by Vadym Tkachuk, our Creative Director.

in Saigon Events

Holistic Fair 2020 (Virtual Event)

We are SUPER excited to announce the new date for Holistic Fair 2020: Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th, 2020.

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk: You Do You Party! @ The Observatory

We're Backkkkkkkkk!It’s time for our next BIG blowout with our friends at the Observatory...and this time the theme is YOU!! Featuring:-A sickening DRAG SHOW!-A BEST DRESSED competition!-A PHOTO BOOTH...

in Music & Arts

Get to Know Vietnam's 54 Ethnic Groups via These Adorable Emojis

If only these adorable emojis existed back when we were toiling over our geography homework years ago.

in Saigon Events

Triển lãm BÓNG @ Lang Thang

Hoạt động thứ hai của DragGEN trong chuỗi hoạt động BÓNG thuộc quỹ Hands & Voices 2020 do viện iSEE tài trợ đã đến rồi đây!

in Saigon Events

Workshop Online "Thả thính với Digital Painting"

Craft your Tuesdays with our 150K Burger n' Beer Combo!

in Saigon Events

7 Ngày Phim Thể Nghiệm @ Mzung Space

7 NGÀY PHIM THỂ NGHIỆM/Experimental-Film Week

in Saigon Events

Indika Sunday Market @ Indika

Indika Sunday Market

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road in Quang Ngai in 1967

Is nostalgia always a positive emotion? 

in Saigon Events

150K Burger n' Beer Combo - Every Tuesday @ All PSB Locations

Craft your Tuesdays with our 150K Burger n' Beer Combo!

in Saigon

Saigon Zoo Staff Take Voluntary Pay Cuts to Keep Animals Fed

Difficulties related to COVID-19 have led the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens staff to take voluntary 30% pay cuts so food can be purchased for the animals.

in Saigon

Saigon Creator of Rice 'ATM' Introduces Machine for Free Face Masks

The worst of times bring out the best in some people.

in Saigon

Large Sinkhole Appears in Go Vap During Thunderstorm Last Night

Driving in the rain in Saigon exposes residents to a range of dangers, now including one that’s right beneath their wheels.

in Architecture

[Photos] New House by VTN Architects Blurs Line Between Man and Nature

"What, you want me to live in a house with walls?"

in Health

Da Nang Trials Group Testing for Covid-19 to Save Resources

Facing a massive number of tests to be done among residents, Da Nang is exploring more cost-effective ways to do COVID-19 testing.

in Environment

Vietnam Increases Carbon Emissions Reduction Target in Next Decade

The country is now aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9% by 2030.

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk - Pham Tuan Ngoc @ Noirfoto

Noirfoto mời các bạn đến tham dự buổi chia sẻ nói chuyện của nhiếp ảnh gia Phạm Tuấn Ngọc. Đây là một hoạt động trong khuôn khổ ‘Triển lãm Nhóm Noirfoto: Gặp gỡ Nhiếp ảnh’.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Tếu Special Livestream - Hài Độc Thoại Đánh Cô Vy

Đây là một câu chuyện buồn. Saigon Tếu đã lên kế hoạch gần 2 tháng cho một chiếc show hoành tráng. Nhưng Cô Vy lại về và tụi mình cảm thấy hoang mang lạc lối.

in Saigon Events

Nguyễn Thanh Tuyền - Con Người - Manimal @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the cocktail reception opening of Con Nguoi (Manimal), a solo exhibition of paintings by Saigon-based artist Nguyen Thanh Tuyen. The opening for Tuyen’...

in Music & Arts

[Video] In 'Ba Đình Đời,' a Study of Hanoi's Nocturnal Textures and Shapes

As Vietnam battles a fresh coronavirus outbreak, art from the country's initial battle and social distancing period is still being released.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Fine Citizens for Not Wearing Masks in Public From Tomorrow

Wearing face masks in public in Saigon is not just a safety guideline anymore, as city officials have decided to once again start fining Saigoneers for flouting the rule.

in Saigon Events

Contemporary Dance: Cafe Sai Gon @ Saigon Opera House

  The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera company [HBSO] will present a revival of the contemporary dance show Cafe Saigon for a single performance on August 8 in the Saigon Op...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Tests 50,000 of 70,000 People Who Visited Da Nang in July

Over the weekend, Hanoi carried out testing for thousands of city dwellers who had been to Da Nang in July.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Is Turning a Sports Arena Into a 700-Bed Field Hospital

Expected to open this week, the hospital will have 700 beds, a figure that can be increased to 1,000.

in Saigon

New Eastern Bus Station to Partially Open This Month

The first phase of the massive Mien Dong Bus Station will open on August 15.

in Vietnam

Weekend Stories Roundup: Plant Center, Storm Sinlaku, and Covid-19 Deaths

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Hanoi

[Photos] A Hanoi in Transition, Over a Century Ago

Today, Hoan Kiem Lake has no lantern-lifting Statue of Liberty that people fish beside, Russian naval ships don't moor in the Red River, and nón lá hardly cover every head in the capital.

in Environment

New Directive Aims to Strengthen Illegal Wildlife Trade Enforcement

On July 23, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc issued a new directive with the aim of tightening control against illegal wildlife trade and consumption.

in Saigon

Saigon Shuts Down Bars, Nightclubs, Crowded Public Events From Today

After two COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the city, Saigon is starting to close down businesses to curtail the spread of the virus.

in Health

Over 20,000 Hanoians Who Visited Da Nang to Be Tested for Covid-19

The mass testing comes as Vietnam races to stem a fresh outbreak of the novel coronavirus centered in Da Nang.

in Vietnam

Hội An Restarts Social Distancing; Đà Nẵng Stops F&B Services, Including Takeaways

After Đà Nẵng, Hội An is the second city in Việt Nam to bring back social distancing measures after July’s coronavirus outbreak.

in Saigon

8 Saigon Hotels Approved as Paid Quarantine Facilities for Foreign Experts

They include two five-star hotels, four four-star properties, and one-three star hotel.

in Environment

Cà Mau Announces $820m Plan to Fight Climate Change

Cà Mau is among localities in Vietnam most affected by erosion.

in Culture

[Video] The Homeless Saigon Man Who Built a Home for Rescue Dogs

In recent years, uproar over the consumption of dog meat has culminated in demands for a national ban on the controversial dish, which some consider a traditional delicacy while others claim it is une...

in Vietnam

Police Bust Livestream Operation Selling VND10bn Worth of Fake Fashion Items Monthly

On July 7, after months of surveillance, authorities shut down a large-scale smuggling and counterfeit goods operation in Lào Cai Province.

in Saigon Events

Screening: Prosperity + Panel Discussion @ The Hive

Join us for an uplifting, action-focused event at The Hive with the screening of Prosperity, a documentary that will make you think about the way we do business and how to move towards a triple bottom...

in Hanoi Events

Minh Đinh ở Xóm Nhạc

Minh Dinh began his journey in 2017. In his burning attempt to pursuit a professional career as well as his serious investment in musical products, Minh Dinh has confirmed his status in Indie communit...

in Hanoi Events

Rock Ballads Greatest Show @ Polygon Musik

Đêm nhạc Rock Ballads cuồng nhiệt sôi động nhưng cũng không kém phần ngọt ngào tình cảm đang chờ các bạn tại Polygon vào 21h ngày 30/7/2020

in Vietnam

8 Earthquakes Hit Sơn La Province, No Injuries Reported

The earthquakes resulted in no injuries or deaths but did damage at least 126 buildings.

in Hanoi Events

Scenes of Hanoi Watercolor Workshop! @ Hockett Haus of Crafts

Join us for a SCENES OF HANOI WATERCOLOR workshop!

in Health

All Saigon Residents Who Visited Da Nang in July Will Be Tested for Covid-19

To reduce risks of COVID-19 infection, Saigon announced yesterday that the city would test all residents who returned from Da Nang recently.

in Eat & Drink

Pasteur Street's Jasmine IPA: The Beer that Built the Brand

“This doesn’t taste like regular beer, but I love it!”

in Saigon Events

THE RED #1: Yvan polge - Ling:Chi @ myhouse

THE RED #1

in Saigon Events

Women and Men clothes Swap, Free for teenagers @ The Backyard

A swap is a sustainable, cheap and fun way to renew your wardrobeHow it works ?

in Saigon Events

QUI 4th Anniversary @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

THE "IT" PARTY OF THE YEAR IS HERE AGAIN

in Saigon Events

WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus @ WAM Saigon

WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus

in Saigon Events

Banana Mama: Vinhommies @ Banana Mama

Banana Mama presents: VINHOMMIES- DJ MASTERI [ES]- DJ PURPLE PINES [ES]

in Hanoi Events

Films.core @ Hanoi Rock City

Đàn chim cò Aura Màu Đen đã về tụ hội với các bạn tại nơi đất mẹ thân yêu rồi, tức là lại có show về rồi đây anh em ơi!!!

in Hanoi Events

Films.core @ Hanoi Rock City (2)

Đàn chim cò Aura Màu Đen đã về tụ hội với các bạn tại nơi đất mẹ thân yêu rồi, tức là lại có show về rồi đây anh em ơi!!!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Arrests 7 for Trafficking Chinese Nationals Into Vietnam

The arrests come amid a crackdown on trafficking following a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases in central Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Restarts Social Distancing After Cases of Covid-19 Community Transmission Emerge

Over the weekend, Vietnam recorded five new COVID-19 infections, four of which are community transmissions, putting an end to the country’s 99-day streak without local infections.

in Fashion

From Iconic Street Scene to Hybrid T-Shirt: The Journey of a Ginkgo Design

  A street cart crammed with all the fresh ingredients and utensils needed for a scrumptious meal parked beside hungry guests enjoying their dishes on plastic tables beneath a bright red flag: i...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Effort to Increase Fertility Rates; Visual Arts Curator Bill Nguyen

We're now 90 episodes old!

in Film & TV

Hanoi International Film Festival Delayed Until 2022 Due to Pandemic

The effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to push the event back from its scheduled date of November 4–8.

in Hanoi

[Photos] 1994 Hanoi in the Eyes of a Former Japan Ambassador to Vietnam

On a day like any other in November 1994, some Hanoians might have been curious about the fact that their shop front and daily routine were being photographed by a wandering Japanese man.

in Vietnam

In 2020, Northern Vietnam Sees Longest Heatwave in Years; Earlier, Colder Winter

Feeling like this summer has been excruciatingly long? It’s not just you.

in Vietnam

Stuck in Africa, Vietnamese Workers Forced to Work Despite Rampant Covid-19 Cases

On the afternoon of July 11, the people of Lãng Thanh Commune (in Yên Thành District, Nghệ An Province), rejoiced as Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc announced that Vietnamese workers in Equatorial Gui...

in Architecture

[Photos] An Airy Home for Those Averse to Air-Conditioning

To some people, air conditioners suck.

in Hanoi Events

Plates of Hanoi's Pool & Barbecue Launch Party ft. Shadylanes @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

IT'S HERE: Plate’s of Hanoi’s Summer Pool & Barbecue LAUNCH Party

in Hanoi Events

Healing Sessions with Jo Ngo & Jung Buffalo @ Á Space - Experimental Arts

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 2020Location: Lane 59 Ngo Gia Tu, Long Bien, Hanoi (Turn right at the end of lane, go straight 500m)

in Saigon Events

Styling Workshop - Let's Talk About Styles: CDR @ Joi Factory

LINK ĐĂNG KÝ: https://forms.gle/pYUce6koWK7nMUtr6

in Saigon Events

Tree House @ Broma

Swing over to Broma’s rooftop for this month's edition of Tree House. DJ Starchild will be shakin’ the branches with the finest cuts of hip-hop, boogie funk, and house jams from the deepest realms of ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Burger Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Saturday, July 25th, 2020Time: 12pm ( noon) -10pm30k Entry

in Saigon Events

SDP Sunday Splash @ OKKU Saigon

Saigon Day Party presents Sunday Splash, a weekly pool party in Thao Dien. Join us poolside for an eclectic selection of music, delicious Japanese cuisine & refreshing cocktails at the beautiful Okku ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Pundits - This Expat Life - A Trời ơi Event @ WAM Saigon

Saigon Pundits -- A trời ơi event showcasing spoken word and lively debate on a current issue.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Market - Night Version @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Hanoi's summers are relentless! The heat is non stop and we are all feeling the effects from too much sun. As such, we've decided to make the next market a night time affair, waiting for the sun to re...

in Saigon

The Delay Continues for Saigon's Parking Lot Project Under Tao Đàn Park

Ten years after it was first approved, construction of the parking lot below District 1's Tao Đàn Park has again been delayed.

in Music & Arts

Vũ Nhật Tân, Vietnam's Composer and Artist Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 50

Vũ Nhật Tân, Hanoi’s adept producer, musician, and artist, died recently due to illness.

in Education

At Kyros Saigon, a Different Therapy Massage Method

Sometimes, it seems like you can’t walk 100 meters in Saigon without tripping over a spa.

in Saigon

[Photos] 30 Film Photographs That Take You Back to 1965 Saigon

What draws viewers to the spectacle that is old photographs?

in Development

Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan

Previous plans to build nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan Province were scrapped in 2016, but the projects might be coming back in the near future.

in Saigon Events

Summer Gin Night @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

Exclusive event for Gin lovers!

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Farmers Market is back! @ L'Usine Thao Dien

L’Usine Thao Dien Farmer's Market is back with more goodies than ever!

in Hanoi

Hanoi Family Finds Long-Lost Daughter in Quarantine After 24 Years Missing

In the time of unprecedented hardships, a family in Hanoi found the light at the end of the tunnel. 

in Fashion

Một Pair of Shoes You Need in Your Closet

What is the modern Vietnamese aesthetic?

in Hanoi Events

Workshop II: Code Art @ Á Space - Experimental Arts

Coding is powerful and scary indeed for visual thinkers, the workshop is basically an intimate meetup for people at all levels who share the same interest for generative art.

in Hanoi Events

Madele at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

Madele at Tiny Music Club. This singer-songwriter and guitarist from South Africa will bring her raw talent and passion to our rooftop terrace on Tuesday.

in Film & TV

Japan Releases Adorable Pink Honda Cub Inspired by 'Weathering With You'

For a limited time, Honda is selling scooters based on the popular animated film Weathering With You.

in Hanoi Events

Lối Cũ Ta Về vol.9 - Hè Muộn @ Kumquat Tree

LỐI CŨ TA VỀ vol.9 IS BACKKKK!!!

in Hanoi Events

SOOMA - An exhibition of artworks inspired by water and flora @ W Square

This is Lian Sommer's first solo exhibition. The Artworks were created during and after the world wide lockdown in an attempt to explore water and flora that has been missing while we were locked away...

in Hanoi Events

Artist Talk: Nước Nhật và Tôi | Vũ Kim Thư @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio xin giới thiệu một chương trình trò chuyện nghệ thuật chủ đề: Nước Nhật và tôi với sự tham gia của khách mời nghệ sĩ Vũ Kim Thư.

in Saigon Events

Where you from? Comedy Night @ Hop Shop

Traveling through Saigon and looking for a fun night out in the heart of D1? Or a local in need of a good laugh?

in Saigon Events

OWG: LAYLA by Hanh Tran @ Phibious

One Week Gallery returns with our second gallery, LAYLA, showing illustrations of Hanh, our beloved designer. Her work carries her feelings and reflects the books she reads and the songs she listens t...

in Saigon Events

SALSA DEL SOL - D7 Takeover! @ Taco Del Sol

It's about time Saigon for D7 takeover!!  

in Saigon Events

Từ Từ's Slow Dating / Hẹn hò Từ Từ @ Từ Từ Book House

In order to create a loving and calming space within the hustle of Saigon, Từ Từ Book House introduces the concept of Slow Dating, where strangers come together for 3 hours to slow down, connect, and ...

in Hanoi Events

Tranquil Books & Coffee Five-Year Anniversary

tháng Bảy năm hai nghìn không trăm mười lăm,

in Saigon Events

ĐỒNG THUẬN @ Fullbright University

Creating a space to safely share stories and to generate an awareness of consent and the repercussions of non-consensual acts. With talks, workshops, exhibition and open discussion for the public as w...

in Saigon Events

American Music Story - Made in Vietname @ Hard Rock Cafe

The Happievent is super thrilled to present the first ever done of its kind event and a brand new concept of party on Thursday30th July! Come to the beautiful Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City and liste...

in Tech

Saigon Unveils New Public Bus App Made by Grab

The Go!Bus app will show travelers information for bus routes and connect them to Grab cars or bikes to bring them there if the nearest station is beyond 200 meters away.

in Development

Hanoi Approves Design of New Tu Lien Bridge Over Red River

It will be called the Tứ Liên Bridge and was designed in part by Sun Group.

in Vietnam

Aviation Authority Proposes Flights From 6 Asian Countries From August

They include China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Laos and Cambodia.

in Saigon

Saigon Commences Training Course for 58 Future Metro Train Drivers

Progress on Saigon's Metro Line 1 is moving into the human resources and training phase.

in Vietnam

63% of Vietnamese Women Abused by Husbands at Least Once in Their Lifetime

In a recently published report, data shows that Vietnamese women are frequently abused by their husband, and these instances of violence happen to a significant portion of the female population.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Coal Imports Reach Record High in First Half of 2020

Demand for electricity in the country is surging.

in Literature

Vietnam Is Publishing More Books, but Only a Fraction of Which Are Children's Literature

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.

in Saigon

Saigon Approves Plan to Charge Cars Fee to Enter Downtown

To improve downtown Saigon’s traffic situation, city authorities are planning to boost public transportation while imposing more hurdles on private vehicles entering the area.

in Saigon Events

CinéSaigon Double Feature: BLADE RUNNER + THE THING @ Secret Cinema in D1

Tickets available from LOST & FOUND bar in D1, round the corner from our secret cinema: www.facebook.com/lostfoundsaigonOnly 64 seats in the cinema! Drop into the bar anytime from 5pm to late, 7 days ...

in Environment

High Chemical Levels Detected in Air Following Warehouse Fire

Heads up, Hanoians!

in Saigon Events

Belgian National Day @ Belgo

Do you consider yourself as a true craft beer lover? If so, this 21st July is a perfect day to visit Belgo to raise your chalice in celebrating the birth of Belgium, Kingdom of Beer! Aside from the us...

in Hotels

Searching for Elegance Along the Saigon River

  The Saigon River slithers like a magnificent serpent with scales made of sunlight.

in Travel

Con Dao to Reclaim Sea for $99m Proposed Extension of Airport Runway

Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial authorities have identified a runway extension of Con Dao's airport as a key development project for the region's development.

in Saigon Events

La BOUM #1: The first flirt @ myhouse

La BOUM #1: The first flirt

in Saigon Events

Kin Dee Thirsty Thursday @ Kin Đee - Thai Gastropub

4-7pm Buy 1 Get 1 FREE on selected beers and cocktails. 7-11pm will be Buy 2 Get 1 FREE on selected beers and cocktails.

in Saigon Events

Lương Lưu Biên - Tribe of Loneliness - Bầy Cô Đơn @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the cocktail reception opening of Tribe of Loneliness, a solo exhibition of mixed-media paintings by Saigon-based artist Luong Luu Bien. The exhibition...

in Saigon Events

Disco Brunch @ Lola Restaurant & Bar

Coming soon at Lola every Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm.

in Saigon Events

SUNDECK SUNDAY'S @ High Tide Restaurant & Bar

Hype your Sunday up at High Tide where Open Air'D Resident DJ will provide you with music that won't let you down. FREE entrance. COCKTAIL SPECIALS. SHARING PLATTERS. Everything you need for a good Su...

in Saigon Events

The Happier Hour @ Easy Tiger

Easy Tiger presents “Saigon's Worst Kept Happier Hour Secret”

in Saigon Events

Talk show: A secret is a secret @ Cipherz

Everyone has their secrets, and when you come to this place, all of it will be turned on most honest and nobody has the right to judge you.

in Saigon Events

Classic Plastic: Đêm đĩa than @ Deme Brewing

Time for the classic plastic vol. 2, with many new faces.

in Saigon Events

Trivia Nights @ Tê Tê Tap House

Trivia Nights are coming to the TapHouse every second Tuesday!

in Saigon Events

Funkochine // Dr Burger Pop up @ Soma Saigon

Enjoying a great weekend with Funkochine bros and sissy, why not?

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk - Tran Le Quynh Anh - Noirfoto Group Show @ Noirfoto

Noirfoto mời các bạn đến tham dự buổi chia sẻ nói chuyện của Trần Lê Quỳnh Anh. Đây là một hoạt động trong khuôn khổ ‘Triển lãm Nhóm Noirfoto: Gặp gỡ Nhiếp ảnh’.

in Saigon Events

KHÉTT PARTY @ Lush

Sau gần 3 tháng ròng chiến đấu với cô Vy 19 tuổi thì bạn Rage cũng đã nướng khét thành công mấy con vi trùng vi khuẩn này.

in Architecture

[Photos] New Da Nang Cafe Serves up Special Blend of Old and New Design

Across Vietnam’s metropolises, loss of heritage continues to be a challenge during a time of overly eager demolition and real estate fever.

in Asia

Thai Cabinet Approves Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Partnerships

Thailand is on its way to allowing same-sex unions.

in Saigon

Saigon Reveals Plans to Spend $17bn on Public Transit Over 10 Years

This is part of an effort to increase public transport usage and reduce private vehicle numbers as traffic and air quality continues to worsen.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Rappers Hit Hanoi Streets in Fiery 'Thủ Đô Cypher' Collaboration

Four up-and-coming Hanoi rappers spit rapid-fire rhymes across the capital city.

in Vietnam

Taxis, Ride-Hailing Cars Must Switch to Yellow License Plate, New Policy Says

In the future, car drivers for ride-hailing apps will have to get a new license plate in a whole new color.

in Hanoi Events

'Isolation Journal' - A film screening and concert @ Manzi

Manzi is pleased to present a networked performance entitled "Isolation Journal" by The Six Tones group, composer Tri Minh and Canadian musician John Oliver.

in Hanoi Events

Switching off: Dance Performance & Decompression @ W Square

Covering the movement element of Hanoi Switch - An Exhibition: Created in isolation, Hanoi Dance Company will be performing a contemporary dance piece this Sunday on the terrace at W Square.

in Hanoi Events

Switching on: Hanoi Switch Launch Party @ W Square

Hanoi Switch's official launch party!

in Hanoi Events

Sacred Sounds: Rise Up @ Savage

Sacred Savage: Rise Up

in Hanoi Events

Slider Festival @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

A-are you ready for this?! Slider Festival is coming to town and will offer plenty of mouth-watering flavors this summer.

in Saigon Events

YES After Work - We are back! @ Bandido Saigon

YES AFTER WORK! - WE ARE BACK!

in Music & Arts

K-Pop Talent Agency SM Entertainment Opens First Vietnam Store in Saigon

Saigon’s K-pop fans, rejoice!

in Saigon Events

The Mekong Delta Revisited - New Issues, New Challenges @ The Old Compass Cafe

The Delta has been very successful in flattening the Corona Virus Curve just like the rest of Viet Nam. In the aftermath of this pandemic, the Mekong region has seen an increase in new issues along wi...

in Vietnam

Foreign Students With Online-Only Courses May Need to Leave the US, ICE Says

A notice from the US' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced that if a university shifts to online-only education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, non-citizen students would n...

in Saigon Events

Broma Funk Sessions @ Broma

FUNK SESSIONS at Broma!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Festival 2020 @ Saigon Outcast

SAIGON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 2020SAT - SUN, 11 -12 JULY60k Entry + 1 free glass / 12pm-11pm

in Saigon Events

Banana Mama: 1 Year Anniversary @ Banana Mama

Banana Mama: 1 Year Anniversary

in Saigon Events

Indika 4th Birthday Fiesta @ Indika

We’re turning 4 years old! After a few months of crazy coming and going we’re ready for a big party to celebrate.

in Hanoi

[Photos] 18 Rare Black-and-White Photos of Northern Vietnam in the 1970s

What draws us towards the spectacle that is old photos?

in Saigon

Saigon Announces Large Natural Eco Park for Thu Thiem

Will this major green space project come to fruition in Thu Thiem?

in Retail

Wendelbo Crafts Effortless Elegance in Vietnam

As Vietnam continues its climb up the global economic ladder, people here are able to access more high-quality products than ever before.

in Culture

France Awards Order of Arts and Letters to Two Vietnamese

The awards were conferred to Nguyen Ngoc Lan and Tran Vuong Thach.

in Eat & Drink

A Journey through Spanish Flavors at Ria

Not long ago, one could count the number of Spanish eateries in Saigon on a few fingers.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Wildlife Consumption in the Covid-19 Era; a Street Food Update

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Tech

GoViet to Be Renamed Gojek Vietnam to Merge With Indonesian Parent App

Say goodbye to GoViet and hello to Gojek.

in Education

How Foreign Parents Acclimate to Life in Hanoi

Uprooting one’s life and moving halfway around the world isn’t easy for anyone.

in Environment

7 Jailed for 32 Years in Total for Poisoning Pine Trees in Lam Dong

Good.

in Development

Covid-19 Supply Chain Disruptions Delay Delivery of Hanoi Metro Trains to End of 2020

Disruptions in global shipping, shuttered factories and supply chain interruptions mean the trains for Hanoi's second metro line will arrive from France later than expected.

in Travel

Vietnamese Influencer Sparks Outrage for Sitting on Coral Reefs in Phu Quoc

Maritime tourism in Vietnam is developing fast, but for a lot of domestic tourists, conservation education in the country is lagging behind.

in Film & TV

Cine-Concert Refreshes Vintage Vietnamese Cartoons With Soundtracks by Current Musicians

This July brings to Hanoi a unique cine-concert experience combining live music and Vietnamese animation archives. Red Balloons: Music For 20th-century Vietnamese Animation, organized by The Onion Cel...

in Health

With Good Results on Mice, Vietnam Hopes to Trial Covid-19 Vaccine on Humans in 2021

The vaccine is currently being tested on mice.

in Education

How Saigon’s Students are Preparing for the Future

 The students would not be denied their chicken and rice, and thus took to the streets in protest.

in Vietnam

Over 30m Workers in Vietnam Impacted by Pandemic: Labor Ministry

While Vietnam has thus far avoided serious public health impacts from the coronavirus pandemic, it has not escaped the economic ravages of the global emergency.

in Hanoi Events

Sharing Circle: Fear of Intimacy @ The Hanoi Social Club

Register now: https://forms.gle/MgyX4Wjf6hUL1czg6

in Hanoi Events

ỐNG thở - Những điều chưa kể @ VUUV

“Site-specific art” (Nghệ thuật thực địa) là một hình thức thực hành nghệ thuật đương đại, khi mà tác phẩm nghệ thuật tương tác trực tiếp với nơi chốn mà nó được trưng bày hay sát nghĩa hơn là tác phẩ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Makes Preparations to Fly Patient 91 Back to UK on July 12

With steadily improving health, the British pilot might be able get home in less than two weeks.

in Hanoi Events

Space Milk @ Birdcage

{Brought to you by the Milk Carton Kids}

in Hanoi Events

XEM ĐÊM - CÀNG ĐÊM một trưng bày ánh sáng | A Light Art Installation @ Manzi

Manzi is pleased to present ‘Xem đêm- Càng đêm’ – a light art installation by visual artist Nguyen Duc Phuong (aka Phuong Gio) and architect Nguyen Ha.

in Hanoi Events

Cine-Concert: Bóng Bay Đỏ / Red Balloons @ L'Espace

Cinéma I Điện ảnhCIEL ROUGE | BẦU TRỜI ĐỎ

in Hanoi Events

Fourth of July BBQ & Benefit for Black Lives Matter @ Red River Tea Room

Americans abroad, join us for a good ol’ fashioned Fourth of July BBQ!

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Switch - An Exhibition: Created in isolation @ W Square

Showcasing a collection of multi-media created during the time of quarantine. As well as the inaugural launch of Hanoi Switch. The Isolation Exhibition is a way to connect and reconnect through self-e...

in Education

Giving Students a Voice at International Schools

Even the best-run operations sometimes need recalibration.

in Hanoi Events

Show: Rotten Comedy with Carlos @ The Learning Hub

Carlos Lindsey Penfold Ottery is a journalist, editor and founder of Chao Hanoi. His life has taken him from England through China, and now to the beating heart of Vietnam, where he co-owns the popula...

in Saigon

Japanese Brand Muji Announces Pop-up Store in Saigon

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 Saigon Events

How to Master your Emotions @ The Hive

Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives and work. The way we feel determines how we perform.

in Saigon Events

Gặp Gỡ Cộng Đồng Podcaster Vietnam @ CirCO Co-working Space

Sau 2 tháng thành lập, Group Cộng đồng Podcaster Vietnam đã có gần 500 thành viên với nhiều hoạt động sôi nổi và vô số câu hỏi được đặt ra trên group. Nổi bật nhất trong số đó là những thắc mắc về các...

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Woodcut Printmaking w/ Jack Clayton @ Common 9

Jack Clayton is an illustrator / printmaker from London who specialises in the medium of woodcut printmaking. He relief prints his blocks by hand and often uses the reduction method to add multiple la...

in Saigon Events

Breath & Ice Bath Workshop @ Mandala Wellness

Register Here: https://forms.gle/J77UMjwrHo5GQtgr9

in Saigon Events

La Holista - Organic Kombucha Making Workshop (week day) @ La Holista

Kombucha is an effervescent fermented tea drink originated in Korea and Japan. It is rich in probiotic, b-vitamins and enzyme and has a high concentration of acids that bring many benefits to the drin...

in Saigon Events

Triển Lãm Nhiếp Ảnh ''Self Made'' MDK4 @ Narcissism

TRIỂN LÃM NHIẾP ẢNH ''SELF MADE'' MDK4

in Saigon Events

Fourth of July BBQ & Benefit for Black Lives Matter @ Soma Saigon

Americans abroad, join us for a good ol' fashioned Fourth of July BBQ!

in Saigon Events

WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus @ WAM Saigon

WAM / Improv Show by Les Ximpromptus

in Saigon Events

Saigon Boulder Beat 2020 @ Vertical Academy - Climbing Gym

Saigon Boulder Beat 2020 - Bouldering Competition

in Saigon Events

Opening Noirfoto Group Show "A Photographic Assembly" @ Noirfoto

Some might say 2020 is ‘cancelled’, but with an optimistic spirit nurtured in a space always filled with flowers and greens, we say it’s a year for opportunity: Noirfoto eagerly presents to you ‘Noirf...

in Saigon Events

End-Vironment | #indieco @ 289E

Vietnamese Indigo hân hạnh mời các bạn đến tham dự buổi trưng bày END-VIRONMENT trong chuỗi sự kiện #indieco do Vietnamese Indigo tổ chức.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Launches Night Tour at Hoa Lo Prison to Attract Domestic Tourists

History buffs from the rest of the country might find the night tour an opportunity to observe the storied historical site from a different perspective.

in Vietnam

To Evade Quarantine, They Tried to Swim From China to Vietnam

Border guards found two separate groups of four Vietnamese people attempting to enter Vietnam from China last week, after which all eight individuals were quarantined.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Hanoi During, After the Pandemic; Modernist Architecture With Mel Schenck Returns

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is now available!

in Saigon Events

Webinar | Journey Of Edtech Startups In SEA

Join us for a closer look at edtech startup journeys in Southeast Asia.

in Health

New Study Shows Coronavirus Strains in Vietnam's Field Rats, Guano Farms

Data from a study published in June 2020 suggests that, by the time field rat meat reaches restaurant tables, more than half of it is infected with coronaviruses.

in Travel

Pivoting to Domestic Tourism, Hanoi Hopes to Attract 11m Visitors This Year

With international visitors nowhere in sight, officials and tourism operators in Hanoi are fully focusing on the domestic travel market.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Walk on the Streets of Quaint 1966-1967 Da Nang

Like its namesake river, the Han Market remains a bustling destination attracting visitors and casual shoppers to the area today, just as it did decades ago.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes New Driver's License Class for Teenage Drivers

The draft amendment would require all drivers aged 16–18 to have a license to operate motorized scooters with an engine capacity of up to 50cc and electric scooters that travel no more than 50 ki...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Watch Saigon Shine in New MV 'Alane' by German DJ Robin Schulz

Vietnamese listeners of Robin Schulz’s latest summer release might notice some familiar scenes in the song’s dynamic music video.

in Hanoi

Tay Ho Alley Grapples With Trash Problem Caused by Photo-Seeking Visitors

Just the latest example of people ruining the very the beauty of a spot that drew them for its beauty.

in Development

New Renderings Show Expanse of Ben Thanh Metro Interchange, Plaza

A new set of renderings conjures up a future in which Ben Thanh Station is a both a transportation and commercial hub for city dwellers.

in Hanoi

[Photos] Rare Black-and-White Shots Reflect Hanoi Street Life in 1950

No skim milk and saltine parties here.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Unlikely to Resume International Flights in July, Experts Say

Bad, but unsurprising, news for anyone abroad hoping to visit Vietnam in the next few months.

in Hanoi Events

Solidarity Session | For National Hospital for Tropical Diseases @ The Lighthouse

8 of Hanoi's finest purveyors of underground music are joining forces to raise money for the fight against CoVid-19.

in Sports

Dalat Ultra Trail Race Called off After Flash Flood Kills Runner

Last weekend's Ultra Trail Dalat Marathon ended in tragedy.

in Events Lush

TEN TOES DOWN 30 | LUSH x Goodfellas @ Lush

The sky shines bright and love is in the air again. We are halfway through 2020 and it just feels like yesterday… but long, strange and amazing! And it's just gonna get even better because TenToesDown...

in Events Lush

St Patricks de Mayos @ Lush

St Patricks Day and Cinco de Mayo - two great party holidays.

in Arts & Culture

Red Balloons

This July brings to Hanoi a unique cine-concert experience combining live music and Vietnamese animation archives. Red Balloons: Music For 20th-century Vietnamese Animation, organised by The Onion Cel...

in Saigon

PouYuen, Saigon's Biggest Employer, Lays Off 3,000 Workers, Citing Covid-19 Slump

Although Vietnam’s economy is not as badly hit as that of our neighbors, local companies are still struggling to recover from the slump brought about by the global pandemic.

in Environment

Phu Yen Partners With WWF to Reduce Plastic Waste by 30% in 5 Years

The plan is the result of a partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aimed at reducing non-biodegradable waste.

in Hanoi Events

Original Comedy @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Hanoi’s funniest comedians are ready to serve!

in Hanoi Events

Vietnamese skincare & bodycare herbal sharing - Bio LAK garden @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

Vietnamese skincare & bodycare herbal sharing Bio LAK Garden - conservation of Vietnamese plants

in Hanoi Events

Mọt Sách VSS-Clb Đọc Sách Tập Trung @ Vietnam Sustainable Space

Bạn muốn đọc nhiều sách nhưng không biết quyển nào hay để đọc?Bạn đọc nhiều sách nhưng nhớ chẳng được bao nhiêu?Bạn muốn tập trung đọc sách nhưng cảm thấy có quá nhiều sự xao nhãng?Bạn muốn có một cộn...

in Hanoi Events

Lecture Performance: Thành phố này rạng rỡ những đốm sáng @ TOONG Co-working space

Là một thể nghiệm mới từ Mắt Trần Ensemble. Kết hợp giữa diễn thuyết (lecture) và biểu diễn (performance), đây sẽ là một trải nghiệm nghe - kể - hội thoại linh hoạt, dễ cảm và bình đẳng – nơi mà những...

in Hanoi Events

RÒM ra Hà Nội! - chuyện trò với đạo diễn Trần Thanh Huy @ OKIA Cinema

Hành trình gian nan của RÒM sắp đến hồi gay cấn!

in Hanoi Events

Both Venues / Both Party @ Kobala x Birdcage

Kobala x Birdcage.

in Hanoi Events

PUKU QUIZ NIGHT @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Want to show off your knowledge, win great prizes AND raise money for a great local cause?

in Hanoi Events

Pho-ilm Night: Ovarian Psycos @ W Square

SYS Sister Sounds is proud to present: Pho-ilm Night at W Square. The new night will showcase movies empowering womxn and non-binary people.

in Hanoi Events

SYS Sister Sounds Presents: Boss Lady Workshop @ The Learning Hub

SYS Sister Sounds Presents Boss Lady Workshop Hanoi Take-Over the second edition! Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Director of Public Relations firm Stimulated Media and creator of music blog Stimulate...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Sunday Market 2 @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

After a brief hiatus, the Hanoi Sunday Market is back! Bringing you the biggest and best market in Hanoi. You wont find a better selection of music, goods and craft beer in the one place!

in Saigon Events

Comedy Femme Fatales (All female stand up show) @ Shri Lounge

Comedy Femme Fatales

in Saigon Events

Talk | Khi nghệ sĩ tò mò về 'xã hội' @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SOCIALLY CURIOUS AS AN ARTIST?A conversation with artists Lêna Bùi, Trương Công Tùng and Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn; moderated by The Factory Artistic Director, Zoe Butt

in Saigon Events

Women and Men Clothes Swap Party @ The Backyard

A swap is a sustainable, cheap and fun way to renew your wardrobeHow it works ?

in Saigon Events

Yoga, Meditation, Sound Bath & Brunch @ Chicks Club

Our intimate, sunny Sunday by the pool with fellow friends and Yoginis welcomes everyone willing to disconnect a little bit from the noisy city and technology to make real connections with like-minded...

in Saigon Events

Workshop Khám phá bản thân qua KỊCH ỨNG TÁC @ Cái Tổ Nhỏ

Discovery yourself through Improvisation workshop

in Saigon Events

Art Workshop "NẾN THƠM - Scented Candles" @ The Greenery Art

ART WORKSHOP NẾN THƠM - SCENTED CANDLES

in Saigon Events

Exhibition preview event @ Hoa Ta Space

Program "Noirfoto Group Show: A photographic assembly" July edition, from the 4th of July to the 8th of August 2020.

in Saigon Events

COI CỌP @ CƠM HỘP Saigon

"COI CỌP" - là pop-up show "mở màn" cho format chuỗi sự kiện mới mang tên "CƠM THÊME" do CƠM HỘP Sài Gòn giới thiệu và tổ chức.

in Saigon Events

Meet Non La Project : 16,000km by bicycle from France to Vietnam @ The Tipsy Cow - Cocktails & Kitchen

Dear Saigonese friends, after almost one year on our bicycles from France to Vietnam, we are finally back! Difficult to believe... even for us !

in Hanoi Events

Juju [Sacred Sounds, Hanoi] & Johán [Hanoi] @ Savage

To complete the weekend, over in the Anteroom Savage welcomes local DJs Juju and Johán. Juju will take dancers into a trance, whilst Johán will showcase his skills, as he continues to consistently bre...

in Health

Hai Phong Company Fined $4,300 for Sourcing Water From Dirty Ditch

Liem Son sourced its water from a canal filled with agricultural run-off and passed it off as coming from a thousand-year-old source in the mountains.

in Vietnam

Vietnam in Negotiations to Resume Flights With Japan, South Korea, China

The news comes amid ongoing speculation regarding the resumption of inbound commercial international flights.

in Tech

South Korean Delivery App Beamin Expands to Hanoi

South Korea's Baemin has started schlepping bún chả, trà sữa and bánh gối across the capital.

in Vietnam

Bac Giang, Hoa Binh Are Getting 3 New Golf Courses

They will be located in Bac Giang and Hoa Binh provinces.

in Environment

Hanoi Public School Becomes First in City With Solar Power System

It is part of a program to install solar panels at local schools.

in Tech

Fast New Undersea Cable Linking Vietnam, Asian Countries to Come Online in 2022

Perhaps this one will be less delicious to sharks.

in Education

How Saigon’s New Graduates Respond to Uncertain Futures

What is high school graduation without a ceremony?

in Architecture

[Photos] Hue's 'Lotus House' Makes Wheelchair-Friendly Design Its Focal Point

Apart from its lotus-inspired motifs and clean contemporary elements, Lotus House in Hue is also special as a rare example of Vietnamese architectural design that takes into consideration the needs of...

in Hanoi Events

Black Lives: Transcending Racism through Dialogue @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

A brave space in Hanoi, Vietnam with stations to explore various topics related to race and racism. The goal of this event is to have open and honest dialogue about racism and stereotypes without judg...

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Openings: 'Lost from View' & 'Other Futures' @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory invites you to the opening of two solo exhibitions: ‘Lost from View' by Hương Ngô & ‘Other Futures' by Thy Nguyễn.

in Hanoi Events

Summer Lovin’ Mini Music Fest @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Enjoy the summer heat and feel the summer love at The Spot this June 20th!

in Hanoi Events

Triển lãm: Period - The untold @ Syrena Vietnam

Triển lãm là nơi những câu chuyện chưa từng được kể, những kỷ niệm của các BẠN với người bạn Kinh Nguyệt, tất cả sẽ được chúng tớ khẽ khàng gom nhặt lại, và đặt chỉn chu ở không gian của buổi triển lã...

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D'eau et de verdure / Nước Xanh Non Biếc | Lê Giang @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery is pleased to present, D'eau et de verdure / Nước Xanh Non Biếc, a resulting show following the continuation project from Lê Giang's residency at Cité internationale des Arts in Paris. Thr...

in Saigon Events

FLAMINGLE 2.0 | BBQ Pool party @ Le Meridien

Join our FLAMINGLE chapter 2.0 - Pool Party with a delicious Mediterranean BBQ buffet and a cool variety of beverages to rock the Saturday afternoon one more time.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines to Buy Major Stake in Jetstar, Rename It 'Pacific Airlines'

The national flag carrier will buy out the 30% stake that Qantas has in Jetstar Pacific as well.

in Saigon Events

African Sunset Dance Party @ SchillerSaigon

CRAZY SABAR dancers and musicians, performing live, invite you to share a moment of Africa, in spirit and culture

in Hanoi Events

SHADYLANES Live After The Lockdown @ Hanoi Rock City

Fresh off the back from releasing their series 'The Lockdown: B-sides from The Happening', SHADYLANES return to the stage for the first time since lockdown laws have been lifted.

in Saigon Events

Permaculture in Farms and Cities @ An Xanh 1958

- You are enthusiastic about leading a sustainable lifestyle in the city?- You are very interested in applying permaculture in your farm?- You are seeking more people that share the same mindset?

in Saigon Events

SaiGon is Burning! Drag Battle Show: Drag Kings Edition @ Hard Rock Cafe

GenderFunk's Drag Competition is back and now it is Time for the KING to snatch the crown!!

in Hanoi Events

The Fitness Village Pool Party @ The Fitness Village

You’re invited to join us in welcoming the summer with a pool party in THE most beautiful setting of Hà Nội.

in Hanoi Events

Mini Acoustic Day Fest @ Fig Tree Garden

Fig Tree Garden presents an all-day live music event, at Tay Ho's newest open-air garden bar and music venue.

in Tech

Grab Food Is the Most Popular Meal Delivery App in Saigon, Hanoi

With the rise in demand for online food delivery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of services have seen an increase in customers. But one is standing out in the crowded field.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Gender, Generational Divides of Saigon's Civic Spaces

Episode 87 is ready for your ears!

in Hanoi

[Photos] Hanoi's Colonial Architecture in Postcards From 1916

The French aimed to remake Hanoi in Paris' image via elaborate architecture and infrastructure projects.

in Saigon

VietJet Plane Skids Off Runway, Causing Massive Delays at Tan Son Nhat

In the middle of a bout of stormy weather on Sunday, an airplane at Tan Son Nhat International Airport skidded off the runway at landing, causing massive delays to all flights to and from Saigon.

in Saigon Events

A Night to Socialize and Synergize @ The Reverie Saigon

This event brings together members and non-members from different international chambers in Vietnam and creates a business networking platform to connect and build relationships while having drinks at...

in Saigon Events

Every Brilliant Thing @ Lang Thang

Every Brilliant Thing returns for a final run.

in Hanoi Events

Khoá múa đương đại cơ bản (18/6 - 27/8/20) @ Kinergie studio

"Chuyển động, buông thư, tĩnh lặng, sảng khoái... tất cả cảm xúc đều có thể tìm thấy ở đây", học viên Dương Đoàn Anh Minh.

in Hanoi Events

Babel Caravan at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

BABEL CARAVAN is the encounter of David Fryer and Pedro Sebazt as a duo project, where beats, synth and bass lines meet guitar landscapes underneath psychedelic clouds. Swampy rock, lo-fi electronica,...

in Saigon Events

Floral Therapy @ Mandala Wellness

Register here: https://forms.gle/Xw5hkXAYWc2mxThH9

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Shorts - An Evening of Short Films @ W Square

Hanoi Shorts - a short film evening hosted biweekly by Rafiki's and W Square.

in Hanoi Events

Pho The Girls @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Pho The Girls is back and we are super excited to be bringing our latest graduates to play their very first set at Kobala.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Requires All Local English Teachers to Take IELTS

In an attempt to standardize the quality of local English teachers' linguistic qualifications, Hanoi's Department of Education and Training is requiring that they take IELTS tests.

in Health

With Promising Recovery Progress, Case 91 Might Not Need Lung Transplants

If the patient continues to make good progress in recovery, medical experts believe that he will no longer need lung transplants.

in Asia

China Removes Pangolin Scales From Official Traditional Medicine List

The move has given conservationists hope in the fight to save the world's most-trafficked animal.

in Eat & Drink

Upscale Fusion Fare Mingles with Japan’s Izakaya Culture at NOMU

What exactly is fusion food?

in Film & TV

'Canh Dong Hoang' Cinematographer Duong Tuan Ba Passes Away at 93

Most famously known for his part in making the film Canh Dong Hoang (The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone) in 1979, cinematographer Duong Tuan Ba died of old age at 1:50pm on June 1, 2020, at the age o...

in Vietnam

Karaoke, Nightclubs Become Last Businesses Allowed to Reopen in Vietnam

The moment you've been saving your voice for is finally here.

in Environment

Hanoi to Deploy Water Trucks to Keep Dust, Summer Heat at Bay

Hanoi authorities are planning to re-deploy water trucks to city streets to keep dust and heat at bay in the sweltering summer months.

in Tech

Ubisoft Opens Studio in Da Nang to Produce Mobile Games

In the near future, a select number of Ubisoft game fans in Vietnam will not only be able to play their favorite titles, but also have a role in their production.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Officials Hope First Metro Line Opens by October

The Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line has been beset by years of financial and technical delays.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vietnam's Sepia-Drenched Past

The past was just as colorful as our present, though we rarely imagine it that way.

in Vietnam

Snake Slithers Onto VietJet Plane

It remains unclear whether Samuel L. Jackson was on board.

in Saigon

Karaoke Chain Nnice Submits Plea for Permission to Reopen, Citing Financial Woes

Karaoke parlors nationwide have remained closed since March 15.

in Vietnam

Historic Trade Deal With EU Unanimously Approved by National Assembly

Moving forward, Vietnamese shoppers and enterprises will enjoy better deals when purchasing goods produced in the European Union (EU).

in Culture

[Video] An Effortlessly Cool Hanoi in Biti's Hunter's New Collection Promo

Hanoi's aesthetic can rightly be likened to a patchwork quilt: a chaotic assemblage of colors, styles, influences, eras and atmospheres. 

in Hanoi Events

Mutant Onions – Nhạc điện tử / Live Electronics @ HUB Café

MUTANT ONIONS20.00 – 11.06.2020HUB/GRATONER – 273 Âu Cơ, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội

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Studio Adventure: Treatment @ Sontin's Gallery1921

So after some deliberation Studio Adventure "Treatment" will now be at a new venue. Bigger and better than ever, in the heart of Tay Ho. Swimming pool, Outdoor and indoor stages with a funktion one sy...

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Khoá học viết Artist Statement @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio xin giới thiệu một khoá học về viết Artist Statement dưới sự hướng dẫn của giảng viên, hoạ sĩ Hà Ninh.

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Điện ảnh: Bầu trời đỏ @ L'Espace

Cinéma I Điện ảnhCIEL ROUGE | BẦU TRỜI ĐỎ

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Startup crash-test & Speed Networking @Kafnu by Schoolab X La French Tech Vietnam

Schoolab in collaboration with La French Tech Vietnam (FTV) is very pleased to introduce the new batch of Schoolab starter program to the FTV experts.

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Screening of Animated Shorts @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present a series of animated short films set in Vietnam by French filmmakers Stéphanie Lansaque và François Leroy.

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Concrete Paradise - Hoi An Takeover @ CoChin Bar

Running away to Hanoi from the paradise shores of Hoi An to celebrate the launch of On Point Records Launch: Jarod Esc, we are bringing 3 party collectives together, for a Thursday night warm up at Co...

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Worldly Mixtapes 4 - A Few Ouds @ Ma Xó

Oud ! The oriental guitar with its big belly, roundy, magical sound… Just a few ouds, because I am not a big connaisseur of classical oud even if i do understand that the traditions are huuuuge: they ...

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Daniel Eiland at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

La Zboy (a.k.a. Macaroni Jr.) is the songwriting/home-recording/film-making pet-obsession and occasional performance project of multi-instrumentalist Daniel Eiland, currently based in Vietnam. Evocati...

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15 YEARS Anniversary @ The Tavern PMH

The Tavern would like to thank all the customers that we have had the pleasure of meeting and serving for the last 15 years.

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I Love Peaches @ Commas Saigon

For those who don’t know, I love Peaches is the official serial ladies night event at Commas, where we will be hosting the best girl night out experience with entertainment and privileges that have ne...

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Yoga, Meditation, Sound Bath & Brunch @ Chicks Club

Our intimate, sunny Sunday by the pool with fellow friends and Yoginis welcomes everyone willing to disconnect a little bit from the noisy city and technology to make real connections with like-minded...

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Thao Dien Farmer's Market @ Saigon Outcast

Thao Dien Farmer's Market is BACK!

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Wednesday Ladies Night // Live Music // Light of Tunel @ Saigon Outcast

Wednesday, June 10th At 8pm 20% discount for dinner

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Hanoi Boho Garage Sale - A whole new chapter @ L'oasis

This time, we’re settling at L’OASIS - a lovely and tasty homemade Gelato palor

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Macrame workshop #24: Leaf/Feather @ Thursday's Child

You will learn how to make a macrame leaf/feather as picture. There will be some colors for your choice

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Stand Up Charity Show @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

Your regular dose of hanoi comedy. Every other Tuesday.

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Guatemala Night | Guatemala Party @ Soma Saigon

Ole la borracha! 9pm - Late / Free entry for Guatemalan national or 50k entry.

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Lock n Key @ Kumquat Tree

Kumquat Tree has buns of keys to unlock your locked hearts.

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Haustek 3-Year Anniversary @ Hanoi Rock City

On Friday, June 6, we will host a small party to mark the comeback to Hanoi after 11 months.

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Welcome to BACHATA HEAVEN @ Lush

Welcome to Bachata Heaven

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Monday Detox @ Indika

Come unwind after the weekend. Start the week with full positivity and energy!

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Mad Hatter's Trà Đá'y Party @ W Square

Join us as we take a trip down the rabbit hole. A day of treats, Trà đá (Iced Tea), cocktails, music, and entertainment awaits you at the Mad Hatter’s Trà Đá’y Party on the terrace at W Square.

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Live from Hanoi! It's the Rotten Sketch Comedy Show @ The Learning Hub

You've seen us doing unscripted comedy before. And now, we're proud to present our scripted comedy with Live from Hanoi! It's Rotten Sketch Comedy Show. It's a show where you get to laugh at lives of ...

in Saigon

Saigon Begins Redesigning Park Project in Front of Opera House

When complete, the 1,300-square-meter area will feature trees, vegetation, grass and pathways for communal use.

in Development

Hanoi Officials Reject $50m Request From Chinese Metro Contractor

Hanoi officials have refused to pay the Chinese metro contractors their demand of US$50 million in advance to perform a test run on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong line in Hanoi.

in Development

Da Nang to Develop $2bn Condo, Casino Complex

The planned complex will be located directly across from My Khe Beach.

in Vietnam

Morning Stories Roundup: IT Demand, New Hospital, and SIM Cards Restriction

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

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Hai Phong to Open New Cable Car Route Connecting Cat Ba, Cat Hai Islands

On June 6, the northern city of Hai Phong will welcome a cable car line connecting Dong Bai Commune on Cat Hai island and Phu Long Commune on Cat Ba island.

in Vietnam

[Illustrations] This Set of Gouache Paintings Showcases Rural Life in 1890 Nam Dinh

Step into the life of a Nam Dinh resident in 1890 through this series of vintage paintings.

in Retail

Ryan’s Grocery: Satisfying Saigon’s Hunger for Organic Food

Saigon’s residents are becoming increasingly mindful of the origins of the produce, meat and seafood they feed their families.

in Health

Covid-19 Update: British Pilot Shows Remarkable Lung Recovery; Case 19 Discharged

It appears the country's COVID-19 death toll will remain at zero.

in Retail

UNIQLO’s Third Saigon Location Ups the Ante

When UNIQLO, the much-loved Japanese fast-fashion company, opened its first Vietnam location on Dong Khoi Street in December, an estimated 2,000 people waited in line to get their hands on their favor...

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Bold New Durian Recipes Arrive in Saigon

There is no such thing as too much durian.

in Education

How Important are Leadership Skills for Students?

Being prepared for university and a career involves far more than knowing the answers on a test. 

in Architecture

[Photos] This New Public Space in Vung Tau Is a Natural Oasis

While Vietnam’s teeming cities are generally home to innovative construction projects, there are a number in less urbanized areas.

in Film & TV

Award-Winning Film 'Rom' to Hit Theaters in Vietnam on July 31

After eight years in development and months of not knowing whether the movie would be allowed to be screened, the filmmakers behind Rom can now heave a sigh of relief.

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UNIQLO Vincom Landmark 81 Store Opening

UNIQLO Set to Open Its Newest Store in Vietnam at 9.30am on 5 June 2020  

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Paint & Wine @ The Hive

Whether you’re coming solo, bringing a date, or planning a girls’ night, all of the above have one thing in common – no experience required for an evening of Paint and Wine!

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Saigon Taco Festival @ Saigon Outcast

GET LOCO WITH TACOS

in Vietnam

Saigon, Hanoi Have Vietnam's Highest Numbers of Child Abuse Cases: Report

Recent statistics show that the number of child abuse cases reported has increased in the past few years.

in Travel

Japan Might Reopen for Vietnamese Visitors With Negative Covid-19 Tests

Vietnam's successful containment of the coronavirus outbreak may mean its people will be able to travel abroad sooner, rather than later.

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Black and White Film Series: Coffee and Cigarettes @ Sàn Art

Film: Coffee and CigarettesDirector: Jim JarmuschYear: 2003Country: USADuration: 95minLanguage: English with English subtitles

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My Happy Place: Sự kiện Pop-up mua sắm về không gian sống @ OHQUAO

After spending quite some time at home, have you had time to think about the things that make your living space comfortable and nice? Is it the plants? Or the KonMari neatness that “sparks joy”? Or th...

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Amigos Night, A Culinary Foursome @ Kiba Saigon

The 4 Hands Dinner- Double Chefs is back again in #KIBASAIGON. This time our lovely CHEF Pedro Goizueta Velasco collaborates with CHEF DoBee Lam from #COMXIU restaurant, to create a memorable menu for...

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Hip Hop Night | Manny @ Soma Saigon

Free entry | 9pm start

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After Pool Party #3 by Microclimat @ WAM Saigon

After your crazy daytime pool party, end your FUNDAY SUNDAY at WAM Saigon.Come over to cool down, chill and keep dancing on our pool dancefloor with the deep sounds of Microclimat Team & Friends.FREE ...

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The Pyjama Party Edition is back! @ Piu Piu

AAANNND WE'RE BACK! After months of waiting, the biggest monthly urban event in South-East Asia is back in Saigon this Saturday.

in Vietnam

[Photos] What Vintage School Assignments Can Teach Us About 1933 Vietnam

Cultural artifacts like artwork can reveal fascinating insights into our ancestors’ past life, though the pieces below are far from the kind of artistic creations that get featured in museums.

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Saigoneer Podcast: The Evolution of Contemporary Vietnamese Cinema

A new episode is available now!

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25% DISCOUNT ON ALL COCKTAILS, MIXED DRINKS AND WINE 10% CRAFT BEERS @Malt South

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Saigon's Famous 'Lunch Lady' Set to Open in Canada

With help from the Lunch Lady herself, a team of restauranteurs in Vancouver is opening a dining establishment inspired by the humble Saigon street food stall made famous by the late Anthony Bourdain....

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Relax- Learn - Renew @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

In our Wellness event series, this is the first time Zenith combines Yoga and Acupuncture in one workshop hosted by our two beautiful teachers Marzena and Caite.

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Open DJ Night | Come and play together every Thursday @ CoChin Bar

This Thursday we are starting our weekly Open DJ Night. Bring your USB's and come play a set for us and our customers. Any questions please message Cochin, we'll be happy to help!

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Monday’s with Marta! - Oil Painting Workshop @ Hockett Haus of Crafts

Mondays with MartaOil painting workshop*Introduction to abstract painting*

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Supper Society @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Make something delicious that costs no more than 100k and share.

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Triển lãm "Hình ảnh và Khoảng cách" @ VCCA Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

Trung tâm Nghệ thuật Đương đại Vincom (VCCA) hân hạnh giới thiệu triển lãm “Hình ảnh và Khoảng cách” lần đầu tiên mang đến công chúng tại Việt Nam các kiệt tác của hai danh họa nổi tiếng thế giới Gust...

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Vietnam Comedy Competition 2020 [Hanoi heats] @ Standing Bar

It's time to stand-up as the Vietnam Comedy Competition returns in its 4th generation.

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Paint Night for Adults @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Paint Night for Adults is coming back at 100 Beer Garden!

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Ngoc Suong’s Generations-Long Love Affair with Seafood Contemporized

We could tell you a story about the seabass you’re about to eat, how it was caught minutes ago, that preparing it as a ceviche calls for a such a simple recipe that it consists of little other than ol...

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Mundo Lingo @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

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The COOL Exhibition @ Zigzagger

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Taco Tuesday is BACK @ El Camino

RSVP | www.facebook.com/events/208565540220076

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Throwback Thursdays with Moon Rise City @ Tê Tê Tap House

When South African Singer-Songwriter, Lauren Tracy & French/Vietnamese Musician, Indy Laville met in Saigon, Moon Rise City was born: a midnight society of music lovers.

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Workshop Resin Art - Du hành nơi thủy cung @ LIEU SAINT de Illustration

Workshop Resin Art - Thực hành vẽ 3D trên chất liệu ResinĐăng ký tham gia tại đây : https://bom.to/B5IN17

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Afro Tuesday @ Broma

Afro Night at Broma: Not a Bar every Tuesday from 9 - 11: 30 pm is gonna be

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Soma Thursday Open Mic // Yuichi Matsumoto @ Soma Saigon

SOMA OPEN MICLive Music / Jam Sessions / Poetry / Spoken Word & MoreWednesday, March 18th, 20209-11pm

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Music Trivia Night // James Lumley @ Soma Saigon

This special Soma Blind Test is host by none other than

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Ngày của Đấng Mày Râu @ Bibulous

Finally the event for our gentlements!

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ĐI ĐẠP ZỊT @ Yoko Cafe

Đạp zịt là một môn thể thao ưa thích của các cặp đôi yêu nhau. Môn thể thao này ngoài việc rèn luyện sức khỏe ra, nó còn giúp phát triển những kỹ năng chém gió, khua môi múa mép, đá lưỡi thần công… Vì...

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Tan Son Nhat to Close One Runway for Repairs Starting Next Month

One of the two runways at Saigon's international airport will be shut for six months so needed repairs can be performed, while a new terminal will be unveiled in three years. 

in Health

Vietnam's 2 Most Serious Covid-19 Patients See Conditions Improve

One is now able to walk on her own, while the other has awoken from a coma and can perform basic communication.

in Saigon

Saigon Launches Citywide Tree Inspection After Falling Phượng Kills Student

In the near future, some students from Saigon’s public schools might witness the removal of their favorite canopy trees.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Reports Serious Spike in Waterway Accidents in First 5 Months of 2020

Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in accidents, injuries and fatalities on its rivers in the first five months of the year.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] In a Thao Dien Concrete Shell, a Mystery Graffiti Mecca

You never know what you'll find amid the glittering facades of Saigon's new upscale residential developments.

in Travel

Vietnam Extends E-Visa Scheme to 80 Countries; Borders Remain Closed

Starting July 1, citizens from 80 countries and territories will be eligible for electronic visas for future Vietnam visits, though this does not mean that foreign visitors will be allowed into the co...

in Hanoi

[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of 1930 Hanoi

Now that the age of drones has dawned upon us, cityscapes are easily captured from above.

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Art Talk: Trại sáng tác - Những trải nghiệm của sự chuyển dịch @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio xin giới thiệu một chương trình trò chuyện nghệ thuật chủ đề: Trại sáng tác - Những trải nghiệm của sự dịch chuyển/ Artist Residency - A New Experience of Traveling với sự tham gi...

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MeoMeo Show 2020 @ Polygon Musik

meo meo meo meo 2nd meo meo 2020 meo.meo meo meo Kiên, Thế Bảo, Huy Le, Negav, TRI.meo meo 3 meo meo meo Sài Gòn.

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Acoustic Night / The Kid I Know @ Rogue Saigon

Don't you just love a acoustic night? We're proud to introduce The kid I know for the first time playing at Rogue. They will serve you the best RnB, Pop, Ballad songs and make sure you have a lovely n...

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Doing It Pho Hanoi @ Ma Xó

SYS Sister Sounds presents Pho Hanoi, an initiative to assist local Hanoi-an businesses to build itself up again. The idea was born as a way for DJs to give back to the community.

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Creative Nights | Art and Wine - Oil Painting Class @ The Hanoi Social Club

Oil painting night with a glass of wineThis Wednesday evening, in a beautiful and charming location, you got a chance to explore your creative potential while sipping a glass of excellent wine.

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Tree House @ Broma

Swing over to Broma’s rooftop for this month's edition of Tree House. DJ Starchild will be shakin’ the branches with the finest cuts of hip-hop, boogie funk, and house jams from the deepest realms of ...

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Arcan 2 year anniversary : Asian Rave Connection presents The Arcan Family @ Arcan

Entry Fee : 50k from 9pm

in Development

Hanoi's Metro Line 3 Faces Delay Due to Site Clearance Hold-Up

The above-ground section of Hanoi’s Metro Line 3 (Nhon-Hanoi Train Station) is essentially finished, though some site clearance issues might drag out the completion date.

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La Holista - Monthly Hike at Nui Dinh @ La Holista

Pick up & Return:Pick up at 7:00 SHARP from Anphu Supermarket in Thao DienReturn between 15:00 & 16:00 at Anphu Supermarket in Thao DienInvestment: 600,000 VND, confirmation and pre-payment before Tue...

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Sweet Potato's Mash-up! @ Drift Bar Saigon

The famine is over and so is lock down, that means it's time to load up on carbs at Sweet Potato’s Mash Up.

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Workshop: Tôi là ai trong nhiếp ảnh @ Narcissism

Đã bao giờ bạn tự hỏi, phong cách nhiếp ảnh của mình là gì? Mình đã tìm được hướng đi riêng chưa? Hoặc mọi người biết đến mình nhờ điều gì? Nếu vậy, đây là cơ hội để bạn có thể tự tìm câu trả lời cho ...

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Dinner AT Luciano’s @ The Tevere

Get ready for a trip into the prohibition era, dominated by illegal alcohol, Gangsters,

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Women and Men Clothes Swap Party @ The Backyard

A swap is a sustainable, cheap and fun way to renew your wardrobeHow it works ?

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PM Endorses Plan to Merge 3 Saigon Districts Into New 'Silicon Valley' Town

The ambitious initiative is part of the city's desire to create the so-called "Vietnam's Silicon Valley."

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Strictly Original @ Soma Saigon

S T R I C T L Y O R I G I N AL gives local musicians an opportunity to play their original music live.

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Fiesta Mexicana | Mexican Party @ Soma Saigon

Ole la borracha!

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Workshop ngây-thơ 3: Lãng Du @ Ve Voi

Link đăng ký: https://bit.ly/ngaytho3LANGDU

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Hanoi HiFi at W Square @ W Square

Calling all Hanoi reggae heads! Hanoi HiFi will be taking over W Squared for an all day session of Roots, Hip-Hop Dub, DanceHall, Dubstep, jungle and all things Reggae! Kicking off at 2pm and going un...

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Swing Dance Course - Beginners @ The Learning Hub

Register here: https://forms.gle/5WXdsRVaLTKS3UtN9

in Arts & Culture

Local Designers Create Typefaces Inspired by a Bygone Era

Local designers are bringing the craftsmanship of Vietnamese typography into the digital world.

in Development

Laos Proposes Sixth Planned Mekong River Dam

The planned US$2 billion project will be developed by Datang Sanakham Hydropower company, a subsidiary of China’s Datang International Power Generation Co. Ltd.

in Vietnam

2nd Internet Cable Break in 10 Days Further Disrupts Vietnam's Connection

In other news, water is wet.

in Vietnam

Weekend Stories Roundup: Football Returns, End of Household Registration Books, and New Work Permits

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's People With Disabilities Face Many Challenges During Epidemic, Survey Shows

While life in Vietnam is slowly returning to normal, the COVID-19 epidemic has dealt a blow to the livelihood of many citizens, with people living with disabilities among the most heavily impacted.

in Vietnam

The Week in Focus: Coach Park's Academy, To Lich River, and Spike Lee Movie

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each week, we digest the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyo...

in Sports

Coach Park Hang-Seo Plans to Open Football Academy in Vietnam

He aims to remain in Vietnam after his coaching contract ends.

in Music & Arts

Vietnam's London Design Biennale Artwork Now Available for Viewing in Hanoi

On display in Vietnam for the first time, installation work 'Khải' marked Vietnam's first participation in the London Design Biennale.

in Film & TV

Spike Lee's New Netflix Film, Featuring Ngo Thanh Van, Premieres in June

The movie was filmed in Vietnam and Thailand last year, and will be released by Netflix on June 12.

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Vòng tròn chia sẻ | Awakin Circle Ha Noi @ Vietnam Sustainable Space

Vòng tròn chia sẻ (tên gọi tiếng anh Awakin Circle) mô hình sinh hoạt diễn ra hàng tuần đã có nhiều nơi trên thế giới và ở Việt Nam thì đã có một vòng tròn tại Hội An.

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Cochin Select Vol. 2 @ CoChin Bar

Cochin Select aims to bring the most talented and skilled selectors in Hanoi together. Each Friday we will showcase different DJ's from across Hanoi, both foreign and Vietnamese, who will bring the vi...

in Saigon

Saigon Quarantines Woman Who Entered Vietnam Illegally From Cambodia

While Vietnam currently has a firm grasp on curbing COVID-19 spread via air travel, its land borders remain a high-risk link in the country’s epidemic response.

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Worldly Mixtapes 2: Sahelian Blues @ Ma Xó

The Second Edition of Worldly Mixtapes brings you a selection of sahélien string ballads from Mali and Senegal.- It also brings our signature Hibiscus Sangria on special for only 70k!! - 3 Tapas + 2 C...

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Our House 4: Lockdown Edition @ Arcan

Scientific Sound Asia is proud to announce the fourth edition of 'Our House' Lockdown Edition at Arcan! After the furlough, we have all gone through with the global pandemic we are ready to throw down...

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Monotone @ Broma

Experienced DJ and dance-floor rocker, Justin James has managed to carve out a name for himself in the international nightlife circuit and create a following. Justin is known for his eclectic and inte...

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Women's CRUSH Wednesday @ Kiba Saigon

BECAUSE GOD IS A WOMEN, COME EAT & DRINK LIKE A QUEEN, LADIES come join 50% off house wine and Cocktails plus complimentary CHEF'S selection of TAPAS!! Every wednesday from 4PM to close!!

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Pop-up Game Night & Sale @ OHQUAO

You are invited to join a pop-up game night at OHQUAO Concept Store, organized by Kho Muc Studio X Sài Gòn Vi Vu, with a special launch of a new series of products inspired by the old map of Saigon.

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Macrame workshop #22: Bag @ Thursday's Child

You are invited to join a pop-up game night at OHQUAO Concept Store, organized by Kho Muc Studio X Sài Gòn Vi Vu, with a special launch of a new series of products inspired by the old map of Saigon.

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Contemporary Dance Workshop @ Nhà của thời thơ ấu

“Chuyển động đến với chúng ta cũng tự nhiên như hơi thở vậy. Có thể đôi lúc chúng ta không để ý tới sự tồn tại của chúng nhưng chúng vẫn luôn cắm rễ ở đó, trong chính bản thân ta. Thế rồi, với múa đươ...

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Welcome back from Covid-19 Pool Party @ Saigon Workers Paradise

Join us for our welcome back from Covid-19 pool party.

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SUN UP SUN DOWN - Summer Pool Party @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

On Sunday 24th May 2020, get ready to join us, for an energy-driven, music-loving day-to-night pool party soundtracked by our open playlist followed by live acoustic and summer groves from our live DJ...

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Word-lust 3: Wanderlust @ Ve Voi

Co-vid 19 might limit our footsteps from traveling far, but not our wandering souls. Have you ever wished you could rocket to Mars? get lost in an adventure-filled Wonderland like Alice? or simply dan...

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Saturday Spirits @ Hanoi Rock City

SATURDAY SPIRITS - A night of Alternative, Indie, Fusion and more

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I Feel at Home Among These Questions | A Collaborative Show @ QUA. | Hanoi Rock City

'I Feel At Home Among These Questions' is a collaborative show that unites the work of Saigon-based photographers Annie Dang and Ariel Cameron.

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BLAST NIGHT @ Galeria Cafe Westlake

BLAST NIGHT is a unique combination of healthy, fresh, organic dishes, in a family-friendly atmosphere with Live musicOur buffet holds a wide range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices, made f...

in Tech

Vietnam Startup JobHopin Closes Series A Investment Round With $2.45m

The successful round brings JobHopin's total raised capital to over US $3 million.

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The JAZZ DUDES a.k.a Max's Hanoing Jazz Combo @ The Venue

the jazz dudes are awesome(some dudes playing jazz)

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Disco Brunch @ Lola Restaurant & Bar

Coming soon at Lola every Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Commences Project to Build Sewer System Below To Lich River

An underground sewer is being constructed beneath the To Lich River to lead wastewater to a treatment plant project.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Extend Stay for Foreigners Stuck Due to Flight Ban Until June 30

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign nationals who arrived before March 1 will have their residence permits extended until June 30 if they can prove they are unable to return to their home co...

in Education

Play, Inquiry and Holistic Education in Saigon

An activity using dry Spaghetti noodles and marshmallows might not immediately seem like a learning opportunity, but a closer look reveals the importance of play in education. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Snack Chat and Saigon Children Executive Director Damien Roberts

Happy Monday!

in Environment

Saigon's Flooding Is Manageable Now, but Will Wreak Havoc in 2050, Study Says

A new study highlights the grave flood threat facing Saigon if strong mitigation efforts aren't taken in the coming decades.

in Health

Who Are Vietnam's Most Severe Coronavirus Cases? Where Are They Now?

Vietnam’s total number of COVID-19 infections remains within its healthcare capacity, so critical patients can receive top-level attention from national experts.

in Saigon Events

Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon LTT

- 20% discount (tables of 6 and more)- free bottle of wine (bills above vnd1mil)- happy hour bogo until 6:30pm

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Happy Hour @ Lost & Found Saigon

From this week onwards, we have our happy hours from 6pm to 8pm. 30% off on all cocktails and 20K VND off on all mixed drinks!

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Vo Rooftop Garden

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Layla - Eatery & Bar

 

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Lola Restaurant & Bar

50% off cocktails from 4pm - 7pm

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Bandido Saigon

All night happy hour on Wednesday

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Brewlliant

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Local craft beer from 4pm - 8pm

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Nông Trại Khoai

20% off alcohol till 7:00pm

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The Gin House

50% cocktails from 6pm - 8pm

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Malt Saigon

 

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The D Saigon

 

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Qui Cuisine Mixology

Don't forget about time for yourself this week! Grab a couple of friends and head down to #QUI for our free flow selected cocktails in #LiquidBuffet promotion.

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The Racha Room

50% off drinks from Monday to Saturday

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Social Club Restaurant

50% off alcohol from 5pm to 8pm

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Banana Mama

50% alcohol except wine: Tuesday to Thursday | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Park Hyatt Saigon

50% drinks from 5pm - 8pm

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Tê Tê Tap House

All pints 100k!

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WAM Saigon

Chill mood & Tasty Drinks over with a great view !

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Bibulous

We are the small bar at the alley right next to Ho Con Rua ( 30 steps from the turtle lake) we serve tapas, woodfired Pizza , Fresh pasta through out the day

in Vietnam

Da Nang Approves Program to Teach English, Chinese, Korean to Police Officers

Da Nang aims for 100% of police officers in certain departments to be proficient in a foreign language by 2024.

in Stories

The Week in Focus: A Vaccine Possibility, New Airlines Paused

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each week, we digest the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyo...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Reports 24 New Coronavirus Cases, All Quarantined, on Flight From Russia

As Vietnam welcomes more humanitarian flights from epidemic-stricken nations, its third wave of COVID-19 infections begins, though all inside quarantine thus far.

in Health

As Mice Stay Healthy After Injections, Vietnam Cautiously Hopeful About Vaccine Prospect

Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccine project is going smoothly, though it will take a number of months before a useable product is actualized.

in Vietnam

No New Airlines in Vietnam for Now, Aviation Authority Says

Aviation authorities will temporarily stop considering the licensing of new airlines while focusing on helping existing airlines recover in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic.

in Hanoi

Noi Bai Ranked 87th Among World's Top 100 Airports, Skytrax Survey Says

How would you rate the airport?

in Saigon Events

YOUR GUEST IS OUR GUEST @ Jardin Des Sens

A special gastronomic 4-course Menu purchased the same menu for your guest for free [Vietnamese Below]

in Development

Dong Nai Wants to Add More Lanes to HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway

Congestion between Saigon and neighboring provinces has become as clogged as the arteries of the most ardent bột chiên enthusiast.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Local Designer Turns Vietnam's Endangered Species Into Geometric Stamps

Beautiful illustrations of animals on stamps take on a mournful tone within the context of extinction.

in Tech

Gym-Booking Startup WeFit Declares Bankruptcy After 4 Years in Operation

The COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam has claimed another victim: fitness and beauty startup WeWow.

in Education

Defining a Successful Student

Accomplishments come in many varieties.

in Education

A BIS Student Finds Inspiration at the United Nations

 “A lot of people, especially young people, just go on with their daily lives…and they might think that global issues are way too much; that they’re out of their hands. And what I’m trying to do ...

in Travel

Hue's Infamous Abandoned Water Park Might Get a Makeover Soon

After years in limbo, Hue is making plans to transform the derelict Ho Thuy Tien Amusement Park into a more useful site.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: A View of Vietnam From World Cinema

Episode 84 of the Saigoneer Podcast is now available!

in Saigon

Tan Son Nhat Plans $85m Upgrade to Runway to Serve Larger Aircraft

The project will cost over US$85 million.

in Travel

[Photos] Urbanist Travel Getaways: The Stillness of Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha at Night

If you visited Kyoto but didn’t snap a snazzy shot of the seemingly infinite row of torii gates, did you really visit Kyoto? Or at least, that’s what common travel conventions seem to suggest.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Professor Among 10 Winners of Prestigious European Mathematics Prize

A Vietnamese professor recently clinched a prestigious prize for young individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of mathematics.

in Vietnam

Bars, Cinemas, Sports Get Green Light, Karaoke and Clubs Remain Closed

Vietnam residents can now knock back a few cold ones at their local watering hole, but they'll have to leave their karaoke dreams at home.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Confirms 17 New Coronavirus Cases From UAE, All Quarantined on Arrival

The patients are Vietnamese nationals who returned on a repatriation flight from the United Arab Emirates last Sunday.

in Hanoi

My Dinh Named Among ASEAN's 5 Best Stadiums by Asian Football Confederation

The capital's main stadium is part of a new list from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

in Architecture

[Photos] Blending in With Nature at Son La's New School for H'Mong Children

Designed by a group of Saigon-based architects, the Bo Mon District public school project unveiled a new structure for children in one of Son La’s most remote areas.

in Saigon

As Metro Line 1 Nears Completion, Saigon Moves Forward With Plans for Line 3A

The 20-kilometer-long Metro Line 3A would run from Ben Thanh Station in District 1 to Tan Kien Ward in Binh Chanh District.

in Eat & Drink Partner

El Gaucho: The Family-Run Steakhouse That’s Grown into an Empire

A near-constant stream of notifications zips into David Timm’s cell phone as he shares the story of how he came to run one of Saigon’s most successful restaurants.

in Vietnam

5m Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak in Q1, Statistics Office Says

As time goes by, the massive economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is becoming more clear.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Wants You to Get Married Before 30, Bear 2 Children

In a move that will surely put a smile on the face of Vietnamese moms everywhere, the government recently announced an initiative to encourage local couples to tie the knot and start popping out child...

in Eat & Drink

Saigon’s Culinary Diversity on Display at Kiba

Like a giddy child excited to show off his new toys, Chef Pedro Goizueta spread seed packages across a table on Kiba’s breezy terrace.

in Tech

New Job Postings Reignite Rumors of Apple's Vietnam Expansion

Over the past few days, Apple fans in Vietnam have been abuzz with speculation after the tech giant posted numerous new job postings based in the country.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Visitor Numbers Down 92% Over Holiday Weekend Compared to 2019

The recent national holiday weekend saw Hanoi's visitor numbers plummet in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

in Culture

[Video] Heel-Flipping Through a Deserted Da Nang in This Awe-Inspiring Short

For skaters, emptiness can be bliss.

in Saigon

Work Begins on Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho Intersection Upgrade

A major project is underway to relieve congestion at a notorious traffic hotspot in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Mulls Allowing Personalized License Plate Number, for a Fee

For a fee, and possibly through participation in an online auction, drivers would be able to select their own license plate numbers, rather than have them randomly assigned.

in Film & TV

[Video] Hanoi Studio Turns Local Student's Drawings Into Kickass Earth Day Animation

Don’t you wish that every time 10-year-old you came up with a kickass comic, a team of veteran artists would step in to turn it into a professional animated short?

in Saigon

Saigon Announces Design Contest for D2's $64m Opera House Project

The massive 1,700-seat theater is estimated to cost VND1.5 trillion (US$64 million).

in Music & Arts

[Photos] In the Digital Age, Film Photography Offers a Chance to Slow Down

In fast-paced Saigon, sometimes it pays to slow things down a bit.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Spend $6.4m on My Dinh Upgrades to Prepare for SEA Games

The VND150 billion (US$6.4 million) upgrade will include replacing the grass and repairing the broken track.

in Saigon

It's Official: Saigon Public Schools to Reopen Starting From Next Week

Masks have played a prominent role in Vietnam's fight against the spread of COVID-19, and will continue to do so moving into the new normal.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The End of the National Social Distancing Order

The Saigoneer Podcast has returned!

in Vietnam

Restaurants, Cafes, Tourist Sites Among Places That Can Reopen, PM Says

Vietnam has transitioned into a new period in the COVID-19 epidemic with reduced threats of infection and a slowly reopening economy.

in Saigon

First Floor of Opera House Metro Station Completed Ahead of Schedule

At long last, visible progress on the underground section of Saigon's first metro line has appeared.

in Hanoi

Hoan Kiem Lake Embankment Undergoes 4-Month Renovation

On Monday, workers began placing 2.5-meter-high concrete blocks around a section of the lake to create a 40-meter embankment.

in Asia

11 Nests of Rare Sea Turtles Found in Thailand Amid Lockdown

When the cat's away, the mice will play; or in this case, during pandemic lockdown, animals will reclaim the spaces once bustling with human activity.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Organize 13 Humanitarian Flights to Bring Citizens Stuck Abroad Home

In an effort to assist Vietnamese citizens stuck in foreign countries currently ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, aviation authorities have organized more than a dozen outbound flights that will take ...

in Vietnam

The Week in Focus: Social Distancing Regulations Eased Off

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.

in Saigon

The Social Distancing Order Is Relaxed. What Happens Next for Saigon?

As of midnight earlier today, all localities in Vietnam, including areas previously deemed high-risk like Saigon and Hanoi, can relax some social distancing restrictions imposed to curb the spread of ...

in Environment

Central Highlands Coffee Farmers on Tenterhooks as Lack of Rainfall Dries Region

While the Mekong Delta struggles through a historic drought, the Central Highlands is dealing with its own lack of rainfall.

in Music & Arts

An Online Fashion Exhibit Spotlights the Plights of Vietnamese Garment Workers

Part of Fashion Revolution Week, the online exhibition coincides with two presentations this week along with a social media campaign aimed at improving working conditions for women in Vietnam's many g...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Inside the Back-Breaking Mining Operations of Bac Kan Under French Rule

Bac Kan Province in northern Vietnam is the country’s least-populous locality, with just over 300,000 people, but it has an abundance of metal veins, the mining of which dominates the local economy.

in Tech

Vsmart Climbs to 3rd Spot Among Vietnam's Most Popular Phone Brands

Vsmart, the smartphone company owned by Vingroup, is behind only Samsung and Oppo in terms of market share, according to new data.

in Development

Vung Tau Plans New Airport on Go Gang Island to Replace Existing One

Authorities of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have decided to move forward with a plan to construct a new airport.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Asks Pharmacies to Report Customers Buying Treatment for Cold, Cough and Fever

Hanoi's 7,000 pharmacies have been instructed to report customers who purchase medicine to treat symptoms associated with Covid-19.

in Saigon

Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi Reduces Noticeably During Social Distancing Period

In addition to allowing people to finish all of their puzzles and amass Animal Crossing playing time, Vietnam's social distancing campaign has led to air quality improvements in major cities.

in Vietnam

IMF Predicts 2.7% GDP Growth in 2020 for Vietnam as Other Economies Contract

The COVID-19 pandemic will dampen Vietnam’s economic growth for 2020, though the country will be in a better position than most of its better-off peers.

in Service

Re-Imagining the Perfect Customer Experience amid Covid-19

Given the developments of the Covid-19 pandemic over the last two months, customer behavior has changed forever.  Every corner of life and business has changed, from the way we interact to how we...

in Health

66% of Covid-19 Cases in Hanoi Are Asymptomatic, Health Officials Say

Hanoi officials have warned of increased risk of Covid-19 outbreaks, as it was reported that 66.6% of confirmed cases in the capital were found to be asymptomatic.

in Food Culture

[Photos] A Saigon Studio Made 'Cơm Tấm' Out of Discarded Styrofoam and Sponges

Are you tired of your trash looking plain-ol' trashy and your food too temporal and foody? 

in Vietnam

From Today, Vietnam Heavily Restricts Passenger Transport Between High-Risk Provinces

While the majority of its most crowded metropolises enter another week of mandatory social distancing, Vietnam is also putting a stop to intercity buses between high-risk regions.

in Service

How Saigon Is Coping With Life During Covid-19

People across the world are coming to understand the meaning of the apocryphal curse “may you live in interesting times.”

in Health Partner

Exploring Medical Technology and Insurance Systems at Binh Duong’s First International General Hospital

Columbia Asia Binh Duong is an international hospital in more than just the care it provides.

in Hanoi

Inside Hanoi's 'Zero Dong' Supermarket for People Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic

In Hanoi, the Hanh Phuc (Happiness) grocery store gives essentials to locals in need for free. 

in Vietnam

Social Distancing Campaign Extended in Hanoi, Saigon for 1 Week

Add some shows to your Netflix queue and charge your Kindle: many of us are staying home for another week.

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside a New School for Lao Cai Children, Built by Hanoi Architects

While some students in Saigon bemoan slow internet that hampers their distance education at home, there are communities in Vietnam’s remote areas whose only school can barely withstand the elements.

in Health

After Lockdown, Bach Mai Criticized Over Clip Showing Doctors Gathering Without Masks

Hanoi’s lockdown order on Bach Mai Hospital was lifted over the weekend, but the hospital is now facing censure over a video that surfaced online.

in Health

Vingroup, Bkav Pivot to Producing Ventilators to Help Curb Coronavirus

Amid the ongoing coronavrius pandemic, several Vietnamese manufacturing companies have shifted to producing medical equipment.

in Education Partner

How One Saigon International School is Implementing Technology in Classrooms

Remote learning has been on everyone’s mind recently.

in Travel

Airlines in Vietnam Prepare to Resume Domestic Flights on Thursday

The two airlines plan to begin offering more domestic routes from April 16, following the scheduled ending of the national social distancing campaign.

in Development

Trains for Saigon’s First Metro Line Undergo Final Testing in Japan

On April 11, Saigon’s Urban Railway Management Board announced that the trains ordered to serve the city’s first metro line had begun their final technical inspections in Japan.

in Saigon

[Photos] The Retro Artistry of Vietnam's Hand-Drawn Song Sheet Covers

Does a song have a color?

in Saigon

[Photos] The Joy and Heady Rush of Getting Caught in Saigon's Off-Season Rain

Right in the middle of the sweat-drenched, sun-singed, punishing April heat, Saigon welcomes the season’s rare showers with open arms.

in Environment

90% of Vietnamese Surveyed in WWF Covid-19 Study Support Closing Wildlife Markets

The first survey analyzing public opinion about the connection between COVID-19 and the wildlife trade in Asia shows widespread support for the elimination of wildlife markets. 

in Vietnam

This Week in Focus: New Cases Slow and Social Distancing Fines

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each week, we digest the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyo...

in Vietnam

Planning Ministry Earmarks $2.6bn of Financial Aid for Workers Affected by Covid-19

Some major sectors of Vietnam’s economy have had to close to limit the spread of Covid-19, sending scores of workers into temporary unemployment. How will they be supported during this period of hards...

in Hanoi

40,000 Non-Public School Staff in Hanoi Hit With Pay Cuts, Delays

The ongoing economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is hurting countless people.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ships Face Masks, Protective Suits to Help Europe, US Fight Coronavirus

In an impressive bit of medical gear diplomacy, Vietnam has sent domestically produced masks and protective suits to a number of countries.

in Service

Safe, Sustainable, Ethical Products Find an Audience in Vietnam

As the devastating effects of humanity’s unfettered consumption and chemical-filled lifestyles become increasingly impossible to ignore, people in Vietnam are searching for safe, sustainable and ethic...

in Music & Arts

Biti's Hunter Launches National Pride-Themed Shoe Design Competition

The made-in-Vietnam shoes feature inspiring street-art style depictions of the nation's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

in Health

Saigon's Blood Reserve Faces Critical Shortage as Pandemic Cancels Donation Drives

Saigon’s public hospitals will face an acute blood shortage in the next few days if the lack of donors continues.

in Vietnam

As Vietnam's Streets Turn Empty During Pandemic, Traffic Violations Surge

Despite the nation's positive results in containing Covid-19, a grim byproduct of Vietnam’s stay-at-home orders and social distancing campaigns was identified earlier this week.

in Vietnam

Scientists Discover 12 New Caves in Quang Binh During March Expedition

The caves are over 10 kilometers in length when put together.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Announces Heavy Fines for Social Distancing Violations

Though identification of new Covid-19 cases has slowed in recent days, Hanoi authorities are taking steps to halt the threat of community spread by implementing a series of new penalties for those ign...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Review Roulette

With no end in sight to working from home — and the coronavirus dominating daily life — we've had to think outside the box for this episode.

in Health

Vietnam Only Records 4 New Covid-19 Cases Over the Weekend

The nation's tally for Covid-19 cases hit 241 on Sunday night, but Monday arrived without any new patients testing positive since the previous evening.

in Saigon

[Photos] 20 Rare Black-and-White Photos of 1948 Saigon by Jack Birns

"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still." — Dorothea Lange 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Agrees to Extend Stay of Foreigners Stuck in Country Due to Covid-19

As public attractions close and outbound flights become scarce, a number of foreigners in Vietnam are stuck in limbo.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Enters 15 Days of Nationwide Social Distancing; Citizens Urged to Stay Home

Starting from today, April 1, Vietnam officially entered two weeks of heightened social distancing.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Da Nang House Reimagined as a 'Red Brick' Hostel

Turns out one can break down an old house into a hostel the same way one breaks down a brick of cheese into enticing nibbles.

in Film & TV

Iconic Novel ‘Số Đỏ’ by Vu Trong Phung Is Being Adapted for the Screen

Production on the film adaptation of Vu Trong Phung's satirical masterpiece Số Đỏ, or Dumb Luck, is set to begin this August.

in Vietnam

Labor Ministry Proposes $843m Bailout Package for Businesses Affected by Covid-19

According to the proposal, workers and businesses are able to borrow money from the government to alleviate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on employee livelihood and small business operation.

in Vietnam

Airlines in Vietnam Will Scale Down Domestic Flights for 2 Weeks

Due to the rising number of coronavirus patients, the inistry of Transport orders a limit on domestic flight routes.

in Vietnam

Domestic Airlines to Reduce Routes & Flights for 2 Weeks

Due to the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Transport has ordered domestic flight routes to be reduced.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Covid-19 Dispatches From Saigon

We're back after taking a week off!

in Health

Saigon, Hanoi to Discharge 30 Covid-19 Patients Today, Including Case 17

As the number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam continues to rise, many patients across the country have also recovered.

in Health

3 Covid-19 Patients in Da Nang Discharged; Dozens More Test Negative

There are 136 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in medical facilities in Vietnam.

in Health Partner

How to Keep Air Clean and Virus-Free

Now more than ever people, have reason to fear what’s in the air they are breathing.

in Health

Citizens, Especially Those Over 60, Should Stay Home, Health Ministry Warns

As Covid-19 cases in Vietnam continue to climb over 100, the health ministry has warned people from going out.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Moves up 11 Places in UN World Happiness Report

Are you feeling happy today?

in Saigon

[Photos] Amble Through Saigon’s Markets and Pagodas in 1965–1966

The photo series was taken by Thomas W. Johnson, a chaplain assistant working at the US 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon in the 1960s.

in Literature

[Video] This New Animated Adaptation of 'Truyen Kieu' Will Brighten up Your Day

What would a millennial take on Truyen Kieu, or The Tale of Kieu in English, look like? The answer is adorable characters, cartoonish effects and facetious narration by veteran comedian Quang Thang.

in Environment

Mekong Delta Slammed by Worst Drought, Saltwater Intrusion in Decades

While the Covid-19 pandemic has understandably dominated the news recently, a disaster is unfolding in the Mekong Delta.

in Saigon

Saigon Orders Closure of Restaurants, Gyms, Barbershops Until End of March

Due to the escalating risk of community transmission, Saigon authorities just decided to shut down more venues to curb the spread of Covid-19.

in Saigon

Uniqlo Is Planning to Open Its 2nd Store in Saigon This Year

Uniqlo Vietnam is reportedly planning a second outlet in Saigon, an abrupt move that comes as a surprise during a time when local shoppers are wary of being out in public places.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Teacher Among 50 Finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2020

The Global Teacher Prize is an annual award given out by the Varkey Foundation, a global philanthropic organization based in the UK.

in Health

Coronavirus Update: 121 Confirmed Cases, Including 3 Medical Staff; 3 More Recoveries

Over the weekend, Vietnam's Covid-19 case total surged past 100, while foreigners were banned from entering the country.

in Film & TV

Shot in Saigon, 'Monsoon' Stars Henry Golding as a Gay British-Vietnamese

Monsoon centers on a gay Vietnam-born British man named Kit as he returns to his home country.

in Environment

Thua Thien-Hue Plans to Build 157-Hectare Bird Sanctuary

The 157-hectare bird sanctuary 15 kilometers outside of Hue aims to attract wild birds back to their natural habitat. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines to Suspend All International Flight Routes Until April 30

Due to the worrying escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic, many airlines have stopped certain flight routes connecting Vietnam to coronavirus-infected regions.

in Vietnam

Discrimination Against Foreigners on the Rise Amid Covid-19 Fears

After three weeks of no new virus cases in February, the majority of Vietnam’s 60 new cases have been linked to foreign tourists.

in Health

Coronavirus Update: 76 Cases in Total, More Flight Routes Halted

In just four days, the number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam has increased by 19 — from 57 cases on March 16 to 76 cases on March 18.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Moves up 23 Spots in Economic Freedom Index

The country ranked 105th out of 180 nations.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Stops Issuing Visas to Any National From Any Country in the World

We are living in extraordinary times. To deal with the threat of the coronavirus, Vietnam has issued a 30-day ban on issuing visas to any national from any country in the world.

in Music & Arts

Thai Thanh, One of Vietnam’s Most Iconic Songstresses, Passes Away at 86

Considered “the voice that echoes through time,” Thai Thanh is an unforgettable legend in Vietnam’s music history.

in Vietnam

Illegal Hotel on Ma Pi Leng Pass to Be Converted Into Tourist Rest Stop

The six-story building on Ha Giang Province's Ma Pi Leng Pass stoked controversy last October since it was built illegally.

in Vietnam

Major Growth in Online Shopping Amidst Coronavirus Concerns

Many people are turning to online shopping during the surge of coronavirus infections in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Coronavirus Concern in Vietnam Drives Major Online Shopping Growth

Many people are turning to online shopping during the surge of coronavirus infections in Vietnam.

in Health

Coronavirus Update: 57 Cases, Compulsory Masks and Saigon's Nightlife Closures

Despite tightening restrictions on movement and air travel, Vietnam’s number of Covid-19 cases jumped from 39 last Thursday to 57 by the end of Sunday.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Rare Black-and-White Images Showcase Vung Tau's Calm in the 1960s

Towns are never settled, their characters forever suffering wanderlust.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Covid-19 Updates, Quarantine What-Ifs and Wildlife Conservationist Trang Nguyen

Episode 80 is available now!

in Environment

Vietnam Climate Change Project to Improve Water Security Secures $30.2m Funding

The project deals with improving the resilience of small-scale agricultural production to water security loss due to climate change in the Central Highlands and south-central coast regions of Vietnam....

in Hanoi

[Photos] Over 100 Years of Hanoi's Historic Opera House

There are some among the population who remember, with rose-tinted glasses, the days before coronavirus began ravaging countries across the globe. Many also remember Hanoi’s Opera House, particularly ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Pay for Tests, Treatment, Quarantine of Coronavirus Patients

Free treatment will be offered for all Covid-19 patients in Vietnam. 

in Sports

Nguyen Van Duong Is Vietnam's First Boxer to Qualify for the Olympics in 32 Years

With an impressive performance at the qualifiers in Jordan, Nguyen Van Duong has become the first Vietnamese boxer to qualify for the Olympics in 32 years. 

in Vietnam

Weekly Stories Roundup: New Covid-19 Cases, 'Adorable Home' Goes Vietnamese & Wildlife Trade Ban

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each week, we digest the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyo...

in Health

Coronavirus Update: Vietnam’s Cases Rise to 39; Patients' Health Improves

Nine new coronavirus cases in Vietnam have been confirmed within the last three days.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Bright, Airy House in Saigon That Bridges the Generational Gap

"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future."

in Environment

Vietnam to Clampdown on Illegal Wildlife Trade Amid Virus Fears

With the scientist community in general agreement that 2019’s novel coronavirus emerged out of a wet market in Wuhan where live animals were slaughtered, governments in both China and Vietnam are taki...

in Eat & Drink Partner

How to Celebrate 5pm in Saigon

That golden moment when the day’s last email is sent, final work message responded to and all meetings concluded warrants celebration.

in Resorts

Committing “Wow” Moments to Memory at Movenpick Phu Quoc

Finally having time to fly a kite on the beach with his son might be the memory a busy father cherishes for the rest of his life. “When we remember our childhoods it’s small moments like this that mak...

in Travel

The Virtues of Cruising on the Saigon River

With sunlight shimmering on skyscrapers that stretch proudly above the horizon across from untrammeled patches of green space, Saigon appears most attractive when viewed from the river.

in Culture

Contemporary Design Finds a Home in Saigon

Contemporary design is a bit of an “I know it when I see it” style.

in Tech

Mobile Sensation 'Adorable Home' Adds Vietnamese as Language Option

Considering how much attention the game has received from Vietnamese players, this update seems inevitable.

in Health

Vietnam Unveils Health Declaration App, Website to Aid Coronavirus Containment

As the Covid-19 outbreak rages globally and Vietnam confronts a spate of new cases, a new app and website have been rolled out to aid the monitoring of people's health in the country.

in Asia

Singapore to Introduce Vietnamese Language to School Curriculum

Singapore's Ministry of Education (MoE) will introduce Vietnamese and Thai studies alongside increased attention to Malay and Chinese.

in Health Partner

Exploring Vietnam’s Medical Care with the Country’s First Private, Foreign-Owned Medical Center

“Our goal is to make the lives of people in Vietnam better. Healthcare is how we do this—we throw a pebble and it starts a ripple… I don’t know how many ripples and I don’t know how far they will reac...

in Hanoi Events

Khoá học viết Artist Statement @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio xin giới thiệu một khoá học về viết Artist Statement dưới sự hướng dẫn của giảng viên, hoạ sĩ Hà Ninh.

in Saigon Events

Spotlight | Navigating the Evolving Social Media Landscape @ Sonatus Tower

As marketers we look for insights around consumer habits and media behaviours to drive campaign success.

in Saigon Events

Nurture "off" with Ben Kaczor @ Zigzagger

A special edition of Nurture is going to happen Wednesday 11th March. This evening session will see our good friend Ben Kaczor sharing the night with Dj Ouch!

in Saigon Events

Afrochic Fitness Workshop @ Primal-Strength & Conditioning

Come and Join AFROCHIC FITNESS at Primal-Strength & Conditioning for a FREE workshop This Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th‼

in Saigon Events

Afrochic Fitness Workshop @ Primal-Strength & Conditioning (2)

Come and Join AFROCHIC FITNESS at Primal-Strength & Conditioning for a FREE workshop This Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th‼

in Saigon Events

Return of the BeatBattle @ Cipherz

Ayo beatmakers, hip hop heads, and music lovers!

in Saigon Events

A. Farm Season 3 Resident Presentations @ MoTplus

We would like to take the opportunity to introduce to them to Saigon art community at the start of their residency, giving audiences a chance to see their work develop over the next few months at the ...

in Vietnam

He Was Ordered to Be Quarantined. He Sent His Employee Instead.

LTH, the chairman of a wind power company, was on Vietnam Airlines flight 1547 from Hanoi to Hue on March 6, along with two subsequently confirmed Covid-19 patients.

in Saigon Events

Crusty Concert #2 @ Lang Thang

Hey All Wonderful Creatures Out There,In celebration of Lang Thang 1 Year Anniversary!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Pink Floyd Tribute - Empty Spaces - 80s & 90s Oldies @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Aaaaand for the very first time on a Saturday night at the Spot!

in Saigon Events

Movement with Morry Workshop @ Mandala Wellness

Book here: https://forms.gle/ns666zMRLDd36HEq8Sunday, March 15th ,10:00am - 12:30pm2.5 hrs Workshop

in Saigon Events

Plant-Based Cheeses Making Workshop @ La Holista

The general opinion of plant-based diets is that they are boring and flavourless.

in Saigon Events

CHẸP CHẸP - Dat Vinh Tran | RSVP @ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon

“Chẹp Chẹp”. An utterance by the photographer after reminiscing about the 4 years in Brisbane, Australia. Like a lip smack, the photo series shares Tran Vinh Dat’s dreamy view from days of horsing aro...

in Hanoi Events

Trò chuyện về Dự án Nghệ thuật công cộng Phúc Tân @ AGOhub

Phuc Tan Public Art Project – How did we do it Location 1: AGO Hub, 12 Hoa Ma, Hai Ba Trung, HanoiLocation 2: Phuc Tan public art areaTime: Sunday 15/3/2020, 15h - 17h @ location 1 (AGO Hub); 18h-19h ...

in Saigon Events

Enjoy Contemporary Space Interior @ TÔT

Estella store is TÔT’s first and flagship store, located in a premium shopping mall at the heart of a highly intellectual residential community. The store showcases a pure contemporary design spirit w...

in Saigon Events

Asian Tapas Preview Night @ Apt852

Pave the way for the next wave of canto-inspired tasty. Chef Chris Fong from Singapore teams up with Apt852 for a new exciting food menu featuring progressive Asian tapas. Orders start at 7 pm!

in Saigon Events

Friday Alt & Electro Rock with Chao.Đao - Lý Lệ Quyên ! @ Yoko Cafe

Friday Alternative and Electro Rock with

in Saigon Events

Microclimat #3 @ WAM Saigon

Scientifically, a microclimat is a local set of atmospheric conditions that differ from those in the surrounding areas, often with a slight difference but sometimes with a substantial one. As a music ...

in Saigon Events

Tóctaibass - Datmaniac ft. JIN @ Baroness

This coming March 14 prepare yourself for the "тóc тᴀι ʙᴀss" a multi-genre music music event you shouldn't miss!!

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HRC Thursday Disclosure 2020 @ Hanoi Rock City

Tiết lộ tối thứ năm là đêm nhạc nhỏ nhắn và ấm cúng nhằm giới thiệu các nghệ sĩ indie trẻ tại Hà Nội. Năm mới 2020 đang đến rất gần, hãy cùng chúng tôi chào đón series Thursday Disclosure với Mạc Mai ...

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Time Management Skills @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

It can be difficult to create an effective work/life balance. However, learning to manage time effectively can make our busier lives easier, more productive, and less stressful.

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Mono Printing Workshop @ 2studio

Practice the art of mono-printing using acrylic plates & oil paints to produce some lovely prints/postcards for friends & families. The workshop is open for all ages with detailed instructions from ou...

in Saigon

Saigon Will Use CCTV to Catch Illegal Parking on 14 Streets Starting Today

As of now, cameras to monitor illegal parking have been installed on 14 streets.

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Hanoi HiFi at W Square @ W Square

Calling all Hanoi reggae heads! Hanoi HiFi will be taking over W Squared for an all day session of Roots, Hip-Hop Dub, DanceHall, Dubstep, jungle and all things Reggae! Kicking off at 2pm and going un...

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U.K House Project // Sunrise Bamboo Afterparty // Part 2 @ Bamboo Westlake

U.K House Project Sunrise Bamboo Afterparty will be poping off with our second part of the project.

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Form Workshop @ The Fitness Village

TIME TO WORK ON THAT FORM

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Mutant Lounge - Sunsetters #1 @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Mutant Lounge and Kobala present 'Sunsetters'

in Health

Coronavirus Update: 30 Cases in Total; 13 New Cases Linked to London–Hanoi Flight

It was a grim weekend for Vietnam as, after three weeks with no new Covid-19 cases and 100% recovery rate, the number of patients who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus ballooned to 30.

in Saigon

[Photos] Building the City: Snapshots of Saigon in the Late 1960s

Buildings play a significant role in shaping how we see and navigate Saigon — the Notre-Dame de Paris gives us a sense of belonging to history while modern high-rises can feed our dreams of grandeur a...

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Rise Above Saigon’s Traffic with GoDee: A Reliable, Stress-Free Commute

About 8 months ago, I was recovering from a motorbike accident and laying our significant sums of cash for ride-hailing cars when someone mentioned a new app called GoDee.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Unheralded Women & the Creators of Melon Bê Đê

Our latest episode is out now!

in Music & Arts

Full Catalogue of Studio Ghibli Soundtracks Finally Available to Stream in Vietnam

Are you ready to have the Totoro theme song stuck in your head for days on end?

in Saigon Events

Town Hall: Entrepreneurship & Innovation in 2020 with AmCham @ Dreamplex Coworking space

Lead the change! Connect with fellow Entrepreneurs and discuss the 2020 Innovation Agenda!

in Saigon Events

5 Min of Fame Open Mic @ Luu Bar

Mondays Got Talent is now “5 MIN OF FAME!” Open Mic

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Movie & Sharing Night: The secret life of Walter Mitty @ The Learning Hub

I do believe that all of us may somehow experience Walter Mitty's life in a specific period. It is when we are burdened with ideas of our safe zone, a high-paying job and responsibilities, which leads...

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Meeting 215: Table Topic Contest @ The Learning Hub

REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/2XFL4hk

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3x4 (3rd edition) - Opening night @ Noirfoto

Noirfoto would like to introduce the third edition of “The New Photographers” exhibition, our first 3x4 exhibition of the year 2020, featuring independent works from three photographers: Nguyen Quang ...

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Panel Discussion: Women in STEM @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

Celebrating Women's Month, the U.S. Embassy's American Center organizes the panel discussion "Women in STEM". In this event, speakers will share their personal experiences of being successful women wo...

in Music & Arts

29 Letters. 29 Artists. A Cultural Journey Across Vietnam's History and Geography.

“Quoc Tu” features a plethora of images familiar to Vietnamese, from folk games and legends to more recent cultural artifacts such as the Flappy Bird game or Da Nang’s famous golden bridge.

in Music & Arts

A Vietnamese Curator Is the Latest Victim of Discrimination Due to Coronavirus

Discrimination against people of Asian descent has increased with the spread of the coronavirus.

in Development

Opera House Metro Station Expected to Open for Public Visits by April 30

Work on the Opera House station of the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien line has gone into overdrive.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Tanita Tikaram's Music Video Offers a Peek Into Vietnam in 1995

Tanita Tikaram is a British singer-songwriter who had commercial success in Europe with her debut album Ancient Heart and singles such as 'Twist in My Sobriety' and Good Tradition' in 1988.

in Travel

Bamboo Airways to Launch Vietnam–Germany Flight Routes From July

The upstart airline will operate flights to Munich from Saigon twice a week and from Hanoi once a week starting July.

in Saigon Events

PIU PIU BLOCK PARTY is BACK! Women's DAYxNIGHT Edition @ Piu Piu

Ayo party ladiessss !!

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Closing Party - Full 43 Nguyễn Văn Giai Takeover @ Indika

It's been a hell of a run. The last 4 years have been magical and we want to thank each and everyone who has joined us along the way. The performers, the artists, the staff, the community and the drin...

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Comedy Femme Fatales (All female stand up show) @ Shri Lounge

Comedy Femme Fatales (All female stand-up show)

in Saigon Events

Opera Talk & Screening: Semele @ Kafnu

Opera Screening: SEMELE, HWV 58 by Georg Friederich HändelGuest speaker: Tran Nhu Vinh Lac

in Saigon

Saigon Proposes 50% Tax Cut for Tourism Businesses to Cushion Covid-19 Slump

The coronavirus epidemic has had a major impact on tourism-related industries in Vietnam. 

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Game Nights @ Tê Tê Tap House

Every Thursday

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Doppelgänger | Dario Maglionico @ Vin Gallery

Private View | 06.03.2020, 18:30 - 20:30Kindly RSVP to info@vingallery.com or Sign Up via our Facebook event to be on the guest list.

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Artist Talk of KWIT 5 @ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon

Come meet with KWIT 5, the artist of 'Elements | Nguyên Tố' whose main subject is to explore the relationship between elements of art. Join us for the talk show on Saturday, 7th of March, 7.00pm at Th...

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Buffet Brunch: Celebrate Women's day @ Kiba Saigon

Sunday 8 of March, Kiba will hold our FIRST BRUNCH in celebration of the Women's day. Bring your girlfriends and celebrate with us!

in Tech

Samsung Is Building Its Largest Southeast Asia R&D Center in Hanoi

The electronics giant said that the building will be the biggest such facility in Southeast Asia.

in Saigon Events

The Rhythm Method @ Apt852

Join Stupot on Friday night for an electric mix of hip hop soul funk and smooth grooves all night long

in Saigon Events

GIRLS do it better: Special T - Wasabae @ Banana Mama

Girls do it better : Special Women's day

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Mái Tóc Trao Đi, Hy Vọng Ở Lại - Cut Against Cancer @ A Cut Above Hair Salon

On the occasion of International Women's Day (March 8th) this year, Breast Cancer Network Vietnam (BCNV) is pleased to announce a new support program called ''Làm đẹp yêu đời - PINK your life'' to imp...

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Just Drag! Sen Riot's Drag FUNeral @ Baroness

It is with very average weight hearts that we barely notice the passing of Sen Riot, the Grandmother of GenderFunk, who we are just amazed managed not to die sooner tbh.

in Hanoi Events

19+ Night: Đêm Nhạc Của Những Cá Tính & Ước Mơ @ Polygon Musik

Không phải một concert hay liveshow hoành tráng tới cả ngàn người tham dự, nhiều năm qua SmartOSC vẫn thường xuyên tổ chức những đêm nhạc hát cho nhau, để cùng #chill, cùng #yêu, cùng #high trong nhữn...

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Show hài: Cười cùng Nho thối Chuyện Quốc tế Phụ Nữ với Chàng Sen @ Le Dahlia

Cùng nhóm hài Nho thối và khách mời Chàng Sen - Đặng Ân trò chuyện, thảo luận về chủ đề Quốc tế Phụ nữ trong show hài tới và cùng thưởng thức những tiểu phẩm hài ứng tác đầy thú vị và hài hước về chủ ...

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BB#1: Women in Tech - Chị em trong "ngành" @ Teko Vietnam

Nhân dịp ngày lễ dành cho phái đẹp 8/3 đang tới gần, Teko chính thức giới thiệu dự án nâng cao kỹ năng Bits & Bytes Series - Encoding your passion (Chia sẻ đam mê của bạn và truyền cảm hứng cho các th...

in Environment

Vietnam Considers Scaling Back Plans to Build New Coal Power Plants

The move comes as thermal power plants are increasingly difficult to finance, while their detrimental environmental impacts are impossible to ignore.

in Hanoi Events

International Women's Day Blossom House Fundraiser @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Let's celebrate International Women's Day and raise money for an organization that supports young women in Hanoi, enabling them to lead lives that they never could have before.

in Environment

AirVisual Ranks Hanoi as World's 7th-Most Polluted Capital in 2019

According to a new report released by AirVisual, Hanoi ranked seventh on a list of the world’s most polluted capital cities in 2019.

in Vietnam

Over 23,000 Drivers Fined for Driving Under Influence in First 2 Months of 2020

After the new bill on alcohol consumption was passed by the National Assembly, stricter regulations on driving after having consumed alcohol were enforced.

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PHỤ NỮ và FILM! @ OKIA Cinema

Mùng 8 tháng 3 nói chuyện về phụ nữ trên phim!

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Talkative : “Dỡ khuôn thế nào? – Thay đổi để tạo đổi thay @ TOHA Coffee

LINK ĐĂNG KÍ SỰ KIỆN: https://forms.gle/nNr2UWwZftpg781AA

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Màu nước phong cảnh, W23 | Khai giảng @ Lớp học Hồng Xiêm

W23 | 2-4pm thứ bảy hàng tuầnTiến độ: 01 buổi/tuầnKhai giảng: 7/3/2020Học phí: 2.100.000đ, khoá 07 buổiHạn đăng ký để nhận quà Early Bird: 1/3/2020

in Vietnam

Da Nang's Ultra-Reflective Buildings Draw Ire of Local Residents

Over the past several months, residents of Nguyen Van Linh Street in Da Nang have been taking their morning cà phê sữa đá with a side of blinding glare.

in Hanoi Events

Studio Adventure: Sakura Garden @ BirdCage

The time has come for Studio Adventure Collective to reveal its latest chapter that originates far beyond our well known and familiar lands of Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Wednesday Movie Night! @ Hanoi Cider Co.

Starting at 6pm we will be showing 2 classic movies!The Big Lebowski and Robin Hood: Men in Tights

in Hanoi Events

Whats Up Hanoi presents : Mr. Devitt @ RockStore Hanoi

Year of the Rat is upon us. What better way to kick it off then getting down to Rockstore for the best music in Old Quarter!

in Hanoi Events

Invisible Fragments exhibition @ AGOhub

Heritage Space proudly introduce "INVISIBLE FRAGMENTS" - a visual-audio installation by artist Félix-Antoine Morin from Montreal (Canada).

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Increase Productivity @ Monica Coffee & Live music

Productivity is certainly a state that we all want to experience more frequently in the day. Who wants to waste time or opportunities for growth. The issue, though, is that we live in a multitasking s...

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Taste of the Sea @ Q.itchen Factory's Rooftop

he two perfect couples: “Red wine with meat; white wine with fish" is the basic rule of pairing food and wine. Beyond that expectation, Taste of the Sea dinner at Q.itchen Factory this time will bring...

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Taste of the Sea @ Q.itchen Factory's Rooftop (2)

he two perfect couples: “Red wine with meat; white wine with fish" is the basic rule of pairing food and wine. Beyond that expectation, Taste of the Sea dinner at Q.itchen Factory this time will bring...

in Hanoi Events

Contemporary Dance Workshop @ The Fitness Village

With the amazing success of our previous contemporary workshop, The Fitness Village has invited me back to teach a second one.

in Hanoi Events

Wild Spirit - Episode 3 @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

XBC's collective exhibitions - Wild Spirit - aim to promote emerging artists and wish to reveal new talents in contemporary art.

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Digital Samurai Vol.8 @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Digital Samurai, started by three Japanese DJs is back with a very special guest! The amazing trio of Gonjaman, SE-J and Shinpei will be keep things groovy all night long. And...the one and only TOK w...

in Saigon

[Photos] Into the Wilderness of Saigon in 1867

Before “southern Vietnam,” there was Cochinchina; before Saigon, there wasn’t much of anything but vast stretches of tropical jungle and mosquito-infested swamps.

in Saigon Events

Happy Women's day @ Parkview Restaurant

Women’s day additions. Indulge in exquisite delights, cozy atmosphere with the inspiring live station of wide array of Western and Asian cuisine and variety of seafood selection.

in Saigon Events

Come Thirsty Go Happy @ Whisper Bar & Lounge

Whisper Bar & Lounge offers special packaged on Food and Beverage from 6p.m. till 8.30p.m.

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Happy Drinks @ Whisper Bar & Lounge

Whisper Bar & Lounge offer 50% discount on selected menu daily from 4p.m. till 9p.m.

in Vietnam

Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Stop Accepting Flights From South Korea

The move comes amid the rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus in South Korea.

in Vietnam

Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat Stop Accepting Flights from South Korea

The move comes amid the rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus in South Korea.

in Vietnam

Japanese Retailer Aeon to Invest $2bn to Build 25 Malls in Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Aeon General Director Iwamura Yasutsugu and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio on February 28 to discuss Aeon’s future in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Meditation Night - Openness @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

"The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings are the very essence of the Order of Interbeing.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Writers' Meetup - Experience Sharing @ Bluebirds' Nest

An event to meet up, share or ask about our writing experiences.

in Saigon

Saigon Extends School Shutdown by 1 Week for Grade 12, 2 Weeks for Others

Saigon authorities recently announced that students in public schools in the city will continue to stay at home for the first weeks of March.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is Among Countries With Lowest Online Civility, Microsoft Report Shows

Microsoft has found an increase in online incivility globally, with Vietnam ranking as one of the least digitally civil.

in Saigon Events

The Overthrow of Myspace - How they lost the crown to Facebookh @ Kafnu

How did Myspace, once the largest social media site in the world and “the place to be on the Internet” (Cnet), lose its relevance and get overtaken by Facebook? Join Sean Percival, former VP at Myspac...

in Saigon Events

Women and Bias: FQ is the new EQ for a successful team! @ Dreamplex Coworking space

Implicit Bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

in Saigon Events

"Inspired by Her" Evening Brunch @ Social Club Restaurant

"Inspired by Her" Evening Brunch 07 March 2020

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Noirfotocontest Triển lãm ảnh thắng cuộc @ Noirfoto

Noirfoto would like to invite you to our black and white group photography exhibition which is the result of our first #Noirfotocontest.

in Saigon

Saigon Starts $1.5m Project to Clean Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal

Starting from February 26, 122,000 cubic meters of sludge will be removed from the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal and processed to reduce the stench that negatively impacts local residents. 

in Travel

Vietnam Launches Campaigns to Revitalize Tourism Industry Hit by Coronavirus

The campaigns are the effort to compensate for the losses in tourism revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

in Hanoi Events

Outlook Origins Official Hanoi Launch Party 2020 @ The Lighthouse

Outlook has brought together music lovers from around the world to enjoy the best sound system culture has to offer.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Somehow-Spacious Tiny Apartment in Hanoi

Aesthetic pleasure doesn't fall prey to functionality and a dearth of square meters in this tiny Hanoi apartment. 

in Vietnam

Movie Scenes Showing Underage, Public Drinking Are Now Banned in Vietnam

Under new regulations, directors will have to do away with scenes depicting teen drinking, among other depictions of alcohol consumption. 

in Saigon Events

Happy Easter - Kids Fun Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

Easter comes but once a year and brings full of good faith, hope for luck. Happy Easter at Hard Rock Cafe! We host many exciting activities for children such as Easter egg hunt, Egg painting and other...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Double Power Generation by 2030 to Fuel Fast-Growing Economy

A fast-growing economy and rising income levels have strained the country's power grid.

in Saigon

[Photos] Cho Lon's First-Ever Post Office, as Seen in the 1920s

Located at the junction of Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Chau Van Liem and Cha Va Bridge in today’s Saigon, the post office of District 5 is a well-known landmark in the mind of denizens living in the area. Not...

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Flavourised - Chef's Table Dinner @ Spiced

Intimate 4-course dinner with "Tiny Ingredients" conceptualised and hosted by chef Trí Phan - Runner-up of MasterChef Vietnam (season 1)

in Music & Arts

[Video] This V-Pop Song About Coronavirus Is Going Viral

Besides school closures and dragon fruit bánh mì, the Covid-19 epidemic has also inspired a plethora of whimsical coronavirus-themed songs, videos and parodies.

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk : FUNK It Up Mini-Fest @ Arcan

GenderFunk: Funk It Up Festival Is a new concept from GenderFunk and a show unlike ANY OTHER! We are taking Drag and Performance art to a NEW LEVEL with on AND off-off-off-stage productions!!

in Saigon Events

Salsa and Taco @ Soma Saigon

Salsa and Taco is bringing the best Latin rhythms and Macho Taco, serve the best Mexican food.

in Saigon Events

Health & Wellness Fair @ L'Herbanyste

Looking to unwind and get inspired, look no further as we've created the perfect environment for you : the first edition of the Health & Wellness Fair in a beautiful heaven cocoon: L’Herbanyste. Join ...

in Saigon Events

Drift by Dat Nguyen @ 289E

Dat Nguyen and 289e presents “Drift”A solo performance7:30PM at 289e Nguyen Cong Tru

in Events Lush

TEN TOES DOWN 29 @ Lush

Pull up to another episode of Tentoesdown, we know ya'all be missin' us cuz we miss you too! Can't wait til next Friday? Guess you'll still have to wait cuz good things take time and great parties nee...

in Asia

China to Release Dam Water in Upper Mekong to Aid Droughts

Severe droughts in the Mekong Delta region are being exacerbated by the building and storage of water in dams. 

in Saigon Events

Woman's Day Brunch @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Treat the ladies in your life something spectacular this occasion! Celebrate Women’ Day with family and your beloved women with a fantastic buffet brunch combined with Jazz band playing during your di...

in Hanoi Events

Workshop - Urban Sketching @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter’s Studio xin được giới thiệu một workshop mới rất đặc biệt Urban Sketching | Kí Hoạ Đô Thị, với những buổi vẽ trực hoạ ngoài trời rất thú vị. Urban sketching dành cho các bạn yêu thích ký ...

in Hanoi Events

Drag Queen Bingo! Blossom House Fundraiser @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Come drink tasty beer, play bingo, win fantastic prizes, and witness some mind blowing performances by Hanoi's finest!

in Hanoi Events

Hiphop Show Case | Hiphop x Funky x Soulful @ CoChin Bar

Funk & Soul are often misunderstood as a genre, or genres of music.

in Hanoi Events

SUPER Soiree - Hanoi Live Music Party! @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

DJ 'HO CHI MINK' to finish before 'BACK TO THE 80'S NIGHT AT The Birdcage!'

in Hanoi

Hanoi's First Uniqlo to Open Early Next Month

Fast fashion fans rejoice!

in Hanoi Events

AGO Workshop I Vẽ tranh lụa 3 @ AGOhub

End of the series of events in this exhibition: "Flying silk pieces" took place in February with silk paintings by the Vietnam Fine Arts College.AGOhub would like to invite you to attend the workshop:...

in Hanoi Events

Earth Science: A Better Understanding of Our Future @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

This NASA Earth Science Event features senior NASA Headquarters and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory managers and researchers who will present on the NASA Earth Science Division (ESD) Earth observation ...

in Vietnam

As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown

Bad news for anyone considering a train trip.

in Hanoi Events

Invisible Fragments exhibition @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space proudly introduce "INVISIBLE FRAGMENTS" - a visual-audio installation by artist Félix-Antoine Morin from Montreal (Canada).

in Tech

Grab, German Aircraft Maker to Test Air Taxi Feasibility in Southeast Asia

Air taxis are here to help you fly directly into air pollution.

in Hanoi Events

SYS Sister Sounds Presents: RnB Yoga @ Nsquare

SYS Sister Sounds presents our very first RnB Yoga session to celebrate the leap year day. Join us as we get DJ Maggie Tra and Yogi Kirsty Van Niekern together to bring beats and yoga together in 1 ho...

in Hanoi Events

Slowly X Sleek @ Sleek Hanoi

Come down to our favourite vintage shop in town and enjoy some Hip-Hop, Jazz, Downtempo and Balearic vibes with some lovely local players.

in Hanoi Events

Couples Workshop - Tantric Heart @ Tay Ho Hanoi

This workshop is for couples of any age, any shape and who are at any stage of their relationship. We welcome people of all sexual preferences, couples who are exploring different relationship models ...

in Food Culture

Japanese Fast Food Chain MOS Burger Is Coming to Vietnam This Year

Japan’s second-largest fast food franchise, MOS Burger, is arriving in Vietnam this year.

in Health

Last Coronavirus Patient in Vietnam Tests Negative

All 16 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Vietnam have now tested negative. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu's Social Norms and the Impact of Ongoing School Closures

Our latest episode is out now!

in Saigon Events

Open Morning 2020 @ Renaissance International School Saigon

Renaissance International School Saigon is delighted to invite interested parents, students and members of family to join our Open Morning. This is an opportunity for new families to visit and learn m...

in Saigon Events

Wine & Cheese Day 2020 @ Saigon Outcast

Wine Vendors: Bootleggers SaigonVinifera Viet NamCheese Vendors: Pizza 4P's Online StoreWho Loves Cheese?

in Vietnam

Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended

South Korea is in the midst of a rapid surge of Covid-19 cases, and now has the most confirmed infections outside of China: 763 cases and seven deaths at the time of writing.

in Music & Arts

Vietnam's Buddhist Temples, Now in Typographical Form

Rendered under the elaborate, rotund graphemes of Den typeface, every sentence becomes a slice of street scenery.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Business Insights | The Hive Saigon X ArdorSEO @ The Hive

Saigon Business Insights is an event series bringing the community together to discuss all things business, networking, digital marketing, entrepreneurial success, team building, and leadership.

in Saigon Events

Dusk dance for the Saigon river | Emmanuelle Huynh @ MoT Plus

Dusk dance for the Saigon river

in Hanoi Events

Book Binding Workshop | QUA. @ Hanoi Rock City

200k per participant. (All materials are provided).This workshop will be in English.Please reserve your place in advance.

in Hanoi Events

Meeting 212th: Mental Health @ The Learning Hub

"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation".

in Hanoi Events

Ballet Fit @ Kinergie studio

BALLET FIT includes the basic of Ballet, and also flexibility and endurance exercises with classical music, in an artful and relaxing atmosphere to help you burn the fat quickly, work out for a well-f...

in Hanoi Events

Rebel Monk is BACK | Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

Rebel Monk is in Hanoi for ONE WEEK! Featuring Harry Badman (Rapper/Poet), Cosmic Rayne (Rapper/Producer), Mouse (Drums), MnEd! (Guitar), Naim The Red-Eye Jedi (Bass) and JM (Keys), Rebel Monk is know...

in Saigon Events

Wellness Retreat: Body+Mind | Health & Wellness Fair @ The Hive Villa

Join us for our annual Wellness Retreat: Mind + Body to celebrate health and happiness at the start of a new decade.

in Saigon Events

Road To Ravolution: Orjan Nilson @ Nasa Saigon

/> Headliner của các lễ hội âm nhạc đỉnh cao trên thế giới.

in Saigon Events

Sáng tạo vượt xa giới hạn với Photomontage: Collage @ LIEU SAINT de Illustration

Bạn có thể đăng ký tham gia tại đây: https://bit.ly/2sbzOXK

in Saigon Events

Pho Mai Sins Pop Up, a Wednesday Affair @ The Wreck Saigon

Come out for wine & cheese with us

in Hanoi Events

Energy Choices Today, Health Impacts Tomorrow @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

Air quality is a concern for Hanoians both young and old. This program aims to provide information about the effects of coal power plants on air quality, the impact of air pollution on people’s health...

in Saigon

After Much Delay, New Eastern Bus Station to Begin Service in April

The new Mien Dong, or Eastern, Bus Station is finally scheduled for service.

in Saigon Events

Comedians Anonymous @ Tempo Saigon

Being funny is hard... and you're probably not that good it... so come work on your routine and get some top tips for being funnier.

in Saigon Events

Comedians Anonymous @ Tempo Saigon (2)

Being funny is hard... and you're probably not that good it... so come work on your routine and get some top tips for being funnier.

in Saigon Events

ST.PATRICK’S Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

Shamrock - symbol of luck, hope and wish. Also, that is one of a symbol of St. Patrick's Day. While the biggest celebrations happen in Ireland, there are plenty of other St. Patrick’s Day parties to c...

in Asia

Indonesia Minister Proposes Taxes to Sugary Drinks, Polluting Vehicles, Plastic Bags

There is a new proposal to tax sugary drinks, plastic bags and cars that release high amounts of carbon dioxide emissions in Indonesia. 

in Tech

From April, Cars for Ride-Hailing Apps Might Be Required to Install Taxi Signs

In 2016, a pilot for the application of science and technology to support transport management on a contractual basis was issued, allowing ride-hailing services such as Grab to operate without being s...

in Saigon

Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Since the Tet holiday, tourism has fallen by 50% compared to the same period last year because of fears related to the coronavirus. 

in Sports

[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master

As one of Saigon’s few remaining green spaces, Tao Dan Park is a choice location for athletic city dwellers to hone fitness skills, catch some fresh air or relish the coolness of the park’s extensive ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is Winning the Fight Against Coronavirus

Despite widespread panic sweeping the nation during recent months, all signs currently point towards recovery. 

in Saigon Events

International Women's Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

The womens who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. In reality, women are more stronger than we think. They always strive to make their life more happy and more free. Wherever you are, in ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Opens First Overseas Tourism Promotion Office in London

The unimaginatively named "The Visit Vietnam" office launched in London on February 18.

in Film & TV

Trinh Cong Son Biopic 'Em Va Trinh' to Start Filming in 2020

The biopic will be produced by the same producer as Mat Biec, the movie adaptation of the Nguyen Nhat Anh novel of the same name.

in Asia

[Photos] Remarkable Color Photos Document Life in Japan Over 100 Years Ago

Even a century ago, Japan was a little weird.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Colorful Kindergarten Among the Misty Hoa Binh Mountains

This is way cooler than your kindergarten.

in Hanoi Events

Heartdance: WaterFlow @ Zenith Yoga Kim Ma

Water Flows gently, soothing the fear, quieting the heart. During these times of despair, dread and velocity we find it hard to let go, to allow things to unfold naturally. Like a waterfall that flows...

in Saigon

[Photos] Views of 1954 Saigon-Cho Lon From a USS Rochester Sailor

The USS Rochester CA-124 was a heavy cruiser that was first launched after World War II.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Indie Vol.23 @ Hanoi Rock City

HANOI INDIE VOL.23ft. Tuấn SS & MnEd - Rabbits - Sirens - Shadylanes

in Hanoi Events

VSS Movies | Black Mirror-Hated in the nation @ Vietnam Sustainable Space

VSS Movies|Chiếu phim Black Mirror-Hated in the nation

in Hanoi Events

Workshop: Bullet Journal @ The Learning Hub

Link đăng ký: https://forms.gle/CoxtxYUZrHg3ACes8

in Hanoi Events

Funktionality - Funk, Soul & Disco Classics @ BirdCage

Funktionality is back with bags full of Funk, Soul, Disco and Breaks classics, this time at Tay Ho's original late night party spot The Birdcage!

in Hanoi Events

Self Management Workshop @ Người Hamsa

Để thành công trong công việc và cuộc sống, bạn cần phải biết quản lý bản thân mình thật hiệu quả. Đó là những cách thức (phương pháp, chiến thuật) của cá nhân giúp cho bạn có cuộc sống tốt đẹp hơn, b...

in Hanoi Events

Friends's BBQ Night and Drag Show @ G Point

Friend's BBQ Night! On February 21, 2020 at the only G-Point in Town!

in Hanoi Events

Crate Diggers **For the love of the Spin** @ The Bottle Shop

Lovers. Players. Appreciators of the wax. Bring your wax, show it off, give it a spin. This is a night for: vinyl records & most importantly: CRATE DIGGERS!

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HEC 68th meeting - The art of Persuasion in business @ Kool - Coffee & Event

"The ability to persuade, to change hearts and minds, is perhaps the single greatest skill that will give you a competitive edge in the knowledge economy — an age where ideas matter more than ever" (H...

in Hanoi Events

Exhibition: Flying pieces of Silk @ AGOhub

“Flying Pieces of silk” is an attempt by both teachers and students to debut at the beginning of the year of Rat to welcome this significant occasion. This exhibition is the thematic compositions of t...

in Development

Saigon Metro Line 1 Is 71% Complete; First Train to Be Delivered in June 2020

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line is now 71% complete, its management board says.

in Hanoi Events

Hip Hop Dance Workshop @ The Fitness Village

Our next edition of dance workshops comes to you in Hip Hop style!

in Hanoi Events

Sake Sunday Vietnam Vo.1 @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Sake Sunday is special collaboration party between Sake and Music.

in Hanoi Events

Pop-Up Friday @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

The 100 Garden Pop-Up Friday is back!

in Saigon Events

Live Ska Concert with Hem Hem + K:ONE @ Indika

Hem Hem Saigon is back at Indika !!!

in Vietnam

The Moments of Goodwill and Whimsy in Vietnam's Fight Against Coronavirus

In the 2011 medical thriller Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, after an unknown disease strikes the US and then most of the planet, viewers witness a rapidly unraveling world where social deca...

in Saigon Events

Women Do Enjoy Sexuality @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

For the next Leading Women Speaking Night Event ~ let’s debate about the idea that we - women - should actively talk about female sensual & sexual freedom and fulfillment.

in Saigon Events

Botanical Illustration @ THINK Training Space

The Painter’s Studio xin được giới thiệu một workshop trong chuyến Nam du: Botanical Illustration - Minh Hoạ Thực Vật, sử dụng chất liệu màu nước trên giấy.

in Saigon Events

Blood Donation @ AEON MALL Bình Tân

Register at: https://www.facebook.com/events/812431895898246/  

in Saigon Events

The F&*% Did You Say? (Offensive Jokes Night) @ Shri Lounge

A new year, a fresh start! We're bringing the raunchiest, the dirtiest, the rawest jokes to the stage at the iconic Shri. Get ready to roll with laughter at "The F&*% Did You Say?!?" as Saigon Funny P...

in Saigon Events

Herson @ Luu Bar

An unscripted chill-out bar located in Ho Chi Minh City's trendiest street and delivering unpretentious cocktails in a feel-at-home atmosphere

in Saigon Events

FFKT Festival Party @ The Observatory

>>> MOODMAN [House Of Liquid, Slowmotion - JP]>>> STU MILLER [UK]>>> HIBIYA LINE [Obs]>>> KIN [Obs]

in Saigon Events

A Story Of Pigments by Vu Do @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

A STORY OF PIGMENTS' - ART TALK WITH VŨ ĐỖThe Factory is proud to co-host ‘A story of Pigments’ - an art talk with Vũ Đỗ, founder of The Painter's Studio (Hanoi).

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: After the Success of 'Parasite,' a Look at Asian, Vietnamese Cinema

Our latest episode is available now!

in Saigon Events

Screening Nature @ Sàn Art

A moving-image screening at Sàn Art As part of IdeasCity Singapore, conceived and organized by NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore and the New Museum, New York

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop / Evilmanjazz @ Soma Saigon

EVILMANJAZZ night is an evening dedicated to some of the best Hip Hop and Soul mixed by a UK DJ with love.

in Saigon Events

P2P pres. Ahadadream (More Time Records / Boiler Room UK) @ Baroness

P2P presents: Ahdadream [London/UK]

in Tech

Vietnam to Install Surveillance Cameras on Buses to Combat Sexual Harassment

A decree recently approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will make several changes to transportation services including the addition of surveillance cameras to 170,000 transportation vehicles.&nb...

in Education

Saigon Embraces Boarding School Education

For more than 1,000 years, boarding schools have been a popular education model for families in the United Kingdom, and this year the first premium international school in Saigon is bringing the optio...

in Health

Vietnam Continues Nationwide School Shutdown Due to Covid-19

Schools and university campuses were supposed to reopen on February 17 in several provinces.

in Arts & Culture

One Night at Epizode, Vietnam’s Largest Island Music Festival

I arrived shortly before sunset, draped in my best floor-length party vest, and free of expectations on the second and final Saturday of Vietnam’s largest, globally-acclaimed music and art festival, E...

in Environment

Vietnam, Other Mekong Nations Launch Joint Program to Tackle River Plastic Waste

A regional workshop was recently held to discuss plastic pollution in the Mekong River.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Sees Sharp Drop in Traffic Accidents in January Compared to 2019

During the four weeks leading up to Tet, the number of traffic accidents plummeted across Vietnam, a positive sign considering those also made up the country’s busiest period.

in Vietnam

Spotify, Netflix Halt Free Trials in Vietnam. Are Black Market Accounts to Blame?

No more Netflix and chill for free.

in Tech

Local Engineers Develop Vietnamese-Language Site to Track Corona Cases in Real Time

The online map was developed by a group of five Vietnamese engineers from Kompa Group, a tech company based in Vietnam and Silicon Valley.

in Vietnam

European Union Votes to Approve Historic Free Trade Deal With Vietnam

MEPs in European Parliament today voted in favor of a historic free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam.

in Sports

Coach Park Hang-Seo Fined $5,000 by AFC for Tantrum During SEA Games Final

Coach Park Hang-seo has been fined US$5,000 fine and suspended for four games for the red card he received during the final match of last year's SEA Games.

in Hanoi

Part of Historic Building, Meant to Be Preserved, Destroyed After Miscommunication

Part of a historic building, meant to be saved from demolition and recognized as a heritage site, has been bulldozed thanks to a miscommunication. 

in Saigon Events

Yeti Out POP-UP @ Bam Bam

Be the first ones to have the first-hand pick at Yeti Out SS20’s Collection “DANCE WITH THE DEVIL”. The Yeti Crew are bringing items that haven’t launched online or in retailers yet so Saigon will be ...

in Saigon Events

Yeti Out Takeover @ Bam Bam

For this Valentines Day at Bam Bam, we are all about celebrating the love of music, lifestyle, culture, and of course, parties. So there is none better than Yeti Out to show you some real go...

in Saigon Events

La Holista - February Bonus Monthly Hike at Nui Dinh @ La Holista

Registration link: https://forms.gle/iXhuGQ5NqdRiTjMh7

in Asia

Japan Imposes Stricter Visa Process for Foreign Students, Including Vietnam, From April

Due to the increasing number of visa overstays, Japan's Immigration Services Agency will tighten the issuing process for student visas for dozens of countries from April.

in Development

Vietnam Moves Forward on New Expressway Linking Bien Hoa, Vung Tau

A new expressway connecting Dong Nai and Ba Ria-Vung Tau is being considered to relieve traffic pressure on existing roads.

in Saigon

Saigon Retail Sales, Service Revenue Surges by 11.2% in January Thanks to Tet

What did you spend money on in January?

in Hanoi Events

Tranquil February Flea Market @ Tranquil Tran Hung Dao

TRANQUIL FLEA MARKET COME BACK.

in Hanoi Events

Love Ya! @ Hanoi Rock City

"Roses are redViolets are blueYou may not believeBut out thereSomewhereSomebody is waiting for you"

in Hanoi Events

PEACH x The Spot // Singalong Social // February Edition @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

PEACH’s Singalong Social is back! PEACH is bringing back its blowout Singalong Social at THE SPOT! Come sing with us, dance with us, and spread salacious gossip to all the music everyone loves to love...

in Saigon Events

François Andes - The crossing of disaster @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to present The crossing of disaster, a solo exhibition by François Andes.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Chili Cook-Off 2020 @ Saigon Outcast

FREE ENTRYThe FIRST Annual Saigon Chili Cook-Off Powered by Outcast on Saturday 15th of February 2020! The biggest country music and & Chilli competition.

in Saigon Events

A romantic venue to dine for Valentine Day @ Villa Song Saigon

For more details, visit: https://www.facebook.com/villasongsaigonvn/  

in Saigon Events

Levitate presents: Pomelove @ Arcan

It is Valentine's Day and time to share some (Pome)love as we bring together the finest music by the local DJ community from Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The Dating Game @ Pasteur Street Le Thanh Ton

Join us for The Dating Game; based on the famous game shows The Dating Game in the US or Blind Date in the UK.

in Saigon Events

Hip-Hop Delight | Bobby D @ Broma

Join our special edition of Hip-Hop Delight this Friday with a romantic love vibe for Valentine's Day.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Dub Station 5th Anniversary @ SchillerSaigon

We're throwing a party and you're all invited

in Saigon Events

Latin Party / Salsateka / Valentine / Soma @ Soma Saigon

Soma is teaming up with Salsateka once again!Life is a party, Invite yourself - It’s more than just a catchy slogan, we mean it!Experts in delivering Latin Parties in and around Saigon for over 4 year...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Psych Fest 2020 > Love & Psych Rock Show @ Yoko Cafe

Locally Trapped Wildlife presents... Saigon Psych Fest 2020 > Love & Psych Valentine’s Rock Party at Yoko cafe (14.2)

in Saigon Events

The Blue Monkey Comedy Show @ WAM Saigon

Join Seven Million Bikes & WAM Saigon for a night of riotous, rollocking comedy at Thao Dien's coolest new venue from Saigon's top local and international comics!

in Hanoi Events

Kumquat Tree Single Day @ Kumquat Tree

On this day every year we usually wish couples happy and so on. This year we decide to do it a bit different: we wish Singles happy on this day.

in Hanoi Events

Self Love Women's Circle @ Hanoi

Join me for this self love women's circle to cultivate so much love for yourself, love that you so deserve and are worthy of. Often at times we put others' needs before our own, but this is an opportu...

in Hanoi Events

How One American Family is Traveling Around the World @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

One Year, 16 Countries, 3 Suitcases, and a Piano: How One American Family is Traveling Around the World, Safely and Happily

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Have Harsher Dry Season, Fewer Typhoons in 2020, Experts Say

The harsh dry season is predicted to impact all three regions of the country.

in Hanoi Events

BLOKT @ W Square

BLOKT, an assembling of three of Hanoi’s crews for an all day, night & after hours.

in Hanoi Events

New Year New Rat Comedy Show @ The Venue

The Gangs all back and they’re bringing with them a TukTuk full of Jokes for the New Year.

in Hanoi Events

Mardi Gras Food Fest! @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

The First ever Mardi Gras Food Festival brought to you by Melting Pot Hanoi is on Saturday, February 15th 2020! More info will be posted soon, make sure to like our page to get the latest updates!

in Vietnam

[Illustrations] Everyday Life in 1923 Northern Vietnam Through 10 Rare Sketches

It was a simpler time in Vietnam 100 years ago — just people going about their life without a single phone in sight.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Coronavirus Outbreak and New Drunk Driving Laws

We're back from the Tet holiday!

in Eat & Drink

The Granola Guy Comes to Town

“Granola Guy” wasn’t a name that Peter Gluckstein expected to answer to when he moved to Vietnam two years ago. After selling his marketing agency in the United Kingdom, Peter planned to rest and rel...

in Saigon

Saigon Opens 300-Bed Field Hospital to Prepare for Coronavirus Outbreak

It is located in suburban Cu Chi District.

in Film & TV

[Photos] Japan Releases New Sketches of Upcoming Ghibli Theme Park

A cafeteria containing Spirited Away's ghostly food stalls, a full-size version of the house where Mei and Satsuki lived when they first met Totoro, and an interactive version of the Irontown tha...

in Travel

UN Report Names Vietnam World's 7th-Fastest Growing Destination of 2019

Will the coronavirus put a dent in that?

in Tech

Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market Welcomes 2 New Players, Unicar and Zuumviet

Both services are products of Vietnamese creators.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Elegant Grilled Seafood Savored Amidst Saigon’s Skyline

Saigon’s charismatic stretch of neon skyscrapers shimmers in each direction makes one feel as if they have been transported into a movie that’s reaching its dramatic climax. A large pool’s calm surfa...

in Saigon Events

Creative Collaboration Showcase ~ Open Air Film Screening @ The Hive

Are you moved by film & music? Feel like doing something a little different? Do you appreciate creativity?

in Saigon Events

Be My Valentine @ The Deck Saigon

A romantic dinner by the river with Hoang Thi on Saxophone.

in Vietnam

Vietnam-China Train Stopped in its Tracks Amid Ongoing Virus Fears

 For the first time in 11 years, the train crossing the border from Vietnam into China will stop running amid continuing coronavirus concerns. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Takes Dramatic Measures to Halt Coronavirus Spread

As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to rage in China, Vietnam has taken extensive steps in recent days to stem its spread here.

in Travel

Almost 2m Foreign Tourists Visited Vietnam in January, a Record Number

Vietnam's tourism industry saw unprecedented growth in international arrivals last month, though the timing of this success — right in the middle of a coronavirus outbreak — is unfortunate.

in Saigon Events

Curious Signal Vol 1. @ Indika

Tempo and Indika combine forces for a new monthly party to fuel and feed your curiosity.

in Hanoi

Police Hand out Free Masks; Pharmacies Fined for Hiking Prices

As worries continue to spread like a virus and face masks sell out in record time, Vietnamese police have been handing out free masks and clamping down on pharmacies.

in Saigon

Saigon to Preserve Part of Old Binh Loi Railway Bridge

The new Binh Loi railway bridge, built 12 meters away from the old one, has been open for public use since September last year.

in Saigon Events

Time Travelled in oil exhibition by Michael Hern @ 289E

Michael Hern graduated from Fine Arts in London ON, and N.S.C.A.D. in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he majored in Painting-oil being his medium of choice. After graduation Michael had numerous exhibition...

in Saigon Events

Restless, Curious: Bearing Witness through Photography @ Noirfoto

Opening of the photo exhibition "Restless, Curious: Bearing Witness through Photography"

in Vietnam

Amid Coronavirus Epidemic, Vietnam Warns Provinces Against Avian Flu Outbreaks

As the Wuhan coronavirus continues to wreck Asian economies, Vietnam also has to watch out for a resurgence of avian flu.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Hoi An Family Brings a Touch of Their Hometown to Da Nang

KHE House, designed by K.A.N Studio, captures the nostalgia of a Hoi An family living in Da Nang, just three kilometers from their hometown.

in Saigon Events

Behind the Queens: Volume One Exhibition Closing Event @ Soma Saigon

Behind the Queens: Volume One is an exhibition series which aims to delve deeper into the characters and personas of the performers involved in GenderFunk.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Beer Sales Down 25% Since Strict Drunk Driving Laws Come Into Force

Are you drinking less?

in Hanoi Events

Lớp học Vẽ than/chì cơ bản - Intro to Drawing @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio xin trân trọng giới thiệu khoá học vẽ than/chì cơ bản - Intro to Drawing : một trong những khoá học thuộc bộ chương trình hội hoạ căn bản của The Painter's Studio.

in Hanoi Events

Workshop - Urban Sketching @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter’s Studio xin được giới thiệu một workshop mới rất đặc biệt Urban Sketching | Kí Hoạ Đô Thị, với những buổi vẽ trực hoạ ngoài trời rất thú vị. Urban sketching dành cho các bạn yêu thích ký ...

in Tech

Taxi Company Mai Linh Has New Australian CEO After Merger

Mai Linh, one of Vietnam’s top taxi service operators, just announced a new CEO and various changes in its leadership.

in Saigon Events

Valentine's Day Dinner @ L'Olivier Restaurant - Sofitel Saigon Plaza

A perfect private table for two with luxury set menu in the romantic and intimate ambiance is the best way to express your love.

in Saigon Events

Valentine' Day Buffet @ Mezz Restaurant - Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Surprise your partner with a sumptuous buffet dinner with a collection of culinary delights from all over the world with a cozy space decorated on a romantic Valentine background in Live the French wa...

in Environment

Vietnam's Economy Among the Hardest Hit by Sea Level Rise: Moody's

A new report from Moody’s Investors Service points to a long-term credit risk from sea level rise in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

WET // The Debut Ball @ Desert

To celebrate our 1 year anniversary, WET is holding our DEBUT BALL!

in Hanoi Events

Agora X Philosophy II: Triết Học Về Tình Yêu @ Bluebirds' Nest

“Hỏi thế gian, tình là vật gì,Mà khiến đôi lứa sống chết hẹn thề nhau?”- Mô ngư nhi - Nhạn khâu

in Film & TV

Netflix Star Comic Iliza Shlesinger to Perform in Saigon, Hanoi This Month

American stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger gained popularity after she became the first woman and the youngest comedian to win NBC’s talent competition Last Comic Standing.

in Saigon Events

Wine & Chocolate Pairing Weekend @ The Backyard

Enjoy your February sweet at our Wine & Chocolate Pairing Weekend. You‘ll learn about wine and chocolate basics and discover the secret behind a successful pairing

in Hanoi Events

Wobblers 02 / Garage, UK Funky, Dubstep / Ft. KOAST (UK) @ BirdCage

BirdCage and Alternate Current Asia are excited to team up once again to bring the second installment of Wobblers, showcasing the best in UK Bass music right here in Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

Trò chuyện: Tôi được dạy gì khi đi học nhiếp ảnh? @ Matca

Trò chuyện: Tôi được dạy gì khi đi học nhiếp ảnh?

in Hanoi Events

Polyamory | Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum Wednesday night for a series of talks, music, games, art, and community discussions exploring the benefits and criticisms of polyamory.

in Hanoi Events

Free Crossfit Classes @ Crossfit Tay Ho

We will be running 3 demo classes at 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 on Saturday morning.

in Education

How One Woman is Working to Improve Saigon’s Live Music Scene

As the only foreign student studying cải lương at Saigon’s University of Cinema and Theatre, Josefina Fuentes stood out from the moment she arrived here, and her ensuing years in the city have been ju...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Shorts - An Evening of Short Films @ W Square

Hanoi Shorts - a short film evening hosted biweekly by Rafiki's and W Square.

in Hanoi Events

Deep World: Sourgasms Jam x Hang + DJ session @ W Square

These two artists met off-grid on a mountainside some years ago. Having now been re-united in Hanoi, they invite you to come and experience a blending of their musical worlds…

in Saigon Events

Valentine Specials @ Park Hyatt

This Valentine’s, an assortment of delightful chocolates and sweets will be available to charm lovers at The Pastry Boutique and Park Lounge from 10 to 14 February only.

in Saigon Events

Valentine's Day @ Park Hyatt

Valentine's Day events at Park Hyatt Saigon

in Hanoi Events

ABSTRACT & MINIMALISM Exhibition @ VICAS ART Studio

In order for Vietnamese art lovers to have more access to abstract art, and for Vietnamese artists to have opportunities to exchange and understand more about these arts, VICAS Art Studio takes the in...

in Health

Coronavirus Update: Public Schools Close, 8th Patient Confirmed

Vietnam experienced a dramatic weekend related to the coronavirus spreading out of Wuhan, China.

in Saigon

Saigon Tet Book Festival Rakes in VND3.6bn, 28.5% More Than Last Year

The Book Street Festival was open for Tet from January 22 to 28.

in Saigon

[Photos] A French Photographer's Portrait of Saigon in 1866

It took millions of years for dinosaurs' ferocious claws to evolve into the soft wings of a hummingbird and even longer for simple algae to transform into towering pine trees; change has been much mor...

in Health

Coronavirus Update: Public Schools Close, 8 Cases in Total, 1 New Patient in Saigon

Vietnam experienced a dramatic weekend related to the coronavirus spreading out of Wuhan, China.

in Sports

Vietnam Basketball League Welcomes 7th Team, Nha Trang Dolphins, in 2020

The Nha Trang Dolphins will join the Vietnam Basketball Association when the fifth season tips off this May.

in Health

3 Vietnamese, All Home for Tet From Wuhan, Test Positive for Coronavirus

Three Vietnamese nationals are now being treated for the novel coronavirus (nCoV).

in Environment

Vietnam's Economy Among Nations Most Affected by Sea Level Rise: Moody's

A new report from Moody’s Investors Service points to a long-term credit risk from sea level rise in Vietnam.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] An Art Book of Watercolor Saigon Sketches 3 Years in the Making

How envious we are of those who can render in great detail paper scenes that otherwise could only be accessed through one’s memory.

in Health

Vietnam's 2nd Coronavirus Patient Recovers; Doctors Suspect Inter-Human Transmission

The fast-spreading illness has had a limited impact on Vietnam thus far, but doctors are concerned that this could change.

in Health Partner

Vietnam Dental Care: Getting to the Root of the Matter

Over the last decade, Vietnam has become a global center for medical tourism as an equilibrium has been struck between affordable care prices and international service standards. One particular sector...

in Saigon Events

Board Game Sunday with Free Chips from Union Jack's @ Indika

After our bumper first edition we're back for more Board Game fun!

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Farmer's Market - Spring Edition @ Saigon Outcast

Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Thao Dien Farmer's Market.

in Saigon Events

PIU PIU BLOCK PARTY X - The Pyjama Party Edition @ Piu Piu

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH! 08.02.2020

in Vietnam

Northern Vietnam Just Had the Hottest Start to a Year in 5 Decades

Is it just us, or is it a little hot in here?

in Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 21: The Year of the Rat Wedding

They say it's bad to get married during your year on the Lunar Calendar. 

in Film & TV

21 Studio Ghibli Films Are Coming to Netflix Vietnam in the Next 3 Months

In the upcoming months, Ghibli aficionados in Vietnam will be able to stream their favorite flicks right at home.

in Hanoi Events

Piano Cho Ai @ Tranquil Books & Coffee

Tôi là ai, nếu vậy thì bao nhiêu?

in Hanoi Events

VSS Movies | The Great Hack @ Vietnam Sustainable Space

Movie screening @ VSS: The Great Hack.

in Hanoi Events

Sunset Chilling : Buy 1 Take 1 Free All Drinks @ CoChin Bar

Nothing is better than a chilly morning in West Lake, enjoy a fresh cocktail or cold beer with friends.

in Hanoi Events

Canh Tý đọc Luân Lý @ Book Hunter

"Luân lý học" của Aristotle là cuốn sách đáng mong đợi nhất trong năm 2020 của Book Hunter, vì vậy, dù cuốn sách chưa được phát hành chính thức nhưng chúng tôi vẫn muốn dành số Reading with me đặc biệ...

in Hanoi Events

Painting Workshop - Relaxing Weekend @ Couchsurfing Café

Couchsurfing Café holds the amateur painting workshop every weekend.Anybody can participate in the workshop, there won't be any distance between you guys. Here, we have fully prepared the painting too...

in Hanoi Events

Sunday New SKOOL Mix//dj WIZ & DJ ALAIN @ Solist Pub

DJ WIZ and DJ ALAIN will play the BEST of NEW SKOOL Songs from 2010-2020

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Record of the Past in Pre-1975 Nhạc Vàng Album Art

Modern album art doesn't hold a candle to the hand-drawn song sheets of pre-1975 Vietnam.

in Saigon

2,000 Street Cleaners to Work Through Tet to Collect Saigon's Holiday Trash

Many Saigoneers will celebrate Tet by returning home, traveling to an exotic corner of the globe, or simply breathing in enormous lungfuls of the fresh air of a city with millions fewer residents.

in Hanoi Events

2020 - Year Of The Rat @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY THROUGH TET! BUT ...

in Travel

The Merits of Experiencing Tet on a Tropical Island

During Tet, the most important time of the year in Vietnam, Saigon empties, its beloved energy spilling out alongside the droves of people returning to their hometowns. Because the Lunar New Year foc...

in Saigon Events

The already seen never seen @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery is excited to announce ‘The already seen never seen’ by artist Trần Trọng Vũ. ‘The already seen never seen’ features multimedia works from the artist emphasizing the human and the human co...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Tet Food Improvements and Writer Nguyen Phan Que Mai

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Saigon Events

Tet's Eve Celebration @ Broma

It seems like holidays never end. For those who are still lingering in Saigon, let's watch the fireworks and celebrate Tet's Eve with us on Friday, January 24th, 2020.

in Saigon

Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission

Authorities received the green light to test and study motorbike emissions in an attempt to improve air quality.

in Saigon Events

Tết Free Flow at Indika with Nic Ford + Sonar Lee @ Indika

Time to ring in the new year. The rat is coming and to celebrate we're having a party from 4pm till 1am! With music from Nic Ford and Sonar Lee.

in Saigon Events

Spartan Community Workout tháng 1/2020 - January 2020 @ Thao Dien Pearl

Registration form: https://forms.gle/Nn1KaExbR2e1hw7i9

in Saigon Events

TẾT Weekender @ The Lighthouse

Clear skies, Free roads, Open dance floors.. TET Staycationers let's dance!

in Saigon Events

Friday Poker Tournaments @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Texas Hold'em Tournament every Friday at 9 pm

in Vietnam

Viettel to Launch Commercial 5G Service in June

The nation's largest telecommunications company will unveil its 5G network for commercial use beginning in June 2020.

in Hanoi

VinUni, VinGroup's First Private, Non-Profit University, Opens in Hanoi

The recently opened 'VinUni' is the conglomerate's first private, non-profit university. 

in Vietnam

Vingroup Opens University in Hanoi

It is VinGroup's first private non-profit university. 

in Film & TV

Ken Burns Docuseries Required to Pay $30,000 in Royalties to Vietnamese Composer

Producers of the popular American documentary series didn't pay the composer because his song was produced 50 years ago, and they assumed he had passed away.

in Music & Arts

1980s German Pop Duo Modern Talking to Perform in Hanoi This March

The once-hugely successful 1980s West Berlin pop band are set to play a gig in Hanoi's National Convention Center. 

in Resorts

Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc

Located closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, Phu Quoc boasts unique ecosystems consisting of mountains covered in verdant forests and lush seagrass and coral reefs extending into cool waters surrounding m...

in Travel

Vinpearl Air, Slated for a Summer Launch, Is Suddenly Cancelled by Vingroup

The move comes as Vietnam's largest private company looks to focus on its technology and industry operations.

in Environment

Air Pollution Is Costing Vietnam's Economy $10.8–13.6bn a Year, Research Shows

Air pollution has been a daily annoyance for many Saigoneers, but how does this urban ailment translate into economic terms?

in Vietnam

Fierce Bão Forecast to Hit Vietnam in 2020 with 5 Football Tournaments on the Horizon

Vietnam faces yet another year of football mania with five international football events on the horizon for the men’s and women’s teams.

in Environment

Ben Tre Declares Emergency as Saltwater Intrusion Reaches Alarming Levels

An environmental emergency has been declared in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre after local saltwater intrusion reached alarming levels

in Vietnam

Da Lat Officials Stop Construction of Illegal Glass Bridge in Valley of Love

Somehow work on the bridge had progressed significantly before anyone noticed.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Stroll Along Saigon's Tet Flower Streets in the 1960s

Flowers never go out of fashion.

in Hanoi Events

To Ngoc Jam @ Hanoi Rock City

Presenting the last jam before the Tet holidays, a night of Live Music, Beatboxing & Hip Hop Cyphers.

in Hanoi Events

District8.presents://d8.room @ Desert

Năm 2020, District8. chính thức trở lại cùng 1 concept event hoàn toàn mới mang tên //d8.room.

in Hanoi Events

TẾT GATHERING @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

SAVE THE DATE - COME FOR TẾT

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Sunday Market @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

After the successful Christmas market, Hanoi Sunday Market returns to The 100 for its next instalment. We have brought together some of the finest vendors from across Hanoi just for you!

in Tech

Grab Vietnam Appoints Its First Female CEO, Nguyen Thai Hai Van

The current managing director of Grab Vietnam, Jerry Lim, will return to Singapore to his role as Regional Head of Customer Experience.

in Development

Starting This Month, Hanoians Can Travel All the Way to Beijing by Train

The service began on January 1.

in Eat & Drink

A Look Back at Craft Beer’s First Five Years in Vietnam with Pasteur Street

If you’re Vietnamese, there is a very good chance that the first craft beer you ever had was a Pasteur Street Brewing Company Jasmine IPA. This fact astounds the brewery’s CEO and original brewmaster...

in Saigon Events

Private launch party - Roberto Cavalli Vodka x DJ Soda @ Spice Bar

The TOP 01 hottest female DJ in Asia - DJ SODA from Korea will officially be performing at the private Roberto Cavalli Premium Vodka launch party hosted by SPICE BAR, level 74 - Landmark81 on Friday, ...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Sessions: Live Music @ The Wreck Saigon

Come join us for Sunday sessions at The Wreck, a series of live music performances happening at our friendly bar. For our last event before Tet Holiday, we will have wonderful music from Ella and Bren...

in Hanoi Events

Nevermind The 00's - 2000s Hits / Dance Classics / Hip Hop @ BirdCage

A throwback to the era of 3310's and polo shirts with a white fabric sewn underneath for that ‘double t shirt’ look.

in Saigon Events

Sweet tooth / Teddy Chilla / Hip Hop night @ Soma Art Cafe

Sweet old school hip hop mixed by your local talent Teddy Chilla from 9 pm till the early morning.

in Saigon Events

Friday: Jelly Lady Funk - Lava Pop Rock LIVE @ Yoko Cafe

Friday LIVE: Jelly Lady Funk - Lava Pop Rock+ Jelly Lady - Electro Funk and Dance 9g+ Chao.Đao Alternative Rock from 10g  

in Hanoi Events

The Click Says Goodbye (Come Drink Us Dry) @ The Click

As you may already know The Click is closing down this month. Sure, it may be a setback to our growth, but it will not spell the bitter end of us. Instead, we will treat it as a stepping stone towards...

in Hanoi Events

The Art of Ume @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

For everyone that attended Galaxy World in November will remember UME.

in Hanoi

[Photos] An Artist's Sketches Capture the Charm of Indochina's Street Vendors

These illustrations of vendors working on Hanoi streets during French colonial rule are half-sketched, half-painted, which adds to the air of memories fading. 

in Saigon Events

Indika Tet Market 2020 @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Tet Market!

in Saigon Events

How to boost your self-confidence to achieve more @ The Hive

Confidence is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets.

in Saigon Events

Qua Te Ke - Tapas & Music Festival @ Shri Lounge

First Qua Te Ke in 2020!

in Saigon Events

Trampoline Workout And Drinks @ Jump Arena Thao Dien

Happy New Year! Or should we say... HAPPY NEW DECADE!!! How does Crossfit Thao Dien start 2020 off right?! With a member social of course

in Hanoi

On Hanoi's Formula 1 Circuit, Each Grandstand Will Honor Vietnamese Landmarks

Vietnam’s first-ever Formula 1 circuit is nearing completion.

in Saigon Events

KHÔNG SAO! presents: FRESH @ Bann Bar

Fresh year. Fresh decade. It feels like a new beginning, like the opportunities are boundless -- like the world is ours. And yet...freshness cannot exist without the mess which precludes it. Like a se...

in Saigon Events

Boy Rock Out Night @ The Landmark Health Club

Boys climb at the special rate of VND50,000 / personGirls come with a boy enjoy the same special rateAccess to climbing walls only, gear included

in Saigon Events

It's Gud - TẾT market @ Cipherz

It's Gud là group mua bán trao đổi thời trang chính hãng đã qua sử dụng.

in Saigon Events

Girl Rock Out Night @ The Landmark Health Club

Girls climb at the special rate of VND50,000 / personBoys come with a boy enjoy the same special rateAccess to climbing walls only, gear included

in Travel

Google Names Da Nang as 2020's Top Trending Travel Destination

The central coastal city experienced the biggest increase in travel searches, according to Google analytics.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Decade in Review

Our latest podcast episode is out now!

in Saigon

HCMC to Launch Open-Top Sightseeing Bus Service for Tourists

From January 15, these buses will start operating in Districts 1 and 3.

in Saigon Events

Get Wet @ Premier Studio

Are you ready to Get Wet?

in Saigon Events

Soirée Saigon @ Salon Saigon

An evening of Music and Poetry Language: English & Vietnamese

in Travel

[Video] Travelogue Captures Quotidian Life in Northern and Central Vietnam

Oscillating between wide-angle scenes and the more close-up views of everyday people's interactions, the video is an ode to the country’s beauty.

in Vietnam

Fines, Bans, Ukuleles: Vietnamese Authorities Finally Get Strict on Drink-Driving

  On January 1, Vietnam enacted legislation that makes operating any motorbike, car or bicycle with a blood alcohol level over zero illegal. Authorities have been swift to respond...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Still Has 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance, Labor Ministry Says

Explosive remnants from the Second Indochina War continue to haunt livelihoods.

in Environment

Saigon Has 13 New Air Quality Monitors, Mostly at Public Schools

They will provide residents with more accurate air quality readings across the city.

in Hanoi

Location of Hanoi's Upcoming Uniqlo Store Announced

Queues formed outside Saigon’s Uniqlo store for weeks. Will the outlet receive the same response in Hanoi?

in Hanoi

Should Hanoi Release Doves on Hoan Kiem Lake’s Walking Streets?

The suggestion is Hanoi’s latest attempt to introduce wildlife to the Hoan Kiem Lake area.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Is Burning Returns: Snatch Game! @ Saigon Outcast

Ladies, Gentlemen, Intergalactic Glamazons and every beautiful being in between!! SAIGON IS BURNING IS BACK and we are going BIG with a show at Saigon Outcast!!!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Prepares to Evacuate Workers From the Middle East in Case of US-Iran Conflict

Tensions in the Middle East have been extremely high since the United States killed Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike on January 3. 

in Vietnam

Parents Can Be Fined up to VND1m for Taking Children's Lucky Money

Recent information regarding the legality of parents taking their children’s lucky money has received attention in local media.

in Saigon

Muji Will Open in Vietnam Within the Next 2 Months, Real Estate Consultancy Says

While some Saigoneers are probably still recovering from the opening of Vietnam's first Uniqlo last month, they'll now need to ready their wallets for the arrival of another popular Japanese retailer....

in Vietnam

Nhậu Places Respond to Drunk Driving Law With Their Own Transport Services

In response to a decline in customers following stricter laws regarding driving after drinking, bars and restaurants across the country are offering transportation services for patrons. 

in Saigon

[Photos] A Brief Tribute to Saigon’s Old Electricity Substations and Their Iconic Logo

Have you ever spotted these substations peppered across downtown Saigon and wondered what the initials CEE stands for?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Should Aim to Become High-Income Nation by 2045, PM Says

After Vietnam finished 2019 with impressive growth rates, leaders are optimistic that the country is on a stable trajectory to join the ranks of upper-middle-income or even high-income nations within ...

in Hanoi Events

80's Sunday with DJ Kaneda & Friends @ Solist Pub

80s SUNDAY with DJ KANEDA is a party of 80s POP hit music plus mixes of the 90s and 2000s music delivered by DJ KANEDA and supported by some DJ friends

in Hanoi Events

Shook Me All Nite Long - AC/DC Night @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

SHOOK ME ALL NITE LONGfeaturing AC/EC Band (AC/DC Cover Set)supporting White Eagles Band (Joe Satriani Cover Set)

in Hanoi Events

Rotten Grapes Jam: A night Of comedy @ The Click

Come and watch some seriously talented comedians showcase their talents, and maybe even showcase your own.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Shorts X Exposed: An Art Fair by day, Short Films by night @ W Square

Hanoi Shorts in collaboration with Exposed, an Art Gallery opening soon under the watchful eye of stylist, Hoang Minh Chau, is bringing you a full day Art Fair followed by art based short films in the...

in Hanoi Events

STANDUP 2020 Comedy Show @ The Venue

Laughing Buddha Standup Comedy & The Venue brings you the show “New Year New Jokes”.

in Saigon

Saigon to Restore Square in Front of Opera House After Years Under Construction

The area has been fenced off for six years to make way for the construction of the metro.

in Asia

Singaporean Scientists Find New Way to Break Down Plastic

It's a brave new world.

in Hanoi Events

Barke & Techa @ Savage

It’s going to be a special Saturday night at Savage with our good friends from Serbia and UK. Techa and Barke will start a unique party with powerful music sets.

in Hanoi Events

Saturday Night Kobala: Twenty Twenty @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

It's Kobala! Hanoi's favorite rooftop playground.We are so excited to have Hanoi's coolest conjure up some beats that will melt your mind and soul.

in Hanoi Events

Kobala x Resonant: Sean Kuo(Taiwan) @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Ready to get the heat on with pure awesomeness in 2020?

in Hanoi Events

Winter Food Fest @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Meat lovers & veggie lovers, regardless of your dietary preference, we’ve got you covered! Come and celebrate 7 hours event of festivities, filled with BEST dishes by talented home cooks, pro chefs an...

in Development

Historic Building Saved From Demolition Following Community Response

In the southern reaches of the Vietnamese capital, a French villa that was expected to be demolished within months has been spared following community support for the structure.

in Vietnam

Thai Binh Woman Arrested for Alleged Murder Using Cyanide-Laden Bubble Tea

Boba enthusiasts might need to be more vigilant before slurping up free milk tea in the future.

in Hanoi Events

ban là ai / and who are you? @ Ham Coffee

No one is special but everyone is unique. Through portraiture we dig deep and expose the fears and hopes, the strength and frailty that make us human. For an instant we let ourselves be vulnerable, we...

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang House Strikes a Balance Between Private and Common Spaces

Located in a suburban area of Da Nang, the house benefits from its green surroundings.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Metalhood Documentary | Premiere Screening, Album Release @ The Hive

Join us at The Hive for the premiere screening of Saigon Metalhood: Vietnamese Metal Documentary, an hour-long documentary about the past and present of Vietnam's underground rock and metal scene.

in Saigon Events

TED Talk Screening: “Talks to inspire New Year's Resolutions" @ The Hive

We’re back with our monthly TED Talk screening & Thursday Social networking mixer

in Saigon Events

Saigoii Academy: Saigoii Hiphop Event 2020 @ Nguyen Du Stadium

Saigoii Hiphop Event 2020, a Hip-hop Course by Saigoii Sound!

in Saigon Events

Frozen data | Lananh Le @ MoT Plus

MoT+++ is pleased to present 'frozen data' by Lananh Le’s, a series of digital paintings developed over the last year.

in Saigon Events

Frédéric Dialynas Sanchez - The Legacy of Diogenes @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to present The Legacy of Diogenes, a solo exhibition by Frédéric Dialynas Sanchez.

in Saigon Events

ABL10 Game 3: Saigon Heat vs Mono Vampire @ CIS Stadium

ABL10 HOMEGAME 3: Saigon Heat vs Mono Vampire

in Vietnam

Vietnam Inks Deal to Buy Massive Amounts of Electricity From Laos

The move comes as the Vietnamese government works to avoid projected power shortages in the near future.

in Saigon Events

Fundraising Art Reception @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

Join our fundraising art reception to help a Children’s fund create a better future for Vietnamese children.

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Tet Market! @ L'Usine Thao Dien

L'Usine welcomes you to our Tet Market as we've partnered with a selection of established local and international brands with unique goods. At our Tet Market, you’ll find a wide range of products cura...

in Saigon Events

Super Galactic Indie Fantastic @ Apt852

Do you miss dancing to indie rock? Well, join us at the coolest underground bar in town, Apt852 for a night full of all your favourite indie, indie-electro and all things superfuntastic!

in Saigon Events

Friday: Bon Duy Acoustic - Jelly Lady funk - Chao.Đao Rock @ Yoko Cafe

Friday LIVE: Bon Duy Acoustic - Jelly Lady funk - Chao.Đao Rock:

in Saigon Events

London Holiday Roast @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Enjoy all you can eat London Roast for every Sunday.

in Saigon Events

Bức Tường Liveshow @ Hard Rock Cafe

Bức Tường trong thời gian qua đã có rất nhiều chương trình biểu diễn tại Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, Hải Phòng nhưng tại TpHCM thì đã 2 năm kể từ 1/2018, chưa có liveshow riêng nào được tổ chức.

in Music & Arts

Amid Contemporary Colonial Nostalgia, New Printmaking Exhibition Deconstructs Indochina's Legacy

Contemporary artist Le Giang’s latest exhibition dissects Indochina’s legacy in the public imagination via a series of prints, a sound installation and a painting.

in Asia

After Thailand Bans Plastic Bags, Shoppers Turn to Buckets, Pots and Pans

On New Year's Day, tens of thousands of stores throughout Thailand stopped giving out plastic bags free of charge.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving Doesn't Spare Any Vehicle. Not Even Bicycles.

No more beer-fueled pedal power for you.

in Vietnam

Does Grab Affect Student Drivers' Study? Officials Want to Impose Limit on Part-Time Work.

In the face of ride-hailing services’ robust growth, policymakers are concerned that too many university students are ride-share drivers, which might affect their school performance.

in Saigon Events

Intimate Rooftop Dining @ S Pool Bar & Dining - Sofitel Saigon Plaza

An intimate dinner with your loved ones with a little touch of luxury: Live cooking and panoramic views over the city, with a tantalizing & exquisite menu.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Son Doong Cave Stars in DJ Alan Walker's Latest Single 'Alone, Pt. II'

The video for EDM DJ Alan Walker's song 'Alone Pt. II' featuring Ava Max includes footage of northern Vietnam's Trooc and Chay rivers, Tra Ang Bridge, Doong mountain village, and En, Son Doong and Nuo...

in Sports

Gold-Medal Runner Nguyen Thi Oanh Named Vietnam's Athlete of the Year

She won the award over well-known swimmers and footballers.

in Development

Hanoi's First 2 Metro Lines May Open by End of This Year

Let's begin the new year with updates from Hanoi's much-anticipated urban railway project.

in Saigon Events

HCMC Marathon 2020 powered by Taiwan Excellence @ Ho Chi Minh City

January 5, 2020 is the official race date for Ho Chi Minh City Marathon! Organised since 2013, the marathon has become the annual race of the city and the first conquest of the year for many.

in Hanoi Events

Every Body's Story: An Exhibition @ Hanoi Rock City

We reached out to women living in Hanoi to be photographed or have their body cast, asking them to share their stories and relationship with their body in the process. 42 women took part and their con...

in Hanoi Events

Phim 'mùa Ấm' - Buổi 1 @ VUI Studio

Một năm lại qua đi đóng lại một thập niên nữa của thế kỉ 21. Để chào mừng năm 2020 đầy những hứa hẹn, VUI xin gửi đến các bạn chuỗi hoạt động đón năm mới, bao gồm những bộ phim, vở ballet đậm không kh...

in Hanoi Events

Reflection Workshop: How far did you go? @ The Learning Hub

How have you grown up within a year?

in Hanoi Events

Workshop Kể chuyện sáng tạo: Mọi người đã dạy tớ @ VCCA Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

Thân mời các bạn nhỏ và ba mẹ cùng tới tham gia workshop Kể chuyện sáng tạo do VCCA và Mọt sách Mogu phối hợp tổ chức, sẽ diễn ra vào lúc 10h00, Chủ nhật ngày 5/1/2020.

in Saigon Events

The Artsy Saigon / Local Handcraft Market/ Short-films screening @ Saigon Outcast

Are you looking for an artsy space?Check in right now for The Artsy Saigon at Saigon Outcast this January.Artisans in Saigon will promise to bring true artistic values ​​to the community through handc...

in Saigon Events

Friday: The Indie Night - Thoại 004; Raditori; Mèo Mái Hiên @ Yoko Cafe

The Indie Night là một trong chuỗi đêm nhạc tự tổ chức bởi những người bạn trẻ ở Sài Thành và lần này đồng hành cùng các bạn là Thoại 004, Raditori và Mèo Mái Hiên. Và lần này đêm nhạc được tổ chức lầ...

in Saigon Events

Sunday: The Chillies mini set - BonDuy Acoustic Duo @ Yoko Cafe

CHÚA NHẬT 5-1-2020 8g30!

in Events Lush

Paul van Dyk @ Lush

A dance music icon for over 20 years, we are extremely excited to have him at Lush to start off 2020 with a bang. One of the first true renowned DJs, van Dyk was the first artist to receive a Grammy A...

in Hanoi Events

Music Night - Fundraising For King Louis @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Come join us on Sunday, Jan 5th from 6PM - 11.30PM. All night live music and entertainment to fundraise for dear King Louis.

in Hanoi

Roadworks Expected on Au Co for 4 Months as Street Widening Begins

Hanoi authorities began the second stage of widening the main road heading towards Noi Bai airport on Sunday, with roadworks now expected on a three-kilometer stretch of Au Co for at least four months...

in Travel

Vietnam Welcomes 18m Foreign Tourists in 2019, an All-Time Record

According to the General Statistics Office, in December 2019, the country welcomed 1.7 million tourists from other countries.

in Vietnam

[Photos] An Aerial Perspective of Pleiku and Kon Tum in 1970

In today’s Vietnam, Pleiku in Gia Lai Province is the Central Highlands’ third-biggest city, after Da Lat and Buon Ma Thuot.

in Vietnam

Da Lat Hit by Toxic Air From Cam Ly Landfill Fire

Blazes were burning at the Cam Ly landfill for over a week.

in Resorts

Japanese and Vietnamese Styles Commingle with Nature at Alba Wellness Valley

When emerging from a grove of bamboo accompanied by early evening frog songs after a soak in a natural onsen and catching sight of a red bridge arching over a natural stream, you’d be forgiven for thi...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Some of Our Favorite 2019 Segments

Our final episode of 2019 is available now!

in Sports

Vietnam Football Federation Rakes in $10.4m in Revenue This Year

The recent success of the national football teams has helped bring more capital to the federation.

in Hotels

The Art of Everyday Living in Saigon

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls,” according to Pablo Picasso.

in Saigon

Thu Thiem Church, Convent Classified as City-Level Heritage Sites by Saigon

After years of precarious existence in the face of constant development in the Thu Thiem Peninsula, the two Roman Catholic institutions have finally achieved protected status.

in Saigon Events

Emergency First Aid, HCMC @ Platinum Wellness Center

Get an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate on this one day course. This is an ideal course for anyone wishing to learn or refresh their knowledge of the basics of first aid.

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Year in Review: Saigoneer's Picks for Best Hẻm Gems of 2019

In 2019, Saigoneer reviewed a total of 38 Hẻm Gems, including 10 bars or cafes, 15 Vietnamese eateries and 13 places serving delicious non-Vietnamese cuisines.

in Retail

King Cake’s Storied History and Arrival in Saigon

While relatively unknown in Vietnam, King Cake is one of the most popular holiday desserts in the world.

in Vietnam

Scientists Find New Wooden Stakes Believed to Be From 1288 Battle of Bach Dang

A new bed of centuries-old stakes was recently discovered in Hai Phong, providing scientists with more clues into the storied Battle of Bach Dang.

in Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Saigoneer's 7 Best Ngõ Nooks of 2019

2019 again witnessed the continued need for humans to consume food and drink to satisfy our energy requirements.

in Vietnam

He Boasted About Driving From Saigon to Hanoi in 20 Hours. The Police Aren't Amused.

To Ha Dong Nghi, a 25-year-old professional racer, recently caused controversy after announcing on Facebook that he finished a drive from Saigon to Hanoi in only 19 hours and 45 minutes.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigoneer's Best Original Hanoi Photography of 2019

From Chau Doc's Muslin communities' Ramadan celebrations to Korean tourists posing for selfies at Hanoi's now-shuttered train street, here are some of Saigoneer's most memorable photography momen...

in Saigon Events

Celebrate New Year's Eve In Style On The Deck @ The Deck Saigon

Elegant cocktails, fine cuisine followed by DJ, bubbly and finally fireworks display beside Saigon River at midnight to welcome 2020 in style!

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigoneer's Best Original Photography of 2019

It’s been a year of big changes for Vietnam: an impressive year-end economic growth rate of 6.8%, a historic gold medal from the men’s football team at the SEA Games, and the arrival of numerous ...

in Travel

VietJet Launches 3 New Routes From Da Nang to Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore

The new routes could be beneficial for Da Nang's tourism revenue.

in Hanoi Events

HARC SHOW: WE LIVE IN A SOCK @ Polygon Musik

“Last Christmas, I gave you my heartBut the very next day, you gave it awayThis year, to save me from tearsI’ll buy HARC show tickets!!!”

in Saigon Events

A Night with Hoang Thi - Saxman @ The Deck Saigon

A funky Saxophonist will be playing live on The Deck - Friday 27 December. Let his sultry, bluesy tones wash over you as you sip the best cocktails in town. 

in Music & Arts

[Photos] A Photographer's Quest to Document Vietnam's Provinces From 2 Angles

Hanoi-based photographer Justin Mott has taken a unique approach to depicting Vietnam in his ongoing photo series.

in Vietnam

Laggy Internet Plagues Vietnam Once Again After 3 Undersea Cables Break

Looks like 2020 will arrive with a loading screen. 

in Hanoi Events

WET // DRAG NIGHT // New Year's Eve Extravaganza @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Come ring in the New Year with the best & the brightest of Hanoi's drag queens!

in Hanoi Events

Foliage 3 Exhibition @ VCCA Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) proudly presents the third iteration of "Foliage", an annual exhibition organized by VCCA aiming to support, connect and spread art to the public.

in Saigon

Old Motorbikes Are the New Target of Saigon's Plan to Reduce Air Pollution

City officials hope to get a pilot program to regulate vehicle emissions off the ground in January 2020.

in Hanoi Events

Defused Cruise 2020 @ Red River Cruises

A celebration of the decade on the Red River of Hanoi -Defused Mood's 2nd boat party from Tay Ho to Chuong Duong.

in Hanoi Events

Concert of Childhood Memory 2019 in Hanoi @ Vietnam National Academy of Music

CONCERT OF CHILDHOOD MEMORY 2019/2020: SPARKS

in Hanoi Events

Get Outta The Kitchen! Standup Showcase @ The Click

End the decade with a night of laughter! Join us for our last Get Outta The Kitchen Women’s Comedy Showcase of 2019!

in Food Culture

As Shortage Continues, Bánh Chưng Makers Start Hoarding Pork for Tet

Vietnam has been suffering from a pork shortage and thus, pork price hike, as the aftermath of the African swine fever outbreak continues to affect farmers.

in Hanoi Events

Laugh! The End of the World Comedy Show is Near @ The Venue

There are many who believe the end of the world is near. Each New Year’s Eve people behave as if it will be their last. Well... F**ck That. With Just two days to go to that proposed big day, we say th...

in Hanoi Events

New Year's Eve - World Lights meet Dark Night @ W Square

From the end of 2019 to the beginning of 2020, yesteryear to what will be. From the lights of the world to the dark of the night, we will take you there.

in Event Coverage

Jazz Night @ 'NAMO

'NAMO is bringing Saigoneers a special holiday experience this festive season. Whether for a celebration with friends, colleagues or a corporate event, their exclusive festive menu is available until ...

in Literature

'The Sorrow of War' Author Bao Ninh to Release Part of New Novel

The excerpt will be released on December 25.

in Saigon Events

The last Eclipse of the decade @ Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Vào 26/12/2019, tất cả mọi khu vực ở Việt Nam sẽ quan sát được hiện tượng nhật thực một phần. Đây là nhật thực cuối cùng của thập kỷ và là một trong những sự kiện thiên văn học không thể bỏ qua.

in Saigon Events

Atlantis - In the Depths of the Atlantic @ Arcan

The legend of Atlantis is a story about moral, spiritual people who lived in a highly advanced, utopian civilization. However, by being greedy, petty, and "morally bankrupt", they angered the gods bec...

in Saigon Events

Hanoiing Jazz Band @ BoatHouse Restaurant

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in Saigon Events

80's Xmas @ Below

Are you feeling it? Xmas is already just around the corner. At #Below_Whisky_Cocktail_Bar, we are excited to present to you Xmas nights with the 80's theme, along with our cocktails concept.

in Saigon Events

Daisuke & Friends @ Sàn Art

Daisuke & Friends: an evening of performance, sound and video experiments

in Saigon Events

Luxuo Art x Lý Đợi: Exhibition "Một sớm mai xuân" @ Mai House Saigon

Tiếp nối triển lãm đầu tiên “nguyên”, Luxuo Art trở lại với “Một Sớm Mai Xuân”(*), diễn ra từ ngày 27 đến 28/12 tại Mai House Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Bouncy VI: featuring Nodey & Minh Lai @ Baroness

"Bouncy" was made for who wants to explore themselves through music, to support local artists and introduce new ones., mainly focus on Classic house, Funky, Hiphop, Triphop, Grime, and bass music (Dub...

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Party @ Banana Mama

We will celebrate the end of 2019 with Dj Dani Maya who will make you want to groove all night until you can’t feel your feet!

in Asia

Amid Slowing US Growth, Asia Becomes Netflix's Fastest-Growing Market

The streaming giant is exploding in popularity across Asia.

in Saigon Events

PIU PIU NYE BLOCK PARTY - The Black Out Club @ Piu Piu

What a year of amazingly huge monthly parties and the wildest shows. Thank you. Now it's time for the last Block Party of the DECADE!!

in Saigon

[Photos] A Walk Down Memory Lane: 1990 Saigon Caught on Camera

Once among the 1990s’ most recognizable icons, xích lô is now a rare species on Saigon streets that’s reserved only for tourists.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve with Los Mosquito @ The Deck Saigon

'Mosquito', the six piece Flamenco band, playing energetic instrumental flamenco and rumba music, will be performing live on The Deck - from 7pm till 9pm Christmas Eve.

in Saigon

Saigon Breaks Ground on First Recycling Plant for Industrial Waste

The plant will be built on a 17-hectare plot in the Da Phuoc Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Binh Chanh District.

in Saigon Events

Authentic Leadership with Guest Speaker Warren Rustand @ Lai Restaurant

Join us as we welcome in the Year of the Rat in spectacular fashion. Warren Rustand is one of the highest rated speakers on the Entrepreneurs Organization circuit. This presentation explores the criti...

in Hanoi Events

FUNKY XMAS Party///DJ HOOK T & DJ Seji @ Solist Pub

DJ Hook T (From Japan, based on Saigon, VIETNAM)

in Saigon Events

VEX Robotics Competition @ Saigon South International School

On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Saigon South International School (SSIS) will host the first-ever VEX Robotics Competition in Vietnam

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Karaoke Night @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

Hello all Santa’s elves

in Hanoi Events

Merry Christmas @ Docker Natura Pub

In this Christmas, you won’t stay with the lonely cold because you would have a tight hug until the very end.

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Eve Singalong @ The Snug

 Tis that time of the year again when we welcome our regulars to pack out our little pub and slug on hot whiskeys till your cheeks get so red it looks like your heads are re-entering the atmosphe...

in Hanoi Events

Sweater Party @ Kumquat Tree

Come join us the Sweaty Party at Kumquat Tree for your special festive moments of the year

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Korea's Presence in Saigon; the Darker Side of K-Pop

A special episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is out now!

in Travel

Vietnam's Direct US Flights Will Take at Least 2 Years to Happen, Official Says

A variety of logistics challenges and US regulations will keep Vietnamese carriers from launching direct routes to America for the foreseeable future.

in Music & Arts

Cong Tri Collaborates With 10 Artists to Showcase 20-Year Fashion Career

One of Vietnam’s most prominent fashion designers, Nguyen Cong Tri, will celebrate some of his best works from the last 20 years this month.

in Vietnam

A Meandering Photographic History of the Red River and Long Bien Bridge

Upon its completion in 1902, Hanoi’s Long Bien Bridge was the second-longest of its kind in the world — it was only a few hundred meters shorter than Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. 

in Vietnam

New Law Requiring Humane Treatment of Livestock to Take Effect From Jan 1

The Law on Animal Husbandry includes a number of regulations aimed at creating safe animal husbandry conditions, as well as more humane treatment for animals.

in Service

Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon Extends Popular Set to Saigon

“There is no medium like stand up for ranting and raving about the petty frustrations of modern life and making sense of the world.” This answer which famed Irish comedian and actor Ardal O’Hanlon ga...

in Environment

1,300 Pine Trees in National Park Damaged in Illegal Resin Theft

Resin rapscallions pilfered from hundreds of pine trees in Tam Dao National Park.

in Music & Arts

Son Tung M-TP Is Launching His Own Social Network for Fans in 2020

Forget Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, 2020 will be the year of SkySocial.

in Retail

How Hanoi's Over-Chlorinated Water Affects Hair and Skin

Hanoi's water supply suffers from over-chlorination, which can have wide-ranging impacts one’s hair and skin.

in Hanoi

Morning Stories Roundup: Pollution-Hit Hanoi Resorts to Water Trucks to Wash Away Dust

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietn...

in Film & TV

Hanoi Students Win Prize at Asian International Children's Film Festival in Japan

The students won the Excellent Prize for their emotional film about friendship.

in Hanoi

Officials Left Shell-Shocked After Man Steals 10kg Turtle From Hoan Kiem Lake

A man hailing from Nghe An Province was caught trying to steal a turtle from Hoan Kiem Lake after locals saw him sneaking the creature into his jacket.

in Saigon Events

Holistic Fair 2020 @ EtonHouse International Pre-school - Thao Dien

We are SUPER excited to announce the upcoming Holistic Fair on March 8th, 2020 at EtonHouse E-Maison International Pre-School Thao Dien.

in Retail

How Saigon’s Over-Chlorinated Water Affects Hair and Skin

Saigon’s water supply suffers from over-chlorination, which can have wide-ranging impacts one’s hair and skin.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Down 10 Places in Global Gender Gap Index, Ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific

Vietnam’s gender equality ranking has dropped during the past year compared to 2018, but most Asian countries also share the same fate.

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Economy Expands by 6.8% in 2019, World Bank Says

In a press conference held Tuesday, World Bank officials said Vietnam’s GDP has expanded by 6.8% in 2019, while public debt has fallen by almost 8% since 2016.

in Film & TV

Film Adaptation of Comic Series 'Than Dong Dat Viet' to Hit Theaters Next Year

One of Vietnamese youth’s biggest childhood icons is coming to the big screen.

in Saigon Events

A Night At The Opera @ Saigon Opera House

This December 19, you are invited to a momumental “Night at the Opera” gala concert by Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO). Come celebrate your 2019 year-end and welcome the brand new decade in a gran...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption for 8 Countries Until 2022

The government recently made changes to a visa exemption program.

in Eat & Drink Partner

L’Usine Rings in the Holidays with Festive Platters and Christmas Shopping

“For me, the holidays mean shrimp on the barbie,” says Head Chef Nicholas de Gersigny when explaining one of the items on L’Usine’s new Festive Platter.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: A SEA Games Deep Dive; Restaurateurs Phuong Ngo & Jerome Buzenet

Our latest episode is available now!

in Sports

Vietnam’s Female Football Team Ranks 32nd of 155 in FIFA World Rankings

The national women's football team is currently the highest-ranked team in Southeast Asia.

in Architecture

[Photos] An Open, Airy Home in Da Nang to Ward off Past Claustrophobia

Architects in Da Nang transformed a standard 100-square-meter plot of land into a simple, cozy home for a young couple.

in Vietnam

Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Endure Physical Abuse by Family Members, Data Shows

A recent survey of children between the ages of one and 14 reveals conditions are not improving in regards to family members using violence as a form of discipline.

in Saigon

[Photos] The Wilderness of Suburban Saigon in 1904

In 1904, the entirety of Saigon was confined to the area we know as District 1 today. Apart from the neatly planned city center and Cho Lon’s bustling trade town, the city’s peripheral regions were ov...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Daily Life in Northern Vietnam in the Early 1900s

Daily life in northern Vietnam was a little different over 100 years ago.

in Saigon Events

Indika WEEEE Xmas Flea Market @ Indika

Come get your Christmas presents at The WEEEE Xmas Flea market in the Garden with stalls, drinks. food and music!

in Saigon Events

Paint & Wine - Winter Edition @ The Hive

It's the Holiday Season! More reasons to get a little more creative, a little more daring, and perhaps a little tipsier, and that's exactly what Saturdays and the Holidays are for!

in Saigon Events

Where you from? Christmas Comedy Night @ Hop Shop

Traveling through Saigon and looking for a fun night out in the heart of D1? Or a local in need of a good laugh?

in Saigon Events

Hot Wings Contest / Chance to win 1Million @ Rogue Saigon

Think you're so hot? Try our Hot Wings Contest now!

in Saigon Events

Sealy Sink & Drink Beer Pong @ Winking Seal Beer Co.

Beer pong is a game where everyone wins!

in Saigon Events

The F&*% You Say? - A night of Raw & Unfiltered Comedy @ Bann Bar

"This comedy show isn't for the faint of heart!"

in Hanoi Events

Light - solo exhibition by Nguyen Tan Cuong @ Cuci Art Studio

Today, contemporary art has branched out to many different schools of thought. We no longer use art solely as a way to portray our external senses, but also to express our deeper emotions. The revelat...

in Hanoi Events

HRC9: Cửu Âm Chân Kinh @ Hanoi Rock City

Kể từ khi mở cửa đón tiếp các vị anh hùng hào kiệt khắp nơi tụ hội về đây, mở biết bao nhiêu cuộc Hoa Sơn Luận Đàn, tìm cho thiên hạ biết bao tài năng mới nổi, HRC được sự tín nhiệm của các hào kiệt v...

in Hanoi Events

Jagermusic X Tua Thời Gian - Ep.6: Hà Nội @ Hanoi Rock City

Siêu nhân CAM is coming to town!!!

in Hanoi Events

Hakuna Matata @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Finally the time we have been waiting for this whole year... has arrived!

in Saigon Events

Pawty / Pet Fair @ Saigon Outcast

It's Pawty! A meet-up for social pups and their human! Please bring your pooch and meet up with other dogs and humans to make new friends all around. Find your dogs new playmate over a drink and lunch...

in Hanoi Events

OTB - Christmas Party @ Docker Natura Pub

Get "LIT" with OTB this Christmas!!

in Saigon Events

Amazons @ Arcan

AMAZONSWomen of Vietnam’s Underground Scene

in Saigon Events

TETucation and Year End Party @ Salon Saigon

Transforming into a traditional Southern family, Dai Nam Hoi Quan and Salon Saigon will recreate a scene of a busy family preparing Lunar New Year's Eve and we would like to invite you to enjoy the pa...

in Saigon Events

Concert: Holy Night by Saigon Classical @ Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon is delighted to present “HOLY NIGHT”, a unique experience that encompasses classical music and visual arts in an inspiring artistic venue on the occasion of Christmas and Year End 2019. T...

in Saigon Events

Opaque Signs @ Sàn Art

A Fundraising Show by Sàn Art*Nghệ sĩ / ArtistsDinh Q. Lê, Ly Hoàng Ly, Nguyễn Kim Tố Lan, Nguyễn Phương Linh, Orawan Arunrak, Phan Thảo Nguyên, Richard Streitmatter-Tran, Trương Công Tùng, UuDam Trần...

in Hanoi Events

Pagan XXXMas - Birdcage - Sacred Holidaze @ BirdCage

Unleash your inner Xmas pagan next Friday at the Birdcage. In the lead up to the winter solstice celebrating the longest hours of darkness and the rebirth of the sun with Defused Mood & Lotus Eaters j...

in Hanoi Events

Wobblers / Bass House & Bassline / ft. Hadean (UK) @ BirdCage

BirdCage and Alternate Current Asia are excited to welcome back UK Bass music don Hadean (Night Bass / Off Me Nut Records) for a night of wobbly and warping basslines.

in Saigon Events

If all human were musicians @ SchillerSaigon

We propose to you during this workshop to come to explore your voice and your hidden talents. We'll see how the voice works, learn to breathe to be as comfortable as possible to discover this incredib...

in Hanoi Events

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party @ The Forum

 Drink, laugh and be ugly! Join us for an Ugly Sweater Party Saturday 21st of December.

in Saigon Events

Mama's Ladies Night @ Banana Mama

Banana Mama take care of her ladies

in Hanoi Events

Pre Xmas Show @ The Venue

Babel Caravan and TuấnSS & MnEd! mixed up! join forces to deliver you a bash of music just before the Xmas time. Please come support this 2 unique duo projects of Hanoi underground's music scene. At T...

in Hanoi Events

Dr. Joseph (Skew-Whiff, UK) & Nayla & Barke @ Savage

For the third Friday of December, Savage is bringing the darker scheme of sound to the Cube, with a techno hypnotist as known as Dr. Joseph, alongside with the local talents Nayla & Barke.

in Hanoi Events

Opening exhibition - Over-Grow by Hanna Ilczyszyn @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

To grow over means to grow beyond, to grow across, more than expectedAn exhibition as a result of 4-week Art Residency in Xom Bac Cau.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

To Combat Bullying, Cambodia to Teach LGBTQ Issues in School Syllabus

The new lessons are aimed at ending discrimination against, and bullying of, LGBTQ people in the country.

in Hotels

How to Be Home for the Holidays in Saigon

Foreigners flock to Vietnam in the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year thanks in part to flexible schedules and vacation days.

in Music & Arts

Đen, Mỹ Tâm, Vũ. Are the Most-Streamed Vietnamese Artists of 2019 on Spotify

As 2019 draws to a close, music streaming platform Spotify has released its year-end statistics.

in Education

Renaissance Student’s Efforts to Save the Rhinos

A hacked, bloody stump where a majestic rhino horn once grew flashed on the screen, bringing audible gasps from the auditorium of Renaissance students. While unsettling, such graphic imagery accurate...

in Sports

Vietnam Finishes 30th SEA Games With 98 Gold Medals, Best Since 2003

Vietnam had its best Southeast Asia Games showing since 2003, when the tournament was held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

in Eat & Drink Partner

L’Usine Arrives in District 7 with Largest Location Yet

 Since opening its first location in 2011, L'Usine has steadily brought their signature aesthetic, dining and shopping experience to new areas of the city.

in Vietnam

Thong Nhat to Stop Producing Iconic Matchbox Brand Starting Next Year

Founded in 1956, Thong Nhat was one of the first factories built in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

in Sports

[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making

Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal. 

in Saigon Events

Vietnamme Talk 01: THỤ ĐỘNG @ Soul Live Project

Vietnamme Talk : THỤ ĐỘNG is a space in which artists and art seekers are able to exchange creative dialogues, with a hope to not only embrace the art-loving community, but also evoke Vietnamese inspi...

in Development

Plan for Tan Son Nhat Airport 3rd Terminal Submitted for Approval

The total budget of the project is US$478 million.

in Saigon Events

XMAS Art Market 2019 @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

*ding dong* XMAS IS COMING TO TOWN!!! WE ARE BRINGING YOUR FAVORITE ART MARKET BACK TO YOU!

in Environment

PM Releases Highly Ambitious Plan to Reduce Coastal Plastic Waste

A highly ambitious new plan aims to dramatically cut down on plastic waste in tourist areas and coastal environments.

in Vietnam

Let the Bão Begin! Vietnam Clinches Historic Gold in SEA Games Football Final

Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.  

in Saigon

HCMC to Submit Proposal to Keep More Yearly Income for Internal Use

Currently, Saigon is allowed to keep 18% of its yearly revenue. The rest of the money goes to the state budget managed by the Central Committee.

in Vietnam

Michelle Obama Visits High School in Long An While Barack Meets Saigon Officials

Former First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by celebrity actress Julia Roberts to promote women's education; while former President Obama met with Saigon officials. 

in Saigon Events

Full Fireworks View Count Down Party @ Le Meridien

Dance the night away to bid farewell to 2019 and add a sparkle to 2020 by gazing up the lit sky over the stunning view of Saigon River with the countdown party organized by Le Méridien Saigon

in Saigon Events

New Year's Day Brunch @ Le Meridien

What better way to celebrate New Year's Day than with a delicious brunch? Kick off your year with the festive flavours of a fancy brunch at Latest Recipe

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner @ Latest Recipe Restaurant - Le Meridien

Bid farewell to the old year and see the new year in style with a spectacular and glamorous New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Latest Recipe

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Set Dinner @ Bamboo Chic Restaurant - Le Meridien

Grab friends and family to Le Méridien Saigon to make the last moments of the year count and kick off the journey to the new year in the joyous atmosphere of Bamboo Chic Restaurant

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Set Dinner @ Bamboo Chic Restaurant - Le Meridien

It’s not too late to celebrate Christmas! Your last chance to enjoy a cozy Christmas feast with your friends and family at Le Méridien Saigon

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Set Lunch @ Bamboo Chic Restaurant - Le Meridien

On this Christmas Day, the Bamboo Chic restaurant will feature a decadent Vietnamese menu for you and your loved ones to enjoy the festive season to the fullest

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Brunch @ Latest Recipe Restaurant - Le Meridien

Rejoice, it’s Christmas Day! Let’s spend time gathering around the table with your loved ones and enjoy an extravagant brunch at Le Méridien Saigon with a variety of dining options and enchanting melo...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Latest Recipe Restaurant - Le Meridien

Treat yourself and your loved ones in the season of celebration and the ambience of gathering with Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet by Le Méridien Saigon with traditional Christmas dining options, joyful m...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Set Dinner @ Bamboo Chic Restaurant - Le Meridien

Indulge in the season of celebration and the ambience of gathering with Christmas Eve Set Dinner by Le Méridien Saigon with Vietnamese delicacies, joyful music at Bamboo Chic Restaurant

in Saigon

Vietnam's First Uniqlo, Southeast Asia's 2nd-Largest, Opens in Saigon

After years of anticipation, fashion fans in Vietnam were finally able to set foot in the country’s Uniqlo flagship outlet.

in Hanoi

WiFi to Be Installed at Bus Stops Throughout Hanoi

Perfect for reading Saigoneer while waiting for your bus.

in Saigon Events

All You Can Eat Dimsum @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Mark one more place to celebrate this Festive Season, our Orientica Seafood Restaurant & Bar with special Menu Dim Sum Brunch that features 50 various Chinese dishes won’t let you down

in Music & Arts

Saigon Independent Art Space San Art Launches Fundraising Exhibition This Month

Founded in 2007 by four artists including Dinh Q. Le, Tiffany Chung, Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Ha Thuc Phu Nam, the space is one of Saigon’s pioneer independent, non-profit and artist-initiated art platf...

in Development

Hyatt Announces 69-Story Skyscraper in D7 Housing 2 Hotels

At 69 floors, the proposed Park Hyatt hotel tower will be one floor higher than Bitexco; but will it look like a shampoo bottle too?

in Saigon Events

River Rituals – A full moon celebration, New Beginnings @ Chi-Bu Cottages

City life can be a draining experience and living in urban areas can have a major impact on our biological clock and health.

in Service

Drinking Hanoi's Water

You consume, on average, the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week.

in Service

Drinking Saigon’s Water

You consume, on average, the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week.

in Saigon Events

CountDown Party @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Looking for a cozy place to celebrate moment of the year? Let sip your special drink while your soul flown by Live Music Band at our Flo Bar.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

New Year’s Dinner Buffet Eve: time to farewell the past

in Saigon Events

Joyful Christmas Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrating Christmas should be more cosy than bling. That makes Chit Chat the perfect place to tuck into a Christmas Dinner.

in Saigon Events

Spectacular Christmas Brunch Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Unwrap your Christmas presents while enjoying our spectacular Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at Chit Chat restaurant. This year, as always, we will prepare a wonderful and delicious buffet spread to sati...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve 2019 Buffet Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Treat your family and friends to our scrumptious Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Hotel Equatorial HCMC.

in Saigon Events

London Holiday Roast @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Gutsy mains and a wide choice of meats from carefully selected supplies are among the best features of the Sunday roasts here. Sunday favorite menu includes roasted beef, Yorkshire puddings, onion gra...

in Saigon Events

10th Anniversary @ Hard Rock Cafe

It has been 10 years since Hard Rock Cafe has come to Ho Chi Minh City! What a significant milestone, isn't it?

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve 2020 @ Hard Rock Cafe

How do you expect your 2019 to end?Let's celebrate the transfer moment of the last this year seconds to the first new year seconds at Hard Rock Cafe.

in Sports

Vietnam Women's Football Team Beats Thailand to Clinch Gold Medal at SEA Games

Vietnam may want to start considering some đi bão gender equality.

in Hanoi Events

December Delights @ Westlake Mini Golf

Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way to FOI!

in Hanoi Events

Drag Queen Bingo! Blossom House Fundraiser @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Come drink tasty beer, play bingo, and win fantastic prizes! 100k entry - 20k per bingo card - first card is free

in Hanoi Events

School Daze Comedy Night Hanoi @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

For the second year in a row, come laugh with Hanoi's top local and international comics talking about their School Daze, as a teacher or student! Special guest comic from Saigon as well.

in Hanoi Events

Terry Fox Run 2019 @ Hoan Kiem Lake

Maple Bear Run for Hope 2018 – The run for community to raise fund for Terry Fox Cancer Research Fund received warmly supports from 100% students’ parents, students, members, trusted partners, especia...

in Hanoi Events

METRO @ BirdCage

// METRØ once again takes over Birdcage with another epic transformation! //

in Hanoi Events

SSO Chamber Music Series Concert - Bach for the Holidays @ Vietnam National Academy of Music

Come join us as we welcome the start of the Holiday Season with a program dedicated completely to the genius of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach

in Hanoi Events

Time Dog Chicken Toes | Georg Whelan @ QUA. - Hanoi Rock City

Solo show from artist Georg Whelan.Instagram - @georgwhelan

in Hanoi Events

Nd_baumecker (Ostgut ton, DE) & ZWI & General_midi @ Savage

As you might remember, SBD thrown an epic night in the club last December, when they brought a legend from Ostgut Ton to Hanoi, who was playing a mixture of between disco, house, techno, electro, brok...

in Hanoi Events

Rooftop Party: Steve Obi @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Steve Obi is a lover of all things disco, house, techno, afro and anything else that makes a dancefloor move. A dj career that spans over 9 years has seen him play in all the top clubs in his hometown...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Sunday Market - Christmas Edition @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

A Christmas market is an outdoor event which celebrates the traditional sights, sounds and scents of the season in the weeks leading up to the holidays. Originating in Germany in the 1400s and now fou...

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner and Countdown Party @ Novotel Phu Quoc Resort

Discover Vietnam Theme Night

in Saigon Events

Art with a Heart (Opening) @ Kafnu

Grab some friends and come and test your general knowledge at Kafnu’s pub quiz night! Expect some general trivia with our experienced quiz master Russell Day running the show.

in Saigon Events

Social Monday @ Palms

Forget about Monday blues!

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk: FUNK XMAS @ The Observatory

’Tis the season…to FUNK XMAS!!!

in Saigon Events

ChaoArt|ArtChao performance by Cam Xanh @ MoT Plus

ChaoArt|ArtChaoSeries 02: Chao 9Tuesday December 10, 20199pm @ MoT+++

in Saigon Events

Becoming Peace Workshop @ Mi Garden

OK, here we go again. Got my FB page fixed so now everyone can see this. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused...

in Saigon Events

Kill Bill x Renkon Block Party @ Renkon

RENKON BLOCK PARTY IS BACK.

in Saigon Events

techno.vn x haus.vn Showcase: Vietnamese Underground Pioneers @ Arcan

techno.vn is back to Ho Chi Minh City in a collaboration with its brother haus.vn to bring you the finest Vietnamese underground artists in Progressive House, House, Techno, Ambient, and Experimental....

in Saigon Events

Vernissage Expo: Unexpected Jumps @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

Two years after the success of the exhibition "The Smile of Mutation", the cross-cultural collective Máy xay sinh tố is back at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum with "Unexpected Jumps".

in Saigon Events

Paint & Wine L'Usine @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

Paint & Wine in Saigon offers a creative platform for individuals to tap into their creativity, experiment, learn, socialize and indulge in delicious wine.

in Saigon Events

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Financial Freedom @ The Hive Saigon

"Financial Freedom" tends to be a buzz word among Westerns and digital nomads, but what does it really mean and how can you achieve it?

in Saigon Events

LTW #19: Friday Freak-Out Rock Show w/ KLAF & Friends @ Soma Art Cafe

>> Locally Trapped Wildlife presents...

in Service

Epizode Festival Arrives with Star-Studded International Lineup

As 2019 nears its end, people are no doubt deciding on gifts for friends, family and loved ones. In its fourth year, music and art festival, Epizode will give guests a spectacular gift: a world-class ...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Sports

SEA Games: Female Football Team Through to Final, Male Football Team Makes Semi-Finals

Vietnam is one step closer to breaking out in đi bão bedlam.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Loss and Sacrifice Permeate Every Minute of New MV for ‘Canh Chim Trang’

A profound sense of loss, longing and rueful self-awareness pervade every minute of a new music video for ‘Canh Chim Trang,’ sung by Pham Thuy Dung. 

in Saigon Events

Ardal O'Hanlon Live in Saigon! @ Caravelle Saigon

A multi award-winning comedian, actor, and writer, the legendary Ardal O'Hanlon comes to Saigon for one night only!

in Saigon Events

World Marketz @ Spice Bar

World Marketz is an exclusive event created by famous Japanese DJ as known as Cartoon, its success in Asia has contributed to many large events combining music, performance, style and the talent of fa...

in Culture

[Photos] Road Safety Campaign Pokes Fun at Vietnam's Traffic Offenses

Titled “Traffic in Wonderland,” a road safety campaign features a series of photos taken on Vietnam’s streets, with added cheeky drawings.

in Saigon Events

Xmas Workshop With Santa's Elves @ Hard Rock Cafe

Santa Claus has a full bag of gifts is on his way to visit Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 15th.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Through to SEA Games Semi Finals, Quang Hai Likely Out Due to Injury

Following a 2-2 draw with Thailand in the SEA Games, Vietnam is through to the semi-finals, but their remaining fixtures will be tougher without captain and star midfielder Quang Hai. 

in Film & TV

[Photos] China's Massive Film Studios Are a Full-Fledged Alternate Universe

“Across the country, entire towns have been constructed around making movies. Moreover, movie sets in China are not mere plywood facades, but monumental fortresses, maze-like palaces, and complete urb...

in Sports

Quang Hai Might Have to Say Goodbye to SEA Games Due to Injury

Hai is currently the U-22 team’s midfielder and captain.

in Music & Arts

Singapore Biennale Features Works by Vietnamese Artists Ngoc Nau, Le Quang Ha

If you happen to be in Singapore in the next few months, check out the works of Ngoc Nau and Le Quang Ha as part of the Singapore Biennale 2019.

in Vietnam

Vingroup, Masan Group Units Merge to Create Retail Giant

The deal will establish Vietnam's largest retail chain.

in Asia

New Myanmar-Thailand Bridge Brings ASEAN Closer to Trans-Regional Corridor

The transnational highway will pass through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, invigorating regional trade and potentially curtailing economic dependence on China.

in Saigon Events

Let's Countdown to 2020 @ Manja Manja Restaurant

Never mind the New Year resolutions. Let’s talk celebrations! An unforgettable party experience awaits you, so get ready to dance the night away to the sounds of DJ.

in Saigon Events

New Year's Day Brunch @ Manja Manja Restaurant

Tired after the celebrations of New Year’s Eve? Take it easy and kick start 2020 with our tasty brunch. A fabulous selection of dishes to choose from, Italian specialties, variety of wonderful dessert...

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner @ Manja Manja Restaurant

Savour the delights of our buffet dinner including festive specialties, mouth watering desserts, free flow of beverages and free entrance to the Countdown party on the rooftop.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Brunch @ Manja Manja Restaurant

Forget the stress of preparing and cooking with all the trimmings – let us do all the hard work for you. Celebrate in style with a fantastic selection of Traditional favourites and Chef’s specialties,...

in Saigon Events

Christmas's Eve Buffet Dinner @ Manja Manja Restaurant

Christmas is a season of giving. Take advantage of our wonderful Christmas specials and get the merry-making going. As you'd expect, our festive menu has been lovingly created by our talented Executiv...

in Saigon Events

Have Yourself A Manja Manja Christmas @ Manja Manja Restaurant

All the delights of a traditional brunch with a festive twist featuring foie gras, smoked salmon, roasted turkey, French oyster, festive sweets and much more!

in Architecture

[Photos] A Dreamy Da Nang House to Nurture Future Generations in Nature

Named after Chi and Vi, the daughters of the owners of the house, Chivihouse is the brainchild of the architects at Hinz Studio, based in Saigon and Da Nang.

in Culture

[Video] The Effortlessly Cool Longboarders Conquering Saigon Sidewalks in Áo Dài

Have you ever seen something so effortlessly kickass?

in Saigon Events

Ballet "The Nutcracker" @ Saigon Opera House

Christmas is always magical where there are shimmering lights, socks filled with presents the next morning, Santa Claus coming out of the chimney, and presents under the Christmas trees.

in Hanoi Events

Mini RECORDS Store Day in Hanoi @ Diamond Westlake Suites

Slip in your sweater in this cozy weather, take a sip of hot cocoa and turn on your favorite Christmas album, “Santa Claus is coming to town by Frank Sinatra “. What’s not to love in this time of the ...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Again Considers Banning 3-Wheel Rickshaws, Xích Lô

How will sunburned tourists get around?

in Travel

Bamboo Airways Is Vietnam's Most Punctual Airline in 2019 (So Far)

But do they play 'Hello Vietnam' on endless repeat while taxiing?

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Saigon Soul Revival & Guests at HRC - Hanoi (VN) @ Hanoi Rock City

Rising once again from the south, Saigon Soul Revival are back with a new sound -Boasting a fresh line up and their debut album, "Họa Âm Xưa", the band is fully charged and hitting the road on an epic...

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'In Praise of Shadows' @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is pleased to present to you Dr Trần Văn Thành with his talk 'In Praise of Shadows' about the power of shadow in design and architecture.

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Workshop - An Introduction to Butoh Dance @ Lang Thang

This workshop provides “basic” Butoh exercises and the opportunity for each dancer to explore their own potential as a free dancer.

in Saigon Events

Crusty Concert @ Lang Thang

A variety concert picnic celebrating music spanning over 200 years.

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A PUNK ROCK BBQ Vol.2 @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

A PUNK ROCK BBQ vol.2

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Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Save the Date! @ Malt South

Are you looking for ways to have a greener Christmas? We're planning a Christmas-themed event that will allow you to meet many sustainable vendors, some charities, and to sample some excellent "green"...

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Dirty House @ Arcan

Welcome to The Dirty House!Get ready to get down and dirty at Arcan Saigon on Saturday the 7th of December for a night of Bouncing House and Tech!

in Development

Saigon Announces Plan for 150-Hectare Multi-Purpose Park in D12

The park will be located in Thanh Xuan and Thoi An wards.

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Immersive space "You can talk to me" @ Tipsy Art

Sexual harassment and sexual abuse cases in the press are growing more topical than ever before. We believe that each of us would want to support survivors of sexual harassment and abuse, as well as h...

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Wata Coco #4 at Broma: Not a Bar by Kaztet D @ Broma

Kaztet D ( Banana Hustle / WAT A GWAAN ) is back to Broma: Not a Bar for a fresh night : Wata Coco

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UNIQLO Grand Opening @ UNIQLO Dong Khoi store - Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza

Launching event of the first UNIQLO store in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Guinguette Crew [KMG & Wat De Phởq] @ BirdCage

Guinguette 3K Crew is happy to showcase two (or three) of its lovely but crazy onigiri members.

in Hanoi Events

Snug X Herrensauna (12-hour Party) @ Savage

We invited one of the wildest party in Berlin Herrensauna !

in Eat & Drink Partner

3D Light Artwork Arrives in Saigon at 2 Lam Son

A swirl of vibrant colors shift and contort into psychedelic shapes and patterns, casting a mysterious dreamscapes throughout the room.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Air Pollution Problem; the Bubble Tea Bubble Bursts

Episode 70 is out now!

in Health

New Draft of Medical Treatment Law to Require Foreign Doctors to Speak Vietnamese

Foreign medical professionals working in Vietnam might be required to learn Vietnamese in the future.

in Saigon

[Photos] Aerial Shots of a Past Saigon Without Towering High-Rises

Saigon represents constant transition.

in Vietnam

Almost 3,500 Vietnamese Trafficked Since 2013, Government Says

The statistics come in the wake of 39 Vietnamese nationals being found dead in a container truck in southeast England.

in Sports

2 Fans Fly to the Philippines With 60kg of Food for Vietnam's Female Football Team

Wholesome.

in Hanoi Events

Swan Lake the Ballet @ Hanoi Opera House

Swan Lake is a timeless love story that mixes magic, tragedy, and romance into four acts. It features Prince Siegfried and a lovely swan princess named Odette. Under the spell of a sorcerer, Rothbart,...

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Lost in Sound 2 @ Ma Xó

LOST IN SOUND - a once-a-month improvised social music night open to all skill levels. Intentional jamming. An exploration of creativity and collaborative direction to find nuance and genuinely enjoya...

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Exhibition Thai Nguyên @ TOONG Co-working space

SOME WAYS DON"T PUSH US AWAY.On the contrary, they bring us back to the primary layer of being.

in Hanoi Events

Art Talk @ The Click

What makes an artist -- and can anyone be one?

in Hanoi Events

Intro to Silk Painting @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio is pleased to present our new painting class with Quynh Chu: Intro to Silk Painting.

in Saigon Events

Kafnu Quiz Night @ Kafnu

Grab some friends and come and test your general knowledge at Kafnu’s pub quiz night! Expect some general trivia with our experienced quiz master Russell Day running the show.

in Asia

[Photos] 21 Rare Old Photos Showcase Kuala Lumpur's Unique Architecture

If you’ve enjoyed our collections of old Saigon photos so far, this set of rare images of Kuala Lumpur taken throughout the 20th century might pique your interest.

in Saigon Events

Performance plus 2019 @ MoT Plus

MoT+++’s performance art programme will return as 'performance plus 2019' from November 18 – December 22.

in Saigon Events

Girls Got Power! @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Every Wednesday from 5-10 pm

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Movie Mondays aka Netflix & Chill @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Double header movies and 1/2 off select wines every Monday

in Saigon Events

Mundo Lingo Chinese #4| Saigon @ Apt852

Mundo Lingo Chinese is finally here!

in Hanoi Events

Lo Fi { Art - Games - Chill } @ The Snug

 

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Networking UFE Avenir @ Banana Mama

Français faites défiler vers le basREGISTER FOR FREE HERE : https://forms.gle/E456129MQaxQiaL37Celebrate the end of 2019 with one of the coolest roof top in Saigon !

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Exhibition: Sài Gòn Tử Tế @ The Coffee House Signature

Sài Gòn vẫn thế… Thân thương, day dứt bởi tình người và qua những mẩu chuyện được kể trong cuộc chơi thị giác mang tên “Sài Gòn Vẫn Thế” thuộc dự án Sài Gòn tử tế, một dự án kết nối cộng đồng nhằm đề ...

in Hanoi

World Press Photo Exhibition Returning to Hanoi Next Week

The public exhibition will be displayed on Ly Thai To from December 6 to 15, giving Hanoians the chance to peruse 150 images taken by some of the world’s most celebrated press photographers.

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Tour triển lãm HỦY DIỆT / Destruction exhibition tour @ VICAS ART Studio

Heritage Space is honored to present and invite you to the DESTRUCTION Tour, the special art tour giving a walk-through to the Beyond Destruction's exhibition. The Tour, led by organizers and artists,...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Investigation Launched After 3 Students Fall Out of School Bus in Bien Hoa

Security camera footage of the incident shocked viewers.

in Environment

Saigon to Build Broad Environment Survey System Measuring Air, Water, Land Data

The project costs VND495 billion (US$21.3 million).

in Vietnam

Vietnam Expects National Population to Hit 104m in 2030

Vietnam’s population will surpass 100 million within the next decade, according to a government population plan published recently.

in Literature

3 Vietnamese Authors Honored With Southeast Asian Writers Awards

Nguyen The Quang, Tran Hung and Le Minh Khue were each honored for their work at the Southeast Asian Writers Awards in Bangkok.

in Heritage

How the Storied Caravelle Balances History and Modernity

Expensive imported cars idle in front of Saigon’s century-old Opera House, where inside a local orchestra is performing a medley of wartime songs, 19th century European standards and modern American f...

in Vietnam

Famous US Retailer Ace Hardware Launches First Vietnam Store in Saigon

Ace Hardware opens its first-ever store in Vietnam on November 22.

in Travel

Hoi An Inches Closer to 'Bicycle Town' Goal With New Pedestrian-Only Street

Another major street in Hoi An has been approved to become a walking plaza in the future.

in Development

Proposed Hai Phong–China Train Route Raises Concerns Over Hefty Price Tag

From Hai Phong, the 390-kilometer line would run through Hanoi and Lao Cai before reaching China’s Hekou County.

in Vietnam

New Policy to Allow Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Vietnam

The new law will take effect from July 2020.

in Food Culture

Cơm Tấm Crisis: Price of Pork Dishes Increases as Pork Shortage Hits Saigon

Back in July, it was predicted that Vietnam's recent African swine fever outbreak might cause a pork shortage that could last until 2020.

in Asia

[Photos] 21 Rare Old Photos of Kuala Lumpur Through the Decades

If you’ve enjoyed our collections of old Saigon photos so far, this set of rare images of Kuala Lumpur taken throughout the 20th century might pique your interest.

in Environment

Malaysia's Last Remaining Sumatran Rhino Dies

Roughly 80 members of the species remain in the wild, all in Indonesia.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Continues to Bet Big on Horse Racing With Proposed Da Nang Track

Da Nang has announced plans for an entertainment complex containing a horse racing track with a US$1.72 billion price tag.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Alternative Medicine in the Modern World; Can Netflix Dethrone YouTube?

A new episode is out now!

in Hanoi

This Thursday, Meet Tamay, a Mien Textile Artisan From Sapa

Have you ever wondered who makes your clothes, how much they’re paid, or what their lives are like?

in Saigon Events

Opening Children of Saigon Exhibition by Saigon Photo Walk @ Common 9

Saigon Photo walk Second exhibition Opening Night!!

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Common 9 DIY Workshop: Make a Christmas Gift Box @ Common 9

Christmas is around the corner! If you can't remember the last time you gifted your love ones with something special, this DIY workshop is for you!

in Saigon Events

First Aid training @ New City Thu Thiem

Fundraising event for Hope Unending charity  

in Saigon

A Park Hang-Seo Street Sign Popped up in Saigon and Was Quickly Removed

Have you ever loved someone so intensely that you want to name a street after them?

in Hanoi Events

Man.Goes Human | Hanoi, Vietnam 2019 @ Hanoi Rock City

After successive tours of Thailand, Man.Goes Human now head to Vietnam for their 'Mac Qua' tour. 3 cities, 5 shows from 30 Nov to 8 Dec, 2019 starting with Hanoi - Hoi An- Danang - Hanoi!

in Hanoi Events

Reggae / African Music Fest @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

We happy to bring another mega Edition of Reggae/ Africa Music Festival This Time with more Uniqueness and varieties. To share the Africa/ Reggae music culture. Featuring 2 of Hanoi Finest Band.

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The Challenge of Realism - performance & research showing @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Marking the end of a one month residency in Hanoi this event presents the research stage of the "Challenge of Realism” conceptualised by Rachel Monosov, Victor Dumont, and Lisa Lapierre (Performer: Vi...

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ETHNO PULSE @ Arcan

For our special concept Ethno Pulse, we have asked our residents DJs and guests to prepare some special sets showcasing ethnics and tribals or melodic sounds. We will move he energy higher through the...

in Hanoi

Magnitude-5.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern Vietnam This Morning. Did You Feel It?

Hanoians felt tremors in the capital just after 8am this morning, only four days after the last earthquake to affect the city.

in Tech

New Saigon Trial Uses AI-Powered CCTV Cameras to Catch Traffic Offenders

The artificial intelligence (AI) technology was developed by TSMG, a tech company based in Hanoi that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) systems and big data.

in Saigon Events

Mental health and wellness @ The Hive Saigon

In many ways, mental health is just like physical health: everybody has it and we need to take care of it.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Pool Hangout @ The Hive Saigon

Sip back & relax!Nothing beats a Sunday pool-side session to fully recharge yourself before the new week starts. Grab your swimsuit and meet us by the pool for some beverages while soothing your soul ...

in Hanoi Events

OPEN League 2019 @ VietClimb

Open League is back, get ready to release your Inner Monkey on Sunday the 1st of December > < Fees : Members > FREE / Non members > 180K

in Saigon Events

After Dark | Cohhul @ Broma

Coh-hul is back in Saigon and joins us on the rooftop for the return of AfterDark, the best tech-house night in town.

in Hanoi Events

Conclusion @ BirdCage

We want flare, we want flow, we want you.

in Hanoi Events

Nonku Phiri (South Africa) LIVE! @ Standing Bar

“The world just got a little brighter. Nonku Phiri returns today with a new single.” -- OKAYAFRICA

in Hanoi Events

Open Day #6 @ live.make.share

We have been busy with much living and making out at the residency. This new group of 8.5 artists would love now to do a bit of sharing with new installations, transformed performances, exploration, v...

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Creative Arts Therapy @ The Dance Academy

Creative Arts Therapy - is a collaborative supportive partnership between therapist and client, in engaging and supporting acts of creativity and reflection that foster healing, growth and resilliance...

in Hanoi Events

Wild Spirit - Episode 2 @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

XBC's collective exhibitions - Wild Spirit - aim to promote emerging artists and wish to reveal new talents in contemporary art.

in Saigon Events

90s Night: DJ Evil Man Jazz @ Rogue Saigon

HELLO TO ALL THE MILLENNIALS OUT THERE!

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Renaissance Winter Fayre 2019 - Holiday Pop-up Market @ Renaissance International School Saigon

Renaissance International School Saigon will be holding its annual Winter Fayre on Thursday 12 December, commencing at 16:00. It’s a great opportunity for students, parents, alumni and friends who hav...

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Performance plus 2019 @ MoT Plus

MoT+++’s performance art programme will return as 'performance plus 2019' from November 18 – December 22.

in Saigon Events

MONO Photography Exhibition @ Noirfoto

mono is a photography exhibition showcasing selected prints by David Dredge. The prints explore the theme of mono, meaning single, one, alone, singular, unified, or fragmented.

in Hanoi Events

We Are Louder Fest, Hanoi @ Hanoi Rock City

We are happy to announce that after Saigon's WE ARE LOUD fest in the end of November, we organize another event which is gonna be even LOUDER! Hosting New Orleans sludge metal band EYEHATEGOD, a rocka...

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TAS Christmas Bazaar 2019 @ The American School

TAS Christmas Bazaar is The American School’s annual Christmas event.

in Hanoi

[Video] Travel Back in Time to Late 1970s Hanoi When Bicycles Ruled the Streets

The following footage of Hanoi from 1975 to 1980 reminds us that, less than 50 years ago, the capital was tranquil, slow-moving and unpolluted.

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Acoustic & Open Mic Night @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Come get Tipsy every Thursday for our Acoustic Night and Open Mic Night!! And if you need some liquid courage to get up and sing or perform, we got 50% off all tequila since it is also Tequila Thursda...

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Good Girls Gone QUI - Every Tuesday @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

Ladies are treated like Queen at Qui!

in Hanoi Events

SSO Education Series No. 6 - Voices of Opera @ Vietnam National Academy of Music

The Sun Symphony Orchestra continues it's ever popular Education Series Concerts with "Voices of Opera" featuring the talented soprano Ms. Lại Thị Hương Ly and tenor Mr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hoạch.

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Yoko Openstage Tuesday Night @ Yoko Cafe

Open stage night at Yoko Cafe. Fun time for your self and friends by joining the stage and other people at pro-grade stage & gears with us. Have 20% discount on drinks.

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Red River Tea Room

Gather a team together for our first ever FVH quiz night in partnership with the Old Tay Ho website project and the Red River Tea Room on 28 November 2019 at the Red River Tea Room (RRTR), 176 Xuân Di...

in Film & TV

'The Third Wife' Nominated for 3 Independent Spirit Awards

The controversial film got nods for Best Cinematography and Best Editing, while director Ash Mayfair was nominated as 'someone to watch.'

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

From 2021, Vietnam Will Increase Workers’ Retirement Age

The current retirement age for female and male workers is 55 and 60, respectively.

in Retail

Miss Vietnam Translates Saigon's Essence into a Fragrance

Forced to pause at an intersection frenzied with passing motorbikes an early evening breeze tussles the hem of a woman's ao dai, it's soft silk contrasting the brick and metal skyscrapers lo...

in Stories

Morning Stories Roundup: Visa Exemptions Set to Expire for Seven Major Tourism Markets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietn...

in Hanoi

Tremors Felt in Hanoi After Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Laos, Thailand

Hanoians experienced a rare shock this morning after an earthquake in Laos and Thailand was felt by some in the capital.

in Saigon Events

BEER FEST @ Q.itchen Factory's Rooftop

Q.itchen Factory would like to invite you to the most wanted event of November, taking place on November 30, 2019. Let’s spend a fabulous evening with live music performance, amazing free-flow draft b...

in Architecture

[Photos] Above Quang Ngai’s Red Roof House, a Vegetable Garden Thrives

The house was built for a middle-aged couple in their 50s who have been living in the area for most of their lives.

in Architecture

[Photos] In Quang Ngai’s Red Roof House, a Vegetable Garden Grows Right Above

The house was built for a middle-aged couple in their 50s who have been living in the area for most of their lives.

in Travel

Vietnam's Latest Tourist Attraction Is a Glass Bridge and Elevator Near Sapa

At least it's not another cable car?

in Eat & Drink Partner

Chef Franco Palandra Brings Holiday Dining Experience to ‘NAMO

The holiday season is approaching fast, and while there will be no white Christmas in southern Vietnam, Saigoneers can still partake in joyous year-end festivities. While personal Christmas tradition...

in Hanoi

New Wastewater Discharge Fee Proposed for Hanoi Residents

If approved, the fee will be implemented in 12 of the capital's 27 districts.

in Asia

Serious Drought Expected to Hit Lower Mekong Countries Through Early 2020

The next few months could be rough for regional agriculture. 

in Music & Arts

[Video] Saigon Studio Creates Endearing Tribute to Teachers in Animated Video

Today, at public schools across Vietnam, a festive mood fills the atmosphere as students and teachers take part in the national celebration of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day.

in Saigon

Research Reveals High Rates of Drunk Driving, Low Seat Belt Use in Saigon

High rates of intoxicated driving, improperly worn helmets and not using seat belts are amongst the worrying results of a recently released survey of Saigon drivers. 

in Saigon Events

Christmas BISzaar 2019 @ British International School - Secondary Campus

Ready to feel festive? The Christmas BISzaar 2019 is returning to Saigon on Saturday 7th December at the British International School Ho Chi Minh City.

in Vietnam

[Maps] A Brief Cartographic History of Hai Phong From 1898 to 1968

Known today by the moniker "City of Red Flamboyant Trees," Hai Phong has always been one of Vietnam’s most prominent port cities ever since its establishment in 1888.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi International Queer Film Week @ L'Espace

Hanoi International Queer Film Week 2019 - “Hãy yêu nhau đi!”

in Hanoi Events

50% Mini Golf for all Teachers! @ Westlake Mini Golf

To celebrate all the teachers out there, we're offering 50% off mini golf for all teachers!

in Asia

Inside Thailand's Ambitious High-Speed Train Project Linking Bangkok Airports, Pattaya

Thailand is currently planning and building a number of high-speed railway projects connecting cities both within and outside the country. 

in Saigon Events

TEDxĐaKao: Humankind @ Idecaf

2019 almost comes to an end and ahead of us is the brand new decade! Before that, we are together entering into The Season of Festivals.

in Saigon Events

Têachêrs Appreciation Day @ Tê Tê Tap House

Good teachers deserve good beer. We’re showing appreciation for teachers who do so much good work.

in Saigon Events

Kaleidoscope - VOL 1 @ Tê Tê Tap House

Kaleidoscope is an evening to showcase and celebrate the young & talented artists in all their forms from Saigon ! Bringing your vivid dreams into crystal clear focus, and you’re going to have too muc...

in Hanoi Events

Crywank Farewell Tour @ Hanoi Rock City

Known as the UK’s biggest anti-folk punk band and they are back for another trip across the country, Crywank will be here in Hanoi for their last tour before retiring from the crank in June 2020.

in Hanoi Events

Meaningful Movie #8: 10 Năm Theo Chân Hayao Miyazaki @ The Learning Hub

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/562151047901442/

in Vietnam

[Maps] A Brief Cartographic History of Hai Phong 1898–1968

Known today by the moniker "City of Red Flamboyant Trees," Hai Phong has always been one of Vietnam’s most prominent port cities ever since its establishment in 1888.

in Hanoi Events

KEEP It NASTY 2 feat DJ Kaneda @ Solist Pub

DJ KANEDA will bring that RAW uncensored HIPHOP/RnB/POP to your listening.His versatile sounds and skills will make you dance till the break of dawn.Drinks and Beers will be available with live mcs &...

in Hanoi Events

Lovelace - Cuộc đời một porn star! @ OKIA Cinema

Lovelace là bộ phim về Cuộc đời kỳ lạ của một porn star hạng nhất! Linda Lovelace, biểu tượng sex của nước Mỹ thập niên 70 thế kỷ trước. Cô là nhân vật có thật đã từng làm rung chuyển ngành công nghiệ...

in Saigon Events

Teacher's Night Out / Speed Dating @ Saigon Outcast

Happy Teacher's Day!What is more for a teacher's night out than Speed Dating! Sat, Nov 23rd7pm-11pmFREE ENTRY!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Among Top 20 Countries With Highest Salary Growth: Survey

The survey was conducted by ECA International, a London-based company that sells marketing information.

in Saigon Events

Sights & Sounds: Psychedelia @ The Hive Saigon

Journey through a maze of beautiful Psychedelic art & music as we bring local & locally artist together to showcase their works.

in Hanoi Events

Sacred Sounds Presents: Bawrut @ BirdCage

Disco never died, it went underground, gave birth, and named it house. Combined with the DNA of techno and acid, we can begin to conceptualise this artist.

in Hanoi Events

European Music Festival 2019 @ Youth Theatre

I Mezzotono, Italian band "a cappella", performing a unique and original concert at the European Music Festival 2019.Before the concert there will be a tasting of Italian gelato.

in Saigon Events

Baroness present : Mah Hip Hop Teacher @ Baroness

We don't talk about ordinary teachers, let's talk about teachers in hip-hop culture. As we all know that Hip-Hop is a word that has existed for a long time and has a wonderful history of humanity.

in Hanoi Events

Fast, Fresh & Dirty #2 (Rated R Comedy Night) @ The Venue

The Fast, Fresh, and Dirty Crew Are Back!!No cover/Free entry!

in Saigon Events

Mochi Making @ The Craft House Nguyen Trai

#the_craft_house_workshop | TRỔ TÀI LÀM BÁNH CÙNG THE CRAFT HOUSE

in Hanoi Events

Atsushi Maeda (Rural, JP) & Min8 @ Savage

Always with the intent to “leave the floor astonished”, Atsushi Maeda DJ style focuses on taking the audience to a state they have never experienced before. And for the first time ever, he's going to ...

in Hanoi Events

Contemporary Dance Workshop @ The Fitness Village

We are so excited to announce we will be holding a TWO HOUR WORKSHOP!

in Hanoi Events

Friday Rooftop Party: Wahren Boy @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Before the adventure to Ninh Binh, we want to heat up the vibes with one of the artists who will spin for Studio Adventure - Wahren Boy. The beloved DJ of Hanoi is ready to throw his best selection an...

in Saigon Events

ROCK & POP – MAPEI: LIVE IN VIET NAM @ Soul Live Project

Saigon’s Soul & R’n’B lovers! Meet Mapei - the singer/rapper out to reinvent modern soul, in her first concert ever in Vietnam! Joining Mapei’s soulful vocals and artistry, her accompanying DJ Minou w...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Our Nguyen Hue Upgrades; We're Loud Fest Organizer Peter Menchetti

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Unveils Design of Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Year of the Mouse

Lo and behold.

in Saigon Events

Little Rose Warm Shelter Tea Party Fundraiser @ Little Rose Warm Shelter

Residents of Ho Chi Minh City are cordially invited to attend the Little Rose Warm Shelter's FIRST ever annual tea and desserts benefit, Tea Party!

in Environment

Environment Ministry Officials Propose Plastic Bag Tax

Would it help break Vietnam's plastic addiction?

in Tech

Vietnam Bans Drones Near Airports After 2 Airplanes Mysteriously Dented

After two commercial flights were seemingly struck by drones, authorities have banned the remote-controlled zip-dive-hover-spinny-boxes in areas surrounding airports across the country.

in Culture

Cà Phê, Stork, Dragon: What Should Miss Universe Vietnam's National Costume Be This Year?

Can this year’s national costume top last year’s perfect bánh mì tribute?

in Saigon Events

The Vietnam Int'l Cafe Show 2020 @ SECC

Vietnam Int’l Café Show is a part of Cafe Show brand, especially Seoul Int’l Cafe Show has been gaining the reputation as “Asia No.1 coffee event”.

in Saigon Events

We're Loud Vietnam @ Arcan

We're Loud Fest has been all around the world and the 10th edition is in Saigon! Four days of punk, hardcore, garage, and rock'n'roll in Vietnam's swingin' southern metropolis!

in Saigon Events

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate the week of Thanksgiving without mess and stress at Hotel Equatorial HCMC this year.

in Environment

Huge Flock of Endangered Bird Species Appears in Dong Nai

To quote Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park, "Life, uh, finds a way."

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Flights From Southern Vietnam, China Expected at Officially Approved Sapa Airport

It will be Vietnam's 23rd airport and based in a region already struggling with overtourism.

in Sports

Vietnam Defeats UAE to Claim Group G’s Top Spot in World Cup Qualifier

The national team hasn’t lost a game since the World Cup 2022 qualification round started.

in Development

Saigon Authorities Cut $147m From Metro Line 1’s Cost

Work on the first metro line is 75% complete.

in Health

Fourth Person Dies of Swine Flu This Year, Dozens Quarantined

A Buddhist nun in the Central Highlands died of swine flu on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths caused by the disease this year to four.

in Film & TV

Japanese Anthology Film 'Angel Sign' Adapts 2 Comics by Vietnamese Manga Artists

A new cinematic anthology by Japanese author Tsukasa Hojo will feature storylines by two Vietnamese manga artists.

in Music & Arts

An Introduction to Hanoi's Flourishing Independent Music Scene

From fusion bands to pianists and close-knit young collectives, Hanoi’s independent music scene is blooming.

in Saigon Events

The Stinking Bishop and Anh Vy @ The Observatory

>>> THE STINKING BISHOP [Hazy Lemons - UK]>>> ANH VY [Obs]

in Saigon Events

Sunju Hargun (Dekadenz, Karma Klique / TH), Anh Vy, Kaztet D @ The Lighthouse

Music director of the infamous club Safe Room and one of the masterminds behind Karma Klique: Sunju Hargun left us dazzled after his appearance on Epizode where he will be performing again this year. ...

in Saigon

Saigon to Hold Nightly Music, Light Shows on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

To add to the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon, a new water spectacle was recently announced.

in Saigon

A Student Was Punished for Insulting BTS Online. Now the School Is in Trouble.

He must really hate K-pop.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Burger Festival - 16 Nov @ Saigon Outcast

Saturday November 16Time: 12pm ( noon) -11pm30k Entry

in Saigon Events

The Dirty House Vol. 1 @ Arcan

Get ready to get down and dirty at Arcan Saigon on Saturday the 16th on November for a night of Bouncing House and Tech!

in Saigon Events

Tuxedo @ Bam Bam

It’s time to FUX WITH THE TUX.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Cruising Across Vietnam on the North-South Train in 1920

It appears train travel in Vietnam has changed very little in the past 100 years.

in Saigon Events

Cine-Concert: "Crossing Fences" @ Salon Saigon

Cine-concert: “Crossing Fences”An evening of experimental music, sound art and moving imagesFeaturing musician and sound artist Junichi Usui and visual artist VJ Paki Curated and produced by Quyen D. ...

in Saigon Events

Midnight Disco Society #17 @ Broma

JJoin the Midnight disco society for your mind, your body and your soul … from soulful to deep to Nu Disco. Expect nothing but music with soul.

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Saigon Rockers presents Ranking Joe (Jamaica) @ Soma Art Cafe

Saigon Rockers is proud to present a legendary Reggae artist from Jamaica, RANKING JOE.

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Soma Stand-up Comedy @ Soma Art Cafe

Join us for the third rendition of Stand Up Comedy at Soma Art Lounge. This time is different as we embrace more Vietnamese comedians and newcomers to the Vietnamese comedy scene.

in Culture

[Video] Nas Daily Is in Vietnam to Remind Us Why We're Happy

If you’re not content with your life right now, fret not, for travel video blogger Nas Daily is here in the flesh to remind you why Vietnam is a deliriously happy country.

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2019 Terry Fox Run Vietnam @ Phú Mỹ Hưng

The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event where people join together as individuals, families, and groups to raise money for cancer research in Terry's name. It is a day of celebrating Terry's lega...

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Lil Jon @ ENVY Club

Are you ready for a crazy and extraordinary music party with the owner of the legendary Hit “Turn down for what”?

in Film & TV

HBO Film on Vietnamese Cuisine Pulled From Schedule Over Racy Sex Scenes

A Vietnam-themed HBO Original feature was recently pulled off air, shocking local fans who were looking forward to seeing local culinary creations in an international project.

in Development

JICA Suggests Urban Railways Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Hanoi, Saigon

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.

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Banfi Wine Market @ Latitude 10 Lounge and Bar - Le Meridien

Ciao, tutti!

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Thanksgiving with Chef Michael Rose @ Latest Recipe - Le Meridien

Thanksgiving is a special occasion when people spend their quality times with their beloved ones and share a joyful feast. This year, celebrate the hearty night over the sumptuous buffet party at Late...

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German Christmas Market @ International German School IGS

Saturday, 7 December 2019German Christmas MarketInternational German School HCMCPublic Event/ Free Entrance

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FNL: Emily Richards, Riccardo Macaroni Junior @ Urban Gentry

Friday 15 NOV9:00PM50k entry

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Sunday Open Run @ West Lake

Sự kiện Chạy Mở hàng tuần giúp mọi người luyện tập cùng nhau.Không cần đăng ký, không phải đóng phí.

in Vietnam

Storm Nakri Brings Prolonged Downpours, Cancelled Flights and Blackouts

Tropical Depression Nakri hit coastal regions in south-central Vietnam on Sunday night, bringing blackouts, toppled trees and torrential rains.

in Development

JICA Suggests Urban Railway Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.

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Business Thursday @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

LET THE FESTIVE SEASON BEGIN!

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Hanoi Is Burning: Disney Edition! @ Savage

HaNoi is Burning 2 is here and this time we are going DISNEY CAMP REALNESS.

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Equation Night @ Savage

We could not host Equation outdoors, but as promised, we won’t give up. We’re going to bring that festival spirit to our favorite club in town: Savage.

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Emergency First Aid, Hanoi @ The Fitness Village

Get an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate on this one day course. This is an ideal course for anyone wishing to learn or refresh their knowledge of the basics of first aid.

in Hanoi

[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of the Capital in the 1930s

Aerial photography has been around since the 19th century. During colonial rule in Vietnam, French photographers took to the air to show sights of Hanoi in ways previously only appreciated by birds.&n...

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Ơ Kìa, Song Lang Trở Lại! @ Ơ KÌA HÀ NỘI

Là SONG LANG của một năm về trước – bộ phim có cú lội ngược dòng ngoạn mục khiến khán giả hoàn toàn bị…yêu!

in Environment

Hanoi Should Clamp Down on Single-Use Plastic, Experts Say

In a meeting last Friday, experts warned Hanoi authorities about the city’s growing plastic waste problem.

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Workshop: DINING ETIQUETTE @ Vatel Restaurant

Business does not only happen in meeting room but also over the dining table. It doesn't matter if you are a boss or still on coffee duty, there must be times when you have to meet your colleges, your...

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Workshop: POWER OF DRESSING (FOR MEN) @ YK Coffee

According to Fashion Beans Magazine, "True power dressing is about demonstrating mastery, not flaunting your wealth or peacocking. It’s showing that you know how to play by the rules, and bend them to...

in Vietnam

Storm Nakri Arrives With Prolonged Downpours, Cancelled Flights and Blackouts

Tropical Depression Nakri hit coastal regions in south-central Vietnam on Sunday night, bringing blackouts, toppled trees and torrential rains.

in Hanoi Events

'Land of Leisure' by Lê Phi Long @ Manzi (2)

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘Land of Leisure’ – a solo exhibition by Le Phi Long, one of the most promising visual artists of Vietnam.

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Insane VENUS PARTY Animal: DJ Yuran/mc/drinks @ Solist Pub

This party will be insane.The YURAN will play the best of 80s music which includes DISCO,UK POP,HOUSE,FUNK and SOUL....Get your GROOVE ON this FRIDAY...OPEN from 9pm-4am     Friday, 15 ...

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Hanoi Indie Craft Fair @ TOONG Co-working space

Hanoi Indie Craft Fair is a craft fair event organized by Hanoi Indie Troupé, which serves as the gathering point for stakeholders of the current art & craft supply chain in Hanoi, including 38 vendor...

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FVH 36 Sreets treasure Hunt

A walking tour and exploration of Hanoi's Old Quarter with a difference. Take part in our 36 Streets Treasure Hunt Compete in teams of 4.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Traditional Vietnamese Culture's Role in Pop Culture; Dessert Fight

The latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is out now!

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Special Edition of Brunch Club above Saigon @ Social Club Restaurant

 Brunch Club – Special Edition

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Social-Ink Club by NE/SO @ Social Club Restaurant

On the night, Sanchez will create complex, comprehensive, and holistic dining experiences from start to finish, to encourage a truly emotive response from all of his privileged guests. Join the exciti...

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Social Club Take-over by NE/SO Paris @ Social Club Restaurant

The night will bring the new and uniqueness of French cuisine prepared by the Executive Chef Jorick Dorignac from NE/SO Paris - the restaurant that won one Michelin Star just after 9 months in operati...

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Storytelling Workshop @ The Click

Calling all performers, writers, artists, teachers and curious minds!

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Tay Ho Neighborhood BBQ @ The Click

We're breaking out the grill next Saturday to celebrate this beautiful fall weather!

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Late Valentine's Date @ Urban Gentry

Better late than never!

in Saigon

Saigon Pilots Park-and-Ride Scheme at Ham Nghi Central Bus Terminal

Authorities hope the parking facility will increase convenience for bus riders.

in Vietnam

EF Ranks Vietnam's English Proficiency 52nd Out of 100 in 2019

EF's English Proficiency Index reports that between 2011 and 2014, Vietnamese English skills improved from 'very low' to 'low,' and then reached 'moderate' proficiency in 2015, a level it held until t...

in Saigon

Saigon to Focus Restoration Efforts on 5 Severely Polluted Drainage Canals

The municipal People’s Committee said recently that it would focus on the restoration of five canals that comprise the city’s drainage system.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Travel

Hue’s Natural Hot Springs Foster Wide-Ranging Wellness.

Situated at the base of the Truong Son Mountains, the Thanh Tan hot springs have long provided unique health benefits for locals, and a recently established luxury resort aims to bring their restorati...

in Hanoi

Company Fires Director Responsible for Hanoi Water Crisis

The aftermath of the Hanoi water crisis lingers on.

in Vietnam

Storm Nakri, This Year's Strongest Yet, Will Hit Central Vietnam This Weekend

The storm is strengthening at a worrying rate, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

in Saigon Events

Plant-Based (Vegan) Nutrition Seminar @ La Holista

Do you wish to increase your plant-based intake or try to go vegan altogether?

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Rehahn's exhibition @ Le Square Epicier Fin

The Collection showcases Rehahn's nearly decade long mission to document the beauty of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through the portraits, costumes, stories of each group. The project was completed in 2...

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World Wine Tour @ Le Square Epicier Fin

This event is the occasion for people to taste a lot of different wines from all around the world and amazing tapas prepared by famous chef for only 300,000 VND. Come and enjoy the finest wines and fo...

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Pizza Journey at LSEF @ Le Square Epicier Fin

Chef Gianni di Lella, World Pizza champion will be there all the weekend to make for all of our customers amazing pizzas, with special recipes and other surprises!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Turns to Other Cash Crops to Reduce Reliance on Rice

The world's third-largest rice exporter is considering shifting to other crops like coconuts in response to dropping rice prices and uncertainty over rice production's long-term viability.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Introduce Statistics, Probability in 2nd Grade in New Syllabus

Under the current curriculum, statistics are introduced in fourth grade, while probability is only taught in 11th grade.

in Hotels

Park Hyatt’s Second Passion Week Brings Global Expertise to Saigon

Deep in the Amazon rainforest 5,300 years ago, the Mayo Chinchipe Marañón culture was consuming cacao, the first known domestic use of the plant in the world.

in Sports

Coach Park Hang-Seo Extends Contract With Vietnam Football Federation

Good news for Vietnamese football fans!

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] An Emptier Side of Tokyo in Naoki Tomita's Oil Paintings

One thing that can safely be said about Tokyo is that it is not under-represented visually.

in Vietnam

Southern Vietnam Will Be Hardest-Hit by Power Shortages from 2021

An electricity shortage will affect the whole country starting from 2021.

in Hanoi

To Combat Smog, Hanoi to Ban Coal Stoves From 2021

The move is part of a major effort to improve air quality and living conditions in the capital.

in Saigon

Site Clearance for Saigon Metro Line 2 Expected to Finish in June 2020

While progress on Saigon’s first metro line is somewhat nearing the finish line, the city’s second line is undergoing site clearance.

in Hanoi Events

Triển Lãm "Mây Mưa" 2019 @ Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

Triển lãm Tranh Mây Mưa là sự bộc lộ cảm xúc của năm hoạ sĩ người Sơn Tây: Lê Phi- Nguyễn Ngọc Tuấn- Đinh Hồng Quân- Hoàng Sơn Tú- Nguyễn Tấn Phát.

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Japanese Film Week 2019 @ Cinestar Hai Ba Trung

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam proudly presents Japanese Film Festival 2019 (JFF) from 8 November to 31 December 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

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Luật hấp dẫn giữa những người lạ @ TOONG coworking space

"Luật Hấp Dẫn Giữa Những Người Lạ"dưới sự hỗ trợ của Toong Coworking Space

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Mothpeople x FTWR.Co /sessions #8 - Chungking Express (HK, 1994) @ Bann Bar

mothpeople and FTWR.co will be back with the eighth edition of /sessions on the 7th of November at Bann Bar, one of Saigon's most refreshing venues dedicated to music and the arts, with a delightful s...

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BannShe's - All Female Comedy Show @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Get ready for the next edition of BannShe's All Female Comedy Show!

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Tháng phim Woody Allen: The Purple Rose Cairo (1985) @ Tranquil Tran Hung Dao

Tháng phim Woody Allen: The Purple Rose Cairo (1985)

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Exhibition Openings: Singing to the Choir? & Silent Intimacy @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is pleased to invite you to the opening of two new exhibitions: ‘Singing to the Choir?', a group exhibition by Phan Anh, Trần Minh Đức, and Ngọc Nâu; along with ‘Silent Intimacy’, a solo e...

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A talk by Paul Sorrentino @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Paul Sorrentino, an associate professor of anthropology at Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (France), will examine both the rituals of the ‘Mother Goddess Religion’ and the ways they were ...

in Service

Massive Music and Arts Festival Expands in Vietnam

People in Vietnam love to complain about the lack of live international music here, with good reason.

in Hanoi Events

Phim Angela Merkel – Hơn cả bất ngờ (2016) @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Angela Merkel – The Unexpected (2016)Producer: Torsten KörnerGenre: Documentary FilmLength: 90 minutesGerman film with Vietnamese and English subtitels

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Open Studio: Too Many Long Night Dreams @ Á Space - Experimental Arts

Á Space would like to invite you to an Open-studio: Đêm Dài Lắm Mộng (Too Many Long Night Dreams) – by Đặng Hồng Anh.

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Triển lãm "ƯƠM" @ VCCA Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

“ƯƠM”MỘT TRIỂN LÃM CỦA CHƯƠNG TRÌNH ƯƠM MẦM NGHỆ SĨ TRẺ TÀI NĂNG VCCA 2019

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Venus Night @ Arcan

Venus Visionary crew will land again in Arcan to bring the bright and magic atmosphere of Venus itself on 8th of November.

in Hanoi

British Embassy Staff Hold 1-Minute Silence to Commemorate Migrant Victims

All across Vietnam, people remain shocked and saddened by the news of the United Kingdom truck deaths.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Market @ L'Usine Thao Dien

This year, L'Usine welcomes you to our Christmas market as we bring the heart of the holidays to Saigon during the season of giving. We've partnered with the brands you know and love to curate a top-n...

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Coffee Exploration: Brewing and Sensory Experience @ Wor.Kafe Coworking Space

Brewing, Roasting, Sampling, and Sensory Exploration with Nat Paolone

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Blend | Ryan Wik @ Broma

Join us this Friday on Broma’s beautiful rooftop for the November edition of Blend!

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Ecocentric lll @ SchillerSaigon

A day and a night in the most scenic garden in Saigon. Right by the river, an urban festival, that is like all other festivals full of music from rock, dub & reggae to house & electronic, an array of ...

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GenderFunk: Just Drag! @ Baroness

A fun, casual place for queers to meet other queers and enjoy the timeless, classic queer pastime of DRAG, and a place for new performers to have fun and experiment!

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Red River Tea Room

Gather a team together for our first ever FVH quiz night in partnership with the Old Tay Ho website project and the Red River Tea Room on 28 November 2019 at the Red River Tea Room (RRTR), 176 Xuân Di...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Needs Large-Scale Recycling Using Plastic Waste as Resource, Official Says

On October 22, a conference on preventing plastic waste was held in Hanoi by the Vietnam Association for Community Health Education (VACHE), which presented potential amendments to the current environ...

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Snug with Jacob Meehan (Buttons) & Moody Mehran @ Savage

We are extremely happy to welcome back Jacob Meehan from Buttons Berlin and Moody Mehran from Rotterdam.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Craft Beer Festival @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

A day filled with festivities and celebration, showcasing the best of Vietnam’ craft beer scene with all of those crazy local breweries you’ve come to know and love.

in Travel

After VietJet, Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct Flights From Saigon to Bali

The flagship carrier joins VietJet in offering direct flights from the southern metropolis to the Indonesian beach hotspot.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Lure of the 'Promised Land' and the Collapse of Mon Hue

We're back after a little break!

in Saigon

[Photos] 17 Photos of Quiet Moments in 1963 Saigon by Pete Komada

In piecing together our collective memory of a Saigon past, old photos play an insurmountable role in providing visual evidence that the human mind might miss after decades.

in Architecture

Vo Trong Nghia Studio Wins Dezeen’s 'Architect of the Year' Award

Vo Trong Nghia and his studio have established a reputation both in Vietnam and elsewhere for incorporating local and inexpensive materials in their designs.

in Hanoi Events

AMUSE BOOZE With The Brewmaster @ Fabrik 1960

A beer & food tasting event co-hosted by Pasteur Street Brewing Co. and Fabrik 1960.  This evening will feature a curated selection of Pasteur Street craft beers introduced by brewmaster Andrew B...

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Get Wet @ Premier Studio

Are you ready to Get Wet?

in Saigon Events

Manulife Danang International Marathon 2020

The city of Da Nang is ready to invite you once again to the most beautiful and exotic beach town of Viet Nam.

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It's All Greek To Me @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

“It’s all Greek to me” is going to the 3rd season. Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has a great pleasure in welcoming back the talent guest chef, George Diakomichalis, from Greece, an Australian cele...

in Asia

Seoul Closes All Dog Slaughterhouses in Campaign to Stop Dog Meat Trade

After committing to ending the dog meat trade over a year ago, on October 26, Seoul’s mayor, Park Won-soon, announced the official closure of all canine slaughterhouses in the city. 

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Proposes Forming Special Police Force to Protect Children Against Abuse

The proposal is one of the conclusions drawn by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in their latest report on child protection legal policies.

in Architecture

[Photos] Spicing up the Typical Saigon Tube House With Geometry and Unusual Colors

The tube house is Saigon’s idiosyncratic architectural feature, but at times, their design can be woefully repetitive and uninspiring. Which makes them the perfect canvas for architects to exercise th...

in Vietnam

Morning Stories Roundup: Storm Matmo Causes Widespread Blackout in Central Region

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Vietnam

Is Tourism in Vietnam Reaching a Tipping Point?

Tourism is surging in Hanoi and Vietnam as a whole, but is it too much of a good thing?

in Saigon Events

Mezzotono: "Mad In Italy" Vietnam Tour 2019 @ Soul Live Project

This November 19th, you are in for an immersive Italian night of acapella music with a tinge of humor - a musical comedy set to dazzle audiences of all ages, brought to you by 5 funny singing Italians...

in Environment

Ocean Cleanup to Pilot Trash-Collecting Boat in Can Tho

Ocean Cleanup is a non-governmental organization found by Dutch engineer Boyan Slat, who aims to remove plastic from the ocean using technology.

in Development

Binh Duong to Build 'World Trade Center' With Link to Saigon Metro

Binh Duong has unveiled plans to construct a massive commercial complex in hopes of boosting the local economy and investment opportunities.

in Saigon Events

Rothschild Wine and Grand Cru Dinner Experience @ Social Club Restaurant

Join us for a quintessential “Rothschild Wine and Grand Cru” Experience right at our award-winning Social Club restaurant above Saigon to celebrate the world-class exclusive vintage wines and premium ...

in Saigon Events

Latin Socialista Night @ Social Club Restaurant

Guests are invited to immerse themselves in an unique classic Latin atmosphere at the “Latin Socialista Night”, experience all the exclusive free flow of cocktails with Havana Rum, Olmeca Tequila with...

in Eat & Drink Partner

Il Corda’s Secret Charcoal Grilling Method Arrives in Saigon

A delicious smoky crispness encases the exceedingly moist Tajima Wagyu, adding a pleasant ashy touch to the tenderloin. This charcoal taste sets Il Corda apart from Saigon’s other exemplary steakhouse...

in Environment

Both Hanoi and Saigon Will Face Extensive Flooding by 2050, New Data Shows

A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.

in Environment

Southern Vietnam, Including Saigon, Will Be Submerged by 2050, New Data Shows

A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.

in Vietnam

Storm Matmo, This Year's 5th, Will Hit Southern, Central Vietnam This Evening

In the next 24 hours, provinces in central Vietnam should expect very heavy rain and subsequent flooding as newly formed tropical storm makes landfall.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Salsa Night Fever @ Army Theater

Poussières de Vie, an NGO who support and provides education to disadvantaged children, is very proud to invite to Vietnam the official ambassadors of the Cuban music, the GRUPO COMPAY SEGUNDO who pro...

in Hanoi Events

Salsa Night Fever @ Youth Theatre

In a series of cross-cultural events called "PointARTS", initiated by Patrick Désir & Friends - SALSA NIGHT FEVER is held once a year in Hanoi and Saigon for music audiophiles who fall for captivating...

in Hanoi

Hanoi's First Metro Line Begins 20-Day Trial Run

The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line has commenced a 20-day commercial trial run despite renewed reports earlier this week of the line being delayed for the ninth time.

in Vietnam

Vietnam National University Included in U.S. News Global University Rankings

Two universities in Vietnam recently made the ranking of the world’s top tertiary institutions, though the selections are not surprising.

in Hanoi

Hanoi's New Horse Racetrack Set to Open in 2020

Hanoi’s new horse racing complex in Soc Son is set to begin operating in October 2020.

in Hanoi Events

'Land of Leisure' by Lê Phi Long @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘Land of Leisure’ – a solo exhibition by Le Phi Long, one of the most promising visual artists of Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

'Land of Leisure' by Lê Phi Long @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘Land of Leisure’ – a solo exhibition by Le Phi Long, one of the most promising visual artists of Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

D.I.Y Podcast & Radio Workshop @ The Learning Hub

SYS Sister Sounds Presents: D.I.Y Podcast & Radio Workshop

in Hanoi Events

Open Studio: Too Many Long Night Dreams @ Á Space - Experimental Arts

Á Space would like to invite you to an Open-studio: Đêm Dài Lắm Mộng (Too Many Long Night Dreams) – by Đặng Hồng Anh.

in Hanoi Events

Bad BTCHS / Hiphop / RnB / Dancehall / Music by womxn @ BirdCage

Bad BTCHS JUMP's Bad ass little sister is back !!

in Hanoi Events

Halloween Bash 3rd Edition @ The Snug

Throw on your costumes, pack your demons and get yourselves ready for a truly blood-curdling night at The Snug on the 31st!

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes Improv Comedy Show @ The Click

The Rotten Grapes will be performing a series of comedy theater games that are sure to challenge their performers and entertain the audience in this month's show "Improv Game-Apalooza".

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Session @ W Square

Sunday Sessions, with a variety of sounds, offer a way to settle down, rewind, or have a little jam after a long weekend.

in Health

Vietnam Among Top 15 Countries With Lowest Average Height, Official Says

All heights are beautiful.

in Hanoi Events

Gerd Janson (Running Back, DE) & Miya @ Savage

Another highlight added in the list of the Savage's guests, the man who we loved not just for his music, his dedication in digging tune and talents, but also for his work as a brain behind a massive l...

in Hanoi Events

TAG night: QiuQiu & HAO & Luca & Ben Kaczor (TAG, Chengdu) @ Savage

Deep inside the ground under of the Chengdu region in China, there is a place for people to enjoy quality electronic music, dance, make friends with nice people, feel comfortable and get new energy.

in Hanoi Events

Day Of The Dead [Día de Muertos] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

After the incredible success of @Cinco De Mayo Fiesta [Mexican Fair], Fab-Eventorand Hanoi Spanish Clubwill be co-hosting another amazing event —- Day Of The Dead [Día de Muertos]Of The...

in Hanoi Events

Tòhe.vo.lu.tion Exhibition @ VICAS ART Studio

Everyone must be familiar with Tò he, a traditional toy for children in Vietnam which is made from glutinous rice powder in form of edible figurine such as animals, flowers or characters in folk stori...

in Hanoi Events

Intro to Painting Workshop @ The Painter's Studio

The Painter's Studio xin trân trọng giới thiệu khoá học Vẽ Màu Cơ Bản | Intro to Painting : một trong những khoá học thuộc bộ chương trình hội hoạ căn bản của The Painter's Studio. Đây là chương trình...

in Asia

[Video] This Vintage Travelogue Showcases Life in Rural and Urban Taiwan in the 1950s

In today’s Asia, mentions of Taiwan conjure up visions of futuristic technological advancements and major progress in LGBT rights.

in Tech

Marvel Mobile Game Unveils New Southeast Asian, Including Vietnamese, Superheroes

The three Southeast Asian characters were created exclusively for the mobile game Marvel Future Fight.

in Development

Saigon Metro Construction Avoids Halt as Cost Revisions Approved by Ministries

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has been trying to increase the cost for both of the city's first two metro lines for a while.

in Hanoi Events

Arts on Sunday: Theatre @ ATH - Drama and Arts Space

Dedicated to the whole family, Arts on Sunday is a time for parents and their children to create, share and experience art together.

in Hanoi

Plan to Permanently Pedestrianize 9 Streets Around Hoan Kiem Lake Grows Clearer

A number of Hanoi’s hugely popular walking streets may soon become permanently pedestrianized.

in Saigon Events

Indika x Tempo: Halloween Haunted House of Curiosity @ Indika

Time to get spooky!

in Saigon Events

Día De Los Muertos Halloween Party @ Winking Seal Beer Co.

Get ready for a night to remember as the dead awaken to celebrate with you for one night only!

in Saigon Events

Concert Tour Of The German Band AB Syndrom @ Soul Live Project

Concerts, workshops, meetings and discussions in Vietnam and two other Asian countries.

in Saigon Events

Contemporary Dance Fiesta 2019 @ Soul Live Project

Link event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1010309596011776/

in Saigon Events

All Animals Are Equal 2 @ A. Farm District 12

The party for ANY and ALL artists

in Saigon Events

Halloween Monster Bash - Dress Up @ The Lighthouse

Join us for Halloween at The Lighthouse!

in Saigon Events

Dia de Los Muertos 2019 "A Mexican Celebration" @ Machotaco

A group of Latin America People join together with local community in Vietnam are putting together the most important celebration ever in Vietnam about this Mexican Tradition.

in Saigon Events

Non-Profit Organization Job Fair @ Co-Space

If you have always wanted to give back, but haven’t quite found the right way how, then this is your chance to meet interesting and inspiring Non-Profit Organizations who are looking for staff.

in Saigon Events

Nosferatu - Rave for the Undead @ Arcan

Friday, November 1, 2019NOSFERATURave for the Undead

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Farmers Market @ Soma Art Cafe

Thao Dien Farmer's Market is BACK!

in Saigon Events

Haunted House Party·Halloween @ Baroness

Beware Saigon, you are in for a real fright

in Events Lush

Halloween at Lush featuring DJ Earwaxxx @ Lush

Step in to a different dimension this year as Lush transforms into Silent Hill, where demons and monsters are around every corner.  

in Saigon Events

Spooky Halloweek @ Saigon Outcast

Are you ready to be freaked out and goosebumps? This Halloween at Saigon Outcast is going to be the craziest and scariest in town with spooky activities for whole week long. Save the date and join wit...

in Education

An Afternoon in the Life of a BAEMIN Delivery Driver

Every few seconds, Phong’s thumb tapped his smartphone screen, waiting for the assignment that would send him racing across the city to cure someone’s mid-day cravings.

in Hanoi

Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Metro Line Delayed Again

According to reports, this is the ninth time the line has been delayed.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Monochrome Images Depict Craftmanship Across 1930s Vietnam

In this photo series, the camera's lens focuses on Vietnamese artisans in 1930, zooming on the intricate details of wood carvings and patterns from pagodas across the country, with a generous dose of ...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Environment

Binh Dinh Suspends Wind Energy Project Over Destruction of 140 Hectares of Forest

Despite years of construction, the wind farm project is nowhere to be seen, while the nearby protection forest has been severely damaged.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Le Square Epicier Fin Aims to Change How Saigon Shops, Works and Relaxes

Racing from coffee shop to market stall to market stall to numerous retail stores on the way to or from work is a familiar routine for many Saigon residents. There is an alternative to this frenzied r...

in Vietnam

From January 2020, New Alcohol Law Will Make Coercing Others to Drink Illegal

Be gone, peer-pressured drinking.

in Hanoi

Major Extensions Considered for Several Metro Lines

While no sections of Hanoi's metro system are operational yet, city officials are already planning massive extensions for future lines.

in Vietnam

Mon Hue Restaurants Abruptly Close, Abandoning Employees and Suppliers

The restaurants are owned by Huy Viet Nam Group, which also owns Com Tho Chay, Great Banh Mi & Cafe, TP Tea, 99 House of Pho, Mi Quang Bep Tam, Shilla Korean BBQ, Iki Sushi, Captain Lobster and Soi 61...

in Hanoi

Charity Fun Run to Take Place in Ecopark on November 3

A huge charity fun run will take place in Hanoi in just over a week.

in Saigon Events

The Spanish QTK | #SangriaEdition @ Shri Lounge

Do you know any special days in the end of October ?

in Environment

Survey Fails to Find Two Sea Turtle Species Off Northern, Central Coasts

Bad news for Vietnam's sea turtle population.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Launch New Earth Observation Satellite Into Space in 2023

The observation satellite is designed to aid with disaster and climate change counter-measurement.

in Saigon Events

Campari Bartender Competition Vietnam 2019

Campari Bartender Competition Vietnam Edition 2 is back for 2019!

in Hotels

Creative Canapés Accompany Park Hyatt Saigon’s New Lounge

 In ancient times, people ate small amounts of savory food before a large meal, believing this could help digestion and increase appetites. Whether scientifically sound or not, the practice of en...

in Saigon Events

Epizode4 - Music and Art festival @ Sunset Sanato Phu Quoc

Epizode Music and Art Festival returns for a much-anticipated fourth edition from December 27, 2019 – January 7, 2020.

in Culture

Institute of Vietnamese Costumes Officially Opens in Saigon With Discussion on Áo Dài Lemur

Historical fashion enthusiasts might find the newly minted institute a choice destination to explore Vietnam’s past clothing trends.

in Saigon

HCMC Wants to Restrict Groundwater Extraction to Curb Subsidence

According to authorities, over-extraction of underground water sources is one of the main driving forces behind land subsidence and water pollution.

in Culture

Institute of Vietnamese Costumes Officially Opened in Saigon With Discussion on Áo Dài Lemur

Historical fashion enthusiasts might find the newly minted institute a choice destination to explore Vietnam’s past clothing trends.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Craftmanship in 1930 Vietnam as Seen in Paris' Specialized Municipal Libraries

In this photo series, the camera's lens focuses on Vietnamese artisans in 1930, zooming on the intricate details of wood carvings and patterns from pagodas across the country, with a generous dose of ...

in Vietnam

BBC's List of 100 Inspiring Women Includes 2 Vietnamese

This year, a wildlife activist and a social entrepreneur from Vietnam made BBC’s list of 100 women epitomizing “The Female Future.”

in Hanoi

[Photos] Misty Memories of 1930s Hanoi Show the Capital’s Former Calm

When he was 18 years old, Le Vuong bought his first camera.

in Saigon Events

November Monthly Hike at Nui Dinh @ An Phu Supermarket Thao Dien

Are you craving some nature but don't know how to organise transport and where to go? Join us for this monthly hiking day at Dinh Mountain!

in Hanoi

Starbucks Closures, Arrests, Confusion: Hanoi's Water Crisis Deepens

Hanoi's ongoing water crisis took several dramatic turns over the last few days.

in Stories

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi, HCM City Build Smoke-Free Environments in Public Areas

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietn...

in Saigon Events

0KTOBERFEST 2019 @ BLOQ

The city’s most exciting and worth attending festival in the year will be held at BLOQ Thao Dien.

in Saigon Events

Poster Workshop (for all level) @ Kho Muc Studio

Risograph! What is that all about and how to apply this technique into an artwork? Just come over to learn about new things and release your creativity.

in Saigon Events

The F&*% You Say? - A night of Raw & Unfiltered Comedy @ Bann Bar

"This comedy show isn't for the faint of heart!"

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!.

in Saigon Events

The Photography Weekender" Talk & Walk @ Noirfoto

'Art Photography Principles & Story Telling - Talk & Walk'

in Saigon Events

Sống Qua Lăng Kính Truyện Tranh Cùng Phan Kim Thanh @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Have you ever wondered how life appears under the perspective of a comic artist?

in Development

Long-Delayed 'Twin Towers' Project Near Ben Thanh Resumes Construction

After years in limbo, one of Saigon’s long-stalled projects has recently resumed construction.

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk: The KULT @ Arcan

After over a year of pouring our blood, sweat, and tears into GenderFunk, we've gathered a faithful following and developed an inseparable bond...in LIFE, in DEATH (drops), and into the (Lashauwn) BEY...

in Saigon Events

Constellations @ Nha Tien

Just one drink and if you never want to see me again, you never have to see me again.’

in Saigon Events

Brett Newski (US) Live in Vietnam @ Soma Art Cafe

BRETT NEWSKI (US) LIVE IN VIETNAM AT SOMA ART LOUNGE

in Saigon Events

Murder in Margaritaland - Murder Mystery Party @ L'Herbanyste

Somewhere in the tropics between the Port of Confusion and Bay of Disarray,you’ll find that murder meets mayhem and the intrigue begins!

in Saigon Events

Dog Day: Meet-up for pups & their humans! @ Saigon Outcast

Woof Woof! It's Dog Day!

in Saigon Events

Dog Day: Meet-up for pups & their humans! @ Saigon Outcast (2)

Woof Woof! It's Dog Day!

in Saigon Events

Saigon BBQ Festival 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

All your favorite Vietnam based BBQ places in ONE LOCATION for ONE DAY ONLY!

in Saigon Events

Sống Thuần Chay - VegFest 2019 @ Youth Culture House

Ho Chi Minh City (November 24th 2019) - Sống Thuần Chay,Vietnam’s leading vegan lifestyle platform is teaming up with Saigon based holistic health and wellness company La Holista to host the city’s la...

in Saigon Events

Charity Cycle Adventure 2019 @ Pleiku

Enrol Now to join the 10th annual #Saigonchildren Charity Cycle Adventure #CCA#CCA2019

in Hanoi Events

A Halloween “Charity” Event - Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Pre-sale tickets (500,000 VND) Includes beverage package and food.

in Hanoi Events

A Contemporary Music Concert @ Manzi

Manzi is pleased to present a special concert titled "Black River" by Nguyen Thanh Thuy, the well-know Zither artist who made a name for herself in both traditional and experimental practices in cross...

in Hanoi Events

The Danish Film Week 2019 @ Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam

We are happy to invite you to the Danish Film Week 2019 in Hanoi and HCMC! Six high quality films will give you a glimpse of the Danish modern society and film industry. These films are among the best...

in Hanoi Events

HUB Rendez_vous @ Hanoi Rock City

Rendez_vous (/goong - đê - vu/) - Cuộc Hẹn được ấp ủ suốt 4 năm của HUB

in Hanoi Events

Podcast Tuesdays @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Self growth, self development is the purpose of every Tuesday for two hours.

in Hanoi Events

ROCK 'N' ROLL BBQ vol. 1 @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Loud music / sausage sizzle / cheap drinks

in Hanoi Events

Triển Lãm „Nàng K…“ của Franca Bartholomäi @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Exhibition A girl named K...An event in the project The girl K...More information about the project: https://www.goethe.de/ins/vn/en/kul/sup/rrk.html

in Hanoi Events

Hayho exhibition by lailai @ TOONG Co-working space

Tuần lễ Thiết Kế Sáng Tạo Việt Nam/ Vietnam Halography 2019

in Hanoi Events

Lost In Sound @ Ma Xó cafe

a once-a-month improvised social music night open to all skill levels. Intentional jamming. An exploration of creativity and collaborative direction to find nuance and genuinely enjoyable sounds. Ther...

in Hanoi Events

7fridays stand Up Gig With 7 New Acts From Out Of Town ! @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

We have a huge line up for you guys with 7 huge acts coming in from out of town this is going to be one EPIC! show...

in Hanoi Events

Photo exhibition: we will have been young @ Matca

Hanoi, October 11 - The Goethe-Insitut Vietnam together with Matca Space of Photography proudly present "we will have been young", a contemporary photography exhibition by 12 emerging Southeast Asian ...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Shorts - Short Film Evening @ W Square

Hanoi Shorts - A Short Film Evening hosted by Augustine (Rafiki's) and W Square.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Shorts - Short Film Evening @ W Square

Hanoi Shorts - A Short Film Evening hosted by Augustine (Rafiki's) and W Square.

in Hanoi Events

International Comedy Festival: Showcase and Roast @ The Venue

We have four international touring comedians

in Hanoi Events

Halloween Party: Haruka (Future Terror, JP) @ Savage (2)

It's getting close to the end of October, to the time when we celebrate the dead, the evil, and the horror, the time for everyone to break free from what they expected to be, and express their true se...

in Tech

Grab Dabbles in Long-Distance Trips With Buses Between HCMC, Vung Tau

GrabBus is Grab’s newest addition to transform itself into a super app in Vietnam, offering an array of everyday services in one place.

in Hanoi Events

Halloween on tour @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Hanoi’s finest creatures of the night Escape the realm of the living and descend into the underworld for this year's demonic dance of the dead with a twist.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Sunday Market @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

A whole new market vibe is kicking off at The 100 this month. Vendors from all over Vietnam will be showing their wares alongside some of Vietnams freshest talent.

in Music & Arts

In a Career First, Rapper Den Vau Announces Solo Concert This November

Tickets for the concert will be available for purchase starting from 8pm today.

in Saigon

Uniqlo's First Store in Vietnam Will Be at Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza

After a year of waiting, fast-fashion fans in Vietnam will be able to purchase Uniqlo products in a flagship outlet in the very near future.

in Arts & Culture

Photography Exhibition Highlights Southeast Asia's Emerging Young Talents

The exhibition ‘we will have been young’ features no less than 12 emerging Southeast Asian photographers. 

in Hanoi

Health and Safety Goes Down the Drain as Carcinogens Enter the Capital's Water Supply

Following days of oily, pungent water coming out of taps across southeast Hanoi, officials confirmed this week that styrene, a carcinogenic substance, has entered the water supply.

in Film & TV

Vietnam to Unite Local, International Filmmakers With New Film Association

Last week, Vietnam announced the launch of its new film commission, the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA), during the Busan International Film Festival.

in Environment

Dong Thap's Number of Sarus Cranes Has Shrunk by 100 Times Since 1998

Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap Province is a wetland area reserved for a waterfowl habitat under the Ramsar Convention.

in Development

Vung Tau Suspends New Aquarium Project After Residents Complain

After receiving complaints from local residents, Vung Tau has halted construction of a new tourism project, pending further environmental assessment.

in Food Culture

Vietnam Crowned Asia's Leading Culinary, Cultural Destination at World Travel Awards

Vietnam’s rising position in the global tourism arena was recently recognized by scores of accolades at the World Travel Awards.

in Saigon Events

Luca Vullo: La Voce Del Corpo – The Voice Of The Body @ Soul Live Project

“How important the body language is to share emotions, because the body doesn’t lie” - Luca Vullo.

in Saigon Events

Made-in-saigon | Mini Art Market @ The Coffee House Signature

Nhân dịp 20/10 - Ngày Phụ Nữ Việt Nam, inpages tổ chức hội chợ mini art market 2 ngày cuối tuần made-in-saigon (lần thứ 2) với sự tham gia của các thương hiệu Việt Nam độc lập, chuyên các sản phẩm ngh...

in Saigon Events

Instant photography show: this is where our youth stands still @ 289E

You are invited to come to my very first solo art show, featuring instant photos and polaroids that I took in the past 2 years.

in Music & Arts

Singer Kacey Musgraves Draws Ire of Netizens for Sexualizing Áo Dài

The popular American singer may want to use her tour earnings to buy some pants.

in Saigon Events

Vietnamese Women's Day Special: Saigon LadyBoss Workshop @ Co-Space

WISE, CoXplore and Co-Space bring you this special Vietnamese Women’s Day workshop: Saigon LadyBoss Workshop

in Saigon Events

FLOW S2 : Party #2 @ Saigon Sensation

FLOW Season 2 just starting, with An eclectic mix of DJs, Veterans plus the up and coming talents making waves in Vietnam.Special B2B and vinyl session with Andrei and cocosova!

in Saigon Events

RMIT x L'Usine Fashion Exhibition @ L'Usine Thao Dien

RMIT Students from the BA Fashion (Merchandise Management) program were set a design brief by L'Usine to create a collection and marketing launch campaign for their house label, Trois Filles.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Skankin' Ft Soom T & JStar (UK) @ Broma

This month, WAT A GWAAN and Saigon Dub Station are teaming up to offer you a unique show , with International Singer/MC SOOM T (UK) and International DJ/Producer JSTAR (UK) , + support by some of Saig...

in Vietnam

Natural Disasters Cause Southern Vietnam $13.6m in Damage in First 9 Months

Vietnam Disaster Management Authority recently revealed worrying statistics on natural disaster damage in the southern part of the country.

in Hanoi Events

Mot Hai Ba Festival #3 @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

As the two previous festival, the NGO School on the Boat invites you to its multicultural art festival.

in Hanoi Events

Halloween Costume Workshop DIY @ GingerWork

Create your Own DOPE Costumes and Accessories for Hanoi's Halloween Parties

in Hanoi Events

Zoo Sounds Minifestival @ Hanoi Rock City

Swan Zoo is proud to be hosting its first minifestival in Hanoi!

in Hanoi Events

Groove Splash @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Let’s round up a great weekend with a culture clash of sonic explorations!Join us at The Spot after 6PM on Sunday for a special evening with DJs Se-J and BiPolar Bear joining forces to lead a musical ...

in Hanoi Events

European Day of Languages @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

This event is organized by the embassies of Finland, Italy, Spain, Portugal. Switzerland, Poland, France and Czechia, Wallonie-Bruxelles, the British Council and the Goethe-Institut.

in Hanoi Events

Triển Lãm „Nàng K…“ của Franca Bartholomäi @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Exhibition A girl named K...An event in the project The girl K...More information about the project: https://www.goethe.de/ins/vn/en/kul/sup/rrk.html

in Hanoi Events

Exhibition: C O N F L I C T @ Cafe Qua Dat Tron

"Paintings tell stories, and stories need conflits. Come to ...see my paintings, hear my stories and learn about our conflicts. "

in Hanoi Events

Hayho exhibition by lailai @ TOONG Co-working space

Tuần lễ Thiết Kế Sáng Tạo Việt Nam/ Vietnam Halography 2019

in Vietnam

Michelle Obama to Visit Vietnam in December to Promote Girls' Education

This will be the former first lady’s first visit to Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Nevermind The 00's - 2000's Hits @ BirdCage

A throwback to the era of 3310's and polo shirts with a white fabric sewn underneath for that ‘double t shirt’ look.

in Saigon Events

Boiler Room Ho Chi Minh City : Khu 13 x Haustek @ Khu 13

Boiler Room arrive in Ho Chi Minh City for an unrivalled display of local talent on October 19. In colab with Haustek, we supply eighteen artists across two days at one of the cities most upfront venu...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Jumps 10 Places in WEF's Global Competitiveness Report

This year, the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness Report ranks countries on the new Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 introduced last year.

in Hanoi Events

Rooftop Party: Janko @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

This Friday’s Rooftop Party will be exciting because of Janko’s debut at Kobala for the first time.

in Saigon Events

Vietnamese Women's Day Buffet Lunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Celebrating Women’s Day!

in Saigon Events

Seafood Buffet Dinner @ Manja Manja Restaurant

Seafood Buffet Dinner

in Film & TV

Despite Drama at Home, Vietnamese Film 'Rom' Wins Important Award at Busan Film Fest

Despite legal issues at home, Vietnamese feature film Rom was awarded the top prize in the New Currents category at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) last week.

in Saigon Events

3rd LinkedinLocalHoChiMinh @ Kafnu

Linkedin Local no 3 is back. Once a quarter: the Funworking only for people who want something else than a traditional networking!

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Opening Night: "After the Rain" @ Common 9

Common 9 would like to welcome you to the Opening Night of "After the Rain" Exhibition. The exhibition aims to bring you a fresh perspective and lift your spirit through the purity of nature in rainy ...

in Saigon Events

1st BANNiversary! @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

BANN TURNS ONE!

in Film & TV

Vietnam Removes ‘Abominable’ From Cinemas Over Scene Showing East Sea Map

Vietnamese culture officials have pulled the DreamWorks animated film Abominable from cinemas after viewers discovered a scene showing China’s ‘nine-dash line’ in the East Sea. 

in Saigon Events

Brews + Bites @ Latitude 10 Lounge and Bar - Le Meridien

Come to Latitude 10 Lounge and Bar to celebrate the month of Oktoberfest and kick off the festive season with live music and free flow of craft beers every Thursday.

in Saigon Events

Halloween at Le Méridien Saigon @ Latest Recipe Restaurant

Are you planning to spend a devilishly memorable dinner this October 31 with your loved ones? You are in luck for Le Méridien Saigon got you covered with terrifyingly sumptuous Halloween dinner from a...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Instagram's Impact on Tourism; the Power of 'Made in Vietnam'

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now! 

in Saigon

Binh Tan Is Saigon's Most Populous District While Can Gio Is the Least: New Census

The Population and Housing Census is conducted every 10 years.

in Hanoi Events

Savile (Good Room, USA) & Johan @ Savage

Resident of the infamous Good Room nightclub in New York City will be our main guest for this night, please welcome Savile to the Cube, with support from Hanoi talent, Johan.

in Saigon Events

Cat Fight Vol 2 @ SolDance Studio

C.Kret Co presents cat fight vol 2 with more exciting categories and traditional girls open style!

in Environment

Cat Lai Area in District 2 Has Saigon's Worst Levels of Air, Noise Pollution, Study Shows

On October 9, the Center of Natural Resources and Environment Monitoring held a press conference reporting its findings on Saigon’s environmental quality.

in Saigon Events

Romantic T-Bone Week @ Il Corda Steakhouse

Let’s try our signature Black Angus T-Bone Steak with our new promotion from 14-18 October

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Talks: Spatial sensitivity & contemporary design @ TOONG coworking space

In urban landscapes of dense & complex co-habitation, designers today have a unique responsibility to create spaces that are not only visually attractive and environmentally sustainable, but also allo...

in Environment

Vietnam to Launch Its Own Air Pollution App After Netizens' Attack on AirVisual

Following what was described as a 'coordinated attack' by netizens on independent online air quality index monitor AirVisual, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to create its own air p...

in Education

Preparing High School Students for Post-Graduation Success

“I’m adulting now,” Milly says with a laugh when explaining what she has been doing since graduating from Australia International School (AIS) this past spring. After receiving one of the highest scor...

in Retail

Miss Vietnam Translates Hanoi’s Essence into a Fragrance

A spring wind eases through the trees surrounding Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, tussling the hem of a woman’s ao tu than as she pauses to stare across the dusk-darkened water, lost in thought.

in Saigon

Saigon Adds Real-Time Traffic, Flooding Updates to Zalo

Saigoneers who use the Zalo app will have access to visual data from hundreds of traffic cameras to make an informed decision on their traveling route in the city.

in Tech

Grab Opens New Delivery-Only Service 'GrabKitchen' in Thu Duc

The new service was first launched in Indonesia.

in Hanoi

Central Hanoi Streets Blocked Off for Construction of Metro Line

Expect traffic woes for the foreseeable future due to metro construction.

in Saigon Events

BENARAS GARDENIA DIWALI NIGHT @ BENARAS

BENARAS GARDENIA presents Diwali Celebrations on 26th October, 2019 from 6pm to 10pm with Exotic Buffet with more than 25 Dishes, 10 Sweets, Live Band, Bollywood DJ, Fire Show, Sparklers, Gift Hampers...

in Vietnam

Proposal to Name Da Nang Street After Alexandre de Rhodes Faces Opposition

A proposal to rename two Da Nang streets has stirred debate.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Once Again Urge Removal of Railway Cafes

Hanoi's famous railway cafes have finally reached the end of the line, according to city officials.

in Resorts

Fusion Resort Phu Quoc Fosters Vacations Focused on Wellness

  A delightfully warm tingle trickled into my muscles alongside the unmistakably invigorating scent of pepper. The sensation was as novel as it was relaxing. An experienced therapist was easing ...

in Asia

[Photos] The Dynamic Life of Vientiane Residents in the 1990s

Even now, media portrayals of Laos are usually associated with a well-constructed image of a nation of quietude, spirituality and natural beauty untouched by rampant development.

in Travel

Illegal Hotel on Ma Pi Leng Pass Becomes Center of Controversy

Located in Ha Giang Province, Ma Pi Leng Pass is known for its breathtaking views of natural beauty.

in Hotels

Passion Weeks Returns to Saigon to Provide Extravagant Art Experiences

A chocolate bar aged in whisky barrels that sells for over US$250, a class on how to build an art collection led by the head of one of Asia’s most prestigious auction houses, an intimate mixology sess...

in Environment

Only 13% of Vietnam's Urban Sewage Is Treated Before Discharge

With a long coastline and elaborate river systems, Vietnam’s water environment is extremely susceptible to pollution, which is caused by untreated waste that’s discarded straight into the water.

in Hanoi Events

FinisHer: Ladies Oil Wrestling @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Welcome to Hanoi’s First Ladies Oil Wrestling event!

in Saigon Events

Kafnu 3rd Networking Night @ Kafnu

Kafnu Networking Nights are for Saigon's entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals who are looking to connect with like-minded individuals to socialise and grow their network.

in Saigon Events

BannShe's - All Female Comedy Show @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Get ready for the next edition of BannShe's All Female Comedy Show!

in Saigon Events

Three.Zero - It's our birthday! @ The Lighthouse

It's time to say thank you again to everyone for all the support, friendships, and good times we have shared over the past year.

in Music & Arts

Photographer Hon Hoang on Returning to His 'Foreign Hometown' After 11 Years

Saigon is changing so quickly that people who were born here can feel as if they are returning to a foreign land after years away.

in Hanoi Events

Free Talk: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

Have you ever wanted to know more about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and what it can do for you?

in Saigon Events

FIFA World Cup Qualification: Vietnam vs. Malaysia @ East West

It's the beginning of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification Match, catch all of Vietnam's games LIVE on our GIANT PROJECTOR SCREEN at the brewery!

in Hanoi Events

Groove sunday night with DJ Just:Because @ Solist Pub

Groove Sunday night with Just:BecauseFree entry for Sunday night, 10pm, oct.13.2019Add: The Solist pub, 25A, Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho.

in Saigon Events

Paint & Wine L'Usine @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

Paint & Wine in Saigon offers a creative platform for individuals to tap into their creativity, experiment, learn, socialize and indulge in delicious wine.

in Saigon Events

How To Double Your Energy To Double Your Productivity @ The Hive Saigon

Kieran Browning's mission is to help entrepreneurs work less and make more, maximising their energy levels, personal efficiency and streamlining their businesses.

in Saigon Events

Talk - The History of Vietnamese in America @ Salon Saigon

Talk - The History of Vietnamese in AmericaBy #Andrew_LamLanguage: English & Vietnamese

in Saigon Events

Workshop: MINDFUL LISTENING @ The Loop

The silence has its own sound. Your soul must be calm to hear such “soft” and “hidden” sounds. Relax first, then listen.

in Saigon Events

What is Ethical Fashion? Open Factory Day @ Evolution

At DAWN we want to empower women to change the way clothes are made, sold and worn. We believe the fashion industry can only be changed through a united community of committed and confident women. On ...

in Saigon Events

Hip-Hop Delight @ Broma

Bobby D's Hip Hop Delight is back in Broma, for the pleasure of ya feet & ears.

in Saigon Events

Photo Exhibition - Sutras of Tibet @ InLen Gallery

Although Tibetan Buddhism integrates the three main vessels of Buddhism, it is distinguished by a set of practices and historical and artistic traditions that give it its special character.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon's Roast Battle - Round Four @ Jake's American BBQ

Four Local Saigon Comedians Will Roast Battle!!!

in Saigon Events

DANI MAYA [SPAIN] @ Banana Mama

Mama introduces you:DANI MAYA [SPAIN]

in Saigon Events

Waste to Puppet @ Ve Voi

"Waste to Puppet" workshop will be open to audiences interested in puppets as well as artists working in environmental media in HCMC on 11, 12, and 13 of October 2019. The organizers want to engage pa...

in Hanoi Events

The Hanoi Zine Library @ QUA. - Hanoi Rock City

QUA. is a cultural space on the ground floor of Hanoi Rock City. We are an arts centre that seeks to collaborate with local groups and artists to provide you with access to creative events, exhibition...

in Tech

Vingroup's Smartphones Are Now Officially Available in Russia

Vingroup’s smartphone brand, VinSmart, has hit its third international market.

in Hanoi Events

The Gratoners // JIM - Reggae and Hip Hop Night @ The Venue

This Friday The Gratoners will be headlining with some of the newest original reggae music in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

LGBT Exhibition: TỪ PÊĐÊ TỚI BUÊ ĐUÊ @ Manodi Cafe

this year, Vietnam Queer History Month and Hanoi Queer, together with Saigon Queer, desire to take a deep look into the history of all the words, the terms, the phrases, the notions, of the language u...

in Hanoi Events

Street Food Festival @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

We bring together local and expat chefs, with over 500 visitors each time. Come along and enjoy delicious dishes from all around the world. Our street food edition was a big hit back in January, this ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 2nd Among Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Internet Economies

A new report co-written by Google, Singapore government-backed Temasek Holdings, and US-based management consultancy Bain & Company looks at Southeast Asia’s six biggest markets, including Indonesia, ...

in Hanoi

[Photos] Monochrome Images Capture the Calmness of the Capital in 1939

The following monochrome images, taken by an unknown French photographer in 1939, capture peaceful moments in corners of the capital, from the city center to outlying villages. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Victim-Blaming in 2019; the Rising Indie Music Scene

The latest Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

in Hanoi

New Proposal Seeks to Pedestrianize More Old Quarter Streets

Perhaps Hanoi's Old Quarter streets won't be such a nightmare for pedestrians in the future.

in Vietnam

68% of Vietnamese Insist on Driving Themselves Home After Drinking Sessions

More than two-thirds of people who drink at a nhậu session or restaurant admit to driving afterwards, contributing significantly to traffic accidents. 

in Saigon Events

Open Morning @ British International School - Junior Campus

You are warmly invited to the British International School Ho Chi Minh City primary school open morning on Tuesday 15th October 2019 at 9:00am held at the BIS Junior Campus in Thao Dien.

in Saigon Events

The Girl Kieu @ Tran Huu Trang Theater

Four theater directors and for new approaches of bringing Kiều to the Stage Conceptual idea and execution: Mr. Sĩ Tiến, Youth Theatre

in Saigon Events

Hanoise @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

Hanoi New Music Ensemble + guest soloists from Germany and Vietnam

in Saigon

Major Anti-Flood Upgrade of Nguyen Huu Canh Begins on October 5, Lasting 14 Months

Get ready, anyone who has to commute through Binh Thanh District.

in Saigon Events

Canadian Thanksgiving Takeaway @ Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate Canadian thanksgiving with our special turkey offering :

in Saigon Events

Halloween Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe’s Halloween party with fantastic costume contest and exclusive live music is waiting for you on 26th & 31st Oct.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Vibrant Woodcut Prints Highlight Hoi An's Colorful Aesthetic

Attitudes towards Hoi An differ wildly, yet whether one considers the town a Disneyfied playground or a genuine haven harking back to a bygone era, its aesthetic appeal is undeniable. 

in Tech

Vietnam Launches New Homegrown Digital Map, Database Project 'Vmap'

Vmap is the newest addition to the cohort of new made-in-Vietnam digital products, including social networks like Lotus, Hahalolo and Gapo.

in Environment

Vietnam Receives Funding From ADB to Build Major Floating Solar Power Plant

If all goes to plan, the region's largest floating solar power plant is coming to Binh Thuan Province.

in Health

With Steady Increase in Healthcare Seekers, Saigon Embraces Medical Tourism

The number of international visitors who travel to Vietnam for medical services is on the rise.

in Saigon

Saigon Adds 16 Old Villas in District 1, 3 to List to Be Preserved

After more than a year of work, Saigon authorities have finished assessing the preservation status of 86 old villas within the bounds of the city, though the classification process is still ongoing.

in Eat & Drink

BAEMIN Introduces Unheralded Food Flexibility

Saigon is experiencing a culinary renaissance that allows foodies to enjoy a vast array of culinary traditions not only in the same city, but in the same meal.

in Vietnam

As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society

The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.

in Saigon Events

Baltic Neopolis Virtuosi On Tour: Sunrise In Asia @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

A voyage to the Baltic sea through Polish classical music awaits you this October! Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra and Amberstone Media proudly bring you the concert “Baltic Neopolis Virtuosi on Tour: S...

in Saigon Events

Spo & Spyo: A Story Told The Very Best Of 20th Century Classics @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

Theatrical. Romantic. Light-hearted. Exciting. Poetic and very...Parisian!

in Music & Arts

This Saturday, 'Citizen Earth' Event Aims to Address Environment Issues

Citizen Earth, a new project run by Six Space, is set to kick off in Hanoi this weekend.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Pondering Plan to Ban Vehicles Around Hoan Kiem Lake

Officials in Hanoi are considering a radical move to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.

in Saigon

Saigon Welcomes 6.2m International Tourists in First 9 Months of 2019

Compared to the same period last year, the city saw a 14.3% increase in international visitors.

in Fashion

How Real Clothes Expanded from a Small Family Business to a Major Clothing Company

The whir of a sewing machine accompanied Thao’s childhood mornings.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Le Cat Trong Ly's New Music Video, a Career First, Is a Love Letter to Africa

For an artist of Le Cat Trong Ly’s caliber, it’s remarkable that the recently premiered music video for ‘Tám Chữ Có’ (There Were) is the first-ever of her career. But then again, Ly is more special th...

in Vietnam

Severe Flooding Drowns Can Tho as Tides Reach Highest Levels in 30 Years

Other Mekong Delta provinces and Saigon are also affected.

in Asia

Thai Prime Minister Suggests Moving Capital to Help Overcrowded Bangkok

In what seems to be a growing trend among overcrowded Southeast Asian capitals, Thailand's Prime Minister has floated the idea of relocating its capital from Bangkok.

in Resorts

Cam Ranh’s Emergence as a Relaxing Destination

Despite boasting gorgeous natural beaches, lush forest-covered mountains and fresh air, Cam Ranh is hardly a household name for people outside of Vietnam. And if they have heard of the small city in K...

in Saigon Events

Sofar HCMC #20 @ Ho Chi Minh City

Sofar HCMC #20 is coming soon! Sign up now while spots are still available!

in Saigon

[Photos] Black-and-White Photos Capture the Life and Labor in 1991 Cho Lon

Famous Japanese photographer Doi Kuro once said: "Vietnamese people’s lives are exposed on every street. That’s fascinating." Perhaps that is why photographers visiting Vietnam usually focus on the ci...

in Saigon Events

Roguetoberfest - Rogue wants to buy you a beer! @ Brewlliant

This Thursday, Brewlliant - Craft Beer Gastropub & Beervana Vietnam are offering a chance not just to sample the beers, but to meet the representative from Rogue Ales & Spirits and hear the tales behi...

in Saigon Events

Mozhgan [We Are Monsters - US] @ The Observatory

We’re very excited to have Mozhgan with us for the first time. The Iranian-born, California-based founder of the We Are Monsters party series is a powerful force in the art of getting people to move t...

in Saigon Events

Common 9 Arts & Crafts Pop Up Sale @ Common 9

This weekend, Common 9 welcomes you to our very first Arts & Crafts Pop Up Sale where we bring a collection of Vietnamese handmade products closer to our community. Shop around, enjoy a good cup of co...

in Saigon Events

Super Social presents: Steffen Sonnenschein’s big return @ The Lighthouse

Every Thursday on our rooftop!All Night - Free EntranceThis week: Steffen Sonnenschein

in Saigon Events

Friyay! Poolside Afterwork @ Spiced

It’s Friyay again! Step out of the office and join us for poolside drinks and a good time with other location-independent entrepreneurs and creatives.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Networking Night #3 @ Fresh Catch Vietnam

Come onboard at Fresh Catch Vietnam for an entrepreneurial-centric night where expats and locals meet!

in Music & Arts

Tran Huu Trang Theater Stages Free Shows to Draw Audience to Cải Lương

Like many traditional forms of theatrical arts in Vietnam, cải lương faces dwindling viewership in today’s society, a problem that theater owners are trying to rectify by offering free shows.

in Saigon Events

The Cartographic World in Art @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The desire to understand man’s place in the world has been the ultimate preoccupation behind the creation and utilization of maps. In the beginning humanity desired to understand the stars in an attem...

in Hanoi Events

Studio Adventure: TWO @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Time flies by fast and Studio Adventure is turning two years old. How much fun we've had over the past two years with 10 unbeatable events that you guys helped turn from vision into reality.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes Heavier Fines for Sexual Harassment. Some Think It's Not Enough.

The current fines for sexual offenses range from VND100,000 to VND300,000.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition: BREATHE @ Eight Gallery

BREATHELacquer - Hien Nguyen

in Hanoi Events

Secret English Club @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

For basic - intermediate VN learning English. With native speaker kevin. Come to gain confidence, practice & a variety of soft and hard skills.

in Saigon Events

International University Fair & Conference Saigon @ Saigon South International School

Saigon South International School is hosting the International University Fair & Conference Saigon on September 28, 2019. This event is for any student interested in higher education. It is free ...

in Hanoi Events

À thì: Chungking Express & Days of Being Wild @ OKIA Cinema

Tuần này chúng mình chiếu 2 PHIM có TRƯƠNG QUỐC VINH. Và cùng của Vương Gia Vệ đạo diễn. Mời bạn mang gối, mang đệm qua ngồi/nằm xem phim với bọn mình cuối tuần nhé!

in Hanoi Events

Beatles Night @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

Dream Together: The Beatles Night - A Tribute to John Lennon  

in Saigon Events

MORE | Pat Cabrera @ Arcan

MORE Thursday at Arcan we bring our Souls alive in micro-colored melodic, minimal, techno and house journey. Family matters, We Party till LATE.

in Hanoi Events

QUA. Open Doors. @ Hanoi Rock City

QUA. is a cultural space on the ground floor of Hanoi Rock City. We are an arts centre that seeks to collaborate with local groups and artists to provide you with access to creative events, exhibition...

in Hanoi Events

Film Making for Photographers: Hanoi, Vietnam @ Urban Gentry

We will be running this course over a weekend at Urban Gentry. Starting on the Thursday night with a Film Screening of one of Pieter's movies and a quick meet with each other. Every night after the co...

in Saigon Events

LGBTea Talk 14: Rainbow Friendship @ ICS Hub - The Cafe & Library

We all have a friend to share everything ups and downs in our life, doesn't we?

in Vietnam

Krong No Volcanic Cave System Nominated for UNESCO Global Geopark Status

If accepted, the 2,000-square-kilometer area filled with volcanic caves, waterfalls, mountains and important archeological sites will receive increased conservation resources and support. 

in Saigon Events

Book Fair@ Saigon Outcast

Looking for a great book to read on Saigon's rainy days? Or a cool friend to share about the book you just read?Come to our Book Fair on Saturday, October 5 at Saigon Outcast !!!

in Saigon Events

PIU PIU BLOCK PARTY V - Major Alert @ Piu Piu

We're back again on Saturday October 5th throwing down one big BLOCK PARTY like every month honoring local crews who represent the whole musical spectrum of Vietnamese underground culture.

in Hanoi Events

Wet // Drag Night // Queens Who Sing Live @ Savage

The queens and kings of Hanoi have proven their lipsync for their lives and souls. Now it’s time for them to prove that they’ve got the pipes to belt out some notes and hopefully crack a window or 5.C...

in Hanoi Events

Resident Night @ Savage

Midweek might get boring, so why don't you get out of the house, get some nice cocktails in the Lounge and dance a bit in the Cube with our resident DJs?

in Hanoi Events

Pool Party Fundraiser @ The Fitness Village

We are so excited to announce that we will be holding a charity event! Let’s all get together, raise some money for great charities!

in Hanoi Events

Rooftop party @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

For the first weekend of October, there will be a cheerful vibes on Kobala’s rooftop because that “IT Girl" Di Linh will control the deck.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 18 Shots From the Streets of Nha Trang in the Late 1960s

White-sand beaches stretch beyond the horizon, towering mountains sit silently in the distance: for the most part, the natural landscape of Nha Trang remains relatively unchanged between the late 1960...

in Tech

Grab Accounts for 73% of Ride-Share Trips in First Half of 2019: Report

ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, recently published some of its findings from a market research report on vehicle and mobility market.

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Gala Dinner - Chef Jun Lee @ Park Hyatt

At this celebrity gala dinner, you are invited to a cocktail reception where you will get to know the distinguished one-star Michelin Chef Jun Lee. Watch him and his team from Seoul create exquisite d...

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Chef Lunch - Chef Ryohei Kawasaki @ Park Hyatt

At this Celebrity Chef Lunch, you will experience an exquisite 4-course lunch designed and created by One Michelin Star Chef Ryohei Kawasaki. You can also watch Ryohei Kawasaki and his team from Paris...

in Saigon Events

Wine ​Master Class @ Park Hyatt

From the Domaine of Château de Chamirey in Mercurey, Aurore Devillard – the fifth generation of the Devillard Family – has arrived in Saigon to provide participants of this exclusive wine master class...

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Gala Dinner - Ryohei Kawasaki @ Park Hyatt

At this celebrity gala dinner, you are invited to a cocktail reception where you will get to know the distinguished One Michelin Star Chef Ryohei Kawasaki. Watch him and his team from Paris create exq...

in Saigon Events

Floral Design Master Class - Alfie Lin @ Park Hyatt

Inspired by the nature and local culture in Saigon, from the French-colonial style to the Vietnamese characteristics, the Floral Design Master Class will bring you a unique experience of working with ...

in Saigon Events

How To Build Your Art Collection - Francis Belin @ Park Hyatt

This master class offers participants a unique opportunity to meet Francis Belin, Christie’s President Asia Pacific, in a casual and private lunch. Guests can ask Francis questions about his work at C...

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Chef Lunch - Chef Gaetano Trovato @ Park Hyatt

At this Celebrity Chef Lunch, you will experience an exquisite 4-course lunch designed and created by Two Michelin Star Chef Gaetano Trovato. You can also watch Gaetano Trovato and his team from Tusca...

in Saigon Events

Mixology Master Class - Shingo Gokan @ Park Hyatt

In this special master class with celebrity mixologist Shingo Gokan from Tokyo, participants will learn the best techniques of mixology that have brought Shingo a number of prestigious awards.

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Gala Dinner - Chef Gaetano Trovato @ Park Hyatt

At this celebrity gala dinner, you are invited to a cocktail reception where you will get to know the distinguished Two Michelin Star Chef Gaetano Trovato. Watch him and his team from Tuscany create e...

in Saigon Events

Vintage Watches Master Class - Alex Bigler @ Park Hyatt

Perfect for watch collectors and those who are enthusiastic about vintage watches, this master class provides participants with a one-of-a-kind experience to have a private lunch and converse with Ale...

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Chef Lunch - Chef Jacob Jan @ Park Hyatt

At this Celebrity Chef Lunch, you will experience an exquisite 4-course lunch designed and created by Three Michelin Star Chef Jacob Jan. You can also watch Jacob Jan and his team from Vaassen showcas...

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Gala Dinner - Chef Jacob Jan @ Park Hyatt

At this celebrity gala dinner, you are invited to a cocktail reception where you will get to know the distinguished Three Michelin Star Chef Jacob Jan. Watch him and his team from Vaassen create exqui...

in Saigon Events

Wine ​Master Class @ Park Hyatt

In this Wine Master Class, you will experience an exciting wine tasting session featuring a variety of Schloss Vollrads wines. Together with our wine experts, participants will discuss the flavours an...

in Saigon Events

Réhahn Photography ​Master Class @ Park Hyatt

Referred to by Wanderlust Travel Magazine 2018 as someone who “captures the souls of his models”, Réhahn has taken more than a thousand portraits during his career. In this master class, Réhahn will s...

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Chef Lunch - Chef Jun Lee @ Park Hyatt

At this Celebrity Chef Lunch, you will experience an exquisite 4-course lunch designed and created by One Michelin Star Chef Jun Lee. You can also watch Jun Lee and his team from Seoul showcase their ...

in Saigon Events

Chocolate Master Class - Mr James Le Compte @ Park Hyatt

In this master class, James Le Compte, CEO of To’ak Chocolate, will share with you the background on cacao history and chocolate production. Then, you will hear the story of how To’ak started and beca...

in Hotels

In the Octopus’s Garden at Explore Spa by Le Méridien Saigon

The history of massage in Vietnam is fairly short. Before recent international influences and the expanded emphasis on appealing to foreign tourists, most of the massage techniques here were rooted in...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Health

[Video] A Poignant Insight Into the Life of an Undocumented Young Man

What is life like for those who weren't registered at birth, and therefore lack an official identity, even as an adult?

in Health

Vietnam Sees Over 300,000 Abortion Cases Annually, Health Ministry Says

Despite improving maternity health, high abortion rates remain one of Vietnam’s biggest challenge.

in Environment

As Erosion Eats Away 20m of Land a Month, Ca Mau Requests Urgent Funds

Land erosion in the province is threatening lives.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has the Fewest Public Holidays in ASEAN, but That Might Change Soon

Vietnamese authorities are debating making changes to the nation's labor law in 2019.

in Education Partner

The Unexpected, Exciting Career Paths of Hospitality Students

One doesn’t select a university for how it will impact the next four years of one’s life, but rather the next 40 years. The knowledge, experience, perspectives and connections gained while studying ca...

in Resorts

Luxurious Private Villa Opens Doors to Guests in Phu Quoc

Accompanied by the patter of footsteps on ceramic tiles and the soft hush of ocean waves, passing lavish lacquer paintings and 19th century furniture when making your way down to the balcony overlooki...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] The Vietnamese Origami Master Turning Paper Into Lively Artwork

For the average Joe, a paper crane is perhaps the most advanced foray they could undertake into the intricate art of origami. Artist Nguyen Hung Cuong, however, has managed to transcend the limits of ...

in Asia

Singapore to Demolish Sentosa's Merlion to Make Room for New Development

One of Singapore's most well-known attractions is heading for a date with the wrecking ball.

in Music & Arts

London Symphony Orchestra to Play at Ly Thai To Park on October 5

The famed London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is coming to Hanoi for their third performance in the city.

in Vietnam

Ninh Binh to Remove ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Film Set From Heritage Site

After Kong: Skull Island finished filming in 2016, the film set, which depicts the village of a fictional tribe, was reconstructed to cater to tourists.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Indian Buffet Brunch @ BENARAS

SUNDAY IS FOR BRUNCHING

in Saigon Events

GBA-Paulaner Oktoberfest 2019 @ Hotel Nikko Saigon

This unique event creates an authentic Bavarian party atmosphere right here in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

The New Photographers - 2nd Edition @ Noirfoto

3X4 is excited to introduce the second edition of “The NewPhotographers” in another upcoming exhibition opening October 3,2019 at Noir Gallery, Thao Dien.

in Saigon

Is Saigon's Haze the Result of Forest Fires in Indonesia?

In Saigon is quite literally hard to breathe these days.

in Saigon Events

Stand Up Comedy Night@ Soma Art Cafe

Get Ready for the funniest night of the year!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has 31 New 'Library Buses' to Bring Books to Remote Regions

The bookmobiles are part of a project established in 2015 to help cultivate a reading culture in remote communities.

in Architecture

[Photos] Viettel's Green, Airy Education Center in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park

There is a global architectural trend of designing buildings in harmony with nature, and Vietnam is no exception to this movement. 

in Vietnam

Seven Asiatic Black Bears Rescued After 17 Years in Confinement

Seven Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, have been rescued from farms just a few hours outside of Saigon.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 18 Photos on the Streets of Nha Trang in the Late 1960s

White-sand beaches stretch beyond the horizon, towering mountains sit silently in the distance: for the most part, the natural landscape of Nha Trang remains relatively unchanged between the late 1960...

in Hanoi Events

Hip Hop và Indie @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Lets celebrate the launch of our new 3 layer stage at the Spot and the revival of Sidewalk!

in Saigon Events

Rugby World Cup Live Broadcasting at The Purple Jade @ InterContinental Saigon

Join us for a fearless spirit of the Rugby World Cup tournament live broadcasting at Purple Jade Bar, where we will be offering special deals on Heineken beer, the official sponsor of the World Cup.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Convenience Stores Take Over Saigon; Social Media Literacy

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Saigon Events

ROLL-A-Carnival (ROLL The 1st Anniversary) @ ROLL

You can have sushi anywhere these days, but at ROLL you always walk out feeling special.The distinctive, delicious “Maki” taste, hospitality & vibes.

in Hanoi Events

Defused Cruise One Year Boat Party / Lighthouse Afterparty @ Red River Cruises

One year anniversary cruise on the Red River -Hanoi’s debut boat party from Tay Ho to Chuong Duong.

in Hanoi Events

Dip pen & Notebook making workshop @ Consocia

We're so happy to have an Australian artist, Kevin joins us this time with the Dip pen & note book making workshop.

in Hanoi Events

Grunge is (not) dead - Nirvana cover show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

:: grunge is (not) dead :: a NIRVANA cover show

in Hanoi Events

Green Market Hanoi @ Urban Gentry

Vegan Oi is pleased to come together with Urban Gentry to host the first edition of Green Market Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

Opening Night: 'Cities In Transition' Art Exhibition @ Urban Gentry

Join us for the opening night of 'Cities In Transition', a joint art exhibition featuring works by William P. Badger, Jr. (paintings and drawings) and Wouter Vanhees (photography).

in Tech

HCMC Becomes First Locality in Vietnam to Run 5G Trial Program

Saigon has become the first place in Vietnam to have 5G coverage.

in Hanoi

Hanoi's Plan to Add 4 Bus-Only Lanes Next Year Spurs Debate

Transport experts have pushed back against a plan to create four priority bus lanes next year.

in Saigon Events

Female Founders Panel: How to Start Your Own Business @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Have you dreamt of your business idea, attended a million business networking nights, even designed a logo but the reality of starting is too much? Tonight might be the night for you...

in Saigon Events

Questioning September @ Kafnu

Grab your last chance to experience Questioning!

in Saigon Events

Chili, Chomp & Chug - Hot Sauce Awards and more @ Soul Burger

3 Fun Events – 1 Fun Sunday

in Saigon Events

Cá Hồi Hoang Fx Tour @ Lan Anh Stadium

Fx Tour, tour diễn mùa hè 2019 của ban nhạc Cá Hồi Hoang sẽ đến với Sài Gòn.

in Saigon Events

Residents’ Night @ The Observatory

>>>NIC FORD >>> HIBIYA LINE>>> DATODEO >>> ANH VY

in Saigon Events

Sanctum By Bunker x Bread&Butter HCM @ Arcan

Save the date. Book your flights. Hide your responsibilities. 28 September 2019 we head back into the Sanctum....

in Saigon Events

Midnight Rodeo with Goosebumps @ Bam Bam

Midnight Rodeo is back at Bam Bam this Friday with our usual host, Goosebumps. Here come another Friday night of endless dancing and movements, so it’s fine if you did skip some leg days this month

in Hanoi

[Photos] What Studying Was Like in a 1920s Hanoi Girls' School

Ever wonder what school in Hanoi was like before the advent of smartphones or even simple calculators and other basic electronic devices?

in Saigon Events

Growthshift: Goals to Growth @ The Hive Saigon

Focus on growth is learning to shift our focus from what we get out of it, to what we can become by it.

in Saigon Events

Cine-concert: "The dreams within the dream" @ Salon Saigon

An evening of experimental music, sound art and moving images Featuring Son FM (an experimental music project consisting of two sound artists and musicians Nic Ford and Attiss Ngo)

in Saigon Events

Cinema For The Ears @ Salon Saigon

featuring live performance, electro acoustic music by composer and musician Juan Aramburu & excerpts from the documentary "And there the work was" by film-maker Tuong Vi Nguyen Long

in Hanoi Events

Stepping Out - Cosmic Ballroom @ BirdCage

Strap on your dancing shoes and prepare to transport your mind to another planet, and your ears to disco-heaven. Stepping Out.

in Saigon Events

Quietus @ Soma Art Cafe

Join us on the 26th for a brain grinding, perma-bass face inflicting night with Saigon Snares.

in Saigon Events

Art Workshop: Strong Heart - Happy Life - Bright Future @ Noirfoto

Hoạt động là sự kết hợp giữa VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) và Li-Arts Studio để cùng tổ chức buổi art-workshop với chủ đề :”TRÁI TIM KHỎE MẠNH – TƯƠNG LAI TƯƠI SÁNG“, được khởi xướng bởi 5 người phụ nữ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon BBQ Festival 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

All your favorite Vietnam based BBQ places in ONE LOCATION for ONE DAY ONLY!

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Seeks Foreign Expertise to Preserve Dinh Thuong Tho After Public Backlash

The building, located at 59-61 Ly Tu Trong Street, has long been listed for demolition to pave way for a renovation plan. 

in Development

Hanoi to Construct 3 New Bridges Across To Lich River

There's something lovely about being able to walk easily over a death-black river that reeks of the upcoming apocalypse. 

in Fashion

“Made in Vietnam” Reinvisioned via Pretty Simple’s Sustainable Vegan Leather Bags

  The term “Made in Vietnam” adorns clothing and accessories enjoyed by millions of people around the world, as Vietnam’s textile industry generates a whopping US$40 billion a year, constituting...

in Eat & Drink

How Drinking & Healing Made a Name for Itself

  “No more spicy chocolate passionfruit cocktails…no more durian,” jokes a mixologist at Drinking & Healing when asked what they’ll do differently in its second year.

in Eat & Drink Partner

Experiencing District 2’s Thriving Food Scene with BAEMIN

Tokyo, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Saigon?

in Saigon Events

Gin Market @ Le Meridien

A Gin Market with 5 prestigious suppliers at Latitude 10 Lounge and Bar at Le Méridien Saigon awaits your discovery this September 27th!

in Eat & Drink Partner

New L'Usine Thao Dien Welcome Guests for All Day Breakfast and Boozy Brunch.

  Not so long ago, District 2’s Thao Dien neighborhood was a sleepy stretch of isolated rice paddies.

in Tech

Netflix Will Be Removed From Smart TVs in Vietnam Over License, Tax Issues

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications recently issued orders to four popular smart TV brands to remove Netflix access from their...

in Saigon

Saigon Tightens Regulation of School Buses After Hanoi Student Dies of Neglect

The move follows two cases, one of which was fatal, of children being abandoned in school buses in northern Vietnam. 

in Saigon Events

4th Saigon Gourmet Week - All Women Cheffes Gourmet Festival in Saigon @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Sofitel Saigon Plaza and Disciples of Escoffier Vietnam will present the first All Women Cheffes culinary festival in Vietnam as part of the annual Saigon Gourmet Week. Coinciding with Vietnamese Wome...

in Society

[Video] The Colorful Exuberance of Saigon's VietPride Parade 2019

If you were hanging around downtown Saigon last weekend, you would have noticed crowds of revelers dressed in lavish costumes or rainbow-themed attire on their way to the city’s annual Pride event.

in Vietnam

Police Arrest Gang Leaders for Stealing Thousands of Dogs in Northern Vietnam

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have detained three members of a dog thief gang and rescued 51 stolen dogs.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Home for Quiet Souls in Thai Nguyen Province

Looking from the outside, this house seems to be a typical city house in a narrow space, yet once inside, the place reveals three large areas surrounding a spacious garden.

in Vietnam

New Program to Build Turtle Conservation Areas, Rescue Centers Approved

In order to protect endangered turtle species, the Vietnamese government recently approved a program to build three conservation areas and two turtle rescue centers.

in Food Culture

Netizens Call for Boycott of 'Racist' Hoi An Cafe for Refusing to Serve Vietnamese

Many netizens are calling for a boycott of a coffee shop in Hoi An after anecdotes emerged online accusing the place of discriminatory service.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Whimsical Vignettes of Everyday Hanoian Street Scenes

The menacing, irritating presence of a black SUV in a narrow alleyway, rain-soaked commuters, bird-like characters riding motorbikes in the capital; Olivier Blanchin's vision of Hanoi is quotidian and...

in Hanoi Events

Melody of the EARTH @ L'Espace

Sau hơn 100 năm xuất hiện, nhựa phế thải đang trở thành mối nguy hại lớn nhất, với những hậu quả khủng khiếp đối với môi trường, hệ sinh thái biển và hơn hết là sức khoẻ của con người.

in Hanoi Events

Vietnam Queer History Month 2019: VIETNAM QUEER HISTORY MONTH – FROM FAG TO FAB @ Quán Cầm

VIETNAM QUEER HISTORY MONTH – FROM FAG TO FAB

in Hanoi Events

Free WHOLE DAY! @ VietClimb

Hi everyone, we are organizing an Open Day next Saturday, we prepared a lot of climbing games for beginners, casual and experienced climbers!

in Saigon Events

Open Tap Sunday @ Brewlliant

Let's make your Sunday an amazing one with Brewlliant Craft Beer Gastropub by coming & enjoying our special offer - 75,000đ/330ml glass for ALL LOCAL CRAFT BEER ON TAP.

in Hanoi Events

Run To Give 2019 @ Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

This year on 22th September, Sheraton Hanoi Hotel and JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi welcome you to “Run to Give”. The participants will show support as to purchase the “Run to Give” T-shirt, each costs VND ...

in Travel

[Video] Saigon's Silly Little Moments as Seen Through a Tilt-Shift Video Feature

Tilt-shift videos probably aren't new to most readers, but this particular entry in the genre is noteworthy for its playful sound effects and the comical moments it captures.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Claudio PRC // The Gods Planet [IT] @ The Observatory

A mental, spiritual and physical journey into the abyss of music with Claudio PRC the King of Hypnotic sounds, Italian DJ and electronic music producer, based in Berlin. Co-founder of TGP coming this ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Experimental Film Festival II @ A. Farm District 12

Showing local and international artists focused on experimental, video art, and documentary filmsEnglish and Vietnamese with English subtitles

in Saigon Events

ZINE Workshop (for all level) @ Kho Muc Studio

Risograph! What is that all about and how to apply this technique into an artwork? Just come over to learn about new things and release your creativity.

in Saigon Events

The F&*% You Say? - Offensive Joke Night @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

We're bringing the raunchiest, the dirtiest, the crudest and most offensive jokes to the stage at Bann Bar for our new comedy series. Get ready to roll with laughter at "The F&*% Did You Say?!?" as Sa...

in Saigon Events

BBL x Jim Beam feat. with Yuichi & Emily @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Daily Happy Hour 6pm-8pm:Buy 1 get 1 on every Classic Cocktails & Mixed drinks.     Friday, 20 September 9:00pm - 1:00am Bann Bar & Cuisine | 71C, Dong Khoi Street, District 1, HCM ...

in Saigon Events

SPO & SPYO | Serenade @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

This September 22, come enjoy the mesmerizing melodies of two world-famous “Serenades”, performed by Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra and Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, under the guidance of Chief ...

in Hanoi Events

HRC Funky FriYAY @ Hanoi Rock City

FUNKY FRIDAY collecting three fun vibrant groovy band DAN and the VICES, Las Boyamas & Shadylanes

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Painting Herbs on Silk @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Hãy đến với workshop ‘Minh họa cây gia vị trên lụa’ cùng Trâm và Hà để tập quan sát và và ký hoạ những điều nhỏ bé, bắt đầu từ các loại cây mà bạn có thể tìm thấy ngay trong gian bếp của mình.

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Wicked Sunday with DJ WIZ @ Solist Pub

Wicked Sunday with DJ WIZFREE ENTRY

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FONDATION ALAIN CARPENTIER CHARITY GALA 2019 @ Park Hyatt

Since 2011, our generous sponsors and donors contributed to save 438 children by funding cardiac surgeries.

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Thursday Funday @ Docker Natura Pub

Open Mic Session: 9-11PM

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OBG - The old fashion 80's/90's Rave #2@ Arcan

Due to the Massive success of 1st edition, we bring you back the 2nd edition of this mayhem.

in Vietnam

Binh Dinh Wants a Giant Relief of Lac Long Quan, Au Co On a Mountain

The estimated cost for the project is VND86 billion (US$3.7 million).

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L'Usine Sustainable Weekend Pop-Up @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

L'Usine welcomes you to our first ever sustainable event as we've partnered with a selection of established local brands whose focus is on economically, environmentally and socially sustainable goods....

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Grand Opening PARTY @ Pasteur Street Le Thanh Ton

We're excited to announce that our Le Thanh Ton Tap Room will have its Grand Opening Party on the 21st of September and you shouldn't miss

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Little Miss Sunshine @ The Hive Saigon

Little Miss Sunshine… Who doesn't love this movie! Come cosy-up with us at @Cosy Cinema as we screen this comedy gold!

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VR/AR + Painting exhibition: 1723 @ Salon Saigon

A painting exhibition with cutting-edge technologyLananh Lê and Jodeyiam

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On Point X Rewind (Garage House Edition) @ BirdCage

On Point and Rewind are here to bring you an evening of shuffle, swing, soulful vocals and heavy basslines proving the sounds of UK Garage and Garage House.

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Rugby World Cup @ The Snug

Join us at The Snug for all the big games! We'll open our doors early when needs be.. Make sure to check this page or the bar page to keep up to date with the fixtures and drinks specials during the t...

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Hanoi Boho Garage Sale - Vol.2 @ The Click

Hi gals! Hanoi Boho is back!!!

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Ôm Hanoi Cuddle Puddle @ The Click

Are you a big spoon? Little spoon? Or both? No matter your style, come start Friday night the right way with the ÔM HANOI CUDDLE PUDDLE at The Click!

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LGBTea Talk 12: Out & Proud @ ICS Hub - The Cafe & Library

Wish you have enjoyed our Pride events last week? Our weekly LGBTea Talk is back! Get ready for the coming joys!

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Chapelle Ardente / Travesties @ The Venue

Chapelle Ardente's last performance in Hanoi is going to ge a banger! Backed by Travesties, get ready for a night of goth-dance, rock, atlernative, and indie. Come down for good vibes and cheap drinks...

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Climbing Movie and Beer @ Saigon Outcast

TFIF - and now it's time to chill with some of the best climbing movies of all time and a cheap beer deal thanks to our friends at Saigon Outcast. Check for details every Friday at 7pm

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Heritage ÉP launch: Tìm em/ Qua đêm trăng sạch @ Heritage Space

[The title "Tìm em/Qua đêm trăng sạch" (Seeking for you/Through a clear moon night) is inspired by a poem of Trần Dần]

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Savage 3 Year Anniversary @ Savage

September is always our favorite month of the year, as it always reminded us of how we started the story of Savage, a story that has so many unforgettable moments featuring the dancers of Hanoi and th...

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Melting Pot Food Fest [ One Year Anniversary ] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

We bring together local and expat chefs, with over 500 visitors each time. Come along and enjoy delicious dishes from all around the world. This September is our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Each vendor will...

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Street in 1970, From Saigon to Vung Tau

Since Vietnam made helmets compulsory for every trip on motorbikes years ago, it’s hard to imagine a time when this trusty headgear wasn't a part of daily life. Which makes these photos of Saigon, tak...

in Saigon

Saigon Food Safety Authority Urges Residents to Stop Eating Dog Meat

The municipal Food Safety Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City has recommended that Saigoneers stop eating dog meat for health and moral reasons.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Add New Bus Routes to Boost Public Transport Access

The capital will add up to 30 new bus routes next year.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Mooncakes and 'Rubber and the Making of Vietnam' Author Michitake Aso

The podcast is back after a two-week break!

in Health Partner

Hanoi's Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It

  The dark haze frequently draped across Hanoi’s skyline exemplifies one of the most serious problems the city is facing: air pollution.

in Health

New Draft Decree Requires Alcohol Ads to Include Health Warnings

The oft-debated new draft Law on Preventing Alcohol's Harmful Effects has seen new proposals from the Ministry of Health.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Market - Shop for a Good Cause! @ The Tavern

Visit us for a local Sunday Market to shop for a good cause and promote sustainable shopping!

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BarCamp Saigon 2019 - Off the beaten path @ RMIT University

BarCamp Saigon’s format not only allows speakers and attendees to digest and debate the talks but also encourages the exchange of ideas and information among all participants.

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F3tish3s l Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring modern contentious issues about F3TISH3S.

in Hanoi

[Video] See Artisans Creating Traditional Dó Paper in 1930s Hanoi

The following short clip, titled Women of Hanoi, is only really connected to its titular meaning by its captions, which refer to "dusky ladies" and love notes scrawled on dó paper by street-side calli...

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The Spanish QTK | #Back2SchoolEd.919 @ Shri Lounge

In this edition we will bring fresh air with Macumba Band on the stage. We will also focus in Gin & Tonic with a special mixing station. Chef Javi will bring new dishes to delight your palate.

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An Introduction to Acting - Adults (16+) @ Lang Thang

Through theatre games, acting exercises, and scene work, discover the fundamental skills of acting in a playful, accessible and interactive way. Learn the vocabulary and techniques that every actor mu...

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Kafnu Networking Nights @ Kafnu

Come and join us at HABITAT Bar where your first drink is on us!

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"Tuổi Trẻ Của Chữ Nghĩa" @ TOONG Oxygen

Nào cùng đọc lại những bài viết xưa, ngắm nhìn những bìa báo xuân một thời với những trang báo Tuổi Trẻ Cuối Tuần - tờ tuần báo thu hút giới tri thức văn nghệ cả nước suốt mấy chục năm qua.

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Charity Board Game Night @ Machotaco

100% of ticket sales and 10% of your bill, donated by Machotaco Mexican Street Food, will go to Maison Chance to help buy them a new sewing machine.

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Millennials Killed the Trivia Night @ Soma Art Cafe

Millennials Killed the Trivia Nighthosted by Bret Hamilton

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Improv Saigon's Open Mic @ Cafe des Artistes Saigon

A night of Open Mic Improv hosted by Improv Saigon!!!

in Hanoi Events

The Presocratics - Hardcore Philosophy @ The Click

This week, join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum for Hardcore Philosophy - a free, weekly exploration of academic, historical philosophers.

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Pride Week @ Hanoi

Hanoi Pride is an annual event of the LGBTQ+ community in Hanoi and bordering regions. Get yourself ready with numerous wondrous activities: conferences, social meetings, art galleries, walking parade...

in Vietnam

Work Hazards Remain Rife Amid Poor Employee, Business Awareness

This news won't come as a surprise to anyone who has observed a local construction site.

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Kick Boxing @ Nsquare

Women's only kick boxing at Nsquare!

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi

Rang Dong Warehouse Cleanup Begins as Environment Ministry Says Area is Safe

A team of experts from both the military and civilian agencies arrived at the warehouse yesterday.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Louis Vuitton Seeks Vietnam's Help to Sell Bags in New Campaign

Each year, Louis Vuitton’s "Spirit of Travel" advertising campaign picks a new location for its crew to travel to and film.

in Culture

Hanoi Pride 2019 to Kick Off Next Week

Hanoi Pride 2019 will take place throughout next week, with numerous events planned as the celebration enters its eighth year. 

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Cyclist Nguyen Thi That Wins 118km Race in France

Grand Pix de Fourmis is an annual race held in Fourmis, France.

in Saigon

Current Public Transport Satisfies Less Than 10% of Saigon's Mobility Demand

The city is scrambling for ways to provide more and better public transportation options as traffic continues to worsen.

in Vietnam

How Photos of a Remote School Went Viral, and the Happy Ending That Followed

Last week, public school students in Vietnam officially commenced the new school year. Images of neatly ironed new shirts, áo dài and schoolyards filled with children made headlines across the country...

in Development

FLC Group Receives Approval to Build $165m University in Quang Ninh

The university will enroll 600 students in 2020, 6,100 students in 2024, and 10,000 students in 2035.

in Arts & Culture

Nguyen Van Thong, Who Captured Thich Quang Duc’s Self-Immolation, Dies at 94

Although American photojournalist Malcolm Browne is famous for his photos capturing the historical moment in 1963, Browne wasn’t the only one at the scene with a camera.

in Hanoi

[Video] Witness the Profound Difference of Life in Hanoi's Old Quarter in 1931

This remarkable video reveals not only Hanoi's Old Quarter in 1931, but also scenes from temples in Phnom Penh around the same time. 

in Food Culture

KFC Malaysia Launches Fashion Collection for Fried Chicken Fans

A collaboration between KFC Malaysia and local streetwear company Pestle & Mortar Clothing (PMC) puts familiar logos, slogans and images from the iconic fried chicken brand on shirts, hoodies, ha...

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VietPride Sài Gòn 2019 @ Nguyen Hue Walking Street

An act to support the LGBT+ community in Vietnam.

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BarkFest Hanoi! @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

The first ever BarkFest Dog Festival in Hanoi! Made For Dogs & Dog Lovers

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Moonlight Spectrum @ Solist Pub

MOONLIGHT SPECTRUM is the full moon festival celebration

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Ha Noi goes Happy (VOL.2) @ Solist Pub

Ha Noi goes Happy on Sunday Night VOL2

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After Work Happy Hour @ Le Padam Cheese Bar

Afterwork Hour at Le Padam - Monday to Friday from 16 to 19h BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. House wines, draft beers and Ricard.

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Ladies Night @ Le Padam Cheese Bar

Get the girls together for a proper catch up with pink bubbles at a very cozy ambiance that only Le Padam has to offer... For every group of 4 ladies order a bottle of Belstar Cuvee Rose and the secon...

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JAMS & JOKES @ Mojito Bar & Lounge

End your weekend on a high note with a FREE SHOW at one of Hanoi's finest establishments with the best cocktails, Mojito Raw - Bar & Lounge!

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Monthly Lifestyle Market @ Saigon Flea Market

Bring your family and friends to come join us, shop the new unique selected items from both local and foreign traders, take photos, have fun and experience our cool beautiful artistic views.Remember F...

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Don't Funk It Up 2: PRIDE Fundraiser Afterparty & Drag Battlez @ Arcan

After the GenderFunk: PRIDE BALL! at Saigon Outcast we are pitting your favorite queens against each other in a lip synch BATTLE (Latrice) ROYALE featuring pop LGBT classics and guilty pleasures...and...

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Film to Forget - Chiếu phim & Workshop w/ Trương Minh Quý @ Sàn Art

Light and darkness, positive and negative, remembering and forgetting… Film, perhaps, exists only in the moments between the transitions, changes and deaths.

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Saigon Rugby 10's @ RMIT University

Join us on September 14-15th, 2019 at RMIT University, Ho Chi Minh City to watch some live actions from the Saigon Rugby 10's and stand a chance to win some awesome prizes !!!

in Hanoi Events

Jungle Race Vol 2 @ BirdCage

Step down to BIRDCAGE to join the jungle race 2 on 13th of September where you will vibe to afrohouse music, Afrofunk and dancehall by some talented resident Djs in Hanoi DJ FLAKES - DJ YURAN

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Defused Mood // M&T & DJ Orawan // Drum N Bass // Jungle @ BirdCage

Our secret headliner has played 6 years at Tomorrowland...

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Sidewalk Closing Party Pt.1 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Celebrate the life of Sidewalk one last time to the best Funk, Disco & 80's bangers from some of Hanoi's favorite selectors.

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Sidewalk Closing Down P.2 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Celebrate the life of Sidewalk one last time to the musical stylings of Dan And The Vices, ShadyLanes, and Nam Bams kicking off from 9pm!

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Zamina: Live @ Hanoi Rock City

Fresh from the An Bang Beach Reggae (and Afrobeat) Festival, Zamina is back in the capital, revved up and ready to go.

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Sunday Session @ W Square

Sunday Sessions, with a variety of sounds, offer a way to settle down, rewind, or have a little jam after a long weekend.

in Development

Vietnam's New Solar Farm, Southeast Asia's Largest, Opens in Tay Ninh

Construction of the complex began in June 2018 and finished in about 10 months. 

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Mid Autumn Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival at Saigon OutcastFun activities for kids throughout the day!

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Solar (We Are Monsters, USA) & Teodora Van Context @ Savage

When Solar began DJ-ing in the early 90’s, San Francisco’s Clubs and Raves were places where musically, anything couldhappen. To be a DJ in this time and place meant having a fierce dedication to the ...

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Aqua Aerobics @ Nsquare

Join us in the pool for an hour of aqua aerobics Monday to Friday from 8 - 9 am. First class is free!

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Stand-up Hanoi presents Matt Davis [US] & Fred Lê [US]@ Standing Bar

Stand-up Hanoi is excited to have award-winning comedian Matt Davis returning to Hanoi to perform his latest show, "BadFamiliar".

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Bệnh truyền nhiễm (2011) | Contagion - Weekly Movie Screening @ Bluebirds' Nest

Free entrance but you have to register through: https://forms.gle/HKeK2Q1smo5i1qa69

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Art Classes for Adults and Teenagers @ Nsquare

Get creative with our art classes for adults and teenagers!

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Masashi Shimakawa Draws Snippets of Everyday Japanese Life

Each artwork acts as a point through which viewers are transported to a different dimension of reality.

in Hanoi Events

A Solo Exhibition by Quách Bắc @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘Falling into the Horizon’ - a solo exhibition by Quach Bac, one of the most potential contemporary artists in Hanoi today.

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IN SITU - An Exhibition by Six @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space proudly presents ‘In Situ’ - a group exhibition featuring six contemporary artists of Vietnam at our new exhibition space.

in Vietnam

The Mekong Delta Is Only 0.8m Above Sea Level, New Data Shows

The chilling results of a new study by Dutch scientists show that the Mekong Delta’s elevation is much lower than previously thought, putting it at higher risk of being swallowed by rising sea levels....

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Wild Out Wednesday with DJ Vander Beak @ Solist Pub

Great space and extreme music with DJ Vander Beak (Kevin van Schayk) at The Solist PUB, 25A - Xuan Dieu, Definitely not disappointing.

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Triển lãm "Những giấc mơ kéo dài" và "Bên trong thành phố" @ VCCA Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

VCCA hân hạnh giới thiệu 2 triển lãm cá nhân: “Những giấc mơ kéo dài” của nghệ sĩ Bùi Quốc Khánh và “Bên trong thành phố” của nghệ sĩ Đoàn Xuân Tùng, hai trong số những gương mặt đáng chú ý thuộc thế ...

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Italian Tourists Evicted From Son Tra for Disturbing Langurs With Flash Photography

Despite warnings, two Italian tourists disturbed the endangered primates with high-powered camera flashes at a close distance.

in Saigon Events

Mexican Week - Sunday Brunch @ Le Meridien

Gastronomy week featuring Mexican cuisine at Le Méridien Saigon awaits your discovery this month.

in Hanoi Events

Political Correctness Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring modern contentious issues about Political Correctness.

in Hanoi Events

Movie Night: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) @ Echoes Cafe

[Movie Night - inspiring Series] INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (2013)

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Wine Workshops | How to taste wine like a pro? @ Red Apron Xuan Dieu

Learn about wine in the best way possible, by tasting it!

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Google Cloud Platform Seminar @ CirCO Co-working Space

Sự kiện do Cloud Ace - Google Cloud Premier Partner tổ chức MIỄN PHÍ dành cho tất cả các bạn quan tâm đến nền tảng Google Cloud.

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"Tuổi Trẻ Của Chữ Nghĩa" @ TOONG Oxygen

Nào cùng đọc lại những bài viết xưa, ngắm nhìn những bìa báo xuân một thời với những trang báo Tuổi Trẻ Cuối Tuần - tờ tuần báo thu hút giới tri thức văn nghệ cả nước suốt mấy chục năm qua.

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Daichi [BOK - JP] and Anh Vy @ The Observatory

A special treat marks the opening of this weekend’s festivities, with an understated hero of the Kyoto underground - Daichi - joining our own Anh Vy.

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KHÔNG SAO! presents: PRIDE @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

What does PRIDE look like to you?

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Pre-party 4th Saigon Latin Fiesta @ New World Saigon Hotel

Pre party at Whisper Bar - New World HotelWith DJ Ajad Wakitani & DJ JianBao Chua

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Super Social presents: DJ Ouch @ The Lighthouse

Every Thursday on our rooftop!All Night - Free EntranceThis week: DJ Ouch! (HRBR - Harbour, Heart Beat / CH)

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Triển lãm Loài Plastic @ HCMC Exhibition Center

Triển lãm "Loài Plastic" - Thông điệp môi trường qua lăng kính của nghệ thuật và công nghệ

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Risky Business with MYLE @ Bam Bam

This September, we will be welcoming back MYLE on her 2nd time playing at Bam Bam.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Poetry Night @ The Hive Villa

Calling all poetry lovers!

in Saigon Events

Eat the 80's Dance Party @ Soma Art Cafe

EAT THE 80sA Totally Rad 80s Dance Party!

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon's Open Mic @ Cafe des Artistes Saigon

Come to Comedy Saigon's Open Mic!!!

in Saigon Events

DAT Music Trivia @ PSBC Thao Dien

where everyone is welcome to attend this Friday, Sept 13th, featuring the "oldest and best amateur football team in Saigon", Saigon Raiders Football Club and their friends

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Steamed Fish HK Style // Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

featuring Steamed Fish served Hong Kong Style

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Jumps 9 Places to 47th in Global Safe Cities Index

The southern metropolis landed in the 47th spot on the annual Safe Cities Index.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] An Artist's 'Transparent' Paintings Juxtapose Cultural Loss With Modern Freedoms

Should a nation hold on to its cultural traditions, or cast them off and embrace new liberal attitudes?

in Tech

Data of 50m Vietnamese Facebook Accounts Leaked Online

The leaked data includes phone numbers, Facebook IDs, genders and location by country.

in Hanoi

Authorities Confirm Hanoians Exposed to Mercury, Yet Confusion Remains

Following much confusion, environment officials confirmed yesterday that residents living within 500 meters of a light bulb factory that burned down in Hanoi's Thanh Xuan District last week have been ...

in Hanoi

1,000 Volunteer Opportunities Available for Hanoi F1 Race

Do you know how to determine the weight of a race car?

in Saigon Events

Slot Machine – “Know Your Enemy” Tour @ Soul Live Project

To all the rock fans in Vietnam! This September 14, get ready for a journey into the music universe of Slot Machine – Thailand’s top rock band! For one night only, Soul Live Project Series and Amberst...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Receives Approval to Fly to Multiple US, Canadian Cities

Save up your dongs.

in Saigon Events

Steve Hughes in Saigon @ Caravelle Saigon

Steve Hughes, one of the all time great comedians, comes to Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday 8th October for one night only. Get your tickets early before the show sells out!!

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Masashi Shimakawa Draws Snippets of Everyday Japanese Life In Colorful Complexion

Each artwork acts as a point through which viewers are transported to a different dimension of reality.

in Saigon

Saigon's First Two Metro Lines Delayed Again

Exactly zero people will be shocked by the news.

in Music & Arts

Hanoi to Redo Mosaic Mural Along Nghi Tam Street

A section of Hanoi’s mosaic mural, which entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s longest mural in 2010, is set to be redone.

in Health

African Swine Fever Has Infected All 63 Provinces and Cities in Vietnam

Ninh Thuan, Vietnam’s last stronghold against African swine fever, has fallen.

in Architecture

[Photos] Old Quarter Building a Bridge Between Space and Urban Density

This spacious building, designed by G8A Architecture & Urban Planning, stands out amid the city's claustrophobic Old Quarter.

in Music & Arts

The Wholesome Encounter Between Kacey Musgraves and a Vietnamese-Run Vintage Photo Lab

A small mom-and-pop operation in Los Angeles got a massive publicity boost thanks to a happenstance visit from country music superstar Kacey Musgraves.

in Sports

U-23 Vietnam’s Doan Van Hau to Play in Top Dutch Football League

Hau, who is playing full-time for Hanoi FC, is going to the Netherlands on a one-year loan contract.

in Hanoi Events

Batman - An Adult Panto! @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Tay Ho Communty Theatre are proud to present our first ever Pantomime/ Musical Production- Batman!

in Hanoi Events

Works On Paper @ The Painter's Studio

THe Painter's Gallery is pleased to announced our new exhibition: Works on Paper - Tác phẩm trên giấy

in Environment

Da Nang to Spend $62.5m on Major Project to Combat Beach Pollution

The US$62.5 million project to improve the water environment in Son Tra District received approval from the central city of Da Nang. 

in Saigon Events

6th HR and Business Leaders Meet Up @ Cliq Saigon

This September 5th, UpUp App will be hosting the next HR and Business Leaders Meet Up! This is our 6th Meet Up already!

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Limit Old Quarter Traffic in Preparation for Mid-Autumn Festival

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Hanoi authorities are aiming to mitigate the intense traffic that often clogs city streets during public holidays by closing certain roads to vehicles.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi 13th International Speed Dating Event @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Register Link: https://forms.gle/MyQFJAAhoVwdB2M19

in Saigon Events

Soma's 2nd Birthday Party! @ Soma Art Lounge

Soma is Turning 2 Years Old!

in Vietnam

Storm Podul Leaves 6 Dead While New Storms Threaten Vietnam

Tropical Storm Podul tore through North-Central Vietnam last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least six casualties. 

in Saigon Events

Poster Workshop (for all level) @ Kho Muc Studio

Risograph! What is that all about and how to apply this technique into an artwork? Just come over to learn about new things and release your creativity.

in Hanoi Events

A Solo Exhibition by Quách Bắc @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘Falling into the Horizon’ - a solo exhibition by Quach Bac, one of the most potential contemporary artists in Hanoi today.

in Hanoi Events

Open Space: Art-Viewing and Reading Room @ Cuci Art Studio

You are invited to experience out [Open Space: Art-Viewing and Reading Room] from 8 August to 5 Sep, 2019.

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Trung Thu Tea Talk & Taste @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Các loại trà khác nhau sẽ yêu cầu cách pha và thưởng thức khác nhau để có thể mang đến hương vị trà tốt nhất. Vậy bạn đã biết cách pha trà đúng nhất cho từng loại trà, và cách kết hợp trà với các hươn...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Hi Fi Takeover - Reggae, Dub, Dancehall @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Hanoi's Reggae dons Welfare (Rua Sound), One NayTon, Colm Mc Ginley and Dj Flakes are taking over The Spot for an all day, pool side sessions of all things Reggae, Dub, Ska, Dancehall, Digidub and Dub...

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Motive House hiphop & Disco with DJ BEYNG @ Solist Pub

Motive House hiphop & Disco with DJ BEYNG WELCOME TO SOLIST PUB - 9:30pm, Wednesday, Sep,4, 2019Free Entry - balloon 80k - mixed drink from 60k

in Hanoi Events

1988: Năm Ấy Phim Gì? - Tuần Phim Số 2 @ OKIA Cinema

 Tuần phim 1988 số 2 xin được phép bắt đầu, với "Tướng về hưu", "Truyện cổ tích cho tuổi 17", "Gánh xiếc rong".

in Saigon Events

Mid Autumn Lantern - Painting Workshop @ Legend Art

MID AUTUMN LANTERN

in Saigon Events

AFRO BANG ! - by ARCAN residents @ Arcan

Let's meet again at the club this Friday for our monthly Afro installment at the decks.

in Saigon Events

Featuring: Terence C @ Bam Bam

Taking over the helm at Bam Bam in our coming Featuring event is one of the finest DJ that Malaysia has to offer, Terence C.

in Film & TV

Vietnam's First-Ever Series on Netflix Is a South Korean Remake

The Korean-made original series released in 2016 was a hit in South Korea and many other countries, including Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Photo Exhibition Narrative Beauties @ InLen Gallery

“All great fiction films tend toward documentary, just as all great documentaries tend toward fiction . . . One who opts for one necessarily finds the other at the end of his journey.”“A story should ...

in Saigon Events

DomDom Revolution - Thursday Night KBBQ Dance Battle @ Bunker Bed & Breakfast & Bar

Second Dom Dom Korean BBQ K-Pop Up at Bunker. There will be dancing.

in Hanoi Events

JUMP Presents / / DOPE / / Hiphop Early 00's- Now @ BirdCage

We've been taking it back to the Oldschool for the past couple of years with our infamous JUMP party. It's about time we explored the newer sounds of Hiphop. Our DJs will be carefully curating a playl...

in Hanoi Events

Ethics of Pornography l Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring modern contentious issues about Ethics of Pornography.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon's Roast Battle - Round Three @ Jake's American BBQ

Four Local Saigon Comedians Will Roast Battle!!!

in Hanoi Events

25.15.10 @ Hanoi Rock City

GREEN DAY special!

in Saigon Events

ICS // Blue is the Warmest Colour @ ICS Hub - The Cafe & Library

Join our Film Hub at ICS to enjoy the movie "Blue is the warmest Color" (2013) directed by Abdellatif Kechiche who has won many prestigious awards at the film festivals. This is a work based on the Fr...

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PIU PIU BLOCK PARTY IV - Pari$ By Night @ Piu Piu

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH! Usually we don't brag because we cool. But dayum those Block Parties are lit. Thank you for waiting all month and let it all out each first Saturday of the month with us.....

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Thirsty Thursday - Cocktail & Wine 90k @ 7 Bridges Hanoi Taproom

Thursday is what we crave as we gear up to ride off into the sunset that is the upcoming weekend.

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RIDE OUT and CLEAN UP @ 7 Bridges Hanoi Taproom

We love to ride, we love our community and we love beer

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Ouissam & Rifain (Snug & SBD) @ Savage

We probably won't need much words to talk about this night as these names have become very familiar to the people in the music scene of Hanoi. Snug's big boss - Ouissam, and founder of SBD - Rifain wi...

in Vietnam

Holiday Stories Roundup: Group Wedding, Bui Vien Brawl and Asanzo

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Hanoi Events

Kobala 3 year Birthday @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

It has been 3 freaking years since Kobala opened in Hanoi, a place where people are dedicated to dancing, music, and art. Throughout the years, we have all grown and made new friends.

in Hanoi Events

Exhibition: INSECT @ VICAS ART Studio

An Exhibition by Yến Năng, Phạm Thị Hồng Sâm, Hà Huy Mười, Lê Đức Hùng and Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer Maniacs @ Youth Culture House

Hoa Bia Festival is the largest craft beer festival licensed in Vietnam. This is the first event that brings together over 30 famous craft beer and cider brands from all over Vietnam, the US, and Japa...

in Hanoi

[Video] Travel Back in Time to the Streets of 1980s Hanoi

Old videos of Vietnam are akin to a digital museum. This clip, set against the musical backdrop of Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata,' not only brings us memories of folk games, rolling trams, and th...

in Development

New Cat Lai Bridge Project Linking Saigon-Dong Nai Recently Approved

Once finished, Cat Lai Bridge will replace the Cat Lai Ferry.

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Independence Day @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Special menu for Vietnam’s National Day 2 September!Drinks: a-la-carte; freeflow drinks packages also available

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Soirée with House of Angostura - Master Mixologist Daniyel Jones @ Layla - Eatery & Bar

We're delighted to have teamed up with House of Angostura to bring you a little "soirée". (A beautiful gathering, with a little party, filled with adult beverages)

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Independence day - Fireworks @ The Lighthouse

September 2nd we watch the fireworks display from our rooftop. Find a cozy spot on the 7th or 8th level and enjoy one of the best views of the city.

in Asia

A Malaysian NGO Has Started Running Deforestation Tours

Tourism has long been a capricious, shape-shifting beast. Its latest incarnation explores the damage humanity is doing to the natural world.

in Saigon Events

BiaCraft x Pizza 4P's | Truck Party @ BiaCraft Thao Dien

BiaCraft x Pizza 4P’s TRUCK PARTY? COUNT ME IN.

in Tech

Amazon Is in Vietnam, but Not to Sell Products. Not in the Next 5 Years.

Despite the retail behemoth's recent establishment of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam and the hiring of a former-Alibaba top manager to serve as CEO, the company won't start selling to customers in Viet...

in Saigon Events

Beef Stew // Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

featuring Beef Stew

in Hanoi

Delivery of Trains for 2nd Metro Line Delayed by 4 Months

The delivery of the first train for Hanoi's second metro route has been postponed to July 2020, instead of March as initially planned.

in Vietnam

Heavy Rain Expected Across Vietnam Over Holiday Weekend as Storm Podul Weakens

Did your morning commute turn into a wrestling match with traffic and puddles? Well, expect more of that during this long weekend, meteorologists have warned.

in Education

Reasons for an Extended Exploration of District 7

Sweet smoke from chili-slathered strips of juicy beef spills onto the streets and rises into the leafy trees that cast shade on the wide sidewalks.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Design Agency Launches Apartment Building Renovation Contest

The contest, called Space Wizard in English, will award unique concepts aimed at refurbishing old apartment buildings in the capital and creating more livable areas.

in Asia

[Photos] Taiwan's Diverse Society Embodied in Surrealist Street Photography

Chang Chao-Tang has been regarded as one of Taiwan's most influential photographers known for his mastery of surrealism. Chang's primarily black-and-white images reveal the absurdity of everyday life ...

in Hanoi

Hanoi FC Progresses to Interzone Finals of the AFC Cup

Hanoi FC beat Turkish team Altyn Asyr on Tuesday to reach the inter-zonal finals of the AFC Cup, only the second time a Vietnamese team has progressed this far in the competition.

in Travel

VietJet to Start Flying From Da Nang to Taipei in December

The low-cost carrier is currently operating eight routes connecting Saigon, Hanoi and Da Nang to four Taiwanese cities including Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.

in Eat & Drink

The Importance and Evolution of Mooncakes During the Mid-Autumn Festival

Like most holidays, the origins of Tết Trung Thu, or Mid-Autumn Festival, remain clouded by myth and uncertainty.

in Vietnam

Tropical Storm Podul to Hit North-Central Vietnam This Weekend

After crossing over the Philippines, Storm Podul is now heading for north-central Vietnam and will affect areas including Hanoi this weekend.

in Tech

Grab to Invest $500m to Expand Operations in Vietnam

In response to what it considers a surging market, the ride-hailing giant has announced plans to invest heavily into its Vietnamese business.

in Society

Vietnam's Startup Scene Goes From Regional Laggard to Leader

Vietnam has transformed its startup ecosystem from the second-least active to the third-most active among ASEAN countries, trailing only Indonesia and Singapore.

in Saigon

HCMC Cancels Parking Area Project Beneath Le Van Tam Park

The project has been stalled for 10 years.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Beats Thailand 1-0 to Win AFF Women's Championship 2019

Vietnam’s female football team emerged as the new winner of 2019 AFF Women’s Championship after beating Thailand, the reigning champion, 1-0 in the final.

in Hanoi Events

Wet // Drag Night // Drag Supermonsters @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Oh honey, these queens can’t wait till Halloween to show you their monstrous looks. This category is not just for being scary. These queens will still serve you glamour amongst all the gore, horror, p...

in Hanoi Events

Works On Paper @ The Painter's Studio

THe Painter's Gallery is pleased to announced our new exhibition: Works on Paper - Tác phẩm trên giấy

in Saigon Events

Dancing with Cherry Blossoms @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery has the pleasure of presenting the catalog for the exhibition Dancing with Cherry Blossoms by Saigon-based artist Lieu Nguyen Huong Duong.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Indian Buffet Brunch @ BENARAS

SUNDAY IS FOR BRUNCHING

in Hanoi Events

Bon Jovi Night @ Polygon Musik

Mỗi năm 1 lần - Đến hẹn lại chơi.Đêm nhạc với những bản TÌNH CA bất hủ của ban nhạc nổi tiếng BON JOVI  

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Mundo Lingo @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

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Our 3rd Anniversary! @ Rogue Saigon

PARTY HARD WITH US ON OUR 3RD ANNIVERSARY!!!

in Hanoi Events

Lớp học: Hài kịch Ứng tác 101 - Tháng 8 @ The Rotten Grapes Comedy

ĐĂNG KÝ NGAY TẠI: http://bit.ly/UngTac101-thang8

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Open Tap Sunday @ Brewlliant

Let's make your Sunday an amazing one with Brewlliant Craft Beer Gastropub by coming & enjoying our special offer - 75,000đ/330ml glass for ALL LOCAL CRAFT BEER ON TAP.

in Asia

Indonesia to Build New Capital City in Borneo as Jakarta Sinks Into the Sea

Indonesia could soon begin construction of a new capital city, which will be built in the province of East Kalimantan, Borneo.

in Saigon Events

Tristyan [The Lighthouse - AU] and Teruu [JP]] @ The Observatory

It’s a Double Trouble kind of Thursday: two of Saigon’s most formidable nocturnal warriors are on terrace duty with party-ready selections of disco and house.

in Saigon Events

Launching: "Tứ Bất Tử" Collection @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

JCó thể nói những năm tháng trở lại đây, các chủ đề về Văn hóa Việt Nam nói riêng và lĩnh vực Mỹ thuật ứng dụng nói chung đã có những bước cải tiến vượt bậc.

in Saigon Events

The MachoTaco Show @ Machotaco

LIVE! Stand-up Comedy

in Culture

[Photos] Tinker Tailor Painter Bike: The Quiet Life of Saigon's Older Residents

In this series of film photos taken by Saigon resident and coffee genius Hoang Trung Hieu, citizens of varying stripes are captured in spontaneous action. Some are working at restaurants, others ...

in Hanoi Events

Hip Hop-Dancehall-Reggae Night @ Solist Pub

Hip Hop-Dancehall-Reggae Night

in Hanoi Events

Twisted Lemon / / Hiphop // House @ Docker Natura Pub

Let's get Twisted you Lemons!

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Progressive Psy Gon @ Arcan

Specially nurtured for the Saigonese scene, Progressive Psy-Gon has proven its capacity to get our peeps dancing. Arcan and Psy Gon Events have selected the best talent this city has to offer and inst...

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Blasé @ Arcan

bla·sé/bläˈzā/adjectivenot giving a f*#k.

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Flawless: Shortkut @ Bam Bam

Taking over the helm for our next Ladies Night this time is none other than DJ Shortkut.

in Saigon Events

Massive Attack: Dillon Francis @ Commas Saigon

Starting this September, Commas will be starting our Massive Attack series, in which we will be collaborating with the most talented artists around the world to organize the dopest parties Saigon has ...

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Romantic Night ft. HADA Band @ Snuffbox

Just swing by Snuffbox speakeasy bar, have a drink in hands and relish a gratifying Saturday night ever.

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Spotlight I Say "Xin Chào" to YouTube & Facebook Measurementy @ WeWork

With Decision Lab's groundbreaking new feature to its AudienceReport product, measuring across platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, now possible! Join us to discover this new exciting developmen...

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Tropicalism @ Broma

Music for a hot rooftop.

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Donde Esta La Fiesta // Latin Vinyl // World // Tribal @ BirdCage

The combined might of Defused Mood, Serial Riddims and the Esquadron are bringing together another cultural melting pot of music from around the globe, with a rare vinyl mega set from Belgian record h...

in Hanoi Events

Conspiracy Theories Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

"There is a perpetual tug between conspiracy theorists and actual conspiracies, between things that are genuinely not believable and truths that are so outlandish they can be hard, at first, to believ...

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Sunday: The Rebels Duo - P4 Band @ Yoko Cafe

CHÚA NHẬT TỪ 8g30!

in Hanoi Events

Snug 12-hour w/ JonnyVicious & Lzzy (Kuala Lumpur) + After party @ The Snug

We are having a long summer break but we will be back for more on the 31st of August with a massive line up.  

in Saigon Events

UME [JPN] - 30/08 @ Banana Mama

Ume was born in Japan.

in Hanoi Events

ALIVE - Charity Music Night by Clover Power and Hanoi Rock City @ Hanoi Rock City

For any who often think of many, Clover presents: - A night to heal past wounds- A night to call to victims yet liberated- A night for stories untold and stories to tell

in Hanoi Events

This Ain't No Disco - New Wave Night @ Urban Gentry

New Wave and 80s hits all night.

in Saigon Events

DJ DROC @ Lush

Local favorite DJ DROC David Ho will be back with a special Sunday night hip hop set in the front room!! No work on Monday, so let's have some fun!!  

in Vietnam

Hon Cau Marine Reserve Seeks Funding to Build Sea Turtle Conservation Facility

Located in Binh Thuan Province, just 100 kilometers from Mui Ne, Hon Cau is one of the country’s 16 marine protected areas and home to some of the few remaining sea turtle nesting sites in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Session @ W Square

The first event of a weekly series, Sunday Sessions.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Wine & Cheese Festival 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

Welcome to the first annual Saigon Wine Festival! We will bring you the best wine vendors in the city for you to sample and purchase bottles of wine to enjoy. In addition to wine, there will be perfec...

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KHÔNG SAO! presents: LOST @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Is loss physical or emotional? Sensory or spiritual? Fleeting or felt deeply for a lifetime? Can loss ever be a choice, and what do we gain in the process of losing?

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Rooftop Party: TrinhNu @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Ending a wonderful August, we would like to bring back one of Kobala’s fun and sassy residents TrinhNu for our regular Friday Rooftop Party. The local talent will serve you a blend of house/disco/tech...

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Saturday night: CBT @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

For the Saturday night fever at Kobala, we only want to invite the greatest guests who know how to get people dancing nonstop and CBT is no doubt one of them. The British dj will take over the rooftop...

in Hanoi Events

Exhibition: INSECT @ VICAS ART Studio

An Exhibition by Yến Năng, Phạm Thị Hồng Sâm, Hà Huy Mười, Lê Đức Hùng and Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng

in Saigon Events

Eco Label's Market @ En - Dee Zone District 2

Having no plans for the coming weekend and holiday? Why don’t you join us at Eco Label’s Market where you can get to learn more about a sustainable way of life, Zero Waste, pottery, embroidery, indigo...

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro

Witness the casual atmosphere of central Vietnam more than two decades ago. 

in Film & TV

A 'Lao Hac' Adaptation Will Be Vietnam's First Film Starring a Dog

Film adaptations of literary works have been among the most well-received cinematic features in Vietnam in recent years, so it’s natural that ‘Lao Hac’ is coming to the big screen soon.

in Vietnam

Nguyen Huu Linh Sentenced to 1.5 Years for Touching Minor in Saigon Elevator

After five months of trials, the sexual harassment case involving a seven-year-old girl on an elevator in the Galaxy 9 apartment building in District 4 is coming to a conclusion.

in Hanoi

Noi Bai Runways in Dire Need of Repair, No Solution in Sight

Both runways at Noi Bai International Airport are in dire need of repair, yet it is unclear when such work may happen.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Tale of Kieu,' New Social Networks and Music Writer Thuc Dang

The jam-packed latest episode is online now!

in Music & Arts

[Video] The Classic Tale of Mid-Autumn Retold Through Dazzling Visuals

The short animated animated short shimmers with millennial style and subversive salesmanship. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] Logging, Elephants and Factories in 1920s Nghe An

A little-visited mystery? A province where students study hard so they can leave the area? The birthplace of Ho Chi Minh? What comes to mind when you think of Nghe An Province?

in Tech

Online Ticketing Company TicketBox Acquired by E-Commerce Firm Tiki

The deal is part of Tiki’s strategy to complete an “all-in-one” ecosystem and marks its entrance into the entertainment sector.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Travel

Exploring Six Decades of Luxury at the Caravelle

When discussing Saigon’s many historic buildings, the Caravelle certainly deserves a mention thanks to its iconic design and the many important events that have taken place in its rooms and lounges. A...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Railways Requests $107m to Build Protective Barriers Along Tracks

Railway accidents used to be rare occurrences, but a recent surge in collisions involving cars and trains has prompted railway operators to take action.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Aims to Eliminate Household Poverty by End of Year

Hanoi's municipal government aims to have no households in the city living below the poverty line by year's end.

in Music & Arts

Bac Ninh Art Residency Opens Call for Artists

In a country with relatively few artist-in-residence programs, live.make.share represents a rare opportunity for cultural symbiosis and artistic development by giving international artists the ch...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Bans Old MacBooks With Defective Batteries on Planes

Concerns of overheating batteries leading to potential fire risks have forced the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to ban 15-inch MacBooks manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017 on f...

in Saigon Events

Playdate Fundraiser: Music-Pets-Food [FREE ENTRY] @ Lost Boys Hideout

Sunday Funday- Make a date with your pet; big or small! Bring your dog and enjoy a nice lunch with drinks and live music. Proceeds goes towards RAD7's continued animal rescue efforts.

in Tech

Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'

Following Hahalolo and Gapo, another Vietnamese social media platform has entered the market with a rather "inventive" name.

in Saigon Events

ONE: Immortal Triumph @ Phu Tho Arena

History will be made when ONE Championship makes its highly-anticipated debut in Vietnam with ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH, which takes place on 6 September in Ho Chi Minh City.

in Asia

[Photos] Rare Scenes of a Rebuilding Seoul After the Korean War

While Seoul may now call to mind sleek skyscrapers whose neon lights resemble the bioluminescent tentacles of benthic sea creatures, that wasn't always the case. Following the savage civil war that le...

in Vietnam

Son Tra's Monkeys Are Getting Sick. The Culprit? Junk Food From Tourists.

Tourists feeding wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula are posing a serious risk to both the health of the animals and the safety of people around them.

in Saigon Events

Afro Funk Vol. 3 @ Arcan

Disco//Tropical//Funk//Afrobeat//Live Musicians

in Vietnam

Quang Binh Forest Rangers Quit En Masse Due to Low Wages, Slow Pay

Waves of forest rangers leaving their job has created a domino effect of more rangers quitting as the result of more stressful work.

in Vietnam

2,400 Hai Phong Workers Asked to Return to Work After Taiwanese Factory Owners Flee

Kai Yang, a Taiwanese footwear company, has promised to pay the salaries of over 2,400 workers and invited them to resume work after the former executives disappeared. 

in Saigon Events

Garage sale - Give your old things a second chance @ Tạp Hoá Lá Xanh

We would like to invite you to our Garage sale this weekend to buy things for a-cannot-be-bargained-more-price, and with the spirit of "buying what you need" not "what you want".

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop Pop Shots at Indika with DJ Stav (BoomSlang) @ Indika

Time to Pop and Lock with with Hip Hop Pop Shots!

in Saigon Events

La Holista’s 3rd Anniversary Celebration! @ La Holista

Join us for this special day of celebration for our third anniversary at our Thao Dien Central Kitchen.

in Vietnam

US Pledges $50m for Agent Orange Victims in 7 Provinces

The United States government will partner with Vietnamese authorities to assist people with dioxin/Agent Orange-related disabilities in seven provinces. 

in Saigon Events

Myra Melford in Black & White | SLP Series: Jazz Through Time @ Soul Live Project

This August, get ready to step into a musical world of black and white, striking Jazz music translated through quick fingers on piano keys.

in Saigon Events

The F&*% You Say? - Offensive Joke Night @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

We're bringing the raunchiest, the dirtiest, the crudest and most offensive jokes to the stage at Bann Bar for our new comedy series. Get ready to roll with laughter at "The F&*% Did You Say?!?" as Sa...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Networking Night: Midweek Mayhem #1 @ Lac Brewing Co.

It's that time of the month. The temptation to meet with cool new people is becoming impossible to tame.

in Saigon Events

Chamber Music Concert: Gregory Lee & Friends @ Erato Music & Performing Arts

In this concert, American-Australian violinist Gregory LEE and his music friends: NGO Hoang Linh (Violin), BUI Anh Son (viola), NGO Hoang Quan (cello), Jesse HENKENSIEFKEN (cello), Sun-Young JU (piano...

in Saigon Events

The Monologue Series - Take 3 @ The Oasis

The Actors Club Presents: The Monologue Series - Take 3

in Saigon Events

SR Talk Ep4:How Social Media and Influencers are Driving Fashion @ TOONG coworking space

[SR Talk Series] Style-Republik X F.A.C.E Fashion Workshop - Ep4: How Social Media and Influencers are Driving Fashion

in Saigon Events

August Monthly Hike at Nui DinhI @ La Holista

Are you craving some nature but don't know how to organise transport and where to go? Join us for this monthly hiking day at Dinh Mountain!

in Hanoi Events

Wine Lover's Wednesday @ The Click

The Click is thrilled to partner with The Warehouse Hanoi to bring you Wine Lover's Wednesday! Each week, join us at our beautiful garden villa as we open a hand-chosen selection of wines imported fro...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Wins Silver Medal in Tank Contest at International Army Games in Russia

The International Army Games, held by the Russian Ministry of Defense, is an annual public display of national military might.

in Saigon Events

Flea Market @ Saigon DrInk

You can enjoy shopping at the weekend market with many different unique items. With Flea Market at Saigon DrInk you will really enjoy and find a comfortable shopping experience

in Hanoi Events

Acoustic Sessions with Danny and Conor @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Wednesday will now be home to an acoustic session each week hosted on alternate weeks by Conor Pelan and Danny Ogle. They will bring you an hour or more of acoustic singer songwriter music, covers and...

in Hanoi Events

ClothesTie-dye and Cutting Workshop @ Consocia

Welcome to Consocia ClothesTie-dye and Cutting Workshop.This workshop is for people who love D.I.Y colorful clothes, and upcycling!  

in Hanoi Events

Creative Arts Therapy @ The Painter's Studio

Creative Arts Therapy - is a collaborative supportive partnership between therapist and client, in engaging and supporting acts of creativity and reflection that foster healing, growth and resilliance...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Joy and Hardships of Life in 1963 Binh Phuoc

Binh Phuoc Province, located on the Vietnam-Cambodia border and known as two separate provinces, Phuoc Long and Binh Loc, in the 1960s, was an important site for many battles during the Amer...

in Hanoi Events

Hands-on workshop Showcase: Tiếng gọi hình @ Hanoi DocLab

Thân mời các bạn tham dự Hands-on workshop Showcase: Tiếng gọi hình của DocLab cùng người hướng dẫn Nguyễn Hồng Quân.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Might Fail to Meet Goal of 18m Foreign Visitors in 2019 Due to Slow Growth

A slowdown in the growth of foreign tourism in the first seven months of the year is putting the goal of 18 million international arrivals iat risk.

in Saigon Events

"A Quintessential Celebration" @ Saigon Opera House

August 20th presents an evening of chamber music including the Vietnam premiere of a piano quintet, Memories of Hanoi, by Hoang Duong, arranged by Tran Manh Hung, with Chuong Vu playing first violin. ...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi | Workshop "Bí mật: XOA & MÀI" @ TOTO Information Center

Chắc hẳn nhiều bạn đã nghe thấy nghệ thuật sơn mài nhưng chưa hề biết rõ về hình thức nghệ thuật này. Lần này, trung tâm thông tin TOTO và La Sonmai rất vui khi có thể mang hình thức nghệ thuật đậm né...

in Saigon

Truck Drivers, Deprived of Rest Stations, Turn Highway Shoulder Into Napping Spot

Long-haul truck drivers on the HCMC-Trung Luong Expressway have taken to pulling over on the hard shoulder overnight to take naps, posing danger to passing motorists.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Build 300 WiFi-Enabled Bus Shelters

As part of the city's effort to encourage public transportation usage, 300 new shelters will be built at bus stops.

in Hanoi Events

NeverMind The BlockParty // 24 Hours // 3 Venues // 2 Pools // @ Au Co, Hanoi

Saturday 24th August Defused Mood & Serial Riddims are back to bring you Hanoi's Biggest Blockparty ever!

in Hanoi Events

The Thursday with DJ Blonde @ Solist Pub

The Thursday with DJ BlondeAdd: 25A, Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, HNTimes: 09pm-midnight // free entryThursday, August.25.2019

in Saigon Events

August Canadian Connections Eh @ Renkon

Don't miss out! Let's come and join us this month.

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy Movie Night @ Nép Coffee

The Stand-Up Comedy Movie Night will be a showing of one Stand-Up Comedy Special.

in Hanoi Events

Lost In: Tech @ BirdCage

We’re back at it again on the 23rd!

in Hanoi Events

Low Key Cinema: Kill Bill @ The Click

Our month of UNRELENTIN' QUENTIN Tarantino movies continues.

in Hanoi Events

HIWC Welcome Back Party - Let's swing @ Urban Gentry

GET YOUR SWING ON and join us for a 1940s Swing Dancing Evening. After the summer break we want to meet up with friends and new members.

in Hanoi Events

David Bowie Night @ Urban Gentry

This Saturday we'll be celebrating the music of David Bowie!

in Saigon Events

Glass Vase Painting @ 2studio

Combining glass painting & decorating techniques with the beauty of water rooting plants provided by Oxi House - Cây Trong Nhà

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Historical What-Ifs and a Street Food Update

We've hit episode 60!

in Hanoi Events

Pub Quiz, Games Night plus Free Beer from 11pm til midnight @ The Venue

POP QUIZ & GAMES NIGHT and FREE BEER for EVERYONE from 11pm til midnight as a warm-up before the pop quiz starts!

in Saigon Events

Chilli Con Carne // Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

featuring Chilli Con Carne by Chef Olli Vainola

in Hanoi Events

CDSL's Party: Movement @ Savage

Những màn biểu diễn Live Set đến từ các Producers của CDSL. Những sáng tác mới chưa bao giờ được công bố. Một bữa tiệc thực sự với sự có mặt của những khách mời như Duytuan, Monotape, Bubi hay Tlinh.H...

in Hanoi Events

Exhibition “PAINTING THE SOUL” @ Exhibition House 29 Hang Bai

“PAINTING THE SOUL” is an exhibition with the participation of three artists from Vietnam: Vu Tuan Viet, Nguyen Dinh Van and Thanh Thanh Nguyen.

in Hanoi Events

Urban ecology: on (re)creating common space @ G8A Architecture & Urban Planning

As summer swelters in Hanoi our relationship with public space can become a particular focus. How do we interact with physical spaces? As individuals what do we contribute & what are we destroying? Is...

in Hanoi Events

Blackout Yoga @ The Fitness Village

This months Blackout Yoga will be going back to basics. Moving through conditioning postures for your body in a simple yet effective sequence, flowing with vinyasas and coming back to some juicy resto...

in Vietnam

Floods in Central Highlands, Phu Quoc Cause $43m in Damage

The Central Highlands and Phu Quoc recently suffered from extreme flooding following record-breaking torrential rain.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Tightens Domestic Goods Regulations to Appease US Tariff Concerns

Amid the ongoing US-China trade war, officials in Vietnam are working to strengthen manufacturing regulations in an effort to avoid tariffs from President Donald Trump.

in Hanoi

[Photos] The Days When Hanoi Had Traditional Paper-Making Villages

Situated near the To Lich River, in the west of Hanoi, Yen Thai was a famous dó paper-making village, which began to develop rapidly in the 12th century once Hanoi became established as the capital o...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

Historic British Embassy Building in Bangkok Demolished for Shopping Mall

The nearly 100-year-old compound was sold and dismantled to make way for a shopping mall.

in Saigon Events

Queen Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

Join Hard Rock Cafe HCM as we celebrate the life and music of Freddie Mercury all week, starting 5 September

in Travel

Bamboo Airways Receives Nod to Expand Fleet Despite Financial Loss

According to a report from the Ministry of Finance, at the end of April this year, Bamboo Airways recorded a loss of US$14.2 million.

in Saigon Events

mothpeople /sessions #3 - Baraka (US, 1992) @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

mothpeople will be back with the third edition of /sessions on the 22nd of August at Bann Bar, one of Saigon's most refreshing venues dedicated to music and the arts, with a delightful selection of ca...

in Music & Arts

Coracle Music Festival Returns to Ho Tram for Second Edition

After a successful first edition last year, the music festival will be held on the beach in Ho Tram for the second time November 29–30.

in Society

Girls and Boys in Vietnam Are Equally Vulnerable to Trafficking, Study Shows

A report, titled 'Casting Light in the Shadows: Child and Youth Migration, Exploitation and Trafficking in Vietnam,' was conducted by children's rights research and consultancy institute Coram Interna...

in Vietnam

Landfill Spills 'River' of Garbage on Da Lat Farms After Heavy Rain

A week ago, several bouts of extended rain caused widespread flooding in Da Lat, an unexpected calamity, considering the town’s hilly topography. For some farmers in the area, flooding turned out to b...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has Returned Over 500 Containers of Scrap Waste so Far This Year

After China announced its ban on plastic waste imports, Southeast Asian shores have received countless containers of scrap from the developed world.

in Architecture

[Photos] In Hue, a Minimalist Tree House for Adults

Climbing trees and crafting a cozy tree house out of scrap materials might be a fond childhood memory for many. This new house in Hue provides its tenants with the same experience, except with the ame...

in Travel

VNA to Provide In-Flight WiFi Service Later This Year

What a time to be alive.

in Saigon Events

Italian Brunch @ Le Meridien

Partake in an Italian summer dream and let our Executive Chef Simone Murru take you on a gastronomy journey where the wine flows and the pasta bowl never seems to empty on this August 25th.

in Saigon Events

Premium Wine Market @ Le Meridien (Latitude 10 Lounge)

A Premium Wine Market with more than 40 premium wines from 7 most prestigious suppliers at Latitude 10 Lounger and Bar at Le Méridien Saigon awaits your discovery this August 29th!

in Saigon Events

River Rituals - A Full Moon Celebration @ Chi-Bu Cottages

As a way to reconnect with ourselves and nature, Chi-Bu Vietnam and La Holista Co. Ltd. are extremely proud to launch the first full moon celebrations on the beautiful banks of Ông Kèo river, 50 km aw...

in Vietnam

'Amazing Race Vietnam' Apologizes for Challenge Harming Coral Reef

An underwater challenge during this year’s installment of The Amazing Race Vietnam is not sitting well with environmentalists.

in Asia

Singapore Will Ban Domestic Ivory Trading From September 2021

The National Parks Board (NParks) said that Singapore will ban the domestic trade of elephant ivory from September 1, 2021.

in Hanoi Events

Rinseout Festival // 18 hours // 2 Venues // 1 Pool // @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Rinseout Festival - Tay Ho

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U n f o l d :: a night of poetry and music @ The Learning Hub

:: sign up here > bit.ly/unfoldxmilena ::

in Hanoi Events

Knowmads Open House - Team 12 @ Bluebirds' Nest

If you’re interested but not yet sure whether to sign up for team 12, come spend a cozy Sunday evening with us at Bluebirds' Nest on August 18th starting at 6:30 pm.

in Hanoi Events

Moon Bass : Oasis Fest @ The Docks

This is not just a party, this is a collaboration of artistic minds set on transporting you to a wondrous oasis of festivity.17 hours of workshops, food, yoga, music and art.

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Sessions // Flakes B2B Kivi // DnB // Bassline // Garage @ Docker Natura Pub

Dockers Sunday 18th of August is about to set fire!

in Hanoi Events

Twisted Lemon // DJ Kivi VS Just Because // DnB VS Hip-Hop // @ Docker Natura Pub

Let's get Twisted!

in Hanoi

CNN to Screen 15 Minute-Long Clips About Hanoi Internationally

Over the next two months, CNN will broadcast 15 shorts films about Hanoi to international audiences.

in Hanoi Events

Fever 105 (80s Night) @ BirdCage

Welcome back to Fever One O Five with the Fever ladies manning the wheels of steel all night long

in Hanoi Events

Tits&Tea B2B Th:baut @ The Snug

Come taste the new DJ adventure held by Tits&Tea and Th:baut. WTPhoq is a B2B that brings funky vibes to the coolest side of life: its randomness.  

in Hanoi Events

Dissneeland 8 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

DISSNEELAND 8 - VIETNAMESE RAP BATTLE IS BACK

in Hanoi Events

Bladderbust @ Zuma Lounge

BLADDERBUSTSunday, August 18th 12-6pmBBQ all day!

in Hanoi Events

Volume II Travel Nightmares @ Urban Gentry

Back by popular demand, Nightmare story telling: this time it's *Travel Nightmares*

in Saigon

Saigon Mulls Establishing Public Bicycle Project in District 1

Will Saigoneers switch to bicycles for their daily commute?

in Hanoi Events

New Music Night @ The Venue

A chance for Musicians from across different Styles and Genres to get together and make music. We've got all of the equipment just bring yourself for good times.

in Hanoi Events

Open Cdj @ Bamboo Westlake

Here we come the Open CDJ Friday night at Bamboo again.Secure your set times and send us your info so that we can have fun together all night long

in Hanoi Events

Magico. (Voice, KR) & Dusan @ Savage

Magico., resident DJ of Mystik and curator of Voice monthly event in Seoul will be our next guest, bringing us his deep and minimalistic aspects of house/techno music

in Asia

[Photos] Vintage Stamps From 1950 Depict Tourist Sites in Indochina

As if prematurely nostalgic for a colony that was rapidly slipping through their fingers, France issued a set of stamps focused on their Southeast Asian territories.

in Hanoi Events

Drugs Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring modern contentious issues about Drugs.  

in Vietnam

Con Dao's Sea Turtle 'Nursery' Wraps up Another Successful Hatching Season

The initiative, first started in 2015 and managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), helps protect and support sea turtles during their hatching season.

in Hanoi Events

Powerful Questions workshop @ The Learning Hub

What is the quality of questions you usually ask?How often do you come up with questions that provoke new thinking and possibilities?

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Evolution of Pets in Vietnam; the Significance of 'Ghost Month'

We're back with a new episode!

in Vietnam

Quoc An Temple, One of Hue's Oldest, Is Dismantled for a New Structure

Citing deterioration of the roof and wooden main structures, Venerable Thich Minh Chon moved forward with a major renovation project on his temple, Quoc An, in Hue.

in Saigon Events

Gin Festival Saigon 2019 @ Caravelle Saigon

Following last year’s awesome success, GIN FESTIVAL SAIGON 2019 is back for our second year.

in Hanoi Events

English for Media Literacy #4 @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

"English for Media Literacy" is created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs.

in Hanoi Events

August Get-together with Nordcham in Hanois @ The Republic

We welcome all Nordic companies in Vietnam, business partners, delegations and Nordic friends to join our two monthly get-together networking events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

in Hanoi

[Photos] A Celebration of the Hung Kings' Festival Decades Ago

Every year, the Hung Kings' Temple Festival is held to mark the death anniversary of the Hung Kings on the 10th day of the third month on the lunar calendar.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

AIS Open Play Week - Free Trial/ Free Test @ Australian International School

A Free Trial experience will allow your child the chance to get a feel for the program’s challenges, see our classroom dynamics, as well as meet our teachers, and like-minded peers.

in Saigon Events

OPERA: YESTERDAY’S MEMORY – AN OPERA OF CRIME @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

The director Anna-Sophie Weber develops a criminal opera collage and stages the production together with director David Hermann. It is a surreal spectacle taking place in Saigon during the 1940s and c...

in Saigon Events

Jua - Trò Chuyện Cùng Art Labor @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Join us to learn more about these intertwined histories and the prevalence of ‘green colonialism’ – an issue also of investigation in The Factory’s upcoming exhibition ‘Necessary Fictions’.

in Saigon

VNA Gifts Round-Trip Tickets to Japanese Tourist Swindled by Xích Lô Driver

Oki Toshiyuki, an 83-year-old Japanese tourist, was charged VND2.9 million for an approximately two-kilometer ride.

in Saigon Events

Cosy Monday @ Belgo

Softens the blow of "Monday syndrome" with our Cosy music every Monday night from 7pm to 10pm at Belgo

in Saigon Events

Core Fit Series @ Mandala Wellness

The title says it all!Join us for a movement Series focusing on the core to tone and shape to move from a place of strength!

in Saigon Events

Toastie Tuesday! @ The Hive Saigon

Couldn't grab breakfast in time and that mid-morning hunger is hitting you?

in Saigon Events

Talk: Models For Sharing The Economic Benefits of The Mekong @ Salon Saigon

Vietnam - Laos - CambodiaModels for Sharing The Economic Benefits of The MekongA Talk by Chung Hoang Chuong

in Saigon Events

Banana Hustle meets Border Breaks @ Arcan

BANANA HUSTLE MEETS BORDER BREAKSSAT 17 AUG / 10PM - 5AM / ARCAN100K BEFORE 12AM / 150K AFTER

in Saigon Events

Movie Mondays aka Netflix & Chill @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Double header movies and 1/2 off select wines every Monday#GetTipsy#LGBT#MovieMonday   Every Monday 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Tipsy Unicorn | 37 De Tham, D1 {mosmap address='37 De Tham, D1'...

in Saigon Events

Broma's 7th Anniversary Rooftop Party @ Broma

Hey hey hey Saigon friends!!! It is time to celebrate our 7th Anniversary.

in Saigon Events

Tê Tê Presents: Weed Elephant - Live @ Soma Art Lounge

Tê Tê presents Weed Elephant with special guest Green Means Go. 6 cities. 15 venues. Filmed and recorded LIVE.

in Saigon Events

Making Bottle Bags from Old T-Shirts @ Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung

In collaboration with Pizza4Ps, Laiday Refill organises a series of DIY Green Living Workshops with following details:

in Saigon Events

The Underdogs @ Yoko Cafe

The Underdogs, held on Aug 15, 2019 is the first of an annual concert series made by underground music artists who operate in HCMC.

in Saigon Events

Singer Songwriter Night 5 - Taste of the 80s @ The Tipsy Cow - Cocktails & Kitchen

GET READY FOR THE FIFTH SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT!

in Saigon Events

Boozy Weekend Brunch at Into The Kitchens @ Biker Shield Bistro

New brunch spot alert!

in Saigon Events

Lush Luau @ Lush

The 3rd Annual end of summer Lush Luau is set for Saturday August 17th - once again featuring DJ Kinglady and Bacardi.

in Saigon Events

LGBTea Talk #8: Coming Out @ ICS Hub - The Cafe & Library

COMING OUT - How to do it right?

in Saigon Events

Behind the Barrel 2019: Wild Turkey – One Trip to USA @ Vietnam

Your exclusive invitation to “Behind the Barrel 2019” and win one trip to USA

in Saigon Events

SOUL LIVE PROJECT SERIES: THE MODERN CLASSICS PETER LEUNG: A PIANO PRODIGY @ Soul Live Project

Watch 13 year old Peter Leung – Lang Lang Foundation Scholar, in Concert!

in Hanoi

Hanoi Railway Launches New Site for Online Ticket Booking

Hanoi Railway (HARACO) and online payment provider NganLuong.vn have teamed up to offer a new online booking and payment site for train tickets.

in Health

Hanoi Health Center to Offer Rewards to People Who Bring in HIV Patients

The health center is positive their new reward system will help increase detection rates for the dangerous virus.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Openings: Necessary Fictions & Broken Relationships @ The Factory Art Center

To welcome Autumn, The Factory is delighted to invite you to the opening of 2 new exhibitions: 'Necessary Fictions' by Tammy Nguyễn and Hà Ninh Phạm; along with 'Broken Relationships' by Nguyễn Ngọc T...

in Saigon Events

Art In Senegal: A Talk With Marie Hélène Pereira @ The Factory Art Center

Join us and the Director of RAW Material Company, Marie Hélène Pereira, for a rare opportunity to learn about Senegal, its historic artistic political leaders and its artistic landscape today.

in Asia

Nuon Chea, Khmer Rouge's Second-in-Command, Dies at 93

Nuon Chea, known as "Brother Number Two," below only Pol Pot, passed away on Sunday.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Elderly Population Will Double by 2035, Reach 32m by 2050

By 2035, the country's elderly population is expected to double from seven to 14% of the total population, and authorities are taking steps to prepare for the unique challenges the change in demograph...

in Development

[Video] Waterfall and Indoor Gardens: Inside Long Thanh Airport's Terminal 1

The construction of the airport is expected to kickstart next year to meet urgent air travel demand.

in Hanoi

Hanoi First Grader Found Dead After Being Locked in School Bus

Parents in Hanoi are reeling from the heartbreaking death of a primary school student who was left on a school bus for an extended period of time.

in Tech

Mobile World Launches New Affordable Phone Chain Called ‘Super Cheap Phones’

Small mobile phone retailers are afraid the move might hurt their businesses.

in Saigon Events

BannShe's - All Female Comedy Show @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Get ready for the next edition of BannShe's All Female Comedy Show!

in Hanoi Events

D.I.Y Jewelry Workshop @ Consocia

D.I.Y Jewelry Workshop is back!!  

in Hanoi Events

Maggie Tra - RnB, Soul & Hip Hop DJ Set @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Join us at The Spot for an afternoon of RnB, Soul and Hip Hop from Maggie Tra and Dj Flakes.

in Hanoi Events

Buổi chiếu số 2: Ơ Kìa, Hình Như Ai Cũng Có Chuyện! @ OKIA Cinema

 *Okia Cinema – “rạp chiếu bóng nhỏ nhất thế gian” – câu lạc bộ cho người yêu điện ảnh thực sự – là ý tưởng được khởi xướng bởi đạo diễn Nguyễn Hoàng Điệp. Được tài trợ bởi không gian văn hoá ngh...

in Saigon Events

MoT sound #11 - aDom @ Saigon Domaine

this August MoT+++ is very proud to present a very special happening - the first-ever ensemble appearance of Dom Dom experimental music collective in Saigon!

in Hanoi Events

On Ni x Blue Dragon Foundation: Indie and Hip Hop @ Hanoi Rock City

Come and support a great cause by joining us for a night of Indie and Hip-Hop music at Hanoi Rock City August 10th.

in Hanoi Events

Lotus Eaters: Cosmic Dance Floor Part 2 @ BirdCage

We invite you to the second coming of Lotus Eaters: Cosmic Dance Floor - Birdcage Friday 9th August

in Hanoi Events

Consciousness Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring modern contentious issues about consciousness.

in Hanoi Events

PEACH x Sidewalk // Singalong Social // Drag & Disco @ Sidewalk Hanoi

It's that time again, PEACH is returning to Sidewalk 9 AUGUST for another blowout singalong! Come hear all the music everyone loves to love!

in Hanoi Events

VHS - Saturday 80s Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

The first edition of a groovy new night at Sidewalk! Come and get down to the most delectable selections from the golden era of music..

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HARC SHOW: ROUTE 16 @ Hanoi Rock City

Summer has come and passed But it doesn't mean that the fun can never lastHanoi-Ams Rock Club has returned with "ROUTE 16". We look forward to delivering you an unforgettable experience with live rock...

in Saigon Events

Chiếu phim Good Morning @ Deo Cinema

Good MorningDirector: Yasujirô Ozu, 1959Japan, 1 hour 34 mins.Japanese with English subtitlesSUNDAY, AUGUST 11 - 7:00PMTwo boys begin a silence strike to press their parents into buying them a telev...

in Saigon Events

The PAWfect Match Adoption & Fundraiser Brunch Meet & Greet @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

On August 11, 2019, enjoy a different kind of Sunday by finding your PAWfect match.

in Hanoi Events

Summer Open Mic @ HUB Café

hey guys! For JULY and AUGUST i will be hosting an open mic at HUB cafe in Dong Da! This is an open mic for MUSICAL performances. i would love to have a place where Vietnamese and foreign musicians ca...

in Vietnam

After 3 Days of Rain, Historic Flooding Disrupts Life in Phu Quoc

Three days of heavy rain have resulted in flooding that has forced hundreds of families in numerous areas of Phu Quoc to evacuate.

in Hanoi Events

Anh Vy (The Observatory, SGN) & Barry Sunset @ Savage

Anh Vy, the newest and youngest addition of The Observatory Saigon is going to lead the party this night, together with one of the newest addition to the Hanoi scene, Barry Sunset.

in Hanoi Events

The 100 Garden Pop-Up Friday @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Food & Beer Lovers, you're in for a treat! Introducing The 100 Garden Food Pop-Up Friday, selected talented cooks will be creating delicious dishes every Friday all August, only available at this very...

in Hanoi Events

Permaculture Garden Workshop @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Open Call for VolunteersAugust Permaculture Garden Workshops

in Hanoi Events

Rooftop party: Humb @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

This Friday on our rooftop, we are much thrilled to welcome back the mastermind behind many venues in Hanoi - Humb. Originally from UK, he mastered his skill from the rave parties and built his own gr...

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Dao Mau 'Mother Goddess' Ritual in 1920s Nam Dinh

Situated in Nam Dinh City, Phu Giay is considered the largest center of the Dao Mau 'Mother Goddess' religion across all Vietnam. There are more than 20 temples and mausoleums in the area dedicated to...

in Development

[Photos] Here's the Winning Entry of Saigon's September 23 Park Design Contest

A new prize-winning design for Saigon’s September 23 Park, reverts the entire park's surface to public spaces and amenities reserved for pedestrians and local residents.

in Hanoi Events

Summer Swing Nights @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Swing away the summer heat and your Monday blues at one of the coolest and hippest places in town..the Turtle Lake brewery...dancing away to the happy tunes of Swing Jazz !

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Car Imports Triple Compared to First 8 Months of 2018

During the first eight months of 2019, Vietnam imported 88,000 vehicles valued at US$1.94 billion, accounting for increases of 366% and 319% respectively, compared to the same time period last year.

in Hanoi

Free Heat Shelters Set up in Hanoi for Outdoor Workers

A German-funded project is providing free air-conditioned sites for people to escape the summer heat of Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing @ ClickSpace

Let's start with some creative exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

in Hanoi Events

Ladies Night (Save the Date) @ Sunrise Beer

Ladies night every Tuesdays @ Sunrise Beer

in Hanoi Events

EIT Presents: The Great Satan @ The Click

Everything is Terrible (EIT), is a web-based comedy collective that produces feature-length films using clips from movies, TV, and advertising to explore themes and narratives and to always remind us ...

in Hanoi Events

Men’s Night Out - Happy Hour - MIC DROP @ Zuma Lounge

Whatever your plans are for the week, we’ve got your Wednesday nights covered. Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment as we bring to you Hanoi’s finest in Open Mic Talent – MEN’S NIGHT OUT ...

in Hanoi Events

Hết Show @ Hanoi Rock City

Line-up: Aura Màu Đen, DA's Angels và Limebócx Ticket fee: 60k (early bird) - 80k at entrance   Thursday, 8 August 8:00pm - 11:45pm Hanoi Rock City | 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho, Hanoi ...

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Stand-up Hanoi presents Sean Finnerty (Ireland) @ Standing Bar

Sean Finnerty is coming to Hanoi for one night only, performing at Standing Bar on Thursday 8 August. Don't. Miss. It!

in Saigon

Saigon to Tighten Traffic Law Enforcement on Foreign Drivers From August

Instead of just giving warnings and admonition, police will start applying punishments for foreign traffic violators starting August 16.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Pet Adoption Trivia Night! @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Are you in for the win? Have you got a pet? Do you love animals? Please come join this event to help our furry friends at Hanoi Pet Adoption along by joining the Fund Raiser Quiz on Thursday, August 8...

in Vietnam

5 Dead After Storm Wipha Sweeps Across Northern Vietnam

Five people have been killed and 14 remain missing after storm Wipha crossed directly over Hanoi and across northern provinces.

in Food Culture

Vandalized by Loan Sharks, Pho Hoa Pasteur Announces Temporary Closure

The shop owner's brother-in-law is suspected of racking up the debts that attracted the vandalism.

in Asia

[Photos] Travel Through Time to Singapore in the 1960s

There used to be a time when the sights and people of Saigon and Singapore didn’t look too dissimilar.

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy w/ Sean Finnerty (IRE) @ Kurtz's by Heart of Darkness

“One of the funniest comedians to come out of Ireland.” - Jimmy Fallon

in Saigon Events

Old School R&B Night | Music & Dance @ The Oasis

It's all about ATTITUDE!!

in Saigon Events

Commas Fight Club @ Commas Saigon

Both MMA and Commas strike to deliver a platform to its customers and fan, as a place to relieve their stresses, being a highly energetic and action packed environment. Fight your troubles away and da...

in Saigon Events

Grand Opening: Bondax @ Bam Bam

A quick throw back to the early days, the vision for Bam Bam has always been "to be something different, something that goes against the mainstream yet remain vibrant and interesting.

in Saigon Events

Blocks VOL 11 - DJ Jam Sesh w/Tê Tê @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

A gathering of people who love music to play music.

in Saigon Events

Plant-Based Cheeses Making Workshop @ La Holista

We, at La Holista Co., Ltd. take your health very seriously and want to help you learn how to make homemade delicious wholesome cheeses. Chiara Squinzi, Certified Health Coach, Yoga Teacher and Functi...

in Saigon Events

Afro Tuesday @ Broma

Afro Night at Broma: Not a Bar every Tuesday from 9 - 11: 30 pm is gonna be

in Saigon Events

"Back To School" Thrift Market @ Lan Anh Village

Phiên chợ LẠI ĐÂY MUA ĐỒ CŨ "BACK TO SCHOOL"

in Saigon Events

About Life Coffee Brewers HCM X Cyrus Saigon @ About Life Coffee Brewers HCM

About Life Coffee Brewers is excited to partner with Cyrus Saigon for a special collaboration event. We will bring you the breath of summer with 2 grand new drinks made from high-quality chocolate of ...

in Saigon Events

Alternative Indie Rock-Stravaganza: The Flob & Anesthetic Youth @ Soma Art Cafe

On Friday, August 9, Soma Art Lounge is the haven for India Rock Music lovers of Saigon! Come hear all the hits of The Flob & Anesthetic Youth on one stage.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon's Roast Battle - Round Two @ Jake's American BBQ

Four Local Saigon Comedians Will Roast Battle!!!

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Saigon Life Drawing @ Noirfoto (2)

Saigon’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years.

in Saigon Events

Ngăn Tủ Mini Show @ Saigon Chilling

Music show hosted by RMIT SGS Music Club

in Saigon Events

LGBTea Talk #7: CONSENT @ ICS Hub - The Cafe & Library

CONSENT - “Secret” for a healthy relationship!

in Tech

Da Nang Signs Partnership With Facebook to Improve Disaster Response, Warning

This is the first time Facebook is partnering with a local government in Vietnam for a public service campaign.

in Saigon Events

Mixed Berry Crumble // Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

featuring Mixed Berry and Almond Crumble

in Saigon Events

Outcast T-Rex Lager Beer Launch Party @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Outcast has their own BEER!Introducing T-REX LAGER!

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Openings: Necessary Fictions & Broken Relationships @ The Factory Art Center

To welcome Autumn, The Factory is delighted to invite you to the opening of 2 new exhibitions: 'Necessary Fictions' by Tammy Nguyễn and Hà Ninh Phạm; along with 'Broken Relationships' by Nguyễn Ngọc T...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

Jakarta to Build Giant Sea Wall to Stop City Sinking Into Sea

Last Friday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned that in order to stop the country's capital from sinking into the sea, a giant wall surrounding the city must be built quickly.

in Vietnam

Drunk Man Fined VND10m for Groping Female Passenger, Attendant on VNA Flight

On the afternoon of July 26, a male passenger was removed from flight VN253 from Hanoi to Saigon for inappropriate behaviors.

in Development

HCMC Approves Project to Reduce Congestion at Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho Crossroad

The total cost for the project is VND830 billion (US$35.4 million).

in Health

Toddler Hospitalized with Poisoning After Parents Fed Him Rhino Horn Powder

Folk medicine still plays a major role in daily Vietnamese life, but inappropriate usage of these ingredients can create serious consequences.

in Vietnam

Bronze Cannon Discovered in Da Nang Is of Dutch Origin, Researchers Say

First discovered in May, researchers announced on Monday that the military device came from the Netherlands and was likely owned by the Nguyen Dynasty.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Officials Consider Imposing Tolls to Limit Entry to Downtown Areas

Due to severe traffic, Hanoi is considering setting up automatic toll gates for downtown areas in order to reduce congestion.

in Hanoi

Noi Bai Officials Seize 125kg of Rhino Horns Worth $7.5m

Officials at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport on Sunday seized 125 kilograms of smuggled rhino horn, which represents one of the biggest wildlife tracking cases ever recorded in Southeast Asia. 

in Culture

This Set of Rare 20th-Century Đông Hồ Paintings Depicts a Society in Flux

The well-known woodcut folk paintings have always offered unique insights into the times during which they were produced.

in Saigon

Saigon to Remove Single-Use Plastic Items in Government Agencies

Saigon authorities are moving forward with measures to minimize plastic usage in government functions.

in Saigon

[Photos] Memories of 1966 Saigon in 11 Film Photos

Have you ever wondered why a fascination about old images is encoded in our blood? Tattered family albums, tiny Polaroid shots, a roll of undeveloped film — these have great potential to surprise us w...

in Vietnam

Northern Provinces Brace for Potential Tropical Storm Later This Week

An area of low pressure that may form into a tropical storm will bring heavy rain to northern provinces this week.

in Vietnam

Nat Geo Names 2 Pagodas in Vietnam Among World's 20 Most Beautiful Temples

The list also includes landmarks from other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos.

in Asia

Bangkok Imposes Heavier Fine on Motorbikes Driving on Sidewalk

Bangkok's city government has doubled the THB2,000 (US$65) fine for motorcyclists driving on sidewalks starting August 1.

in Hanoi Events

Vàng Son Vóc Thép @ The Painter's Studio

Introducing The Painter's Gallery by The Painter's Studio, we offer Hanoi's art students, emerging artists the opportunity to curate, install, and sell their own work in a professional setting.

in Hanoi Events

AnimalAsia screening: Unlocking The Cage (2016) @ Mahogany Coworking Space

Free admission. Register here: https://forms.gle/rnVjLRNcExFRk8os7

in Hanoi Events

Boxout In Transit: Tet Club (Live from Hanoi) @ Tet Club

Boxout in Transit goes to Vietnam next week! Broadcasting live from Hanoi’s TẾT Club

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting Party @ The Unicorn Pub

A wise man once said: Your network is your net worth.

in Hanoi Events

Wednesday wile out @ Solist Pub

Wednesday wile out Add: The Solist pub, 25A, Xuan DieuTimes: 09pm, Wednesday july 31

in Saigon Events

Five Senses Quiz Night @ Winking Seal Beer Co.

Get ready for some immersive trivia as Quiz Master Gavin Sealy takes you on a tour of the five senses, including a 'taste' round with a free flight of beer for each team.

in Saigon Events

ZINE Workshop (for all level) @ Kho Muc Studio

Risograph! What is that all about and how to apply this technique into an artwork? Just come over to learn about new things and release your creativity.

in Saigon Events

Playtime Photo Walk: Trở Về | Back To The Hood @ Binh Quoi Field Area

A photography observation of Binh Quoi brings us to think of the instant, reveal the invisible, the fugitive, the poetics of the place. The diversity of contributions will shape a portrait of the invi...

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Open Hearts @ Tranquil Books & Coffee

Since the beginning, Open Mic was a place to share your voices, your favorite melodies.

in Hanoi Events

Purple Turtle Drag show ll Le Papillon @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

“Boys who like makeup are losers! No one will want to marry them!”“A girl acting like a boy could be single forever.”

in Environment

Amid Booming Investment, Pollution Elevates Cancer Rates in Vietnam's Villages

While Vietnam's rural areas continue to develop, expand and economically prosper, their environmental conditions have not necessarily improved.

in Hanoi Events

Bring Your Own Beats Vol.5 @ Docker Natura Pub

Bring Your Own Beats (BOYB) Vol.5

in Hanoi Events

69Quiz - new party-quiz in Hanoi. Game #10 @ The Local Sports Bar

Please welcome new party-quiz in Hanoi!

in Hanoi Events

Sunday B2B Sessions // Kivi vs Ressa // Bass // Cheese // DnB @ Docker Natura Pub

Sunday sessions is back - 4 hours of Dockers Drum N Bass, Bass music and Naughties Cheese !Cheap drinks 20k beer !

in Vietnam

Vietstar Airlines Granted License to Operate Private Jets in Vietnam

Vietstar Airlines is an aviation company funded by both the private sector and a military-owned company.

in Saigon Events

From Trash To Treasure Campaign 2 @ Tiny Paws

A MEANINGFUL DAY AT TINY PAWS

in Saigon Events

Experimental Concert: Who Are We @ Salon Saigon

Experimental concert: Who Are WeAn evening of live experimental performance of sound and new media artFeaturing Zach Sch, Jung Buffalo, VJ Musashii and Jodeyiam

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GenderFunk Presents: MUM'S AWAY! @ Arcan

For someone with such a LOOSE hole, Esta Ricardo runs a TIGHT ship here at GenderFunk!

in Hanoi Events

Rewind (UK Garage / Bassline / UK Funky) @ BirdCage

We’re rewinding it right back to ‘94, the heyday of London's ‘Sunday Scene’ and the birth of the jewel in the crown of dance music, Garage.

in Hanoi Events

Tiny Giant EP Launch @ Hanoi Rock City

A unique, immersive performance. Encompassing dance, music, and design.

in Hanoi Events

Tunes For Booze & Freedom By Kobus & Co. @ Urban Gentry

Saturday 3 AugustFree Entry   Saturday, 3 August 9:00pm - 1:00am Urban Gentry | 38 Đặng Thai Mai, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội. {mosmap address='38 Đặng Thai Mai Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi' | lat=...

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Expressionist Landscape: Acrylic Painting Workshop @ 2studio

EXPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING WORKSHOP

in Saigon Events

Friday Music Night @ Biker Shield Bistro

Live music night at Biker Shield Bistro, every Friday @ 8:30PM

in Hanoi Events

Rooftop Sundowners @ The Republic

Join us this #ThirstyThursday for the next instalment of our 'Rooftop Sundowners!'

in Hanoi Events

Charity Clothing Sale @ Mondoro Living

Project Sprouts is hosting a Charity Clothing Sale the first Saturday of August (August 3rd) to help raise funds for our Winter Coats and Boots Initiative.

in Saigon Events

Indika Sunday Market @ Indika

Indika Sunday Market

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Deciding Where to Study Abroad; a Ride-Hailing App Update

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Hanoi Events

Solar EP1 // Bamboo // (Fri/02/08) @ Bamboo Westlake

Solar Episode 1 is the first installment of a series of parties that will be hitting Hanoi in the coming months. Keep your eyes pealed!

in Saigon Events

International Beer Day - Beer Pong Competition @ Saigon Outcast

International Beer Day!

in Hanoi Events

Global Leader Experience @ RMIT University Vietnam (Hanoi City campus)

Sign Up Now and break this year challenge "How do we ensure technological innovation delivers societal as well as economic value in cities?"

in Saigon Events

IU PIU BLOCK PARTY III - Asia One Gang @ Piu Piu

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH! Usually we don't brag because we cool. But dayum those Block Parties are lit. Thank you for waiting all month and let it all out each first Saturday of the month with us.....

in Hanoi Events

Elaheh (Soundistan, BKK) & Nayla @ Savage

For the first party of August, Savage is more than happy to introduce one of the emerging names in underground music scene of Bangkok. Elaheh will bring a realm of minimal, dub & acid techno, break, a...

in Hanoi Events

The 100 Garden Pop-Up Friday @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Food & Beer Lovers, you're in for a treat! Introducing The 100 Garden Food Pop-Up Friday, selected talented cooks will be creating delicious dishes every Friday all August, only available at this very...

in Saigon Events

Try Out Tuesdays @ The Hive Saigon

This MEvery Tuesday, the Hive Thao Dien welcomes everyone interested in the space to come down to experience Vietnam's most stylish coworking space in Thao Dien, District 2.

in Saigon Events

A Talk With Director Tony Lê Nguyễn @ Salon Saigon

A Talk with Director Tony Le-Nguyen: "The improvisation and humanity in the art of cinema, drama and public art"

in Saigon Events

Vietcetera x Mathijs Luijten Motion Design Bootcamp @ Kafnu

Vietcetera is teaming up with Amsterdam-based Motion Director Mathijs Luijten for an exclusive 6-week ‘Motion Design Bootcamp’ in Saigon this July 2019.

in Saigon Events

Improv @ Soma Art Lounge

Every show is different and interactive, our improvisers will act out unscripted scenes using suggestions from the audience!

in Saigon Events

Yoko Openstage Tuesday Night @ Yoko Cafe

Open stage night at Yoko Cafe. Fun time for your self and friends by joining the stage and other people at pro-grade stage & gears with us. Have 20% discount on drinks.

in Saigon Events

HR and Business Leaders Meet Up #5 @ Blanchy's Lounge

This July, 30 UpUp App and ELSA Speak Vietnam will be hosting the next HR and Business Leaders Meet Up! The Summer edition!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Networking Night #1 @ L'Herbanyste

It's not rocket science; humans are genetically pre-disposed to the act of socializing over drinks.

in Travel

From August, Ha Long Will Ban Plastic Bottles, Bags on Tour Boats

In response to the beautiful bay's burgeoning rubbish problem, plastic will no longer be used on sightseeing vessels.

in Saigon Events

Just Give Me A Beat - Open Mic Cypher @ Tempo Saigon

Calling all freestylers for a good session every WednesdayJust Give Me A Beat

in Saigon Events

Thao Dienners - Korean Inspiration @ Saigon DrInk

Cooking Practice is Back!

in Saigon Events

Slumdog Millionaire / Thursday Outdoor Cinema @ Saigon Outcast

Thursday Outdoor Cinema Screeningat Saigon Outcast8pm / free entry!

in Hanoi

[Photos] 1885 Hanoi Revealed Through Sepia Prints, Sketches, Postcards and Maps

All too often these days, we come across monuments of historical significance, pull out our smartphone and take a picture, only for it to waste away in our maze of a camera roll, never to be looked at...

in Asia

Low Rainfall, Hydropower Dams Lead to Record-Low Mekong River Levels

Water levels in the lower Mekong basin during this early flood season from June to July have hit record lows.

in Vietnam

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Worsens

According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam. 

in Vietnam

As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Also Gets Worse

According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam. 

in Vietnam

Water Shortage, Wildfires Ravage Central Provinces Amid Scorching Summer

Rising temperatures have prompted rising concern among Vietnamese residents as wildfires and water shortages impact central provinces. 

in Tech

What’s Inside Gapo, Yet Another Made-In-Vietnam Social Network

Joining the likes of Hahalolo, VietNamTa and Biz Time, Gapo is Vietnam’s newest social media platform, aimed at young millennials.

in Saigon

Saigon Prepares Public Ferry Route From Can Gio to Vung Tau

The route will help ease overcrowded roads connecting the city via its outlying island to the popular beach destination.

in Vietnam

VietJet Announces New Direct Flight Connecting Hanoi, New Delhi

In December 2017, India was added to the list of nationalities that could apply for a Vietnamese visa online. There remained, however, no direct flights between the two countries.

in Architecture

[Photos] This D3 Kindergarten Adds a Pop of Color to the City Canvas

TTC Elite Saigon Kindergarten is located on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3, nestled behind many buildings that neighbor Le Thi Rieng Park and the city’s railway station.

in Vietnam

Japan Detains Vietnamese Student for Smuggling 360 Hột Vịt Lộn, 10kg Nem Chua

On July 23, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that they had arrested a Vietnamese international student, Hac Thi Phuong Linh, under suspicion of illegally importing 10 kilograms of ne...

in Saigon

[Photos] 23 Photos of Saigon Street Life in 1969-1970

Free of international-style skyscrapers, Saigon’s urban quarters used to be all red roofs and modernist tube houses in the late 1960s.

in Health

Vietnam Hopes to Develop African Swine Fever Vaccine in 2 Years

Despite some positive results, Vietnam is playing catch-up in finding a vaccine to control the outbreak that is devastating the nation's pork industry. 

in Saigon Events

Vietnam House celebrates 2nd anniversary @ Vietnam House Restaurant

WMC Group’s flagship restaurant, Vietnam House - the contemporary Vietnamese fine dining restaurant headed up internationally-renowned chef Luke Nguyen - is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.

in Saigon Events

District 2 SUP yoga - swimming pool @ W.A.O SUP Saigon

From the organizer: You can have breakfast or lunch at weekend in the river restaurant right in District 2 and paddle the SUP around there.

in Saigon Events

Eat the 80's Dance Party @ Soma Art Lounge

Grab your friends and come out to the gnarliest dance party in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

A Craft Beer & Artisan Sausage Pairing Event @ Brewlliant

Brewlliant Craft Beer Gastropub is back with another Food & Beer pairing event on Saturday, July 27th, guaranteed to bring you awesome experience.

in Saigon Events

Groundbreakers Story Night - Leaving Home + Solo Travel @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Saigon is a city full of travellers, most of us ended up here after a long journey, either physically or mentally and many of us are still struggling with the fear of moving on or travelling alone.

in Vietnam

Two Doctors From Vietnam Among 100 Top Asian Scientists in 2019

Two Vietnamese researchers have been honored in the Asian Scientist 100, an annual listing of the Asia-Pacific region’s excellent researchers, academics and innovators.

in Saigon Events

Poster Workshop (for all level) @ Kho Muc Studio

Risograph! What is that all about and how to apply this technique into an artwork? Just come over to learn about new things and release your creativity.

in Saigon Events

The F&*% You Say? - Offensive Joke Night @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

We're bringing the raunchiest, the dirtiest, the crudest and most offensive jokes to the stage at Bann Bar for our new comedy series. Get ready to roll with laughter at "The F&*% Did You Say?!?" as Sa...

in Saigon Events

Electric Bodies - A Visual Feast // Đại Tiệc Thị Giác @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Saigon, are you ready? For one night only this summer, The Factory is excited to bring to our city a feast of interactive visual art, electronic/native music and contemporary dance

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Halfpipe Fundraiser! @ The Docks

Come down to the Hanoi Half pipe Fundraiser at the Docks this Saturday 27th July, to help raise funds to build a half pipe at Area 15 located on 50/310 Nghi Tam

in Hanoi Events

Waves // Liquid DnB // House // Disco // Bassline // Techno @ Docker Natura Pub

Friday 26th June - Dockers Natura!

in Saigon Events

FLOW X dOSe : By Night @ Saigon Sensation

1 - FLOW SAILS at NIGHT for the FIRST TIME2 - dOSe 11th year ANNIVERSARY 3 - the FINAL dOSe15 DJs and MUSICIANS, 2 STAGES, 1 BIG BOAT PARTY!!!

in Saigon Events

Mandala Summer Meet-up @ Mandala Wellness

Mandala Wellness welcomes you to the Mandala Summer Meet up!

in Saigon Events

Afro Funk at Arcan - Special Guests Zilwa Band @ Arcan

Disco//Tropical//Funk//Afrobeat//Live Musicians

in Hanoi Events

Fever 105 (80's night) @ BirdCage

Welcome back to Fever One O Five with the Fever ladies manning the wheels of steel all night long.

in Hanoi Events

Italo Disco with Juju and Steve Obi @ Sidewalk Hanoi

W.E.T dragshow Business Executive Extravaganza starting at 10.30/11 and we will be spinning Italo disco before, after and in between.

in Hanoi Events

Home game #5: Thang Long Warriors vs Hanoi Buffaloes @ Tay Ho Arena

Thang Long Warriors VS Hanoi Buffaloes

in Hanoi Events

Smells Like Teen Spirit - garage sale & movie screening @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT is a small garage sale, held alongside an equally cozy outdoor movie screening.

in Hanoi Events

Tasty Beats with Richie Lionel (Hip Hop / R&B / Lo-Fi / Chill) @ Urban Gentry

SAT 27 July9:30PMFREE ENTRY

in Hanoi Events

Couples Art Night @ Urban Gentry

Special night for you and your love

in Saigon Events

JUA by Art Labor @ Saigon Botanical Garden & Zoo

JUA - AN EXHIBITION OF ART LABOR

in Saigon

Go-Viet Ups Daily Bonus, but Makes It Harder to Get. Drivers Go on Strike.

Hundreds of Go-Viet drivers recently surrounded the company's offices in District 3 and 4 to protest recent changes to the ride-hailing company’s policy.

in Hanoi Events

Life of Hanoi @ Bamboo Westlake

Join us this Saturday in the all night celebration of life and arts with "Life in Hanoi" to relax and have fun together with performances from unprecedented number of 19 international and local artist...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon’s favorite day of beer-guzzling celebration is back - get ready for the next Saigon Craft Beer Festival!

in Hanoi Events

Friday Rooftop Party: ToK @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

This friday rooftop party, we want to say goodbye to July in style with our great father - ToK.

in Saigon Events

Ảnh viện Ngôn Từ - Tái Khám Phá | Reinvent Saigon @ TOONG coworking space

Speaking of Saigon from the past, how could we fail to mention the memories of afternoons at Ben Thanh Market, jammed packed with people deeply engaged in iconic newspapers such as Tieng Chuong, Tia S...

in Saigon Events

Sirens of Ha Long > Saigon Summer Splash @ Yoko Cafe

LTW Presents /// Sirens of Ha Long (HN) Live in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Mothpeople /sessions: #2 - District 9 (SA, 2009) @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

mothpeople will be back with the second edition of /sessions on the 25th of July at Bann Bar, one of Saigon's most refreshing venues dedicated to music and the arts, with a delightful selection of car...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] The Retro, Neon Japan of Kyoko Nakamura

These eye-catching illustrations articulate Japan's hyper dualities.

in Health

Vietnam's Obesity Rates Increased the Fastest in Southeast Asia in 5 Years

Between 2010 and 2014, the country's number of obese individuals rose 38%.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga with Gabi @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Beautiful day for Hatha Flow at The SPOT - Pool & Leisure today at 12pm

in Vietnam

Ancient Kinh Vietnamese Might Hail From Africa Instead of China, Genome Project Shows

Results from the project present new evidence supporting past hypotheses that seek to explain the origin of present-day Southeast Asians and Vietnamese Kinh people.

in Saigon Events

SEAFOOD BUFFET @ Park Hyatt

The Best International Seafood Selection in Vietnam

in Saigon Events

The Monologue Series - Take 2 @ The Oasis

The Actors Club Presents: The Monologue Series - Take 2

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Food Authenticity Debate

The latest podcast episode is available now, and we've got a new recording sound!

in Hanoi Events

Surveillance Camera Man @ The Click

Surveillance Camera Man follows a lone videographer as he films unwilling subjects and their reactions. Released in 2013 before similar content began to be widespread, this is one of the penultimate "...

in Vietnam

Fahasa to Drop Plastic Bags, Use Paper Wrappings Next Month

The most popular Vietnamese bookstore chain recently announced their latest effort to move away from single-use plastic.

in Saigon Events

No Country for Old Men / Thursday Outdoor Cinema @ Saigon Outcast

Thursday Outdoor Cinema Screeningat Saigon Outcast8pm / free entry!

in Hanoi Events

VÓC & DÁNG @ VICAS ART Studio

VÓC & DÁNGExhibition by Bui Quang Thang and Nguyen Vinh ThinhOpening: 17:00, Wednesday, 24.7.2019

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Version of Michelle Obama’s Memoir Released in Vietnam

On July 16, First News - Tri Viet officially released the Vietnamese version of Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming.

in Saigon Events

Bonkers for Cherry! Free-Flow Pop-Up @ Layla - Eatery & Bar

We have teamed up with our awesome partners at Belgo Belgian Craft Beer Brewery to bring you a night not to be missed!

in Saigon Events

Vang Pottery Workshop: Freestyle Pinching @ Soma Art Cafe

Vàng pottery Workshops: Freestyle Pinching

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon Presents Sam See (Singapore) @ Yoko Cafe

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Yoko cafe, 22 Nguyen Thi Dieu, Monday, 22nd July, 2019, 8:30 PM

in Saigon Events

Flawless: DJ Maseo (De La Soul) @ Bam Bam

We are excited to announce that we will be launching Flawless, our weekly hiphop/R&B and also Lady night at Bam Bam this Wednesday 24th of July.

in Saigon Events

KHÔNG SAO! @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Fortnightly, bann bar will become a safe space for you to come as you are - queer, queer-friendly, or simply just…different. A place to be free, be yourself, and be received with acceptance and non-ju...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Suffers Most Offline Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia This Year

Offline cyberattacks happen when a user is not connected to the internet and malicious codes can spread through third-party devices such as USB, CD and DVD drives.

in Society

Why Do Japanese Rent Cars? For Napping, Rapping and Dressing Up For Halloween

Car-sharing and renting is more widely supported in Japan than most parts of the world. One would think the obvious purpose of these services is merely to find a way to get to a certain destination. Y...

in Hanoi

New Proposal Calls on Hanoi Businesses to Ditch Plastic Bags

A new proposal submitted by Hanoi authorities late last month calls on businesses involved in the production of plastic bags to drastically adjust their output.

in Development

Airports Corporation Completes Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport

On July 15, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) announced that it had completed the feasibility study for Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport and submitted it to the Ministry of Transpor...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] The Illusory, Colorful Retro Japan of Kyoko Nakamura

These eye-catching illustrations articulate Japan's hyper dualities.

in Saigon

In New Proposal, Saigon Wants to Impose Fee on Cars Entering Downtown

The transport department's latest effort to alleviate pollution and encourage public transit usage comes with a US$10.8 million price tag.

in Hanoi

Tickets for Hanoi’s Formula One Race Go on Sale Today

With just eight months to go until Vietnam’s first-ever Formula One Grand Prix, construction of the racecourse is underway and, as of today, tickets for the event are officially on sale.

in Saigon Events

Wine Discovery Nights @ Hotel Nikko Saigon

Travel the world of wine with Hotel Nikko Saigon and Wine Embassy to explore the delightful wines from Italy, France, Chile, and New Zealand.

in Vietnam

After Heatwaves and Wildfires, Central Vietnam Faces Historic Saltwater Intrusion

Heatwaves and droughts have resulted in worrisome salt levels in freshwater supplies that is seriously impacting agriculture and tourism sectors.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Watch the Cheeky Anti-Plastic PSA That's Taking Vietnam's Cybersphere by Storm

A plastic bag’s life is five times that of an average human.

in Vietnam

From 2020, Vietnam to Increase Regional Minimum Wage by 5.5%

The new minimum wage will go into effect from January 1, 2020.

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park tribute night - Chester Bennington @ Hard Rock Cafe

It has been 02 years since we lost a big world’s talent Chester Bennington – the soul of Linkin Park. We, all rock fans, never stopped missing him.

in Asia

High-Speed Railway Connecting Bangkok to China in the Works

The modern bullet train system will take Bangkokians to Laos and China from Bang Sue.

in Saigon

[Photos] The Streets of Cho Lon, as Seen Through Old Postcards

From downtown Saigon, take Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, drive past rows of towering dipterocarp trees, and one will arrive in the colorful quarters of Cho Lon.

in Music & Arts

New Exhibition Aims to Expose the Environmental Harm of Consumerism

Let’s reduce waste! opened yesterday, is free to enter, and will run until August 31 at L’Espace.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Earmark Over $5m for Reducing Poverty

As part of an ongoing drive to minimize poverty in the capital and reduce the number of poor households to zero by the end of this year, Hanoi authorities have outlined a set of funding for initiative...

in Saigon

Saigon's Urban Green Coverage Is Poor, but Little Is Done to Speed up Park Projects

Saigon currently has 540 million square meters of green space, but the number seems dismal when factoring in the city's population density.

in Saigon Events

Spirit Saturday @ Park Hyatt

Why have only one drink when you can have the bottle?

in Saigon Events

Champagne Friday @ Park Hyatt

Seeking the best destination to rock on to the fullest in the Saigon night? Come to 2 Lam Son bar to enjoy a smoke-free environment with an urban music selection and live DJ performances in a vib...

in Hanoi Events

Laughing Buddha Stand Up Comedy & Live Music Event @ Sidewalk Hanoi

What better way to end the week than with a good laugh?

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Economic Growth Predicted to Reach 7% in 2019

Growth could reach 7% for 2019, according to economic experts from the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research.

in Hanoi Events

Exibihtion: 'Another Crossing' by Bảo Vương @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘ANOTHER CROSSING' by visual artist Bao Vuong featuring his latest series of paintings and a durational performance.

in Hanoi Events

Awesome Thursday Night @ Solist Pub

This Thursday at The Solist Pub, DJ BLONDE has Dance to the Disco Beat with you.

in Hanoi Events

Reggae/African MUSIC POOL PARTY @ The Docks

We are happy to bring in a Big one this time with great line ups .we will be having LIVE MUSIC // AFRICA DANCERS // DJS // BBQ E.T.C

in Saigon Events

Monthly Lifestyle Market @ Saigon Flea Market

Bring your family and friends to come join us, shop the new unique selected items from both local and foreign traders, take photos, have fun and experience our cool beautiful artistic views.Remember F...

in Hanoi Events

HGH - Crystal Deaf Vol.3: Dubstep/Bassline/Garage/DNB/Jungle @ Docker Natura Pub

Hanoi Goes Hard is back! With Crystal Deaf Vol. 3!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu Roundtable Special & Laiday Refill Station Co-Founder Quyen Nguyen

The new Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Hanoi Events

Jungle Race (Afrofunk and Dancehall) @ BirdCage

Step down to BIRDCAGE to join the jungle race on 19th of July where you will vibe to afrohouse music, Afrofunk and dancehall by some talented resident Djs in Hanoi DJ FLAKES - DJ PENKILYZO - DJ IRA

in Hanoi Events

Hotpot Sessions Vol 1 @ BirdCage

Introducing the Hotpot sessions!

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.  

in Travel

Over 77% of Foreign Tourists in Vietnam Are From Asia, Statistics Office Says

Tourists from the Americas make up the second-largest group of foreign arrivals in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Lindy Wednesday! @ Hanoi Rock City

Come hop along with us at our weekly Lindy hop social dance! We will be having a free beginner lesson so everyone can join in on the fun

in Hanoi Events

Sourgasm Jam Session @ The Venue

This week was the last Sourgasms at Bamboo and instead we will be jamming it up at The Venue from this Tuesday!

in Hanoi Events

Easy Flow Hip Hop Show @ The Venue

Easy Flow Hip Hop Show is back!!!

in Saigon Events

Summer BBQ & VN ‘s Original Craft Beer Platinum Golden Can @ City Beer Station

Summer is perfect for BEER & BBQs

in Saigon Events

Summery Candle Workshop @ The Craft House

Get crafty at The Craft House!

in Vietnam

At 96.2m Citizens, Vietnam Is the World's 15th-Most Populated Country

Over the last decade, Vietnam witnessed its population grow by 10.4 million.

in Tech

Vietnam Will Be the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks

Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.

in Saigon Events

Oysters Fiesta: every week, Thursday to Sunday @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come enjoy our affordable western international food on our rooftop!

in Saigon Events

Female Founders X Breakfast Series @ L'Herbanyste

We bring you Female Founders X Breakfast Series from women in Saigon who have taken the plunge and launched their own small ventures.

in Saigon Events

Burger Tuesdays @ Indika

Time for some meat between the buns!

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Tired of EDM, Hip Hop, & RnB? Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other? Join us every WEDNESDAY at The Lighthouse for the ultimate Ladies Night. FREE DRINKS FOR LADIES* (from 9pm to 12am)...

in Saigon Events

Questioning July @ Kafnu

Questioning is back! This time it is bigger, brighter and better!

in Saigon Events

Suite Ballet "Carmen" @ Saigon Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will be presenting 3 remarkable programs in July.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Phenomenon ÷ (Time x Space) | Yohei Yama @ Vin Gallery

Yohei Yama returns to Vin Gallery with his second solo with the gallery, four years after The Power of Semiosis (2015).

in Saigon Events

Afro Tuesday @ Broma

Afro Night at Broma: Not a Bar every Tuesday from 9 - 11: 30 pm is gonna be

in Saigon Events

The Noise We See | Private Preview@ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon

Join us to welcome artworks from artists Nathan Larson, Phan Dinh Khanh, and Darren Tynan at the private preview of The Noise We See at The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon. Kindly RSVP to jade@asiahues.com or...

in Tech

Vietnam Is the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks

Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.

in Saigon Events

Gaudi - Spanish live music @ GAUDI - Tapas & Bar

Enjoy Spanish music at GAUDI – “Little Barcelona” in Saigon, why don’t you come?

in Saigon Events

Recycling Workshop @ An Xanh 1958

The "Fast Fashion" industry has gained a place in the fashion industry. Casual and high-end clothing stores are constantly offering lots of price versions for their products, and we always feel the pr...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Deep Tech Ecosystem Meetup @ WeWork

VIETNAM DEEP TECH ECOSYSTEM MEETUP - The convergence of emerging tech

in Saigon Events

Charity Beer Festival 2019 @ East West Brewing Co.

The Charity Beer Festival is BACK - Come on by, drink some beers and help disadvantaged children go to school! Monday the 12th of August, starting nice and early at 1pm.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix

For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.

in Vietnam

New Proposal Wants to Reduce Speed of High-Speed Train to Save $33bn

As a new proposal suggests, by switching the route and reducing speed by 150km/h, the high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Saigon is estimated to cost just US$26 billion, instead of the initial US$...

in Travel

Vingroup Establishes New Airline Vinpearl Air, Aviation Training Centers

The Vietnamese conglomerate continues its relentless expansion.

in Saigon Events

Qua Te Ke @ Shri Lounge

Qua Te Ke has become the party to go to for an excellent time and enjoy great food and drinks. Once a month we do Qua Te Ke where people meet, dress up, eat, drink and dance but foremost of all have f...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] The Beauty of Saigon Street Carts Through the Eye of Its Beholder

It’s easy to take Saigon street cart culture for granted, but it only takes the discerning eyes of an artist to remind us once again why these carts are the cornerstone of our urban tapestry.

in Tech

Nintendo to Shift Part of Switch Production From China to Vietnam

Nintendo will move production of some components for popular handheld gaming device Switch from China to Vietnam in the coming months.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Domestic Tourism's Rise & the Son Tung-Snoop Dogg Music Video

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Break Ground on Underground Metro in 2021

In just a few years, probably, construction will begin on an underground section of Hanoi's developing metro system. 

in Health

New Study Reveals 29% of Primary School Students in Vietnam Are Overweight

According to a recent study by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, the substantial obesity rate among elementary school students is due to a lack of physical exercise and imbalanced diets.

in Hanoi Events

Beats Bars N Breaks 2 Year Birthday Bash! @ Sidewalk Hanoi

BEATS BARS N BREAKS SECOND BIRTHDAY BASH !

in Saigon Events

Dark side of the Fruit [Dark Banana] @ Arcan

Get on our spaceship, put on your spacesuit and make sure you snap your seatbelt before we enter the other side of the fruity dimension!

in Saigon Events

Stampit @ Soma Art Lounge

“Stampit” is aim to connect the community between two subcultures Hip-Hop and Hardcore, creating a new playground for young people with passion for music and arts.

in Hanoi Events

BBQ Sunday @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Join us on Sunday for 350,000VND free flow - 3 hours on select beer, gin and hard lemonade!

in Saigon Events

Sunday: Roberto Salgado - Ariel Bui - Tofu Folk Duo @ Yoko Cafe

Sunday night Solos and Duo

in Asia

South Korean Man Arrested After Clip Showing Beating of Vietnamese Wife Goes Viral

The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are worried that this incident represents just the tip of the i...

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Kin [Obs] and Vynnibal [HRBR] @ The Observatory

>>> KIN [Obs] >>> VYNNIBAL [HRBR]

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Mothpeople /sessions: #1 - Kokuhaku (JPN, 2010) @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

mothpeople begins its very first edition of mothpeople /sessions at Bann Bar, one of Saigon's most refreshing venues dedicated to music and the arts, with a delightful selection of carefully-crafted c...

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BannShe's - All Female Comedy Show 6th Edition @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Get ready for the next edition of BannShe's All Female Comedy Show!

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Indika Live Concert: "August Oak Tree" @ Indika

Thursday Indika Live with August Oak Tree

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Inside 'Summer Rolls,' the First British-Vietnamese Play in the UK

Summer Rolls is currently being staged at the Park Theater in London until July 13.

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Vietnamese Lacquer Painting’s Experimental History @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Phi Phi Oanh’s work is characterised by an experimental and conceptual approach to Vietnamese lacquer, especially through her radical re-imagining of the material possibilities of the vóc (the wooden ...

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The Spot Sunday Sessions @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Every week Dj Flakes & Friends will take over the decks to supply the chilled out sound-track to your Sunday afternoon.

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Vietnam Airlines Increases Carry-On Weight Limit From 7kg to 12kg

The national airline has increased the carry-on luggage weight limit from seven to 12 kilograms for economy tickets.

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BLINK BLINK - Summer Disco Party @ Kumquat Tree

Dear Gals and Pals and all Non-binary pals! We are bringing 70s back to Kumquat Tree on Friday July 12th!

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Faces - An exhibition of photographs by Vuong Nguyen @ Noirfoto

In "Faces" Vuong will share his personal story and precious experiences through his portraits, with the hope to leave a significant visual impression in the viewer's minds.

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Dance Yrself Clean - Indie Disco 00s Special @ Urban Gentry

HAPPY HOUR PROMO: 50k mixers from 7pm - 9pmALL NITE PROMO: Spend 100k worth of food and get a free beer!

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DJ EXIS @ Lush

Don't miss out on this one - contact us today to reserve your VIP table!!

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Thao Dien Flea Market: Green Edition // Night Market @ Saigon Outcast

We're back with Green Edition!All of the products offered will be recycled and eco-friendly! Come out and support vendors using reusable containers and pre-loved items looking for a new home!

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Bastille Day Party @ Piu Piu

If you are Français, a francophile, attending or not the party at the Consulate General of France, or honestly just anyone who loves to party, then keep scrolling! Because really, who doesn’t love a g...

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Wahren Boy & Ali & Dane @ Savage

For the party of this upcoming Friday, Savage has set up a special combination for the night.

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Kin (The Observatory, SGN) & MTXII @ Savage

In order to beat up the heat and moisture of Hanoi, Savage is going to bring the tropical vibe of the South to the next party, with 2 talents from Sai Gon, KIN and MTXII.

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Digital Samurai Vo.6 @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Samurais are coming back!

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Chalk Art Street Event @ Vietlife Residence

The Cancer Voice, Vietlife - Residence & Hotel and ALU Academy invite you to the most unique and creative event of the year.

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Burgers & Beer @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Join us every Tuesday for Buy 1 Get 1 special on any burger!

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Ladies Night - Dress up & Drink up! @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Get together with your girlfriends and drink up at Turtle Lake every Wednesday starting at 6pm!

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Two Sides of 1920s Hai Phong: Fancy Hotels and Seaside Shanties

Established in the late 19th century, Hai Phong is one of Vietnam's five municipalities and the second-largest city in northern Vietnam, after Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Among Top 10 Best Countries for Expats: HSBC Report

Switzerland, Singapore and Canada took the top spots in HSBC's Expat 2019 Global Report, which was released last Thursday.

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Low Key Cinema: The Owl and the Sparrow @ ClickSpace

This month is our Vietnam Film Fest -- we're showing award-winning movies set in Vietnam.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Disney Releases Adorable Short Set in Thailand's Floating Markets

It's fried rice versus pineapple when Micky and Minnie Mouse battle in this Walt Disney short that has spawned a variety of memes.

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Gin & Juice - Open Mic Freestyle - Wednesdays @ Arcan

Gin & Juice - Open Mic Freestyle Wednesdays is back!

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Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika (2)

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Is the Most Popular Destination for Vietnamese Tourists This Summer

Agoda, a popular online traveling booking platform, recently published their statistics for the top 10 destinations for Vietnamese tourists in summer 2019.

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Extravagant Bastille Brunch @ Le Meridien

Celebrate French Bastille Day this July 14 with enticing dining options, deletable hand-picked wines and exciting experience at Le Méridien Saigon

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Happy Hour Promotion @ Le Meridien

Are you looking for an ideal place offering Happy Hour to get the out or an ideal time to add excitement to a normal day of a week?

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Jakarta's Own Citizens Are Suing Their Government Over Air Pollution

Fed up with air quality that ranks among the worst in the world, 31 Jakarta residents have sued seven Indonesian government bodies — including the presidential office, Jakarta’s gubernatoria...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

HCMC Struggles With Teacher Shortage as New School Year Approaches

Schools in every district of Saigon have been searching for teachers and lecturers since June.

in Culture

[Illustrations] A Calendar Features Famous Phantoms in Vietnamese Folklore

Demon henchmen, a vampire and even a hero get their own month alongside the year's lunar animal in this colorful calendar.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Welcomed Nearly 15m Visitors in First Half of 2019

With the number of visitors continuing to rise, Vietnam’s largest cities remain magnets for both local and international tourists.

in Development

Airport Authority Proposes $500m Upgrade for Con Dao Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended an upgrade for the airport in Con Dao, one of Vietnam's most popular attractions.

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Double Trouble with BIGDADDY & EMILY @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

No need to wait till the weekend, QUI x Heineken awesome Thursday night is back with the hottest couple: BigDaddy & Emily

in Vietnam

US Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Steel From Vietnam of South Korea, Taiwan Origins

The main targets of the United States' newest tariffs are corrosion-resistant steel products and cold-rolled steel.

in Vietnam

Yok Don National Park Welcomes 2 Elephants Freed From Tourist Rides

Good news for Vietnam’s animal lovers!

in Hanoi

Hanoi FC Makes History by Entering AFC Cup’s Zonal Finals for the First Time

Vietnam’s national team has enjoyed huge success in recent years, and now the nation’s club teams are making significant progress too.

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Saturday Free Flow at Indika ft. The Stinking Bishop @ Indika

Free Flow Craft Beer & Rum Punch option at only 250k !Discover great craft beers made in Vietnam by passionated people.

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Sunju Hargun, Anh Vy, Datodeo and Boris @ The Observatory

We’re happy to welcome another first-timer into our booth: Sunju Hargun has been making waves and interesting sounds in our region for quite a while now, and is an undisputed, key-driver of the Bangko...

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Wata Coco at Broma: Not a Bar w/ Sami Lee & Kaztet D @ Broma Bar

Greetingz beautifull Broma People !

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[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees

Maison A in Nam Dinh Province was built for a client's aging mother. She is very fond of the banana trees that once occupied the space and the new house has the broad-leaf plant in abundance.

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Cine-Concert: Visible Reminder of Invisible Light @ Salon Saigon

Cine-concert: Visible Reminder of Invisible LightAn evening of experimental sight and sounds Featuring Arnont Nongyao and Ken Ueno (extended voice)

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Hazy Lemons: Sunday Day Party @ Arcan

Saigon’s Nightlife becomes Saigon’s Daylife

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Hazy Lemons: Sunday Day Party @ Arcan

Saigon’s Nightlife becomes Saigon’s Daylife

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VietJet Announces New Direct Flights From Saigon, Da Nang to Tokyo

Direct routes will connect Tokyo with Da Nang and Saigon.

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PIU PIU BLOCK Party: Saigon All-Stars edition @ Piu Piu

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH! The last Block Party was one of the wildest thing we ever seen.All the DJs killed it and DJ M1 made the old school Piu Mosh-pit resurrect straight from the hidden Trap.

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Summer Swing Party @ The Bronze Drum

It is a new month and our jolly Swing Dance vibes will now touch the Southern coast of the West Lake, where a charming venue is gently drumming for us..

in Vietnam

Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Vietnam

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting says a tropical depression in the East Sea is predicted to become a tropical storm that will bring torrential rains to regions in northern and ...

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The New Photographers @ Noirfoto

We kickstart the first of many-to-come photographic group exhibitions titled "The New Photographers" at Noirfoto Gallery on 26th June from 6pm.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Worlds Collide in New Son Tung M-TP Single Featuring Snoop Dogg

You heard that right.

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CHERRYRED Drag Show || RED || Le Papillon @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

This July, #CHERRYRED promises to present the perfect combination of sexy dance moves, music and drinks which eventually rocks your Saturday night!

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Tropical Fruit Anatomy @ ClickSpace

A watercolour workshop for all levels. All materials provided. 10 spots available. Sign up in comments

in Vietnam

Vietnam, EU Ink Historic Trade Deal That Reduces 99% of Bilateral Tariffs

The deal, which slashes 99% of tariffs between the two sides, represents the first such agreement between the European Union (EU) and a developing nation in Southeast Asia.

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Loopernatural | Duo Beatbox Loopstation [vol2] @ Solist Pub

Loopernatural will gonna take you guys to the journey into human sounds, through microphones and looping machines.

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OWC Three Year Anniversary @ Solist Pub

IT'S THE OWC 3RD BIRTHDAY ON JULY 7TH AT SOLIST!!!!!!

in Education

Integrating Creativity and Discovery into Saigon Classrooms through Round Square

After seeing whales wash ashore with rubbish-ruined stomachs and reading the startling statistics related to waste, Saigon residents have woken up to the destructive truth of plastic use and started t...

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TechTrain's soft opening @ TechTrain

TechTrain cordially invites you to the soft opening of our new technology education center on July 13 & 14 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Hot Pot no.1 | Music party @ Docker Natura Pub

Come on down to Docker Pub this Thursday and enjoy all the flavours of Hanoi's music!

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Sunday Sessions // Hip Hop // DnB // Disco // Garage @ Docker Natura Pub

Sunday sessions is back - 4 hours of Dockers Disco, Drum N Bass, Bass music and Hip-Hop !

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Afro and Latin House @ Docker Natura Pub

Join us this Saturday for Afro and Latin House beats from 9PM till late.

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Sunday Funk sessions @ Arcan

Now at ArcanGet yourself down to Arcan from 11pm

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Afro Tuesday @ Broma

From the organizer: This will be a special night, we will be starting out the night spinning Detroit House and DJ Kumbia Selecta (Sebastian Perez) will finish the night off with that Tribal Cumbia.

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Friday Night Shindig @ The Snug

Join Vaughan this Friday at The Snug for a 2 hour journey into Soul & Motown.  

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Paint with Wine workshop by Sofia Holt @ Rubik Zoo

Daily art & design workshop by Sofia Holt @ C34 market inside Rubik Zoo

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DOODLE - Practice creative thinking workshop by Sofia Holt @ Rubik Zoo

Daily art & design workshop by Sofia Holt @ C34 market inside Rubik Zoo

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IPWT JAM @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Hip-hop fest on 7/7 | Hosted by IPWT x Last Fire Crew

in Society

Coca-Cola Removes Slogan Deemed 'Vulgar' by Culture Department

Coca-Cola’s latest promotional campaign has been embroiled in online controversy after it was deemed “vulgar” by a government agency.

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BOULANGER TRIO IN HO CHI MINH CITY @ Conservatory Ho Chi Minh City

After a thrilling guest performance in 2018, the Boulanger Trio presents itself for the second time in Vietnam following an invitation by the Goethe-Institut.

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Family Getaway Package @ InterContinental Nha Trang

Have you planned a getaway trip or quality time with your kids and family this summer yet?

in Vietnam

Pork Shortage Caused by African Swine Fever Might Last Until 2020

As of June 28, African swine fever had spread to 60 provinces and cities and resulted in the culling of three million pigs, or 10% of the total number of pigs in Vietnam.

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Burgers & Beer @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Join us every Tuesday for Buy 1 Get 1 special on any burger!

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Ladies Night - Dress up & Drink up! @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Get together with your girlfriends and drink up at Turtle Lake every Wednesday starting at 6pm!

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The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

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Double Ghosts / Bóng ma kép: Screening & Talk with George Clark @ Hanoi DocLab

With great pleasures, Hanoi Doclab presents a program with artist/curator George Clark who will talk about his expanded practice with film from projection performances to exhibitions and show his new ...

in Vietnam

As Hot Weather Grills Central Vietnam, Multiple Wildfires Ravage Ha Tinh

After three days of constant fire-fighting efforts by local law enforcement and military personnel, the forest fires in Ha Tinh Province were finally subdued.

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Exibihtion: 'Another Crossing' by Bảo Vương @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘ANOTHER CROSSING' by visual artist Bao Vuong featuring his latest series of paintings and a durational performance.

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Funky Monday @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Buy 01 Get 01 free - Gin Infusion

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Small-Town Vibes of Quy Nhon Half a Century Ago

The central coast city has been charming guests for decades with its awe-shucks charisma.

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Cloud 9 Project @ Caravelle Saigon

The Event will showcase 9 original black and white pen and ink line drawings by celebrated English bartender/artist (Bartist) Richie Fawcett from The Studio Saigon.

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Stand Up Charity Show @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

7Fridays Westlake Hostel is proud to present Tay Ho's latest regular stand up night with many comedy acts from around the globe and even some homegrown talent.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

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Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

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Unplugged @ The Click

Unplugged @ The ClickEvery Wednesday night at 8pmAn acoustic performance by Freewheelin' Conor Pelan A space for wanderers, creatives, and other lost souls!

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Lindy Wednesday! @ Hanoi Rock City

Come hop along with us at our weekly Lindy hop social dance! We will be having a free beginner lesson so everyone can join in on the fun

in Culture

[Photos] The 1970s Girl Gangs That Inspired Japanese Pop Culture and Fashion Rebels

With razor blades hidden under modified school uniforms, sukeban represented both terror and solidarity.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Passport Strength Improves Slightly to 73rd of 94

Overtaking Algeria and Haiti, Vietnam moved up to 73rd out of 94 spots.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

5 Men Jailed for Killing Endangered Primates in Nghe An National Park

Sentences were given to five men in Nghe An Province for poaching a pair of langurs in Pu Mat National Park.

in Saigon Events

July Picnic Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Hotel Equatorial invites you to join us in celebration of some of the tastiest dishes from the states.

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U2+ Pink Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

Come and enjoy live music U2 + PINK TRIBUTE NIGHT by Jogadanz band every night from 8:30pm on 05 July at Hard Rock Café.

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Gạo: Contemporary Puppetry & Workshop @ The Factory Art Center

The Factory is pleased to introduce the original contemporary puppet performance with live music, 'Gạo', will have its official premiere in Vietnam.

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Beer-Lympics @ Winking Seal Beer Co.

Sign Up for Beer-Lypics.5 Drinking Games, Great Prizes and a night of Crazy-ness.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Glossy Design Project Seeks to Make History an Intriguing Subject

Lasting from 1225 to 1400, the Tran Dynasty was a prosperous era in Vietnamese history filled with heralded art, music and culture, in between three victories over Mongol forces.

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Super Social Presents: Anonymous Z B2B Determind @ The Lighthouse

Every Thursday on our rooftop!All Night - Free EntranceThis week: Anonymous Z B2B Determind

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Celebrating Failures @ The Hive

Do you have a fear of failure? Do you feel ashamed when you feel you’ve tried and failed? You absolutely shouldn’t; and here is why - it’s been known that on average we can experience failure, up to 7...

in Vietnam

New Proposals Suggest Repairing or Replacing Nam Dinh Cathedral With Replica

Back in May, a renovation plan to replace Bui Chu Cathedral in Nam Dinh Province with a newly-built replica angered the public.

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L'Usine Sustainable Weekend Pop-Up @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

L'Usine welcomes you to our first ever sustainable event as we've partnered with a selection of established local brands whose focus is on economically, environmentally and socially sustainable goods....

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Fexpats 5 Year Anniversary Community Fundraiser for Little Rose @ Arcan

Meet other members and friends on Saturday, June 29th from 1 pm to 5 pm to celebrate Fexpat's birthday AND fundraise money for Little Rose Bakery!

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Improv Games Workshop @ KNICK KNACK

We will be playing lots of fun short-form improv games, similar to what you may have seen on 'Whose Line is it anyway?'.

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Music Jam @ Baroness

Sit back and feel at ease at the Baroness ClubIf you had a big weekend or wanted to enjoy it before it's overWe host our weekly "Jam Session" on every Sunday and experience being on a theatrical stage...

in Vietnam

New Data Shows Fansipan Is 4.3m Higher Than Previously Recorded

After a recent round of measurements, experts believe that the peak of Mount Fansipan is higher than previously recorded.

in Health

Cases of Dengue in Hanoi Increase Threefold From 2018

At least 548 dengue fever patients have been admitted to hospitals in Hanoi this year, marking a threefold increase from the same period last year.

in Saigon Events

FREE BBQ- MeetUp Binh Thanh Dist. Expats&Local @ City Beer Station

MeetUp between Binh Thanh District ‘s expats and locals for connecting, sharing and cheering ...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Applies for Recognition as UNESCO Creative City

As part of the capital’s ongoing efforts to bolster the city’s global standing, authorities are developing a dossier to submit for Hanoi’s recognition as a UNESCO creative city.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Will Pilot a Public Bicycle-Sharing Program to Reduce Traffic

To combat increasing traffic and pollution concerns, the city will trial a high-tech bicycle-sharing program.

in Health

First-Ever Permanent Blood Donation Center Opens in Hanoi

Last Saturday, the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) opened a blood donation center in Hanoi, which marks a first for the capital.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2

Continuing the visual spectacle of Saigon from part 1 of the collection, here are more candid shots of the city’s street life in 1965.

in Society

7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version

Bioplastics, which are derived from plant- and animal-based materials, are believed to be less harmful to the environment than petroleum-based plastics because they produce less greenhouse gas.

in Education

What is ‘STEAM’ and Why Are Schools Implementing it?

If you’re familiar with modern education methods you’ve likely encountered the term ‘STEAM,’ an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, art and maths. But what is it, exactly? Some p...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Hoang Thuy Linh's 'Vo Chong A Phu' Video Is a Popping Literature Party

From one of Vietnam’s classic literature works to internet meme to a full-fledged music video: Mi from ‘Vo Chong A Phu’ is truly a cultural icon.

in Saigon

Saigon Earmarks $7m for Measures to Thwart Illegal Sand Mining

Illegal sand mining in the area is devastating ecosystems and ushering in a host of environmental problems.

in Hanoi Events

Wet // Drag Night // Drag Me By The Decade @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

This month our queens will be taking us back in time. To a decade where actresses were silver screen starlets. A decade where a glimpse of stockings was looked on as something shocking. A decade where...

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June Jamboree @ Solist Pub

June Jamboree at The Solist PubAdd: 25A, Xuan Dieu, Free EntryTime: 9PM - MidnightDJ: Penkylizo

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Afro House and Dancehall @ Docker Natura Pub

Join us this Saturday for deep Afro House and Dancehall beats from 9PM till late.

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JUMP / 2nd Birthday / Special Guest DJ Wiz NZ / Oldschool Hiphop @ BirdCage

Join us as we celebrate our 2nd Birthday !

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Friday Flex with DJ Spectrum @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

Kick your weekend off every friday with DJ Spectrum rinsing out the very best "UK Party Music" From Old Skool Hip Hop, Drum 'n' Bass, Reggae, House, Garage and Grime.

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LIVE GAA @ The Snug

Here we go again. Whatever about the end result, almost everything about the format of Championship 2019 will be the same as the one just finished. 

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Dance Fest: FeMale / Vòng lặp / Đa chiều @ Youth Theatre

DANCE FEST HANOI 2019 Initiated and supported by the Goethe-Institut in cooperation with VNOB & l’Institut Français de Hanoi-L'Espace

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Art Exhibition - Sergiu Moise @ Urban Gentry

Join Sergiu from 7pm onwards to meet with the artist before he leaves to exhibit in Romania. Live music, cocktails and food served.

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Friday Night Live - On Ni /James Moore w/ Fat_Benn / David Fryer @ Urban Gentry

Friday Night Live!

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Jewelry Workshop with Artisan Sophanhny @ Pandora Studio

Welcome to our Jewelry Workshop with Sophanhny Artisan Jewelry .

in Asia

ASEAN Countries Confirm Bid to Co-Host FIFA World Cup 2034

On June 22, a meeting between representatives of ten ASEAN countries was held to discuss the prospect of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.

in Hanoi Events

Casey Anderson-live (Typhoon 8, HK) & Barke @ Savage

For the next party on Friday the 28th of June, Casey Anderson will bring us his live set with support from the local talent, Barke.

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Nền Đất (Earthen Floor) @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Next month, Xom Bac Cau is partnering with our friend from Lá Library to offer Natural Building Course for an approximate time of 5 weeks to spend with us on site and help with the construction and we...

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Friday Rooftop Party: TrinhNu @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

For the last Friday rooftop party of the month, we bring back one of the young talents who strikes the scene hard recently.

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Saturday party with Tung Tim @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

For the last party of June, Man of Venus Tùng Tím will return to Kobala again and slay the vibe. This man has built a strong position and been engaged to the underground scene in Hanoi long enough to ...

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Saigon Events

HRBR : Lvov (CH) x Doan x Phuc Long @ The Lighthouse

Both on the latest HRBR release Lvov and Doan will finally meet in real life and share the booth with Phuc Long.

in Food Culture

In Malaysia, If You Want Fresh Seafood, Join a Facebook Livestream Auction

Customers eager to avoid wet markets are increasingly turning to live social media auctions to satisfy their seafood needs.

in Society

[Video] In Remembrance of a Green Ton Duc Thang Past

October 2017 spelled the death of Ton Duc Thang Street in spirit after Saigon maintenance workers started slaying its trees to make way for bridge construction.

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Saigon Life Drawing @ Noirfoto

Saigon’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years.

in Saigon Events

The New Photographers @ Noirfoto

We kickstart the first of many-to-come photographic group exhibitions titled "The New Photographers" at Noirfoto Gallery on 26th June from 6pm.

in Hanoi Events

Weekly Meditation Healing Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

WEEKLY MEDITATION HEALING CLASS

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OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

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OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

in Saigon Events

The Macho Taco Show! @ Machotaco

At A Table's // Improv and Stand-Up // Open Mic

in Hanoi Events

Exibihtion: 'Another Crossing' by Bảo Vương @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘ANOTHER CROSSING' by visual artist Bao Vuong featuring his latest series of paintings and a durational performance.

in Hanoi Events

Dj & hiphop night @ Solist Pub

Free Entry - balloon 60kAnd we have a night with Dj Aaron spinning some disco tunes and making you dance with #HIPHOPDon’t miss any part of this event is going to be light  

in Hanoi Events

Disco 2000 with DJ Richie Lionel @ Solist Pub

Disco 2000 with DJ Richie Lionel Free Entry // 9PM // June 27 Add: The Solist Pub, 25A. Xuân Diệu  

in Education

Soft Skills and Real World Experiences Lure Vietnamese Students Abroad

Because of the potential for a better education and future, many Vietnamese families have little difficulty deciding to send a child abroad for university.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City (2)

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Funky Monday @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Buy 01 Get 01 free - Gin Infusion

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: One Thing We Would Change About Saigon & Preserving Architectural Heritage

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Hanoi Events

UG Open Mic @ Urban Gentry

Shamelessly the best Open Mic in Tay Ho

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Unplugged @ The Click

Unplugged @ The ClickEvery Wednesday night at 8pmAn acoustic performance by Freewheelin' Conor Pelan A space for wanderers, creatives, and other lost souls!

in Vietnam

How a Vietnamese Fishing Boat Saved 22 Filipino Victims From a Shipwreck

The group of Vietnamese fishermen includes ten people working on a fishing boat belonging to Tien Giang resident Ngo Van Theng.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Dub Co. @ The Venue

The crew from Rec Room, are excited to present our unique jam session --- The Hanoi Dub Collective.

in Saigon Events

Tangy Wings // Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

Free Food Wednesday!featuring Tangy Wings

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Happy Family Day @ Shamballa

National Family Day is just around the corner!

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

Conference: Caodaism and Freemasonry @ Salon Saigon

Conference: Caodaism and FreemasonryBy Dr Tran Thu Dung

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Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Saigon Events

Try Out Tuesdays @ The Hive Saigon

Every Tuesday, the Hive Thao Dien welcomes everyone interested in the space to come down to experience Vietnam's most stylish coworking space in Thao Dien, District 2.

in Asia

[Photos] The People of 1880s Indochina Captured in a Series of Striking Portraits

When French photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Émile Gssel traveled to Indochina in 1880, they documented not only its landscapes, but also its people.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Delta Brick House Eases Modernity into Tradition

The high nail gets the hammer, so this new home in Tra Vinh aims to blend in with the traditional homes surrounding it.

in Vietnam

246 Illegal Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Taiwan

Taiwan continues its crackdown against illegal workers in the country that began in January.

in Vietnam

Experts Warn Against Building Hydropower Plants On Red River

Lao Cai Province authorities have proposed building two hydropower plants on the Red River.

in Saigon Events

Soul Live Project Series: Jazz Through Time Myra Melford In Black & White @ Soul Live Project Complex

“Colour is everything, black & white is more” – Dominic Rouse.

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Soul Live Project Series: Jazz Through Time Enzo Favata Glocal Report Quartet Live @ Soul Live Project Complex

Poetic. Energetic. Melodious. World-class Jazz!

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Spo & Spyo Classical Meets Jazz @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

This June 29, come to Saigon Opera House and step into the world of "Classical Meets Jazz" - a brand new crossover concert by Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SPYO), featuring world-famous pieces ...

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Music in the Dark @ Soul Live Project Complex

MUSIC IN THE DARK, a special concert series where the audience enjoys music in total darkness, has returned with a new concert -"Chuyen Anh, Chuyen Toi, Chuyen Dat Troi".

in Hanoi Events

Global Underscore - Hanoi @ Padmeni Yoga

The Global Underscore (GUS) is a yearly Contact Improvisation event that is practiced simultaneously in locations around the globe for a 4 hour period near the summer solstice (of the northern hemisph...

in Tech

Vietnam Officials Find No Competition Violations in Grab-Uber Deal

Vietnam's Competition Council (VCC) has ruled that Grab broke no competition laws when it acquired Uber.

in Hotels

For Chef Thierry Pannier, Fine French Cuisine is a Tale of Tradition

For head chef Thierry Pannier, a dish at Maison Vie isn’t just a meal to be consumed, but a story to be told. As we sit down to roasted pigeon and foie gras, a dish bursting with flavor, he tells Saig...

in Hanoi Events

Sound Scoop at Hanoi @ Indra Gandhi Park

Sound Scoop @ Hanoi is a site responsive sonic intervention exploring interactions of soundscapes from different geographies, sites, spaces, and functions.

in Vietnam

With Vietnam's Thriving Air Travel Comes Severe Pilot Shortage

The country will need 2,680 pilots for commercial flights by 2020, nearly twice as many as it currently has.

in Society

Meet the Nguyen Hue Security Guard Who Fixes Bikes for Free

A wholesome story about a cool security guard might be the best way to perk up your day.

in Health

Da Nang to Get 2 New Centers for Transplant, Stem Cell Therapy, Neurosurgery

The two centers are going to be located inside the Da Nang Hospital compound.

in Arts & Culture

Capturing the Real Saigon

The rooster’s iridescent red feathers caught the morning sunlight, momentarily making them appear to be on fire as his owner held it up for a photo.

in Saigon

Saigon Is Sinking Fast Due to Too Much Groundwater Extraction, Experts Say

In late March 2018, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued a plan to close groundwater wells in the city.

in Saigon Events

Lush 15 Year Anniversary Party @ Lush

We're turning 15! and we want to celebrate with you!! Party with us on Saturday June 22nd under the big top at the Lush Circus. Clowns, cakes, cocktails, and Heineken Silver to keep the party going al...

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Summer Heat @ Broma

Special celebration for the longest day of the year !

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GenderFunk Presents: Saigon is Burning - MET GALA CAMP Edition @ Soma Art Lounge

Gurrrrrl! We need to talk about that 2019 Met Gala. Most of these so-called fashionistas thought CAMP meant dressing for the outdoors! We wear outfits like those just to get a cà phê sữa đá!

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Live Music, BBQ and Craft Gin @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

 

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Budinorama Sunset Party @ The Observatory

Join us for a weekend wind-down Observatory style (hint: it’s a party)

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Lost In House @ The SPOT - Pool & Leisure

Hanoian Oasis The SPOT - Pool & Leisure you to get 'Lost In House’, as Serial Riddims usher in the first episode of a new paradigm, which welcomes you to lose yourself and your stresses, your mind, yo...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1

Identifying streets and neighborhoods of Saigon based on old pictures might seem like a skill exclusively reserved for those who have lived through the eras, but at times it’s like a fascinating game ...

in Hanoi Events

Exibihtion: 'Another Crossing' by Bảo Vương @ Manzi

Manzi Art Space is pleased to present ‘ANOTHER CROSSING' by visual artist Bao Vuong featuring his latest series of paintings and a durational performance.

in Hanoi Events

Summer Solstice Luau Pool Party! @ The Docks

MixNation Vietnam Kicks off the Beginning of the SUMMER SOLSTICE with an ISLAND STYLE SUMMER LUAU POOL PARTY

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Youry and Boogie G @ The Observatory

Another regional deal on the cards this evening: we’ve got Youry hitting our new venue for the first time.

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Mad Circus 1 Year Anniversary - Candy Land @ Arcan

MAD CIRCUS CELEBRATES 1 YEAR

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Wave Rave Vol. 2 at Birdcage @ BirdCage

Wave Rave Vol. 2 at Birdcage!!

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METRO @ BirdCage

A night of serious techno!

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DJ Sessions with White Honey (RU) @ KNICK KNACK

Music is like honey... Depending on its nectar source, flavours of honey can be different. Fruity. Floral. Smoky. Woody. Spicy. Nutty. Earthy.

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The F&*% You Say? - Offensive Joke Night @ KNICK KNACK

We're bringing the raunchiest, the dirtiest, the crudest and most offensive jokes to the stage at KNICK KNACK for our new comedy series. Get ready to roll with laughter at "The F&*% Did You Say?!?" as...

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BỜ HỒ FEST 2019 @ Hanoi Rock City

Please come and celebrate this long journey with us, drink with us, and let's hear some great music from more than 15 bands & artists.

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Give A Hand-FMP HANOI Blood Donation Day @ Family Medical Practice Hanoi

GIVE A HAND- FMP HANOI BLOOD DONATION DAY

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The Beatles Night - Dont Let Me Down @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

[DOORS LIVE MUSIC]Presents[DONT LET ME DOWN] - The Beatles Night

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Sài Gòn / Hà Nội Stand-up Comedy Showdown @ Urban Gentry

Sài Gòn / Hà Nội Stand-up Comedy Showdown

in Saigon

Saigon BMW Driver Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail for Fatal DUI Crash

In October last year, a driver careened into a crowd of motorcyclists stopping at the Hang Xanh Intersection, killing one and injuring eight others.

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Saigon Go Skateboarding Day Jam 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Go Skateboarding Day Jam 2019

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QUEER /LGBT Pride Month and Costume Show @ City Beer Station

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH 2019

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Olin (Smartbar, USA) & DusaN15 years Mule Musiq: Toshiya Kawasaki & Rifain & Khoi Mai @ Savage

Joined the Cube for this Friday would be an American talent, Olin, with support from Serbian favorite, DusaN.

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Budino (Cocktail D'amore/ Oscillator, Berlin) & TrinhNu @ Savage

Valentina Budino, born in Brescia in 1993 and now residing in Berlin.

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Tường Đất (Earthen Wall) @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Next month, Xom Bac Cau is partnering with our friend from Lá Library to offer Natural Building Course for an approximate time of 5 weeks to spend with us on site and help with the construction and we...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Hong Kong Ballet Dancers Take Over the City in This Surreal Short

Who said ballet has to be stuffy?

in Saigon Events

Happy Hours @ Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House

Tea Time!

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El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Passes Stricter Regulations of Alcohol Ads, Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving

According to the current law, drivers are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol concentration higher than 50mg/dl.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The War on Plastic and Our Vietnam Superpowers

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Vietnam

Vietnam National Team Players Become Ambassadors for Campaign Against Plastic Waste

Vietnam’s recently launched nationwide anti-plastic campaign just got a heavyweight celebrity endorsement.

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Saigon Events

Product and Beyond, June 2019 @ Nông Trại Khoai

We‘re a bunch of people passionate about products.

in Hanoi Events

OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

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Monday Got Talent @ Indika Saigon

BREAKING NEWS!!! YOU GOT TALENT ? (a lot or just a little is enough) Bring it to the stage and let's have a good time together!Calling all musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and performers of all t...

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MilkShake - Disco - Studio 54 @ The Lighthouse

MilkShake is for creative & openminded queers, queens and everything in betweens.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

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Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

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Acting Saigon: The Monologues @ The Oasis

Acting Saigon: The Monologues is an hour show that consists of actors performing 2 minutes monologues of their choosing.

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S2 DATE - Dating & Social Mixer @ Snuffbox

From now on, S2 Date - The speed mixing date, on every Tuesday, you could relish new dating experience. With a bit of luck, you may find the one you’ve been looking for.

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World of Words Open Mic @ Urban Gentry

Welcome to the World of Words. An open mic centred on poetry readings, spoken word , story telling and expression of verse.

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UG Open Mic @ Urban Gentry

Shamelessly the best Open Mic in Tay Ho

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Drawing Workshop: Intro to Realism @ L'oasis

In this intro to realism drawing workshop, we will tackle basic shapes and shading, by studying one of the most important features of the face: the eye.

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Comedy Stand Up Night at 7Fridays @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

7Fridays Westlake Hostel is proud to present Tay Ho's latest regular stand up night with many comedy acts from around the globe and even some homegrown talent.

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Yoko Openstage Tuesday Night @ Yoko Cafe

Open stage night at Yoko Cafe. Fun time for your self and friends by joining the stage and other people at pro-grade stage & gears with us. Have 20% discount on drinks.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

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Life Drawing #25 @ ClickSpace

We'll kick off with some creative exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

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Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men (2)

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Karaoke Night @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Ohhhh yeaaah! We’re excited to launch Karaoke night at Marylbone Bar on every Tuesday!

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Unplugged @ The Click

Unplugged @ The ClickEvery Wednesday night at 8pmAn acoustic performance by Freewheelin' Conor Pelan A space for wanderers, creatives, and other lost souls!

in Saigon Events

Spoken Words - Elements of Home @ Baroness

Baroness' weekly event presents

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Singing Soul @ Baroness

Start you week with "Soul Power"

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Eraserhead @ Deo Cinema

MONDAY, JUNE 17 - 7:00PM

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Wednesday Social on Rooftop @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come dance and get happy with us every Wednesday starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

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Jamaica Jamaica X Indika- Special Pop up @ Indika Saigon

A SPECIAL pop up is taking place in our space by Saigon's Authentic Jamaican Cuisine Jamaica Jamaica.

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Lasagna // Free Food Wednesday // Saigon Outcast @ Saigon Outcast

Free Food Wednesday!featuring Lasagna

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

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HIWC Nite Owls @ Cork & Bottle

Join us for drinks and snacks at this relaxing wine bar in Tay Ho.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Father’s Day Sunday Roast Carvery @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Enjoy roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and onion gravy, crispy pork loin with bread and apple sauce, and roasted lamb leg with mint sauce.

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World Tapa Day HCMC 2019 @ Tapas Bar & Restaurant

World tapa day is taking place in Vietnam for the first time!!!

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Negroni Week @ Ho Chi Minh city

#NegroniWeek is a celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails and to raise money for charities.

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NegroniWeek in Saigon @ Drinking & Healing

Launching Party of #NegroniWeek in Saigon - an activity to celebrate one of the world’s great cocktails and to raise money for charities.

in Arts & Culture

Local Filmmaker Thang Soi Launches Vietnam-Centric Stock Footage Service

Thang Soi is well-known for majestic flycam projects such as Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) and Vietnam From Above. Thang also does commercial work for flag carrier Vietnam Airlines ...

in Culture

From Obscurity to Mainstream: 15 Years of Dance Music at Lush Saigon

You might love it, hate or have never actually been, but if you live in Saigon, you’ve probably at least heard of Lush Saigon.

in Environment

Water Pollution's Effects on Human Health Can Reduce 3.5% of Vietnam's GDP

If not addressed, pollution alone could cost Vietnam US$12.4–18.6 million a day by 2030, the World Bank warns.

in Asia

[Photos] An Eerie Tokyo in the 1970s by Canadian Photographer Greg Girard

Born in 1955, Greg Girard is well-known for his photography work in some of Asia's largest cities.

in Travel

National Assembly Member Suggests Imposing Departure Tax on Citizens, Tourists

The implementation of a departure tax, an elector of the National Assembly argued, could bring in additional revenue to improve Vietnam’s tourism infrastructure.

in Saigon Events

Malaysian Week – Buffet Dinner @ Le Meridien

Experience the taste of Malaysian cuisine from 17-23 June 2019.

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Malaysian Week – Wine Dinner @ Le Meridien

Please your palate and tantalize your taste buds during an incredible night of culinary delights which our Guest Chefs will introduce the authentic flavours of Malaysia.

in Saigon Events

Malaysian Week – Cooking Class @ Le Meridien

Unlock the secrets behind a juicy Ayam Masak Merah – spicy tomatoes chicken and traditional Malaysian pancakes. Lunch is included.

in Music & Arts

Art Experts Call for 'Rescue' of Colonial Era Murals Blocked by Buildings

The murals are the brainchild of the first and second class of students and teachers of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (Indochina College of Fine Arts), a French-established school that is no...

in Culture

[Illustrations] A Calendar Created Specifically for Saigon's Wet and Dry Seasons

Saigon is in the midst of a full-on rainy season whose watery mood swings almost make us miss the heat of the dry season.

in Health

Saigon Becomes 55th Vietnam Locality Infected With African Swine Fever

On June 11, the disease, which is disastrous for pork production but poses no health risks to humans, was identified at a farm in District 9.

in Tech

Vietnam Has a New Homegrown Social Media App. It's Called 'Hahalolo.'

The homegrown app promises to bring new experiences to the community of traveling enthusiasts.

in Stories

Vingroup Begins Work on Huge Smartphone Plant in Hanoi

Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private company, is building a smartphone plant for its Vsmart subsidiary in the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in the capital's western suburbs.

in Development

Fulbright University Breaks Ground on New 15-Hectare Campus in D9

In three years, District 9 in Ho Chi Minh City will be home to Fulbright University Vietnam’s flagship campus and dormitories.

in Hanoi Events

Weekend Pancake Brunch @ ClickSpace

Join us for brunch this Saturday & Sunday! Grab a stack of five fluffy, fresh-cooked pancakes for 90k, and enjoy adding unlimited fresh fruit, syrups, and sauces from our toppings bar! (Kids are 60k)

in Hanoi Events

Bad Blood Rap Battle 15th June @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Old rivals are offered redemption as five of Hanois deepest clashes are re-lived, in the first Bad Blood clashes from Beats Bars and Breaks. Head to SideWalk to witness some seriously old beef go off,...

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Hot Offer for Ladies Lunch @ Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon

Fabulous Ladies Lunch at Atrium Cafe restaurant.

in Hanoi Events

The Council Takeover: Deen & Julien Brochard @ Savage

Over years of dedicated work building the music scene in Singapore, The Council has been proving themselves to be a solid music institution in Asia, and this month, for the first time ever, Savage wil...

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Defused Mood // Drum N Bass // Jungle // Hanoi Showcase @ BirdCage

We’ve recently brought you Sub Zero, Data 3 & Amoss it’s now time to showcase Hanoi’s top underground talent in our biggest DnB event yet!

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Water Color Workshop @ Consocia

The watercolor painting workshop will be organized weekly on Saturday and Sunday afternoon to welcome all who love art, and watercolor painting  

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Nevermind the 00's - DJ Flakes & Kantkope @ The Snug

Nevermind the 00's residents DJ Flakes and Kantkope will be taking over the snug with their nostalgic 2000's hits, Dance classics, UK garage and Hip Hop/RnB bangers.

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Wondrous Saturday Live Jazz nights @ The Unicorn Pub

Come to The Unicorn Pub on Saturday night and enjoy yourself with Jazz music, unique cocktails.

in Hanoi Events

212°F - TOS Band & Những Đứa Trẻ @ Hanoi Rock City

Invitation to: 212°F – a gig by TOS Band and The Children

in Saigon Events

Gaudi - Spanish live music @ GAUDI - Tapas & Bar

Enjoy Spanish music at GAUDI – “Little Barcelona” in Saigon, why don’t you come?

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Gaudi - Spanish live music @ GAUDI - Tapas & Bar

Enjoy Spanish music at GAUDI – “Little Barcelona” in Saigon, why don’t you come?

in Hanoi Events

ESA (Dekmantel, UK) & Max Mason live @ Savage

For the next guest of Red Cube, London based South African, Esa Williams, will take the honor of leading the trip. He is part of a unique breed of talent emerging on the electronic music scene.

in Culture

A Historic Venue Allows for an Exploration of Saigon’s Sizzling Music, Art and Fashion Scenes

“Just experiment with your eyes and your ears,” Headless clothing brand founder Quang Minh answered when asked to describe Saigon’s art scenes while standing in front of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's PM Endorses National Campaign to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the ambitious aim at the first national anti-plastic parade organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Hanoi administration l...

in Film & TV

Immersive Documentary Storytelling Workshop to Be Held in Hanoi

The School of Slow Media is hosting REMIX Hanoi, an intensive media lab, from June 14 to 16.

in Saigon Events

Monthly Lifestyle Market @ Saigon Flea Market

We would like to inform you that the coming Saigon Flea Market will be hold monthly on Sunday at 1st floor 107 Ton Dat Tien, Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC, from 11am – 8pm! (back yard of Boomerang Res...

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Motel77, Jonathan Be & Li @ The Lighthouse

MOTEL77 is the new duo revealed by the infamous French label La Dame Noir. Behind that name, Thoma Cher & Charp, 2 Djs who have been key players in Shanghai underground scene for the last decade.

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Twisted Lemon / / friend / House & Techno Edition @ Docker Natura Pub

Twisted Lemon / / House & Techno Edition

in Saigon

HCMC Signs Deal With South Korean Firm to Create Electric Bus Rapid Transit System

Can a bus rapid transit (BRT) system succeed in Saigon?

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Beer Pong Tournament @ The Hive Villa

Come test out your beer pong skills!

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Esa [Dekmantel] Youss [Nurture] Anh Vy [Obs] and Datodeo [Obs] @ The Observatory

Definitely one not to miss: Esa - who’s crafted a name for himself as a purveyor of a unique approach to a South African electronic sound, and in the process found himself collaborating in one way or ...

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Awareness Cinema: The True Cost @ The Hive Saigon

Have you ever wondered where the clothes we wear come from? Who makes them and how they're made? This film is all about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is ha...

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FLOW by DAY #3 @ Saigon Sensation

GO with the…. FLOWSAIL (4-6pm), SOUNDS, SWILL AT THE SAIGON RIVER this Sunday(3-7pm)! <FREE ENTRY> <COVERED DECK, rain or shine>

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Cerberus: Hip Hop - Trap @ Arcan

Through the gates of the UnderworldOnce you enter, you may never leave...

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BBE [Indie] with Superkid @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Bann Bar Electronic Presents:Indie/Electro/NuDisco Night with Superkid

in Hanoi Events

Bad BTCHS / Female / RnB / Hiphop / Garage / Dancehall @ BirdCage

Bad BTCHS JUMP's Bad ass little sister is back !!

in Saigon Events

PsyGon Therapy @ SchillerSaigon

  Tired of the city rush? Still hungover from a hard Friday Party?Longing for some nice rehab in a wonderful atmosphere directly at the Saigon River Banks?

in Saigon Events

Shimmy Shimmy Coco Pop: 50s/60s Rock'n'Roll Motown Dance Party @ Soma Art Lounge

Let’s shimmy twist shake and mash potato the night away!

in Food Culture

Da Nang Just Made Vietnam's Biggest Bánh Xèo, Feeding 200 People

The world has never stopped obsessing over giant food, and Vietnam is no exception.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea Market: Summer Edition // Night Market at SGOC @ Saigon Outcast

Summer vibe, tropical, fruity, fresh, nutritional, comfy, fashionable & cool!

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Wednesday Jam Session @ Indika Saigon

The jam is back at Indika!New formula! Hosted by Ryan Elleson & Didier Michel Joomun

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Cult Classic Charity Movie Night - The Room @ Machotaco

Free spoons included for the best, worst movie of all time!

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BoomSlang Beat Battle @ Indika

A little shorter notice than usual, but could be the last Beat Battle for some time! As BoomSalng DJ Hudsun prepares to depart 'Nam & DJ Stav heads into hibernation...

in Saigon Events

Caribbean Ladies Night @ Arcan

Every Tuesday at Arcan we have our Dancehall Ladies Night!

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Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Saigon Events

Jazz Evening @ ANAN Saigon

Join us for a special evening of jazz and pop music with Anne Sophie Hoffmann, new singer in Saigon

in Saigon Events

Cocoon Capital office hours @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Cocoon Capital is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage, digital, deep tech and B2B companies across Southeast Asia.

in Saigon Events

Soma Open Mic Thursday // Live Music & Poetry @ Soma Art Cafe

Welcome to Thursday Open Mic at Soma!

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Saigon Life Drawing @ Noirfoto

Saigon’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years.

in Saigon Events

Spoken Words - Elements of Home @ Baroness

Baroness' weekly event presents

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TNT: Tapas 'n' Turntables with Edge (dOse) @ KNICK KNACK

Edge Pamute: Soundsgood, jazznotjazz, dOSe co-founder (Manila, Saigon, Paris, Tokyo, Bangkok)

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing @ Chula

Let’s switch up the scenario and give Hanoi Life Drawing Society a new place to fired up our spirits!

in Hanoi Events

Unplugged @ The Click

Unplugged @ The ClickEvery Wednesday night at 8pmAn acoustic performance by Freewheelin' Conor Pelan A space for wanderers, creatives, and other lost souls!

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Coffee O'Clock with AWFH @ Nsquare

Come and meet the members - over 400 members from 50 countries!

in Hanoi Events

OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

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Art Night for Grown Ups @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: ART NIGHT for GROWN UPS is an art event series at spacebar every Tuesday geared toward inspiring creativity in adults.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Veganism (Thursday at Sidewalk) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring the concept of veganism

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World of Words Open Mic @ Urban Gentry

Welcome to the World of Words. An open mic centred on poetry readings, spoken word , story telling and expression of verse.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

June Get-together with Nordcham in Hanoi @ The Republic

We welcome all Nordic companies in Vietnam, business partners, delegations and Nordic friends to join our two monthly get-together networking events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

in Hanoi Events

Mindfulness Meditation course @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

Is Mindfulness Meditation for you?

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Hanoi Events

Science for Kids @ Nsquare

Science for Kids is on every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6- 7 pm.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Development

Dong Nai Removes Entire Commune to Make Room for Long Thanh Airport

From June 1, Suoi Trau Commune in Long Thanh District, Dong Nai Province no longer exists on Vietnam's administrative map.

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk Presents: Don't Funk It Up! Lip Sync Battlez @ Arcan

One year ago, GenderFunk’s Glitter and Gold launch rocked Saigon’s queer party scene and kicked off a queer as FUNK revolution!!

in Saigon Events

KWIT 5 - Elements @ Soma Art Cafe

Graduated from the Oil Painting Department of The University of Fine Arts in 2010, Vietnamese artist KWIT 5 has been experimenting with various techniques and new mediums. Besides creating artworks fr...

in Saigon Events

Workshops: Living Happiness - The Holistic Way @ Yoga Pod

The mind is an intelligent creation that has the ability to create the reality we live in. When we think negatively we create negative life situations and we think positively we create positive life s...

in Saigon Events

Soma Art Brunch // Sunday Bottomless Mimosas @ Soma Art Lounge

“Brunch without champagne is just a sad breakfast"

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SaiGon Pigment Workshop @ Hemiantan Art Café

SAIGON PIGMENT WORKSHOP is a basic art class about PIGMENT which is used to produce oil paint, water color and some other color. PIGMENT doesn’t need high drawing skills, but requires patience and you...

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Self Care for Women @ Co-Space

Your opinion of yourself is the single most important thing in your life. You cannot outrun your own self- image. It doesn’t matter how hard you work, how beautiful you are or how much money you have ...

in Saigon Events

Banana Hustle @ The Lighthouse

The Bananas are going back to the root of the tree as they return to The Lighthouse for the first time since their Xmas extravaganza. Bringing their trademark crates of Electronic Tropical Music acros...

in Travel

[Video] A Serene Glance of Ninh Binh

Towering karst formations, light seeping in through the watery entrance to a cave, bananas sold out of shoulder-slung bamboo baskets by an old lady: clichés about Vietnam exist for a reason, and it ca...

in Saigon

Doan Ngoc Hai Was Assigned a New Role. He Accepted, Then Resigned.

During his time as Vice Chairman of District 1’s People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai attracted attention with any project he undertook, from catching stray dogs to chastising illegal anglers. Though Hai...

in Vietnam

Da Nang Authorities Urged to Approve 3rd Terminal for City Airport

In 2018, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) proposed building another terminal at Da Nang International Airport in order to meet the airport's future capacity demands.

in Asia

The Startup That's Bringing Abandoned Bikes to Burmese Children

As ofo and oBike bumble towards bankruptcy, thousands of bicycles are finding their way to poor communities in Myanmar.

in Vietnam

Quy Nhon to Relocate 3 Hotels to Make Room for Public Beach

Other high-rise buildings on the east side of An Duong Vuong and Xuan Dieu streets along Quy Nhon's waterfront are also being moved in the near future.

in Saigon Events

A Summer of Giving @ European International School

Celebrate this summer by teaching your child to give back to the community through enriching and fun activities at Arts Nation

in Hanoi

Hanoi Metro Drivers Undergo Training in Beijing

Over the last year, drivers who will work on Hanoi's upcoming Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line have trained for the job in Beijing.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Hustle and Bustle of Maritime Life in 1995 Quang Ninh

Just around 150 kilometers east of Hanoi, Quang Ninh Province is home to the world-famous heritage site Ha Long Bay and Vietnam’s largest coal reserves.

in Saigon Events

Gaudi - Spanish live music @ GAUDI - Tapas & Bar

Enjoy Spanish music at GAUDI – “Little Barcelona” in Saigon, why don’t you come?

in Vietnam

National Assembly Votes Against Bill That Would Ban Selling Alcohol After 10pm

Citing impracticality of enforcement and negative effects on tourism, the parliament has rejected a bill proposed by the Ministry of Health to place a curfew on alcohol sales.

in Saigon Events

Summer Beach Clean Up @ Coco Beachcamp

Going on a beach vacation in the weekend and…clean up trash???

in Food Culture

[Photos] Step Inside Vietnam's First Fish Sauce Museum

Vietnam’s extended coastline has bestowed local fishing communities with great access to seafood, giving rise to a plethora of craft villages across the country that lionize marine produce. Perhaps th...

in Film & TV

[Video] Watch the Impressive Trailer of Nguyen Dynasty Historical Drama 'Phuong Khau'

Phuong Khau is an original series set during the Nguyen dynasty, chronicling the life of Empress Dowager Tu Du, the mother of Emperor Tu Duc.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Reunites w. Oliver Deutschmann // Hotflush @ The Observatory

Oliver Deutschmann first appeared with Heart Beat back in March 2016 in the old riverside club of Observatory. Good times! He is coming back on 7th of June at the new Observatory and will be joining t...

in Saigon Events

Blocks VOL 06 - DJ Jam Sesh w/Tê Tê @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

A gathering of people who love music to play music.

in Travel

Vietnam's Homestay Boom Brings About Both Promise and Perils

As tourism booms, people across the nation are transforming their homes into rentable accommodation, a potentially lucrative but also risky endeavor. 

in Saigon Events

Jazzy Thursday on the rooftop @ Broma

From the organizer: Music presents nature. Nature presents life. Jazz presents nature. Jazz is life.

in Saigon Events

It s gonna be different - mid festival celebration @ Arcan

TRANSIENT CREATURES is excited to invite you to IT S GONNA BE DIFFERENT, our mid festival celebration featuring performance and queer art.

in Saigon Events

Adult Bay Workshop "The Gold Of Nature" At Legend Art District 1 @ Legend Art

Have you realized the changing of nature? Using Bay instead of using brushes to describe the gold color of nature. A painting that not only has all art elements but also can use for home decoration

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Third Wife' Controversy and Vietnam's Protein Consumption

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Hanoi Events

Weekend Pancake Brunch @ ClickSpace

Join us for brunch this Saturday & Sunday! Grab a stack of five fluffy, fresh-cooked pancakes for 90k, and enjoy adding unlimited fresh fruit, syrups, and sauces from our toppings bar! (Kids are 60k)

in Hanoi Events

Fiesta Latina - every Friday @ Camelia Lounge

Fiesta Latina every Friday is so beautiful !

in Hanoi Events

Colours of Hanoi Volume 2 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

This concert will be bringing you into different moods of Hanoi music scene by putting together the best bands from this lovely Hanoi city, musicians of all ages & all nationalities.

in Hanoi Events

Mixnation @ BirdCage

MixNation – Vietnam presents AllStar DJs from around the globe mixing the best of 90’s hip hop, r&b, tech house, KPOP, and funk.

in Hanoi Events

Stepping Out's Birdcage Boogie @ BirdCage

Strap on your dancing shoes and prepare to transport your mind to another planet, and your ears to disco-heaven. Stepping Out.

in Saigon Events

Hollaback Homegrrls: Pop Tunes Dance Night @ Soma Art Cafe

Let's celebrate our QUEENS tonight!

in Hanoi Events

LIVE GAA @ The Snug

Here we go again. Whatever about the end result, almost everything about the format of Championship 2019 will be the same as the one just finished. 

in Hanoi Events

Alexander ALAR by SALA CLUB [underground] @ SALA Club

Alexander Alar - new act on underground scene in the world

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Funday @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Live Music! Kids club (upstairs 11am - 3pm)Local Craft StallsFantastic Beer and awesome food!

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Funday @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Live Music! Kids club (upstairs 11am - 3pm)Local Craft StallsFantastic Beer and awesome food!

in Hanoi Events

Minishow : Tofu in HaNoi @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Minishow : Tofu in HaNoi

in Saigon Events

Night of the Arts @ British International School, Ho Chi Minh City

The BIS Night of the Arts is back by popular demand!

in Saigon

Delayed Site Clearance, Compensation Stall Saigon Flood-Prevention Projects

There are currently four clusters of flood-prevention projects underway in Saigon, all of which are still struggling to move forward with the process of land acquisition.

in Saigon Events

Us (2019) / Thursday Outdoor Cinema @ Saigon Outcast

Thursday Outdoor Cinema Screeningat Saigon Outcast8pm / free entry!

in Hanoi Events

techno.vn Showcase @ Savage

On Friday, June 7 2019, we will feature our last local talent showcase at Savage and then we will move forward with our new exciting projects in promoting and organising techno in Vietnam by our crew....

in Hanoi Events

Airbear (Contra, KR) & Min8 @ Savage

Join Airbear for this night will be our beloved resident, Min8.

in Saigon Events

Gin & Juice - Open Mic Freestyle - Wednesdays @ Arcan

Gin & Juice - Open Mic Freestyle Wednesdays is back!

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Social on Rooftop @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come dance and get happy with us every Wednesday starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

in Saigon Events

Introduction Week: Lino-Printing @ 2studio

Introduction Week 2: Introduction to Lino-Printing

in Saigon Events

Mundo Lingo (Saigon #173) @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Saigon Life Drawing @ Noirfoto

Saigon’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other?

in Vietnam

Connectivity Is Key to Ethnic Minority Development, World Bank Report Shows

A new research project by World Bank looks at the socio-economic performance of seven ethnicities in Vietnam including San Diu, Muong, Khmer, Xo Dang, Kho Mu and Mong.

in Saigon Events

Gin & Juice - Open Mic Freestyle - Wednesdays @ Arcan

Gin & Juice - Open Mic Freestyle Wednesdays is back!

in Saigon Events

Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Saigon Events

Sita Sings The Blues // Soma Monday Art House Film Screening @ Soma Art Cafe

Soma Monday Art House Film Screening

in Saigon Events

Than Charcoal - an exhibition of work by Rik Strong @ Noirfoto

An exhibition of work by Rik Strong.

in Saigon Events

Introduction Week: Woodcut-Printing @ 2studio

Introduction Week : Introduction to Woodcut-printing

in Hanoi Events

Weekly Meditation Healing Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

WEEKLY MEDITATION HEALING CLASS

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City (2)

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

HPF: God (Thursday at Sidewalk)

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring the complex concept of gods

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Society

[Video] Wheels of Steel: Tearing Across Saigon on Japanese Fixies

Just 10 years ago, the fixed-gear bike was an unfamiliar concept in Vietnam; now, there’s a thriving community of riders here in Saigon with enthusiasts from all walks of life.

in Hanoi Events

HPF: East Brain/West Brain @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host three evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring the psychological differences between Easterners and Westerners.  

in Hanoi Events

HPF: God (Wednesday at Puku) @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring the complex concept of gods

in Hanoi Events

Personal Brand with SOUL: Inspire Others with Your Message @ The Learning Hub

This workshop will shows you the 7 STEPS TO BUILD A PERSONAL BRAND WITH SOUL

in Hanoi

[Photos] Saunter Across Hanoi's Old Quarter Streets in 1896

Being alive today means seeing such an abundance of photos that they can become meaningless, yet these shots of Hanoi’s Old Quarter invoke a feeling that’s hard to define.

in Hanoi Events

Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.  

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Karaoke Madness @ Chien Hostel

Come along and sing your heart out at our weekly karaoke session in our warm and cosy bar. Cocktail specials every night.

in Travel

[Video] From Ha Long to Hanoi in Search of a Street Food Feast

Hungry in Hanoi documents an experience many of us know first-hand: the satisfaction of a day out exploring followed by a celebratory street food feast.

in Culture

[Photos] After Bánh Mì, Altar Might Be Vietnam's Next Miss Universe National Costume

Remember the bánh mì dress? She’s dead, and this horrible design murdered her.

in Saigon Events

Beyond Gender. Beyond Human | Workshop with Esta Ricardo @ GS Dance Studio

Beyond Gender. Beyond Human.

in Saigon Events

FLOW by DAY #2 @ Saigon Sensation

Beats, Bubbles, Boat Cruise and the best city lights of Saigon-- the FLOW Floating Dancefloor boat party series! Free flowing smiles, libations, edibles, ear candiesand the best CITY LIGHTS in Saigon ...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Ban Recreational Use of Laughing Gas

All recreational use of laughing gas is now illegal in Hanoi following a decision from the city’s administration.

in Society

Public Bicycles Are a Hit in Hoi An, Not So Much in Saigon and Hanoi

In 2018, Hoi An announced that it had officially launched a project to establish a bicycle network to make transport more sustainable.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Economy Might Be Larger Than Singapore's in 10 Years: DBS Report

With growth rates that could steady at 6.5% over the next decade, Vietnam's economy could surpass that of Singapore by 2029, according to a report by a Singaporean bank.

in Saigon Events

Free Cowspiracy Screening @ Saigon Outcast

Join us and learn about how our decisions affect the future of our planet. Invite your friends!

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] 10 Endangered Species of the World as Illustrated by a Chinese Designer

In the decade of millennials, putting endangered species on hip T-shirts might be one of the best ways to raise awareness of biodiversity.

in Food Culture

Celebrity Chef Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van Ordained as Buddhist Monk

Dubbed Vietnam's "national chef," Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van is a household name among many Vietnamese for her role as a cooking instructor on the hit cooking show Kheo Tay Hay Lam.

in Music & Arts

Le Pho Painting Sets Record for Most Expensive Vietnamese Art Sold at Auction

'Nude,' or 'Nue' in French, is an oil painting by famed 20th-century Vietnamese artist Le Pho. It was recently sold for US$1.4 million, more than 2.5 times its expected value at an auction at Christie...

in Saigon Events

Fuzeco Grand Opening! @ Fuzeco

Fuzeco invites you to join us on Saturday 1st June, for a night of celebration as we open the doors to our Asian Fusion Taco Bar!

in Saigon Events

BUY 1 GET 1 - SaiGon Tattoo Homies - Mini Tattoo Show @ City Beer Station

More than that is a cheering, meeting and exchanging net work of the Tattoos Homies in SaiGon

in Vietnam

Flooding on Quang Ninh-Chinese Border Kills 1, Destroys Cargo Boats

Following heavy rains across northern Vietnam and unannounced discharged waters from a Chinese dam, Mong Cai Town in Quang Ninh Province has suffered from damaging floods.

in Saigon Events

Château Cantenac Brown Wine Dinner @ Social Club Saigon

A call for all wine lovers, chance to enjoy an attractive wine dinner from the top Grand Cru Classe 1855 brand in the Margaux - Chateau Cantenac Brown above Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Mixology above Saigon - Meet Shavinraj Gopinath @ Social Club Saigon

Meet The" Fairy Godfather" of The Iron Fairies.

in Saigon Events

Beer Pairing Experience Above Saigon @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

The Connoisseur Beer Pairing Experience

in Vietnam

Vietnam Earmarks $1.2bn for Forest Protection, Restoration

The plan focuses on improving sustainable forest and environmental management, protection and development along with conservation to increase total forest cover from 2.5 million hectares to 2.72 ...

in Saigon

Nguyen Huu Linh to Face Trial for Sexually Harassing Young Girl in Elevator

Almost two months after the incident occurred, Saigon authorities have officially moved forward with the child sexual harassment case that has attracted significant public attention.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Children’s Day @ Le Meridien

Create a warm family gathering and leave a happy memory for your kids with extravagant dining options enhanced by fascinating activities at Le Méridien Saigon.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Short Awarded Illy Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2019

Director's Fortnight is an independent event running parallel to the main Cannes Film Festival, organized by the French Directors Guild starting in 1969.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Mekong Delta on the Brink of a New Decade

Taken by Stewart Jackson, a member of the US Army in 1970, and archived in the gallery of the 6/31st Infantry in Vietnam, these photos depict life in Duong Diem Town, Chau Thanh, Tien Giang Province.

in Travel

Quang Binh Homestay Owners Struggle in Price War Against Major Hotels

Price reduction by companies with deep pockets disproportionately harms homestay proprietors, who used to be farmers living near Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.

in Saigon Events

All You Can Eat Pancake Day @ Eddie's

Just Imagine - Eat all of the light, fluffy & delicious pancakes you possibly can for just 99k vnd.

in Saigon Events

International Children’s Day @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Treat your loved ones to our special family buffet for International Children's Day. Book on Facebook and pay only VND660,000++/adult. Kids under 12 are free!

in Saigon

Disjointed Drainage, Trash-Filled Canals Make Tan Son Nhat Prone to Flooding

With great summer showers comes great flooding.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Laughing Gas Debate and Our Favorite Sauces

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Tired of EDM, Hip Hop, & RnB? Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other? Join us every WEDNESDAY at The Lighthouse for the ultimate Ladies Night. FREE DRINKS FOR LADIES* (from 9pm to 12am)...

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Social on Rooftop @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come dance and get happy with us every Wednesday starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

in Saigon Events

Mundo Lingo (Saigon #173) @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk Presents: Saigon is Burning - Disney Edition @ Soma Art Cafe

It’s a Whole New World… of Drag and Gender expression at Saigon is Burning: Disney Edition!!

in Saigon Events

Sk8 Tape - Short Film Screening @ Soma Art Lounge

SK8 TAPE Short Film Screening

in Saigon Events

Dew Drips, Smog Seeps | Exibition by Nguyen Thuy Hang @ Vin Gallery

Private View | 26.04.2019, 18:30 - 20:30Please RSVP to info@vingallery.com for private view.

in Saigon Events

Reggae - Ragga - Dancehall special ladies nights @ Arcan

Warm up with some special homemade tropical punch (free for ladies) and dance, dance, dance!

in Saigon Events

Kaleidoscop @ Arcan

Kaleidoscop is a creative meeting, an art jam, a community experience. Every Thursday, join the stage and meet musicians, producers, Djs, performers, any kind of artists for an experimental trip....

in Saigon Events

Arcan invites MOOG Conspiracy (Elektrotribe - GER) @ Arcan

ARCAN Invites Moog Conspiracy.

in Saigon Events

Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Saigon Events

Pink Room Records invites Hugh Def [IE] @ Piu Piu

Pink Room Records is coming back bringing the finest and sophisticated sounds of Techno. We discovered and for this edition we present to you a hidden gem in Saigon - Hugh Def.

in Saigon Events

Presentation of The Save Movement + Activism Workshop @ La Holista

In this presentation, we will talk about the international animal rights organisation - The Save Movement, and the idea of bearing witness.

in Saigon Events

Than Charcoal - an exhibition of work by Rik Strong @ Noirfoto

An exhibition of work by Rik Strong.

in Saigon Events

Make Your Own Stamp with Sofia Holt @ Saigon Outcast

Join Sofia for this creative session where you will learn how to make your very own stamp. Print a wall poster, a postcard for your friend or maybe your wedding invitation. We will use special cutting...

in Saigon Events

Áo Lụa Hà Đông / The White Silk Dress @ Saigon Outcast

Thursday Outdoor Cinema Screeningat Saigon Outcast8pm / free entry!

in Saigon Events

Kid's Day Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Let's celebrate International Children's Day!

in Hanoi Events

Camelia Lounge & Vous present PROK & FITCH @ Camelia Lounge

Camelia Lounge & Vous proudly presents Prok | Fitch, a familiar name in the world’s house music industry.

in Hanoi Events

80 Ngày Vòng quanh Thế Giới: art videos / Kran Film Collective @ Hanoi DocLab

The screening and artist talk is a part of Hanoi DocLab's "ImageLab 2018" project sponsored by the Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) of the Danish Embassy in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Banana Island | Tribe Child @ Long Bien district

A gathering in the name of Life, Love and Art. We invite you to go on a journey through music and human connection, movement and art. Celebrating this existence in the beautiful Banana Islands, embrac...

in Food Culture

Each Vietnamese Consumes 3kg of Beef, 20l of Milk Annually, Minister Says

Despite the country’s rising wealth, Vietnam still consumes a modest amount of beef compared with the world average.

in Hanoi Events

Kiwi Funeral - Jason & Kirby's Last Night @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Join us for Jason & Kirby's Last night at Turtle Lake Brewing.

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Funday @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Live Music! Kids club (upstairs 11am - 3pm)Local Craft StallsFantastic Beer and awesome food!

in Hanoi Events

Art Battle Hanoi Vol.3 @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Art Battle volume 3 will be held on the occasion of International Children's Day.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] How a Taiwanese Grandpa Used Art to Save His Village From Demolition

An abandoned 1,200-household village in Taichung, Taiwan was about to be torn down, but its last resident ended up transforming it into a huge, well-known masterpiece.

in Hanoi Events

Karaoke Night @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Ohhhh yeaaah! We’re excited to launch Karaoke night at Marylbone Bar on every Tuesday!

in Hanoi

Hanoians Can Now Sell Solar Power Back to the Grid

Authorities in the Vietnamese capital are now offering to pay Hanoians who produce solar power and sell it back to the grid.

in Hanoi Events

Vinyl Fantasy: Open decks, CDJs and Microphone. @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Head down to Vinyl Fantasy on Wednesday evenings at Sidewalk for a mix with like minded music lovers.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Hanoi Events

Sunday with Felipe Martin @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Hanoi Events

JUMP / / Oldshool Hiphop & RnB @ BirdCage

We bout to on boogie down and Jump around, like we in the LA streets or the New York Bronx in the 90s.

in Hanoi Events

Stuck in da Mud - Jungle Tingz @ BirdCage

If you want to dance your socks off.... This is a night for you!

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.  

in Hanoi Events

LIVE GAA @ The Snug

Here we go again. Whatever about the end result, almost everything about the format of Championship 2019 will be the same as the one just finished. 

in Hanoi Events

Jazzy Tuesday @ Kumquat Tree

JAZZY NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY

in Hanoi Events

Karaoke Madness @ Chien Hostel

Come along and sing your heart out at our weekly karaoke session in our warm and cosy bar. Cocktail specials every night.

in Hanoi Events

Nyctophilia x techno.vn: Exos [трип, Figure] & Trung Hoang @ Savage

On this May 30, we invite the Icelandic techno icon whom is also a key member of Nina Kraviz's трип and Len Faki's Figure labels: Exos.

in Hanoi Events

Answer Code Request (Ostgut Ton, BER) & Barke @ Savage

For the last party of May, we are super thrilled to announce the visit of Answer Code Request, one of the most respected names in Ostgut Ton record label and resident of Berghain. With support from lo...

in Hanoi Events

Zhiqi (Zhao Dai, CN) & Hu Yang (Konekt Asia, CN) @ Savage

For the first party of June, Savage will have 2 international guests from the mainland China with us, who is well-respected for their contribution to the scene in China and Beijing. Please welcome Zhi...

in Hanoi Events

Friday Rooftop Party: Di Linh @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

From a frequent visitor to Kobala, Di Linh becomes our most favourite selectors in town with her witty style and unique taste.

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Kumquat Wednesday CHART NIGHT @ Kumquat Tree (2)

CHART NIGHT: A totally new concept of Kumquat Tree every Wednesdays.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park tribute night @ Hard Rock Cafe

“Music expresses your feeling and thought without language”

in Asia

Hong Kong Transport Authorities Ban, Then Unban Ad Showing Gay Couple

The Cathay Pacific ad depicts two well-dressed gentlemen strolling hand-in-hand down the beach accompanied by the phrase "move beyond labels" as part of a larger inclusivity campaign.

in Saigon Events

Tribal Night @ ALLEY50

HURRAY, IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigon Boulevard: The 9 Buildings You Miss in Saigon

Lys Bui is a Saigon-born illustrator who is currently living in New York.

in Saigon Events

Pop Up Dinner Event w/ Baozi! @ East West

A night of baos and craft beer!

in Saigon

After Hanoi, Saigon Might Get Double-Decker Bus Tour

Following on the heels of a similar project in Hanoi, Saigon officials intend to pilot a trial open-top double-decker bus tour around Saigon’s downtown.

in Vietnam

Vung Tau to Move Seafood Processing Plants out of City Center

In a new version of Vung Tau’s development plan, the city aims to improve its urban environment while maintaining nearby nature zones.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Signs 5-Year, $3.4m Tourism Promotion Partnership With CNN

Following a two-year, US$2 milllion deal signed in 2017, Hanoi authorities have now signed a new five-year deal with American media giants CNN, worth US$3.4 million.

in Architecture

[Photos] Blending in With Nature at a Rustic My Tho Coffee Shop

Set at canal-level, the serene coffee shop pays homage to the residents of the Mekong Delta who for centuries have built homes and communities betwixt channels, swamps and lakes.

in Hanoi Events

Weekend Pancake Brunch @ ClickSpace

Join us for brunch this Saturday & Sunday! Grab a stack of five fluffy, fresh-cooked pancakes for 90k, and enjoy adding unlimited fresh fruit, syrups, and sauces from our toppings bar! (Kids are 60k)

in Saigon Events

Mono-Printing Workshop: Nature's Inspired @ The Hive Villa

Join 2studio x ArtFest - Lễ Hội Mùa Hè x The Hive Villa for a creative print-making session inspired by found materials from nature!

in Saigon Events

Drunken Cinema SGN: Fright Night (1985) @ The Hive Saigon

Drunken Cinema SGN invites you to participate in an interactive movie drinking game for one of the most influential horror comedies of its time, FRIGHT NIGHT!

in Saigon Events

The F&*% You Say? - Offensive Joke Night @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

We're bringing the raunchiest, the dirtiest, the crudest and most offensive jokes to the stage at Bann Bar for our new comedy series. Get ready to roll with laughter at "The F&*% Did You Say?!?" as Sa...

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Monthly Art Salon-Show-Sale: “99under99” @ Noirfoto

Inspired by the ‘artists corner’ of Montmartre, Paris; 99 for 99 is a monthly art salon which provides a space for artists and the community to gather, discuss, buy and sell work in the supportive set...

in Tech

Food Delivery Service Vietnammm Acquired by South Korean Tech Startup

Vietnam's competitive food delivery services landscape welcomes a new player.

in Hanoi Events

Play:Mortal Kombatt @ Sidewalk Hanoi

The infamous Mortal Kombat on the Nintendo Switch comes to Sidewalks screen in all its blood soaked glory. Walk in, add your name on the list and play. Winner stays on?

in Hanoi Events

POOL PARTY @ The Docks

GRAND OPENING POOL PARTY AND LIVE MUSIC EVENT AT THE DOCKS!

in Hanoi Events

Recess | Secret Playground @ Hippie Town

This Recess announcement calls all that would like to experience a new wonder, those scholars seeking no restrictions, no limits and most importantly, no inhibitions.

in Hanoi Events

On Point Chapter 4 @ BirdCage

Join us during the night of non-stop music until the first beams of sunlight, with beautiful people, good vibes and most of all the selected sound of our local and guest artists.

in Hanoi Events

Easy Flow Hip Hop Show @ Hanoi Rock City

EASY FLOW HIP HOP SHOW IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!! This time it will be going down at HRC on May.

in Saigon Events

Than Charcoal - an exhibition of work by Rik Strong @ Noirfoto

An exhibition of work by Rik Strong.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's New Love for Crayfish Might Lead to Ecological Disaster

Crayfish is currently the hottest crustacean at Vietnam’s seafood banquets, but these freshwater lobsters might cause an ecological disaster if left unchecked in the wild, experts warn.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Taco Festival 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

GET LOCO WITH TACOS

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Food Fest [Grill & BBQ Edition] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Melting Pot Market brings together local and expat chefs, with over 600 visitors each time. Come along and enjoy delicious dishes from all around the world. This May, each vendor will be making their ...

in Saigon

[Photos] A Visual Anthology of Life and Fashion of 1970 Saigoneers

One of Saigon's most compelling attractions has always been the people, and this collection of photos taken from the 1970s shows us just why Saigoneers are a fascinating breed.

in Arts & Culture

Amid Online Backlash, Production Company Pulls 'The Third Wife' From Theaters

After just four days in theaters, the award-winning movie The Third Wife (Nguoi Vo Ba) has stopped being screened in Vietnam due to an online controversy that’s gaining traction.

in Saigon Events

Talk: Chợ Lớn - Through The Ages @ Salon Saigon

To coincide with the launch of his new 680 page guidebook "Exploring Saigon-Chợ Lớn - Vanishing Heritage of Hồ Chí Minh City" - a rewritten and much expanded version of the 2014 book " "Exploring Hồ C...

in Health

Vietnam's Low Birth Weight Rate Among the Lowest in Asia-Pacific: Report

A recently published paper produced by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) looks at birth weight data in 148 countries from 2000 to 2015.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Might Add Laughing Gas to List of Banned Narcotics

Although at the moment, laughing gas is laxly regulated in Vietnam, local officials want to tighten restrictions on the consumption of the dangerous gas.

in Food Culture

Pizza 4P's Receives Investment From Mekong Capital

Vietnam-focused private equity firm Mekong Capital is injecting an undisclosed amount of investment into Vietnam's widely popular fusion pizza chain.

in Saigon Events

HRBR : StaKhan (Tunnel Vision Records / FR) @ Arcan

For this edition HRBR welcomes Stakhan founder of the French label Tunnel Vision Records and former artistic director of Terminal Club in Lyon.

in Asia

Taiwan Becomes First in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

It's been an emotional week for Taiwan's same-sex couples.

in Saigon Events

The Best Laid Plans @ The Dance Academy

Inspired by the film Shallow Grave and performed by Dragonfly Theatre, this roller coaster of a play will keep audiences on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists, clever dialogue and dark com...

in Tech

Cashless Payment Reaches Saigon Public Schools in Pilot Program

'Cashless Schools' is a program established in 2014 at secondary and high schools in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Vinyl Fantasy: Open decks, CDJs and Microphone. @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Head down to Vinyl Fantasy on Wednesday evenings at Sidewalk for a mix with like minded music lovers.

in Music & Arts

Altars, Lucky Packets and Votive Dollars: Suboi's New Video Goes Back to Basics

Sleek? Inspiring? Sexy? Slick syllable-massaging? The newest video from Vietnam's rap queen delivers on all fronts.

in Saigon Events

International Fair @ Saigon Star International School

Saigon Star are delighted to announce the return of its fantastic International Fair!

in Saigon Events

Dew Drips, Smog Seeps | Exibition by Nguyen Thuy Hang @ Vin Gallery

Private View | 26.04.2019, 18:30 - 20:30Please RSVP to info@vingallery.com for private view.

in Saigon Events

DJ Katch @ Lush

The Peroni Party Series returns May 25th with our Summer Kickoff event featuring DJ Katch from Germany.

in Hanoi Events

Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Hanoi Events

Thomas Von Party (Multi Culti) - Docks Psychedelic Pool Jam @ The Docks

An evening poolside affair at The Docks in their radical new space - as we introduce the Canadian label party master of the slow and psyched out sounds being pushed in Hanoi and throughout the astral ...

in Hanoi Events

The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Course - Improvers @ The Learning Hub

Lindy MAD Hanoi is getting stronger and stronger, just like our love for Swing Dance, expanding the community little by little. Here we go again with the new Improvers course for our beloved Hoppers!

in Saigon Events

Paint & Wine L'Usine @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

Paint & Wine in Saigon offers a creative platform for individuals to tap into their creativity, experiment, learn, socialize and indulge in delicious wine.

in Hanoi Events

Piano Gathering @ Bamboo Westlake

Piano Gathering at Bamboo Westlake

in Hanoi Events

Fiesta Latina - every Tuesday @ Camelia Lounge

Fiesta Latina every Tuesday is so beautiful !

in Saigon Events

Presentation: Black and White Color Photographs by Michael Burr @ Salon Saigon

Presentation: Black and White Photographs by Michael Burr

in Saigon Events

Gin & Juice special with Marco Mei & Open Mic Freestyle @ Arcan

We be Rollin’ down the street, smokin indo at Arcan every Wednesday from 9pm with the Launch of Gin & Juice - Hip Hop and Open Mic Freestyle Sessions!

in Saigon Events

Ei [Ambient] Sessions @ Arcan

Arcan and Electronic Imports presents: Ei sessions

in Saigon Events

Kaleidoscop @ Arcan

Kaleidoscop is a creative meeting, an art jam, a community experience. Every Thursday, join the stage and meet musicians, producers, Djs, performers, any kind of artists for an experimental trip....

in Saigon Events

AFRO TEMPO @ Arcan

For this friday, Arcan mood will be african colors and rhythms.

in Saigon Events

Tipsy Trivia Night @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Come test your brain and get Tipsy on our weekly Trivia Night with vnd 1.000.000 prize (bar gift certificate) for first place team.

in Saigon Events

Tipsy Trivia Night @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Come test your brain and get Tipsy on our weekly Trivia Night with vnd 1.000.000 prize (bar gift certificate) for first place team.

in Saigon Events

Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Hanoi Events

Is wine the product of Nature or the craft of Men? @ Camelia Lounge

Camelia Lounge Hanoi & Celliers d'Asie Vietnam are pleased to present to you our Special Event named “IS WINE THE PRODUCT OF NATURE OR THE CRAFT OF MEN?”

in Saigon Events

KWIT 5 - Elements @ Soma Art Cafe

Graduated from the Oil Painting Department of The University of Fine Arts in 2010, Vietnamese artist KWIT 5 has been experimenting with various techniques and new mediums. Besides creating artworks fr...

in Saigon Events

Eat the 80's Dance Party @ Soma Art Cafe

Grab your friends and come out to the gnarliest dance party in Saigon!

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Game of Thrones Season 8 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Game of Thrones will finally return. And 35 days after that, Thrones will end.

in Hanoi Events

Chulala Music Night @ Chula

This month: World Music!

in Hanoi Events

HRC Live Animals @ Hanoi Rock City

HRC LIVE ANIMALsfeaturing Urban Orangutang, Red Eyed Rabbit, Dr Peacock  

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Life Drawing Fundamentals @ Noirfoto

Capturing Form is running a 4-week program in collaboration with guest Artist Martin Constable.

in Saigon Events

Yoko Openstage @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Openstage & Karaoke tonight, lets jam and 20% discount for anyone on stage.

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Social on Rooftop @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come dance and get happy with us every Wednesday starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

in Saigon Events

Mundo Lingo (Saigon #171) @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Average Income Will Quadruple to $10,000 in 2030, Report Predicts

Vietnam joins several other Asian nations with expected economic growth rates of around 7% for the next decade according to a recent Standard Chartered report. 

in Hanoi Events

Karaoke Madness @ Chien Hostel

Come along and sing your heart out at our weekly karaoke session in our warm and cosy bar. Cocktail specials every night.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night & Happy Hour // featuring FMG Band @ Saigon Outcast

Acoustic Night: Enjoy tunes by International, local, and traveling artists!

in Hanoi Events

HUM Special Thursday Edition @ Savage

Ready for another chapter of Hum. A special event just Tree weeks after our first anniversary, this time on an unusual day...Thursday!

in Hanoi Events

Sunju Hargun (Karma Klique, BK) & Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

For our next party, Thailand talent Sunju Hargun will bring us some unique range of sound, he often blends his psychedelic chuggy dance-trance influences with electronic & world-music.

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug (2)

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Vietnam

British Pedophile No Longer in Vietnam, Immigration Department Says

A UK citizen, who served four years in prison in his home country for convincing young girls to send him sexually graphic photos and trying to lure them into sexual encounters, left Vietnam after a mo...

in Food Culture

Hoi An's Banh Mi Phuong Opens First Overseas Branch in Seoul

After Hanoi’s legendary Pho Thin Lo Duc, another culinary stalwart in Vietnam has brought its creations to East Asia.

in Music & Arts

[Video] In 'Sông Trăng,' a Celebration of Dance and the Vietnamese Physique

Shimmering pig brains, karst-adjacent acrobatics, Hanoi flame-twirlers, "Why don't you embrace me like when we first met?"

in Saigon

Saigon to Expand Smart Card Payment Trial to 8 More Bus Routes

On March 8, Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated a pilot program for smart bus cards.

in Saigon Events

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Green Means Go @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions, with one of Saigon's most distinctive sounds - GREEN MEANS GO.

in Saigon Events

EAT to the BEAT: Hudsun @ KNICK KNACK

EAT to the BEAT at KNICK KNACK - featuring Hudsun spinning hip-hop, R&B, '90s classics and contemporary beats

in Saigon Events

EAT to the BEAT: Peanuts @ KNICK KNACK

EAT to the BEAT at KNICK KNACK - featuring local legend DJ Peanuts spinning old-school hip-hop all night.

in Saigon Events

EAT to the BEAT: Cheezy Gangzstaz @ KNICK KNACK

EAT to the BEAT at KNICK KNACK - featuring Cheezy Gangztaz spinning their own unique sounds, from nu-funk to nu-soul.

in Hanoi

After 2 Years, Hanoi's BRT Route Fails to Reach Full Capacity

In 2018, Hanoi’s bus rapid transit (BRT) only reached half its potential capacity despite serving 5.3 million passengers.

in Saigon Events

International Piano Competition – Your Road to Carnegie Hall @ Soul Live Project Complex

Piano House International in collaboration with Asia Music & Performing Arts Education (AMPA Education) introduce the International Piano Competition – Your Road to Carnegie Hall.

in Film & TV

[Video] Hanoi Circus Acrobats Show Mesmerizing Moves in Short Film 'Sông Trăng'

Shimmering pig brains, karst-adjacent acrobatics, Hanoi flame-twirlers, "Why don't you embrace me like when we first met?"

in Hanoi Events

Sundaze @ La Grace Cafe

A fundraising community party, in organisation with Hanoi Pet Adoption and Blue Dragon.

in Development

[Photo] Two Years After Eviction, 3A Station Lot Remains Sparsely Developed

The 2017 flattening of youth culture hangout 3A Station to make room for high-rise projects broke the hearts of many Saigoneers .

in Saigon Events

A Night for Olga: Charity Benefit Party and Concert @ Indika Saigon

Come out to Indika Saigon for a night of comedy, music and fun benefiting Olga Karaseva!

in Hanoi Events

Lost In Transeshion @ The Snug

Lost in Transeshion is a group of itinerant musicians mostly hailing from the hinterland of County Cork currently residing in the heart of Cambodia.  

in Hanoi Events

LIVE GAA @ The Snug

Here we go again. Whatever about the end result, almost everything about the format of Championship 2019 will be the same as the one just finished.  

in Vietnam

Thanh Hoa Fishermen Unknowingly Butcher Carcass of Endangered Whale Shark

On May 5, a fishing vessel arrived at a port in Sam Son City, Thanh Hoa Province with a carcass of a gigantic fish weighing almost a ton. That afternoon, the fishermen butchered the fish.

in Hanoi Events

5 Senses Blackout Yoga - Backbends @ The Fitness Village

Join me once again for this amazing experiential class.

in Hanoi

[Photos] On Hanoi’s Streets in 1979: Trams, Bicycles, Buffaloes and Peace

Postwar-era Vietnam was a time of moving forward, regeneration and establishing a new normalcy.

in Vietnam

74% of Vietnam's Garment Workers Earn Below Global Living Wage: Study

  A recently-published Oxfam study looks at Vietnamese garment workers' wages and living conditions.

in Asia

[Photos] Huawei's New European-Inspired Campus Has Its Own Private Trams

The Chinese technology behemoth's new campus in Dongguan, north of Shenzen, consists of 12 different "towns," each designed to resemble iconic European cities such as Paris, London, Bruges and Granada...

in Saigon

Ride-Hailling Apps Draw Commuters Away From Saigon Buses, Report Says

Bus ridership has plummeted in Saigon, but are ride-share apps to blame?

in Hanoi

Will CCTV Around Hoan Kiem Lake Reduce Littering on Pedestrianized Streets?

Hanoi authorities are trialing a new system that aims to prevent littering in the city center.

in Saigon

[Photos] Hiding From the Heat at Cong Hoa Swimming Pool in 1965

Saigon’s most famous swimming pool is perhaps that of the Cercle Sportif Saigonnais, a huge sporting facility on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai that was built in the 1900s for the city’s rich to frolic in every...

in Saigon Events

Shadows of the void (psy tunes and fire show) @ Arcan

Shadows of the Void & Fireshow ...a Psy-Gon event

in Saigon Events

Sunday Special with John Gómez @ The Observatory

Another Sunday Day Party Treat coming up to round of this big weekend with a relaxed, gentle bang.

in Saigon Events

Normandy French House @ Broma

Music is a language that everyone appropriates while giving it the color of their soul

in Vietnam

Infrastructure Strains Flush Polluted Water Straight Into Vietnam's Beaches

Waste treatment infrastructures unable to contend with increased sewage from tourism and development projects means pollution is overwhelming some of Vietnam's most famous beaches including those in D...

in Saigon

Saigon Inks 7-Year Contract to Use 'Super Pump' to Drain Nguyen Huu Canh

The smart pump system was designed by the Quang Trung Industry Group.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Reading Culture and Another Viewpoint on Folk Wisdom

It's our 50th episode!

in Society

[Photos] PR Campaign Stirs Controversy Online for Depictions of Pregnant Rape Victims

After a slew of sexual abuse cases involving children, the topic has entered the public discourse as one of Vietnam’s most contentious issues in the past year.

in Hanoi Events

Stand-up Hanoi presents Danny O'Brien (IRE) @ Standing Bar

Award-winning Irish comedian Danny O' Brien has been to prison. Not just once but thrice. But don't think there's anything sinister going on here: Danny's descent into the dark world of incarceration ...

in Hanoi Events

HPF: White Privilege @ Sidewalk Hanoi

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring the complexities of white privilege.

in Hanoi Events

Ladies Night @ Camelia Lounge

Ladies Night is not something new to party goers. Especially women!

in Hanoi Events

Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Saigon Events

WBA Asia Championship @ Saigon Sports Club

WBA Asia is an organisation for professional boxing in the Central Asia, Oceania, Pan Pacific, Eurasia and Southeast and Far East nations. It was formed in 2014 and is he...

in Hanoi Events

Fiesta Latina - every Tuesday @ Camelia Lounge

Fiesta Latina every Tuesday is so beautiful !

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes Comedy Writing Class @ The Rustics Coffee Shop

Do you want to learn comedy?Do you want to be able to write funny sketch comedy?

in Hanoi Events

This is Traverse @ BirdCage

Traverse is a night at the Birdcage whereby four outstanding electronic DJs will force you into a mind-spin, a universal journey of their own.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Saigon Events

Flash Film Weekend '19 @ The Hive Saigon

Learn how to make a short film in only 48 hours!

in Hanoi Events

Almost, Maine @ Urban Gentry

Join Tay Ho Community Theatre for a night of story telling as we meet the residents and hopeless romantics of Maine.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is Among Top 5 Countries That Watch YouTube the Most

Thanks to high rates of smartphone ownership, the video streaming platform has proven quite popular in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Farmer's Market @ Saigon Outcast

Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Thao Dien Farmer's Market.

in Hanoi Events

Talk and Gig: Not your world Music @ Heritage Space

A special event aiming to cover a varied range of noise and experimental music scene in Southeast Asia, via "Not your world Music" book talk and gig.

in Hanoi Events

techno.vn: Phase Fatale [Ostgut Ton, BITE], Stakhan, MPPM, 0104 @ Savage

techno.vn is known as an official community fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017. With its events, techno.vn always deliver the top quality international techno & house book...

in Hanoi Events

John Gómez (Rush Hour, ESP) & Barry Sunset & Max Richardson @ Savage

John Gómez is dubbed “one of London’s best kept secrets” by Boiler Room, he is trusted by essential tastemakers and has close ties to key Amsterdam institutions Rush Hour and Music From Memory.

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing Workshop: Wild Spirit @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Art? YES! Exhibition? YES! Life Drawing? HELL YES! Hanoi Life Drawing Society be taking part with Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space and create a jammin life drawing session!

in Hanoi Events

Friday Rooftop Party: Maestro @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

For this Friday, 17 May we welcome back our friend from Japan - Maestro.

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Kumquat Wednesday CHART NIGHT @ Kumquat Tree

CHART NIGHT: A totally new concept of Kumquat Tree every Wednesdays.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

Moonlight Cinema @ The Common Room Project

Caipira Cachaca will show two movies per night on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

in Saigon Events

Painting Workshop - Dream Catcher @ Legend Art

Join us for this painting to bring home a meaningful painting- Dream Catcher - to filter the bad dreams away, protecting you from evil and negativity

in Saigon Events

Yoko Openstage Tuesday Night @ Yoko Cafe

Open stage night at Yoko Cafe. Fun time for your self and friends by joining the stage and other people at pro-grade stage & gears with us.

in Saigon Events

Kaleidoscop @ Arcan

Kaleidoscop is a creative meeting, an art jam, a community experience. Every Thursday, join the stage and meet musicians, producers, Djs, performers, any kind of artists for an experimental trip....

in Saigon Events

Ei [Ambient] Sessions @ Arcan

Arcan and Electronic Imports presents: Ei sessions

in Saigon Events

HR and Business Leaders Meet Up @ ChinChin Bar

Join us for fantastic networking, conversation & fun over some drinks! A perfect event to meet and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business and HR people in a relaxing location.

in Saigon Events

TED Talk Screening x Thursday Social @ The Hive Villa

This month we will be developed around the TED Talk: Moral Behaviour in Animals

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Tuesday with Light of Tunel Live @ Indika Saigon

Tuesday Acoustic Garden Session

in Health

Measles Cases Continuing to Rise Across Hanoi

Over 1,100 people are currently being treated for measles in Hanoi, a ten-fold increase compared to the same time last year.

in Saigon Events

The Great Gatsby @ British International School, Ho Chi Minh City

Join the British International School for a stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, The Great Gatsby.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Minding the Gap (2018) // Soma Monday Art House Film Screening @ Soma Art Lounge

Screening this Monday:Minding the Gap (2018)Dir. Bing Liu

in Saigon Events

Art of Reinvention | The Metaphor of Body Language @ TOONG coworking space

A body language workshop!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines to Spend $3.7bn on 50–75 New Airplanes

On Tuesday, May 7, the national flag carrier officially switched from the Unlisted Public Company Market (UpCOM) stock exchange to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), with an aim to encourage gover...

in Saigon Events

Chain Reaction @ SchillerSaigon

This Saturday, at Schiller, our two residents from the river club will throw a set of various and well selected tracks until you get radiated!

in Hanoi

Construction Set to Begin on Hanoi’s Underground Metro Stations

Construction on Hanoi’s second metro line, the 12.5-kilometer Nhon–Hanoi route, is half complete. Work is underway on the 8.5-kilometer elevated section in the western district of Nam Tu Liem, and con...

in Eat & Drink

Traditional Sushi Techniques on Full Display at Okome

For many years Saigon has been home to two distinct sushi scenes. First, the non-technical, low-cost options that occupied the same culinary space as all-you-can-eat hotpot and BBQ joints; and on the ...

in Education

How Creativity, Activity, Service IB Projects Prepare Students for University

A bare, multi-color back slips into a river made with dollops of vivid blues and greens.

in Saigon Events

Qui 3rd Anniversary @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

THE "IT" PARTY OF THE YEAR IS HERE AGAIN! 

in Saigon Events

Register Now for The 2019 - 2020 Academic Year @ Renaissance International School Saigon

Are you looking for a school that focuses on academic and personal excellence?

in Saigon Events

Summer School 2019 Registration @ Renaissance International School Saigon

It is already time to start planning for Summer! Renaissance International School Saigon brings you its outstanding Summer School 2019 Programme.

in Saigon

Saigon Mulls 'Luxury Tax' on Mobile Phones, Tax Cuts for Middle Class

Along with cameras, cosmetics, perfumes, spa services and gaming, Saigon aims to up revenue by increasing the taxes collected on cell phones.

in Arts & Culture

Action Blockbuster 'Hai Phuong' Will Be Released on Netflix on May 22

Hai Phuong (Furie) follows a former gangster, played by Ngo Thanh Van, trying to save her kidnapped daughter.

in Saigon Events

Round Square Discovery Day and Talent Show @ Renaissance International School Saigon

Renaissance is gearing up and looking forward to it's annual Family Fun Day!

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour @ Le Meridien

Are you looking for an ideal place offering Happy Hour to get the out or an ideal time to add excitement to a normal day of a week?

in Saigon Events

Mother’s Day Promotions @ Le Meridien

Spend quality time with family and your beloved mother by creating memories at Le Méridien Saigon with 49% discounts applied on sumptuous dining options.

in Saigon Events

Wine+Cheese Buffet @ Le Meridien

An exciting addition to the weekly Wine+Cheese Buffet at Latitude 10 Bar+Lounge awaits your discovery this May.

in Saigon Events

Surf and Turf @ Le Meridien

Another gastronomic journey has begun at Le Méridien Saigon – “Surf and Turf”, Latest Recipe restaurant will feature a buffet theme to show case Australian premium products.

in Film & TV

[Video] Saigon's Sneakerheads Kick It up a Notch in New Documentary

While relatively unknown in Vietnam, Nike's iconic Air Max sneakers are some of the most popular shoes in the world.

in Health

Vietnam Drinks 15% More Beer Each Year. A New Alcohol Control Bill Tries to Curb That.

In 2018, Vietnam's total beer consumption reached over 4.67 billion liters, according to Nielsen statistics.

in Saigon Events

Happy Hours @ Social Club Saigon

Welcome all of you to the most glamorous sunset above saigon.

in Saigon Events

East Meets West Buffet Dinner @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

An exclusively reward to your beloved family on every Saturday!

in Saigon Events

Seafood Buffet - Bring Your Own Bottle (Byob) @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

The call of seafood is irresistible.

in Tech

Google Assistant Is Now Available in Vietnamese on Android Phones

After years in development, Google Assistant is now officially available in Vietnamese.

in Saigon Events

Girls In The City Buffet Dinner @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

An exclusively reward 50%OFF for all ladies on every Thursday!

in Saigon Events

Chic Buffet Lunch @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Whether it is a business meeting, friendly gathering or casual rendezvous, enjoy a wide array of Asian and Western cuisine with a modern and playful twist with our CHIC BUFFET LUNCH right at Saigon Ki...

in Saigon Events

The Delicatessen Night @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Elevating the ordinary Wine & Cheese night, Hôtel des Arts Saigon invites guests, partners and friends to join the nostalgic journey from the old days of Europe in 1930s.

in Saigon Events

Brunch On Sun @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Hôtel des Arts Saigon, MGallery is of great pleasure to introduce our unsurpassed concept of Sunday brunch, called BRUNCH CLUB at the most sassy and stylist Social Club Restaurant on the 23rd floor of...

in Saigon Events

Paris-Saigon Afternoon Tea @ Café Des Beaux-Arts

It’s the idea of a romantic and inspiring voyage between the two cities of love Saigon and Paris.

in Asia

Singapore Trials Growing Plants Atop Buses to Reduce Interior Heat

What appear to be slabs of golf course sod strewn across Singapore public buses are in fact part of a pilot program attempting to ascertain if green roofs for vehicles can reduce heat waste.

in Saigon Events

Mother's Day Brunch @ Market 39

What better way to show your dearest Mother that you love her than surprising her with a joyful culinary journey this Mother’s Day.

in Architecture

[Photos] Viettel's New Offside Studio Is a Fusion of Geometry and Nature

Viettel is one of Vietnam’s largest telecommunication companies. Mentions of its name usually conjure up the vision of a steadfastly traditional conglomerate that’s omnipresent but uninteresting. That...

in Hanoi Events

MixNation @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Nation – noun: a community of people composed of one or more nationalities and possessing a more or less defined territory

in Hanoi Events

PEACH x Sidewalk // Singalong Social // Drag // Disco @ Sidewalk Hanoi

PEACH is mixing it up this May! We will be at Sidewalk for our singalong social!

in Hanoi Events

HERIDA Music Show 2019 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Entrance fee: VND120,000

in Hanoi Events

Sunday with Felipe Martin @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Tech

LG to Close Factory in South Korea, Move Smartphone Production to Vietnam

The South Korean multinational electronics company has production plants in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Brazil and India.

in Hanoi Events

Bad BTCHS / Female / RnB / Hiphop / Garage / Dancehall @ BirdCage

Bad BTCHS JUMP's Bad ass little sister is back !!

in Hanoi Events

Tay Ho Fair May 12th @ Tay Ho Fair

Join us Sunday May 12th, from 11am - 6pm for a day of fun. With more than 100 vendors and activities , this is an event NOT to be missed.

in Hanoi Events

Fatman Brunch - Mother's Day @ Hotel De L'opera Hanoi Mgallery By Sofitel

A mothers’ love is selfless, sacrificial and unconditional and they deserve the best from us. On 12 May , make them feel extra special and spend your day at Cafe Lautrec, our cozy bistro style restaur...

in Hanoi Events

Youry (Mihn Club, HK) & KMG @ Savage

For the next party, Savage will invite a resident DJ from our favorite club in Hong Kong, please welcome Youry of Mihn Club to the Cube, together with a Japanese talent in Hanoi, KMG.

in Hanoi Events

Nathan Micay (ESP Institute, CAN) & Ouissam @ Savage

For the next party, Savage is honored to invite one of the rising star in the world of electronic dance music, Nathan Micay.

in Society

'Void' Event to Raise Funds for New Mental Health Hotline

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and tomorrow brings an event to Hanoi aiming to raise funds for a new mental health hotline for Hanoi and Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Paint & Wine in Saigon! @ The Hive

Join us Paint & Wine in Saigon at The Hive Thao Dien for an evening of painting & wine drinking on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm.

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

You can expect a mix of old school house and disco that will progressively evolve to faster 4/4 techno beats as the night goes on.

in Saigon Events

Short Film Premiere - TRASH @ Soma Art Cafe

Come and join us for a night full of stories through visual and sound.

in Saigon Events

Groundbreakers Story Night: The Power of Passion @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

How often do you think, 'I can't do that'? How often do you stop yourself from putting yourself out there because of fear and anxiety of failing?

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Life Semi-Aquatic With 1968 Can Tho

When it comes to old photos of Vietnam, Saigon - as one of the country’s leading tourist destinations in the 1960s - always dominates in terms of volume and variety. That makes this set of photos of C...

in Saigon Events

Residents Night @ The Observatory

Support your local DJs!

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Have Mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Classes for First Graders

Elementary schools across the country will provide mandatory classes to educate students on how to avoid and report sexual abuse.

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Spiciest Taco Competition @ Machotaco

Our spiciest taco competition is back and is hotter!  

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Valkyrie's Den @ Arcan

Join us for a trip with veteran DJs, and enjoy theme-inspired decor accompanied by special light effects.

in Music & Arts

Vietnam's Lacquer Masterpiece Damaged by Dish Soap During Cleaning

Nguyen Gia Tri's lacquer painting 'Vuon Xuan Trung Nam Bac' was named a national treasure by the Department of Cultural Heritage in 2013.

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Thrift Market @ Saigon Outcast

Come out to Saigon Outcast for Thrift Market! Free Entry!This market is specifically for used / pre-loved items still in nice shape for use, or for purchased things that are being resold new!Pre-love...

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80s Double Feature: Raiders of the Lost Ark + Back to the Future @ CineStar

CinéSaigon presents: 1980s Summer Double Feature!

in Tech

Vingroup Announces Electric Bus Service 'VinBus' With 2020 Launch Date

The non-profit enterprise aims to help develop urban public transport systems and reduce pollution in major cities across Vietnam.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take a Ride on Da Lat's Lost Railway

In the early 20th century, although Da Lat was little more than a fledgling hill station, a Swiss-built railway connected the town to the coast. With Thap Cham as its final destination, this 84-kilome...

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The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

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Should I Delete My Facebook? - Hanoi Debates @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Humans like to paint the world in black and white. It's often difficult for us to recognize that something can be a powerful tool and simultaneously an engine of chaos. This is certainly the case for ...

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CÂY CẦU (The Bridge) @ VICAS ART Studio

THE BRIDGESolo exhibition of Dang Viet

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Kumquat Wednesday CHART NIGHT @ Kumquat Tree

CHART NIGHT: A totally new concept of Kumquat Tree every Wednesdays.

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Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

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KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Jazz with Anne-Sophie @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Jazz with Anne-Sophie, with Phuc Nguyen on piano.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Adorable Animated Short Captures the Life of a Tet Flower Farmer

For some, the true joys of Tết disappear before the actual holiday arrives.

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KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Stupot @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: featuring the triumphant return of the one-and-only, STUPOT!

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Arts & Culture

Hôtel Des Arts Brings Augmented Reality to Saigon

It’s incredible to witness a familiar piece of wood be slowly shaven down to one of the world’s most admired instruments.

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Game of Thrones - The Final Season @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

A quick Catchup on Season Seven then the Final Season Screening on the Big Screen from April 15th!

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Images Talk 101 - Visual note-taking in daily life @ The Learning Hub

A 3-DAY COURSE to tap on your creativity and get the basics of VISUAL NOTE-TAKING>>SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rqZBz31xbagBKenq9 <<

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Monday - Beat the Heat @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Summer is coming, join the Marylbone Watch and become our sisters and brothers to fight against the Flame Walkers together !!!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder Case Is Freed

Doan Thi Huong, the Vietnamese suspect in the Kim Jong-nam assassination case who spent nearly three years in a Malaysian prison, was released this morning.

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Fiesta Latina - every Tuesday @ Camelia Lounge

Fiesta Latina every Tuesday is so beautiful !

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PDSH Workshops: Dating and Social Skills @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Join us for a special four part series of Personal Development & Self-Help Workshops.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

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Jazzy Night with Linhbof and Sentimental Band @ Kumquat Tree

What's more amazing than enjoying the unique cocktails in the chilly weather and making it perfect with jazz tunes.

in Vietnam

Plan to Rebuild 134-Year-Old Nam Dinh Cathedral Sparks Public Outcry

One of the oldest, most impressive cathedrals in Nam Dinh Province is about to be rebuilt due to disrepair.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Japanese Artist Reimagines Marvel Heroes as Ukiyo-e Artworks

By now, many Saigoneers may have already seen Avengers: Endgame, the ultimate puzzle piece of a 22-film narrative. Undoubtedly a global cultural phenomenon, Endgame and the Marvel Cinematic Universe h...

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Taste of Australia Week @ Mekong Merchant Saigon

Come and enjoy our amazing Aussie specials for the whole week!

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Kaleidoscop @ Arcan

Kaleidoscop is a creative meeting, an art jam, a community experience. Every Thursday, join the stage and meet musicians, producers, Djs, performers, any kind of artists for an experimental trip....

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Shorties Film Festival Saigon 2019 @ The Hive

Shorties Film Festival is back, an annual week-long celebration of Asia's most exciting short films. It celebrates Asia’s brightest film entrepreneurs and their latest film projects.

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OCTO One Year Anniversary Bash @ Octo Tapas Restobar

It’s been a whole year since we’ve opened our doors, and we want to thank YOU for making it better than we’d ever dreamed!

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Ladies Night every Tuesday & Thursday @ Q.itchen Factory

DO NOT MISS SPECIAL NIGHT FOR LADIES!!

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Chicoschicas Latino night @ No Vacancy

Discover at No Vacancy every Tuesday!

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Wednesday Social on Rooftop @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come dance and get happy with us every Wednesday starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

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DJ Stuart - Every Friday @ ANAN Saigon

Catch DJ Stuart's melodic drum and bass set at Anan Saigon's rooftop every Friday night. Awesome view, food, drink and great tune. Don't miss out! Happy Hour with 10k bia hoi from 5-7pm. DJ start 8:30...

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Thơm Music Festival 2019 @ Hoa Lu Stadium

Biggest Indie x Underground festival of 2019!

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KWIT 5 - Elements @ Soma Art Cafe

Graduated from the Oil Painting Department of The University of Fine Arts in 2010, Vietnamese artist KWIT 5 has been experimenting with various techniques and new mediums. Besides creating artworks fr...

in Health

Moderate Rice Consumption Might Help Reduce Obesity Rates, New Study Shows

The secret behind Vietnamese and other Asians’ slender figure might lie in the region's rice consumption, a recent study shows.

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Dimitri Farewell Set @ The Observatory

>>> DIMITRI (FR)

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Whisky Tasting Experience with Bowmore @ Firkin Bar

Dear Whisky Lovers, Join us from 15th April for a month with Bowmore!

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Live Jazz Thursday night on a rooftop @ Broma

Music presents nature. Nature presents life. Jazz presents nature. Jazz is life.

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Exhibition Openings: 'Interface' and 'My Marriage' @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre is pleased to present two new exhibitions 'Interface' by Oanh Phi Phi and 'My Marriage' by Võ Thuỷ Tiên

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Moonlight Cinema @ The Common Room Project

Caipira Cachaca will show two movies per night on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Elevate by Dj Being @ Broma

Come elevate your mind at Broma on this Friday!

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Embroidery Workshop (Beginners) @ Thao Dien

One fun evening to learn your first embroidery stitches!

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Arun R (Hong Kong) @ The Lighthouse

FREE BEFORE 10PM / 100K AFTER

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Game of Thrones Season 8 / Weekly Screening @ Rogue Saigon

We only have 6 episodes left to fight for the living! Are you with us?

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Saigoneer Podcast: Overseas Vietnamese Laborers & What If a Zombie Apocalypse Hit Saigon?

Happy short work week!

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk by Henrik Placht @ Salon Saigon

Artist talk: Henrik Placht (Norway)Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 7pmLanguage: English and Vietnamese

in Saigon

Saigon's Energy Usage Reaches 10-Year High Due to Unprecedented Heat

After two years of relative consistency, unceasing sunlight in 2019 and subsequent household energy use have led to an 8.3% increase in energy prices since March 20.

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Parmesan Churros // Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

Free Food Wednesday!featuring Parmesan Churros from Chef Tyler Johnson

in Stories

Holiday Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Inauguration Delayed Yet Again

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietn...

in Vietnam

Holiday Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Delay, Ha Giang Marathon and Inflation

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Hanoi Events

Water Color Workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

We're so honored to invite a Vietnamese water colored artist Tu Anh to join our team at the weekend DIY workshop at Tutu Art&Decor.

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Free Flow Cocktail @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

What's special in every Sunday's night at Marylbone?

in Hanoi Events

Movie nights @ Bamboo Westlake

Come lie down in our Bamboo shelter to enjoy a nice movie together on a big screen, under the hazy summer sky.  

in Hanoi Events

Not Cinco De Mayo @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Sidewalk welcomes all latin lovers for a celebration of the art, music, food, craft and culture south of the Rio Grande, for people of the world.

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Sugarwülf Live @ Pasteur Street

Head to Hem Tap Room on Sunday, May 5th, for a night full of music of Sugarwülf and fresh craft beer from the tap of Pasteur Street!

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Music Trivia / Theofan @ Rogue Saigon

All you do is win no matter what right? Come join our #MusicTrivia this Thursday and win a beer tower for you and friends!

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

The Colors of Mozart @ Salon Saigon

A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical

in Hanoi Events

Sub Zero // Drum N Bass // Hanoi Showcase @ BirdCage

Defused Mood is delighted to partner with Alternate Current and present Sub Zero (PLAYAZ) on his Vietnam debut set!

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FUNKY 69: The last ONE @ BirdCage

There is a time for everything, Our two Funk brothers are giving their last representation into the name of FUNKY 69

in Hanoi Events

Kumquat Wednesday CHART NIGHT @ Kumquat Tree

CHART NIGHT: A totally new concept of Kumquat Tree every Wednesdays.

in Hanoi Events

Jazz Night @ C'est Bon Cafe

Hello! We organize a jazz night on the terrace of "C'est Bon Café" with the talented groupe Hannah Latif Trio.

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GenderFunk Presents: Hanoi Is Burning – Debut Edition @ Savage

Hà Nội ơi!!! We lookin at YOU gurl!

in Hanoi Events

We Groove Showcase @ Savage

We are back in Savage on Friday the 3rd of May for another epic night packed with tasty grooves, intimate moments and new friends.

in Hanoi Events

15 years Mule Musiq: Toshiya Kawasaki & Rifain & Khoi Mai @ Savage

For their celebration of 15 years of work around the globe, Mule Musiq will host a party in Hanoi with music by their founder Toshiya Kawasaki, Rifain & Khoi Mai.

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The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! [Mexican Fair] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Experience the first Authentic Mexican Fair in Hanoi on May 5th. Fab-Eventor and Hanoi Spanish Club joined forces to bring you Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

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Friday Rooftop Party: Njuns @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

May the best month happen! For the first Friday of May, we invite back our good pal Njuns for an all night long party on the rooftop.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Mexican Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Our Mexican Dinner Buffet is the perfect way to celebrate the annual Mexican celebration ‘Cinco de Mayo’.

in Music & Arts

[Video] New Music Video 'Boy' Depicts Contemporary Hanoian Love, With a Twist

In the music video for indietronica artist Hien’s ‘Boy,’ a classical romantic narrative unfolds. Within a modern Hanoian setting, two lovers battle against themselves, their peers and society as a who...

in Saigon Events

Group Therapy Session with The Mood Therapist @ KNICK KNACK

Our man The Mood Therapist is back in Saigon on May 30, presenting you with five exclusive modernist cocktails.

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KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Zunkbomb @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Zunkbomb is coming up-top to funk you up!

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KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Jazz Vang, ft. Giorgio Ventura @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Jazz Vang, featuring Saigon saxophonist legend Giorgio Ventura.

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KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Cheezy Gangztaz @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: the dynamic DJ duo of Cheezy Gangztaz up-top!

in Culture

[Video] Stop-Motion Animation Project Retells Vietnam's Starfruit Tale With a Hint of Horror

As a common saying goes: "tham thì thâm" (grasp all lose all).

in Saigon Events

Oriental Beauty Wedding Fair 2019 @ Windsor Plaza Hotel

Romance will be in the air at the Oriental Beauty Wedding Fair 2019 held at the Windsor Plaza Hotel from 10:00 – 21:30 on 20 and 21 April.

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Thai Culinary and Cultural Fair @ Windsor Plaza Hotel

Windsor Plaza Hotel is presenting the best Thailand has to offer from 19 to 28 April at its Café Central An Dong during the Thai Culinary and Cultural Fair.

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Grown and Sexy Vol.2 @ Palms

First event was so good we're back with Vol #2!

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The Fresh Prince of Rogue 90s Night with DJ Stu @ Rogue Saigon

Let's get radical with DJ Stu!

in Saigon Events

The POWER of Digital Marketing @ Liberty Central Saigon

The world of technology, communication and marketing is advancing at a rapid pace and we want to help you & your company stay on top of it all!

in Vietnam

As Vietnam Restricts Waste Imports, Plastic Scrap Finds Next Under-Regulated Victim

A new report by environmental NGO Greenpeace shows the ugly truth behind the “musical chairs” game countries are playing in the global plastic waste trade.

in Saigon Events

Dan Lo and Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

>>> DAN LO [OBS] >>> HIBIYA LINE [OBS]

in Saigon Events

The Vietnam Int'l Cafe Show 2019 @ SECC

Meet the New Potential Market!

in Saigon Events

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: DJ Manny @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions, featuring the return of crowd-favourite, DJ Manny!

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Toshiya Kawasaki [Mule Musiq] DJ Okapi [Rush Hour, Soundway Rec] @ The Observatory

Vast spread of sound to whet all tastes on this night. Head honcho of a world-renowned Japanese label - Toshiya Kawasaki is on a world tour to celebrate 15 years of Mule Musiq, an imprint that has had...

in Sports

Meet 16-Year-Old Nguyen Thi Diep, the Only Female at Hanoi's Basketball Tryout

As the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) professional male basketball league enters its new season, teams are hosting tryouts to look for young talent.

in Saigon Events

Live Jazz Thursday night on a rooftop @ Broma

Music presents nature. Nature presents life. Jazz presents nature. Jazz is life.

in Saigon Events

Renkon Cinco de Mayo Block Party @ Renkon

We will be taking over the Refinery Courtyard with outdoor drink stations, cooking and entertainment for a Cinco de Mayo themed Block Party on May 3rd, 2019!

in Saigon Events

Painting Workshop - Guardian Angel @ Legend Art

DON'T MISS !!! ** PAINTING WORKSHOP THURSDAY 02/5/19 - 6:00 PM

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May The Fourth Be With You! Star Wars Party with Jona Jefferies @ Piu Piu

May the 4th is International Star Wars day!!So we're throwing a theme party, get your Resistance or Dark Force mode on with us.. let's get wookie.

in Saigon Events

Ei [Ambient] Sessions @ Arcan

Arcan and Electronic Imports presents: Ei sessions

in Saigon Events

Two.Five - The Lighthouse’s 2 &1/2 Birthday! @ The Lighthouse

We always look for reasons to celebrate and a 2,5 year anniversary is definitely one of 'm..

in Saigon Events

Lobster Seafood buffet with a view of Fireworks @ SKY28

SKY28 proudly presents a sumptuous Lobster Seafood buffet with a spectacular view of Fireworks over the Saigon River at level 28 to celebrate The Reunification Day of Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Breaks All-Time High Temperature Record as Heat Bakes Nation

The searing heat has occurred much earlier than when it usually arrives.

in Saigon Events

Charity Ride to Dong Nai Orphanage & Lake Tri An 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

Join us for a trip of a lifetime! Make new friends, see rural Vietnam, and support a worthy cause all in one day.

in Saigon Events

Body & Ink 4: Tattoo, Piercing, & Body Art Festival @ Saigon Outcast

If you're a fan of anything "tattoo" then get yourself down to the Saigon Outcast on Saturday, May 04th for some Inked fun !!

in Hanoi Events

Studio Adventure: Day&Night @ Tre Quán

As the Day moves towards night, it’s apparent that the motion of the soul is much faster than the motion of the planets through the dark.

in Asia

Thailand-Cambodia Railway Reopens After 45 Years

Traveling between the two ASEAN capitals is now a reality thanks to recent efforts by Thailand and Cambodia to reconnect their defunct railway.

in Saigon Events

The Modern Classics Spyo: DẤU ẤN @ Soul Live Project Complex

A Night of Vietnamese Classics – SPYO String Quartet plays familiar tunes by Trinh Cong Son, Thanh Tung, Duong Thu, Quoc Bao, Bao Chan, Anh Quan and Ngoc Le.

in Saigon Events

Phill Jupitus - Live in Ho Chi Minh City @ Caravelle Saigon

PHILL JUPITUS - British TV star of Never Mind the Buzzcocks and comedy legend - ONE NIGHT ONLY IN HO CHI MINH CITY

in Health

Mental Health Problems on the Rise for Vietnamese Youth

A recently released report highlighted a rise in mental health issues among Vietnamese youths, with a particular focus on anxiety.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Make the Best of D10's Cramped Hẻm Enclave

Only by staying in one neighborhood for an extended period of time could someone fully grasp how rapidly Saigon has been changing in recent years. Madame Nga, the matriarch of this new hẻm house in Di...

in Vietnam

Moc Chau's New 'Romance' Bridge Is Red and Made of Glass, Just Like Love

It's so red and pink!

in Hanoi Events

Stormy May day @ The Unicorn Pub

As you all know we're going to have 2 days off which are the 30th of April ( Reunification Day) and the 1st of May (International Labour Day). Have you planned on what to do yet?

in Saigon Events

Outdoor Screening - Game of Thrones - Season 8 @ BLOQ

BLOQ Outdoor Cinema: Game of Thrones - Season 8The Galbi x BLOQ

in Saigon Events

Taste of Japan with Guest Chef Chikara Yamada @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

QUI is proud to present inaugural culinary event featuring world famous chef Chikara Yamada

in Hanoi Events

BREAK - Dance of Love @ L'Espace

Film screening "Break", France.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Tired of EDM, Hip Hop, & RnB? Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other? Join us every WEDNESDAY at The Lighthouse for the ultimate Ladies Night. FREE DRINKS FOR LADIES* (from 9pm to 12am)...

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Social on Rooftop @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come dance and get happy with us every Wednesday starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

in Saigon Events

Mundo Lingo (Saigon #138) @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

in Vietnam

AirAsia Once Again Gives up Plan to Launch New Airline in Vietnam

The deal marks the Malaysian-based budget carrier's fourth failure in the Vietnam aviation market.

in Environment

Japan to Help Clean Hanoi's Polluted To Lich River

Hanoi’s To Lich River is known for its heady fragrance and death-black palette, but that could all be about to change.

in Saigon Events

KWIT 5 - Elements @ Soma Art Cafe

Graduated from the Oil Painting Department of The University of Fine Arts in 2010, Vietnamese artist KWIT 5 has been experimenting with various techniques and new mediums. Besides creating artworks fr...

in Saigon Events

Hereditary (2018) // Soma Monday Art House Film Screening @ Soma Art Cafe

Soma Monday Art House Film Screening

in Hanoi Events

Reunification Day Buffet @ Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

REUNIFICATION DAY BUFFET SERIES (30/04 - 01/05/2019)

in Food Culture

Local Designers Put the Fun in Funky With Mắm Rebranding Project

Although the concept (and smell) might drive some sensitive noses away, fermentation has always been Vietnam’s favorite way to preserve the catch of the day, by turning it into a funky, savory paste.

in Saigon Events

Shine Yourself | Henna Painting Workshop @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

To begin a seri of new activities in Bann Bar, axa studio would like to bring to you the very first workshop, Shine Yourself - Henna Painting Workshop.

in Saigon Events

Nightly Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

Jogadanz band from Indonesia.

in Hanoi Events

BEAT the BLUES - Buy 1 get 1 @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

What's special in every Monday's night at Marylbone?

in Travel

Tea, Comfort Food and Unique Antiques at Villa Royale

Two large crane statues stand atop ceremonial turtles with lotus flowers in their mouths on either side of the entrance to Villa Royale.

in Vietnam

Hai Phong to Build Vietnam's First Road Made From Recycled Plastic

In an attempt to lessen Vietnam’s alarming rates of plastic waste, reduce pressure on landfills and increase sustainability, Hai Phong plans to begin using recycled plastic to create roads.

in Hanoi Events

Advanced Pilates Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

This special class is designed for Pilates teachers who have finished at least Pilates Mat I training course.

in Music & Arts

Thai Indie Sensation Phum Viphurit to Perform at Music Festival in Saigon This May

Right on the heels of his new single release, Thai-New Zealander indie sensation Phum Viphurit will play his first-ever music festival in Vietnam this May.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam National Barista Championship 2019 @ SECC

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2322144464776069/?event_time_id=2322152971441885

in Hanoi Events

HOPDEM Spring Edition 2019 @ Savage

HOPDEM as Hộp Đêm (or Nightclub or Klubnacht): A nightlife experience serving drink & food; offers premium music performance at multiple stages, visual, and installation art.

in Hanoi Events

Equaliser x Savage DJ Workshop for Beginners @ Savage

Heyyy!

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Holiday Special w/ Slowcook (Zhao Dai, CN) @ Savage

In celebration of the 30th of April holiday, Savage will be opened on a Tuesday night, with a special guest from Beijing underground club Zhao Dai, Slowcock will lead the party with support from Juju,...

in Saigon Events

H2H Crosses The Finish Line @ Main Post Office Saigon

H2H 2019 will be crossing the finish line this Friday!! 2,000km of gorgeous, sweaty, mountainous terrain; 25 days of cycling + a mere 3 rest days; 15 riders have a story to share!!

in Hanoi Events

Solo Laser Game Tournament @ Planet Laser Game

Are you a warrior?Join now for our Laser Game Tournament!

in Hanoi Events

TED 2019 Bigger than us viewing party – TEDxHanoiLive @ L'Espace

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

in Travel

Hue's Tu Duc Tomb Is Now Preserved Digitally in Google Arts and Culture

Open Heritage 3D aims to provide open access to digital preservation data of heritage sites around the world.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Touching Itself - At A Theater @ Soma Art Cafe

Kicking off the year with our biggest variety comedy night: Saigon Touching Itself - At A Theater!!!

in Saigon Events

Groundbreakers Story Night: Mental Health @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Are we all really as happy as we appear on Facebook? Do we all eat healthy, go to the gym, laugh with our friends, have an amazing boyfriend or girlfriend or is some of what we show not real? How much...

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Cusp of a Tourism Boom, a Pristine Sapa of the 1920s

During the last decade of the 19th century, French colonists occupying northern Vietnam (then Tonkin) decided to conduct a census survey on the region’s ethnic minorities. The first convoys reached La...

in Saigon Events

Liberation Day Celebration | Let's Party Differently @ Beirut Restaurant & Lounge

LIBERATION DAY PARTY | Free yourself from the busy life

in Hanoi Events

Wet // Drag Night // Pretty In Pink @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Pink Pink Pink. What's pink and wet? Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent darling.

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu's Birthday! 3 Years 3 Floors 3 Vibes @ Piu Piu

Piu Piu is turning 3 Years Old this Saturday!

in Hanoi Events

Water Color Workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

We're so honored to invite a Vietnamese water colored artist Tu Anh to join our team at the weekend DIY workshop at Tutu Art&Decor.

in Hanoi Events

Friday of Gin - Buy 1 Get 1 @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

What's special in every Friday's night at Marylbone?

in Hanoi Events

The Drunken Pirates of Hanoi @ The Docks

Here we go with another big one filled with loads of Activities

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Free Flow Cocktail @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

What's special in every Sunday's night at Marylbone?

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: A Reckoning on Child Harassment; That Burger King Ad; & 'Startup Vietnam' Author Andrew Rowan

We're back from a two-week break!

in Saigon Events

Philippe Descola: On Anthropological Research @ Sàn Art

Philippe Descola: On Anthropological ResearchA presentation & group discussion

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Food Fest [Comfort & Soul Food Edition] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Calling all food lovers! MELTING POT HANOI is staying on top of the game by bringing you — A new and fresh Food Fest each month, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Hanoi community; locals, expa...

in Hanoi Events

R.A.T (Reggae, Afrobeat, Tribal) @ BirdCage

Get your dancing shoes on and get ready for the turn up.

in Saigon

How Will Saigon Metro Line 1 Connect With Existing Bus, Water Transport Networks?

While Saigon’s first-ever metro project is inching slowly towards the finish line, city transportation officials are devising plans to integrate the upcoming urban railway into existing public transpo...

in Hanoi Events

Movie nights @ Bamboo Westlake

Come lie down in our Bamboo shelter to enjoy a nice movie together on a big screen, under the hazy summer sky.  

in Saigon Events

Thrift Market @ Saigon Outcast

Come out to Saigon Outcast for Thrift Market!

in Saigon Events

Thrift Market @ Saigon Outcast (2)

Come out to Saigon Outcast for Thrift Market!

in Saigon Events

Sunday Family Funday // Kids Screening of The Jungle Book (2016) @ Saigon Outcast

Sunday Family Funday at Saigon Outcast - A place where you can have fun as a family.

in Stories

Weekend New Roundup: Hanoi Plays Host to Vietnam Grand Prix Kick-Off Event

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietn...

in Hanoi Events

HUM 1st Anniversary present Marco Yanes All night Long // HIME @ Savage

A year has passed since the beginning of this project, international and local artists have contributed to the beginning of this adventure here in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

HOPDEM Spring Edition 2019@ Savage

HOPDEM as Hộp Đêm (or Nightclub or Klubnacht): A nightlife experience serving drink & food; offers premium music performance at multiple stages, visual, and installation art.

in Society

Female Garment Factory Workers in Vietnam Face Widespread Physical, Sexual Abuse, Study Shows

A new study interviewed 736 female Vietnamese garment workers to gain insights into the extent of abuse these women are facing.

in Health

New Strain of Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli Discovered in Vietnam

Medical researchers have discovered in Vietnam a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that's resistant to carbapenem, a class of highly effective antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections an...

in Saigon Events

MANZO 1 Year Anniversary Promotion!! @ Butcher MANZO & Craft Beer Bar

If you order any food in grilled menu category, all craft beer will be only 54,000 VND for your group

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Get Musical with Hien Ho @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

QUI x HEINEKEN music party is back with ballad princess - Hien Ho 

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Music & Arts

German, Vietnamese Sound Artists to Hold Workshops, Perform in Hanoi

Starting this weekend and continuing through next week, Hanoians will have the opportunity to attend a combination of workshops and live performances from both German and Vietnamese sound artists.

in Vietnam

For the First Time, Vietnam Buys More Choco Pies Than South Korea

We consumed a lot of Choco Pies last year.

in Saigon Events

TEDxĐaKao: Quintessential Creations

 TED is an annual event that brings together the world's leading thinkers and doers to share ideas that matter in any discipline — technology, entertainment, design, science, humanities, business...

in Travel

VietJet to Start Flying to From Saigon to Bali This May

Indonesia's most popular beach destination just got one stop closer for Saigon residents.

in Travel

From Hamlet-Dotted Wilderness to Tourist Hotspot: The Story of Phu Quoc

“Phu Quoc is a large, uncultivated island, apart from a few hectares of coffee plantation and the small gardens of Duong-Dong, covered throughout its whole extent by beautiful jungle which grows on a ...

in Food Culture

Chinese Internet Is Upset That Italy Seized Hundreds of Century Eggs, Calling Them 'Unfit for Human'

The decision is not amusing to some Chinese citizens.

in Saigon Events

Live Music at Hem Tap Room: Saigon & Company @ Pasteur Street

Come and join us this Friday, April 26th, for a night of great music and great beers at our D1 location: 144/3 Pasteur, Ben Nghe, D1.

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Mademoiselle night @ No Vacancy

No Vacancy doesn't hold a “ladies’ night”We hold a “Mademoiselle night”

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Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Tired of EDM, Hip Hop, & RnB? Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other? Join us every WEDNESDAY at The Lighthouse for the ultimate Ladies Night. FREE DRINKS FOR LADIES* (from 9pm to 12am)...

in Music & Arts

Matca Opens New Photography Space With 'A Little Bit of This and That' Exhibition

Photography and visual arts magazine Matca expanded their horizons last week with the opening of a new exhibition space in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Tipsy Trivia Night @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Come test your brain and get Tipsy on our weekly Trivia Night with vnd 1.000.000 prize (bar gift certificate) for first place team.

in Saigon Events

Soma Open Mic Thursday // Live Music & Poetry @ Soma Art Cafe

Welcome to Thursday Open Mic at Soma!

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Tanya @ Rogue Saigon

The key to stay happy in life is good music and good beer, basically means #JamSession night at Rogue Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Romantic Wednesday with the WING BAND @ Snuffbox

COME AND CHILL WITH US EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR OUR LIVE MUSIC AT SNUFFBOX SPEAKEASY - The first of its kind

in Saigon Events

Cine-Concert by Thierry Bernard-Gotteland and Andrew Stiff @ Salon Saigon

Cine Concert: Hem CityBy Thierry Bernard-Gotteland and Andrew Stiff

in Saigon Events

Moonlight Cinema @ The Common Room Project

Caipira Cachaca will show two movies per night on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Taco Tuesdays @ Machotaco

Taco Tuesday, get 3 tacos of your choice for 120,000 vnd Every Tuesday 6:00pm - 10:00pm Machotaco | 17 Tran Quoc Toan Ward 8, District 3 {mosmap address='17 Tran Quoc Toan Ward 8, District 3' ...

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Sound Installation/Gil Delindro - A perennial earth @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

REGISTRATION LINK:https://forms.gle/Vv6zPQSyMSmAf3yV8

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Game of Thrones - The Final Season @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

A quick Catchup on Season Seven then the Final Season Screening on the Big Screen from April 15th!

in Saigon Events

Exhibition: Serpent's Tail by Uu Dam Tran Nguyen @ Galerie Quynh

"RỒNG RẮN LÊN" (Serpent's Tail) - first solo exhibition of artist UuDdam Tran Nguyen with the gallery.

in Hanoi Events

Open mic @ Solist Pub

Come showcase your talent in our lovely open mic night every Thurday. We free 1 beer for 1 artist.  

in Hanoi Events

Limited Edition Tradition 6 @ The Hanoi Social Club

World traditions. Story-telling through music. Indigenous instruments from Vietnam and abroad.

in Hanoi Events

Images Talk 101 - Visual note-taking in daily life @ The Learning Hub

A 3-DAY COURSE to tap on your creativity and get the basics of VISUAL NOTE-TAKING>>SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rqZBz31xbagBKenq9 <<

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BEAT the BLUES - Buy 1 get 1 @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

What's special in every Monday's night at Marylbone?

in Saigon Events

Mandala Making Workshop @ Co-Space

A workshop that inspires and helps to reduce stress and anxiety in daily life

in Saigon Events

Free Flow Friday at The Oasis (April Edition) @ The Oasis

It's been hell of a week, and each of us deserve a GOOD NIGHT OUT!The Oasis knows that, hence we are offering FREE FLOW for EVERY FRIDAY in APRIL!

in Saigon Events

Game of Thrones Season 8 / Weekly Screening @ Rogue Saigon

We only have 6 episodes left to fight for the living! Are you with us?

in Saigon Events

Fruits Salad feat Banana Hustle @ Broma

Banana Hustle team is happy to present the " Fruits Salad " party.

in Development

77 Architects Cosign Request to Da Lat to Reconsider Development Plan

A new development plan, announced not long ago, will bring about major changes to Da Lat's central area.

in Hanoi Events

Fiesta Latina - every Tuesday @ Camelia Lounge

Fiesta Latina every Tuesday is so beautiful !

in Saigon Events

Anan Saigon Turns 2 Party @ ANAN Saigon

ANAN SAIGON TURNS 2

in Saigon Events

Monday’s Got Talent @ Indika

Welcome to Monday Got TalentAn opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Saigon Events

The Sap Still Runs @ Sàn Art

Duo exhibition | Freddy Nadolny Poustochkine & Trương Công Tùng

in Hanoi Events

PDSH Workshops: Anxiety and Depression @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Join us for a special four part series of Personal Development & Self-Help Workshops.

in Saigon Events

TRASH Challenge 2019 @ RMIT University

LET’S ACTION WITH US IN TRASH CHALLENGE EVENT

in Saigon Events

Chicoschicas Latino night @ No Vacancy

Discover at No Vacancy every Tuesday!

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Saigon Events

Happy Marcel Hour @ Café Marcel

We are soft-launching.

in Saigon Events

Handcrafting Workshop with Freewill Leather @ Saigon Outcast

Get crafty at Saigon Outcast!Every Tuesday from April 14 - May 7th!7:30-9pm

in Saigon Events

Bumblebee / Thursday Outdoor Cinema @ Saigon Outcast

Thursday Outdoor Cinema Screeningat Saigon Outcast8pm / free entry!

in Hanoi Events

Andros Pastry Workshop @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

Inspiration from Mekong taste

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Mother's Day Sunday Brunch @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

We love the fact there is a whole day set aside to honor and celebrate the women who raised us. Mothers put us first every day of the year, so make this day about her and treat her to a day to remembe...

in Hanoi Events

Ben UFO (Hessle Audio, UK) & Ali & Humb @ Savage

We are super thrilled to invite one of the core figures in an increasingly globally-connected dance music scene, please welcome Hessle Audio's big boss, Ben UFO, to the Cube.

in Saigon Events

Easter Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

Enjoy this Easter Day with your beloved Family at Hard Rock Cafe Hochiminh.

in Environment

In Nghe An, Untreated Waste From Artisan Villages Worsens Local Pollution

Artisan villages that make noodles, cakes and seafood in Nghe An Province are creating damaging pollution.

in Saigon Events

Gotta Beat ‘Em All @ Soma Art Cafe

Welcome to Safari Soma Art Lounge from Saigon Region.

in Music & Arts

New Hoi An Music Residency Opens Call for Applicants

Following a pilot initiative at Hanoi’s Phu Sa Lab this January, British Council is now looking for up to 10 Vietnam-based contemporary musicians to take part in a new FAMLAB music residency program i...

in Saigon Events

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story | Documentary Screening @ The Hive Saigon

Another great free screening of "Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story"

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk: POP ART BALL @ The Observatory

GenderFunk presents: POP ART BALL at the Observatory!

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Art Class: Pinhole Photography @ Noirfoto

Have you ever wonder why image formed and photography begin? Pinhole photography will explain the magic.

in Hanoi Events

Water Color Workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

We're so honored to invite a Vietnamese water colored artist Tu Anh to join our team at the weekend DIY workshop at Tutu Art&Decor.

in Saigon Events

Spanish QTK - Feria de Abril @ Shri Lounge

Feria de Abril is the biggest traditional festival in Spain attracting millions of people every year.

in Arts & Culture

Hanoi Designer Turns Áo Dài Into Elegant Modern Typeface

Has the AODAI typeface captured the elegant essence of its namesake?

in Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Say Motorbike Ban Yet to be Officially Approved

Nguyen Duc Chung, the Hanoi chairman, has suggested the city’s long-discussed motorbike ban remains merely a proposal and has not been officially approved.

in Hanoi Events

Funk the Power @ RockStore

DJs Incognero and Kendrix will be providing the funky power, spinning house and soul flavas all night long.

in Hanoi Events

Monthly Sidewalk Flea Market @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Following the success of the Flea Market - Spring Edition, we have decided to bring onboard the Flea Market everymonth with quirky and fun products for you to buy and sell!

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Penises and Vaginas @ Sidewalk Hanoi

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art delving into the complexities of penises and vaginas - what we know about the FIRST sexually rep...

in Hanoi Events

Good Friday @ Sidewalk Hanoi

A not so traditional but yet traditional Irish Good Friday. A day for stocking up to the heavens from your nearest Tesco and blitzing your way through to the next morning (or the following!).

in Hanoi Events

FlashCards x Petite Sneaker @ BirdCage

FLASHCARDS was born to showcase 6 Dj's and their vibes. Each of them is promoting the scene here in Hanoi in its own specific way. Flash Cards are dealt.

in Hanoi Events

Fever 105 (80's night) @ BirdCage

  ICONS ONLY80S DRESS / SHOULDER PAD WORSHIP

in Hanoi Events

WLMG Presents: Iron Chef (All Cheese Everything) @ Westlake Mini Golf

Last time, we brought you five amazing sliders from all over the city. This time, it's all about cheese - but with a twist!

in Saigon Events

Easter Sunday Brunch Cavery @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate with our decadent Easter All You Can Eat Sunday Roast Brunch Carvery.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Moves to End Plastic Scrap Imports by 2025

“Vietnam must not become a dumping ground for other countries' scrap,” Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently said in response to a dramatic rise in scrap imports to Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Authentic Mexican Salsa Workshop @ Hanoi Taco Bar - West Lake

Our amigos at Hanoi Taco Bar want to help us prep for Cinco de Mayo! From not so spicy, to very spicy, get the traditional Mexican recipes to make your own salsa with ingredients you can find at any m...

in Hanoi Events

Sunday Market @ C'est Bon Cafe

We invite you to join us for our first market, come and discover our different vendors. You will find clothes, jewelry and also a massage and nail art service.

in Saigon Events

Easter Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Our Easter Dinner Buffet is the perfect way to celebrate.

in Hanoi Events

Snug : USA Takeover (12-Hour Party) @ Savage

Snug is back on the 20th of April for another 12-hour party with some of our favorites DJs from the US.

in Hanoi Events

Xôn Sound X Savage @ Savage

With the exuberance of the dances and the liveliness of an unforgettable night, we are delighted to announce the return of Xon Sound and friends, along with their music.

in Hanoi Events

Luca Lozano & Mr Ho (Klasse Wrecks) @ Savage

For the next party, we are very excited to welcome the return of one of our favourite name, Mr. Ho. And not just him, Klasse Recordings founder, Luca Lozano will be the second guest for this great nig...

in Development

‘Who Made My Clothes’, an Exhibition Exploring the Human Cost of Fashion, to Launch in Hanoi Next Week

‘Who Made My Clothes?’ is a free exhibition as part of the global Fashion Revolution Week (22-28 April). The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the human cost and impact of the fashion industry and...

in Saigon Events

ZERO WASTE Candle Workshop @ Morico - Japanese restaurant cafe

A Zero Waste Candle, Why not?

in Saigon

Saigon Pours $347m More Into Flood-Reduction Projects Across City

Saigon is going all out to make sure citywide floods like those is 2015 and 2016 won't be a common occurrence.

in Saigon Events

Sustainable Food Fair - Let's Food Cities @ The Hive Villa

Let's Food Cities in Ho Chi Minh City: Screening of the film "The food system of Ho Chi Minh City » and sustainable food fair.

in Saigon Events

Ladies' Night - Bottomless Gin Tonic @ The Lab

Ladies!!! Bottemless gin tonic from 8pm to 11pm EVERY THURSDAY

in Saigon Events

Special NIGHT with YKROC / LE KHOA / Ly Le Quyen @ Yoko Cafe

Special NIGHT with YKROC / LE KHOA / Ly Le Quyen

in Saigon Events

A night of Film Music @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

The Soundtracks from "Beauty and the Beast" "The Greatest Showman" "Mama Mia" "Crazy Rich Asian" "The Greatest Showman"

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Child Wedding of Tay Ethnic Minority in Lao Cai in 1920s

The rare set of photos depict a wedding ceremony in the 1920s between young members of the ethnic minority Tay people in Bac Ha District of Lao Cai Province.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition: Serpent's Tail by Uu Dam Tran Nguyen @ Galerie Quynh

"RỒNG RẮN LÊN" (Serpent's Tail) - first solo exhibition of artist UuDdam Tran Nguyen with the gallery.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Reunification Day With Seafood Offers @ Le Meridien

Raise your glass to celebrate Reunification Day and Labour Day leading up to the long weekend by kick-starting your momentous holidays with a special dinner at Bamboo Chic Restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Work@L10 Package @ Le Meridien

Whether you are an entrepreneur who is working on business ideas, a digital nomad who is location independent or a white-collar who is looking for a place to work outside of the office. Latitude 10 is...

in Saigon Events

Wedding Showcase 2019 @ Le Meridien

Wedding Showcase by Le Méridien Saigon is bringing another option for the couples who are looking for an intimate, chic and exceptional wedding reception.

in Travel

Iconic Da Lat College Closes Doors to Tourists Indefinitely

A well-traveled tourist attraction in Da Lat recently closed its doors to visitors due to insufficient resources.

in Saigon Events

Extravagant Sunday Brunch @ Le Meridien

If you’re looking for a place which brings delectable experience to this Easter celebration, let’s look forward to spending this year’s feast in the centre of Saigon with your loved ones at Latest Rec...

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Wintercearig by Tricia Nguyen Thanh Trang @ Salon Saigon

Wintercearig - Raising Mental Health Awareness in Vietnam through Contemporary Arts by Tricia Nguyen Thanh Trang.

in Saigon Events

Eau de Parfum Spray Workshop with Rei Nguyen - Scent & Memories @ Miyama - Tokyo restaurant cafe

Perfume workshop “Scent and memories” is exclusively designed for Miyama The View.

in Saigon Events

Jiujitsu Tournament @ Phu Tho Sports Training House

The 1st National Jujitsu Competition is coming!

in Saigon Events

International Labour's Day @ Market 39

Join in the festive atmosphere with the whole world in a unique Vietnamese style for this International Labour's Day.

in Saigon Events

Reunification Day @ Market 39

Celebrate one of the most imporant historical events of our country right where it happened - Ho Chi Minh City center!

in Saigon Events

Easter Dinner @ Market 39

Easter is all about gathering with your beloved ones!

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch @ Basilico

For this Easter Day in 21st of April, praise with your family and friends and Italian specialities at Basilico Restaurant!

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch @ Market 39

Treat yourself and your beloved ones with a sumptous brunch at Market 39 Restaurant for this Easter Day!

in Saigon Events

Hung King's Commemoration Day @ Market 39

Let's celebrate one of the biggest occasions of the year right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and savour signature Vietnamese dishes along with fresh seafood at Market 39 Restaurant!

in Vietnam

Holiday Stories Roundup: Saigon Heatwave, Golden Kite Awards and Notre Dame Fire

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

THAO DIEN GRAND Picnic V: Hello Summer @ BLOQ

Enjoy your weekend with your beloved at Thao Dien Grand Picnic V on Saturday, 20/04/19.

in Saigon Events

Audium Fundraiser for the Blind @ Blue Gecko Bar

In the spirit of the Audium Army’s endless support of the needy, we are hosting a fundraising event to raise money for Huynh De Nhu Nghia Home - a shelter for more than 22 blind kids in Binh Tan Distr...

in Film & TV

Award-Winning Film 'The Third Wife' to Screen in Vietnam in May

Set in the 19th century, The Third Wife follows 14-year-old May who was selected to be the third wife of a wealthy landowner.

in Education

At BIS Hanoi's First-Ever Performing Arts Festival, Diversity and Talent Take Center Stage

Great collaborative school events create memories, foster a sense of achievement and enrich learning. Yet, as always, there are questions we ask ourselves before the show. Will everything go as planne...

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's Latest 'House for Trees' Is an Urban Garden on a Budget

The latest in the "House for Trees" project, Vo Trong Nghia Architects' new structure fills a tight space with greenery on a budget.

in Saigon Events

Ride for Life Rally @ Mount Temple Chau Thoi

The inaugural RIDE for LIFE Rally - April 28/29 - 2019

in Saigon Events

Ride for Life Rally @ Mount Temple Chau Thoi

The inaugural RIDE for LIFE Rally - April 28/29 - 2019

in Hanoi Events

Screening: Where Choreo-Cinema meets Dance @ Six Space

MOVIE | DANCE | CINEMA | MUSIC

in Hanoi Events

Tuesday Night Tunes @ The Unicorn Pub

The #SweatyRubbishGoats is a combination of 2 familiar faces that have been performed in Hanoi for a long while.

in Saigon Events

Friday Ladies Night @ Butcher MANZO & Craft Beer Bar

Every Friday in April and May, we have the free platinum beer (Golden Ale 280ml) for every ladies as welcome drinks.

in Food Culture

A New Netflix Series Will Showcase Saigon Street Food and 8 Other Asian Cuisines

Food porn addicts rejoice! Street Food, a documentary series focusing on Asia's vibrant pavement cuisine is set to titillate this month on Netflix.

in Hanoi Events

Authentic Mexican Salsa Workshop @ Hanoi Taco Bar - West Lake

Our amigos at Hanoi Taco Bar want to help us prep for Cinco de Mayo! From not so spicy, to very spicy, get the traditional Mexican recipes to make your own salsa with ingredients you can find at any m...

in Hanoi Events

'Echo' Solo Exhibition @ Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

Introducing a stainless steel exhibition: "Echo" by scultor Tran Van An

in Hanoi Events

'Endless joy' exhibition by autism artists @ Tohe style studio

Introducing a 'Tohe' exhibition: "Endless joy" by autism artists.

in Hanoi Events

'Endless joy' exhibition by autism artists @ Tohe style studio

Introducing a 'Tohe' exhibition: "Endless joy" by autism artists.

in Saigon Events

Chicoschicas Latino night @ No Vacancy

Discover at No Vacancy every Tuesday!

in Hanoi Events

Art for You 11 Hanoi @ Hanoi Information & Exhibition Centre

Art For You 11th Edition, the affordable art fair organised by Manzi Art Space and Work Room Four will take place at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang street

in Hanoi Events

Game of Thrones Season 8 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Game of Thrones will finally return. And 35 days after that, Thrones will end.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Rapper Datmaniac Features Cat Shelter in 'May Con Meo' Music Video

If Japan’s “cat island” or Taiwan’s “cat village” are public venues maintained by collective efforts, Saigon’s cat shelters are run by Samaritans who take care of local felines using their own limited...

in Hanoi Events

Roadtrip to 1900 #38: Rave Radio @ 1900

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/289168101973068/

in Saigon Events

Tipsy Trivia Night @ The Tipsy Unicorn

Come test your brain and get Tipsy on our weekly Trivia Night with vnd 1.000.000 prize (bar gift certificate) for first place team.

in Saigon Events

Slaughterhouse series | A solo exhibition of Artist Nguyễn Văn Đủ @RedDoor

RedDoor would like to bring to you a number of artworks in "Slaughterhouse series" of artist Nguyễn Văn Đủ, depicting the relationship between human and animal.

in Saigon Events

Game of Thrones S8 Screening @RedDoor

This is a public screening of GoT S8 - airdate 14 Apr 19. Feel free to join if you’re keen.

in Hanoi Events

Blue Note Open Mic @ Blue Note Bar

Come sing a song, tell a story, have a jam, play the bass, slap the cajon, or sit on it.

in Saigon Events

Romantic Wednesday with the WING BAND @ Snuffbox

COME AND CHILL WITH US EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR OUR LIVE MUSIC AT SNUFFBOX SPEAKEASY - The first of its kind

in Saigon Events

Moonligt Cinema @ The Common Room Project

Caipira Cachaca will show two movies per night on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

in Hanoi Events

BEAT the BLUES - Buy 1 get 1 @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

What's special in every Monday's night at Marylbone?

in Hanoi Events

Karaoke Night - Bogo Tequila @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

Ohhhh yeaaah! We’re excited to launch Karaoke night at Marylbone Bar on every Tuesday!

in Saigon Events

Taco Tuesdays @ Machotaco

Taco Tuesday, get 3 tacos of your choice for 120,000 vnd Every Tuesday 6:00pm - 10:00pm Machotaco | 17 Tran Quoc Toan Ward 8, District 3 {mosmap address='17 Tran Quoc Toan Ward 8, District 3' ...

in Hanoi Events

Advanced Pilates Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

This special class is designed for Pilates teachers who have finished at least Pilates Mat I training course.

in Hanoi Events

Workshop: Dance & Words @ Kinergie studio

CREATION | DANCE | CHILL | MOVEMENT

in Vietnam

Saigon Co.op to Stop Selling Plastic Straws in Supermarkets Nationwide

The supermarket chain will opt for environment-friendly alternatives such as rice straws, paper straws and steel straws instead.

in Hanoi Events

Beats Bars & Breaks present Feline (Live / UK) @ BirdCage

LIVE HIP HOP / REGGAE / DUB / DNB / JUNGLE /BASS MUSIC

in Saigon Events

Experiencing Virtual Reality (VR) for FREE @ The American Center

Virtual Reality (VR) is now available at the American Center for FREE

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Kumquat Wednesday CHART NIGHT @ Kumquat Tree

CHART NIGHT: A totally new concept of Kumquat Tree every Wednesdays.

in Hanoi Events

Kumquat Wednesday CHART NIGHT @ Kumquat Tree

CHART NIGHT: A totally new concept of Kumquat Tree every Wednesdays.

in Hanoi Events

"The Art of The Journey" exhibition @ Pan Pacific Hanoi

We cordially invite you to join us on an inspiring “The Art of The Journey”.

in Education

Saving Reefs and Servicing Communities at British International School

A whale with trash spilling out its busted belly, a seagull with feathers soaked in sticky oil, horses galloping in terror: a group of students circled around a computer peer over images of sculptures...

in Health

Only 39% of Pet Dogs in Vietnam Are Vaccinated: Animal Health Department

There are 5.4 million dogs registered as pets in 3.5 million households in Vietnam.

in Development

Quang Binh Says No to Controversial Son Doong Cable Car Project

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park might be safe from invasive development projects, at least for the time being.

in Travel

Hanoi–Saigon Becomes World's 6th-Busiest Flight Route

The Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route moved No. 6 in the study of world’s busiest air routes in 2018, reported by British aviation analysis company OAG.

in Saigon Events

DJ RAVE RADIO @ ENVY Club

Rave Radio DJ / Producer from Australia has completely blown in "a new breeze" in all their shows in 2017 with more than 100 shows in 11 countries by combining instruments or vocals to the live set of...

in Saigon Events

DJ THE HIM @ ENVY Club

The Him is a duo collaborating with many of the world's largest artists like The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Miley Cyrus and Kygo from Amsterdam.

in Saigon Events

Summer Camp 2019 @ ISHCMC

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)is proud to offer this year’s summer camp with our trusted partner, Inspire Educamps at our start-of-the-art Secondary campus.

in Saigon Events

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: DJ Knight @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: DJ Knight brings the funk, as he takes over our roof.

in Saigon Events

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Ben Litwicki @ KNICK KNACK

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions can't stop, won't stop! Ben Litwicki is bringing his killer sax up-top!

in Tech

A Japanese Electric Car That Can Float on Water Is Coming to Vietnam

Can the vehicle combat Saigon's water accumulation problem?

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia's Latest 'House for Trees' Is an Urban Garden on a Budget

The latest in the "House for Trees" project, Vo Trong Nghia Architects' new structure fills a tight space with greenery on a budget.

in Food Culture

Burger King Pulls 'Racist' Ad of People Eating 'Vietnamese' Burger With Giant Chopsticks

Have it your way, but what if that way is exaggerated chopstick use with racist undertones?

in Environment

Don't Buy Vietnam's Cat Ba Tiger Geckos as Pets. They Are Going Extinct.

The exotic pet trade and lack of suitable conservation standards threaten the lizards native to several remote islands in northern Vietnam.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vintage Tourism Posters Showcase Past Vietnam's Natural Landscapes

If you’ve never been to Vietnam before, would these colorful vintage poster entice you to book a ticket?

in Vietnam

Japan Recalls Over 18,000 Bottles of Vietnamese Chili Sauce Due to Food Safety

A popular chili sauce from Vietnam is under fire for food safety concerns.

in Health

Vietnam Tightens Grip on Pharmacies to Curb Antibiotics Abuse

As the risk of antibiotics resistance increases, the Vietnamese government has started to respond.

in Saigon Events

NY Portuguese Short Film Festival @ The Hive

New York Portuguese Short Film Festival - 1st screening at The Hive Thao Dien

in Saigon Events

Mad Circus 4th Edition - Vintage Freaks @ Arcan

SAIGON MOST INSANE DRESSED UP PARTY

in Saigon Events

Ballet CINDERELLA @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Ballet CINDERELLA

in Saigon Events

Talk & Workshop: ‘Silver Gelatin As a Medium of Art’ @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

We would like to invite you to the upcoming talk and workshop presented by Phạm Tuấn Ngọc (founder and director of NoirFoto) to explore and experience this image-making process.

in Saigon Events

Elevate by Dj Being @ Broma

Come elevate your mind at Broma on Saturday, April 13th.

in Saigon Events

Free Flow Friday at The Oasis (April Edition) @ The Oasis

It's been hell of a week, and each of us deserve a GOOD NIGHT OUT!The Oasis knows that, hence we are offering FREE FLOW for EVERY FRIDAY in APRIL!

in Saigon Events

KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Hudsun @ KNICK KNACK

Keeping the KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions going strong, with the spinning sounds of HUDSON.

in Saigon Events

Songkran 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

You don't need a fancy airplane ticket to Thailand to enjoy the beauty of Songkran festival!

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Make Friends in HANOI @ Gardenista

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language!Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/988063691342151/?event_time_id=988063884675465

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TINDERLAND @ Y-Nest Coworking Space

A special dinner to find your special someone, including fun interactive games and live music.

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Ecopark Marathon 2019 @ Ecopark Township

Official FB page: https://www.facebook.com/EcoparkMarathon10.3Website: http://ecoparkmarathon.com

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Make Your Own Piñata Workshop @ Cultural Space

From the organizer: Xóm Bắc Cầu aims to bind the creative and the practical, thinking and making, and sets its within a social, environmental context.

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LGBT Film Night: Finding Phong @ University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Free entrance Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/375420776644437/?event_time_id=375420779977770   Wednesday, April 10 3:30pm - 6:30pm University of Social Sciences and Humani...

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SSO Chamber Concert - Russian Night @ Vietnam National Academy of Music

Presented by musicians of the SSO and part of the very popular Sun Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series, this concert will feature works by Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky.   Saturday, April 13 ...

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Hip-hop dance: The roots - Kader Attou @ Youth Theatre

HIP BAND FROM GERMAN CAPITAL ON SOUTHEAST-ASIA TOUR!

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Affordable Art Fair 'Art For You' Returns to Hanoi Next Week

Art For You, the art fair organized by Manzi Art Space and Workroom Four aimed at art enthusiasts who can't afford to shop at high-end galleries, is returning to Hanoi next week.

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HOPDEM Pre-Party x technovn: Soel, Nghia, and ling:chi @ Savage

Event: techno.vn x Nyctophilia: SOEL [Plangent Records, Afterlife], Nghia x ling:chi [techno.vn]

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Equation presents: Discrete Circuit @ Savage

For the next party, the Equation Festival gang will take over the Cube, and bring us one of Berlin's finest techno name - Discrete Circuit.

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SBD 1 year Anniversary: Mascaras (Cocktail D'Amore, JAP) @ Savage

It's now time to celebrate our one year anniversary with Mascaras

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Robots and Flying Machines @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery are excited to launch Design by Reborn’s third edition of design workings Robots and Flying Machines from the 13th dimension and beyond.

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TED Talk Screening: The Happy Secret To Better Work @ The Hive

Ideas worth spreading, this month we will be developed around the TED Talk: The Happy Secret To Better Work

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Vietnam's National Football Team Valued at $1.9m

How much would you be willing to spend on the national team?

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RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party @ The Tipsy Unicorn

We will be airing the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race and will have some special surprises for everyone also!!! FREE Entry

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RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party @ The Tipsy Unicorn

We will be airing the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race and will have some special surprises for everyone also!!! FREE Entry

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Artist Talk: Dialogue between dance and the other arts @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

DANCE | VISUAL ART | MUSIC | WORDS

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Indonesian Theme Park Covers Breasts of Mermaid Statues, Citing 'Eastern Values'

Two mermaid statues in an Indonesian theme park were the latest victim of haphazard censorship.

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Monthly Lifestyle Market @ Saigon Flea Market

Bring your family and friends to come join us, shop the new unique selected items from both local and foreign traders, take photos, have fun and experience our cool beautiful artistic views.

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Có cần tên không | Is it necessary to have a name... @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space proudly presents 'IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A NAME...' - an anonymous art exhibition showcased the works by artist group of 2nd generation of Vietnamese Contemporary arts.

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Chicoschicas Latino night @ No Vacancy

Discover at No Vacancy every Tuesday!

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Who Are the Four Vietnamese in Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2019?

The annual 30 Under 30 Asia by Forbes shortlists 300 brilliant millennials from 2,000 entries in the Asia-Pacific region, and four Vietnamese made it onto this year’s compilation.

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Weekly Meditation Healing Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

WEEKLY MEDITATION HEALING CLASS

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[Illustrations] Your Favorite Saigon Street Snacks as Seen in Pixel Art Form

Saigon’s street snacks always look mouth-watering in any form.

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El Barrio w/ MAQman (GOGO Music / VN) @ The Lighthouse

This month Moreno welcomes Swiss-Vietnamese DJ and producer MAQman for a soulful and groovy night.

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Hanoi's Best Latin Party @ The GUFO Lounge and Cuisine

The best Latin party in the city is back due to popular demand.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Vietnam

Singaporean Convenience Store Chain Shop & Go Sold to Vingroup for One Dollar

In October 2018, the giant also acquired convenience store chain Fivimart, which entered the market in 1997.

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Comedy Gala Show w/ Phil Nichol, Stephen K Amos and Chris Henry @ Caravelle Saigon

Award-winning Canadian actor, comedian and musician, Phil Nichol, will headline the Magners International Comedy Festival Gala Show on Tuesday, April 9th at Caravelle Saigon.

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HIWC Film Club: Capernaum @ Villa Eatalia - Authentic Italian Cuisine

Capernaum (2018, Drama)

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Banana Leaves Make Glorious Comeback in Supermarkets Across Vietnam

After straws, Vietnam’s anti-plastic movement now has a new target: plastic grocery wraps.

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Boho Edition @ Saigon Outcast

Let’s join & pick up some pretty decoration things of bohemian style.

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[Illustrations] A Graphic Design Project Inspired by Ancient Champa Seductresses

Apsaras are supernatural female beings who appear in many works of ancient arts in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries.

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All New Café Central Villa Pasteur @ Café Central Villa Pasteur

Café Central Villa Pasteur is bringing a new dining experience to one of the city’s most iconic streets in District 3.

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Saigon Is the Most Expensive City in Vietnam to Live, Statistics Show

Followed closely by Hanoi and Da Nang, the southern stronghold took the top spot due in large part to high tuition fees.

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GUEST SPEAKER – Jamie Andrew @ International School Ho Chi Minh City

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is hosting a presentation by guest speaker Mr. Jamie Andrew at their state-of-the-art Secondary campus in the full production theater on Wednesday 1...

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Where Did You Sleep Last Night - A Nirvana Cover Show @ The Doors Cafe

DOORS . LIVE MUSIC

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Authentic Mexican Salsa Workshop @ Hanoi Taco Bar - West Lake

Our amigos at Hanoi Taco Bar want to help us prep for Cinco de Mayo! From not so spicy, to very spicy, get the traditional Mexican recipes to make your own salsa with ingredients you can find at any m...

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Myra Tran, Vietnamese Contestant of American Idol, Eliminated at Top 40

With a powerful voice and bright stage presence, Myra Tran had potential to realize her American Idol dream and do Vietnam proud. Alas, that dream was cut short even before the finalists were announce...

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Holi 2019 - Festival of Colors @ Kinder Park

The Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam along with the Indian community is going to celebrate one of the biggest Indian festivals - the ‘Festival of Colors – Holi 2019’ in Hanoi on Sunday, 07th April 2...

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Giáo Phường Ca Trù Kim Đức - Kim Duc Ca Tru School @ Phù Sa Lab

Ca Tru Performance - Kim Duc Ca Tru School

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Drunken Cinema SGN: Scream (1996) @ The Hive

Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far...

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From Plastic to Ecobricks @ Creative Lab

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/ecobrick2019ap

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Nick Höppner & Opal Sunn (Live) & MIYA @ Savage

Nick Höppner is the next grand name from Ostgut Ton that Savage has the honor to invite to Hanoi for the second party of April.

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This is Tok, Johán & Wahren.Boy @ BirdCage

Fresh out the kitchen, too smooth to stutter we have some colourful sounds to spread on your butter. This is a party at BirdCage.

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Oskar Offermann (Robert Johnson, DE) & Zwi @ Savage

For the next party, Savage will bring a key figure in the German underground Techno and House scene for more than 10 years, Oskar Offermann.

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In Situ: White Language| Screening: Ciné-Corps Dance Film @ Idecaf

DANCE | PERFORMANCE | MOVIE | CULTURE

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Across Asia Youth Film Festival 2019 @ International School Ho Chi Minh City

Reserve your tickets today!

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Celebration Party with DJ Mike Williams #Top66DJMag2018 @ Envy Club

ENVY Club would like thank to everyone, our beloved customers – who created this success.

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Em an gi chua? Music and Comedy @ Soma Art Cafe

Have you eaten yet? Get something to eat then go straight to Saigon's premier evening of laughs and tunes at Soma Art Lounge!

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Heart Beat Presents Discrete Circuit /Astray | Away [GER] @ The Observatory

Next Saturday at The Observatory, mark the date for an insane Techno wth Discrete Circuit alongside local heroes 1DAN, Phuc Long, Steffen Sonnenschein and Huy Truong.

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Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Case Expected to Walk Free Next Month

In February 2017, 30-year-old Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong and 26-year-old Indonesian Siti Aisyah were accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother, at an air...

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4:20 Double Feature: Dazed & Confused + The Big Lebowski @ Cinebox

CinéSaigon presents: 4:20 Weekend Double Feature!

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JUMP / / Oldschool Hiphop & RnB @ BirdCage

It's about that time!.

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Conversation for the soul: How does money impact our life? @ The Learning Hub

https://bit.ly/2Joi3Qq

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HPF: Toxic Masculinity (Thursday at Sidewalk) @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

www.hanoiphilosophyforum.org

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Around the World in 80 Days: Artists Films / Moving Image @ Hanoi DocLab

As a survey of artists films and moving image from around the world and Vietnam, Hanoi Doclab is delighted to present '80 Days around the World: Artists Films / Moving Image', a weekly program of scre...

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Nothing Stands Still: Artists Films by Tuan Mami and Phuong Linh @ Hanoi DocLab

In the upcoming events of the "Around the World in 80 Days: Artists Films / Moving Image", we're please to showcase the contemporary practices in moving image art by the Vietnamese artists.

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The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Hanoi @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Bought into the future.No carbon trail, no paper, no cheating.

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OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

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Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Expected to Walk Free Next Month

In February 2017, 30-year-old Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong and 26-year-old Indonesian Siti Aisyah were accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother, at an air...

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The Emotions of the Body @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

<<<FREE DANCE SEMINAR>>>

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Thao Dien Flea Market: Boho Edition @ Saigon Outcast

Join us for the second edition of Thao Dien Flea Market in the New Year!

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Vietnam's Pig Farmers Hit as Consumers Shun Pork Due to Swine Fever Fear

The African swine fever (AFS) epidemic affecting several northern provinces and cities in Vietnam has caused pork consumption in the country to nosedive.

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Rooftop Sessions: Pearse Burke @ KNICK KNACK

Keeping the KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions going strong, with the funky strumming sounds of PEARSE BURKE.

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Johannes Moller: Live @ Hanoi Rock City

JOHANNES MOLLER: LIVE GUITAR SOLO

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The Loose Truth @ Tiny Music Club

The Loose Truth is an ukelele-driven exploration of memory, fear, and love.

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Opening Ceremony ‘Dreamland’ @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

Opening ceremony of my solo exhibition at the Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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The Krossing Over Arts Festival @ International School Ho Chi Minh City

International School Ho Chi Minh City is proudly hosting KOAF at their state-of-the-art Secondary campus in their full production theater on 8thand 9thApril. Tickets are available through Ti...

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Rishikesh Yoga Festival @ Mandala Wellness

An opportunity for you to experience different teachers in a range of styles from different studios around HCMC in April 2019!

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Slaughterhouse series | A solo exhibition of Artist Nguyễn Văn Đủ @RedDoor

RedDoor would like to bring to you a number of artworks in "Slaughterhouse series" of artist Nguyễn Văn Đủ, depicting the relationship between human and animal.

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Music Trivia // Nathan & Adam @ Rogue Saigon

All you do is win no matter what right? Come join our #MusicTrivia this Thursday and win a beer tower for you and friends!   Thursday, 4 April 9:00pm - 11:59pm Rogue Saigon | Top Floor, 13 ...

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Made-in-Vietnam Portable Bum Guns to Penetrate US Market Next Year

Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, a...

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Genki? Genki. @ The Observatory

This APRIL 4TH, us boys from RCĐ would like to bring you old boy extraordinaire Yximalloo from Japan.

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Interact & Play @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

This seminar brings together dance artists and scholars from the USA and Vietnam to participate in panel discussions, lectures, workshops and dance performances.

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A 60-Year-Old Trash Chute Is Saigon's Latest Most Checked-In Place on Instagram

Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, a...

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The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Course - Intermediate @ The Learning Hub (2)

Building on the fundamental blocks of Lindy Hop, you will continue your Swing Dance studies so you can enjoy social dancing even more.

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Quang Binh Company Proposes Cable Car in Space Linking Saigon With Hanoi

Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, a...

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Perto @ Lush

All aboard the SS Peroni with Captain Perto at the wheel - we're getting nautical this time around as we welcome Perto back for the second time to Lush!!

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The Lover (1992) / Thursday Outdoor Cinema @ Saigon Outcast

“It is horrid to take you away from my body”

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Saigoneer Podcast: Listener Mailbag

Happy April Fools' Day!

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Heri Purwanto - Yin Yang @ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon

“When the earth is dead, shall we live in the clouds?”

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KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions: Stupot @ KNICK KNACK

Keeping the KNICK KNACK Rooftop Sessions going strong, with the spinning sounds of STUPOT.

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Vintage Fashion Bazaar @ RuNam Bistro

An event for people who love fashion, love doing good and love protecting the environment!

in Hanoi

New Swan Boat Ride-Hailing App, SwanGo, to Take Off in Hanoi Next Month

Ever since the departure of Uber in 2018, Vietnam’s ride-hailing market has seen a plethora of new additions, both Vietnamese and foreign. Yet this latest arrival, SwanGo, appears likely to enter stra...

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Is it necessary to have a name... exhibition @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space proudly presents 'IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A NAME...' - an anonymous art exhibition showcased the works by artist group of 2nd generation of Vietnamese Contemporary arts.

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Vietnam Comes to a Halt to Celebrate U-12 Football Victory

Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, a...

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Opening House of Festival @ Idecaf

Introduction of Krossing Over Art Festival Headquarters - House of Festival

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[Photos] Striking Black-and-White Images of Hue's Imperial City in 1896

Just two weeks ago, we published some monochrome photos of Hue taken earlier this year. Yet in this series, we can browse another black-and-white selection of images from the city, this time from ...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Mother’s Day Roast Cavery @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Sunday Roast Carvery which includes free flowing prosecco for mum!

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Heart Beat Presents Discrete Circuit /Astray | Away [GER] @ The Observatory

Andreas Horn aka Discrete Circuit (DC) is Away!

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'The Song of Kiều' Is the Newest Addition to Penguin Classics Series

Originally written in Nôm script and lục bát (sixth-eighth) verses, Nguyen Du's epic poem Truyện Kiều has always been a quintessential reading for many Vietnamese across generations.

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Impact Enterprise Summit 2019 @ RMIT University

Introducing a business model for sustainable social impact.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Activist Makes Top 100 Most Influential Figures in Climate Policy

Who is the Vietnamese woman recently named one of the most influential climate activists in the world?

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[Video] 2016 Documentary 'Xẩm Đỏ' Is an Ode to Vietnam's Last Xẩm Singer

Ha Thi Cau was born in 1928 and has been singing xẩm, a type of Vietnamese folk art often performed by blind artists and accompanied by đàn nhị or đàn bầu, since she was eight years old.

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A Round Square Education in Action at Renaissance's Science Week

Upon hearing the panicked squeals and shrieks, one might think someone was being tortured in the Renaissance classroom, but the students were actually excitedly conducting a science experiment by plac...

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Build A Burger - Build A School @ East West

Build your own amazing burger and drink as much beer as you like on a Sunday Holiday.

in Health

Micronutrient Deficiencies Mainly to Blame for Stunting Vietnamese Children: Experts

Medical experts believe that malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency are the direct causes of Vietnamese adolescents’ low height.

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QUI x Heineken @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

QUI x Heineken "it" party is back with the #1 Japanese female DJ JUICY!

in Health

In Bac Ninh, Over 200 Children Found to Have Tapeworms

According to recent test results, no less than 209 school kids in Bac Ninh were found to be infected with tapeworms, with the children then being rushed to Hanoi for treatment.

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'Hai Phuong' Becomes Highest-Grossing Vietnamese Movie of All Time

Hai Phuong landed US distribution rights from Well Go USA Entertainment, and has been played in 28 cities in America and Canada since March 1.

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[Video] Rare Newsreels From 1930 Show Harsh Realities of Life in Colonial Saigon

In an extremely rare collection of disjointed clips, Saigon in 1930 appears like the setting of a haunting fever dream.

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Tropical Vibes | Pool Party @ The Hive Villa

We're back again with our monthly pool party: Tropical Vibes!

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ARCAN presents BLACK BIRD (aka Elisa do Brasil) @ Arcan

Arcan presents BLACK BIRD, special TECHNO project from Elisa Do Brasil before her performance in Vibe Nation Beach Fest 2019

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Suzanne Kraft [Rush Hour - USA], Boris + Surprise Guest @ The Observatory

The final day of this mega month is a Sunday, and what a Sunday it’s gonna be.

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Opera the MAGIC FLUTE @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

W.A.Mozart's The Magic Flute with the support of Goethe Institute and the sponsorship of Quynh Paris for the costume, launched in November 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City left such good impressions on the au...

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“9 - Paris in B&W” a Photography Exhibition by Pham Tuan Ngoc @ Noirfoto

9 is Pham Tuan Ngoc’s retrospective show, comprising an amalgamation of work he shot over the two years he spent living in Paris between 2008 to 2010.

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Noirfoto 2 Years Anniversary Party @ Noirfoto

Wow! Somehow it's already been two years since we opened our doors to the public!?

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Is Now the 3rd-Largest Group of Foreign Residents in Japan

At 330,835 people, Vietnamese now constitute the third-largest group of foreign residents in Japan behind Chinese and South Koreans. 

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Spike Lee Starts Filming Next Movie 'Da 5 Bloods' in Vietnam, Thailand

Da 5 Bloods follows four African-American Vietnam veterans as they return to Vietnam to find their squad leader's remains and pursue the possibility of a buried treasure.

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Jazzy Sunday Sessions - free beer - free entry @ Urban Gentry

Urban Gentry resident jazz band plays authentic jazz for the serious jazz listener

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FILMstoryteller: Like someone in Love | Như ai đó đang yêu #2 @ Heritage Space

Due to having received feedback from the audiences with the desire to watch Like someone in Love, we opened another screening for those who missed this movie screening. The follow-up discussion will h...

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Mr. Ties ( Homopatik ) & Ouissam @ Savage

For the next party, Savage is inviting the host of HOMOPATIK, one of the most appreciated and soon-to-be legendary parties of Berlin, as our main guest. Please welcome Mr. Ties to the Cube, with suppo...

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Arabic Music Night @ Chula

Chulala Arabic Musics night!Free entrance-- Delicious food from Nan N Kabab ---- Ana Nelly dancing performance and class--

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PIANO DAY - Hà Nội 2019 @ Ơ KÌA HÀ NỘI

“Why does the world need a Piano Day? For many reasons. But mostly, because it doesn’t hurt to celebrate the piano and everything around it: performers, composers, piano builders, tuners, movers and m...

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Chém Gió - The Gossip @ Phù Sa Lab

When Jazz storm meets tropical monsoon.

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FILMstoryteller: Eternity and a Day | Một ngày và Thiên thu @ Heritage Space

Movie is shown in Greek with Vietnamese & English subtitles. And follow-up discussion at the end of the screening.

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Coursera 16th_Marxism Series_On Vietnam subsidy period @ Bluebirds' Nest

Nearly a year ago, two Vietnamese generations gather in L'espace in a special satire exhibition. Idioms and illustrations are hang on the wall, making some laugh and some fall deep in reminiscence.

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HPF: The Animal Dilemma @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

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80 Ngày Vòng quanh Thế Giới: AFI Part 3: Phim Tái chế & Collage @ Hanoi DocLab

In this the final of three screenings presenting the 2018 Artist Film International Programme of Artist Moving Image focusing on the theme of truth, the following film’s creators are responding to rea...

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MAESTOSO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES NO. 3 @ L'Espace

Following the Chamber Music Series, Maestoso proudly present concert No.3 of the series, with the participation of Pianist Luong To Nhu and violist Vincent Fillatreau.

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Xóm Nhạc số đặc biệt: Joee & I và Teenage Granny @ Xóm Nhạc

Xóm is super happy to host two muses of the Philippines for a special evening. Come to the lush garden to enjoy the enigmatic sounds of Manila's beloved electronic musicians.And there might be an impr...

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Có cần tên không | Is it necessary to have a name... @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space proudly presents 'IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A NAME...' - an anonymous art exhibition showcased the works by artist group of 2nd generation of Vietnamese Contemporary arts.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

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MỘNG MỊ (DREAMING) @ VICAS ART Studio

DREAMINGGroup exhibition of 6 artists from Hai Duong Opening: 17h00, Thursday, 14.03.2019 Venue: VICAS ART STUDIO, 32 Hào Nam, Hà NộiExhibition Time: 14.03.2019 - 31.03.2019Free EntryMedia partner: Ha...

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Saigon is Burning: ALL STARS 2 - Drag for All @ Saigon Outcast

6 editions of Saigon is Burning. 6 Winners of the Crown. A whole new Genderation of drag artists!

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HRBR : Shir Khan (Exploited / GE) @ The Lighthouse

For its first event of the lunar year HRRB is thrilled to welcome Shir Khan founder of deep house label Exploited Rec. Doan and B.A.X. will make sure that the dance floor is warm enough when he takes ...

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Das Fluff ' Post Punk Electro Filth ' & Skeleton Goode @ Yoko Cafe

Das Fluff ' Post Punk Electro Filth ' & Skeleton Goode

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Family Affair @ Pizza Reale

On Thursday 28th of March, in collaboration with Peppe F&M the team at Pizza Reale will bring you a taste of traditional, “nonna” style dishes that made their childhood a tasteful experience.

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Nic Ford [Obs] and MAQman [GOGO Music - VN] @ The Observatory

Saigon’s old guard on deck duties laying down the weekend plans with their two specialized, different takes on disco, house and techno.

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Pop Up Beer Dinner w/ Guest Chef Jake Pulkrabek @ East West

Jake's BBQ x East West Brewing Co.

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Scenography: Storytelling Through Space @ The Factory Art Center

How do we communicate and mediate culture through space?

in Hanoi

From 2020, Hanoi to Limit Registration of New Motorbikes

As part of continuing efforts to mitigate the capital’s growing traffic woes, Hanoi authorities are considering limiting the registration of new motorbikes in certain areas of the city.

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The Last Heist: Musical Talent From Chiang Mai @ Hanoi Rock City

The only thing standing between them and an end to their duplicitous ways was one final gig…But would it really be the last heist, or just the start of a whole new spree?

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Dead As Disco x Rosie and the Lazy Buns @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Dead as Disco

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Dine with Michelin Star Chef Nicola Russo @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Join Hôtel des Arts Saigon for the exciting culinary journey with the Italian Michelin Star Chef Nicola Russo.

in Asia

Grab to Train Drivers to Detect Human Trafficking

Corporations and NGOs are working together to fight against human trafficking.

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KOAF Final Event: An Exclusive Night @ Youth Culture House

DANCE | STORYTELLER | CREATION | MUSIC | POETRY

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Workshop: Dance & Words @ Trường Múa TP HCM

CREATION | DANCE | CHILL | MOVEMENT

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KOAF Contest: Tremplin @ ISHCMC SCI

Tremplin is a dance competition for young Vietnamese choreographers, allows selected participants to present their project before a prestigious jury of specialists, Kader Attou- choreographer of The R...

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Artist Talk: From Champa to Vietnam and the World @ Idecaf

DANCE | TRADITION | ART

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The Roots | Cội Rễ @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

"The vitality of The Roots, choreagraphed by Kader Attou for eleven male dancers , blows up in your face like a mixed can of soda.

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Artist Talk: Dialogue between dance and the other arts @ The Factory Art Center

DANCE | VISUAL ART | MUSIC | WORDS

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Delicate dishes with Baccalà @ Park Hyatt Saigon

The Baccalà or dried and salted cod fish is considered a real delicacy in Italy. It is great as an appetizer or as a main course, providing a precious source of proteins, minerals, unsaturated fats an...

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[Photos] The Small-Town Placidity of Hue in 1966

Neat perpendicular lines of trees that make up the Imperial Palace grounds, the meandering Perfume River hugging central Hue, clusters of red-roofed houses like tiny Lego pieces scattered across a bed...

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[Illustrations] Kaleidoscopic Renditions of Hanoi's Famous Landmarks and Streets

With its striking contrast between historic buildings and contemporary design, Hanoi is home to an impressive medley of architectural styles and is arguably one of the most charismatic and charming ci...

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Meet Luke Whearty @ 2 Lam Son

From 4 to 6 April 2019, 2 Lam Son is honored to welcome Luke Whearty as part of the World’s Best Bars series. This world-renowned mixologist has gained a wealth of accolades around the globe.

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Easter Weekend @ Park Hyatt Saigon

Have an unforgettable Easter full of love and joy with special offers from Park Hyatt Saigon. Our cosy dining venues and world-class culinary offers will bring you a memorable experience in the heart ...

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Save 15% on Summer Weddings @ Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon is pleased to announce our 15% off promotion for weddings at the hotel this summer.

in Hanoi

Construction Begins on Hanoi's Formula One Racetrack

After a prolonged period of speculation, Formula One officials finally confirmed last November that Hanoi will host an annual Grand Prix, with the first race set to take place next year.  

in Saigon Events

PET Week-End 2019 @ Crescent Mall

Pet Week-end 2019 at Crescent Mall HCM city is all free.

in Asia

Jakarta Welcomes Indonesia's First-Ever MRT Line

Will the new MRT system end the city's hammajang traffic?

in Saigon Events

Screening: Where choreo cinema meets dance @ Salon Saigon

MOVIE | DANCE | CINEMA | MUSIC

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Our Favorite Vietnamese Poems; Perceptions of Foreign Cuisine

A new week means a new Saigoneer Podcast episode!

in Saigon Events

Enjoy Effortless Easter @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort

The Sheraton Grand Danang Resort, a stylish luxury beachside resort on the stunning white sands of Non Nuoc beach, is offering Effortless Easter, a package of incentives for visitors to take advantage...

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk: Being a dancer in HCMC @ Yoko Cafe

DIALOGUE | ART | DANCE | CULTURE

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Contact Improvisation| Sunyoung Grace Lim @ DanCenter

Workshop: Contact Improvisation

in Saigon Events

Aux Portes De L'Oubli- Ngưỡng cửa ký ức| Sébastien Ly @ Youth Culture House

As the first performance to open the festival, At the gate of oblivion is the culmination of three years of reflexion and creation around the theme of “memories”.

in Saigon Events

In Situ: Tree of Life & Lub Qhov Rooj @ A. Farm

DANCE | PERFORMANCE | POETRY | STORYTELLER

in Development

Vietnam Considers Exclusive Inter-Airport Road Between Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh

Authorities are considering a direct road between Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports that's reserved only for inter-airport travelers.

in Saigon Events

Grand Opening: House of Festival @ Idecaf

Trong Gia Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American artist living and working in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam

in Saigon Events

In Situ: White Language| Screening: Ciné-Corps Dance Film @ Idecaf

“White” is a symbol of purity and tranquility, while “Language” is the dance.

in Saigon Events

Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition @ AIS

Each year our IB Diploma visual arts students hold an exhibition of their own work.

in Saigon Events

HCMC International Battle of the Bands 2019 @ Hard Rock Cafe

Are in a band? Do you have what it takes to become South-East Asia’s next star? Would you like to rock out at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s best and most well-known venues?

in Saigon Events

International Day @ AIS

AIS is celebrating the International Day Event as whole school event, involving all secondary students as well.

in Saigon Events

AIS Sprint Invitational 2019 @ AIS Sport Center

We are all thrilled to formally announce that our 2019 AIS Sprint Invitational (AIS Invitational Swim Meet) will take place on Saturday, 30th March, 2019 at the AIS Sports Center located in 36 Thao Di...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 94th of 156 in New World Happiness Report

How happy are you?

in Vietnam

Da Nang Driver Fined VND4m for Parking Car on Railway

Very creative.

in Hanoi Events

Clothed Life Drawing Workshop @ Nifty Thrifty

Join Vu from Hanoi Life Drawing Society to enjoy a life drawing session inspired by the FLUX: Exhibition of a Changing City. Models will be clothed but using props and artwork from the exhibition to p...

in Hanoi Events

Embroider the City - FLUX Sewing Workshop @ Nifty Thrifty

Join artist Ellie Shipman to embroider buildings, streets, and sew your interpretation of the city. Use found objects, paper, printed textiles and other materials to create your own city collage to ta...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Food Fest [Taco Edition] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Calling all food lovers! MELTING POT HANOI is staying on top of the game by bringing you — The first ever TACO FEST in Hanoi!! On March 24th, selected vendors will be making their interpretation of ta...

in Hanoi Events

Fabrizio Mammarella (Slow Motion, ITA) & KEM & Miya @ Savage

For our next party, please welcome the big boss of Slow Motion Records Label from Italy, Fabrizio Mammarella, to the Cube. Sharing the decks with him will be the local talents, KEM & Miya.

in Hanoi Events

Disco Train @ RockStore Hanoi

Jack Daniel's, RockStore and Troopers prod. presents:DISCO TRAIN on Saturday 23th March with Dj HUG & PACMAN..You must come dressed to the max in rad 80's, disco attire and let the DANCE be with you.O...

in Hanoi Events

Bordeaux Rendez-vous 2019 in Viet Nam @ Press Club

Whether you’re a dedicated wine enthusiast or simply want to learn a bit more about wine, the Bordeaux Rendez-vous tasting offers you a truly unique experience.

in Saigon Events

Bordeaux Rendez-vous 2019 in Viet Nam @ Caravelle Saigon

Whether you’re a dedicated wine enthusiast or simply want to learn a bit more about wine, the Bordeaux Rendez-vous tasting offers you a truly unique experience.

in Hanoi Events

Ơ kìa HỒNG ÁNH thương yêu! @ OKIA Cinema

 

in Hanoi Events

TIẾP và NỐI / On the PATH of the Ancestors @ Vietnam National Academy of Music

Grammy Award winning conductor Jeff von der Schmidt returns to conduct the Hanoi New Music Ensemble in a concert of three generations of Vietnamese new music. The concert opens with "JIJI" by Luong H...

in Saigon Events

New Brunch Concept @ Le Meridien

Weekend happiness begins by gathering with your loved ones at a leisurely brunch with an open view to Saigon River of Latest Recipe.

in Saigon Events

Tipsy Tea Time @ Le Meridien

In every tea time that you have endeavoured, are you looking for a bit of fun in the process of drinking ‘pinky out’? Let’s get buzzed on a traditional afternoon tea time incorporating with a twist of...

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour @ Le Meridien

Are you looking for an ideal place offering Happy Hour to get the out or an ideal time to add excitement to a normal day of a week?

in Architecture

[Photos] In Ben Tre, a Kindergarten of the Future

Who says schools have to be stodgy concrete blocks?

in Saigon Events

Gorgeous Wednesday @ Glow Skybar

Glow Ladies Night every Wednesday night.

in Saigon Events

Long Smoke House @ Rogue Saigon

We’re going to celebrate Tuesday with the most requested free food ever: Long Smoke House

in Saigon Events

The Vegetarian by Han Kang @ Indika Saigon

Before the nightmare, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary life.

in Arts & Culture

Award-Winning Photo of Hmong Woman Raises Questions Over Photography Ethics

On Match 12, Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2019 announced that a photo of a Hmong woman carrying her two children, taken by Malaysian participant Edwin Ong Wee Kee in Vietnam, won its ...

in Saigon

Financial Woes Haunt Saigon Public Transport as Bus Ads Attract Zero Interest

Advertising on buses is falling out of favor in the eyes of Saigon’s advertisers.

in Asia

Hanoi's Legendary Pho Thin Opens Restaurant in Tokyo

Nguyen Trong Thin opened Pho Thin back in 1979. Since then, its reputation has grown steadily. Now, he’s set up his first franchise in Tokyo.

in Hanoi

After Plastination, Hanoi's Beloved Cu Rua Preserved for All to See

Ever since Hoan Kiem Lake’s legendary turtle sadly perished in 2016, many expected the beloved creature would be preserved and put on display so Hanoians could pay their respects.

in Hanoi Events

Có cần tên không | Is it necessary to have a name... @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space proudly presents 'IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A NAME...' - an anonymous art exhibition showcased the works by artist group of 2nd generation of Vietnamese Contemporary arts.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Zine Library: Make a zine workshop @ Nifty Thrifty

Join Bex Hughes from Hanoi Zine Library to make your own zine in response to the FLUX exhibition of the changing city.

in Saigon Events

V.S.O.P Privilege Party @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

The Most Luxurious & Private Party On March

in Hanoi Events

FLUX Hanoi: An exhibition of a changing city @ Nifty Thrifty

FLUX Hanoi is the first in a series of exhibitions bringing local and international artists together in temporary spaces.

in Hanoi Events

Nghịch tai | Discordant: Seoul Experimental Music @ Heritage Space

If someone asked you which cities in the world are producing best improvised music right now, please make room for Seoul.

in Hanoi Events

OPEN CALL Videos / Movies1 @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Spac

CosmiX is getting back on the experimental for a second edition with a screening night of experimental short movies and artist videos taking place at the Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space, Hanoi, Vietnam, ...

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Cultural Appropriation (Wednesday at Puku) @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will host two thought-provoking evenings of discussions, talks, games, music and art exploring the complexities of cultural appropriation.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Slam Presents: Caught in the Act @ Red River Tea Room

Welcome back to Hanoi Slam. We're in our fifth year of providing top shelf entertainment while giving back to the city that has given us everything. Our next slam, CAUGHT IN THE ACT will be on Wednesd...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's First Self-Publishing Platform Launched Online

Thanks to new technologies, for the first time budget-strapped Vietnamese authors will be able to quickly self-publish their books.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] A Quan Họ Classic Meets a String Quintet in a Psychedelic Video

'Muoi Nho' is a famous song written in the Vietnamese quan họ folk performance art.

in Vietnam

Finance, Banking, IT Have Vietnam's Highest-Paying Jobs at the Moment

What are Vietnam's highest-paying fields at the moment?

in Saigon Events

French Tuesday - European Night edition @ D2 Cultural Center

CCI France-Vietnam is nothing without the French business community in Vietnam. This community? It's you!

in Saigon Events

Personal Branding - Understand and Communicate Who You Are @ Bright

Whether you're looking for a job, trying to establish yourself as an expert in something new, or simply feel like you are lacking the skills to share your own "elevator pitch" when you meet new people...

in Food Culture

Vietnamese Ranks 13th Among World's Most Favorite Cuisines, Survey Says

In a survey involving citizens from 24 countries, Vietnamese food performs above average when compared to 33 other major cuisines across the globe.

in Saigon Events

5th Year Anniversary @ La Danza Saigon

Believe it or not, we are 5th year this March 2019!!!

in Music & Arts

Grammy Award-Winning Conductor to Lead Hanoi Concert This Friday

This week, a unique concert comes to Hanoi. 

in Saigon Events

Hammer [Feel My Bicep, Correspondent - UK] @ The Observatory

The month keeps rolling but we’re not stopping: Hammer - intimately connected with Glasgow’s notorious Feel My Bicep is here to smash up the floor with some serious house music.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Open Hearts 135 - 19.3.2019 @ Tranquil Books & Coffee

Open Mic is an event where and when everyone can freely grab a mic, a guitar, a piano to play and just read a poem if you want to.

in Hanoi Events

MnEd! & Norra | South Loop Pop @ The Hanoi Social Club

Matias, aka MnEd!, grew up between mosh and cheap liquor in the hardcore scene in Chile. After a few albums and a tour in Europe, he and his beloved acoustic guitar embarked on a journey under the nam...

in Hanoi Events

School Daze Comedy Night Hanoi @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

Come laugh with Hanoi's top local and international comics talking about their School Daze, as a teacher or student!

in Hanoi Events

OPEN CALL Videos / Movies @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

CosmiX is getting back on the experimental for a second edition with a screening night of experimental short movies and artist videos taking place at the Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space, Hanoi, Vietnam, ...

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show is an open mic for comedians, poets, musicians, performance artists, live painters and everything else.

in Tech

Grab Is Experimenting With 'GrabWheels' Electric Scooter in Singapore

GrabWheels debuted on the main campus of National University Singapore (NUS) in November last year, but a string of accidents have forced new safety measures be put in place as it moves forw...

in Saigon Events

H2H Send Off @ Lost Boys Sports Bar & Grill

It’s that time of year again! Time to bid farewell to the brave H2H souls before they head up to Hanoi to start the long journey home again.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Burger Festival 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

We're back

in Development

In New Urban Plan, Da Lat to Demolish, Move Iconic Landmarks

Lam Dong People's Committee recently issued a major development plan for the Hoa Binh area in central Da Lat.

in Travel

Struggling With Trash From Tourists, Con Dao Decides to Charge Entrance Fee

Con Dao District is currently dealing with 70,000 tons of garbage.

in Saigon Events

Aum Festival @ SchillerSaigon

“Aum”- The sound of creator. Is the everlasting sound which is representative of all things monumental, elated and eternal.

in Saigon Events

Holistic Fair 2019 @ EtonHouse International Pre-school - Thao Dien

The Holistic Fair is a one day non-profit event focused on holistic health and wellness, including classes and free talks from holistic practitioners.

in Saigon Events

Classical Favorites #3 @ Salon Saigon

A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical

in Saigon Events

Meet the Crafters! @ The Hive Villa

Saigon is home to many talented Crafters who never cease to amaze us and we want to share them with you!

in Saigon Events

Progressive Psy-Gon @ Arcan

Progressive Psy-Gon is the new event series presented by Psy-Gon.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Flower Power Vol.10 @ Piu Piu

ABSTRAACK is releasing Saigon Flower Power for a 10th Edition at Piupiu. Is gonna be Bigger, Louder and Wilder!!!!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The 5 National Senses of Vietnam, Local Street Cred

The newest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Saigon Events

Hot, Sweet & Sour ALL NIGHT LONG @ The Lighthouse

The monthly instalment that supplies groovy sounds, with an extended spectrum of genres, to go high, deep and electric

in Saigon Events

Dua Lipa meets Chainsmokers & Axwel Ingroso @ Hard Rock Cafe

Come to Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy best live music performances in town !

in Saigon Events

Fabrizio Mammarella [Slow Motion - IT] @ The Observatory

Mr Mammarella - a DJ and producer at the forefront of the modern Italo sound who has broken down its fundamentals and reconfigured it into a unique blend of its industrial and soulful roots - is back ...

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Jan Hagenkoetter [INFRACom! - DE] and Datodeo [Obs] @ The Observatory

Two of Saigon’s finest collectors and selectors are placed together to guide the night through a sonic safari in the tropical zones.

in Saigon Events

Life In Mono feat. Peter Haren (AUS) @ Snuffbox

Melbourne Artist known for his work with performance art based Industrial band Tedium (TDM) 1993 - 2003

in Saigon Events

Waffle Wednesday @ The Hive Villa

Start your morning off sweet with some delicious hive-made waffles!

in Culture

[Illustrations] An Idyllic Southeast Asian Childhood Through a Thai Artist's Illustrations

Thanks to the region’s similarities in biodiversity, climate and society, a childhood in rural Thailand isn’t that far off from that in the countryside of Vietnam.

in Saigon

Saigon to Remove Makeshift Co Giang Market After 25 Years in Operation

Nearly 350 vendors face an uncertain future as authorities plan to close the impromptu wet market.

in Saigon Events

Healthy Eating & Living in Saigon @ La Holista

La Holista & Green Around the Corner

in Saigon Events

Blackout X The Lighthouse: Jonathan Kusuma (Cocktail D'Amore) @ The Lighthouse

Jonathan Kusuma is a musician, producer and DJ based in Singapore and Jakarta.

in Saigon Events

Back To Da Hood @ Soma Art Lounge

Veracity Come Back

in Vietnam

New York Times Names Da Nang Among Best Travel Destinations in 2019

Da Nang was recently recognized as one of the world's best places to travel in 2019.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Candle-lit Dinner @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort

Celebrate #Earth Hour by indulging in a truly unique dining experience lit by candlelight.

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort

Celebrate Easter in style with our Vietnamese-themed Sunday brunch, featuring delectable dishes and traditional sweets in a serene seafront environment.

in Saigon Events

Seafood Madness Buffet @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort

Taste the freshest seafood, including lobster, prawns and oysters, prepared in a variety of international and Asian styles at Table 88.

in Saigon Events

Big Fat Quiz - Movies! @ The Hive Saigon

We're bringing back 'Big Fat Quiz' Night at the Hive Saigon this March '19! And this time it's all about MOVIES!

in Saigon Events

Mary Poppins Returns @ Saigon Outcast

You can't compare one with the other, but overall I think Disney did a truly good job with its use of the classic animation and the songs.

in Saigon Events

Why We Run @ The Old Compass Cafe

Join the Red River Run team for a presentation about why they run and what is their motivation to run for Vietnam Newborns.

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy w/ Jamali Maddix @ Kurtz's by Heart of Darkness

Saigon International Comedy has brought in some high-calibre comics, but few are as notorious as UK comedian JAMALI MADDIX.

in Saigon Events

Wine Dinner: Joseph Drouhin @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

Join us for a Mad Wine Dinner with Maddie and The Gang!

in Travel

VietJet Will Start Daily Flights From Saigon to Tokyo in July

VietJet currently operates 39 domestic routes and 69 international routes.

in Food Culture

[Video] PETA Releases Cringeworthy Rap Video Attacking Bánh Mì, Phở, Adobo

"Put Some Tofu in It" is so embarrassing it may actually convince people to go out for a plate of pulled pork.

in Hanoi

Prior to Complete Ban, Hanoi to Trial Motorbike Restrictions on Central Streets

On specific roads where public transport will soon be capable of serving traffic demand, a trial ban on motorbikes could be enforced at some point in the future.

in Hanoi

In Response to Spread of African Swine Fever, Hanoi Schools Ban Pork

Due to the increasing spread of African swine fever, a number of schools in Hanoi have placed a temporary ban on serving pork to students.

in Asia

Thailand Is Sending Obese Cops to an Exercise Boot Camp to Get in Shape

Thailand is going all out to help its obese police officers shed their excess kilograms.

in Saigon Events

St Patrick's Day @ Lush

Finish off the weekend strong with us as we celebrate St Patrick's day with everyone's favorite local DJ D Roc.

in Saigon Events

Pre St. Patrick's Day Party @ Lush

Everyone's a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day - join us on Saturday March 16th to get into the spirit of the holiday and enjoy some Bushmill's specials all night.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Short Wins Best Director at 48 Hour Film Festival, to Be Screened at Cannes

The movie unfolds the story of a little girl kidnapped by two criminals, which is later discovered to be a personal conspiracy.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Has Second-Worst Air Quality in Southeast Asia: Report

Vietnam's capital didn't fare well in a new global air quality study.

in Hanoi Events

CRC Show 2019 - Kalopsia @ Polygon Musik

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/403414700393417/   Sunday 17 March 3:00pm - 06:00pm Polygon musik | 36 Cat Linh, Dong Da, Hanoi {mosmap address='36 Cat Linh, D...

in Architecture

[Photos] In the Central Highlands, a House Doubles as a Playground for Sunlight

Do you need to rethink your understanding of roofs?

in Health

Growing Concerns as More Doctors Quit Public Hospitals for Private Sector

If the situation persists, Vietnam's public hospitals could face serious staff shortage in the future.

in Saigon Events

Bann Bar Electronic with Beatnamese (GER) @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Beatnamese Plays Beats & Soulful Sounds For The Open-Minded.

in Saigon Events

Pink Pool Party with Hoegaarden above Saigon @ Social Club Saigon

Pink up your life with the best ideas for a splashy pool party with Social Club Saigon!

in Saigon Events

World Language and Literature Week @ Renaissance International School

World Language and Literature Week at Renaissance International School starts on Tuesday 19th March. There are a number of activities for the students this week.

in Saigon Events

St.Patrick's Day Fleadh @ Saigon Outcast

Come celebrate with us!

in Saigon Events

Live experimental music and film by Katsura Yamauchi @ Salon Saigon

"Salmosax Image" Live experimental music and film by Katsura Yamauchi

in Saigon Events

BannShe's - All Female Comedy Show 4th Edition @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Get ready for the next edition of BannShe's All female comedy show!

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents BNJMN Delsin Album Tour @ The Observatory

Guaranteed another epic episode of Heart Beat.

in Saigon Events

Live Music at Thao Dien Tap Room: Saigon & Company @ Pasteur Street

Come and join us this Friday, March 15th, for a night of great music and great beers at our D2 location: 120 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, D2, HCMC.

in Saigon Events

OACC: The Godfather @ The Hive Saigon

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse. ..."

in Vietnam

Hai Phong's Cat Bi Airport Voted Best in Vietnam, Dethrones Da Nang

Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport has much to be desired in the eyes of passengers.

in Hanoi Events

Chiếu phim Mùa cát vọng | The Future Cries Beneath Our Soil @ Hanoi DocLab

Hanoi DocLab is proud to invite you to the screening of The Future Cries Beneath Our Soil by Pham Thu Hang and a discussion with the director afterward.

in Hanoi Events

HS-Talk 2019 #2 | The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt @ Savage

Following the series of exchanging knowledge and interdisciplinary conversation (HS-Talk) 2019, Heritage Space is pleased to present "Indochina history through the story of: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt" ...

in Hanoi Events

Diskonnected (Smoke Machine, TWN ) & Dusan Nikolic @ Savage

diskonnected, resident of Smoke Machine, the well-known podcast for techno in Asia will be our next guest, with support from Serbian talent, Dusan Nikolic.

in Hanoi Events

FILMstoryteller: Like someone in Love | Như ai đó đang yêu @ Heritage Space

Movie is shown with English subtitles. And follow-up discussion at the end of the screening.

in Hanoi Events

Trance Session 7: Aly & Fila (OTC 5-Hour Set) @ The Toilet Hanoi

Excellently hit TrancePodium's #1 DJ 4 years in a row, Aly & Fila have become legends of the industry in this decade! The duo will officially the next stars to perform in The Toilet & Hanoi Trance Fam...

in Hanoi Events

St. Patrick's Weekend @ The Snug

Here we go again..It's our annual St. Patrick's Weekend Shindig with more live Music than you can shake a shillelagh at!

in Hanoi Events

Workshop "Xây dựng khán giả: Ngang qua những đường biên" @ Hanoi DocLab

Workshop Title: ‘Building Audiences by Breaking Down Barriers to the Arts’

in Hanoi Events

Movie Marathon: Borderless Comedy @ The Rotten Grapes Comedy

MOVIE MARATHON: BORDERLESS COMEDY

in Hanoi Events

VNSO Special Concert | VNSO Hòa nhạc Đặc biệt @ Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra

VNSO SPECIAL CONCERT

in Hanoi

Yet Another Ride-Hailing App Launches in Hanoi, This Time for Buses

A new mobile app, named Vihago, launched in Hanoi on March 5. The service aims to connect passengers with transport operators and bus services.

in Hanoi Events

Nyctophilia #11: Marco Lenzi [Molecular] @ Savage

Nyctophilia is known as an online magazine fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017. With its events, Nyctophilia always deliver the top quality international techno & house boo...

in Hanoi Events

80 Ngày Vòng Quanh Thế Giới: Artist Film International 2018 @ Hanoi DocLab

Linking to the theme of 2018’s Artist Film International Programme, the artist use moving image to explore the positioning of truth as what we know. The films presented here all reference to art histo...

in Hanoi Events

Marylbone Live Performances @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

We are happy to have marvelous artists with various genres of music to perform at Marylbone this week.

in Hanoi Events

Marylbone Live Performances @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

We are happy to have marvelous artists with various genres of music to perform at Marylbone this week.

in Sports

15-Year-Old Vietnamese Weightlifter Wins 3 Gold Medals, Sets World Records

Do Tu Tung, a 15-year-old bodybuilder from Bac Ninh recently won three gold medals at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships in Las Vegas.

in Saigon Events

St Patrick’s Day @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Join us for our buffet with an Irish twist! Celebrate with traditional Irish dishes including:

in Vietnam

After Ethiopia Crash, Vietnam Aviation Authority Says No to Boeing 737 MAX

Following a catastrophic accident in Ethiopia, Vietnam’s aviation authorities announced that it won’t grant local airlines licenses to operate Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the cause of the crash is d...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoing Jazz Band The Documentary @ Sidewalk Hanoi

The Hanoing Jazz band has built themselves a reputation in Hanoi, as one of (if not THE) best live acts around.

in Hanoi Events

Phươngs ở Xóm Nhạc @ Xóm Nhạc

What makes the next Wednesday so unique?

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Open Hearts 134 - 12.3.2019 @ Tranquil

Open Mic is an event where and when everyone can freely grab a mic, a guitar, a piano to play and just read a poem if you want to.

in Hanoi Events

Shima Mojapelo @ The Hanoi Social Club

Shima Mojapelo is a singer/ songwriter who spent 7 years living and studying in creative hubs, such as Grahamstown, and Observatory, Cape Town.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing #13 @ ClickSpace

We'll kick off with some creative exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Fresh Graduates Earn More in 2018, but Still Less Than ASEAN Peers

The study was done by JobStreet, a Malaysia-based online job portal that has operations in five Southeast Asian countries.

in Saigon Events

St.Patrick's Day - All Tap Rooms @ Pasteur Street

Happy St. Patrick's Day Irish lads and lasses!

in Saigon Events

Leading Women - Public Speaking & Empowerment Workshop @ Bann Bar

Public speaking is terrifying! Honestly, according to statistics, it’s the thing that people fear the most, even more than death! Does that sound like you?

in Saigon Events

El Barrio w/ Nic Ford (MadderModes / UK) @ The Lighthouse

This month Moreno welcomes Nic Ford half of MadderModes for an all night long journey.

in Saigon Events

Five Senses Quiz Night @ Winking Seal Beer Co.

Get ready for some immersive trivia as Quiz Master Gavin Sealy takes you on a tour of the five senses, including a 'taste' round with a free flight of beer for each team.

in Saigon Events

Arts & Zine Festival - Made in Vietnam Zine @ Soma Art Lounge

Made in Vietnam Zine will present 3 days of events, performances and workshops, along with its first collective exhibition.

in Saigon Events

BoomSlang BeatBattle @ Indika Saigon

Sawadeekap homeboys and homegirls...

in Saigon Events

Blocks - DJ Jam Sesh w/Tê Tê @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

A gathering of people who love music to play music.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 16 Rare Images of 1900s Vietnam as Part of French Indochina

In a mishmash of sketches and grainy photographs, Vietnam’s landscapes in the 1900s feels almost surreal.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese in Reality TV Shows and Domestic Tourism Boom

We're back with a brand-new show!

in Saigon Events

Bill Frisell: Summer on Guitar @ Soul Live Project Complex

This May, Soul Live Project Series invites you to an extraordinary summer Jazz concert, by world-leading “guitar hero”, Grammy award-winning artist – Bill Frisell.

in Saigon Events

Curtis On Tour: Vera Quartet @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

This April at HCMC Conservatory of Music, Soul Live Project Series proudly presents a special concert for Saigon’s chamber music lovers, featuring Vera Quartet - the award-winning String Quartet in Re...

in Saigon Events

Spo & Spyo Classical Romantics: The Legends @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

A Classical & Romantic music space awaits you this March!

in Development

Vietnam's Largest Solar Power System Officially Opens in Dak Lak

The 1.2-million-square-meter cluster of solar panels is capable of producing 100 megawatts at its peak.

in Saigon

From March, Saigon Cracks Down on Seat Belt Violations

From March 6-17, traffic police from 24 Saigon districts will start establishing checkpoints and stopping cars to warn drivers and passengers about wearing seat belts.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Old Da Lat's Majestic Charm, Captured in a Series of Timeworn Postcards

In these postcards of early twentieth-century Da Lat, we see a town that’s a far cry from its modern, tourist-packed self: colonial houses line its hills, and barely a soul walks down the narrow footp...

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ INK 360

Every Thursday evening, INK 360 is the place to be for a girl’s night out.

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour @ INK 360

Enjoy more of your favourite libations for less.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Not Ban Motorbikes, Only Impose Restrictions: Official

Motorbike use will only be restricted, and only after proper public transportation infrastructure is set in place. 

in Saigon Events

Saint Patrick's Day Brunch @ Market 39

For Saint Patrick's Day this year – March 17, 2019, be a part of the festive spirit around the world by having a spectacular brunch with your beloved ones at InterContinental Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Arcan after party presents DJ TUTT @ Arcan

Arcan after party presents DJ TUTT (Chicago, Pierce Event Productions/Banana Camp/Housebroken Events).

in Saigon Events

Afro-Latin Social Dance Party @ La Danza Saigon

Our regular SOCIAL TUESDAY is up & running in our cozy partner bar, The Oasis Bar, located at Rooftop of our studio (169/2A Vo Thi Sau st., D3).

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Free Food Tuesday / Vegetarian Egg Roll @ Rogue Saigon

We’re going to celebrate Tuesday with the most requested free food ever: Vegetarian Egg Roll.

in Saigon Events

Evening Yoga @ The Hive Saigon

Evening Rooftop Yoga, the perfect way to wind-down from a busy day.

in Saigon Events

Teenage Diaries @ Arcan

Oh, the heartbreak. The struggles with identity, sexuality, and outfits. And where the hell is all this hair coming from?

in Travel

Taiwan to Reinstate Special Visa for Vietnamese Tourists, Albeit With Stricter Rules

Beginning March 20, Vietnamese will again be able to travel to Taiwan under the Kuan Hung, or Quan Hồng in Vietnamese, visa.

in Saigon Events

Double Touch Sunday Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

A Sunday Brunch with a fascinating culinary essence right above Saigon at the iconic restaurant Social Club.

in Saigon Events

DJ Olsen (from Fear of Dawn) @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Late night indulging in vivacious live performance from the renowned DJ Mark Olsen right above Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Virtuoso meets Diva Epic Evening Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Exuding sophistication and elegance, Hôtel des Arts Saigon is thrilled to host the exclusive culinary and musical event with the Australian Award-winning Pianist Van-Anh Nguyen and her BFF Vietnam’s D...

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My Sweet Sheroes @ PRIMEXXI - Steak & Seafood

We've all got important women in our lives.

in Saigon Events

My Sweet Sheroes at TOWA @ Sedona Suites

We've all got important women in our lives.

in Saigon Events

My Sweet Sheroes at Lai @ Sedona Suites

Every woman in your life is a "hero"! It could be your mother, sister, lover, colleague, or even... your boss!

in Culture

Iconic Comedian Tom Green to Perform in Saigon

Tom Green’s antics are legendary.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Unveils Proposal to Keep Night Entertainment Venues on Tight Leash

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently proposed some changes in the decree that regulates night clubs and karaoke bars.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] A Stamp Design Project Pays Homage to Women Across Vietnam

Tu Bac Dzo Nam is a project by graphic designer Huu Danh, who is known for his works on Sai Gon Sau Vai.

in Saigon Events

90's Hip Hop RnB / DJ Peanuts / Rogue Saigon @ Rogue Saigon

Come to Rogue this Saturday to enjoy 90's hip hop RnB party!

in Saigon Events

Ladies’ Special Day at Kara Spa @ Caravelle Saigon

Kara Spa understands all the hard work that the ladies do on a daily basis.

in Saigon Events

Sparkle this March with Chandon Rose @ Caravelle Saigon

To celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, Café de l’Opera is offering a 25% discount off full bottles of Chandon Rose for the entire month of March.

in Saigon Events

Bann Bar Electronic with baseHEAD (JPN) @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Having played at Japanese festivals such as Re:birth Fest and the Upper Kids party in Zipang, baseHEAD will be gracing us with his eclectic brand of techno and tech-house sounds on 9th March.

in Saigon Events

CinéSaigon Double Feature: True Romance + From Dusk Till Dawn @ Cinebox

CinéSaigon presents: Tarantino Double Feature!

in Hanoi Events

The FINAL DeN Double Feature! The Coen Brothers @ DeN

Vol. 11 - The Last One! featuring The Coen Brothers

in Hanoi Events

Xóm Bắc Cầu - Green Ideas @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

This project of citizen initiative aims to highlight local alternatives, to inspire a way to consume and live in harmony with our environment. During this series of events "Green Ideas", we want to st...

in Saigon Events

Pink Ladies Party @ Saigon Rooftop Bar

Celebrate International Women’s Day this year at our rooftop for our Pink Ladies Party with Living Cuba performing songs from everyone’s favorite high school movie.

in Hanoi Events

Fever 105 (Funk, Disco, New Wave, House) @ BirdCage

Welcome back to Fever One O Five - Hanoi's soul paradise. The Fever ladies invite one of the city's finest selectors, PJAN for a special 5 hour B2B2B

in Hanoi Events

PEACH x Sidewalk // Singalong Social // Drag // Disco @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

PEACH is mixing it up this March! We will be at Sidewalk for our singalong social! Get ready to dance and sing-along to everyone’s favorite hits. There will be drag queens to guide you through the nig...

in Saigon Events

Reflections Women’s Day Vietnamese Set menu @ Reflections

This International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, why not treat the special woman in your life with a dinner at Reflections Restaurant.

in Saigon Events

International Women’s Day Buffet @ Nineteen Buffet Restaurant

Join us this International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th between 17:45 to 22:00 for a buffet full of ladies’ favourites, including freshest chilled seafood, whole baked sea bass, white chocolate mo...

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Win A Staycation @ Caravelle Saigon

This International Women’s Day, ladies who spend VND 1,000,000 or above will go into a lucky draw to win a night’s stay in one of Caravelle Saigon’s newly renovated rooms.

in Vietnam

H'Hen Nie, Huong Giang, Nguyen Ngoc Tu Among Top 50 Most Influential Vietnamese Women

Two of Vietnam’s recent beauty pageant winners were included in a list of the country’s most influential women compiled by Forbes.

in Food Culture

MasterChef Thailand Sparks Outrage for Cooking Endangered Spotted Eagle Ray

Rare spotted eagle rays are believed to have been part of the cooking challenge and viewers took offense that the use of an alleged endangered species on mainstream media is normalized.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Festival @ Saigon Outcast

SAIGON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Art Class: Sunprint with Cyanotype & Lumen @ Noirfoto

Familiar with the term "blue print"?

in Saigon Events

Fashion Trials by Social Media With Minh-Ha T.Pham @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Today, fashion copying disputes are generally settled not in courtrooms but in trials by social media.

in Development

Cash-Strapped Saigon Metro Project Requests $1.68m From City to Pay Staff

The management team of Saigon's ongoing metro project has requested advance funds from the city to pay employees who have only received partial salaries since January.

in Hanoi Events

Studio Adventure: Lockdown @ The GUFO Lounge and Cuisine

Things go in an unexpected way this time, more than ever. Two venues under the watch of most known music gurus on land and overseas with a lockdown for part 1 and a rooftop sunrise that will keep your...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Roast Carvery @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

We are delighted to announce that our new All You Can Eat Sunday Roast Carvery starts Sunday 10th March & every Sunday thereafter from 12-3pm.

in Hanoi Events

Made in Vietnam - Hanoi Exhibition @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Made in Vietnam Zine's first collective exhibition. Join us at Xóm Bắc Cầu in Long Bien, where we will present art from a variety of Hanoi creatives featured in our current and previous art books.

in Hanoi Events

Lời Của Tre - The Bamboo Talk @ Phù Sa Lab

Bamboo tree is a significant symbol in both Vietnamese culture and daily life. THE BAMBOO TALK is an eclectic combination of traditional and contemporary art by the independent artist community of Phu...

in Hanoi Events

Dance Yrself Clean - Indie Dance party @ DeN

Tunes by Richie Lionel, Kobus, and Gary

in Hanoi

Hanoi University Enters Global Top 400 for Electrical Engineering

According to the latest ranking by education network Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Hanoi’s University of Science and Technology ranks in the top 400 globally for certain subjects.

in Hanoi Events

International Women's Day - Hanoi Celebration @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

This International Women's Day, 8/3/19, join the celebrations of Hanoian women's achievements and be part of this global movement to create #BalanceforBetter. Raising awareness and funds for Blossom H...

in Hanoi Events

Coursera 14th_Marxism Series_Ho Chi Minh Ideology @ Bluebirds' Nest

Join us in a session to explore Ho Chi Minh school of thought, the backbone of VN communist Party. This is meant to analyze & understand, not to promote or attack this well-respected leader.

in Hanoi Events

Madness: Film Screening and Q&A @DeN

Film Screening and Q&A session with the director.

in Hanoi Events

Around the World in 80 Days: Artists Films / Moving Image @ Hanoi DocLab

As a survey of artists films and moving image from around the world and Vietnam, Hanoi Doclab is delighted to present '80 Days around the World: Artists Films / Moving Image', a weekly program of scre...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Streets of Saigon: A Montage of Cho Lon's Food Trail

Street (n.): a sprawl of cement, stone, pavement or dirt splayed across a stretch of earth that has been smoothed, stripped of plants and serves as a communal transport path and thus a stage for the v...

in Arts & Culture

Meet Myra Tran, the Vietnamese Girl Who's Taking 'American Idol' by Storm

You’ve probably heard it by now, but the latest season of American Idol has a Vietnamese contestant, and she’s kicking ass.

in Hanoi Events

Lindy Wednesday - special Shim Sham edition! @ Hanoi Rock City

Come hop along with us at our weekly Lindy hop social dance!

in Hanoi Events

OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Open Hearts 133 - 5.3.2019 @ Tranquil

Open Mic is an event where and when everyone can freely grab a mic, a guitar, a piano to play and just read a poem if you want to.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities to Cap Initial Metro Fares at Just VND15,000

In a recently released proposal, city officials suggest initial fares for Hanoi’s metro will be capped at a mere VND15,000 per ride.

in Saigon Events

International Women’s Day Seafood Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

International Women’s Day is coming! Celebrate the day by taking the special ladies in your life to Food ConneXion’s International Women’s Day Extravagant Seafood Buffet.

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Mad International Women’s Day @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

Treat the women in your life to a Mad evening at Mad Cow Wine & Grill this International Women’s Day with seriously good food, a Mad selection of wines, and unbeatable views from our restaurant and Ro...

in Hanoi Events

Giorgia May | A Neo-Soul Dream at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

Originally from Brighton Uk, Giorgia May owes her Neo-Soul inspiration from artists such as Hiatus Kaiyote, Jamie Isaacs, and Lianne La Havas.

in Hanoi Events

IEM CHÀO CÁC BÁC! @ VICAS ART Studio

HI THERE, CITY FOLKS!

in Vietnam

Amid Swine Fever Outbreak, Countries Impose Ban on Pork Products From Vietnam

The African swine fever virus has spread to seven localities including Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Ha Nam, Thai Binh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong and Hanoi.

in Health

From March, Vietnam Requires Hospitals to Digitize Medical Records

Health authorities hope that the change will help cut back waiting times, confusion caused by doctors' handwriting and improve the archiving and managing of records.

in Saigon Events

Tom Green in Ho Chi Minh City @ Caravelle Saigon

Legendary comedian, Tom Green comes to Saigon as part of Magners International Comedy Festival. See this Hollywood star up close and personal in an intimate venue with his debut Asia tour in April 201...

in Saigon

[Photos] 13 Black-and-White Shots of Saigon in 1962

Badass girl power, young love and vintage cars: the streets of Saigon in 1962 seemed much cooler than they are today, when pavements weren't riddled with debris and construction sites.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Gala Show w/ Phil Nichol, Stephen K Amos and Chris Henry @ Caravelle Saigon

Award-winning Canadian actor, comedian and musician, Phil Nichol, will headline the Magners International Comedy Festival Gala Show on Tuesday, April 9th at Caravelle Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing #12 @ ClickSpace

We'll kick off with some creative exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

in Hanoi Events

AudiOhm @ DeN

DeN presents audiOhm - Live Psychedelic Meditation Sound Session.

in Hanoi Events

In Vitra + Triển lãm cá nhân của | A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang @ Manzi

'In Vitra +' - A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang

in Saigon Events

Have You Meet You @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Hustle life forces you relentlessly to be strong and brace yourself to take responsibility for everything. Feeling overwhelmed and tired of not being yourself? It's time to show up, be real, and let y...

in Saigon Events

Born This Way @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

The largest Drag event in Vietnam - BORN THIS WAY will officially return on

in Saigon Events

International Women’s Day Celebration @ Chill Skybar

Run The Dance Floor As A Diva In The Special “International Women’s Day Celebration”

in Saigon

Transport Ministry Claims 62.56% of Saigoneers Support Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Saigon by 2030

Some Saigoneers are in agreement with the city’s plan to ban personal vehicles in downtown Saigon, but most believe that there remains a lot to be done before the project is implemented.

in Saigon Events

La Vie En Rose @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Celebrate International Women's Day In A Sweet But Sexy Event “La Vie En Rose”

in Travel

After Trump-Kim Summit, North Korea Tours Are Trending Among Vietnamese Tourists

In the past, tours to North Korea were often avoided due to high costs, political conflict, and a lengthy, strict visa procedure.

in Hanoi

[Photos] The Ceremonial Tradition of a 1920s Hanoi Funeral

In Vietnam, there is a powerful sense of importance carried within the belief of life after death. This can be seen in the way family members create shrines and pray for those who have passed away, in...

in Saigon

Saigon Approves Project to Boost Recycling by Supporting Private Trash Collectors

A project to boost recycling of plastic waste gathered by private garbage collectors has received approval from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, VietnamNet reports. Currently, the city has som...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

TED Talk Screening: How Great Leaders Inspire Action @ The Hive Villa

Ideas worth spreading, this month we will be developed around the TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action

in Hanoi

Hanoians Launch Petition to End Bear Farming

According to Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Deputy Director of Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV), over 5,000 people in Hanoi have signed a petition calling for an end to bear farming.

in Saigon Events

Life In Mono feat. The Lil Ching Chong @ Snuffbox

The Lil Ching Chong. Yes its an odd name but this up and coming young duo, Ba Te (VN) and Dri (PHI) will jazz you up with their brilliant renditions of vintage tracks with current vibes or current tra...

in Saigon Events

Guerrilla Girl // Rooftop FilmScreenings @ Arcan

For this Wednesday of ARCAN #Docunight we present the compelling documentary :

in Saigon Events

French Tech Connect #4 @ The Myst Dong Khoi

We are happy to invite you to the 4th edition of French Tech Connect, a casual gathering, to meet, share and connect with La French Tech Vietnam community.

in Saigon Events

Portrait Photography Workshop @ Co-Space

Advanced Photography Workshop - Part 1

in Saigon Events

Banfi Wine Dinner @ Basilico

Capturing honor after prestigious honor, Castello Banfi is renowned for its clonal research that allows noble grape varieties to thrive in their optimal terror, creating not only a consistently outsta...

in Saigon Events

LIVE In Vietnam @ Yoko Cafe

Watch Matt and Scott Smile of The Buddz rock the stage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!

in Saigon Events

School Daze Comedy Night @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

Come laugh with Saigon’s top local and international comics talking about their School Daze, as a teacher or student!

in Saigon Events

Social Monday @ Palms

Forget about Monday blues!

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Little Shop of Horrors @ British International School, Ho Chi Minh City

“On the twenty-first day of the month of September, in an early year of a decade not too long before our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence. And this terrif...

in Music & Arts

Open Call for Hanoi's 'Pure Gold' Upcycling Exhibition Running Until Next Week

Earlier this month, Germany’s IFA (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations), in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and Heritage Space, announced an open call for designers, producers, makers, art...

in Vietnam

VietJet, Bamboo Airways Sign Orders of 110 Boeing Planes During Trump-Kim Summit

Bamboo Airways currently uses six leased Airbus aircraft while VietJet's fleet includes 20 owned Airbus and 44 that are leased.

in Saigon Events

Spring Concert @ British International School, Ho Chi Minh City

Rehearsals are in full swing for another spectacular music concert from our BIS secondary students on 7th March 2019.

in Tech

Vietnamese Educational App Elsa Secure $7m From Google's AI Fund

Elsa, founded in 2015 by Vietnamese national Van Dinh Hong Vu and speech recognition researcher Dr. Xavier Anguera, is a mobile application that helps English learners hone their pronunciation and ove...

in Saigon Events

Girl Boss @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

Party like a #GirlBoss at QUI - Cuisine · Mixology with 2 back-to-back events to celebrate this year Women's day.

in Saigon Events

The Spanish Grand Qua Te Ke @ Shri Lounge

We are proud to invite you to second Grand Qua Te Ke at Shri to experience the real taste of Spain.

in Hanoi Events

Jazzy Sunday Sessions - free beer - free entry @ Urban Gentry

Urban Gentry resident jazz band plays authentic jazz for the serious jazz listener

in Hanoi Events

CPĐA-The Favourite (Sự sủng ái), OSCAR 2019 @ Cà phê Thứ Bảy Hà Nội

Screening of The Favourite

in Hanoi Events

Swing Dancing : Beginner Course @ Diamond Westlake Suites

Come join one of Hanoi hippest and upcoming sub-communities !

in Hanoi Events

Short Form Comedy Improv @ The Rotten Grapes Comedy

http://therottengrapes.com/short-form-tedx/The Rotten Grapes short form is a style of improvised theater in which short and typically unrelated scenes are played. Short Form Improv is often more gimmi...

in Hanoi Events

Pop Up Reading @ Bluebirds' Nest

 

in Hanoi Events

Nhạc mới 2019 - Neue Musik 2019 - New Music 2019 @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Events with concerts, workshops and festival to new music with Vietnamese and international composers and musicians.

in Hanoi Events

Nevermind the 00's - Dance Classics/2000's Hits/Garage/Hip Hop @ BirdCage

Nevermind the 00's is back in the BirdCage with more 2000s hits, Dance classics, Hip Hop and a healthy dose Garage and Breakbeats to bring you back to the era of Nokia 3310's and polo shirts with whit...

in Hanoi Events

techno.vn 2-year Anniversary: Marcel Fengler [Mote-Evolver, IMF] @ Savage

techno.vn is known as an official community fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017.

in Hanoi Events

The Hanoing Jazz Band Live @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Titans of the local live scene The Hanoing Jazz Band will be tearing into Sidewalk once again with their swing sizzlers and funked out covers of everything from Rage Against the Machine to The Jackson...

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Chef's Night Out #11 @ DeN

Friday March 1

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Chém Gió - The Gossip @ Phù Sa Lab

When Jazz storm meets tropical monsoon.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word | Oral Fixation @ Solist Pub

Oral Fixation is back for a second round of performances from Hanoi’s finest wordsmiths.

in Hanoi Events

Weekly Meditation Healing Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

WEEKLY MEDITATION HEALING CLASS

in Hanoi Events

To the Moon and Back - Live Performance @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

We are happy to have Brian Bosen - a Singer & Guitarist, and Giorgia Moran - a sweet Singer to play at our TO THE MOON AND BACK nights on this Wednesday and Thursday (20-21/2).

in Development

[Photos] Inside Cat Tien National Park's New Bear Sanctuary Made From Wire and Pebbles

The group of buildings inside Cat Tien National Park provides a comfortable home to 40 sun and moon bears that have been rescued from illegal trafficking and the bear bile industry.

in Hanoi Events

L A K E S chào Xóm Nhạc @ Xóm Nhạc

Coming back to Xom nhac this week, our beloved host LinhHafornow will be bringing along one of the most dreamy electronic duo of Hanoi - L A K E S.

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: Raw @ DeN

An innocent teenager, studying to be a vet, develops a craving for human flesh.

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Ethics of Abortion @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum for a series of lectures, small-group discussions, and artwork exploring the ethics of abortion.

in Hanoi Events

Short Form Comedy Improv @ The Rotten Grapes Comedy (2)

http://therottengrapes.com/short-form-tedx/The Rotten Grapes short form is a style of improvised theater in which short and typically unrelated scenes are played. Short Form Improv is often more gimmi...

in Hanoi Events

To the Moon and Back @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar (2)

We are happy to have Nico Seal - a saxophonist from Hanoing Jazz Band to play at our TO THE MOON AND BACK night.

in Hanoi Events

To the Moon and Back @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar (3)

We are happy to have Nico Seal - a saxophonist from Hanoing Jazz Band to play at our TO THE MOON AND BACK night.

in Arts & Culture

The New Season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Features a Vietnamese-American Queen

RuPaul's Drag Race, an American drag queen reality TV show hosted by host RuPaul, recently announced their lineup of drag queens for Season 11.

in Saigon

New Proposal Turns Ton Duc Thang Into Walking Plazas, Shoos Traffic Underground

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City recently unveiled an ambitious development proposal that might vastly change downtown Saigon’s public space.

in Development

South Korean Firm Puts Forth Plans for $3bn Metro Network in Da Nang

The proposed metro system would connect the city's downtown, beach, airport and major roads.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Jamband's night: Weed Elephant & Friends jamming night! @ Yoko Cafe

Thursday night live music at Yoko

in Saigon Events

Fail Fighters #5 @ The Hive Villa

Come back in 2019 with such an incredible transformation, Fail Fighters #5 is expected to be the milestone of Fail Fighters in which there are much more joys, fresh experience and unprecedented fail s...

in Saigon Events

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse @ Saigon Outcast

Thursday Outdoor Cinema.

in Saigon Events

BOOM #47 Strawberries & Sparkling Pairings @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

Come join the first BOOM event in 2019 and indulge with FREE-FLOW of Strawberries & Sparkling Wine!

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Face Widespread Road Closures During Trump-Kim Summit

Both Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un are expected to arrive in Hanoi today for their historic second summit. Security will be tight, and over the next few days, numerous roads in the capital will be clos...

in Saigon

FLC Group, Owner of Bamboo Airways, Wants to Build Tan Son Nhat's 3rd Terminal

In January 2019, the Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) submitted their proposal for the construction of the third terminal at Tan Son Nhat airport, anticipating that contractors finalize in Febru...

in Hanoi Events

Charlie and the Minx at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

Charlie and the Minx is a new band, three of whom used to be in The Bearded Holmes.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

12 Con Giáp Duo Exhibition by Vu Dinh Tuan and Nguyen the Hung @ Hanoi Studio

Making art of zodiac animals into might seems like an easy idea. But for artists, transforming mystic yet familiar creatures into artworks has always been challenging. Those animals, as they stand for...

in Vietnam

African Swine Fever Ravages Hai Phong’s Pigs

The Year of the Pig has just begun, but already pigs are dying. In northern Vietnam’s port city of Hai Phong, African swine fever, an incurable disease, has led to the deaths of 35 pigs on one farm al...

in Saigon

[Photos] 17 Photos of 2002 Saigon as Seen From Above

2002 might not seem like a long time ago, but Saigon’s urbanscapes have grown so much in the last ten years that these scenes offer some surprising insights into our city 17 years in the past.

in Hanoi Events

Exhibition: Con quái vật trong bạn - The monster in you @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Photo-Exhibition by students from the University of Applied Sciences Europe

in Saigon Events

Y Kroc Acoustic Set @ Rogue Saigon

From the mighty upper Highlands of Bunong Vietnam comes an awesome artist is known as Y-KROC!

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing #10 @ ClickSpace

We'll kick off with some creative exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

in Saigon Events

Family Fun Day @ The Hive Villa

Sunday Fun Day for the whole family!

in Saigon Events

Determind EP Release Tour @ The Lighthouse

Join us for Determind's EP launch on Hot Helephant Music.

in Saigon Events

DJ Cray3 @ Rogue Saigon

Don't you just love a chilling Saturday night? What's better combo for the weekend rather than psy-beats, beer and friends?

in Saigon Events

The Colors of Mozart @ Salon Saigon

A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

Saigon is Burning: Straight Dudes Edition @ Soma Art Lounge

Our last two shows have aimed at showing the diversity of drag and the future of drag, Bioqueens drag and Vietnamese cultural drag.

in Saigon Events

Physician's Day Celebration @ Pasteur Street

We would like to celebrate and say thank you to those who contribute to the medical profession.

in Travel

With New Flight Routes, Can Tho Hopes to Revitalize Underused Airport

The international airport, which is currently operating below 30% capacity, will hopefully see a boost in passengers thanks to six new routes being added to service the city.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Black Lemon @ Rogue Saigon

Black Lemon, a one-guy-band coming from Saigon doing covers with a bit of his own style, will bring you all a good time together with your loving beer at Rogue Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Resonance @ Soma Art Lounge

Asiahues and Soma Art Lounge are pleased to present artist Đoàn Xuân Tặng's latest works in Hoài Niệm | Resonance.

in Saigon Events

Dance On History @The Refinery

Xmas, NYE and Tet are behind! We need to EXERCISE!

in Saigon Events

Robots and Flying Machines - Private Preview @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery are excited to launch Design by Reborn’s third edition of design workings Robots and Flying Machines from the 13th dimension and beyond.

in Saigon Events

Pop Up Beer Dinner w/ Guest Chef Adrian Chong @ East West

East West Brewing Co. (181-185 Ly Tu Trong St., District 1) is hosting a their first ever Guest Chef Beer Pairing Dinner: a 4-course beer pairing and dinner event on February 27th, at 7PM on the rooft...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Many Lunar Calendar Festivals; Familial Pressure During Holidays

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Saigon

Saigon to Officially Ban All Vehicles on Nguyen Hue During Weekend Nights

In November 2018, the District 1 People's Committee proposed to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation that motorized traffic on Nguyen Hue be banned by 2020.

in Saigon

HCMC Lowers Tuition Fees for Students in Public Kindergartens, Secondary Schools

Last year, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education proposed that tuition fee for all students in public secondary school be exempted.

in Vietnam

Have Unwanted Ornamental Trees After Tet? These 2 Cemeteries Want Them.

While buying ornamental trees and flowers has always been a tradition followed by many Vietnamese during Tet, throwing them away after the holiday's passed can be very wasteful.

in Saigon Events

DJ ND @ Lush

Hailing from Brussels, Belgium, ND has been rocking parties and winning prestigious competitions around the world for many years.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Travel

Vietnam Expands E-Visa Pilot Program to 35 More Countries, Territories

A pilot program granting tourists 30-day electronic visas has been expanded to include 35 additional nations and territories.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Horror Film Society Horror Night @ Soma Art Lounge

The definitive British cult classic The Wicker Man has been described as "genre bending" and an " insane guilty pleasure".

in Saigon Events

Sustainable Living // Free Shop @ Arcan

Why not spend your night in great company, being creative AND working towards sustainability?

in Arts & Culture

Gucci Is Selling a $450 Hat That Looks Just Like Straw Hats Worn by Farmers in Vietnam

The artificial bamboo hats by Gucci closely resemble those traditionally worn by Vietnamese in the rice fields. The only difference is that the Vietnamese version costs only a few thousand dong.

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Every Brilliant Thing @ Soma Art Lounge

You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy.

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RMIT Vietnam Enchanted Club Day @ RMIT University

Enchanted Club Day gathers all the student clubs in RMIT Vietnam SGS campus to one event.

in Saigon Events

Monday Got Talent @ Indika Saigon

Welcome to Monday Got Talent - An opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Music & Arts

Saigon Music Collective Launches Project to Introduce Classical Music to Youth

"Introduction to Classical Music" is initiated by Saigon Classical, a group of 30 musicians who share a love for classical music.

in Vietnam

Japanese Brand Muji Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2020

Japanese homeware company Ryohin Keikaku will bring its distinct collection of “no brand, quality goods” to Vietnam in the near future.

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Food Fest [ Fusion Edition ] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

From the organizer: Calling all food lovers! Fab-Eventor is staying on top of the game by bringing you the first Melting Pot Food Fest in Hanoi; celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Hanoi communi...

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Extracurricular Activity @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Xóm Bắc Cầu offer to parents to own the space.

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Dis co đen @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Come and explore the darker side of the electronic music spectrum with us.

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Winter Sonata - "Plainting" Workshop @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: Winter Sonata painting theme

in Hanoi Events

Workshop: Social Dress Network | Latex và thế giới thực ảo @ Six Space

Social Dress Network – Latex Messenger Connects Virtual World Real

in Saigon Events

DJ Marri Ferrari @ ENVY Club

Join us for special event with spectacular performances from female DJ/ Producer Mari Ferrari, with her set has the abilities to make people bounce, and tear clubs apart. Her music is stylish as well ...

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Music from shy & sophisticated souls/ Những thanh âm bẽn lẽn @ Hanoi Rock City

A Hanoi Grapevine show.

in Health

As Measles Hits 43 Provinces in Vietnam, Officials Warn of Potential Outbreak

The number of measles patients is still on the rise, according to health authorities.

in Architecture

[Photos] In Da Nang, a Symmetrical Twin House for Two Close Friends

Have you ever loved a friend so much that you build a house to cohabitate with him and his family?

in Hanoi Events

Xóm Bắc Cầu - Chuyen Di Cuoi Cùng Cua Chi Phung (Screening) @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

Madam Phung's Last Journey (2014)

in Saigon Events

BannShe's - All Female Comedy Show 3rd Edition @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Get ready for the next edition of BannShe's All female comedy show!

in Saigon Events

Playdate Fundraiser: Music-Pets-BBQ @ Lost Boys Sports Bar & Grill

Sunday Funday- Make a date with your pet; big or small!

in Saigon Events

Parallel Asteroid - Interactive sound installations by Siedl/Cao @ Salon Saigon

A series of interactive sound installations by Parallel Asteroid by Cao Thanh Lan (VN) and Gregor Siedl (AT)

in Hanoi Events

Ra mắt album 'Nhìn lại' của | Album Launch by Ngô Hồng Quang & Phan Lê Hà @ Manzi

Please join us for the launch of the album entitled 'Looking Back’ by artist Ngô Hồng Quang, in collaboration with poet Phan Lê Hà.

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El Barrio w/ Datodeo @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!.

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Fractured EP - Pink Room Records presents FLANK @ Piu Piu

"Residing on the edges looking in.Reforming from the exterior.Residual traces attempting to replace hidden borders." (Flank, 2019)

in Film & TV

[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon

The web series is expected to be released in late 2019 on YouTube.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea Market - Green Edition @ Saigon Outcast

Join us for the first edition of Thao Dien Flea Market in the New Year!

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Goosebumps (FR) @ The Lighthouse

Goosebumps is giving you energy all night long!

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: Drive @ DeN

A mysterious Hollywood stuntman and mechanic moonlights as a getaway driver and finds himself in trouble when he helps out his neighbor.

in Hanoi Events

Dan Henneberry at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

The lead singer and guitarist behind the psychedelic rock band Red Eyed Rabbit and the ambient electronic soundscapes of Lark Minkous; Daniel Henneberry will be switching the big stage and loud guitar...

in Saigon Events

Jordan GCZ [Juju and Jordash, Rush Hour - USA] @ The Observatory

One half of Juju and Jordash - Jordan GCZ is a formidable producer and DJ in his own right.

in Hanoi Events

A Nirvana cover show - you know you're RIGHT @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

DOORS . LIVE MUSICPresents

in Hanoi Events

Weekly Meditation Healing Class @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

WEEKLY MEDITATION HEALING CLASS

in Vietnam

Hanoi Barber Offers Free Presidential Hairdos in Honor of Trump-Kim Summit

Tuan Duong Beauty Academy, a barbershop in Hanoi, is offering its patrons the iconic hairstyles of either leader in anticipation of their arrival in Vietnam's capital next week.

in Saigon Events

OACC: Moulin Rouge! @ The Hive Saigon

Join us as we screen the beautifully romantic musical: Moulin Rouge!

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Ethics of Pornography @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum for a series of lectures, small-group discussions, and artwork exploring the ethics of pornography!  

in Travel

Travel Agency Vietravel Wants to Launch Vietnam's 6th Airline

Is Vietnam’s air travel market big enough to accommodate another air carrier?

in Saigon Events

Grand Opening @ Café Central Villa Pasteur

Café Central Villa Pasteur has officially opened its doors on one of the city’s most iconic streets in District 3.

in Saigon Events

DJ Diogo @ Rogue Saigon

Are you ready for more music and more beer? The combo is our best seller at Rogue Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Psych Fest 2019 (Night 2) @ Soma Art Lounge

Locally Trapped Wildlife presents...

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Minimalism - The Hive Screenings x La Holista @ The Hive Saigon

For this session of The Hive Screening, we're teaming up again with La Holista with a screening of a documentary about the important things in life "Minimalism"

in Saigon Events

The Usual Nexus - Talk and Experimental Performance @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

‘The Usual Nexus’ is an experimental theater, consisting of objects and sound that forms an interactive installation for performers and audiences.

in Saigon

Saigon Aims to Have 75% of New Buses Run on Natural Gas by 2020

Compressed natural gas (CNG), which emits less pollution and is considered to be safer than gasoline or oil, was used by 428 buses in Saigon at the end of 2018.

in Saigon

As Southern Vietnam Enters Dry Season, Saigon Records Dangerously High Levels of UV Radiation

Saigoneers should avoid going outside during noon, put on their “ninja” gear and slather on ample sunscreen as southern Vietnam will experience high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the next fe...

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Acoustic Saturday - Mark Bowyer @ The Old Compass Cafe

Live Acoustic tunes spanning the decades with Mark Bowyer.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Opening: "Machine Is Nature" @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

To welcome the year of the Pig, The Factory is delighted to invite to you to our new exhibition opening "Machine Is Nature", featuring more than 15 artists from Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, China an...

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How did Saigon become a modern city? by Phuc Tien Tran Huu @ Salon Saigon

How did Saigon become a modern city?

in Saigon Events

Groundbreakers Meeting @ Soma Art Lounge

First meeting of people who are interested in starting and supporting a number of female focused projects this year.

in Hanoi

Hanoi’s Metro Line Contractors Are Hoping for an Official Launch This April

The Chinese construction company behind the long-delayed project has recently called for the train line to officially open this April.  

in Saigon Events

Casablanca 1942 @ The Hive Villa

Come watch this one of the most beloved American films: Casablanca from 1942

in Saigon

[Photos] Out and About on Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the Late 1960s

Horse-drawn carriages, flower shops with white-tiled basins and a multitude of parked bikes: these were what used to occupy the length of Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the 1960s before it became the walking...

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Saigon Psych Fest 2019 (Night 1) @ Yoko Cafe

Locally Trapped Wildlife presents...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Redesigning Saigon's Parks; Recreation in the City

We're back from our Tet break!

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Petite Picasso @ Nsquare

Ms Melissa offers art classes for the little artists on Mondays for ages 4- 7 and Wednesdays for ages 7-9 from 4.30 - 5.30 pm.

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing #9 @ ClickSpace

We'll be experimenting with some new workshop exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

AWFH South African Cultural Coffee Morning - YEBO! @ The Republic

Please join us for our very first South African Cultural Coffee Morning this year!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aviation Safety Standard Approved by US for Future Direct Flights

Vietnamese flight carriers can now open direct flights from Vietnam to the United States.

in Hanoi Events

DIY Dó Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Wintry Japan Through the Lens of Photographer Yusuke Komatsu

Enveloped by the elements, Japan’s capital is both mystifying and enchanting.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Launches Competition to Redesign September 23 Park

Due to 23/9 Park’s dilapidated state, a competition to redesign the space was recently approved by city authorities.

in Hanoi Events

Winter Sonata - "Plainting" Workshop @ Bluebirds' Nest

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Beer & Music Fundraising For H2H Charity @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Entertainment by amazing & talented local and expat artists — all of them are volunteers.

in Hanoi Events

Wet // Drag Night // Everybody Say Love @ The Toilet Hanoi

Everybody Say Love.

in Hanoi Events

The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Course for Beginners @ The Learning Hub

Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/uoYLC2AjKGSEX6Rj2

in Hanoi Events

Chém Gió - The Gossip @ Phù Sa Lab

When Jazz storm meets tropical monsoon.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Aims to Plant Nearly Half a Million Trees This Year

Hanoi authorities, who aim to plant a million trees over the course of 2019 and 2020, have made progress in greening the city in the weeks after Tet.

in Saigon Events

Mid-Week Crisis with ELISA ELISA @ Piu Piu

Every day may not be good, but there can be good in any day.

in Saigon Events

Bam Bam Pop-up: Jess Connelly & alextbh @ Hyde

Crafting new-age R&B under a nostalgic lens, Jess Connelly is showing the world the benefit of doing things your own way.

in Saigon Events

Afro-Latin Social Dance Party @ La Danza Saigon

Our regular SOCIAL TUESDAY is up & running in our cozy partner bar, The Oasis Bar, located at Rooftop of our studio (169/2A Vo Thi Sau st., D3).

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Tuesday Painting Workshops by Paint & Wine @ Saigon Outcast

Welcome to a Paint & Wine x Saigon Outcast collaboration for a new workshop!

in Saigon Events

Restorative Sound Bath @ Mandala

Join Andrea from Glittered Yoga and Gabriella from Ruka Yoga for Restorative Yoga with Sound Bowls!

in Development

Vietnam to Build First-Ever Undersea Tunnel Beneath Ha Long Bay

The project has already attracted three investors including Nippon Koei, FECON and Transport Engineering Design Inc. 

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour - Unlimited drinks @ Le Meridien

Energize after a long day with our HAPPY HOUR - FREE FLOW beers, cocktails, wine from 5 - 8 pm EVERYDAY.

in Saigon Events

Drunken Cinema SGN: Bad Boys (1995) @ The Hive Saigon

“Whatcha Gonna Drink When They Come For You?"

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Art Class: Pinhole Photography @ Noirfoto

Have you ever wonder why image formed and photography begin?

in Saigon Events

In Progress #2 Open Studios @ A. Farm

A. Farm would like to invite you to IN PROGRESS #2, an open-studio event introducing the works of our Season 1 artists Tuyen Nguyen, Alisa Chunchue, Lem Trag, Lananh Le, and Karen Thao La, Scott Ander...

in Saigon

HCMC Pedagogy University Faces Online Backlash Over New Height Requirements for Teachers

Are you tall enough to be a teacher?

in Eat & Drink

Fresh Catch: Mediterranean “Boat-to-Table” Concept Breathes New Life into Modernist Villa

District 1’s Phan Ke Binh Street only spans two blocks, yet it contains an assortment of culinary gems. In an alley on the edge of Nguyen Dinh Chieu sits a handsome modernist villa that is now home to...

in Architecture

[Photos] A Communal House in Son La Inspired by Indigenous Headscarves

Inspired by the headscarves worn by ethnic minority women in the area, the Son La Province structure appears to be drifting across the lush landscape on a pollen-sweet breeze.

in Vietnam

[Video] Two Railway Flagwomen Save Elderly Woman Seconds Before the Train Comes

The incident happened on Nguyen Thanh Phuong Road in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.

in Saigon Events

Metronome Jazz & Puzzle Muteson solo @ Yoko Cafe

Metronome Jazz band live at Yoko.

in Saigon Events

Electronic Valentine @ Chill Skybar

Turn Your Heartbeat Up With The Half One In A Special Valentine’s Event “Electronic Valentine”

in Saigon Events

Valentine’s Dinner @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Sharing A Taste Of Love With Your Half One In The “Valentine’s Dinner”

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] A Medley of 'Year of the Pig' Depictions From 35 Young Artists Across Vietnam

May your Year of the Pig turn out as plump and sleek as the swine icons featured in the Beheoce project.

in Saigon Events

Valentine’s Dinner @ Chill Dining

Best Shot Through The Heart At The Most Romantic “Valentine’s Dinner”

in Hanoi Events

Tea Party @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Coming up this Saturday 16, party won’t be painful because of our special treatment - 3 different tea-based cocktails and 3 handsome British - Johán, CBT and Barkë who will do the music service all ni...

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Lai's Romance @ Lai - Cantonese Restaurant

The most romantic Valentine's dinners that'll even make Cupid want to draw back his bow!

in Saigon Events

Towa's Romance @ Towa - Japanese Cuisine

The most romantic Valentine's dinners that'll even make Cupid want to draw back his bow!

in Hanoi Events

Fever 105 (80's night) @ BirdCage

To capture the essence of the slick, superficial and overblown decade, we'll be spinnin' all the wildest genres.

in Hanoi Events

Ha!noise #007 @ DeN

Guiguisuisui presents Shining Soundscape

in Sports

Thai Football Club Shells out $500,000 for Vietnamese Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam

Following his strong performance as part of Vietnam’s national football team in 2018, goaltender Dang Van Lam has been highly sought-after by other teams in the region. He has now settled with Muangth...

in Hanoi Events

Swing Dancing : Beginner Course @ Diamond Westlake Suites

Come join one of Hanoi hippest and upcoming sub-communities !

in Saigon Events

MEET ME THERE @ PRIMEXXI - Steak & Seafood

Valentine's day is only a few days away!

in Saigon Events

Noo Phuoc Thinh @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Are you afraid of getting back to daily routine as an "after-Tet-phobia"?

in Saigon Events

Meet Me There @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Already dropping hints for a romantic getaway, looking to mingle with other singles, or simply enjoying the single life?

in Hanoi Events

Love Ballad Night @ The Unicorn Pub

What's the best way to spend this Valentine's Day?

in Hanoi Events

Coursera 11th_The Wealth Of Nations By Adam Smith @ Bluebirds' Nest

 Join us for a reading & analysis of "The wealth of nation" by Adam Smith, the father of classic economics as we know it today.

in Education

To Stay or Go: Why Families are Keeping Students in Vietnam for High School

Every parent wants what’s best for his or her child, but knowing what that actually means can be difficult.

in Arts & Culture

'Napalm Girl' Kim Phuc Awarded International Peace Prize in Germany

Nearly 50 years after the iconic photo of her running from a bombing raid was taken, Phan Thi Kim Phuc has earned Germany's Dresden award for her support of UNESCO and children wounded in war.

in Saigon Events

SPACE Fruits - The Stinking Bishop and Anonymous Z @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Fruits in Space : two of the Banana Hustle boys will take you through space with groovy sounds and good vibes.

in Saigon Events

French Aperitif with Lillet and Sip @ Soma Art Lounge

Têt holidays may be over but we keep the party mood going with a three hours FRENCH APERITIF this Saturday from 6pm!

in Saigon Events

Printopia art & print show @ Noirfoto

Noirfoto gladly presents an exciting and helpful event in Noir Gallery: an art and print show by our dear friend Pham Ba Hung.

in Saigon Events

What Am I Doing Here? A talk by Joshua James Breidenbach @ Salon Saigon

Joshua is creative director, and co-founder of Rice Creative, the Vietnam based brand consultancy.

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu Presents JIN @ Piu Piu

Piu Piu showcases the best urban artists in Asia.

in Saigon Events

The A Plan & The Farmers band live @ Yoko Cafe

Friday night live music

in Development

North-South Expressway Project Is Vietnam's Top Priority in 2019: Transport Minister

The construction is expected to be completed by 2025.

in Saigon Events

Equation Warm up: TRENT (Cocktail d'Amore, Oscillator) @ The Lighthouse

After parties in Seoul, Chongqing, Beijing, Chengdu and Hangzhou and a banger at The Lighthouse with Omer & Ouissam Equation is back with us in Saigon. In a run-up to their festival in November they b...

in Saigon Events

Rainbow Fever Night @ The Oasis

We are launching our first ever Rainbow Fever Night at The Oasis, to celebrate and create a new playground for LGBT community!

in Saigon Events

Guiguisuisui Live @ Soma Art Lounge

GUIGUISUISUI Tour of SE Asia brings them to Saigon Vietnam all the way from China!

in Saigon Events

Moulin Rouge this Valentine's weekend @ 2 Lam Son

Step into 2 Lam Son this Valentine’s weekend and enter the magical world of the Moulin Rouge.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Resident Night @ Savage

From the organizer: It's Wednesday night, get to Savage and catch some grooves by our resident DJs. Free Entrance

in Arts & Culture

[Video] This Cinemagraph Celebrates Hanoi's Endearing Dawn Aerobics

Every single morning, at sunrise, hundreds of Hanoians descend on Hoan Kiem Lake to practice tai chi, aerobics and laughter yoga, or enjoy a morning stroll to ease the aches from their bones.

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Ladies Night @ Camelia Lounge

Ladies Night is not something new to party goers. Especially women!

in Hanoi Events

OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

in Vietnam

Driver Fined VND5.5m for Holding Tet Picnic on Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway

What could possibly go wrong?

in Saigon Events

Journey Of Love @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Win A Love Trip To Phu Quoc In The Special Valentine’s Event “Journey Of Love”

in Saigon Events

Mid-Week Crisis with Mai Diệu Linh & Peppe @ Piu Piu

Every day may not be good, but there can be good in any day.

in Saigon Events

Storytellers Acoustic @ Yoko Cafe

They will tell many stories with their music!

in Saigon Events

Saigon is Burning: Sài Gòn Edition @ Soma Art Lounge

Inspired by our home city, Sài Gòn, and the BIGGEST cultural celebration of the year, Tết holiday: Saigon is Burning is back, back, back, back again kween ơi!!!

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday / Chicken Wings @ Saigon Outcast

Outcast Kitchen is back to Free Food Wednesday with delicious Chicken Wings by Outcast kitchen.

in Saigon Events

Inner Awareness Meditation with Brennan @ Mandala

Join Brennan Lagman for a beginners friendly Meditation Series!

in Saigon Events

Afro-Latin POOL PARTY @ New World Saigon Hotel

Save the date dancers another Afro-Latin pool party is coming your way soon!

in Health

In Vietnam's First Awake Brain Surgery, a Patient Is Conscious and Singing

The patient, a 36-year-old businessman, was awake for two of the surgery's six hours, during which he sang and conversed with doctors to assure the procedure was not damaging areas of his brain needed...

in Hanoi Events

Câu chuyện mùa xuân - Weekly Movie 12/02/2019 @ Bluebirds' Nest

Chùm phim mùa xuân là ba bộ phim kinh điển lấy bối cảnh những ngày xuân được Tổ Chim Xanh chọn lọc để giới thiệu tới các bạn trong dịp tháng Hai này: "Câu chuyện mùa xuân" - đạo diễn Éric Rohmer, "Mùa...

in Eat & Drink

Built From the Ground Up: A Glimpse of East West’s Brewing Facilities

While the seasonal rains paused only long enough for mosquitos to breed in standing pools of water, in 2017, the East West Brewing team had to lug brewing equipment through the mud of Saigon.

in Saigon

[Photos] 10 Remarkable Black-and-White Shots of Saigon in 1967

Lush bunches of fresh bananas at a market, a street-side merchant selling embroidered artworks to tourists, and Buddhist worshipers praying at a local temple — these Saigon scenes are rather mundane b...

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Chao Hanoi @ Nsquare

A meet up for anyone that has freshly arrived in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Lucky Lion Dance | Lunar New Year’s Eve @ Chill Skybar

Begin an amazing Year Of The Pig in our Lunar New Year’s Eve Celebration “Lucky Lion Dance”

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

In Vitra + Triển lãm cá nhân của | A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang @ Manzi

'In Vitra +' - A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang

in Hanoi Events

DIY Dó Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

in Vietnam

Holiday Stories Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Among Most Dynamic Growing Cities, Report Says

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Hanoi

It’s Official: Trump and Kim to Hold 2nd Summit in Hanoi

It has now been officially confirmed that United States President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un will meet in Hanoi at the end of this month.

in Music & Arts

Popular Art Quarter Sixty Square to Close this Month

The Year of the Pig begins with some sad news for Hanoi’s creative youth. This month will see the closure of one the city’s most popular art quarters. 60 Square, which reopened after the Tet holiday y...

in Education

British International School Hanoi Pays Homage to Vietnam’s Vibrant Culture During Tet

Tet in Vietnam offers a unique opportunity to engage in timeworn traditions. British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) paid homage to the Year of the Pig with a lively assembly which in...

in Environment

Can Gory Animal Statues Shock Vietnam Into Shunning Wildlife Products?

On January 28, three statues — including one of a rhino bleeding with its horn cut off, an elephant whose tusks are broken and two de-scaled pangolins — went on display at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Saigon...

in Health

Shop Smarter, Sleep Deeper: Ru9’s Mission to Perfect the Place We Rest

If you’re a Vietnamese of a certain age, you might attribute your previous night’s poor sleep to some atmospheric disturbance.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Rebranding Tết Candied Fruits Using Elements From Vietnamese Mythology

It’s Tet time next week, and you know what that means: heaps of candied fruits, seeds and even vegetables in various shapes and colors.

in Hanoi Events

TêT Party at Kobala @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

Boom boom, the biggest holiday in Hanoi is almost here and we cannot wait to party hard before the big break.

in Hanoi Events

Homeaway pres. Rey & Kjavik / Katermukke @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

As a preliminary highlight at the festival of festivals, Burning Man, in 2015 and 2016, Rey & Kjavik appeared in most of Europe's leading clubs and festivals, playing in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tu...

in Education

Exploring Juilliard’s Collaboration with the British International School

The students became water. Or rather, buried beneath blankets and waving sheets, flicking flashlights on and off, mouths shushing and humming, they acted out “The Water’s Journey” as inspired by an An...

in Hanoi Events

This Ain't No Disco: New Wave Dance Party @ DeN

We're back and ready to party!

in Hanoi Events

DJ Savage with Live Drums: Deep Afro Techno @ DeN

SAT 2 February9:00PM50k entry

in Society

70% of People Who Shop Online Use Facebook Messenger to Communicate with Shops

Facebook Messenger is by far the most popular messaging app for Vietnamese who shop online.

in Hanoi

Tet Traffic Blamed for Hanoi's 'Very Unhealthy' Air Quality

Dangerous smog has throttled the nation's capital in recent days in part due to traffic related to the upcoming lunar new year. 

in Asia

As Toxic Smog Reaches Dangerous Levels, Bangkok Closes All Public Schools

All 437 city-run public schools will be closed through Friday because of dangerous air quality that has overtaken the city.

in Culture

Burning Paper Bikinis for Deceased Ancestors Is Vietnam's Hottest New Vogue

Some new variations of joss paper in Vietnam are getting too risqué for comfort.

in Travel

An Exploration of the Saigon Port

Between 1989 and 1997, a massive 201-room floating hotel sat anchored in the Saigon River.

in Vietnam

Vinamilk Might Open 2nd Southeast Asia Factory in Myanmar

The company currently has 13 plants and 10 dairy farms in Vietnam, one factory each in the US, New Zealand and Cambodia.

in Saigon Events

HUM & ARCAN Saigon Present : Spacetravel / Marco Yanes / DBPB @ Arcan

First collaboration Between HUM And ARCAN SAIGON together for a very special event.

in Saigon Events

Que Sakamoto [Huit Etoies - JP] & Teruu [JP] @ The Lighthouse

Fusing Japanese and European folk music with disco, Que Sakamoto has created a unique electronic sound which has spread across the globe.

in Hanoi Events

Special Show DJ GIANG TÔ - The Last Wondrous Weekend @ The Toilet Hanoi

THE TOILET - The best nightclub in Hanoi

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

Come and enjoy live performances at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City

in Hanoi Events

JUMP // 90s-00s Oldschool Hiphop & RnB @ BirdCage

/ / JUMP / / 90s-00s Hiphop & RnB

in Saigon Events

Lunar New Year Menu @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Air 360 Sky Lounge: Discover The Tast Of Tet Holiday With A Significant “Lunar New Year Menu”

in Hanoi Events

District8. & Blacksheep Presents : PSYKOU Part.3 @ Hanoi Rock City

ENTRANCE TICKET ( +1 đồ uống Miễn Phí đi kèm )  

in Hanoi Events

Andy Hart & Jauge @ Savage

Savage is more than happy to welcome a special guest from Australia, founder of Wax'o Paradiso record label Andy Hart.

in Saigon Events

Tet Celebration | Year Of The Pig @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Begin The Year Of Pig In A Spectacular Music & Light “Tet Celebration” Event

in Saigon

Landmark 81 Makes Debut as One of Saigon's Spots for Firework Display

Saigon’s Tet firework show will be extra festive this year.

in Saigon Events

Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Impress your Valentine with a luxurious seafood buffet at Chit Chat Restaurant. Book before 7th January and get 20% discount!

in Travel

[Video] The Hyperlapse of Saigon That Took 2 Years and Over 200,000 Photos to Make

Living in Saigon can feel like being spun in a centrifuge: swirled amongst an overwhelming amount of sights, sounds, smells and experiences at dizzying speeds.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: BlacKkKlansman @ DeN

WED 30 January8:30pmDirected By Spike LeeStarring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Alec Baldwin

in Hanoi Events

OPEN MIC at HRC (#EveryWednesday) @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years.

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Architecture

[Photos] An Architect Recreates Childhood Memories With His Brother in This D9 House

'Nha Hang Xom' (Neighbor House) was designed by a husband-and-wife architect duo Huynh Tra and Nguyen Quynh Thu.

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Indigenous American Philosophy @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum for a series of lectures, small-group discussions, and artwork exploring Indigenous American Philosophy. Open to the public!

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

Special 2019 Lunar New Year Menu @ Chill Dining

Enjoy A Reunion Dinner With The Delicious Lunar New Year Menu.

in Saigon Events

Thai Street Moves To 32 In The Heart of Thao Dien, and Opens During Tet @ Thai Street

On Wednesday January 23, Thai Street moved to 32 Trần Ngọc Diện, or simply "32", in the heart of Thao Dien, joining 13 shops (with products ranging from Zero Waste products, to house decor, wine, fash...

in Environment

Vinh University Opens Vietnam's First Postgraduate Course in Wildlife Trafficking

The short course, titled "Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade," is a collaboration between the School of Biochemical Technology and the Environment of the University of Vinh and the wildlife conversation...

in Saigon Events

“Pierrot Lumière” - A Multimedia Sound Performance by Mam.Manufaktur Für Aktuelle @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

A Performance by MAM.manufaktur für aktuelle musik

in Saigon

[Photos] From Bach Dang to An Dong: 25 Photos of 1965 Saigon

A stroll along Ham Nghi, basking in the breeze of the Bach Dang Wharf and unwinding at the Saigon Zoo: George P. Morgan, Jr. followed the typical tourist trail in the city for a day during his time in...

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Womyn MXR #2 @ Indika Saigon

It’s party time and we’re calling out the ladies!

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Thursday Live Music @ Au Parc Saigon

Au Parc will be hosting Live Music every Thursday from 17 January with Beatrice Di Carlo and her band for an evening of Jazz, Latin and French Pop!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: A Tết-Themed Nhậu Roundtable Special

It's our last episode before the Lunar New Year!

in Saigon Events

Pan Asian Sounds | Presented by Datodeo @ The Observatory

Resident Datodeo - who also happens to be one of Vietnam’s largest vinyl collectors and digger of strange, long lost sounds - is back with his monthly night showcasing the sounds of Asia from across t...

in Saigon Events

Hyde in Heels - Every Wednesday @ Hyde

Time to put your best dresses and heels on to enjoy our FREE-FLOW Classic Cocktail for 3 long hours until midnight.

in Saigon Events

Guest DJ Leandro Da Silva - the World Best Producer @ Social Club Restaurant

Social Club Saigon is thrilled to welcome the Italian-Brazilian dj producer, Leandro Da Silva - the 11th best producer in the world according to the most recent 1001Tracklist Best Producer chart!

in Saigon

Saigon to Launch High-Speed Boat to Con Dao Island This Year

The trip from District 1 to the island will take less than five hours and begin service this April.

in Development

Vietnam Aims to Have 2 Universities in Asia's Top 100

Under the latest educational proposal, the Vietnamese government aims to bring at least two local universities into the list of Top 100 universities in Asia.

in Hanoi Events

Comedy Stand Up Night at 7Fridays @ 7Fridays Westlake Hostel

7Fridays Westlake Hostel is proud to present Tay Ho's latest regular stand up night with many comedy acts from around the globe and even some homegrown talent.

in Hanoi Events

Disco Night | JW the X-Factor 2019 @ JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

The passing of 2018 marked the first 5 – year in operation of JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel, our team has grew up day by day in parallel with the dedication of all associates.

in Tech

Vietnamese Ride-Hailing App FastGo Plans Expansion to US, Brazil

FastGo, a Vietnamese tech company, plans to enter the ride-share markets in Brazil and the US this year thanks to investors hailing from those countries.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

Spoken Word Tuesdays at The Snug welcomes words in all forms, from poetry and comedy to storytelling, a capella and rap.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Metropole Tet Market @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

The annual Metropole Tet Market is back!

in Hanoi Events

CA' Archi Talks: Kiến trúc & Bản vẽ Kiến Trúc @ CA' Library

The Act of Drawing has been fundamental throughout Architectural History.

in Vietnam

More Vietnamese Are Spending Tet Away From Home, Data Shows

Booking statistics from tour companies in recent years show an interesting trend.

in Hanoi Events

Metropole Tet Market @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

The annual Metropole Tet Market is back!This year, Metropole would like to invite you to take a ride on the traditional tram and travel back in time to our annual Tet Market with a wide range of excit...

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Winter Sonata - "Plainting" Workshop @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: Winter Sonata painting theme

in Hanoi Events

Oral Fixation - A Spoken Word Event @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: Come on out to hear Hanoi’s finest poets and wordsmiths gather to entertain you with whispers, voices, and songs. Let them weave tales of comedy and tragedy and everything in betw...

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Personal Values workshop @ Knowmads Hanoi

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The Middle, Shima & Madele live @ Polygon Musik

From the organizer: Friday January 25th Polygon presents three dynamic and original Hanoi based artists: The Middle band, Shima and MadeleMadele’ is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from South Africa...

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Burns Supper @ The Snug (2)

From the organizer:  The Snug presents... Burns Supper 2019! Celebrate the life and legend of Robbie Burns, Scotland's national bard. We'll be reading poems, singing songs and, of course, to...

in Hanoi Events

SSO Educational Concert @ Vietnam National Academy of Music

From the organizer: Chương trình Hòa nhạc Giáo dục của Dàn nhạc Giao hưởng Mặt Trời hợp tác cùng Học viện Âm nhạc Quốc gia Việt Nam, với mong muốn giới thiệu những tác phẩm âm nhạc cổ điển kinh điển t...

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Surf Rock + Tiki Night @ The Snug

From the organizer: Join us for some pre Tet tropical fun @ The Snug on Jan 25th.On this night we shall pay homage to the genre that is SURF ROCK, while at the same time bid farewell to our friends ov...

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Burns Supper @ The Snug

From the organizer:  The Snug presents... Burns Supper 2019! Celebrate the life and legend of Robbie Burns, Scotland's national bard. We'll be reading poems, singing songs and, of course, to...

in Hanoi Events

Wet // Drag Night Launch // To Infinity & Beyonce @ Secret Garden

From the organizer:A long time ago, A spaceship from Uranus crash landed on Earth. The crash was so severe that the ship got buried underground for a thousand years, leaving 6 sickening queens in a mi...

in Hanoi Events

Stand-up comedy w/lynn ruth miller & jojo smith @ Standing Bar

Stand-up Hanoi is closing the Year of the Dog with a blockbuster night of stand-up comedy.   Thursday, January 24 8:30pm - 10:30pm Standing Bar | 170 Trấn Vũ, Trúc Bạch, Hanoi {mosmap ad...

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In Vitra + Triển lãm cá nhân của | A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang @ Manzi

'In Vitra +' - A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang

in Hanoi Events

Saturday Night Live with Saxophonist Quyen Thien Dac @ JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH SAXOPHONIST QUYEN THIEN DAC – NEW MENU LAUNCHOne of the most famous saxophonists, the only son of legend saxophonist Quyen Van Minh, Quyen Thien Dac has pr...

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HPF: Ethics of Teaching English @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

From the organizer: Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum for a series of lectures, small-group discussions, and artwork exploring the the ethics of teaching English.

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Resident Night @ Savage

From the organizer: It's Wednesday night, get to Savage and catch some grooves by our resident DJs. Free Entrance

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The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Tuesday / Bacon Wrapped Pineapple @ Rogue Saigon

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites make the perfect sweet, spicy, and salty finger food.

in Saigon Events

Take Over Guest Shift // Richie Cruz & Boo Jing Heng @ Drinking & Healing

Enjoying a night of TAKE OVER GUEST SHIFT on 29th Jan 2019 with 2 our special guest from Singapore:

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Bartender Takeover Night Cap, Bar Talk & Bar Award @ Drinking & Healing

Bartender Takeover - Bar Talk, Night Cap & Bar Award 2019

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Shoplifters @ Soma Art Lounge

After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold.

in Saigon Events

Monday Got Talent @ Indika Saigon

Welcome to Monday Got Talent An opportunity to have a good time together each Monday night from 8pm.

in Film & TV

[Video] The Animation Project That Turns Vietnam's History Into Cinematic Marvels

Viet Su Kieu Hung might be the most ambitious project of its kind to have come out of Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Greatest Wine List Launch @ Shri Lounge

Launch of The Greatest Wine Menu in Sai Gon 28th January 18:30-till late

in Saigon Events

Tuổi Đen @ Soma Art Lounge

This is a Black Party, y'all invited.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Drops 5 Places in Talent Attraction, Retention Index

The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), compiled by the Bussiness of the World (INSEAD), looks at 125 countries and 114 cities.

in Hanoi Events

Lunar Festival 2019 @ International School of Vietnam

Experience the beautiful and ingenious Japanese art of Furoshiki, learn about the traditional and Eco friendly way of wrapping an object for many uses.

in Sports

Tieu Chinh Nguyen, the 'Godfather' of Saigon Street Basketball, Passes Away at 74

Tieu Chinh Nguyen, 74, was a familiar face at Phu Tho stadium, a popular playground for Saigon's basketball enthusiasts.

in Saigon Events

The Spanish Grand Qua Te Ke @ Shri Lounge

We are proud to invite you to a special evening to experience the real taste of Spain.

in Architecture

[Photos] New Hanoi Library Allows Kids to Read, Climb and Learn about Aquaponics

Many libraries around the world are becoming dusty, outdated institutions, with some struggling to retain members. Others are considering digitization to attract new members. This new, open-air librar...

in Saigon Events

Venetian Masquerade Party @ Social Club Rooftop Bar

For those who are freedom spirits, your best fancy maskand head to our Social Pool Rooftop Bar to join our Venetian MasqueradeParty above Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Magical Romance Dinner @ Social Club Restaurant

Let the breath-taking view of Saigon’s skyline be the backdrop to your elegantly curated dinner.

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Enchanted Feast Buffet Dinner @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Add a magically romantic spark to this special day with Saigon Kitchen’s buffet spread featuring special Valentine’s Day additions.

in Development

FLC Proposes 100,000-Seat Stadium, F1 Track, Zoo, Theme Park, Golf Course in Hanoi Complex

Last November it was officially confirmed that Hanoi will host Vietnam’s first-ever Formula One race. With their latest proposal, FLC Group is taking development plans in the capital to a whole new le...

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techno.vn Part 4: Xhin / Token, Stroboscopic Artefacts @ Savage

techno.vn is known as an official community fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017.

in Travel

[Video] Vietnam's Hectic Energy Set to a Funky Soundtrack

Vietnam is a country that’s always on the move.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Rock Academy Concert @ Ban Cafe

Hanoi oi!!

in Saigon Events

Indika Tet Market 2019 @ Indika Saigon

Welcome to Indika's Tet Market!

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Thao Dien Tet Market 2019 @ Saigon Outcast

Join us for a special shopping of the year with a market of TET edition!

in Vietnam

Lam Dong to Earmark $431m to Restore Defunct Da Lat-Thap Cham Railway

The unique cogwheel train was originally built by the French almost a century ago, but after 1975 was heavily damaged.

in Saigon Events

Jstar live at 'The Control Tower' @ Arcan

Saigon Dub Station & Scientific Sound Asia Presents

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One Night Wonder - A Time to Remember @ The Rooftop BBQ

The Rooftop BBQ & Kamereo Vietnam Presents

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Flea & Farmers Market @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Come along and enjoy fresh produce, dried goods, unique handicrafts, art work, yummy food, workshops and more!

in Saigon Events

Karine Guillermin & Elena Osuna - Visions of Nature @ The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon

Asiahues, and The Hummingbird Cafe Saigon, are pleased to present the visions of nature in the works of artists Karine Guillermin and Elena Osuna.

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Chef's Night Out #10 @ DeN

We've got a very special Chef's Night Out for you this January!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Players' The Snow Queen @ Soma Art Lounge

As part of our 15th Theatre Season, the Saigon Players are proud to present, The Snow Queen, a pantomime show for the whole family!

in Vietnam

Hong Kong Health, Beauty Care Brand Watsons Opens 1st Vietnam Store in Saigon

Can the brand compete with existing players in the market?

in Saigon Events

HRBR meets Laolu (Innervisions) @ The Lighthouse

HRBR proudly announces Laolu (Innervisions) as its first international guest of the year 2019 and nothing else than a B2B between 1DAN and DJ Ouch! to warmup the dance floor.

in Saigon Events

Songs of Australia - Mark Bowyer @ The Old Compass Cafe

Mark comes home to the Old Compass for acoustic tunes with an Australian feel on Australia Day 2019. Join us!

in Saigon Events

CHAIR YOGA @ The Hive Saigon

It's great to do a yoga after work.

in Saigon Events

Tết Art Market 2019 @ TOONG coworking space

Tet Art Market is back at the heart of Saigon

in Saigon Events

The Space In Between: Marina Abramovic in Brazil | THS @ The Hive Saigon

The Hive Screenings presents: The Space In Between: Marina Abramovic in Brazil

in Saigon Events

The Macallan Whisky Tasting @ Below

Over the past four decades, Macallan has built probably the best reputation for quality malt whisky and it has become the most sought-after whisky for collectors.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Road Trip Across Vietnam's Barren Landscapes in the 1970s

In 1971, average annual income across Vietnam was less than US$100. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Face Japan in Asian Cup Quarterfinal This Thursday

Will a miracle happen to help Vietnam overcome Japan’s mighty “samurais”?

in Vietnam

As Part of 'Traffic Safety Year,' Vietnam to Amp up Street Inspections, Sobriety Tests

In response to worrisome statistics and high profile accidents, authorities are undertaking a variety of measures to make roads safer. 

in Eat & Drink

Butter-Aging: The Newest Trend in Steaks Hits Saigon

I won’t be able to eat another steak for at least two months; not until the taste of Level 23 Signature restaurant’s tenderloin fades from my memory.

in Saigon Events

MixMag & Beatport Asia Future Picks Award – DJ Justin OH @ Chill Skybar

Enjoy The International EDM Party With ASIA FUTURE PICKS AWARD – DJ JUSTIN OH.

in Saigon Events

STORYtime #1 - How to be Fierce and Feminine @ El Camino

The first STORYtime is here!

in Saigon Events

Tales Saigon #2 - Change of Heart @ the Diner V

We all have stories. Those of incredible adventures, or mundane pursuits of happiness. At Storytelling Saigon, we believe these stories are always worth sharing.

in Hanoi

Swedish Furniture Giant IKEA to Establish $450m Retail Center, Warehouse in Hanoi

The warehouse and retail center is expected to become IKEA’s main supply hub for its Southeast Asian market.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Supersound Vol. 2 - Release Party @ Arcan

Finally, we can celebrate the release of Saigon Supersound Vol. 2!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Superstitions, Real or Fake? and 'The Future is Asian' Author Parag Khanna

Episode 40 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

in Health

One-Third of Students in Saigon Face Stress, Cyberbullying: Survey

A new survey conducted by Saigon's Department of Education and Training reveals unsettling realities regarding student well-being.

in Architecture

[Photos] This House in Ninh Binh Is the Antithesis of Gaudy Mansions

Completed in 2018, this dour, utilitarian house in Ninh Binh is a direct rebellion against the province’s growing population of gaudy mansions.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's National Team May Play Liverpool FC This Summer

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that they are in contact with Premier League powerhouse Liverpool to arrange a friendly match between the two clubs this summer. 

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Spirit Tasting & Making @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

With the mission of being the first "craft cocktail" bar in Hanoi, the Marylbone Speakeasy Bar team is always trying to bring unique experiences to customers with the cocktails created from the blendi...

in Hanoi Events

Extinguisher Live At Hanoi Taproom @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

The Extinguisher band: Khan and Doi will perform an live acoustic set!

in Hanoi Events

Art Night for Grown Ups @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: ART NIGHT for GROWN UPS is an art event series at spacebar every Tuesday geared toward inspiring creativity in adults.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Chém Gió - The Gossip @ Phù Sa Lab

When Jazz storm meets tropical monsoon.

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: Labyrinth @ DeN

LabyrinthMonday 21st January8:30pm

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing #7 @ ClickSpace

We'll be experimenting with some new workshop exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure. We'll then glide into 15 and 20 minute poses. Come play.

in Vietnam

Trade Promotion Authorities Sign Partnership With Amazon Global Selling

Amazon Global Selling is a program for sellers and merchants to list their goods on Amazon's global e-commerce sites.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Spacious Garden Home is an Antidote to Hanoi's Cluttered Suburbs

ODDO architects have combined red bricks and rooftop garden spaces to create a spacious family home in an otherwise claustrophobic suburb. 

in Saigon Events

Creative Sessions 12 With Thảo Vũ @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is proud to showcase fashion designer, artist and eco-entrepreneur Thảo Vũ, of the sustainable fashion label Kilomet109, as part of ‘Creative Sessions’

in Saigon Events

Live your best life in Saigon! @ The Hive Villa

How To Live Your Best Saigon Life?

in Saigon Events

San Valentino Dinner @ Opera

Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.

in Saigon Events

Valentine’s dinner @ Square One

For a cosy and exclusive vibe, come to Square One where our menu and quality of service are sure to please.

in Vietnam

Hoi An Requests $30m to Save Cua Dai Beach From Severe Erosion

Hoi An’s Cua Dai Beach might be wiped out completely in the near future if nothing is done to combat further erosion.

in Development

[Video] The Remarkable Rise of Landmark 81 in a 30-Second Timelapse

There's nothing bold in saying that Saigon is changing right before our eyes, but it's rare that you get to see every step of a building going up.

in Vietnam

After Series of Grave Accidents, Vietnam Amps up Street Inspections, Sobriety Tests

In response to worrisome statistics and high profile accidents, authorities are undertaking a variety of measures to make roads safer. 

in Hanoi Events

Tiny Giant, LinhHafornow,Tomes, Bonnou (JP) @ DeN

Sunday 20 January - 8:30pm

in Hanoi Events

Saturday Social Dance @ The Gate Lounge & Lifestyle

Join us on an evening of Swing music, dancing and fun on the smoothest wooden floor this Saturday 19th January 2019!

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Indie Vol.16 @ Hanoi Rock City

Way too long since the last Hanoi Indie session so welcome back to HRC's indie signature vibe with a brand new band in town Geography Of The Moon in their first performance at Hanoi Rock City with a s...

in Saigon Events

BannShe's - 2nd Edition All Female Comedian Show @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Banshee's all-female comedian night is beck for a second run.

in Vietnam

VinFast Announces New Car Collection, VinFast Pre, for 2020 Release

VinFast will increase its business portfolio in the future with a new line of cars.

in Saigon

You Can Now Pump Your Own Gas at 11 Filling Stations in Saigon

The service underwent a 15-day pilot period before being officially rolled out.

in Hanoi Events

Nyctophilia #7: Steffen Sonnenschein / Miteinander Musik @ Savage

Nyctophilia is known as an online magazine fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017.

in Hanoi Events

HIEN: Live @ Hanoi Rock City

Back on the stage after exactly one year, Hien - a full-scholarship recipient at Berklee College of Music - with a sound of ethereal textures meshing down-tempo electronic beats will bring back some H...

in Hanoi Events

Datkid (Split Prophets) - Live Hip Hop @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Hanoi's premiere Hip Hop & Grime crew Beats Bars n Breaks and booking agency Alternate Current Asia have teamed up with Defused Mood to bring you a double venue night of the best in UK Hip Hop and Dru...

in Hanoi Events

Displacement feat. Madele Vermaak, Norra Marris, Ms Brink, Kobus @ DeN

Displacement: music, words, & art about our nomadic identities and the politics of segregation

in Hanoi Events

Britpop & Beyond w/ DJ Richie Lionel @ DeN

Come and join us this Friday (Jan 18) as we celebrate Britpop and Beyond - a night of Britpop, Indie/Alt Rock, Post Punk, and New Wave.

in Hanoi Events

In Vitra + Triển lãm cá nhân của | A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang @ Manzi

'In Vitra +' - A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Khắc Quang

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Chill @ La Habana

Join in our happy Sunday social at La Habana Saigon from 7pm - 9pm! 

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Photographer Nets 2nd Place in Drone Photo Contest

Vietnamese photographer Pham Trung Thanh captured the exact moment the net of an anchovies fisherman's boat hovered atop the surface in Tuy Hoa, like a petal blooming across the dark water.

in Saigon Events

Classical Favorites @ Salon Saigon

A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Food Fest [Street Food Edition] @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Calling all food lovers!

in Hanoi Events

The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Course for Beginners @ The Learning Hub

Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/uoYLC2AjKGSEX6Rj2

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Local Designer Created Incredibly Detailed Swallows From Paper for Tet

As Vietnam goes into full-blown Tet season, it’s impossible to talk a stroll around town without bumping into Lunar New Year imagery.

in Saigon Events

The Curators of the Exhibition - Bill Nguyễn @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

What makes this exhibition a different visual experience?

in Saigon Events

Beat Street Festival // Live Hip Hop & Skateboarding Competition @ Saigon Outcast

Welcome to Beat Street Festival, presented by Saigon Outcast, WHAT? Events Saigon and Saigon Skateshop and Koonight Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Family Fun Day! @ The Hive Villa

Fun for the whole family!

in Saigon Events

PAINT & WINE Session #9 @ The Hive Saigon

Want to paint? - Enjoy drinking wine? Well, why not do both?!

in Society

People With Disabilities Make up Over 7% of Vietnam's Population: UNICEF

According to a recent UNICEF study, there are 6.2 million people with disabilities in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of the country’s population.

in Hanoi Events

Đường Chạy 0.3 @ No Name Location

After the first two sessions in Saigon, Đường Chạy comes to Hanoi with the hope to explore and connect the community of young media artists that inquire the ecological relationship between themselves ...

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: From Scotland with Love @ Trung tâm Chiếu phim Quốc gia

Part of the screening programme for ‘Film as a Cultural Heritage’, a series of events around archival film materials (Hanoi, 15-18 January 2019). Further information https://bit.ly/2PCQdgY

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years. So feel free to come down, listen to some tunes, play some tunes, tell jokes, share your poems, jam together with random folks...

in Hanoi Events

Euthanasia @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Euthanasia, from the Greek meaning "good death," is the widespread practice of intentionally ending another person's life or animal's life in an attempt to relieve pain and suffering.

in Hanoi Events

The Middle at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

THE MIDDLE is a 4 piece group formed in Hanoi that means what they play.

in Hanoi Events

Jazzy Night with Linhbof and Sentimental Band @ Kumquat Tree

What's more amazing than enjoying the unique cocktails in the chilly weather and making it perfect with jazz tunes.

in Hanoi Events

Children of Men (2006) - Weekly Movie 15/01/19 @ Bluebirds' Nest

 

in Arts & Culture

For the First Time, 2 Vietnamese Designers Will Participate in New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 will run from February 6 to February 13.

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto workshop: BW film processing @ Noirfoto

For many, film photography is back and more interesting than ever.

in Saigon Events

Arcan Invites DJ TAKA & YOSHI KANOU @ Arcan

For this edition of ARCAN invites we would like to present you our good friends from Japan Mr. Yoshi Kanou and Mr. Taka.

in Saigon Events

OACC: Forrest Gump @ The Hive Saigon

Join us as we screen the classic, well loved movie: Forrest Gump

in Saigon Events

Networking Event for Cultural and Creative Hubs Vietnam @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Cultural and Creative Hubs Vietnam is a three-year project co-funded by the European Union in Vietnam and the British Council, and implemented by the British Council, in partnership with the Vietnam N...

in Saigon Events

Launching: "Xuân Hạ Thu Đông" Collection @ TẠP decor

“Xuan Ha Thu Dong” is the latest collection by young artist Dat Phan - Mr.Phan in the woods, who is famous for the Gold Leaf ‘s color. This collection represents the spirits of the 4 seasons in Vietna...

in Saigon Events

BBGV Tet Quiz Night @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

The BBGV Quiz Night is coming back on 16th January 2019.

in Saigon

[Photos] Walk Into Saigon's Rarely Seen Neighborhoods in 1966-1967

Did you know that Hung Vuong Street used to run alongside a railway connecting Saigon with My Tho?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Export 6.5m Tons of Rice in 2019

For 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of exporting 6.5 million tons of rice, valued at US$3 billion. 

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Food Delivery Apps and Where We Think Trump and Kim Should Meet

The Saigoneer Podcast is back after taking a few weeks off!

in Saigon

Aviation Authorities Present New Proposal for 3rd Terminal at Tan Son Nhat

The Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted their proposal for a third terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the Ministry of Transport.

in Saigon Events

Australia Day Community Event HCMC 2019 @ RMIT University

The Australian Consulate-General will be holding its third Australia Day community event in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday 20 January 2019, showcasing the best Australia has to offer and celebrating Austr...

in Hotels

Stellar Steakhouse: Affordable Fare at One of Hanoi’s Most Innovative Eateries

Within Vietnam’s tallest hotel, you’ll also find one of the capital’s most mouthwatering steakhouses – a restaurant known as much for its lavish beef as for the adventurous four-stage journey guests c...

in Music & Arts

Asia's Largest LGBT Contemporary Art Show to Take Place in Bangkok in 2019

The art show will feature two Vietnamese artists.

in Music & Arts

New Art Exchange Project to Connect Sound Artists in Germany, Vietnam

This year will see a new collaborative opportunity for Vietnamese sound artists, which will culminate in performances, sound installations and live acts where the audience takes part in an audiovisual...

in Saigon Events

Bamboo Yoga and Mindfulness @ Mandala

Back by request!!!

in Saigon Events

ILACN Charity Pub Quiz @ Pasteur Street

Join our monthly pub quiz to help Build A School in Tra Vinh Province this month!

in Saigon Events

Reunion of the Type @ Galerie Quynh

A reunion by two cultural lines when they intersect, and when stories unfold from letters.

in Saigon Events

Trivia Night @ Pasteur Street

Let's head to our D7 Tap Room on January 14th for an exciting night with cold craft beer and trivia!

in Saigon Events

General YOON is BACK! @ La Danza Saigon

Hey Saigon dancers, General YOON (Jimmy Yoon) is back to give us some hardcore training ^^ Let's kickstart 2019 full of energy with him!

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Redline Music Party IV - RebelFlow @ Polygon musik

From the organizer: RebelFlow is a mixture of Indie and Rap - your new 'non-mainstream' music party. - Location: 36 Cat Linh, Dong Da, Ha Noi- Ticket fee: VND169,000   Sunday, 13 January 7:...

in Hanoi Events

JF Garage Concert 18: Âm hưởng truyền thống @ The Japan Foundation Center

[HÀ NỘI] JF Garage Concert 18:Âm hưởng truyền thống – Hòa tấu Shakuhachi và ShamisenVới | With KIJU & KITAMURA KIMIHIRO

in Saigon

Saigon Plans to Have 50 New Supermarkets, 2,000 Convenience Stores by 2025

Could the introduction of more supermarkets improve Saigon’s food hygiene and safety?

in Hanoi Events

Artist's Art Sale hay là Chợ Tranh Tươi lần 4 @ Tình Đầu

 

in Hanoi Events

Swing like it's the 1940s | First Swing of The Year @ Hanoi Rock City

Start the new year right! Bring your partner, your dancing shoes and your smile, let loose with our funky groovy night.

in Hanoi Events

Bang Tang - World Bass Limbo Night @ BirdCage

A night of World Bass Music from places such as South America, Angola, Nigeria, Portugal and the UK.

in Hanoi Events

Mo:sa:ic closing night w/Shakolin @ Savage

Mo:sa:ic's final event with a special guest from legendary Closer club in Kyiv!

in Eat & Drink

Savoring Phu Quoc’s Beauty with a High-Tech Cocktail in Hand

The translucent balls one would normally identify as caviar held a secret.

in Hanoi Events

Limebocx, Emily Richards, Steven Senger Live @ DeN

10:30 - Limebócx9:45 - Steven Senger9:00 - Emily Richards

in Film & TV

[Video] A Longing for Saigon as if Missing a Life Companion in Short Film 'Sài Gòn'

As expressed by the classic Basho haiku, "Even in Kyoto / hearing the cuckoo call / I long for Kyoto," it's possible to miss a place even when there. Saigon is no exception.

in Health

Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer

Alcohol poisoning is a common problem in Vietnam, but this is among the handful of times when beer acted as an antidote, instead of the poison.

in Saigon Events

Australia Day Pool Party & BBQ @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than with a pool party and BBQ. Pre-event tickets available for just 595,000 per adult / 195,000 per child. On the door tickets will be 685,000 per adult / 2...

in Saigon Events

Bam Bam Pop-up: Chromeo (DJ set) @ Xing Xing Nightclub

Start your 2019 right with some ass-targeting beats & melodic honey from Chromeo!

in Hanoi

In 2018, Over 26m Tourists Visited Hanoi

The number of tourists visiting Vietnam in 2018 represented a 9.3% increase from 2017.

in Tech

Vietnamese Lifestyle Startup WeFit Secures $1m in Funding

The startup was launched in late 2016.

in Saigon Events

Jack Clayton | Stamps in time @ March Gallery

Jack Clayton, Traditional Vietnamese wood cut, The Hoi An collection

in Hanoi Events

KILLA P LIVE + Hadean (UK) - Grime/Bassline/DnB @ BirdCage

To start 2019 off right, Beats Bars n Breaks have teamed up with Australian label Attack The Block Records to bring you the legendary UK Grime MC KILLA P plus a fat supporting line up of the best in B...

in Hanoi Events

BÁN THÚ / Half-animal synthesizer / Một trình diễn âm thanh @ Heritage Space

Half-animals are deliberate created occurrences, which resemble “nature”, or create a nature, or recreate “our” notion of nature.

in Saigon Events

Fundraising Music Night @ The Saigon Plus

SYMBIOSIS is a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms, is to live together and to lean on each other, is to cooperate for the co-existence.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Markus Suckut// Rekids, SCKT @ The Observatory

Markus Suckut, friend of our good mate Andre Kronert (Heart Beat #8 June 2014) has always impressed us.

in Saigon Events

Tet Xua @ Saigon Flea Market

See you at @saigonfleamarket on Sunday 13 and 27 January 2019

in Saigon Events

The very best of Tchaikovsky @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT “Once Upon A Spring - The Very Best Of Tchaikovsky"

in Society

To Improve Its Reading Culture, Vietnam Needs to Teach Children to Love Books: Expert

During a meeting reflecting on Vietnam's Book Day which was founded five years ago, Vice Director of Vietnam Publishing Group Le Hoang laid out four proposals for cultivating a stronger reading c...

in Vietnam

13.4% of All Vietnamese Flights Were Delayed Last Year: CAAV

Vietnamese carriers reported 39,632 delays in 2018 which represents 13.4% of all operated flights.

in Saigon Events

Jazz Garden - Jam Session (by Jazz Vang) @ Gardenia

Let's Jam on Sunday evening!

in Saigon Events

Meatless Main Dishes Workshop @ La Holista

If you are anything like us, you are always looking for new delicious and healthy recipes for you and your family.

in Saigon Events

Under Construction @ DanCenter

Urban Dance Group (UDG) is proud to present 'Under Construction', a sneak peak of our current works in progress.

in Saigon Events

Big City Share Community Networking Event @ Indika Saigon

We are throwing a party!!

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] What If Saigon's Street Vendors Were in an 8-Bit Nintendo Game?

If you enjoyed SNES games back in the day, this set of pixel arts depicting Saigon’s street vendors will definitely tug on your heartstrings.

in Saigon Events

New Years Art Reception @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

Save the date for the New Years charitable reception on the 11th of January 2019 at the Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Nyctophilia #6: Kiko / Discourse Los Angeles @ Arcan

Nyctophilia is known as an online magazine fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017.

in Saigon Events

Pioneer DJ Vietnam - Festival After Party @ Arcan

Only for those who didn't get enough of Epizod 3!

in Saigon Events

Professor Cunningham And His Old School Jazz Concert @ Rabbit Hole

Happy New Year, our beloved patrons. We are delighted to have chance to serve you last year. Thank you for being our customers and we wish you peace, happiness, and abundant good health in the new yea...

in Saigon Events

Friday Free Flow ft Sonar Lee @ Indika Saigon

Next Friday night at Indika

in Saigon Events

GenderFunk Presents Space Disco: The Future of Drag @ The Observatory

GenderFunk and Observatory are thrilled to be joining forces on a journey through Sound and Space to the Future of Partying!

in Saigon Events

Forbidden Peanuts Live @ Indika Saigon

BREAKING NEWS!!!

in Saigon Events

The Heart of Darkness Vietnam Comedy Competition @ Saigon International Comedy

The X Factor? Vietnam's Got Talent? The Voice?

in Asia

Japan Imposes JPY1,000 Departure Tax on All Foreign Visitors

The JPY1,000 (US$9.22) fee went into effect on Monday and aims to raise funds to support the country's tourism sector.

in Hanoi Events

SBD: Secret Guests & Asaf Samuel ( Malka Tuti, Tel Aviv) @ Savage

For the first SBD of 2019 we welcome a mysterious psychedelic duo from Tel Aviv for a special DJ set in Savage’s own Red Cube.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Call for Peace- a lecture by Gail Levin on American art in 1970s @ VICAS ART Studio

Call for Peace in the 1960s and 1970s: American Artists and the War in Vietnam by Gail Levin, Distinguished Professor, The City University of New York

in Hanoi Events

World Music Night @ La Bodega

It's gonna be kind of special night in Hanoi and particularly in La Bodega with not only one but two world music bands performing for you in our restaurant.

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Resident Night @ Savage

From the organizer: It's Wednesday night, get to Savage and catch some grooves by our resident DJs. Free Entrance

in Hanoi Events

To the Moon and Back @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

We are happy to have Nico Seal - a saxophonist from Hanoing Jazz Band to play at our TO THE MOON AND BACK night.

in Hanoi Events

Solist Pub Quiz Vol. 3 @ Solist Pub

So here we are, back again in 2019 for another wonderful Nathan Oi style quiz.

in Culture

[Photos] Saigon Couple Becomes 'Inmates for Life' in Prison-Themed Wedding Photos

Marriage is sometimes compared to being handcuffed for a lifetime and one Saigon couple has taken the metaphor literal in their wedding photos.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic @ Hanoi Rock City

OPEN MIC has been always a good night with good crowds at HRC for years. So feel free to come down, listen to some tunes, play some tunes, tell jokes, share your poems, jam together with random folks...

in Hanoi

Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un Likely to Meet in Hanoi for 2nd Summit: Report

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet in Hanoi for their second summit on Pyongyang’s nuclear plans.

in Vietnam

In Ha Long Bay, Rogue Vendors Sink Their Boats to Avoid Arrest

Last Thursday, a regular patrol in Ha Long Bay caught a rogue vendor attempting to sell goods to tourists on a cruise. Instead of allowing themselves to be caught, however, the vendor destroyed their ...

in Vietnam

Storm Pabuk Missed Vietnam, but Its Rain Damaged Mekong Delta Flower Farms

Typhoon Pabuk hit Thailand last Friday, January 4, wreaking havoc on local life.

in Vietnam

Starbucks Vietnam Introduces Strawless Lids, Seeks to Curb Single-Use Plastic From 2019

Starting this year, fans of Starbucks in Vietnam can join in the country’s anti-plastic movement.

in Music & Arts

Chicago’s Surabhi Ensemble to Perform in Hanoi With 'Black Panther' Drummer Massamba Diop

This week, the Chicago-based Surabhi Ensemble will perform multiple shows in the capital with Senegalese Tama Drummer Massamba Diop, whose music appears in the soundtrack to Marvel’s Black Panther.

in Saigon Events

Yoga & Sound Bath with Gabriella @ Mandala

Join Gabriella for a unique experience in alternative relaxation therapy and healing with Himalayan Singing Bowls.

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Saigon Life Drawing @ Noirfoto

Saigon’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years.

in Saigon Events

Capturing Form Saigon Life Drawing @ Noirfoto

Saigon’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years.

in Development

Vietnam Approves Additional Funding for Saigon's Metro Line 1, 2

Hopefully, the increased funding can help alleviate the crises surrounding the construction of the first metro line and kick start the second line's construction.

in Saigon Events

Monday Got Talent @ Indika Saigon

BREAKING NEWS!!!

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing #5 @ ClickSpace

We'll be experimenting with some new workshop exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure.

in Hanoi Events

English Meet Up & Discussion Chùa Láng @ RoyalTea 27 Chùa Láng

Hi everyone, welcome to join into one of our very first and oldest event by us

in Hanoi Events

Qhawekazi meets Scott Ezell! @ The Hanoi Social Club

It's supposed to be one of Tiny Music Club's most poetic music night, when of of Hanoi's most magical music teller Qhawekazi encounters the American poet and musician Scott Ezell!

in Saigon Events

Early Morning Breakfast @ Jaspas

One of the best breakfasts in District 2 has become even tastier, as it's now available from 7.30am in the morning!

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour @ Pendolasco

Get 50% OFF our wide selection of drinks while enjoying our delicious special Happy Hour snacks.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vung Tau in 1970: Bars, Beaches and a Bustling Bazaar

Opposite of Saigon’s metropolitan vibes, Vung Tau in 1970 was a quiet town fit for tourism activities, as shown through these film snapshots by Australian serviceman Barry Connors.

in Saigon Events

Warming Party @ Apt852

FREE FREE FREE flow beers, prosecco all night until we run out (from 7PM till 12AM)! Snap a picture or check in and get a free signature cocktail on the house!

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: Sorry To Bother You @ DeN

Monday 7 January8:30PM

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Spend Over $11m to Fix 34 Old Apartments in D5: Official

Exposed electric wires flirting with leaking water, busted pipes and pumps; cracked ceilings, chipped stairs and steel beams poking through walls the way a femur punctures skin after a grisly accident...

in Saigon

Saigoneers Spend VND270,000 Monthly on Snacks, Coffee and Milk Tea: Report

A new report has found that Saigoneers spend an average of US$12 each month to eat out.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

New Year @ MANZO

We will be open during New Year Holidays.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Airports Projected to Welcome 112m Passengers in 2019, 8m More than 2018

In 2019, Vietnam’s aviation industry will continue its upward trajectory as experienced in recent years.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Axe 100 Trees for Road Widening Project

As part of continuing efforts to ease congestion, Hanoi authorities are set to widen Lang Street, which means 371 trees will be relocated while another 105 will be cut down.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] A Set of Trippy Collages That Blend Hao Hao Noodles With Mona Lisa

In the universe of local artist Chu Moi, Mona Lisa, Trinh Cong Son and Hao Hao, instant noodles coexist in a harmonious subconscious.

in Vietnam

Drunk Driver Plunges Container Truck Into 25 Motorbikes at Traffic Light, Killing 4

A recent grave accident in Long An Province involving a container truck claimed the lives of four victims and severely injured many others.

in Saigon Events

Indika Free Flow Friday 4th of January ft Espresso Records @ Indika Saigon

Next Friday Night Vibe. Grab some food & beers with good music in your ears. Free Flow style

in Saigon Events

A Life in Concert @ Soma Art Lounge

Daniel brings his latest novel, A Life in Concert, to life with storytelling & vintage groove drumming choreographed to dance videos & concert footage.

in Saigon Events

Friday Night, Single Malt and Jazz @ Below

Below is delighted to present to you our first weekly event Jazz night every Friday, from 8:30 - 10:30.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Jam Band Night - Weed Elephant and Friends @ Yoko Cafe

The Weed Elephants will lead the night from their original power-funk blues reggae tunes into the 2nd set of the power-jam sessions!

in Saigon Events

SKYXX - Born This Way @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

SKYXX is honored to be the first spot in Vietnam having the appearance of Pangina Heals. If being a fan of Drag style, you shouldn't miss it!

in Saigon Events

SalaS Live @ Indika Saigon

Live Music at Indika!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Braces for First Storm of 2019, Typhoon Pabuk, This Weekend

Set to sweep into the Gulf of Thailand by the end of the week, Typhoon Pabuk is expected to bring heavy rains and winds to Vietnam's southernmost regions.

in Hanoi Events

CÚT LỘN, PALE AMBER, ShiBui Live at Den @ DeN

A night of hard rock and live music!  

in Hanoi Events

Welcome 2019! Swing Dance @ The Gate Lounge & Lifestyle

As in Lindy MAD Hanoi not-a chance-to-miss tradition, now time to Welcome 2019 with a Swing Dance in style !

in Hanoi Events

One World Collective @ Hanoi Rock City

The OWC is back for another jam packed show of art, poetry and music!!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Swing Dancing : Beginner Course @ Diamond Westlake Suites

Come join one of Hanoi hippest and upcoming sub-communities !

in Hanoi Events

Moody Mehran ( Triphouse, NL) & Huygnut & KMG @ Savage

Labeling Mehran as a DJ is a difficult task.

in Saigon Events

ZUZU Primeur / Sunday Organic Market @ ZUZU

Every Sunday, ZUZU offers you a selection of fresh organic vegetables and fruits from the hills of Dak Lak and Da Lat.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Rock & Funky: The Farmers & Sinco Band @ Yoko Cafe

SATURDAY NIGHT ROCK & FUNKY with

in Saigon Events

Hien Nguyen, the story of “Ủ” @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From 04/01/2019 to 10/01/2019 at the Museum of Fine Art Ho Chi Minh

in Saigon Events

Hardcore Punk Brutality - Koteka Is The Reason live in Saigon @ Soma Art Lounge

Indonesia's hardcore monsters Koteka Is The Reason will be bringing their devastating version of old school fastcore to Saigon to destroy and rip out our assholes.

in Architecture

[Photos] Local Architects Create Modular Rest Stop Amid Nghe An's Tea Oasis

Instead of making over an old apartment or creating towering domes out of bamboo to exercise their creative muscles, a local architecture firm decided to create an abstract “gazebo” out of modula...

in Health

Across All Vietnam, Hanoians Expected to Live the Longest

According to the latest official statistics, Hanoi currently boasts the nation's longest life expectancy.

in Saigon Events

Ashtanga Worksop @ MatYoga

In the begining of 2019, Mat Yoga Co-host a Ashtanga Worksop offer by teachers Anna Wang  & Rohit Singh Rana came back from Rishkesh - the world capital of yoga.

in Vietnam

Long Thanh Airport Construction to Begin in 2020, Finish in 2025

The setback-prone undertaking in Dong Nai Province will take stress off Saigon's overburdened airport when the first phase of construction is complete in six years.

in Society

[Video] Saigon Jewelry Brand Wins Hearts With Inclusive TVC Featuring Gay Couple

Is this one of the most inclusive advertising campaigns in recent history?

in Saigon Events

Dance Through the Night with DJ R.O.D from Marsupials @ Park Hyatt Saigon

25 January is your only chance to meet and dance to the beats of R.O.D. from the famous Marsupials DJ duo right here in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Try Signature Cocktails from Celebrity Mixologist Luca Cinalli @ Park Hyatt Saigon

This January, the World’s Best Bars series returns at 2 Lam Son with celebrity mixologist Luca Cinalli from London, who has opened and shaped two of the most renowned bars in London, Nightjar and Orio...

in Saigon Events

Beats & Bubbles Sunday Brunch @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Journey through a culinary voyage of enticing flavors encompassed by chilled DJ, premium seafood and 7 interactive stations.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Orders Grab to Pay Vinasun $206,000 Due to 'Unfair Competition'

Charging the Singaporean ride-share app with "having seriously violated the law on transport business," a Vietnam court agreed with Vinasun's claims that its rival's illegal actions cut into their pro...

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

12 hours of Bún Chả Noise Jazz @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space wants to welcome this new year by an abnormal ritual whose center is the "boneless dance" of the snakes.

in Hanoi Events

A Touch of France | Wine Tasting @ Hotel De L'opera Hanoi Mgallery By Sofitel

Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi - MGallery by Sofitel and Red Apron Fine Wines & Spirits proudly present

in Hanoi Events

Family movie month @ Trung tâm hỗ trợ phát triển tài năng Điện ảnh TPD

Tháng phim Gia đình  Family movie month

in Hanoi Events

Lunch series - Xem phim buổi trưa @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer: On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to ...

in Hanoi Events

The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Course for Beginners @ The Learning Hub

Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/uoYLC2AjKGSEX6Rj2

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Resident Night @ Savage

From the organizer: It's Wednesday night, get to Savage and catch some grooves by our resident DJs. Free Entrance

in Hanoi Events

We Groove Showcase @ Savage

After the success of We Groove Takes Over in October, Savage is more than happy to welcome the We Groove crew one more time for their own showcase.

in Hanoi Events

The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Hanoi @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

From the organizer: The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Bought into the future.

in Hanoi Events

To the Moon and Back @ Marylbone Cafe & Bar

We are happy to have Nico Seal - a saxophonist from Hanoing Jazz Band to play at our TO THE MOON AND BACK night.

in Hanoi

[Photos] Striking Color Images Portray Daily Life in Hanoi 100 Years Ago

Old black-and-white photos of Hanoi sometimes feel like relics of a long-lost past. Monochrome photography often forces the viewer to use their imagination and fill in the blanks, yet these candi...

in Vietnam

4 Killed After Roadside Bomb Strikes Bus Full of Vietnamese Tourists in Egypt

This is one of the deadliest incidences aimed at Vietnamese tourists in recent years.

in Food Culture

The First Annual Saigoneer Golden Plastic Stool Awards for Best Hẻm Gems

As the planet-wide dumpster fire that was 2018 comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to look back at the year in Hẻm Gems through our first-ever Golden Plastic Stool Awards. These will honor so...

in Travel

First Flight of Bamboo Airways Is Once Again Delayed to Next January

Despite being scheduled for a December 29 takeoff, Vietnam's newest airline Bamboo Airways won't leave the tarmac until mid-January.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Queen Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

Come and enjoy the Queen tribute night at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City

in Saigon Events

NYE Party! @ The Lighthouse

View the Fireworks from our Rooftop! First 100 paying guests receive a glass of sparkling wine and 2 funk balls.

in Saigon Events

Hear The World Vân-Ánh Võ & Blood Moon Orchestra: Live in Concert @ Soul Live Project Complex

On 16 January 2019, get ready for an exceptional East-meets-West music experience!

in Saigon Events

Jazz Through Time Cường Vũ Trio Live @ Soul Live Project Complex

Experience the first ever full concert by our very own Cuong Vu!

in Vietnam

Nearly 1,000 Hectares of Vietnamese Forest Lost in 2018: Official

The equivalent of 1,000 football fields, the lost wilderness in Vietnam represents an improvement over recent years.

in Eat & Drink

Saigoneer's 5 Best Ngõ Nooks of 2018

In 2018, Hanoi certainly saw its fair share of the good, the bad and the surprising, but it was, as always, a wonderful year for eating and drinking. Across the city, we delighted in finding decades-o...

in Saigon Events

WeWork Ơi! - A Launch Party @ WeWork

XIN CHÀO VIETNAM!Celebrate with us as we launch our first collaborative space in Vietnam. 

in Hanoi Events

Festive High Tea @ Hilton Hanoi Opera

FESTIVE HIGH TEA AT LOBBY LOUNGE, HILTON HANOI OPERA HOTEL

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Tranquil Countdown Party | Thank You for Everything @ Tranquil Books & Coffee

chỉ còn một vài tuần nữa, chúng ta sẽ tạm biệt năm 2018 và đón chào năm mới 2019.

in Hanoi Events

Extinguisher Live At Hanoi Taproom @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

The Extinguisher band: Khan and Doi will perform an live acoustic set!

in Hanoi Events

New Year's Eve & After Party At Savage @ Savage

It's that time of the year again when we get together to celebrate the beginning of something new.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

in Hanoi Events

The Final Countdown @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: The final countdown

in Culture

[Video] At FEEL It Festival, a Full Display of Saigon's Vibrant Street Culture

On December 15, Saigon's underground street scene was on full display on a rooftop in District 7, with freestyle skating, vibrant graffitti and local musicians.

in Saigon Events

Rishikesh Yoga Treat @ Mandala

The class is the Special Hatha gentle flow yoga and guided meditation open for the mandala's members and the public.

in Asia

What We Know So Far About the 152 Vietnamese Tourists Who Went Missing in Taiwan

The recent disappearance of 152 Vietnamese tourists in Taiwan has the potential to severely affect the visa application process for Vietnamese citizens in the future.

in Vietnam

Lam Dong Officials Announce Ambitious 7-Year Project to Make Da Lat a 'Smart City'

A seven-year plan will rely on technical innovations to improve residents' standards of living, government efficiencies and tourism experiences.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigoneer's Best Original Photography of 2018

From Red River brick factories, abandoned water parks and trash villages in Hanoi to mud wrestling tournaments, Vietnamese spearfishing and Hindu exorcisms further afield, it’s been a remarkable 10 mo...

in Saigon Events

Dine with the youngest talented Michelin Star Chef Michael Dyllong @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Join hôtel Des Arts Saigon for the exciting culinary journey with the youngest Michelin Star Chef Michael Dyllong.

in Vietnam

Lam Dong Officials Announce Ambitious 7-Year Project to Make Da Lat 'Smart City'

A seven-year plan will rely on technical innovations to improve residents' standards of living, government efficiencies and tourism experiences.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Mulls Use of GPS Dog Tags to Prevent Theft

Hanoi’s recently launched campaign against dog meat continues to develop, as public officials consider implementing a new proposal in an attempt to reduce dog theft in the city.

in Hanoi Events

Dan Lo ( The Observatory, Saigon) & Cong @ Savage

From Cyprus via London, Dan Lo is a resident of The Observatory in HCMC / Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Tips Lips (Rock, Blues, Funk) Live @ DeN

From the organizer: Tips Lips (Japan) Live at Den

in Saigon Events

BannShe's - 1st Edition w/ Kiki Andersen @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Banshee's all-female comedian night with headliner Kiki coming all the way from America

in Hanoi Events

Cooking Class & Family Dinner @ Republik Backpackers' Hostel

Cook with us and join our Family Dinner.

in Hanoi Events

Dó-Paper-Making Experience @ Zo Project

Have you ever wondered how we produce our high-quality handmade “Dó”-paper?

in Hanoi Events

Improv Comedy Class with Rahel Otsa @ The Learning Hub

This improv class will introduce you to the magical world of improv where shows may get inspired from the blink of an eye.

in Hanoi Events

Ghibli Studio Weekends - Trình Chiếu Phim Miễn Phí @ The Learning Hub

GHIBLI STUDIO WEEKENDS - Winter warmth.

in Saigon

Saigon to Ban Disruptive Digging on 88 Major Streets in 2019

Starting in 2019, Ho Chi Minh City authorities will require all underground work be done without tearing up massive sections of streets.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Night (Every Thursday) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Every Thursday the stage at Sidewalk is yours! Come and join us as we showcase music, poetry, comedy, magic and dance...

in Hanoi Events

Lunch series - Xem phim buổi trưa @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer: On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to ...

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Stroll on the Quaint Streets of 1920s Chau Doc

Today, Chau Doc is a busy secondary city just a stone’s throw from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Formed at the intersection between two major rivers, the town has always been a dynamic trading hub conn...

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techno.vn Part 3: Marmosets (live) / Raze, Tempo BKK @ Savage

techno.vn is known as an official community fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Culture

The Art of Living Explored at Passion Week

When you see a flower, you must not see only the flower, you must see its seeds and fruits, the loamy soil it grew from and will return to; you must smell the sweet scents it emits to attract pollinat...

in Development

Hanoi to Construct Waste-to-Electricity Processing Plants in Response to Growing Trash Issues

In an effort to solve Hanoi’s growing trash problem, the city plants to build multiple waste-processing plants that will convert trash into electricity.

in Vietnam

Bottom Trawling, Fine-Mesh Fishing Are Wiping out Vietnam's Fish Supplies

The use of banned trawling methods and fine-mesh nets off the south central Vietnamese coast is depleting fish supplies at a staggering rate.

in Hanoi Events

Những chuỗi sắp đặt âm thanh mới của | New series of sound installations by Siedl/Cao @ Manzi

From the organizer: New series of sound installations by Siedl/Cao

in Hanoi Events

DC Showcase 4: Euphoria @ RMIT University Vietnam (Hanoi City campus)

From the organizer: Beloved friends, it has been long since our last showcase.

in Hanoi Events

Thánh Mega Drag Party @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Daaarlings!!!!!!!!

in Saigon

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Renovation Project to Extend to 2023

Saigoneers will have to say goodbye to Notre Dame Cathedral for three more years.

in Hanoi

Vietnam to Play Champions Trophy Match Against Korea in Hanoi on March 26

Vietnam will play against South Korea in the inaugural AFF-EAFF Champions Trophy in March 2019.

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Lights 2019 @ Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Continuing from the success of Lights 2018, last year’s New Year Countdown at Nguyen Hue Walking Street, we bring to you this New Year’s Eve, Lights 2019, a celebration for HCMC citizens at THE party ...

in Culture

[Illustrations] Four Festive Cards for a Very Saigoneer Christmas

While there is no chance of Saigon experiencing a white Christmas, we'd still like to take this opportunity to spread a bit of holiday cheer.

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Special New Year’s Eve Menu For 2018 @ Chill Dining

Ring In 2019 With ACelebratory New Year’s Eve DinnerUnder The Fireworks.

in Hanoi Events

REACH Fundraising Event - Spamcham @ Al Fresco's Xuân Diệu

#SpamchamONLY 250k  FREE 2 hours:

in Health

After a Year Without Salary, Saigon Veterinary Department Sees Mass Exodus of Employees

The entire veterinarian staff at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary has not been paid since the beginning of 2018. 

in Hanoi Events

Movies & Homemade Pizza Night @ Republik Backpackers' Hostel

Movie Classics and 30% Off in all our Infamous Homemade Pizzas.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Pop Choir @ The Learning Hub

Empower, Improve and express yourself through singing popular music.

in Tech

In Vietnam, Fake Death Certificates Are Weaponized to Hack Facebook Accounts

Vietnam’s fake document industry has upgraded for the information age.

in Saigon Events

Party MIX Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

Only at #hardrockcafehochiminhcity on Dec 28th, 2018 from 8pm

in Saigon Events

TGIF Friday's! The ultimate Happy Hour day! @ Tap Out Vietnam

Thank Goodness it's Friday!!! Every Friday we have two amazing Happy Hours to kick start everyone's weekend!

in Vietnam

Nearly Every Vietnamese Internet User Shops Online: Report

Ninety-eight percent of all people online in the country have made e-purchases, a 1% increase over last year.

in Sports

Autographed Jersey of Football Team Sold for $30,000 to Build Bridge in Poor Community

2018 has been an auspicious year for Vietnamese football: the national U23 team opened the year with an unprecedented silver medal at the U-23 AFC Cup in China, and ended the year with a long-awaited ...

in Saigon Events

House Of Love @ Blanchy's Lounge

A special night of house music on every Thursday at Blanchy's Lounge.

in Saigon Events

Nic Ford & Michael T @ The Observatory

A long-time Obs ally is back from his travels to get behind the decks of our new booth(s) for the first time, joined by Obs resident and veteran taste-maker Nic Ford.

in Saigon Events

Trần Tuấn - The First Lesson @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery is thrilled to present the latest works by prolific artist Trần Tuấn.

in Saigon Events

She Ladies Night @ ALLEY50

It’s Thursday Night!

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The Most Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration In The City @ Chill Skybar

Make a midnight toast to celebrate 2019 at the NYE party “Midnight Affair”

in Vietnam

Vietnam Might End 2018 With 7% in Growth, a 10-Year High, Experts Say

Experts predict the growth rates for this year and next may top 7%.

in Hanoi Events

The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Hanoi @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

From the organizer: The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Bought into the future.

in Stories

Weekened Stories Roundup: Golden Ball Award, French Film Week and Indonesian Tsunami

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietn...

in Sports

[Photos] This Football-Themed Wedding Album Taken During Bão in Saigon Is Peak Vietnam

Instead of bemoaning the fact that their wedding photo shoot coincided with the much-anticipated recent AFF Cup 2018 final match, a couple in Saigon decided to go with the flow and turn their bridal a...

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Vietnamese Artist Draws Much-Needed Attention to Mental Health Issues

In her 'psychology series', Hanoi-based Illustrator Camelia Pham draws attention to an all-too-often taboo subject in Vietnam: mental health. 

in Society

Vietnam Drops 7 Spots in Global Gender Equality Report

  Vietnam has scored 77th out of 149 countries in terms of progress towards gender parity, a fall in its ranking from last year.

in Saigon Events

LIVE Music Night - Weed Elephant @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

Saturday night. Free. Live. Music!

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Local Suicide (Bordello A Parigi, Multi Culti - DE), Teruu & Yan @ The Observatory

This is an occasion we’re very excited about: welcoming back some old friends that happen to be superb DJs and producers.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Open Hearts 124 @ Tranquil

Open Mic is an event where and when everyone can freely grab a mic, a guitar, a piano to play and just read a poem if you want to. 

in Hanoi Events

Extinguisher Live At Hanoi Taproom @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

The Extinguisher band: Khan and Doi will perform an live acoustic set!

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Day Celebrations @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

Treat yourself and the entire family this Christmas Day – kick back, relax and let us take care of the culinary creation, so you can enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. 

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Christmas Day Buffet @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Christmas is a time for giving, it is a time for friendship and most importantly a time for drinking.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Food Culture

[Illustrations] From Street Snacks To Homecooked Meals, Vietnam's Diverse Cuisine Illustrated

While bánh mì or cơm tấm are considered quintessential Vietnamese dishes, bowls of homecooked cà ri gà (Vietnamese chicken curry) or thịt kho tàu (caramelized pork and eggs) are also central...

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Christmas Movie Screening | Love Actually @ Tranquil

As usual, Tranquil Books & Coffee will screen Love Actually every Christmas.

in Hanoi Events

A Christmas Film Screening: Home Alone 1 & 2 @ DeN

This Christmas Eve we'll be screening one of the most popular holiday movies ever made along with its sequel.

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Barrels by Candlelight @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Nothing says Christmas like beer and Carols.

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Community yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity! It's a free yoga session.

in Hanoi Events

KHC Christmas Garage Sale @ Keep Hanoi Clean

Grab a bargain at our KHC Christmas Garage Sale! 

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, DJ Ouch!.

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Wednesday Social @ Tavola

Join us at our Wednesday Social starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!  

in Saigon Events

Saigon Sound Series Vol.11 @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

Come down to Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery#TONIGHT for one of the most exciting event in #SAIGON

in Saigon Events

The Observatory X-Mas Party @ The Observatory

As is tradition, we provide the destination for post-lunch adventures for guaranteed party and feel good vibes into the night.

in Hanoi Events

This is an 'OPEN AIR' @ BirdCage

From the organizer: This is an 'OPEN AIR' Festive edition

in Vietnam

Nearly Every Vietnamese Internet User Shops Online: Report.

Ninety-eight percent of all people online in the country have made e-purchases, a 1% increase over last year.

in Saigon Events

SKYXX – New Year Countdown @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

End 2018 on a high & start 2019 with a bang at SKYXX - Garden & Lounge in “NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN” PARTY on December 31st!

in Saigon Events

LAI & TOWA – NYE Countdown @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

There can’t be too many better places for a New Year’s Eve dinner (on December 31st) than Lai - Cantonese Restaurant & Towa - Japanese Cuisine at Saigon Centre tower, the stunning & sky-high restauran...

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Prime XXI – NYE Countdown @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

There can’t be too many better places for a New Year’s Eve dinner (on December 31st) than PRIME XXI - Steak & Seafood at DEUTSCHES HAUS tower, the stunning & sky-high restaurant that offers a gorgeous...

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White XXMAS @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Let us ring your jingle beats this Christmas with “WHITE XXMAS” PARTY on December 24th - 25th!

in Saigon Events

Lai – Christmas Delight @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Treat yourself and your family to a luxurious Cantonese Christmas feast at LAI this festive season!

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Christmas Swing @ Secret Garden

Secret Garden present: Hanoi Christmas Swing is the first event by many foreigner artists, bands and DJs in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Towa – Christmas Delight @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Treat yourself and your family to a luxurious Japanese Christmas feast at TOWA this festive season!

in Culture

[Video] Saigon, The City of Contrasts, Where Past Meets Present

  A new travelogue video featuring Saigon departs from the glossy sheen of its many travel-focused peers.

in Food Culture

Polish-Vietnamese Student Becomes Latest Winner of MasterChef Poland

Following in the footstep of the previous winner of MasterChef US Christine Ha, a Polish-Vietnamese student recently won the top prize of Poland’s version of the cooking show.

in Saigon Events

Seafood Feast @ Market 39

Let's count down to the year 2019 full of joy and laughter at the best seafood restaurant in town.

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Cantonese New Year Feast @ Yu Chu

Let's welcome the year 2019 full of joy and laughter at the best seafood restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Italian New Year @ Basilico

Let's welcome the year 2019 full of joy and laughter at the best seafood restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Cantonese New Year @ Yu Chu

Let's count down to the year 2019 full of joy and laughter at the best Cantonese restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

New Year Seafood Feast @ Market 39

Let's count down to the year 2019 full of joy and laughter at the best seafood restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Italian New Year @ Basilico

Let’s count down to the year 2019 full of joy and laughter at the best Italian restaurant in town.

in Travel

Vietjet Air Launches Direct Flight Route From Saigon to Osaka

The budget carrier also launched a Hanoi-Osaka route back in November of this year.

in Saigon Events

Cantonese Christmas Celebration @ Yu Chu

As this year comes to a close, we celebrate, cherish and show true appreciation for each another. 

in Saigon Events

Italian Christmas Celebration @ Basilico

As this year comes to a close, we celebrate, cherish and show true appreciation for each another. 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Seafood Feast @ Market 39

As this year comes to a close, we celebrate, cherish and show true appreciation for each another. 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Seafood Feast @ Market 39

As this year comes to a close, we celebrate, cherish and show true appreciation for each another. 

in Saigon Events

Cantonese Christmas Celebration @ Yu Chu

As this year comes to a close, we celebrate, cherish and show true appreciation for each another. 

in Hanoi

Hanoi FC Announce Partnership with Bundesliga Giants Bayern Munich

Vietnamese football has reached new heights this year. Straight off the back of Vietnam’s victory in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, V.League champions Hanoi FC have announced an upcoming collaboration with ...

in Health

Vietnam To Control Antibiotics Abuse Using E-Government

  Will a nationwide portal help reduce antibiotics abuse?

in Music & Arts

[Photos] A Photographer's Quest to Capture Every Location in Vintage Posters of Kobe

Comparing images of a geographical location across decades is nothing new, but hunting down real scenes from old paintings takes a significant amount of dedication and attention to details.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Man Wins Prestigious Maurice Audin Prize

Professor Ngo Bao Chau is the first Vietnamese person to win what is dubbed the "Nobel prize of mathematics."

in Saigon Events

Jingle & Mingle @ Drinking & Healing

Join us for our best parties of the year - Jingle & Mingle. We believe that all your souls, your hearts will be healed on those nights with many special events & cocktails:

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Buffet - Chinese Cuisine with Dim Sum and Seafood @ Hotel Nikko Hanoi

CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUFFET - CHINESE CUISINE WITH DIM SUM AND SEAFOOD

in Hanoi Events

Local Vegan Market 8 - Hội Nông Dân Hạnh Phúc @ Xuong Vegan

"Local Vegan Market - Happy Gardeners Market" is a follow-up weekly activity after the break of our usual #HanoiVeganMiniFest. Happy Gardeners Market is now located at 14 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Frozen In Time @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

Let QUI treat you to the most stylish Christmas eve in town!

in Hanoi Events

Free Co-working Day @ HanoiHub Coworking Space

From the organizer: Come and experience what is coworking all about! 

in Hanoi Events

Holy Night 2018 聖夜~平成最後のクリスマス~ @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Holy Night 2018 聖夜~平成最後のクリスマス~

in Saigon

[Photos] Take a Trip Back In Time To Ong Lanh Bridge

Believed to be built in the 19th century, Ong Lanh bridge is a name that, upon its mention, often conjures up tales and myths of Vietnamese gangsters and criminals.

in Saigon Events

Family And Fine-Dining Festivities @ Reflections

Celebrate the festive season in style with fine dining at Reflections Restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Vibes @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Coming to Christmas Vibes event on 24.12, you’re gonna have a chance to discover the famous Santa's Toy Factory and become the only & luckiest to open a SPECIAL GIFT Apple Watch Series 4.

in Saigon Events

Winter Warmth Acoustic Concert @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

Asia Music & Performing Arts Education - AMPA Education, an international non-governmental organisation, and TAB Studio are proud to introduce an acoustic fundraising concert called "Winter ...

in Saigon Events

Phan Đình Khánh - Mờ Ơ Mơ | Blurredreamed @ Soma Art Lounge

Asiahues, in collaboration with Soma Art Lounge, is pleased to present Phan Đình Khánh’s Mờ Ơ Mơ - Blurredreamed. 

in Saigon Events

Fried Spring Rolls / Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

Outcast Kitchen is back to Free Food Wednesday with Fried Spring Rolls by Outcast's Chef - Mr.Thai!

in Saigon Events

Mới Mới Soft Opening @ Mới Mới

Hello Saigonese, We proudly introduce to you Mới Mới - Modern Vietnam Kitchen & Bar, the new concept of Saigon culinary scene.

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Indika Live Music Jam - Hosted by the great Arber Salihu @ Indika Saigon

Every Wednesday at Indika WE JAM :) :) :)

in Saigon Events

Jamey Merkel Guest Shift @ Drinking & Healing

Let's join our Guest Shift Night with Mr. Jamey Merkel - Beam Suntory Brand Ambassador for over 5 years.

in Food Culture

Vietnam Officially Designates December 12 the Day of Pho

Vietnam has officially marked every December 12 the Day of Pho in celebration of the nation's most well-known dish.

in Saigon Events

Afro-Latin Social Dance Party @ La Danza Saigon

Our regular SOCIAL TUESDAY is BACK!!

in Saigon Events

First Christmas Party @ the Diner V

Be the coolest host of your company Christmas party!

in Saigon Events

Horror Night: Goodnight Mommy @ Soma Art Lounge

Soma Screening x Saigon Horror Film Society presents: Goodnight Mommy (2015)

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers E-Passports for Citizens in 2020

The microchip-enabled passports aim to make international departure and return easier and more secure.

in Hanoi Events

Liquid Hive's Psymare Before Xmas @ BirdCage

What's this? What's this? There's color everywhere.

in Hanoi Events

Chef's Night Out #9 @ DeN

From the organizer: 

in Hanoi Events

Mo:sa:ic x Revolve @ Savage

We're thrilled to host a tribute party to Hanoi's most epic event series on December 21st with some of Revolve's residents and friends joining us..

in Saigon Events

Merry Christmas Dinner @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Enjoy The Festive Culinary With The Newest Menu “Merry Christmas”

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Saigon Events

Jingle Jam @ Chill Skybar

Holiday season is coming close at a jubilant Pre – Christmas party

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Sweets @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

May You Have All The Joy At The Sweetest Pre-Christmas Night Above The Sky.

in Hanoi Events

Second Opinion - New Photography from Hanoi @ Manzi

From the organizer: Manzi Art Space and Hanoi Doclab are proud to present 'Second Opinion' - a group photography exhibition featuring works by Nguyễn Thị Huệ, Hà Đào, Hạnh Trần, Việt Vũ, Lê Xuân ...

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HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Dinner @ Chill Dining

Enjoying The Colorful Christmas Dinner On Top Of The City.

in Saigon Events

Symphonic Christmas Eve @ Chill Skybar

Let be delighted in the soulful Christmas under the start light!

in Hanoi Events

The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Hanoi @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

From the organizer: The Ultimate Pub Quiz - Bought into the future.

in Vietnam

H'Hen Nie Is the First Vietnamese to Make Top 5 of Miss Universe

In early 2018, H'Hen Nie became the choice to represent Vietnam in this year's Miss Universe 2018 competition. She also became the first Miss Vietnam from an ethnic minority.

in Vietnam

Coach Park Hang-Seo Dedicates $100,000 in Prize Money to Develop Vietnamese Football

Coach Park Hang-seo and the national team have been the recipients of many monetary prizes after achieving the gold medal for the recently concluded AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 last Saturday.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2019

It's our last episode of the year!

in Sports

Coach Park Hang-Seo Dedicates $100,000 in Prize Money to Develop Vietnam Football

Coach Park Hang-seo and the national team have been the recipients of many monetary prizes after achieving the gold medal for the recently concluded AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 last Saturday.

in Tech

A New Homegrown Ride-Hailing App Just Launched in Vietnam This Week

Be, a Vietnamese ride-hailing app, is set to enter the crowded market this week.

in Sports

Football Fans Pull Bão All-Nighter as Vietnam Wins AFF Cup Again After 10 Years

After an entire night of revelry, it still feels like a dream that Vietnam has once again claimed the top position in the AFF Suzuki Cup.

in Film & TV

A Vietnamese Web Series Just Made YouTube's Top 10 Trending Videos of 2018

An episode of a Vietnamese web drama made the list alongside YouTube's most trending videos such as those of the Walmart yodeling kid, Kylie Jenner pregnancy announcement and World Cup match highlight...

in Saigon Events

Paris – Saigon Festive Afternoon Tea @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Perfect afternoons are made of these – an assortment of decadent chocolate delicacies,a cup of the finest tea from all around the world, a chilled glass of Champagne andfestive music in the timeless F...

in Saigon Events

Glamorous New Year’s Eve Party @ Social Club Rooftop

Social Club Rooftop Bar welcomes guests for aglamorous New Year’s Eve celebration.

in Saigon Events

Miraculous New Year’s Eve “Epic Evening Brunch” @ Social Club Rooftop

Raise a toast to the New Year 2019 with a tantalizing Epic Evening Brunch whencounting down from 7:30pm until the arrival of midnight.

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Indulging New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Usher in 2019 with extraordinary indulgences at Saigon’s finestaddress.

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Exuberant New Year’s Eve Lunch Buffet @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

An ultimate chic lunch for a perfect gathering andcelebrating the year-end milestones with yourcolleagues or friends.

in Tech

A New Homegrown Ride-Hailing App Will Launch in Vietnam Next Week

Be, a Vietnamese ride-hailing app, is set to enter the crowded market next week.

in Hanoi

Over a 3-Year Period, Hanoi Planted 1m Trees: Official

Over the past three years, an urban tree-planting project has brought over one million trees to Hanoi’s streets. 

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the freshest seafood including prawns and mussels, char-grilled lobster, scampi and vodka-cured salmon.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate Christmas Day in style by indulging in the finest festive delights with your loved ones.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Brunch @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate Christmas Day by kicking off with an all-day breakfast, featuring dishes such as Eggs Benedict, French Toast Flambé, Smoked Salmon, and Waffles.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Welcome Christmas with a luxurious buffet spread featuring a delicious array of freshly grilled seafood including lobster, scampi, and crab.

in Saigon Events

Nineteen Lays Out Lavish Year-End Buffet @ Nineteen Buffet Restaurant

End 2018 with a meal to remember at Nineteen’s Year-End Buffet.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Feasting @ Nineteen Buffet Restaurant

The tables are laid, the bands and choirs are ready and the kitchen is buzzing. Nineteen, Saigon’s best seafood buffet, is set to wow diners this holiday season with a line-up of three sumptuous Chris...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Lunch series - Xem phim buổi trưa @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer: On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to ...

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

Family Christmas Day Dinner Buffet @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Special dinner buffet for you on a cosy Christmas Day night.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Lunch Buffet @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

Luxuriate an exceptional service followed by an exquisite festive luncheon on Christmas Day including premium authentic Vietnamese delicacies and international cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Egidi...

in Hanoi Events

MOOC - Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: This five-week course will focus on developing time management skill that are critical for success in the workplace.

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Craft Workshop @ Zo Project

Christmas is coming. Make meaningful gifts by spending the time creating them, will all have more meaning for the giver and receiver.

in Hanoi Events

Beer Advent calendar 2018 @ Furbrew Beer Bar

From the organizer: 24 days of waiting, 24 great beers

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes improv @ DeN

From the organizer: The greatest comedy group to ever come out of Hanoi is now a permanent fixture of DeN.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Saigon Events

Golden Night Party @ Social Club Rooftop

When the sun goes down, we go up and party high by the iconic infinity pool above Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day 4-course Dinner @ Social Club Rooftop

The holidays are here, brimming with opportunities to gather around the table with loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Market “Evening Brunch” @ Social Club Restaurant

Luxuriate an exceptional service followed by an exquisite festive brunchspread including imported oysters, lobsters, labelled prime cuts,chocolate and foie gras log cake, snow lotus ball, grilled turk...

in Hanoi Events

Extinguisher Live At Hanoi Taproom @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

The Extinguisher band: Khan and Doi will perform an live acoustic set!

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Evening Session @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: I would like to invite you to our usual evening session at Zenith Yoga, 2nd floor, West lake Suites Building, Lane 275 Au Co, Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

ArtistsOfHanoi Drawing Workshop @ Bamboo Westlake

From the organizer: The Hanoi Life Drawing Society hosts weekly drawing workshops and practice sessions.

in Saigon Events

Magical Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Saigon Kitchen Restaurant

For a timelessly charming Vietnamese festive dining and memoriesof your family’s beloved holiday classics, look no further than thejubilant Saigon Kitchen Restaurant.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Community yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity! It's a free yoga session.

in Saigon Events

Hamper for Festive Season 2018 @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Show your appreciation to your clients, friends and familyand present them with Hôtel des Arts Saigon’s prestige hamper box of thoughtfully hand-picked premium items during the festive season.

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Festive Event Celebrations @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Host a Christmas party, end-of-year function or festive celebration to remember for years to come at Hôtel des Arts Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Festive Pampering Offers @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Festive Season struggles? We’ve got your back, body and soul!

in Asia

Thousands of Myanmar Women Are Trafficked for Forced Marriage in China: Report

The report was conducted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT).

in Hanoi Events

DeN Double Feature Vol. 10 - Bloody Xmas @ DeN

DeN Double Feature gets into the holiday spirit with some offbeat Christmas films. Spike that eggnog, make fists with your toes, walk on some broken glass and c’mon down for some yuletide cheer. Now I...

in Hanoi Events

Liquid Hive's Oogie Boogie @ Bamboo Westlake

Liquid Hive invites you to Oogie Boogie with us at Bamboo Westlake on Saturday the 15th of December as we gear up for Christmas!

in Hanoi Events

Vietnam Vs Malaysia Suzuki Cup Final Leg Two @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Two former champions – Vietnam and Malaysia – will battle for ASEAN football supremacy in this year’s AFF Suzuki Cup final which will be decided over two legs on 11 December in Kuala Lumpur and then 1...

in Hanoi Events

Funky Heaven (Strictly funk, soul and disco vinyl) @ BirdCage

DJ's Slowz, 2T and Humb have spent countless hours digging for black gold in the junk shops of Hanoi and beyond. 

in Hanoi Events

Snug presents Gratts (Belgium) Ouissam & Zwi @ Savage

Next Snug night with Belgium Producer (and good friend) Gratts, underground Vietnamese DJ Zwi and Snug Resident Ouissam 

in Hanoi Events

Friday Comedy Night with The Rotten Grapes @ The Pirates Den

This is our weekly short form show. We ask for audience participation and play a variety of short form games.

in Culture

[Illustrations] An Ode to Sữa Ông Thọ and the Games of Our Saigon Childhood

To assess how important condensed milk is in Vietnamese culture, think of cà phê sữa đá, Vietnam’s national drink that wouldn’t exist without a dollop of Sữa Ông Thọ (Mr. Longevity milk).

in Hanoi Events

Family movie month @ Trung tâm hỗ trợ phát triển tài năng Điện ảnh TPD

Christmas, New Year’s Eve and the Lunar New Year holiday are the times for family gathering and looking back at what we have achieved in a year.

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Count Down Party @ Le Meridien

Dance the night away to bid farewell to 2018 and add a sparkle to 2019 by gazing up the lit sky over the stunning view of Saigon River with the countdown party organized by Bamboo Chic.

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New Year Parties @ Le Meridien

Grab friends and family to Le Méridien Saigon to make the last moments of the year counts and journey to the new year in the joyous atmosphere with a quite range of delectable feasts

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Christmas Parties @ Le Meridien

Indulge in the season of celebration and the ambience of gathering at Le Méridien Saigon with traditional Christmas dining options, joyful music and a whole lot of cheers at Latest Recipe and Bamboo...

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Ladies First @ 2 Lam Son

Start the night right! Every Wednesday from 8 pm to 10 pm, 2 Lam Son invites all ladies to enjoy our free-flow Gin and Tonic's selection, created using premium Boodles London Dry and Four Pillars Gin....

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Whisky Live @ 2 Lam Son

Whisky Jazz features an eclectic fusion of soul, jazz and funk by Juan Anthony Reyes and all things Single Malt with signature cocktails and our extensive Whisky selection.

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Holiday Photos & Free Giveaway @ East West

CRAFT BEER & XMAS CHEER (GIVEAWAY)

in Saigon Events

Festive Season at the Brewery @ East West

FESTIVE SEASON @ EAST WEST BREWERY

in Saigon Events

New Year's Celebration @ East West

NEW YEARS CELEBRATION @ EAST WEST BREWERY

in Saigon Events

AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 Finals @ East West

AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 Finals

in Saigon

Saigon to Remove Tan Son Nhat Golf Course to Make Room for Airport Expansion

The Tan Son Nhat Airport golf course will close to make room for a planned hangar and terminal expansion while a District 2 course has become an urban space. 

in Sports

Have the Same Name as a Football Player? This Station Will Give You Free Gas.

What does Christmas even matter when football season is in full drive?

in Tech

Vietnam Wants to Create Homegrown Alternative to Facebook

A Vietnamese social media network would have a tough time breaking into the country which boasts the world's seventh-largest Facebook user base.

in Saigon Events

100 Meter Marathon for Charity @ Rehab Station

A marathon you can finish.

in Saigon Events

H2H Christmas Charity Pub Quiz @ Game On

From the organizer: This week, H2H will be having their annual pub quiz to raise money for children's charities in Vietnam!

in Hanoi Events

A Christmas Carol + Festive Fun! @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

Tay Ho Community Theatre proudly presents ‘A Hanoi Christmas Carol’ loosely based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

in Hanoi Events

8RC WE LIVE [Part 2] @ Hanoi Rock City

Please come and celebrate this long journey with us, drink with us, and let's hear some great music from more than 30 bands & artists.  

in Hanoi

In Ba Vi, Foot and Mouth Outbreak Affects Nearly 300 Pigs

The highly contagious foot and mouth disease (FMD) has broken out among livestock just 90 minutes outside of central Hanoi, in Ba Vi District. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vietnam's 1969 Street Fashion Story as Told Through Honda Cubs

The very definition of cool was established decades ago in Vietnam, and it was badass women in áo dài dashing on the street in slick sunglasses.

in Hanoi Events

Lms + Xbc = c Cầu - Cultural Space

From the organizer: Hey, it’s the 15th of December.

in Hanoi Events

Flea Market by Fiesta Corner @ Villa Eatalia - Authentic Italian Cuisine

From the organizer: Fab-Eventor & Villa Eatalia joined forces and made a baby AKA brand new BRAND ---- introducing Fiesta Corner

in Saigon Events

Christmas Kid Activities @ Le Meridien

What can the kids do this holiday season? 

in Saigon Events

Craft Cocktails @ Le Meridien

Experience the dynamic flavours of barrel-aged cocktails in first-of-its-kind event in Ho Chi Minh City.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Fill Canals, Widen Roads in Preparation for Formula 1 Race

Now that Hanoi is officially hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2020, the city is to undergo massive infrastructural development in preparation for the event.

in Architecture

[Photos] VTN Architects Transform Nghe An Rooftop Cafe With Impressive Swirling Bamboo Dome

Nonenco Cafe, located on Quang Trung Street in Vinh city, Nghe An Province, was designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects studio.

in Saigon Events

Open Air Cinema Club: Elf @ The Hive Saigon

Come get into the christmas spirt with us as we screen this Xmas comedy: ELF

in Saigon Events

Christmas Special - Wreath Making Workshop @ The Hive Saigon

Let's make this Christmas even more special by creating your very own Christmas wreath!

in Saigon Events

Bodies Survey[ed] @ Sàn Art

Bodies Survey(ed) is a group exhibition that traverses the myriad contours and reveries of the body across various mediums—painting, installation, wartime visual artifacts, artist’s book and livestrea...

in Vietnam

2 Dead, 3 Missing as Heavy Rains Batter Central Vietnam

Central regions have been battered by heavy rains over the last few days, leaving two people dead as of December 10. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Among Top 10 Most Weather-Wrecked Countries in 2017: Report

With a death toll of 298 and damages surpassing US$4 billion, the country occupies the sixth spot on the 2019 Climate Risk Index.

in Hanoi Events

8RC WE LIVE [Part 2] @ Hanoi Rock City

Please come and celebrate this long journey with us, drink with us, and let's hear some great music from more than 30 bands & artists. Date & Time: Part I: 8-9 December | From 8:00PM - 12:00AM.►...

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Night (Every Thursday) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Every Thursday the stage at Sidewalk is yours! Come and join us as we showcase music, poetry, comedy, magic and dance...

in Hanoi Events

Extinguisher Live At Hanoi Taproom @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

The Extinguisher band: Khan and Doi will perform an live acoustic set!

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Open Hearts 122 @ Tranquil

Open Mic is an event where and when everyone can freely grab a mic, a guitar, a piano to play and just read a poem if you want to. 

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Health

Why a New Grass-Roots Anti-Abortion Campaign Is Generating Hate Online

The campaign, titled "Mẹ Ơi Đừng Giết Con" (Mama! Don't Kill Me), was established early this December by two men, Le Hoang Thach and Le Ha.

in Hanoi Events

New World Wine Dinner @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

From the organizer: Join us on an adventure around the New World destinations such as USA, Chile, Australia and New Zealand and taste through an emblematic wine selection from these regions.

in Saigon

Saigon Schools to Install CCTV Cameras to Combat Child Abuse

About 315 cameras will be placed in local kindergartens in response to concerns that teachers are abusing students.

in Saigon Events

La Vie En Rose @ Café Cardinal

On 13 December 2018, The Reverie Saigon is presenting ‘La Vie En Rose’, an evening featuring a stunning musical performance from renowned Hong Kong classical musicians, saxophonist Timothy Sun and pia...

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Hanoi Events

German Christmas Market 2018 @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

An unique event in down town Hanoi with the intention to bring family, handicraft busines “made in Vietnam” as unique spot for locals, expats, tourists.

in Hanoi

To Compete With Grab, Hanoi Taxi Companies Merge to Form G7

A new development has emerged in the battle between traditional taxi fleets and new, app-based companies, as three taxi companies have merged together to form the capital's largest taxi business.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: English as an Official Language; Vietnam Cliches in Foreign Media; and Food Writer Soleil Ho

We're back in your podcast feed with a packed episode!

in Saigon Events

Ladan Holiday Pop-Up @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

Come and enjoy Holiday Pop Up with Ladan to kick off the festive seasons!

in Vietnam

After Historic Rainfall Hits Da Nang, Residents Abandon Cars for Kayaks

Da Nang was the latest metropolis in Vietnam to fall victim to extreme weather conditions.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness Workshop @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness Workshop

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Craft Workshop @ Zo Project

Christmas is coming. Make meaningful gifts by spending the time creating them, will all have more meaning for the giver and receiver.

in Society

Amid Dwindling Readership, Is Digitization the Key to Save Vietnam's Libraries?

Cultivating a reading culture remains a challenging task when local libraries are under-utilized.

in Music & Arts

[Video] In 'Công,' Suboi Delivers Full-Throated Anthem for Young Vietnamese Women

After the great success of 'N-Sao?' in August, Vietnamese rap queen Suboi has returned and riled up her audience once again with her brand new song, 'Công.'

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Margarita Mondays @ Salt 'n Lime

50k for our house or passion fruit margaritas!

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

English Meetup Ha Dong - Free talk & Game @ Cà Phê Với Tony

 

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

Every Sunday Morning | Coffee Tasting Session @ Tranquil

 

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing @ ClickSpace

We'll be experimenting with some new workshop exercises that will hopefully give you a different way to look at a figure.

in Hanoi Events

LẠC WINE & Friends | w. Madele & Ayush @ Ban Cafe

Let's celebrate this ordinary Saturday night with music! 

in Hanoi Events

Beatles Night - Dream Together @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

Dream Together: The Beatles Night - A Tribute to John Lennon featuring [The Cowboys Band]Chú Sỹ: Vocal/ Guitar Chú Minh: Guitar Chú Thắng: Bass Chú Tân: Drums[and Special Guests]: TBAL...

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Market at Sunset Bar @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

Getting into the mood for that special time of the year!

in Saigon Events

FEEL It - Street Culture Festival @ Q.itchen Factory

FEEL IT is a public arts and emerging music festival to celebrate street culture and honor local young brands in the dynamic and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Boost GDP per Capita to $6,500 by 2030, $10,000 by 2035

The country also hopes to have two million private businesses accounting for 60-65% of the GDP by 2030.

in Saigon Events

TIÊN TIÊN: 'Chill With Me' Concert @ Soul Live Project

This concert will play the role of an introduction to Tien Tien's latest album ‘Chill With Me’.

in Saigon Events

Trivia Night @ Pasteur Street

Let's head to our D7 Tap Room on December 10th for an exciting night with cold craft beer and trivia!

in Saigon Events

Black & White Masterclass with Allan Schaller @ Leica Boutique Saigon

Alan Schaller is a London based photographer who specialises in black and white photography.

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour "Sunset Taste" @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

Experience true inner city opulence as you socialize in a chic and dynamic atmosphere, soaking in the Ho Chi Minh City skyline!

in Saigon Events

Mad Christmas Dinner @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

It’s a Mad Christmas at Mad Cow Wine and Grill!

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Mad New Year’s Eve @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

Finish the year MAD with the Mad Team as we celebrate New Year’s Eve our way with a 4-course dinner and wine pairing to make your New Year’s Even Madder!

in Saigon Events

Mad Rooftop Party @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

It’s going to be a Mad rooftop party you won’t want to miss welcoming the new year overlooking one of the best views of Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Mad New Year’s Eve Party @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

Maddie invites you to have a Mad New Year’s Eve in one of the most exclusive venues of the house!

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Have an extravagant start to a new year with a seafood dinner buffet at Food ConneXion!

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Get ready for a New Year at Food ConneXion’s New Year’s Eve dinner buffet! 

in Tech

Apple Assembler Foxconn Considers Opening iPhone Factory in Vietnam

The iPhone assembler is looking towards Vietnam to escape the collateral damage of US-China trade tensions.

in Development

Hanoi Renews Plan to Construct Giant Lotus-Shaped Theater

A development project that officials nipped in the bud earlier this year is being reconsidered once again as Hanoi authorities search for new investors for the controversial plan. 

in Saigon Events

Mad Christmas Eve @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

It’s going to be a Mad Christmas Eve with Maddie and the Gang!

in Saigon

Saigon Zoo Welcomes Adorable New Baby Giraffe

The Saigon Zoo’s giraffe household recently welcomed another family member.

in Hanoi Events

Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Dinner Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

It’s a holly jolly Christmas dinner at Food ConneXion this Christmas Day! 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Brunch @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Have a very Merry Christmas brunch at Food ConneXion this Christmas! 

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Tree Lighting - Lễ Thắp Đèn Cây Thông Noel @ Pullman Hanoi

From the organizer: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY by PULLMAN HANOI

in Health

Vietnam Launches Major Program to Provide Anti-HIV Pills in 11 Localities

Vietnam has launched a national program to provide anti-HIV pills to high-risk groups in honor of World AIDS Day, which fell on December 1.

in Environment

Hanoi Aims to Drastically Reduce Plastic Bag Use

Are you tired of seeing plastic everywhere? 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Weekend Dinner Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Christmas starts early at Pullman Saigon Centre – we invite you to join in for a decadent early Christmas weekend dinner buffet at Food Connexion!

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

‘Twas the night before Christmas and a festive Christmas Eve dinner at Food ConneXion is one of the best ways to celebrate!

in Saigon

New Luxury Bus Service Will Run From Tan Son Nhat Airport to Vung Tau

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee recently commissioned the transport department to introduce the new bus route.

in Hanoi Events

Women's DANCE Classes @ The Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar & Grill

Fitness & Dance!!!

in Hanoi Events

Urban Orangutan + Spooky Jazz Tribe @ DeN

From the organizer: Urban Orangutan and the Spooky Jazz Tribe

in Saigon Events

iSabado Gigante! @ Caravelle Saigon

This Saturday Dec.8 sees Caravelle Saigon’s Reflections Restaurant transform into a little piece of Mexico.

in Culture

[Photos] Local Photographer Creates Hilarious Tetraptychs of Hanoi's Common Traffic Offenses

Through the lens of photographer Pham Thanh Long, random acts of traffic law violations look almost...artistic, as ironic as that may sound.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Visual Tour of Late 1960s Saigon by Brian Wickham

It seems that every day, we get to uncover yet another old photo collection of Saigon from the 1960s.

in Saigon Events

Night of Excitement @ Sedona Suites

Enjoy our exquisite dinner buffet and sumptuous seafood with fabulous Performances, also experience the Fireworks moment from the most spectacular view of Saigon on level 28.

in Saigon Events

Noche de Ecasa 2 - Conecta Cultura @ Ecasa

The annual event that WE are all waiting for organized by ECASA (Vietnam - Spain & Latin America Friendship Organization ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/361610714207221/ ) - “La noche de E...

in Tech

After E-Scooter, Vingroup to Launch 4 New Smartphones This Month

Vingroup's smartphone brand, Vsmart, will be Vietnam's second, after the BPhone, which was created by BKAV.

in Vietnam

Information Minister Suggests Making English Vietnam's 2nd Official Language

Should English be the country's second official language?

in Saigon Events

Embrace your to-do list, save time, and get ahead @ Co-Space

Are you a multi-tasker that needs to find a tool to help you wade through the chaos of your to-do list? 

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Flamenco concert w/ Mosquito band @ Indika Saigon

Hola Amigos !

in Saigon Events

Caravelle Christmas Light Up @ Caravelle Saigon

Join us to start the festive season in style.

in Saigon Events

Friday Free flow at Indika w/ DJ Manny @ Indika Saigon

It's Friday night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Pan Asian Sounds | Presented by Datodeo @ The Observatory

Datodeo curates a night showcasing the vast sonic reaches of the Asian continent, from old Saigon rock, Thai funk, Khmer psychedelia and Indonesian disco over to subcontinental boogie and middle easte...

in Hanoi Events

Fever 105 Present Last Christmas (80's) @ BirdCage

From the organizer:

in Hanoi Events

Triển lãm ảnh 'Hội Chẩn' | Second Opinion - New Photography from Hanoi @ Manzi

From the organizer: Manzi Art Space and Hanoi Doclab are proud to present 'Second Opinion' - a group photography exhibition featuring works by Nguyễn Thị Huệ, Hà Đào, Hạnh Trần, Việt Vũ, Lê Xuân Tiến,...

in Hanoi Events

Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

in Hanoi Events

Solist Pub Quiz Vol. 1 @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: Hanoians, come join us on this Wednesday Pub Quiz night at Solist hosted by Nathan Oi.

in Saigon Events

Author's talk with Larry Berman @ The Old Compass Cafe

Author Larry Berman returns to The Old Compass to discuss his book about Pham Xuan An, the Communist spy who successfully penetrated Saigon's international press corps during the Vietnam War.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Low Key Cinema - The Nice Guys @ ClickSpace

Their paths cross when porn star Misty Mountains dies in a car crash. Misty's aunt hires March after she believes that Misty is still alive. Their investigations lead them to a young woman named Ameli...

in Saigon Events

Diplomático rum Masterclass @ Rabbit Hole

We are proud to bring you the “Spirit Brand of the Year”, DIPLOMÁTICO.

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes improv @ DeN

From the organizer: The greatest comedy group to ever come out of Hanoi is now a permanent fixture of DeN.

in Saigon Events

Soma Screening // The Dreamers @ Soma Art Lounge

The tumultuous political landscape of Paris in 1968 serves as the backdrop for a tale about three young cineastes who are drawn together through their passion for film.

in Saigon Events

Girls' Night Out @ Hard Rock Cafe

Hey ladies, head up to Hard Rock Café Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday,December 4th, 2018 at 19:00 for ultimate GIRLS' NIGHT OUT party.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Retro/Vintage Aesthetic Trend and a Street Food Update

We're back with a new episode!

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Resident Night @ Savage

From the organizer: It's Wednesday night, get to Savage and catch some grooves by our resident DJs. Free Entrance

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

in Hanoi Events

First Tuesdays @ The Republic

From the organizer: Join us for an evening of music with free flow drinks and snacks.

in Sports

Vietnam Men's Football Team Enters World's Top 100 Again After 7 Years

Vietnam’s impressive winning streak at the ongoing AFF Cup 2018 has propelled the national men’s football team back into the top 100 teams in the world.

in Hanoi Events

Teaspoons of Change Workshops @ UNIS

How can you and your child/ren change the world?

in Hanoi Events

Christmas Craft Workshop @ Zo Project

Christmas is coming. Make meaningful gifts by spending the time creating them, will all have more meaning for the giver and receiver.

in Vietnam

6 Passengers Injured After Wheels of VietJet Plane Dislodge During Landing

On the evening of November 29, VietJet flight VJ356 was involved in a serious incident when the wheels of its nose landing gear broke off from the plane upon landing in Buon Me Thuot, causing six pass...

in Hanoi

[Photos] An Idiosyncratic Car Parade in 1920s Hanoi

Street festivals have come a long way since the endearing car parades of early 1900s Indochina. 

in Saigon Events

Silence by Shūsaku Endō @ Indika Saigon

Beneath the light of the candle I am sitting with my hands on my knees, staring in front of me.

in Hanoi Events

Margarita Mondays @ Salt 'n Lime

50k for our house or passion fruit margaritas!

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot MINI Food Fest @ Westlake Mini Golf

Calling all food lovers! Keep missing all the cool events on weekends? No worries because this Mini Food Fest is on Monday!!

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Saigon Events

I'm Not OK: Emo Music Night @ Soma Art Lounge

I'm Not OK: Emo Music Night at Soma

in Saigon Events

Kashew Cheese Pop Up Shop @ Ta Lai

We’re setting up a Kashew Cheese Pop-up Shop at Ta Lai Arômes d'Indochine for 10 days featuring our cheesiest cheezes

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Carols Concert - Buổi hòa nhạc hát Giáng sinh @ St. Paul's Convent

The ICO are excited to present to you this years Christmas Concert which will again be held at St Paul's Convent in District 1.

in Saigon Events

Aqua man Movie Night Fundraiser @ CGV Vivo City

Come and join us on the 15th of December, Saturday, at CGV Vivo City, District 7 at 6:00 PM and watch the blockbuster movie "Aqua Man" by DC 

in Health

Vietnam Welcomes 19,300 New Registered Organ Donors in 2018, Highest in 5 Years

Popular perception of organ donation is changing.

in Hanoi Events

Chạy với tôi - 2gether 2018 @ Hoan Kiem Lake

WHY RUNNING WITH THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED?

in Hanoi Events

TEDxTayHoWomen @ Hanoi International School

From the organizer: TEDxTayHoWomen is licensed event supporting main TEDWomen 2018 conference, which will be held from November 28-30, 2018, in Palm Springs, California.

in Hanoi Events

Flea Market by Fiesta Corner @ Villa Eatalia - Authentic Italian Cuisine

From the organizer: Fab-Eventor & Villa Eatalia joined forces and made a baby AKA brand new BRAND ---- introducing Fiesta Corner

in Saigon Events

Bring In The New Year - Masquerade Party @ Novotel Phu Quoc Resort

Following dinner, please join us under the palm trees and starry skies on the beach for music by our star DJ as we count down to the launch of 2019.

in Saigon

Saigon Introduces New Buses With CCTV Cameras in Effort to Reduce Sexual Harassment

In an effort to raise awareness of sexual harassment on public transport in Saigon, the city’s transport department has launched a new fleet of buses with better surveillance equipment.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Seafood BBQ Buffet on The Beach @ Novotel Phu Quoc Resort

Whether reward yourself for the year past years success, or prepare yourself to turn the page and start the year afresh.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Lunch @ Novotel Phu Quoc Resort

Celebrate Christmas day lunch with your family and friends at Food Exchange restaurant with delicious fresh caught seafood, carvery, salad, fruits and vegetarian options with homemade Novotel desserts...

in Saigon Events

Traditional Christmas Dinner @ Novotel Phu Quoc Resort

Feel the magic of Christmas at Novotel Phu Quoc Resort.

in Hanoi Events

Xóm Bắc Cầu - Vùng đất linh hồn (Public Screening) @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

From the organizer: The story of Chihiro Ogino (Hiiragi), a sullen 10-year-old girl who, while moving to a new neighborhood, enters the spirit world.

in Hanoi Events

Live Cabaret Night @ La Bodega

Live music with Lac Wine (aka Etienne and Tu) and Madele.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Catch Unleashed, Stray Dogs to Combat Rabies

In an effort to reduce the risk of rabies, Hanoi will hire dogcatchers to round up unleashed and stray dogs.

in Hanoi Events

Changemaker - Ellie Nguyen @ The Learning Hub

Ellie Nguyen is a changemaker, not content with the status quo, she started the wrong degree, stopped and started another, stopped and kept searching!

in Culture

[Photos] An Ancient Scroll Depicts the Wondrous World of Japanese Bakemono

Bakemono refers to preternatural monsters in Japanese folklore that shapeshift.

in Travel

Mui Ne's Suoi Tien Damaged by Tourist Activities, Illegal Construction

Suoi Tien, a famous natural tourist site in Mui Ne, is losing its appeal due to overcrowding and unauthorized construction work.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Fadi Mohem // Werk [GER] 6 YEARS HEART BEAT @ The Observatory

Celebrating 6 years with a marathon, packed with the best body music, supported by & celebrated along with time partner Goethe Institut Saigon. 

in Saigon Events

Argentina Week @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Dinner buffet 5th – 10th December.

in Saigon Events

Argentinean Wine Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Our guest Argentinean chef Alberto Curia will deliver a traditional Argentinean feast at Orientica Restaurant

in Hanoi Events

Short form Improv Comedy class with Sammy Paterson @ The Learning Hub

The Rotten Grapes short form is a style of improvised theater in which short and typically unrelated scenes are played. Short Form Improv is often more gimmickey and more game based improv. After join...

in Hanoi Events

Tour Hữu hình - Vô hình | Visible-Invisible Tour @ Heritage Space

Heritage Space is honored to present and invite you to the Visible - Invisible Tour, the special art tour giving a walk-through to the Visible - Invisible exhibition.

in Hanoi Events

Jai Thep Take Over at Bamboo Bar Hanoi @ Bamboo Westlake

Fresh from Thailand, Jai Thep Festival's top musicians and DJ's are hitting up Hanoi for one special night at Bamboo Westlake!

in Hanoi Events

Theater 4 U Workshop @ The Learning Hub

In this 3 hour workshop, you will play, discuss your thoughts on issues facing the world, and perform an original scene with the other participants. 

in Development

Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns

Even the Japanese contractor has had enough of late payments and delays when it comes to Saigon’s Metro Line 1.

in Culture

[Video] The Eerie, Misty Quietude of Hanoi's Lakeside Parks

More often than not, videos about Hanoi focus on the dynamically frenetic city streets, leaving anywhere with a state of stillness overlooked: namely, hidden nooks in the capital's numerous lakes and ...

in Saigon Events

World's Best Typography 64th Annual Exhibition @ HCMC Exhibition Center

TDC 64 is coming to town! A chance to meet and mingle with other creative professionals. Take a look and be inspired.

in Vietnam

South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents

The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.

in Education

International Week at BlS Hanoi Helps Nurture Globally-Minded Students

For one week each year, British International School Hanoi  (BIS Hanoi) students and parents take part in a tour of world cultures and traditions through a vibrant fair and a series of learning a...

in Saigon Events

German Christmas Market @ International German School IGS

A typical German Christmas market with original German Christmas cookies and food.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 30 Black-and-White Photos of 1947 Vietnam's Landscapes by Michel Huet

If you enjoyed our previous article on French photographer Michel Huet’s portraits of Vietnam series, then the second batch of his work from 1947 Vietnam will pique your interest as well.

in Asia

Chinese Scientist Claims to Have Created World’s First Gene-Edited Babies

Dr. He Jiankui’s declaration prompted a group of 122 scientists to issue a statement condemning his actions as “crazy.”

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

La Mamie's (Paris) @ Savage

From the organizer: La Mamie’s is a crew of Dj’s and event promoters launched in2007 by 6 friends sharing the same passion for vinyl, and free-minded unabashed parties.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

DIY Dó Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

in Hanoi Events

5th Argentinean Gastronomic Week In Hanoi @ Pan Pacific Hanoi

From the organizer: A truly irresistible Argentinean culinary journey organized by Pan Pacific Hanoi in coordination with the Embassy of Argentina & Guest Chef Alberto Curia, Gastronomic Ambassador of...

in Hanoi Events

Unplugged Live Music @ Chàouen Lounge

From the organizer: What happened when a Chilean born musical virtuoso met an American vocal powerhouse in the bustling, fresh live music scene of Hanoi?

in Hanoi Events

Women's Professional Network Hanoi @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

From the organizer: The Women’s Professional Network of Hanoi (WPNH) will hold a special event at the Intercontinental Hotel Westlake on the evening of 28th November.

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Saigon Events

Christmas BISzaar @ British International School Ho Chi Minh City

To get you in the festive mood, the BIS Parent Teacher Group (PTG) are busy organising the annual Christmas BISzaar to be held on Saturday 8th December 2018 at the BIS Secondary Campus.

in Society

Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster

If you’re a frequent viewer of the morning news segment Cafe Sang Voi VTV3 (Morning Coffee With VTV3), you might have spotted Le Huong Giang, the first blind TV host of Vietnam’s national television b...

in Saigon Events

Indika Vinyl Sunday w/ Stavsound ( Boomslang ) @ Indika Saigon

Welcome to INDIKA VINYL SUNDAYS , a musical serie dedicated to the original Vinyl culture & Sound !

in Saigon Events

DIY Organic Lipsticks Workshop @ The Hive Saigon

"With their own lipstick, the girl can conquer the world”

in Saigon Events

La Vie en Rose: The Allure of the Tango @ Soul Live Project Complex

Rhythmic. Spicy and Hot. Classy. Romantic. Gliding. Synchronised. Passionate.

in Saigon Events

Scrap-booking Workshop @ Co-Space

Join Rachel for a workshop in Scrap-booking!

in Saigon Events

Smartphone Photography Workshop @ Co-Space

Smartphone photography gives us the opportunity to capture and share amazing images with a camera that we carry with us every day, all the time.

in Saigon Events

SoulGlo Saigon // Soma's Mowtown Soul Night feat. DJ Hudson @ Soma Art Lounge

SoulGlo Saigon - The Second Edition! 

in Saigon Events

Dancing Queen Party @ The Oxygen

The Dancing Queen Party at The Oxygen!

in Saigon Events

Southern Comfort Food Festival 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

Welcome to the Southern Comfort Food Festival!

in Saigon Events

A Very Tropical X-Mas Art Market @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

ART MARKET IS BACK WITH "A VERY TROPICAL X-MAS" VERSION

in Saigon Events

Dante Iferno - Hoả Ngục @ Arcan

Walk through the Inferno full of blood and fireWalk through all sorrow and exhaustion 

in Saigon Events

Chug-Chug Tournament / Rogue Saigon x Pasteur Street Brewing Co. @ Rogue Saigon

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER CRAFT BEER CHUG-CHUG TOURNAMENT WILL BE HOSTED AT ROGUE SAIGON 

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Thursday w/ Green Means Go (Reggae / Soul / Blues ) @ Indika Saigon

This Thursday at Indika we re super happy to welcome our friend the very talented Green Means Go for a Reggae / Soul / Blues Live concert ! ( Live Vocal, Guitar & Loops )

in Saigon Events

Tall Tales Saigon - First Times @ The Diner V

TALL TALES SAIGON - FIRST TIMES

in Saigon Events

She Ladies Night at Alley50 Ultra Lounge @ ALLEY50

#SHE at ALLEY50.

in Saigon Events

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Every Wednesday @ Blanchy's Lounge

Free-flow long drinks for ladies from 10PM - 12AM on Wednesdays at Blanchy's Lounge.

in Saigon Events

Indika Friday Free Flow - Japanese Edition @ Indika Saigon

It's Friday night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Belami X The Lighthouse « Master distiller session » @ The Lighthouse

Rhum Belami's Head distiller: Roddy Battajon29th November 2018

in Saigon

Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites

The city is also looking into commodifying more historical sites for tourism development.

in Saigon Events

Belgo Thanksgiving @ Belgo

Join us at Belgo to celebrate Thanksgiving in style with our Belgian specials! 

in Saigon Events

The Factory - OPEN DECK @ Arcan

From now on, we will be producing a party every Tuesday with all kinds of beats, tracks and music styles at our factory, with the help of all the aspiring, established, and amateur Dj's and everyone e...

in Saigon Events

Rooftop Yoga @ The Hive

Rooftop Yoga with The Hive Saigon & Girls with Guns x Stretch Goals Yoga on The Hive Rooftop (level 4).

in Saigon Events

The Extravagant 7th Anniversary @ Chill Skybar & Dining

The LUCKY 7 - Celebrate Chill Skybar & Dining‘s 7 years of unstoppable success in Nightlife.

in Vietnam

VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie

The latter half of the incident was captured in a video and caused a public outcry after it spread online.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate New Year @ After 5

Welcome 2019 amongst the stars at our new rooftop venue with Monkey 47 Gin at After 5.

in Asia

Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but All Is Not Lost

While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.

in Asia

Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but Not All Is Lost

While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Party @ Park Hyatt Saigon

The night is young!

in Saigon Events

New Year Celebration @ Park Lounge

Bid farewell to 2018 with our resident singer Sonja Agata Biscan while sipping a glass of champagne, paired perfectly with sweet or savoury bites.

in Saigon Events

French New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Square One

Treat someone special to Square One’s French New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring a Parisian inspired five-course set menu including a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne per couple.

in Saigon

Typhoon Usagi Causes Longest, Heaviest Rain and Worst Flood in Saigon History

After more than a day of unrelenting rain, Typhoon Usagi has reduced Saigon to a waterlogged town.

in Saigon Events

Dinner Buffet on New Year’s Eve @ Opera

On the last day of 2018, get together with your beloved ones to enjoy exquisite Italian dinner buffet’s accompanied by fine wines in the welcoming atmosphere of Opera restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Special Lunch to celebrate New Year’s Eve @ Opera

We offer a special lunch with authentic and delectable Italian fare prepared by Chef Matteo Fracalossi, all featuring garden-fresh produce and sustainable seafood, to celebrate the end of the year in ...

in Saigon Events

Traditional Christmas Specials @ Square One

Celebrate Christmas your way with the flexibility of our festive a-la-carte menu featuring traditional specials such as roasted turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding served with all-time...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Dinner Buffet @ Opera

On the day of Christmas, cherish the moment with your beloved ones with an extravagant dinner buffet

in Saigon Events

Christmas Lunch Buffet @ Opera

On the day of Christmas, cherish the moment with your beloved ones with an extravagant buffet.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve’s Celebration @ Square One

Indulge in traditional specials such as Christmas pudding and roasted turkey from our a-la-carte menu for an intimate Christmas Eve celebration.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Opera

Celebrate a joyful Christmas by cherishing these blessed moments with your loved ones at Opera restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Festive Sunday Brunch @ Opera

Treat your family and friends to a special festive brunch with authentic Italian Christmas favorites’.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Beats Cambodia 3-0 to Advance to AFF Semi-Finals

The team topped Group A with 10 points and a clean sheet after four matches.

in Development

More Smart Toilets Coming To Vietnam's Local Bus Stations

Ho Chi Minh City is expected to have more standardized public restrooms installed at bus stations across the city.

in Hanoi Events

Comedy Night with The Rotten Grapes and Guests @ L'Espace

The Rotten Grapes, a comedy club founded in May 2015, has been organizing comedy shows for almost three years, and has had more than 100 comedy shows!

in Hanoi Events

SONG ÂM @ VICAS ART Studio

An exhibition by Nguyen Manh Hung and Le Thi Minh Tam

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange @ Gardenista

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language!

in Hanoi Events

Gender Equality: Picture It! @ UNIS

"Gender Equality: Picture It!" is an exhibition of cartoons sharing Vietnamese perspectives on women's status and gender equality in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck @ DeN

Montage of Heck is a 2015 documentary film about Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain.

in Hanoi Events

Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: This six-week course will focus on developing soft skills (social skills) that are critical for success in the workplace.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Christmas Market @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

This year, L'Usine welcomes you to our first ever Christmas market as we bring the heart of the holidays to Saigon during the season of giving. 

in Vietnam

It's Official: Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Selected As Vietnam's National Costume For Miss Universe

Eschewing sequins for sliced sausage and preferring pate and cilantro to pleats or lace, the staple sandwich dress will represent the nation in next month's contest.

in Asia

Dead Whale Found in Indonesia with Plastic Bottles, Bags, Flip-Flops in Stomach

A dead whale washed ashore in Indonesia this weekend with thirteen pounds of plastic in its stomach. 

in Saigon Events

Italian Week @ Pendolasco

Let's celebrate Italian culture and the influence of Italy worldwide during the Italian Week at Pendolasco - Thao Dien.

in Saigon Events

Wine, Food, and Tailoring @ Pitchers,Sports and Grill

This is your invitation to an evening of wine, food and bespoke Tailoring by Smith and Payne in collaboration with Pitchers Sports and Grill.

in Architecture

[Photos] Soc Son's Home Among the Pines

A new house in Soc Son, outside of Hanoi, will have residents living in the trees.

in Saigon Events

B&B Italian Wine & Rangers Valley Beef @ Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar

Stoker presents it’s next B&B night with a discovery of fine Italian wines with the ideal pairing of one of the world’s most respected premium marbled beef producers ‘Rangers Valley’ from Australia.

in Saigon

Gas Tank Truck Catches On Fire, Kills 6 In Binh Phuoc

Early this morning, while traveling down National Route 13, a gas tank truck crashed into a three-wheeled motorbike cart, which caused the truck to tip over and catch on fire.

in Saigon Events

The Self-Confidence of a Woman @ She Cafe - Cafe for women

Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to be a confident woman?

in Hanoi Events

With the light out - a Nirvana cover show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

DOORS . LIVE MUSIC Presents with the light out - a cover show NIRVANA sunday . nov 25th . 9pm100k at doors / 80k early birdLocation: Whiskey Mystics and Men - W2M: #15, alley 12, Đặng Thai Mai ...

in Hanoi Events

Free Tasting Event for New England IPA @ Evenstar Craft Beer Pub

From Golden Perch Brewing.

in Hanoi Events

Quest Festival 2018 @ Son Tinh Camp

Quest is back in 2018 and we're ready for our biggest edition yet!

in Hanoi Events

Bon Fire & BBQ Night @ Secret Garden

We bring to you another fun filled night with bbq, games and a bon fire feeling.

in Hanoi Events

Speak Up for Gender Equality @ UNIS

What does it mean to achieve Gender Equality if you are men, women, or any gender?

in Hanoi Events

ART for You 9 Hanoi | Chương trình bày bán tác phẩm giá hợp lý @ Manzi

From the organizer: It's been a year since the 8th edition of Art For You now we're back for an amazing 9th edition...

in Saigon Events

Flying High With Min @ Chill Skybar

Being the most highlight November event, “Flying High With MIN” is surely the must-go party to enjoy an impressive voiceof Celebrity Singer/ Dancer

in Development

District 1 Wants To Completely Ban Traffic on Nguyen Hue In 2020

District 1's People Committee recently sent a proposal to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation regarding traffic management for Nguyen Hue Boulevard.

in Vietnam

[Photos] An Exploration Into Vietnam's History Through Black-and-White Portraiture

From inside aristocratic mansions to the austere fields of rural Vietnam, black-and-white portraiture has never looked so filled with life and stories.

in Education

ISHCMC’s Innovative New Campus Fosters Bold, Holistic Curriculums

When famed architecture firm Bogle presented their first plans for the International School of Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)’s new secondary campus in District 2, the discussions began. Rather than simply...

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Monthly Art Salon-Show-Sale: 99under99

Inspired by the Artist corner in Montmartre, Paris, where artists gather, work, chat and sometimes critique each other; where city people and tourists visit to immerse themselves in an artistic atmosp...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Creator's Market @ WeWork

Come join WeWork E. Town Central for Christmas Creator's Market and pick the best gifts for your loved ones this festive season. 

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] This Instagram Account Is A Visual Ode to Walls in Japan

A Japanese graphic designer finds beauty in the mundane.

in Saigon Events

Crazy Discount @ Pizza LOGiC

50% OFF Every Wednesday Every Pizza

in Saigon Events

Perfectly Adore Season’s Greeting @ Ana Mandara Villas Dalat

Escape the bustle and hustle of the city during the Festive Season and head to the magnificent highland Dalat, gather with those who bring out your bright side, and come to enjoy all the festive and n...

in Saigon Events

Free Upsize / Black Friday / Rogue Saigon @ Rogue Saigon

GO BIG ON YOUR BEER!

in Saigon Events

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet (Extended) @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Our turkey carving station with all of the trimmings including stuffing with bacon, and cranberry-apple sauce will be a highlight, alongside our glazed ham.

in Saigon Events

NKKN Grand Opening Party @ Biacraft Artisan Ales

We’re celebrating our first location in District 1 and you’re invited!

in Saigon Events

LIVE Music Night - Carmen & Denise @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

SATURDAY NIGHT. FREE. LIVE. MUSIC!

in Saigon Events

Pizza alla Pala @ Pendolasco

Never tried Pizza alla Pala? Then you missed something!

in Saigon Events

Life Drawing Fundraising Exhibition @ Soma Art Lounge

Capturing Form’s life drawing community will be celebrating and showcasing their talents again with a special collection of artworks to raise funds for a great cause.

in Music & Arts

Belgian Beer Festival HCM 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

Movie season is back! We now have a giant canopy to keep movie goers warm and dry.

in Society

44% of Male Students Have First Drink by Age 14: Study

It's no secret that many Vietnamese adults enjoy downing a few drinks from time to time, but a new study has found that the hobby is popular among youths as well, particularly males.

in Vietnam

14 Dead Admidst Devastating Landslides in Nha Trang

Flooding caused by tropical depression Toraji has destroyed homes and left residents of Khanh Hoa Province scrambling to recover and rebuild.

in Saigon Events

Designer talk: John Reeves @ Salon Saigon

Following an exciting meeting with the internationally acclaimed designer John Reeves in his studio in Ho Chi Minh City, Salon Saigon invited him to come and share his inspiring story.

in Saigon Events

Broma's 6th Birthday Rooftop Party @ Broma

Hola Saigon friends, it’s time to celebrate our 6th anniversary.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Farmer's Market @ Soma Art Lounge

Thao Dien Farmers Market is BACK in November!

in Saigon Events

HRBR meets Denite (Redlight Music) @ The Lighthouse

HRBR welcomes Denite from Berlin whose sets run from deep house to techno, while always remaining loyal to a rhythmic groove and melody. B.A.X. and DJ Ouch! will be by his sid...

in Saigon Events

Belgian Beer Festival HCM 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

Belgian beer is coming out to party in Saigon

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Construct $500m Horse Racetrack Amid the Pines of Soc Son

Hanoi authorities are going ahead with the construction of a racetrack which will offer sports betting at an estimated cost of USD500 million.

in Saigon Events

2nd Annual FEAST Like A BEAST Friendsgiving @ El Camino

El Camino + FKN Deliciousness presents "2nd Annual FEAST Like A BEAST Friendsgiving"

in Saigon Events

Startup Station Social Night @ CirCO Coworking Space

Facebook is coming to Ho Chi Minh City to meet startups specializing in data innovation for our Startup Station Singapore program!

in Saigon Events

International Traditional Music Festival 2018 @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From November 25 to 29 at the HCMC Conservatory of Music.

in Arts & Culture

Remi: How a Group of Audiophile Friends Built a Premier Place to Promote Live Music

The saxophonist's fingers run up and down the keys like the shiver sashaying a spine when one a cold breeze brushes across bare skin.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Sound Series Vol.10 @ Heart of Darkness

You don't want to miss this!! 

in Sports

Vietnam Might Be Punished Next Match After Fans Set off Flares Mid-Game

Vietnam's football fanatics might harm the national team's performance during the current regional tournament.

in Hanoi Events

Bird & Beer - Thanksgiving @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

From the organizer: Bird & Beer - The Natural Pair

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Hanoi Events

Solino. Von Fatih Akin, 2002 @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

SolinoFree EntryLanguage: German with English and Vietnamese subtitles

in Hanoi Events

Queer Trivia (LGBTQ Meetup) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

QUEER TRIVIA

in Society

[Video] These Facial Expressions Saigoneers Make While Driving Will Brighten up Your Day

If you’ve resided in Saigon for any period of time, you’d know that the city is full of character. Beneath the apparent urban rush and reserved demeanor, Saigoneers also have a whimsical side that tak...

in Hanoi Events

Saigon Soul Revival Live @ DeN

Prepare to be transported to pre 1975 Vietnam, a time when passionate rock and soul music filled Saigon's bars and clubs with messages of love!

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Francis Dove @ Rogue Saigon

The key to stay happy in life is good music and good beer, basically means #JamSession night at Rogue Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

INTO THIN AIR 2 @ Manzi

From the organizer: Dear human of Hanoi, come be a part of INTO THIN AIR 2! 

in Hanoi Events

ART for You 9 Hanoi | Chương trình bày bán tác phẩm giá hợp lý @ Manzi

From the organizer: It's been a year since the 8th edition of Art For You now we're back for an amazing 9th edition...

in Saigon Events

Soma Screening // Trashed (2012) with Talk by Molcard Bros @ Soma Art Lounge

It's a night full of education about sustainability at Soma!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Beauty Pageant Obsession; Bad Behavior by Vietnamese Abroad

The latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is online now!

in Saigon Events

Albetta clearance super sale @ The Snap Cafe

Albetta will have its famous annual clearance pop-up sale from Nov. 16 to Nov. 25. Up to 70% off. Don't miss it!

in Saigon Events

Free Sparkling Wine for Teachers' Day @ Pendolasco

If you are a teacher... and even if you are not, every guest will be offered a complementary glass of SPARKLING WINE to celebrate TEACHERS' DAY the 20th November at Pendolasco - Thao Dien.

in Saigon

Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling

Individuals and businesses who do not separate inorganic and organic rubbish by 2020 can be fined up to VND15-20 million (US$645-860). 

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Vietnam

647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large

The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.

in Tech

Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch

The fifth generation of cellular mobile technology promises superior speed, higher bandwidth and better responsiveness.

in Food Culture

What We Talk About When We Talk About Bánh Mì

Bánh mì is without a doubt a Vietnamese staple. Versatile, convenient and affordable, the sandwich has gotten so popular in recent years in Vietnam and elsewhere that phở shouldn’t be complacent, as i...

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

in Hanoi Events

Free Your Voice Project @ DeN

The first of three, weekly, consecutive singing workshops, Free Your Voice returns with it's joyous mix of meditation, blindness, vocal-jamming, vocal games and exercises where we let loose, rid ourse...

in Hanoi Events

INTO THIN AIR 2 @ Manzi

From the organizer: Dear human of Hanoi, come be a part of INTO THIN AIR 2! 

in Hanoi

New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World

The recently published Sustainable Cities Index compared the sustainability of 100 cities around the world. What determines a cities sustainability? Researchers at Arcadis, a consultancy firm headquar...

in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon

In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.

in Saigon Events

The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika Saigon

This week, hosted by Vu Minh Tu!!!

in Saigon Events

Art Exhibition and Wine Tasting @ Eden Coffee House

An evening to dazzle the mind and tease the taste buds.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour Opening @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

What better way to enjoy after-work hangouts than sipping a tantalizing cocktail under the radiant sunset in the chic and dynamic ambiance at SKYXX?

in Hanoi Events

DIY Dó Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

in Saigon Events

Why you Should Celebrate on our HCMC’s New Year’s Eve Cruise! @ Bonsai Cruise

On New Year’s Eve we are creating a light show spectacle to welcome the New Year in style!

in Saigon

Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene

Driver Tran Van Hoang might face up to fifteen years for killing one motorbike driver and seriously injuring four others.

in Eat & Drink

On Top for 7 Years: The Past and Future of Chill Skybar – Dining

The construction cranes had just departed and the first lights flashed on atop the Bitexco Tower when Chill Skybar – Dining originally opened.

in Travel

[Video] A Tilt-Shift Travelogue Showcases Stalinist Architecture, Everyday Nationalism in Pyongyang

Isolated from the rest of the world since 1953, North Korea has since been the center of much curiosity, myths and sensationalist headlines that leave more space for reductionism rather than nuan...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017

The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.

in Saigon Events

David Binney Quartet Live @ Soul Live Project Complex

Join renowned jazz saxophonist David Binney and friends in a night of adventure and romance! 

in Development

After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports

In the light of the Long Thanh Airport project, smaller provinces have proposed upgrades to and construction of more international airports in their areas as well.

in Tech

Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard

When the Google app Gboard launched internationally last year, it initially offered Android users Google keyboards in 15 different languages. Of these options, Vietnamese was not included.

in Hanoi Events

Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

in Vietnam

[Photos] In 1995 Vietnam, a Paradise for Honda Cubs and Xích Lô

How heartening — or rather, disheartening — to discover that flooding isn’t a problem that is unique to 2010s Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Postiljonen Live in Hanoi with special guests Das Fluff @ DeN

From the organizer: TICKETS NOW ON SALE @DEN - 49 Lang Yen Phu, Tay HoOPEN 5pm - midnight

in Travel

After Month-Long Delay, Vietnam Officially Allows Bamboo Airways to Take Off

Bamboo Airways will become the fifth carrier to hold a Vietnamese aviation license along with Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air and VASCO.

in Hanoi Events

Bamboo Bass Nite @ Bamboo Westlake

From the organizer: The Defused Mood crew is at it again, but this time they've exchanged their house trax for dub plates and rollers.

in Hanoi Events

Lời Của Tre - The Bamboo Talk @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer: THE BAMBOO TALK

in Hanoi Events

FILMstoryteller | Tự sự PHIM: Cinema Blind Dating - Hẹn hò Xi-nê @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Movie is shown with English subtitles. And follow-up discussion at the end of the screening.

in Hanoi Events

Snug 2 Year Anniversary @ Savage

From the organizer: 12+ Hours Party to celebrate our Two year Anniversary

in Saigon Events

Suicide: The Ripple Effect @ The Hive

Most of us have been touched by suicide or know of someone who has, yet 'suicide' is so rarely spoken about. It needs to be if we are to prevent more deaths.

in Hanoi Events

Học làm giấy Dó thủ công - Dó Papermaking Trip @ Zó Paper

From the organizer: Have you ever wondered how we produce our high-quality handmade “Dó”-paper?

in Saigon Events

Anniversary Special @ 'NAMO

Birthday’s are all about celebrating, and we like celebrating in style.

in Hanoi Events

Mouton Cadet Moments Jazz Festival @ Akira Back - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: THE BIGGEST JAZZ FESTIVAL IN TOWN!

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!. 

in Saigon Events

Red Helix @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

“Red Helix” is an open project by Vietnamese/Danish pianist Trí Minh, multi awards Danish singer/songwriter/ composer Michael Møller and icelandish singer Disa Jakobs.

in Asia

Asia's Latest Pokémon GO Icon Is a Taiwanese Grandpa Who Uses 11 Phones to Play

While many people spend their retired lives arranging flowers, playing chess, nurturing pet birds or yelling at cable news television, this Taiwanese man is devoting his golden years to catching Pokém...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Spanish Filmmaker Captures Hanoi’s After-Hours, Neon-Lit Nightscapes

In a city that often serves as a muse for filmmakers, we are regularly treated to shorts that capture the capital’s allure. Yet it is less common to discover clips portraying the city’s nocturnal char...

in Saigon Events

Dine in the Air @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Located on the top of Saigon, Air 360 Sky Dining ( in the same building with Air 360 Sky Lounge) with the unique 360-degree sky view is the perfect place for the unforgettable romantic dinner.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] A Watercolor Food Alphabet for the Hungry Typographer

Is this not the most delicious alphabet ever?

in Saigon Events

Teacher's Day Celebration @ Pasteur Street

We would like to celebrate with those special people that are providing education for future generations. 

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Create Over $1bn Worth of New Parking Spaces

Hanoi is aiming to create around 1,500 new parking spaces over the next seven years to help deal with overcrowding at the city’s existing parking lots.

in Health

A Saigon Hospital Just Added Scooter Ambulances for Hẻm Emergencies

Will the new initiative help improve the survival rate of patients in Saigon?

in Saigon Events

Across the Forest - Mini Art & Music Festival @ Da Lat

Space Monkies PRESENTS:Mini art & Music festival - ACROSS THE FOREST  

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MMS x Cle @ DeN

MMS x Cle

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Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

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Southeast Asian movie month @ Trung tâm hỗ trợ phát triển tài năng Điện ảnh TPD

In the next one month, Cinema Space will introduce to you some of the most famous movies from Southeast Asian countries. We would love to welcome you all!

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Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Dear Hanoi, we would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

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Loungin' - Live Music @ The Snug

Welcome to Loungin'. The weekly live acoustic music night at The Snug.

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HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

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Abstract Painting - Texturing Workshop @ The Hive

Abstract Painting-Texturing session is aimed to introduce few simple painting techniques that will help you to sculpture your painting. 

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Saigon Flea Market @ Saigon Flea Market

See you again soon at @saigonfleamarket on Sunday 18 November 2018

in Architecture

[Photos] A Visit to Da Nang's New Cutting-Edge Coffee Roaster

The Da Nang coffee roaster and shop epitomizes Vietnam’s craft coffee culture.

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The Strange Vol. 13 - Dark Comedy Storytelling @ Heart of Darkness

The Strange - Dark Comedy Storytelling

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Brim Coffee Tasting for The Hive members & community @ The Hive

Brim Coffee - " Enjoy it your Way" 

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Made Of Light – A Talk With Dr. Trần Văn Thành @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

For many centuries, light has played an important role in the creation, design, display and function of both the visual arts and architecture.

in Saigon Events

European Film Festival 2018 @ Cinestar Hai Ba Trung

The European Film Festival is dedicated to offer Vietnamese people fascinating movies from Europe, the birthplace of cinematography and home to a number of prestigious international film festivals.

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3rd Saigon Gourmet Week @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

3rd Saigon Gourmet Week at Sofitel Saigon Plaza “ A culinary event for the most discerning food connoisseurs of Saigon “, showcasing innovative menus delicately crafted by 4 Michelin-star Chefs and 1 ...

in Hanoi Events

Acoustic Night @ Chàouen Lounge

From the organizer: Enjoy foods and drinks with Live Music will definiely make your night relaxed

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Opera Screen #5: Il Trovatore @ Ca phe Thu Bay Tre

In the project: From Alpha to Opera – introducing famous operas with Vietnamese and English subtitles.

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Stand-up Hanoi presents Carey Marx (UK) @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: BANG! See you there ... Wednesday 14 November folks :)

in Saigon Events

Soma Screening // Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013) @ Soma Art Lounge

Soma Screening - Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013)

in Vietnam

Vietnam Forms Toilet Association, Seeks to Give Everyone Free Public Toilets

Vietnam is determined to improve the standard of toilets nationwide.

in Hanoi Events

Singer/ Songwriter | Hugh McGinlay @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Hugh McGinlay is a singer songwriter and author based in Australia.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: VinFast's New Electric Motorbike; Adapting Foreign Dishes to Local Tastes

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese-Australian Woman Accused of Putting Needles Inside Strawberries

50-year-old My Ut Trinh, also known as Judy, is a former farm worker in Caboolture, a town in Queensland, Australia.

in Saigon Events

Vi Tế by Cietisoo Nguyen @ Noirfoto

Cietisoo Nguyen is a visual artist from Vietnam using photography and digital technology to construct images that reflect his consciousness of both the external and internal world.

in Hanoi Events

Savage's Resident Night @ Savage

From the organizer: It's Wednesday night, get to Savage and catch some grooves by our resident DJs.

in Tech

5.4m Mobile World Customers Could Be Affected by Alleged Data Hack

A data leak involving electronic retail chain The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile World) has cast doubt over the way the local company handles customer info.

in Environment

Activist Diep Vuong Named Global Citizen of the Year for Work to Fight Human Trafficking

Vietnamese-American activist Diep Vuong, who used to be a refugee in the US, recently won the prestigious award for her work to stop human trafficking.

in Saigon Events

La Maison du Whisky @ Caravelle Saigon

Ready to pop in at our La Maison du Whisky pop up event tomorrow evening?

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Malbec Night - Wine Tasting @ Pullman Saigon Centre

We invite you to join us and immerse yourself into all Malbec wines of Bodega Norton winery, our outstanding Argentinean award winning wines. 

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Grill Your Own Wagyu Burger! @ East West Brewing Co.

Grill Your Own Wagyu Burger!

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The Snoop Dogg VARIETY Open Mic @ Indika Saigon

We’re changing it up on Monday nights!

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Dewar's Whisky Tasting Week @ Firkin Bar

Founded in 1846, Dewar’s is the world’s most awarded blended Scotch whisky, is the fifth largest blended whisky brand in the world and the top selling Scotch whisky in the USA.

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Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

in Saigon

Busy Bookaholics, Behold Saigon's First-Ever Book Vending Machine

The vending machine is located at Sense Market underneath September 23 Park.

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

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DIY Dó Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

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Life Drawing #3 @ ClickSpace

We're going to bring yellow to your life, without you having to eat it. Only if you choose. 

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: Won't You Be My Neighbor? @ DeN

Won't You Be My Neighbor? is a 2018 American documentary film directed by Morgan Neville about the life and guiding philosophy of Fred Rogers, the host and creator of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. ...

in Hanoi Events

On Tuesdays We Tell Jokes @ DeN

From the organizer: Welcome all to Hanoi’s only comedy-exclusive open mic night!  

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Back To The Future Part 2 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Things have barely settled from the excitement and resolve of the original Back to the Future, when in pops that crazy inventor Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) with news that ...

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

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Hanoi Pride 2018: Parade & Festival @ American Club

Following the Hanoi Pride Week from 17 to 22 September, the Hanoi Pride Festival 2018 will take place on 11/11/2018 from 13:30 to 21:30 with activities: Bike rally, Walking parade and the Pride festiv...

in Saigon Events

Meet celebrity mixologist Simone Caporale @ Park Hyatt Saigon

This November, come meet celebrity mixologist Simone Caporale right here in Saigon!

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Celebrity Chef Lunch with Chef Maxime Meilleur @ Park Hyatt Saigon

Join an exclusive lunch with Michelin Star Chef Maxime Meilleur from Saint Martin de Belleville, including a 4-course menu and wine pairing.

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Celebrity Gala Dinner with Chef Jungsik Yim @ Park Hyatt Saigon

As part of Passion Week, an exclusive Gala Dinner with Michelin Star Chef Jungsik Yim from Seoul will be held at Park Hyatt Saigon. The dinner includes a 6-course menu and Louis Jadot wine pairing.

in Hanoi Events

TRỜI ƠI TÔI CHẲNG NHỚ GÌ ngoài YÊU! @ OKIA Cinema

In continuation of our exciting film week O KIA YEU DI CHU – LET’S LOVE, we decided to start a film week with the spirit of I REMEMBER NOTHING BUT LOVE!

in Vietnam

A Rare Look Inside the Hue Imperial Court in 1895 in Watercolor

'La cour de Hue' (The court of Hue) is a series of painting done by Nguyen Van Nhan in 1895, during the reign of Thanh Thai, emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty at the time.

in Saigon Events

Concerto Chat Master Class @ Park Hyatt Saigon

What’s the difference between a melody and a musical motif? How about a trill and an arpeggio? And just how did Beethoven construct a musical masterpiece out of only four notes? 

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Gala Dinner with Chef Vicky Cheng @ Park Hyatt Saigon

As part of Passion Week, an exclusive Gala Dinner with Michelin Star Chef Vicky Cheng* from Hong Kong. The dinner includes a 6-course dinner menu and Right Bank wine pairing.

in Music & Arts

Paintings by Artist Bui Xuan Phai on Display in London Asian Art Week

Two London galleries are displaying dozens of pieces of artwork by painters Bui Xuan Phai and Nguyen Tu Nghiem as part of the 2018 edition of Asian Art In London from November 5 to 9.

in Saigon Events

Celebrity Gala Dinner with Chef Paulo Airaudo @ Park Hyatt Saigon

As part of Passion Week, an exclusive Gala Dinner with Michelin Star Chef Paulo Airaudo* and San Sebastian Penfolds wine pairing will be held this 14 November.

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Art in Fashion Luncheon @ Park Hyatt Saigon

As part of Passion Week, an exclusive Art in Fashion Luncheon with Visual Artist Bradley Theodore will be held this 14 November.

in Saigon Events

Fragrances Master Class @ Park Hyatt Saigon

As part of Passion Week, an exclusive Fragrances Master Class with Mr. Blaise Mautin, Celebrity Parfumeur from Paris will be held this 14 and 15 November.

in Hanoi

Vietnam Formula 1 Grand Prix Track Layout Released

The layout of the track which will host the Formula Vietnamese Grand Prix in 2020 was released yesterday.

in Hanoi Events

Khai mạc 'HỮU HÌNH & VÔ HÌNH' | 'Visible & Invisible' exhibition @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space is very honor to invite you to the Opening of ‘VISIBLE & INVISIBLE’ exhibition.

in Saigon Events

Raclette Dining Experience @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Indulge in melted cheese from the French Alps, scraped onto your plate of crispy potato, shavings of air-dried and cured meat and sausages, topped off with pickled gherkins and onions.

in Saigon Events

Floral Design Master Class @ Park Hyatt Saigon

As part of Passion Week, an exclusive Floral Master Class with Mr. Alfie Lin, Floral Design Director CN Flower from Taipei and Mrs. Nguyễn T. Xuân Dung, Master Florist from Park Hyatt Saigon will be h...

in Vietnam

Rescuers Race Against Time to Save Miners Trapped by Flooded Hoa Binh Cave

Families of stranded miners are hoping for a miracle.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Announces Plans to Protect Endangered Yangtze Turtles

Only four Yangtze giant softshell turtles remain in the world, with two in Hanoi and the remaining duo in Suzhou Zoo in Shanghai.

in Hanoi Events

Melting Pot Veg & Vegan Fest @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

From the organizer: Calling all vegetarian-vegan & food lovers!

in Literature

Vietnamese-American Writer Ocean Vuong to Release Debut Novel Next Year

Earlier this year, Vietnamese-American poet and writer Ocean Vuong won the prestigious 2017 T. S. Elliot Prize for his poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds.

in Saigon Events

Tango Night @ Milonga Dong Dong Ju

Welcome to Milonga Dong Dong Ju in Thao Dien!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report

According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam spent US$989 million in 2017 on imported pesticide and materials, up by 36.4% from 2016.

in Saigon Events

Thrift Market @ Soma Art Lounge

Come out to Soma for Thrift Shop Sunday Market!

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DJ Matt Payne @ ANAN Saigon

Join us for a fun Saturday night on our rooftop perch with DJ Matt Payne. 

in Saigon Events

Open Studio | Wu Chi-Tsung @ MoTplus

From October to December 2018 the MoT+++ space will be converted into the working studio of visual artist Wu Chi-Tsung. during his residency, Wu Chi-Tsung will develop new works in his experimental ph...

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Introduce Traffic Congestion Charges in Central Districts

As part of the capital’s efforts to reduce traffic jams, private vehicles will face charges for entering congested areas of central districts.  

in Saigon Events

Hang Trong Painting Via Diverse Perspectives @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

As one of the traditional woodcut paintings from the North of Vietnam, besides the rustic and quaint paintings of Dong Ho or Kim Hoang, Hang Trong paintings were referred to as cultural elements of up...

in Saigon Events

Embodiment of the Breath Body with Daphne @ Mandala

The breath is the conduit between the body and the mind.

in Saigon Events

Open Air Cinema Club: Frida @ The Hive

A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage int her work.

in Saigon Events

Crispy Chicken Burger @ Saigon Outcast

Outcast Kitchen is back to Free Food Wednesday with Crispy Chicken Burger by Outcast's Chef - Mr. Thai!

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] A Halcyon Hanoi Through Artist Pham Anh's Ultra-Realistic Oil Paintings

Living in the same neighborhood for an extended period of time can lead one to take it for granted. But it only requires the perspective of an artistically inclined outsider to make you fall in love w...

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Actor Wins Rookie Award at Tokyo Film Festival for Role in 'Song Lang'

Lien Binh Phat has become the first Vietnamese actor to win a rookie award at the Tokyo International Film Fest (TIFF).

in Hanoi Events

Space Jazz | Mukang Fields @ Soul Bar Hanoi

Mukang Fields is comprised of Bill Badger (synths, beats, conga), Luke DallaGrana (saxophone, head nods, vibe) and Jackson Garland (Moog synth, spacey sounds, vocal looping, throat singing) who togeth...

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Stanford Reid, Qhawekazi Girose, Giorgia-May Live @ DeN

50k entry

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KOTO Dream Ride @ UNIS

UNIS Hanoi is proud to continue this year sponsoring the KOTO (Know One Teach One) Dream Ride, which is an annual bike ride to raise funds to support at-risk and disadvantaged youth through vocational...

in Hanoi Events

British Fashion Show @ Hoan Kiem Lake

Hosted by London College for Design & Fashion Hanoi

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Ninja Ink Nightshift Grand Opening @ Sidewalk Hanoi

The long-awaited Ninja Ink Nightshift is now opening this 10th of November. Food, Drinks, Music, and Flash tattoos are on us. We can't wait to celebrate this joyous moment of our lives with you.

in Saigon Events

ISHCMC Hosting the Third Festive Bazaar @ ISHCMC

It’s that time of the year again when everyone is busy getting ready for the festive season.

in Tech

VinFast to Launch New Electronic Scooter Called 'Klara' This Month

VinFast will start selling its new motorcycle model from November 20.

in Hanoi Events

Tandem through Hanoi: A Reading Night! @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: A READING NIGHT: TANDEM THROUGH HANOI

in Vietnam

VietJet Signs $6.5bn Contract With Airbus for 50 New A321neo Planes

On Friday, budget airline VietJet Air announced a deal for 50 new Airbus planes from France and ongoing negotiations for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

in Hanoi Events

Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Dear Hanoi, we would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

in Vietnam

Japan Officials Discover Vietnamese Word in Vandalism of 15th-Century Castle Ruins

Japanese officials recently discovered a handful of letters and phrases that were illegally carved into a centuries-old castle ruins. Among the graffiti, one appears to include a Vietnamese word.

in Hanoi Events

Networking | Share - Cultural and Creative Hubs Vietnam @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: NETWORKING | SHARECULTURAL AND CREATIVE HUBS VIETNAM

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Concrete Jungle Jams - Wick edition @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

Host by Urban Orangutan and Dustin Lloyd aka Junius Maltby

in Hanoi Events

Low Key Cinema - The King's Speech @ ClickSpace

The King's Speech is a 2010 British historical drama film about Britain's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husb...

in Saigon Events

The Magnificent 3 Years Anniversary @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

"Garden Of The Gods" - Anniversary to celebrate Air 360 Sky Lounge’s three-year success

in Hanoi Events

Acoustic night | Jane & The Dang Thai Bais @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: A familiar face at The Snug Open Mic, a hidden gem in Dang Thai Mai, this Wednesday, this sweetheart will sway you her way with her sick tunes and beautiful voice alongside th...

in Tech

42m Vietnamese Use Facebook Daily, Among Highest Rates in Southeast Asia

Amongst its many existing users, companies and government entities are increasingly turning to the platform.

in Saigon Events

Thursday rock and roll night: Y Kroc Acoustic & The Last Jackals @ Yoko Cafe

Thursday night live music at Yoko:

in Saigon Events

TRỜI ƠI - Poetry Zine Launch Party @ Cu Ru Bar

For the love of the sky, we live here and ain't it a wonderful thing?

in Saigon Events

Speak Vietnamese Đi! @ Rogue Saigon

Xin chào. We had an incredible time at our 1st Speak Vietnamese Đi! Saigon in January and a lot of you have requested for another one.

in Saigon Events

Pan Asian Sounds | presented by Datodeo @ The Observatory

Introducing a night of sonic exploration curated by Observatory resident Datodeo, who also happens to be one of Vietnam’s foremost vinyl collectors and a specialist on the long lost sounds of the regi...

in Saigon Events

Soma Screening // McQueen (2018) @ Soma Art Lounge

Soma Screening // Documentary Edition!

in Saigon

Saigon's Bus Station Projects Lag Behind Due to Overlapping Plans, Limited Land

Many locations that are supposed to be used for building new bus stations are being appropriated for other uses.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Our Take on 'The Bachelor'; Western Holidays in Vietnam; Combating Human Trafficking

Episode 33 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

in Vietnam

For the First Time, a Representative From Vietnam Wins Miss Earth Beauty Pageant

For the first time the history of the beauty pageant, a representative from Vietnam was crowned the top honor.

in Health

Meet The Eye Health Team Behind Some of the Best Technology and Techniques in Saigon

Vietnamese residents have enjoyed greater access to health care in recent years, but eye health and preventable blindness is still an issue.

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange @ Gardenista

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language!

in Hanoi Events

Tandem Talks | Sóng đôi trò chuyện @ Manzi

From the organizer: A morning - afternooon for 5 German writers and 5 Vietnamese writers to meet and share their own stories, open their voices in panel discussions with the audiences of Hà Nội.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

INTO THIN AIR 2 @ Manzi

From the organizer: Dear human of Hanoi, come be a part of INTO THIN AIR 2! 

in Hanoi Events

DIY Dó Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

in Hanoi Events

Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: This six-week course will focus on developing soft skills (social skills) that are critical for success in the workplace.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Film & TV

Saigon Welcomes 5 Film Festivals This Month. What Are They and How to Get Tickets?

If you’re a movie buff in Saigon this month, you’re extremely lucky because a handful of film festivals will happen concurrently.

in Saigon Events

BIG SHAQ live in Saigon X Commas Pop-up @ Lush

Global sensation Big Shaq set to make the city bounce this November.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside Hue's Award-Winning Dormitory for Students in Need

A quiet courtyard, accentuated by a lone plumeria tree; rows of rooms in wood texture; walls of lattice that dot the interior with mesmerizing patterns every time the sun comes up: welcome to Betania....

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Host Formula One Race in 2020: Official

After nearly a year of speculation, it has been officially confirmed that a Formula One Grand Prix will be held in Hanoi in 2020.

in Vietnam

Vietcombank Will Be the First Vietnam Bank to Open a US Office

Vietcombank will be the first Vietnamese bank to open a representative office in the United States.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 18 Rare Photos of Northern and Central Vietnam in the Late 19th Century

During the 19th century, postcards were one of the most popular forms of media that connected Vietnam with the rest of the world.

in Hanoi

Expansion of Noi Bai Airport to Help Bring in 100m Passengers Each Year

Hanoi’s US$3.5 billion expansion of Noi Bai International Airport is being reviewed, with the aim of bringing in 80-100 million passengers a year by 2050.

in Saigon Events

Castello Banfi Italian Dinner @ R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant

R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant at The Reverie Saigon presents an incredible six course Italian fine dining experience with paired Tuscan wines.

in Environment

Dark Time Looms Over Wildlife as China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn, Tiger Bone

The government's reversal on a 25-year ban may prove to be ruinous for the preservation of the endangered species.

in Vietnam

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently

The influential Buddhist leader recently returned to Vietnam from Thailand after a year abroad.

in Hanoi Events

INTO THIN AIR 2 @ Manzi

From the organizer: Dear human of Hanoi, come be a part of INTO THIN AIR 2! 

in Hanoi Events

Ơ Kìa Yêu Thôi Chứ! @ OKIA Cinema

Love!

in Hanoi Events

Local Vegan Market 8 @ Xuong Vegan

"Local Vegan Market - Happy Gardeners Market" is a follow-up weekly activity after the break of our usual #HanoiVeganMiniFest. Happy Gardeners Market is now located at 14 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi. 

in Hanoi Events

iONAH Show @ Star Galaxy

From the organizer: HIWC would like to invite you to watch the incredible iONAH Show together. A blend of cabaret and cartoon, this unique and creative contemporary show is pure entertainment and a re...

in Vietnam

At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi

Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.

in Saigon Events

Diabetes Health Talk @ Family Medical Practice

On Wednesday November 14th, FMP's Medical Director and Internist Dr. Pedro L. Trigo will be leading a discussion on the subject of DIABETIES and the rise of this epidemic disease in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

LUSH Insane Asylum - Halloween 2018 @ Lush

Beware - Once you enter the Lush Insane Asylum, you may never come out.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Polish Watercolor Artist Captures Tokyo's Historic Shopfronts

There’s something about urban shopfronts that inspires artists everywhere to break out their canvas and doodle away.

in Vietnam

Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team

A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Underground Movement Opening with Marco Yanes & Tok @ BirdCage

From the organizer: HUM is back in Town this Saturday 3rd of November.

in Hanoi Events

Mr. Ho (Klasse Wrecks, HK) & Miya @ Savage

From the organizer: Over 15 years of collecting music and DJ-ing in clubs, Mr. Ho entertains crowds with his energetic and eclectic sets that are rooted in House, Techno, Disco, Electronica and a...

in Hanoi Events

Hòa nhạc "trong" | "trong" Concert @ Hanoi Opera House

From the organizer: "trong" - transparent and pure"trong" - hidden internally

in Hanoi Events

Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

in Hanoi Events

The Great Bia Circus 2018 @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

From the organizer: First Ever Craft Bia Circus.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Hanoi Events

Cantabile - Maestoso Chamber Music Series No.2 @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Maestoso is pleased to introduce the second concert of the Chamber Music Series entitled "Cantabile". This is also the first concert of Maestoso to be held at the Heritage Spa...

in Saigon Events

Sealy Sink & Drink Beer Pong @ Winking Seal Beer Co.

Not quite an Olympic sport, beer pong requires extreme skill and coordination (especially the more you drink), but is a game where everyone wins!

in Saigon Events

Día de Los Muertos, Big Celebration @ Saigon Outcast

Día de los Muertos iis a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere.

in Vietnam

Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year

Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved. 

in Vietnam

Male Drivers Are Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents 2013-2017: Report

In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

in Saigon Events

Sunday night live: Green Means Go solo & The Chillies @ Yoko Cafe

Sunday night live music.

in Hanoi Events

Bad BTCHS vs JUMP 90s-00s Hiphop & RnB Special @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: BAD BTCHS VS JUMP 90s-00s

in Saigon Events

Hope 2.0 A Solo Exhibition by Phạm Huy Thông @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is please to announce the solo exhibition opening party for Phạm Huy Thông.

in Saigon Events

Music Trivia / Morea @ Rogue Saigon

All you do is win no matter what right? 

in Saigon Events

Singapore Film Festival HCMC @ CGV Vincom Đồng Khởi

For the first time ever in Vietnam, the Singapore Film Society in collaboration with RICE & Partners, is proud to present the Singapore Film Festival HCMC 2018.

in Saigon Events

LTW #11: Take Cover! Halloween Rock Party @ Soma Art Cafe

Your favorite local purveyors of fresh, hand-crafted music, Locally Trapped Wildlife, are proud to present a ROCK BAND COVER SHOW extravaganza with eight of your favorite local artists from acros...

in Hanoi

Hanoi’s Booming Population Has Already Exceeded 2030 Target

According to a new report released by the National Assembly, Hanoi’s booming population has already surpassed the predicted figures for 2030.

in Film & TV

[Video] Local Design Student Wins Graduation Showcase With Surrealistic Short Film

This short film might be the trippiest thing you see today.

in Vietnam

Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report

In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

in Saigon Events

French Feast Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Hotel Equatorial is excited to announce its upcoming French dinner buffet in conjunction with the launch of Beaujolais Nouveau.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Concrete Jungle Jams - Wick edition @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

Host by Urban Orangutan and Dustin Lloyd aka Junius Maltby

in Hanoi Events

Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to...

in Hanoi Events

Isolation Berlin - Southeast Asia Tour @ Youth Theatre

HIP BAND FROM GERMAN CAPITAL ON SOUTHEAST-ASIA TOUR!

in Hanoi Events

Trình diễn múa J-Dance | J-Dance Performance @ Youth Theatre

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural exchange in Vietnam proudly presents 2 nights of "J-Dance" show featuring 4 solo and duo dance pieces, on December 7 & 8 in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Moving Reels #2: Vietnam Looks At South Asia @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Our series of workshops ‘Moving Reels: A Social Dialog – Vietnam looks at South Asia’’ returns this month with our second art video selection from India, ‘Cities of Sleep’, by Indian filmmaker Shaunak...

in Saigon Events

Day of the Dead Festival @ Caravelle Saigon

Saigon Saigon Rootop Bar along with Jose Cuervo invite you to celebrate the Day of the Dead Festival this Friday November 2nd.

in Development

[Photos] D7 Is Getting a Luxury Apartment Complex and Gigantic Egg-Shaped Restaurant

Marina Club House Restaurant is a part of the Evergreen Residential Complex project in District 7.

in Saigon Events

El Camino + Saigon Special presents "1st Annual Pajama Jam" @ El Camino

El Camino + Saigon Special presents "1st Annual Halloween Pajama Jam" 

in Saigon Events

HRBR invites Paul Jove (San Pedro Music) @ The Lighthouse

One year after his last apparition in Saigon HRBR is glad to welcome its very good friend Paul Jove aka Pituko from Bolivia, a veteran in the Bolivian electronic scene particularly in the city of La P...

in Saigon Events

Lê Quý Tông - True Gold Chapter II: The Loyalty @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery is pleased to present Lê Quý Tông’s True Gold Chapter II: The Loyalty.

in Saigon Events

Famlab Open Session: Saigon Supersound, Nhung Nguyen + Zach Sch @ The Observatory

HERITAGE OF FUTURE PAST is a two-year project delivered through the British Council’s Culture and Development initiative.

in Culture

Hanoi Proposes Non-Smoking Areas Around Tourist Sites

The proposal was suggested for areas such as the walking streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in an effort to make the area more welcoming to tourists.

in Environment

Due to Climate Change, 17% of Saigon Will Be Completely Submerged by 2100

The effects of climate change mean that in less than 80 years, 86.7% of Binh Thanh District will be underwater, while 26.6% of District 2 and 34.5% of Hoc Mon will be permanently flooded.

in Saigon Events

Scareograma Horror Fest @ Officespot Coworking

Come and enjoy FIVE whole days of HORROR at the 2018 Scareograma Horror Fest! We are proud to announce Scareograma Horror Fest, Ho Chi Minh City's first horror movie festival! Tickets are FREE!

in Saigon Events

Morning Yoga with Stretch Goals Yoga x GWG @ The Hive

Morning Rooftop Yoga at The Hive Saigon with Stretch Goals Yoga x Girls with Guns Fitness - Saigon. 

in Saigon Events

Paris-Saigon Afternoon Tea | Inspired by Her Art Exhibition @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

This October, Hôtel des Arts Saigon in association with LYTHI Auction take immense pleasure to introduce the INSPIRED BY HER Art Exhibition on the occasion of celebrating Vietnamese Women's Day.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Drunk Driving and Finding Phong's Depiction of Transgender Vietnamese

Episode 32 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

in Vietnam

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Visits Vietnam After a Year Abroad

After a year abroad, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to Vietnam for a short visit.

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes improv @ DeN

From the organizer: The greatest comedy group to ever come out of Hanoi is now a permanent fixture of DeN.

in Hanoi Events

On Tuesdays We Tell Jokes @ DeN

From the organizer: Welcome all to Hanoi’s only comedy-exclusive open mic night!  

in Hanoi Events

Residence Night @ Savage

Meet our Resident DJ , free entry.

in Hanoi Events

Back To The Future (Film Screening) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Get those Nike high tops on and get yourself down to Sidewalk, its classic film time....Back To The Future!

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

The Shivery Shindig @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hell is empty and all the devils are here……to PARTY!!!!

in Hanoi Events

The Wednesday Night Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Environment

How the Popularity of 'Durian Tours' Is Threatening the Survival of Malaysia's Tigers

In order to meet rising demand for durian, Malaysia plans to convert a large area of the Malayan tiger’s natural habitat into durian plantations.

in Saigon

Saigon to Introduce Food Safety Stickers for Street Food Stalls

The city's Food Safety Management Authority has also issued 10 criteria for evaluating street vendors' food safety.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

This is Bunker Vietnam @ Phu Quoc Island

BUNKER is back... with 2 days of face melting sounds at an incredible beachfront location on the shores of Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Euphoria #2: Jeremy Olander / Vivrant, Anjunadeep @ Arcan

Music is our love, our inspiration to live, music connects people. For those reasons, we would love to introduce you to our Euphoria, where you can live with your passion and share it with everyone.&n...

in Saigon Events

Rocktober Festival 2018 @ Push Climbing

Push Climbing is launching its second Rocktoberfest climbing competition along with an outdoor sport market, open to everyone who wants to have a good day along friends, wether is trying out sports eq...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Scheme to Flex More Maritime Muscles by 2030

To foster economic growth and respond to climate change, the country will focus on its coastal infrastructure and initiatives. 

in Saigon Events

Cash Cash @ ENVY Club

Hailed globally for infectious dance-pop originals and live DJ sets, Cash Cash is an electronic music trio formed Jean Paul Makhlouf and Alex Makhlouf (brothers) with their childhood friend Samuel Fri...

in Saigon Events

DJ BORGEOUS @ ENVY Club

ENVY will host the incredible artist - DJ BORGEOUS from Ominia NightClub, LA under one roof on Friday, Oct 26th.

in Saigon Events

The Heavenly Gothic @ ENVY Club

We are entering "THEHEAVENLYGOTHIC" at Envy Club from 27 - 31 Oct.

in Hanoi Events

DIY Paper Craft Workshop @ Zó Paper

Workshop, book binding workshop, papermaking workshop.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Life Drawing @ ClickSpace

Figure drawing, also known as life drawing, is drawing and making art from the human form. If you can draw a human figure, you can draw anything! You will be guided through multiple drawing exercises ...

in Hanoi Events

Horror Films in October: Hereditary @ DeN

After the family matriarch passes away, a grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences, and begin to unravel dark secrets.   Free Entry   Monday, 29 October 8:30pm ...

in Saigon Events

Day of the Dead @ Lush

Join Jose Cuervo and Lush to celebrate the Day of the Dead Festival on Friday November 2nd.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Day of the Dead with Jose Cuervo @ Saigon

To all the Halloween partiers, get ready with Jose Cuervo at Day of The Dead - an event series through out Vietnam from October 26 to November 04.

in Hanoi Events

BIS Hanoi International Festival 2018 @ BIS Hanoi

The British International School Hanoi hosts its annual International Festival to celebrate the different cultures represented at the school and to raise money to support the school’s community partne...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's National Brand, Valued at $235bn, Jumps 2 Places in World Ranking

Vietnam moves to No. 43 out of 100 countries this year, a two-place jump from last year, with a national brand value of US$235 billion.

in Saigon Events

Concert: Boulanger Trio (Hamburg - Berlin) @ Conservatory of Music

The German newspaper Die Welt described a performance of the Boulanger Trio as “irresistible”, while Wolfgang Rihm wrote in a letter: “To be interpreted in this way is certainly the great dream of eve...

in Hanoi Events

Bay#1: Freestyle Dance, Food Rescue, Animal Sounds @ Thong Nhat Park

Come fly with us in Baybaybay's Tea Party #1

in Eat & Drink Partner

Day of the Dead: the Perfect Time to Party in Vietnam with Jose Cuervo

Alters strewn with bright marigold flowers and photos of loved ones, families dressed in fancy costumes with faces painted to resemble skeletons walking through streets decorated with bright papel pic...

in Hanoi Events

Fishbone Tattoo Studio Party @ Fishbone Studio

Please join Fishbone for the Grand opening of his new Tattoo Studio in the heart of Tay Ho.

in Saigon Events

Baroque Era @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

Take a trip back to the BAROQUE ERA at QUI.

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Silk Painting From 1935 Sold for €440,000 at Paris Auction

A painting by renowned Vietnamese artist Nguyen Nam Son recently fetched 440,000 euros at an auction in Paris.

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Art Sale and B&W Talk @ Noirfoto

You are welcome to visit and buy at Noirfoto monthly art fair!

in Hanoi

$600,000 Lunar Rock to Be Displayed in Pagoda Complex Near Hanoi

The meteorite, which was recently bought for US$612,500, will be put on display in Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex, only 1.5 hours south of the capital.

in Hanoi Events

Through my eyes @ De.TẦM

"Through My Eyes" is a camera fair and photography event which will be held at De. Tam space on October 27-28. There will be film cameras for sale, raising funds for children in crisis at Blue Dragon....

in Hanoi Events

Chef's Night Out 8 @ DeN

Den's long-running rock show is back in time for the Halloween celebrations. We're proud to be hosting some of Hanoi's best live performers. 

in Saigon

Saigon to Open Night Food Street on Bach Dang Wharf

Since 2015, Saigon authorities have been prohibiting hydrofoils and restaurant boats to anchor at Bach Dang Wharf to pave way for the area's renovation and upgrade.

in Hanoi Events

Concert: Ngửa tay hứng chiếc lá rơi @ Manzi

Organizer: Empathy Museum

in Hanoi Events

Rock n' Roll, Soul & Blues with Tips Lips and PT Collieger @ DeN

From the organizer: DEN - 49 Lang Yen Phu

in Film & TV

Saigon to Have First-Ever Singapore Film Festival This November

The festival is co-hosted by the Singapore Film Society and Vietnamese media company RICE & Partners.

in Hanoi Events

The Devils Disco Freakshow, GingerWork Halloween Special. @ BirdCage

From the organizer: Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

in Hanoi Events

L A N G U A G E: James Sherry with/cùng AJAR @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: AJAR Press is always (half)-open to welcome voices from elsewhere into Vietnam(ese), the encounter between beyond-bordered voices. This time, we will have the honour of having a co...

in Travel

Yok Don Ends Elephant Rides. Tourists Can Now Watch Them, but Silently and From a Distance

Putting an end to cruel elephant rides, Yok Don National Park invites visitors to observe the animals in their natural environment going about their daily lives.

in Saigon Events

The Return of WORLD CHILLOWEEN Circus @ Chill Skybar

Ready to be scared to death by a haunted return of “Cirque le Soir”

in Hanoi Events

Bangers in Space (house, techno, acid) @ BirdCage

From the organizer: BANGERS IN SPACE - TECHNO - HOUSE - ACID - BREAKS - IDM - GLITCH - MOONSHIT - SPACEWONK

in Saigon Events

Castle Of 666 @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Discover the terrible Hellfire on Halloween at “Castle Of 666”

in Saigon Events

Oyster Prosecco @ Q.itchen Factory

You want to have a gourmet experience in D7? Are you craving for fresh Oysters in Saigon? Come & enjoy with us to have a special treat for a one-of-a-kind dining meal available nowhere else.

in Hanoi Events

Time To Say Goodbye Closing Party @ Ke Quan

From the organizer: It's time to say GOODBYE to everybody with this closing party, a last one with many rice wine and smile.

in Saigon Events

How Dare You Try @ Saigon Princess

Special Discount 30% for Your Mystery Night on the Most Luxurious Unique Fine Dining Cruise

in Vietnam

A Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Might Be Vietnam's National Costume for Miss Universe

If the bánh mì dress wins the popular vote, Vietnam might have a legitimate shot at claiming the top prize at this year’s upcoming Miss Universe.

in Music & Arts

Concert Honoring Nguyen Van Quy, the ‘Vietnamese Beethoven,’ to Take Place on October 30

No other composer since Beethoven has written as many as nine sonatas for violin and piano.

in Culture

[Photos] Relish this Rare 1894 Edition of 'Truyen Kieu' Through World Digital Library

The World Digital Library allows people around the world to see high-resolution scans of the 1894 edition of The Tale of Kieu, annotated by Paul Pelliot, the famous French Sinologist, who bo...

in Hanoi Events

Book Launch. Hanoi Photographic Collection @ Ke Quan

From the organizer: British born professional photographer Marcus Lacey, welcomes all who share a passion for the rich tapestry of aesthetic beauty of Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

Ơ Kìa Tháng Mười Nga @ OKIA Cinema

From the organizer: Russian and Soviet film screening.

in Architecture

[Photos] An Oddly Shaped Lot Presents a Creative Challenge for Local Architects

The house, named Hoa House, rests on an irregular parcel of land formed by two square lots unevenly placed next to each other.

in Hanoi Events

Philosophy of Drag - Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum on Wednesday 24 October from 19:30-22:00 at Puku Café and Sports Bar, for a series of lectures, stories, artwork, and discussions on The Philosophy of Dr...

in Tech

Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Service Aber Launches in Hanoi

The latest fully Vietnamese ride-hailing service, Aber, launched in Hanoi last Friday, four months after its first appearance in Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Residence Night @ Savage

Meet our Resident DJ , free entry.

in Hanoi Events

LIVE Soundtrack: A page of madness @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Kurutta ippeji Kurutta Ippêji (A Page of Madness), is one of the landmarks of the Japanese silent film industry from 1920’s, takes place in an asylum.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Couple Night @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

You have a present from us this Thursday !

in Saigon

Inebriated Saigon Driver Rams BMW Into Motorbikes, Killing One and Injuring 7 Others

While most Saigoneers were sound asleep on Sunday night, a tragic accident occurred near the Hang Xanh Intersection in Binh Thanh District, killing one and injuring others.

in Saigon Events

Kin & Datodeo @ The Observatory

Two of our residents with two distinct approaches to handling a oor, bringing the disco and house re to the terrace to get the weekend going.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Sound Series Vol.9 @ Heart of Darkness

You don't want to miss this!! 

in Saigon Events

SOHY Gentlemen Night @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Every Wednesday at SOHY from now on will be dedicated to our wonderful male guests.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Zadig/ Construct Reform, Tresor [FRA] @ The Observatory

As part of the New French Beats Weekends, Heart Beat teams up for the 3rd time with Vien Phap/ Institut Français Saigon.

in Vietnam

Residents Living Inside Hue Imperial City to Be Relocated Next Year

When finished, the relocation will be the biggest migration in the history of the Hue Imperial City.

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!. 

in Hanoi Events

Cỏ mùa hè - Một trưng bày của | Summer Grasses by Bàng Nhất Linh @ Manzi

From the organizer: Manzi Art Space, MotPlus và Nguyen Art Foundation are pleased to present 'Summer Grass' - a solo show by Bàng Nhất Linh, one of the most talented and active artists of Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Happy Second Anniversary to 'NAMO Tuscan Grill! @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

We’re turning 2! We want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved to make it 2 fantastic years here at ‘NAMO Tuscan Grill and let's make a toast as we look forward to many more to come.

in Tech

Vietnam to Launch Another Homemade Satellite This December

The satellites will help monitor environmental conditions related to climate change and allow for emergency disaster warnings.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Ableton Workshop Hanoi 2018 | MON 22-10 @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Register here: http://bit.ly/2Es6V2k

in Hanoi Events

Is It True? How to Deal with Fake News @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

Maggie Farley was a professional fellow at American University’s Journalism and Leadership Transformation program from 2015-2017 exploring the intersection of journalism and technology, and is now an ...

in Hanoi Events

AudiOhm @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN presents audiOhm - Live Psychedelic Meditation Sound Session.

in Saigon Events

Vinoteca The Spanish Night @ InterContinental Saigon

This 25th October, allow our team at Purple Jade to amuse your taste buds with 4 premium selections of Spanish wine.

in Hanoi Events

Diogo: Don't let your dreams die @ The Hanoi Social Club

From the organizer: From Lisbon, Portugal, Diogo will bring his original music to Tiny Music Club this week.

in Saigon Events

Purple Disco @ InterContinental Saigon

This 26th October, let's dance the night away with STUDIO54, the most famous nightclub of all time from New York at one of Saigon's most exclusive party_ Purple Disco.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

La Manufacture Wine Dinner @ InterContinental Saigon

This 24th October, join us for the exclusive edition of La Manufacture Wine Dinner and celebrate Wednesday night with a delightful and hand-picked wine selection paired with authentic Chablis bites.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Coworking Spaces and Vietnam's Four Mythological Creatures

The Saigoneer Podcast is back after taking a couple of weeks off!

in Saigon Events

Monster vs Man @ Corked Tales

MONSTER VS MAN – One wicked night only 27/10

in Film & TV

From November, Vietnam to Ban Gratuitous Smoking in Movies, Stage Productions

Starting from November, filmmakers will need to carefully deliberate over their decision to include smoking in their work or risk the ire of the culture ministry.

in Saigon Events

The Monkey Shoulder Guest Shift @ Drinking & Healing

We're excited to welcome Mr.Jay Gray - a talented bartender of Monkey Shoulder from Singapore. He will inspire us with his interesting stories about cocktail mixology.

in Saigon Events

Asia Premiere of TAWAI a film from Bruce Parry + Q&A @ The Hive Saigon

See Bruce Parry's immersive odyssey "TAWAI - A voice from the forest" in Thaliand's Premiere screening of this unforgettable documentary.

in Saigon Events

Diwali pop-up sale @ The Snap Cafe

Don't miss this Tuesday's pop-up sale of handcrafted jewelry and ceramics!

in Saigon Events

The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika Saigon

This and every Monday night, we bring the comedians to the stage.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Children of Southern Vietnam in 1967

To see old photos of children is profound because we know, in a way they couldn't when the photos were taken, how their lives have been shaped since. 

in Music & Arts

Unknown Mortal Orchestra to Release Instrumental Jazz Album Recorded in Hanoi

The Portland, Oregon-based psychedelic rock band recorded the album entirely in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Launches In-Town Check-In Service in Hanoi, Da Nang

In-town check-in service allows passengers to drop off their luggage before heading to the airport.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

House Of The N.U.N @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Discover the most scariest Pre-Halloween at “House Of The N.U.N”

in Saigon Events

Day of The Dead @ Chill Skybar

Start an unforgettable Pre-Halloween at the Mexican feast “Day of The Dead”

in Saigon Events

The Taste of Nostalgia @ The Royal Pavilion

This October, conjure fond memories at The Royal Pavilion, Saigon's premier Cantonese restaurant, with a special 'Taste of Nostalgia' menu featuring much-loved classic dishes such as Meizhou-style bon...

in Saigon Events

DOSE Community @ Binh An Village

Arcan represented by Dien Bien Phu Bassline Techno set and live video by VJ Flo! 

in Vietnam

Ham-Fisted Graffiti Defiles Hoi An's Famous Yellow Walls

Amateurish tags and scrawlings throughout the ancient tourist town are becoming an eyesore.

in Saigon Events

Happy Women's Day @ L'Usine

For all ladies visting L'Usine on 20 October, 2018: A complementary glass of wine with any purchase.

in Eat & Drink

Defining “Vietnamese Fusion” at Eleven

A thick plume of wood-succulent smoke engulfs the table as the server removes the lid from a clay pot of hot stone beef. Ensconced in the earthy aroma, the tender slices of marinated steak wrapped aro...

in Asia

Better Pay, Lower Costs in Vietnam Entice Taiwanese Workers Away From Home

Destinations such as Vietnam and India are enticing Taiwanese companies and workers to settle down.

in Saigon Events

Drink Factory Open Bar @ InterContinental Saigon

Join us for one last evening with Tony Conigliaro and the Drink Factory team at Purple Jade in the InterContinental Saigon Hotel & Residences.

in Saigon

One of Saigon's Oldest Supermarkets Closes This Month. Saigoneers Are Heartbroken.

After news broke that supermarket chain Co.opmart will shut down its Dinh Tien Hoang outlet, Saigon’s cybersphere witnessed an outpouring of grief and nostalgia over the impending closure.

in Saigon Events

5 years anniversary @ The Observatory

The Oservatory turns 5!

in Hanoi Events

Ladies Night | Happy Vietnamese Women's Day @ Soul Bar Hanoi

A fun evening out celebrating Vietnamese Women's Day with live Neo-Soul music.

in Hanoi Events

Women of Reggae @ Sidewalk Hanoi

To celebrate Vietnam's national women's day 2018, Hanoi's very own boss reggae selectas are presenting to you a whole session of women in reggae music.

in Hanoi Events

Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

in Hanoi Events

Nối Music Fair @ Rec Room

From the organizer: Nối Music Fair - Come and join us in a full day of Live Original Music & Workshops

in Vietnam

In Nha Trang, a Pristine Beach Is Ruined by Sludge Discarded Directly From Storm Drains

Some Nha Trang residents have connected their home sewage systems to a storm drain, spilling filth directly into the shallow waters of the popular beach city.

in Hanoi Events

Gonno (Beats in Space, Tokyo) & Min8 @ Savage

From the organizer: On Friday Oct 19th we are inviting one of the most respectable DJ in the music industry, the Japenese DJ and producer: Gonno

in Saigon Events

Women's Day @ Pasteur Street

There is no better way to celebrate Women's day than with a fresh locally brewed beer!

in Saigon Events

Dinh Thuong Tho - then and now, a talk by Phúc Tiến Trần Hữu @ Salon Saigon

Built in the 1860s to serve as the Cochinchina 's Home Office, the Thượng Thơ Palace is today the headquarters of the Department of Information and Communication and Department of Industry and Trade o...

in Saigon Events

Basic Leathercraft - 3 Day Workshop @ The Hive

If you've ever wanted to learn leather craft this is a great workshop to start. 

in Hanoi Events

Brian Bosen | Acoustic night @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Brian Bosen | Acoustic night

in Hanoi Events

Kenjah & the One Tribe Band @ DeN

From the organizer: This Friday, 19 October we are proud to be hosting Kenjah and the One Tribe Band and special guest from India The Burning Deck.

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Saigon Events

Vietnamese Women’s Day @ 'NAMO

Guys, it’s your time to shine and show her what she means to you.

in Saigon Events

Extended DJ Ouch! Set @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

Come enjoy your Friday with an extended DJ Ouch! set, a renowned Swiss Dj that will join us for this memorable night spinning records on our rooftop. 

in Hanoi Events

Treehouse Festival Vol. 1 @ Dao Anh Khanh Treehouse

Dao Anh Khanh Treehouse & Defused Mood present Treehouse Festival, The Psychedelic Disco Pool Day Festival filled with live acts and good dancing vibes. 

in Hanoi Events

H Ộ I @ Bamboo Westlake

HỘI is a gathering to celebrate live music, art and sustainable fashion. 

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Vietnam's Childhood Toys Through the Harrowing Lens of Adulthood

If it seems like Saigon’s creative industry is running on nostalgia right now, it’s because it is. The crop of young Saigoneers born in the 1990s and 2000s are now entering the workforce and driving t...

in Music & Arts

Workroom Four’s Annual Open Exhibition Running in Hanoi Next Week

This year marks the fifth time the event has taken place, with over 6,500 visitors and nearly 500 artists taking part over the least four years.  

in Hanoi Events

Stand-up Comedy w/Leo Kearse & Jackie Kashian @ Standing Bar

Some big names have performed in Vietnam in recent times, and the latest to grace our stage is one who is making both the live and televised UK comedy scene rattle with laughter; the award-winning Leo...

in Saigon Events

HRBR meets SBIRE - Isolated Lines & Gaspard de la Montagne @ The Lighthouse

HRBR is glad to invite Sbire, the Swiss based record label run by Isolated Lines and Gaspard de La Montagne. DJ Ouch! will join his fellow citizens in the booth to warmup the ...

in Saigon Events

Cape Mentelle Wine Dinner @ Caravelle Saigon

The opportunity to taste wines from one of the most isolated regions of the world arrives at Reflections Restaurant in historic Caravelle Saigon this month when we host the Cape Mentelle Wine Dinner o...

in Hanoi Events

Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

Dear Hanoi, we would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

in Hanoi Events

Drum Circle Vol. 13 @ DeN

From the organizer: Drum Circle at DeN! Bring a drum, bring some percussion, we'll have some stuff here for you to play as well. 

in Hanoi Events

Meeting #181: Road trip @ The Learning Hub

Come and share with us your stories and thought on this interesting topic. There are two sessions in our meeting. The first session is Table Topics, where distinguished members and welcomed guests wi...

in Hanoi

After Completing Nghi Tam Overpass, Hanoi Proposes Plan to Expand Au Co

Having finished construction on the An Duong-Thanh Nien Overpass, which opened last Thursday, plans are now being proposed to level and expand Au Co Street.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Approves 2-Year Extension of E-Visa Pilot Program for 46 Countries

For another two years, tourists from a range of countries will be able to enter Vietnam for 30 days with an electronic visa.

in Health

Vietnam Launches Mobile Bus With Free Breast Cancer Screening for 8,000 Women Nationwide

A positive note to kickstart the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the anniversary of the Vietnam's Women Union.

in Vietnam

Hue Wants Two Cable Cars in Bach Ma National Park. Experts Are Concerned.

Numerous experts have spoke out against the approved plans, citing a variety of reasons of damage to Vietnam's priceless natural area. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Reports Fewer Traffic Accidents, Deaths and Injuries Compared to 2017

The number of traffic accidents and victims continues to be high, but the situation has seen slight improvement compared to last year.

in Saigon Events

Sushi Showdown @ Gastown 1960’s

SUSHI SHOWDOWN - The artistic showcase for Japanese cuisine experience.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch @ Market 39

InterContinental Saigon Hotel brings you the best Sunday Brunch in Saigon at Market 39 - Hotel buffet in District 1.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Farmer's Market @ Soma Art Cafe

Thao Dien Farmers Market is BACK in October!

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto ws: Everything you need to know about light metering @ Noirfoto

The filth light metering workshop of Noirfoto but also the first one exclusively in English.

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife #10: HCMC Alternative Music Showcase @ Yoko Cafe

Locally Trapped Wildlife is a HCMC-based, artist-curated, alternative music showcase now in it's tenth installment.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Wins 40 Medals, Including 8 Golds, at 2018 Asian Para Games

Vietnam ranked 12th after winning eight gold, eight silver and 24 bronze medals at the event, which is held once every four years.

in Saigon

[Photos] 27 Snapshots of Saigon in 1970 by Carl Nielsen

Almost five decades ago, Saigon didn’t have much in terms of high-rise buildings; however, judging by the amount of people hanging about in public spaces, street life was as much a big part of metropo...

in Saigon Events

Big Fat Quiz @ The Hive

Yes, you heard right... We're bringing back 'Big Fat Quiz' Night at the Hive Saigon this October! And this time it's all about MUSIC!

in Saigon Events

Drink Factory Bartender Masterclass @ InterContinental Saigon

Learn the subtle art of cocktail making from the world’s most accomplished bar owner and mixologist - Tony Conigliaro. If you work in the business you must not miss this opportunity! 

in Saigon Events

Mindful Mondays @ The Hive

Join us bi-weekly to start some healthy habits that will support clear and positive minds to start your day and week ahead.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] In Guangxi, Life Goes on as if Urbanization Never Happened

Just across the border from Vietnam in Guangxi, China, the Dong ethnic minority leads lives far removed from massive cities churning out cell phones, computer chips, skyscrapers, high-speed train...

in Hanoi Events

Ladybird (Korea): Everyone is lonely @ Xóm Nhạc

From the organizer: This is the first time ever we bring to Xom a Korean musician. We are excited to present: LADYBIRD.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

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Smpls (Live Lo-Fi Hip Hop) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Hip Hop producer Smpls brings us an evening of lo-fi beats, live cuts and classic soul samples reminiscent of the golden era of hip hop.  

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Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

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Comedy 101 class @ The Learning Hub

The Rotten Grapes Improv Comedy 101 Class is a complete foundation in the principles of comedic improvisation as practiced at The Rotten Grapes. 

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Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

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Horror Films for October: It Follows @ DeN

From the organizer: Our second horror film for October is the critically acclaimed indie film 'It Follows' directed by Robert Mitchell.

in Tech

Apple Suppliers Consider Moving Operation to Vietnam to Escape US-China Trade War

Several major Apple equipment suppliers are considering moving production outside of China amidst the US-China trade war.

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TINY GIANT at Tiny Music Club @ The Hanoi Social Club

From the organizer: "flying mouse is bringing light into a grey daya scuba diver is floating on the surface waiting to dive back in"

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Saigon

Orange Truck Breaks Scaffold in Front of Thu Thiem Tunnel, Causes Massive Traffic Jams

If your commute this morning was a nightmare, blame oranges.

in Saigon Events

VAC'S FIRST ART House: Isle Of Dogs @ RMIT Melbourne Theater

RMIT's Visual Art Club's First Art House Screening: Isle of Dogs

in Asia

Penguin Random House Will Open Its Southeast Asia Publishing Arm in Singapore

While Penguin Random House's distributing unit has already existed in Singapore, the establishment of a publishing arm could open up more opportunities for Southeast Asian writers.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] A Series of Colorful Depictions of Quy Nhon's Charismatic Coastal Cuisine

Quy Nhon is regarded as a hidden oasis thanks to its sweeping and sparsely populated beaches and untrammeled terrain, but its food is no less unique or laudable.

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Halloween Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Indulge in an evening buffet that we whole family will love, with free-flowing beverages at Chit Chat at the Café’.

in Saigon Events

Terrific Truffle Specialties @ The Reverie Saigon

A selection of special dishes featuring black truffles will delight discerning diners this October and November at The Reverie Saigon’s Café Cardinal and R&J Italian Restaurant.

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Meet The World’s Top Mixologistx @ InterContinental Saigon

Join us for an evening of amazing flavours, subtle surprises and delightful distractions with TONY CONIGLIARO, the world’s top bartenders and his team THE DRINK FACTORY, voted as “Best Place To Drink”...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Moves Forward With $243m Project to Build 3 Hospitals in Thu Duc, Cu Chi, Hoc Mon

The facilities are expected to be completed by 2023.

in Hotels

In One of the World’s Most Intense Cities, Vietnam’s Tallest Hotel Provides a Weekend Escape

Hanoi has a reputation for being one of the most hectic and chaotic cities in Southeast Asia. While this provides much of the vibrancy and energy of the capital, it also seeps into you and leaves you ...

in Travel

Ha Long Bay Will Open New Harbor to Welcome Luxury Cruise Ships This Month

Hon Gai International Harbour will allow the world's largest cruise ships to dock in the UNESCO heritage site.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Begins Using E-Cards on New Bus Rapid Transit Route

As of yesterday, electronic cards have been available for use on the Kim Ma-Yen Nghia BRT route.

in Saigon Events

techno.vn Episode VI: Arcan Saigon @ Arcan

techno.vn is known as an official community fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017. 

in Saigon Events

Nyctophilia #5: Inland / A-TON (Ostgut Ton), Counterchange @ Arcan

Nyctophilia is known as an online magazine fully dedicated to underground electronic music founded in 2017.

in Saigon Events

Two.Zero - Night #1 @ The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is celebrating its second birthday!!!

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Canvas & Wine Saigon @ Vin Gallery

VinSpace hosts social paint nights at our art studio iin Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City District 2 since 2011. During the two hour class, a Host Artist guides guests in not just painting but other special t...

in Food Culture

Japan to Release Pringles-Flavored Instant Noodles and Ramen-Flavored Chips

Have you ever been ridiculed for dipping chips in ramen broth? Do your friends scrunch up their nose when you sprinkle instant noodles seasonings on your Pringles? Well, you can tell them to suck it b...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 99th of 157 in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Oxfam

The Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index measures national efforts to reduce inequality via three criteria: social spending, progressive taxation, and labor policies.

in Saigon Events

Four Hands Dinner @ Chill Dining

The Haute Michelin Cuisine With Breathtaking Skyline Views.

in Saigon Events

The Second Anniversary Weekend @ ENVY Club

Following The Grand Opening in 2016, #ENVY is now celebrating The Second Anniversary Weekend from Friday 19 Oct to Saturday 20 Oct 2018. 

in Saigon Events

Love, ROSÉ @ QUI Cuisine Mixology

A love letter from QUI to celebrate all of our beautiful ladies in your life. Our QUI ladies will be showered with gifts, special performances and exquisite tasting menu by Dubai chef Mark Molnar.

in Music & Arts

New Art Fund Offers Financial Support to Projects Exploring Vietnam’s Musical, Film Heritage

Starting from this year, GBP100,000 (VND3 billion) is available in grant packages for artistic projects that interact with traditional Vietnamese music and cinema through the ages.

in Film & TV

Inside the Poignant Vietnam Episode of Netflix Animated Series 'BoJack Horseman'

In season five of Bojack Horseman, an animated show that follows a self-loathing humanoid horse and 90s TV star BoJack, the producers devote an episode to Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Ladies First @ Chill Skybar

Celebrate themost joyful Vietnamese Women’s Day.

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All About Ladies @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

Have the most wonderful Women’s Day at “All About Ladies”

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Black Eyed Peas @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

This 11th October 2018, the grand music party with the legend Black Eyed Peas will take place at SKYXX – Deutsches Haus, Level 20, 33 Le Duan Blvd, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC.

in Saigon

After a Two-Year Renovation Project, Binh Tay Market Will Reopen Next Month

After months of operating in sub-optimal conditions, vendors and customers of Binh Tay Market are finally allowed to move back in.

in Saigon Events

Breast Cancer Fundraiser @ Co-Space

How to love yourself.

in Health

Vietnam Ranks 4th Among Countries With Most Liver Cancer-Related Deaths: WHO

Due to heavy drinking, lack of awareness and insufficient early screening, 20,000 Vietnamese die of the liver cancer every year.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Enthralling Black-and-White Aerial Shots of 1950s Ha Long Bay

It will come as a surprise to no one that Ha Long Bay was much quieter in the 1950s than it is today.

in Tech

Unknown in Vietnam, Local Ride-Hailing App FastGo to Expand to Indonesia, Myanmar

Homegrown ride-hailing app FastGo just announced that it’s preparing for a launch in Myanmar and Indonesia.

in Saigon Events

More Michelin Stars @ The Reverie Saigon

 Continuing its commitment to providing world-class dining experiences, The Reverie Saigon is hosting acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Francesco Gasbarro for a very special culinary residency at R...

in Saigon Events

Cooking Class with Alain Caron & Jacques Pourcel @ Jardin Des Sens

Join this unique Cooking Class with master chef Alain Caron and Michelin 3-star chef Jacques Pourcel on 11 October 2018.

in Saigon Events

Weed Elephant Live @ Soma Art Cafe

Weed Elephant is 4-piece laid back organic jam band, they play psychedelic power blues / funk / reggae to soothe your soul and make you dance!

in Saigon Events

Relief Printing With Kenny Ng @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

 Ingeniously combining printing and drawing, illustration and fine art, artist Kenny Ng utilizes a variety of materials and techniques in his most recent painting series displayed in the exhibiti...

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Art Class: Sun print with Lumen & Cyanotype @ Noirfoto

Familiar with the term "blue print"? Wondering why some pictures in the past were so charmingly blue? Or wanna know how the sun can make a picture directly without a camera? Sun print workshop with Lu...

in Asia

Thailand Closes Famous Maya Bay Indefinitely to Save Coral Reef From Tourists

Maya Bay, a small beach on Thailand's Phi Phi Leh Island, has been a popular tourist destination since it appeared in the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Spend $4bn on New Roads, Bridges in Hopes of Curbing Traffic Congestion

By 2020, 82 mostly state-funded projects will add nearly 190 kilometers of roads and 39 bridges to the southern metropolis.

in Saigon Events

BBQ Fest @ Le Meridien

 Experience an inspiring weekend evening in a welcoming atmosphere set against the lively view of Saigon River at Latest Recipe Restaurant of Le Méridien Saigon Hotel.

in Hanoi Events

Handcraft Market Home Kitchen @ Home Kitchen Rooftop & Hanoi Authentic Tour

From the organizer: Film screening "The Trial", France, 1962, 119 min

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4-week Singing workshop by Josefina Fuentes @ Soma Art Cafe

If you are a professional or sing for the joy of it, please join us for this comprehensive Singing / Alba Emoting technique workshop by professional performer and coach, Jo Fuentes. 

in Hanoi

Formula One Race Likely to Appear on Hanoi Streets by 2020

Race Director Charlie Whiting visited Hanoi last week, and believes setting up a race in the capital by 2020 is feasible.

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Album Release Party: Blueberry @ Ban Cafe

From the organizer: Greetings, mammals! I am very pleased to announce the release date for my very first studio album, titled "Blueberry," on October 14th.

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The Hanoing Jazz Band (Live) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: The Hanoi Jazz band explode into the sidewalk once again. With their every changing whirlwind of members and a bag of fresh new material that ranges from Dr Dre to the Jackson 5 t...

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Wee Play | Parent-Child Playgroup @ Kids Club Saigon

We warmly welcome children under age 2 to attend this playgroup with a parent or adult caregiver.

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Telephones (Running Back, Norway), Ouissam & TrinhNu @ Savage

  From the organizer: With releases on highly-acclaimed underground labels such as Running Back, Sex Tags, UFO and Full Pupp, Telephones has distinguished himself as a talented producer who beli...

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Painting Workshop @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: Autumn's Heart

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SheS Live Recording @ DeN

From the organizer: SheS are extremely excited to invite you to a live audio and visual recording of our music and performance. Let us howl together.

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Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

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Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

XXY 121018 Voyage 1 @ BirdCage

From the organizer: XXY. The next party frontier. Fabulosity and more. 

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Stylized Postcards Showcase Vietnam's Architectural Icons

While Saigon and Da Nang can be characterized by their high-rise buildings and urban spaces, Hanoi and Hue are more often recognized for their architectural remnants of Vietnam's feudal history.

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Photographing People @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: Join us as National Geographer photographer Catherine Karnow will share her tips on how photography can help us connect with people around the world, and create long-lasting relati...

in Hanoi Events

Ơ Kìa Tháng Mười Nga @ OKIA Cinema

From the organizer: Russian and Soviet film screening.

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Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to...

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

UK TV Series Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer: Been down enough bloody city boy chain pubs with their logos in the foam and disinfectant in the lager, air freshener in the mayo? 

in Travel

Vietnam Starts Ranking Tour Guides to Improve Tourism Quality

In hopes of inspiring tour guides to improve their performance, Vietnam's tourism officials will launch a trial program that grades guides on capability, knowledge and skills.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

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Art Night for Grown Ups @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: ART NIGHT for GROWN UPS is an art event series at spacebar every Tuesday geared toward inspiring creativity in adults.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Beatles Night - When the Autumn begins: A tribute to John Lennon @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: Featuring The Cowboys Band and Special Guests ALL BEERS: 50KALL MIXERS: 50K (Gin Tonic, Rum Coke, Vodka Redbull, Whiskey Coke,...)FREE ENTRY!Call 0983029010 for your seat(s) &nbs...

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INTO THIN AIR 2 @ Manzi

From the organizer: Dear human of Hanoi, come be a part of INTO THIN AIR 2! 

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To the Sea @ Blue Gallery

From the organizer: Paintings from six artists from Hai Phong.

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi Architects Unveil Low-Cost House for Vulnerable Communities

In Vietnam’s rural regions, local homesteads are constantly facing threats of natural disasters like flooding and soil erosion. An architecture firm has recently devised an affordable housing project ...

in Development

Lack of Space, Booming Tech Scene Drive Saigon's Office Rents to Highest in 5 Years

Driven by a dearth of suitable office space and the flourishing of local companies, the monthly cost to rent an office in central Saigon is skyrocketing.

in Saigon Events

Fred Perry Subculture Live @ Fang Pub

Fred Perry’s gig series SUBCULTURE LIVE returns with a nightlong celebration of the brand’s longstanding relationship with music and street culture at Fang Pub.

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Mediterranean 8-course Dinner @ Jardin Des Sens

Jardin Des Sens is thrilled to host the Opening Dinner of the first edition of "Saigon Chefs Week”, a flavorful festival that honors Saigon’s booming scene (9-13th Oct.)

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The Strange Vol. 12 - Dark Comedy Storytelling @ Heart of Darkness

The Strange - Dark Comedy Storytelling

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Talk by artist Brigid McLeer @ Salon Saigon

In this illustrated talk Brigid McLeer discusses her recent projects that explore how 'we’ as subjects of the political can appear in the context of current global, and local, forces intended to ensur...

in Hanoi Events

One World Collective @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: This is a fantastic show where art, poetry and music come together to explode expectations of what can be experienced through any of those independent mediums. 

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AudiOhm @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN presents audiOhm - Live Psychedelic Meditation Sound Session.

in Culture

[Video] Revitalizing Traditional Khmer Arts With Cambodia's First Queer Dance Company

When the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia, their assault on the elite included murdering 90% of the country's traditional dancers. Therefore, it's astounding that only 40 years later, a group of nat...

in Music & Arts

[Video] With Minimalist Music Video, Ca Hoi Hoang Tells Story of Post-Breakup Longing

In the latest music video, local indie band Ca Hoi Hoang attempts to answer the age-old question: After a relationship was severed, what to do if the involved cross paths again?

in Health

Nearly One-Third of All Vietnamese Suffer From Mental Health Problems

Roughly 30% of Vietnamese people are suffering from mental health problems, with depression rating as the most common.

in Travel

[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary

When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, at this point it might seem that we’ve seen everything, from breathtaking drone footage to extreme close-ups of the country’s street food bounty.

in Saigon Events

Lombok Solidarity - Fundraising Event @ Indika

Lombok Solidarity - Fundraising event at Indika.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

WeWork Wicked Halloween @ Sorae

From the organizer: You're invited to our spook-tacular Halloween Party! Grab your mask, dress up and join WeWork for a fright night. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Organize First Intra-Indochina Bike Race This December

One of Vietnam’s premier bike races will wind through three countries over its 12 stages for the first time next year.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Trứng Vịt Lộn

Some very passionate trứng vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.

in Music & Arts

Into Thin Air 2, the Pokémon Go for Art Lovers, Will Launch in Hanoi This Weekend

The first Into Thin Air exhibition took place in April 2016 and featured physical artworks displayed around the capital. The second installment is a permanent display of 10 digital artworks, which can...

in Hanoi Events

Dó-Paper-Making Trip to Hoa Binh @ Zó Paper

From the organizer: Have you ever wondered how we produce our high-quality handmade “Dó”-paper?

in Hanoi Events

DeN Double Feature Vol. 9: Stop-Motion Auteurs @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN Double Feature kicks off its second season with stop-motion animated films from two of the most original American filmmakers working today.

in Saigon Events

Learn How to DJ - Ladies Only Workshop @ Soma Art Cafe

DJ Workshop for Beginners - Ladies Only!

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Visual Excursion to Past Bac Lieu, Home of Cải Lương Master Cao Van Lau

Tucked just below the Mekong's main aquiferous arteries, Bac Lieu Province serves as an interesting case study of how humans can thrive in swampy, steamy surroundings.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Hột Vịt Lộn

Some very passionate hột vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.

in Culture

[Photos] Behold the Fierce Onna-Bugeisha, Japan's Badass Female Samurai

A large number of ruthless women warriors throughout Japan's history upend the popular notion that all samurai were men.  

in Saigon Events

Ground [Osaka] & Knopha [Xiamen] @ The Observatory

Emerging recently as one of the most innovative electronic artists of Japan’s avantgarde, Gr◯un土 (pronounced ‘Ground’) brings an entirely different type of exotic, hypnotic soundscape to his performan...

in Saigon Events

Protocol w/ Rodaq, Maurice Simon & Max Cleo @ The Lighthouse

The Crisis presents: Protocol w/ Rodaq, Maurice Simon & Max Cleo @ The Lighthouse - SAT, 06 OCT. FREE BEFORE 10PM / 100K AFTER

in Saigon Events

Beginner's Brush Pen Lettering Workshop @ The Hive

Join me at The Hive for a two-hour session on beginner’s brush pen lettering!

in Saigon Events

Interstellar Funk (Rush Hour - Amsterdam) & OBS resident DJs @ The Observatory

There aren’t many times you get to spend an afternoon on a rooftop in Saigon listening to Interstellar Funk play a set. 

in Saigon Events

The Gringa Sundays @ Machotaco

Gringas are a variety of tacos which consist of a flour tortilla filled with cheese, al pastor (Marinated Pork), and pineapple.

in Saigon Events

Marco Lenzi @ The Lighthouse

Marco Lenzi was born in Livorno, Italy and raised in Rome, where as a teenager he got into clubbing, record collecting and mastered his DJ technique.

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: One more Linkin Park Tribute Night will be performed at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City.

in Vietnam

Da Nang to Reclaim Land From Stalled Resort Project to Create Public Park, Beach

Da Nang authorities recently announced that the city will reclaim a large plot of seaside land from a development project to make room for a public park and beach.

in Saigon Events

King Crab Thursday Night @ Market 39

From the organizer: Tonight, it's a great honor to introduce you guys about King Crab Thursday Night at Market 39 - Seafood and International cuisine. 

in Saigon Events

HipHop Garden Session at Indika w/ Sonar Lee @ Indika Saigon

On Thursdays Night Indika pays tribute to the real Hip Hop culture!

in Saigon Events

Oktober Feast @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

Maddie and the Gang are going Mad for an Oktober Feast Mad Board!

in Saigon Events

October Sundowners @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: HCMC October Sundowners

in Saigon Events

Waffle Wednesday @ The Hive

Start your morning off sweet with some delicious hive-made waffles! 

in Saigon Events

Cooking Class @ KOTO

Join our KOTO Cooking Classes!

in Saigon Events

Zoey Disco Set @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

After her splendid set at our Grand Opening that so many people enjoyed, Zoey is back to Bann Bar & Cuisine ! Be ready to be transported by the vibes of Nu disco and underground Deep House! With Zoey...

in Saigon Events

Bachata Is Taking Over @ Salsateka Dance Studio

Calling all passionate bachateros and bachateras of Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Friday Live Music @ Rico Taco

FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC @ Rico Taco!

in Saigon Events

Wintercearig; Forest @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

Wintercearig Project presents the second installment; Forest.

in Saigon Events

Weed Elephant "Elephant Weed" Tour with Friends @ Yoko Cafe

Weed Elephant will release 1st album "Elephant Weed" soon!

in Saigon Events

Vietnam: 25 Years Documenting A Changing Country @ U.S. Consulate General

Please join us as National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow shows the images she has captured and talks about the changes she has witnessed in Vietnam from 1990 to the present day.

in Arts & Culture

Milo Threatens to Sue Ovaltine Over Defamatory Advertising Campaign

Recently, a photo of two billboards from chocolate powder competitors, Milo and Ovaltine, went viral on social media. The Milo copy reads "A champion made by Milo." while the tagline for Ovaltine read...

in Arts & Culture

Hanoi’s First Zine Festival Is Coming up This Week

Beginning this Thursday and stretching over three days, the event taps into a niche, yet growing, subculture in the capital.

in Hanoi Events

Local Zines + Queer Culture Jam!! HZL @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: **LOCAL ZINES + QUEER CULTURE JAM!!* is one of the highlight events of HZL's Freaky ZINE Week lasting from 4-7 October, hosted by Hanoi Zine Library in which Vănguard, Made in Viet...

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Grand Opening @ Hathor Art Gallery

From the organizer: Please join us for cocktails at the opening of PEONY HOME & HATHOR ART GALLERY 06:PM I OCTOBER 6th, 2018. At 91A Ly Nam De, Cua Dong Ward, Hoan Kiem District.

in Hanoi Events

MAP 2018 \ Ra mắt dự án \ Launching Event @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space is proud to announce the Opening of our annual project Month of Arts Practice version 2018 called VISIBLE / INVISIBLE.

in Hanoi Events

SheS Live Recording @ DeN

From the organizer: SheS are extremely excited to invite you to a live audio and visual recording of our music and performance. Let us howl together.

in Hanoi Events

Music is GREAT 2018 @ Walking Street - Hoan Kiem Lake

From the organizer: Don’t miss the opportunities to perform at the Embassy’s annual and exclusive Queen’s Birthday Party and the InspireMe Festival (in front thousands of people)!

in Hanoi Events

Bình Thường Show @ Cong Cafe

From the organizer: 

in Hanoi Events

Adventures in Sound - October Edition @ RockStore

From the organizer: Adventures in Sound continues to bring the best music to Old Quarter. 

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

The Transplanted Presents Magic & Groove (Live World Music) @ DeN

From the organizer: The Transplanted presents Magic & Groove: A Night of Live World Music

in Hanoi Events

iONAH Show @ Star Galaxy

From the organizer: HIWC would like to invite you to watch the incredible iONAH Show together. A blend of cabaret and cartoon, this unique and creative contemporary show is pure entertainment and a re...

in Hanoi Events

Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Eat & Drink

From Cans to Collaboration: How Winking Seal Beer Co. Sets Itself Apart

Saigon slips away in the rearview mirror and streetside stores become increasingly humble as we approach a vast industrial park in Long An Province. Tucked between light industrial factories that manu...

in Health

Vietnam Imposes Harsher Penalties on Street Vendors, Eateries to Address Food Safety Concerns

A new resolution will increase fines for street vendors who do not wear gloves as well as organizations that sell diseased animals or use banned chemicals.

in Hanoi Events

Yogic Philosophy - Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

From the organizer: On Wednesday 3 October from 19:30-22:00 at Puku Café and Sports Bar, The Hanoi Philosophy Forum will be hosting a series of lectures, stories, artwork, and disc...

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes improv @ DeN

From the organizer: The greatest comedy group to ever come out of Hanoi is now a permanent fixture of DeN.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Water Sport Activities @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Fitness activities for kids from 5 - 6 for under 10's and from 6 - 7 for 10 and over. Miss Abir, our fitness instructor, will take this opportunity to get your child fit while they...

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange - HANOI ! @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language !     Tuesday, 2 October 7:00pm - 11:00pm Satori - Slack & Savor | 18 Dien Bien Phu, Hanoi {mosmap address='18 Dien Bien Phu, Han...

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Free Thoughts Art Variety Show @ Whiskey Mystics and Men

From the organizer: The longest running art open mic is back at home at the new Doors every Monday!!!!

in Hanoi Events

Down The Lane, Open Mic @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Welcome to Down The Lane, not your average open mic night!! Musicians, comedians, poets, mime artists, jugglers, whatever you are come on down and share!

in Hanoi Events

Horror Films for October: A Quiet Place @ DeN

From the organizer: We'll be screening scary movies on the 1st, the 15th and the 29th of October.

in Saigon

Saigon Unveils Plan for a New Opera House in D2, the City's Largest to Date

If things go according to plans, Saigon’s Thu Thiem New Urban Area will get a brand-new performing arts center within the next four years.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu Culture, Street Food Update and an Anthropological Conversation

We've reached episode 30!

in Vietnam

Hanoi Customs Confiscates One Ton of Pangolin Scales, Ivory From Nigeria

In addition to 805 kilograms of pangolin scales, customs officials recovered 193 kilograms of elephant ivory.

in Film & TV

'Co Ba Sai Gon' Is Vietnam's Contender for Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars 2019

Co Ba Sai Gon (The Tailor), directed by Tran Buu Loc and Nguyen Le Phuong Khanh, is an homage to áo dài.

in Culture

Tail Hair Jewelry Is a New Trend That's Hurting Vietnam's Elephants

Add demand for elephant tail hair jewelry, beside habitat loss and ivory poaching, to the list of what will likely lead to the extinction of this incredible creature. 

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Film & TV

Vietnam's Award-Winning Documentary About a Trans Woman Will Premiere in Saigon Next Week

A critically acclaimed documentary about a member of Vietnam’s trans community will finally see an official premiere in Vietnam next month.

in Saigon Events

Indika Jam @ Indika Saigon

It's wednesday...We're Jamming at Indika !

in Saigon Events

Lovers Tuesday at Indika w/ Selecta Morgan & Sonar Lee @ Indika Saigon

Tuesdays at Indika are Dedicated to the Lovers !

in Saigon Events

Afro-Latin POOL PARTY @ New World Saigon Hotel

Afro-Latin POOL PARTY in a heart of Saigon at amazing New World Hotel - Splash Bar. 

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour - Daily @ Blanchy's

Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and all drinks by glass at HALF PRICE from 5pm to 9pm daily.

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Disco Heaven (Purple Disco) @ InterContinental Saigon

DISCO HEAVEN .. is over us at Purple Jade Lounge, InterContinental Saigon Hotel & Residences.

in Music & Arts

High School Student Gives Vietnam's History Textbooks a Sleek Makeover

This bold makeover project of Vietnam’s history textbooks might make you wish you were in school once again.

in Saigon

4 American Passengers Caught Trying to Smuggle 250 New iPhones Into Saigon

All the smuggled iPhones are Apple's newest XS model.

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Full-body Workout with Raysoo @ The Lighthouse

Owl Community & Harbour in Vietnam have become best friends after RaySoo’s last gig at The Lighthouse and have decided to host him every quarter!

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Thanks God, It's Latin Night! @ Ria - Sangria & Tapas

From the organizer: From 10:00 P.M to 12:00 A.M every Friday, just leave your worries behind and release your body in the sexiest Latin dances, feel the top-hits-beat with the live music performance f...

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Bon Jovi Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Kick off your weekend by enjoying great live music in Bon Jovi special night and authentic American food at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City.

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Friday night : Meet The Gas - Wine and Dine Party @ Gastown

Meet The Gas - Wine and Dine Party is an intimate Farm-to-Terranea dining experience, offering guests an evening to enjoy a seasonally-themed menu, celebrating locally and sustainably grown and forage...

in Asia

Taiwan Considers Opening Citizenship to Skilled Southeast Asian Workers

To address an aging population and loss of skilled workers to more affluent neighbor nations, Taiwan is debating policies that would make it easier for skilled workers from Southeast Asian countries t...

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Wild Cherry Night @ Sky XX - Garden & Lounge

SKY XX presents “WILD CHERRY”, an exclusive Ladies Night on every Sunday.

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Vinyl Sunday at Indika w/ Stavsound ( Boomslang ) @ Indika Saigon

Welcome to INDIKA VINYL SUNDAYS , a new musical serie dedicated to the original Vinyl culture & Sound!

in Vietnam

Sexual Assault Allegation Against Former Tuoi Tre Editor Dropped Due to Lack of Evidence

In early April, news about an alleged rape case involving the head of Tuoi Tre's TV Department, Dang Anh Tuan, and a journalism student during the latter's internship made headlines nationwide. The in...

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Vietnam Concert 2018 - Maius Philharmonic @ Hanoi Opera House

From the organizer: SO HYANG is a South Korean Christian singer. She has an extensive career both in Korea and internationally, in spite of not being tied to a larger organisation. Ticket: https...

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Painting Workshop @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: Autumn Forest

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The Village - An unexpected comedy show @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: It's a truly unexpected show that we organize to celebrate comedy and laughter. Also credit for South Park the stick of truth for the temporary cover, we will make our own very soo...

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A random night with Stanford Reid @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Coming back to Heritage Space this time, the wonderful saxophonist-songwriter-singer STANFORD REID will be bringing his special orchestra of his new project "Ngẫu nhiên" (Randomnes...

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The Volunteers, Shouty Jack & the Bass Cats, Supercub Surf Cult @ DeN

From the organizer: Live original music with...

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Black Coffee Night (Afro house, Deep House) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Calling out all South Africans and friends in Hanoi, come down to Sidewalk and enjoy the afro house music and Afro deep soul all brought to you by DJ savage

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Melting Pot Food Fest @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

From the organizer: Calling all food lovers! Fab-Eventor is staying on top of the game by bringing you the first Melting Pot Food Fest in Hanoi; celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Hanoi communi...

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Pasteur Street Brewing Company Tells Its Story Through Art

There is no shortage of colorful walls in Saigon. Countless photo essay and Instagram posts have depicted these facades, some weather-worn and beaten, others freshly painted or covered in murals illus...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Watercolor Paintings of Tokyo, a City That Defies Total Darkness

While it's easy to bemoan the effects of light pollution on what would be a starry sky, for Polish artist Mateusz Urbanowicz, an abundance of light sources brings out Tokyo's unique midnight scenes an...

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LGBTQ Thursdays @ Deja Vu Urban Dance Club

This and every Thursday, we’re creating an inclusive space for you to let loose and dance the night away.

in Tech

Update: Grab Announces Partnership With Local E-Wallet App Moca

Grab users who have been enjoying the app’s services via cashless payments might need to take note of this new update.

in Saigon

[Photos] On the Sidewalks of 1979 Saigon: Books, Knick-Knacks and a Multitude of Bicycles

Before the motorbikes invaded all aspects of modern Vietnam, Saigon streets were all bicycles, vintage cars and xích lô.

in Asia

Grab, Uber Fined $9.5m in Singapore Over 'Anti-Competitive' Merger

The Grab and Uber merger from this past March led to an investigation over competition infringement conducted by Singapore's competition watchdog.

in Saigon Events

Body & Ink 3rd @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizers: If you're a fan of anything "tattoo" then get yourself down to the Saigon Outcast on Saturday, September 29th for some Inked fun !! 

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Mind, Body & Soul | Dance Workshop @ DanCenter

Mind, Body & Soul Dance Workshop with John Huy Tran.

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HCM Charity Fun Fun in 2018 @ BBGV

The British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) proudly announces that the BBGV HCM 18th Fun Run for Charity (Fun Run) will take place on Sunday 30 September 2018.

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Talk: Boundary of Sacred/secular Space: Some Interpretations @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

In the world of religious people, space is created by geographical territories, in which one consider the sacred zone a fissure.

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Premiere of 'The Competition' in HCMC @ Ben Thanh Theater

Who do you admire: #Frank_Gehry, #Zaha_Hadid, #Jean_Nouvel, #Dominique_Perrault or #Normal_Foster?

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Exhibitions Opening: 'site / shine / sight' and 'lamina | ink' @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

At 6pm on 28 September, The Factory would like to invite you to the opening of 2 latest exhibitions.

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Panel Discussion: Artist Commissions at Australian War Memorial @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Panel Discussion

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Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

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Movie Night: 'A Plastic Ocean', Q&A with Craig Leeson @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizers: Meet the director Craig Leeson of the award winning netflix documentary 'A Plastic Ocean'

in Hanoi Events

EDL - European Day of Languages // Ngày ngôn ngữ châu Âu @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

From the organizer: Come and celebrate the European Day of Languages with us!

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Vinoteca Craft Beer Tasting @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Beer is the new wine—at least, when it comes to tasting events.

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Launch event for motorbike safety in Vietnam @ British International School - Ho Chi Minh City

Are you a tourist riding a motorbike during your visit to Vietnam or a resident riding a motorbike here?

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Odyssey Tribe featuring e-Mov live (Dacru records Greece) @ BirdCage

From the organizer: Odyssey Tribe would like to invite you to come and join in our ritual. We are so amazed by how the Tribe has grown...

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Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Streets to Close for President Tran Dai Quang’s Funeral

Earlier this week, Vietnam declared a two-day state funeral for late President Tran Dai Quang.

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Blank Canvas - Creative Arts Workshop @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: This is a free-flow, drop in space where you are free to explore your own creativity and guidance is available to you as and when you need it.

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Lời Của Tre - The Bamboo Talk @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer:  Bamboo tree is a significant symbol in both Vietnamese culture and daily life. It exists almost everywhere in Vietnam, though mainly in rural areas. 

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Rebecca Hughes on ‘Chaos and Zines' @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Rebecca Hughes is the art director of Made in Vietnam Zine, a Hanoi zine that endeavours to support and promote creatives based in Vietnam.

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HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Saigon

Saigon Needs Smart Cards for Public Transport Instead of Single-Use Tickets: Experts

Could a single contactless card allow riders access to bus, water taxi, tram, monorail and metro routes?

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Cosmopolitan Night @ Air 360 Sky Lounge

From the organizer:  Upgrade your weekend party with the spectacular “Cosmopolitan Night”

in Music & Arts

London Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Ly Thai To Park on October 6

The performance is part of the Inspire Me Festival, a two-day event which celebrates 45 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam.

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HƯ HƯ THỰC THỰC @ VICAS ART Studio

From the organizer: "SURREALITY / REALITY" Exhibition by Le Nguyen Manh, Pham Huy Thong, Nguyen Doan Ninh, Vu Muoi, Nguyen Vinh Trung and Hoang Khanh Du

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Drugs - Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

From the organizer: Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes only. The Hanoi Philosophy Forum does not promote or endorse the illegal use of any illicit substance.

in Arts & Culture

The Internet's Hopes for a Queer Romance on 'The Bachelor Vietnam' Dashed by the Bachelor Himself

Premiering in August, The Bachelor Vietnam is the adaptation of its US counterpart in which one titular "bachelor" meets 25 romantic interests who aspire to be his final match. In the Vietnam version,...

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Saigon Moves Ahead With Plans to Build 3rd Terminal for Tan Son Nhat

The approved plan calls for the creation of a new terminal, expanded airplane parking and widened roads. 

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Ecocentric Festival @ SchillerSaigon

A day and a night in a most scenic garden by the river, the host of a new urban festival, that is like all other festivals chockfull of music from dub & reggae to deep & dub techno, an array of live p...

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Queer Trivia (LGBTQ Meetup) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Bring your team or join one of ours and show off your knowledge of Queer Icons, History, Music, Movies, Art, Literature, and Television!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam to Work With Japan in Marine Plastic Waste Reduction

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...

in Travel

Hong Kong Airline Cathay Paciic Misspells Its Own Name on Airplane

Whoopsies!

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Meditation: benefits, techniques, myths @ Think in a Box

Knowing and understanding that the fundamental tool for knowing ourselves is based on the practice of meditation, we have the pleasure to explain in this conference:

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Yoga with Eric @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Mindful Yoga with Eric is a weekly yoga class where you can be yourself and be mindful of your own needs and your own body at all times. 

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Increased Green Tax on Fuels Next Year Will Bring in $677m Yearly

An extra VND15.7 trillion each year for environmental projects will be added to the national budget thanks to the new tax rate.

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Die Fledermaus @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Operetta

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Rimsky - Korsakov's Sheherazade @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Rimsky - Korsakov's Sheherazade

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Chamber Music Concert @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Chamber Music Concert

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From Sunset to Sunrise: a night of reading & performance @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

A dreamy time for parallel and coexistent voices. A special night of reading and performance, music and drink from Sunset to Sunrise, in a beautiful rooftop bar of Saigon.

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GRAND Opening @ Bann Bar & Cuisine

We are now thrilled to announce that its official - our Grand Opening will be held on this Friday, September 21st, beginning at 8pm sharp!

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Heart Beat Presents Stenny// Ilian Tape [IT] @ The Observatory

 Heart Beat in Autumn is finally back at the venue always considered Heart Beat’s home, the Observatory.

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VJseason Posthuman @ Yoko Cafe

VJSeason is a series events of visual experiencing created by TheBoxCollective studio.

in Culture

Updated: Annual Walking Parade, Pride Festival Taking Place in Hanoi on October 6

Hanoi Pride 2018 features numerous cultural events and culminates in the annual walking parade. The parade was originally scheduled for September 23, but will now take place on October 6. 

in Travel

VNA to Launch Direct Flights From Da Nang to Osaka Next Month

Beginning on October 26, the route will link Vietnam's fourth largest city with the major Japanese metropolis.

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Trivia Night @ The White House

The White House Saigon in Thao Dien hosts a monthly Pub Quiz the last TUESDAY of every month. 8pm start

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Chuseok Festival Celebration @ Lush

In celebration of the annual Korean Chuseok Holiday, we are throwing a party to kick off this festive season.

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Beauty and the Beast Challenge @ The Diner V

The monthly eating challenge at The Diner V everyone expecting is now ONNNN

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Sunday Brunch with Free Flow @ Sky 9 Bar Saigon

District 2 Only Roof Top Bar with Sunday Brunch and Free Flow Wine and Beer.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Revisit Your Childhood Mid-Autumn Memories Through This Hanoi Designer's Artwork

Every season in Vietnam is marked by a festive occasion that gets the entire country into a mood to revel.

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Vinyl Sunday at Indika w/ Sonar Lee & Morgan @ Indika Saigon

Welcome to INDIKA VINYL SUNDAYS , a new musical serie dedicated to the original Vinyl culture & Sound!

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Opera Screen #4: Les Pêcheurs de Perles @ Ca Phe Thu Bay Tre

From Alpha to Opera – introducing famous operas with Vietnamese and English subtitles.

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Mid-Autumn Festival HIGH TEA @ Hilton Hanoi Opera

From the organizer: Getting ready for the Mid-Autumn festival, we are glad to inform that you can now enjoy High Tea and have a bite of Hilton mooncakes exclusively dedicated for this season. 

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Colours of Life @ Vietnamese Women's Museum

From the organizer: The Vietnamese Women's Museum would like to welcome you all to visit the exhibition!

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Summer's Echo - Art Exhibition @ InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

From the organizer: Artwork, after all, is a reflection of each artist’s inner life; a personal feeling mapped through contemporary culture and life. 

in Saigon

Saigon Proposes Major Walking Street Project Linking Ba Son, Nguyen Hue, Ben Thanh

Yay or nay?

in Culture

Artisan Phan Thi Thuan and the Skill of Weaving Silk From Lotus Stems

As gentle as smoke, as strong as fire – lotus silk provides an alternative to silkworms that could revolutionize silk production in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

30% of Vietnam's Population Will Shop Online by 2020

Online shopping is becoming more popular in Vietnam in recent years.

in Vietnam

Scientists Unearth Skeletons of Prehistoric Human in Volcanic Cave in Dak Nong

This is the first time an excavation in Vietnam has yielded such a significant amount of Neolithic human remains.

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Saigonza band live ! @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

From the organizer: This Saturday we got Saigonza band , from 22.30 pm .Expect some good fun and Latin inspired sets with some good vibes.

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Film Talk: The Laughing Age @ Hoa Sen University

THE LAUGHING AGE. Humour in Vietnamese cinema. Conversations with film lecturer and scriptwriter Vũ Ánh Dương

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Friday Free flow at Indika w/ Kaztet Dee @ Indika

 It's Friday night at Indika! Grab some food & beers while DJs/Musicians are playing some good vibes in the garden. Perfect plan to warm up on Friday night.

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El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

This month Yadin Moha will join DJ Ouch! for an 8 hour long journey through space and time.

in Architecture

Saigon Architects Clinch Sustainability Award at Regional Event in Tokyo

Architecture firm Tropical Space received distinctions in the categories of sustainable design and single family residential project at the Architects Regional Council Asia (Arcasia) Awards for Archit...

in Hanoi Events

Triển lãm Vietnam Queer History Month 2018: DÁNG HÌNH LỊCH SỬ @ Creative Lab by UP

From the organizer: Vietnam Queer History Month (VQHM) is a series of events organized by Hanoi Queer with the goal of increasing awareness of the queer communities of previous generations throug...

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Run To Give 2018 - Chạy Vì Trẻ Em @ Le PARC by Gamuda

From the organizer: As part of Marriott International, one of our core values is to serve local community by carrying out a number of special activities every year.

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Revolve 22092018 @ Revolve Hanoi

From the organizer: After a reflective summer period Revolve returns in a simplified yet perfected form, still supporting our core values of purveying quality alternative house, techno and electronic ...

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Free Vietnamese lesson @ Vietnamese Teaching Group

From the organizer: Speak fluent Vietnamese in 4 weeks. Hurry up and register for the lessons soon. It will be a new experience for you.

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Minsk Vietnam Festival 2018 @ Thien Phu Lam

From the organizer: The Vietnam Minsk festival is inspired by the relationship created by many social classes who have and is currently playing Minsk.

in Asia

Bangkok Banned Street Vendors Last Year. Now, Merchants Are Fighting Back.

Last year, Bangkok's military junta imposed a ban on street vendors on the grounds of maintaining the city's "order and hygiene."

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New Wave & Britpop w/ DJs Richie Lionel and Dazai Freak @ DeN

From the organizer: DJs Richie Lionel and Dazai Freak will be banging out tunes all night. Expect to hear 80s, 90s, New Wave, Britpop, Indie and everything in between! See you on the dancefloor!FREE ...

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Electrolysis - The Sound of Electro Returns @ BirdCage

From the organizer: Electro. A word that conjurs memories of sweaty dancefloors, pumping lights, hands in the air and huge shit eating grins on everyones face as they dance until the sunrise. 

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Liquid Laboratory with the Mood Therapist @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

From the organizer: "Liquid Laboratory with the Mood Therapist", an event which brings together the art of scientifically crafted cocktails and modernist gastronomy, is back! 

in Saigon

Saigoneers Prefer Vietnam's Paper Lanterns Over Chinese Ones. Artisans Can Barely Keep Up.

In recent years, locally produced paper lanterns have slowly taken back the mid-autumn market from their Chinese counterparts.

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Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

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Saigon Seafood Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizers: A two-day extravaganza of all your favorite Seafood dishes!

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Chef’s Specials Menu “Surf & Turf” @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Savor a combinable flavor of Land & Sea in the newest Chef’s Specials Menu “Surf & Turf”

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JAWS (1975) - Open Air Cinema Club @ The Hive

Remember the movie that made you terrified of the water? 

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Francis Inferno Orchestra [Superconscious - Melbourne] & Datodeo @ The Observatory

The one man fire squad and all round party starter FIO is back to set the new venue alight as he did to the old one a few times in the past. 

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Back To School @The Refinery

Holidays are over, visiting friends & family too, all good things come to an end.

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Thursday DJ Sessions @ The Observatory

Thursday Djs sessions gather The Observatory residents' DJs, friends and guests behind the DJ booth to get ready for the weekend.

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Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

Free Flow Wine-Food Event September @ Sago Bistro

Special monthly Wine Event at Sago Bistro will organize again for September 20th. 

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Director's Debut Feature 'The Third Wife' Wins Award at Toronto Film Festival

The directorial debut from Nguyen Phuong Anh, also known as Ash Mayfair, won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) award at last week's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)...

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with King Of Scoundrels @ Snuffbox

Introducing from the heartlands of America we have The King of Scoundrels.

in Hanoi

Huge Fire Destroys Residential Buildings Near Hanoi Pediatrics Hospital

Last night, firefighters battled a major blaze in Hanoi that tore through buildings near a children’s hospital.

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You Share We Share @ Chapel Coffee Roasters

From the organizer: You Share We Share

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Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

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Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to...

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1st Year Anniversary @ InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

From the organizer: September 22nd 2018 marks 1st year anniversary of InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72. The hotel is a member of the most high end brand of IHG International.

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Jazzy Thursdays on the rooftop @ Broma

Music presents nature. Nature presents life. Jazz presents nature. Jazz is life.

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Burger Wednesday Buy 1 Get 1 @ The Diner V

Wednesday is probably the happiest day to all burger fans at the Diner V with the promotion Buy 1 get 1 all beef burgers.

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Grand Opening @ Drinking & Healing

From the organizer: Saigon keeps things interesting by forcing you to hunt for some of its most unique spots.

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BEER & BBQ On The Lawn @ Q.itchen Factory

From the organizer: BEER & BBQ ON THE LAWN, a one-of-a-kind outdoor party featuring the best craft beers in Saigon and BBQ food created by Q.itchen Factory.

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Health Strategy and Smart Eating Workshop @ Co-Space

HEALTH STRATEGY & SMART EATING!

in Saigon

[Photos] 20 Black-and-White Snapshots of 1920 Saigon by Ludovic Crespin

In the early 1920s, central Saigon was an immaculate neighborhood with glamorous shops and clean streets.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Saigon Traffic Plans, Mid-Autumn Festival and Saigonita Founder Tam Le

Happy (damp) Monday! It's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

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Loose Truth: Across the universe @ The Hanoi Social Club

From the organizer: Loose Truth is a ukulele-driven exploration of memory, fear, and love.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Approves Price Increase for Wind Power to Encourage Investment in Green Energy

The future for renewable energy in Vietnam is looking up thanks to a new decision by state authorities to increase the feed-in tariff for wind power.

in Hanoi Events

Community Pilates @ DeN

From the organizer: Pilates is just stretching: Myth. Pilates is a full-body exercise‍.

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Mindful Mornings @ Nsquare

From the organizer: What are Mindful Mornings? The inspiring morning begins with Aqua Yoga from 8-9AM located downstairs at Nsquare.

in Hanoi Events

Extinguisher Live At Hanoi Taproom @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

From the organizer: The Extinguisher band: Khan and Doi will perform an live acoustic set!

in Saigon

Saigon to Shutter Market, Food Court Underneath September 23 Park

Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced that private businesses are to be removed to reclaim and upgrade September 23 Park.

in Hanoi Events

VIETNAM QUEER HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITION – THE PORTRAIT OF HISTORY @ UP

From the organizer: Vietnam Queer History Month (VQHM) is a series of events organized by Hanoi Queer with the goal of increasing awareness of the queer communities of previous generations throughout ...

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Water Sport Activities @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Fitness activities for kids from 5 - 6 for under 10's and from 6 - 7 for 10 and over. Miss Abir, our fitness instructor, will take this opportunity to get your child fit while they...

in Saigon Events

A Tale of Modern Jazz @ Social Club Above Saigon

Exuding sophistication and elegance, The Social Club Restaurant is the place to be if you’re looking to enjoy jazz music while soaking in the views of magnificent Saigon from 23rd floor.

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Food Culture

Foreign Fast Food Chains Report Consecutive Financial Losses in Vietnam

Are foreign fast food brands falling out of favor among locals, or are there other reasons behind their losses?

in Hanoi Events

Le Papillon | Le Papillon Exhibition 17-20/09 @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: “Le Papillon - Butterflies” is the first exhibition in Vietnam to take DRAG culture as the theme.

in Vietnam

With Tech Aid From Japan, Vietnam Sets to Clean Most Dioxin-Tainted Site in Country

A cheaper, more convenient method of removing residual dioxin from contaminated soil will be applied in Vietnam in the near future.

in Hanoi Events

Brunch de Luxe @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

From the organizer: Brunch de Luxe stays true to its reputation with a decadent feast of the freshest seafood and finest cuts available in Hanoi.

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Super comedy show: Laughing matters #2 @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: It's our monthly show that we organize to celebrate comedy and laughters.

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Autumn Music Festival @ The 100 - perfect garden - perfect beer

From the organizer: 12 Hours of Live Music & DJs.

in Saigon Events

99% KIZOMBA NIGHT no excuses @ Rogue Saigon

Hola dancers check this out! 

in Saigon Events

Meet The Brewers! @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: We're organizing a Meet The Brewer event for all beer lovers in which we will guide you through the Brewing Process, explain the difference between commercial and craft beer.

in Travel

[Video] A Medley of Cathartic Vietnam Moments in 'A Taste of Vietnam'

This video starts with the open sea and a lonely boat; then it quickly segues into throngs of motorbikes chasing after one another on local streets. In the background, ominous, almost sinister music d...

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Join the Voyage of Marco Polo @ The Reverie Saigon

 The Royal Pavilion and R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant at The Reverie Saigon will once again present two specialty set dinners recognizing the legacy of the famed Venetian traveler Marco Polo th...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Starts Campaign to Deter Dog Meat Trade, Consumption

Hanoi leaders are asking residents to stop eating dog and cat meat in an effort to improve Hanoi's image and avoid diseases like rabies.

in Saigon Events

1 for 1 Specials @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesdays, for our 1-for-1 specials on select cocktails. 

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Afro Tuesday @ Broma

From the organizer: Afro Night at Broma: Not a Bar every Tuesday from 9-11pm is gonna be fire.

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Yoko Openstage Tuesday Night @ Yoko Cafe

Openstage & Karaoke tonight, lets jam and 20% discount for anyone on stage.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 3rd Among Nations With Fastest Growth in Ultra-Rich Population

The rich and poor gap is widening in Vietnam.

in Saigon

Environment Department Wants Saigon to Use CCTV Cameras to Curb Public Urination, Littering

Already-installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout the city will now be used to fine people who throw trash in the streets and urinate in public.

in Saigon Events

Sweet B, Youss & Dimitri @ The Observator

The trio are back for their monthly night in control of the floor, bringing everything from disco to house and techno with their distinct ‘French Touch’. 

in Saigon Events

HOD Tap Takeover @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

PRESENTING... The First EVER tap takeover at Brewlliant - Craft Beer Gastropubl in D1!! 

in Saigon Events

Eat the 80s @ Soma Art Cafe

Grab your friends and come out to the gnarliest night in Saigon!

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Ban Dogs, Cats in Hoan Kiem Pedestrian Area Due to Unmuzzled, Unleashed Pets

In the future, Hanoians might have to leave their furry friends at home.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Walk the Streets of 1965 Da Nang

Given how fast Vietnam's major cities change, and it can be hard to imagine what they looked like in decades past.

in Saigon Events

YES - After Work! @ Tomatito Saigon

From the organizer: Ready to attend our "YES After-Work"? Perfect, we are too!

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Sky Tower Revealed @ InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

From the organizer: The new InterContinental® Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort in Vietnam is delighted to announce that the resort’s Sky Tower, which offers some of the most spacious and luxurious accommoda...

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Tropic Paradise | Exclusive Launch Grey Goose Flavors in Vietnam @ Chill Skybar

From the organizer:  Only this Saturday, get ready to explore the tropic jungle at Chill Skybar.

in Saigon

Saigon Among Cities With Slowest Airport-to-City Transit in Asia: Report

Airport transfers are often made worse by traffic congestion and a lack of public transit services.

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American Craft Beer RETOX @ Saigon Craft

Ready for round 2? RETOX @ Saigon Craft! Saturday from open till close! More fun, more beer, more more more! Show D7 some love!

in Saigon Events

American Craft Beer BASH @ Biacraft Artisan Ales Trường Sa

Friday - September 21st, come and get your first taste of STONE, MELVIN, and FOUNDERS at BiaCraft!

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] In Their Downtime, Superheroes Undertake Household Chores for This Malaysian Artist

Deadpool watering plants, Batman mopping the floor, Hulk helping moving a mattress and Superman pulling fresh underpants from the clothesline: rarely do we get to see superheroes in the domestic spher...

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Enjoy The True BBQ Party @ The Rooftop BBQ

Now you don't need to go anywhere else for a memorable night with true flavours when The Rooftop BBQ is here, presenting you one of their best signature BBQ style to enjoy everyday, everytime.

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Ái Xời Hồi IV - Dung Hợp (Hiphop Competition) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: We are Why-not crew and we are proud to present our 4th edition of ÁI XỜI - an exciting jam we created for Hanoi Hip-hop lovers.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Completely Overhaul Nguyen Huu Canh in November to Eliminate Flooding

Life is about to get tough for commuters on Nguyen Huu Canh Street.

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Kim Duc Ca Tru School @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer:  We would like to invite the audiences to enjoy the professional art of Ca Tru - the national heritage of Vietnam by Kim Duc Ca Tru School at Phu Sa Lab.

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Free Vietnamese lesson @ Vietnamese Teaching Group

From the organizer: Speak fluent Vietnamese in 4 weeks. Hurry up and register for the lessons soon. It will be a new experience for you.

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Ha!noise #006 @ DeN

From the organizer: The 7th installment of Ha!Noise is sure to melt your face!

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Japanese Party at Indika ft Bonnou & Slowbirds @ Indika

Welcome to the second edition of our Indika Japanese Party!

in Health

68% of Vietnamese Children Suffer Physical, Mental Punishment From Parents: Experts

Misguided attempts to discipline children can result in real harm to their psychological well-being.

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Movie month: Cruel and Beautiful World @ Trung tâm hỗ trợ phát triển tài năng Điện ảnh TPD

From the organizer:  Cinema reflects life. Pain, sorrow, lost, anger, or joy, peace, beauty are all conveyed in a realistic manner. Cinema reflects real experiences, whether the experience is by ...

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Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament

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Teacher! Teacher! with Union Jack's Fish and Chips @ Arcan

Teacher! Teacher! Wanna dance on a Sunday?!

in Saigon Events

The Reverie Saigon Gourmet Brunch @ Café Cardinal

From the organizer: Sunday Brunch will never be the same with this sumptuous buffet of specialty delights. Available on every Sunday, 12:00 - 15:00.

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Friday Night, Single Malt and Jazz @ Below

Below is delighted to present to you our first weekly event Jazz night every Friday, from 8:30 - 10:30.

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Flamenco Mosquito @ Yoko Cafe

Best flamenco band in town!

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Daily Happy Hour @ Blanchy's Lounge

Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and all drinks by glass at HALF PRICE from 5pm to 9pm daily.

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Fuego Latino @ Soma Art Cafe

Latin Tuesday is on, dancers!

in Hanoi

A Magnitude-5.3 Earthquake Centered in China Rattles Hanoi Over the Weekend

A strong earthquake centered in southern China rattled Hanoi this past Saturday morning, frightening many in the city.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Fast Fashion, Bubble Tea Madness Returns and Urban Tales Cholon

Happy Monday! It's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.

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Burmese Days by George Orwell @ Indika Saigon

Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, this book describes corruption and imperial bigotry.

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Reiki level 1 and 2 with Steve from 7 stones - Siam Reiki @ Mandala

From the organizer: September 11 & 12th – Reiki Level 1 Course, 10am-6pm

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TOKYO NIGHT with the Mood Therapist @ JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: Richard McDonough is the Mood Therapist, a self-taught cocktail guy who loves to experiment with modernist techniques. Whether it's vacuum distillation or pressure infusion, the pu...

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R U Game - AWFH Collective Club @ Nsquare

From the organizer: R U Game?Board games/ mahjong/ cards/ rummikub/ Hanoi Monopoly.Dab hands or learners all welcome!

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HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Vietnam

Da Lat Market Ramps up Security to Safeguard Against Disguised Chinese Potatoes

In response to farmers passing off thousands of Chinese tubers as originating from Da Lat, authorities are installing four cameras and banning soil transportation at the city's produce market.

in Development

Cu Chi Is Geting a State-of-the-Art Organic Farming Complex

An eye-catching planned project in Cu Chi will introduce a new type of farming to Vietnam.

in Saigon

Saigon Set to Welcome Vietnam's First Apple Premium Reseller Next Week

The first Apple Premium Reseller store in Vietnam is set to open in Saigon on September 10.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Reveals Train Designs for Metro Line 3, Seeks Public Feedback

While progress on Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro route is inching close to the finish line, Hanoi transport authorities recently unveiled the design for the capital’s Metro Line 3.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Friends Quiz Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: The one where Sidewalk does Friends trivia. Join our quizmasters Central Perk as we clash knowledge on a show that defined the 90's (and since appearing on Netflix has also define...

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R.Strauss Concerto no.1 with VSNO @ Hanoi Opera House

From the organizer: Hanoi Opera House 

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Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  On the Thursday afternoon of each week, I will choose a film to show at a screening program called the Lunch series. The films selected are the ones that I've been meaning to...

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Mid-Autumn Festival HIGH TEA @ Hilton Hanoi Opera

From the organizer: Getting ready for the Mid-Autumn festival, we are glad to inform that you can now enjoy High Tea and have a bite of Hilton mooncakes exclusively dedicated for this season. 

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Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

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Mindful Mornings @ Nsquare

From the organizer: We will be meeting every Wednesday morning from 8/9:00-10:30AM at NSquare beginning August 15th!!

in Hanoi Events

AWFH Japanese Cultural Morning @ Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

From the organizer: We welcome you all to join us for our first Cultural Morning for the 2018-2019 membership year!

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Martial Art Classes Opening @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

From the organizer: Xóm Bắc Cầu aims to bind the creative and the practical, thinking and making, and sets its within a social, environmental context.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Literature

Vietnamese-Canadian Author Kim Thuy Among 4 Finalists for Nobel Prize Substitute

Vietnamese-born Canadian Kim Thuy joins the ranks of Vietnamese diasporic writers like Thi Bui and Ocean Vuong who are getting recognized by international literary awards.

in Environment

Experts Think Building Dedicated Paths for Cyclists, Pedestrians Could Ease Vietnam's Congestion, Pollution

By 2030, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the environment will triple that of 2015's amount.

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

Meaningful Movie Night #6 - Cameraperson @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Can a film without an apparent story teach us about humanity, emotion, connection, meaning?

in Hanoi Events

HƯ HƯ THỰC THỰC @ VICAS ART Studio

From the organizer: "SURREALITY / REALITY" Exhibition by Le Nguyen Manh, Pham Huy Thong, Nguyen Doan Ninh, Vu Muoi, Nguyen Vinh Trung and Hoang Khanh Du

in Saigon Events

Mad Wine Wednesdays @ Q.itchen Factory

From the organizer: Are you looking for a laid-back mid-week culinary adventure in District 7?

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside the Beautiful Interior of Uu Dam, Hanoi's Vegetarian Oasis

Located a few blocks from Hoan Kiem Lake, Uu Dam Chay is arguably the most beautifully designed restaurant in town.

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Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

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Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den (3)

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

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Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

in Hanoi Events

Bookbinding Workshop @ Hanoi Papaya Homestay & Craft Studio

From the organizer: FOOL-PROOF TECHNIQUES for hard-cover notebook with ethnic textile!

in Hanoi Events

Cooking Workshop & Language Exchange @ Ngõ 167 Tay Son

From the organizer: I create this event because I am willing to show the foreigners (you) how tasty the Vietnamese food can be, and teach you how to cook it by yourself.

in Saigon Events

Through the spaces between men @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh presents "With a necessary dose of surrealism to go through the spaces between men" – A solo exhibition by Hoang Duong Cam

in Hanoi Events

Drink Up Sundays with Mojito Bar @ Mojito Bar & Lounge

From the organizer: Drink up you Sunday night with “All you can drink” deal at Mojito. Yes, we love to get you drink and drunk.

in Culture

[Video] A Very Vietnam Guide to Escaping Ghostly Exes and Your 'Forever Alone' Fate

This quirky Vietnamese short video, titled Secret Fate, explaining that ghosts are the cause for Vietnam's "forever alone" community has gone viral.

in Vietnam

Grab Told to Punish Drivers for Using Mobile Phones While on the Road

Traffic safety officials and Grab have been ordered to begin punishing Grab drivers who use their phone while on the move.

in Hanoi Events

Seafood Edition Brunch @ InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

From the organizer: EDITION BRUNCH - SEAFOOD EDITION ON SEPTEMBER 9TH!!!

in Saigon Events

Blossom Friday - Free flow Rosé & White wine @ Cork & Fork

Blossom Friday says enough to workflow!

in Hanoi Events

Đêm nhạc Đương đại | A Contemporary Music Concert @ Manzi

From the organizer: Manzi is pleased to host 'Shades of the Sounds' - a contemporary music concert by the Hanoi New Music Ensemble and Đông Kinh Cổ Nhạc the Ancient Music Group of Tonkin, featuring wo...

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Welcome Back Evening Event @ pin Villa Eatalia - Authentic Italian Cuisine

From the organizer: Taste some wine, eat a delicious Italian buffet, and listen to live music and an international DJ!

in Saigon Events

It’s All Greek To Me @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrity TV Chef George Diakomichalis’s Greek dinner buffet gives you the opportunity to experience some of the finest dishes and wines from Mediterranean.

in Culture

New Excavation Mission in Da Nang Yields Rare 1,000-Year-Old Cham Artifacts

Elephant, snake and bird statues, as well as pieces of a tower, are amongst the 1,000-year-old relics discovered during the third archaeological endeavor in the area. 

in Asia

South Korea Imposes Ban on Sale of Coffee in Schools

The ban will be applied for both students and teachers.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam - Japan Latin Dance Night 2018 @ Ben Thanh Theater

There will be an amazing Latin Dance Event happening right here in Hochiminh City, and you don't want to miss the chance to be part of it!

in Saigon

Minibuses That Run in Hẻms Might Be the Latest Transport Pilot Program in Saigon

Will there be room in Saigon’s hẻm system to fit small buses?

in Hanoi

Hanoi Moves Forward With Plans for Yen So, 'Vietnam's Most Modern Bus Station'

A major new bus station has been approved for Hoang Mai District, in an effort to relieve stress several of the city's dated bus facilities.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] The Collection of Isometric Puzzle Pieces That Makes Saigon

These playful, perspective-skewering illustrations focus on everyday Saigon scenes.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Asian Olympics, Saigon's Museums and Travelfish Co-Founder Stuart McDonald

We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend - we're back with the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode!

in Saigon Events

Startup//Funding Community Night @ iTechBlack Vietnam

Are you a founder, investor, or entrepreneur? Looking to build your network in Ho Chi Minh City? Or only just beginning to explore the startup journey?

in Vietnam

Inside the Ambitious 1,545km High-Speed Railway Project That Links Saigon With Hanoi

According to a recently completed feasibility study, Vietnam might need to shell out almost US$60 billion to complete an ambitious high-speed railway that traverses the length of the country.

in Asia

KFC Bans Straws for All In-House Diners in Hong Kong and Macau

The move is the latest in a wave of Asian initiatives to combat plastic waste. 

in Saigon Events

Blind Test / David Maxwell @ Rogue Saigon

Our signature music blind test is here! Prepare yourself for one of the most popular trivia in town.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Receives Government Approval to Move Forward on Proposed Formula One Race

Hanoi's plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future has taken another step forward.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Rue Catinat, Tu Do and Dong Khoi Street

While some of Saigon's most extreme changes over the years have occurred in suburban areas like District 7 or Binh Thanh, central District 1 is obviously no stranger to transformations either.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

Weekly Pilates Class @ Zenith

From the organizer:  Pilates focuses on functional movement and alignment to create a balanced body in terms of strength and flexibility, stability and mobility. It helps you achieve your maximum...

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Reggae and Pizza (50k / 70k) @ Blue Note Bar

From the organizer: Like Pizza.....? Like Reggae.....Well this is the night for you!! PIZZA AND REGGAE!? So come down and stuff your face to live Reggae DJs !

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Motorbike Riding Workshop @ Rentabike Vietnam

From the organizer: Riding a motorbike can be intimidating, especially for first time riders. Rent A Bike Vietnam is hosting a riding workshop to help you get started! 

in Hanoi Events

Aqua Fitness in Hot Weather @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Daily fitness program in the water - cool down while burning calories and toning the body. For more information nsquare.workshops@gmail.com

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

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Twisted Soul @ Factory 47

From the organizer: From the Funk side with a Deep House twist, Patrick S brings his soulful touch every Wednesday at Factory 47 Hanoi, in the Old Quarters.

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Hip Hop for 4 - 7 years old @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Come and enjoy an hour of hip hop with Ms Nicola - Monday classes 7-11 year olds. 4 - 7 year olds on Wednesdays 

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Mornings @ Nsquare

From the organizer: We will be meeting every Wednesday morning from 8/9:00-10:30AM at NSquare beginning August 15th!!

in Saigon Events

This Is How We Chill | HipHop Genre @ Chill Skybar

From the organizer:  Exceptional on every THURSDAY, we're gonna bring you da brand-new weekly event #ThisIsHowWeChill.

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Thao Dien Flea Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizers: Are you a fan of flea markets? A lover of pop-up stalls and racks of colorful clothes? Join us for a day of market fun and lose yourself in rows of cleverly crafted bits and piece...

in Saigon

Saigon to Remove Private Businesses to Reclaim, Upgrade September 23 Park

Private entities that are currently renting spaces in the park are to move out by April 30, 2019.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam vs. UAE - 3RD PLACE MATCH @ East West Brewing Co.

It's the final match for Vietnam at the ASIAD 2018 games, where they will go head to head with UAE for 3RD PLACE – this Saturday, September 1st at 3PM!! 

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Charity Bazaar @ Mercure Hanoi La Gare Hotel

From the organizer: This summer, please join our annual Charity Bazaar to raise fund for the vulnerable children and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

in Saigon Events

Inside of Me | Bên Trong Tôi - Nguyen Thi Chau Giang @ Vin Gallery

Join us for 'INSIDE OF ME', a solo exhibition by Nguyen Thi Chau Giang.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer: Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

EHS Language Exchange Club @ Tiếng Anh Nội Trú Việt Nam

From the organizer: Hi everyone. Welcome to EHS Language Exchange Club, anamazing environment to practice different languages and meet up.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] The 3D Ribbon Embroideries That Turn Nature Into Wearable Art

For these incredible creations, monochromatic silk garments serve as canvases, upon which the colorful ribbon renderings of Vietnamese animals and plants are sewn.

in Vietnam

Mark the Date: Uniqlo Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2019

No more going through seedy Facebook shops and waiting days for overseas orders.

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange - HANOI ! @ The Ylang

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language !

in Saigon Events

Sunday Kids Movie // A Bug's Life (1998) @ Saigon Outcast

"Full of adventure, spectacle, light romance, and the kind of suspense that doesn't require an unpredictable outcome to make your spine tingle."

in Hanoi Events

Mid-Autumn Festival HIGH TEA @ Hilton Hanoi Opera

From the organizer: Getting ready for the Mid-Autumn festival, we are glad to inform that you can now enjoy High Tea and have a bite of Hilton mooncakes exclusively dedicated for this season. 

in Hanoi Events

Bubble Tea with Foreigners @ Jimmy's English Homestay

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING Culture & Language Exchange event in Hanoi!

in Hanoi Events

Mid-week movie club @ Bar Dinh

From the organizer: Mid week movie club at Bar Dinh! 

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HAPPY HUB Monday - Free coworking day at the Hub! @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: The first Monday of the month is now becoming Happy Hub Monday! A day where you can come to our coworking space for free - to feel the vibes, connect with our community and get thi...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night / Happy NRG @ Rogue Saigon

"Happy NRG duo" is the dynamic mix of the music and songs of Francis Dove with the smooth creative licks of Trung Van Thanh on Lead Guitar.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Environment Ministry Starts Using Metallic Bottles Instead of Plastic During Meetings

Hopefully, the small improvement will motivate Vietnam to address its plastic problem on a policy level.

in Saigon Events

King Crab Thursday Night @ Market 39

From the organizer: We are bringing you a delightful evening with our star of the night, Alaska King Crab accompanied with other freshest selection of seafood, live music performance and fresh beer.

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Enamoured By Lacquer – A Conversation With Artist Oanh Phi Phi @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is looking forward to hosting Oanh Phi Phi’s first solo show in Saigon next year, where we will see her artworks (sculptures, paintings and installation) in person.

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Nyctophilia #3: Ø [Phase] / Token @ Arcan

On this September 9th, we will welcome Ø [Phase] from United Kingdom, a key member of the famous label Token and an irreplaceable artist for those weekly or monthly Klubnatch at Berghain and Trésor Be...

in Saigon Events

Bell Towers [Public Possession - Berlin] & Dan Lo [OBS] @ The Observatory

Bell Towers (NTS), Dan Lo (Obs)

in Saigon Events

Afro-Latin POOL PARTY @ New World Saigon Hotel

Afro-Latin POOL PARTY in a heart of Saigon at amazing New World Hotel - Splash Bar. 

in Saigon Events

Afro Tuesday @ Broma

From the organizer: This will be a special night, we will be starting out the night spinning Detroit House and DJ Kumbia Selecta (Sebastian Perez) will finish the night off with that Tribal Cumbia.

in Hanoi Events

Pirate Radio Open Mic @ The Pirates Den

From the organizer: A new open mic is coming to town every Sunday at the Pirates Den!!!

in Saigon Events

Skill Exchange with Karen Seah @ The Hive

Can Skills Exchange be part of a great location-free lifestyle?

in Hanoi Events

Weekly Trash Cleanup Volunteering Hanoi @ My Dinh Bus Station

From the organizer: Every week Green & Book Ambassadors picks up litter as part of our mission to help the world. Join us if you have 30 minutes to beautify the world and to expand your network

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S.I.P | Service Industry Professionals @ Chill Skybar

From the organizer:  Every MONDAY, Chill Skybar honorably welcomes all the guests from different service industries to our brand-new event || S.I.P - SERVICE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ||

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Cross Fighting eXperience @ Agoge

From the organizer: Cross Fighting eXperience for every combat sports formats. Free entrance, every must take care of their own training and protection gears (without protection gear you are out) res...

in Hanoi Events

Free Co-working Day @ HanoiHub Coworking Space

From the organizer: Come and experience what is coworking all about! 

in Sports

Vietnam's Hopes of Making the Asian Olympics Football Final Dashed by South Korea

The journey of Vietnam’s men's football team at this year’s Asian Games has been a miracle, though it didn't have the miracle ending we had hoped for.

in Saigon Events

Abstract painting - Texturing @ The Hive

 Abstract Painting-Texturing session is aimed to introduce few simple painting techniques that will help you to sculpture your painting. By adding layers of color and using different brushes and ...

in Hanoi Events

Beer Yoga @ Turtle Lake Brewing Company

From the organizer: Beer and Yoga, the name stands for itself.

in Saigon

[Photos] 20 Snapshots of Saigon in 1969 by George Lane

With every uncovered archive of old photos, we come closer and closer to reconstructing a complete tapestry of life in past eras.

in Hanoi Events

Original Pirate Material - DnB / Dubstep / Jungle @ Bamboo Westlake

From the organizer: Pioneer. A word that is not used lightly. Visions of artists who create sounds from the depths of their talent and push it out to an unsuspecting crowd only to be immortalized almo...

in Saigon Events

Radical PLAY- contemporary dance workshop

 No technology, No fancy equipment, No props...  Just us, and movement, and sound. Everything we need to experience joy is already available.

in Saigon Events

Experimental & Psychedelic Rock with Kuru Circus & OADM

From the organizer: Yoko Cafe presents a rare night with special guests  Kuru Circus & Orchestra (India)  on their Kuru Circus "Transmissions" SEA Tour with support from ...

in Saigon Events

Photography for Beginners Workshop @ Co-Space

This workshop is for beginners who want to take their skills to next level.

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife Vol. 9 @ Soma Art Cafe

Locally Trapped Wildlife is a Saigon-based, artist-curated, alternative music showcase.

in Hanoi Events

Bookbinding Workshop @ Hanoi Papaya Homestay & Craft Studio

From the organizer: FOOL-PROOF TECHNIQUES for hard-cover notebook with ethnic textile!

in Hanoi Events

Cooking Workshop & Language Exchange @ Ngõ 167 Tay Son

From the organizer: I create this event because I am willing to show the foreigners (you) how tasty the Vietnamese food can be, and teach you how to cook it by yourself.

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Food Culture

New Food Tour Retraces Anthony Bourdain's Culinary Journeys in Vietnam

Vietnam held a special place in the famous chef, traveler and food enthusiast’s heart, and now visitors can get a glimpse of the places and foods that he loved most.

in Hanoi Events

Funky 69 (Funk, Disco, House) @ BirdCage

From the organizer: Originally from Lyon 69 (FR), Aurel & Sanchohan (NGỮ WAVE) are the spice of your weekend

in Hanoi Events

Moc Chau Love Market Photo Tour @ Vietnam in Focus

From the organizer: Moc Chau’s annual Love Market attracts thousands of people from the H’mong, Thai and Nung minorities from all over Northwest Vietnam as they search for marriage partners or ol...

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90 HITs @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: An array of great 90's songs will be performed by Hard Rock Cafe talented house band.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Live Dub at Indika w/ Alkemist (Fr) @ Indika

On Saturday 1st of September at Indika, We're very Honoured to welcome the French Dub duo Alkemist for an Exclusive Live & DJ Set !

in Tech

A Month After Launch, Go-Viet Claims 15% Market Share in Saigon, Gears up for Hanoi Debut

Commuters in Saigon are apparently welcoming new ride-hailing service Go-Viet with open arms.

in Saigon Events

Majora UK @ Piu Piu LIVE

From the organizer: Piu Piu L!VE and WHAT? Events Saigon present Majora UK!

in Saigon Events

A Celebratory Holiday Brunch @ Café Cardinal

From the organizer: Café Cardinal, one of Southeast Asia’s most distinctive restaurants, presents a scrumptiously delicious Sunday brunch in celebration of Vietnamese National Day on 2 September.

in Architecture

Saigon’s Modernist Apartment Units Get Sleek Makeovers

Through a dark alley off Pasteur Street, a set of scuffed stairs leads up a cramped corridor, past a restaurant's food-strewn kitchen and through a tight hallway where a deep silence replaces the moto...

in Hanoi Events

Community Dinner #4 - Summer is ending @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: We haven't seen you for a while - so it's time for a 4th Community Dinner! For those who don’t know us yet, it will be the perfect occasion to discover our collaborative workspace!...

in Hanoi Events

WisePass BOOM #36 @ Colette's 32 Wine Bar & Bistro

From the organizer: WisePass invites you to come network with the city's top innovators and entrepreneurs! 

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

in Hanoi Events

GetResponse x Up - Hanoi Talks: Email Marketing 101 @ UP Co-working Space

From the organizer: Join GetResponse x UP as we cover the basics on effective email marketing, improving email deliverability and utilising marketing automation for your business!

in Hanoi Events

Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: We hope that many artists of various expertise in Music / Poetry / Comedy / Magic / Dance will join us.

in Hanoi Events

Resident DJs Night @ Savage

  From the organizer: Weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

Open Mic Philosophy - Hanoi Philosophy Forum @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

From the organizer: Join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum on Wednesday 29 August for Open Mic Philosophy!

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Hotels and Luxury Resorts Raked in $22bn in Revenue Last Year: Report

Digital technology integration is happening in many fields and industries including hospitality services.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Laidback, Retro-Style Clip Saunters by Hanoi’s Landmarks and Side Streets

At just over a minute long, this soothing video pays tribute to the quotidian pleasures of exploring Hanoi’s landmarks, alleyways and side streets.

in Travel

Seoul's Museum Kimchikan Takes Visitors Deep Into the World of Kimchi

In 1988, in the same year Seoul hosted the Summer Olympics, even though it had nothing to do with sports, kimchi shone on the international stage for the first time.

in Hanoi Events

La Tomatina @ Melia Hotel

  From the organizer: La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August, every year in the town of Buñol near Valencia in Spain. Thousands upon thousands of people make t...

in Sports

Vietnam Makes History by Beating Syria to Advance to Semi-Finals of Asian Games

Vietnam’s male football team has once again made history at a regional tournament.

in Development

Rising Demand for Homestay Is Causing 'Land Fever' in Da Lat and the Mekong Delta

The growing promise of tourism that focuses on a more "local experience" has led many to open their own homestay business.

in Saigon Events

Fuego Latino / Salsa Party @ Soma Art Cafe

Let's party Saigon people!

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District 2 SUP tour @ W.A.O SUP Saigon

From the organizer: You can have breakfast or lunch at weekend in the river restaurant right in District 2 and paddle the SUP around there.

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House Evolution @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: The world witnesses the rise of a new HOT strand of Dance Music sub-genre that is G-House aka Gangsta House or Brazilian House, so does Vietnam, especially Saigon.

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Vietnamese National Day Brunch @ Social Club Saigon

Celebrate Vietnamese National Day in style with the magical Brunch Club right above Saigon at the iconic restaurant Social Club!

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Australia folk rock artist: Mick Thomas w. Michael Barclay @ Yoko Cafe

Yoko Cafe pleased to hold a special live show.

in Vietnam

Spotty Internet Haunts Vietnam as AAG Undersea Cable Breaks Again

Just in time for the upcoming National Day weekend!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Gender Roles in Vietnam, Public Indecency, and Human Geographer Michael Waibel

We're back with episode 26!

in Saigon Events

Love wood fired pizza, taco, wings or fish n chips? @ Lost Boys Sports Bar & Grill

From the organizer: Double the Order - Half the Price - Double The Fun

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Hip Hop Dance Class @ Soma Art Cafe

From the organizer:  Weekly Wednesday Hip Hop Dance Classes at Soma

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Sunset Yoga and Meditation @ Arcan

Relaxation day every Tuesday.

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8th Year Anniversary! Eat More, Pay Less @ PASHA Turkish Restaurant

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASHA! 

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Love Appreciation Month @ Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon

Show your appreciation to your beloved ones and celebrate it over a special international buffet at Atrium Cafe restaurant.

in Saigon

Saigon Presents Detailed Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Central Districts by 2030

A plan by Saigon authorities to make the city motorbike-free by 2030 is getting closer to becoming a reality.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

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Art & Technology Exhibition @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space is honored to introduce ‘Art & Technology : Art as Insight’ - An experimental exhibition curated by Katherina Huong Nguyen exploring intersections of knowledge and a...

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BlaBla Language Exchange - HANOI ! @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language !     Tuesday, 28 August 7:00pm - 11:00pm Satori - Slack & Savor | 18 Dien Bien Phu, Hanoi {mosmap address='18 Dien Bien Phu, Han...

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The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

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Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

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Art collage Exhibition by Madame Phi Loan @ Hanoi Studio

From the organizer: Hanoistudio gallery, Axis Research Ltd. with the Hands For Hope fund are pleased to invite you to attend the opening ceremony of the fabric and paper collage exhibition “SAC TAM” b...

in Saigon Events

Begin With Pierre @ Vertical Academy - Climbing Gym

Begin with Pierre is Vertical Academy's Climbing Clinic designed for beginner climbers, led by our instructor Pierre Fontaine.

in Saigon Events

Piano Recital - Fairy Tales @ Soul Live Project

Let's tell a story about the fairy land through purely harmonious melodies of piano in Piano Recital - Fairy Tales.

in Hanoi Events

TEDxHanoi Workshop 2018 @ BKHUP Co-Working Space

From the organizer: Join us at UP Bach Khoa Co-working Space on Aug 26 for a full day of ideas, inspiration and fun! A full-day program with 2 plenary sessions and 5 breakout sessions.Complementary l...

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Art & Technology Exhibition @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space is honored to introduce ‘Art & Technology : Art as Insight’ - An experimental exhibition curated by Katherina Huong Nguyen exploring intersections of knowledge and a...

in Hanoi Events

Le Brunch - Oyster & Bubbles @ French Grill - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: A brand new concept of brunch, so called “Le Brunch”.

in Asia

Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim

Like thousands of other Chinese couples, Xie Dan and her husband celebrated their wedding on August 18 — the day after Chinese Valentine's Day.

in Saigon Events

5-course Royal Dinner @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Discover the exquisite British cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Egidio Latorraca and his team.

in Saigon Events

Valuation with Prof. Aswath Damodaran in Ho Chi Minh City @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Aswath Damodaran is the Kerschner Family Chair Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University.

in Saigon Events

Intermediate 2 class @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

We open Intermediate 2 level up for all cats who have finished Intermediate 1 level with comfort in Swingouts, basic Charleston and Solo Jazz.

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Children's Yoga for Wellness Trainings Vietnam @ Jiva Studio

This course runs each Wednesday for 5 weeks.

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Mundo Lingo (Saigon #136) @ Rogue Saigon

 Every Tuesday night in RogueSaigon, 2nd floor 13 Pasteur, D.1

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night | Classy & Fabulous @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

"A girl should be two things: Classy & Fabulous" - Inspired by the statement of the fashion designer Coco Chanel, Ladies Night in August will be a gathering place of classic, chic & glamor ladies havi...

in Saigon Events

200 Hour Weekday Yoga for Wellness Teacher Training Vietnam @ Jiva Studio

Why train with Suzanne? "One of Asia's Top Teachers" - Asia Spa Magazine

in Saigon Events

Swing Basics 2 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

Now that you have got the basics such as the Swing frame, the pulsing, triple step and some simple 6-count movements to join the social dance parties, let's take the fun to the next level with more sh...

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S.I.P | Service Industry Professionals @ Chill Skybar

From the organizer:  Every MONDAY, Chill Skybar honorably welcomes all the guests from different service industries to our brand-new event || S.I.P - SERVICE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ||

in Saigon Events

Celebrating International Beer Day @ Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon

Free flow of beer and snack from 6PM - 8PM

in Sports

For the First Time in History, Vietnam Advances to Quarter-Finals of Asian Games

Thanks to a goal in the 88th minute, Vietnam will advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in history.

in Saigon Events

A Night of Film Music @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Ballet Giselle

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Giselle @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Ballet Giselle

in Film & TV

[Video] This Tongue-in-Cheek Short Film Imagines a World Without Bum Guns

Empty toilet paper holder, not a single tissue or scrap of useless paper in your pocket and no one else in the bathroom to head your calls for help: its a nightmare we all understand. 

in Literature

Hanoi Autumn Book Fair Taking Place This Week

The event will be held from August 22 to 26 at Thong Nhat Park, running from 8am to 10pm every day.

in Saigon Events

24th Anniversary Gala Concert. @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

SERGEI RACHMANINOV The Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43

in Saigon Events

Rodrigo’s Concierto De Aranjuez @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

Rodrigo’sConcierto De Aranjuez

in Saigon Events

Artistry @ Snuffbox

Feel moved through artful expressions of unique visuals and tastes by an eclectic mix of artists.

in Saigon

Vietnam Airlines Opens Vietnam's First Flight Simulator Complex in Saigon

The airline said the flight simulators will save them VND285 billion (US$12 million) on pilot training over ten years.

in Architecture

[Photos] Agricultural Nets, Tree Canopies Shield Diners From Summer Heat at Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung

If you’ve been to Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung restaurant, you would have noticed the extensive use of tight-knit netting as canopy.

in Saigon Events

Mad Circus - 2nd Edition - Life is a Zoo @ Arcan

Cause we all end up looking around us in a good party, and think "I love this zoo!" we challenge you to pull out your inner animal... may it be in your outfit or just in your behavior.

in Arts & Culture

The Horror-Comedy Zombie Flick That's Raking in 250 Times Its Budget in Japan

Made by a group of unknowns, One Cut of the Dead, cost just US$27,000 but is set to earn US$10 million amid international acclaim.

in Hanoi

Nhan Chinh Park to Open on September 10, Brings More Green Space to Hanoi

Located on Hoang Minh Giam Street, the park will be the first designated green space in Thanh Xuan District.

in Vietnam

As Interest in Bile Wanes, Rights Groups Rush to Save Remaining Captive Bears

Vietnam’s interest in bear bile is waning, a positive sign signaling the end of the country’s scores of bear farms. However, conservationists are faced with a brand-new set of problems: how to save th...

in Hanoi Events

Saturday Live Music Club @ The Chi Rooftop Bar

From the organizer: The Chi invites you to come to our Saturday Live Music Club. You'll have the chance to see the night life of The Old Quarter at its livest while enjoying some Flamenco melodies. Th...

in Hanoi Events

Women's DANCE Sessions @ Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar / Kitchen / Event

From the organizer: Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar / Kitchen / Events

in Hanoi Events

Weekend Osteopathy with Stéphane @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: If you have problem with pain, bones and your body.

in Hanoi Events

Aqua Fitness in Hot Weather @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Daily fitness program in the water - cool down while burning calories and toning the body. For more information nsquare.workshops@gmail.com

in Hanoi Events

JUMP / / 90s-00s Hiphop & RnB @ BirdCage

From the organizer: We are back again with our monthly hiphop and Rnb PARTY!!

in Saigon Events

ARC Garage Sale @ The White House

ARC will do a fundraising to help animals by doing a Garage Sale.

in Hanoi Events

Premium Dimsum Wine Dinner @ JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: We welcome the premium Dimsum chef master join us for an impressive wine dinner.

in Hanoi Events

Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: We hope that many artists of various expertise in Music / Poetry / Comedy / Magic / Dance will join us.

in Saigon Events

Open to Close with Sunju Hargun @ The Lighthouse

After successfully debuting his new concept tour, Open to Close, last year, Bangkok’s influential tastemaker Sunju Hargun will be on the road again to bring clubbers another unique experience under th...

in Saigon Events

Indika Free Flow Friday w/ Kaztet D & The Stinking Bishop @ Indika

Friday is coming and it's gonna be a Special One at Indika!

in Hanoi Events

Beats Bars Breaks @ Blue Note Bar

From the organizer: Got Bars??! Fancied Yourself on the Mic? Beats Bars & Breaks are hosting a once a month Hip-Hop Jam @ Blue Note Bar, Ba Dinh.

in Saigon Events

Maraphoria & Starchild [District X]

Founder of the mysterious, world-class club known as Zhao Dai in Beijing - which according to initial reports is arguably Asia’s best kept underground electronic secret - Zhiqi will bring his select, ...

in Saigon Events

Zhiqi [Zhao Dai Club - Beijing] & Hibiya Line [OBS] @ The Observatory

Founder of the mysterious, world-class club known as Zhao Dai in Beijing - which according to initial reports is arguably Asia’s best kept underground electronic secret - Zhiqi will bring his select, ...

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Philosophy Forum: G. I. Gurdjieff @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

From the organizer: This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum will be exploring the teaching of the mystic, philosopher, spiritual teacher, and composer, G. I. Gurdjieff 

in Hanoi Events

Twisted Soul @ Factory 47

From the organizer: From the Funk side with a Deep House twist, Patrick S brings his soulful touch every Wednesday at Factory 47 Hanoi, in the Old Quarters.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Friday Night @ The Diner V

From the organizer: At the Diner V, you can find the best of both worlds with a savory dinner, a chill drink (with only half the price) as well as live acoustic band soundtrack your night out.

in Saigon Events

Are you prepared for the birth of your baby ? @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Are you prepared for the birth of your baby ? Join "Your Best Birth Workshop"! 

in Saigon Events

Time Machine - a Bootleg Pop Up @ Arcan

If we had a real time machine, we could go back to the time and the place when Bootleg was a reality…but that’s not a possibility for now. Instead, we can always recreate the musical atmosphere that d...

in Vietnam

Despite Modest Past Sales, Vietnam's E-Book Market Shows Optimistic Growth

Despite Vietnam's growing internet penetration, there remain many challenges for the e-book market to blossom.

in Saigon Events

Sweet B, Youss & Dimitri [Saigon] @ The Observatory

The formidable party trio are back to bring their special touch to our new dance floor, with their fine-balanced blends of disco, house, techno and more.

in Saigon Events

Soma Grand Opening Party @ Soma Art Cafe

From the organizer: Soma’s 2.0 Grand Opening Party

in Saigon Events

Shackles & Bones & Lava band pop rock @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Friday night 24th August, Shackles & Bones band from South Africa joins Saigon live music scene with their best line up and on tour to SE Asia.

in Saigon Events

Penang Hawker Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Try a delicious selection of Penang dishes prepared by our guest chefs from Malaysia. 

in Saigon

Saigon Seeks $6.7m for Canal Dredging Project to Solve Tan Son Nhat's Flooding Threat

Tan Son Nhat's drainage systems consist of Hy Vong Canal, Nhat Ban Canal and A41 Canal.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

in Saigon Events

An Evening Dedicated to Beef @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: Steak lovers listen up! We’ve got an evening dedicated to beef that you simply cannot miss.

in Hanoi Events

AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Come bring friends and colleagues to freshen up your week! A place for Spanish speakers and Africans and everyone who loves their culture! 

in Saigon Events

VNCMF | "An evening of Brahms, Brahms & Brahms" - SLP Series @ Soul Live Project

An Evening of Brahms, Brahms and Brahms

in Saigon Events

Thursday DJ Sessions @ The Observatory

We’re taking a slightly new approach to our Thursdays this time. 

in Saigon Events

Pool Panini Promotion @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Delicious Paninis are waiting for you at Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City. Come and enjoy this August!

in Saigon Events

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah @ Wine and Words Book Club

From the organizer: The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime New York Times bestseller about one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freed...

in Society

Hanoi’s Motorcycle Rescue Team Saves Motorists From Nighttime Breakdowns

Ever wanted someone to rescue you when you get a flat tire on a dark, rainy night?

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Preserving Hanoi's Old-School Cool in Digital Stamps

When was the last time you sent a letter or used a stamp?

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road to Nha Trang in the 1960s, a Medley of Spartan Fields

If downtown Saigon was the epicenter of frenetic energy and urban chaos in the late 60s, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a crowd of more than five people or buildings with more than one floor onc...

in Saigon Events

WeWork Founder's Night @ East West Brewing Co.

WeWork is hosting our first Founder's Night in Ho Chi Minh City on 13 September for founders, entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals to meet up, network and share their business stor...

in Saigon Events

Nocturne #2 by Saigon Classical @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical

in Saigon Events

Meat & Malbec @ Q.itchen Factory

From the organizer: Kick off your weekend with an amazing steak dinner, available every Friday at Q.itchen Factory with only 2,800,000 VND for 4 pax.

in Saigon Events

Brunch and Punch @ The Diner V

From the organizer: Who doesn't love a summer brunch party with ultimate choices of food and drink to gather with friends and family?

in Travel

Da Nang Voted Best Airport in Vietnam, Followed by Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat

Da Nang International Airport has been crowned the best airport in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate September 02nd @ Liquid Sky Bar

From the oragnizer: Liquid Sky Bar will celebrate Independence Day with a live grill buffet, which includes barbecue and drinks with a sensational panoramic views of the Saigon River.

in Saigon Events

23/08 Network Girls Evening @ ALLEY50

We are pleased to announce that our next evening event will take place from 6:30 to 9:00pm, on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at ALLEY50.

in Hanoi

Hanoi, Saigon Among Most-Improved Cities in Liveability: Economist

The country's two largest cities were among the most improved in the world on the Global Liveability Index.

in Food Culture

This Taiwan Restaurant's Pizza Has Some Ballsy Toppings: Tapioca Pearls

Who'd a thunk it?

in Vietnam

Tropical Storm Bebinca Kills 10, Causes Widespread Flooding in Nghe An

At least 10 people have been killed and many displaced after Tropical Storm Bebinca swept through north-central Vietnam.

in Saigon

Saigon, Hanoi Among Most-Improved Cities in Liveability: Economist

The country's two largest cities were among the most improved in the world on the Global Liveability Index.

in Vietnam

93% of Foreign Tourists Had 'Satisfactory' Experience in Vietnam in 2017: Survey

More than 93% of foreign travelers expressed their satisfaction towards trips to Vietnam in 2017, according to statistics by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

in Sports

Asian Games: Vietnam Beats Japan 1-0 to Climb Atop Group D With 9 Points

With a hard-earned victory against Japan, Vietnam has climbed atop its group and advanced to the next round of the tournament.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate September 2nd @ SKY28

From the organizer: SKY28 proudly presents a sumptuous lobster thermidor and seafood buffet with a spectacular view of the Fireworks over the Saigon River to celebrate National Day of Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Wednesday With Storytellers Acoustic Band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Storytellers Acoustic Band is a night with collaboration between Yoko Cafe and young talents.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Carnival @ Saigon Outcast

The Rio Carnival is coming to town!

in Saigon Events

Popular Demand - Đen & Linh Cáo @ Drama Saigon

Save the Date : SATURDAY, 25/08 from 21:00

in Saigon Events

RISE UP AGAIN @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: This show marks the ninth return of SOUTH VN ROCK Club

in Saigon Events

NICK ZEDD Underground Short Film Screening & Talk @ Soma Art Cafe

From the organizer: Soma is excited to present an Underground Short Film Screening of American Filmmaker NICK ZEDD's work! Nick will be there in person to give a talk before & after the screening

in Saigon Events

SaiGon Is Burning: Pride Edition @ Soma Art Cafe

From the organizer: "SaiGon Is Burning" is BACK for PRIDE!

in Sports

Vietnamese Top Swimmer Anh Vien Releases Biography 'From Zero to Hero'

Currently, 21-year-old Nguyen Thi Anh Vien holds 38 gold medals and was named Best Vietnamese Athlete in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017.

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange @ Gardenista

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language!

in Hanoi Events

Excursion to see iONAH @ Star Galaxy

From the organizer: HIWC would like to invite you to watch the incredible iONAH Show together. A blend of cabaret and cartoon, this unique and creative contemporary show is pure entertainment and a re...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes Comedy @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: This is a weekly show, we perform at Solist pub every Tuesday from now.

in Vietnam

Bleak Prospect for Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder After Judge Rules 'Enough Evidence' to Proceed to Trial

A Malaysian judge ruled the two suspects — Vietnamese Doan Thu Huong and Indonesian Siti Aisyah who were accused of murdering Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader ...

in Health

Hanoi Sees Slight Rise in Cases of Dengue Fever

This month, 41 cases of dengue fever were recorded in Hanoi between August 6 and 12, as stated by the city’s Department of Health.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Sound Series Vol.7 @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

Showcasing a collection of artists in Saigon through the sounds that keep us moving and creating...

in Saigon Events

Nightly Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Let's head up to Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy a delicious meal and great live music every night.

in Saigon Events

EDM @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: We can't wait to welcome you at our very special night of EDM on August 24, 2018. 

in Saigon Events

Creative Sessions 11 With Maika Elan @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

With highly professional skills, an eye for all things delicate, and a humble love for the people around her, Saigon-based award-winning photographer Maika Elan represents a generation of Vietnamese d...

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night | Classy & Fabulous @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

"A girl should be two things: Classy & Fabulous" - Inspired by the statement of the fashion designer Coco Chanel, Ladies Night in August will be a gathering place of classic, chic & glamor ladies havi...

in Saigon Events

Afro Tuesday @ Broma

From the organizer: This will be a special night, we will be starting out the night spinning Detroit House and DJ Kumbia Selecta (Sebastian Perez) will finish the night off with that Tribal Cumbia.

in Saigon Events

Life Drawing Capturing form @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Saigon Outcast’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years. It is a creative Tuesday night life drawing class.

in Saigon Events

Malaysian Snacks @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Only in this August at our Flo Lounge!

in Saigon Events

Special Tapas & Tê Tê Cañas @ Shri Lounge

For all of August we have a very special Tapas and Te Te beer offer for you to enjoy. You can select different combos and wash them down with beers all August long!

in Saigon Events

OCTO Late Night Happy Hour @ Octo Tapas Restobar

Feeling peckish during the late hours? Ladies and gentlemen, OCTO at your service!

in Saigon Events

Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Doesn't Snoop look so happy? Don't you wanna feel that bliss?

in Saigon Events

Best Fish Taco @ East West

AUGUST Taco Lunch Specials!

in Saigon Events

Come Celebrate Our Grand Opening @ Remi Bar

The heated rhythm of Flamenco, Latin dance and the mystery of Jazz welcome Saigon's newest music venue, Remi Bar.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Local Illustrator Captures the Charm of Vietnam in Mini Icons

When asked for the reasons why one loves Vietnam, many might hesitate. There is a lot to love about this chaotic, eclectic, bewildering nation; but there is a lot to frown upon as well.

in Hanoi Events

Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: This six-week course will focus on developing soft skills (social skills) that are critical for success in the workplace.

in Hanoi Events

Bubble Tea with Foreigners @ Jimmy's English Homestay

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING Culture & Language Exchange event in Hanoi!

in Vietnam

It's a Race Against Time to Save Quang Nam's Critically Endangered Grey-Shanked Doucs

The grey-shanked douc, a monkey native to several central Vietnamese provinces, is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Critically Endangered.

in Hanoi Events

Mid-week movie club @ Bar Dinh

From the organizer: Mid week movie club at Bar Dinh! 

in Hanoi Events

Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

in Hanoi Events

We Groove Picnic / BBQ / Games / House / Techno @ Bamboo Westlake

From the organizer: This Summer we enliven your imagination with the We Groove Picnic, concept series!

in Hanoi Events

Saturday Live Music Club @ The Chi Rooftop Bar

From the organizer: The Chi invites you to come to our Saturday Live Music Club. You'll have the chance to see the night life of The Old Quarter at its livest while enjoying some Flamenco melodies. Th...

in Saigon

Led by Doan Ngoc Hai, District 1 Dog-Catching Team Starts Removing Strays From Local Streets

On August 8, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Veterinary Department, a dog inspection team started capturing stray dogs on the streets of District 1.

in Development

Hanoi to Spend $2.6m Conserving Co Loa Historic Complex

The project includes the central Co Loa Citadel along with surrounding constructions in Co Loa, Duc Tu, Viet Hung and Uy No communes of Dong Anh District.

in Saigon Events

Shanghai Night Gala Dinner @ Yu Shang Lou

Joining us to get lucky draw for special prize : 01 Vespa LX 125 ABS, 01 Samsung 9, 01 Oppo F7 and Cash vouchers.

in Saigon Events

The Beats Saigon presents DJ VADIM (Ninja Tune | BBE) @ Piu Piu LIVE

From the organizer: The Beats Saigon presents Ninja Tune's DJ VADIM (UK)

in Saigon Events

ZUZU Primeur / Sunday Organic Market @ ZUZU

Every Sunday, ZUZU offers you a selection of fresh organic vegetables and fruits from the hills of Dak Lak and Da Lat.

in Architecture

[Photos] 'Cricket House' Is a Melting Pot of Nature, Contemporary Design and Hanoi's Rural Charm

Breeze-soothed prairies, caves bathed in moonlight, forests filled with birdsong, succulent flower pollen and fruit trees: before humans constructed homes out of brick and concrete, plaster and s...

in Saigon Events

Soma Thrift Market @ Soma Art Cafe

Come out to Soma for Thrift Shop Sunday!

in Vietnam

Faced With Imminent Shortage, Vietnam Might Soon Start Buying Electricity From Laos, China

Vietnam might have to resort to buying electricity from neighboring countries in the next few years if the national consumption of energy continues growing at this rate.

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto screening and discussion: SHOT! @ Noirfoto

Regular activity of Noirfoto: Screening and discussing about photography and film.

in Saigon Events

Brunch and Punch @ The Diner V

From the organizer: Who doesn't love a summer brunch party with ultimate choices of food and drink to gather with friends and family?

in Travel

How a 16th Century Love Story Inspired Hotel Royal Hoi An’s Design

The sturdy wood homes with Japanese support joists, Chinese tiled roofs, French louvered shutters and bright yellow walls that line Hoi An’s lantern-lit stone streets, canals and bridges are relics fr...

in Film & TV

[Video] Vingroup Premieres First-Ever Animated Series by In-House Studio VinTaTa

Have you ever wondered what a Vingroup-funded animated series would look like?

in Vietnam

US-China Trade War Will Hit Vietnam the Hardest in Southeast Asia: Report

The US and China's tit-for-tat moves could wreak havoc on many economies in Asia.

in Hanoi Events

Cooking Workshop & Language Exchange @ Vietnamese Cooking Class

From the organizer: Vietnamese Cooking Class and Language Exchange  Saturday, 18 August 4:00pm - 9:30pm Vietnamese Cooking Class and Language Exchange | NGÕ 167 Tây Sơn, Hà Nội, Việt Nam ...

in Hanoi Events

Le Brunch - Oyster & Bubbles @ French Grill - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: A brand new concept of brunch, so called “Le Brunch”.

in Hanoi Events

Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

in Hanoi Events

The Bamboo Talk @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer:  Bamboo tree is a significant symbol in both Vietnamese culture and daily life. It exists almost everywhere in Vietnam, though mainly in rural areas. 

in Hanoi Events

Kim Duc Ca Tru School @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer:  We would like to invite the audiences to enjoy the professional art of Ca Tru - the national heritage of Vietnam by Kim Duc Ca Tru School at Phu Sa Lab.

in Hanoi Events

Binance HaNoi Meetup @ BKHUP Co-Working Space

From the organizer: Continued the series of Binance Vietnam Meetup, we are pleased to announce that the first meetup ever in Hanoi is going to take place on Aug 16, 2018, at Up@ Bachkhoa - Tầng 3, Tòa...

in Saigon Events

Art Tour With Curator Lê Thuận Uyên @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

ART TOUR WITH CURATOR LÊ THUẬN UYÊN

in Vietnam

Despite Massive Profits, 3 Biggest Airlines in Vietnam Want to Increase Airfares

Vietnam’s air travel industry has been raking in hundreds of billions of dong in profits this year so far.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] In Minimalist Street Photography, Good Frames Come to Those Who Wait

Photographer Victor Morante is all about the little details in a frame.

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London Epic Evening Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

The Awards-Winning restaurant Social Club Saigon is thrilled to offer you the one and only epicurean Brunch where guests can enjoy both culinary experience and artsy performance from international art...

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Launching of Vietnam Dental Tourism’s Official Website @ The Myst Dong Khoi

Vietnam Dental Tourism Joint Stock Company announced the official launch of the main website: https://dentaltourism.vn

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Navigator’s Table @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

From the oragnizer: Enhancing ‘Evenings at Renaissance’ Program Through Desserts and Cocktails.

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Women's Wellness Night: Welcome Home @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Join us for the first Women's Wellness of this school year we invite you to join us again for the another night to deepen our connection with ourselves our breath and other Women a...

in Vietnam

Tropical Storm Bebinca Is Heading to Northern Vietnam

Tropical Storm Bebinca is bearing down on northern Vietnam and could bring up to 350 millimeters of rainfall to the region.

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Mr Stink - Live Family Theatre @ The Dance School Theatre

Dragonfly Theatre Company are proud to present the funny, touching story of “Mr Stink”, written by Dragonfly and based on the book by British author David Walliams.

in Saigon

Restrooms, Fountains, Food Stalls Among New Amenities Planned for Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Water fountains, multi-colored lights, drink vending machines, food stalls and more restrooms are planned for Saigon's popular pedestrian promenade.

in Hanoi

[Video] Inside a Test Run of Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Metro Ahead of Its Launch in 6 Months

The Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line is being put through a trial period in August, according to Vu Hong Phuong, deputy director of the Ministry of Transport’s Railway Project Management Board, with some m...

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Movie month: Cruel and Beautiful World @ TPD Centre

From the organizer: Cinema reflects life. Pain, sorrow, lost, anger, or joy, peace, beauty are all conveyed in a realistic manner. Cinema reflects real experiences, whether the experience is by choice...

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Hanoi Philosophy Forum: Polyamory @ Puku Café and Sports Bar

From the organizer: Check your calendar. And your primary partner's calendar. And your secondary partner's calendar. And your tertiary partner's calendar... This week the Hanoi Philosophy Forum&n...

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Ballet for Kids @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Learn the basics in ballet with Ms Olha from Poland. 

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Movie Marathon @ The Oxygen

Welcome to the Movie Marathon at The Oxygen!

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Wolf Blass Saigon 10's - Season 4 @ RMIT University

This year marks the 4th consecutive year  Al Fresco’s Group (AFG) have hosted an International Rugby Tournament at RMIT University. Once again, AFG and Castelo Group HK are proud to have Wolf Bla...

in Health

Hai Duong Hospital Removes Stuck Bum Gun From 18-Year-Old's Bowel

A teenager in Hai Duong Province in northern Vietnam took the term “bum gun” too literally.

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Concert "GÕ: Gina Hyungi Lee" - SLP Series @ Soul Live Project

Do you know what’s common with the clap of your hands, the stomping of your feet, and even the ringtone you hear every day on your phone? They’re all percussion instruments!

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun @ Blanchy's Lounge

Free-flow long drinks for ladies from 10PM - 12AM on Wednesdays at Blanchy's Lounge.

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Nightly Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Let's head up to Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy a delicious meal and great live music every night.

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Welcome to the world of ‘Wagyu’ @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: Have you ever asked yourself why the whole world is talking about Japanese Wagyu?

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Plastic Paradise @ The Hive Saigon

From the organizer: The Hive Saigon in Thao Dien will be hosting 2 screenings of the Plastic Paradise documentary for us on the 6th and 8th of September.

in Film & TV

Hanoi Queer Film Week Provides Platform for Vietnam's LGBTQ Voices

Starting today and running until Friday, August 17, Hanoi International Queer Film Week 2018 (HIQFW), will include 14 film screenings followed by audience discussions. 

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The Gentlemen's Social Night @ Social Club Saigon

Social Club is calling out all modest Gentlemen to its new themed night with a special offer that includes premium wines and spirits served with plenty of sweet & savory bar-bites. 

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Jazzy Thursday on the rooftop @ Broma

From the organizer: Music presents nature. Nature presents life. Jazz presents nature. Jazz is life.

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This Is How We Chill | HipHop Genre @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Exceptional on every THURSDAY, we're gonna bring you da brand-new weekly event #ThisIsHowWeChill.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Rare Aerial Perspective of Saigon in the 1920s

Thanks to the prevalence of photographic drones, nowadays it’s a cakewalk to source aerial photos of Vietnam with just a simple internet search.

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Saigoneer Podcast: Seafood Fight, Traditional Medicine and L'Arrange Rhum

We're a quarter of the way to 100 episodes!

in Saigon

Saigon Pilots Taxi Stand Program With 5 Official Stops in D1

To address traffic congestion caused by slapdash passenger pick-ups, the city's Department of Transportation is establishing official taxi stands in central areas on a six-month trial basis.

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Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: We hope that many artists of various expertise in Music / Poetry / Comedy / Magic / Dance will join us.

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Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

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Wednesday Social at Tavola @ Saigon Swing Cats

From the organizer: Join us at our Wednesday Social starting from 20.30 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00!

in Saigon

Former Carina Plaza Manager Arrested for Fire Safety Failures

Nearly half a year has passed since the fatal March 23 fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex on Vo Van Kiet Street in District 8, and arrests are still being made as part of the investigation int...

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The Stage @ Soma Art Cafe

Come check out the new space at Soma Art Cafe for a comedy show!

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New Quiz Night @ Saigon Craft

From the organizer: Starting Tuesday 14th August, we will be hosting a quiz night 8pm - 10pm every Tuesday. 

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Special Tapas & Tê Tê Cañas @ Shri Lounge

For all of August we have a very special Tapas and Te Te beer offer for you to enjoy. You can select different combos and wash them down with beers all August long!

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Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

 Want to hear some jokes in a chill setting with reasonably priced drinks? Monday nights mean free open mic comedy at Indika Saigon! 

in Asia

After Jakarta, Bangkok Is the Next Asian City That's Sinking Too Fast

Bangkok is one of three cities — along with Venice and New Orleans — which are sinking ten times more quickly than sea levels are rising.

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The Hive Screening - Thi Mai @ The Hive Saigon

From the organizer: Join us this August as we screen Thi Mai, Rumbo a Vietnam (2017)

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Good Girls Gone QUI - Every Tuesday @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

Ladies are treated like Queen at Qui!

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Celebrating International Beer Day @ Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon

Free flow of beer and snack from 6PM - 8PM

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

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Open Mic Night (Every Thursday) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Every Thursday the stage at Sidewalk is yours! Come and join us as we showcase music, poetry, comedy, magic and dance...

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AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Come bring friends and colleagues to freshen up your week! A place for Spanish speakers and Africans and everyone who loves their culture! 

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3 . 3 . 3 - triển lãm điêu khắc - sculpture exhibition @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space 

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Outward Bound Career Talk @ Pegasus International Unicenter

From the organizer: Come and join us for a special career talk with Outward Bound Vietnam! The event is OPEN FOR PUBLIC. Bring your friends to meet sweet cool like- minded people.

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August Promotion - Aperitif & Wine @ The Clover at Ngoc Thuy

From the organizer: August is approaching and pleasant weather is ahead of us. Why not consider the perfect rooftop terrace location for relaxing pre-dinner drinks or a small champagne meeting with fr...

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Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us tonight for delicious cocktails and more...!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Vigilantes Use Slingshots to Protect Mekong Delta Rivers Against Sand Thieves

Every afternoon on Doi Islet in Ben Tre Province, a renowned group of vigilantes patrol the Tien River for illegal sand dredgers.

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Meaningful Movie Night #5 - Waste Land @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Join us for our fifth Meaningful Movie Night to get a glimpse of what happens in the world's largest landfill.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Interns in Japan Are Fleeing Their Jobs Due to Widespread Mistreatment

Vietnamese are the largest nationality participating in Japan's Technical Intern Training Program, followed by Chinese, Indonesian and Thai.

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The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

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Knowmads Learning Journey - Open House @ Rauta House Cafe

From the organizer: Knowmads Hanoi - The Learning Journey is back!

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Turn it loose! / DJ Stav @ Rogue Saigon

Join us at Rogue this Saturday as we welcome back DJ Stav to the rooftop.

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Kids Pizza Cooking Class @ Pendolasco

Our Kids Pizza Cooking Class is back!

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

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Grab 'N Go by Q.itchen Factory @ Crescent Mall

 Grab 'N Go will treat you well this weekend with BEEF LASAGNA and ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

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OCTO Late Night Happy Hour @ Octo Tapas Restobar

Feeling peckish during the late hours? Ladies and gentlemen, OCTO at your service!

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Indika Free Flow Friday w/ DJ Stav & Style D @ Indika

Friday is coming and it's gonna be a Special One at Indika!

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Life Drawing Capturing form @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Saigon Outcast’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years. It is a creative Tuesday night life drawing class.

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[Illustrations] Minimalist Pastel Renditions of Hanoi’s Historic Landmarks

Local illustrator Nguyen Minh Trang brings calming colors and geometric aesthetics to some of the capital’s most striking architecture.

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Bruno & Katy Perry special tribute night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Sing along with our house band and enjoy your night at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City in our special tribute night of Bruno and Katy Perry.

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Open Your Mind @ Arcan

Open your mind. Regain access to the restricted areas of your brain. Unlock your full potential. 

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El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

After an epic night for our first anniversary we go back to our initial format with Moreno and 1DAN who will deliver a mix of old school house and organic deep house that will progressively evolve to ...

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It's a Dark Night, It's a Techno Night @ Vibes Club

The night of full techno! by the finest Vietnamese artists.

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Learn to Manage the Mind with Meditation - Kriya Yoga @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: KriyaYoga is an ancient method of living and meditation that cultivates body, mind, intellect, and awareness of the soul using powerful meditative and yogic disciplines. 

in Vietnam

Hue to Start $5.2m Project to Restore Kien Trung Palace, Home of Nguyen Dynasty's Last King

VND123 billion (US$5.2 million) has been set aside to restore Kien Trung Palace.

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Ladies Night With Free Margaritas @ Sancho

It's free flowing margaritas for ladies every Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm to 10pm.

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Bachata Thursdays with Salsateka studio @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

From the organizer: Every Thursdays Bachata lesson with Marta BartoszSalsateka Dance Studio from 9 pm + dj Alberto Prieto till late !!!! 

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Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

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Lady Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Travel

44 New Caves Discovered Near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

On August 6, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park authorities announced the discovery of 44 new caves, bringing the total number of known caves in the area to 405.

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Charity Beer Festival 2018 @ East West

The Charity Beer Festival is BACK. 

in Film & TV

Ahead of Its Premiere Next Week, 'The Bachelor Vietnam' Reveals the Bachelor in New Trailer

The Vietnam adaptation of American reality TV show The Bachelor will premiere this month.

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Sunday Brunch X Chicks Club @ Chicks Club

Join our CHICKS CLUB MONTHLY BRUNCH SERIES.

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GenderFunk: The Club Kidz Ball @ Arcan

GenderFunk is going Dark at Arcan presenting

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Karine Guillermin - Upopo O Hana Spirit @ Vin Gallery

Spirit of the sound of flowers.

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[Photos] Hai Phong Cafe Deviates From Hip Coffee Shop Trends, Returns to Old Vietnamese Architecture

1986 was a big year: the first studio Ghibli movie premiered; Haley's comet skimmed across the night sky; Maradona won the World Cup thanks to the infamous "hand of God" shot; Oprah Winfrey's show deb...

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33-Year-Old Jetstar Pilot Becomes Vietnam's Youngest Female Captain

Globally, women only account for 5.44% of commercial airline pilots, according to Gender Gap Grader based on datasets from Airmen Database.

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[Photos] Rare Black-and-White Photos of Downtown Saigon in 1938–1939

A trip back to an era when the Saigon as we know today only consisted of central District 1 and Cho Lon.

in Film & TV

Vietnam's Cinema Industry to Receive $50m Financial Boost

Lack of funding has always been an issue for Vietnam's film industry.

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Cuban Wednesday @ Indika

Welcome to Cuban Wednesday at Indika!

in Hanoi

Hanoi Launches First-Ever Natural Gas-Powered Buses

Two bus routes, set up by Bao Yen Tourism, will run entirely on compressed natural gas (CNG). They officially opened in Hanoi on August 1, with a third route beginning August 9.

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Midnight Summer Cruise @ Air 360

From the organizer:  Air 360 Sky Lounge welcome you onboard to attend the “Midnight Summer Cruise” event with live set by first International Guest DJ GretaTedeschi - Top 100 World Female DJ in 2...

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Wednesday Social @ Tavola

 

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KFC Vietnam Launches Vegan Dishes for Limited Time

KFC introduced vegan options at all locations in Vietnam during the seventh month on the lunar calendar.

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Latino Ladies night feat dj Flores @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 

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High-Profile Chinese Monk Accused of Coercing Nuns Into Sex

The monk in question is currently the abbot of Longquan Monastery and the head of the Buddhist Association in China.

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New Lunch Menu @ East West

San Diego meets Saigon in our brand-new lunch menu available on Monday - Saturday from 11AM-3PM. Offering 23 classic San Diego & Saigon dishes crafted by Executive Chef Matt Venzke.

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TASTE & TOUR Saigon's Local Craft Brewery! @ East West

Join us for an all-inclusive EAST WEST BREWERY EXPERIENCE.

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Kegs N' Eggs Sunday Brunch @ East West

WHATS BREWING: East West Brewery will be showcasing their creativity in a brand new food brunch menu for the month of August & September, along with a cold buffet & raw seafood bar, and fun-filled mor...

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Charity Beer Festival 2018 @ East West

The Charity Beer Festival is BACK - Come on by, drink some beers and help disadvantaged children go to school! Monday the 13th of August, starting nice and early at 1pm.

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Best Fish Taco | August Specials! @ East West

WHATS COOKIN': In celebrating Chef Matt's recent win on his "Best Fish Taco" at Saigon Outcast, we will roll out a TACO LUNCH SPECIAL MENU available only in the month of AUGUST, Monday-Saturday f...

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M2 Network: Security - Security - Security @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Everyday, more than 500,000 people around the world have their identities stolen ~ and in 2017 more than 300,000,000 people around the world had their personal identity expose...

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Tuesday Oysters Feast @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: Spice up your Tuesday night with an Oysters Feast at ‘NAMO Tuscan Grill!

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Moonlight Cinema @ OASIS Rooftop Bar

 \\Oasis Rooftop hosts Moonlight Cinema Night every Tuesday And Thursday Night, 2 MOVIES A NIGHT, 2 NIGHTS A WEEK! //

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Happy Hour @ East West

 Happy Hour just got 1 hour happier! Now you can enjoy your favorite craft beers, cocktails, spirits, and wines for our Buy 2 Get 1 Free Happy Hour promotion, weekdays from 3PM – 7PM!

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Late Night Happy Hour @ OCTO

Feeling peckish during the late hours? Ladies and gentlemen, OCTO at your service!

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Saigoneer Podcast: Exercise in Vietnam, Street Cred and Hanoi Zine Library

Episode 24 is out now!

in Vietnam

After Hoi An and Hanoi, Can Tho Is the Next City in Vietnam Afflicted With Cable Car Fever

You get a cable car! You get a cable car! Everybody’s getting a cable car!

in Vietnam

Amid Tourism Boom, Apartment Owners Forsake Long-Term Leases for Airbnb Fast Cash

Many apartment owners are turning to Airbnb and other short-term lease platforms in order to cash in on Vietnam's ongoing tourism boom.

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Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas.

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Impromptu Speaking @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

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Women's DANCE Sessions @ Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar / Kitchen / Events

From the organizer: Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar / Kitchen / Events

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Art Class for the whole family @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Rachel resident artist and relative newcomer to Hanoi brings her expertise and knowledge to share with fellow Hanoians.

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Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

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D.I.Y weekend workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're happy to announce: Consocia D.I.Y workshops will be held regularly from 10 am-5 pm every Sat & 2pm- 6pm every Sun at the lovely @Velo Love Cafe starting from 6th Jan, 2018.

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AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

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Showcase Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Sidewalk Hanoi - Bar / Kitchen / Events

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Lyrical Lunacy @ DeN

From the organizer: Follow @LyricalLunacy on Instagram listen to our podcast, LeRoy's Libray at www.BangkokLyLu.com

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Aqua Fitness in Hot Weather @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Daily fitness program in the water - cool down while burning calories and toning the body. For more information nsquare.workshops@gmail.com

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Art Mask Making Activity @ Nsquare

From the organizer: More information on Rachel’s work can be found at http://cargocollective.com/rachelmarum

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Collaborative Construction days! @ Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space

From the organizer: Xóm Bắc Cầu - Cultural Space 

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The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

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The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

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The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub (2)

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

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Toyota Concert TOUR 2018 @ Hanoi Opera House

From the organizer: Hanoi Opera House 

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Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

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Miền nhiệt đới @ VICAS ART Studio

From the organizer: THE TROPICAL

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Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

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The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

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Cooking Workshop & Language Exchange @ Vietnamese Cooking Class

From the organizer: Vietnamese Cooking Class and Language Exchange  Saturday, 11 August 16:00pm - 21:30pm Vietnamese Cooking Class and Language Exchange | NGÕ 167 Tây Sơn, Hà Nội, Việt Nam ...

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Consocia DIY Water Color Workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're so honored to invite a Vietnamese water colored artist Tu Anh to join our team at the weekend DIY workshop at Velo Love cafe.

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The Snug's Open Mic @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Swing by and join us on Sunday evening's for our Open Mic.

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3 . 3 . 3 - triển lãm điêu khắc - sculpture exhibition @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space 

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Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  Each Saturday afternoon, I will choose a film to show at a new screening program called the Lunch series.

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Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

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Stand-up Comedy with Greg Fleet & DJ Demers @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: Entrance is VND200K in advance and VND250K on the door. For further information or to purchase advance tickets, email info@standuphanoi.com or go to Standing Bar, 170 Tran Vu, Truc...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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The World of Qwehli - The Fishmonger of The Chefs @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Delighted by the sea-tasteat “The World of Qwehli - The Fishmonger of The Chefs”

in Music & Arts

[Video] Suboi Makes Saigon Nightscapes Her Playground in Latest Music Video for 'N-Sao?'

Saigon's color-streaked nighttime streets serve as background for the hip-hop star's latest music video.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Hanoi Typography Project Turns Classic Food and Drink Names into Vibrant Designs

When paired with artistic creativity, common food and drink names can become symbols of cultural re-imagination. The following illustrations successfully capture the past while also appearing youthful...

in Saigon

Saigon May Pilot Bus-Only Lanes on Vo Thi Sau, Dien Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phu and Vo Thi Sau streets have been suggested as testings grounds for the bus lane, as both one-way roads are prone to traffic congestion during rush hour.

in Saigon Events

Executive Business Set Menu @ The Royal Pavilion

Indulge the finest Cantonese Cuisine with The Royal Pavilion’s exclusive Business Set Menu.

in Saigon

Leaked Photo of Couple Having Sex in CGV Theater Raises Privacy Concerns

A CGV representative confirmed that the photo was leaked by one of its staff.

in Hanoi

Measles Outbreak Potentially Looms in Hanoi

Hanoi’s Municipal Department of Health has stated the capital could be on the verge of a measles outbreak.

in Saigon Events

For The First Time Ever: Gin Festival Saigon 2018!!! @ Park Hyatt Saigon

If you are fan of Gin and exotic cocktail or exciting festival, then be prepared now!

in Hanoi

Construction of Overpass on Au Co and Nghi Tam One Month Behind Schedule

On July 25, the Hanoi People’s Committee urged contractors to address construction problems and complete the overpass, which is already one month behind schedule.

in Vietnam

As Consumer Traffic Decreases, Traditional Vietnamese Grocers Are on Tenterhooks

Recently, Nielsen Vietnam conducted a survey of 800 traditional store owners and found that many do not feel confident about their profits in the next 12 months.

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Cooking Class for Kids @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Nsquare 

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How To Tell Stories To Kids @ The StoryHouse

From the organizer: Nsquare 

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Weekly Pilates Class @ A Fitter, Healthier You

From the organizer:  Pilates focuses on functional movement and alignment to create a balanced body in terms of strength and flexibility, stability and mobility. It helps you achieve your maximum...

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Linkin Park Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: To tribute Linkin Park, Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City will have a special tribute night of Linkin Park on August 3, 2018, right now after re-opening of basement cafe on August 1,...

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Harvey Nash’s Annual HR Leadership Event @ Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: Harvey Narsh Vietnam

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MXM Final Show @ HUB Cafe

From the organizer: HUB cafe 

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Emiin Studio Reunion And Jam Night @ DeN

From the organizer: The member of the old Emiin Studio including Tuấn (Loopernatural) and Minh Nguyễn is going to reunited for 1 night of jamming and stuff...

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Art Class for the whole family @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Rachel resident artist and relative newcomer to Hanoi brings her expertise and knowledge to share with fellow Hanoians.

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D.I.Y weekend workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're happy to announce: Consocia D.I.Y workshops will be held regularly from 10 am-5 pm every Sat & 2pm- 6pm every Sun at the lovely @Velo Love Cafe starting from 6th Jan, 2018.

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Free Tasty Food | Sunday Night @ The Runway Sky Garden & Pub

The Runway Sky Garden & Pub will FREE for all of you any 2 kinds of food in "Hot Food Menu"

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Sunday Chill @ La Habana

Join in our happy Sunday social at La Habana Saigon from 7pm - 9pm! 

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TapaSSunday @ Tomatito Saigon

From the organizer: Join our TapaSSunday - ONLY 400++

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Delicatessen Night - Swiss National Day @ Social Club Saigon

Welcome back our all-time favourite Jazz Band "Plug n' Play" for a charming journey with soulful performances this FRIDAY!

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Tri An lake sunset SUP tour @ W.A.O SUP Saigon

Paddling the SUP board to see the sunset is a great sport activity which our SUP tour in the largest lake of Vietnam brings to you. Sign up from now to get you a paddle board everyday tour 

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KEEP CALM it's DJ NIGHT @ The Rooftop BBQ

BBQ, CRAFT BEER & LIVE DJ? You’ve come to the right place!Every Friday night at RTB will be a big party! Come join us!

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Albatross - the Hive Screenings x La Holista @ The Hive Saigon

On a tiny island in the heart of the Pacific, a story is taking place that may change the way you see everything. Chris Jordan is releasing Albatross as a public artwork in collaboration with Parley.&...

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Ladies Night Out | Friday Night @ The Runway Sky Garden & Pub

With a beautiful view, good drinks and top service; ladies will have a wonderful time at The Lighthouse.

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August Craft Beer Fest @ Saigon Craft Beer Festival

From the organizer: Saigon’s favourite day of beer-guzzling celebration is back - get ready for the next Saigon Craft Beer Festival!

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Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Architecture

[Photos] Turning Two Tube Houses Into a Light-Filled Abode

If the square meters of a house doubles, what is the percentage increase in light and green space?

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Cooking Workshop & Language Exchange @ Vietnamese Cooking Class

From the organizer: Vietnamese Cooking Class and Language Exchange  Saturday, 4 August 16:00pm - 21:30pm Vietnamese Cooking Class and Language Exchange | NGÕ 167 Tây Sơn, Hà Nội, Việt Nam ...

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Edition Brunch @ InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

From the organizer: InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 and Q Bar InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 is thrilled to announce the most-loved event on the first Sunday of everymonth: the Edition Sund...

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The Snug's Open Mic

From the organizer: The Snug Swing by and join us on Sunday evening's for our Open Mic.Hosted by Jane S.Singalongs are encouraged. All musicians and styles are welcome.So grab a friend and roll down ...

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Open Mat - Cross Fighting @ Agoge

From the organizer: Agoge Sunday, 5 August 9:00am - 12:00pm Agoge | Opposite to 16 Thanh Cong Street, Hanoi, Vietnam {mosmap address='Opposite to 16 Thanh Cong Street, Hanoi, Vietnam' | lat='2...

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Consocia DIY Water Color Workshop @ Consocia

From the organizer: Agoge Sunday, 5 August 1:00pm - 4:00pm Velo Love Cafe Bar | House 4, Ngo 314 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam {mosmap address='House 4, Ngo 314 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho, ...

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Joint Summer Services @ HN International Fellowship

From the organizer: Hanoi International Fellowship Combined Sunday services are here again! this time, Pastor Nelson Annan will be ministering through the summer services . The focus will be "The Jes...

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Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas @ Zenith Yoga AuCo

From the organizer: Zenith Yoga Au Co Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon DallasTime: Sundays, 10.30am - 12.00pmLocation: Zenith Yoga Au Co, 247b Au Co, Tay Ho, Ha Noi Sunday, 5 August 10:30am - 12:0...

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Photo Workshop Informational Meeting Q&A @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer: Hanoi DocLab Monday, 6 August 6:30pm - 7:30pm Hanoi DocLab | Ngõ 378 Thuỵ Khuê, ngách 12, nhà 11, Hanoi, Vietnam {mosmap address='Ngõ 378 Thuỵ Khuê, ngách 12, nhà 11, Hanoi...

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Happy Hub Monday #1 - Free coworking day at the Hub! @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: The Learning Hub The first Monday of the month is now becoming Happy Hub Monday! A day where you can come to our coworking space for free - to feel the vibes, connect with our com...

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Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Spank! Every 2nd Thursday at The Lighthouse.

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Friday Freeflow Punch Jungle Juice & Beer @ Cork & Fork

For those who don't know what Punch Jungle Juice is, it's basically a drink that contains either Vodka or White Rhum (can use others too) with a lot of good fruity stuff. Its refreshing, fruity and wi...

in Tech

It's Official: Ride-Hailing App Go-Viet Launches Service in Saigon's Inner Districts

Go-Viet is the name of the Vietnamese ride-hailing company under a partnership with Indonesian giant Go-Jek.

in Vietnam

Heavy Rain in Northern Vietnam Causes Houses to Collapse, Kills 2 in Chuong My District

Five houses fell into the Da River on Monday following heavy rains, while Hanoi is considering evacuating thousands from a flood-hit district.

in Arts & Culture

Vans x Van Gogh Museum Collection Will Also Be Available in Vietnam

Some of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh’s most iconic works have been turned into everyday apparel.

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Progressive Psy-Gon @ Arcan

At The ArcanStone we understand the need to lean back and breathe after a hectic week(end). 

in Saigon Events

The Crossing Solo Exhibition @ Arts- Ventures Vietnam

Gallery Arts-Ventures is pleased to present THE CROSSING, an exhibition of recent works by Vietnamese - French artist Bao Vuong.

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey Dinner @ Caravelle Saigon

This August 16th, see brand ambassador Valentin Iulian mixes up sublime whiskey cocktails by one of the world’s oldest distilleries, Bushmills of Northern Ireland, and pairs them expertly with a high-...

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Vietnam Masterclass: Pricing and Communication @ Park Hyatt Saigon

Following successful editions in Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, SKIM will hold another free Masterclass on Pricing and Communication on 2 August 2018 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. 

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Man Up! @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Every Thursday from 5-10 pm 

in Vietnam

[Photos] Have a Glance at Saigon's Snacks Through These Photos of Street Vendors in 1966

Street food has long been the epitome of Saigon's daily culture.

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The Rooftop BBQ New Menu - Gorgeous Land of The True Favors! @ The Rooftop BBQ

Be more energetic with fabulous months, let The Rooftop BBQ help you enjoying everyday like a special one by a new “MYSTERY” from American cowboys.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Korean Filmmaker Creates Charming Video Postcard of Hanoi

This short video of Hanoi is vicarious tourism at its finest.

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[Photos] Malaysian Artist Encapsulates the Timeless Charm of Asia's Mom-and-Pop Shops in Mini-Models

“There are many ways to help you keep something in mind, through a memo, a voice recorder, or a photo. But miniature is something you can touch and see, to recall your memories.”

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Summer Specials Dishes @ Pendolasco

Summer is in the air and for the occasion our Chef Alessandro Ferretti and Chef Manuel Reale are feeling like creating some new dishes! Come to Pendolasco - Thao Dien an...

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Drink Entrepreneurs Vietnam @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: DRINK ENTREPRENEURS is back and better than EVER!

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Yoga Journey @ Bingfa Village

Our classes are focused on growing your asana practice at any level. We offer yoga classes ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and styles that are gentle and meditative to vigorous and athletic...

in Vietnam

Lao Cai Officials Want to Build an Airport Near Sapa

Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?

in Saigon Events

Music Is My Drug // Film Projection @ The ArcanStone

Music is definitely an art to experience, to live, and to share. A way to let your mind and soul escape, and lose control. MUSIC IS MY DRUG It's true that an image is worth a thousand words. Thi...

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Japan to Accept 10,000 Vietnamese Caregivers for the Elderly

Japan has agreed to welcome 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers to the country by the summer of 2020 to fill a labor shortage in nursing care.

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Ballet for Kids 4 to 7 year old @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Little Ballerinas meet with Ms Ola every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for a great hour of ballet.

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Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

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Art Class for the whole family @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Rachel resident artist and relative newcomer to Hanoi brings her expertise and knowledge to share with fellow Hanoians.

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AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

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Community Pilates @ DeN

From the organizer:  Pilates focuses on functional movement and alignment to create a balanced body in terms of strength and flexibility, stability and mobility. It helps you achieve your maximum...

in Environment

Vietnam Is Taking Bold New Steps to Reduce Emissions, Including Utilizing Pig Waste

While a controversial suggestion to reduce emissions by banning motorbikes in the capital by 2030 has been suggested, some in Vietnam are also beginning to create biogas from pig waste.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Converse-Royal Costume Mashup for Vietnam's History Buffs and Sneakerheads

‘Tis the time for wearable history.

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Swing Basics 1 - Closed Regis @ SMPAA studio

Come get the Swing beats into your feet and soul with us! 

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Ladies Night @ The Lighthouse

Join us every Tuesday at The Lighthouse for the ultimate Ladies Night. FREE DRINKS FOR LADIES* and a FRESH NEW SOUND!

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Brexican Taco Tuesday @ Union Jack's!

After our success at Taco Loco 2018 and our launch, Union Jack’s Fish and Chips Brexican Taco Tuesday’s is back

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Ladies Night @ Ocean Bar & Lounge

From the organizer: Ocean Bar & Lounge present to you and all ladies in town one special night with special promotion for all beauties in da house 

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Open Mic @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Swing by and join us on Sunday evening's for our Open Mic.

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Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

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3 . 3 . 3 - triển lãm điêu khắc - sculpture exhibition @ Heritage Space

From the organizer: Heritage Space 

in Saigon

Saigon Ranks 5th Globally in Tourism Potential: Travel Website

Saigon’s tourist arrivals will almost double by 2025, according to a UK tour website.

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Chilling Wonder @ The Rooftop BBQ

Are you looking for the best deal for the early afternoon drinking place? You've found right place. 30% OFF FOR DRINKS!Cheers everyone!

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Salsa with salsateka studios @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

From the organizer: Salsa lesson from 9 pm with Marta BartoszSalsateka Dance StudioDj till late

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Decadent Vietnamese Dishes and Marriage in Modern Vietnam

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is ready for your listening pleasure!

in Saigon

[Photos] The Retail Section of Vietnam's Tallest Building, Landmark 81, Is Now Open

The retail section of Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building, opened last Thursday, July 26.

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[Video] Sauntering Down Hoi An's Color-Doused, Sun-Soaked Hẻms

Hoi An is something of a paradox. Frequently, people seem to decry its changes from a small, halcyon town into a major tourist destination. But bemoaning its current influx of foreign visitors not onl...

in Hanoi

[Illustrations] Paintings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the Feudal Era

Depicting an age before the stress of modern life took hold, these illustrations are an endearing reminder of the Old Quarter’s former imperial life over 1,000 years ago.

in Vietnam

Lao Cai Officials Want to Build Sapa Airport

Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?

in Hanoi Events

Ballet for Kids @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Learn the basics in ballet with Ms Olha from Poland. Bring out the ballerina in your little one on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For more information nsquare.workshops@gmail.c...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Miền nhiệt đới @ VICAS ART Studio

From the organizer: THE TROPICAL

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Happy Hour @ East West

Join us for an ALL INCLUSIVE East West Brewing Drinking & Dining Experience.

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Hanoi Meetup: Trading Commodities on the Blockchain - GET REAL! @ UP@VPBank

From the organizer: Meet Binkabi on Tuesday, 31st July for “Trading Commodities on the Blockchain - Time to GET REAL!” at UP@VPBank (89 Lang Ha Street, Dong Da, Hanoi).

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IPA Week @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

Think you are smart? PROVE IT! Get down to Heart of Darkness for some THINKIN' and DRINKIN' at our Trivia Night.

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The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic

This and every Monday night we’re at Indika Saigon to bring you the funny! Come out and hear Saigon’s new and seasoned comics try out new material. Feeling funny? All performers get a free bottle...

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Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

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Cooking Class @ KOTO Van Mieu - a Training Restaurant

From the organizer: Join our KOTO Cooking Classes!

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Veggie Pasta Lunch Set from only 129.000

We've introduced a new vegan menu in order to meet growing customer demand. Boa Cafe wanted to be able to comfortably accommodate all the guests’ dietary requests ❤ Book your spot today!

in Asia

Vietnam Open to Collaborating With China to Save ‘Hoan Kiem Turtles’

The collaboration might be the only way to save a species facing extinction.

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Playtime Workshop: Invisible (Zine) Cities @ Hoang Thi Coffee shop

From the organizer: In the frame of Playtime festival, we warmly welcome you to join the program: Invisible (Zine) Cities.

in Asia

Laos Dam Bursts, Displacing Thousands, Claiming at Least Two Dozen Lives

A collapsed hydroelectric dam in a remote region of Laos on July 23 severely floods villages and leaves thousands homeless.

in Culture

[Video] Dreamy Slow-Motion Clip Depicts Hanoians Embracing Life on a Rainy Day

Of the countless video montages shot in Vietnam, how many of them are worth a click? This dreamy, slow-motion clip of daily activities near Hoan Kiem Lake certainly is. 

in Music & Arts

Japanese Mega Girl Group AKB48 to Launch Vietnam Sister Group SGO48 This Year

Are you a big fan of Japanese mega girl group AKB48? Now you can be part of the collective right in Saigon.

in Health

Vietnam Drinks Fast and Furiously, but Not Responsibly, WHO Says

It's doesn't take long to notice that drinking is a big deal in Vietnam.

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Joint Summer Services @ Hanoi International Fellowship

From the organizer: Combined Sunday services are here again! this time, Pastor Nelson Annan will be ministering through the summer services .

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Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas.

in Travel

Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Nang's Golden Bridge and the Giant Hands

In the midst of the forest high above Ba Na Hills outside of Da Nang, the Golden Bridge has grabbed visitors’ attention thanks to its striking appearance.

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Art Classes for Adults @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Donny Storm Van Wyk turns you into a talented artist with a bit of patience and wonderful skills that you learn along the way.

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Minh Quân Idol Minishow: Close To You @ Hanoi 1010 Cultural Exchange Space

From the organizer: Unexpectedly, on a Friday night at a cozy garden café, if you meet a new friend and listen to his singing (so damn good!), what would you ask?

in Vietnam

In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.

Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.

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Martyn (Osgut Ton) Ali & Hlib @ Savage

From the organizer: Dutch-born US-based Martyn has always taken a genre-transcending approach toward dance music.

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T-Studio pres. RAW Equipment / Girasole, PIV Records @ T - Studio

From the organizer: From the depths of Amsterdam’s underground house scene rises a new name: RAW Equipment.

in Health

Hanoi Opens First Private Robotic Surgery Clinic

Medical automation has officially arrived in the capital.

in Culture

5,000 People to Take Part in a Street Festival in Hanoi This Weekend.

Themed ‘The Quintessence of Hanoi – Confluence and Shine,’ the street festival will take place around Hoan Kiem Lake between 8am and 11am on July 29.

in Literature

Vietnamese Author Nguyen Ngoc Tu Wins German Literary Award for Female Writers

Vietnamese writers are slowly gaining more recognition on the international stage.

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Rebel Monk Live Album Launch Party @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: THE TIME HAS COME! You may have been wondering, "Yo, where's Rebel Monk at?" 

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Consocia DIY Water Color Workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're so honored to invite a Vietnamese water colored artist Tu Anh to join our team at the weekend DIY workshop at Velo Love cafe.

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The Bamboo Talk @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer:  Bamboo tree is a significant symbol in both Vietnamese culture and daily life. It exists almost everywhere in Vietnam, though mainly in rural areas. 

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Show Case Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Dear Hanoi, We would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

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Charity Market, Hosted by Tet Shoeboxes Project @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Join us on the 29th of July at the Snug for our Charity Market!

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The Snug's Open Mic @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Swing by and join us on Sunday evening's for our Open Mic.

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Le Brunch - Oyster & Bubbles @ French Grill - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: A brand new concept of brunch, so called “Le Brunch”.

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Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  Each Saturday afternoon, I will choose a film to show at a new screening program called the Lunch series.

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Summer Market #4 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: If you enjoy arts and crafts, baking, making things, cooking, or have second hand stuff to sell, come share your goodies, and invite friends for a nice day out filled with GREAT DE...

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End of Season Sale: Up to 50% discount @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Enjoy up to 50% discount on apparel, footwear, accessories, homeware and stationery from selected labels at all L’Usine stores:

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Families Welcome at The New Intercontinental @ InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

From the organizer: An ideal luxury travel destination for families, the new InterContinental® Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Vietnam, which opened on 28 June, has plenty of activities, services, and ame...

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Enjoy the marvelous Mixologist Week at “Shaken Or Stir | From Mexico with Love” @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Only this weekend (26 - 28 July), our Guest Mixologist - Héktor Monroy at the first time comes to Vietnam bringing his cocktail spirit to you at Chill Skybar's exclusive event "Sha...

in Development

Soil Bank Established in Southern Vietnam

  Vietnam's sand deposits are on the verge of depletion due to high demand from construction projects.

in Saigon

A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service

While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.

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Meet The Brewers! @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: Come and meet our Brew Master Dave and Brewer Trieu on Saturday the 28th of July in our PXL Tap Room (Phu Nhuan District in Saigon). The event will be bilingual!

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Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

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Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Food Culture

Vietnam Sets Guinness Record for World's Largest Bowl of Instant Phở

Unlike Vietnam's previous food-related stunts, this time the giant food dish didn't go to waste.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Reject Plan to Build Cable Car Across Red River

Last month, French company POMA proposed building a cable car in the capital, but authorities have rejected the plan, claiming the form of transport is not a priority.

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East Meets West Buffet Dinner @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

An exclusively reward to your beloved family on every Saturday!

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Bring Your Own Bottle (Byob) Seafood Buffet @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

The call of seafood is irresistible.

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Girls in The City Buffet Dinner @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

An exclusively reward 50%OFF for all ladies on every Thursday!

in Music & Arts

With New Single 'N-Sao?', Suboi Becomes First Vietnamese Artist Featured on Apple's Beats 1

Saigon’s reigning rap queen released 'N-Sao?' on Apple’s Beats 1 radio program last week, becoming the first Vietnamese artist to be featured on the 24/7 channel.

in Vietnam

How to Watch the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century in Vietnam This Saturday

What a celestial year for the country.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Reflections From Hanoi, World Cup Madness and Cave Expert Howard Limbert

Episode 22 of the Saigoneer Podcast is in your earbuds now!

in Saigon

Sofa Workshop in Tan Phu Destroyed in Fire on Sunday

On Sunday morning, residents in Tan Phu District were frightened to discover that their neighborhood was englufed in smoke.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Cleric //Clergy, Figure [UK] @ The Lighthouse

In August Heart Beat is back with the mysterious Mancunian Cleric. For him music is like a religion to people – we each find our own ways to worship it and the club becomes like a church for our catha...

in Vietnam

10 Killed, Over 30 Missing in Central and Northern Vietnam as Storm Son-Tinh Brings Flash Floods

Heavy rains from storm Son-Tinh, which eventually weakened to a tropical depression, have caused flash floods and fatalities in central Vietnam.

in Tech

Google Maps Introduces Motorbike-Specific Navigation Mode in Vietnam

The feature was first developed in India.

in Hanoi Events

VMCC Marcom Talk: How Can Vietnamese Brands Go Global? @ L'Espace

From the organizer: VMCC MarcomTalk - How Can Vietnamese Brands Go Global? // The Trung Nguyen Experience //18:00 - 21:00, 26/07/2018L'espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoihttp://bigtime.vn/marcom-talk-2-...

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

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Bamboo Tambourine & MNED! @ DeN

From the organizer: MiNombreEsDolores!

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English Pronunciation Workshop @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: This is a presentation on how the syllable types of English can be used to determine pronunciation.

in Hanoi Events

Sense_Night #1: "Why I became a social entrepreneur" @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer:  makesense is coming to Hanoi!

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

in Hanoi Events

Community Pilates @ DeN

From the organizer:  Pilates focuses on functional movement and alignment to create a balanced body in terms of strength and flexibility, stability and mobility. It helps you achieve your maximum...

in Hanoi Events

ART Tea @ L'Espace

From the organizer: "ART Tea is a multi-sensory exhibition on the subject of Shan tea, the centuries-old wild tea of ethnic minorities in Ha Giang.

in Hanoi Events

Ballet for Kids @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Learn the basics in ballet with Ms Olha from Poland. Bring out the ballerina in your little one on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For more information nsquare.workshops@gmail.c...

in Hanoi Events

Aqua Fitness in Hot Weather

From the organizer: Daily fitness program in the water - cool down while burning calories and toning the body. For more information nsquare.workshops@gmail.com

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Aqua Aerobics @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Join us for fun aqua aerobics every day 13 time slots a week sign up here for classes - 3.5 mill for 3 months come as often as you wish.

in Hanoi Events

Summer Kid Camps @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mondays to Fridays (from Jul 6th to Aug 3rd)

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Cooking Class @ KOTO Van Mieu - a Training Restaurant

From the organizer: Join our KOTO Cooking Classes!

in Saigon Events

Snuffbox Fashion Showcase feat. LAM Boutique After-Party @ Snuffbox

Come join us in revelry for the After-Party of the Snuffbox Fashion Showcase featuring LAM Boutique. No cover charge.

in Hanoi Events

Miền nhiệt đới @ VICAS ART Studio

From the organizer: THE TROPICAL

in Saigon Events

Fantastic Food | Summer Kids Club 2018 @ Kids Club Saigon

Come join the fun @ Summer Kids Club 2018! 

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Chiếu phim tài liệu: Meeting of Styles Việt Nam 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Hey, After awhile of a resting time We are making a documentary videos about what was happended in Hue with Meeting of Styles Viet Nam this year. Before uploading online, We would ...

in Travel

[Photos] A Visit to Binh Thuan's 'Forgotten Land' Where Sand Comes to Life

Forgotten Land, a new sculptured sand park in Binh Thuan Province, may be perfect for tourists who like sand, but aren't a fan of the ocean.

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Vẽ Tranh Acrylic Trên Khung Canvas - Acrylic Painting @ Art Zone

 This workshop aims to help participants have acrylic paint knowledge. 

in Saigon Events

KaChuaBi Cooking Class @ The Hive Saigon

Are you looking for a place to learn cooking? You are in love with Vietnamese dishes but don’t know how to make it? Welcome to our Kachuabi Cooking class.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday with Nico Seal (Live Saxophone) @ Snuffbox

Nico has now moved down to Saigon where he is armed with his saxophone to provide the groovin’ tunes you want to hear, featuring soul, jazz and of course some pop classics!

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SOHY - Ngưu Lang Chức Nữ Nights @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

This July, SOHY won't let the rain storm your soul. We welcome you and your loved ones at a unique event: Nguu Lang - Chuc Nu Nights.

in Saigon Events

Original Indie: Rock Shreller/Thailand & OPN AIR DRG MKT/Saigon @ Yoko Cafe

ROCK SHRELLER (Thailand) is a blend of organic and synthetic sound. RS is influenced by much more than music itself, however, some well know artists that have helped shape their ears include Booka Sha...

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[Photos] The Japanese Village That Replaces the Departed With Creepy Dolls

More than 10,000 towns are facing depopulation in Japan, but in Nagora — a village hidden away in Shikoku Valley — locals are returning in bizarre fashion: as dolls that replace the dead.

in Vietnam

Local Wedding Goes Viral for Accepting Money Gifts via POS Credit Card Reader, QR Code

A couple in Hanoi added a contemporary twist to the conventional money gifting custom.

in Saigon Events

Immerse Yourself in The All-New R&J @ R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant

R&J at The Reverie Saigon has emerged from its redesign as a complete multi-level, multi-experience dining destination.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam House to Host Bespoke Set Dinner Menu to Celebrate Its First Anniversary @ Vietnam House

Vietnam House, the contemporary Vietnamese fine dining restaurant headed up internationally-renowned chef Luke Nguyen, is celebrating the success of its first year in operation.

in Hanoi Events

Art Class for the whole family @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Rachel resident artist and relative newcomer to Hanoi brings her expertise and knowledge to share with fellow Hanoians.

in Hanoi Events

The taste of seafood buffet @ Oven D'or Restaurant - Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

From the organizer: Come and enjoy a memorable evening at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel with our fabulous Seafood Buffet Dinner which features a collection of fresh and quality seafood. We bring to the table t...

in Saigon Events

Untitled #1 @ The Lighthouse

Untitled #1 - Saturday, July 28th - The Lighthouse...ignore the yellow bird

in Hanoi Events

Happy Birthday, America! @ JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: Whether you say July 4th or 4th of July, celebrate the Independence Day with some American classics: light appetizer bites, fries, steaks, apple pie paired with American wine. ...

in Saigon Events

Indikafrobeat Saturday - Garden DJ Session w/ Kaztet Dee @ Indika

Saturday July 28 is the awaited return of INDIKAFROBEAT , a monthly serie dedicated to Afro & African related musics. 

in Hanoi Events

From RUSS with Love @ Iron Hammer

From the organizer: To celebrate the most anticipated sport event this summer, the Football World Cup Russia 2018, Iron Hammer is proudly holding the first Hanoi Warhammer League – From (Leman) Russ w...

in Saigon Events

Pink Room Records presents Tri Minh [VN] @ Vibes Club

Run by Huy Truong and the head of Heart Beat, Christoph Wolter, Pink Room is a brand new Vietnamese record label aiming to create a platform for Techno addicts.

in Saigon Events

Painting on Vintage book - Vẽ tranh lên sách "cổ" @ Gardenia - Eat, Play, Love

This Workshop for everybody who is passionate about painting, creating your own artwork on the new texture.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Resident DJ Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition (or at least the week) at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

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Live music @ La Chola de Lima

In La Chola we eat and in La Chola we dance!

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HRBR meets Ruslan Rodriguez @ The Lighthouse

We are glad to invite our Russian friend Ruslan Rodriguez coming straight from Otres Beach. Sir 1DAN and Herr Phuc Long will be by his side for this eclectic journey.

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Vibes! pres. Techno Thursday @ Vibes Club

Techno Thursday is the weekly event focusing mainly on techno with many live sets and DJ sets by artists from Haustek Agency, other Vietnam based artists & international artists.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Enjoy your night with great music and wide range of food and drink at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Soma's Open Mic // Host Sarah Pons @ Soma Art Cafe

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well-known musicians to lovely audience members.

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The 8 to 10 Show @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Storytelling and Stand-Up Comedy!

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Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

Concert Ngẫu Nhiên by Saigon Blind Horizons @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: On 26-07, at 7:30PM, here in this cozy space a special art program called "Ngẫu Nhiên" (“Perchance”) takes place. 

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Party and Network @ Layla - Eatery & Bar

From the organizer:  Come network with the city's top entrepreneurs, and meet the most passionate people in town.

in Hanoi Events

New Artworks by Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng @ Manzi

From the organizer:  Manzi Art Space is proud to present ‘The Age After Divinity’ - a series of new works by Hanoi-born surrealist, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, whose playful, irony-laden work has been turn...

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Indika Jam @ Indika

The Indika Jam is back !

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Live Music Wednesday with YKroc @ Snuffbox

Y KROC is a singer, songwriter, music producer and actor comes from the upper Highlands of Vietnam and describes his music ( US-UK-VN and his original songs ) as wild - free and strong with a fusion o...

in Saigon Events

Creative Sessions 10 With Nguyễn Minh Nhật @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

At this ‘Creative Sessions’, Nhật will share with us the story of his journey for the last 7 years, via the introduction of projects he has created, such as ‘Dichung.vn’ (an eco-friendly vehicle shari...

in Hanoi

Over 50% of Rural Areas Outside Hanoi Now Have Access to Clean Water

Access to clean water has been an issue for people living in rural areas outside the capital for years, but that may soon change.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Japanese Landscapers Turn Tiny Trucks Into Lush Gardens

A kei truck, also called a kei-tora, is a mini-truck that is built to serve a variety of purposes in Japan.

in Saigon Events

Spicy Tuesday @ The Hideout Hostel Saigon

From the organizer:  Spicy Tuesdays at The hide Out !Come and join Kaztet D ( WAT A GWAAN ) and friends for a night of Reggae Hip Hop Dancehall Jungle and more Spicy Music at the premier hostel b...

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Girls Got Power! @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Every Wednesday from 5-10 pm

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Ladies Night at Sanchos! @ Sancho

LADIES NIGHT FREE MARGARITA'S FROM 7PM TO 10PM WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY!

in Saigon Events

Chilling Wonder @ The Rooftop BBQ

Are you looking for the best deal for the early afternoon drinking place? You've found right place. 30% OFF FOR DRINKS!Cheers everyone!

in Saigon Events

Brexican Taco Tuesday @ Union Jack's!

After our success at Taco Loco 2018 and our launch, Union Jack’s Fish and Chips Brexican Taco Tuesday’s is back

in Saigon Events

Daily Happy Hours - buy one get 2 @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Buy 1 get 1 free, everyday 2pm to 6:30pm

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Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other?

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Veggie Pasta Lunch Set from only 129.000 @ Boa Cafe

We've introduced a new vegan menu in order to meet growing customer demand. Boa Cafe wanted to be able to comfortably accommodate all the guests’ dietary requests ❤ Book your spot today!

in Vietnam

Despite Economic Gains, Vietnam's Productivity Remains Low Among ASEAN Countries

Despite experiencing recent growth regarding its average labor productivity, Vietnam still struggles to compete with its ASEAN neighbors.

in Hanoi

Hanoi FC on Course for an Early V.League Championship

The last three matches of the 19th round of V.League 2018 wrapped up on July 15, including a match between Hanoi FC and Nam Dinh. Although the match ended in a 3-3 draw, Hanoi maintained their positio...

in Architecture

[Photos] New Saigon Coworking Community Brings Jungle Greenness Into Office Space

Working in an enclosed space can be stifling at times, which is why the architecture group G8A recognizes the need to reconnect with nature.

in Vietnam

FLC Group Pumps $26m More Into Bamboo Airways, Prepares for First Flight This October

On July 9, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung approved the establishment of FLC Group’s Bamboo Airways, according to VnExpress.

in Saigon Events

Echo Band Live at PXL Tap Room @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: Live music every Friday at PXL! 

in Vietnam

A Hospital in Ba Vi Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.

Two families gave birth to sons 20 minutes apart from each other in late 2012, setting in motion a string of tragedies that are still affecting those involved.

in Vietnam

As Storm Son Tinh Approaches, Thousands of Tourists Are Stranded on Phu Quoc Island

High winds and rough waves have forced ship routes to close in Kien Giang Province.

in Vietnam

Northern Vietnam Braces Once Again for Heavy Rain, Potential Flooding

The rainy season is upon us once again, and northern Vietnam is about to experience a bout heavy rainfall.

in Vietnam

A Hospital Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.

Two families gave birth to sons 20 minutes apart from each other in late 2012, setting in motion a string of tragedies that are still affecting those involved.

in Tech

Sophia the Robot’s Message to Vietnam: 'You Are Already Halfway There'

On July 13, an international conference on Industry 4.0 in Hanoi featured Sophia, a social humanoid robot, as a guest speaker, and she had a message for Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Yok Don National Park Receives Financial Grant to Stop All Elephant Rides, Activities

A step towards more ethical tourism practices. 

in Saigon Events

Slow Motion #2 at Indika - DJ Foxy Tail

When your dance shoes are worn out, when your head is bad,When you don't want to party hard but still not ready to go to bed.

in Saigon Events

The Gentlemen's Social Night - Official Launching Event @ Social Club Saigon

Social Club is calling out all modest Gentlemen to its new themed night with a special offer that includes premium wines and spirits served with plenty of sweet & savory bar-bites. 

in Saigon Events

Tech-Phonics / Jungle Boogie / DJ Kuma @ Arcan

Tech-Phonics returns to ARCAN with our Jungle Boogie party and special guest DJ KUMA [Malaysia].

in Saigon Events

Hanoi – Life In The Arts During The 1990s @ The Factory Contemporary Art Centre

Vietnam, and more specifically Hanoi, went through one of its most transformative phrases during the Đổi Mới/Economic Reform of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

in Saigon Events

Vibes! pres. RAW Equipment / Girasole, PIV Records @ Vibes Club

From the depths of Amsterdam’s underground house scene rises a new name: RAW Equipment.

in Saigon Events

The Haus of House @ Vibes Club

The Haus of House is the weekly event focusing mainly on underground house with many live sets and DJ sets by artists from Haustek Agency, other Vietnam based artists & international artists.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Opening: Gang of Five Chancing Modern @ The Factory Contemporary Art Centre

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre (HCMC) and Art Vietnam (Hanoi) proudly co-present Gang of Five Chancing Modern...

in Saigon Events

Pet Weekend @ Crescent Mall

 

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Residents Night @ Vibes Club

Vibes! Residents Night introduces Vietnamese talents and artists from Haustek Agency to all underground fans in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Fridays, with Guest DJ Matt Abstrax @ Snuffbox

Matt Abstrax has been a major player in the Australian house, techhouse & techno scene for many years with his party rocking DJ sets and as the creator of party brand TechPhonics. 

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Space Insomnia - A concept party @ Arcan

Brought to you by the creators of the Mad Circus

in Saigon Events

El Barrio ~ El Aniversário @ The Lighthouse

Already one year since Moreno and Ouch! started El Barrio. To celebrate properly we invited all DJs that contributed to our parties.

in Saigon Events

RAW #1 - SOOM T Live + Rap Reggae Showcase @ Piu Piu

Saigon Dub Station X Nancy X Wat A Gwaan X Piu Piu 

in Vietnam

The Three Musket-Teas Dominating Vietnam's Market of Sugary Drinks

The top three ready-to-drink (RTD) tea makers stand firm in the Vietnamese market, despite health concerns raised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others. 

in Society

When Work and Life Take up Most of Their Day, Saigoneers Turn to Night-Time Gym Sessions

Tight schedules and a hectic lifestyle don't prevent some young Saigoneers from getting in shape.

in Saigon

[Photos] A View of 1968 Cho Lon Through the Lens of an Australian Soldier

Through the lens of Gary Grayson, a former Australian military officer, life persisted in 1968 Saigon despite the tumultuous political climate enveloping the region at the time.

in Saigon Events

Cumbia at Indika By Kaztet Dee @ Indika

Welcome to the return of our "Cumbia" night at Indika!!

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Jazzy Thursday on the rooftop @ Broma

From the organizer: Music presents nature. Nature presents life. Jazz presents nature. Jazz is life.

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This Is How We Chill | HipHop Genre @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Exceptional on every THURSDAY, we're gonna bring you da brand-new weekly event #ThisIsHowWeChill.

in Saigon Events

Relax session w/ Dj Foxy Tail @ Ting Toong

Relax session in Ting Toong cafe

in Saigon Events

Paris Is Burning // Film Projection @ Arcan

DOCU NIGHT AT THE ARCANSTONE

in Saigon Events

Rock Documentary // The Decline of Western Civilization @ Soma Art Cafe

When this infamous documentary about the Los Angeles punk scene was released in 1981 the city police chief publicly demanded it not be shown again in that area. 

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with King Of Scoundrels @ Snuffbox

Introducing from the heartlands of America we have The King of Scoundrels.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night at Sanchos! @ Sancho

LADIES NIGHT FREE MARGARITA'S FROM 7PM TO 10PM WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY!

in Hanoi Events

House Cracker @ DeN

From the organizer:  A new house DJ party is here at DeN on 21st of July. 

in Hanoi Events

Lunch series @ Hanoi DocLab

From the organizer:  Each Saturday afternoon, I will choose a film to show at a new screening program called the Lunch series.

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TapaSSunday @ Tomatito Saigon

From the organizer: Join our TapaSSunday - ONLY 400++

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Dirty Dancing (1987) - Open Air Cinema Club @ The Hive Saigon

 Join us this June as we screen the classic Dirty Dancing (1987)

in Saigon Events

Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Spank! Every 2nd Thursday at The Lighthouse.

in Hanoi Events

Photo Editing Workshop by Zhuang WUBIN @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: Do you wish to edit your ongoing / completed project?

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Rượu Adventure @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

From the organizer: Splash your summer with our “Fizzy Summer” cocktails! 

in Hanoi Events

Community Pilates @ DeN

From the organizer:  Pilates focuses on functional movement and alignment to create a balanced body in terms of strength and flexibility, stability and mobility. It helps you achieve your maximum...

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Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

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Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Hanoi Events

Focus" Solo ART Exhibition by Sergiu Moise @ Vietnam University of Fine Arts

From the organizer: My first solo painting exhibition in Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

Film Club @ Fraser Suites Hanoi

From the organizer:  Come along with your kids for a not-too-long screening of Peter Rabbit. 

in Saigon Events

Blind Wine Tasting-Become a Wine Critic for a Night! @ Cork & Fork

Following the success of our first blind wine tasting event, we welcome you to our 2nd edition.

in Hanoi Events

Summer Kid Camps @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mondays to Fridays (from Jul 6th to Aug 3rd)

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Nhậu Roundtable Special

The Saigoneer Podcast has turned 21!

in Hanoi Events

Show Case Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Dear Hanoi, We would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

in Saigon Events

Chill-out Tuesday // Sunset Yoga and Meditation @ Arcan

At The ArcanStone we understand the need to lean back and breathe after a hectic week(end). 

in Hanoi Events

Trance Session 1: BEN NICKY @ The Toilet Hanoi

From the organizer: Official details - Thông tin chính thức đại tiệc và mở bán duy nhất 100 vé Early Bird

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Acoustic & Open Mic Night on the rooftop @ Broma

From the organizer: Gear up your musical instruments and come jam with us on Broma: Not a Bar rooftop. 

in Saigon Events

Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

in Hanoi Events

New Artworks by Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng @ Manzi

From the organizer:  Manzi Art Space is proud to present ‘The Age After Divinity’ - a series of new works by Hanoi-born surrealist, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, whose playful, irony-laden work has been turn...

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

From RUSS with Love @ Iron Hammer

From the organizer: To celebrate the most anticipated sport event this summer, the Football World Cup Russia 2018, Iron Hammer is proudly holding the first Hanoi Warhammer League – From (Leman) Russ w...

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

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AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

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Camelia Lounge Freeflow Ladies Night Every Wednesday @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Wednesdays are for the Ladies at Camelia Lounge Hanoi where you can enjoy the ambiance of the city's most elegant venue, on the house..

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night - Shadow Nights @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Every Tuesdays, come to SOHY to wash out your blues, enjoy life with upbeat tunes, exciting moves from our sexy dancers and beautifully crafted cocktails.

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

Rotten Grapes improv comedy night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: THE BEST IMPROV GROUP IN ALL OF INDOCHINA IS COMING TO SIDEWALK!!

in Saigon Events

Sancho's Famous Taco Tuesday! @ Sancho

Awesome Deals at Sancho's for Taco Tuesday!

in Hanoi Events

Understanding Black American Culture @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: The United States has a racially and ethnically diverse population.

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The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

in Hanoi Events

Starting a Business in Vietnam for foreign investors @ UP co-working space

From the organizer: Business Seminar: “Starting a business in Vietnam for foreign investors”

in Vietnam

With Half a Year to Go, Natural Disasters Have Already Cost Vietnam $39m

On July 9, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control held a meeting to look into natural disasters which severely impacted the country in the first half of the year.

in Hanoi Events

Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

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Happy Birthday, America! @ JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: Whether you say July 4th or 4th of July, celebrate the Independence Day with some American classics: light appetizer bites, fries, steaks, apple pie paired with American wine. ...

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

Ask Me Anything #2 - Long Lê @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Welcome to Ask Me Anything! Long Lê - TEDxHanoi, TEDxBadinh & PechaKucha organiser and Founder of The Rotten Grapes - accepted our invitation our second ed...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] An Artist's Rendering of Ant-Man's Vietnam Vacation

If you are a loyal fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there might have been times when you wonder how those superheroes would appear in real life.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Food Culture

This Ben Tre Tree Nursery Is Offering Durian at VND19,000 Under One Condition: Leave the Seeds Behind

Visitors to the Mekong Delta province can enjoy Durian for just VND19,000 a kilogram.

in Vietnam

Cong Caphe Will Open First-Ever Outlet in Seoul This Month

The popular pre-Doi Moi-style coffee chain is set to expand to Seoul, South Korea.

in Hanoi

Hanoi's Air Quality Improves in First Week of July

Hanoi's air pollution has turned itself around, with Hanoi recording a high number of "good" days in the first week of July.

in Vietnam

As Power Projects Are Delayed, More Power Blackouts Loom Over Southern Vietnam

If this stuffy heatwave continues to be a common occurrence in the future in Vietnam, it’s likely that southern provinces might experience more frequent power blackouts in the future.

in Saigon Events

Friday Seafood Night @ Café Cardinal

From the organizer: An incomparable seafood buffet featuring all the bounty of the ocean. Feast on delicacies such as lobster, oysters,smoked salmon, lumpfish caviar or tiger prawns in a spicy ch...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] An Illustrated Guide to Singapore's Food Landscape

Singapore and Saigon both share a diverse, culturally eclectic food landscape, although each has different layers and amounts of influence from varying parts of Asia.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Host SEA Games in 2021

At a government meeting on July 9, Hanoi was selected to host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), which will take place between October and December 2021.

in Saigon

Saigon Stops Issuing Permits to New High-Rise Projects in Downtown

From now until 2020, the city will not issue any permits for new high-rise projects in District 1 and 3.

in Saigon Events

Veggie Pasta Lunch Set from only 129.000 @ Boa Cafe

We've introduced a new vegan menu in order to meet growing customer demand. Boa Cafe wanted to be able to comfortably accommodate all the guests’ dietary requests ❤ Book your spot today!

in Saigon

Lotte Cinema Fined $1,100 After Photo of Maggot-Filled Drink Dispenser Surfaced Online

The photo was mistakenly posted on Lotte's public Facebook fan page and then removed.

in Eat & Drink

Take a Tour of Italian Pasta at ‘NAMO

‘NAMO Italian brings authentic flavors and traditions to guests in the heart of Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s U-23 Goalkeeper to Present Award at World Cup Tonight

Vietnamese footballer Bui Tien Dung is heading to the World Cup.

in Hanoi Events

Camelia Lounge Freeflow Ladies Night Every Wednesday @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Wednesdays are for the Ladies at Camelia Lounge Hanoi where you can enjoy the ambiance of the city's most elegant venue, on the house..

in Vietnam

Vietnam Imports 49% Fewer Cars in First 6 Months Compared to Last Year

Vietnam has been buying fewer cars this year.

in Saigon Events

Sunset Vibes | House Music Sessions Launch Event @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: A good way to revel in after-brunch live music above the sky.

in Eat & Drink

Bold, Unabashedly Hipster Brunch at The Other Place

It’s not often that one witnesses the emergence of an entirely new cuisine, but that is precisely what is happening in Australia right now.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigon Artisan Turns Scrap Materials Into Miniature Models

Over the past two decades, Saigon native Tran Giang Nam has created over 300 different miniature models with varying levels of details.

in Saigon Events

The SOUP // B2B Datodeo & Nic Ford @ Arcan

HOUSE- FUNK - DISCOSaturday the 14th Datodeo and Nic Ford are cooking up something special for you all. 

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday with Nico Seal (Live Saxophone) @ Snuffbox

Nico has now moved down to Saigon where he is armed with his saxophone to provide the groovin’ tunes you want to hear, featuring soul, jazz and of course some pop classics!

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Space Insomnia - A concept party @ Arcan

Brought to you by the creators of the Mad Circus

in Saigon Events

DJ Hugh Def @ Rogue Saigon

 DJ Hugh Def coming to Rogue with his magic music style this week! 

in Saigon Events

Bastille Day After Party @ Social Club Saigon

From the organizer: Bonne fête nationale! You’ll shout, “Vive la France!” during the dance fest, as you whirl and twirl to live music played right at our mighty #SocialClubSaigon. Gather you...

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea in July @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Have a browse for the perfect gifts for friends and family or treat yourself to something beautiful. There's something for every occasion here at Thao Dien Flea market.

in Saigon Events

Trivia Night @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

Think you are smart? PROVE IT! Get down to Heart of Darkness for some THINKIN' and DRINKIN' at our Trivia Night.

in Saigon Events

Indika Jam @ Indika

The Indika Jam is back !

in Saigon Events

Blind Test / Matt Larkin @ Rogue Saigon

Does music run in your vein? Test your music knowledge with our signature Blind Test this Thursday! Let music feel your soul and give you the strength to win our game ;)

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Antonio Padiglia @ Snuffbox

Antonio is an Italian Composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). He's totally useless at pretty much anything else in life: 9 to 5 jobs, sports, writing biograph...

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Saigon Flea Market “Chic & Trendy” @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: Details: www.saigonfleamarket.com

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Acoustic Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Enjoy your night with great music and wide range of food and drink at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Brittany Petit / Rogue Saigon @ Rogue Saigon

Jame Session is the perfect chance for you to enjoy good music, great beers, and meet the artists of the city.

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EOT Dance Showcase Term I/2018 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF EXCITEMENT AND ENJOYMENT AT SMPAA!

in Saigon Events

Trivento Wine Dinner @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

Join us for our Trivento Wine dinner on Wednesday, July 11th featuring premium wines from #Trivento.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Resident DJ Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition (or at least the week) at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

Summer Course for Students - Creative Writing Week 2 @ Co-Space

From the organizer: In this workshop, participants will read poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to learn how writers engage with ideas, and the techniques they use to express these ideas.

in Saigon Events

Friday Free Flow with The Stinking Bishop @ Indika

It's Friday night at Indika! Grab some food & beers while DJs/Musicians are playing some good vibes in the garden. Perfect plan to warm up on Friday night. 

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop Friday13 - Homegirls edition with Farah Farz @ Piu Piu

Friday the 13th! We would be scared, but we know that:HOMEGIRLS DO IT BETTER.

in Saigon Events

Tree of Life - Personal Development (story telling) @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: We sometimes experience moments of discomfort, where life loses its meaning and coherence. We are doubting who we are, what we want, or what we can ...

in Saigon Events

A Night With Curtis @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

Bringing music all over the world to Vietnam, SMPAA is proud to introduce “A Night With Curtis” - a special concert with Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy (SMPAA) and Curtis Institute of Music.

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Artist Talk: The Crossing by Bao Vuong @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: In his new works, through the tragic images of migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea, Bao finds a resonance to his own story.

in Saigon Events

Salsa Monday's with salsateka + Dj Till Late @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Salsa Mondays with Marta Bartosz Salsateka Dance Studio + DJ till late

in Saigon Events

Photography Bootcamp for Teens @ Co-Space

From the organizer: This is a summer holiday program for teenagers (12yrs +) 

in Music & Arts

[Video] New York Rapper Pays Tribute to Hanoi, Goes Viral

Hanoi has served as the muse of foreign photographers, writers – and even a few rappers.

in Society

Inside the Success of Hoi An's Program to Manage Waste, Reduce Plastic Use

Over half of the plastic pollution in the ocean comes from five countries, including Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.

in Saigon Events

SaiGon is Burning : Drag Battlez @ Rogue Saigon

SaiGon's first Lip Synch battle competition has arrived.

in Saigon Events

The Game Of The World On Big Screen @ Pullman Saigon Centre

The most exciting games of the year have come! Reserve your premium seats and join the love for football at Pullman Saigon Centre.

in Saigon Events

Football Event @ The Oxygen

Welcome to the 2018 World Cup !

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Nyctophilia #1: Ploy / Hessle Audio, Timedance @ Vibes Club

From the organizer:  Ploy’s unique sound has a place among modern electronic music’s most innovative, receiving remix treatment from the likes of Beatrice Dillon and Peder Mannerfelt. 

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents The Fantastic Five @ Arcan

NEWS: due to unknown reasons Mike Dehnert has cancelled his Asia tour. He will explain his regretful decision later on his own page. The show must go on thus we concocted a stellar local line up.

in Saigon Events

Good Girls Gone QUI - Every Tuesday @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

Ladies are treated like Queen at Qui!

in Saigon Events

Photography Bootcamp for Kids @ Co-Space

From the organizer: This is a summer holiday program for kids 6-8 years old.

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

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Vinoteca night - Summer Edition @ InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

From the organizer: Invite your friends, sit back and relax at our exclusive wine night as our guest wine expert leads you through a fantastic range of cold sparkling wines, only at Vinoteca Summer Ed...

in Hanoi Events

Show Case Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Dear Hanoi, We would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

in Vietnam

New Floating School Opens on Tonle Sap Lake for Vietnamese Students in Cambodia

There are approximately 7,000 overseas Vietnamese people living in Pursat, Cambodia.

in Saigon Events

The Hideout Pub Crawl @ The Hideout Hostel Saigon

From the organizer: The original Ho Chi Minh Pub Crawl

in Hanoi Events

SHANGRILA - IN THE MOMENT @ YOUNG HIT YOUNG BEAT Club

From the organizer: The collaboration between composer/experimental musician Kim Ngoc and experienced experimental artists of Hanoi: Dao Van Trung / Violin, Ngo Tra My / Dan Bau (monochord zither), Qu...

in Hanoi Events

Community Pilates @ A Fitter, Healthier You

From the organizer:  Pilates focuses on functional movement and alignment to create a balanced body in terms of strength and flexibility, stability and mobility. It helps you achieve your maximum...

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Speak Vietnamese đi! Hanoi #4 - by TVO @ DeN

From the organizer: Xin chào! We are Tieng Viet Oi - Vietnamese Lessons - a Vietnamese teaching group based in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.

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The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

in Hanoi Events

HPF: The Ethics of Teaching English @ Hanoi Philosophy Forum

From the organizer:  On Wednesday 11 July from 19:30-22:00, The Hanoi Philosophy Forumwill be hosting a public presentation and guided discussions on The Ethics of Teaching English. 

in Hanoi

Illegal Sand Mining Continues to Diminish Northern Vietnam’s Riverbanks

The banks of the Red River continue to be illegally mined for sand, with both the river itself and the livelihoods of local people being affected.

in Hanoi Events

One World Collective @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: This is a fantastic show where art, poetry and music come together to explode expectations of what can be experienced through any of those independent mediums. 

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New Artworks by Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng @ Manzi

From the organizer:  Manzi Art Space is proud to present ‘The Age After Divinity’ - a series of new works by Hanoi-born surrealist, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, whose playful, irony-laden work has been turn...

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Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

From RUSS with Love @ Iron Hammer

From the organizer: To celebrate the most anticipated sport event this summer, the Football World Cup Russia 2018, Iron Hammer is proudly holding the first Hanoi Warhammer League – From (Leman) Russ w...

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Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Saigon Events

Experience The Best American Cuisine @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Enjoy the best wines at an extraordinary “California Wine Dinner”

in Architecture

[Photos] This Minimalist Da Lat House Catches Light Like Lungs Catch Air

This photographer's private home was designed around the trees in the abandoned nursery it was built on.

in Saigon Events

FIFA World Cup Final 2018 @ East West Brewing Co.

FIFA World Cup - Russia 2018 Final!

in Hanoi Events

The Rotten Grapes @ Solist Pub

From the organizer: THE ROTTEN GRAPES, sponsored by Oopsies adult diapers, proudly present the improv troupe’s first ever show at Solists Pub, this Tuesday at 9!

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange - HANOI ! @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language !

in Asia

China's Chili-Eating Competition Is a Hot Slobbering Mess

Last year's winner consumed 15 chilies in just one minute.

in Hanoi Events

1 Year Anniversary Hanoi Tap Room! @ Pasteur Street Brewing Company

From the organizer: Cheers to our Hanoi Tap Room, open for 1 year!

in Saigon

As Young Job-Seekers Prefer Better Jobs, Saigon Faces Shortage of Manual Labor Workers

Some Saigon-based companies are struggling to find highly skilled manual workers.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is the 4th Most Optimistic Country in Consumer Confidence in 2018 so Far: Report

Vietnam remains the fourth most optimistic country in the world.

in Hanoi

Ho Tay Narrowly Avoids Another Large-Scale Fish Die-off

This weekend, fish in Hanoi’s biggest lake began to die once again.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Transportation in Saigon, Women in Tech and a Singaporean Foodie

We've hit episode 20!

in Saigon

Saigon Suspends Popular Anatomy Exhibition, Citing Numerous 'Dishonest' Practices

Citing “dishonest” practices by the show’s promoter, the city suspended the display of plastinated body parts.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Annually Spend $4bn Studying Abroad

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 10 arrested as $89 million online gambling ring busted in Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪&n...

in Film & TV

Outdoor Film Screenings Coming this October as Part of Hanoi International Film Festival

The 5th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will take place from October 27-31 and showcase some of Vietnam’s finest filmmaking talent.

in Tech

Vietnam's First Autonomous Car Project Begins Pilot Phase

Yay or nay?

in Vietnam

Facebook Strikes Deal to Live-Stream Premier League in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam From 2019

Football fans in Southeast Asia will be able to watch English Premier League games on Facebook in the future.

in Vietnam

Japan Sentences Killer of 9-Year-Old Vietnamese Girl to Life in Prison

Yasumasa Shibuya has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a nine-year-old Vietnamese girl in Japan last year.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

South Korean Women Stop Spending Money a Day Every Month to Protest Sexist Ads, 'Pink Tax'

In a bid to send a strong message to conglomerates and advertisers about gender-based price discrimination in South Korea, an online campaign calling for a spending strike by women was launched last w...

in Environment

Phu My Hung's Perpetual Stink Is Due to Climate Change and Season-Related Factors: Official

The head of Ho Chi Minh City’s environment agency said that climate change and seasonal weather patterns spread Da Phuoc Landfill’s stink to surrounding areas.

in Hanoi Events

Daytime Disco @ The Snug

From the organizer: It’s time to get groovy this Sunday afternoon and be nursing that Love Hangover with some sweet cocktails, Madagascan delights and some chic artwork. That’s all we be needin’, Stay...

in Hanoi Events

Joint Summer Services @ Hanoi International Fellowship

From the organizer: Combined Sunday services are here again! this time, Pastor Nelson Annan will be ministering through the summer services .

in Hanoi Events

Le Brunch - Oyster & Bubbles @ French Grill - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: A brand new concept of brunch, so called “Le Brunch”.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Trance Night Ep.02 - The Sky God @ T - Studio

From the organizer: We think we have a duty, a responsibility to reach out, to share our love for trance music with the whole world every single day.

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D.I.Y weekend workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're happy to announce: Consocia D.I.Y workshops will be held regularly from 10 am-5 pm every Sat & 2pm- 6pm every Sun at the lovely @Velo Love Cafe starting from 6th Jan, 2018.

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Vietnam Tattoo Expo @ Vietnam Tattoo Expo

From the organizer: With the general direction and common vision of a playground with no limits, for all "only art and passion, just that!"

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Atinybit Of Arctic Monkeys @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: We bet you look good on the dance floor, so join us on July 7th for the last gig with our drummer - Miu Phạm as ATINYBIT takes over HRC's stage!

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Adventures in Sound - July Edition @ RockStore

From the organizer: Adventures in Sound continues to bring the best music to Old Quarter. 

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Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

in Society

[Photos] Sludge, Syringes and Toxic Chemicals: A Day in the Life of Saigon's Sewage Workers

Here is a series of images taken by photographer Thanh Nguyen, highlighting the underground and rarely seen work of sewage workers of Saigon.

in Culture

For Vietnam's Busy Buddhists, Spiritual Teaching Is Just a Click Away With Online Temples

Boon or bane: spiritual service delivered to your nearest digital device.

in Hanoi Events

Camelia World Cup @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer:  Come to enjoy FIFA World Cup at Camelia Lounge Hanoi 

in Travel

Hoi An Puts Immediate Stop to Proposed Cable Car Project Near Ancient Town

Vietnam’s unhealthy obsession with cable cars needs to stop.  

in Hanoi Events

Meeting #185: Christmassy @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: The holiday session is coming to town, guys :D Join our meeting to surround Christmas vibe and chase away the freezing cold of our winter.

in Hanoi Events

Self Managing Leadership @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: SML focuses on meaningful personal life planning and in depth personal re-engineering.

in Hanoi Events

Mind-bending movie month @ TPD Centre

From the organizer: During its 100 years of development, the world’s cinema has seen giant leaps that at time surpass human’s imagination. Throughout this process, numerous cinematic styles, genres an...

in Hanoi Events

Chateau De Beaucastel Wine Dinner @ InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

From the organizer: In almost 700 years of history, Chateau de Beaucastel is primarily noted for its Chateauneuf du Pape produced in a long-lived style.

in Saigon

Saigon to Set Aside 10,000 Apartments for Relocated Residents

According to a draft plan by the municipal construction department, Saigon will allocate 10,000 social housing apartments to residents who will be relocated under planned urban development efforts fro...

in Saigon Events

Yoga Brunch @ The Diner V Restaurant

Every Sunday morning, 9am - 10am, boost your energy by our yoga brunch section, only with 295.000vnd

in Saigon Events

Valentino Khan @ Lush

We'll be getting Deep Down Low with Valentino Khan when he makes his first appearance at Lush on Sunday July 8th!!!

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Popular Demand - DJ MOUSS & Eklips @ Drama Saigon

DRAMA COMPLEX presents: Back By Popular Demand.

in Saigon Events

Live Cumbia concert at Indika w/ Cumbia Los Peores @ Indika

We're very excited to welcome Saigon's one & only Cumbia Band CUMBIA LOS PEORES for a special Live concert at Indika on Saturday July 14th !

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Ska Concert #3 ft Hem Hem Saigon ! @ Indika

 Welcome to this third edition of the Indika Live Ska Concert!

in Saigon Events

Tree of Life - Personal Development (story telling) @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: We sometimes experience moments of discomfort, where life loses its meaning and coherence. We are doubting who we are, what we want, or what we can ...

in Saigon Events

TRIP WIRE w/ Samantha Nicole, Peppe & Ouch! @ The Lighthouse

What does an ex classically trained clarinetist, a rising techno DJ from Manila and a record player from the 1990’s have in common?

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Artist Phan Thao Nguyen Wins Top Singapore Art Prize

Nguyen is the first female artist to win the art prize since its establishment.

in Saigon Events

Vibes! pres. Kin / The Observatory @ Vibes Club

Kin is the youngest member of The Observatory crew, his sound is somewhere between danceable genres giving a dreamlike yet grounded atmosphere in most gigs he appears.

in Hanoi Events

Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco are coming to Hanoi! @ St. Joseph’s Cathedral

From the organizer: For the first time ever, the world-renowned Monaco Boys Choir will perform in Vietnam as part of their Summer Tour of Asia, 2018.

in Saigon Events

Taste of America @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Hotel Equatorial HCMC invites you to join us in the celebration of U.S.A.’s best dishes.

in Vietnam

Thai Conglomerate to Build ASEAN's Largest Solar Power Station in Vietnam

To build the US$420 million station in Tay Ninh Province, Thai conglomerate B.Grimm is partnering with Vietnamese construction company Xuan Cau.

in Sports

Coach Sau's 15 Years of Free Swimming Lessons for Mekong Delta Kids

For a country that’s half-surrounded by the ocean, it’s unfortunate that a large percentage of Vietnamese children still don’t know how to swim.

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

in Hanoi Events

Show Case Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Dear Hanoi, We would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

in Hanoi Events

Canada Day Comedy w/Brian Aylward & Mike Lynch @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: With the annual, worldwide celebrations heating up for Canada Day, a day commemorating a “special place in hell” for American trade advisors, Stand-Up Hanoi have pulled out the sto...

in Saigon Events

Supergalactic Indie Fantastic // DJ Linh Phan Superkid @ Rogue Saigon

Last month was a blast, so let’s take off again with supergalatic indie fantastic with dj superkid.

in Saigon Events

Friday Free Flow with DJ Manny @ Indika

It's Friday night at Indika! Grab some food & beers while DJs/Musicians are playing some good vibes in the garden. Perfect plan to warm up on Friday night. 

in Tech

Sophia the Robot to Give a Presentation in Hanoi Later This Month

Sophia, an AI-equipped social humanoid robot from Hong Kong’s Hanson Robotics Ltd that has been a Saudi Arabian citizen since October 2017, will speak alongside scholars and authorities at an internat...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Local Artist Transforms Classic Vietnamese Instruments Into Postage Stamps

A new art project depicts a đàn tỳ bà and a đàn nguyệt — two of Vietnam’s most iconic instruments — on fictional stamps.

in Saigon Events

Vibes! pres. Techno Thursday @ Vibes Club

Techno Thursday is the weekly event focusing mainly on techno with many live sets and DJ sets by artists from Haustek Agency, other Vietnam based artists & international artists.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Live electro with Indy Laville @ Indika

Live session at Indika this Thursday 5th of July with the very Talented musician & Producer Indy Laville, bringing an exclusive Electro House live performance !

in Saigon Events

Karine Guillermin - Upopo O Hana Spirit @ Vin Gallery

Spirit of the sound of flowers.

in Vietnam

In 2017, 53% of Vietnamese Owned at Least a Smartphone, Compared to 35% in 2015: Report

The global average for smartphone ownership is 59%.

in Saigon

After 4 Months, Saigon Finishes 2nd Tunnel for Metro Line 1

A second section of a tunnel for Saigon's first metro line was recently completed, flipping a new page in the development of the system.

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Tao Te Ching - Book of The Way @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: "If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. ...

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: Life in Da Lat, Nha Trang and the Mekong Delta in the 1960s

With his role as a picture editor for National Geographic, Wilbur E. Garrett had many opportunities to travel across Vietnam for photo assignments.

in Saigon Events

Michelin Stars Shine @ The Reverie Saigon

The Michelin-starred husband and wife duo Rupert and Carrie Blease from San Francisco restaurant ‘Lord Stanley’ will bring their award-winning, European-inspired cuisine to The Reverie Saigon from 4 t...

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JP Moueix Bordeaux Right Bank Wine Dinner @ Sofitel Legend Metropole

From the organizer: Dear Wine Enthusiasts, Bacchus Corner, Tan Khoa, Jean-Pierre Moueix and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi are proud to announce a Bordeaux ‘’Right Bank’’ fine wine dinner, entirely de...

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Camelia Lounge Freeflow Ladies Night Every Wednesday @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Wednesdays are for the Ladies at Camelia Lounge Hanoi where you can enjoy the ambiance of the city's most elegant venue, on the house..

in Culture

[Video] Powerful, Atmospheric Short Film Explores the Lives of Hanoi’s Street Kids

Filmmaker Dan Sadgrove is known for making atmospheric short films about travel, culture and wildlife. In his latest, he explores the lives of street kids in Hanoi, and the support they receive from l...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Forgotten Traditions, Making Vietnamese Food Even Healthier and Renaissance Woman Mai Nguyen

Another week, another episode of the Saigoneer Podcast! We're almost to our big 2-0!

in Saigon Events

Crush on Lobster @ The Reverie Saigon

This summer, lobster lovers can feast on amazing lobster creations at The Reverie Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Malt's Third Annual Chili Cook-Off @ Malt

It’s time again for one of our favourite events of the year, in honour of the US Independence Day, we’re hosting MALT’S 3RD ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF.

in Saigon Events

Wing Wednesday @ BoatHouse Restaurant

Wing Wednesday at Boathouse ! Every Wednesday ALL DAY!

in Saigon Events

USA Independence Day Celebration @ Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon

Celebrate #US #Independence Day at Atrium

in Saigon Events

The Game Of The World On Big Screen @ Pullman Saigon Centre

The most exciting games of the year have come! Reserve your premium seats and join the love for football at Pullman Saigon Centre.

in Saigon Events

Moving Reels - A Social Dialog #1: Vietnam Looks At South Asia @ The Factory Contemporary Art Centre

Have you ever crossed the small houses in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the rows of shop houses in Cho Lon, or a Saigonese villa from the French colonial period, and imagined,’Who are the people who live here?...

in Saigon Events

Fête de la Musique - Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Thursday at The Lighthouse is the naughtiest night in town!

in Saigon Events

Get-Ready Program's Movie Night & Speed Friending @ RMIT University

As part of Get-Ready Program of Semester 2 - 2018, Student Life is organizing Speed Friending & Movie Night - two exciting networking activities in which newbies can enjoy the fun and connect with RMI...

in Vietnam

Can a Cable Car Cure Hanoi's Traffic Conundrum? This French Company Thinks So.

A French firm has proposed a new cable car system to span the Red River in the nation’s capital.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Continues Visa Exemptions for Western European Visitors

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Rare gibbon rescued from HCM City house [DTI] ▪ Vietnam continues visa exemp...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] A Look Into the Splendidly Detailed Art of Making Hmong Flax Fabrics

Scrunching, beating, straightening, twisting, spinning, drying, washing, softening, spinning, weaving, waxing and coloring: an incredible amount of work goes into handmaking Hmong flax fabrics.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Stock Company Accidentally Includes Porn Photo in Newsletter, Arouses Concern

A possible browser-blunder or bungled copy-paste resulted in the adult content sent to subscribers.

in Food Culture

[Video] This Thai Duo Make the Weirdest, Most Awkward Food Review Videos. We Love Them.

Thai advertisements are in a completely different league compared to the rest of ours.

in Event Coverage

[Video] Magnificent Meat and Malbec Night @ Q.itchen Factory

A great night of food and wine was enjoyed at Q.itchen Factory in District 7 where guests enjoyed a great spread of Kobe beef, elegant small plates and Barons de Rothschild Malbec wine, courtesy ...

in Hanoi Events

Ballet for Kids 4 to 7 year old @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Little Ballerinas meet with Ms Ola every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for a great hour of ballet.

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Hanoi Events

World Press Photo Exhibition 2018: Hanoi, Vietnam @ Vietnam Fine Arts University

From the organizer: Visit the World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 in Hanoi on its world-wide tour!

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Hanoi Events

Teen Aqua Games @ Nsquare

From the organizer: We are now offering aqua games for teens in our indoor pool. 

in Hanoi Events

Aqua Aerobics @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Join us for fun aqua aerobics every day 13 time slots a week sign up here for classes - 3.5 mill for 3 months come as often as you wish.

in Hanoi Events

Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

in Hanoi Events

Camelia World Cup @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer:  Come to enjoy FIFA World Cup at Camelia Lounge Hanoi 

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night - Explode Your Energy @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

World Cup season is coming!

in Saigon Events

The Science of Meditation @ Think in a Box

Knowing and understanding that the fundamental tool for knowing ourselves is based on the practice of meditation, we have the pleasure to explain in this conference:

in Saigon Events

Chair Workshop with Rosanne @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Have you wondered what chairs, belts, blocks are for in yoga? 

in Saigon Events

Football Event @ The Oxygen

Welcome to the 2018 World Cup !

in Saigon Events

Want to study in Melbourne? Meet us in Ho Chi Minh City! @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

You're invited to the University of Melbourne and Trinity College Foundation Studies Interview Program.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The Rhythm Method with DJ Stupot - Friday night @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: The Rhythm Method comes to The Old Compass with DJ Stupot.

in Saigon Events

Pasteur Street Brews & Blues 2018 @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: Pasteur Street Brewing Company has teamed up with Los Borrachos for the biggest tour Vietnam has ever seen!!

in Hanoi

[Video] Hanoi Metro Line Makes Its First Test Run

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Almost.

in Vietnam

Vingroup to Take Over General Motors Factory in Hanoi, Become Official Chevrolet Distributor

Interesting.

in Hanoi Events

Joint Summer Services @ Hanoi International Fellowship

From the organizer: Combined Sunday services are here again! this time, Pastor Nelson Annan will be ministering through the summer services .

in Hanoi Events

Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: Beginner Ashtanga Yoga with Jon Dallas.

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Open Mic @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Swing by and join us on Sunday evening's for our Open Mic.

in Hanoi Events

US Independence Day Picnic in Hanoi @ AmCham Hanoi

From the organizer: Please join us on Sunday, July 1 to celebrate America’s 242nd birthday. 

in Architecture

[Photos] An Airy Vacation Home in Vinh Phuc

A combination of high-tech modeling and traditional materials enhance shade and ventilation.

in Hanoi Events

Edition Sunday Brunch - New Orleans Jazz Festival @ InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

From the organizer: The BEST Sunday Brunch in Hanoi is back ! 

in Hanoi Events

Weekend Osteopathy with Stéphane @ Zenith Yoga Au Co

From the organizer: If you have problem with pain, bones and your body.

in Vietnam

95-Year-Old Vietnamese Man Is the Oldest Fan at the World Cup

Born in 1924, Tran Hop, a native of Duc Tho District in the Vietnamese province of Ha Tinh, traveled over 10,000 kilometers to Moscow, becoming the oldest fan at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

in Hanoi Events

Mustache Party vol.2 with Henry Hacking @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer:  Camelia Lounge Hanoi Proudly Presents: Mustache Party vol2 with Henry Hacking

in Vietnam

Two Runways From Hanoi, Saigon Airports Are Badly Damaged Without Funding for Repair

Apart from causing major bottlenecks both in the air and on the ground, overcrowding at Vietnam’s major airports have also put severe strains on the facilities’ infrastructure.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] The Meticulous Miniature World of Taiwanese Artist Hank Cheng

The amount of detail in these works is remarkable. 

in Hanoi Events

FILMstoryteller: A Brighter Summer Day @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: A Brighter Summer Day sets in the early sixties in Taiwan, directed by Edward Yang, based on the true story of a crime that rocked the nation.

in Hanoi Events

Saturday Summer Market #2 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: If you enjoy arts and crafts, baking, making things, cooking, or have second hand stuff to sell, come share your goodies, and invite friends for a nice day out filled with GREAT DE...

in Hanoi Events

Wine Appreciator: World Cup - Wines of the World @ Lotte Hotel Hanoi

From the organizer: In June 2018, the biggest international football tournament, FIFA World Cup 2018, finally kicks off.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

Nguyen Huyen - Textile Linker & Sam Thí Tinh - Hoa Tien Brocade @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: CreativeMornings Hanoi theme this month is CRAFT. Come and get crafty with Huyen and Tinh from TextileLinkers, while they share their love of natural dyes, embroidery and weaving a...

in Hanoi Events

Community Dinner #3 - Let's have fun for no reason nhé @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Hey friends, How have you been? What excites you lately? 

in Hanoi Events

Mind-bending movie month @ TPD Centre

From the organizer: During its 100 years of development, the world’s cinema has seen giant leaps that at time surpass human’s imagination. Throughout this process, numerous cinematic styles, genres an...

in Saigon

In 2017, Saigon Welcomes More Tourists Who Stay Longer, Spend More

Saigon experienced a 22.8% increase in foreign tourists over the last year.

in Saigon Events

Nifty Thrifty Sunday / Yard sale / DJ Superkid @ Soma Art Cafe

Between the charity shops' rags and the vintage boutiques' riches lie the wonders of the THRIFTY SUNDAY; second-hand stuff that's beautifully curated but doesn't cost the earth.

in Vietnam

After Losing World Cup Bets, Saigon Man Steals Ambulance, Runs Away, Gets Arrested

Vietnam is in the middle of a delirious World Cup fever, resulting in a slew of shenanigans and hijinks.

in Saigon Events

Reggae On Top/ International Reggae Day @ Piu Piu

July One is International Reggae Day !

in Saigon Events

Progressive Psy-Gon @ Arcan

Progressive Psy-Gon is the new event series at Arcan for all lovers of the melodic side of Psytrance...big drops combined with catchy hooklines and driving basses will make your mind spin and your fee...

in Saigon Events

The Space Force Party @ Piu Piu

Oh yes. this. is. happening! A ridonculous SPACE FORCE PARTY! to celebrate this outrageous moment in time we all live in right now.

in Saigon Events

International Reggae Day at Indika! Garden BBQ & Good Vibes @ Indika

Welcome to this year celebration of the International Reggae Day! 

in Environment

Da Lat Is Going Through Its Own Climate Change. And Greenhouses Are to Blame.

In the last decade, the proliferation of greenhouses has had a detrimental impact on how we view Da Lat. Experts warn that more serious consequences could include a shift in the city's delicate climat...

in Fashion

Classic Italian Suits Adapted for Contemporary Businessmen in Vietnam’s Tropical Climate

With each skin Vietnam sheds as it moves towards development and prosperity, it undergoes fundamental shifts, and no more so than in the country’s culture and aesthetics.

in Saigon Events

EAT the 80s @ Piu Piu

Come on down and dance to the totally rad 80s night at Piu Piu.

in Saigon Events

Indika Spanish Madness w/ Mosquito band @ Indika

Hola Amigos! Get ready for the return of Mosquito Band at Indika on Saturday 30th of June !

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

After hitting Saigon’s most hectic dance floors many times together, an epic tour in Japan last year and more recently a bouncy night at Meta House in Phnom Penh 1DAN and Ouch! will share the decks fo...

in Saigon Events

Photography Bootcamp for Kids (8-12 yrs) @ Co-Space

From the organizer: This is a summer holiday program for teenagers (8 - 12 years old)

in Saigon Events

The Discologist: Queen of the Night @ Vibes Club

Vibes ! presents you”The Discologist” , a new music concept focusing on disco,one of the most influential genre to history of electronic music world.

in Vietnam

After Losing World Cup Bets, Binh Tan Man Steals Ambulance, Runs Away, Gets Arrested

Vietnam is in the middle of a delirious World Cup fever, resulting in a slew of shenanigans and hijinks.

in Vietnam

Indonesian Ride-Hailing Giant Go-Jek Will Launch in Vietnam in July as Go-Viet

Grab has another competitor.

in Saigon Events

Rock N Roll Denim @ Riverside Palace

From the organizer: Vietnam, being one of the most important sourcing destination, has become the favorite destination for the sourcing heads.

in Saigon Events

Dance #3: Classical Music Concert @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

9th Anniversary Show @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to announce the ninth iteration of our annual gallery anniversary group exhibition of Vietnamese artists which will open at the gallery on 29 June from 6-9pm.

in Asia

Channel Your Rage the Healthy Way at Japan's Annual Table-Flipping Contest

Have you ever been so emotional, you felt like flipping a table fully laden with dinner, sending a clamor of glasses, plates and food careening across the room?

in Hanoi Events

Canadian Oysters three style @ Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill

From the organizer: Enjoy the taste of Freshly Shucked, rose wine jelly and baked Oysters from the British Columbia's Sunshine Coast of Canada.

in Hanoi Events

Chien's Beer Pong Tournament @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Chien's Beer Pong Tournament!

in Hanoi Events

Show Case Thursdays @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Dear Hanoi, We would like to announce that Sidewalk opens up their new...

in Hanoi Events

Think Pink @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Think Pink is a weekly event at Camelia Lounge Hanoi in every Thursday, a party for everyone, where diversity is celebrated all together.

in Hanoi Events

Free Yoga Class with Lucia @ GA Hostel and Travel

From the organizer: Lucia Loan Bui, a heartfelt yogi since the last year, received her certification in Dynamic Hatha & Mysore Style Ashtanga in 2017.

in Hanoi Events

Quiz Night @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Join us every Wednesday for the world famous Chien Hostel Quiz!

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Vietnam

Terrible Floods, Landslides Devastate Northern Provinces, Leaving 14 Dead, 12 Missing

The death toll includes eleven people in Lai Chau Province and three people in Ha Giang Province.

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

in Hanoi Events

Camelia Lounge Freeflow Ladies Night Every Wednesday @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Wednesdays are for the Ladies at Camelia Lounge Hanoi where you can enjoy the ambiance of the city's most elegant venue, on the house..

in Hanoi Events

Mindful Mornings @ DeN

From the organizer: The session combines 30 minutes of mindful yoga stretch, a 30 minute guided meditation, a brief workshop on mindful exercises to incorporate into your everyday life to deepen and f...

in Saigon Events

Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

GS Summer Dance Camp 2018 | 1st Edition @ GS Dance Studio

GS Dance Studio proudly presents to you the 1st Edition of the GS Dance Camp | Summer 2018.

in Saigon Events

Dine with Michelin Star Chef Yuichi Kamimura @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Hôtel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection welcomes acclaimed Japanese Chef Yuichi Kamimura from Michelin-starred restaurant KAMIMURA in Japan to Social Club Restaurant (23rd floor) from June 27 to Ju...

in Vietnam

Terrible Flood, Landslide Devastate Northern Provinces, Leaving 14 Dead, 12 Missing

The death toll includes eleven people in Lai Chau Province and three people in Ha Giang Province.

in Saigon Events

Live music at our PXL Tap Room! @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: Live Music at our PXL Taproom!

in Hanoi Events

World Cup @ The Snug

From the organizer: Kicking off on Thursday 14th June we will be showing live World Cup games on our big screen.

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 6pm to 9pm on every Tuesday and Wednesday.

in Saigon

[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: 1960s Saigon Through the Lens of a Famed National Geographic Editor

The 1960s witnessed an unprecedented influx of foreigners into Saigon and Vietnam. From soldiers to teachers to just intrepid shutterbugs, the visits of these camera-clutching characters resulted in a...

in Hanoi Events

Craft and Design Challenge: Showcase @ Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center

From the organizer: The results are in: following a series of intensive residencies and workshops on Vietnamese crafting traditions, involving local artisans and industry professionals, participants o...

in Hanoi Events

THE MIEN by Le Minh Duc @ VICAS ART Studio

From the organizer: Solo Exhibition THE MIEN by Le Minh Duc

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange - HANOI ! @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language !

in Saigon Events

Girls Got Power! @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Every Wednesday from 5-10 pm

in Vietnam

Grab Wants to Expand Outside of 5 Localities; Transport Officials Say No

The ride-sharing app’s proposal to expand its GrabTaxi service to new cities throughout the nation was rejected by officials.

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife Vol. 8: HCMC Alternative Music Showcase @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Locally Trapped Wildlife is a HCMC-based, artist-curated, alternative music showcase. 

in Saigon Events

Photography Bootcamp for Teens - Part 1 @ Co-Space

From the organizer: This is a summer holiday program for teenagers (12yrs +) 

in Saigon Events

Yoko Openstage @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Openstage & Karaoke tonight, lets jam and 20% discount for anyone on stage.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Now Drinks More Sweet Beverages Than Ever: Health Experts

Health experts have sounded alarm bells regarding Vietnam's increasing consumption of sugary drinks.

in Eat & Drink

New Lunch Menu at East West Spans from Steak French Fry Burritos to Palm Heart Salads, Linking Authentic East and West Cuisines

A grin creeps across the face of East West Brewing Co.’s executive chef Matt Venzke when he recalls the first time he ever had Vietnamese food.

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto Art Talk with Pierre Toussaint: “La chambre du désir” @ TOONG coworking space

Pierre Toussaint (http://pierretoussaint.be), a Belgian photographer, specializes in black and white film. He invites us into a discussion questioning the strength, the specifics and the materiality o...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Queer Representation in Vietnamese Pop Culture, Street Food Update and Marou Chocolate

We're back with episode 18 after taking a week off!

in Saigon Events

Bunker K Box @ Bunker Bed & Breakfast & Bar

Be a star next Thursday night (June 28): Bunker K Box is where you show off your voice (all that singing in the shower must have paid off!)

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Most Prominent Historian Phan Huy Le Passes Away at 84

Phan Huy Le is considered the doyen of Vietnamese historians.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Busts Another Expansive Online Gambling Ring

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Two dead, two missing as flash floods ravage northern Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪ ...

in Vietnam

At Least 30% of All Supermarket Products Must Come From Vietnamese Brands: Proposal

  Will it help strengthen local products?

in Health

Hanoi Hospital Performs Record-Breaking 16 Organ Transplants in a Month

A hospital in Hanoi performed 16 life-saving organ transplants over a recent one-month period, a national record.

in Asia

[Photos] Under the Sea: Singapore Artist Depicts Life After Ocean Level Rises

The surrealistic set of photos showcases both the dire future of low-lying cities and mankind’s amazing adaptability in the face of extreme climate shift.

in Hanoi Events

Monday Night Cocktails @ Chien Hostel

From the organizer: Come and join us every Monday for delicious cocktails and more...!

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Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity!

in Hanoi Events

Feast of Football - World Cup 2018 @ Mad Society

From the organizer: FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 - The biggest football tournament is back after 4 years.

in Hanoi Events

World Cup @ The Snug

From the organizer: Kicking off on Thursday 14th June we will be showing live World Cup games on our big screen.

in Hanoi Events

The Bamboo Talk @ Phù Sa Lab

From the organizer:  Bamboo tree is a significant symbol in both Vietnamese culture and daily life. It exists almost everywhere in Vietnam, though mainly in rural areas. 

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Live Ft Lightoftunel @ Indika

Indika Acoustic Live !!

in Saigon Events

The Game Of The World On Big Screen @ Pullman Saigon Centre

The most exciting games of the year have come! Reserve your premium seats and join the love for football at Pullman Saigon Centre.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Tokyo Ga @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: It’s a curious Wim Wenders who, fascinated by the Tokyo depicted by Ozu’s films, decides to visit the city and see if anything, images, people, remain from that moment.

in Saigon Events

Football Event @ The Oxygen

Welcome to the 2018 World Cup !

in Saigon

Can Gio Reserve Shuts Down Cruel Monkey Circus Following International Outcry

Following an international outcry that began in 2016, the UNESCO biosphere reserve recently closed the show.

in Saigon Events

World Cup Fest 2018 at The Bistro @ Liberty Central Saigon Riverside

From the organizer: In the spirit of FIFA World Cup 2018, Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotelis offering: 

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Switch All 11-Digit Mobile Numbers to 10-Digits

Starting September 15, every one of Vietnam’s 60 million 11-digit mobile phone numbers will be replaced with a 10-digit counterpart, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] In This Saitama Museum, Rocks With Human Faces Are the Star of the Show

The merit of letting nature be its own artist.

in Saigon Events

Haustek Anniversary w/ Tobias. (live) / Ostgut Ton @ Vibes Club

Happy Birthday, Haustek Agency! So, it has been a year since the first day we started the very first contribution to the Vietnam underground scene.

in Vietnam

Widespread Erosion in the Mekong Delta Is Dragging Homes Into the River

Rapid land erosion is destroying homes and devastating cropland at an alarming rate.

in Saigon Events

Taking ‘The Long’ View with A New Look @ The Long - Times Square

With an all-new design concept and a revamped menu, The Long @ Times Square has just re-opened to confirm its place as the definitive casual dining venue in the city.

in Saigon Events

Official After Party - Paris Blohm X Fresh Summer Pool Party @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: You can't miss it!! Summer is calling..

in Saigon Events

En NOIR - w/ Valy Mo & Providence @ Drama Saigon

EN NOIR night - Night of the deep walker has returned!

in Saigon Events

Cooking with Michelin Star Chef Fabrizio Aceti @ ‘NAMO Italian Restaurant

From the organizer: ‘NAMO Italian restaurant is honoured to welcome Michelin Star Chef Fabrizio Aceti this July.

in Saigon Events

'NAMO Italian Restaurant welcomes Michelin Star Chef Fabrizio Aceti @ ‘NAMO Italian Restaurant

From the organizer: This July, ‘NAMO Italian Restaurant is honoured to welcome Michelin Star Chef Fabrizio Aceti.

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Open Mic @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Swing by and join us on Sunday evening's for our Open Mic.

in Hanoi Events

Empower you seminar: The power of you @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Hi my friends, I believe deep within each of us is a powerful driving force. This event is devoted to awaken the force to help you realise your vision, your dream, your passion.

in Hanoi Events

Crazy 80's Party @ RockStore

From the organizer: Jack Daniel's, RockStore and Troopers prod. presents: CRAZY 80's PARTY on Saturday 23th June with Dj HUG , Pacman and guest.

in Hanoi Events

Basswax @ Dockers

From the organizer: Now entering its 9th year, Irish choon crew Basswax has been dishing up beats and bass across the world since 2010.

in Vietnam

Illegal Streaming in Vietnam Peaks as World Cup 2018 Enters Group Stage

Vietnam's age-old piracy issue might cost the country its World Cup telecast rights.

in Saigon Events

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort Opens its Doors @ InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

From the organizer: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is located on Phu Quoc Island, the largest island in Vietnam, off the south-west coast of Kien Giang Province.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Vietnam

Lured by Impressive Sales, Retailers From Japan, South Korea Flock to Vietnam in Droves

Coinciding with Vietnam's increasingly liberal business outlook and consumer fervor for diversifying retail choices, Asian companies see a bright future for their stores in Vietnam.

in Hanoi Events

Mind-bending movie month @ TPD Centre

From the organizer: During its 100 years of development, the world’s cinema has seen giant leaps that at time surpass human’s imagination. Throughout this process, numerous cinematic styles, genres an...

in Hanoi Events

Conversation & Pronunciation @ U.S. Embassy in Hanoi

From the organizer: Join us to discuss important American and international current events. 

in Hanoi Events

Figure Drawing Workshop #2 @ Nsquare

From the organizer: This is a crash-course figure drawing workshop. If you haven't picked up a pencil in years or just wanting to try something new, join us to find your creative flow and confidence t...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Launches Zero Hunger Campaign to Reduce Malnutrition

The program prioritizes securing a stable food supply and reducing malnutrition among children under two years old.

in Architecture

[Photos] Escaping the Chaos of Saigon in Thu Duc's Green Hideout

This impressive home in Thu Duc District seems like the perfect retreat for lovers of peace and quiet in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Build Massive Multistory Parking Garage Beneath Quan Ngua Stadium

The garage will be the capital's biggest parking lot.

in Hanoi Events

Think Pink @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Think Pink is a weekly event at Camelia Lounge Hanoi in every Thursday, a party for everyone, where diversity is celebrated all together.

in Hanoi Events

HRC Thursday Disclosure @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Thursday-new-feels is back with a new name: HRC Thursday Disclosure - a cozy night dedicated to introduce new singer/songwriters, poets, artists...

in Hanoi Events

Wine Class #3: La Dolce Vita @ Kumquat Tree

From the organizer: Started from the vision to share wine culture and empower people with wine knowledge, Kumquat Tree collaborates with theWarehouse Hanoi to organize WINE CLASS #3 about Italian wine...

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

The Snug's Weekly Pub Quiz @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Hello and welcome to our weekly pub quiz at The Snug! The fun begins at 8:00 PM every Wednesday, registration begins at 7:30 PM.

in Hanoi Events

AFRO LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: AUTHENTIC MUSIC with an African band, and Latin tunes like Salsa, Cumbia from DJS from Latin America.

in Hanoi Events

Japanese Cuisine Week @ Oven D'or Restaurant - Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

From the organizer: In Japan, food is an art form and even the simplest dishes are often prepared by chefs who have trained for many years.

in Saigon Events

Full brunch with free flow = vnd499,000 @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Full Brunch + Free Flow = VND499,999++

in Saigon Events

Saigon Electrosphere @ Piu Piu

THE CRISIS PRESENTS SAIGON ELECTROSPHERE - 10 annouced acts & 1 surprise guest / 2 Floors/ All night long

in Vietnam

Sustainable Wind Energy in Vietnam Remains a Distant Dream Due to Lack of Facilities, Funding

A series of infrastructural and legal hurdles continue to threaten Vietnam's ambitious wind energy targets.

in Saigon Events

HRBR Reunited @ The Lighthouse

We are reunited! A journey through HRBR's sound signature featuring some imported fools and young local talents.

in Saigon Events

Karine Guillermin - Upopo O Hana Spirit @ Vin Gallery

Spirit of the sound of flowers.

in Saigon Events

Arcan Residents - Drum Save The Queen #3 W./ Cray3 & Krysalize @ The ArcanStone

DRUM SAVE THE QUEEN #3

in Saigon Events

Best of ID Talent @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: It seems that you're very familiar with our ID Talent house band who are full of energy with their performance every night.

in Saigon Events

Vocal Recital - Colours Of The Night @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

MUSIC IN THE DARK is a concert series held in darkness, with a focus on feeling sound in its purity.

in Arts & Culture

Weaving a Realm: Documenting Vietnam's Royal Costumes From the 15th Century

In their latest crowdfunding project, Vietnam Centre is combining the fashion design and history in a comprehensive art book detailing the ancient Vietnamese costumes worn during the late Le dynasty.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Leadership Summit 2018 @ Le Meridien

Great organizations start with good leaders. And Leadership is all about for a good Leader.

in Vietnam

New Policy Allows District-Level Police to Carry Firearms, Grenades, Operate Helicopters

The new regulation will go into effect beginning July 1.

in Saigon Events

Mindfulness Sangha @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Kindly arrive 5-10 minutes early for a mindful hug and then we can all start on time.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Remove All Unregistered Motorcycle Rickshaws From Streets

From June 30, around 4,300 of Hanoi’s motorcycle rickshaws will be impounded and eventually destroyed.

in Saigon Events

Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Spank! Every 2nd Thursday at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon

[Photos] An Egret's Eye View of Saigon in 1969

Experience an elegant egret's vantage point of the city circa 1969.

in Saigon Events

Refinery's Terrace Fete de la musique @The Refinery

“Fête de la Musique” is celebrated every year on June 21 in France. It’s sharing the music among those who make it and those who dance to it.

in Saigon Events

Yoga Motion for Older Bodies @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Enjoy the experience of yoga movement through comfortable physical motion. 

in Health

Vietnamese Doctor Wins Japan's Prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for Work in Pediatric Surgery

  The Nikkei Asia Prize is an annual award that recognizes people who have improved lives in Asia.

in Saigon Events

Beer Festival 2018 @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Freely drinking beer, dancing crazily with DJ show and hot music at Rooftop Garden Bar - Rex Hotel Saigon.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Host Asian-Pacific Tourism Promotion Forum

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Five families evacuated in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta amid rising erosion risk [VnExpr...

in Hanoi Events

Spoken Word @ The Snug

From the organizer:  Spoken Word of all kinds lives here.

in Saigon

Saigon Aims to Treat 90% of Wastewater by 2020

The efforts would be a vast improvement over the current 24%.

in Hanoi Events

Craft and Design Challenge: Showcase @ Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center

From the organizer: The results are in: following a series of intensive residencies and workshops on Vietnamese crafting traditions, involving local artisans and industry professionals, participants o...

in Hanoi Events

BlaBla Language Exchange - HANOI ! @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to exchange your language !

in Hanoi Events

World Press Photo Exhibition 2018: Hanoi, Vietnam @ Vietnam Fine Arts University

From the organizer: Visit the World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 in Hanoi on its world-wide tour!

in Hanoi Events

Adaption @ Nanoco Galery

From the organizer: To a young architectural studio starting the career in the field which requires not only the aesthetic but also the high application, it is very important to define its design styl...

in Hanoi Events

Frozen The Musical Adventure Casting Call @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Heya! We are now in the 4th season of our Musical Theater For Kids. And we are offering the highest grossing animated film of all times! Welcome to Frozen The Musical Adventure!

in Sports

Vietnam Passes Bill That Legalizes Sports Betting

Yay or nay?

in Hanoi Events

Meaningful Movie Night #3 - Home @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: What's our human impact on our landscape? 

in Saigon Events

Travel networking, rooftop drinks and canapés @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Join the World’s biggest Travel Industry community and networking event, back for a Saigon edition on Wednesday 20th June. 

in Saigon Events

Building Applications with Containers on AWS @ Le Méridien Saigon

AWS Workshop Series: Hands-on getting started *Building Applications with Containers on AWS*

in Saigon Events

Girls Got Power! @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Every Wednesday from 5-10 pm

in Saigon Events

Yoko Openstage Tuesday Night @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Openstage & Karaoke tonight, lets jam and 20% discount for anyone on stage.

in Saigon Events

Tomahawk Steak + Craft Beer/Wine Promo @ East West Brewing Co.

Purchase a Tomahawk Steak (1.3kg) for 2,310K+ and receive a complimentary King's Flight or Bottle of Casa Cabernet Sauvignon!

in Music & Arts

World Press Photo Exhibition in Hanoi this Weekend for First Time in 15 Years

The event will run for 4 weeks, giving Hanoians the chance to peruse works by some of the world’s most celebrated press photographers.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other?

in Society

From Gadgets to Groceries: The Story of The Gioi Di Dong Founder Nguyen Duc Tai

Few would have predicted Nguyen Duc Tai, the son of a poor sticky-rice street vendor, would grow up to be Vietnam’s leading cell phone store visionary.

in Saigon Events

Intensive 1 Week - Photography for Beginners @ Co-Space

From the organizer: This workshop is for beginners who want to take their skills to next level. 

in Education

A Modified UK Education Model is the Key to Student Success at BIS

The United Kingdom was recently ranked the #1 country in the world for education.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Vietnamese Teens Are Putting High School Textbook Covers on Their Shirts

What can you not put on a T-shirt?

in Saigon

After Street Vendors, Fire Safety Hazards, Doan Ngoc Hai Turns His Target to Illegal Fishers

Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai: sidewalk crusader, fire safety protector and now, aquaculture ally.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Bygone Days of 1920s Vinh Long

Across the internet, there is ample documentation of Vietnam’s cities in the days of French colonialism. Turn-of-the-century countryside snaps, however, are a little harder to come by.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Among Asia's Most Enterprising Cities, Report Says

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC among Asia's most enterprising cities [DTI] ▪ Scrap imports choke Ho Ch...

in Vietnam

Vingroup Announces Foray Into Mobile Phone Market With New Company VinSmart

The giant Vietnamese real estate conglomerate Vingroup has announced plans to go into the mobile device market in a bid to challenge international rivals.

in Vietnam

85-Year-Old Vietnamese Man Obtains Master’s Degree

Applause filled the auditorium of Da Nang’s Duy Tan University on June 10 as Le Phuoc Thiet, midway through his eighties, stood among students his grandchildren’s age before receiving his master’s deg...

in Hanoi Events

Think Pink @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Think Pink is a weekly event at Camelia Lounge Hanoi in every Thursday, a party for everyone, where diversity is celebrated all together.

in Hanoi Events

Relationship mother - daughter @ Lightmoonsisters

From the organizer: Heal and empower the relationship with your mother. Learn how to accept the differences, heal the bad experiences, forgive the absense or indiference, cancel the competition with h...

in Hanoi Events

Crab night @ Oven D'or Restaurant - Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

From the organizer: It’s a festive buffet for crab lovers. Immerse into the wonderful buffet with blissful flavor of crabs and other delish dishes at Oven D’Or Restaurant!

in Hanoi Events

Language Tour @ Hanoi Food Culture

From the organizer: English-speaking tour with Embrace Transfers.

in Hanoi Events

Art Classes for Adults @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Donny Storm Van Wyk turns you into a talented artist with a bit of patience and wonderful skills that you learn along the way.

in Hanoi Events

World Press Photo Exhibition 2018: Hanoi, Vietnam @ Vietnam Fine Arts University

From the organizer: Visit the World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 in Hanoi on its world-wide tour!

in Hanoi Events

Groovy Saturday @ MAD Society

From the organizer: Enjoy every Saturday with DJ on the house!

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi-Portuguese Short Film Exhibition @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN is very happy and proud to receive and announce this new short film exhibition at its venue.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Laid-Back Life in Saigon and Bien Hoa in 1965

Take a look at this gallery of photos that showcase Saigon and Bien Hoa in 1965 and pay homage to decidedly more quiet versions of the bustling cities.

in Saigon Events

Family Sunday @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm

in Saigon Events

Saigon Flea Market @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: See you again soon at @saigonfleamarket on Sunday June 17th 2018

in Saigon Events

Doodle Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Doodle Festival is one of the first festival about Doodle in Saigon, a new playground for who interested in art, art lovers, and especially doodle fans. Doodle is simple, random an...

in Saigon Events

Chaîne Formal Gastronomic dinner @ Jardin Des Sens Saigon

Esteemed members of La Chaîne, we are delighted to invite you and your honoured guests to our next formal Chaîne dinner on the evening of June 16.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea in June @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Are you a fan of flea markets? A lover of pop-up stalls and racks of colourful clothes?

in Tech

Vietnam's Software Piracy Rates Fall Over Time, Still High at 74%: Report

Vietnamese PC users are slowly backing away from unlicensed software.

in Saigon Events

PEP w/ Nina Nova, Tristyan & Michael T @ The Lighthouse

P.E.P. is what happens when a simple joke gets taken too far and becomes an awesome reality!

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday with DJ Richie NF @ Snuffbox

Richie NF has been in love with dance music since 2010 and can be seen regularly at Social Club Saigon where he residences.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Growing Middle Class Drives Car Demand in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ North Korea reportedly wants a 'Vietnam-like' debut to the world economy [Business...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Local Designer Modernizes Vietnam's Traditional Wines With Classy Branding Project

If you love rice wine, you might enjoy this classy makeover of Vietnam’s most sought-after traditional alcohols.

in Hanoi

Hanoi FC Matches V-League’s Record Unbeaten Run With Victory Over Quang Nam

Following a 1–0 victory over Quang Nam, Hanoi FC have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches this season. If you include games from the end of last season, that number reaches 19.

in Saigon Events

Mad Circus - A Night To Be Ridiculous @ Arcan

Have you ever dreamed of a party in Saigon where you could be completely RIDICULOUS? No fear of being analysed?

in Saigon Events

DAD DAY | Beer Music Fest @ BLOQ

Join us for the First Beer and Music Festival at BLOQ on DAD DAY, Sunday June 17th. 

in Tech

Vietnam's Ride-Hailling Market Heats up With New Made-by-Vietnamese App Aber

Does that name sound a bit too familiar?

in Saigon Events

4 Elements Art Smash @ Broma

From the organizer: When all the forces of nature align, they create something beautiful, unique, and awe-inspiring.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Resident DJ Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition (or at least the week) at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Award-Winning Global Educational Initiate to Vietnam @ British International School - Ho Chi Minh City

Friday 8th June 2018, The British International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam successfully hosted the very first BIS Grand Prix.

in Saigon Events

Jimmy White vs. Ken Doherty Snooker Exhibition @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

 From the organizer: Watch two legends of the game play an exhibition snooker match + enjoy free flow beer, wine + a buffet. 

in Saigon Events

Queen @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Queen are a British rock band that formed in London in 1970. 

in Saigon Events

The Canzone Trio @ Villa Song Saigon

From the organizer: "Riverside Serenade" - Performed by The Canzone Trio from Hong Kong – celebrating 31 years together.

in Architecture

[Photos] Ample Lighting, Natural Wood Tones and Glass Terraria Make a Dreamy Cafe in Hanoi

Deep inside the harmonious chaos that is Hanoi, a Vietnamese firm has given form to a coffee shop that's one part mini-arboretum and another urban jungle.

in Health

Vietnam Reports First Swine Flu-Related Death Since 2014

Late last month, a woman in Saigon died from A/H1N1 Influenza, commonly known as swine flu.

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Premiere Farewell Halong @ The National Film Studio

From the organizer: German contribution to the European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival 2018 in Hanoi.

in Hanoi Events

Speak French - Parlons français - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Tech

End of an Era: Yahoo Messenger Will Be Discontinued on July 17

Remember when your chat ID "XxbAby_dUn_hErd_mE_nO_mOAr1991xX" was cool?

in Hanoi Events

Craft and Design Challenge: Showcase @ Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center

From the organizer: The results are in: following a series of intensive residencies and workshops on Vietnamese crafting traditions, involving local artisans and industry professionals, participants o...

in Hanoi Events

Midnight Curfew with Greg Anderson @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: Midnight Curfew with Greg Andersen" is a late-night talk and variety show that skews a little crazy... 

in Travel

Total Wellness as Explained by a Reiki Expert from Amanoi Resort and Spa

When Shyam Goyal was in his thirties working as a mechanical engineer, he developed ulcers, arthritis, chest pain and rapidly deteriorating eyesight.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Antonio Padiglia @ Snuffbox

Antonio is an Italian Composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Writing in a Second Language, Saigon's Japan Town and Artist Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen

It's Monday and even the absence of our editor-in-chief can't stop the release of another podcast. 

in Saigon Events

The Fantastic Three @ Jardin Des Sens Saigon

3 Chefs: Jacques Pourcel, Richard Toix and Jeremy Gillon. 

in Saigon Events

Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

Creative Sessions 9 With Dr Alexander Tú @ The Factory Contemporary Art Centre

Our ‘Creative Sessions’ continues with Dr Alexander Tú - co-founder of ‘Soul Dance’ as part of ‘Soul Music and Performing Arts Academy’ (Ho Chi Minh City).

in Saigon Events

Rooftop Party by Wat A Gwaan @ The Hideout Hostel Saigon

From the organizer: Come and join Kaztet Dee and friends for a night of Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Jungle and more at the premier hostel bar in Ho Chi Minh City - The Hideout.

in Vietnam

Thai Binh Natural Disaster Agencies Request $13,200 to Buy Raincoats for Officials

Coming on the heels of Vietnam's annual rainy season, a provincial natural disaster agency has sent a request for US$13,200 worth of raincoats and other related rain equipment for two departments.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: VTV Finally Wins World Cup 2018 Broadcasting Rights

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese brick house bags coveted architecture award [VnExpress] ▪ VTV win...

in Travel

[Photos] The Infinite Greenness of Ca Mau Cape Biosphere Reserve From Above

Ca Mau Cape was recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 2009.

in Food Culture

American Chef Anthony Bourdain, Who Introduced Bún Chả to Obama, Passes Away at 61

Anthony Bourdain, the chef, writer and travel show host, has passed away at 61.

in Vietnam

QS World Rankings Features 2 Vietnamese Universities for the First Time

While this is good news for Vietnam's higher education, some elements of the ranking result should be taken with a grain of salt.

in Saigon Events

Sky XX Garden & Lounge Grand Opening @ Sky XX Garden & Lounge

Are you looking for the Grand Opening of Sky XX - Garden & Lounge!

in Hanoi Events

Free Beer @ Chien's rooftop bar

From the organizer: Come and join us at Chien's rooftop bar for FREE beer, good music, a beautiful view of St Joseph cathedral, and great company! 

in Hanoi Events

LATIN Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: MUSIC IS GONNA BE INCREDIBLE. Keeping it different every week!  

in Hanoi Events

Moon dance + astrology @ Lightmoonsisters

From the organizer: We are, as women, connected to the Moon in a special way because our menstrual cycle change with the Moon's phases.

in Hanoi Events

Screening 'Imagine:Theatre of War' @ National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio

From the organizer: An exciting gathering for Vietnamese doc-heads that turns 9 this year, the European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival (organised by European Union National Institutes for Cultur...

in Hanoi Events

Art with Lacquer material @ Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: Exhibition: "Art with Lacquer material"

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Indika Jam @ Indika

The Indika Jam is back !

in Saigon Events

Last Hippie Standing// Film Projection @ The ArcanStone

"Last Hippie Standing" is a video clip style portrait about the hippie generation.

in Saigon Events

At A Table's Stand-Up Comedy Workshop @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: In support of At A Table's At A Theater Show!!! Remember!!! Email Ben Betterby at Ben@BenBetterby.com, today!!! To reserve your spot!

in Saigon Events

Faiveley Dinner - Burgundy Wines @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: Experience an exclusive dinner with Domaine Faiveley, recognized for being among the finest wine producers in Burgundy.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night! @ The Lighthouse

Looking for a Ladies Night that's truly like no other?

in Development

Hanoi Delays Finishing Date of Metro Line 3 to 2023

Bad news for residents living near the Metro Line’s construction sites.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: John John (Foster Child) @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Thelma is hired by a local Foster care facility to take care of abandoned kids until they are adopted.

in Hanoi

Formula One CEO Excited About Establishing a Race in Hanoi

The globally renowned race might feature in Vietnam’s ancient capital, possibly as soon as 2020.

in Arts & Culture

New Digital Typeface L'Hanoienne Preserves Classic Hanoi Hand-Painted Fonts

Hanoi streets' handprinted signs haven't been replaced with neon like in other Asian metropolises, yet; but when they are, their traditional lettering will not be lost forever.

in Education

Robotics Inspires Students to Aim High at SSIS

Spring 2018, Louisville Kentucky: Vietnam’s bright red flag fluttered as it paraded past applauding fans in Freedom Hall, the historic arena where Mohammed Ali fought his first professional bout.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Swedish Midsummer @ Hanoi Botanical Garden

From the organizer: Swedish Midsummer is the most intriguing occasion representing one of the finest Swedish traditions in the longest day when the sun never sets. 

in Hanoi Events

Top Level @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Hiphop 1v1 battle & Freestyle 2v2 battle

in Development

Researchers Find Cracks on Major Mekong Delta Bridge Before Construction Finishes

The cause of numerous cracks in two steel support girders of the Vam Cong Bridge, which will connect Dong Thap Province and Can Tho City, were recently discovered.

in Hanoi Events

Basswax @ Dockers

From the organizer: Now entering its 9th year, Irish choon crew Basswax has been dishing up beats and bass across the world since 2010.

in Hanoi Events

Groovy Saturday @ MAD Society

From the organizer: Enjoy every Saturday with DJ on the house!

in Hanoi Events

Free Vietnamese lesson @ Vietnamese Teaching Group

From the organizer: Speak fluent Vietnamese in 4 weeks. Hurry up and register for the lessons soon. It will be a new experience for you.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Indie Vol.11 @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: The reunion of Saigon & Hanoi Indie Music in the middle of Ran Cap Duoi Collective tour in Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Police Raid Vietnamese Dog Thieves, Rescue 22 Stolen Pets

On June 1, 22 dogs were discovered and promptly rescued from the home of 64-year-old Doan Van Loc in Ha Tinh Province at around 3:30am.

in Hanoi Events

REMIX Hanoi II: 3 Day Leadership Media Lab @ Creative College Education

From the organizer: REMIX Hanoi: A transformational leadership experience. The 2nd Annual REMIX: Hanoi!

in Hanoi Events

Airbear & Jesse You @ Savage

From the organizer: Downtown will take over the Red Cube. The two Dj, AirBear & Jesse You, raising underground figures will bring their vibe straight from South Korea.

in Hanoi Events

Bac Ha Horse Racing Festival Photo Tour @ Vietnam in Focus

From the organizer: Join us for one of northern Vietnam's most colourful and exciting festivals. 

in Hanoi Events

Will Spliff (dubstep, garage, grime, bass) @ BirdCage

From the organizer: Jam-Master General ROss Hemp is back and this time with long time 2Step Druid and special guest Will Spliff ere to shake things up with his skippy beats and low gut rattlers.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Father’s Day @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Father's Day Brunch at Hotel Equatorial is the perfect way to say thank you to your Father for everything he does.

in Music & Arts

'Despacito' Star Luis Fonsi to Headline Music Festival in Da Nang This July

The international Latin hit will be performed live in Vietnam this July.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Reggae Reunion @ Indika

SUNDAY REGGAE REUNION at Indika

in Saigon Events

Saigon Rum Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Time to get tipsy at the Saigon Outcast Rum Festival!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revises Plan to Limit Number of Taxis in City

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ High buildings good solution for Vietnam’s urban development: experts [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Saigon Events

The Evolving Studio Practice, by Richard Streitmatter-Tran @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Richard STREITMATTER-TRAN is an artist living and working in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He received his degree in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) at the Massachusetts Colle...

in Saigon Events

Saturday Seminar: How To Change Your Perception @ Think in a Box

Life compels us to react continuously. All those reactions make up our personal lives.

in Saigon Events

Arcan Resident - Konnected Beat #2 - W./Cattadose x Dona Amelia @ The ArcanStone

KONNECTED BEAT #2

in Saigon Events

Opera the MAGIC FLUTE @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

The Magic Flute needs no introduction. It’s among the five most frequently-performed operas worldwide, and was Mozart’s last important opera.

in Saigon Events

Latin Fever @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

We're very happy to introduce our new night dedicated to Latin and Caribean grooves: LATIN FEVER in collaboration with Cuba la Casa del Mojito Saigon !

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Architects Brings Bamboo Design to Venice Design Exhibition

Vietnam's Vo Trong Nghia Architects are taking their expertise to Venice with another bold design that utilizes their signature bamboo materials. 

in Film & TV

'Star Wars' Actress Kelly Marie Tran Quits Instagram After Months of Online Abuse

After enduring months of vile online racism and bigotry, the Vietnamese-American actress has shut down her Instagram account.

in Culture

In Binh Duong, This Ficus-Motorbike Entanglement Is a Local 'Celebrity'

Who would have thought that neglect and general wear and tear could result in a wonderfully weird local attraction?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Reduce Coal Usage, Triple Production of Renewable Energy by 2030

The country wants to shift away from coal.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Tour Guide Association Launched

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC’s businesses keen to export to Cuba [SGGP] ▪ HCM City Tour Guide Associ...

in Vietnam

Many Pilots Accuse VNA of Unfair Treatment, Ask to Collectively Resign

  Vietnam's national airline finds itself in hot water.

in Development

Hanoi's Lotus-Shaped Theater Project Nipped in the Bud

Officials sprayed weed killer over the planned Hanoi Lotus Theater.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Local Artist Turns Saigon Street Snapshots Into Wholesome Postcards

If you’ve been fond of our Saigon Postcard series, you’ll come to love these wholesome illustrations by a local comic artist.

in Vietnam

Nine Days Before Kickoff, Vietnam Among Last Countries Without Rights to Screen World Cup 2018

Negotiations continue for securing rights to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 in Vietnam with just over half a month left until the ball kicks off in Moscow.

in Saigon Events

The BIS Night of the Arts @ British International School - Ho Chi Minh City

The BIS Night of the Arts is back!

in Saigon Events

1 Year Anniversary HEM Tap Room @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: Cheers to our Pasteur Street Brewing Company HEM Tap Room, open for 1 year!

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Folk by Clive Pendock @ Soma Art Cafe

Clive Pendock has established himself as one of Asia’s premiere international acoustic folk artists.

in Saigon Events

EdTech Vietnam 2018 @ RMIT University

This event is co-organized by Saigion Innovation Hub and EdTech Asia. Venue support is provided by RMIT South Saigon Campus.

in Saigon Events

The Mood Therapist @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: The Mood Therapist is bringing modernist cocktails to the rooftop bar at ANAN SAIGON Thursday 7 and Friday 8 June. 

in Saigon Events

Chicken & Cumbia @ Indika

After the succes of the last editions, We're glad to announce the return of our "Chicken & Cumbia" night at Indika!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Fake News Euphemisms, Vegetable Fight and Stand-up Comedian Vu Minh Tu

We're celebrating our sweet 16 this week!

in Saigon Events

Pizza Alla Pala @ Pendolasco

Our chef Manuel Reale is waiting for you with his very secret Pizza Alla Pala recipe!

in Asia

Thailand Will Launch Durian Into Space to Promote Thai Cuisine

The infamous Southeast Asian fruit will be launched into space as part of the Thai Space Research Agency’s “Thai Food to Space” project.

in Travel

[Video] An Aerial Tour of Vietnam Through the Ultra-Definition of 4K

With the rise in popularity and drop in price of drones, gorgeous aerial footage is not hard to come by in recent months.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Destroyed in a dramatic and highly-publicized implosion, the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy...

in Saigon Events

Backstage EP 9.1: Ha Noi - Sai Gon @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Hey Hey Backstage 11 is back with a new episode! In this episode, we're featuring our lovely Hanoian friends @Pink Frog & @Thao Ngo, who you must have heard of, especially if you w...

in Saigon Events

Opening reception: A solo exhibition by Bao Vuong - The Crossing @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: Gallery Arts-Ventures is pleased to present THE CROSSING, an exhibition of recent works by Vietnamese - French artist Bao Vuong.

in Saigon Events

Margarita Loves Cointreau @ Snuffbox

Margaret “Margarita” Sames, a wealthy American socialite known for hosting notoriously lavish parties with extravagant twists, created a new cocktail for one of her soirées by mixing two of her favor...

in Saigon Events

Afterwork - UFE Avenir @ The ArcanStone

Hey everybody ! It's been a year already since our 1st networking !

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 96th of 175 in Children Welfare: Report

The study was conducted by the Save The Children Fund.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Air Conditioner Makers Battle for Vietnam's Red-Hot Market

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Air conditioner makers battle for Vietnam's red-hot market [Nikkei Asian Review] ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An From 1930 to 1950

It appears that flooding in Hoi An is a common phenomenon that dates back to at least the 1930s.

in Vietnam

First Vietnam-Switzerland Direct Flight Route to Launch This November

Starting from November 15, passengers can enjoy direct flights from Ho Chi Minh to Zurich.

in Saigon Events

Docu Night// Film Projection @ The ArcanStone

Music is definitely an art to experience, to live, and to share. A way to let your mind and soul escape, and lose control.

in Saigon Events

Awakening your Consciousness @ Think in a Box

Consciousness is a faculty that allows us to reach the knowledge of OURSELVES and everything around us.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] This Artist Creates Ukiyo-e Paintings of Basketball Stars

Edo-ball is what happens when one combines Japanese culture, professional basketball and ukiyo-e paintings.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Underground Ladies Night @ The Lighthouse

For the first Tuesday of the month Ladies Night is going underground. House, Techno & Disco beats all night long. No Commercial, no Hip Hop, no RnB.

in Saigon Events

Transcendental Meditation: Free Introductory Talk @ The Hive Saigon

Do you recognise that your life could improve? Are you looking for life skills that you can take with you anywhere in the world? 

in Saigon Events

Wine & Ham @ Annam Gourmet Market

To say goodbye to Spring and welcome Summer, we will bring you to an exciting journey about the story behind the high-end Blazquez ham with the taste of special wine from Spain.

in Hanoi Events

Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention in Chemical and Petrochemical @ Hanoi University of Science and Technology

From the organizer: This is a three day CPD course describing fundamentals and applications of corrosion and corrosion prevention.

in Hanoi Events

Speak French - Parlons français - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Hanoi Events

Run For Environment @ Hoan Kiem Lake Fountain

From the organizer: Celebrate the World Environment Day by Practical Action: Run the Scavengers.

in Hanoi Events

Conversation for the Soul : A life well lived @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: What does a good life mean to you?

in Hanoi Events

Solo Exhibition "PERFECT REALITY" of Luu Tuyen Artist @ Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: Solo Exhibition "PERFECT REALITY" of Luu Tuyen Artist

in Food Culture

A Street Food History: The Curious Encounters Behind How Ramen Got Its Name

The origin of the Japanese staple as well as how the dish got its name are still up for debate. 

in Hanoi Events

Chilling Friday - Live Music! @ Mad Botanist

From the organizer: LIFE HAPPENS. GIN HELPS! And music helps, too.

in Hanoi Events

LATIN Fiesta @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: MUSIC IS GONNA BE INCREDIBLE. Keeping it different every week!  

in Hanoi Events

Adaption @ Nanoco Galery

From the organizer: To a young architectural studio starting the career in the field which requires not only the aesthetic but also the high application, it is very important to define its design styl...

in Saigon Events

Future Shorts Vietnam / Spring Screening @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Welcome to our Spring Screening of Future Shorts!

in Hanoi Events

HANOING JAZZ BAND Celebrations! @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: The Hanoi Jazz band crash land into the sidewalk once again this time to celebrate saxophonist max’s 30th birthday. 

in Vietnam

In the Mekong Delta, Fishing Communities Struggle to Stay Afloat as Dams Deplete Fish Stocks

Hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River are threatening Vietnamese fishing communities in the Delta, but what else is new.

in Vietnam

Finance Ministry Proposes Taxing Sugary Drinks to Curb Obesity in Vietnam

Will slapping additional tax on sugary drinks help Vietnam keep its obesity epidemic in check?

in Hanoi Events

Adventures in Sound - Disco Deviance Edition @ RockStore

From the organizer: Adventures in Sound continues to bring the best music to Old Quarter. We've got an extra special one for you this month. A full on Disco takeover with an Irish twist!

in Hanoi Events

Indie Night: Meet Me in the Bathroom 2000s Special @ DeN

From the organizer: We're taking you back to the oughts when rock music was very much alive!

in Hanoi Events

Quyếch đến HRC - Cùng khách mời The Veranda và Lom Dom Band @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: This event is actually a deathtrap. After buying the ticket (which, btw, will cost 150k VND, sold at the door), you'll be directed to a closed room at HRC, as usual. 

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Transform Old Building in D1 Into Contemporary Office

Often in Saigon we hear about old buildings being completely torn down for new high-rise projects, but not enough about them being given them new uses. This recent office in District 1 is a bright exa...

in Vietnam

Viettel Launches in Myanmar, Aims to Be First Company to Provide 4G Services

Dubbed MyTel, the mobile network company’s Myanmar operation plans to be the nation’s first to provide complete 4G services.

in Hanoi Events

Camelia ART WEEK - Vol 2: Deeper Red @ Camelia Lounge

From the organizer: Join artist Claire Allured as she presents to you her first solo exhibition!

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Ban Advertising for Alcoholic Beverages Stronger Than 15%

According to a proposal, beverages with higher than 15% alcohol content would be banned from promotions of any kind. Advertisements of weaker drinks would also face strict regulations.

in Health

After 2 Decades in the Clear, Vietnam Is Once Again Iodine Deficient

The country's iodine intake has been dropping since 2006.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazzy Night @ Mad Society - Modern Asian Dining

From the organizer: Good Food. Good Wine. Good Jazz!

in Hanoi Events

FEM Hanoi MeetUp | One Year Anniversary! @ Daluva Restaurant - Bar

From the organizer: Gorgeous ladies!! Are you new in town? Been here awhile? Wanna meet other Female Expats? Come to our monthly MeetUp and meet new friends, see familiar faces and just have a great t...

in Saigon Events

Counting Sheep @ Family Medical Practice

Please contact our Marketing dept. to register early by email to: marketing@vietnammedicalpractice.com

in Saigon Events

World Environment Day in the Hospitality Industry @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Hospitality actors stand up for the planet!

in Health

[Video] The Mysterious 'Asian Flush' Is Why Some Vietnamese Turn Red After Drinking

It's our aldehyde dehydrogenase's fault.

in Saigon

Leica Opens First Flagship Boutique in Saigon at Deutsches Haus Building

Now there are two official Leica boutiques in Vietnam.

in Development

Ninh Thuan Is Getting a Gargantuan Ecopark Resort

The massive resort in central Vietnam will include seven hotels containing a total of 7,000 rooms, a casino, spa, amusement park, beachclub and mountain clubhouse.

in Saigon Events

Season Energeia’ art exhibition by Yohei Yama @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: ‘Season Energeia’ exhibition at L’Usine features the artwork of the Japanese artist Yohei Yama.

in Hanoi Events

Empowerment Psychology - Lecture 4 @ The Fitness Village

From the organizer: Organised by Psychology of Empowerment. Hosted by The Fitness village.

in Hanoi Events

Phlerp Designs Art & Clearance Sale @ DeN

From the organizer: Hello all, I will be leaving the country for a few months and moving house, so I am going to be clearing out all the art I have and selling the new tapestries that I have made.

in Hanoi Events

TEDxHanoi 2018 - Toward a Global Community @ UNIS

From the organizer: You’re invited to get inspired at the latest TEDx event in Hanoi, taking place on 2nd June at the United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS) in Ciputra.

in Hanoi Events

D.I.Y weekend workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're happy to announce: Consocia D.I.Y workshops will be held regularly from 10 am-5 pm every Sat & 2pm- 6pm every Sun at the lovely @Velo Love Cafe starting from 6th Jan, 2018.

in Vietnam

Schools in Phu Quoc Are Being Replaced With Development Projects

The rate of development in Phu Quoc is taking a toll on the city's primary and secondary education school sites.

in Saigon Events

Kizomba Performance Team Calling @ La Danza Saigon

Hey Kizomba lovers, Ready to challenge yourselves in a Kizomba Performance? It is your time to shine.

in Hanoi

First-Ever Nude Photography Exhibition to Open in Hanoi This July

New ground will be broken in Hanoi this summer when the city sees its first-ever exhibition of nude photography.

in Saigon Events

Palm Free Soap & Sustainable Development @ Lê Mai Artisanal Soap

World Environment Day.

in Saigon Events

Voodoo Groove #3 w/ Shhhhh (El Folclore Paradox, Tokyo) & Dan Lo @ The Lighthouse

Voodoo Groove is back with an absolute master of selection and rhythm from Tokyo: SHHHHH (El Folclore Paradox)

in Saigon Events

Sporting Saigon Party @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Sporting Saigon is happy to announce that our End of Season Party will take place on Saturday 2nd June 2018 at Chanh Rooftop Bistro in District 1. Drinks will start from 7pm with the meal being served...

in Saigon Events

Progressive Psy-Gon @ The ArcanStone

Progressive Psy-Gon is the new event series at Arcan for all lovers of the melodic side of Psytrance...big drops combined with catchy hooklines and driving basses will make your mind spin and your fee...

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Friday w/ La vache qui funk (Concert) + Free Flow @ Indika

Don't miss the return of Saigon Funkiest Band La Vache Qui Funk at Indika for a massive Friday Warm up Session with good music ... And Free Fow !

in Saigon Events

Jon Ellwood Touch Tournament @ RMIT University

Dear friends and players, Our first touch tournament of the year is coming soon!

in Saigon Events

Lê Văn Miến Art Market @ Inpages

Welcome to Art Market on the street named after Le Van Mien artist full of sunshine and green trees in District 2.

in Saigon Events

MaxiBlock Global 2018 (Vietnam Edition) @ New World Saigon Hotel

TALENTA Singapore is bringing an exciting project to Vietnam!

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] What Happens When Marvel Superheroes Are Given Vietnam Makeovers

We probably don’t need to convince you that Vietnam’s online culture is a wonderfully weird place. The wits of local netizens have brought us joy on many occasions, like the many adventures of Hai Pho...

in Saigon Events

Rupert & Rothschild Wine & Dine Experience @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Experience a unique gastronomic adventure to celebrate the world class wines produced by Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons from Franschhoek in South Africa at our award winning Social Club restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Vegans & Rocksteady @ Indika

Welcome to the return of our VEGAN & ROCKSTEADY night at Indika !

in Saigon Events

Wine Of The World Festival 2018 @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Spend a delightful summer afternoon on an exhilarating journey of fine wines around the world, with an exclusive opportunity to meet winemakers, owners and wine experts.

in Saigon Events

From Baroque To Jazz @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

SMPAA & Saigon Chamber Consort (SCC)* are pleased to announce, “From Baroque to Jazz - Prelude to Summer” Concert with musical excerpts of chamber music from the 19th century to contemporary classical...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam pagodas - Legacy of faith - Tickets 100K VND @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a visit to the most stunning pagodas across Vietnam, introducing the latest book by French writer and photographer Nicolas Cornet: Vietnam Pagodas. 

in Saigon

Saigon to Have First River Toll Booth Under New Binh Loi Railway Bridge

Once construction on Saigon’s Binh Loi Railway Bridge finishes, ships will be expected to pay a fee to pass beneath the new structure.

in Saigon Events

Margarita Loves Cointreau @ Snuffbox

Margaret “Margarita” Sames, a wealthy American socialite known for hosting notoriously lavish parties with extravagant twists, created a new cocktail for one of her soirées by mixing two of her favor...

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Vocalist King Of Scoundrels (USA) @ Snuffbox

Introducing from the heartlands of America we have The King of Scoundrels.

in Saigon Events

Whisky Fusion @ Embassy Saigon

Start your June by indulging yourself in Whisky Fusion night at Embassy Saigon, with a surprisingly alternative cocktail list on the classic whisky base.

in Saigon Events

The Rooftop BBQ Grand Opening @ The Rooftop BBQ

 Enjoying memorable moments with the perfect combination of BBQ and craft beer.

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Saigon

[Photos] Same as It Never Was: Saigon in 1968

Pedestrians dodging traffic on colorful streets, squatting vendors tending baskets stuffed with fresh fruits and sunlight splashing lethargic afternoons along the vier – these photos from 1968 co...

in Hanoi Events

Power Pop & Punk Night @ DeN

From the organizer: Fun Fun Fun !!!

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

in Hanoi Events

Disney Classics Quiz Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: The Sidewalk quiz masters are sharpening their pencils and preparing to dig deep into their childhood memories of VHS disney classics and 90's cinema blockbusters. 

in Hanoi Events

AudiOhm @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN presents audiOhm - Live Psychedelic Meditation Sound Session.

in Hanoi Events

Garment Girl showcase @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: Heritage Space is proud to introduce 'Garment Girl' - an Open Showcase of Los Angeles based artist Jennifer Vanderpool.

in Hanoi

Vietnam U-23 to Play Against Barcelona U-23 at My Dinh Stadium This August

Thought the dust had settled on the excitement surrounding Vietnam’s U-23 football team? Think again…

in Hanoi Events

Art Night for Grown Ups @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: ART NIGHT for GROWN UPS is an art event series at spacebar every Tuesday geared toward inspiring creativity in adults.

in Hanoi Events

Speak French - Parlons français - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Hanoi Events

Film Screening: Exit Through the Gift Shop @ DeN

From the organizer: The story of how an eccentric French shop-keeper and amateur film-maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.

in Saigon Events

MentorClass: How To Start With Facebook Advertising @ The Hive Saigon

This course is not just another training full of theories.

in Saigon Events

Guitar Recital - Jam Out @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

JAM OUT - Guitar Recital 2018, held by the SMPAA Music Faculty, with the participation of teachers and students of the Electric Guitar Department.

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Docu Night// Film Projection @ The ArcanStone

Music is definitely an art to experience, to live, and to share. A way to let your mind and soul escape, and lose control.

in Saigon Events

TCPR Cooking Class: 4-6 guests @ The Common Room Project

From the organizer: Bep Vo is one of the friendliest modern family cuisines in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Professor Edison Kagohara / BJJ Seminar @ Saigon Jiu Jitsu

From the organizer: BJJ Seminar by Professor Edison Kagohara - Black Belt in BJJ.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Minbo or the gentle art of Japanese Extorsion @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: A grand old Japanese hotel is trying to get a prestigious contract as the site of a summit meeting of important foreign officials.

in Saigon Events

Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Every Monday night, we’re bringing the laughs to Indika with new and seasoned comedians from around Saigon and the world. 

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Industry Night | Complimentary 01 bottle G.H.Mumm @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: Envy Club is super excited to announce that the "Industry Night" will officially come back on EVERY MONDAY starting from tonight.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Folk Tales and Artist Quynh Lam

It's Monday, meaning it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.

in Saigon

Saigon Streets Are Not Flooded, Just Have 'Water Accumulation': Anti-Flood Agency

Pro tip: to solve life problems, avoid calling them by name and they will somehow disappear.

in Tech

Sharks, Anchors and Red Tape: Why It Takes Forever to Fix Vietnam's Broken Internet Cables

Are the sharks all to blame, or should other aquatic creatures also be held responsible for Vietnam’s sluggish internet?

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Add 17 High-Quality Bus Routes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City to add 17 high-quality bus routes [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnamese banks u...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Tom Waits Tribute & Volunteers farewell @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Bringing along his life experience in the Upper East Side (NY) and heading to Hanoi 04 years ago, now David Fryer together with his friends Dustin Lloyd presents to HRC audiences T...

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Coffee Talk: Language Exchange & IELTS Speaking Practice @ Pop Up English

From the organizer: Come practice your speaking with other learners!

in Hanoi Events

Le Village - Photography by Marcus Lacey @ Ke Quan

From the organizer: This will be the second installment of Marcus Laceys pursuit of truth in front of the camera.

in Hanoi Events

Free Tattoo/Piercing ( +SALE) c/o Aokaie & HandXăm Pt. 4 @ Aokaie

From the organizer: Aokaie is working once again with our friends at HandXăm Tattoo to offer customers a FREE TATTOO or PIERCING with every purchase!

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Junior Tennis Tournament @ UNIS

From the organizer: Qualifying will be round-robin format with everyone guaranteed lots of matches.

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Open League 2018 @ VietClimb

From the organizer: Open League is BACK! Release your inner monkey and be at the top of your game!

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D&D Team Marauders (5 players) @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: Playing Dungeons & Dragons 5e. - "Lost mine of Phandelver"

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Latin Dance Party @ Babylon Bar Club

From the organizer: Que Paso mis amigos!

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Heart Beat Reunites w. Henning Baer// Manhigh @ The ArcanStone

Baer will be back! Exactly 2 years after his Vietnam debut in Observatory Heart Beat is super excited to reunite with their good friend Henning Baer.

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Fair Well For Now Vietnam! @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: So, I'm (Aaron James) off on another adventure to my motherland to record some music and play some shows for awhile and would like the opportunity to see everyone with whom I've be...

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Indika Free Flow Saturday Warm up w/ Hot Sweet & Sour

Welcome to our new special Saturday Warm Up serie!

in Saigon Events

Indika Jewelry Day @ Indika

Welcome to INDIKA DAY, 5/27/2018, INDIKA SAIGON cooperated with KIRATRIPI together with the presence of the jewelry designers, will bring you a wonderful day, together with interesting activities:

in Development

Investors Propose Building an Artificial Island in Da Nang Bay Named 'Lotus Island'

What could go wrong?

in Saigon Events

Konnit Fast N' Fun Racing 2018 @ Crescent Mall

Save the day for the return of KONNIT FAST N’ FUN Balance Bike Racing 2018.

in Saigon Events

Dance: a concert by Saigon Classical @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

PET Day @ The Oxygen

Will you be the main character of the May event?

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Saturday Seminar: The Human Machine @ Think in a Box

Man is still a mystery to himself. 

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The Wave #2 - Tien x Goss B2B Andromed x Eskerod @ The ArcanStone

The wave #2 - by Arcan - Special techno night.

in Vietnam

Indonesian Ride-Hailing Giant Go-Jek to Arrive in Vietnam Soon

The Jakarta-based company will invest US$500 million to expand to Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

in Food Culture

After Milk Tea-Flavored Water, Japan Now Has Transparent Coffee Because Why Not

So this is why scientists have been too busy to cure cancer, send a human to Mars or successfully bring Tasmanian tigers back from extinction?

in Architecture

[Photos] A Homey Abode for a Family of 4 in Saigon

What better way to start brightening up your life than beginning with the walls of your own home?

in Vietnam

2 Killed, 10 Injured After Train Carrying 400 Passengers Crashes Into Truck in Northern Vietnam

Last night, a passenger train heading south from Hanoi slammed into a truck at a level crossing just after midnight.

in Hanoi Events

Studio Adventure No. 04 @ Dao Anh Khanh Treehouse

From the organizer: We are back at the mothership Dao Anh Khanh Treehouse for the Studio Adventure No.04 on the 26th of May. 

in Hanoi Events

4 DOORS | Beyond SOUND 2018 - Day 2 @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: Heritage Space and DomDom are honor to introduce the second concert of 'BEYOND SOUND 2018' - experimental musical performance series. 

in Saigon

Saigon Launches Major Initiative to Reduce Plastic Use in Local Markets

Saigon authorities have issued plans to multiple municipal departments in hopes of seeing a reduction in the use of plastic bags and products.

in Hanoi Events

Shaker Art @ Kumquat Tree

From the organizer: Even appearing only once but with the intense investment from finest ingredients to bold ideas before delivering to the public, 12 Special Cocktails the bartenders bring to Shaker ...

in Eat & Drink

Tê Tê Electrifies Saigon with New IPA

Since its debut less than two years ago, Tê Tê Brewing’s namesake Belgian White Ale has become a Saigoneer favorite thanks to its bright, refreshing taste perfectly suited to Saigon’s perpetual summer...

in Vietnam

High-Profile Local Artist Under Investigation Over Rape Allegations From Past Models

More and more women are speaking out about the sexual abuse they had to endure in their work environment in the past.

in Development

Consulting Firms From Japan, France, Vietnam to Begin Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport This June

It's one step closer to the completion of Long Thanh International Airport in the far future.

in Saigon Events

Boats & Deer Live @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: They're back at it again! 

in Saigon Events

Experience of De La Sol Lifestyle @ De La Sol

From the organizer: Launching a new concept of duo and trio key apartments for the first time, De La Sol creates unique architectural design to meet demands of both living and rental, promising to att...

in Saigon Events

Wine + Cheese @ Le Méridien Saigon

Enjoy different kinds of wine around the world and an assortment of international cheese, home-made bread, paté, terrine and cold cuts.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 1st in Asia, 6th of 53 in Female Business Ownership

Women constitute a large percentage of business owners in the country, though some major obstacles remain in the way of true entrepreneurial equality.

in Saigon Events

Rehab - 100% Pure Drum & Bass @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Rehab returns for its monthly residency at the intimate May Cay bar.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Guest DJ Costef (HKG) @ Snuffbox

After 10 years in HK, Costef is now in Saigon and he will be entertaining guests with his smooth selection of Deep-House, Tech-House and House tunes with Jazz/Soul and oldschool vibes.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Here Are Some Standout Picks From Collaborative Art Project 'Ve Ve Hat Boi'

Even after Ve Ve Hat Boi ended, the project's success shows that there’s still space for Vietnam’s ancient art forms in today’s ever-changing world.

in Music & Arts

'Crystal Cloud' Art Installation in Mu Cang Chai Stirs Controversy

Stunning.

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Aim to Launch Noise Pollution Response Teams

Can officials keep the city quiet? Can officials keep the city quiet?

in Hanoi

[Maps] A Brief Cartographical History of Hanoi From 1873-1936

How was Hanoi in the late 19th century different from its current state?

in Hanoi Events

Play Games & Make friends in Hanoi @ The Nest - Board Game Cafe

From the organizer: Attention, in agreement with the kafé, we ask you to order a drink and pay the entrance to have access to the games. The price of the entrance is 20.000 VND.

in Hanoi Events

Board Games Day @ Babylon Bar Club

From the organizer: Come through to Babylon Bar every Thursday for Games Day!

in Hanoi Events

Think Pink @ Savage

From the organizer: Think Pink is a weekly event at Camelia Lounge Hanoi in every Thursday, a party for everyone, where diversity is celebrated all together.

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Vietnam

[Maps] A Brief Cartographical History of Hanoi in 1873-1936

How was Hanoi in the late 19th century different from its current state?

in Saigon Events

Original Indie Live Show: Gác Mái & Sirens of Ha Long @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Must see Indie Music Live Show!

in Saigon Events

Strictly Ballroom (Cha-Cha & Salsa) @ Snuffbox

Are you ready for something special this 24th May, Thursday?

in Saigon Events

Tacos & Vinyls - w/ Datodeo & Starchild @ Indika

Welcome to the return of the Tacos & Vinyls Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife Vol. 7: HCMC Alternative Music Showcase @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Locally Trapped Wildlife is a HCMC-based, artist-curated, alternative music showcase.

in Saigon Events

Trương Công Tùng - Between Fragmentation & Wholeness @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is excited to present Between Fragmentation and Wholeness – an exhibition of new work by Truong Cong Tung.

in Saigon Events

Animal Rescue Fundraiser ~ ARC Vietnam @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a fundraising event in Saigon by A.R.C Vietnam (Animal Rescue + Care). ARC is a 100% volunteer-run organization that rescues and rehabilitates neglected, unwanted and a...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Cut Back Tax Incentives for Casinos in SEZs

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s aviation market welcomes new fleets [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam plans t...

in Hanoi Events

Show Case Thursdays (Free Wine) @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: EVERY THURSDAY FREE WINE AND LIVE MUSIC with THE TALENTED MUSICIANS OF HANOI. 

in Hanoi Events

Tequila Night / / Margarita / / Tequila Shots @ Double Cafe & Bar

From the organizer: Tequila Night / / Margarita / / Tequila Shots

in Asia

In Myanmar, Human Hair Is a Lucrative and Noble Industry

Today, Myanmar is one of the major suppliers of human hair for countries around the world. The niche trade fits comfortably within in Burmese religious traditions and provides income for thousands of ...

in Asia

China and India Are Outsourcing Emissions to Poorer Countries Like Vietnam: Report

As China and India ready ambitious reforms to enhance their efforts to combat climate change, large corporations are responding by looking to offshore their operations to lower-wage nations.

in Hanoi Events

Magical Hours discount 20% @ SOGREEN Pressed Juice & Cafe

From the organizer: Do you want to find an inspiration in life and boost your energy for work?

in Hanoi Events

Speak Italian - parla italiano - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Society

Amid Growing 'Hate Culture,' Vietnam Wants to Create Etiquette Guide for Internet Users

The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.

in Hanoi Events

Garment Girl showcase @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: Heritage Space is proud to introduce 'Garment Girl' - an Open Showcase of Los Angeles based artist Jennifer Vanderpool.

in Hanoi Events

Square Furniture Exhibition @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: I'm very excited to announce Squared Furniture will be having their first exhibition of the year!!

in Tech

Vietnam to Build a Code of Conduct for Internet Users

The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.

in Saigon Events

Water is Life @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

From the organizer: L’Usine is delighted to present you "Water is Life" art exhibition by the New-York based artist Sto Len.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Fakes in Vietnam, Kick-Ass Millenials and a Deep Dive on Thu Thiem

It's Monday morning, which means it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode!

in Saigon Events

Roman Weeks @ ‘NAMO Italian Restaurant

From the organizer: From May 17 – 31, ‘NAMO presents ‘Roman Weeks’ right here in the heart of Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Study of the Human Psyche @ Think in a Box

What would we learn if we were to truly take the time and effort to look inside ourselves, to observe and investigate our own psyche?

in Saigon Events

Wines Grand Tasting @ The ArcanStone

Every week during May, from Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm to 8pm

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Poetry @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Mija lives with her middle-schooler grandson in a small suburban city located along the Han River.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Swims in Citywide 'Pool' After Weekend Downpours

If’s officially time for the rainy season in Vietnam or, as we say in Saigon, flooding season.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Lazada Faces Inspection After Multiple Service Complaints in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Public concerns over toxic chemical project near Ha Long Bay [DTI] ▪ Lazada ...

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Student Wins Top US Interior Design Award With Bamboo-Inspired Community Center

Tran Thach Thao, a native of northern Vietnam, was recognized with a prestigious award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for her plans for a community center that connects elderly...

in Saigon Events

De La Sol Project Introduction Event @ Park Hyatt Saigon

From the organizer: De La Sol is the first project developed by international developer, CapitaLand Vietnam in the “CBD Lite”, a location with high connectivity to key districts – District 1, Dis...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Government Proposes 33% Increase in Fuel Tax

The Vietnamese government is looking to raise the fuel tax to the highest permitted levels, according to a recent proposal by the Ministry of Finance.

in Development

[Renderings] Here's What the Upcoming Hilton Saigon Hotel Will Look Like

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is developing 11 properties all over Vietnam, including two in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Grab's Acquisition of Uber Might Have Violated Vietnam's Competition Law: Authorities

Officials are still deliberating over the next step to address Grab’s potential market monopoly.

in Vietnam

After Claims of Sexual Misconduct, Rocker Pham Anh Khoa Removed From UN Campaign, Concert, TV Contest

After the sexual assault allegation at Tuoi Tre gave rise to an emerging #metoo movement in Vietnam, more women are coming forward with stories of their own.

in Hanoi

Open-Top Tourist Buses Rolling Into Hanoi Later This Month

  You heard it here first (unless you’ve been reading other news sources). Starting at the end of this month, open-top buses will begin taking tourists to all the main sightseeing spots in the c...

in Saigon Events

Xếp Lá Chuyền Cành @ Stavius Coffee

It’s a truth not hard to see that most of the green that once roamed the streets of beautiful Sai Gon has long been replaced by the blue surfaces of the winding skyscrapers, the vast ends of windowpan...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Photographer Shin Noguchi Revels in the Oddities Lurking in Quotidian Japan

The same way one doesn’t notice the ease in which air enters one’s nose until getting sick, we too often take for granted the strangeness that surrounds us.

in Hanoi Events

Success Conference & Expo Asia 2018 @ National Convention Center

From the organizer: The MUST ATTEND 2-Day EXPERIENCE that will increase your business in every way through high level marketing strategies, exclusive traffic channels, conversion optimization breakthr...

in Hanoi Events

Skrabble Presents : BBQ, Bottles & Beats. @ Ke Quan

From the organizer: After a successful first night, SKRABBLE are back in the cozy little surroundings of Ke Quán.

in Hanoi Events

LINH HA and L A K E S Live @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: L A K E S (L A k E S) is a Hanoi-based live electronic duo comprising of Alistair Hobson (beats & bass) and Stewart Utley (guitar). 

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazz Standards Night @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar proudly presents many talented Vietnamese jazz musicians of the generation playing famous standard jazz pieces from " The Real Book" every Friday night!

in Saigon

D1 Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai Has Officially Rescinded His Resignation

Who would have thought?

in Hanoi Events

Swing like it's the 1940s @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Dress up like it’s the 1940s, play jazz like it’s the 1940s, dance like it’s the 1940s and set you free as if it’s a time travel back to the 1940s this May 19th (Sat).

in Asia

Adidas, Uniqlo and Nike Factories Are Leaving China for Vietnam

Vietnam now produces twice as many Adidas shoes as China, according to company filings.

in Hanoi Events

Electro Groove @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: The comeback of ELECTRO-NIGHT @ HRC!

in Saigon

Face-off With Armed Bike Thieves Sees 2 Saigon Street Vigilantes Fatally Wounded

Life as a night vigilante in Saigon is much less glamorous than that of a Marvel superhero, but so much more dangerous.

in Hanoi Events

Gender Awareness Empowerment Art Exhibition @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Come and support us! The exhibition will takes place at Hanoi Rock City. 

in Saigon Events

Enjoy Buffet – Free Coffee @ Annam Gourmet Market

 This May, Annam Gourmet Market offer to all customer the special promotion: When you enjoy lunch buffet with friends and family, you will get free coffee (apply for buffet orders from 2 pax).

in Hanoi Events

D.I.Y weekend workshop @ Velo Love Cafe Bar

From the organizer: We're happy to announce: Consocia D.I.Y workshops will be held regularly from 10 am-5 pm every Sat & 2pm- 6pm every Sun at the lovely @Velo Love Cafe starting from 6th Jan, 2018.

in Hanoi Events

Stand-up comedy w/Wes Zaharuk (Canada) @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: With the summer on its way, Stand-Up Hanoi is returning with a night of hilarious stand-up headlined by Canadian comic, Wes Zaharuk.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Flea Market @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: See you again soon at @saigonfleamarket on Sunday 20th May 2018

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!.

in Saigon Events

T.H.E. Summer Camp 2018 @ Hội An Beach Resort

From the organizer: T.H.E. Summer Camp 2018 is designed for young and enthusiastic students from Vietnam and other regions who are looking for pursuing a career in the Tourism, Hotel & Event indu...

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea May @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Are you a fan of flea markets? A lover of pop-up stalls and racks of colourful clothes?

in Society

Cheap Cosmetics Brands Mumuso, Minigood Accused of Faking Their Korean Identity

Amidst an increasingly saturated landscape of Korean merchandise and stores inspired by K-Pop trends in Vietnam, there are concerns that some brands risk misleading customers over their identity.

in Saigon Events

Rock 2000 @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

TEK2DwN @ Lush

For its second event at Lush Saigon, Haustek Agency proudly takes this collaboration with their friends of Goodfellas, the talented Vietnamese underground DJs, ZOEY, Max Cleo, ...

in Saigon Events

Whiskey and Woman @ Embassy Saigon

 Who says whisky is only for men? Ladies, get a good treat this Friday at Embassy with a gorgeous and sweet list of cocktail made from whisky.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Stop-Motion Animation Project Retells Vietnam's Starfruit Tale With a Horror Twist

As a common saying goes: "tham thì thâm" (grasp all lose all).

in Society

Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Lat's Iconic Yellow Wall

For those who don't know, Coi Xay Gio Bakery's yellow wall has been taking Vietnam's social media by storm.

in Hanoi Events

Conversation For The Soul: Sustainable Hanoi @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: How might we live more sustainably in Hanoi? 

in Hanoi Events

Wednesday Mindful Mornings @ DeN

From the organizer: The session combines 30 minutes of mindful yoga stretch, a 30 minute guided meditation, a brief workshop on mindful exercises to incorporate into your everyday life to deepen and f...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take a Day Trip to Vung Tau Half a Century Ago

For some residents from Saigon and other southern provinces, Vung Tau has always been a sleepy tourist town that’s perfect for a weekend away, but not much else. However, if these photos of the town i...

in Hanoi Events

The Bold Essentials: Essential Oils Workshop @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Essential oils are changing how people manage their health. They can destress, relieve pain, energize, stimulate thought, and much more. 

in Hanoi Events

Speak French - Parlons français - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Hanoi Events

Art Night for Grown Ups @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: ART NIGHT for GROWN UPS is an art event series at spacebar every Tuesday geared toward inspiring creativity in adults.

in Hanoi Events

Connect with your Love, Kindness & Gratitude @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: In our society, we always stay in a constant noise. We run for work, argue with people, are swamped with social media and television.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi-Portuguese Short Film Exhibition @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN is very happy and proud to receive and announce this new short film exhibition at its venue.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Resident DJ Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Closing event - A Solo Exhibition by Nguyễn Văn Đủ Human Figures @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: Join us to mark the closing of the exhibition.

in Saigon Events

Bottega Wine Dinner @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: In the special presence of Mr. Sandro Bottega - Owner of Bottega S.P.A, this Wine Dinner is gonna take you to the world of cuisine and Italian fine wines. 

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Mikey Ramone @ Snuffbox

Join us on 16th May as Mikey Ramone performs for us for Live Music Wednesday.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Movies, Digital Subcultures and One Journalist's View of Vietnam

It's Monday, which means it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.

in Saigon Events

Green Mondays @ Vicolo1

Finally We are ready to increase Our Vicolo1's weekly activities.

in Saigon Events

Set lunch @ MAY restaurant & lounge

Dear May's followers, A very great choice of weekly menu is ready to be served at May Restaurant Lounge.

in Vietnam

In 6 Years, Vietnam's Population of Convenience Stores Has Quadrupled: Report

Saigon is now home to 1,800 convenience stores and small-scale supermarkets.

in Saigon Events

Oyster Festive @ Stellar Restaurant

 Oyster Festive

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Successfully Produces Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [DTI] ▪ VN successful...

in Environment

Most of Vietnam's Untreated Wastewater Is Released Directly Into the Environment: Report

In Vietnam, the annual production of household wastewater – currently accounts for 30% of all wastewater discharge – is increasing due to the country's rapid urbanization.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Water is Life @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

From the organizer: How can our attitude towards water change our lives?

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Trial New Pedestrianized Street in Tay Ho Starting This Weekend

Following the success of the pedestrianized area around Hoan Kiem Lake, Tay Ho District will see its first traffic-free street open this weekend.

in Arts & Culture

Here Are the First Images of Japan's 2022 Ghibli Theme Park

The beloved Japanese animation studio released images of the much-anticipated theme park, set to open near Nagoya, Japan in 2022.

in Saigon Events

EuroSphere Exhibition @ White Place Convention Center

Presenting the elegant, yet sophisticated high quality of European premium products, EuroSphere Exhibition in 2018 is a space with full experience for the European lifestyle at one stop, 72 hours.

in Saigon Events

Jaspas Opens a New Restaurant in District 2 @ Jaspas Café Grill

Jaspas Café Grill is celebrating the Grand Opening of their newest grill on Friday 11th May for dinner from 4:30pm to 11pm, at 15 Tong Huu Dinh, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Extends Visa Exemptions for Five European Nations for 3 More Years

Previously, the policy was subject to annual renewal. The current exemptions would have expired in June this year.

in Film & TV

[Video] Travel Back in Time to Ancient Vietnam Through Animated Series 'Loa Thanh Ruc Lua'

Vietnam’s ancient history has once again proven to be a rich and valuable muse for local storytellers.

in Asia

At a High School in China, Top Students Are Rewarded With Raw Pork

Is stationery falling out of fashion?

in Hanoi Events

SpaceBar's 3rd Birthday @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: SpaceBar is turning 3 and we want to celebrate with YOU, our community. 

in Hanoi Events

Disco 2000: Indie Night @ DeN

From the organizer: Join us for another indie night as we celebrate music indie music from the 80s up to the present.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Indie Vol.10 @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: A cultural mixture between local and foreign music through indie songs.

in Hanoi Events

Friday Jazz Standards Night @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar proudly presents many talented Vietnamese jazz musicians of the generation playing famous standard jazz pieces from " The Real Book" every Friday night!

in Hanoi Events

Nomad Leather Workshop - Special Edition @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Join Christo Papa for a special edition leather workshop this Saturday afternoon at SpaceBar.

in Hanoi Events

A film screening tribute to Chet Baker @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Dear friends, This day 30 years ago (13th May 1988), Chet Baker passed away. To us Jazz lovers, Chet has been and always be a very special jazz musician who exceptionally poit...

in Hanoi

Hanoi Fines Teacher for Calling Student 'Pig Brain,' Shuts Down English Center

A Vietnamese English language teacher achieved notoriety earlier this week by calling one of her students a "pig brain" after he refused to pay a VND100,000 (US$4.4) fine for failing to hand in his ho...

in Saigon

Saigon Aims to Attract 1.5m Chinese Tourists Annually by 2020

The government has set a goal of hosting 1.5 million Chinese tourists by 2020, a three-fold increase.

in Saigon Events

The Pink Brunch for Mom @ Café Cardinal

Celebrate your mum’s special day at Café Cardinal’s Mother’s Day Brunch of The Reverie Saigon on Sunday, 13 May, and enjoy the special pink-themed event with a free bottle of Rose Prosecco for every t...

in Saigon Events

Non-Profit Organization Job Fair @ Co-Space

From the organizer: If you have always wanted to give back, but haven’t quite found the right way how, then this is your chance to meet interesting and inspiring Non-Profit Organizations who are looki...

in Saigon Events

Emotional Intelligence @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Emotional Intelligence is a core competency for modern leaders.

in Saigon Events

Photoshop Workshop Intermediate Level @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Develop your skills of photoshop and design with creativity.

in Saigon Events

From Dream To Realization @ Co-Space

From the organizer: From Dream to Realization - 3 Business Founders Share Their Stories.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Scientists Will Collaborate With NASA in a New Land Use Research Project

The project could help lead the way for practical applications in urban planning, natural resources protection and disaster prevention.

in Saigon Events

Taco Loco: Taco Fest 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Hola Saigon! Come celebrate the beauty that is the TACO at Taco Loco: Taco Fest 2018.

in Hanoi Events

Express & Improve Yourself with Acting, Singing & Dancing @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Have you ever dreamed to be on stage & to feel how is it to be Broadway star?

in Hanoi Events

Limited Edition Tradition - Live World Music @ The Hanoi Social Club

From the organizer: World traditions. Story-telling through music. Indigenous instruments from Vietnam and abroad.

in Health

Maternity Mortality Rates Fall; Contraceptive Rates Rise in Vietnam: Health Ministry

Maternal mortality rates have dropped nearly 75% since the 1990s, from 233 per 100,000 live births to 58.3.

in Hanoi Events

Tayho Garage Sale @ Quang Ba Temple

From the organizer: Weekend market

in Hanoi Events

Waack Your Soul 2018 @ ICA - International College of Art

From the organizer: Waacking - Freestyle - Runway

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Artist Captures Old Edo's Remnants in Busy Tokyo

Shinji Tsuchimochi's ukiyo-e illustrations breathe nostalgia into Japan's cool and modern capital.

in Hanoi Events

4 Year Anniversary @ Pépé la Poule

From the organizer: Buffet all day, free drinks and a lot of fun! 

in Hanoi Events

Night Of AfroBite @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Come See an international Afro/highlife/Reggae/Calypso Band with its members from a different part of the world you don't want to miss the great adventure they are going to take u ...

in Hanoi Events

Long Bien Bridge, A Poetry Film. @ DeN

From the organizer: Please join us for the first screening of, "Long Bien Bridge" 

in Hanoi Events

Dimension | An exhibition by HanoiArt 21 @ AGOhub

From the organizer: Hanoi Art 21 and AGOhub are proud to present 'Dimension' - an exhibition by a group of young artists.

in Saigon Events

Summer Party @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

From the organizer: In celebration of the tropical season, we’re holding our Summer Party where we’ll rejoice together in that majestic summertime feeling.

in Saigon Events

French Afternoon Tea Buffet @ Café Cardinal

Bring a little Parisian flair into your day with an afternoon tea buffet featuring dishes that are decidedly French, including sandwiches, pastries and tartlets, and scones served with clotted cream, ...

in Hanoi Events

Advocacy & Policy Influencing training (in Vietnamese) @ Mercure Hanoi La Gare Hotel

From the organizer: The course is for professionals engaged in advocacy, civil society capacity building, governance or transparency programmes.

in Hanoi Events

Speak Vietnamese đi! Hanoi #2 - by TVO @ DeN

From the organizer: Xin chào! We are Tieng Viet Oi - Vietnamese Lessons - a Vietnamese teaching group based in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.

in Hanoi Events

Malvina Odrobny Solo Exhibition Launch @ DeN

From the organizer: Featuring live music by some of Hanoi’s finest at 9pm : Tash Kovalenko / Dan Henneberry / Linhhafornow / MNED! / Numbfoot

in Hanoi Events

Wednesday Mindful Mornings @ DeN

From the organizer: The session combines 30 minutes of mindful yoga stretch, a 30 minute guided meditation, a brief workshop on mindful exercises to incorporate into your everyday life to deepen and f...

in Hanoi Events

Game Of Thrones Quiz Night @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Battle for control of the 7 kingdoms in our Game of Thrones Quiz night. Questions and clips from both the books and the series will test your knowledge to the limit. 

in Hanoi Events

Mau5trap presents: deadmau5 (Hanoi) @ The Toilet Hanoi

From the organizer: Mau5trap Presents: Deadmau5 tickets are now on sale. Get your Early Bird tickets (limited) at Ticketbox.

in Saigon

As Rainy Season Arrives, Saigon Major Flood Barrier Project Stalls

Work has halted on a massive US$440 million drainage system aimed to control tidal flooding that impacts 6.5 million residents in a 570-square-kilometer area in and around south Saigon.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Da Nang Hẻm Cafe Is Like a Contemporary Greenhouse

This new hẻm coffee shop in Da Nang epitomizes a neat balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.

in Hanoi

Hanoi Trees to Be Axed to Make Way for Metro Line

To create space for one of Hanoi's upcoming metro stations, 41 trees will soon be cut down, while another 116 will be relocated to a nearby park. 

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Dub Collective @ HUB Café

From the organizer: The crew from Rec Room, in association with the HUB collective, are excited to present our unique jam session --- The Hanoi Dub Collective.

in Hanoi Events

FEM Hanoi | Female Expats MeetUp (#10) @ Chàouen Lounge

From the organizer: New in town? Been here awhile? Wanna meet other Female Expats? Come to our monthly MeetUp and meet new friends, see familiar faces and just have a great time! 

in Saigon Events

Whiskey – Back to basic @ Embassy Saigon

When come the first rainy days of Saigon, a sip of cocktail and the sound of violin may be in touch with your feelings.

in Saigon Events

LinkedIn Advertising - B2B Marketing Event @ RED² Digital Agency

Join us for a discussion and understanding of LinkedIn. Learn to develop LinkedIn marketing strategies to achieve both short & long term business results.

in Saigon Events

Mother’s Day Promotion @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Treat the queen of your home to brunch this Mother’s Day.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday with About Tomorrow (Fusion Acoustic) @ Snuffbox

About Tomorrow is an acoustic fusion band with Singer- Songwriter Lauren Tracy (RSA) , & talented Guitarist Indy Laville (FR). Their music gives hints of Swing, Jazz & Blues in their original songs & ...

in Saigon Events

Goosebumps and CIE @ Arcan

Special Goosebumps night.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Guest DJ Costef (HKG) @ Snuffbox

After 10 years in HK, Costef is now in Saigon and he will be entertaining guests with his smooth selection of Deep-House, Tech-House and House tunes with Jazz/Soul and oldschool vibes.

in Arts & Culture

Central Vietnam Festival Bài Chòi Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage

A night of celebrations, songs and games was held in Quy Nhon on May 5, as artists and official delegates acknowledged bài chòi's recognition as a UNESCO intangible heritage.

in Saigon Events

Japanese Party at ft Bonnou & Slowbirds @ Indika

Welcome to our first Japanese Party!

in Saigon Events

EuroVision Night - Song Contest (HCMC) @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

 Vietnam's No.1 Eurovision song contest event is here! Support your country, cheer for your singer, show your feathers! This is eurovision!

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Violinist Maria Webber (RUS) @ Snuffbox

Maria Webber, born in Siberia, has been living and playing classical and contemporary music in Moscow.

in Travel

Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach

Lounging on a shady veranda surrounded by birdsong, or reclining on an expanse of pristine sand that stretches into the cool ocean without another soul in sight – few daydreams are more enticing than ...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch @ Café Cardinal

Sunday brunch will never be the same with The Reverie Saigon’s Sunday Brunch at Café Cardinal.

in Saigon Events

Mongolian Culinary and Cultural Fair @ Windsor Plaza Hotel

From the vast sweep of the Mongolian steppe a hardy nomadic people have developed a cuisine unique in the world, and this will form the centrepiece of the Windsor Plaza Hotel’s Mongolian Culinary and ...

in Tech

New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July

The blockchain-based platform wants a piece of the ride-hailing pie in Vietnam following Uber's retreat from Southeast Asia's market.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Street Food Roundup, #MeToo in Vietnam and Dr. Phuong Mai Nguyen

We're back from the holiday break with a new episode!

in Vietnam

Construction of High-Rises Should Cease in Downtown Saigon, Hanoi to Reduce Congestion: Vietnam PM

In Saigon and Hanoi, downtown areas are suffering from major bottlenecks due to the boom of high-rise buildings in recent years.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Health Ministry Warns of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Summer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Phu Quoc hotel keeps illegal construction on opening day [DTI] ▪ Health Mini...

in Society

[Video] Reflecting on a 2,000km Bicycle Ride From Hanoi to Saigon for Charity

Last month, 19 intrepid cyclists rode nearly 2,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Saigon, all in the name of charity.

in Saigon Events

All about JAZZ @ Embassy Saigon

This Friday, ALL ABOUT JAZZ with Joa Band.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

New Menu Launch: Explore the Tuscan secrets even further @ NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: This May, ‘NAMO Tuscan Grill unveils a brand new creation; an extended menu which delves even further into the flavours and soul of Tuscany.

in Saigon Events

A Century of Tradition in One Evening @ R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant

The world’s finest cognac will be paired with incomparable Italian food at The Reverie Saigon’s R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant for one night only on May 9th, 2018.

in Saigon Events

Holiday Dinner Buffet @ Café Cardinal

On April 30 at The Reverie Saigon’s Café Cardinal, indulge in a holiday feast like no other to make the most of the long weekend.

in Education

One Student’s Advice on Getting an International University Scholarship

More students in Vietnam are opting to attend international high schools, which prepares them to study at some of the top universities around the world.

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Add Car Parks to Major Bus Terminals

In a continuing effort to ease congestion in the capital, Hanoi’s Department of Transport is planning to turn Gia Lam, My Dinh, Giap Bat and Nuoc Ngam bus stations into car parks and major bus interch...

in Hanoi Events

Residence with Quan, Min8 & TrungD @ Savage

From the organizer: Residence is Min8, TrungD & Quan’s Reunion, a weekly dose of House & Techno which (re)visit classic and new electronic sounds.

in Hanoi Events

Kizomba Every Tuesday @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: KIZOMBA at Sidewalk is back! Now every Tuesday! Range of kizomba music all night!

in Saigon Events

Noche Romantica @ Embassy Saigon

This Thursday, a live music performance with melodious of the violin makes romantic night as you sip on some whiskey.

in Saigon Events

First Aid For Young Children @ Family Medical Practice

Please contact our Marketing dept. to register early by email to: marketing@vietnammedicalpractice.com

in Saigon Events

Lyrical Vortex ft Karoo Chanti @ Indika

Come on down for laughs and drinks at the Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic hosted by Saigon Funny People at Indika Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Come on down for laughs and drinks at the Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic hosted by Saigon Funny People at Indika Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Life Drawing Capturing form @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Saigon Outcast’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years. It is a creative Tuesday night life drawing class.

in Saigon Events

Rooftop Party by Wat A Gwaan @ The Hideout Hostel Saigon

From the organizer: Come and join Kaztet Dee and friends for a night of Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Jungle and more at the premier hostel bar in Ho Chi Minh City - The Hideout.

in Saigon Events

Portrait Photography Workshop @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Portraiture is a lot more than light setups and posing guides.

in Saigon Events

What is ethical and slow fashion? Why do we need a revolution? @ The Hive Saigon

What is slow fashion? Why do we need a revolution?

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VNA Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Border guards suspended over major illegal logging case [DTI] ▪ Vietnam Airl...

in Tech

Vietnam Earns Peanuts in Tax From Facebook, Google Despite Their Massive Profits

The technology and social media empires are raking in enormous revenues, but as a result of the limitations of Vietnam's current tax laws and poor regulation, very little of that money stays in the co...

in Architecture

[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop

Although domestic animals such as cats and dogs are the norm when it comes to keeping pets, for residents of Vietnam's countryside, backyard birds are viable options.

in Hanoi Events

Empowerment Psychology - Lecture 3 @ The Fitness Village

From the organizer: Organised by Psychology of Empowerment. Hosted by The Fitness village.

in Hanoi Events

Green Fashion Pop Up Market @ LCDF Hanoi

From the organizer: LCDF Hanoi is proud to present Green Fashion Pop Up Market.

in Hanoi Events

Sega | Groove Jungle Fever @ BirdCage

From the organizer: The minds of Sega and We Groove collide with this booty popping, jungle boogie.

in Hanoi Events

Art Classes for Adults @ Nsquare

From the organizer: Donny Storm Van Wyk turns you into a talented artist with a bit of patience and wonderful skills that you learn along the way.

in Hanoi Events

Improv Comedy Show #2 @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: Improv Comedy performance at Standing bar. Come join us at our April show at Standing bar with special Guest: Suave Nelson Pires from Bangkok Improv.

in Hanoi Events

The Artist as Activist Archivist by Jacqueline Hoàng Nguyễn @ Six Space

From the organizer: The Artist as Activist Archivist: an art talk and discussion with Jacqueline Hoàng Nguyễn.

in Hanoi Events

Barker (Berghain, Ostgut) & Miya @ Savage

From the organizer: For the very first time, the multi talented artist Sam Barker (Ostgut Ton / Berghain / Panorama Bar) will play at Savage on friday 4th.

in Hanoi Events

The art of tasting Vietnamese Wine @ Lacaito Homestay

From the organizer: In our workshop, the stories about wine regions produce an astounding array of unique tastes and flavors, and the differences between Vietnamese tasting etiquette and other countri...

in Vietnam

Aviation Authorities Launch Probe Into VNA Flight That Landed on Under-Construction Runway

Fortunately the aircraft landed without any problem. All members of the crew and passengers were safe.

in Hanoi Events

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta @ AmCham Hanoi

From the organizer: AmCham members and their friends are invited to our Cinco de Mayo "fiesta" on May 4 at Salt n' Lime restaurant in between the Sheraton and the InterContinental Westlake.

in Hanoi Events

Jazz / Folk Night - SaLaS @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar are proud to present a night of Jazz Folk with Felipe Salas Sandoval.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Saigon's Quaint Chaos in Nguyen Hoang Huy's Black-and-White Sketches

Nguyen Hoang Huy's simple ink-and-paper sketches, which can be found on his Behance page, capture the rough charms of Saigon's cramped dwellings and riverways.

in Hanoi Events

Adventures In Sound - May The 4th Be With You @ Whats Up Hanoi

From the organizer: We've got an extra special Adventures in Sound this month! 

in Hanoi Events

MNED! - New Album Release Party @ DeN

From the organizer: MiNombreEsDolores!, a Chilean musician based in and inspired by the city of Hanoi, has spent his time exploring and combining his love of the acoustic guitar and ukelele with sonic...

in Hanoi Events

Blues Rock & Roll LIVE @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Local rockers the White Eagles land in Sidewalk for a night of big riff classic covers from the likes of Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones and ZZ top.

in Hanoi Events

The La Belle et la Bête's LIVE @ Ke Quan

From the organizer: After put fire in our scene last November, we are delighted to welcome again The La Belle et la Bête's LIVE for an authentic pirate show!

in Development

'Cable Car' Tourism Developer FLC Group Wants to Build a Mega-Resort in Quang Ngai

Experts and locals have voiced concerns over the impact a proposed mega-resort on the coast in Quang Ngai Province may have on the environment and the local community.

in Hanoi Events

Jazz duo Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar proudly presents Duo Laroo/ Byrd.

in Hanoi Events

Be Clown - Contemporary Circus @ Babylon Bar Club

From the organizer: You are cordially invited to a contemporary circus show by the French company Be Clown.

in Hanoi Events

Board Games Day @ Babylon Bar Club

From the organizer: Come through to Babylon Bar every Thursday for Games Day!

in Hanoi Events

Wednesday Mindful Mornings @ DeN

From the organizer: The session combines 30 minutes of mindful yoga stretch, a 30 minute guided meditation, a brief workshop on mindful exercises to incorporate into your everyday life to deepen and f...

in Hanoi Events

Tiny Music Club: Laroo/Byrd and Pink Frog @ The Hanoi Social Club

From the organizer: We have a huge surprise for you at Tiny Music Club this week!

in Vietnam

Two Caged Bears Rescued After 20 Years of Confinement

Thanks to an intervention by Four Paws Vietnam and the Ninh Binh Forest Protection Department, two bears have been rescued after years of abuse. 

in Hanoi Events

Linh Hà chào Thắng và Xóm nhạc @ Xóm nhạc

From the organizer: Xom nhac is back with a new host, a real muse who can use her music to caress our blue souls - Linh Hà! She will surely bring us a completely new atmosphere!

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat presents Steve Bicknell @ The Lighthouse

Heart Beat is proud to present yet another legend from the Techno scene our headliner is part of, evolving and developing since the beginning of the 1990’s as a producer, DJ, promoter and general crea...

in Saigon Events

Felin Felexis @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The magic of Harry Potter has charmed millions around the world for over 20 years. This summer, FELIN FELEXIS proudly recreates Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Camp in the heart of ...

in Saigon Events

Action Painting Workshop @ The Hive Saigon

Following ‘Abstract Expression workshop’ we are offering a new challenge for your expressive painting - 'Action Painting' on the rooftop, contemplating the alchemy of sunset colors!

in Saigon Events

An Acrylic Painting Workshop @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

Summer is the perfect time for the whole family to experience extracurricular activities!

in Culture

Researchers Discover 1,000-Year-Old Cham Architectural Remnants in Binh Dinh

Twenty years ago, the Cha Ray Temple ruins were identified as an excavation area along with 14 others in Binh Dinh.

in Saigon Events

Think different: pranayama and sanskrit chanting with Diane @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Think different. If yoga is an iceberg of stuff, then postures are just the tip. In this workshop, we will move a little, breathe in unfamiliar ways and chant manta in Sanskrit. Wh...

in Saigon Events

Cinco de Mayo Pool Party @ Social Club Saigon

Get in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo Pool Party at the Social Club with a range of fantastic activities that's worth screaming about.

in Saigon Events

Full-body Workout with Raysoo, presented by Owl & HRBR @ The Lighthouse

Owl Community & Harbour in Vietnam have become best friends after RaySoo’s last gig at The Lighthouse and have decided to host him every quarter!

in Saigon Events

André Hommen @ The Lighthouse

Join us with André Hommen on his SEA tour at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon

[Photos] Life on Saigon Streets in 1971 Through the Lens of an American Soldier

If you were born when these photos were taken, you would be 47 years old now.

in Saigon Events

Emergence Of A Spoon - ceramic exhibition by Agnès Thierry @ Inpages

"I'm wondering ... What's a spoon? Apparently, it is a simple functional object, basically essential and universal, everyday, used in all countries, all cultures.

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Dub w/ Saigon Dub Live family @ IndikaBoomSlang BeatBattle Beastie Boys Edition

Ch..ch..ch..ch..ch..check it out! Continuing on from last month's A Tribe Called Quest special, BoomSlang once again pays homage to the late and great as this time around we will be tipping our y...

in Saigon Events

All You Can Eat Dim Sum @ Orientica Seafood Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy all-you-can-eat dim sum for just VND439,000++ every Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am - 2.30pm.

in Saigon Events

La Holista - Healthy Breakfast Making Workshop @ La Holista

Breakfast can be an exciting meal for everyone, even for those who don’t have much time in the morning.

in Saigon Events

Mau5trap presents: deadmau5 @ Youth Culture House

From the organizer: The Canadian electronic music legend, Deadmau5 is coming to Ho Chi Minh City for the very first time!

in Saigon Events

Fall Out Thursdays @ The Lighthouse

 Fall Out Thursdays Every 2nd Thursday at The Lighthouse. Join us for the underground sound at The Lighthouse.

in Stories

Holiday Links Roundup: Vietnamese Police Rescue 6 Trafficked Cambodian Women En Route to China

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam police rescue 6 trafficked Cambodian women en-route to China [VnExpress] ...

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

[Video] Hẻm Gems: 80 Years of Cà Phê Vợt in Saigon's Oldest Cafe

Is there anything as iconically Saigon as having a cup of joe in a hẻm while watching traffic roll by?

in Saigon Events

Spring in Pink @ Annam Gourmet Market

There’ no doubt why this “beverage” is called the magical liquid, some might say.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The Witches @ AIS

From the organizer: When you think about witches, do you imagine the kind that you see on Halloween - the kind with pointy black hats, long black dresses, long fingernails, striped stockings, and wart...

in Development

After Phu Quoc, Hoi An Is Getting a $4bn Casino Complex

The biggest casino in Vietnam will open next year.

in Vietnam

Can Tho All-Female Biker Club Faces Online Backlash for Riding Bikes in Áo Bà Ba

Is there a specific dress code that female motorcyclists must follow to avoid being deemed “inappropriate”?

in Vietnam

More Than 45% of Vietnamese Males Are Smokers: Health Expert

Will increasing tax on tobacco help reduce the problem?

in Film & TV

[Video] Short Film Captures the Diversity of Vietnamese From All Walks of Life

A Journey Through the People of Vietnam depicts the candid moments of a wide range of the everyday lives of Vietnamese across the country.

in Saigon Events

Pont des Arts Exclusive Dinner @ Social Club Saigon

A gourmet 5-course set menu paired with an exclusive, limited collection of fine wines and spirits from Pont des Arts right at out iconic Social Club Restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Dub w/ Saigon Dub Live family @ Indika

INDIKA LIVE DUB at Indika on Wednesday May 2nd

in Saigon Events

Argentina Wine Night - Vino & Carne @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Chill Dining is excited to bring a new dinner event "Argentine Wine Night - Vino & Carne" featuring Bodega Dante Robino wine to awaken your taste. 

in Saigon Events

Underground Ladies Night @ The Lighthouse

For the first Tuesday of the month Ladies Night is going underground. 

in Saigon Events

Day Time Trance Chillout by Chillgressive @ Indika

3 DJs, 3 Sets per DJ, 8 hours of psytrance day-dance madness…

in Saigon Events

Liberation Day Celebration @ Air 360 Sky Bar

At the first time appear in Air 360 Sky Lounge, Singer Bao Kun will stir the “Liberation Day Celebration” event up and make you feel the spirit of holiday with his catchy songs.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Players' Private Lives by Noel Coward @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

The Saigon Players and Hotel Equatorial invite you to don your 1930's apparel and join us for an evening of music, theatre and a few surprises! 

in Vietnam

Da Nang, FPT Agree on Plans for ‘Smart City’ by 2020

This time, city officials will tap a domestic company for the technological makeover.

in Saigon

[Photos] Sri Thendayuthapani Temple: The Architectural Footprint of Tamils in Downtown D1

Saigon used to be home to a modest but vibrant Indian diaspora. Despite being an integral part of the city, their history often went off the records.

in Vietnam

Prepare to Spend Your Holiday With Slow Internet Because Guess What Just Broke Again

There goes our plan to Netflix and chill all holiday weekend.

in Hanoi Events

Love Letter #1: Unaddressed @ The Little Plan café

From the organizer: The genesis for this show is the simple notion that we all love and loved and will keep loving.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Check out These Charming Watercolor Paintings of Traditional Hanoian Cuisine

In a capital city that feels like it’s in constant flux, there’s always one thing you can rely on: the refined art of Hanoian cuisine.

in Hanoi Events

Mystery Mountain Pool Party 3.0 @ Son Tinh Camp

From the organizer: It’s a long weekend and you know what that means. Time to escape the city and enjoying sun-drenched days, open-air vibes, acres of swimming space, thumping tunes and smiling faces....

in Hanoi Events

LIGHT & LIFE, the multimedia exhibition of Alexandre Dang @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: Heritage Space proudly introduces ‘LIGHT & LIFE’ - a multimedia site-specific exhibition of Alexandre DANG, the artist-scientist from Europe.

in Hanoi Events

Mukang Fields LIVE - Space Jazz @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar are extremely proud to present Mukang Fields. 

in Hanoi Events

AudiOhm @ DeN

From the organizer: This week audiOhm returns to DeN (49 Làng Yên Phụ)

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Vietnamese Acrobat Duo 'Giang Brothers' Wow Britain With Breathtaking Balancing Act

Two Vietnamese acrobats recently became the talk of the nation in the UK after a stellar performance in the latest episode of the reality TV show Britain’s Got Talent.

in Saigon Events

Holidays at ‘NAMO: Let’s go! @ 'NAMO

From the organizer: In celebration of this year’s Independence and Labour Days, let’s ready yours, your friends’ and your family’s bellies with a complimentary signature appetiser of ours - a gorgeous...

in Saigon Events

Golden Hour @ MAY restaurant & lounge

Buy combo 4 botters local beer (249k++) or buy combo 2 wine (270k++)

in Saigon Events

Salon Saigon Collection Artist Talk #3: Hoang Duong Cam @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Born in 1974, Hoang Duong Cam is one of the most influential artists of the post-Doi-Moi generation in the contemporary Vietnamese art scene.

in Saigon Events

The Big Change Dinner @ GRAIN Cooking Studio

From the organizer: Join us for a Grand Dinner to launch Small Change Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

One.Five - The Lighthouse's 1 &1/2 Birthday! @ The Lighthouse

One.Five - The Lighthouse's 1 &1/2 Birthday April 28 at The Lighthouse. 

in Saigon Events

Live music @ La Chola de Lima

In La Chola we eat and in La Chola we dance!

in Saigon Events

Cozy Thursday Live Music @ Belgo

Chill with us every Thursday by enjoying our cosy atmosphere and the great vibes of "Aaron James & The Black Water"!

in Vietnam

Young Vietnamese Scientist Receives UNESCO Women in Science Award

Alongside 15 others, Nguyen Thi Hiep (second from the left) received an award and was recognized as a young talent for her research on biomedical technology.  

in Saigon Events

Celebrate your Holidays @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: There’s nothing better than rounding things off with dessert, and this holiday we want to treat you to a signature dessert of ours – the Eatery’s Fluffy Cheesecake, complimentary w...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Return 10kg of Gold to Local Man

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Cold snap to cool off northern Vietnam; heat wave lingers in south [Tuoi Tre] ▪&n...

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday with DJ Stu Miller (UK) @ Snuffbox

Born in the UK in the 80s, Stu's home was full of music as varied as Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Michael Jackson, leading to a love for music with soul, regardless of genre.

in Travel

Vietnam Is Getting a New Budget Airline, Bamboo Airways, This Year

The new FLC Group-owned airline will begin operations in Vietnam by the end of the year.

in Saigon Events

Michael Jackson & Bruno Mars @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: We can't wait to welcome you at our very special night of Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars on April 27, 2018.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Resident DJ Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon: Showcase #9 @ Rogue Saigon

120,000 VND at the door gets you your choice of Rooster Beers, Soda, or Water, AND a WONDERFUL LOCAL COMEDY SHOW!!!

in Saigon Events

Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Thursday at The Lighthouse is the naughtiest night in town!

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Vocalist Aaron James (CAN) @ Snuffbox

Aaron James and the Black Water is a singer songwriter from Snuneymuxw, Vancouver Island.

in Saigon Events

A feast fit for a king on Hung Kings' Commemoration Day @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Saigon Café will be offering a special buffet feast to celebrate Hung Kings Commemoration Day on Wednesday, April 25 (March 10 in Lunar Calendar).

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Unique Hobbies, Mental Health and Nomadic Notes

This week we moved into a recording studio, and we're excited about the much better sound quality listeners will be able to enjoy moving forward!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Top Official Demands Inspection on Cheap Public Land Sale

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoians flock to register mobile phone numbers [DTI] ▪ HCMC top official de...

in Health

Vietnam Hospitals Seek Police Help, Open Martial Arts Class to Combat Violence Against Staff

A slew of violent attacks against medical staff in public hospitals all over Vietnam recently have prompted hospital administrations to take action.

in Society

[Video] The Story of Tungage, Vietnam's Star Freestyle Footballer

You might have come across Doan Thanh Tung if you’ve ever taken a stroll on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street at night. Just look for a lithe guy in his late 20s doing amazing tricks with a football using ...

in Saigon Events

Full brunch with free flow = vnd499,000 @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Full Brunch + Free Flow = VND499,999++

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

The Last Beatles Night @ The Doors Cafe

From the organizer: The DOORS Cafe Presents

in Hanoi Events

Bang Tang: World Music Night @ BirdCage

From the organizer: BANG TANG - World Music: Limbo Night!

in Hanoi Events

Emerging Sounds #3: Folk Session @ DeN

From the organizer: Emerging Sounds is back for the 3rd time here at DeN. 

in Hanoi Events

Cocktail Tasting Special / Live Music @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: From now on, SOUL BAR will run a series of cocktail tasting nights from 20h to 23h30 on Tuesday and Wednesday every week.

in Hanoi Events

The Bold Essentials: Essential Oils Workshop @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Essential oils are changing how people manage their health. They can destress, relieve pain, energize, stimulate thought, and much more. 

in Hanoi Events

Wednesday Mindful Mornings @ DeN

From the organizer: The session combines 30 minutes of mindful yoga stretch, a 30 minute guided meditation, a brief workshop on mindful exercises to incorporate into your everyday life to deepen and f...

in Hanoi Events

The Last Guns 'N Roses Cover Show @ The Doors Cafe

From the organizer: The DOORS Cafe Presents

in Hanoi Events

Mindfulness through Creativity @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Mindfulness through Creativity is a creative arts workshop created and hosted by Travis Risner of Phlerp Designs.

in Hanoi Events

Community Yoga @ DeN

From the organizer: Community yoga at DeN! Join us. Stretch and sweat. Just bring your mat and positivity! It's a free yoga session.

in Saigon Events

Yoga For Climbers @ Push Climbing

From the organizer: Do you want to start your day with positive vibes and energies yourself to the rest day?

in Saigon Events

The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Our weekly open mic comedy show is back!

in Saigon Events

Daily Happy Hours - buy one get 2 @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Buy 1 get 1 free, everyday 2pm to 6:30pm

in Saigon Events

Golden Hour @ MAY restaurant & lounge

Buy combo 4 botters local beer (249k++) or buy combo 2 wine (270k++)

in Saigon Events

Shorties Film Festival Saigon @ The Hive Saigon

Shorties Film Festival is a new annual week-long celebration of Asia's most exciting short films.

in Travel

Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to Australia, Canada, Among Others: Tourism Association

To increase tourism, the HCMC Tourism Association has proposed visitors from more nations be allowed to enter the country without a visa.

in Saigon Events

King Royal Party @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Only on April 25th, Chill Skybar will bring an extraordinary "King Royal Party" for you with the passionate voice of Singer Hằng BingBoong (Vũ Thanh Hằng ).

in Saigon Events

Enigmas of Death @ Think in a Box

Every living creature on Earth dies.

in Saigon Events

Anan Saigon 1 Year Party @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: Join us to celebrate Anan Saigon 1 Year Party.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Large-Scale Fire Inspection to Take Place in Downtown HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam-Myanmar relations will grow further: ambassador [SGGP] ▪ Large-scale...

in Travel

Hanoi Makes TripAdvisor's List of Top 15 Global Destinations

On a new list of the world's top 15 destinations created by TripAdvisor, Hanoi ranks number 12. 

in Hanoi Events

Jazz Standard Night / From The Real Book @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar proudly presents many talented Vietnamese jazz musicians of the generation playing famous standard jazz pieces from " The Real Book" every Friday night!

in Hanoi Events

HDC - 420 special - feat: Project 420 @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: The crew from Rec Room, are excited to present our unique jam session --- The Hanoi Dub Collective.

in Vietnam

Months After Typhoon Damrey Struck, Coastal Villages Still Struggle to Find Their Footing

About six months ago, Typhoon Damrey leveled the district of Nam Tra My.

in Saigon

Saigon Puts City Hall Expansion Design up for Public Feedback

Saigon's city planners have displayed a design for an extension to the city's iconic People's Committee building for public feedback.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Stock Market Posts Highest Gain in Asia

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi breaks into top global destinations on TripAdvisor list [VnExpress] ▪ ...

in Eat & Drink

[Video] Japanese Competitive Eater Visits Vietnam, Eats 15 Bánh Xèo in One Sitting

Yuka Kinoshita loves a good food challenge.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Brick 'Cave House' in Hanoi Is a Blast From the Past

The breathable home uses a double layer of recycled bricks to protect against the wind and sun while incorporating green elements and natural light.

in Hanoi Events

How to Overcome Procrastination and Get Things Done @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: Have you ever had a task to do that you kept postponing again and again. 

in Hanoi Events

Spark Prep Cinema Appreciation Course: Violence in Cinema @ Spark Prep

From the organizer: We are finally going back to our film class.

in Hanoi Events

SalaS Sundays @ DeN

From the organizer: Hello my name is Salas. Here I am. Music and a stage

in Hanoi Events

Amazing Hanoi Bicycle Adventure @ pin Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam

From the organizer: Are you ready for the adventure of the year?!

in Hanoi Events

Kobala Night Market @ Kobala Bar Restaurant Rooftop

From the organizer: The last Kobala Night Market was so fun, we've decided to organize another in case you missed it last time.

in Saigon Events

TBS Tri An Lake Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Join us on the Tri An Lake Sunday Ride.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Flea Market @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: Hey guys! Saigon Flea Market is BACK!!!  

in Vietnam

Dak Nong Factory Caught Using Battery Powder to Dye Cheap Coffee Grounds

Prepare to be extremely grossed out.

in Saigon Events

Arts & Fun Bazaar @ Faifo Lane

Get ready for our next weekend bazaar!

in Saigon Events

InterNations Networking Event @ Bonsai

Let's gather and spend a fantastic evening on board our Bonsai Cruise!

in Saigon Events

Concert "From Europe With Love: Benjamin Appl" - SLP Series @ Soul Live Project

For the first time ever in Vietnam, Soul Live Project and Amberstone Media are proud to welcome the world-renowned German baritone, Benjamin Appl at the concert, “From Europe With Love"!

in Saigon Events

HIGH KLASSIFIED (Fools Gold Producer / The Weeknd / Future) @ Piu Piu

Oi! CANCEL ALL YOUR PLANS! International Dancefloor killer alert.

in Saigon Events

Gentlemen Night @ Embassy Saigon

Real gentlemen have their own taste.

in Saigon Events

Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2018 @ SECC

Cosmobeauté Vietnam is proven to be the largest beauty trade exhibition in the region for contributing to the growth of beauty industry for more than 10 years.

in Saigon Events

HOG Safe Rider Skills Training @ Harley-Davidson of Saigon

 From the organizer: Learn to Ride Like A Pro with the Harley Owners Group® Skilled Rider™ Training Program.

in Hanoi Events

Pop-Six ft. Vaughan @ The Block House

From the organizer: The second Pop-up Party with a 6 hour DJ set!

in Hanoi Events

Half-open being @ Heritage Space Library

From the organizer: It is part of activities of FilmStoryTeller One Year Anniversary

in Vietnam

Vietnam Wants to Limit Alcohol Sale Hours to Combat Social, Health Issues

The plan is the latest in an effort to address issues arising from late-night drinking. 

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi Jazz Voyage Festival @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Welcome Hanoi Jazz Voyage!

in Hanoi Events

The Black Sheep Collective @ DeN

From the organizer: Hanoi's only world-fusion psychedelic jazz-rock jam session returns! 

in Hanoi Events

Drum Circle Vol. 11 @ DeN

From the organizer: Drum Circle at DeN! Bring a drum, bring some percussion, we'll have some stuff here for you to play as well. 

in Hanoi Events

Sourgasms Vol. 49 @ DeN

From the organizer: SOURGASMS - freestyle jam sessions where we bring the instruments, the fire, the original story, and share it through singing and playing.

in Hanoi Events

The Art of Mindfulness @ The Learning Hub

From the organizer: You have probably heard the word “mindfulness” before. But what does it mean exactly?

in Hanoi Events

Repeatt: Pop-Up Exhibition @ Ke Quan

From the organizer: Local artists gather to exhibit their work surrounding the theme: Repeatt. Work will range from paintings, digital prints, handcraft, photography, vegetables and body art. 

in Hanoi Events

Yindom: Poetry & Meditation Workshop @ DeN

From the organizer: Everyone has a story to tell. A poem withheld. Come and free yourself up as we explore poetry, meditation and performance in an open and nurturing space.

in Hanoi Events

Bullets Over Broadway-Low Key Cinema Club @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Woody Allen's dark comedy about a straight-laced playwright tangled in a moral dilemma.

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi de Ska Y? One Show Only! @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: We are proud to present an exclusive live SKA show here at Sidewalk! 

in Hanoi Events

Art Night for Grown Ups @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: ART NIGHT for GROWN UPS is an art event series at spacebar every Tuesday geared toward inspiring creativity in adults.

in Hanoi Events

Speak French - Parlons français - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi-Portuguese Short Film Exhibition @ DeN

From the organizer: DeN is very happy and proud to receive and announce this new short film exhibition at its venue.

in Vietnam

A Massive Cargo Ship Lost Its Anchor and Rear-Ended a Bridge in Dong Nai

The crew members on the ship managed to escape and no one was injured.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Study of Saigon's 1970 Street Style

You might never be as cool as the ladies on Saigon's streets in 1970.

in Hanoi

Relative of Hoan Kiem's Legendary Turtle Found in Outskirts of Hanoi

The rare Yangtze giant softshell turtle had been keeping a low profile in Xuan Khanh Lake, but recently decided to come out of its shell.  

in Saigon Events

Paramore & Imagine Dragons @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Call for the fan of this 2 American rock bands: #Paramore and Imagine Dragons.

in Saigon Events

Indika Spanish Madness w/ Mosquito band @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Spanich Madness with the excellent MOSQUITO BAND !

in Saigon Events

Mad about Whisky @ Mad Cow

Maddie and the Gang are exploring the world of Macallan Whiskies with brand ambassador Steve Nguyen!

in Saigon Events

Le Panic w/ Teruu, Youss, Dimitri & Sweet B @ The Lighthouse

DJ Teruu (Tokyo, Japan) will be joining us, with Saigon's favorite Hot, Sweet and Sour trio Youss, Dimitri & Sweet B for a night you won't want to miss.

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Resident DJ Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Recognized as UNESCO Global Geopark

The sprawling natural area in northern Vietnam joins Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang Province as the country’s second site to receive the prestigious distinction.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Saxoponist Alex Crane (UK) @ Snuffbox

Saxophonist Alex Crane hails from Bristol in the UK is trained as a jazz musician and worked as a pro player in the UK for about 5 years before coming to Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Tacos & Vinyl - w/ Starchild & Datodeo @ Indika

Welcome to the first Tacos & Vinyl Night at Indika!

in Saigon

Saigon Might Put Underground Towns Beneath D1, Thu Thiem

City officials insist that underground expansions are necessary because the city is developing its metro network.

in Saigon Events

The Law of karma @ Think in a Box

Ever wonder why some people have better lives? Why others suffer a lot? Of course you have!

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Fruit Fight, and Saigon Duo

It's the start of a new work week, which means there's a new Saigoneer Podcast available for your listening pleasure.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Transport Ministry Mulls Plan to Put Fuel Consumption Label on Motorbikes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietjet among Top 10 Vietnam Excellent Brands in 2017 [Nhan Dan] ▪ Motorbike...

in Development

Vietnam to Launch Investigation Into Destructive 'Land Fever' on Phu Quoc Island

Squatters, deforestation and illegal land brokers threaten the island’s master plan.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Finding Zen in the Art of Bottle Balancing

The level of talent involved will make you feel self-conscious about your past failures at Jenga.

in Vietnam

Nha Trang Starts Clearing Advertisements Written in Chinese and Russian

As a result of the surge in tourists coming from China and Russia, advertisements in Chinese and Russian are becoming more ubiquitous in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Hanoi

Un-Staffed Convenience Stores Coming to Hanoi in 2018

The Hanoi People's Committee has given the go-ahead for automated convenience stores to start operating in the city this year as part of its e-commerce plans. 

in Health

Around 16% of Saigoneers Suffer From Mental Health Issues: Health Expert

Around 16% of Saigon citizens reported having some mental health issues, but the city lacks the physical facilities or health professionals to adequately treat them.

in Saigon Events

Freedom Zone @ EON Heli Bar

“To be free is to live free” – Freedom Zone at EON Heli Bar on Level 52 wants to bring along a new experience into the meaning of freedom.

in Saigon Events

Sparkling Night @ EON51 Restaurant & Lounge

Event was inspired by the image of sky, symbolizing for the freedom and each of us is a sparkling star on it.

in Saigon Events

The Beautiful Moments @ Café EON

“The beautiful moments” event at Café EON on level 50 on April 30th night will bring you back to the Good Old Day.

in Hanoi Events

Nomad Leather Workshop @ ClickSpace

From the organizer: Are you good with your hands??

in Hanoi Events

Sirens of Ha Long - EP Release Gig @ HUB Café

From the organizer: Dear Sailors, We are excited to announce that our first EP 'Rampant Happiness' is coming out on Bandcamp 14 April.

in Hanoi Events

A Night In Africa @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: Greetings to you from the African band Vietnam (THE JAGABAMS).

in Hanoi Events

'The Outlasts' Debut @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: This Saturday we are celebrating a lengend's birthday of 58 years of age who knew music before he knew school and dedicated his whole life to music!

in Food Culture

[Video] BuzzFeed Employees Try Vietnamese Noodles, Choke, Cry, Make Disgusting Phở Puns

Another day, another BuzzFeed-branded “Americans Try…” video.

in Vietnam

New Policy Requires Phone Users to Submit Photo ID or Risk Service Suspension

New legislation going into effect later this month asks mobile phone subscribers to submit a portrait in an attempt to crack down on spam accounts. 

in Vietnam

Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official (3)

Noi Bai Airport's expansion plan – which has been approved but is not yet underway – will more than double the number of passengers it can service by 2025 to address concerns of impending ov...

in Vietnam

Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official

Noi Bai Airport's expansion plan – which has been approved but is not yet underway – will more than double the number of passengers it can service by 2025 to address concerns of impending ov...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Half of HCMC Citizens Use Online Public Services, Official Says

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Half of HCMC citizens use online public services [VietnamNet] ▪ Apartment pr...

in Hanoi

Hanoi to Rebuild Hang Day Stadium During $307m Upgrade

Hanoi's Hang Day Stadium, currently in a state of disrepair, will be torn down at the end of the year and be replaced with a new sports complex costing an estimated US$307 million.

in Saigon Events

Pop-up Rooftop Bar @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: For the first time ever, L’Usine is throwing a pop-up rooftop bar in collaboration with Jameson by Pernod Ricard.

in Saigon Events

Jamaican Sunday @ Soma Art Cafe

We have Jamaican food, grilled chicken and BBQ sauce, fried dumpling, steamed rice... prepared by Jerk Chicken.

in Saigon Events

TBS Sunday Fun Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Join us for a chilled and super fun day out on the Road & Trail. 

in Saigon Events

French Aperitif @ Soma Art Cafe

Fan of Ricard,French Wine Saucisson, American fillet or even better Maroilles cheese.

in Saigon Events

Taste of Australia Food & Wine Journey @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: The Taste of Australia Food and Wine Journey is back on 14 April 2018!

in Society

Homegrown Coworking Chain Toong Expands to Cambodia and Laos

Toong currently owns seven coworking operations in Vietnam and is set to branch out within the region.

in Saigon Events

Get Wet // Songkran Water Festival 2018 / Chang Beer @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The clue’s in the name; Water, Music and beautiful people of course.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Plans to Build Standard-Gauge Track Linking Northern Provinces With China

The proposed railway will ship goods at least 40 kilometers per hour faster.

in Saigon Events

EARGASM : URBAN GROOVE$ @ Piu Piu

The spring is just over. Let’s say goodbye to the warmness of it and get ready for one of the hottest seasons of the year - summer.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Cafe in Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic

Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.

in Hanoi Events

Discussion: The Question of Community @ Six Space

From the organizer: The Question of Community: A Discussion between Raphaël Grisey and Alexander Eriksson Furunes 

in Hanoi Events

Back 2 The Elephants Night Fever @ The Kitchen Bar Club

From the organizer: If you were at the first Elephants Night Fever brought to you by Shuntaroo at Rafiki's, you know its going to be a wild night!

in Hanoi Events

DJ Lupin and New Fame @ Mask

From the organizer: Adrienne Mack-Davis and feleciacruz have spent the last 5.5 years traveling the world living a life of shows, service and self-development. 

in Hanoi Events

Improv Comedy Show @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: Improv Comedy performance at Standing bar. Come join us at our April show at Standing bar with special Guest: Suave Nelson Pires from Bangkok Improv.

in Hanoi Events

Speak French - Parlons français - BlaBla Language Exchange @ Satori - Slack & Savor

From the organizer: Come to meet people during our AMAZING BLABLA Language Exchange event in Hanoi !

in Hanoi Events

Jazz Standard Night / From The Real Book @ Soul Bar Hanoi

From the organizer: Soul Bar proudly presents many talented Vietnamese jazz musicians of the generation playing famous standard jazz pieces from " The Real Book" every Friday night!

in Hanoi Events

HPF: Albert Camus' The Outsider (L'Etranger) @ Bluebirds' Nest

From the organizer: “Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday; I can't be sure.” -Albert Camus, The Outsider

in Hanoi Events

"The Trial" (1962) @ L'Espace

From the organizer: Film screening "The Trial", France, 1962, 119 min

in Saigon Events

The Saigon Launch of Sensational Saigon by Bridget March @ Kokois

I am thrilled to announce that my long-awaited illustrated book about Saigon is finally published and available in my fave stockists in Sensational Saigon was three and a half years in the making, has...

in Saigon Events

Lê Giang - Phản Niệm @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery presents our latest exhibition ‘Phản Niệm’ by artist Lê Giang. 

in Saigon

[Photos] The City That Never Sits Still: Traffic in 1965 Saigon

Half a century ago, Saigon was home to many familiar sights as well as some surprising interlopers from across time and space.

in Saigon Events

Queen & The Beatles @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Your Friday will be #remarkable and exciting with our special Tribute night of Queen & The Beatles. Come and enjoy with us.

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to present Krossing Over 18.

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ Ho Chi Minh City Dancing School

Body/Lines/Relationships - 120 mins. Workshop with Sébastien Ly, Le Mai Anh.

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ Label

Meet the Artists - 60 mins. Talk by KOAF 2018 Artists

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ MoT Plus

From the organizer: A Tale of Two Cities 10 mins. Film by Linh Phan and Nick Fernandez.

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ Youth Culture House

From the organizer:This event is in conjunction with the Cultural Week of Vietnamese-French Friendship.

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Genesis of a discovery - Metamorphosis of Contemporary Dance in France.

in Saigon Events

Krossing Over 18 @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: The film condensed Christopher Cerrone’s widely acclaimed opera, Invisible Cities, a 2014 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Music that was inspired by Italo Calvino’s novel of the same t...

in Vietnam

Uber Exits Vietnam, Leaves $2.3m in Tax Debt That Grab Refuses to Pay

Last Sunday, Uber officially ceased operations in Southeast Asia, allegedly leaving behind in Vietnam US$2.3 million (VND53 billion) in tax debt.

in Development

Binh Thuan to Start Building $38m Solar Power Plant This June

Binh Thuan Province will soon be home to a US$38 million solar power plant following ambitious investments in renewables.

in Saigon Events

Third Culture Kids @ ISHCMC

From the organizer: ISHCMC will be hosting a free parent workshop led by Dr Sarah Whyte, the leading expert on Third Culture Kids (TCKs) in Asia.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

From the organizer: Spice up your dinner with some live music!

in Saigon Events

Nathan Larson / Exhibition Opening / Saigon Sunscreen @ Soma Art Cafe

We warmly welcome you to join us at Soma Art Cafe for an exciting new exhibition by Nathan Larson: Saigon Sunscreen; a series of print making llustrating a crosssection of ways to protect oneself from...

in Saigon Events

A Brazilian Steak Night @ Amigo Grill Restaurant

A well-done journey - 20 years anniversary celebration (1998 - 2018).

in Saigon Events

Book launch: The Vietnam Collection by Neil Massey @ Inpages

Photographer Neil Massey spent six years living in Vietnam. Now, in his first collection of self-published zines, he captures the hidden corners of the hectic city. Welcome to "The Vietnam Collection"...

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night with Sara Mapa @ Piu Piu

HERE ARE ALL THE REASONS YOU NEED TO COME TO LADIES NIGHT TONIGHT: https://www.yourtango.com/2015279002/5-alarming-signs-hes-not-over-his-ex

in Saigon Events

GooseBumps w/ Benjamin Lopez & Nouch / HOWL @ The Lighthouse

GOOSEBUMPS w/ Benjamin Lopez & Nouch (House to Techno - B2B Dj Set) / HOWL (Melodic/Synth Techno - Live Performance) at The Lighthouse April 13th

in Saigon Events

Members Night @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Join us at this monthly networking event that takes place on every second Wednesday of each month, the event is aimed at members from a variety of different business sectors and companies, ranging fro...

in Saigon Events

Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Thursday at The Lighthouse is the naughtiest night in town!

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Sarah Pons @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well-known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Into the Woods Production @ British International School - Ho Chi Minh City

 It's that time of year again for you to join us for the spectacular Secondary musical production of 'Into the Woods'...

in Saigon Events

Set lunch @ MAY restaurant & lounge

Dear May's followers, A very great choice of weekly menu is ready to be served at May Restaurant Lounge.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Ghost Stories, Vietnam's Super-Rich and Cambodian Rock & Roll

It's time to start your week with a hearty dose of the Saigoneer Podcast.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018

The move had been previously delayed due to the lack of a concrete plan.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam cycling queen on a roll to Asian Games [VietnamNet] ▪ Ho Chi Minh Ci...

in Vietnam

Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List

Vietnamese scientists are getting more recognition in the region.

in Saigon

D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street

District 4’s nhậu neighborhood has been turned into an official food street by Saigon authorities.

in Culture

[Video] The Elaborate 'Holy Tower' of Caodaism in the Outskirts of Tay Ninh

In Tay Ninh Province’s Hoa Thanh District, a sizable community of Cao Dai followers lives thanks to the existence of the religion’s major temple, the Cao Dai Holy See.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet

Nguyen Quang Hai, the Vietnam U-23 team standout, is the first Vietnamese player to ever make the list.

in Culture

[Photos] A Trip to District 12's Stunning Japanese-Inspired Monastery

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape not far from the city, District 12’s Khanh An Monastery is just the place for you.

in Saigon Events

Wedding Fair 2018 Say Yes @ Le Meridien Saigon

Come and experience the French-inspired wedding fair, “SAY YES LE MERIDIEN SAIGON” on 15 April 2018 on the first floor of Le Méridien Saigon Hotel.

in Vietnam

Most Vietnamese Are Likely to Save Spare Cash: Report

Frugality is the go-to lifestyle for many Vietnamese.

in Hanoi Events

MiniShow Trịnh Thăng Bình @ Trixie Cafe&Lounge

From the organizer: Coming to Trixie on Friday 13th April, Trịnh Thăng Bình bring you all of his HITS.

in Hanoi Events

Fierce 'n' Fabulous: Drag Cabaret @ Sidewalk Hanoi

From the organizer: Ladies and gentleman, coming to Sidewalk - Bar & Kitchen on Friday 13th April, just in time for Mao's birthday, supported by LGBT Hanoi; we bring you Hanoi's very FIRST ever D...

in Hanoi Events

DeN Double Feature Vol. 7 - A Night of Cinema and Discussion @ DeN

From the organizer: This month’s double feature showcases a pair of American independent films that deftly mash up genre (sci-fi+road flick and gangster+samurai+hip hop) to create two lasting cult fav...

in Hanoi Events

Express YourFace with FaceConscious @ DeN

From the organizer: Artist Claire Allured, creator of FaceConscious, will be leading a free therapeutic art session at Den on Sunday 15th, from daylight to sunset.

in Hanoi Events

The Mutant Lounge: In The Round #3 @ DeN

From the organizer: 80k entry (comes with free drink)

in Hanoi Events

Dance and Music Summer Camp 2018 @ Goethe-Institut Hanoi

From the organizer: Call for application: Dance and Music Summer Camp 2018 in Hanoi (July 14th - 29th, 2018)

in Hanoi Events

JUMP / / 90s-00s / Hiphop / RnB / Hanoi Rock City / Birdcage @ Hanoi Rock City

From the organizer: We are back with another addition of JUMP!!

in Hanoi Events

Hanoi-Portuguese Short Film Exhibition @ DeN

From the organizer: Hanoi Portuguese Short Film Exhibition.

in Hanoi Events

Speak Vietnamese đi! Hanoi #1 - by TVO @ DeN

From the organizer: Xin chào! We are Tieng Viet Oi - a Vietnamese Teaching Group based in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

in Hanoi Events

FunkTronic- Live Funky Electronic Music @ DeN

From the organizer: A Night of Funky Beats and in the Pocket Grooves for you to shake it to!

in Culture

Vietnam to Translate Sanskrit Texts at My Son Sanctuary Into Vietnamese, English

Sanskrit texts inscribed on the steles at the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hoi An, will be translated with help from Indian experts.

in Sports

Meet the First Vietnamese Woman to Compete in the North Pole Marathon

Saigon native Tang Nguyet Minh will be running 41.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in temperatures of -30ºC (-22ºF) as part of the FWD North Pole Marathon.

in Saigon Events

Pingoling Presents: Soft Skills @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Hi!!! Are you looking to develop your SOFT SKILLS in a group of kind and supportive individuals in a 100% English language environment?

in Vietnam

Hanoi Metro Project Is Not Delayed to 2021: Transport Ministry

Numerous delays have plagued Hanoi’s first metro line since the start of the project, will this time be any different?

in Saigon Events

Art Tour with Bill Nguyễn @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Join curator Bill Nguyễn for an art tour of ‘In One’s Breath – Nothing Stands Still’ (https://goo.gl/QhT8n8) on view until 9 May, a solo exhibition by Hanoi-based artist Tuấn Mami that seeks to provok...

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Ho Tram Coastal Ride & BBQ @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: This will be a chilled out ride along some of the awesome coastal roads not to far from the city. 

in Saigon Events

UFC 223: Ferguson vs. Khabib @ B-Dubs

Champion Tony Ferguson will defend his world lightweight title against Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event.

in Saigon Events

Chinese Watercolor: Kingdom Of Flowers @ Art Space

In the colorful world of art, China's watercolor paintings are a distinctive art form- in which watercolors and calligraphy are considered as symbols of ancient Chinese art.

in Saigon Events

Healthy & Inexpensive Meals Making Workshop Part II @ La Holista

Meal planning is one of the most important things to stay on track with your healthy eating habits.

in Saigon Events

Dekara collection workshop - Art of Skin Care the natural way @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Coconut Oil and Essential Oil benefits. Organic/Natural skin care vs chemical base products. 

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea April @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? 

in Saigon Events

HRBR meets Ben Kaczor @ The Lighthouse

Young producer Ben Kaczor will bring us his intense mix of atmospheric techno and energetic house.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] A Whimsical Collection of Vietnam's Most Iconic Architecture Styles in Pixel Form

Have you ever wondered what Vietnam would look like as the setting of a vintage RPG game?

in Architecture

[Photos] This Cafe in Hanoi's Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic

Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.

in Saigon Events

Soma Original (#2) @ Soma Art Cafe

Soma Originals welcomes all musicians, poets, writers, rappers, comedians, and lyricists to share their original work once a month.

in Saigon Events

Droidcon Vietnam 2018 @ RMIT University

Droidcon is a global developer conference series and a network focusing on the best of Android. In this second edition of 2018, we are leveling up the game and bringing many surprises!

in Saigon Events

HIGH KLASSIFIED (Fools Gold Producer / The Weeknd / Future) @ Piu Piu

Oi! CANCEL ALL YOUR PLANS! International Dancefloor killer alert.

in Saigon Events

Truc-Anh - 8♡ @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to present 8♡ – an exhibition of new and recent work by Vietnamese-French artist Truc-Anh. 

in Saigon Events

AC/DC Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Join us at AC/DC Tribute Night on Friday, 6 April, 2018 and kick off your weekend.

in Saigon Events

Dance - A classical music concert by Saigon Classical @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

Mad About Australian Wine @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Mad about Australian wine this 4 April 2018!

in Saigon Events

Dark Side XI - Dark vs Light w/ Mike Ruth & Tristyan @ The Lighthouse

Mark your calendar on Saturday the 6th of April for the 11th installment of the Dark Side.

in Saigon Events

Points of You - Coaching With Photos @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Points of You – life coaching through photos.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday // Patatas Bravas by Nano @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Outcast Kitchen is back to Free Food Wednesday with Patatas Bravas - a Spanish dish - by chef Nano Morante.

in Education

From South Korea to Vietnam and Hong Kong: A Student’s Inspiring Educational Journey

Han Bin Kim has taken an unusual path to university.

in Saigon

Saigon Moves Away From Bars in Future Bui Vien Tourism Plans

Local officials believe the future of the Bui Vien Walking Street rests in appealing to tourists via new shops and novel experiences, as opposed to drinking.

in Travel

The Sapa-Fansipan Mountain Railway Is Officially in Operation

Whether you're excited about it or not, the mountain railway is finally here after 18 months of construction. 

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: New destination for a great nightlife in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Sweet Moments @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: Every day from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm at Opera Bar, indulge yourself with the combination of The Pastry Boutique's delicacies and the new special Nespresso signature coffees!

in Saigon Events

Rejuvenate @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: This summer, get yourself a retreat with our special package at special price of VND 2,400,000* per person per package.

in Saigon Events

Art & Wine Dinner @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: A unique event to celebrate the powerful combination of art and wine, the monthly Art & Wine Dinner series at Square One takes guests on a sensory journey of art, culinary and wine...

in Saigon Events

Meet Philip Bischoff @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: This April, 2 Lam Son and Moet Hennessy are proud to introduce the special menu created by Philip Bischoff, Manager and Head Bartender at Manhattan Bar in Singapore, which was rank...

in Saigon Events

Saturday Brunch @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: This weekend, be seen at Square One and "let life surprise you" with our signature Saturday Brunch prepared by Chef Alexandre Durand and Chef Tran Van Son.

in Saigon Events

Pop Alchemy Album Launch Concert @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

The highly anticipated Pop Alchemy album launches April 6 with a LIVE CONCERT hosted by MGallery Collection Cafe des Beaux-Arts in HCMC. 

in Vietnam

With Uber Gone, Bus Company Phuong Trang Launches New Ride-Hailing Platform

The new ride-hailing app is expected to be rolled out in Hanoi and Saigon this month.

in Vietnam

Despite VND10m Offer, Ha Tinh Fisherman Releases Endangered Turtle to Sea

A Vietnamese fisherman refused a VND10 million (US$446) offer for an endangered green sea turtle so it could be released into the wild.

in Saigon Events

One-to-One MBA Event in Ho Chi Minh City @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Join the Access MBA Tour and connect One-to-One with world’s best business schools.

in Saigon Events

Chateau La Gaffelière Wine Dinner @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Join us in an exclusive dinner to discover a jewel deep-rooted in the heart of Saint Emilion: Château La Gaffelière, where time-honoured traditions and modern techniques are combin...

in Saigon Events

Water Puppet Show @ Golden Dragon

Water Puppets originated in the delta of the Red river in Vietnam in the 11th century, and are still popular.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Lady Night - Black Swan @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Inspired by the movie Black Swan, SOHY would like to bring a special Ladies Night with the dress code: sexy black. Follow SOHY Ladies Night dress code to win 02 bottles of 750ml wine every Tuesday.

in Saigon Events

Soma Screening // All The Money In The World (2017) @ Soma Art Cafe

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince his billiona...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam PM Approves $1.2bn for Infrastructure in Coastal Economic Zones

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Mandarin Airlines pilot dies of illness before flight from Vietnam to Taiwan [Taiw...

in Saigon

Saigon to Auction off 'Ghost Tower' at Starting Price of $286m

Will Saigon’s notorious “ghost tower” escape its doomed destiny?

in Vietnam

Quang Binh Airport Fined for Closing Terminal to Play Badminton

Who can refuse a badminton match?

in Hanoi Events

Empowerment Psychology - Lecture 2 @ The Fitness Village

From the organizer: Organised by Psychology of Empowerment. Hosted by The Fitness village.

in Hanoi Events

Stand-up Comedy with Tom Rhodes (US) @ Standing Bar

From the organizer: Known globally as "the thrower of comedy thunderbolts" Tom Rhodes is better known in Hanoi as "the conqueror of power cuts" after powering through a sweaty mid-summer blackout at H...

in Hanoi Events

RoSs HeMp - Birdcage 12 - Late @ BirdCage

From the organizer: Experience the wobble and wave of the freshest talents from Algeria, Cornwall, Ireland and England from dusk till dawn.

in Hanoi Events

Mellow Sundays #4 @ DeN

From the organizer: Mellow Sundays returns to DeN with another night of soothing beautiful songs to calm your mind and relax your body.

in Hanoi Events

Roots! Jive: A Musical Journey Around the Globe @ DeN

From the organizer: ROOTS JIVE ! A Musical Journey From Around the Globe.

in Hanoi Events

GRAZ all night long @ Savage

From the organizer: This Saturday, Graz will transport you on his musical journey from the beginning to the end of the night.

in Hanoi Events

Datodeo (Fra / Saigon) @ Savage

From the organizer: This Friday, Savage will welcome for the first time in the Red Cube: Datodeo, one of the most active music figure of Saigon.

in Hanoi Events

Reunion Night before the big getaway @ Savage

From the organizer: On Thursday 5th of April, many of our friends from around Asia and the world will be in town already for the Equation Festival! (So excited).

in Hanoi Events

Equation 2018 @ Son Tinh Camp

From the organizer: Equation is a three-day boutique festival celebrating quality dance music from Asia and the world. The event is held at Son Tinh Camp on the shores of the majestic Dong Mo Lake, an...

in Music & Arts

[Video] District 4's Cheerful Hẻm Painter Breathes Life Into Plaster

Saigon's countless narrow alleys and side streets tend to be rather uniform in appearance, making it difficult for newcomers to navigate the megacity we call home. Thanks to one older gentleman, howev...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Deadly Fires, Grab Beats Uber and Building 'Green' in Vietnam

It's been a busy news week in Vietnam, and we're here to break down some of the biggest stories.

in Saigon Events

Italian Culinary Delights @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Enjoy the most well-known food of Italy through Italy regions.

in Saigon Events

Life Drawing Capturing form @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Saigon Outcast’s life drawing community ‘Capturing Form’ has been running for over two years. It is a creative Tuesday night life drawing class.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Boomerang Specials @ Boomerang

Boomerang proudly presents our special offers and invites you, your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful dining experience with breathtaking view among a warm, relaxing environment.

in Saigon Events

Boomerang Specials @ Boomerang

Boomerang proudly presents our special offers and invites you, your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful dining experience with breathtaking view among a warm, relaxing environment.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Live feat Bamboo Tambourine @ Indika

It's Tuesday Live at Indika!

in Saigon Events

The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Welcome back to another Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Kochuu @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: KOCHUU is a visually stunning film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on the Nordic building tradition.

in Development

Trung Nguyen Is Building a 'Coffee City' in Dak Lak

Will there be housing discounts for coffee fans?

in Saigon Events

T.H.E. (Tourism, Hotel & Event) Education Fair 2018 @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: T.H.E. (Tourism, Hotel & Event) Education Fair 2018 is a specialist fair for students who are looking for pursuing a career in Tourism, Hotel, Event or so-called Hospitality indust...

in Vietnam

The Curious Case of Hai Phong's Nude Zodiac Sculptures

An art installation in Hai Phong has become the butt of jokes online.

in Saigon

Saigon Moves Forward With Plan to Expand Tan Son Nhat Southward

In short, Tan Son Nhat International Airport will add another terminal to the south the existing terminals, but not build another runway.

in Hanoi Events

Express YourFace - therapeutic art session @ DeN

From the organizer: Artist Claire Allured, creator of FaceConscious, will be leading a free therapeutic art session at Den this coming Sunday, from daylight through sunset.

in Saigon

Doan Ngoc Hai Returns to Saigon Streets With Another Crusade, This Time Against Poor Fire Prevention

Will history repeat itself?

in Hanoi Events

Holi Festival 2018 @ Kinder Park

From the organizer: Holi Festival 2018 - The Festival of Color - in Hanoi will be organized in Kinder Park, 614 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho, Hanoi on 1st April 2018 from 11am to 14:30 with lots of Fun, Joy ...

in Saigon Events

Easter Sunday @ The Reverie Saigon

The most important weekend on the Christian calendar will be celebrated at The Reverie Saigon’s Café Cardinal and R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant with special Easter festive menus, and an extraordinar...

in Society

Buying Facebook User Data in Vietnam Is as Easy as Shopping for Clothes

People’s full names, phone numbers, email and home addresses, interests and habits, as gleaned from Facebook accounts, have long been sold in Vietnam before Facebook's data leak scandal.

in Saigon Events

Bright x Foxtly @ Vietnam Coffee Republic

Whenever she’s not drawing, Ly dreams… of food.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Climbs 3 Spots to 9th Friendliest Country in the World for Expats: Survey

Data suggests friendliness and ease of settlement make the country a highly attractive place to live and work.

in Saigon

HCMC Archbishop Impersonated by Scammers in Notre Dame Donation Fraud

The archdiocese at the Notre Dame Cathedral emphasizes that there is only one official call for donation to the cathedral’s renovation fund made by Father Bui Van Doc.

in Saigon Events

Guest Bartending @ Soma Art Cafe

SOMA's going blowout with our guest Annabel, she will be serving Surfer on acid shots and Jamaican Ice Tea - there will be enough alcohol to help you fly!

in Saigon Events

Happy Easter Day - Easter Brunch Buffet @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Enjoy you happy Easter Day with our special Easter Brunch Buffet at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night at The Eatery @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Let’s unwind with a night of live music! The Acoustic Night is back with a harmony of talented vocals and musicians, playing acoustic guitar, double bass and percussion.

in Saigon Events

Egg-Citing Easter Brunch @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Easter Brunch Buffet at Food ConneXion features a scrumptious selection of Easter favourites and international cuisines.

in Society

New Report Paints Grim Picture of Gender Inequality in Vietnam's Work Environment

The research, conducted by Financial Times Confidential Research, surveyed 5,000 urban respondents in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Weekend Cheers: Pizza & Beer @ NAMO

From the organizer: TGIF! Weekends are for pizzas, and nothing is more harmonious than the pairing of freshly baked pizza with an ice-cold beer.

in Saigon Events

Grand Opening @ Embassy Saigon

One of the most classy lounges located right in the center of Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Starts Seeking Investors for Metro Line 5

While Saigon’s first metro line is still very much under construction, municipal authorities are hoping to get the ball rolling on the city’s Metro Line 5.

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Painting Fetches Record Price at Paris Auction

Nguyen Nam Son’s silk painting 'Thon Nu Bac Ky' (Peasants of Tonkin) sold for 205,000 euros (more than VND 5.7 billion VND) which far exceeded its expected price of 35,000-50,000 euros.

in Eat & Drink

One Saigon Restaurant’s Take on Japanese Flower Viewing Parties

“What a strange thing! / to be alive / beneath cherry blossoms.” This famous haiku by Issa, one of Japan’s most renowned poets, encapsulates the splendor of Hanami - the annual festival dedicated to p...

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang Architects Transform Old Furniture Workshop Into Airy Abode

Instead of demolishing their old home and building a new structure on top of it, a business in Da Nang decided to keep the house’s frame and give it a makeover instead.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 87th Out of 119 in Talent Attraction: Index

Vietnam leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to treatment of talent, a report shows.

in Saigon Events

Rekt w/ Gene Lee & Ryan Wik (US) @ The Lighthouse

After Gene and Ryan met at a house party almost 20 years ago, they recognized each others’ appreciation for music and the art of mixing and quickly became best buds.

in Saigon Events

Submarine Bass : Grilled Octopus @ Piu Piu

"All About The Bass" , That's what she said !

in Saigon Events

Body and Ink // Tattoo Day @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: If you're a fan of anything "tattoo" then get yourself down to the Saigon Outcast on Saturday, March 31th for some Inked fun !!

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday feat Providence DJ Set @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

End-of-Term Music Showcase Term llI/2017 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

With the mission to develop in equal measure the artistic and academic aspects of all students, SMPAA always balances the theoretical and practical sides of our program.

in Saigon Events

Movie Sound Tracks @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Could movies exist without music? No doubt.

in Saigon Events

Storytelling Saigon: Showcase #9 @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Come see the graduates of Storytelling Saigon: Workshop Series #8 andStorytelling Saigon: Workshop Series #9 perform at Yoko cafe!!!

in Saigon Events

Fridays with Guest DJ Honey Fingers (USA) @ Snuffbox

Honey Fingers is a professional dancer/choreographer who can usually be found on the dance floor - now the tables have turned.

in Saigon Events

HRBR presents Lvov @ The Lighthouse

HRBR proudly presents Lvov who will soon release his new EP "Bodas de Sangre".

in Asia

It's Official: Uber Sells Southeast Asia Operations to Grab

Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will also be joining Grab’s board of directors.

in Saigon Events

Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Thursday at The Lighthouse is now the naughtiest night in town!

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Vocalist Aaron James @ Snuffbox

Aaron James and the Black Water is a singer songwriter from Snuneymuxw, Vancouver Island.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Glimpse Into Life in Vung Tau in 1967

Today, Vung Tau is a bustling tourist spot for Saigoneers looking to get out of the city and enjoy some ocean waves, but these photos from 1967 reveal its past as a working port.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam, South Korea Agree to Do $100bn in Bilateral Trade by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ City needs to VND 10 bln to build three new bus stations [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam, S...

in Asia

Google Japan Debuts Adorable Dog Version of Street View as Tribute to Hachiko

It was only a matter of time before dog lovers in the town of Odate, Japan strapped a live feed to the lead harnesses of their Akitas.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Cuisine Abroad, Food Writer Andrea Nguyen and Saving Ancient Art Forms

Saigoneer is back in your earbuds with the latest episode of our podcast.

in Society

[Video] The Story of Saigon’s Oldest Film Camera Repairman

Some might think that analog photography is the stuff of the past given the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, but there is still a modest population – including both newcomers and veterans – ...

in Saigon Events

Health Care for International School Nurses @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Health Care for International School Nurses.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Flag Football @ Parkland Field

 For the past 5 years, the Saigon Sunday Football club has been meeting regularly at Parkland Field to play flag football.

in Saigon Events

Homies Rooftop @ Piu Piu

This Tuesday, your super-duper friendly Piu Piu homies get behind the decks!

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: In Between (Bar Bahar) @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: In a Tel Aviv apartment, three Palestinian women. Laila is a lawyer, Salma a DJ and Nur a computer science student.

in Saigon

D8 Apartment Fire, Saigon's Worst in 15 Years, Kills 13, Injures 28

Last night while most Saigoneers were sound asleep, a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment complex in District 8.

in Development

Inspired by Dubai, Da Nang Plans to Develop an Urban Area Along the City's Bay

Officials hope the move will achieve a success similar to that of Dubai.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] A Dreamlike Saigon in Loc Xuan Nguyen's Watercolor Sketches

In this series of urban sketches, illustrator and artist Loc Xuan Nguyen sees Saigon through a melancholic lens.

in Saigon Events

Celebrating Easter @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

From the organizer: Celebrating Easter at L'Usine Farmer’s Market from 9 am to 6 pm this weekend.

in Environment

Notorious Vietnamese Wildlife Smuggler Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison

Nguyen Mau Chien, a kingpin in the illegal rhino horn, elephant ivory, pangolin and tiger trade was given 13 months in prison.

in Education

Project X at SSIS: Innovative Learning in Action

A marble clinks down a shoot and knocks over a row of books that jostles paint-smeared brushes across a canvas before tumbling down a series of dominoes that release a wedge from beneath the wheel of ...

in Education

Portrait of a Saigon Student Preparing for an International University

In many ways, Minh Ha Nguyen is an average Vietnamese teenager - she frequents milk tea shops, strums her guitar in her downtime and loves to meet up with friends at streetside stands.

in Saigon Events

HRBR meets Walu @ The Lighthouse

We are excited to host Walu from Amsterdam. Local heroes Huy Truong and Phuc Long will support them for a night to remember!

in Society

[Video] Meet the Mossy Frog, Vietnam's Most Adorable Master of Disguise

The limestone karst forests in Vietnam’s northern provinces are the gifts that keep on giving.

in Vietnam

Japanese Companies Irate About Lengthy Import Times and Over-Sampling of Seafood

The importers claim their profits are harmed by unnecessary food inspections.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch X Chicks Club @ The Vintage Emporium

Join us for the first CHICKS CLUB BRUNCH in 2018! The first opening the MONTHLY BRUNCH SERIES.

in Saigon Events

H2H Send Off Party | Ride for Vietnamese Children @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Join us to RAISE FUNDS and SEND OFF the legends riding in this year's annual H2H Children's Charity Ride.

in Vietnam

Facebook Appoints Le Diep Kieu Trang as National Director for Vietnam

The new director for Vietnam will be working at Facebook’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

in Saigon Events

Easter Bazaar @ The Oxygen

Welcome to Oxygen’s Easter Bazaar.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturday with Acoustic Duo TheSUBS @ Snuffbox

 Usually a trio, but on 24th March a duo of Claire (England) and Alexey (Ukraine), TheSUBS will give be performing their wide range of repertoire, such as Classic, Smooth, Acid Jazz. Reggae, Retr...

in Saigon Events

Australian Business Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: The Australian Business Awards 2018 are an opportunity to recognise Australian connected businesses and individuals operating in Vietnam at the highest level.

in Saigon Events

Living on the Edge - Discussion with Tuấn Mami and Khvay Samnang @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is delighted to welcome Cambodian artist Khvay Samnang for a joint discussion with Tuấn Mami.

in Saigon Events

Phuong-Dan & Tussn [Golden Pudel Club] + Hibiya Line [The Obs] @ The Observatory

There is more sad news for Saigon's nightlife scene - the legendary La Fenetre Soleil - a place that has hosted so many special events, parties and memories over the years - is closing at the end of t...

in Vietnam

VinGroup Taps Cornell University as Partner in VinUni Project in Hanoi

In order to build the VinUni project from scratch, VinGroup has enlisted the help of American Ivy League college Cornell University.

in Saigon Events

Half of the world - A live Acoustic night @ Jump Arena Thao Dien

 From the organizer: Can't wait for a night of beautiful live acoustic.

in Saigon Events

Rehab - 100% Drum & Bass @ Basement

 From the organizer: After a long break. Rehab returns to a venue that we feel suits the underground vibes of Drum & Bass.

in Saigon Events

TBS Bus: Dalat Victory Challenge @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: The Bike Shop will be running a return bus and truck to Dalat for the Victory Challenge. Below are the pricing options for transportation:

in Saigon Events

Resident DJ Fridays with Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon. 

in Saigon Events

Live music @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: On the 23rd of March our PXL taproom will be a night full of live music!

in Travel

VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019

This move follows the launch of flights to India.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat

A new Saigon office building relies on a gorgeous double-skin facade build with glass and greenery to reduce noise and cooling costs.

in Saigon Events

Norodom Sihanouk-an extraordinary reign w Dr.Jean-Michel Filippi @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for the 2nd talk about King Norodom Sihanouk - a major figure in twentieth century history by Dr Jean-Michel Filippi.

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!.

in Saigon Events

Saigon /// Skill vol.6 - ///Group Art Show/// @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: SaiGon is burning with talent.

in Saigon Events

TEK2DwN @ Lush

For its first event at Lush Saigon, techno.vn is proud to do their first collaboration with their friends of Goodfellas, the talented Vietnamese underground DJs, Nghia, Max Cleo, Classified (live), an...

in Saigon Events

Margarita Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Don't waste any minute, dial now to reserve your table in special night of Margarita. Visit us to enjoy special Latin dance and Batucada Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Nirvana & Avril Lavigne Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Raise your hand if you are fan of Nirvana and Avril Lavigne.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon: Showcase #8 @ Rogue Saigon

120,000 VND at the door gets you your choice of Rooster Beers, Soda, or Water, AND a WONDERFUL LOCAL COMEDY SHOW!!!

in Vietnam

In the Mekong Delta, Excessive Sand Mining Is Destroying Local Homes

The sand dredged from the Mekong Delta is mostly used as materials for construction in Saigon and other southern provinces.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday feat. Live Sax Alex Crane (UK) @ Snuffbox

Saxophonist Alex Crane hails from Bristol in the UK is trained as a jazz musician and worked as a pro player in the UK for about 5 years before coming to Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The First Wave of Vietnamese Feminism (1918 – 1945) @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: The First Wave of Vietnamese Feminism (1918 – 1945) by Dr Bui Tran Phuong.

in Saigon Events

The Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Welcome back to another Snoop Dogg Comedy Open Mic Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Exit through the gift shop @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Exit Through the Gift Shop follows an eccentric shop-keeper turned amateur film-maker as he attempts to capture many of the world's most infamous vandals on camera, only to have a ...

in Saigon

[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969

  How often are we treated to the spectacle that is 1969 Saigon and Vietnam from above?

in Saigon Events

Spring Fair 2018 @ British International School

The Spring Fair is one of the highlights of the PTG and whole school calendar. A huge amount of work goes into making this event happen ensuring a wonderful day for all of our BIS community.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC May Fall Short on Old Apartment Restoration Target

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese surgeons succeed in lung transplant from brain dead donor [SGGP] ▪&nbs...

in Architecture

[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future

The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.

in Arts & Culture

The Beautiful Samurai-Cat Friendship of 'Neko Zamurai' Will Warm Your Heart

Hold on to your seats, cat lovers.

in Culture

[Video] Lanterns on the River at Saigon's Dieu Phap Pagoda

For Saigon’s Chinese community, the first full moon of the lunar year is an event of paramount importance. They believe that whatever you do to commemorate the occasion will have an overarching impact...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Spotify Arrives and the Ties That Bind Vietnam & Japan

We're back in your ears with the latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Easter is coming @ Annam Gourmet Market

From the traditional milk chocolate to the beautiful exclusive design Easter eggs , Annam Gourmet Market has everything your little customers looking for.

in Saigon Events

Legend of the Fairy @ The Opera House of Ho Chi Minh City

The Tran dynasty (12th-14th century) was one of the most powerful dynasties throughout Vietnam’s illustrious history.

in Development

Tuan Chau Group Wants to Build Massive 'Mega Resort' in Vung Tau

The proposed Vung Tau Marina City will include an amusement park, movie theater, performance center, high-end apartments, villas, and luxury restaurants. It will accommodate 7,500 residents and 12,000...

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Every Day is a Special Celebration @ Annam Gourmet Market

 Believe it or not, the meaning of life is to let it be, to enjoy every single moment. Each day is a whole new chance for you to love, to enjoy the beauty of life and make progress for new plans....

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Bill Bailey Live in Saigon @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Rounding off the festival will be a one-man show with the much loved British comedy icon and musician, Bill Bailey.

in Saigon Events

The Gala Show @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: With the Caravelle Saigon acting as a backdrop for the festival, on Tuesday, April 3rd full advantage will be taken of the theatre-style setting for a gala show featuring five prof...

in Saigon Events

The Big V Amateur Comedy Competition @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Kicking off the next instalment of hysterical stand-up comedy will be the regional finals of the Big V.

in Vietnam

Vietnam, UN Collaborate to Build Storm-Proof Houses in Coastal Provinces

300 free houses are expected to be built by the end of this year.

in Development

Saigon's Landmark 81 to Finish in 2018, Becoming Vietnam's Tallest Skyscraper

Vietnam’s construction industry is reaching new heights with the skyscraper project Landmark 81.

in Saigon Events

Goût de France @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Mad Cow Wine & Grill is pleased to participate in the Goût de France/Good France initiative this 21st of March, 2018.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 33rd Among Emerging Economies In Inclusive Development: Report.

Inclusive Development Index is a newly created measurement which assesses 103 countries on eleven dimensions of economic progress.

in Saigon Events

Little Landscapes Workshop @ Art Space

Watercolor is a #FUN & #Relaxing Hobby For All Ages.

in Saigon Events

Abstract Expression - Painting Workshop by Max M. Ryleev @ The Hive Saigon

Come and make your own discovery in art!

in Saigon Events

All That Jazz @ Shri Lounge

Gert Jazzy with it every Sunday night in March to the Sounds of Jazz Vang and special guests.

in Saigon Events

Idée Fixe @ The Lighthouse

Idée Fixe will take you on a journey of passion, leading to obsession, that will have you dancing all night long. 

in Saigon Events

Epic Evening Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

An exclusive Epicurean Evening Brunch offering exquisite cuisine and premium wines with the sense awakening music from Double Touch by Pianist Van-Anh and DJ Mark Olsen.

in Saigon Events

Back to Basics - Bodymovement in Salsa @ La Danza Saigon

Body Movements in Salsa Basic workshops by Lucerne NgoMake your basics phenonmenal

in Saigon Events

End-of-Term Dance Showcase Term lll/2017 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

Join us for a night of excitement and enjoyment at SMPAA!

in Travel

Hôtel des Arts: Where Stays Are Curated like Artwork

For Hôtel des Arts Saigon, art is more than just a trendy word to include in their motto. It navigates every aspect of a guest’s experiences. From architecture to performances, dining, and service, th...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Japanese Artist Transforms Fruits, Vegetables Into Intricate Works of Art

Intricate geometric patterns etched across avocado skin, delicate flowers sliced into apple flesh, and elaborate anime characters alongside traditional designs carved out of a variety of fruits a...

in Saigon Events

Improv Saigon: Workshop Series #5 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: 10 hours of Improv Comedy coaching for only 300,000 VND!!!

in Food Culture

Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien Enshrines Obama's Table, Meal Set in Glass Display

A part of Obama’s visit to Vietnam is now forever enshrined – literally – in a glass display in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Women and Love - by the Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A mini concert by the SAIGON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA (Managed by SPO)

in Saigon Events

EARGASM : NA$TY @ Piu Piu

Eargasm is back at it again!!! 

in Saigon Events

New Location Grand Opening @ Saigon Spring Jewelry

We are excited and pleased to finally announce the grand opening of Saigon Spring Jewelry's new location - 2A Le Van Mien, Thao Dien Ward, District 2. 

in Saigon Events

Chinese Watercolor: Peony Flower Workshop @ Art Space

In the colorful world of art, China's watercolor paintings are a distinctive art form- in which watercolors and calligraphy are considered as symbols of ancient Chinese art.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Health Ministry Praised by US Charity for Campaign to Reduce Smoking

According to a US-based charity foundation, Vietnam seems to be winning the war on smoking.

in Tech

Vietnam Launches First Public Satellite Image Database, 'Data Cube'

The system, a result of a joint effort of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), has been in development since 2017.

in Saigon Events

Denny Frust & Reggae Remedy + DJ Rumshot @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Calling all Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady music lovers!

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat w./ Marcus Henriksson aka Son Kite/ Minilogue @ The Lighthouse

As you are used of Heart Beat, once more the line up cemented by 2 Techno heavy weights.

in Saigon Events

Canvas & Wine @ Vin Gallery

VinSpace hosts social paint nights at our art studio iin Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City District 2 since 2011.

in Saigon Events

Legend of Rock @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Let's rock at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City on March 15 with our Legend of Rock special night.

in Saigon Events

Get Sham Rocked @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: In #celebration of St. Patrick's Day, join us in special live music night of Get Sham Rocked.

in Saigon Events

The Liquid Paramour_Saigon's Relatioship with Alcohol @ Family Medical Practice

 Alcohol is an ever-present element of life in Ho Chi Minh City. But how much is too much?

in Saigon Events

Post Natal Depression @ Family Medical Practice

 Attend our discussion to learn more about this crucial parenting issue.

in Vietnam

Tour Company Under Fire for Constructing Staircase on UNESCO Heritage Site

Trang An Tourism JSC ignored five demands to cease construction on an unauthorized staircase in Trang An, a UNESCO Heritage Complex in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh.

in Saigon Events

Celebrates ‘Art De Vivre À La Française’ With The Former 3-Stars Michelin Chef Bruno Menard @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Hôtel des Arts Saigon was honored to welcome back the former 3-stars Michelin chef BrunoMenard and to celebrate ‘Art de Recevoir’and ‘Art De Vivre À La Française’ withquintessential diners on the 21st...

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday with Acoustic Singer Benjamin James @ Snuffbox

Benjamin James is returning to Snuffbox! He will be gracing us with a night of live acoustic music, RnB vocals and slightly awkward English charm.

in Saigon Events

Third Thursday with Frank Jez @ Lush

Third Thursday is back on March 15th with very special guest DJ Frank Jez from Ireland.

in Saigon

[Photos] Snapshots of Downtown Saigon During the Mid-1960s

For the past 30 years, the country’s economic changes have placed Saigon at the epicenter of rapid urbanization and modernization, with endless development projects.

in Saigon Events

The Human Machine @ Think in a Box

Man is still a mystery to himself. Are we really sure we know everything about our physical body?

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Notebook on Cities and Clothes @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Commissioned to make a documentary on fashion and its place in society, Wim Wenders decides to embark us in a conversation with Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto.

in Saigon Events

Ramadan Buffet Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Enjoy an extensive feast to break the fast with family and friends this holy month. Delight in an array of Malaysian and International dishes, specially prepared by our Chef.

in Saigon Events

Viva Espana @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Don’t miss out on an exclusive buffet dinner with our Spanish chef who’s flying in all the way from Spain to be with us!

in Literature

Children's Book Translator Receives Vietnam's First-Ever Andersen Literary Award

Inaugurated in 1996 by the Hans Christian Andersen Award Committee, the Fairy Tale of My Life Award has been presented to 65 organizations and individuals who help to preserve the legacy of Danish aut...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Representative Wins World Beauty Pageant for Trans Women

Another victory for Vietnam’s LGBT community on the international stage!

in Saigon

Despite Criticisms, Saigon Proposes Hiking Wastewater Discharge Levy

Saigon’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed increasing fees on wastewater discharged by the city’s production workshops, but the plan’s specifics and methods are attracting c...

in Saigon Events

Easter Buffet Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Our Easter Buffet Dinner is the perfect way to celebrate and one that your children will sure to love.

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate with our decadent Easter brunch. Indulge in the freshest seafood, roasted meats and international dishes as well as our chocolate buffet with chocolate fountain and ice cream trolley, as wel...

in Saigon Events

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Start the evening at Flo Lounge for one hour free beer from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

in Saigon Events

Beers, Oysters and All That Jazz! @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Mat Mirol Trio: “Urban process jazz sound”

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Work Starts on $1bn Industrial Zone in Nghe An

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Work starts on 1-billion-USD industrial zone in Nghe An [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam nam...

in Environment

Amid Climate Change Threats, a Strain of Asian 'Floating Rice' Might Hold the Answer

As Southeast Asian countries struggle to adapt to the mounting challenges brought about by climate change, a potential solution has "floated" to the surface.

in Saigon Events

Brunch & Drag Race All Stars Final Performance @ Cork & Fork

FINAL performance of Drag Brunch - RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 3 & Cork & Fork viewing party is coming to a end.

in Vietnam

Spotify Is Launching in Vietnam in 3 Days

Hang on to your seat (and mobile devices), Spotify is hitting Vietnam in three days!

in Food Culture

[Video] Learn How to Make Bánh Chưng in Hanoi's Storied Tranh Khuc Village

It’s hard to find a Vietnamese who isn’t familiar with the a story behind the country’s sticky rice cakes: bánh chưng and bánh giày. After all, the legend of these ceremonial fares is intertwined with...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and the LGBTQ Community in Vietnam

After a one-month break, we're back on the air!

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Society

Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta

Officials find little success in easing the nuisances associated with the booming bird nest farming industry across southern Vietnam.

in Development

Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho

Once the high-speed railway is finished, it will only take 45 minutes to travel from Saigon to Can Tho.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnam's Most Recent Social Media Celebrity Is a Majestic Cat Named 'Dog'

Behold Vietnam’s latest internet heartthrob, a majestic Scottish fold from Hai Phong.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Intern Allegedly Tricked Into Cleaning up Radioactive Sites in Japan

A 24-year old Vietnamese citizen who was serving as an intern in a government-sponsored Technical Intern Training Program may have been duped into performing cleanup in areas with unsafe radiation lev...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Take a deep breath and forget the Monday to Friday alarm and come to Food ConneXion for our Sunday brunch!

in Saigon Events

Extravagant Seafood Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Food ConneXion will satisfy your seafood craving!

in Saigon Events

Flavours of Asia @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Inspired from the art of Asian cuisine, we've created a place where traditional culture meets a modern tempo.

in Saigon Events

The Spring Burger @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Spring has arrived at Urbane Lounge! Spring into March with our signature Spring Burger!

in Saigon Events

March Butcher’s Cut & Maddie’s Fav @ Mad Cow

Looking for a place to hang out with your friends after work? Head over to Mad Cow Wine & Grill!

in Saigon

Saigon Proposes Tech Upgrades to Make Schools 'Smarter'

The government is calling for "smart schools" across Saigon. But can the city actually pull it off?

in Vietnam

Two More Vietnamese Make Forbes' List of World's Billionaires in 2018

With the fastest wealth growth rate in the world, it’s no surprise that more Vietnamese are appearing among the world’s richest billionaires.

in Saigon Events

St. Patrick’s Day @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Celebrate the greenest day of spring with our St. Patrick’s Day buffet dinner at Food ConneXion!

in Saigon Events

Italian Dining with Guest Chef Franco Palandra @ NAMO

From the organizer:  ‘NAMO is honored to present celebrity chef, Franco Palandra, all the way from the rustic hills of Tuscany for your dining pleasure.

in Saigon Events

Learn the secrets of Italian cooking with Guest Chef Franco @ NAMO

From the organizer: Are you up for an authentic cooking class with our guest chef from Italy? 

in Architecture

[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High

Atelier 12’s new apartment redesign attempts to answer the question, “how you can live horizontally with only one direction of daylight?"

in Vietnam

It's Official: Amazon Will Be in Vietnam This Year

With Amazon making the official move, will 2018 be the year the foreign brand booms in Vietnam?

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Welcome Nearly 700,000 Foreign Visitors in March

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC People’s Committee approves car parking fee increase [SGGP] ▪ HCM City ...

in Saigon

Saigon Offers Workers Highest Wages in Vietnam in 2017: Report

Saigoneers are currently being offered the highest salaries in the country.

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour at The Terrace @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: New destination for a great nightlife in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Sweet Moments at Opera @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: Every day from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm at Opera Bar, indulge yourself with the combination of The Pastry Boutique's delicacies and the new special Nespresso signature coffees!

in Saigon Events

Rejuvenate at Xuan Spa @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: This spring, treat yourself to a total rejuvenation with our Tết's Renewal package at special price of VND 3,700,000* per person per package.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Brunch at Square One @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: This weekend, be seen at Square One and "let life surprise you" with our signature Saturday Brunch prepared by Chef Alexandre Durand and Chef Tran Van Son.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Pearse Burke @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well-known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

INK Sunday Funday - Tattoo Fest @ Piu Piu

If you're fan of anything "tattoo" then get yourself down to the Piu on Sunday March 11th for some Inked fun!!

in Saigon Events

Young Lyricist Auditions 2018 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

The Young Lyricist is a special dance group consisting of talented youth with a passion for dance and performing arts, who are professionally trained with the international standards of the ISTD & NAT...

in Vietnam

After Automobiles, VinGroup Dabbles in Higher Education With VinUni

The major Vietnamese real estate conglomerate plans to open a non-profit, private university in Hanoi with enrollment beginning in 2020.

in Saigon Events

Thao Dien Flea @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Hello Saigon people, from March 2018, we will rename “Outcast Boho Market” to “Thao Dien Flea”, happening at Saigon Outcast, 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, D.2.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Burger Fest 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Saigon's first burger festival is here! On Saturday, March 24th Saigon’s best burger joints are taking over Saigon Outcast for one day only.

in Travel

Hoi An Establishes Curfew, Noise Limit to Curtail Rowdy Nightlife

Local authorities are fed up with the rowdy nightlife that's invaded downtown Hoi An.

in Saigon Events

Make μ Sic - w/ Headbirds ES, Hug & Schiemann CH @ The Lighthouse

This is the first installment of "Make μ (Mu) sic" at The Lighthouse.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] In Tom Blachford's Nightscapes, Tokyo Appears Like a Sci-Fi Dystopia

Australian photographer Tom Blachford has an eye for dystopian, futuristic aesthetics; he’s set it on Tokyo where he’s taken a series of photos depicting some of the city’s most ultramodern structures...

in Saigon Events

Salmo World by Katsura Yamauchi Experimental Music @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salmo World Sound and Light of Water Universe by Katsura Yamauchi

in Saigon Events

L’Apéritif at The Lounge @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Join us on Friday, March 09 for the launch of L’Apéritif at The Lounge and immerse yourself in a French atmosphere with two hours free flow of French Wine and L’Apéritif cold buffet spread.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Flower Power Vol.5 @ Piu Piu

 ABSTRAACK is releasing Saigon Flower Power for a FIFTH Edition. Its gonna be Bigger, Louder and Wilder so help make it explosive !

in Saigon

What the Future Holds for Saigon's Overcrowded Tan Son Nhat Airport

Officials met in Hanoi and Saigon to discuss competing plans to increase service capacity at the overwhelmed Tan Son Nhat Airport. The debates include whether the expansion should be to the north or s...

in Saigon Events

Women's Day Seafood Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Treat the women in your life to an International seafood dinner buffet at Chit Chat which includes free flowing wine, beer and soft drinks.

in Saigon Events

Back to the Future @ The Hive Saigon

This March joins us as we screen the American science-fiction adventure comedy film Back to the Future.

in Saigon Events

Remarkable Vietnamese Women - International Women's Day talk @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a special International Women's Day talk by author Irene Ohler. 

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Looking for a live music in Saigon?

in Saigon Events

Happy Women's Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: "Women are always beautiful" - Ville Valo. And you're still looking for inspiration on where to celebrate this #International#Women Day?

in Saigon Events

Noodle Noodle Grand Opening @ Noodle Noodle Restaurant

Noodle Noodle on Nguyen Hue Boulevard brings the best noodle dishes from around Asia together in one place. The city’s newest culinary destination will have its grand opening on 6 March.

in Saigon Events

Nightmare - Prasert Yodkaew @ Vin Gallery

Dreams are elusive. Occasionally crystal clear, but often blurred and buried once the conscious mind awakens.

in Saigon

[Photos] 21 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon in 1967

As time goes by, our memories of past eras slowly lose their linear structures but instead come in snippets when chancing upon old memorabilia; an old ticket stub may bring back snapshots of nigh...

in Saigon Events

International Women's Day @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: As a half of the world, women deserve to be delighted in a distinguishing "International Women's Day" party on the top of Saigon by night.

in Environment

Da Nang Suspends 2 Steel Plants Due to Pollution

On the evening of February 26, hundreds of residents of Hoa Lien commune gathered at the gates of the two companies to protest against their polluting practices.

in Saigon Events

Grace Samboh's Curator Talk @ The Factory Art Center

In 2018 ‘Pollination’ (https://goo.gl/fUTNQR) begins with participating curator from Indonesia - Grace Samboh - will be ‘residing’ in Saigon this month, to learn, research and exchange. 

in Saigon Events

Blockchain in Advertising, Communications & Marketing @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: 6 Ways Blockchain will change Advertising, Communications & Marketing.

in Saigon Events

OPEN DECKS DJs back2back @ Basement

 From the organizer: BASEMENT & WHAT? Events Saigon will take over the decks every Monday with our resident DJs Kingston, Fatconnections & friends!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Retail Revenue Nears $129bn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s retail revenue nears $129 billion [SGGP] ▪ Regulations flouted as ...

in Culture

[Video] At a Hero's Tomb, Vibrant Vietnamese Opera Mesmerizes Passersby

The first full moon of the lunar year is a big deal for Saigon’s Chinese community.

in Saigon

HCMC Schools to Start Teaching English to First Graders This Year

In the current program, English is only offered once students reach their third grade.

in Saigon Events

All Day Breakfast Menu @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Full Breakfast

in Saigon Events

It’s All About the Ladies @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Treat your special woman to a delectable seafood buffet and sweet assortments to celebrate Women’s Day.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

International Women’s Day @ Pullman Saigon Centre

International Women’s Day is coming!

in Arts & Culture

Mike Tyson Stars in Hong Kong Comedy About Female Friendship Set in Vietnam

Get this: apparently Mike Tyson was in Vietnam to film his part in a Hong Kong action comedy. What?

in Asia

These Fish Slippers Are the Must-Have Items This Summer in Thailand

The latest trend in Thailand involves ultra-realistic fish accessories including sandals, pillows, and keychains.

in Saigon Events

A Discussion on the Subject of Postnatal Depression @ Family Medical Practice

 Dear Moms, now that the Tet holidays are over, our SIMBA group has already begun weekly sessions once more with renewed fellowship and sharing of health and parenting information among new mothe...

in Asia

Is China’s Social Credit System a 'Black Mirror' Dystopian Scenario?

On 14 June 2014, the State Council of China issued the "Planning Outline for the Construction of a Social Credit System," one of the most ambitious e-governing efforts in the country.

in Vietnam

Cambodia Halts Deportation, Grants Temporary Residency to Stateless Vietnamese

Amidst looming deportations, Cambodian officials have announced plans to offer two-year residency cards to some of the approximately 70,000 ethnic Vietnamese living in Cambodia without legal status.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Welcomes Year of the Dog With 1st Instance of Broken Internet Cable

Vietnam’s favorite marine animal strikes again.

in Saigon Events

Night Safari with Alex Ferrer, Sunju Hargun, Zig Zach and DOTT @ The Lighthouse

NIGHT SAFARI is presented to you by The Crisis.

in Travel

Every Holiday Season, Da Lat Chokes Under Tourism Pressures

It would take from three to five years for the problem to get worse, according to the director of the Da Lat Department of Construction.

in Saigon

Saigon Railway Station Might Get a Snazzy Vintage-Theme Makeover Soon

The Saigon Railway Station might get an "old Saigon" makeover this year.

in Vietnam

Hue Is Building a Riverside Pedestrian Zone With Rare Lumber

Rare lumber is being used for construction that is underway on a pedestrian area along the Perfume River.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Proposes Ban on Uber, Grab on 11 Streets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Uber, Grab proposed to be banned from 11 streets in Hanoi [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi Min...

in Development

What’s Inside Hanoi’s Upcoming Entirely Made-in-Japan Smart Town?

In less than a decade, some Hanoi residents might be able to live and work in a smart town that’s built entirely with Japanese technologies.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aviation Industry Plans to Have 28 Functional Airports by 2030

Within 18 years, Vietnam’s airport industry aims to be one of the top four markets in ASEAN in terms of total passengers.

in Saigon Events

Vibe Nation Beach Fest 2018 @ Coco Beachcamp

Vibe Nation Beach Fest is back March 16, 17, and 18, 2018!

in Asia

Taiwan Officially Bans Use of Plastic Items in Restaurants, Shops

Starting next year, in Taiwan, food and beverage outlets will be banned from providing plastic straws to customers for in-store use.

in Saigon Events

Zero Gravity night with DJ Fingaz @ Social Club Saigon

Look who will be here for us!

in Saigon Events

Downtempo Sessions: Max Cleo @ The Hub Saigon

Downtempo Sessions first started by Max Cleo in 2013 until 2015, now it's back by her again.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Workers to Compete With Machines for Jobs

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietjet Air to serve international flights at T4 of Changi airport [DTI] ▪ V...

in Film & TV

Thich Nhat Hanh Documentary to Open in Vietnam Theaters This March

The documentary about the life and work of Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh will open in his home country in March.

in Vietnam

Formula One Is Seriously Considering Putting a Race in Hanoi

Key insiders are reporting that a deal to bring a Formula 1 race to the streets of Hanoi by 2020 could soon be in place.

in Saigon Events

American University Expo @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Interested in studying in the United States? Want to advance your education at top institutions?

in Saigon Events

Runway Fashion Show | Saigon 2018 @ The Hive Saigon

Runway has finally arrived in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

EXPO: Compack Vietnam 2018 @ SECC

Complete Packaging Expo in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Women Empowerment - Evening Edition Part 1 @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Here we are, with Women Empowerment in the evening time!

in Saigon Events

Tuấn Mami's Solo Exhibition Opening @ The Factory Art Center

To kick off Year of the Dog, The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre invites you to the opening of 'In One’s Breath – Nothing Stands Still', a solo exhibition by Tuấn Mami, within the framework of a proj...

in Saigon Events

Georg Whelan / Art Exhibition / Foo Dog @ Soma Art Cafe

We warmly welcome you to join us at Soma Art Cafe for an exciting new exhibition by Georg Whelan: Foo Dog; a unique narrative of Vietnamese life by an Australian artist presented on large format canva...

in Society

Tet Comedy Special 'Tao Quan' Under Fire for Transphobic, Body-Shaming Jokes

The show has been a comedy staple that's loved by many for its use of humor to shed light on the country’s social and economic issues; however, it tends to fare poorly on gender and sexuality matters....

in Saigon Events

The Champagne Gosset Dinner @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: THE CHAMPAGNE GOSSET DINNER with Extravagant Comtemporary Artist Bui Tien Tuan.

in Saigon Events

Aurelija Jankauskiene introduces the ThetaHealing® technique @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: The ThetaHealing® technique is a world renown healing method that was created by Vianna Stibal in 1995 during her own personal journey back to health and after she healed from a 9-...

in Saigon Events

Network Girls Evening @ La Chola de Lima

Hi ladies, we are pleased to announce that our next Network Girls Evening will take place Wednesday, February 28, from 6:30 to 9:00pm at La Chola de Lima in District 1.

in Saigon Events

Spank! @ The Lighthouse

Thursday at The Lighthouse is now the naughtiest night in town!

in Vietnam

[Video] Take a Stroll on Hanoi Streets in 1974

Thanks to an influx of tourists, video montages and photo collections of Saigon from previous decades are not hard to come by, but visual recordings of Hanoi are few and far between.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Wednesdays with Aaron James @ Snuffbox

Aaron James and the Black Water is a singer songwriter from Snuneymuxw, Vancouver Island.

in Saigon Events

Greek Night @ Key Lounge

Get High every Monday Night at Key Lounge with the special program "FREE SMALL BALLOON" for key customers.

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Social @ La Habana

Join us at our Wednesday Social starting from 20.00 with a complimentary Taster Class followed by swing jazz DJ music to get you dance your socks off until 23.00! 

in Saigon Events

Tech Tuesday @ Basement

 From the organizer: NEW Every Tuesday at BASEMENT we have Tech!

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night - The Scarlet @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Prepare for the end of boring Ladies Nights in Saigon as SOHY brings a completely fresh, unique and striking makeover for our lovely ladies on every Tuesday with new themes and dress code.

in Saigon Events

Rooftop Yoga @ The Hive Saigon

Another trip around the sun! Start the new year off strong with The Hive & Girls With Guns' founder & yoga teacher Sarah Hodgens.

in Saigon Events

Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

in Saigon Events

Pingoling Presents: Open Mic @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Come on down to Pingoling's weekly open mic hosted by the ALWAYS AMAZING Caleb Jones!!! Show is TOTALLY FREE!!!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 170 Vietnam Websites Attacked During Tet Holiday

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese Ambassador visits US aircraft carrier in Norfolk [SGGP] ▪ 170 Vie...

in Vietnam

China Becomes Vietnam’s Largest Export Market

In previous years, the position belonged to the US.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Buddhist Association Slams Burning of Joss Papers as Ostentatious 'Superstition'

The Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam officially expressed its disapproval of the burning of votive papers in a recent document.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Imports $18m Worth of Flowers This Tet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Imports $18m Worth of Flowers This Tet [SGGP] ▪ Outlook bright for V...

in Asia

Japan Is Preparing to Build the World's Tallest Wooden Skyscraper in Tokyo

Tokyo's skyline will soon feature the world's largest wooden skyscraper. 

in Development

Vingroup, T&T Want to Undertake Feasibility Studies for 3 Metro Lines in Hanoi

Two local conglomerates have expressed interest in conducting feasibility studies for three metro routes in Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Football Federation Sets Ambitious Goals for 2018

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Final version of Trans-Pacific trade deal released, rules pushed by US on ice [VnE...

in Tech

Dangerous North Korean Hacker Group Targets Vietnam, Japan, Middle East

The group, called Reaper (code name: APT37), was previously responsible for several attacks on private and public entities in South Korea, North Korean defectors, and even individuals involved with th...

in Asia

Uber Prepares to Sell Its Operations in Southeast Asia to Grab: CNBC Report

Although no deal has been reached yet and it’s unclear when the said deal will be made, many believe that the merge seems inevitable given Uber's current business situation in Asia.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema // 500 Days Of Summer @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: "This is not a love story, this is a story about love."

in Saigon Events

Thursday Night - Men in Black @ Key Lounge

Black - a color of power and mystery that can show your elegance and fashionable style. A gentleman in a black will always fascinate everyone for the first sight. Thursday night will be a special nig...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Jazz Duo feat Jazzaflip @ Indika

Welcome to Thursday Jazz Duo feat. Jazzaflip.

in Saigon Events

The Night Of Magnificence @ The Garden Mall

“The Night of Magnificence” is the most talked-about topic among art lover’s circles for these reasons:

in Vietnam

[Photos] Immerse in the Nostalgia of Tet Past With These Black-and-White Snapshots

While schoolchildren and some food vendors are still enjoying the rest of Tet holiday, vacation is officially over for the majority of Vietnam’s office workers. On the first day of work after Tet, let...

in Vietnam

Foreign Traveler Boards Wrong VNA Flight, Almost Spends Tet in Singapore Instead of Myanmar

A Vietnam Airlines passenger with tickets to Myanmar somehow found himself aboard a plane preparing to take off for Singapore.

in Saigon Events

Doug Stanhope @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Acclaimed US comedian Doug Stanhope comes to  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with his debut Asia tour this March, dishing out his incomparable brand of acerbic social commenta...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Passengers Threaten to Boycott Air France Over Invalid Discounts

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Your next hot fashion is made in Vietnam [OZY] ▪ Vietnamese passengers oppos...

in Vietnam

Nha Trang Celebrates Year of the Dog With Canine Beauty Pageant

The top 10 dogs will participate in a Dog Fashion Show held on Monkey Island on the third day of Tet.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch X Chicks Club @ The Vintage Emporium

Join us for the first CHICKS CLUB BRUNCH in 2018! The first opening the MONTHLY BRUNCH SERIES.

in Saigon Events

Mandala Wellness 1st Anniversary Open House @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Mandala Wellness is celebrating it's 1st Anniversary.

in Saigon Events

Noirfoto art talk with Dung Nguyen: How to stay innocent in front of nudity @ Noirfoto

A tiny talk with Dung Nguyen about her photography and other stories.

in Saigon Events

Asinus Ad Lyram @ The Lighthouse

Join us this Saturday for Asinus Ad Lyram at The Lighthouse, with Hibiya Line.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Sunset presents Nghia & Huy Truong @ The Hub Saigon

The Hub Saigon's biweekly event called Sunset Saturday focusing on deep house, house, and ambient will bring you the first edition featuring the most 2 house talents from Haustek and HRBR-Harbour: Ngh...

in Saigon Events

90's HITS Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Classical Music Concert: Love and Tragedy #4 @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

Resident DJ Fridays with Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Saturday with Benjamin James @ Snuffbox

Benjamin James is returning to Snuffbox! He will be gracing us with a night of live acoustic music, RnB vocals and slightly awkward English charm.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Wednesdays with Aaron James @ Snuffbox

Aaron James and the Black Water is a singer songwriter from Snuneymuxw, Vancouver Island.

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop & Breaks @ Basement

 From the organizer: Every Tuesday at BASEMENT we have Hip Hop and Breaks!

in Saigon Events

Cinema Rooftop Outdoor: We Are The Miller 2013 @ 420 Cocktail Rooftop Bar

19th of lunar year if u want to go somewhere, remember to visit the 420 Cocktail Bar to watch movies on the rooftop is not bad suggestion ,is it?

in Saigon Events

New Beer, New Brunch! @ East West Brewing Co.

Lunar New Year, Lunar New Brunch!

in Saigon Events

Tet Eve Party @ The Lighthouse

This Thursday at The Lighthouse join us for the biggest night of the year. Spank Tet Eve Party 2018!

in Saigon Events

Tet's Eve Celebration @ Broma

From the organizer: It seems like holidays never end.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Lunar New Year Celebration @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

SOHY doesn't have entrance fees or extra charges for guests on the Lunar New Year holiday with the same open hours from 05:30PM to 02:00AM.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Local Authorities Urged to Improve Hanoi's Pedestrian Streets for Tet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Local authorities urged to improve Hanoi's pedestrian streets for Tet [DTI] ▪&nbs...

in Vietnam

A Thai Investor Is Spending $1.76bn on Wind Farms in Vietnam

Three provinces in southern Vietnam might have functional wind farms as early as 2020.

in Saigon Events

Tết Celebration @ Hotel Nikko Saigon

Welcome the year of the Dog with happiness and good fortune coming your way!

in Saigon Events

Soma Screening // Kedi (2016) @ Soma Art Cafe

Kedi is a 2016 Turkish documentary film directed by Ceyda Torun about the adventures of many stray cats that live in Istanbul.

in Saigon Events

Jazzy Tuesday feat The Subs @ Indika

Welcome back to another edition of Jazzy Tuesday. This time, we have The Subs playing LIVE!

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: A special tribute night of Linkin Park to say "Greeting" after Tet Holiday.

in Saigon Events

One Night in Saigon: Craft Beer & Cocktails @ Saigon Craft Beer Tours

Looking for a big night out in Saigon? We've got you covered!

in Saigon Events

Who Let The Dogs Out – Countdown Party @ EON Heli Bar

EON Heli Bar will be celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special countdown party called “Who let the Dogs Out” on 15/02 from 05:00PM till late.

in Environment

Pollution, Animal Abuse Turn Vietnam's Time-Honored Tet Tradition Ugly

Many of the carps Hanoi residents released into the city’s waterways as part of a symbolic Lunar New Year ritual quickly died due to pollution.

in Saigon Events

TET - Dinner Set Menu @ The Hub Saigon

Time to farewell to the Year of the Rooster and welcome the Year of the Dog!

in Saigon Events

Free Traditional Food New Year On Rooftop: Bánh Tét& Thịt Kho Hột Vịt @ 420 Cocktail Rooftop Bar

On the first day of new year 2018(6/02/2018) we gladly to prepare many free meal its traditional food of vietnamese on Tet Holiday new year:Pork Braised with duck (Thịt Kho Hột vịt) and Cylindric glut...

in Saigon Events

Lunar New Year Eve: Firework rooftop dinner @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Fireworks, cocktails, fine wines and dinner on our rooftop.

in Saigon Events

Year End Buffet Dinner @ Café EON

Café EON, at level 50 Bitexco Financial Tower, will launch a buffet dinner with nearly 40 fine Eastern and Western dishes.

in Saigon Events

Eat, Drink & Love – Valentine Celebration on top of Saigon @ EON51 Sky Dining

This Valentine’s Day event is inspired by the renowned memoir “Eat, Pray, Love” by Liz Gilbert with the intension to bring their guest unforgettable moments with their significant other.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Seeks Visa Waiver Extension to Boost Tourism

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese books introduced at India’s international book fair [SGGP] ▪ HCM ...

in Culture

[Video] Crafting Altar Brassware in Saigon's Storied Lư Đồng Village

As Tet nears, families all over Vietnam are rushing to decorate their homes and check-off the last few items on their spring cleaning list, such as curtains, glassware, and most importantly, brass hom...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: U-23 Pride, Bubble Tea Madness, and the Saigon Heat

The Saigoneer Podcast is officially one month old!

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

This Hanoi Professor Takes Care of His Student's Baby While She Was Taking a Test

In an unexpected turn of events, a student from the Hanoi College of Technology and Trading had to take her six-month-old baby with her on examination day.

in Sports

Top Italian Football Club Juventus to Open Training Academy in Saigon

Saigon will soon become home to the first Juventus Academy in Southeast Asia.

in Saigon Events

Color Me Run @ D7

Color Me Run is a colorful festival that combines running, music and art in order to create thousands of happy moments.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, Saigon Choked in Traffic as Clock Ticks Down to Tet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s pharmacy industry sees rapid growth [VietnamNet] ▪ Hanoi, Saigon c...

in Vietnam

70% of Japanese Firms Want to Expand Their Business in Vietnam: Survey

Vietnam is among the countries in which Japanese companies have the highest motivation to expand.

in Travel

Quang Binh Plans to Build World’s Longest Zip Line Over Cave Kingdom

The 3.5-kilometer-long zip line will be part of a large tourism service complex in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, which is home to world-famous Son Doong cave.

in Saigon Events

Black Valentine Above Saigon @ Social Club Saigon

Who says February 14th is celebrated by only lovebirds?

in Saigon Events

Switch Up! @ Basement

 From the organizer: Every Wednesday at BASEMENT Saigon we have Switch UP!

in Saigon Events

Sweet Valentine 2018 @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Which will you choose for your Valentine?

in Saigon Events

Valentine Candle Light Dinner @ ERY

From the organizer: Fill your heart with love and passion. Let the romantic Candle Light Dinner in the mystery ambience - #ERY inspired from #SonDoongCave helps you to express your love and unlock her...

in Saigon Events

Fifty Shades of Love @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: This February 14th , Chill Skybar will warm up your love with the seductive couple dance in the hottest event that you shouldn't miss “Fifty Shades of Love”.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Valentine - Love Symphony @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Valentine - the day we cherish every moment of love and sweet memory with your loved one.

in Saigon Events

Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies. No Cover charge for both men & women.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Establishes First-Ever Animal Protection Association

Following the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs in November, the Vietnam Animal Welfare Association was officially established during a ceremony on February 3rd in Da Nang.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Coach Fare Triple Near Tet Holidays in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Boeing Working to Lift Vietnam’s Air Safety Rating [Bloomberg] ▪ Coach fare ...

in Travel

Muji's First Hotel in China Is Where Your Minimalist Dream Comes True

Popular Japanese minimalist homeware brand Muji opened its first hotel on January 18th in Shenzhen, China.

in Saigon Events

NYE BUFFET – New Year’s Eve Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Time to bid farewell to the Year of the Rooster and welcome the Year of the Dog!

in Saigon Events

PARTNER IN CRIME – Special Valentine’s Set menu @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Enjoy this Valentine’s Day with your Partner in Crime at Food ConneXion!

in Saigon Events

Mad Tet Celebration @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Join Maddie & the gang as we say goodbye to the Year of the Rooster and welcome to the Year of the Dog!

in Saigon Events

Madly In Love @ Pullman Saigon Centre

For one night only, Mad Cow is celebrating Valentine’s Day, adding 04 special sharing dishes to its menu including Oysters, Chateaubriand, Seafood board and chocolate fondue.

in Saigon Events

Jack Clayton / Art Exhibition - Streets of Vietnam @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

We warmly welcome you to join us at Soma Art Cafe for a series of woodcuts and illustrations inspired by street culture in Vietnam by Jack Clayton. 

in Saigon Events

Jolene Band @ The Crib

 From the organizer: LIVE MUSIC at The Crib! Sunday the 11th of FEB, From 4PM - 25 Bui Vien, HCMC.

in Saigon Events

BUMP! @ Basement

 From the organizer: On Saturday 10th of February the Colours Saigon team will be bringing you another night of bass heavy, dancefloor focused house, bass, and techno music.

in Vietnam

In Memory of the 24 Hours When Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake Had Swans

Less than a day after they were introduced, twelve swans have been removed from Hanoi’s famous Hoan Kiem Lake, despite widespread public support for the attraction.

in Saigon Events

Kid Rock Event @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: To offer a playground with many fun programs for children.

in Saigon Events

Resident DJ Fridays with Providence (SIN) @ Snuffbox

Its time once again to celebrate the end of prohibition at the 1st Speakeasy in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Suffers Worst Fall in 4 years

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s population estimated at 94.7 million in 2018 [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietna...

in Culture

Introducing Nổi, a Live Music Project by Saigoneer and Digipost

There’s little doubt that here at Saigoneer, we’re big fans of Vietnam’s indie acts; just see how we geeked out over Ca Hoi Hoang almost a year ago.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Night @ Lush

Thumping bass in two fully packed rooms, bottle specials in VIP, and the cities top DJs, what better way to spend your Saturday Night?!

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ Lush

It’s Tuesday, you know what that means ;). Lush Saigon is once again host to the cities hottest Ladies Night!

in Development

Quang Ninh Wants to Build a Tunnel Under Ha Long Bay

To address heavy traffic and storm-related disturbances on the bridge which currently connects to Ha Long Bay, authorities have proposed a 1.3-kilometer long tunnel to serve the UNESCO heritage site.&...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigoneers Make Trek to Da Lat to Buy Vegetables Straight From Farms

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ AFC Futsal: Vietnam reach quarters as Malaysia eliminated [Fox Sports Asia] ▪&nbs...

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's Stunning Koi-Inspired Cafe Has an Entire Ecosystem Inside It

Designed by a group of architects at Farming Architects, the "Koi Cafe" in Hanoi is not only an architectural gem but also a self-sustaining aquaculture and hydroponics eco-system. 

in Saigon Events

A Smile on Your Wall Workshop @ Art Space

Would you smile at a Cute & Adorable Puppy Painting?

in Saigon Events

Tet Special Photography Workshop @ Soma Art Cafe

Last chance for awesome! - TET Special Digital Photography Workshop

in Saigon Events

Evita in Jazz . Join the jam! @ Evita Bar

From the organizer: You like Jazz and look for a jam session where you can really play, join us every Sunday at Evita, ask for a list of standards or suggest your favorites.

in Saigon Events

L’Usine's Fete du Tet Party – Swinging Saigon @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: You're invited to L’Usine's Tết party. To show our appreciation for a fantastic year for L'Usine, we'd like to invite you to join us with your loved ones and wave goodbye to 2017 t...

in Saigon Events

Classics & Country: Sinco & Võ Trọng Phúc @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Saturday the best Classics & Country bands of Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Colourful Carnival - Rio edition! @ Saigon Rooftop Bar

Don't miss our biggest event yet to celebrate the world's acclaimed Rio carnival!

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Wealth Growth Is the Fastest in the World: Report

A surge in Vietnam’s ultra-rich who make their fortunes in investments and real estate are largely fueling the nation's wealth growth.

in Saigon Events

Ukulele for Beginners @ Soma Art Cafe

Planning on traveling for the Holidays? Interested in learning an instrument you can take anywhere?

in Saigon Events

IB & IGCSE Music Recital 2018 @ British International School

Our Year 11 and 13 IGCSE and IB musicians are practising hard in preparation for their final coursework performances.

in Vietnam

[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950

In less than two weeks, the Year of the Rooster will be over, making way for the reign of the Dog in the lunar calendar.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam pursues goal of ‘universities of international stature’ [VietnamNet] ▪&...

in Asia

Myanmar's First Public Drag Olympics Was a Celebration of Queer Identities

As part of the fourth annual &PROUD LGBT Film Festival, the country's first ever Drag Queen Olympics took place at Thakin Mya Park in downtown Yangon on January 28.

in Society

[Video] A Visit to Saigon's Jade Emperor Pagoda 2 Weeks Before Tet

Every year during the month leading to Tet, Saigoneers flock to local temples and pagodas to arrange food offerings to pray for an auspicious new lunar year.

in Education

The Value of Connected, Collaborative Education in Vietnam

Saigon is constructing new office towers, financial buildings, malls and luxury apartments at a frantic pace, but the building frenzy is not all about commerce and housing, as exemplified by the Briti...

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Grab & Uber, Indie Music and Modernist Architecture

The third episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

in Saigon Events

Brazilian Carnival Party! @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Get ready for a Caliente night at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!! It is time to celebrate the Brazilian Carnival like they do in Rio De Janeiro!! 

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Travel Program Elicits Outcry Online for Promoting Dog Meat

A television show on a local children and family-focused channel is catching backlash for featuring dog meat as a traditional Vietnamese dish in a recent episode.

in Saigon Events

The A Plan & Ly Le Quyen electro rock @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Ly Le Quyen electro rock band back to Yoko’s Friday night.

in Saigon Events

GooseBumps @ The Lighthouse

GOOSEBUMPS are back at the LIGHTHOUSE February 9th.

in Saigon Events

AIS TET Festival @ AIS

From the organizer: The biggest Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration of AIS is coming!!!

in Travel

[Video] The Beauty of Vietnam Seen With Fresh Eyes

Claire Imler’s new video Vietnam lets viewers experience what it's like to see the country for the first time: from grass brooms swishing warm rain across a tile floor; charcoal flames caressing ...

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Open #FREESTYLE with New Fame and friends! 

in Saigon Events

Improv Saigon: Showcase #4 (Late Show) @ Pingoling

From the organizer: We'll be doing TWO DIFFERENT PERFORMANCES on show night!!!

in Saigon Events

A dOSe of Brazilectro / Soma @ Soma Art Cafe

A dOSe of BRAZILECTRO : Celebrating CARNAVAL WorldwideFeat. MPB, Bossa, Samba, Batucada, Tropicalia, Afro-Brazilian beats and beyond...

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Flamenco Concert feat Los Mosquitos @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

Macallan Whisky Dinner @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: If you’ve heard about Macallan but still haven’t tasted it yet, so this dinner on Thursday (8th February) will be a perfect wine pairing dinner for all whisky lovers.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night at the Eatery @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Looking for a live music in Saigon?

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon Showcase #7 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: We will have ONE PERFORMANCE on show night!!! 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Soul Revival @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Saigon Soul Revival is bringing the fire back to La Fenetre Soleil this Friday for another sweaty night in Saigon!

in Asia

Chinese Scientists Have Successfully Cloned Monkeys Using SCNT Technique

Scientists in China recently achieved a major scientific breakthrough by cloning two monkeys.

in Culture

This Thai Makeover of the 2018 Honda Super Cub Is the Dream

Honda recently released the newest model of its iconic Super Cub bike.

in Saigon Events

Southeast-Asia Business Professional Networking @ Blanchy's

Locals and foreigners are invited to come explore networking opportunities in our business community.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon: Without A Net #5 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Watch SIX of Comedy Saigon's Top Local Comedians Perform IMPROV STAND-UP COMEDY!!!

in Saigon Events

Alluvium @ Galerie Quynh

The geological term 'alluvium' – embodying in itself a sense of movement – refers to sedimentary matter washed onshore by flowing bodies of water.

in Saigon Events

Storytelling Saigon: Showcase #8 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Come see the graduates of Storytelling Saigon: Workshop Series #8 perform!!! :)

in Saigon Events

Pingoling Presents: Open Mic @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Come on down to Pingoling's weekly open mic hosted by the ALWAYS AMAZING Caleb Jones!!! Show is TOTALLY FREE!!!

in Saigon Events

Super Bowl LII @ Guru Sports Bar

Come to Guru Sports Bar and watch Super Bowl 52 LIVE in Saigon on 05.02.2018 at 6:30 AM

in Saigon Events

The Shape of Water @ BHD Star Thao Dien

From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes The Shape of Water - an other-worldly fable, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fears Foreign Investment Affected by US Tax Bill

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 19,000 freelance tour guides won’t lose right to practice [VietnamNet] ▪ Vie...

in Architecture

[Photos] Thao Dien's 'Serene House' Combines Industrial Chic With Indochine Elements

Saigon’s “Serene House” blends austere prefab materials with Indochine elements.

in Literature

Vietnamese-American Poet Ocean Vuong Wins Prestigious Literary Award

On January 15, it was announced that Vietnamese-American poet and essayist Ocean Vuong’s debut poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds has won the prestigious 2017 T.S. Eliot Prize.

in Vietnam

Da Nang's My Khe Beach Faces Grim Future Due to Coastal Erosion

One of Vietnam’s most popular beaches, My Khe, is suffering from coastal erosion brought about by groundwater exploitation.

in Saigon Events

Crepes&Wine Party for Chandeleur day @ Cork & Fork

Come and enjoy delicious crêpes in our recently renovated cosy venue, with choice of red or white wine by the glass or by the carafe!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Sees Drops in New HIV Infections for 10th Consecutive Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam sees drops in new HIV infections for 10th consecutive year [DTI] ▪ V...

in Vietnam

How to View the Ultra-Rare Super Blue Blood Moon in Vietnam Tomorrow

A rare Super Blue Blood Moon will grace Saigon’s skies tomorrow night.

in Environment

Southeast Asia's Fondness of Air-Conditioning Is Putting Strains on Local Environment

As our world continues to warm up, tropical dwellers depend heavily on cooling technologies to combat their habitat's harsh elements. For most of Southeast Asia, this means cranking up the air-co...

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Look Into the Life of Duy Tan, Vietnam's Child Emperor

Vietnam’s child emperor, Duy Tan, ascended to the throne at age 8 with all the pomp and ceremony the title involves.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Night @ Lush

Thumping bass in two fully packed rooms, bottle specials in VIP, and the cities top DJs, what better way to spend your Saturday Night?!

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ Lush

It’s Tuesday, you know what that means ;). Lush Saigon is once again host to the cities hottest Ladies Night!

in Saigon Events

Friday Night live: ophir alternative & The A Plan @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Enjoy Friday night at Yoko - Rock the Young.

in Saigon Events

MÁY CÀY Friday Special: Schizoid Nights-by Cray3 and friends @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

First episode of the experimental music events made by the collaboration between Radio Schizoid and Bass Meditation Community.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam in Top 10 Destinations for Americans Aged 55, Above

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC authorities make efforts to revitalize canals [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam in Top 1...

in Music & Arts

After LGBT Content, China Now Bans Tattoos, Hip-Hop From National Media

On January 18th, famous Chinese rapper GAI (real name: 周延 Zhōu Yán) was abruptly removed from the reality TV show 歌手 (The Singer).

in Saigon Events

Chandeleur Party w/ Heart Of Darkness & Nola Blues Band @The Refinery

Let’s have some crêpes on our terrace paired with the beautiful craft beer from our friends Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery.

in Saigon Events

BACK to the 90's is back! @ Piu Piu

"Hey baby, I noticed you noticing me and I just wanted to put you on notice that I noticed you too." 

in Saigon Events

1st Ho Chi Minh City Open Kendo Championships @ RMIT University

With the success of many major championships in Vietnam (All Vietnam Kendo Championships & Vietnam Open Kendo Championships) and with the great Kendo development in Vietnam. We proudly organize the "1...

in Saigon Events

New Zealand Wine & Food Festival 2018 @ RMIT University

Enjoy a Taste of New Zealand with the return of the New Zealand Wine and Food Festival on the 24th of March 2018 at RMIT University, Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Hart Lazer in Ho Chi Minh @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Learning with Hart Lazer is a perfect way to gain more knowledge for your teaching career as well as just deepening your own practice.

in Saigon Events

Sunset by the Pool @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

A call for those who are on the hunt for the best Sunset-time view in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

A Tribute to Stephane Gauger @ BHD Star Thao Dien

Screening of CÚ VÀ CHIM SE SẺ (Owl and the Sparrow – 2007 with English subtitles)

in Saigon Events

Friends Night Out @ Cocorico

Friends Night Out is a special WEEKLY promotion on every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Cocorico bistros.

in Vietnam

Ha Long Bay Casino Reports Massive Losses of $5.58m in 2017

The casino inside the UNESCO World Heritage site lost VND127 billion (US$5.58 million) in 2017, which is seven times higher than in 2016.

in Saigon Events

Letters to Hearts Workshop @ Art Space

In a super-speedy world, Calligraphy- the Art of Beautiful Writing brings back a touch of Relaxation & Reflection into your life.

in Vietnam

VietJet CEO Apologizes for Welcoming Vietnam's U-23 Team Home With Bikini Show

Vietnam’s festive shenanigans to celebrate the country’s U-23 team range from internet memes to excessive flag-waving to an impromptu bikini show, courtesy of budget carrier VietJet Air.

in Saigon Events

The Bike Shop Bus and Ride: Tri An Lake @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Join us on the Tri An Lake Sunday Ride.

in Saigon Events

Indika Tet Market @ Indika

Following the tradition, we're organizing a 2-days market at INDIKA SAIGON.

in Saigon Events

Belgo Saturday Live Music Night @ Belgo

We're excited to welcome you for BELGO SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC NIGHT at 20:00 every Saturday.

in Saigon Events

Tết Art Market @ The Factory Art Center

To save the best farewell to a delighted year and welcome a cheerful, artistic new year, The Factory, in collaboration with Inpages, brings you Tết Art Market, gathering the unique hand-crafted produc...

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Open House Festival @ Upper Street Saigon

From the organizer: On February 3rd, join us in Upper Street Saigon, an open house festival featuring the following brands and products:

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Variations on Joy - Howard Qiu @ Soma Art Cafe

Join us for 'Variations on Joy', an exhibition by Howard Qiu featuring a vibrant collection of artworks that explore the intersection of music, emotions and nature. 

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From Dream To Realization @ Co-Space

From the organizer: From Dream to Realization - 3 Business Founders Share Their Stories.

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Thursday Outdoor Screening: They Will Have To Kill Us First @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Directly supporting the journalists and musicians who made this film. Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s International Internet Connectivity Fully Restored

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s international internet connectivity fully restored [VietnamNet] ▪ ...

in Society

[Video] A Tour of Saigon's 100-Year-Old Hẻm, Hao Si Phuong

What better way to learn about Saigon’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage than to pay a visit to one of the city’s oldest residential enclaves?

in Sports

Delay Threat Still Looms Over AFC U-23 Final as Heavy Snow Blankets China

There’s still a chance that heavy snowfall might affect the schedule of today’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 final match.

in Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: 2017 Recap, Record Tourism Year and Coffee

The Saigoneer Podcast's second episode is online now!

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Final AFC Cup Vietnam vs Uzbekistan @ Blanchy's

Come to cheer our warriors of U23 Vietnam football team, and record unforgettable happiness moments with our beloved football team.

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Live Music evenings - Smogtown Rats @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: The Snap Café,Best Casual Dining & Live Music Venue in HCMC (LUX Awards, 2017), has been offering for the past nine years an extensive selection of local as well as international s...

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Live Music evenings - Nola Blues Club @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: The Snap Café,Best Casual Dining & Live Music Venue in HCMC (LUX Awards, 2017), has been offering for the past nine years an extensive selection of local as well as international s...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Live Music evenings - Plug N' Play @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: The Snap Café,Best Casual Dining & Live Music Venue in HCMC (LUX Awards, 2017), has been offering for the past nine years an extensive selection of local as well as international s...

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Fast & Furious Party @ Blanchy's

FAST & FURIOUS @ Blanchy's Tash brings you the most furious experience combined with the top 40, R&B, Hip Hop music by DJ Knight & Dj Tio

in Vietnam

Hanoi, Saigon Make Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Southeast Asia

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been recognized by a international database as one of the most affordable Southeast Asian cities.

in Saigon Events

Rejoice This Magical Season of Love @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

For the love season this year, Hôtel des Arts Saigon offers new and unique experiences for couples with a special interactive bespoke performance from magician Petey ‘Majik’ Nguyen across the outlets....

in Development

Vietnam Hopes to Start $50bn Project to Build High-Speed North-South Railway in 2020

The long-delayed project is expected to be actualized, beginning in 2020.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Closes 2 Central Streets Today for Tet Offensive Ceremony

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ho Chi Minh City canal cleanup projects may fail to meet deadline [DTI] ▪ HC...

in Sports

[Photos] Ambulance, Tractor, Hearse: A Compilation of Vietnam's Football Shenanigans

It is a nationally known fact that after every big football win, Vietnam's road network will be flooded with flown flags, vigorous chants, and random objects blaring odd noises.

in Saigon Events

Soul Majors Showcase - Class of 2017 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

As part of SMPAA’s Ambassadorship Programme, the Soul Majors Programme is an initiative that seeks to identify and provide potential students in every discipline at SMPAA with additional scholarship t...

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A Tale of Modern Jazz @ Social Club Saigon

Exuding sophistication and elegance, The Social Club Restaurant is the place to be if you’re looking to enjoy jazz music while soaking in the views of magnificent Saigon from 23rd floor.

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Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

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Nightly International Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town. Live music everynight 

in Saigon Events

Come and Discover the Depths & Strength of your body with Carlos @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Carlos’ style of yoga is strong, authentic, intelligent, playful and full of heart.

in Travel

Amid Tourism Boom, Hoi An Places Stricter Regulations on Homestays

Hoi An Town authorities have issued new regulations requiring all homestays be operated by residents who are not married to foreigners.

in Music & Arts

Vietnam's 'Queen of Pop' My Tam Ranks 10th on Billboard Top World Albums List

Fans of My Tam, rejoice!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Photochemical Smog Threatens Public Health in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam's deputy PM takes to the streets to celebrate U23 Asian Cup semifinal victory&n...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Embassy in Chile Caught Drying Shark Fins on Roof

Last week, at least a hundred potentially illegal shark fins could be spotted drying on the roof of the Vietnamese embassy in Chile.

in Saigon Events

House & Bass Night @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

DJ SKULZ and Friends gonna bring to you some cool vibes for the night. Come over, have some drinks and hangin' out!!!

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Friday Night live: A Plan & Farmers @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Enjoy Friday night at Yoko - Rock the Young.

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Alternative Rock Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town. Live music everynight 

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Valentine’s Day Buffet Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

 How are you going to show your love and devotion on Valentine’s Day?

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Pastoral Charm of Bac Ninh in the 1920s

Despite being one of Vietnam’s tiniest provinces, Bac Ninh was home to the earliest trace of ancient Vietnamese tribes.

in Eat & Drink

Vietnam Coffee Republic Introduces Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee

When the afternoon sun leers down and the exhaustion of another day in the hectic city bores its way into your brain, nothing is more satisfying than downing a refreshing cup of iced coffee.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Face Uzbekistan in AFC U-23 Final on Saturday

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam to play against Uzbekistan in AFC U23 champs final [VietnamNet] ▪ ...

in Environment

Vietnamese-Thai Wildlife Kingpin Arrested in Thailand for Smuggling $1m Worth of Rhino Horn

A notorious Vietnamese wildlife trafficker was arrested by Thai police for his involvement in the smuggling of over US$1 million worth of illegal rhino horns.

in Saigon Events

Vivarium Design Workshop @ Art Space

"A vivarium (Latin, literally for "place of life") is an area, for keeping and raising animals or plants for observation or research.

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Saigon Startup Party @ 2F Downtown

From the organizer: Join us at Saigon Startup Party to take a look back what we have overcome and accomplished in 2017.

in Saigon Events

Weekly Jazzy Sunday // BadWon't @ Rogue Saigon

As the sun falls on the dusky Sundays of a brand new year, Rogue Saigon are so relaxed and delighted to chill will you in the creative Jazz scene.

in Sports

Companies All Over Vietnam Let Workers off Early to Cheer on National Football Team

From small startups to big corporations like VietJet, local companies are – for the first time – going all out to support Vietnam’s national U-23 team in the upcoming football match.

in Saigon Events

Australia Day Community Event HCMC 2018 @ RMIT University

The Australian Consulate-General will be holding its second Australia Day community event in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday 28 January 2018, showcasing the best Australia has to offer and celebrating Aust...

in Saigon Events

The TET Festival Sale @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: Hey guys! Saigon Flea Market is BACK!!!  

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night with Sara Mapa @ Piu Piu

Here are all the reasons you need to come to Ladies night tonight: https://www.Yourtango.Com/2015279002/5-alarming-signs-hes-not-over-his-ex

in Saigon Events

Mid-Week Crisis @ Piu Piu

Every day may not be good, but there can be good in any day.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Huge Foreign-Invested Real Estate Projects Remain on Paper

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Why Vietnam football fans celebrate Asian Cup semi like a World Cup win [Tuoi Tre]...

in Saigon Events

Movement Therapy (Free Workshop) @ La Danza Studio

The Movement Kitchen has been an Airbnb Experience host for one year in HCMC providing travelers/tourists a chance to experience movement therapy with her local students.

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HRBR meets Karsten Sollors @ The Lighthouse

This early 2018 we are proud to welcome Karsten Sollors an expert of House music from Chicago, USA. HRBR's artists B.A.X.. and 1DAN will join him behind the decks to make you ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Says No to Chinese, European Lion Statues Nationwide

Local officials continue efforts to replace foreign depictions of lions with Vietnamese ones in front of temples, pagodas, parks and private buildings around the country.

in Saigon Events

BASE of the BASS #28 @ Shaka Saigon

Base of the BASS Volume 28 is coming!!

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French Me I'm Famous @ Piu Piu

French Me I'm Famous! Hate them or Love them, ze french people are here and there's nothing you can do about it..

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Music Trivia Blind Test // Zach Sch @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: If you’re a fan of our Music Trivia Blind Tests, then never fear! 

in Vietnam

About 0.6% of Commuters in Vietnam Use Phone While Driving: Survey

A recent survey found that 6 in every 1,000 drivers in Vietnam are using the phone while driving.

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Crossed Up 3X Basketball hosted by Starting 5IVE official @ Rubik Zoo

Come out and play or watch the 3 on 3 event. It will be a fun event for players as well for spectators. There will be music, food stalls, drinks and more for you to enjoy!

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Hip Hop Thursday Night @ LUX Sky Lounge

Chilling high everyday Thursday Night, LUX Sky Lounge will bring hiphop - the dopest & swaggest music genre ever to all of you.

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El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ moreno and Saigon's very own, Swiss-born, Dj Ouch!.

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Artist Talk by Edgar Leciejewski / Ghosts & Flowers @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Artist Talk by Edgar Leciejewski / Ghosts & Flowers. In his talk at Salon Saigon Edgar Leciejewski will focus on his practice of creating conceptual series of portrait works.

in Saigon Events

Maternity Insurance Seminar @ Brix Wine Bar

From the organizer: If you are even remotely thinking about having a child in the near future,  the time to start thinking about maternity insurance is now.

in Saigon Events

Meet the 6th Best Bar in the World right here in Saigon! @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer:Get ready for the most exciting nightlife event of the year! For the first time, a bar from the worlds50bestbars award is visiting Vietnam and serving their own special drinks.

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The M-Club @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Have you known that The M-Club event of the whiskey master Macallan is hosted at our gorgeous sky bar to awake your senses through different sophisticated cocktails by the HongKong...

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Dancehall Night w/ Saigon Dub Station & Friends @ Shaka Saigon

Greetingz people! Shaka Dancehall Tuesday is Back!

in Saigon Events

Outcast Tet Market 2018 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Join us for a special shopping of the year with a market of TET edition!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: UNESCO Discusses New Approach to Study Vietnam’s Heritage

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ UNESCO discusses new approach to study Vietnam’s heritage [DTI] ▪ Vietnam in...

in Vietnam

Vietnam National Team Stuns Iraq in U-23 Asian Tournament to Reach Semifinals

If you noticed thousands of jubilant people boasting Vietnamese flags flooding onto the street last night, there's a good reason why: Vietnam pulled off a stunning upset against Iraq in the quarterfin...

in Society

[Video] Saigon's 'Guardian Angel' Lives in a Hẻm in Phu Nhuan

Unbeknownst to many Saigoneers, their home city has a “guardian angel,” or at least that’s how residents in a neighborhood in Phu Nhuan District refer to Do Van Ut, a local xe ôm driver.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

81% of Vietnam's Young Netizens Use Social Media as Daily News Source: Report

According to a recent report published by the Pew Research Center, 48% of Vietnam’s online population uses social media as a source for news at least once a day.

in Saigon Events

Create Your Own Namecard @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Creatively use Photoshop to design a business card that stands out, grabs attention and projects who you are.

in Saigon Events

Welcome Michelin Chef Maxime Lebrun @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

 As part of the hotel’s quarterly Michelin Star Chef showcase, Sofitel Saigon Plaza is pleased to welcome Michelin Chef Maxime Lebrunduring 22 – 27 January 2018.

in Food Culture

Bangkok's First Michelin-Starred Street Stall Struggles to Keep up With Newfound Fame

Just a few weeks after the prestigious restaurant guide Michelin bestowed Jay Fai's street food stall in Bangkok a coveted star, she's already struggling to keep up with her business's newfound fame.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Posts Record-High $3bn Trade Surplus

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Korean convenience store chain to open first branch in Vietnam [SGGP] ▪ Viet...

in Podcast

The Debut Saigoneer Podcast Episode Is Available Now!

The debut episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is now online!

in Asia

Taiwan Finalizes Vietnamese Language Syllabus for Children of Cross-National Marriages

Taiwanese grade schools are responding to demand for Vietnamese language lessons by opening language classes in grade schools this year.

in Saigon

Saigon to Turn Lam Son Square Into a Park

Saigon’s Lam Son Square has been through countless rounds of empty promises and mismanagement - will this finally be its big break?

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SHAKA Junglist Sundays / Kaztet D & Friends @ Shaka Saigon

Shaka Saigon Presents : Junglists Sunday with Kaztet D ( WAT A GWAANand friends on the Decks all night !

in Saigon Events

Shibori Kimono Workshop @ The Art & Design Tutor

Due to the popularity of my Shibori workshops, I have devised another exciting follow-up session.

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Fireworks Cruises & Tet Holiday Celebration @ Les Rives

From the organizer: Avoiding insane traffic, massive crowd and horns constantly blaring while still have a unique view of the firework and a memorable experience for this Tet Holiday.

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Talk by Auralynn Nguyen / About Floral Art Sogetsu @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Talk by Ikebana Instructor Auralynn Nguyen "An Immersion into the Avant-Garde Floral Art “Sogetsu”

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 5th in Happy Planet Index

Stay with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam fifth in Happy Planet Index [DTI] ▪ Scaffold collapse kills three, injuries th...

in Food Culture

Quan Ut Ut Acquired by Restaurant Operator Red Wok Cuisine

Saigon’s popular American BBQ chain, Quan Ut Ut, has recently been acquired by Red Work Cuisine.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Increasing Retirement Age in 2021

In a recent draft bill, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs proposed raising Vietnam’s retirement age to 60 for female workers and 62 for male workers, starting from 2021.

in Saigon Events

DJs set // Abstraack @ Rogue Saigon

Were back from Epizode Phu Quoc and were loaded with space music and inspiration!!!

in Asia

After China Bans Plastic Imports, Southeast Asia to Become World's Largest Recycling Plant

With China’s plastic import ban going into effect on January 1, environmental experts worry that Southeast Asian nations will now have to shoulder the bulk of the world's plastic waste.

in Saigon Events

Classical Music Concert "Love and Tragedy" #3 @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

Hot, Sweet & Sour @ The Lighthouse

The monthly instalment that supplies groovy sounds, with an extended spectrum of genres, to go high, deep and electric.

in Saigon Events

Astrovibe Ep.3 @ Piu Piu

Special guest: UNCLE Boo

in Saigon Events

Animal Rescue Fundraiser @ Bonsai

Animal Rescue & Care was founded in 2008 and is Vietnam’s largest volunteer-based animal rescue organization in Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Self-Defense: techniques every woman should know with Tevia Feng @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Based on Krav Maga (military system developped for the Israeli defense and special forces). 

in Saigon Events

Weekly Jazzy Sunday // Plug N' Play @ Rogue Saigon

As the sun falls on the dusky Sundays of a brand new year, Rogue Saigon are so relaxed and delighted to chill will you in the creative Jazz scene.

in Saigon Events

Night of Musical Extravaganza @ Villa Song Saigon

From the organizer: A Night of Musical Extravaganza by the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra at Villa Song Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon: Workshop Series #7 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: The workshops will be led by Ben Betterby!!!! Interested in improving your Public Speaking skills in an English language environment?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Partners With Mitsubishi to Look Into Future With Electric Cars

On Monday, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that they will sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Mitsubishi Motors to study the potential for the country to support ele...

in Saigon Events

Classic Rock Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Hi Hard Rockers, who are fans of Bruno Mars and Jessie.J, please don't miss this night. It's moment to share and enjoy all their songs.

in Saigon Events

Canvas & Wine @ VinSpace

VinSpace hosts social paint nights at our art studio iin Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City District 2 since 2011.

in Saigon Events

Grime Nights @ Piu Piu

A night dedicated to the Grime movement which has taken by storm the UK's urban scene to become a worldwide phenomenon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: PM Wants to Transform Vietnam From ‘Beautiful Girl’ to ‘Economic Tiger’

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ PM wants to transform Vietnam from ‘beautiful girl’ to ‘economic tiger’ [VnExpress...

in Architecture

[Photos] Grab a Creamy Japanese Cheese Tart From Saigon's Latest Glass House

Is this the fanciest cheese tart shop in Vietnam?

in Saigon Events

Strictly Hip Hop featuring DJ Caution @ Piu Piu

This Friday, Strictly Hip Hop is back!

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night with Sara Mapa @ Piu Piu

Thursdays Ladies Night at Piu, you know what's up.. 

in Saigon Events

Mid-Week Crisis @ Piu Piu

Every day may not be good, but there can be good in any day.

in Saigon Events

French Me I'm Famous @ Piu Piu

French Me I'm Famous! Hate them or Love them, ze french people are here and there's nothing you can do about it..

in Saigon Events

Body & Mind coaching for women with Nadia Hapke @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: BODY & MIND COACHING for women. A certified introduction in Body & Mind Coaching.

in Saigon Events

Carte Blanche from Wine Embassy @The Refinery

Once again Wine Embassy takes control of our wine dispenser ! This time a big suprise waits for you... stay tuned for more info.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Bagel's First Anniversary @ Saigon Bagel

Saigon Bagels is turning one! 

in Saigon Events

Japanese Aesthetic @ The Lighthouse

Join us at The Lighthouse for - Japanese Aesthetic - with our friends from DJ LAND JAPAN, for a night of non stop, hard hitting, deep house and techno beats.

in Vietnam

Dak Lak Requests Permit to Clear 12,700ha of Forest for Development Projects

Should the proposal be greenlit, a large chunk of forest in the Central Highlands will be gone.

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife, Vol. 5 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Locally Trapped Wildlife Vol.5 is proud to feature performances from local artists Tokyo Moon, OPNAIRDRGMKT, and Lê Châu Nam.

in Saigon Events

Third Thursday featuring Stanton Warriors @ Lush

We are throwing a massive fiesta with Jose Cuervo to kick off 2018's Third Thursday monthly party featuring none other than Stanton Warriors.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ The Lighthouse

Looking for a Ladies Night that's not like any other?

in Saigon Events

Facebook Ads Workshop @ Co-Space

From the organizer: Facebook is a popular social medium which is used by millions of people around the world.

in Saigon Events

Comfort LUNCH | From 98.000 VND (Mon - Fri) @ Qui Cuisine Mixology

Lunch is no longer a problem when you choose places and dishes.

in Saigon Events

Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

in Saigon Events

13th Annual Crystal Ball Business Luncheon @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: With GDP growth of 6-plus percent in 2017, Vietnam is experiencing immense growth.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Logistics Sector Too Expensive to Compete With Foreign Rivals

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Unemployed university graduates study for doctorate despite job outlook [VietnamNe...

in Environment

Saigon's Air Pollution Is 4 Times Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents: Expert

The smog currently engulfing Saigon reflects increasingly dangerous air pollution levels.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968

Even today, some parts of Saigon’s road system still leave much to be desired. However, judging by this set of old photos from 1964-1968, at that time most of the metropolis’ thoroughfares didn’t even...

in Film & TV

Vietnamese-American Director Stephane Gauger Passes Away at 48 in Saigon

One of Vietnam’s most prominent film directors, Stephane Gauger, recently passed away.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Thai Tycoons' Deals in Vietnam Pose Risks to Domestic Market

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Thai tycoons' deals in Vietnam pose risks to domestic market [VnExpress] ▪ H...

in Asia

Inside Southeast Asia's First Dating Platform for Sugar Daddies

TheSugarBook, a Malaysia-based dating platform aimed at matching wealthy individuals with others who are interested in being lavished with expensive gifts, has attracted more than 55,000 users since i...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's New Storytellers With Tilo-Kay

Saigon’s creative industry has flourished in recent years, giving rise to a range of new job positions that were few and far between in past decades.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Leadership Orders Temporary Closure of All Sidewalk Parking Lots by April

In a surprising move, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has ordered district leaders to temporarily close all local sidewalk parking lots by the end of March.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Death Toll From Air Pollution 4 Times Higher Than Traffic Accidents

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Death toll from air pollution four times higher than traffic accidents [VietnamNet...

in Saigon

Saigon University Halves Tuition Fees for Female Students to Boost Presence in STEM Fields

In an effort to encourage female students to enroll in science and technology-related programs, a university in Saigon recently announced that it would reduce the tuition fees for female undergrads.

in Food Culture

[Video] Japan's Maple Leaf Tempura Tastes as Beautiful as It Looks

Saigon officially has another reason to be jealous of regions that experience autumn: these dazzlingly colorful leaf tempuras that make for delicious snacks!

in Saigon

Drivers Go on Strike to Protest Grab's Increase in Commission Rate to 23.6%

One of Vietnam’s most popular ride-hailing applications, Grab, is facing criticism after it announced an increase in commission rates not long ago.

in Saigon Events

Blood Flow (Movement Therapy Workshop) @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Join us January 14th for Blood Flow.

in Saigon Events

Let's Tet Like 1970s @ The English

If you are interested in finding out how traditional Lunar New Year in Vietnam was in 1970s, join us!!! 

in Saigon Events

Saxophone & Sopranino // Cabaret Maxim @ Rogue Saigon

It's a night full of great sounds from Bongo to Saxophone and Sopranino with the duo Cabaret Maxim. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Asks Banking Sector to Cut Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ministries disagree on plan to raise taxes [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnamese PM asks...

in Saigon

Saigon Requests $685m to Host SEA Games 31 in 2021

Saigon is upgrading the majority of its sport infrastructure to prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.

in Saigon Events

Girls Love Techno @ The Lighthouse

3 DJs, 3 Techno Sounds: Mendy Indigo (TH), Nina Nova (AU) & Tien (VN) showcasing their kick ass interpretation and style of Techno - from hard hitting and in your face, to melodic and deep. 

in Travel

VNA Plans to Establish More Routes to the US, China, Australia, Europe This Year

2018 will see a boom in Vietnam’s aviation industry.

in Culture

[Photos] Is Saigon's Latest Teen Attraction, Zone 87, the Descendant of 3A Station?

Apart from shopping malls and the odd food court, there are not many dedicated spaces in Saigon for the city’s younger residents to hang out.

in Saigon Events

Tet Woodcut Workshop @ Art Space

Let's Start Your Amazing Year by Learning a New Art Form and Create Unique Gift for Friends & Family with the Art of Woodcut Printmaking.

in Tech

Vietnam Establishes State-Run Cyber Security Command Center

In Hanoi on Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the establishment of the Cyberspace Operations Command which is tasked with protecting Vietnam’s control of the Internet and overseeing IC...

in Saigon Events

Shibori Bookbinding Workshop @ The Art & Design Tutor

Do you enjoy making things by hand? Do you appreciate the love, care and thought that go into the making process?

in Saigon Events

Full brunch with free flow @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Full Brunch + Free Flow = VND499,999++, 2-hour free flow house wine (red &white), Tiger draft, spirit&mixers

in Saigon Events

Oysters Fiesta: every week, Thursday to Sunday @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come enjoy our affordable western international food on our rooftop!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seeks to Cut Half of Business Rules in 2018

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Vietnam governm...

in Culture

[Photos] The Hottest Beauty Trend in 1920s Vietnam Was Ridiculously Long Nails

In 2018 Vietnam, excessively long nails are usually considered a sign of evilness, thanks to the influence of foreign horror flicks. However, not many know that decades ago, this body feature was wide...

in Saigon

D1 Officials Arrest 'Spider-Man' for Illegally Selling Snacks on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Vietnam authorities don’t kid around when it comes to making arrests as they have shown that not even superheroes are above reproach.

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu presents Cut Killer @ Piu Piu

After coming to Piu Piu last year and bringing the house down with a 4 hours set for a packed-out Piu Piu, The Legend is back!!!

in Saigon Events

HCMC Marathon 2018 powered by Taiwan Excellence @ Ho Chi Minh City

From the organizer: Successful organization and planning since 2013 plus tireless efforts to bring a marathon to the city, HCMC Run is now proud to be officially renamed as HCMC Marathon which in this...

in Saigon Events

Fly Beyond Tonight @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Come to Chill Skybar this Friday to join this extraordinary event "Fly Beyond Tonight" collaborated with the world-class vodka Grey Goose.

in Saigon Events

Variations on Joy - Howard Qiu @ Vin Gallery

Join us for 'Variations on Joy', an exhibition by Howard Qiu featuring a vibrant collection of artworks that explore the intersection of music, emotions and nature.

in Saigon Events

Mashup | Tddchll , Ivy , Maraphoria @ Piu Piu

Call on everyone who knows how to dance or listen to good music.

in Saigon Events

La Magnifique French Week @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

This January, come experience the height of French gastronomy with our new French Executive Chef Stephane Postoyan at Sofitel Saigon Plaza. 

in Saigon Events

SOHY's LIVE Music Session @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Looking for relaxation after a hard working week but still got Friday left to go?

in Architecture

[Photos] A Look Into the Ultramodern Side of Saigon With the 'Concerto House'

Just a short drive away from downtown Saigon, the Concerto House epitomizes the city’s contemporary school of thought when it comes to architecture.

in Travel

Vietnam Welcomes Record Number of Foreign Tourists in 2017: GSO

Last year was a good year for Vietnam's tourism industry.

in Saigon Events

Who's in? Poker Night @ Soma Art Cafe

Join our friendly game of texas holdem poker.

in Saigon Events

Member's Lunch - Sexy Salad @ The Hive Saigon

Let healthy eating tops your resolution list for 2018 by starting with a sexy salad dish!

in Saigon Events

Industry Nights 2018! @ East West Brewing Co.

You’ve worked hard, so let East West Brewing Co. serve you for our Industry Night at the Brewery.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Peacekeeping Force Plans Hospital in South Sudan

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s peacekeeping force plans 70-strong hospital in South Sudan [VnExpress] ...

in Saigon

Doan Ngoc Hai Resigns, Effectively Ending Saigon's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign

For what it’s worth, his presence has been a breath of fresh air in Saigon’s stuffy political climate.

in Saigon Events

Screening: Frida by Julie Taymor @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Frida is a 2002 American biopic drama film directed by Julie Taymor.

in Saigon Events

Mid-Day Hatha and Mindfulness @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Come join me on Thursday afternoons for a fun, feel-good, mindfulness and hatha yoga practice to relax your stressed body and still your active mind.

in Saigon Events

Mid-Week Crisis @ Piu Piu

Every day may not be good, but there can be good in any day.

in Saigon Events

Melting SPOT - Exclusive World Beats ft.Ray Lugo (Kokolo) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Non-stop Round-the-World Never-Before-Seen Night in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Trap Room XII : Jurassic @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: Shizzle United presents TRAP ROOM XII

in Saigon Events

Clinical Trials-exploitation or essential health care ? @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Would you take part in a clinical trial? Is it bad for your health? Or is it the safest way to get treated?

in Saigon Events

Bruno Mars & Jessie.J Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Hi Hard Rockers, who are fans of Bruno Mars and Jessie.J, please don't miss this night. It's moment to share and enjoy all their songs.

in Saigon Events

Nightly International Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

French Me I'm Famous @ Piu Piu

French Me I'm Famous!

in Saigon Events

Live Art: Ngô Hồng Quang ft. beat-boxer Trung Bảo @ The Factory Art Center

In this show, Ngô Hồng Quang will introduce a few songs from his latest album ‘Nam Nhi’, a special album for “Quan họ” (a popular form of romantic antiphonal folk singing in Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang pro...

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: West Beirut @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: In 1975, a civil war bursts out in Beirut, ripping apart the capital city along an East/Christian-West/Muslim line for 17 years.

in Saigon Events

Speak Vietnamese Đi! @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Come and join TVO's first social Vietnamese language event in HCMC for FREE (you just need to pay for your drink)

in Vietnam

[Photos] Cold Snap Blankets Hue in Thick Fog

After a cold snap a few weeks ago, Saigon’s sunny weather has returned. However, for the rest of the country like Hue, chilly weather has cast a blanket of mist all over the central Vietnam city.

in Vietnam

A Woman From the E De Ethnic Minority Just Became Miss Universe Vietnam

The latest Miss Universe Vietnam was revealed to be H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old Dak Lak native who's a member of an ethnic minority.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Call on Investors in Anti-Flooding, Wastewater Treatment

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC to call on investors in anti-flooding, wastewater treatment [SGGP] ▪ Gr...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Teh Dar Brings Central Highlands' Rhythm and Sound to Saigon

From the same team that brought us A O Show and Lang Toi, Teh Dar will take audiences on a trip to the mountain ranges of the Central Highlands.

in Vietnam

After 10 Years, Vietnam's National English Project Still Struggles to Produce Results

At a meeting held by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on December 29, Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education Tran Anh Tuan highlighted flaws in Vietnam’s National Foreign L...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Enticed by Middle Class Wealth, Foreign Brands Flock to Vietnam Despite Reports of Slow Growth

Vietnam's growing affluence is attracting a plethora of foreign brands to set up shop in local metropolises in recent years.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Updated Penal Code Might Put Polluters Behind Bars From 2018

Vietnam’s Penal Code has been amended to become more stringent against individuals caught polluting the environment, now making them subject to jail terms instead of mere cash fines for offenses.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Leads Region in Ratio of Female Business Leaders

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam leads region for ratio of female business leaders [VnExpress] ▪ Fugi...

in Travel

[Video] Fly Across the Length of Vietnam in Filmmaker Thang Soi's Latest Short Film

Thang Soi’s short film Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) opens with a panoramic view of nacreous clouds reflected atop an idyllic expanse of flooded rice fields.

in Food Culture

Vietnam Spends $354m on Snacks in 2017: Report

We consumed a lot of snacks last year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $2.1bn Importing 94,000 Cars in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam transport ministry shelves plan to build airport in Mekong Delta province ...

in Vietnam

A Tropical Depression Just Strengthened Into Vietnam's First Storm in 2018

What is happening to Vietnam’s stormy season?

in Vietnam

[Photos] 36 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1956

There are many things to love about life in Vietnam in past decades, but over the years, Saigoneers nowadays might have gotten used to a certain standard of living, making it hard to picture a time wh...

in Saigon

Homegrown Veggies as Tet Gifts Is a Thing in Saigon Thanks to Urban Farmers

Fears about contaminated and pesticide-laden produce is leading Vietnam's city dwellers to take matters into their own hands and start growing vegetables at home.

in Saigon Events

New Year, New Brunch! @ East West Brewing Co.

Kegs n' Eggs - Sunday Brunch! New Year, new brunch menu for January! 

in Saigon Events

BreakBot (Ed Banger) DJ SET at The Purple Jade @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: An exclusive, once in a lifetime opportunity to kick off 2018 with the legendary French producer/DJ Breakbot.

in Saigon Events

Blend your own wine @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Have you ever wonder what is behind wine blend? Become a Master on Wine blending and create your own wines based on your taste.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Eric Smackdab @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Textural Marks by Nicola Tingey @ Soma Art Cafe

We warmly invite all of you this Friday 5th to the official opening of the “Textural Marks" by artist Nicola Tingey.

in Saigon Events

Crossing Beyond - an evening of World Music @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us at The Old Compass Cafe for a night of world music with Guihangtar.

in Saigon Events

Live Music // Sami Lee @ Rogue Saigon

Live Music Friday, featuring Sami Lee.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Digital Database Aimed to Increase Public Knowledge

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese guy cycles across Southeast Asia to raise charity funds [Tuoi Tre] ▪&n...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Historic Crowds Hit Hanoi Downtown to Celebrate New Year

Aren’t you glad that you stayed at home this New Year’s Eve?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Opens 2018 With New Program to Protect Sea Turtles

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced its plan to embark on a program aimed at conserving marine turtles in Quang Ngai’s Ly Son Island in 2018.

in Saigon Events

Chinese Watercolor: Bamboo Painting Workshop @ Art Space

In the colorful world of art, China's watercolor paintings are a distinctive art form- in which watercolors and calligraphy are considered as symbols of ancient Chinese art.

in Saigon Events

Weekly Jazzy Sunday // Plug N' Play @ Rogue Saigon

As the sun falls on the dusky Sundays of a brand new year, Rogue Saigon are so relaxed and delighted to chill will you in the creative Jazz scene.

in Saigon Events

Fridays, with guest DJ Yakes @ Snuffbox

Guest DJ Yakes(USA) will be playing house for guests this Friday Originally from San Diego, California Yakes has played across America providing support for artists such as Porter Robinson, Nero, Dats...

in Saigon Events

Amine K @ The Lighthouse

From the north of Africa comes a loud whisper. Rolling like an echo, a rumor of Amine K.

in Saigon Events

New Years Eve Dinner with WisePass @ Rio Churrascaria

From the organizer:With 2018 fast approaching, we wish you all the best and a very Happy New Year. May this year bring health, prosperity, and peace to us all.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Wednesday feat. SineKwaNon @ Snuffbox

SineKwaNon is about to set the house on fire this Wednesday, 3rd Jan. 

in Saigon Events

Mini concert @ Neighborhub Co-working Space

Amazing artists in intimate spaces, performing stripped-back sets to carefully curated audiences...

in Saigon Events

CEEC Networking event of January @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Our monthly Networking Events in HCMC.

in Saigon Events

Rooftech with ANTOINE LACOSTE @ Piu Piu

This Wednesday, techno takeover on the rooftop with ANTOINE LACOSTE on the decks all-night-long !

in Saigon Events

Saigon : Echoes from 1900 @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us at The Old Compass Cafe for a special night - Saigon : Echoes from 1900.

in Saigon Events

Saigon : Echoes from 1900 @ The Old Compass Cafe (2)

From the organizer: Join us at The Old Compass Cafe for a special night - Saigon : Echoes from 1900.

in Saigon Events

Colourful Carnival @ Saigon Rooftop Bar

On January 3rd, step into the carnival spirit at Saigon’s biggest Latin dance party.

in Vietnam

In 2017, Traffic Accidents in Vietnam Killed 8,000, Injuring 17,000 Others: Report

Thousands of Vietnamese died on the road last year, but the number of fatalities decreased considerably compared to 2016.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Uber Files Lawsuit Against HCMC’s $2.3m Tax Demand

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi to spend VND2.5bn to repair the ceramic mural [DTI] ▪ Uber files lawsu...

in Saigon

Saigon Starts Removing 7 War-Era Water Towers

After months of planning, Saigon is finally taking down the city’s collection of cement water towers.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ends 2017 With 6.8% GDP Growth Rate, Best in a Decade

Vietnam has consistently achieved its targeted economic growth rates in recent years.

in Society

[Video] Into Saigon's Urban Landscapes With Humans of Sài Gòn

Have you ever wondered about the humans behind Humans of Sài Gòn?

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Is Hanoi's New Book Street Dying?

Despite the warm reception from Hanoians during its opening weeks, Hanoi’s designated book area on 19/12 Street is facing a decline.

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Saigoneer’s 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2017

In 2017, Saigon certainly saw its fair share of the good, the bad, and the controversial, but it was without a doubt a wonderful year in eating. Across the city, we delighted in finding decades-old st...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Toyota Vietnam Recalls Another 8,000 Cars Over Airbag Fault

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top trending destinations in 2018: Airbnb [VnExpress]...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Tatsuto Hibata: Finding Beauty in the World's Dense Urbanscapes

The oeuvre of Japanese photographer Tatsuto Shibata includes an eclectic mix of subjects: streets tangled in neon signage, claustrophobic alleyways thrumming with commerce, sweeping city panoramas and...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Continues Building Railings to Protect Pavements From Encroaching Drivers

Hot on the heels of Ho Chi Minh City’s efforts to clear walking space on the city sidewalks, Hanoi officials are installing fences along their city’s sidewalks as a means of protecting pedestrians fro...

in Vietnam

Lam Dong Officials Want to Revive Da Lat's Lost Railway With $172m

Train enthusiasts, rejoice!

in Saigon Events

NAMO brings the jazz for New Year Eve @ NAMO

From the organizer: Another year over and another fantastic year here at ‘NAMO.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic New Year’s Eve at the Eatery, a new dining concept by L’Usine @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: To show our gratitude for another amazing year here at L’Usine, we’re bringing you the acoustic music!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 13m Foreigners Spend Holidays in Vietnam in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 13 million foreigners spend holidays in Vietnam in 2017 [DTI] ▪ Vietnamese i...

in Travel

Vietnam Approves Master Plan to Turn Dong Van Plateau Into National Tourism Site

A new tourism development master plan has been approved for an area of Vietnam's northernmost province known for its stunning natural beauty.

in Architecture

VTN Architects Bring Vietnam's Bamboo Design to China in Massive Restaurant Project

Vietnam's architect extraordinaire is adding his signature design style to various international destinations.

in Vietnam

One of Hanoi's Metro Trains Vandalized by Graffiti While in Storage

Even Hanoi’s metro trains are not immune to vandalism.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Banking Sector Expects 44% Surge in Profits in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam escapes damage after typhoon takes heavy toll in Philippines [Reuters] ▪&...

in Saigon Events

Countdown Party @ EON Heli Bar

The days are long but the years are short! Another year is about to end!

in Saigon Events

New Year Eve's Dinner @ EON51 Sky Dining

The year of 2017 is about to end and this is the time we wonder have we spent enough time for our loved ones this busy dizzy year.

in Saigon Events

Saigon New Year Eve Dinner @ Café EON

The year of 2017 is about to end and this is the time we wonder if we have spent enough time for our loved ones this busy dizzy year.

in Saigon Events

D2 NYE House Party @ Soma Art Cafe

The team from Castaway & Outcast is bringing in the new year with an epic House Party at SOMA.

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Party! @ Broma

From the organizer: As the clock winds down and the old year ends, we’d love to celebrate with all of our friends . It just wouldn’t be right if you weren’t with us when the clock strikes midnight!&nb...

in Sports

Vietnam Is Southeast Asia's Top Football Team in 2017: FIFA Ranking

Vietnam is officially Southeast Asia’s top football team as of 2017.

in Saigon Events

Latin New Year Party! @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

We are about to start a new year and it's time to celebrate it in a Latin way at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!!

in Saigon Events

New Year Eve Count Down @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: New Year Eve Count Down at Hard Rock Cafe Ho Chi Minh City with many exciting activities: Live Music, DJ, Count down,...

in Saigon Events

Classical Music Concert @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: “Love and Tragedy” A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

Italian Dance Wave w/ Franz Scala & Hibiya Line @ The Lighthouse

Join us for Italian Dance Wave w/ Franz Scala & Hibiya Line on Friday 29 at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

Salsa Christmas and Happy New Year 2018 @ La Salsa

From the organizer: This year, beside the Salsa Christmas on Sat, Dec 23, 2017 from 9pm until 0:30am, the regular social dance still on Sat next week Dec 30.

in Saigon Events

Liar Dug Coming to Rogue @ Rogue Saigon

Living in Saigon, formed in 2017, Liar Dug tends to do covers with a bit of change. They love music, hate war, like all the colors and beer…

in Food Culture

[Video] The Story of Japan's Only Sushi Restaurant Run by All Female Chefs

A group of intrepid female chefs has been defying the laws of tradition to combat sexism in Japan’s sushi community.

in Vietnam

One of Vietnam's Major Internet Cables Has Gone Down...Again

Vietnam's internet cable issues have continued, as one of the country's undersea connections encountered a glitch last week, just as repairs on two other cables were being completed.

in Saigon Events

White Zumba Night @ Saigon Rooftop Bar

On 27th December, you’re invited to show up, smile and shake the stress away with a feel-good fitness party led by trainer and choreographer Anand Kanpet, and infectious Latin beats by the Living Cuba...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Toyota Stops Sponsoring Vietnam’s Top-Flight Football League

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Visitors crowd Phu Quoc Walking Street on opening day [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Toyota st...

in Arts & Culture

Watch Ngo Thanh Van Kick Ass in This Latest Netflix Action-Fantasy Flick

2017 has been a good year for actresses of Vietnamese descent on the international stage.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Artiso Music Night - Indie w. Gác Mái, KLAF, Thangca & Tuyến @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Artiso Music Night #1 - Indie Artists

in Saigon Events

Who's in? Poker Night @ Soma Art Cafe

Join our friendly game of texas holdem poker.

in Saigon Events

The Rainbow Show @ Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

From the organizer:“The Rainbow Show” is a contemporary music show featuring Vietnamese instruments combined with the Western symphony orchestra, demonstrating the quintessence of Vietnam’s natur...

in Saigon Events

Boxing Day Full Brunch + Free Flow = VND499k @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

 Special on Boxing Day.

in Saigon Events

Lys Bui and Dan Ni - Saigon Lost & Found @ Inpages

Saigon Lost & Found is a place where lost memories of Saigon can be reclaimed.

in Saigon Events

SHAKA Tuesday - Open Decks! @ Shaka Saigon

Open Decks this Tuesday at Shaka !

in Health

Vietnam PM Directs Education Ministry to Ban Sales, Advertising of Soft Drinks in Schools

Are soft drinks to blame for Vietnam’s impending child obesity epidemic?

in Vietnam

Typhoon Tembin: Ca Mau Will Be Hardest Hit, Saigon Closes All Public Schools

After causing death and destruction in the Philippines, Typhoon Tembin is currently in the East Sea and will make landfall in the Mekong Delta tonight, December 25.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Experts Warn Vietnamese Investors of Bitcoin Bubble

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Experts warn Vietnamese investors of bitcoin bubble [DTI] ▪ Tourism sector u...

in Vietnam

Powerful Tropical Storm to Hit Saigon, Mekong Delta on Christmas Night

Typhoon Tembin, which is currently wreaking havoc in the Philippines, is forecast to make landfall in southern Vietnam late tomorrow night, December 25.

in Society

[Video] In Saigon, the Christmas Spirit Lives in Tuan's Garbage Cart

Is this Saigon’s most festive garbage cart?

in Podcast

The Saigoneer Podcast Is Here!

Just in time for Christmas, Saigoneer is excited to announce the launch of the Saigoneer Podcast!

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Free Day Pass @ The Landmark Health Club

The Landmark Health Club, conveniently located in the city center with breathtaking views of Saigon, offers a fully-equipped gym, yoga studio with weekly classes, rooftop pool overlooking the Saigon R...

in Saigon

Saigon to Remove Unused Tollbooth at D2 Entrance to Thu Thiem Tunnel

Saigon is bidding an unused tollbooth farewell in an effort to mollify traffic congestion leading into the Thu Thiem Tunnel.

in Travel

VietJet Holds In-Flight Bikini Show to Celebrate Launch of Bangkok-Da Lat Route

VietJet has one again lived up to its reputation worldwide as “that bikini airline in Vietnam” after passengers on one of its new Thailand-Vietnam routes posted a surprise swimwear show.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC E-Bike Rental Plan Raises Concerns

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City’s e-motorbike rental service raises concerns [DTI] ▪ New tropical s...

in Vietnam

From 2018, Vietnam Will Punish Pedestrians for Violating Traffic Laws

Starting next year, pedestrians who violate road safety regulations and cause a fatality may be jailed.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Still consider a place to spend your Christmas Eve?

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the freshest seafood including prawns and mussels, char grilled lobster, scampi and vodka-cured salmon.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Brunch @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate Christmas Day by kicking off with an all-day breakfast, featuring dishes such as eggs Benedict, French toast flambé, smoked salmon and waffles.

in Arts & Culture

Hiep Thi Le, Star of 1993 War Drama 'Heaven & Earth', Passes Away at 46

Vietnamese-American actress Hiep Thi Le, the breakout star of Oliver Stone’s 1993 war drama Heaven & Earth, recently passed away.

in Tech

How the Creater of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager

Vietnam's popular chat app and social media platform, Zalo, was born from its creator's curiosity about hacking.

in Tech

How the Creator of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager

Vietnam's popular chat app and social media platform, Zalo, was born from its creator's curiosity about hacking.

in Saigon Events

Homely Christmas Day's Lunch Buffet @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

On Christmas Day 25th December, we invite you to sense the alluring Festive moment, and indulge in sensational gastronomic delights and premium spirits at our Saigon Kitchen restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Special Set Menu Dinner @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

If buffet is not your dining style, celebrate your Christmas with our special set menu crafted by our Executive Chef.

in Travel

[Photos] Snow Blankets Mount Fansipan During Winter Freeze

Many Saigoneers have bundled up for their morning commute this week, but the cool temperatures here are nothing compared to the weather up north.

in Environment

Scientists Discovered 65 New Species of Plants and Animals in Vietnam in 2016: WWF Report

The Greater Mekong region continues to prove its important role as one of the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystems.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches School of Aerospace Engineering

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Deadly Tropical Storm Kai-tak to threaten southern Vietnam, Malay Peninsula with heavy ...

in Food Culture

A Street Food Stall in Bangkok Was Recently Awarded a Michelin Star

Bangkok chef Jay Fai has become Thailand's first street food vendor to earn a prestigious Michelin star.

in Saigon Events

SHAKA Old School Monday by DJ Manny ( HipHop Funk Disco) @ Shaka Saigon

Let's Start the week in a Old school Vibe with the excellent DJ Manny tonight , Bringing you the best in real HipHop, Funk, Disco and More !

in Saigon Events

SOHY Xmas Jazzy Night @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

A marvelous and colorful Xmas season is coming!

in Saigon Events

We Are The 80s // DJ Stu @ Soma Art Cafe

Rogue Saigon’s legendary “We Are The 90s” is back this December, this time at Soma Art Cafe! We’ve got all the same 80s goodness with a special Soma twist.

in Saigon Events

Maroon 5 Vs Katy Perry Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Jazz Night @ Belgo

Dear Jazz lovers, we're excited to welcome you for BELGO - LIVE JAZZ at 20:00 every Saturday.

in Saigon Events

PsycheXMas Tomes / Scobi Wan / Linh Ha @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Special Guests Linh Ha and Tomes from Ha Noi hit up May Cay w Scobi Wan for psychedelic electroacoustic XMas vibes.

in Architecture

[Photos] Chau Doc's 'Corrugated Metal' Home by the River

After a makeover, a once-precarious home in Chau Doc has been transformed into a contemporary home without looking out of place in a traditional riverside neighborhood.

in Saigon

Local Company Proposes E-Bike Rental System for District 1

A local company has proposed a pilot plan to introduce e-bikes to central Saigon in order to ease traffic congestion.

in Saigon Events

BLAZE (Xmas Party) @ Piu Piu

Celebrate your christmas night with fresh music.

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night with Sara Mapa & 2202 @ Piu Piu

Thursdays Ladies Night at Piu, you know what's up.. 

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu XMAS Charity Show with FFSC @ Piu Piu

This Xmas, Piu Piu is giving back to the community by partnering with the Federation For Street Children which helps more than 1000 street children and orphans in Saigon to get access to education and...

in Saigon Events

SOUL TRAIN @ Piu Piu

Join us for our new Tuesdays hosted by Dj Manny aka Remy Mann and one special guest!

in Saigon Events

On-White Xmas Party @ Piu Piu

It's Xmas, Ho! 

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Die Hard @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Well guys its that time of the year again, the weather outside is frightful and what are we thinking about? Die Hard!

in Saigon Events

H2H Quiz Night @ Game On

From the organizer: Christmas quiz, games and prizes - all are welcome!

in Saigon Events

Noel en Saigon / Christmas Eve Cruise @ Bonsai

 Christmas is certainly a magical time. A Bonsai Christmas cruise especially exudes this magic.

in Saigon Events

Full brunch with free flow = vnd499,000 @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Full Brunch + Free Flow = VND499,999++, 2-hour free flow house wine (red &white), Tiger draft, spirit&mixers.

in Saigon Events

Lys Bui and Dan Ni - Saigon Lost & Found @ Inpages

Saigon Lost & Found is a place where lost memories of Saigon can be reclaimed.

in Saigon Events

Gimmeabeat // Cohhul @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Gimme-a-beat is a brand new night where Coh-hul will be focusing on delivering electro, indie and house tracks.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Saigon of the Late 1960s Through an American's Lens

Saigon is changing so fast these days it can be difficult to recall what the city looked like in 2008, let alone 1968.

in Saigon Events

Nightly International Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday // Roast Turkey by Go Cheffie @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer:Who's in the mood for a little Christmas cheer?

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Brendon Naughton @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Special Guests: Linh Hà / Tomes / Scobi Wan @ Rogue Saigon

Linh Hà taps into the emotion of wonder, uplift, sorrow and reflection, through improvised looped vocal arrangements, focusing on the spirit of the beat.

in Saigon Events

Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

in Saigon Events

New Year Offer @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Throwing back what you have done throughout the year while enjoying a great dinner with your loved ones?

in Saigon Events

Countdown Party @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Gather your loved ones for an exciting start of the new year with top mix cocktails and great atmosphere at an elegant and sophisticated venue, Purple Jade Bar & Lounge.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Offers @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: To celebrate the upcoming Christmas, our Executive Chef Eric Fettke and his talented culinary team have created a wide range of tempting delicacies for your absolute enjoyment.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Offers @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: To celebrate the upcoming Christmas, our Executive Chef Eric Fettke and his talented culinary team have created a wide range of tempting delicacies for your absolute enjoyment.

in Tech

A Cafe in Hanoi Is Replacing Its Waitstaff With a Robot

Are you sick of human interaction? This café in Hanoi might have just the solution to your blight.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Mu Cang Chai Named Among World's 19 Most Beautiful Mountains

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Remains of Vietnamese kidnap victim return to Vietnam [Inquirer] ▪ Mu Cang C...

in Film & TV

A Vietnamese-American Actress' Journey From Refugee Camp to Golden Globe Nomination

Hong Chau, a Vietnamese-American actress, recently made the leap from relative obscurity to being a Golden Globe nominee.

in Development

[Video] Take a Ride on the Saigon Waterbus

Now that the Saigon Waterbus has been open for a few weeks, the service is starting to settle into a rhythm, with six daily trips from each terminus.

in Saigon

4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend

Residents of four Saigon districts will experience water outages or low water pressure this weekend.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Looking for a destination for your weekend gathering with family and friends? Our Sunday Brunch at Market 39 is the ideal place for you.

in Saigon Events

Truffle @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Spice up your taste buds with the “diamond” of Italian cuisine.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Arts & Culture

Acclaimed Novel 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' Was Released in Japanese Last Month

One of Vietnam’s most beloved novels, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass), was released in Japanese not long ago.

in Society

Vietnam's Generation Z Earns Little, but Loves Eating Out: Report

Despite having little money, many members of Vietnam’s Generation Z spend a large percentage of their budget on eating out.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Masquerade 2018 @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Welcome in the New Year with exclusive access to our rooftop!

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Dinner @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Celebrate the festive season in style with fine dining at Reflections Restaurant.

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Festive Fine-Dining @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Celebrate the festive season in style with fine dining atReflections Restaurant.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City hopes to open more pedestrian streets [VietnamNet] ▪ HCMC scraps pr...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Private Sector Has the Fastest-Growing Salaries in ASEAN: Survey

A regional job recruitment website has found that private-sector salaries are increasing faster in Vietnam than anywhere else in Southeast Asia.

in Asia

North Korean Defector Given Free Lifetime Supply of Choco Pies

South Korean confectionery giant Orion has announced that it will bestow a lifetime supply of Choco Pies to a North Korean soldier who recently defected.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Book Company Slammed for 'Book Hotpot' Event Which Offers Books by the Kilogram

A book company’s year-end sale event has become the center of contention for its allegedly disrespectful marketing tactics.

in Saigon Events

RED is the NEW BLACK! @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Get ready for this Christmas with the fascinated pre-Christmas party RED PASSION.

in Saigon Events

Momentous New Year’s Day Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Toast a glass of champagne and surround yourself with the lavish Western &Asian haute cuisine at the 1930s-style Social Club Restaurant.

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Glamorous New Year’s Eve Party @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Social Club Rooftop Bar welcomes guests for aglamorous New Year’s Eve celebration.

in Saigon Events

Miraculous New Year’s Eve Evening Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Raise a toast to the New Year 2018 with a tantalizing Evening Champagne Brunch whencounting down from 8:00pm to the arrival of midnight.

in Saigon Events

Indulging New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Usher in 2018 with extraordinary indulgences at Saigon’s finestaddress.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigon's Quirky Signs Display the City's Character

It’s impossible to talk about the charm of Saigon without mentioning the diverse range of its colorful signage.

in Health

Almost 2m Vietnamese Children Under 5 Suffer From Malnutrition: Nutrition Institute

Despite considerable national health progress in the recent decade, nearly a quarter of Vietnamese children under the age of five currently still suffer from malnutrition.

in Saigon Events

The Very First Brunch – New Year Day Brunch @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Start 2018 the right way by splurging on a New Year’s Day brunch at Food ConneXion!

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Welcome 2018 with an International buffet featuring many international favourites to enjoy with free flow Champagne, wine, and beer.

in Saigon Events

Santa’s Buffet – Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Celebrate Christmas Eve this year with an international take on a Christmas buffet dinner at Food ConneXion!

in Saigon Events

Mad Countdown Party @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Join Maddie & the Gang for one last party on the rooftop.

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Mad New Year’s Eve @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Finish on a high and celebrate the end of 2017 with a 4-course feast paired with wine at Mad Cow Wine & Grill.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Madness @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Celebrate the Madness of Christmas Eve above the city at Mad Cow Wine & Grill.

in Saigon

Saigon Tax Department Orders Facebook Cosmetic Vendor to Pay $400,000 in Back Taxes

An online retailer in Saigon has been ordered to pay an unprecedented VND9.1 billion (US$400,000) in back taxes.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Session // DJ Coh-hul @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight fell when the sky turn to a dusky purple and the most precious gold to be found on earth.

in Saigon Events

Process // Self Massage: Massage Ball Method @ La Danza Studio

From December 2017 - March 2018, The Movement Kitchen continues to bring together an exciting array of movement artists who will lead dancers to find their choreographic voices and reach their perform...

in Saigon Events

Inside the Mind of Leonardo: Screening and Discussion @ The Hive Saigon

"Renaissance Man", "Universal Genius", "An individual of unquenchable curiosity". One does not unreasonably call Leonardo da Vinci by these “fine words” if the man spent his entire life...

in Saigon Events

Pecha Kucha Night HCMC Vol. 14 - Topic: Musical Journey @ Soma Art Cafe

Pecha Kucha Night Vol. 14 is here! We are so excited for all of us to meet in this . How about you?

in Saigon Events

5 Years Heart Beat w./ HEIKO LAUX @ Phú Mỹ Bridge

From the organizer: What 5 years ago started on the 2nd floor of Red Bar on Ngo Duc Ke has culminated into Saigon’s premier Techno promoter a monthly mainstay for underground music lovers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Economy to Reach $300bn by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s economy to reach 300 billion USD by 2020 [DTI] ▪ Inspectors find n...

in Society

On the Vietnamese Language’s ‘Cuk Cak’ Conundrum

Is there room for improvement in the way we write Vietnamese? According to a project by a local academic, the Vietnamese language might be due for a major overhaul.

in Health

Pasteur Institute Tests Find E. Coli in 100% of Meat Samples Taken From Saigon, Dong Nai

According to a recent test, a worrying amount of meat samples from provinces in Vietnam's southeast contained traces of E. coli.

in Saigon Events

Exuberant Year End’s Lunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

An ultimate chic lunch for a perfect gathering andcelebrating the year-end milestones with yourcolleagues or friends.

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Swanky Christmas Eve’s Brunch @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Luxuriate an exceptional service followed by an exquisite festive brunchspread including imported oysters, lobsters, labelled prime cuts,chocolate and foie gras log cake, snow lotus ball, grilled turk...

in Saigon Events

An Extravagant Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

For a timelessly charming Vietnamese festive dining and memoriesof your family’s beloved holiday classics, look no further than thejubilant Saigon Kitchen Restaurant.

in Saigon

Christmas Decorations in High Demand 2 Weeks Ahead of Holiday

Sales of Christmas trees and locally made decorations are soaring across Saigon as the holiday approaches.

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La Dalat Saigon’s Club Annual Gathering @ BoatHouse Restaurant

La Dalat Saigon’s club (and friends of the club) will be gathering on Sunday 17/12 at 15h at the Boat House Restaurant (BP compound) Thao Dien D2, for the annual family picture.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: World Bank Raises Vietnam’s Growth Forecast to 6.7% for 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Facebook livestreaming a new medium for celebrity ads in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] ▪&nbs...

in Asia

New Report Finds Indonesian LGBT Activists Under Increasingly Violent Threat

A new report has found that supporters of Indonesia's LGBT community are facing increasingly violent, personal threats in the country.

in Saigon Events

SHAKA Friday - District X @ Shaka Saigon

The First propa DISTRICT X night at Shaka with the full dream team on the decks : MARAPHORIA x STARCHILD x LARRIA x IVY PHI get ready for some heavy bass till morning !

in Saigon Events

Outcast Christmas Market 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Join us for a special shopping of the year with a market of Christmas edition!

in Saigon Events

Full Disclosure - December Red For Filth @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Full Disclosure is back serving a red hot edition of your favorite Bang Trinh Drag Queens, sexy beats and christmas cheer.

in Saigon Events

Live Music Friday // Y Kroc and guest Kelly Luong @ Rogue Saigon

From the mighty upper Highlands of Bunong Vietnam comes an awesome artist known as Y-KROC!

in Saigon Events

Lý Lệ Quyên & A Plan @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Don’t miss! See you at soundcheck 5-7pm. Sure we do a proper soundcheck!

in Saigon Events

PXL Grand Opening Party! @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: Our newest Tap Room at 47D Hoa Lan, Phu Nhuan District, is ready for its big night!

in Saigon Events

BoomSlang BeatBattle #3 @ Indika

Saigon Cypher x BoomSlang present... BoomSlang is back at Indika for a third installment of new music and live performance. 

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday // Bánh Khọt by Ngân Nguyễn @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Did we tell you that our manager Ngan is not only rocking her job now but also good at cooking? Seeing is believing. She will be making Bánh Khọt next week for Free Food Wednesday ...

in Saigon Events

14/12 Network Girls Evening @ Mad Cow Wine & Grill

Hi ladies, Our next Network Girls Evening will take place on Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 to 9:00pm at Mad Cow Wine & Grill in District 1.

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban Wednesday (Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos!) @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Saigon Events

SHAKA JAM - Wednesday live session ft Sami Lee & Guests @ Shaka Saigon

SHAKA JAM , Wednesday Live sessions with Different Musicians , producers, Beatmakers, Beatboxers, MCs and More!

in Saigon Events

Trần Văn Thảo - đường kẻ | the line - New GQ Grand Opening @ Galerie Quynh

 New location Grand Opening.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

 Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

After Work @ The Lighthouse

Join us for After Work for a live performance by sound makers THMS & Indy from 6pm to 8pm followed by DJ Manny who will keep the party going well into the night with disco funk tunes.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Black-and-White Look Into Saigon and Hanoi in 1890

Vietnam’s swift pace of development might render a neighborhood unrecognizable in the span of just a few months. Thus, imagine how much change could occur in local metropolises over the duration of mo...

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife, Vol. 4 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Locally Trapped Wildlife is a HCMC-based, artist-curated, alternative music showcase.

in Vietnam

Chinese National Sentenced to 8 Years for Stealing $18,000 in Cash on VNA Flight

Last Friday the Hanoi People's Court sentenced a Chinese national to eight years in prison for stealing almost US$18,000 in cash from two passengers on a Hanoi-bound domestic flight in April.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night - Snow Queen @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Prepare for the end of boring Ladies Nights in Saigon as SOHY brings a completely fresh, unique and striking makeover for our lovely ladies on every Tuesday.

in Saigon Events

Soma's Music Documentary / Amy @ Soma Art Cafe

Despite just two albums to her name Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest music icons in British history.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Last Train Home @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Every spring, China’s cities are plunged into chaos, as all at once, a tidal wave of humanity attempts to return home by train.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Woman Finally Granted Visa to See Dying Father in US

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Saigon woman finally granted visa to see dying father in US [VnExpress] ▪ Ho...

in Saigon

Saigon Launches 3 'Model Bus' Routes With Free WiFi, Handicap Accessibility

As Saigon’s traffic situation gets progressively worse, city officials are employing several measures to revamp the city’s public transport system in hopes of mollifying its chronic congestion. This t...

in Food Culture

[Video] Ain't No Sunshine When Sai'Gon: The Cake Inspired by Saigon's Rainy Days

The Saigon skyline has been the muse for many an illustration project, and now you can also enjoy the towering Bitexco Financial Tower, but in fondant form.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Fire Department Introduces Modified Motorbikes to Combat Blazes in Alleys

Firefighters in Hanoi have modified motorbikes with firefighting equipment in an effort to reach deep into the city's narrow alleys.

in Tech

The Story of Giang Nguyen, Grab's First Blind Coder

Saigon native Giang Nguyen was born completely blind, but that hasn’t stopped him from succeeding as a coder for Singapore-based ride-share app Grab.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Hopes to Combat Child Abuse With New National Child Protection Hotline at 111

Vietnam has debuted a new child protection hotline in the wake of a string of violent child abuse cases throughout the country.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Index Jumps to 10-Year High

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam stock index jumps to 10-year high [VietnamNet] ▪ Booking.com, Agoda ...

in Travel

The Guardian Names Quy Nhon Among 10 Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2018

The coastal city of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018.

in Saigon Events

Ginger Man Brunch @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Add a little fun to your gathering with family this Saturday.

in Literature

Bill Gates Includes 2 Vietnamese-American Authors in List of 5 Top Books in 2017

Bill Gates has included two books by authors with deep connections to Vietnam in his recent list of five great titles he read this year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Welcomes 200 Millionth Passenger

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Airlines welcomes 200 millionth passenger [DTI] ▪ Vietnam struggling...

in Asia

Starbucks Just Opened Its Largest Store in the World in Shanghai

In the proof of how important China is to its future success, Starbucks opened its largest outlet in the world in Shanghai today.

in Architecture

[Photos] In D3, an Owner Transforms Her Childhood Home Into an Colorful Tube House

After a recent major renovation, this tube house in District 3 is now a spacious living quarter for a multi-generational family.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Say goodbye to 2017 with an exclusive year-end 6-course dinner at Orientica Seafood Restaurant & Bar.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Day Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Celebrate Christmas Day in style by indulging in the finest festive delights with your loved ones. Feast on sushi and sashimi,  and fresh seafood on ice including oysters, prawns, and mussels.&nb...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Welcome Christmas with a luxurious buffet spread featuring a delicious array of freshly grilled seafood including lobster, scampi, and crab.

in Arts & Culture

Leica Opens First-Ever Vietnam Store in Hanoi

Vietnam’s photography enthusiasts might be glad to find out that German high-end camera brand Leica Camera AG has established an official store in the country.

in Society

Vietnamese Men Are Most Likely to Favor Good Looks Over Personality: 20-Country Survey

A new survey of people from 20 countries found that Vietnamese men were the only respondent group that's more likely to value their partner's appearance over their personality.

in Saigon Events

The Majik Workshop by Petey Nguyen @ NAMO

From the organizer: Learn and perfect the art of sleight of hand as we bring in pro magician Petey Majik to mentor you in our magic workshop at NAMO.

in Saigon Events

Mark & Oumi, Saturday Nights @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: DJs Mark & Oumi join us every Saturday night on our rooftop perch.

in Saigon Events

Rooftop After Party @ Broma

From the organizer: Our DJs will be playing nothing but the funkiest sounds, perfect for that After Party vibe.

in Saigon Events

Noche de Ecasa 1 - Conecta Cultura @ 2F Downtown

From the organizer: Time flies. It’s been 6 months since the opening ceremony of ECASA (Vietnam - Spain & Latin America Friendship Organization (https://www.facebook.com/groups/361610714207221/ )...

in Saigon Events

Outcast BBQ Sunday! @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Bring yourself or your family for relaxed Sunday fun, with chilled beats and a cool atmosphere for both of kiddies and adults.

in Saigon Events

Soul Archive Launch Party @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Soul Archive's exhibition featuring 8 photographers.

in Saigon Events

Baroque Blossom Concerts @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

SMPAA is pleased to announce, “Baroque Blossom”, a 2-Part Baroque music feast.

in Saigon Events

Exhibitions' Opening Invitation: 'Empty Forest' and 'Remnant' @ The Factory Art Center

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre invites you to the opening of two exhibitions: 'Empty Forest' by Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn and 'Remnant' by Lê Thế Lãm.

in Saigon Events

Eat the 80's - Christmas special! @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Eat The 80's in back at La Fenetre...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Puts Brakes on Controversial Toll Station Following Public Backlash

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam puts brakes on controversial toll station in wake of public backlash [VnEx...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967

Due to its proximity to Saigon, Vung Tau is perhaps Saigoneers’ favorite location for a quick weekend trip to unwind. Based on this set of photos taken in 1967 by American veteran Tom Twitty, the slee...

in Arts & Culture

Meet Kelly Marie Tran, the Asian Hero of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

Kelly Marie Tran, a Vietnamese-American, was cast in a major role for the upcoming blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy w/ Ro Campbell and Grem Wood @ Game On

From the organizer: As we head towards Christmas, Saigon International Comedy are ramping up the laughs by bringing in two comedians who are veterans of the Southeast Asian club circuit.

in Saigon Events

Rumbler (Iberian Juke) - Footwork, Breaks & Jungle @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Junglists, this one is for you! Spanish Footwork ambassador RUMBLER is coming to La Fenetre Soleil to mash up the Saigon scene!

in Saigon Events

Cá Hồi Hoang - GAP Tour - Saigon @ Soul Live Project

On tour through Vietnam to meet their fans and to promote their new album, after Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Ca Hoi Hoang will “swim” to the south to bring fans in Saigon the live concert, “GAP”, at the Soul...

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk by La centrifugeuse: The Smile of Mutation @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: The artists Emmanuelle Vincent, Pierre Larauza (t.r.a.n.s.i.t.s.c.a.p.e) and Trương Minh Thy Nguyên associated to Nguyễn Văn Minh, director of HCMC University of fine arts, have re...

in Saigon Events

We Are The 80s // DJ Stu @ Soma Art Cafe

Rogue Saigon’s legendary “We Are The 90s” is back this December, this time at Soma Art Cafe!

in Vietnam

Da Nang to Host 'Expats Got Talent' Contest Later This Month

Expats who live in and around Da Nang need to perfect their dance moves or singing voice, as the central city is set to host its first "Expats Got Talent" talent contest soon.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Celebrations @ Le Meridien

Bid farewell to 2017 and unlock 2018 in style with Le Méridien Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Brunch @ Le Meridien

Celebrate the most memorable time of the year with friends and family while enjoying our delicious Christmas Brunch.

in Saigon Events

Real Women For Real Women: Community Fashion Show @ Hum Vegetarian, Garden & Restaurant

Join us for an evening of female empowerment and creativity in the name of charity!

in Saigon Events

Art Exhibition / Projectile / Christopher Hancock @ Soma Art Cafe

Christopher Hancock creates striking, surreal and twisted pieces exploring the human condition.

in Saigon Events

Talkshow "SÀI GÒN khai sinh" @ Blanc

In SAIGONDEP series organized by SAIGON VI VU, this is one of the most exciting monthly talk activities with the general theme called SAIGON XUA.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Mudbound (Indie movie) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Mudbound offers a well-acted, finely detailed snapshot of American history whose scenes of rural class struggle resonate far beyond their period setting.

in Saigon Events

Industry Nights @ East West Brewing Co.

You’ve worked hard, so let East West Brewing Co. serve you for our Industry Night at the Brewery.

in Saigon Events

Food Choices - The Hive Screenings x La Holista @ The Hive Saigon

For this session of The Hive Screening, we're teaming up with La Holista with our first screening of Food Choices.

in Saigon Events

Hot, Sweet & Sour @ The Lighthouse

In this new monthly instalment, the trio will be concocting a different recipe each month.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Alexey Razumey @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. 

in Saigon Events

SHAKA Tuesday - Open Decks ! @ Shaka Saigon

Open Decks this Tuesday at Shaka !

in Saigon Events

90's Hip Hop Night @ WOO Bar

Yeeeeah yeeeeeeea! We Be Clubbin! It's packed, homies don't know how to act, we the macks, VIP's in the back...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways sign codeshare agreement [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi Mi...

in Saigon Events

Fiesta de la Musica @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 Come enjoy with us the monthly Fiesta de la Musica @ Cuba la Casa del Mojito this 6 December from 9pm till late!!

in Vietnam

Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017

Contrary to common beliefs, car sales have fallen in Vietnam this year, and the country is one of two Southeast Asian nations that failed to see the auto market grow in 2017.

in Saigon Events

Pre New Year Eve Party @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Come celebrate with us the last saturday before New Year Eve at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

in Saigon Events

Pre Christmas Party @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Come celebrate with us the last saturday before Christmas at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

in Vietnam

UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces

The Vietnamese government recently pledged VND1 trillion (US$44 million) in disaster aid after the United Nations (UN) approved US$4.21 million to provide additional assistance to those affected by Ty...

in Saigon Events

Cuban Nights @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

It's Cuban party time today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Lighting Ceremony @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

The lighting of the Christmas tree is a special beacon of the holiday season where we officially welcome the arrival of the most exciting time of the year.

in Travel

[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue

Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program

Citizens from six more countries will be able to apply for Vietnam visas online, according to new government decree.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ McDonald's opens first store in Hanoi  [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Global giants see Vietna...

in Saigon

Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert

A local tourism expert has suggested moving Saigon's annual Tet flower extravaganza from Nguyen Hue Street to a local canal.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Comic Series 'Long Than Tuong' to Have Spanish Release Next Year

One of Vietnam’s most decorated comic series is now being translated into a Spanish version, set to be released next year.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Finding Solace at Saigon's 'Shutterbug' Hẻm Cafe

Editor's note (August 3, 2018): It is with heavy hearts for us to inform you that Tiem Ca Phe Sai Gon Hem was permanently closed in July. However, we feel incredibly lucky to have captured these momen...

in Saigon Events

Taproom 1st Anniversary @ Lac Brewing Co.

From the organzier: It’s a big milestone! We are celebrating our 1st anniversary of Lac Taproom this weekend! There will be food and music. We’re giving away t-shirts, glassware and a free keg of...

in Saigon

Vietnam's Public University Lecturers Struggle to Make Ends Meet With Low Salaries

In Vietnam, most professors at public universities are not being paid enough to be fully dedicated to their career.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 11.6m Foreign Visitors in First 11 Months of 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Over 11.6 million foreign tourists come to Vietnam in eleven months [DTI] ▪ ...

in Vietnam

Grab Vietnam Has Suffered VND938bn in Losses in 2017: Finance Ministry

After three years of operations in Vietnam, Grab is reportedly facing massive losses, according to the Ministry of Finance.

in Saigon Events

Boy Band Special Music Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Ska & Punk Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Ska punk is a fusion genre that combines ska music and punk rock music. Ska punk often features wind instruments and especially ho...

in Saigon Events

Foo Fighters & Greenday Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer:  Foo Fighters is an American Rock band, formed in Seattle, Washington in 1994. It was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a...

in Saigon Events

Hip Metal Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

 From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Environment

Hanoi Starts Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake 2 Years After Beloved Turtle Died From Pollution

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be cleaned up two years after its famous reptile resident died in its polluted waters.

in Saigon

With Increased Autonomy, Saigon Wants to Raise Tobacco Tax, Traffic Fines

A Saigon leader has announced the first steps he plans to take since the city was granted more autonomy to make decisions by the National Assembly.

in Saigon Events

Free Day Pass @ The Landmark Health Club

The Landmark Health Club, conveniently located in the city center with breathtaking views of Saigon, offers a fully-equipped gym, yoga studio with weekly classes, rooftop pool overlooking the Saigon R...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Kindergarten Owner Arrested for Child Abuse

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation [DTI] ▪ HCM City nursery ...

in Tech

Vietnamese From Rural Regions Are Using Smartphones and Facebook More Than Ever

Thanks to reductions in smartphone prices, these devices are now increasingly popular among Vietnamese all over the country.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] The 89-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Whose Comical Selfies Will Put Yours to Shame

If you are a frequent user of the Internet, chances are you have come across a series of photos featuring an elderly woman in hilarious and bizarre circumstances. The playful shots, which have generat...

in Vietnam

As Government Stake Sale Nears, Sabeco Attracts Great Interest From Foreign Investors

Vietnam's government is moving forward with a long-gestating plan to sell off part of its majority stake in the country's largest brewery.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Stranded on Bali With Volcanic Eruption 'Imminent'

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese tourists stranded on Bali with volcanic eruption 'imminent' [VnExpress]...

in Culture

The Surprising Health Benefits Behind the Asian Squat

The Asian squat has been getting lots of attention these past few years, but most recently it has been revealed that there may be health benefits to this sitting position.

in Asia

Bali Volcano Eruption Forces Airport Closure, Mass Evacuations

Bali's most well-known volcano is threatening a major eruption, forcing officials to close the island's airport and thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.

in Vietnam

Can Tho Teenager Clinches Vietnam's First Boxing Championship Medal in 6 Years

Over the weekend a Vietnamese boxer clinched Vietnam’s first silver medal at a major world tournament since 2011.

in Saigon Events

Green Bamboo Fundraiser Fest @ Indika

Come and join us on December 16 at Indika for a day of wonderful workshops, a second-hand market, a live raffle and auction, and some of the most excellent music from Saigon's greatest DJs and live ba...

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Rooftop Pool Party @ Millennium Boutique Hotel

After a short break we are back! The rain has cleared and the sun is shining in Saigon once again!

in Saigon Events

Indika Tattoo Takeover @ Indika

Welcome to Tattoo Takeover at Indika!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ministry Plans Free Education for Primary, Secondary School Students

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ministry plans free education for primary and secondary pupils [DTI] ▪ Six-y...

in Saigon

Officials Unveil Ambitious 'Smart City' Project That Would Turn Saigon Into a Utopia

Yesterday, while many Saigoneers were still recovering from a few days of aggressive shopping during this year’s Black Friday sales, Saigon authorities convened at a conference to announce a new initi...

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LimitLess/Open Your Mind! @ Piu Piu

Abstraack's 'Open your mind' is back with a sequel called 'Limitless', New Venue, new music, same Djs!

in Saigon Events

Live Music Saturdays @ Snuffbox

It's the weekend and its time for some great live music in one of the best Speakeasies in S.E Asia!

in Saigon Events

KID ROCK- Special Event @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: To offer a playground with many fun programs for children.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s

Less than a decade before 1975, Vietnam’s rural provinces were still sparsely developed despite Saigon’s rising position as one of Southeast Asia's major cities.

in Saigon Events

Between Us Dance Performance 2017 @ The Factory Art Center

A story which explores one's self and how our lives are influenced by the connections of others.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night - Santa Isn't Coming ! @ My House Bar

Santa Clause is coming....!!?

in Saigon Events

Chinese Watercolor: Peony Workshop @ Art Space

In the colorful world of art, China's watercolor paintings are a distinctive art form- in which watercolors and calligraphy are considered as symbols of ancient Chinese art.

in Saigon Events

A Tale of Modern Jazz @ Social Club Saigon

Exuding sophistication and elegance, The Social Club Restaurant is the place to be if you’re looking to enjoy jazz music while soaking in the views of magnificent Saigon from 23rd floor.

in Saigon Events

Voodoo Groove @ The Lighthouse

VOODOO GROOVE - mutant offshoot of the Tropic Motion series - makes its debut at The Lighthouse with Dan Lo and Datodeo.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema: La Vie En Rose (La Mome) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The set design and cinematography are impressive, but the real achievement of La Vie en Rose is Marion Cotillard's mesmerizing, wholly convincing performance as Edith Piaf.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Ophir @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Nightly Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: The most exciting restaurant in town.

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban Wednesday (Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos!) @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Saigon Events

BOOM BO YEAH! Balkan, World & Techno Beats @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: It’s not just any Saturday...the BOOM BO YEAH! crew is back!!

in Food Culture

Vietnam Slurped Down Nearly 5bn Packets of Instant Noodles in 2016: Report

Is Vietnam's addiction to instant noodles on the way out?

in Vietnam

Airports Near Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue to Be Expanded by 2020

In an effort to prevent overcrowding at three key airports, Vietnam will spend almost VND18.9 trillion (US$832 million) through 2020 on upgrading these facilities.

in Saigon Events

Tour Down Under @ Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar

In collaboration with Pernod Ricard join us for a ‘Tour Đown Under’ five course St Hugo and Jacobs Creek wine dinner at Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar. 

in Saigon Events

Network Girls Evening @ East West Brewing Co.

Dear Network Girls, We are pleased to announce that we will be bringing Network Girls and International Ladies in Vietnam (ILV) together for a special Network Girls Evening.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Ladies Night - Cô Bar Sài Gòn @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Prepare for the end of boring Ladies Nights in Saigon as SOHY brings a completely fresh, unique and striking makeover for our lovely ladies on Tuesday, November 28.

in Saigon Events

Monday Comedy Open Mic @ Indika

Welcome to Comedy Open Mic Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

French deathgrind Benighted live at Saigon @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Benighted is a French deathgrind band formed in Saint-Étienne in 1998 were spawned by members from French Death and Black metal bands DISHUMANIZED, DARKNESS FIRE, and OSGILIATH, wh...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Shoppers Crowd Stores on Rainy Black Friday

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Saigon shoppers crowd stores on rainy Black Friday [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Vietnam city...

in Saigon

Saigon to Commence Major Project to Mitigate Flooding on Nguyen Huu Canh

Saigon officials are tackling Nguyen Huu Canh Street's issues with a comprehensive project to solve the thoroughfare’s chronic flooding problem.

in Vietnam

Ha Tinh Locals Caught Hanging Trash Bags on Saigon-Bound Train

Your neighborhood garbage truck could never be as cool as Ha Tinh Province’s “garbage train”.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Looking for a destination for your weekend gathering with family and friends? Our Sunday Brunch at Market 39 is the ideal place for you.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Take a 'Feels' Trip Down Memory Lane via These Icons of 2000s Saigon

Back in the days just after the Internet first made an appearance in the country, Vietnamese youngsters used to spend their free time flying kites, watching TV series on VHS tapes and playing 8-bit ga...

in Saigon

D1 Could See 7 More Designated Street Food Venues in the Near Future

Seven wards in District 1 have expressed their desire to set up street food zones in addition to the two that were established earlier this year, following the city’s sidewalk purge.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Cuc Phuong National Park Threatened by Illegal Logging

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Senior man commended for returning $2,200 to owner in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Saigon

An Overview of Saigon's Child Welfare Situation in 2016

A new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) study details a number of statistics and realities concerning children living in Saigon.

in Tech

Sharks, Anchors & Red Tape: Why It Takes Forever to Fix Vietnam's Broken Internet Cables

Are the sharks all to blame, or should other aquatic creatures also be held responsible for Vietnam’s sluggish internet?

in Vietnam

Vietnam Hopes to Finish 2,000-Kilometer North-South Expressway in 2025

At a meeting on Wednesday, Vietnam's central government advised infrastructure officials to commence work on major sections of the North-South Expressway this year in order for the project to be "esse...

in Saigon Events

A Fully-serviced Luxury Suites Residence @ Sherwood Suites

Sherwood Suites, a fully-serviced luxury suites residence, and a member of the Lifestyle collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, opens 28 October 2017 in one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most sought after ...

in Saigon Events

Opening @ Brodard Gourmet

 The much beloved Brodard Bakery has been producing high-quality baked goods in Vietnam since 1948, and opens its flagship Brodard Gourmet on Saigon’s famed Dong Khoi Street on November 16, 2017....

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 474 Firms, Individuals in Vietnam Named in Paradise Papers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Saigon's mayor says prolonged meetings are a waste of time [VnExpress] ▪ 474...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Put an End to Freelance Tour Guides From Next Year

Vietnamese tour guides might have a hard time with the government once an updated set of regulations take effect next year.

in Saigon Events

Battle of The Sommeliers @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: On 28thNovember, keep your eyes open for the ‘Battle of the Sommeliers’ we’re lining up between Sommelier Alessandro Nesi, Official Sommelier of Piccini Wines and Sommelier Nguyen ...

in Sports

Vingroup Hires Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes for Football Academy in Hung Yen

Two well-known former soccer players from Great Britain have been hired by a new soccer academy in northern Vietnam in an attempt to create the country's first batch of World Cup-caliber footballers.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Abode in D3 Is a Green Oasis Amid Saigon's Concrete Jungle

A building in District 3 designed by architectural firm KIENTRUC O is using space and openness in a daring new way. The result is a structure that connects the lives of its occupants with the surround...

in Saigon Events

Give Thanks to Brunch! @ East West Brewing Co.

KEGS N' EGGS – Thanksgiving Edition. 

in Saigon Events

Photo to Painting: Forest Landscape Workshop @ Art Space

In this workshop, We will learn how to paint a forest landscape from the reference photo, and students will learn how to choose the right size and size for the picture along with the principles of com...

in Saigon Events

Hands to Heart Leather Workshop @ Soma Art Cafe

"It is not how much you give, but how much love you put into giving.” 

in Saigon Events

Outcast Boho Market November 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? Maybe you're looking for some local fabric, accessories or jewelry?

in Saigon Events

Spot the Difference @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

May Cay has always been the homeland of Puddles in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Singaporean Buffet Dinner @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Any plan to call off the hard- working week yet? How about exploring one of the most exciting and diverse cuisines of the world with your friends and family? 

in Saigon Events

Make Your Own Body Care! - Workshop by Shinta @ The Hive Saigon

This a fun workshop where we will learn about making our own personal care products using natural and healthy resources.

in Saigon Events

Thankgsiving Dinner @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Thanksgiving Dinner!

in Saigon Events

Chinese Watercolor: Lotus Painting Workshop @ Art Space

In the colorful world of art, China's watercolor paintings are a distinctive art form- in which watercolors and calligraphy are considered as symbols of ancient Chinese art.

in Saigon Events

Soma Guest bartenders / Anthony and Leandro @ Soma Art Cafe

Join our weekly mystery/adventure party game called Werewolf this Thursday at Soma!

in Saigon Events

Gwennili is back @ Panam

Proven perfect combo between the best Kebbab and the best music Band in town!!!!

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu and Scientific Sound Present Spikey Tee @ Piu Piu

Spikey Tee is one of London city's original 'rude boys'. He has been recording and spinning tunes for over 20 years.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Programmer Hints at 'Flappy Bird' Return

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Stocks Electrified as Deals Prompt ‘Re-Rating’ of Market [Bloomberg] ▪&nb...

in Society

Most Foreign Brides in South Korea in 2016 Were Vietnamese Women

A new study by South Korea's national statistics organization has shown that Vietnamese women are now the largest group of foreign brides in the East Asian nation.

in Education

SSIS: A School Where the Students Get All the Profits

Graduates-to-be take one of their final tours of the SSIS campus in cap and gown. Wherever you're standing on Saigon South International School’s (SSIS) spacious campus, you’ll overhear learning in p...

in Saigon Events

DJ CRAZE / Made For Music @ Lush

In a time full of celebrity "DJs" pushing buttons, Craze is the real deal: a multi-time DMC world champion who never forgets that you're there for the party of your life. 

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Loving Vincent @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investiga...

in Saigon Events

Thanksgiving Dinner @ Pendolasco

Don't be the guy who ends up spending Thanksgiving with a bowl of Pho.

in Saigon Events

Giving Thanks to You From Woo! @ WOO Bar

Thank you for being a friend of the Woo Social Bar.

in Saigon Events

Live Jazz Wednesday with Plug 'N Play @ Snuffbox

Midweek vocal jazz session at Snuffbox with Plug 'n Play every Wednesday from 9PM till late.

in Saigon Events

Black Friday @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Heard the good news yet? It’s Black Friday at L’Usine!

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday // Canh Kiểm - Lua's Kitchen @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Canh kiểm is a typical vegetarian coconut soup (with pumpkin, taro, sweet potato, mushroom, coconut milk and many other yummy ingredients) from Mekong Delta of Vietnam.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Japanese Taxi Driver Captures Yokohama's Nightscapes in Haunting Double Exposure Photos

Japanese taxi driver Issui Enomoto has a knack for double-exposure photos, as shown by these haunting pictures of Japan’s port city Yokohama from behind the wheel of his vehicle.

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Spend $76m on Overpass, 2 Underpasses to Help Solve Congestion

Hanoi plans to pour a lot of money into upgrading its infrastructure in the next few years.

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban Wednesday (Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos!) @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Saigon Events

Identity LGBTQ Roooftop Parties @ Piu Piu

Wednesdays at Piu Piu, we celebrate equality in everyone!

in Saigon Events

Blush Night (Free-Flow for Ladies) @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

in Saigon Events

Live Music with King Of Scoundrels @ Snuffbox

Join us every Tuesday as we dish out free flow of drinks just from 8pm-10pm for all Ladies.

in Saigon Events

90's Hip Hop Night @ WOO Bar

Yeeeeah yeeeeeeea! We Be Clubbin! It's packed, homies don't know how to act, we the macks, VIP's in the back... 

in Saigon Events

Gareth Franklin - The master of mixology @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Gareth Franklin - the master of mixing with over 16 years of experience will definitely bring a whole new experience for you.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves Bill Letting Banks Be Declared Bankrupt

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam approves bill letting banks be declared bankrupt [Reuters] ▪ Senior ...

in Saigon Events

Creative Sessions 5 With Chương Đặng @ The Factory Art Center

Creative Sessions 5 features Chương Đặng who will share his inspiration in developing business models to nurture his creative ideas, revealing his experience with failure and success in establishing b...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 34th out of 80 Countries in English Proficiency Index: EF Study

Vietnam’s national English proficiency might be slipping, according to a new study.

in Saigon Events

Monday SOLO with Bo @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: BO has been enter training audiences here in Vietnam for over 13years and in that time has performed in all major towns and cities from Saigon to Hanoi from Rock to Reggae.

in Saigon

Tropical Storm Kirogi Floods Streets, Damages Houses in Saigon

Heavy rain and damaging winds blew through Saigon and neighboring areas on Saturday night as Tropical Storm Kirogi approached the south-central coast.

in Travel

Guess Which Airline Is the Most Delayed in Vietnam This Year

Jetstar Pacific has once again claimed the top spot in Vietnam’s list of most-delayed airlines.

in Saigon Events

Hello Monday at Market 39 @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: No more Monday blues! As the day has just become better with our wide range of seafood, BBQ delicacies, and many more delicious dishes along with great wines at Market 39 Restauran...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Pilot Among 4 Dead in UK Air Crash

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese pilot among four dead in UK air crash [VnExpress] ▪ ​Ho Chi Minh ...

in Saigon

Saigon Leader Slams Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign for Being 'Inhumane'

Saigon's controversial sidewalk-clearing campaign came in for criticism from the city's leader earlier this week.

in Development

Singaporean Real Estate Company Pours $177m Into Residential Project in D4

Singaporean property developer CapitaLand has announced that it is planning to build its latest residential development in Saigon's District 4.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Photographer Among 6 in Asia-Pacific Selected for Global Talent Program

Hanoi-based Vietnamese photographer Maika Elan was recently selected as one of six creatives to watch in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

in Asia

Two South Korean Universities Are Teaching Students How to Love and Date

Students at two universities in South Korea can now take courses that teach them about sex, relationships and marriage.

in Tech

Foreign Websites Should Process Payments Locally for Ease of Tax Collection: Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has stated its desire to have foreign digital service providers such as Facebook and Google process payments through a Vietnam-based corporation.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN Sends Aid to Typhoon Victims in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Global coal price hike could cost Vietnam $1.27 billion per year: report [VnExpres...

in Architecture

German Architect Unveils Dramatic 'Sky Forest' Tower for Thu Thiem Peninsula

A prominent international architect has unveiled plans for a spectacular skyscraper on Saigon's Thu Thiem Peninsula.

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Buffets @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Come and join us for an extravagant and tasteful buffet including free flow of drinks and an array of dishes from the interactive cooking stations to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the year ...

in Saigon Events

New Year’s Eve Set Menu @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Enjoy festive favorites with a selection of wines pairings for the perfect New Year Eve Dinner.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Buffets @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Enjoy festive gastronomical treats at Mezz Restaurant, where you can find a selection of lobster dishes, seafood, foie gras, French oysters, and a carving station, as well as marvellously inviting and...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Dinner Set Menu @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Savour the taste of quintessential Christmas flavors this festive season at L’Olivier restaurant, where our executive chef adds an irresistible touch of French flair to the classic holiday dishes...

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Voiski// Dekmantel, L.I.E.S. @ The Lighthouse

Teaming up for the second time INSTITUT FRANÇAIS + HEART BEAT bring you the amazing VOISKI.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ​Vietnam Launches Government Website for Startups

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ ​Vietnam launches government website for startups [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Top three sma...

in Tech

Did Bkav Actually Crack Apple iPhone X's Face ID a Week After Its Release?

A group of enterprising Vietnamese "hackers" recently claimed that they had managed to crack Apple's Face ID, the iPhone X's latest form of authentication.

in Saigon Events

Thanksgiving dinner buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Join us for our Thanksgiving dinner buffet and enjoy a wide range of appetisers, soups and salads. 

in Saigon

Amid Line 1 Delays, Saigon Plans to Start Building Metro Line 3A

While progress on Saigon’s Metro Line 1 and Line 2 is lagging behind due to delays in funding reimbursement and land clearance, city officials have recently finished a formal plan to commence construc...

in Health

After Typhoon Damrey, 150,000 Children in Vietnam Are at Risk of Malnutrition: UNICEF

Typhoon Damrey, which struck south-central Vietnam over a week ago, has left tens of thousands of children at risk of health issues, UNICEF reports.

in Travel

VietJet Aims to Launch Direct Flights to California in 2019

VietJet is rapidly expanding its fleet and preparing for direct flights to California by 2019.

in Saigon Events

Woodcut Printmaking Workshop #1 - Expressionist Portraits @ Indika

In this workshop we will look at the works of German Expressionist Karl Schmidt.

in Saigon Events

We Are The 90s // DJ Stu @ Rogue Saigon

Welcome to the newest version of Time-Machine. We are now able to travel back in time, not to fix anything, but to once again dance in the glory of the 90s era!

in Saigon Events

Indika Saturday Live Concert feat. La Vache Qui Funk @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

Classical Music Concert: Love and Tragedy @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: A Classical Music Concert curated by Saigon Classical.

in Saigon Events

Mash Up | Tddchll , Larria , Tizone , IVY @ Piu Piu

After the rain session #PiuPiu glowing back.

in Saigon Events

Conceptual Art: An Introduction – With Alessandra Dias @ The Factory Art Center

Few artistic movements have attracted as much debate as Conceptual Art. Love it or hate it, the reactions are intense. Some people simply deny it is art at all.

in Saigon Events

Rooster Beer Presents - Comedy Saigon Tournament 2017- Round Two @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Proudly Sponsored by Rooster Beers, held at Pingoling under Comedy Saigon, and hosted by Philip Leonard!!!

in Saigon Events

Goose Bumps @ Broma

From the organizer: Partners in crime since boyhood, Benjamin Lopez & Nouch have been dropping beats and organizing parties for many years.

in Saigon Events

Meta Forrester @ Rogue Saigon

Meta Forrester: An American solo bass & suitcase drum indie alt rock band, currently based in Vietnam, playing a lively mix of original tunes, including songs of his second album UP NOT NORTH.

in Saigon Events

Soultown Saigon (Motown&Soul) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Soultown Saigon is back at La Fenetre Soleil!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN, China Agree to Protect Marine Environment in East Sea

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ ASEAN, China agree to protect marine environment in East Sea [VietnamNet] ▪ ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Phu Nhuan's Piet Mondrian-Inspired Tube House

With a touch of bright colors as accents, a local architecture firm managed to make this Saigon tube house stand out from its dull and rigid neighbors in the vicinity.

in Travel

Hanoi Sets Goal of Luring 23.85m Domestic, International Tourists This Year

Hanoi is aiming to become a bigger hotspot for tourism, as officials are expecting the city to host 23.83 total million visitors within 2017.

in Saigon Events

Pop Up Night Market + Happy Hour @ Pitchers,Sports and Grill

From the organizer: Located in District 7 Ho Chi Minh, Pitchers Sports & Grill has satisfied local appetites with reasonably priced cuisine, served in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

in Saigon Events

Thanksgiving 2017 @ Le Meridien

Thanksgiving is a special occasion when people spend their quality times with their beloved ones and share a joyful feast.

in Saigon Events

The Thanks Giving Culinary Week @ EON51 Sky Dining

Bringing friends and family to EON51 Sky Dining this Thanksgiving season, guests will have an opportunity to indulge in a unique American dinner accompanied by live music performance as well as iconic...

in Saigon Events

Spank @ The Lighthouse

Thursday at The Lighthouse is now the naughtiest night in town!

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife, Vol. 3 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Locally Trapped Wildlife is a HCMC-based, artist-curated, alternative music showcase. 

in Saigon

[Photos] A Dreamlike Saigon in 1964 on Film

What makes Saigon’s 1964 self different from how it is today?

in Saigon Events

Hello Faces Art Exhibition: Portraits by Karl Fajardo @ Indika

Welcome to Hello Faces - an Art Ehibition by Karl Fajardo at Indika.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Raiders Pool Raid #1 @ La Bettola Saigon

We are very proud to announce the details for our first Saigon Raiders Pool Raid #1 @La Bettola.

in Saigon Events

Parfum De France @ Bason Cafe

 Parfum De France, French' jazz nights.

in Saigon Events

Exoticism @ The Lighthouse

Electronic dance music from the forbidden planets.

in Tech

Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab

Vietnam's on-demand ride-hailing market is about to gain a new competitor as Mai Linh has announced it will launch an app-based xe ôm service next week.

in Saigon Events

We Are Now Opens for Lunch from 15 November 2017 @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

STAR DINING ROOM -  26th Floor – is now serving throughout every day from 11:00AM till dark every day since 15 November 2017.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ryan Giggs to Become Director of Football at Vietnam Academy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ryan Giggs to take director of football job at Vietnamese academy [Tuoi Tre]

in Vietnam

APEC Concludes in Da Nang With New Pacific Trade Deal in Place

Last week, world leaders convened in Da Nang for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, creating a major trade pact in the process.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Slices I Lát Cắt I Ngô Văn Sắc @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to announce Slices, a solo exhibition of wood burn, acrylic on wood paintings by Hanoi-based artist Ngo Van Sac.

in Saigon Events

Werewolf a Party Game for Devious People @ Soma Art Cafe

Join our weekly mystery/adventure party game called Werewolf this Thursday at Soma!

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Eric Smackdab @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Celebrating One Year @ NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: One year of loving, caring and sharing; we are proud to celebrate ‘NAMO Tuscan Grill’s 1 year Anniversary.

in Vietnam

Site Clearance, Land Compensation for Long Thanh Airport Will Require $1bn: Report

The Vietnamese government plans to reclaim 5,585 hectares of land and relocate 15,500 people to make way for Long Thanh Airport.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Finally Launch First River Bus Route in November, but Only With 5 Stations

Can Saigon’s first river bus line be ready on schedule this time?

in Saigon Events

Bridget March - A female artist sharing her Vietnam story @ Co-Space

From the organizer: An event about Bridget March - a female artist sharing her adventure and experience here in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Rio - Wineday @ Rio Churrascaria

From the organizer: This Wednesday (15/11/2017) is a day to remember.

in Saigon Events

Movie + Music Night: Berlin Symphony of a Great City @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Special night: Movie + Live Music Performance.

in Saigon Events

Homemade Veal Blanquette @ Panam

After our success with the homemade Couscous, Panam will propose you a famous French dish this month: Veal Blanquette/ Blanquette de veau.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: During Hanoi Visit, Trump Offers to 'Mediate' in East Sea Dispute

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ ​Trump in Hanoi offers to 'mediate' on East Vietnam Sea dispute [Tuoi Tre] ▪ ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Could Be Among Top 20 Economies Globally by 2050: PwC Report

In the next few decades, Vietnam might be among the world’s top economies, according to a recent report by business advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Nation Brand Is Ranked 45th Globally at $203bn

Vietnam's nation brand has been valued at US$203 billion, making it among the top 50 most valuable nation brands in the world.

in Food Culture

A Food Folk Tale: How a Poor Farmer Traded Starfruit for Gold

In Vietnam, fruits, especially those of the oddly shaped variety, come with a story. From pineapple to watermelon, there’s not a snack in this country that doesn’t come with a lesson attached. The jui...

in Asia

Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently

Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, recently threatened to block popular messaging service WhatsApp after requesting it to remove pornographic content.

in Society

Meet Vietnam's First-Ever Female UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan

In just a few days, Vietnam’s first-ever female United Nations (UN) peacekeeper will depart from Hanoi for her mission in South Sudan.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Launches Bilingual Tourism Magazine

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine [DTI] ▪ Trump and Putin set to ...

in Asia

Vietnamese Student Jailed in Singapore for Hacking Into Professor's Account to Modify Grades

A Vietnamese student was recently jailed in Singapore after he was caught hacking into his professor’s school account to change his grades as well as others'.

in Saigon Events

Traditional Christmas Market @ International German School IGS

in Vietnam

Russia Offers $5m in Humanitarian Aid to Help Vietnam With Typhoon Recovery

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his government to provide Vietnam with US$5 million to help storm-battered localities deal with the aftermath of Typhoon Damrey.

in Society

Vietnam Drops 4 Places to 69th in Global Gender Gap Ranking

Despite having the most gender-diverse work environment in Asia, Vietnam is faring poorly when it comes to the gender gap, according to a new report.

in Saigon Events

Sofar HCMC #5 @ Thao Dien

From the organizer: Founded in 2010 and based… all over the place. Sofar is an expanding network of artists and music lovers. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japan Sends Water Purifiers to Support Flood Victims in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Japan sends water purifiers to support flood victims in Vietnam [DTI] ▪ Typh...

in Vietnam

As Flooding Recedes, Hoi An Hustles to Clean up for APEC Visit

Vietnam is rushing to clean up Hoi An to prepare for a planned visit by world leaders as part of APEC’s program.

in Saigon Events

Xmas Art Market @ Inpages

To all the notebook lovers in Saigon, we are happy to annouce our theme for this year Xmas Art Market 2017: MAKE NOTEBOOK GREAT AGAIN!

in Saigon Events

RAKU Firing Pottery Workshop @ Vườn Chú Na

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at Raku now is your chance. 

in Saigon Events

Indika Cozy @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cozy Sunday!

in Tech

Saigon's First Apple iPhone X Sold at Record Price of VND68m

Apple fans in Vietnam might have to shell out dozens of million of dong to get their hands on a brand-new iPhone X.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Internet Cable Breaks for 5th Time This Year, But Who's Surprised

It's just another week in Vietnam, as one of the country's major undersea internet cables has encountered problems yet again.

in Saigon Events

SG Craft Beer Fest Weekend @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Saigon’s favourite weekend of beer-guzzling celebration is back - get ready for our November Saigon Craft Beer Festival!

in Saigon Events

Special Guest Spikey Tee (UK - Hip Hop + D&B) @ Shaka Saigon

Shaka Saigon & Scientific Sound Saigon present: Special Guest Spikey Tee (Uk - Hip Hop & D&B)

in Saigon Events

Conference : Work with Colonial Architecture in South Vietnam @ Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture

From the organizer: The Academy of Architecture France Vietnam (AAFV), in partnership with the University of Architecture of HCMC, is happy to invite you to the conference bellow.

in Saigon Events

Glenlivet Spirit Dinner @ Qui Dining Lounge

Through this experiment, you will discover your perception is actually not only a matter of taste but also of what you see, touch, hear and even what you know.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 3 Moon Bears Freed After Nearly 20 years Behind Bars in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 3 moon bears freed after nearly 20 years behind bars in Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪&nbs...

in Heritage

[Photos] A Walk Down Dong Khanh Boulevard in Old Saigon's Cho Lon

Ask anyone who has ever set foot in Saigon and they have undoubtedly heard of Cho Lon. Spanning the western half of District 5 and a few neighborhoods in Districts 6 and 11, the quarter has been one o...

in Tech

Google and Facebook Should Be Required to Establish Offices and Servers in Vietnam: Ministry

A bill drafted by the Ministry of Public Security that would require major tech companies like Google and Facebook to establish offices and servers within Vietnam has been met with staunch opposition....

in Film & TV

[Video] Short Film Retells Vietnam's Origin Story With Sleek Visuals, Impressive Soundtrack

A refreshing take on Vietnam’s most well-known folk tale, this 2017 retelling of ‘Con Rong Chau Tien’ manages to retain the gist of the legend while improving on the traditional storyline with some im...

in Saigon

Tan Son Nhat Cracks List of Top 25 Most Sleep-Friendly Airports

In a nod to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's improved facilities, the aerodrome has been included among the top 25 most sleep-friendly airports in the world, according to a new ranking.

in Saigon Events

Live Electronic Performance @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

THMS is a french live electronic performer based in Saigon, passionated about jazz music, self taught guitar and bass player for 14 years, he recently established himself in the electronic music world...

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

This month El Barrio welcomes Spanish producer and DJ Javier Marimon. He will share the decks with Dj Ouch! all night long.

in Saigon Events

Screening: Le mystere Picasso @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Le mystère Picasso is a 1956 French documentary film about the painter Pablo Picasso, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, and showing Picasso in the act of creating paintings for th...

in Saigon Events

NANG 3 Magazine Launching with Davide Cazzaro @ Inpages

NANG is an English-language 10-issue magazine dedicated to cinema in Asia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs $10.2bn for Clean Water Supply Projects

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ New US ambassador to Vietnam hits the ground running [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam n...

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday // Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come to Outcast for the next Free Food Wednesday night to enjoy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta cooked by Outcast's chef.

in Saigon Events

New Jewelry Collection 2018 Launching @ Kokois

I know you are all waiting it for a while... but this is about to happen (really) !

in Saigon Events

Lapostolle Clos Apalta Wine Dinner @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Join us on this special dinner with top tier Chilean wines of Lapostolle and Clos Apalta. 

in Vietnam

VietJet Founder Makes Forbes' List of 100 Most Powerful Women in the World

VietJet founder and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has once again made Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Guitar Festival 2017 @ Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Saigon International Guitar Festival 2016 is created by Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory.

in Saigon Events

SHAKA JAM - Wednesday live session ft Tokyo Moon @ Shaka Saigon

SHAKA JAM , Wednesday Live sessions with Different Musicians , producers, Beatmakers, Beatboxers, MCs and More !

in Saigon Events

The Joke by Milan Kundera - Book Club @ Indika

"The Joke" by Milan Kundera.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Burger Night @ Indika

Welcome to Burger Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy with Phil Kay @ Game On

From the organizer: If you know anything about the UK comedy scene, then you will have heard of the legendary Scottish comedian Phil Kay. 

in Saigon Events

Vocal Variety - The Art of Public Speaking Workshop @ RMIT University

Your audience judges you from the moment you stand up to speak.

in Saigon Events

District 2 Mindfulness Sangha @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Dear Saigon Sangha, May this message find you at ease and smiling to the gift of life.

in Saigon Events

Science in the cafe -How bad bugs become resistant to good drugs @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: We live in an era where the drugs we use to treat bacterial infections are no longer working effectively.

in Saigon Events

Workwear Collection Launch: Linda Mai Phung x Hey Camel @ Label

We are glad to invite you to the launch of our collaborative collection:Hey Camel Ceramicsx Linda Mai Phung at Label concept store!

in Saigon Events

Lend Me a Tenor @ Soul Live Project

This holiday season, Broadway comedy comes to Vietnam!  Come and be entertained by the Tony award winning comedy “Lend Me a Tenor” by Ken Ludwig performed by Dragonfly Theatre on the stage of Sou...

in Saigon Events

Welcome 2-Star Michelin Chef Benoit Vidal @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

As part of the hotel’s quarterly Michelin Star Chef showcase, Sofitel Saigon Plaza is pleased to welcome 2-Star Michelin Chef Benoit Vidalduring 13 – 18 November 2017.

in Saigon Events

Family Saturday Brunch @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: A wide range of great food along with great wines for parents, a cool playing area with many exciting games for kids, what could be better for a weekend relax?

in Vietnam

Typhoon Damrey: 44 Dead, 22 Missing, 40,000 Houses Damaged

Vietnam’s coastal provinces were battered by devastating Typhoon Damrey during the weekend.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Abolish Residence Books, Establish Online Citizen Database

Vietnam is in the process of completely overhauling its household registration and personal identification systems.

in Saigon Events

Chateau Siran Wine Dinner @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Join our Chateau Siran Wine Dinner at Reflections Restaurant on Friday, 10th November 2017

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's to Open First Restaurant in Hanoi

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ McDonald's Vietnam to open first restaurant in Hanoi [DTI] ▪ Vietnam to join...

in Environment

China Shutters 80,000 Factories as Part of Massive Crackdown on Pollution

To combat pollution, China has shut down more than 80,000 factories across the country.

in Culture

[Video] This Quirky Stop-Motion Video Shows the History of Women's Fashion in Vietnam

Not long ago, we introduced you to the different styles of Vietnamese men through the years, now it’s time for a history lesson on female fashion.

in Vietnam

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to Visit Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang Next Week

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, will visit both Vietnam and the Philippines from November 6-14.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's 12th Typhoon This Year, Damrey, Will Hit Nha Trang Head-on Tomorrow

Tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are in the middle of the typhoon’s path.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Jumps 14 Places in World Bank Ease of Business Ranking

Vietnam has improved considerably in terms of the ease of doing business within the country, according to a new World Bank report.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 1,000 Khaisilk Products Confiscated in HCMC Amid Mislabeling Crisis

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis&nb...

in Vietnam

Former US Ambassador Ted Osius to Remain in Vietnam as Fulbright University Vice President

Ted Osius, the outgoing American ambassador to Vietnam, will continue to live and work in Vietnam after his term ends.

in Saigon Events

Eatery Open @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: We are pleased to announce that our newly renovated restaurant is now ready for your dining pleasure.

in Architecture

[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode

This rustic abode in Nha Trang blends a modern structure with traditional Vietnamese design accents to create a homey atmosphere for its dwellers.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Plans to Retrench 10% of Government Jobs by 2021

The Vietnamese government is planning to cut at least 10% of civil service jobs in the next four years in an effort to curtail public spending.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Da Nang schools, agencies to be given days off during APEC week [Tuoi Tre] ▪ ...

in Vietnam

Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition

Vinasun and Mai Linh have blamed Uber and Grab for causing thousands of drivers to quit while profits take a nosedive.

in Culture

[Photos] Saigoneers Swamp Bui Vien Last Night to Celebrate Halloween

Ever since District 1's Bui Vien Street was turned into a pedestrian-only zone, the main thoroughfare through Saigon’s backpacker quarter has become a mecca for city dwellers to celebrate any festive ...

in Saigon Events

Quest Pre-Party @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Quest Pre-Party!

in Saigon Events

SOHY Fantasia | Chapter 04 - Lost in Seoul @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Seoul - a city of the future, where the sparkling neon lights illuminate the night sky, where traditional cuisine is forever imaginative and a place filled with world-famous K-Pop performances.

in Saigon Events

Spirit of Friendship: A Talk-Fest @ The Factory Art Center

This series of panel discussions will engage the landscape of experimental contemporary art practice in Vietnam, since 1975, inviting key figures from across the country – artists, art dealers, collec...

in Saigon Events

Meta Forrester @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Meta Forrester: An American solo bass & suitcase drum indie alt rock band, currently based in Vietnam.

in Travel

Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days

A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.

in Tech

Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users

Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Balade En France @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Balade en France is the biggest French Food and Wine festival organized every year in Ho Chi Minh City by Sopexa, and Hotel Equatorial with the support of the French Consulate in Vietnam and...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vinamilk tops list of prestigious food – beverage firms in 2017 [SGGP] ▪ Vie...

in Saigon Events

Indika Cozy Sunday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cozy Sunday! Let's have a chill, relaxing day before the start of the week! Chill music & cold drinks, get cozy! 

in Saigon Events

Ben Betterby: Vietnam Vol #2 - Show 5 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: 50,000 VND gets you FREE PARKING, ONE FREE DRINK, and a STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW!!!

in Saigon

Saigon Considers Overpasses, Monorail, Cable Car to Solve Airport Traffic Conundrum

Saigon continues to seek new solutions to ease road congestion around the city’s airport.

in Saigon Events

Konnected Beats #4 @ Last Call

From the organizer: Konnected Beats is a one of a kind event in Saigon that aims at providing the audience with a variety of underground electronic music all along the night. 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Flower Power Vol.4 @ Piu Piu

ABSTRAACK is releasing Saigon Flower Power for a FOURTH installation. Its gonna be Bigger, Louder and Wilder so help make it explosive ! :D

in Heritage

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 3

On his trip to Saigon in 1973, famed American photographer Nick DeWolf spent a lot of time strolling local streets to capture on film numerous slices of life in the southern city just before the ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Suddenly Bans Cryptocurrencies After Local College Starts Accepting Bitcoins

Over the weekend Vietnam's central bank took a harsh stance against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

in Saigon Events

Stand Up Piu Piu & iLA Comedy Fundraiser featuring Tony Vinh @ Piu Piu

STAND UP PIU PIU & The iLA Community Network team up to bring you a great night of Stand Up Comedy to help raise money for the The Green Bamboo Warm Shelter featuring Los Angeles Based Vietn...

in Saigon Events

Identity Halloween @ Piu Piu

On Hallows Eve, We want you to show us your PRIDE and most insane and creative costumes possible on Halloween night at Piu Piu!! 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Tourist Arrivals up 28% Compared to Last Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s inflation edges closer to annual limit in October [VnExpress] ▪ To...

in Asia

Chinese University Begins Offering Competitive Dragon, Lion Dance Course

In case anyone is interested, Zhejiang University in China is now offering a course on dragon and lion dances.

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Saturday feat. Instigator Afrobeat Orchestra @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

GooseBumps @ The Lighthouse

Following their launching party last September, GOOSEBUMPS are back at the LIGHTHOUSE to start their monthly residency :)

in Vietnam

Foreigner Praised Online After Moving Moto Driver Blocking Hanoi Road

Here’s the full story behind the kerfuffle between a foreign man and a local motorcyclist that was caught on tape recently.

in Saigon Events

Tintype Photography Workshop @ Noirfoto

What is tintype photography?

in Saigon Events

Cine-Concert: Battleship Potemkin | MMMR @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Battleship Potemkin is a Soviet silent film, released in 1925.

in Saigon Events

BoomSlang BeatBattle #2 @ Indika

Saigon Cypher x BoomSlang present...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Cinema / Spielberg 2017 (Documentary) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: A documentary about the life and career of Steven Spielberg is made with an intelligent effusiveness that should speak to Spielberg believers.

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop Thursday Night @ LUX Sky Lounge

Chilling high everyday Thursday Night, LUX Sky Lounge will bring hiphop - the dopest & swaggest music genre ever to all of you.

in Saigon Events

Music Trivia Blind Test // Joe O'Sullivan @ Rogue Saigon

If you’re a fan of our Music Trivia Blind Tests, then never fear! 

in Saigon Events

Afterwork @ The Lighthouse

Come and meet the young professionals of Saigon in the friendliest ambiance.

in Saigon Events

HALLOWEEN Party @ Thi Bar Saigon

Thi Bar Saigon 224 De Tham D1 HCMC Halloween party !!!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Consumers Are the Most Charitable in Asia-Pacific: Survey

A recent survey has shown that Vietnamese consumers are the most generous in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to supporting charities.

in Saigon Events

ENGR Special - Who Is Afraid of Dark Energy? @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

ENGR Special - Who Is Afraid of Dark Energy?

in Saigon Events

Cannibal Holocaust / Blood & Guts @ Indika

As part of our October month of Horror, Tuesdays at Indika Cinema Room will feature the goriest, grossest films we can find.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Serial Killer 1 @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: After memories of murder, another case of serial killing, this time in Paris.

in Saigon Events

The Excorcist // Monday Horror Classics @ Indika

Every Monday in October Indika Cinema Room will be spotlighting films that have shaped the genre of Horror.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Photographer Wins International Environmental Photo Prize

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Grab, Uber benefit from ‘unfair competition’: Vietnamese ministries [VnExpress] ▪...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Grant Income Tax Exemption in 3 Upcoming Special Economic Zones

Vietnam’s future special economic zones (SEZ) might be the mecca for locals to achieve an unprecedented amount of income.

in Asia

Singapore to Ban New Private Vehicles From 2018

Singapore’s government announced on Monday that it plans to freeze the number of private cars on its streets from 2018.

in Film & TV

The Most Popular TV Series of Our Saigon Childhood in Pixel Form

In the age of internet streaming services, gone are the days when our selection of entertainment was limited to what local TV stations broadcasted. These illustrations by Vietnamese artist Tu Bui will...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is the 27th-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter in the World: Official

According to experts, Vietnam is the 27th-largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, accounting for 0.72% of total global emissions.  

in Saigon Events

‘of labyrinths and luminance’ Exhibition @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: L’Usine and Galerie Quynh are thrilled to present a selection of paintings and photo-based work by artists Christine Nguyen and Truc-Anh in the exhibition ‘of labyrinths and lumina...

in Saigon Events

‘French Feast in Saigon’ @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

 Renowned French chef Jean Michel Fraisse will cook up a French storm using his artisan flair to deliver a traditional French dinner buffet at Hotel Equatorial, which is not to be missed!

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years

Vietnamese authorities are desperately searching for new sources of construction sand amid dire warnings that the country is running out of the natural resource.

in Saigon

Saigon Fronts $51m for Metro Line 1 as ODA Remains Tied Up

In order to ensure that work on Saigon's first metro line continues, the city's administration has approved an advance payment of US$51.7 million for the project's contractors.

in Travel

VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December

VietJet Air is ready to expand its network yet again, with new flights from Saigon to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand starting in December.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat presents Birth of Frequency// Construct Re-Form @ The Lighthouse

Birth of Frequency, the second of the live techno quartet “Unforeseen Alliance” to climb behind the decks at Heart Beat in the coming Halloween weekend and certainly not the last this year.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Salmagundi book launch @ Inpages

Development worker and writer Dana McNairn has a new book out.

in Health

New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer

Some herbs that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been linked to liver cancer across Asia.

in Vietnam

From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials

Vietnam’s central government is planning to curtail government spending by cutting back the amount spent on state-issued cars.

in Development

Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone

The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi

Photographer Mate Valter traveled to Vietnam’s capital in February 2016 to document the unique energy of Hanoi's daily life.

in Vietnam

Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People

In an effort to discourage locals from driving under the influence, the National Traffic Safety Committee recently launched a campaign to provide drinkers with free rides.

in Saigon Events

Halloween night - Master of Puppets @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: The most expected program in October. Halloween night will be held at Hard Rock Cafe Hochiminh city on the night of 28/10/2017.

in Saigon Events

Magic Halloween @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Get your pre-game Halloween Party happening at the NEW L'Usine Le Thanh Ton.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Foreign ownership in Techcombank officially at 0% [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese c...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral

Facebook’s livestream function has facilitated some of Vietnam’s most eccentric antics. Most recently, it was a vessel for a Hanoi vendor to demonstrate her passive aggression in the most unique way p...

in Saigon Events

Halloween Brunch @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Special Halloween-themed buffet with unique and inventive styles is waiting to bring you, your friends and family a fun celebrating time together. Come in with your best costume fo...

in Saigon Events

Day After Halloween - Thriller Chiller feat. The Stinking Bishop @ Indika

Welcome to Thriller Chiller at Indika!

in Saigon Events

The 1920s Dead Gatsby Halloween @ Snuffbox

Join us next Saturday 28 Oct from 9PM till late, as we celebrate Halloween glamorously in the sexy soft lights of one the best Speakeasies in S.E Asia!

in Saigon Events

ONRA Live Set @ Piu Piu

Oh no we didn't! For Halloween weekend we are bringing you one of the best beatmakers in the world. Period. "It's not because it's Halloween that you have to listen to shitty music"

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night special show by ADAM LAM @ Piu Piu

It's Thursday Ladies Night at Piu Piu but this week we are thrilled to host Vietnamese Superstar Adam Lâm for an intimate pop-up show right after his big show for MAC Cosmetics at Saigon Cen...

in Saigon Events

Identity LGBTQ Rooftop Parties @ Piu Piu

Rain or shine, Piu Piu has the pride!

in Saigon Events

Spooooky Halloween Party @ The Oxygen

The Oxygen is celebrating this Halloween with games for kids and family… and trampolines!

in Saigon Events

AntidOSe @ Kacyo Saigon

Experience the finer things in life with… antidOSe

in Saigon Events

Indika Blackout Halloween Concert & Haunted House feat. Hem Hem @ Indika

Welcome to the Haunted House of Curiousity - Will you make it out alive?

in Saigon Events

The Rise of Dark Power | Halloween Pre-Show @ Air 360 Sky Bar

Halloween around the world is a special occasion for everyone to transform into any different character.

in Saigon Events

Wine & Cheese Night - Old School Funk Music Edition! @ Indika

Welcome to Thursday Wine and Cheese Night!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports

Companies in the Mekong Delta that export cá tra, commonly known as catfish, are worried that new import regulations set by the United States will adversely impact their business.

in Health

50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts

Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Int’l school accountant victim of acid attack in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ▪&nb...

in Society

Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?

As Saigon continues to grow and develop by the day, the city's transformation is more visible in some neighborhoods than others. Earlier this month, we asked Saigoneer readers to let us know which nei...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vinh Phuc's Tam Dao Hill Station in Its Glory Days

Nestled in a cradle of hills about 85 kilometers northwest of Hanoi is the Tam Dao Hill Station, a former colonial village whose lakes, waterfalls and villas made it known during its heyday as “The Da...

in Saigon Events

The Witch House @ Café EON

Café EON at Level 50 Bitexco celebrates Halloween in 4 days from 28th to 31st October with a spooky but yet family - friendly event called “The Witch House”.

in Saigon Events

Olsen - Fear of Dawn @ Social Club Saigon

Late night indulgence in vivacious live performance from the renowned DJ Mark Olsen right above Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The EPIC Brunch @ Social Club Saigon

Epicurean Brunch offering exquisite cuisine and premium wines with the sense awakening music from Double Touch by pianist Van Anh Nguyen and DJ Mark Olsen.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Kaiseki - The Art Of Japanese Haute Cuisine @ YEN Sushi Premium

From the organizer: YEN Sushi Premium is honored to present the first authentic Kaiseki Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City, introducing the Japanese excellence in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Kevin Falkenberg LIVE @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: This Wednesday October 25th we are proud to be hosting Kevin Falkenberg live on the Hem rooftop for 2 acoustic sets of pure rock and roll!

in Saigon Events

Loop: A Collaborative Beat-Making Experience feat. Sami Lee @ Indika

Welcome to Loop: A Collaborative Beat-Making Experience feat. Sami Lee & Morgan 

in Saigon Events

Halloween Weekend - It's Out of this World @ Lush

Pack your bags and prepare for an alien invasion this Halloween at Lush. 

in Saigon Events

80s / Halloween / Party @ Rogue Saigon

If you’re horror fan and an 80’s kind of person, then get to Rogue Saigon on Saturday 28th of October for a Wrinkle in Time that you will never forget.

in Vietnam

Learn How to Make Money From Tourism With Hanoi's New Tourism Classes

As part of a greater emphasis on tourism, Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has begun offering training classes to residents of frequently visited areas in order to improve tour experiences.

in Development

Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not happy about how the Vietnamese government manages its official development assistance (ODA) loans.

in Saigon Events

Talk: The Hems Archive @ RMIT University

An Ordinary City presents ‘The Hems Archive’ a talk by the Hems Research Group - RMIT Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Mandala & Sacred Geometry Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We’ve all seen beautiful pictures of mandalas and sacred geometry - but what do they mean, what’s their purpose and how can you create your own?

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Cheesy Loaded Fries Night @ Indika

Welcome to Loaded Fries Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Blade-Runner @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: As Blade Runner 2049 is out, let's just refresh our minds...

in Saigon Events

Open Day @ ITG

ITG are proud to launch support classes that are designed to ensure success in the challenges of an international school classroom.

in Saigon Events

Night of the Immortals @ EON Heli Bar

Halloween is undoubtedly one of the biggest party nights of the year.

in Saigon Events

Phantom of The Opera – A Halloween Dinner @ EON51 Fine Dining

“Phantom of the Opera”, hosted by EON51 Fine Dining, is bringing dining experience in Saigon to the whole new level this weekend before Halloween.

in Saigon Events

Mad about Allan Scott @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Maddie and the gang are excited to host one of New Zealand's most famous winemakers, Allan Scott for a dinner above the city!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants to Ban Jeans, T-Shirts in Public Offices

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ho Chi Minh City wants to ban jeans and T-shirts in public offices [VnExpress] ▪&...

in Vietnam

Ministry Urges Central Government to Allocate More Funding for Environmental Protection

Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is pushing to receive a higher budget, as its current funding cannot meet all of its needs.

in Travel

New Law Requires Airlines to Provide Free Food, Drink, Rest Space in Case of Long Delays

As of November 1, passengers in Vietnam whose flights are delayed by more than three hours will be entitled to a free meal, according to Circular 27 issued by the Ministry of Transport.

in Saigon

Saigon's Annual Per Capita Income to Reach $9,800 by 2020: Official

Saigon’s impressive economic growth might help its residents achieve US$9,800 in average annual income soon.

in Music & Arts

Christie's Auctions Its First Made-in-Vietnam Lacquer Artwork in London

A handmade lacquer work designed by Tran Nu Yen Khe was part of an auction at Christie’s in London on Wednesday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VNA Delays Flight After 3 Dogs 'Invade' Runway at Cam Ranh Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam Airlines flight delayed after dogs ‘invade’ Cam Ranh airport [Tuoi Tre] ▪...

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Wistful Reel of Life in Vietnam in 1989

Vietnam is evolving fast. It seems like every day in local metropolises, centuries-old buildings are being demolished to make way for new skyscrapers. The photos below, taken by famed photographer Dav...

in Stories

VietJet Air, Qatar Airways Sign Interline Partnership

VietJet has signed an interline partnership with Qatar Airways in an effort to create more options and convenience for passengers.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's First Japanese Gas Station Opens in Hanoi, Steals Local Hearts

A new gas station on the outskirts of Hanoi is the first foreign-owned such facility to open in Vietnam.

in Society

5 Vietnamese Universities Crack Top 400 Schools in Asia: QS

Five Vietnamese universities were included in this year’s QS Ranking (Quacquarelli Symonds) for Asia. However, their positions are rather humble compared to their regional counterparts.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Typhoon Khanun Weakens Into Tropical Depression

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Typhoon Khanun weakens into tropical depression [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam’s ‘Glorious...

in Vietnam

Safe Cities Index Ranks Saigon 56th Out of 60 Global Cities

Moving down ten spots from last year, Ho Chi Minh City ranks 56 out of 60 global cities in safety, according to a recent report.

in Saigon Events

New Generation Vol.3 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The third and final part of New Generation is the New Generation Competition Vol.3.

in Saigon Events

Fiesta!!! @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

 First time in saigon!!! Samraz music is coming this sunday 22 to May Cay after touring around vietnam and asia, come over and join us in a wonderful FIESTA!!!

in Saigon Events

We Should All Be Feminists feat. Lai from Cheezy Gangztaz @ Indika

Welcome to We Should All Be Feminists - Sunday at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Konnected Beats #3 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Konnected Beats is a one of a kind event in Saigon that aims at providing the audience with a variety of underground electronic music all along the night.

in Asia

President Trump to Visit Da Nang, Hanoi for Official Meetings in November

US President Donald Trump will visit two cities in Vietnam during his upcoming stay in November.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes Law to Officially Recognize Transgender People

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is working on a draft law that would create an official legal status for transgender people in the country.

in Saigon Events

The Bike Shop Adventure Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Do something healthy and fun this weekend! Join us on our Sunday Adventure Ride!

in Saigon Events

Eat the 80's @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Classic 80's night of fantastic tunes at La Fenetre Soleil. 

in Saigon Events

Miss Saigon - Áo Dài # Hoegaarden Friday @ Nông Trại Khoai

Khoai, by cooperating with Áo Dài Thị, celebrates Vietnames Women Day with a jubilant night of live music featuring by Puddles.

in Saigon Events

Third Thursday with Mr. Jolly @ Lush

October's installment of our monthly Third Thursday party features local favorite Mr. Jolly in the DJ booth to keep you dancing all night to all your favorite Latin dancehall tunes and Latin inspired ...

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Floods Kills 83, More Rain on the Way

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam floods killed 83 and more rain on the way [VnExpress] ▪ Provinces re...

in Music & Arts

New York Exhibition 'After Darkness' Brings Southeast Asian Art to Light

New York has finally started showing Southeast Asian artists the appreciation they deserve, greatly benefiting the featured, as well as those interested in cross-cultural exploration.

in Saigon Events

Viva Cuba @ Panam

Viva Cuba!!!! Latin tribute for 2nd year anniversary of Cuba la Casa del Mojito!

in Saigon Events

The 80s Party @ CASBA

Let's have a blast from the past!

in Saigon Events

Vietnamese Women's Day Celebration @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: We often refer to women as the embodiment of beauty in spirit and body with many virtues.

in Saigon Events

Indika Saturday Live Gipsy Jazz Concert feat. Pêche à la Mouche @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk: Photographer Nguyen Gia Hai & BnW Photography @ Space Monkies

From the organizer: After Sad/September’s Viva Cinema, Space Monkies comes back with Op/October takes on photography.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Boho Market October 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? Maybe you're looking for some local fabric, accessories or jewelry?

in Saigon Events

La Salsa 8th Anniversary @ La Salsa

From the organizer: People who used to join the anniversay parites of La Salsa already knew that... it was so so great!

in Travel

Da Nang Leaders Seek Investment in Railway Linking City Center With Hoi An

Traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An will be a breeze in the future if a proposed railway connecting the two coastal towns comes to fruition.

in Saigon Events

2nd Year Anniversary Party! @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Supersound & the South East Funk Connection @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Saigon Supersound is back in town and three dj wizards and friends are going to move you with pre 75 vietnamese rock, soul and latin gems as well as other tunes out of the south-ea...

in Saigon Events

The Power of Blockchain Technology 4 Freelancers in Ho Chi Minh @ Le Meridien

CALLING ALL FREELANCERS in Hanoi Vietnam!

in Saigon Events

The Mashup - District X @ Piu Piu

Live up to the name, Mashup night will give you the overall experience on different genres of music from the famous local and international DJs and Producers.

in Saigon

Defense Ministry to Hand Over Land Near Tan Son Nhat to City

The Ministry of National Defense is set to hand over an area of land adjacent to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in an effort to ease traffic congestion near the facility.

in Saigon Events

JSTAR (UK - Reggae Bass Producer) Special Showcase ! SDS x DX @ Piu Piu

BIG NEWS ! Saigon Dub Station X District X, JSTAR (UK) will be in Saigon this weekend for a very special showcase at Piu Piu !!!

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night with Sara Mapa @ Piu Piu

Thursdays Ladies Night at Piu, you know what's up.. 

in Saigon Events

Identity Rooftop Parties @ Piu Piu

This week IDENTITY is proud to present MATT ABSTRAX (AU), feeding your hunger for house and tech house all night long!

in Saigon Events

Owners Tuesdays @ Piu Piu

On Tuesday we invite all our homies, F&B Friends and frenemies to join the crew for a night of rooftop fun with us!

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ moreno and "local" Dj Ouch!.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vingroup's Retail Unit Launches up to $713m IPO, Vietnam's Largest

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vingroup's retail unit launches up to $713 million IPO, Vietnam's largest [VnExpre...

in Culture

[Video] How Vietnam's Male Fashion Has Changed Through the Decades

Ever wonder how Vietnam’s standards for male beauty have changed over the years?

in Saigon

New Rule Forces Doan Ngoc Hai to Get Approval From D1 Leaders Before Clearing Sidewalks

Bad news for Saigon’s Captain Sidewalk, Doan Ngoc Hai.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon Showcase #5 (Early & Late Shows) @ Pingoling

From the organizer: We'll be doing TWO PERFORMANCES of the SAME SHOW on show night!!! 

in Saigon Events

Cinema Screening: Loving Vincent @ BHD Star Cineplex

LYTHI takes immense pleasure in inviting the artists to attend the Cinema Screening LOVING VINCENT. An event for artists and art lovers, organized by LYTHI

in Saigon Events

YES - Meet-Up & Network @ The Lighthouse

You live in Ho Chi Minh City and you are ready to attend the incredible YES After-Work? Perfect, we are too!

in Saigon Events

Three Michelin Star - 4 Hands Dinner @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: It's our great honor to be a part of the "Four Hands Dinner" challenge with a celebrity Three Michelin Star of the restaurant L'Osier in Tokyo, Chef Bruno Ménard and the local star...

in Saigon Events

Woman's Day Floral Workshop @ Art Space

To celebrate Vietnamese's woman day, Art Space is presenting Woman's Day Floral Workshop.

in Saigon Events

Cocktails Culture represented @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: We’ve got a big name Mark Tay from the world of mixology is coming to town. 

in Saigon Events

Experience NAMO’s Cocktail Night with Masterclass Bartender @ NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: Are you a cocktail lover? 

in Saigon

Saigon Company Proposes Charging Cars to Enter Downtown Districts

Entering downtown Saigon might be much more expensive for car and truck drivers in the near future.

in Vietnam

68 Dead, 34 Missing as Northern Provinces Decimated by Worst Flooding in Years

Deadly flooding, accompanied by landslides, has ravaged a number of northern and central provinces following landfall by a tropical depression in the region last Tuesday.

in Saigon Events

The FIRST YEAR Anniversary @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: Following the grand opening in 2016, ENVY is now celebrating the first anniversary on 18 Oct, 2017.

in Saigon Events

Wine Dinner 1,700,000vnd NET @ Le Corto

Amaizing wine dinner.

in Saigon Events

Audition (オーディション) / Blood & Guts @ Indika

As part of our October month of Horror, Tuesdays at Indika Cinema Room will feature the goriest, grossest films we can find.

in Saigon Events

A-festival 2017 // Workshops #4: Street poetry @ The Factory Art Center

Since so much of contemporary poetry is media-based, this workshop will discuss and facilitate ways of writing, and living, more directly. 

in Saigon Events

Industry Night on Rooftop! @ East West Brewing Co.

You’ve worked hard, so let East West Brewing Co. serve you for our Industry Night at the Brewery.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: The Battle of Algiers @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: This classic film, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, tells the story of Algeria’s epic fight of Independence against French colonial rule.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named Asia-Pacific’s Best Golf Destination in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam named Asia-Pacific’s best golf destination in 2017 [VietnamNet] Uber Vietn...

in Culture

[Video] A Múa Lân Performer on Becoming One With the Lion

Whether it's the eve of Tet or the Mid-Autumn Festival, the opening of a new business or some other auspicious occasion, Saigon’s lion dance troupes, like their counterparts across the country, a...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Actress Shares Story of Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Misconduct

As the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal continues to unfold, a Vietnamese actress has also spoken out about her experience as a victim of the movie mogul’s casting-couch abuse.

in Saigon

Saigon Tourism Department Punished for Plan to Charge Tourists Daily Fee

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism is in hot water thanks to a new proposal that was quickly rejected by the municipal government.

in Tech

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Attend Vietnam E-Payment Forum in Hanoi

Eccentric billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma will attend Vietnam’s E-Payment Forum in Hanoi next month.

in Saigon Events

BETWEEN US Dance Performance @ The Factory Art Center

A story which explores one's self and how our lives are influenced by the connections of others.

in Saigon Events

Ladies’ Comedy Night featuring JoJo Smith @ Game On

From the organizer: Saigon International Comedy get a lot of top-notch stand-up comedians flying into Vietnam, but few are female. Which is why the promoter has pulled out the stops to give unsus...

in Travel

[Video] Saigon, the City That's Always on the Move

Saigon is a city of constant movement, as demonstrated by the sleek video below.

in Vietnam

2 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Down...Again

In news that will surprise absolutely nobody, Vietnam is experiencing connectivity problems yet again after two major underwater internet cables encountered problems earlier this week.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Withdraws Run for UNESCO Director General

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam withdraws run for UNESCO Director General position [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Should Tighten Control Over Camera Drones: Defense Minister

Drone operations in Vietnam might be subjected to more rigorous supervision in the future.

in Saigon

Saigon Begins Removing Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Bridge Construction

Saigon recently started cutting down or relocating 258 trees on Ton Duc Thang Street to prepare for construction of a new bridge connecting District 1 and District 2.

in Saigon

Binh Chanh Major Ammonia Leak Sees 4 Hospitalized, 1,300 Evacuated, Numerous Pets Killed

Earlier this week, a serious gas leak in Binh Chanh District wreaked havoc on the local community, causing an evacuation of some 1,300 people.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches 3rd Pair of Locally-Made Guided Missile Corvettes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam launches third pair of locally-made guided missile corvettes [Tuoi Tre] Ho...

in Saigon

Saigon to Undertake $8.8m Project to Dredge City 'Black Canals'

In an effort to improve the city’s drainage system, Saigon authorities recently greenlit a project to revamp the canals in various peripheral districts.

in Saigon Events

PrettyPole Party @ The White House

COUNTING DOWN TO OUR SECOND POLE PARTY- hosted by PrettyPole

in Health

Vietnam Considers Amending 2-Child Policy Due to Ageing Population, Low Birth Rates

Vietnam is considering alternatives to its current family-planning policies due to a rapidly aging population and low birth rates.

in Society

How Facebook Got a War Veteran Home After 40 Years Stranded Overseas

Vietnam’s Facebook addiction can either be a boon or a bane, depending on whom you ask. However, for a family in rural Thanh Hoa province in northern Vietnam, the extensive reach of the country’s cybe...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Binh Dinh Company Director Detained for Huge Forest Destruction Crime

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Director detained for huge forest destruction crime [DTI] ​Industrial park develop...

in Vietnam

It's Official: IKEA Confirms Plans to Expand to Vietnam, Philippines

After H&M opened its very first flagship store in Saigon this year, furniture retailer IKEA will be the next world-famous Swedish brand to establish a presence in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Brunch & Free Flow Craft Beer! @ East West Brewing Co.

East West Brewery will be showcasing their creativity in a full food brunch menu, cold buffet & raw seafood bar, and fun-filled morning.

in Saigon Events

Tofu band live @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: We’re drinking again and actually back to the stage!

in Saigon Events

Saturday A Plan & Sinco bands @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Enjoy Saturday night at Yoko. The A Plan with their originals and covers. This young band rocks!

in Saigon Events

5th Year Anniversary Party! @ Last Call

From the organizer: 5th Year Anniversary Party!

in Saigon Events

Colors of Ha Noi - Art exhibition @ Vesta Bookstore

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Le Van Yen and Vu Bach Hoa, 2 female artists from Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Mukang Fields - Rhythmic Space Jazz from Hanoi @ Rogue Saigon

Mukang Fields is a Hanoi-based synth, sax and rhythm trio who blend elements of trip hop, shoegaze, drone, synthwave, ambient and psychedelic funk into their own flavour of next-level groovy space jaz...

in Health

Despite Warning From Experts, Vietnam Delays Ban of White Asbestos in Construction

It’s a well-established fact in recent years that the use of asbestos in construction heightens cancer risks in residents and workers. However, in Vietnam, an asbestos variant is still widely used in ...

in Asia

Thailand-Cambodia Stretch of Pan-Asia Railway Nearing Completion

Cambodia and Thailand are set to hold a ceremony early next year to celebrate the official opening of the much-delayed railway that will connect Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

in Saigon Events

Mark & Oumi, Saturday Nights @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: DJs Mark & Oumi join us every Saturday night on our rooftop perch.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Puts Forward Candidate as UNESCO Seeks New Leader to Revive Fortunes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam puts forward candidate as UNESCO seeks new leader to revive fortunes [VnExpress...

in Heritage

[Photos] The Quietude of Saigon in 1965

Thanks to decades of steady economic growth, Saigon is getting more and more crowded as people from all over the country and even overseas decide to settle down in the southern hub.

in Saigon

Vinasun Drivers in Saigon Protest Uber, Grab With Inflammatory Bumper Stickers

Some drivers for local cab company Vinasun are protesting the presence of ride-hailing apps in the market with derogatory bumper stickers.

in Saigon Events

Lucky Superstition Party @The Refinery

Come brave it if you dare!

in Saigon Events

Full Disclosure - Friday 13th Party @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: We're back for another party.

in Saigon Events

Body & Ink @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: If you’re a fan of anything “tattoo”, then get yourself down to Outcast on Saturday, October 14th.

in Saigon Events

Friday Special Free Flow feat. MAS1A DJ Set (Singapore) @ Indika

Welcome to Free Flow Friday at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Live Music // One Thought @ Rogue Saigon

One Thought is Tanya Smackdab's (Detroit) solo project that has developed over the last 6 years living in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

WisePass Boom #25 @ InterContinental Saigon

From the organizer: Coming to this event at Purple Jade Bar - InterContinental Saigon, you'll be able to claim drinks for free as long as you click on "Going" button.

in Saigon Events

The Art of Living - Lecture 4 - Awakening your Consciousness @ Think in a Box

Way beyond our mind, exists within us a faculty that is able to grasp and comprehend the great truths of life and death.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Roaster-master First Meet-up @ Sói & Mèo Taproom

Roastermaster club is a place for roaster to come together and share their experiences and knowledge with one another.

in Saigon Events

Body Choir @ Mandala Wellness

From the organizer: Bodychoir is a movement workshop focused on body scanning, breathing exercises and spiritual movement activities.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session // Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Cinema: Schindler's List @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This epic historical drama finally scored acclaim director Steven Speilburg his first "The Best Director" award, 1 of 7 Oscars won for the picture. This film widely regard as one o...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night - Lava Band @ Guru Sports Bar Flagship

Are you ready for a night of Rock n Roll, Acoustic? 

in Saigon Events

V-Ray Day Ho Chi Minh 2017 @ Grand Hotel Saigon

V-Ray Day Ho Chi Minh, organized together with VietCAD, Pacisoft Vietnam and CG Record Media, is for everyone in the arch viz industry who needs powerful and effective solutions for visualization.

in Saigon Events

Glow In The Dark @ Blanchy's

Are you ready for next party at Blanchy’s Tash.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is Home to More Than 18m Unofficial Workers: Report

More than 18 million people are working unofficially in Vietnam according to a government report released last week.

in Travel

Quang Binh Resumes Son Doong Ladder Project, Launches New Tour in 2018

Tour company Oxalis has finally received the nod from the local government to resume the installation of a ladder that would allow tourists to traverse Vietnam’s world-famous Son Doong cave from the b...

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban Wednesday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Charcuterie Night @ Indika

Welcome to Charcuterie Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

A Taste of Solvay @ BingFa

Dear Solvay Master students, we are more than happy to welcome you to be members of Solvay VietBi Family.

in Eat & Drink

Bosgaurus Awakens Vietnam’s Coffee Culture with Arabica Beans

Bosgaurus is the scientific name of a rare, revered wild gaur indigenous to Vietnam in need of protection and advocacy.

in Saigon Events

Mad About Oktoberfest @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Join Maddie and the Gang this month and celebrate Oktoberfest in the maddest way, with delicious German dishes accompanied with Pasteur Street craft beers.

in Saigon Events

Special Screening: "STAG in Hong Kong" + Discussion with Creator @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: In the narrow streets of Hong Kong, Géraldine and Caroline are producing the « STAG », a street mobile piece of furniture that merges a stool and a bag with Mr Tang and the couple ...

in Saigon Events

Comedy Open Mic Monday @ Indika

Welcome to Comedy Open Mic Night at Indika!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Makes $100m in Profit in First 9 Months

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines makes 2.3 trillion VND profit in nine months [SGGP] Saigon's 'sma...

in Food Culture

Taiwan Struggles to Combat Locals' Addiction to Cancer-Causing Betel Nuts

The Taiwanese government continues to wage a war against betel nut addiction, but considering the cultural ties to the native plant, it is proving incredibly difficult.

in Saigon

Origin of Saigon’s Eggs and Poultry Now Traceable by App

Saigon shoppers can now access the origin information of eggs and poultry at local supermarkets by scanning a QR code printed on its packaging.

in Saigon Events

Enrol Now to Join the 8th Annual saigonchildren™ Charity Cycle Adventure @ Saigon Children’s Charity

From the organizer: Over the last 7 years, the annual saigonchildren™ Charity Cycle Adventure (CCA) has welcomed enthusiastic cyclists from all over the world who have ridden over 2000km in total, and...

in Travel

You Can Fly Directly From Phu Quoc to Bangkok Starting This October

Visitors to Vietnam’s southern tourism island can start adding Bangkok to their itinerary soon.

in Saigon Events

Music Journey of Linkin Park- Celebration of the life of Chester @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Linkin Park music - Chester Bennington's talent is always in the hearts of the fans.

in Saigon Events

AC/DC @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in Sydney in 1973.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Talents Show @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Vietnam Talent Night will be held at Hard Rock Cafe Hochiminh and 4 and 18 October.

in Saigon Events

Bruno Mars & Taylor Swift @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: It must be that pop musicians are no stranger to Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift.

in Saigon Events

ID Talent Band @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: D Talent Band, a band from Indonesia, will have their debut to Hard Rockers on Friday 6 October.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tourism Firm Fined for Encroaching on Nha Trang Bay

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Tourism firm fined for encroaching on Nha Trang Bay [DTI] ​Ho Chi Minh City buildi...

in Asia

Oxford Strips Aung San Suu Kyi of Human Rights Honor Over Rohingya Crisis

Amid criticism of her remarks on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi will be stripped of the Freedom of the City of Oxford.

in Saigon Events

Cheap Monday Capsule Collection Launch @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Join us to discover an artistic collaboration by five artists, who showcase their own ways of expressing “Only Positive Vibes through a limited edition assortment of printed tees a...

in Society

[Photos] A Tour Through District 6's Eerie 'Sinking School'

Right in the midst of District 6’s dense residential area lies an abandoned compound that towers over nearby tube houses.

in Vietnam

Expats in Vietnam Save More Money, But Experience Worse Quality of Life Than Back Home: HSBC Survey

HSBC recently released its 2017 Expat Explorer Survey, awarding Vietnam with the 30th spot, down 11 spots from last year. The survey takes a number of aspects into account such as career, local e...

in Saigon Events

Flower power for Women’s Day @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day in style with a floral fiesta. Join us for a floral arrangement session with experienced Korean florist Rachel Lee, who will help you craft a ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ​Vietnam’s GDP Grows by 7.46% in 3rd Quarter 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ​Vietnam’s GDP grows by 7.46% in Q3 2017 [Tuoi Tre] Experts fear as coal ash, slag...

in Culture

[Photos] Color and Lights: Tet Trung Thu on D5's Lantern Street

Every fall, District 5’s Luong Nhu Hoc Street becomes a melee of lanterns, kids’ toys and dragon dance paraphernalia ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

in Asia

Korean Peninsula Tension Could Negatively Impact Vietnam Economy

Vietnam and Japan will see a drop in their credit quality should the military conflict on the Korean peninsula come to a head, according to rating agency Moody’s.

in Saigon

Saigon Launches 2nd Official Street Food Venue in D1

Saigon’s second street food zone was opened recently near the Reunification Palace on Monday, following the success of the first licensed zone on Nguyen Van Chiem Street.

in Travel

Vietnam Aims to Attract 1m Visitors From Japan by 2018: Official

Vietnam’s tourism administration is turning to Japan as the next important partner in the industry.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Wealthy Asians Spend Millions of Dollars on Property in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Wealthy Asians spend millions of dollars on property in HCM City [VietnamNet] Man ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Here Are the New Designs for Vinfast's Sedans and SUVs

Vingroup is moving quickly with its plan to roll out locally made cars with a set of new designs for the company’s sedans and SUVs.

in Saigon Events

Underground presents North Base (Ram/Hospital/Viper UK) @ Piu Piu

WHAT? Events and Piu Piu present Underground Volume 2 with North Base!

in Saigon Events

Sunday Session // Cray Schizoid @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight fell when the sky turn to a dusky purple and the most precious gold to be found on earth.

in Saigon Events

Children's Outdoor Cinema // Hotel Transylvania @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: When monsters want to get away from it all, they go to Count Dracula's (Adam Sandler) Hotel Transylvania, a lavish resort where they can be themselves without humans around to both...

in Saigon Events

BoomSlang Saturday with DJ Stav @ Rogue Saigon

Boom Slang emerged from the blunt smoke some time in 2015, with the aim to give props to all things hip hop with a fist bump to funk and soul. 

in Saigon Events

Indika Open Deck Friday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

in Saigon Events

Indika Saturday Live Concert feat. Saigon Soul Revival @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

Princess of The Moon - Mid-Autumn Festival @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: Got any plans for this year Mid-Autumn festival.?

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Crepe Night (Buy 1 Get 1 Free Crepes!) @ Indika

Welcome to Crepe Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Storytelling Saigon #6 - In The Air Tonight (Late Show) @ Pingoling

From the organizer:We'll be doing TWO DIFFERENT PERFORMANCES on show night!!!

in Saigon Events

I Levrette PARTY - Ladies Night @ Nông Trại Khoai

We are excited to introduce new Craft Beers from Belgium to our lovely friends, customers on this Tuesday.

in Saigon Events

Music of the 60s and 70s @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Grab a glass of wine and enjoy our handpicked playlist of everything 60s and 70s - motown, folk, rock, blues.

in Saigon Events

Welcome Ceremony : Miss Grand International 2017 @ SECC

Welcome Ceremony - Officially Meet our all contestants of Miss Grand International 2017.

in Saigon Events

Full Moon Party @ Thi Bar Saigon

After 1 month off MISS Kuleen Alcala WILL BE BACK THIS WEDNESDAY. 

in Arts & Culture

[Video] When Studio Ghibli's Totoro, Kiki and No-Face Roam Our World

Ever wondered what your life would be like if characters from Ghibli movies exist in the real world?

in Tech

Uber Vietnam CEO Dang Viet Dung Resigns

Uber Vietnam’s top leadership role is currently empty.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Accused Women Plead Not Guilty in Kim Jong Nam Poisoning Trial

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Kim Jong-nam poisoning trial: accused women plead not guilty [The Guardian] Ho Chi...

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Transform Archways of Historical Bridge Into Trendy Cafes, Art Spaces, Bookshops

Hanoi’s Gam Cau neighborhood is set to receive a makeover, as officials in the capital are moving forward with a plan to reopen 127 archways beneath the area’s historic elevated train tracks.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Stylish Saigon Hẻm House Is Perfect for a Small Family

Apart from the tiny plot size, this Saigon abode has nothing in common with the city’s typical tube houses.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Tet Trung Thu Celebrations in Old Hanoi

As this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, more than a few Saigoneers have shown a renewed interest in the holiday’s traditions.

in Saigon

Saigon Seeks to Release Motorbike Emission Standards by 2018 to Reduce Exhaust

In an effort to curtail the city’s air pollution, Saigon officials are coming up with a set of emission standards to limit motorbike exhaust.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Tourists Top List of Foreign Visitors to Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. South Korean appointed national football team coach [DTI] Chinese tourists top lis...

in Vietnam

Trump Confirms Visit to Vietnam, 4 Asian Countries This November

It’s official: US President Donald Trump will be here this coming November.

in Health

Vietnam Sees Increase in Human Rabies Deaths Due to Low Pet Vaccination Rates

The landscape for dog ownership is changing throughout the country as Vietnam aims to reduce or even eliminate instances of dogs spreading rabies to humans.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Artbook 6 & 7 Re-Launching @ Inpages

Join us for the re-launch of the two latest editions of Saigon Artbook. 

in Saigon Events

Outcast Farmers' Market October 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

in Saigon Events

Indika Worldwide Sunday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Worldwide Sunday!

in Saigon Events

Nola Blues Club Saigon @ Saigon Craft

From the organizer: NOLA BLUES CLUB SAIGON will be playing at Saigon Craft Sunday 1st October 6-8pm come join us for blues and beer.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Mulls 400% Hike in Plastic Bag Tax to Reduce Waste

Vietnam might slap a hefty tax on local plastic bag sales in the future, but it remains unclear if the hike might be of any use against the country’s love for all things plastic.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Cinema: First They Killed My Father (2017) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Angelina Jolie (director) made stride! Told from a young girl's perspective (Loung Ung) Jolie retells the horrific events of 1970s genocide in Cambodia.

in Saigon Events

Colourful Carnival @ Saigon Rooftop Bar

On 4th October, step into the carnival spirit at Saigon’s biggest Latin dance party.

in Saigon Events

RMIT Architecture Talk: Hitoshi Abe - Program & Platform @ RMIT University

Join us for the second RMIT Architecture Talk in Ho Chi Minh city.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnam Among First Countries to Screen Van Gogh Biopic 'Loving Vincent'

Local lovers of Van Gogh rejoice as Loving Vincent is announced to be released in October in a number of countries, including Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday // Fresh Spring Rolls @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Shout out to those who love Vietnamese cuisince, our Viet manager duo Hien Ton and Ngan Nguyen from Outcast team will join hands to bring you freshly rolled spring rolls.

in Saigon Events

Beat Them Down @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: For the first time ever The Far East Agency will have a collaboration withOut The Run to create the heaviest show for you guys! Hardcore and metal side by side. 

in Saigon Events

EWB 1st Annual Oktoberfest! @ East West Brewing Co.

Mark your calendars and get them lederhosen ready!!!

in Saigon Events

La Danza Lady Styling - New Season @ La Danza Saigon

Hi girls, New season is coming with lots of bookings from international events for upcoming 2018, hence we are recruiting new members for our Lady Styling team.

in Saigon Events

One - The Lighthouse's 1st Birthday @ The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is celebrating its one year anniversary over two days on the weekend of the 6th and 7th of October.

in Saigon Events

Oktoberfest Vietnam 2017 @ Windsor Plaza Hotel

From the organizer: Oktoberfest Vietnam 2017 truly captures the authentic atmosphere of the traditional Oktoberfest with guests wearing traditional Bavarian attire while dancing to favourite Oktoberfe...

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Eat Drink Man Woman @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Master Chef Chu is the best Chinese cuisine chef in the whole Taipei. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vann Molyvann, Architect Who Shaped Cambodia’s Capital, Dies at 90

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vann Molyvann, Architect Who Shaped Cambodia’s Capital, Dies at 90 [The New York Times]...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Mekong Delta Might Vanish in 100 Years Due to Subsidence: Experts

Without extreme measures to alleviate subsidence, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta could cease to exist in 100 years’ time, warned experts at a two-day national conference in Can Tho.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Visit to Hanoi's 1,000-Year-Old Taoist Temple

Once known as Tran Vu Temple, Quan Thanh Temple is a Taoist temple situated near West Lake in Hanoi.

in Health

Vietnam's Abortion Rates Remain Highest in Asia Due to Lack of Awareness

The frequency of unplanned pregnancies and abortions among young Vietnamese remains high despite government efforts to raise awareness on effective contraception.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed This Weekend

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Repairs to Vietnam's submarine internet cables set for completion this weekend [VnExpre...

in Society

[Photos] Saigon's VietPride Celebration Fills Nguyen Hue With Rainbows, Glitter, Corporate Endorsements

Last Sunday, Saigon’s Nguyen Hue Boulevard was filled with members of the LGBT community and supporters to celebrate this year’s VietPride.

in Food Culture

[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's Bánh Tráng Artisans

Rice paper has been a mainstay of Vietnam cuisine, with consumers often preferring homemade versions over industrial made ones, which has created a thriving cottage industry in the Mekong Delta.

in Vietnam

Energy Official Suggests Lowering Environmental Standards to Help Power Plants Deal With Ash, Slag

As Vietnam’s older coal-fired power plants are struggling to get rid of a massive amount of ash and slag, some government agencies have recently suggested that the government lower the country’s envir...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic duo & The Farmers @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer:Tofu and Tuan Anh acoustic duo, slow and deep! Dylan or Cash? They join with some great indie tunes selected by Tofu...

in Saigon Events

Mid- Autumn Ikebana Workshop @ Art Space

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It originally started as a zen practice, focusing on the season and beauty of each flower at the very moment.

in Saigon Events

Vinyl Sunday #1 @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Vinyl Sunday at Indika!

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Global Competitiveness Jumps 5 Spots to 55th: Report

Vietnam’s competitiveness is moving up as the country moves from a heavily resource-based economy to an efficiency-driven one.

in Film & TV

[Photos] Vietnam's National Film Studio Is the Perfect Backdrop for a Horror Flick

Once the country’s most prestigious film institution, the Vietnam Feature Film Studio (VFS) is now a shadow of its glorious past self.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Mid-Autumn Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Bring your kids to Outcast on this mid-autumn Sunday for some magical full-moon fun.

in Saigon Events

Đông Hồ : The sound of colours @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: When we talk about Dong Ho paintings, a traditional art of Vietnam, it is easy to recall the familiar images of chickens, pigs, or mice and cats donning natural colors such as...

in Saigon Events

Sunset Lam Fashion Show @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

SOHY Sunset Lam fashion show is inspired by that special feeling when fashion, nature and people all connect.

in Saigon Events

Mid-Autumn Festival @ The Oxygen

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to gather with family and friends and watch the moon shine its brightest.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Gastronomy Week – Chefs Battle Night @ Le Meridien

Let 07 culinary masters from all over the world guide you through the beautiful feast of “Saigon Gastronomy Week” hosted by Le Méridien Saigon this early October. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Official Says Giving Students English Name 'Not Good for Traditional Education'

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Giving students English names ‘not good for traditional education’: Vietnam official [T...

in Society

How Nguyen Became the Most Common Vietnamese Surname in the World

Vietnam’s current prime minister is Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The previous PM was Nguyen Tan Dung. Since we know these men aren’t all brothers, it begs the question: How did almost half of a single ethnicity,...

in Saigon Events

XEM 8 Xposed @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Instant noodle, since its invention after the Second World War in 1958 by Momofuku Ando, has ‘dominated’ the world with an average sale of around 96 billion packets each year.

in Saigon Events

Canvas - an exhibition of RMIT Design @ L'Usine

From the organizer:This exhibition showcases student work from RMIT University VietnamSchool of Communication & Design’s five disciplines: Fashion, Architecture, Film, Design and Communication.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Tour Guides in Da Nang Petition Against Unlicensed Chinese Guides

Chinese-speaking Vietnamese tour guides based in Da Nang have submitted a petition to city leadership noting their concerns regarding an increase in Chinese citizens offering unlicensed tours.

in Travel

[Video] Sleek Travelogue Highlights Thrilling Side of Ha Long Bay and Hanoi

This sleek, well-edited travelogue by filmmaker Alex Schiller will take you on a thrilling ride around Ha Long Bay and Hanoi.

in Environment

Pollution in Vietnam's Atmosphere Shortens National Life Expectancy by 1.16 Years: Study

A new study on pollution shows that the atmosphere in Vietnam is cutting 1.16 years off its citizen’s life expectancy.

in Saigon Events

Fullbody Workout with Raysoo, Presented by Owl & Harbour @ The Lighthouse

Owl Community is befriending HRBR - Harbour in Vietnam to bring in SE Asia’s own favourite – RaySoo from KL.

in Saigon Events

The Skin I Live In // Queer Revolt @ Indika

In honor of his late wife who died in a flaming car accident, scientist, Dr. Robert Ledgard, is trying to synthesize the perfect skin which can withstand burns, cuts or any other kind of damage.

in Saigon Events

Our Images - A Selection Of Video Art By Hanoi Doclab @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is delighted to present ‘Our Images’ as part of the public program satelliting our 2017’s flagship project ’Spirit of Friendship’. 

in Saigon Events

Khoai(TO)beer Fest @ Nông Trại Khoai

02 crazy days to drink exclusively German homemade craftbeer and cider!

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 Week 11 @ Piu Piu

The Dance Battle Party is back :)

in Saigon Events

Thursday Cinema: A Ghost Story (2017) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer:This is NOT a horror film but an of-beat, highly unconventional, emotionally impactfull and YOU won’t forget this movie for a long time to come!

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Fine Uber VND5bn for Tax Payment Delays

Once again, ride-hailing company Uber has gotten into trouble with local authorities over delays in tax payment.

in Saigon Events

Exhibitions' Opening Invitations: 29 September 2017 @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre is delighted to invite you to the opening of our up-coming exhibitions.

in Saigon Events

Concert and Gala Dinner: Hymns to the Night #2 @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salon Saigon is happy to present Concert & Gala Dinner, a unique experience that encompasses classical music, visual arts, and fine dining in an inspiring artistic venue.

in Saigon Events

Filipino Sounds: A Night of Classical Music @ The North Node

Join us as we celebrate classical music with world-class FIlipino singing talents.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic night with Free flow BEER @ Rehab Station

We are proud to announce our first live music performance at Rehab Station with artists Hà Mi and Phạm Chí Huy, The Voice 2016.

in Saigon Events

Piano Concert "Reflections of a Moment" ft. Jason Bae @ Soul Live Project

Soul Live Project proudly presents the Classical Piano Concert entitled “REFLECTIONS OF A MOMENT”.

in Saigon Events

PolyU - An Evening Session in Ho Chi Minh City @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Take this chance to meet our international affairs team and teaching faculty from the PolyU! 

in Saigon Events

WisePass Boom #24 x VIISA Open House @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Chill Dining is a modern stylish restaurant that offers sky-view dining experiences.

in Saigon Events

The Hateful Eight // Tarantino @ Indika

Some time after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape.

in Saigon Events

Creative Decoration Lightings @ The Hive Saigon

Come and have fun with a unique creative moment with IdidIt Workshop!

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban Wednesday - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Development

Chinese-Backed Projects in Vietnam Get Bad Rap for Poor Quality, Rampant Delays

The trial run for Hanoi’s inaugural railway has been cancelled by the Chinese building team, which further perpetuates the stereotype of troublesome Chinese construction projects in the country.

in Saigon Events

Travel Networking and Craft Beer @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Join the World’s biggest Travel Industry community and networking event, back for a Saigon edition on Tuesday 26th September. 

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night @ La Piscine Cafe

From the organizer: Come and enjoy our greatest hits on Monday.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: The Triplets of Belleville @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Madame Souza’s pride is his grandson. She raised and encouraged him to become a cyclist.

in Saigon Events

Jumanji // Childhood Adventure Film @ Indika

After being trapped in a jungle board game for 26 years, a Man-Child wins his release from the game.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Pasta Night @ Indika

Welcome to Pasta Night at Indika!

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Local Designer Puts International Pop Divas on Retro Saigon Album Covers

Vietnam’s crop of sterling photo manipulators strike again with a retro makeover of today's chart-topping female artists.

in Sports

100-Kilometer Mountain Marathon in Sapa Crowns First Vietnamese Winner

A Vietnamese runner won the 100 kilometer category of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sapa for the first time last weekend.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 3 New Caves to Open to Tourists at Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam rice paper artisans roll with tradition [Jakarta Post] Three new caves to ...

in Health

Amid Dengue Fever Outbreak, Vietnam Confirms Cases of 'Super Malaria'

While localities in northern Vietnam are struggling to contain this year’s serious Dengue fever outbreak, epidemiologists just revealed that people living in the southern provinces are facing a strain...

in Tech

Vietnam to Allow Switching Mobile Carrier While Retaining Phone Number This December

If you’ve been thinking about switching to another service provider but are reluctant to change your phone number, there’s some good news.

in Arts & Culture

Katy Perry Showcases 3 Outfits by Local Designer Cong Tri During 'Witness' Tour

Vietnamese fashion designs are getting more and more attention on the international scene recently.

in Society

Typhoon Doksuri's Aftermath Underscores the Vulnerability of Central Vietnam

Typhoon Doksuri, the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in a decade, ravaged the central of Vietnam on September 16 and took the lives of six people, drawing greater attention to the layers of harm ca...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Smart Pumping System Starts Trial Run to Alleviate Saigon Flooding

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Smart pumping system starts trial run to cope with street flooding [SGGP] Petrol p...

in Vietnam

Draft Law Limits Foreign Property Ownership in Special Economic Zones to 30%

A new draft regulation would limit foreign ownership of real estate in future special economic zones in Vietnam to 30% of any project.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Brighten up Contemporary Office With Bamboo Accents

Inspired by materials common found in rural Vietnam, the creative minds behind KIENTRUC O blended a contemporary office with traditional elements.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Passport Ranks 128th on Quality of Nationality Index Last Year

Vietnam ranked 128th on the 2016 general Quality of Nationality Index, falling behind most of the Asia-Pacific region.

in Saigon Events

Club Refresco @ The Lighthouse

Join us this Saturday for Club Refresco with Datodeo and Pe Dro.

in Saigon Events

FUNKISS · ARCAN @ Last Call

From the organizer: Unity Underground Night at LAST CALL.

in Saigon Events

527 Live - Saigon Edition @ T & R

TnR presents 527 - Saigon edition. Glasgow based Soundsystem and DJ crew host a night of music and merriness.

in Saigon Events

Soultown Saigon (Motown&Soul) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Soultown Saigon is back and this time at La Fenetre Soleil!

in Saigon Events

Panam: 1ST YEAR Anniversary! @ Panam

Come to celebrate our 1st year anniversary / Funky night with Live musician and DJ until 4am!

in Travel

VietJet Will Fly to Phnom Penh From Saigon Starting This November

It seems that VietJet is ramping up its regional services as the company has been announcing new flight routes every month.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Mulls Replacing Historic Train Station With 6 High-Rises

Hanoi is planning to turn the city’s historic train station into a massive commercial complex.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Quaint Days of 1920s Vinh Long

Across the internet, there is ample documentation of Vietnam’s cities in the days of French colonialism. Turn-of-the-century countryside snaps, however, are a little harder to come by.

in Saigon

An Dong Vendors Go on Strike Over Delayed Market Upgrade, Mismanagement

Scores of vendors in District 5’s An Dong Market convened yesterday morning in front of the commercial hub to protest the management board’s various instances of malpractice.

in Saigon

[Photos] Trial Tan Binh District Traffic Pattern Results in Major Congestion

A new traffic configuration tested at a flyover in Saigon's Tan Binh District on Monday failed miserably, with congestion becoming even worse than before.

in Saigon Events

Going South in the South, a photo exhibit @ Asian Hideaways gallery

Opening night photo exhibition at Asian Hideaways gallery in An Phu, Ho Chi Minh City documenting the journey of photographers who in 2013 took a cross-country adventure in Vietnam.

in Development

Saigon Puts an End to Projects to Build Apartments Under 25 Square Meters

Ho Chi Minh City officials have closed the door on a government plan to build small apartments in order to prevent overcrowding and the creation of “elevated slums.”

in Saigon Events

Septembrew - Beer Festival @ Guru Sports Bar Flagship

Let’s make sure that you will not “get drunk” to taste 38+ featured beer: craft beer and premium beer at our beer festival “SEPTEMBREW” this September! 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Starts ASEAN Para Games With Gold Haul

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam starts ASEAN Para Games with gold haul [Tuoi Tre] ​Da Nang chairman faces ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Authorities Encourage Locals to Smile More

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi hospital opens weekly ‘cinema’ for children with cancer [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s...

in Culture

[Photos] Saigon’s Glass Paper Lantern Makers Are Back in Business

In an age where more than a few traditional Vietnamese handicrafts face extinction, a slew of orders have revived District 11’s Phu Binh lantern-making community ahead of this year’s Tet Trung Thu.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's 1st Domesticated Elephant in 30 Years to Be Born This Month

Despite predictions that Vietnam risks losing its entire elephant population within a decade, there is still hope as one elephant is set to give birth around the end of this month.

in Travel

Vietnam Is Asia's Fastest-Growing Travel Destination in 2017 So Far: UN Report

A recent study by the United Nations shows that during the first four months of 2017, Vietnam was the fast growing travel destination in Asia.

in Saigon Events

The Buffalo Boy // Vietnamese Art House @ Indika

In this movie, you’ll meet Kim, a teenager living in the countryside.

in Saigon Events

American University Expo @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Interested in studying in the United States?

in Saigon Events

BOOM BO YEAH! Balkan, World & Techno Beats @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Your hearty BOOM BO YEAH! is back!!!

in Vietnam

Ministry of Construction Requests $500,000 to Rebuild Museum in Hanoi That Nobody Visits

The Ministry of Construction recently landed in hot water for requesting that the central government allocate VND11.3 trillion (US$497,200) for a project to rebuild the Hanoi-based Museum of National ...

in Vietnam

First Hanoi Metro Line to Miss Trial Run Yet Again Due to Lack of Funding

Vietnam is struggling to get new urban rail lines up and running, with Hanoi's first line delayed yet again thanks to financial problems.

in Saigon Events

Sights & Sounds of Saigon @ Piu Piu

Indulge your senses this September as we bring together local & upcoming artists of Saigon, showcasing their work of this dynamic city.

in Saigon Events

Submarine Bass #4 @ Piu Piu

Welcome to Submarine Bass, underground event where music has no boundaries and is not appropriate for the weak.

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night @ Piu Piu

"So where are you from?" "Shut up. Let's do shots." Thursdays Ladies Night at Piu, you know what's up.

in Saigon Events

STAND UP PIU PIU @ Piu Piu

STAND UP PIU PIU - Monthly Stand Up Comedy Showcase!

in Saigon Events

Chill Skybar x Buddha-Bar Party (World Tour 2017) @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Buddha-Bar brand has become one of the world’s most successful with outposts in over a dozen destinations worldwide including Monte Carlo, Moscow and Manila.

in Saigon Events

Identity LGBTQ Pre-Pride Bash @ Piu Piu

This week at PIU PIU we are very proud to host our first ever PRE PRIDE BASH!!

in Saigon Events

Hot Friday by Lava & Sinco bands @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Favourite Friday night!

in Saigon Events

Pull Up ! Reggae Dancehall Dub Jungle Showcase @ Piu Piu

Saigon Dub Station crew is back for a good one at Piu Piu on friday 22nd of september :)

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio is back! The concept was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ Moreno and "local" Dj Ouch!.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Produce Own Bird Flu Vaccine From 2018

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam to produce own avian influenza vaccine from 2018 [DTI] 70 percent of Vietn...

in Heritage

[Photos] A Walk Through Downtown District 1 in 1967-68

Saigon’s current growing pains are obvious: streets are fenced off for metro construction, trees are torn down to make way for overpasses and old apartments are obliterated one by one.

in Society

Vietnam Has the Most PhDs, Fewest Research Works in Southeast Asia: Report

Vietnam’s academia is filled to the brim with PhDs, but the country’s scientific journals and inventions are not catching up with the rising population of PhD holders.

in Saigon Events

Soft opening day @ CASBA

Welcome home at CASBA the new hosting location of our PopUp Franchise.

in Saigon Events

Third Thursday w/ Grandtheft @ Lush

Join us for a very special Third Thursday with MAD DECENTS own, GRANDTHEFT!

in Asia

After 24 Years in Operation, English-Language Newspaper Cambodia Daily Closed on September 4

Cambodia's leading English-language newspaper, The Cambodia Daily, closed on September 4 after 24 years in service.

in Saigon Events

Julien Donkey-Boy // Dogme '95 Wednesday @ Indika

Julien Donkey-Boy is about a schizophrenic who gets a job as a teacher in a school for the blind.

in Saigon Events

WEED MARKET -Joint Same Price 70K PURE 100% @ Psychol Dreamer

From the organizer: Thursday 21/09,we organize a Weed Market with 200 joints same price just 70k/joint ,but with good quality First comeb,first served.

in Saigon Events

The Landmark Annual Squash Tournament 2017 @ The Landmark

From the organizer: The Landmark Health Club is proud to announce its Annual Squash Tournament for 2017! Registration is now open!

in Society

Saigon Bans Western Names, Audio-Visual Tools in Primary School English Classes

Ho Chi Minh City's education department has released a new set of teaching guidelines for English-language classes at primary schools banning the use of audio-visual tools, among other rules.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Historic Typhoon Doksuri Batters Central, Northern Vietnam

While Saigoneers were busy enjoying an eventless weekend in the south, residents in central and northern Vietnam were having one of the worst times of their lives after a powerful typhoon passed throu...

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday / BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Our next Free Food dish wll be BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake, brought to you by Outcast's chef. 

in Saigon Events

Cannabis Beer Festival @ Psychol Dreamer

From the organizer: Cannabis Beer Festival finally comes!

in Saigon Events

A Night of Beethoven @ Saigon Opera House

A Night of Beethoven, on September 19th, HBSO will present some of the composer’s most notable works, with the outstanding performance by the ultra talented Bui Cong Duy and the international conducto...

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Oh, Sun (Soleil Ô) @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: "Oh, Sun” (Soleil Ô) is the story of a Mauritanian man who moves to Paris in search for a job and a better life.

in Saigon Events

E.T. // Childhood Adventure Film Monday @ Indika

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott.

in Saigon Events

Monday SOLO @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: BEN: Benjamin James is a English record producer, songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, trained in both classical and contemporary music styles.

in Saigon Events

Brit Rock Geeks Night – Free cocktails & beers @ Vespa Sofar Bar

From the organizer: Because rock & roll never dies! We would like to invite all of you who have a huge pure love for rock & roll to come enjoy our free selected cocktails and beers from 5:30pm – 10pm ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $11.8m Preparing for Dioxin Removal Near Former US Military Airbase

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam spends $11.8mn preparing for dioxin removal near former US military airbase [Tu...

in Arts & Culture

With Cambodian Release, ‘First They Killed My Father’ Could Be Eligible for Oscar Submission

As buzz grows around Angelina Jolie’s most recent directorial effort, First They Killed My Father, the film could become this year’s Oscar submission from Cambodia.

in Saigon

New Regulation Causes Confusion Among Saigon Dog Owners

Saigon’s dog owners are treading carefully this weekend, as there is confusion surrounding a new regulation targeting off-leash pets.

in Travel

The Gradual Decline of Mekong Delta's Floating Markets

The traditional floating markets of the Mekong Delta are being threatened by the rapid rise of the region’s economy and infrastructure.

in Saigon Events

Saigon International Comedy presents John Robertson in The Dark Room @ Game On

From the organizer: When The Guardian described Australian comic, John Robertson, as a stand-up “not to be missed,” they weren’t kidding.

in Saigon Events

Flower Workshop @ L'Usine Le Thanh Ton

From the organizer: Mark your calendar for September 21 from 3 pm to 5 pm and learn how to use impressive variety of flowers to decorate and beautify a dwelling or make gorgeous gifts.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Northern Central Region Braces for Storm Doksuri

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Northern central region braces for Storm Doksuri [DTI] Vietnamese film Father and ...

in Saigon Events

There VND Then Presents: Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones @ Saigon Garden

There VND Then Presents: Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones (Fractal Fantasy) - ASIA TOUR - VIETNAM

in Saigon Events

Queer Film Screening @ Coeverything

Coeverything to present to 2 movies about LGBT selected by Queer Forever.

in Saigon Events

Mid-Autumn Festival 2017 @ Vincom Thao Dien

From the organizer: Annually, Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional event of Vietnamese people.

in Saigon

[Photos] Last Night's Torrential Rain Paralyzes Saigon Streets

Nothing says “good morning” like having to wade through knee-deep flooding and battle severe traffic congestion on your way to work.

in Saigon Events

Faucan & Nouch, Sunday Night @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: Faucan & Nouch return to Anan Saigon every Sunday night.

in Development

Saigon Delays Construction of 2nd Metro Line to 2020

While the construction of Saigon’s first metro line has been riddled by delays, things are looking even gloomier for the next line which may take another decade to become a reality.

in Saigon Events

HRBR meets Manual Music Paul Hazendonk BAX DJ Ouch! @ The Lighthouse

HRBR proudly presents ít first international guest at Lighthouse Dutch born and bred DJ / producer Paul Hazendonk owner of renowned Manual Music Label, hosting Hazendonk FM radioshow in Rotterdam and ...

in Literature

Award-Winning Vietnamese Graphic Novel ‘Long Than Tuong’ Released as English E-Book

The first volume of Vietnam’s award-winning graphic novel Long Than Tuong is now available as an English-language e-book.

in Vietnam

One of the Strongest Storms in Recent Years, Typhoon Doksuri, Is Heading Towards Vietnam

Vietnam’s coastal provinces just can’t catch a break.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nearly 80,000 Vietnamese Working Overseas in First 8 Months

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Nearly 80,000 Vietnamese working overseas in first 8M [DTI] Vietnamese troll fined...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Traffic Solution Contest: Japan-Vietnam Team Clinches 2nd Prize, No 1st Prize Awarded

Remember Hanoi’s traffic congestion puzzle-solving competition?

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Artisans, US Designer Collaborate for New York Fashion Week

Last weekend, as fashion-forward Saigoneers were lining up around the block to catch a glimpse of Vietnam’s first-ever H&M, one of the country’s own fashion businesses was making waves at New York Fas...

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Indika Worldwide Sunday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Worldwide Sunday!

in Saigon Events

Indika Open Deck Friday - Free Flow is Back! @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

in Saigon Events

Soul Connects: Be CreARTive - Artist Cường Vũ @ Soul Live Project

Soul Connects is a series of educational and inspirational workshops where unique ideas of talented speakers and experts in music and the arts are shared.

in Saigon Events

Dance Performance: Reallusion @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory is delighted to present ‘Realllusion’, a dance piece choreographed and performed by Đào Thuỵ Thuý Vân, Nguyễn Chung, Ngô Thanh Phương and Nguyễn Hữu Thuận, with music by multimedia artist ...

in Saigon Events

Young Music Saigon 2017 @ Hoa Lu Stadium

From the organizer: Young Music with Meed

in Saigon Events

Thursday Cinema: Blade Runner // Final Cut @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Blade Runner (1982), directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young and Edward James Olmos.

in Saigon Events

True Romance // Tarantino @ Indika

In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek marries a call girl, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Should Establish Red-Light Districts in Special Economic Zones: Lawmaker

A member of Vietnam's National Assembly has suggested that the country should consider legalizing prostitution in special economic zones.

in Development

[Photos] Unique Thai Nguyen Primary School Criticized for Alleged High Cost, Low Attendance

A toxic rumor has cast doubt on a primary school project in one of Thai Nguyen province’s most secluded communes.

in Vietnam

Controversial Tax Increase on Hold as Gov't Sets Its Sights on High Economic Growth

Vietnam's central government has ordered the Ministry of Finance to put the brakes on a series of controversial tax hikes.

in Saigon Events

HUG ME Party @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: Beside the stunning tunes from a producer of Revealed Recording which is owned by Hardwell - Maddix, the party is going to be heated up with Touch Me, Kiss Me, Poke Me and Hug Me g...

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Free Beer Tasting For Ladies @ Rogue Saigon

"A secret makes a woman woman" and every beer has a secret of its own too.

in Saigon Events

ASIAN NIGHT - Free Cocktail for ALL @ Apocalypse Now Saigon

Enjoy the magnificent Thursday at the oldest bar in Vietnam, come to ASIAN NIGHT at Apocalypse Now.

in Saigon Events

MAD ABOUT LAMB - September Promotion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Join Australian Guest Mad Butcher Rob Hewat from Meatworks Butchery, Wine Maker Alison Harvey from Wingara Wine Group and our Mad Butcher Danny Grimshaw to discover the "MAD ABOUT LAMB"...

in Saigon Events

Live Art & Workshop: Wintercearig @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Mental Health in Vietnam; with limited numbers of mental health professionals and access to up to date education, many individuals with mental health issues in Vietnam are not able to access proper ca...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Copyright Watchdog to Start Charging Local Hotels From October

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s copyright watchdog to start charging local hotels from October [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Film & TV

Thich Nhat Hanh Documentary 'Walk With Me' Out This Month in Global Theaters

Walk With Me is a new documentary centered on Vietnamese Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh. The feature, spanning one hour and twenty-eight minutes, focuses on Hanh's three years of monastic life b...

in Travel

Saigon Needs Proper Ports to Attract More Cruise Ships: Tour Agencies

Tour agencies in Saigon are calling for the municipal administration to construct more ports in the city to accommodate large cruise ships.

in Saigon Events

The Mash Up - District X @ Piu Piu

Live up to the name, Mashup night will give you the overall experience on different genres of music from the famous local and international DJs and Producer.

in Saigon Events

CHOO CHOO @ Piu Piu

LCKing as many have heard, the real OG rapper from southside, participated in many events all around Viet Nam.

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays Ladies Night @ Piu Piu

Thursdays Ladies Night at Piu, you know what's up.. 

in Saigon Events

Identity LGBT Rooftop Parties @ Piu Piu

This week, IDENTITY is back with a twist of HIP-HIP from local legend TIZONE!

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 Week 10 @ Piu Piu

The Dance Battle Party is back :)

in Saigon Events

It’s All Greek To Me @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Hotel Equatorial takes pleasure in boasting its upcoming exclusive Greek event, hosted by Celebrity Chef George Diakomichalis of TV show ‘It’s All Greek To Me’!

in Arts & Culture

CGV Opens 50th Cineplex, Plans $200m Expansion in Vietnam by 2020

CJ CGV, the South Korean cinema chain that dominates Vietnam's theater market, plans to invest US$200 million in more outlets by 2020.

in Saigon

Saigon's Iconic 'Rainbow Bridge' Riddled With Large Cracks

One of Saigon’s most recognizable landmarks, the Rainbow Bridge in downtown District 1, is suffering from major structural problems including extensive cracks.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Kong Director Hospitalized After Alleged Bar Fight in Saigon

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Kong director hospitalized after alleged bar fight in Saigon: reports [VnExpress] ...

in Saigon

Saigon Suspends Bus Rapid Transit Plan Over High Costs, Low Ridership Estimates

After years of planning, Saigon’s BRT system was recently scrapped by the municipal administration.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday / Bacon & Egg Fried Rice @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: If you're a fan of bacon n' egg but get quite bored with having it for breakfast then come and try it for dinner with fried rice at Outcast this Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

A Celebration // Dogme '95 Wednesdays @ Indika

It's summertime in Denmark, and at the Great House a celebration is about to begin: Helge Klingenfeldt, patriarch and lord of the manor, is turning sixty.

in Saigon Events

Demo with Yuuki Shimada @ Neokid Airport

Yuuki Shimada is one of the pro-active international demonstrators from Yamaha, Japan.

in Vietnam

US Offers $24m for Elephant Conservation in Central Vietnam

The United States has pledged US$24 million to an effort to conserve some of Vietnam's last remaining wild elephants in Quang Nam province.

in Saigon Events

LADY NIGHT - Free Cocktail Tranquility @ Moo Beef Steak Prime

Moo Beef Steak Prime is pleased to offer ladies the Lady Night event every Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Burger Night (All Burgers 100k!) @ Indika

Welcome to Burger Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Indika Cuban Wednesday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Cuban Wednesday!

in Saigon Events

Dj Kristina K Birthday Bash!!! @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: All my friends!!!! Join with me my birthday party and ladies night and Envy Club!!! Waiting all of you!!!

in Saigon Events

Bacardi Brand Ambassador - Mitchell Kai Lum get's his shake on! @ Layla - Eatery & Bar

From the organizer: We are delighted to have Mitchell Kai Lum Bacardi Brand Ambassador SEA joining us at Layla - Eatery & Bar Tuesday 12th September kicking off from 8pm till 11pm....

in Saigon

Fast-Fashion Furor at H&M Saigon Launch Sees 10,000 People Show up

Brace yourselves: Saigon’s fast-fashion fans are here.

in Saigon Events

Stand By Me // Childhood Adventure Monday @ Indika

It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Wickliffe @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Lipstick Under My Burkha @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Do women dream too much? Too many dreams lead to too many desires, uncontrolled desires, dangerous desires.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Raymond Depardon's 1992 Vietnam: The Many Faces of Hanoi

After his Saigon trip in 1972, famed French photographer Raymond Depardon returned in 1992 to traverse the length of Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Global Survey Names Vietnam Most Affordable Country for Expats

Vietnam has been named the most affordable country in the world for expats in a recent survey.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi to Axe More Trees to Make Room for Metro

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. More trees face chop for Hanoi metro [DTI] Vietnam Airlines retains four-star stat...

in Music & Arts

The Curious Recent Cases of Plagiarism in Vietnamese Art

Plagiarism not only runs rampant in Vietnam’s online creative industry, but also in more traditional art forms such as oil paintings and lacquer.

in Tech

Maneuver Vietnam's Hectic Traffic in This Quirky, Locally Made Minigame

Haven’t gotten enough of Vietnam’s traffic pandemonium in real life? Now you can also experience it virtually through this quirky brand-new mobile game.

in Saigon

[Photos] Ben Thanh Market in the Motorbike-Free 1920s

Ben Thanh Market is one of Saigon's most famous landmarks, but that doesn't mean it is loved by all.

in Saigon

Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal which would give Saigon more leeway to set policies separate from the central government, though details of the plan remain vague.

in Society

Vietnam's 2019 Education Reform Will Take Inspiration From Nordic Countries

Vietnam’s education authorities have started looking northward for ways to improve local schools and curricula.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Park to Shutter Zoo Section Over Poor Conditions, Attendance

The management of a park in Da Nang is seeking permission from local authorities to close a zoo on the park’s grounds due to a scarcity of animals.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cops Collect Unofficial Fines From Commuters Near HCMC Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Traffic cops collect unofficial fines from commuters near Ho Chi Minh City airport [Tuo...

in Vietnam

GrabShare Might Return to Saigon for a 1 Year Trial: Authorities

In Saigon, GrabShare might make a comeback later in the year.

in Saigon Events

International Rugby – The Wolf Blass Saigon 10’s Season 3 Returns RMIT @ RMIT University

This year marks the 3rd consecutive year  the Al Fresco’s Group (AFG) have hosted an International Rugby Tournament at RMIT’s University. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Microsoft, Bosch Replace Local CEOs With Foreigners in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Microsoft, Bosch replace local CEOs with foreigners in Vietnam [VnExpress] Rough G...

in Music & Arts

[Video] There's Now a Mekong Delta-Style Remix of 'Despacito,' Because Why Not

Who would have thought that merging ‘Despacito’ with Vietnamese bolero influences would make a great Khmer-sounding hit?

in Asia

Japan is Running Out of Samurai, Ninja Due to Tourism Boom

Japan is being challenged by an unexpected shortage of both samurai and ninja, and this is not a joke.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnam's Representative Wins Mrs. Universe 2017

A Vietnamese-American woman was recently crowned Mrs. Universe 2017, making it the first time a Vietnamese participant has ever achieved the title in such a pageant.

in Saigon Events

The Beats Saigon presents Free the Robots @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: The Beats Saigon bring you LA's beatmaker / DJ, FREE THE ROBOTS

in Vietnam

Can Tho Releases New Code of Conduct Banning Jeans, T-Shirts at Government Offices

Can Tho’s civil servants will have to leave their Levi’s at home from now on.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Farmers' Market September 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

in Tech

Scientists Reveal Ambitious Plans to Build Made-in-Vietnam Satellites

Vietnamese scientists hope to build and launch domestically produced satellites within the next two years.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Children's Charity Bazaar @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Give back to the community by giving away goods that you no longer need for donations instead of storage!

in Saigon Events

Sunday Session / Cray Schizoid @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight fell when the sky turn to a dusky purple and the most precious gold to be found on earth.

in Saigon Events

Say You Know Vietnamese 7! @ Beer Cafe

Knock! Knock! Knock! September has come and so do our many many events!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tech Outfit Bkav Invests $22m in Smartphone

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese engineers aspire to make strides in farming technology [Tuoi Tre] Bkav ...

in Saigon

New Made-in-Vietnam Vessel to Begin Downtown-Can Gio Service Next Month

A boat built in Hai Phong province will begin a river bus service between Saigon and Can Gio in the near future.

in Travel

[Video] This Majestic Montage of Vietnam's Landscapes Might Make You Weep

Just the right amount of moving music and majestic shots of nature to make your day better.

in Saigon Events

Scobi Wan in Analog House @ Rogue Saigon

Scobi Wan is back at Rogue Saigon with an evening of original minimal house music.

in Saigon Events

Strictly Original Episode 5 (David Tran/Wayfarer State/Puddles) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Strictly Original - a live music experience and collection of thoughts, quotes and artist opinions meant to help you navigate and move into new directions.

in Saigon Events

Bollywood Dance Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Need a break from your routine?

in Saigon Events

Saturday classic with P4 and Sinco @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko brings classic vibe to you by

in Saigon Events

Weshmesh Album Launch - OshRyan 'Voxes' @ The Lighthouse

This is the brand new album by OshRyan. 'VOXES' is inspired by voices you hear In daily life.

in Saigon Events

Áo Dài Beer Fest @ Nông Trại Khoai

Never try before? And this is happening now at Khoai!

in Saigon Events

Fifty Shades of Dresses Fashion Show @ The White House

The "Fifty Shades of Dresses" fashion show will give you a fresh and interesting look from the "spirit children" of young, talented and passionate designers who just graduated.

in Saigon Events

Kaviari Affair Dinner @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: A lavish selection of Caviar, Champagne and Wines with our luscious main dishes and canapés prepared to give you an indulging and surprising caviar pairing dinner.

in Saigon Events

Return of Gipsy Jazz! feat. Pêche à la Mouche @ Indika

Welcome to our Gipsy Jazz Concert!

in Saigon Events

Lava & Little Wings @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Favourite Friday night!

in Travel

Phu Quoc Restaurant Stirs Controversy With 'No Lying on Beach' Sign

A restaurant on Phu Quoc caused quite a stir online over the weekend thanks to its bizarre sign forbidding tourists from lying on the beach.

in Asia

China Surpasses US, EU to Become World's Largest Solar Power Producer

China has jumped ahead of both the US and Europe in the solar energy field, having reached and then surpassed its 2020 solar power target three years ahead of schedule.

in Tech

Vingroup Begins Construction of $3.5bn Car Factory in Hai Phong

Vingroup, Vietnam's largest real estate developer, has begun construction of an automobile production plant in an effort to expand the country's auto industry.

in Saigon Events

Thirsty Thursday! @ Spark Nightclub

Spark Nightclub & Let's Party Vietnam presents Thirsty Thursday!

in Saigon Events

Electro Swing Friday @ Snuffbox

Channel the 20s roaring party spirit with all the latest Electro Swing set by the talented DJ Providence from Singapore.

in Saigon Events

Léon The Professional (1994) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: One of Disney's biggest hits, the excellent film was not just a movie but a marketing phenomenon: This blockbuster was the highest grossing film of 1994.

in Saigon Events

Inglorious Basterds // Tarantino Thursday @ Indika

Have you been really wanting to punch a Nazi lately?

in Saigon Events

Aw, Snap! @ The Lighthouse

Aw, Snap! Is back again this week!!!!

in Saigon Events

The Mosquito Flamenco band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: The Mosquito Band flamenco music - Thusday 7th September.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Mafia Club - Let's play the game! @ The White House

Mafia, also known as Werewolf, is an exciting team game modeling a conflict between an informed minority, the mafia, and an uninformed majority, the innocents.

in Saigon Events

Mundo Lingo (Saigon #88) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Mundo Lingo Saigon - Language Socials - Every Tuesday night.

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE featuring GOSS @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and LC King.

in Saigon Events

Tapas Tuesday @ Indika

Welcome to Tapas Night at Indika!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hue Imperial Citadel Receives 20,000 Visitors on National Day

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hue Imperial Citadel receives 20,000 visitors on National Day [SGGP] HCM City tria...

in Development

Vietnamese Firm Suggests Chinese Power Plant Contractor to Take on Construction of Long Thanh Airport

Although it still only exists on paper, Long Thanh International Airport is already embroiled in its first controversy regarding prospective contractors.

in Vietnam

Tay Ninh Province Looks to Build $680m Worth of Solar Plants

Officials in Tay Ninh province are seeking approval for the construction of 15 solar power plants by 2020.

in Saigon

[Photos] Lycée Pétrus Ky: Saigon's Famous School for the High-Achieving

Lycée Petrus Ky is the former name of the school now known as Le Hong Phong High School. Established in 1927, it is one of the oldest operating high schools in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam in Talks to Acquire Rights to Finland's Education Program

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HED [VnExpress] Ho Chi Minh City water park found raising leopards, Asian golden c...

in Society

Poorly Planned Development Projects Leave Vietnam's Poorest Minorities Vulnerable to Natural Disasters

Since the beginning of August, flooding and landslides have devastated northwest Vietnam, leaving ethnic minorities living in extreme poverty at the highest risk of property damage and loss of life.

in Sports

Female Athletes Won Two-Thirds of Vietnam's SEA Games Gold Medals: Sport Official

Vietnam performed well during this year’s SEA Games in Malaysia, finishing third, and just two gold medals shy of exceeding its pre-tournament goal.

in Saigon Events

Best of Jogadanz Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: All the best for last!

in Saigon Events

90s Hits Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: All your most favorite songs of the 90s. Throwback to the past with a special 90s Hits live show at Hard Rock Café Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, welcome to the special tribute night of 2 American Rock Bands: BON JOVI and JOURNEY!

in Saigon Events

Nirvana & Paramore Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: NIRVANA, an American rock band formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987.

in Saigon Events

Madonna & Maroon 5 Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: MAROON 5, an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California, have been the recipients of three Grammy Awards and MADONNA who has been referred to as the Queen of...

in Saigon Events

Legends of Rock Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Exciting and vibrant with a night of Legends of Rock at Hard Rock Cafe.

in Saigon Events

Ac/Dc & Gun N’ Roses Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night of Hard Rock at @Hard Rock Cafe, to tribute 2 legend bands: one from America, one from Australia: Guns & Roses and AC/DC.

in Saigon Events

Ariana Grande & Coldplay Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rockers, join us for the tribute nights of the Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande and Coldplay.

in Saigon Events

80s Hits Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: All your most favorite songs of the 80s.

in Saigon Events

Bruno Mars & Jessie J Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Why is this tribute night special and cannot-be-missed?

in Travel

[Photos] These Striking Drone Shots of Vietnam From Above Will Take Your Breath Away

A collection of drone photos submitted for a recent competition highlights Vietnam's stunning beauty from above.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Japanese Artisan Creates Meticulous Animal Sculptures From Sugar Syrup

These handmade Japanese confections are almost too exquisite to eat.

in Saigon Events

Fiesta de la Musica @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Come enjoy with us the monthly Fiesta de la Musica @ Cuba la Casa del Mojito this 20th of september from 9pm till late!!

in Saigon Events

Latin Fest @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Cuba la Casa del Mojito is bringing you the great ZON LATINOs band from CUBA & COLUMBIA flying over to bring you an amazing show!!

in Saigon Events

Flamenco Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

FLAMENCO Night today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

in Saigon Events

Cuban Nights @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

It's Cuban party time today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito.

in Saigon Events

Borie-Manoux Wines at Reflections @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Wine connoisseurs are warmly invited to an enchanting wine dinner with one of the last family-owned French wineries in Bordeaux.

in Saigon Events

Carnival nights @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: From Sep 02 - Sep 03,   ENVY Club will be bringing the Carnival nights to Saigon with amazing aerial performances, colorful costumes and special guest DJ NIMBIA who will ...

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife, Vol. 2 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A very special evening of HCMC-based independent rock music @ MÁY CÀY Bistro.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Leaders to Spend 2 Days a Month Meeting Citizens

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City leaders to spend two days a month meeting citizens [DTI] Vung Ang attract...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Chinese Photoshop Genius Reimagines 'Game of Thrones' Characters as Street Vendors

The most recent season of 'Game of Thrones' may have ended on Sunday, but fans of the show can now visit their favorite characters in China - through Photoshop, that is.

in Travel

VietJet Now Offers Direct Flights From Hanoi to Yangon

After Jakarta, VietJet has added another Southeast Asian destination to its regional service.

in Society

Vietnam's Textbooks Lack Gender Diversity, Reinforce Stereotypes: Report

A new study has shown that male-centric content dominates school textbooks in Vietnam, hindering gender equality.

in Vietnam

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Is Back in Vietnam

World-renowned religious leader Thich Nhat Hanh is currently in Vietnam for a holiday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Endorses Son Doong Cable Car Plan

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s PM endorses cable car plan to world famous cave system [VnExpress] Repai...

in Tech

Vietnamese Entrepreneur Makes Silicon Valley Top 40 Under 40 List

A Vietnamese entrepreneur recently made the list of Silicon Valley’s 40 under 40 this year.

in Travel

Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Ride Steam Locomotives From Hue to Da Nang

Train travel in central Vietnam is about to get more nostalgic.

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Graces Binh Thanh With 'Glass Box' Office Tower

Saigon’s Binh Thanh District is about to get a flashy new Vo Trong Nghia-designed “glass box” office building.

in Saigon Events

Art Exhibition "RAFFAELLO: OPERA OMNIA" @ Museum of HCMC

For the fist time in Asia and in HCMC a unique exhibition of 27 high resolution and true-to-scale digital reproductions of Raffaello's masterpieces, bringing the visitor along a unique journey through...

in Vietnam

Central Government Plans to Legalize Cryptocurrencies in Vietnam by 2019

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the establishment of a legal body that will manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Former Director of Drug Company Sentenced to 12 Years for Smuggling Fake Cancer Medicine

The former director of a Saigon-based pharmaceutical company has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in smuggling cancer medicine into Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Future Trance by Chillgressive Saigon @ Spark Nightclub

Ladies and gentlemen, Chillgressive Saigon is about to make history again!

in Saigon Events

Made For Music presents National Day Party with DJ IKON @ Lush

From the organizer: With his extraordinary skills and charismatic persona, DJ Ikon has become one of the most sought after artists in the music scene.

in Saigon Events

White Zumba Night @ Saigon Rooftop Bar

On August 30, you’re invited to show up, smile and shake the stress away with a feel-good fitness party led by trainer and choreographer Anand Kanpet, and infectious Latin beats by the Living Cuba ban...

in Saigon Events

Vitamin D - Day Party (Independence Day Special) @ Broma

From the organizer: This one you won't wanna miss!

in Saigon Events

Superjam Sunday @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Get ready for things to get wild over at Máy Cày on Sunday September 3rd.

in Saigon Events

Stand Up Piu Piu @ Piu Piu

Laugh. Now. Or No-Disputin' Putin will show you how...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Session / DJ Coh-Hul @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight falls when the sky turns to a dusky purple and the most precious gold can be found on earth.

in Saigon Events

A Sky Jazz Dinner @ EON51 Fine Dining

On the 51st Floor of Bitexco Financial Tower, EON51 Fine Dining greets the holidays in an elegant ambient as well as flowers, finest food and jazz music.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ​51 Bankers, Businessmen on Trial in Vietnam for Fraud

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ​51 bankers, businessmen on trial in Vietnam for fraud [Tuoi Tre] New Saigon ‘food...

in Heritage

[Photos] Lycée Marie Curie: The High School That Has Stood the Test of Time

Marie Curie High School, also called Lycée Marie Curie in French or Truong Trung Hoc Pho Thong Marie Curie in Vietnamese, is a public high school located in Saigon’s District 3.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Funk Concert feat. La Vache Qui Funk @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Funk Concert!

in Saigon Events

I Love Saigon – Where You Can Lay Back and Enjoy the Long Weekend @ Café EON

One thing that can be certain at this moment is the bustle city of Saigon will become very quiet in the 2nd of September long weekend.

in Saigon Events

Indika Open Deck Friday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

in Saigon Events

Conquer Olympus @ EON Heli Bar

On 2nd of September, EON Heli Bar, located at the 52nd Floor of Bitexco, will throw a party called “Conquer Olympus”.

in Saigon Events

Bangkok Weekend part 2 - Giant Swing [Masa Niwayama & NKchan] @ The Observatory

For the second component of our BKK weekender, we have another two figures that are responsible for not only being some of the first to bring a refined electronic sound to the city, but also for forgi...

in Saigon Events

Spanish Chef in Saigon - Part 3 @ Shri Lounge

Chef Javier is excited to share with you his Latest dining concept with a seven course showcase tasting experience.

in Saigon Events

Bangkok Weekend part 1 - Boogie G [Nite Ride] & Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

The connection between our city and the other major metropolis of southern Indochina may ebb and flow over time, but nothing alters the fact that we are neighbors with a lot in common.

in Saigon

Saigon Mulls Plan to Outlaw High-Rise Construction Along Congested Roads

In a bid to prevent worsening traffic congestion, Saigon officials have been asked to prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings on heavily used streets.

in Saigon Events

Brewery Tour & Lunch! @ East West Brewing Co.

Join us for an ALL INCLUSIVE East West Brewing Drinking & Dining Experience.

in Saigon Events

SOHY Fantasia - Chapter 3 - Night on The Nile @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

Live one night in the mysterious Land of the Gods and experience the art and cuisine celebrated in Egypt while sitting on top of Saigon.

in Saigon Events

B&G wine dinner @ Le Corto

Let's finish the month in our company and discover different french wine territory.

in Vietnam

3 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Broken, No Repair Date in Place

If your internet speeds sucked this weekend (and even now), you're not alone, as three of Vietnam's international internet cables are out of commission.

in Travel

[Photos] Towering Brick Kilns in Vinh Long Form Mesmerizing 'Red Kingdom'

In the Mekong Delta, ancient clay deposits give rise to robust communities of terracotta roof tile and brick makers.

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

in Vietnam

It's Official: Hanoi Will Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Areas by 2030

Hanoi’s municipal officials recently gave the final nod to a plan to heavily restrict personal vehicle use in the city center.

in Saigon Events

Bangkok Invaders X Envy Club @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: Welcome #DJAYBUDDAH X DJ #ONO X MC #BIGCALO to ENVY on this wednesday 30/08/2017. It will be a great hip hop night that you will never forget.

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE featuring Prime and 2nd Floor Samurais @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Timbuktu @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Kidane lives his quiet cattle herder life outside the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu until one day, an accident following the death of his dear cow ‘GPS’ confronts him to the extr...

in Saigon Events

Netflix and Chill EVERY Monday @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

This week we have two scary/horror films. 

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Track-and-Field Team Ends Thai Dominance at SEA Games

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s track-and-field team ends Thai dominance at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] East Vi...

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Saigon’s First Designated Food Street to Open on Monday

Earlier this year, as District 1 People’s Committee Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai ramped up his sidewalk-clearing campaign, Saigoneers wondered about the fate of the city’s street food vendors. Now, jus...

in Literature

Vietnamese, English Versions of Acclaimed Art Book 'The First Journey' Now Available for Order

Fans of 'The First Journey' will be glad to find out that both the Vietnamese and English versions of the book are now available to order.

in Vietnam

[Photos] An Intimate Look Into Life in Can Tho in the 1990s

Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert, known for his use of color and for his striking images of Morocco, India and Egypt, also took a series of photographs in Can Tho two decades ago.

in Music & Arts

Popular EDM Duo The Chainsmokers to Play Saigon in September

Pop duo The Chainsmokers will perform in Saigon on September 14 as a part of the Asian leg of their “Memories…Do not open” world tour.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Over 700 houses damaged as Typhoon Hato batters northern Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietn...

in Travel

[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist

Vietnam is a country that rises early. Before the sun comes up, you’ll find street vendors hauling out their wares, elderly people exercising in the park and kids shuffling off to school.

in Vietnam

Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta

A team of archaeologists from Australia has uncovered evidence of an extensive trading network that operated in Vietnam from almost 4,500 years ago until nearly 3,000 years ago.

in Travel

VietJet to Launch Saigon-Jakarta Route This December

Traveling to the Indonesian capital from Saigon will be cheaper in the near future.

in Food Culture

Foreign Fast Food Chains Stagnate as Locals Still Prefer Street Food

Most foreign fast food chains in Vietnam have fallen short of their initial projections, as burgers and fries can’t compete with the vibrant culture of local street food.

in Sports

Swimmer Anh Vien Clinches 2 Gold Medals, Breaks Own SEA Games Records

Vietnam's athletes have won an impressive haul of medals over the last two days at the 2017 SEA Games, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Company Director Sparks Outrage After Slapping Female Doctor in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Company director sparks outrage after slapping female doctor in central Vietnam [Tuoi T...

in Music & Arts

Ariana Grande Cancels Saigon Concert 4 Hours Before Showtime

Saigon’s Arianators must be feeling devastated at the moment.

in Vietnam

[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat

Do not try this at home. Or anywhere else, for that matter.

in Travel

[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi

For newcomers to the city, Hanoi seems like a complete sensory overload.

in Vietnam

After Months in Captivity, Vietnamese Sailor Rescued From Filipino Terrorist Group Abu Sayyaf

Do Trung Hieu, a Vietnamese sailor captured in a high-profile Abu Sayyaf kidnapping last year, was rescued by Filipino troops recently.

in Saigon Events

Magic, Drinks and Cuisine @ 'NAMO Hai Ba Trung

From the organizer: It's a magic night, let's teleport to Italy with the magican Petey Majik, enjoy Italian food and free flow drink.

in Saigon Events

Vegetarian month with an Italian twist @ 'NAMO Hai Ba Trung

From the organizer: Vegetarian month starts today and for those who relish the taste and goodness of vegetarian cuisine, 'NAMO has a huge range of options available.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Polluting Factories Still Remain in Hanoi's Residential Quarters

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Polluting factories still remain in Hanoi's residential quarters [VietnamNet] Prof...

in Society

Vietnam's University Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs That Match Their Skills

University graduates in Vietnam have the highest rate of unemployment among young people, a fact that could seriously jeopardize the country’s growth.

in Development

Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt

The future of Saigon’s most prominent skeleton tower has become even murkier.

in Saigon Events

Masculin Féminin // French Spotlight Sundays @ Indika

A '60s time capsule stuffed with ideas about politics, pop culture, and the battle of the sexes, Masculine-Feminine is one of Godard's classic black-and-white films.

in Saigon Events

Vitamin D - Sunday Rooftop Party @ Broma

From the organizer: DJs all day will be playing nothing but the funkiest sounds, perfect for that Sunday vibe.

in Saigon Events

Outdoor Brass Concert "Fanfare" @ Saigon Opera House

 8AM in front of HCMC Opera House

in Saigon Events

Sungha Jung Live in Vietnam 2017 @ Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: A new genre of solo guitar music in Vietnam, has been thriving in recent years. 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Players' Actors' Workshops @ Soul Live Project

The Saigon Players will open their 14th Theatre Season in August with our intensive Actors’ Workshops! Come and join us!

in Saigon Events

Ska Tribe TVL by Hem-Hem Saigon vol.03 @ Dailo's Kitchen & Bar

From the organizer: Hem Hem will appear at the new venue“Dailo's Kitchen & Bar" in Thai Van Lung street, D1, HCMC.

in Saigon Events

Elements: A Cocktail Gathering @ The Oxygen

A night of creative cocktails inspired by the four elements — we are inviting the best mixers and shakers in Saigon’s cocktail scene to come to the Oxygen for one night to showcase their best signatur...

in Saigon Events

Gone Through Love @ Saigon Opera House

Contemporary music & dance "GONE THROUGH LOVE"

in Travel

[Photos] Local Photographer Captures the Magic of Long Hai's Bustling Morning Port

Nguyen Hoang Phi, a photographer from the fishing town of Long Hai, has captured the bustling port under beautiful morning light in a series of vivid photos.

in Saigon Events

Lost in Translation // Women in Film Wednesday @ Indika

A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.

in Saigon Events

Art Book Showcase: (in)ITALY @ Inpages

Who wants to travel to Italy this Summer?… Through imagination!

in Vietnam

Vietnam's 1st Observatory to Open in Nha Trang Next Month

Astronomy fans in Vietnam will be excited to find out that the country’s first observatory will open its doors to visitors next month.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday: One Pot Taco Spaghetti @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: If you're a fan of spaghetti, do not miss our #FreeFood this week as One Pot Taco Spaghetti will be served from from 8 pm until running out.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Y Kroc @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Clive Pendock LIVE @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: We are proud to announce our first live music performance at Pasteur Street!

in Saigon Events

ARIANA GRANDE - The Dangerous Woman @ Quân Khu 7 Stadium

From the organizer: Vietnam is honored to become 1 of 4 countries in Southeast Asia to welcome the female singer ARIANA GRANDE on her 3rd World Tour - The Dangerous Woman.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Battles Dengue Outbreaks With 42% More Cases

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42% more cases [Business Mirror] Vietnamese ...

in Saigon

[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut

Yesterday evening, crowds gathered along District 1’s Bui Vien Street for the grand opening of Saigon’s second pedestrian-only zone.

in Tech

82-Year-Old Japanese Coder Creates Apps for the Elderly

Masako Wakamiya, an 82-year-old Japanese woman, has shown that mobile phone app developers don't always fit the mold of Silicon Valley stereotypes.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Finally Has River Buses, But They're Not Taking Passengers Yet

Saigon’s river buses are finally here, but it may be a couple of months until city dwellers can actually traverse local rivers by boat.

in Saigon Events

Purple Haze Free Sample-Best Bud Best Beer-Open Cannabis House Party @ Psychol Dreamer Rooftop Ganja Bar

Welcome everybody joint us for the cannabis House Party : Best Bud, Best Cannabis Beer & Wine!it will be took continues 2 nights Saturday 26/07 and Sunday 27/08.

in Saigon Events

Ping Pong Show @ Piu Piu

Music and fashion were always relative to one another so this is our way to intertwine the two even more.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Kedi @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: If you have been to Istanbul, you may have been dazzled by its mosques and museums, the sunset on the Bosphorus or the tasty food.

in Saigon Events

Opening: Future Bodies of ASIA @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Opening of FUTURE BODIES OF ASIA by Off-Nibroll, Fuyuki Yamakawa, Atsuhiro Ito, Le Hoang Bich Phuong and Xuan Ha

in Saigon Events

Broma's 5th Anniversary @ Broma

From the organizer: Hello Saigon friends, it’s time to celebrate our 5th anniversary.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Movie Night: Life is beautiful @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Watching a sad film could actually improve your mood, but only if you’re prone to shedding a tear :)

in Saigon Events

Chamber Music Concert the Eight Seasons @ Saigon Opera House

In cooperation with Vietnam Classical Players & Special Guests from International Chamber Players.

in Saigon Events

The City is a Chatroom @ RMIT University

Are cities simulating the virtual space of our social media?

in Saigon Events

Free Beer Tasting for Ladies @ Rogue Saigon

"A secret makes a woman woman" and every beer has a secret of its own too. We're sure that there's greatness ready to be explored in every drop. That's why we believe there's no better pair like a wom...

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Burger Night @ Indika

Welcome to Burger Night at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 Week 9 @ Piu Piu

Dance Battle Party - Week 9 is coming back on August 22 !!We decided to add 6 more weeks to this season before the final !!

in Vietnam

Amid Issues With Da Nang Authorities, Uber Announces Fare Hike in Saigon, Hanoi

Getting around Vietnam’s big metropolises will be more expensive in the future as Uber has increased its fares.

in Sports

Wushu Martial Artists Earn Vietnam's First Gold Medals at SEA Games 2017

Vietnam’s delegation at this year’s SEA Games competition is off to a good start after wushu martial artists clinched the country’s first two gold medals late last week.

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE featuring Infamous Team @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Proposes VAT Increase to 12% by 2019

In the coming years, Vietnamese consumers may find themselves shelling out more cash for goods and services.

in Saigon

Saigon's Official Population Hits 13m: Mayor

If Saigon seems especially crowded these days, there's a good reason why, as the city's population has officially reached 13 million people.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Emperor Bao Dai's 1942 Offering of Worship to Heaven and Earth

Throughout Vietnam’s imperial era, ceremonial rituals were an indispensable part of a local monarch’s reign. One such celebration was Nam Giao, an annual ceremony of utmost importance in the king’s ca...

in Society

Vietnam's Female Business Owners Upend Gender Stereotypes

Although there are still issues surrounding gender roles and perceptions of women in Vietnam, the country is in some ways more progressive than its regional neighbors when it comes to gender diversity...

in Travel

Vietnam’s Hike in Airport Service Fees Could Prompt Airfare Increase for Travelers

Airport service fees are set to rise this October, signalling a potential increase in airfare costs for local travelers.

in Saigon

It's Official: H&M to Launch Saigon Flagship Store This September

Fast-fashion fans rejoice: Saigon’s first H&M store has revealed its official launch date.

in Music & Arts

How Widespread Art Fraud Could Tarnish Vietnam’s Reputation on International Market

The popularity of Vietnamese art is on the rise internationally, but its reputation is in jeopardy as more and more incidents of art fraud are being uncovered.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Female Archer Clinches Vietnam’s 1st SEA Games Medal

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Female archer clinches Vietnam’s first 2017 SEA Games medal [Tuoi Tre] Drug ring l...

in Development

Korean Giant CJ Group Invests $63m to Build Frozen Food Factory in Saigon

CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate, has announced plans to expand its presence in Vietnam's food market.

in Saigon Events

RAVE WILD: Back to the Basic @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

The purpose of creating a playground for Saigon RAVERS.

in Saigon Events

Saturday MASHUP @ Piu Piu

Music links are never wrong "MashUp" is the word for coordination, shuffling. Each person's own talents and music are indistinguishable.

in Saigon

Work on Overpass Near Tan Son Nhat Delayed Due to Safety Concerns

Saigon officials have decided to suspend construction work on an overpass near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, extending traffic woes for residents and commuters near the congestion hotspot.

in Saigon Events

Grand Opening Invitation @ Coeverything

We’re more than happy now to invite everyone to Coeverything Grand Opening this coming Friday 18th August 2017!

in Saigon Events

Discussion: Public Art: From A to Z @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

‘Art in Public: A to Z’ is a discussion aimed to increase awareness on what makes art ‘public’. This discussion is part of the series of public programs responding to Ly Hoàng Ly’s solo exhibition.

in Development

Massive Long An Theme Park Project Abandoned Due to Debt

Once set to become the largest theme park in all of Southeast Asia, Long An province's Happyland entertainment complex may never open to the public due to debt.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] A Colorful Collection of Saigon Landmarks

From its earliest days, Saigon has played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s history, the stories of which live on in its most iconic landmarks.

in Saigon

Saigon Book Street Visitors Struggle After Doan Ngoc Hai Shuts Down Nearby Parking Lots

Two parking lots serving Saigon’s Nguyen Van Binh Book Street are the latest collateral damage of District 1’s ongoing sidewalk-clearing crusade.

in Saigon Events

Trivento Wines Dinner @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: Join us for an evening of discovery into the world of Trivento Argentina wines.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Flooding Threatens Flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Flooding threatens flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport [DTI] Hanoi chairman admits to ...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Osaka Illustrator Turns Hometown Into Manga Backdrop With Quirky Sketches

An Osaka-based illustrator turns his hometown into detailed ballpoint sketches that could pass for the backdrop of a manga series.

in Vietnam

Thua Thien-Hue to Put Ecotourism Resort, Cable Car in Bach Ma National Park

Thua Thien-Hue officials are planning to put a cable car system in the Bach Ma National Park within its territory.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The 1920s Students of Hanoi’s Indochina University

In Vietnam, “người không học như ngọc không mài” – an uneducated person is like an unpolished gem. From the founding of Ly Nhan Tong’s Quoc Tu Giam in 1076 to the 14th-century Confucian wisdom of Chu ...

in Saigon

Khanhcasa Teahouse Owner Under Fire for Slapping Salesperson in the Face

Saigon’s coffee-maker market has never witnessed a scandal so riveting.

in Health

Cash-Strapped University Students in Vietnam Resort to Platelet Donations Despite Health Risks

A wave of Vietnamese students who experience economic hardships have resorted to selling their platelets regularly in order to make ends meet.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Dengue Fever Death Toll Rises to 24 as Outbreak Spreads Across Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Dengue fever death toll rises to 24 as outbreak spreads across Vietnam [VnExpress] ...

in Vietnam

Grab Vietnam to Increase Commission Rate to 20%, Upsets Drivers

Grab’s impending policy changes are upsetting its drivers who found the increase in commission unfair.

in Saigon Events

Beat The Heat Series @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Beat The Heat Series event this month wishes to be able to bring the most influential Underground music in our country to others by the special presence of popular Singer/Producer&...

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Concert feat. Weed Elephant - Last Show in Vietnam! @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Food Culture

[Video] Americans Try Bánh Mì for the First Time, Can't Stop Eating

Don’t watch this video when you’re hungry.

in Saigon

Land Prices Near Pedestrian-Only Areas in Saigon and Hanoi Boom

Newly opened and planned pedestrian streets in Hanoi and Saigon have sent land prices in these areas through the roof.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ​Jetstar Launches Direct Flights Between Quang Binh, Chiang Mai

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ​Jetstar launches direct flights between Quang Binh and Chiang Mai [Tuoi Tre] In s...

in Saigon

Old Saigon Building of the Week: The Three-Legged Bridge of Cho Lon

Saigoneers born after the 1990s might be familiar with the term dân chơi cầu Ba Cẳng, or “the daredevils of Ba Cang Bridge”. However, not many are aware of its starting point, which originated from a ...

in Saigon Events

Beat Retreat - Balkan & Techno Beats @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Saigon DJ worlds collide again in another event brought to you by the makers of Boom Bo Yeah!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Our fabulous Saigon Craft Beer Festival is back! This August 19th and 20th at Saigon Outcast, Thao Dien, inlined with Sout East Asia Brewing conference!

in Saigon Events

The Dark Side Ep. IX @ The Lighthouse

Deep and dark Techno, Tech House, Progressive and Minimal all night long.

in Saigon Events

Something in the Air // French Spotlight @ Indika

In the months after the heady weeks of May '68, a group of young Europeans search for a way to continue the revolution believed to be just beginning.

in Saigon Events

Indika Open Deck Friday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

in Vietnam

Draft Law Would Double Leasehold Terms for Foreigners in Vietnam

A new bill has been drafted that will double foreigners’ real estate ownership terms for properties in special economic zones in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck @ Indika

An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.

in Saigon Events

Concert: Hymns to the Night @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salon Saigon is honored to present the Concert & Gala Dinner: "HYMNS TO THE NIGHT", a unique experience that encompasses classical music, visual arts, and sumptuous repast in an in...

in Saigon Events

WisePass First Anniversary @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

From the oragnizer: WisePass is proudly celebrating its first anniversary of providing excellent service at Liquid Sky Bar - Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. 

in Saigon Events

Thursday Movie Night: The Dark Knight @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Christopher Nolan's Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Wine & Cheese Night - Lover's Reggae Edition @ Indika

Welcome to Thursday Wine and Cheese Night!

in Saigon Events

Whip It // Women In Film @ Indika

In a town near Austin, Bliss Cavendar's strong-willed mom believes Bliss, at 17, can win pageants - the key to a happy life.

in Saigon Events

Live Concert: Puddles @ Panam

Wednesday Live Concert!

in Saigon Events

Rock N' Share 2017 @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for the ROCK N’ SHARE 2017 – a charity event with special Rock Show and Art Auction Fundraising.

in Vietnam

Bac Kan Authorities Blame 12-Year-Old Boy for Breaking $616,000 Sculpture

A 12-year-old boy has been blamed for allegedly breaking part of a US$616,000 stone statue in the northern province of Bac Kan.

in Saigon Events

Nic Ford all night @ The Observatory

Not much needs to be said about this one.

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Sours & Heavies Tap Takeover @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: To welcome the visitors for SEA Brew 2017 Pasteur Street will be hosting our very own "Sours & Heavies" tap takeover at The Hem Tap Room - 144/3 Pasteur Street.

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE featuring VSOUL of DCOD @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

in Film & TV

'Dunkirk' Director Christopher Nolan Was in Saigon During the Weekend

Some hopeful fans were wondering if he was in the country to find inspiration for a Dunkirk 2.

in Saigon Events

Train to Busan // Zombies @ Indika

Sok-woo, a father with not much time for his daughter, Soo-ahn, are boarding the KTX, a fast train that shall bring them from Seoul to Busan. 

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon's Without A Net #2 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Watch SIX of Saigons Top Local Comedians Perform IMPROV STAND-UP COMEDY!!!

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Manila in the Claws of Light @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Julio has been wandering the streets of Manila for almost a year now.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon to Remove 100 Trees to Make Room for Traffic Near Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Another 100 trees will fall in Saigon as city wants to clear traffic near airport [VnEx...

in Vietnam

Street Cred: Trinh Cong Son, the Voice of a Generation

Earlier this week, Hanoi officials announced the conversion of the capital’s narrow Trinh Cong Son Street into a pedestrian zone featuring artistic performances as well as snacks and souvenirs.

in Vietnam

After 4 Months, Doan Ngoc Hai's Sidewalk-Clearing Crusade Returns

After a four-month break, Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of District 1’s sidewalk-clearing crusade, is finally back on the streets, towing illegally parked vehicles and confiscating property from loca...

in Saigon

Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021

Saigon is predicted to achieve 8% annual growth over the next five years, becoming the second-fastest growing urban economy in Asia during that period.

in Asia

Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans

A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastruct...

in Society

The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes

For some, Saigon's hẻms are a treasure trove of hidden urban gems. But for those living in these alleyways, they can also be a relentless source of inconvenience and frustration.

in Culture

[Photos] Squeeze Through Hanoi's Tightest Old Quarter Alleys

If you think Saigon’s hẻms are narrow, these Hanoi alleys shown below will make you question your notion of personal space.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Bkav Unveils Next-Gen Homemade Bphone

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s Bkav unveils next-gen homemade Bphone [Tuoi Tre] Life as a VIP motorbike...

in Society

Meet the Man Who Owns Vietnam's Largest Collection of Seashells

While traditional hobbyists often pursue items such as stamps, coins or old records, a Da Nang native has a passion for an item which some may brush aside as a children’s toy: seashells.

in Asia

Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying

Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Commune Officials Jailed for Withholding Land From Local Residents

Fourteen officials have been sentenced to jail for stealing land from locals outside of Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea

Local authorities in Vietnam are taking heed of environmental issues in the country after numerous disasters in recent years.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Caught With Cocaine as 'Gifts' for Nigerian Boyfriend

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese woman caught carrying cocaine at Ho Chi Minh City airport  [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home

In the midst of the chaos and pollution of Hanoi, A House in Trees offers a sanctuary to its residents.

in Saigon

Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course

In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects...

in Vietnam

After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'

A photo of a Western tourist meditating for money on a sidewalk on Phu Quoc has forced local officials to speak out against the action.

in Heritage

[Photos] Saigon’s Colonial-Era Shipping Line Brought the World to Vietnam

During the French colonial era, the Messageries Maritimes shipping line, established in 1851, permitted thousands of men and women to traverse the seas in order to visit French colonies. It had an esp...

in Saigon

100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019

Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Arrested for Extorting Businesses in Mekong Delta

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese reporter arrested for extorting businesses in Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre] 1...

in Vietnam

New Draft Regulation Would Require All Hanoi Taxis to Have Same Color Scheme

Hanoi authorities are working on a draft regulation that will significantly impact how the capital’s taxi firms operate in the next few years.

in Health

Vietnam Has Both the Highest and Fastest-Growing Rate of Diabetes in Southeast Asia: Expert

Professor Thai Hong Quang, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology (VADE), recently reported that diabetes is affecting roughly 5 million Vietnamese people.

in Saigon Events

'NAMO Set Lunch Menu @ 'NAMO Hai Ba Trung

Time for a switch up! ’NAMO is changing its set lunch menu and throwing in a tonne of new options to check out. 2-course VND230,000, 3-course VND299,000.

in Saigon Events

"The Ultimate" Concert @ Soul Live Project

"The Ultimate" Concert, co-hosted by The U.S. Consulate General and Soul Live Project.

in Society

[Photos] Photographer Showcases Hong Kong's Hidden Corners From Above

Tugo Cheng, a Hong Kong-based architect and photographer, uses drone photography to give viewers a completely different perspective on the famously dense, high-rise packed city.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Cineplex Galaxy Cinema Looking to Exit Movie Market

Vietnam’s movie fans will be disappointed to find out that one of their favorite cinema chains is leaving the market.

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 Week 8 @ Piu Piu

Dance Battle Party - Week 8 is coming back on August 8th !!

in Saigon Events

Sunday Session / Honey Fingers / @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight falls when the sky turns to a dusky purple and the most precious gold can be found on earth.

in Saigon Events

Konnected Beats #2 @ Last Call

From the organizer: Konnected Beats #1(Piu Piu) was a nice start and Konnected Beats #2 (Last Call) will settle the concept for good !

in Saigon Events

Jeremy Cheung [HK], DJ Solange [FR], Hibiya Line [OBS] @ The Observatory

Vast expanse of diverse electronic sounds flowing through the room and out to the river this night, with three distinct DJs that are specialized in their own unique approaches to dance floor manipulat...

in Saigon Events

Zuckermann [Lebensfreunde Rec] MadderModes [Millions Of Moments] @ The Observatory

The Obs is very excited to finally welcome Zuckermann - a long-standing figure of the electronic axis linking Asia and Berlin and a producer/DJ with a distinct sound that dances around the more danger...

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Outcast Farmers' Market August 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

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Thursday movie night: Wong Kar Wai's 2046 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: To your great interest in the Wong Kar Wai movie we showed previously, the next one will be another from him. 

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Best Performance with Champorado Acoustic Live @ Rio Churrascaria

From the organizer: Join us at #RioChurrascaria for a NEW dining and entertainment experience as we bring you Brazilian Night featuring extraordinary music this weekend (Aug 11th) with Champ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VietJet Named Asia’s Best Employer Brand

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietjet named Asia’s Best Employer Brand [SGGP] Hanoi eyes standard color scheme f...

in Tech

Are Electric Cars Coming to Vietnam?

As urban Vietnam makes a push toward cars and away from motorbikes, could electric vehicles be on the horizon?

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90's Dance Party at May Cay with Skulz x Tizone x New Fame @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

New Fame x DJ Skulz x Tizone.

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Weekly Screening / GOT 7 episode 4 / The Spoils of War @ Rogue Saigon

Brace yourself! Climate change is here along with the White Walkers.

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Creative Session 3: Linh Phan @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

Digital Storytelling (DST) is a powerful tool used to empower and give voices to marginalised groups, who don’t usually get a chance to be seen or heard.

in Vietnam

129-Year-Old Nam Dinh Church Destroyed by Fire

On Saturday night, a 129-year-old church in Nam Dinh province caught fire, damaging one of Vietnam’s oldest religious structures.

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Indika Live Concert feat. La Vache Qui Funk! @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Friday Funk Concert!

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From India to Cambodia with Jean-Michel Filippi @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us on Thursday 10th Aug, 2017 for a second From India to Cambodia talk by Jean-Michel Filippi.

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Music Trivia Blind Test @ Rogue Saigon

DeciBel Blind Test is back at Rogue Saigon!

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The Renovation Generation - Live Recording with Florian Nguyen @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: The first live recording of The Renovation Generation podcast in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Frances Ha // Women In Film Wednesdays @ Indika

A story that follows as a New York woman (who doesn't really have an apartment) apprentices for a dance company (though she's not really a dancer) and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as ...

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2 - 1 : A Yatender Solo @ Vin Gallery

Vin Gallery relaunches this August with an intimate show featuring local photographer Yatender.

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Exhibitions' Opening Invitations @ The Factory Contemporary Art Center

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre is delighted to invite you to the opening of our up-coming exhibitions.

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FREESTYLE featuring 208 Entertainment Talent Search @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

 A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

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Free Food Wednesday: Glazed Pork Belly @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week we will serve Glazed Pork Belly - made by Outcast Kitchen - from 8 pm until running out of #FreeFood.

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G Flow Cypher - ACE Freestyle x RAR x Shizzle Boyz @ Piu Piu

G Flow Cypher - Piu Piu's Open Mic Nights Presented By ACE Freestyle x R.A.R x Shizzle Boyz

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Foodie Event #4 @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

After awhile, Foodie Event is back in Ho Chi Minh city!

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Birthday Week Special Seafood BBQ Buffet Dinner @ Saigon Prince Hotel

Celebrate our 1st birthday since the rebranding to Saigon Prince Hotel with delightful moments at Special Seafood BBQ Buffet Dinner at The Grill Restaurant. 

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Don Hertzfeldt Collection // Animation Mondays @ Indika

For the first Animation Monday in August Inidka Cinema Room will be showing a collection of Don Hertzfeldt's short and longer form animated films.

in Saigon

A Sneak Peek Inside Saigon's First Metro Tunnel

Deep below District 1, Saigon's first metro line is taking shape out of public view.

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Movie Night: Persepolis @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: As a fearless young girl in Tehran, Marji wants to be a prophet and a disciple of Bruce Lee.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Run out of Construction Sand by 2020: Official

As Vietnamese cities continue to experience a construction boom, government officials predict the country may run out of construction sand by 2020.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Forecasts Record Foreign Investment of $16bn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam forecasts record foreign investment of $16b [Deal Street Asia] Visa-free t...

in Food Culture

A Brief History of Curry in Vietnam

It is well documented that southern Vietnam’s cuisine has been influenced by the French, but it is also undeniable that the fare has been influenced by another of France’s former colonial hubs: the po...

in Eat & Drink

Latest L’Usine Location Set to Propel Brand into New Era

As one of Saigon’s most recognizable home-grown brands, L’Usine brings a cosmopolitan Vietnamese lifestyle perspective to contemporary design, products and experiences inspired by the city’s stylish g...

in Vietnam

Tropical Depression Causes Devastating Flash Flooding, Landslides in Son La, Yen Bai

As Vietnam’s rainy season reaches its peak, a recent tropical depression battered the country’s northern provinces, devastating local infrastructure and villages. According to Tuoi Tre, heavy downpou...

in Asia

China Wows Netizens With Panda-Shaped Solar Panel Farm

After Kung Fu Panda, China's national animal is sweeping netizens off their feet again - this time as a pioneer in the country’s renewable energy industry.

in Saigon

Saigon Ramps Up Anti-Flooding Effort With Flood-Control Reservoir in Thu Duc

In yet another attempt to alleviate Saigon’s flood problems, municipal authorities are expediting construction of a flood reservoir in Thu Duc District.

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Charity Beer Festival @ The White House

The first ever Charity Beer Festival in Vietnam is taking place on the 14th of August at The White House in District 2.

in Vietnam

South Korean Convenience Store Chain Chooses Vietnam as First Foreign Expansion

A South Korean convenience store chain will become the latest entry to Vietnam's competitive market later this year.

in Society

[Photos] Vietnam's Best-Looking Bridges

Bridges have always been an indispensable part of Vietnam’s infrastructure, as rivers and streams spread across the country’s geographic formations.

in Travel

Aviation Authorities to Blame for Vietnam-US Direct Route Delay

Travelers might have to wait until the end of this year to start flying directly from Vietnam to the US due to issues with the Southeast Asian country’s aviation authorities.

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National Rum Day @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Come celebrate with us the Rum national day at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!

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Flamenco Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

FLAMENCO Night today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

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Flamenco Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Flamenco night today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

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First in Town: Free Flow Craft Beer @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Enjoy some suds with some buds!

in Society

[Photos] Wander Through Ton That Dam's Chợ Cũ at Twilight

Downtown Saigon is in flux these days, as old buildings come down and new structures rise from the rubble. While the past few years have brought major changes to District 1, this year has been particu...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's YouTubers Cash in on Kid-Friendly Channels

Certain local YouTube channels are bringing in hundreds of millions of VND per month. Their target audience? Children.

in Asia

Malaysia Bans Viral Hit 'Despacito' From State TV, Radio Stations

It’s official: the Malaysian government has banned Despacito from playing on state TV channels and radio stations.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Seeks to Improve Tourism Image Amid Poor Return Visitor Figures

Despite a steady increase in visitor numbers in recent years, Vietnam’s tourism sector is struggling to entice tourists back for another stay.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Nostalgic Look at Da Lat Market Through Time

Built in 1929, Da Lat’s central market is not only a buzzing commercial center, but also an important historical landmark of the sleepy resort town.

in Society

Hanoi's Skinny-Dipping Club Bares All for Fitness, Fun and Friendship

Vietnam’s capital city has a reputation for being a pretty conservative place. So it might come as a surprise for some to know that there is an entire community of adult men who like to skinny-dip nea...

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Vitamin D - Sunday Rooftop Party @ Broma

From the organizer: DJs all day will be playing nothing but the funkiest sounds, perfect for that Sunday vibe.

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Wine & Cheese Night at Indika: Old School French Music Edition @ Indika

Welcome to Thursday Wine and Cheese Night!

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IDENTITY @ Piu Piu

Perfect weather, perfect people, perfect party.

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10K Bia Hoi Sunday, All Night Long With DJ Ella @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: We're open on Sundays starting on 6 August.

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Special Night with John Will Sail @ EON Heli Bar

New Zealand born, Melbourne raised, Bangkok based folk artist John Will Sail is a budding up-and-coming with a bright future.

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Maeve, Julien & Maila Final Farewell @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The unimaginable finally became reality; that we would leave this amazing land and continue life's adventure closer to home.

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Aw, Snap! @ The Lighthouse

Aw, Snap it's Thursday!

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Chuck's Burger 4 Yr Anniversary @ Rubik Zoo

Wow 4yrs of making food for you guys.

in Vietnam

Dong Nai Crowd Brutally Attacks Two Dog Thieves, Burns Motorbike

Two dog thieves were severely beaten by a crowd after being caught red-handed in Dong Nai province late last week.

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Our 1st Anniversary! @ Rogue Saigon

"Bring yourself (and your friends too) to our anniversary party and get ready for some signature Rogue love, booze and delicious food!"

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[Photos] Saigon Rushes to Finish First River Bus Route for August Launch

Saigon’s first river bus route is slowly taking shape as municipal officials aim to launch the service this month.

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Indika Open Deck Saturday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

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Transaigonian Express @ Broma

From the organizer: Hop on board the Transaigonian Express for a trip through remixes of Eastern Europe's sounds and other surprise destinations. Don't miss this train with DJ D!OGO, next stop: WOW!

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John Osborn [DRED records] & MadderModes [Millions Of Moments] @ The Observatory

Get ready for a full-frontal electronic assault on the senses with this legend of the London and Berlin scenes: John Osborn is in town to join Saigon/Manchester techno entity and recent signing to Dre...

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Indika Live Funk Concert feat. Tastes Like Chicken @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

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Submarine BASS #3 @ Piu Piu

One of the events by underground artists are back !

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Roar Party @ Spark Nightclub

Are you guys get ready for a roar night party hottest ever in this August ? 

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SOHY Fantasia - Maldives in the clouds @ SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining

After the success of the first Fantasia event - Memoirs of Kieu, in August, SOHY Sky Lounge & Dining is delighted to bring you the second Fantasia event inspired by the most beautiful island in Asia -...

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Viva España @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Don’t miss out on our Spanish dinner buffet which is available every Friday in August!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Have 1,000 New Buses by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City to have 1,000 new buses by 2020 [SGGP] Vietnam’s most wanted runaway bigw...

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Hibiya Line all night @ The Observatory

Obs founder and resident is back from his travels presumably loaded with his predictably unpredictable selection of cutting-edge dance music, from obscure disco over to minimal techno & more. 

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Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

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ROCK Show Forever 5: No Way Back @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Rock show Forever #5: NO WAY BACK

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Summer Sensations @ LUX Sky Lounge

To welcome back summertime and make it hotter than ever, from Thursday night , July 6 2017, the hottest event in summer will be on air with so many 100% cooling spotlight.

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[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Suboi's Hard-Earned Wisdom

For Renovation Generation’s latest installment, the Hanoi-based team took a trip down to Saigon to speak with the country’s "Queen of Hip-Hop", Suboi.

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TALE to the World @ Time Bistro

TALE to the World is the series of cultural and personal stories from all over the world. Come to experience and enjoy the diverse and dynamic of muilticultural background.

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The Dreams the musical @ Idecaf

In order to prepare for our next charity trip, KIDS Vietnam represents you our next fundraising activity that will make everyone want to join.

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Future Shorts Vietnam ~ Summer Screening @ Indika

Welcome to our Summer Screening of Future Shorts!

in Health

Vietnam Struggles to Contain Nationwide Dengue Fever Outbreak

An ongoing nationwide dengue fever outbreak has health officials scrambling to halt its spread.

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Japanese Whisky Night @ Kacyo Saigon

A special night at Kacyo Saigon for the first time.

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Burger Night at Indika feat. Special Secret Guest from Japan! @ Indika

Welcome to Burger Night at Indika!

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Sinkichi [Budryyuku] &Takayuki [Torus Freqs] @ The Observatory

We are very excited to welcome back Sinkichi, a veteran of the Japanese underground scene who completely blew us away when he played an intimate Thursday night earlier in the year.

in Tech

Vietnam Ranks 101st Out of 195 Countries on Cybersecurity: UN Report

Vietnam has a lot of work to do to make sure its cybersecurity infrastructure keeps up with its economic growth.

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FREESTYLE featuring Twinkly Tus @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

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Movie Night: Chronicle of a Summer @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: “Are you happy?” 

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[Photos] A Day in the Life of Ninh Thuan's Shepherds

In Ninh Thuan province, local shepherds lead a nomadic life, traversing the region's barren land to look after some of the country’s largest sheep herds.             ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Malaysia Sets Oct 2 for Trial of Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Malaysia sets Oct 2 for trial of women suspects in Kim Jong Nam killing [VnExpress] ...

in Saigon

Old Saigon Building of the Week: Hotel Majestic Saigon

The 92-year-old Hotel Majestic has seen many incarnations, most notably becoming the first Vietnamese managed five-star hotel in Saigon. But the rest of the building’s nine-decade existence has been j...

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[Video] This 'Super Pump' Is Supposed to Help Nguyen Huu Canh's Flooding Woes

To tackle chronic flooding issues on one of Saigon's busiest streets, municipal authorities are installing a “super pump” in the hope of helping Nguyen Huu Canh's sewer system remove rainwater faster ...

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Japanese drink collection at Mojo @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

 During the month of August, Mojo on Dong Khoi will be offering a favorite Japanese drinks collection including Matcha Latte hot & cold and Midori Shaker.

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Favorite Japanese dish at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Refresh your taste buds with delicious Japanese dishes in August at Mojo on Dong Khoi.

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Afternoon Tea Buffet at The Lounge @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Sheraton Saigon invites you to indulge yourself in a signature High tea buffet every Wednesday at The Lounge.

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Vietnamese delicacies menu at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Explore an appealing Vietnamese specialties menu at Level 23 Signatature Restaurant in the month of August.

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Wagyu Tomahawk Beef menu at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Li Bai Chinese restaurant will introduce a special menu featuring Wagyu Tomahawk beef with choices of exclusive sauce created by the talented chefs at Li Bai Restaurant in August.

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Swiss themed night at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

On the occasion of Swiss National Day, Saigon Café Restaurant will introduce Swiss themed nights on Tuesday, August 1 and Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5.

in Saigon

Saigon Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Costs Too Much for Modest Gains

According to recent reports by Saigon authorities, the city's sidewalk reclamation campaign was mostly ineffective in generating income for the city.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Venues for Street Vendors to Open in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Venues for street vendors to open in HCM City [DTI] Vietnam hotel sector starts to...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Big Science Competition Wins Ring Hollow to Academics

Vietnamese students are taking home medals from international contests in math, physics and chemistry, but this may have little impact on the country’s education system and scientific progress.

in Asia

Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband

Cambodia’s social media scene is buzzing over a cow which a local villager strongly believes to be the reincarnation of her dead husband.

in Travel

[Photos] A Visit to Nghe An's Verdant Tea 'Islets'

You’ve probably heard of kayaking in between Ha Long Bay’s mesmerizing limestone rocks, now get ready for a voyage to Nghe An province’s verdant tea islets.

in Development

Korean Giant Lotte Breaks Ground on $885m Eco Smart City in Thu Thiem

Lotte, the giant South Korean conglomerate, has agreed to develop a US$885 million complex in District 2's Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Handle Unfinished Construction Projects in Downtown Area

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to handle half done projects in downtown area [SGGP] Storm Sonca ravages nort...

in Environment

Noise Pollution Throughout Vietnam Negatively Impacts Quality of Life: Study

About 20% of Vietnam’s population is subject to the effects of noise pollution.

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese-French Playwright Uncovers Vietnamese Immigrants' Lives on Stage

Saigon, Caroline Guiale Nguyen's new play, taps into the untold stories of Vietnamese exiles and their struggles to settle themselves abroad.

in Travel

Japan Airlines, VietJet Air Enter Strategic Partnership

Japan Airlines and VietJet Air have become strategic partners, an agreement that will allow the airlines to expand their networks and improve service. 

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Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your night with Vietnam Talent Night, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

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Modern Rock @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, it’s a special night of Modern Rock at Hard Rock Café – the most entertaining restaurant in town.

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Deep Purple & Scorpions Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies...

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EDM Glow Party @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Prepare yourselves to dance the night away in "EDM Party - Glow In The Dark" at Hard Rock Cafe.

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Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your night with Vietnam Talent Night, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

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Metallica & Led Zeppelin Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rockers, it’s a night of one of the “progenitors” of heavy metal and one of the founding “big four” bands of thrash metal. Cannot wait for a really-hot-and-exciting live show....

in Food Culture

[Video] A Virtual Tour of Malaysia's Top-Notch Durian Plantation

Most people around here are familiar with the durian fruit and its unique smell; however, not many have actually been to a durian plantation.

in Tech

Amazon Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion Through Singapore

It looks like residents of Southeast Asia will soon be able to enjoy American online retailer Amazon’s services.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Relax Flying Rules to Assist Travelers Who Lose Passports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam may relax rules to assist foreign flyers who lose passports [Tuoi Tre] Vio...

in Vietnam

After Complaints, Hanoi Softens Stance on Motorbike Ban

Rather than imposing a sweeping city-wide ban on motorbikes, Hanoi only wants to curb usage during certain times and in certain areas of the city center, local officials say.

in Culture

Ha Giang Artisan Brings Mong Flax Brocade to International Markets

An entrepreneurial artisan from Ha Giang province recently made the list of the top 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2017 because of her contribution in bridging the gap between her hometown’s ...

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Concert "The Age of Enlightenment" (last edition) @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Concert: The Age of Enlightenment (MUSIC OF THE 18th CENTURY)

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Night of Sounds / / Cabaret Maxim @ Rogue Saigon

It's a night full of great sounds from Bongo to Saxophone and Sopranino with the duo Cabaret Maxim.

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Sunday Session / Cray Schizoid @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight fell when the sky turn to a dusky purple and the most precious gold to be found on earth.

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RMIT Friendship Shiai Semester B 2017 @ RMIT University

It's time of our promise again, let's crossword forming friendship together.

in Film & TV

[Video] Slick Short Film Highlights the Vibrant Life in Modern Hanoi

This beautifully shot and edited short video showcases a diverse range of activities and panoramas, capturing snapshots of life in Vietnam's bustling capital.

in Vietnam

Tropical Storm Sonca to Strike Central Vietnam Today

Tropical Storm Sonca, the second storm to impact Vietnam in the last week, will make landfall on the central coast later today.

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Exoticism @ The Lighthouse

Electronic dance music from the forbidden planets: Intergalactic Funk, Space Disco, Balearic Beats, Afro Tropical and Future Techno.

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Thursday Movie Night // Baby Driver @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: One of the best movie in 2017!

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Free Food Wednesday: Gỏi Cuốn / Fresh Spring Rolls. @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Shout out to those who love Vietnamese cuisince, our Viet manager duo Hien Ton and Ngan Nguyen from Outcast team will join hands to bring you freshly rolled srping rolls.

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The Observatory resident Djs' night w/ Hibiya Line & Nic Ford @ The Observatory

A night showcasing The Obs’ residents and the sounds that reflect their understanding of what makes them, our room, city and sonic universe move.

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South Open Beatbox Championship 17 @ Piu Piu

Shizzle & VBeatbox proudly present South Open Beatbox Championship 17 Powered by MCMA

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Outcast Boho Market July 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? Maybe you're looking for some local fabric, accessories or jewelry? You might just need a unique piece o...

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Mellow Deep @ The Lighthouse

This Friday 28th July, Sweet B. Youss and Dimitri are back at The Lighthouse to share some of their melodious selection.

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Indika Open Deck Friday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

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Red Hood performance @ Rio Churrascaria

From the organizer: Join us at #RioChurrascaria for a NEW dining and entertainment experience as we bring you Brazilian Night featuring extraordinary music this weekend (July 28) with Red Ho...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says Indonesian Navy Shot Its Fishermen in Disputed Water

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam says Indonesian navy shot its fishermen in disputed water [VnExpress] Auth...

in Heritage

[Photos] Gia Long High School and 100 Years of Female Education

Before becoming the prestigious Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School of today, this District 1 institution used to be home to Gia Long, once Saigon’s most well-known school for girls.

in Food Culture

Vietnam's Expanding Beer Market an Attractive Target for Foreign Brewers

Competition among foreign brewers is intensifying as Vietnam is poised to become the biggest beer market in Southeast Asia this year.

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The Background All-Stars - Last Show In VN! @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Cinema Room!

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Workshop Wine 101 Ver.1 @ Sói & Mèo Taproom

Learn and try the wine with the workshop at Sói & Mèo Taproom.

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Camera Person // Documentary @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Cinema Room!

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G Flow Cypher @ Piu Piu

G Flow Cypher - Piu Piu's Open Mic Nights. Presented By R.A.R & Shizzle Boyz.

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Live Jazz Wednesday @ Snuffbox

Midweek vocal jazz session at Snuffbox with Plug 'n Play every Wednesday from 9PM till late.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Prince Slater @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. 

in Saigon Events

Live Concert: The Diana Bailey Band @ Panam

Panam is happy to host The Diana Bailey Band for their LAST CONCERT in Saigon!

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FREESTYLE featuring Alice and PM @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

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Dance Battle Party Season 3 - Week 7! @ Piu Piu

Dance Battle Party - Week 7 is coming this Tuesday 25th of July!

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Tapas Night @ Indika

Welcome to Tapas Night at Indika!

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Howie's Comedy Bonanza @ Pingoling

From the organizer: Howie's Comedy Bonanza!!!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Spent $3bn on American Property in Last Year: Report

Vietnamese citizens have once again landed in the top 10 among countries which spend the most on property in the United States.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Massive Hydropower Dam Discharge in Hoa Binh Attracts Throngs of Curious On-Lookers

In Vietnam, even a dam discharge could be a sight to behold for local adrenaline junkies.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Vows to Shut Down Bear-Bile Farms, Rescue 1,000 Captive Bears

The Vietnamese government, in partnership with Animals Asia, has finally agreed to end the cruel practice of bear bile harvesting.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Two dead, 10 injured in multiple-vehicle crash in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Poli...

in Arts & Culture

Cambodia’s Craft Tile Industry Is Going Extinct

Introduced by French colonists over a century ago, tile-making continues throughout Cambodia despite having been abandoned decades ago in France.

in Development

[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River

As urban centers across Vietnam compete to become the most modern versions of themselves by 2030, Da Nang is getting a fancy new public space.

in Travel

[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above

From lush, green tea plantations stretching towards the horizon to islets dotting the ocean blue, flycam photography captures unique angles of Vietnam's landscapes in crisp, vivid images.

in Architecture

[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation

While some Saigon abodes may opt for an elaborate chandelier or painting as their interior centerpiece, the owner of this house in District 7 decided to make its door the most unique part of the struc...

in Vietnam

Despite New $550m Sewer System, Hanoi Streets Remain Vulnerable to Severe Flooding

Hanoi’s streets are still subject to severe flooding despite the completion a US$550 million drainage system.

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer Brunch @ Rbar

What would be a better way than to kick off your SATURDAY in a trendy and hip millennial RBAR that looks and feels like an urban café and bar and discovering the newest trend in the city - CRAFT BEER ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Airport Crippled by 5-Hour Traffic Jam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City airport crippled by five-hour traffic jam [DTI] Illegal beauty clinic acc...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Local Youth Orchestra Wows Audience at Tan Son Nhat With Impromptu Performance

Is there a better way to while away time at the airport than to orchestrate an impromptu music performance?

in Saigon Events

Saxy Saturday @ Snuffbox

Submerge yourself in the romantic mood with the live performance of saxophonist Aaron Wilson on jazzy backing music.

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Scobi Wan in Analog House @ Rogue Saigon

Scobi Wan is back at Rogue Saigon with an evening of original minimal house music.

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Process (Collaboration and Creation) @ La Danza Saigon

The Movement Kitchen // Summer Intensive Program.

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Sketching Sunday @ NC Store

Finally Summer has come again, this time NC store would like having some weekends for Writers Corner.

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Spirit Of Nature / Mix Toe @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Spirit Of Nature nights is a project created by Chillgressive Saigon in association with Kaiser T Tran and his team as well as Goss & Flo (ARCAN). 

in Saigon Events

A Talk By Roger Nelson @ The Factory Art Center

The Gap Which Separates: Distance Cast as Difference in ‘Southeast Asian Contemporary Art’

in Saigon Events

Songwriters Showcase @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Thursday night, La Fenetre invites you to an evening of eclectic music from some of Saigon's most talented singer-songwriters.

in Vietnam

After Taiwan, Vietnam Among Asia's Most Progressive on LGBT Rights

Vietnam is once again making headlines abroad as one of the most LGBT-friendly countries on the Asian continent.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Streets Underwater After Massive Downpour

It looks like Saigon’s rainy season has officially arrived in town, and it made quite an entrance last night with two hours’ worth of torrential rain that left many thoroughfares paralyzed.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Host International Traffic Safety Conference

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City to host international traffic safety conference [DTI] Another luxury trai...

in Tech

Vietnam’s Video Game Market Ranks 28th Globally in Total Revenue: Report

With spending on video games in Vietnam expected to hit US$365 million in 2017, the country is quickly becoming a lucrative market for game makers.

in Asia

Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition

A Bangkok-based university lecturer is raising awareness of the need to save historic railway stations from bulldozers.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Fall in Love With Saigon Again Through This Soothing Aerial Tour

Saigon can be difficult to love at times, what with city residents frequently being subjected to flooding, severe traffic congestion and the demolition of beloved landmarks. However, with just a chang...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Set to Privatize 39 State-Owned Companies by End of 2017

Vietnam's central government plans to privatize 39 state-owned enterprises (SOE) by the end of 2017.

in Saigon

Saigon to Turn Largest Cemetery Into Park, Residential Area

In an effort to tackle Saigon’s overpopulation, municipal authorities recently approved a plan to convert the city’s largest cemetery into a residential area.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Globetrotters Name Hoi An Among 15 Best Cities in the World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Globetrotters name Vietnam's Hoi An among the 15 best cities in the world [VnExpress] ...

in Vietnam

Motorbike Driver Choked to Death by Raincoat During Crash

A motorbike driver was killed in a freak accident involving his raincoat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Sunday night.

in Saigon Events

Indika Sunday Chill: Gorillaz Edition feat. Cheezy Gangztaz @ Indika

Welcome to Sunday Chill Gorillaz Edition at Indika!

in Society

Hanoi’s 'Ex-Market' Provides Post-Breakup Solace for Local Youths

This isn't your usual flea market: here, one man's, or woman's, unwanted mementos and emotional baggage from previous love affairs may just be another man's treasure.

in Saigon Events

JAY Hardway Top89 DJMag2016 @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: Welcome #Top89DJMag2016 DJ/Producer #JayHardway to Envy Club on Saturday 22 July 2017. His major is Electro House, Progressive, Dutch house and Microhouse.

in Saigon Events

SISTERHOOD/ Một show để đó @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: A special show with 3 Saigonese bands.

in Saigon Events

The Chef on the sofa @ Shri Lounge

Join us and our chef Javier for a unique event.

in Saigon Events

Exdflect Party In Color @ Republic Club

HEADLINER : Đen Vâu- Suni Hạ Linh - DJ Phatbeaz 

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE featuring SG Prider @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A weekly Tuesday night event at May Cay Bistro in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG. 

in Food Culture

A Melbourne Restaurant Has Created Alcoholic Phở, Because Why Not

Phở-loving alcoholics, rejoice!

in Environment

In 10 Years, Da Lat Might Run out of Clean Water Due to Pollution

The popular Central Highlands city of Da Lat may run out of clean water in the next 10 years, according to a local official.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat Presents Sigha // Token [UK] @ The Observatory

This July is time for James Shaw. When you say “Shifted”, you have to say “Sigha”!

in Saigon Events

Third Thursday With DJ Element @ Lush

From the organizer: DJ Element has performed at some of Germany's most renowned events and as the winner of Coke DJ Mixtape Competition DJ Element has been featured on radio channels all over Berlin.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Movie Night: Wonder Woman @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior.

in Saigon Events

Nomad List — Ho Chi Minh City Digital Nomads Meetup @ The Cube Bar Saigon

 We're having a meetup! Come hang out with fellow digital nomads and remote workers.

in Saigon Events

Indika Craft Beer Challenge! @ Indika

Welcome to the first ever INDIKA CRAFT BEER CHALLENGE!

in Saigon Events

Indika Soul Thursday #5 feat. Adrienne Mack-Davis & Feleciacruz @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Soul Thursday!

in Saigon Events

El Barrio @ The Lighthouse

El Barrio was born from the encounter of Bangkok based German DJ Moreno and "local" Dj Ouch!.

in Saigon Events

Bachata Choreography Bootcamp @ Salsateka

From the organizer: Hey you always wanted to learn bachata and perform in front of the audience??

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 13 Vietnam Banks Named in World’s Top 1,000

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 13 Vietnamese banks named in world’s top 1,000 [VnExpress] HCM City okays expanded...

in Development

Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam

Could Vo Trong Nghia's low-cost prefabricated S House provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam’s architectural needs?

in Saigon Events

HCMC - WisePass Boom #22 @ Au Parc Saigon

From the organizer: Au Parc Saigon is chosen for our event this time. This restaurant features Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, good affordable wines, Italian coffee and 100% natural fre...

in Saigon Events

Drink to your heart's content with free flow beer @ Rio Churrascaria

From the organizer: What are you waiting for to celebrate your own night with free flow of beer and tasting our best Brazilian Steakhouse Restaurant named Rio Churrascaria.

in Saigon Events

Every Friday Cabaret Dinner Jazz, Jam Drum and Bass @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

NEW: NOW EVERY FRIDAY Mix & Paint Bar Live HCMC 8PM.

in Saigon Events

Concert: Tengger & Rắn Cạp Đuôi @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: “Tengger” are a self described “electronic/psychedelic drone duo of musical travellers”. 

in Saigon Events

A Night Concert "The Four Seasons" @ Saigon Opera House

HBSO would like to present the remarkable virtuosity of the veteran violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc through the two performances, Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi and Distant Light by Pēteris Vasks, in the eve...

in Vietnam

Saigon, Da Nang Introduce Plans to Restrict Private Vehicle Usage in Next Decade

Following in the footsteps of Hanoi, officials in both Da Nang and Saigon are working on plans to restrict private vehicle use by the end of the next decade.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: La Nana @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: She’s been here forever. It’s like she’s part of the family – and she’s considered so (within boundaries), although her grumpy character is always a source of tensions in the house...

in Heritage

[Photos] Take a Stroll Down the Streets of Saigon in 1970

The streets of today's Saigon were considerably different from what they were in 1970: fewer cars and motorbikes, and more live pythons.

in Saigon Events

Hi-Tech - The Lighthouse @ The Lighthouse

Saturday the 22nd join us at The Lighthouse for Hi-Tech.

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

in Saigon Events

Nic Ford all night @ The Observatory

Obs resident, DJ maestro and all-round sound force in full booth control. Enjoy the ride.

in Saigon Events

Free Food Wednesday: Cucumber & Black Bean Salad (Vegan) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Our next vegan #FreeFood will be Cucumber & Black Bean Salad.

in Saigon Events

The Oxygen Challenge @ The Oxygen

It’s time to get fit!

in Saigon Events

Game of Thrones / Weekly Screening @ Rogue Saigon

Brace yourself! Season 7 is coming!!!

in Vietnam

Vietnam Mulls New Law Allowing Bank Deposits for Foreign Individuals, Organizations

Vietnam's central bank has drafted a new circular that would allow non-residents to make bank deposits without requiring proof of residency.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Tropical Storm Talas Batters Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Tropical storm Talas bearing down on central Vietnam [VnExpress] Soc Trang-Con Dao...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Chợ Cũ

In today's Saigon, Chợ Cũ on Ton That Dam Street might appear like a derelict wet market, but in its heyday, the street used to be home to a bustling commercial area where merchants from all over...

in Saigon Events

Shakespeare 401 @ Leafy Green Cafe - Lá Chanh

From the organizer: William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers, is said to have died on his birthday, 23 April. To commemorate the 401st anniversary of his death, Ecasa would love to invite...

in Saigon

Saigon Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building

Residents of an apartment complex in District 1 were forced to leave their homes last Wednesday when the building was demolished to make room for another project.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report

Amidst challenges posed by shopping complexes and supermarkets, traditional stores are maintaining a firm grip on Vietnam’s retail scene.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study

According to a new study by Stanford University researchers, Vietnam is among the most sedentary countries in the world.

in Saigon

Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services

Several sanitation companies in Saigon are struggling to pay their workers due to an absence of funds. 

in Saigon Events

SOUND SLAM: Hardcore & Metal Fest @ Pink Lotus Stage

One of the biggest Metal - Hardcore event this year in both size and quality.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports Outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu in North

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in north [VnExpress] Patients pay high p...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Economic Growth to Outpace China's Next Year: Report

By next year, Vietnam's economic growth rate is expected to overtake China's performance.

in Development

[Renderings] What the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line Will Look Like in the Future

As the capital's Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway inches closer to the finish line, construction on the Nhon - Hanoi Station route has once again been prolonged to 2021.

in Saigon Events

International Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Treat your loved ones to our sumptuous International Dinner Buffet which includes free flow wine, beer and soft drinks.

in Travel

[Video] Wanderers: A Reminder of Vietnam's Intricate Beauty

After spending two months traversing the vast landscapes of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, videographer Stanislas Denis documented the intimate beauty of Southeast Asia in a series of contempla...

in Saigon

Bui Vien Walking Street Opening Delayed Indefinitely

Government officials have announced that Bui Vien's "walking street" will not open this Saturday as originally planned.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Launch First-Ever Saola Conservation Program in 2018

Bach Ma National Park, located in Thua Thien-Hue province, will be home to a breeding center for endangered saolas that will open by early 2018.

in Saigon Events

FCBD - HCM 2017 @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

Free comic book day!

in Saigon Events

Sounds of Saigon - Claire Robbin @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a night of acoustic tunes from English singer songwriter, Claire Robbin. Claire will be playing a mix of covers and originals from 8.45PM.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Can Tho Ex-Traffic Inspectors Get Jail Terms, Life Sentence for Extortion

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Can Tho ex-traffic inspectors get jail terms, life sentence for extortion [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Arts & Culture

Rihanna's Latest Fashion Project Features Designs by Local Designer Cong Tri

  Nguyen Cong Tri's latest collection reportedly impressed Barbadian singer Rihanna so much that she commissioned him to produce three outfits tailored to her size.

in Saigon Events

Weekend of Adaptation/ Screening night @ Blanc

"Weekend of Adaptation/ Screening night" event will be aired every weekend at BLANC.

in Vietnam

Hong Kong Investor Proposes $500m Horse Racetrack Complex in Can Tho

A Hong Kong-based company has expressed interest in investing US$500 million to construct a horse racetrack in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. 

in Saigon Events

Locally Trapped Wildlife, Vol. 1 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A very special evening of HCMC-based singer-songwriters @ MÁY CÀY Bistro.

in Vietnam

Power Company Requests to Release Waste Into Sea Near Binh Thuan Marine Reserve

A power company located in Binh Thuan province is seeking permission to dump 2.4 million cubic meters of "matter" into the sea less than 10 kilometers from a marine reserve.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Human Remains, Artifacts Found at Airport Excavation in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Human remains, artifacts found at airport excavation in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Quang Binh's Light, Airy Abode: When an Architect Experiments on His Own House

A local architect in Dong Hoi has created a distinct, airy house that stands apart from more traditional houses in the city.

in Travel

Cambodian Temple Complex Recognized as World Heritage Site

Sambor Prei Kuk, a Kompong Thom temple site that predates the Angkor period, has been acknowledged by the UN’s cultural organization as a World Heritage site.

in Saigon Events

Land of Dreams @ Lan Anh Stadium

Dear Dreamers... Get ready for the longest ever trip to Land of Dreams for two consecutive days immersed yourself in endless music.

in Saigon Events

Shane Filan: Love Always Tour 2017 @ Lan Anh Stadium

Hot off the back of announcing his new album Love Always, Shane Filan has announced his World Tour, and he will be performing at Lan Anh Stadium, HCMC, Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

For Lack of a Better World @ La Danza Saigon

Join us on Saturday 15th July as Lekker. and Space Monkies celebrate short form filmmaking with the screening of 8 short films directed by a new wave of emerging young filmmakers -...

in Vietnam

Hanoi May Reopen Sealed Arches Under Long Bien Bridge

Hanoi residents are expressing both excitement and skepticism about a new plan to reopen all 131 stone arches under the city’s iconic Long Bien Bridge.

in Saigon Events

Process (Collaboration and Creation) @ La Danza Saigon

The Movement Kitchen // Summer Intensive Program

in Saigon Events

Dee.F (Hanoi), DJ OUCH!, Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Techno/house synthesis on full show this night with Obs mainstay DJ OUCH! joined by resident Nic Ford and key figure from the north Dee.F, who will be making his first appearance in our booth. 

in Saigon Events

Dimitri, MAQman (Gogo Music) @ The Observatory

Glide into weekend mode with two selectors known for their select cuts of house and disco, who’ll be setting the pace with a soulful journey into party territory.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Farmers' Market July 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

in Vietnam

Thanh Hoa Police Seize Nearly 3 Tons of Illegal Elephant Ivory

Close to three tons of elephant ivory were seized by Vietnamese authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa on Saturday.

in Saigon Events

Children's Outdoor Cinema: The Iron Giant @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Parents need to know that The Iron Giant has plenty of the kind of cartoon action that most kids love: a giant robot under attack; buildings, trains, and cars crashing; futuristic ...

in Saigon Events

Panel Discussion on Self-expression @ The Factory Art Center

This panel discussion will open up conversation around the question of ego in contemporary art, seen from the different angles of artist Do Hoang Tuong, filmmaker Truong Minh Quy and collector Dominic...

in Saigon Events

The Grand Opening @ GGWP-The Themed Cafe

Heroes never die.

in Saigon Events

A Shot in The Darkroom: A Black & White Film Photography Course#2 @ Ga Mười Chín

Ever wanted to learn how to shoot, develop and print your own black and white film photograph? For the first time, Noirfoto’s community darkroom is offering a two weekend, three day film workshop in H...

in Saigon Events

Indika Open Deck Friday @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Open Deck Friday!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 5-Star Luxury Just Gets Cheaper at Saigon's Top Hotels

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 5-star luxury just gets cheaper at Saigon's top hotels [VnExpress] Vietnam cuts le...

in Asia

Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan

With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.

in Saigon Events

Pride Friday's Night with DJ ARSAN @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: Come and show your pride.

in Saigon Events

French National Day Celebration in Saigon @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Celebrate France’s biggest calendar event at Saigon Kitchen!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Soul Revival LIVE! + Jase & King Cargo @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Saigon Soul Revival has returned and is ready to blast you back into the past with some tasty tunes from the swinging 60s and 70s Saigon! 

in Saigon Events

New Fame and DJ Skulz @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

New Fame x DJ Skulz.

in Saigon

Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways

Local experts have begun excavating a possible mass grave on the grounds of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

in Saigon Events

Conversation and Cooking With Michelin-Star Chef Mitsuru Konishi @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Get up close with the creative process of two Michelin-star Chef Mitsuru Konishi, as he prepares his contemporary French – Japanese cuisine at the Caravelle Saigon in mid-July.

in Asia

[Video] A Rare Look Into Indochina From the French Perspective

It’s not particularly difficult to seek out a good collection of old Saigon photos, as the city has always been a muse for photographers from all walks of life. However, old video footage of the count...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Movie Night: Okja @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Okja sees Bong Joon-ho continuing to create defiantly eclectic entertainment -- and still hitting more than enough of his narrative targets in the midst of a tricky tonal juggling ...

in Saigon Events

Live Jazz Wednesday @ Snuffbox

Midweek vocal jazz session at Snuffbox with Plug 'n Play every Wednesday from 9PM till late.

in Saigon Events

HRBR with Max Cleo - BAX - DJ Ouch! @ The Lighthouse

For its first event at Lighthouse HRBR/Harbour is proud to bring you two talented Vietnamese underground DJs, namely Max Cleo and B.A.X.. Swiss Saigon based DJ Ouch! will join them to rock the house a...

in Vietnam

Traffic Jams Are Costing Hanoi $600m Annually: Studies

Government studies have calculated that traffic jams cause VND12.6 trillion (US$600 million) in economic losses every year in Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Scott Hsu / @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Truth Corroded Live in Saigon @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Truth Corroded is one of the most respected bands in Australia touring with bands like Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Fleshgod Apocalupse, At the Gates and some others besides t...

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE - Say Goodbye to ØFFiT aka Jacob @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

in Saigon Events

July Book Club: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates @ Indika

In a series of essays, written as a letter to his son, Coates confronts the notion of race in America and how it has shaped American history, many times at the cost of black bodies and lives.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Suzhou River @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Many men live and work on Suzhou River, busy with their heavy routine. Others are driven by love and obsession and wander for years along its banks to catch a mermaid.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Ranks Among Best Cities for Solo Travelers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City ranks among best cities for solo travellers [DTI] Personal traine...

in Travel

VietJet Employees at Noi Bai Take Sick Leave en Masse, Delay 11 Flights

Fifteen ground service personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport simultaneously took sick leave on Tuesday, delaying 11 VietJet flights at the facility.   

in Music & Arts

Teenage Indonesian Girls Shred Muslim Stereotypes With Heavy Metal Band

Not necessarily your typical thrash metal band, and not necessarily your typical teenage girls, this trio expresses their ideas and love of metal from beneath traditional hijabs.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a Mekong Delta bridge to a stormy evening in Phu Quoc, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon

Saigon to Remove 258 Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Construction

A plethora of trees along District 1's Ton Duc Thang Street are set to be cut down or relocated to make way for the construction of a new bridge.

in Saigon

[Photos] Painting Pigeons: The Story Behind the Notre-Dame Cathedral's Colorful Birds

As the city's iconic Notre-Dame Basilica prepares to undergo a major renovation, the pigeons that reside nearby are now donning feathers of vibrant shades to keep up with the times.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Auction ‘Lucky’ Vehicle License Plates

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam to auction ‘lucky’ vehicle license plates [Tuoi Tre] High-rise developer M...

in Saigon

Major Saigon Anti-Flooding Project in Trouble After World Bank Axes Funding

The future of a huge anti-flooding project in Saigon is in doubt after the World Bank ended funding for the work.

in Society

[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon's Remaining Green Spaces

As Saigon’s downtown area is slowly being filled with construction projects, a crucial part of its charm and scenery is also being compromised: green spaces.

in Saigon Events

People's Party! @ The Lighthouse

PEOPLE'S PARTY IS BACK!!!

in Saigon Events

The Second Annual Chili Cook-Off - Fourth of July Celebration @ Malt

It’s that time of year again, in celebration of the US Independence Day, we’re hosting Malt’s 2nd Annual CHILI COOK-OFF!!

in Vietnam

Vinamilk Is Vietnam's Most Valuable Company: Forbes

Forbes Vietnam has announced Vinamilk as the most valuable homegrown brand in Vietnam for the second straight year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Receive $100m Loan From South Korea for Bridge Projects

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. South Korea to lend $100mn for bridge projects [DTI] Nat Geo rates Topas Ecolodge ...

in Culture

Black Teeth: How Vietnam's Hottest Beauty Regimen Went From Vogue to Obscurity

Once the hallmark of youthful beauty in Vietnam, nowadays dyeing one’s teeth black is a dying custom that can only be spotted in the country’s oldest generation.

in Asia

Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support

Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Artbook 7: Workshop and Talk - Day 2 @ The Factory Art Center

Talk-in-action and Charcoal Drawing Workshop With Hoàng Nam Việt. 

in Saigon Events

Here and There Launch Party! @ Rogue Saigon

Join us as we launch our crowdfunding campaign for the project Here and There with one kick ass party!

in Vietnam

Toxin Levels in Seafood From Formosa-Affected Central Provinces Now Normal: Health Ministry

Good news for Vietnam’s seafood lovers: the Ministry of Health recently declared fish from the country’s central provinces safe for consumption.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Moves Forward With 2030 Motorbike Ban Despite Expert Opposition

This week, Hanoi legislators approved a draft resolution to ban motorbike usage in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the city’s center starting in 2030, despite strong opposition from the publ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Backyard Atrium Brings Radiance Into This Saigon Tube House

A back-of-house atrium and a well-designed staircase help to optimize natural lighting and ventilation in this Phu Nhuan tube house.

in Saigon Events

Sài Gòn 3 mét vuông-Exhibition @ Blanc Art Gallery

Sometimes I wonder while walking in the midst of busy Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Sweet Talk (HongKong) @ The Observatory

Wildly eclectic, electronic journey on the way with these key players out of the HK underground scene.

in Saigon Events

RNB Thursdays - The New Ladies Night @ Piu Piu

Back by popular demand for both our RnB Nights and Ladies Nights we have decided to combine them into one for a Superwomen Rooftop Thursday!!

in Saigon Events

Identity LGBTQ Rooftop Parties @ Piu Piu

We are continuing our new WEEKLY LGBTQ Wednesday series of rooftop parties called IDENTITY this July 5th!

in Saigon Events

DJ Roberto (Bangkok), Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Major dig-force and long-standing ally of The Obs DJ Roberto is back on this side of the subcontinent to join Nic Ford on a deep-diving expedition through the electronic reaches. 

in Vietnam

Military Unit Admonished Over Controversial Construction Project in Ha Long Bay

Authorities in Quang Ninh province have halted a construction project near Ha Long Bay carried out by the Vietnamese Navy. 

in Saigon Events

The Horrid I : Inception @ Piu Piu

The Horrid is a series of events organized by The Rebellious with its first event, The Horrid I: Inception.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Hanoi’s Urban Sketchers Capture the City’s Essence By Drawing

Groups of Hanoi residents and visitors of all ages have banded together to capture the city’s disappearing traditional architecture through drawings.

in Saigon

Saigon Notre Dame Basilica Set to Receive $4.4m Makeover

Though there is not yet an official start date, Saigon's Notre Dame Basilica is set to undergo a major renovation in future.

in Saigon Events

From India to Cambodia @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Our dear friend Dr Jean-Michel Filippi is returning to The Old Compass Cafe to discuss Indianization in Cambodia.

in Saigon Events

RMIT Founder's Day Carnival 2017 @ RMIT University

WHERE WE BELONG: RMIT FOUNDER’S DAY CARNIVAL 2017

in Saigon Events

PsycheSunday at Indika feat. Nic Ford & Friends @ Indika

Welcome to PSYCHESUNDAY at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer Tasting & Canapés @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: We're happy to launch a new tasting event with the recent favorite local craft brewery - East West Brewing Co. on Thursday, 6th July 2017 at 7:00 PM.

in Saigon Events

Save the Date for Mad Cow Wine & Grill @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Maddie, our Highland Cow is fresh on the scene and excited to meet in this August.

in Saigon Events

It's Me-Time: Tips for Your Sunday @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Sunday is the day when everybody can slow down, refuel and get ready to start off the week coming.

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Approve Bridge Between Thu Thiem and District 7

Saigon’s Thu Thiem Peninsula is getting another bridge.

in Saigon Events

Tailor Your Boston Lobster at Seafood Buffet @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Food ConneXion will satisfy your seafood craving with a whole Boston lobster for every diner.

in Saigon Events

What Specialties You Can Find in Asian Gastronomic Tour at Food Connexion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Being inspired from the art of Asian cuisine, we've created a warm cozy place where culture meets the modern tempo.

in Saigon Events

How to Lemonade Your Summer? @ Pullman Saigon CentreJuly’s Specialty: Black Angus at Urbane Lounge

This month the burger that meets your desire is Black Angus.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 24 Exposed to HIV After Helping Road Crash Victims in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 24 exposed to HIV after helping road crash victims in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] China rem...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vietnam’s Last Imperial Wedding

The wedding of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s final monarch, and Empress Nam Phuong was one for the ages.

in Saigon Events

Goddess Samba Fundamentals Workshop @ La Danza Saigon

Come renew your energy with power, vibrancy and feminity at the first samba fundamentals dance workshop with the Goddesses of Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Do The Reggae @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Saigon Rockers and Saigon Dub Station are proud to host a massive event with Cross Fire from UNITY SOUND (Atlanta, Jamaica, japan) on 8th July, 2017 @ ...

in Stories

Southern Provinces Aim to Develop $3.6bn Saigon-Can Tho Railway

Ho Chi Minh City authorities are creating a proposal to build a rail network connecting Saigon and five other provinces in the Mekong Delta.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Movie Night: Sài Gòn Yo! @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We've heard you'd like a taste of Viet movie every now and then so we'll bring you one together with the film crew. 

in Saigon Events

Screening: L'Age d'Or by Luis Bunuel @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: L'Age d'Or is a 1930 French surrealist comedy directed by Luis Bunuel about the insanities of modern life, the hypocrisy of the sexual mores of bourgeois society and the value syst...

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Live Convert: Puddles @ Panam

Acoustic Performances sung by you! For our 4th edition, we are going to sing around the theme: Disney Soundtracks!

in Saigon Events

Jorts Of July! @ Pasteur Street

From the organizer: The Fourth of July is all about grilling, fireworks, and drinking cold, delicious beer outside with good friends.

in Culture

[Video] A Hundred-Year History of Vietnamese Beauty

In the most recent episode of their 100 Years of Beauty series, WatchCut shines the limelight on the beauty of Vietnamese women throughout history.

in Saigon Events

4th of July Hot Dog Eating Competition @ Soul Burger

From the organizer: Do you have an American-sized apettite? Come celebrate American indipendence day the proper way... WITH HOT DOGS!!!

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 - Week 5 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Dance Battle Party is BACK !!!

in Saigon Events

Mix & Paint Bar - PlanB Asian Tour 2017 @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

Musical mayhem, madness and magical memories from the boys from down-unda.

in Saigon Events

Monday Jazz Project @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: MONDAY JAZZ PROJECT created for Jazz lover in Saigon. Those who are interested in Jazz, enjoy listening live music and bring the Jazz level higher here in Saigon.

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FREESTYLE featuring Tizone and LC King @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

in Saigon Events

Independence Day Party! @ Rogue Saigon

Celebrate independence day at Rogue Saigon with Buy one get one free from 4pm - 8pm and awesome music from the Cheezy Gangztaz all night long.

in Travel

Hanoi Launches Double-Decker Bus Tour for Visitors

In an effort to beef up Hanoi’s tourism sector, local authorities recently launched a city bus tour to give visitors a taste of the capital’s scenery.

in Saigon

Saigon Restaurant Manager in Hot Water for Charging Australian Tourist $30,000 for Meal

The manager of a restaurant in Saigon is under investigation after charging an Australian tourist over US$30,000 for a meal last August.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Named Among World’s Fastest Growing Travel Destinations

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam named among world’s fastest growing travel destinations [VnExpress] Vietna...

in Food Culture

In Northern Thailand, Cancer-Causing Local Delicacy Poses Health Risk

Northeastern Thailand's famed Isaan cuisine is bursting with flavor and is well-known throughout the country, but one beloved local delicacy poses a dangerous health risk to people who eat it.

in Vietnam

Despite US Rejection of TPP, Vietnamese Business Booms

It appears that foreign investors are still considering Vietnam a highly attractive market despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).

in Society

Vietnam’s First Professional MMA Fighter to Make Professional Debut in August

This August, Vietnam’s first professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter will make his debut.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a morning in Tam Giang to Ngu Hanh Son's marble mountain, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Inaugurates Bridge Upgrades, Tan Son Nhat Overpasses Months Ahead of Schedule

While barricaded construction sites have become a common sight in Saigon, the city is making headway on several infrastructure improvements.

in Saigon Events

Residents' Night 3 - House & Tech House @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: A cozy night in house/tech house vibes with our young & talented DJs: YNG Beat, RVST, Thorley

in Saigon Events

Thai drink collection at Mojo @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

 In the month of July, Mojo on Dong Khoi will be offering a favorite Thai drinks collection including Nom Yen iced milk tea and Cha Yen iced tea.

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Favorite Thai dish at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Mojo will be introducing favorite Thai dish in the month of July.

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Vietnamese delicacies menu at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Refresh your taste buds with the mouth-watering Vietnamese specialties menu at Level 23 Signatature Restaurant in the month of July.

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New Zealand Fresh Abalone menu at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Li Bai Chinese Restaurant is honored to present the scrumptious menu featuring New Zealand fresh abalone delicacies during the month of July.

in Saigon Events

American themed night at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

On the occasion of American Independence Day – July 4, Saigon Café Restaurant will introduce an exclusive American themed buffet night on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Locals Team Up Against Sand Thieves in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Locals team up against sand thieves in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre] Men taser...

in Arts & Culture

Glee's Vietnam Remake to Premiere This August Amid Online Controversy

'Gleeks' in Vietnam have mixed feelings about the remake of the popular American musical show Glee.

in Vietnam

Chinese Tourist Delays Flight by Throwing Coins Into Jet Engine for 'Good Luck'

A China Southern Airlines flight was recently held up for hours after an elderly Chinese tourist allegedly threw coins into one of the plane’s engines for “good luck”.

in Society

Vietnam's Gender Imbalance to Have Major Consequences by 2050: Report

As the United Nation’s World Population Day approaches on July 11, Vietnam must face its ongoing struggle with gender imbalance throughout its population.

in Vietnam

Ministry of Transport Bans Uber and Grab Carpooling Services

Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has banned new carpooling services from Uber and Grab.

in Saigon Events

Movie Soundtrack Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, if you love the soundtracks in your favorite films, this “Movie Soundtrack special night” is for you.

in Saigon Events

High Voltage Rock Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Join Hard Rock Café this day and get your “high voltage” with “High Voltage Rock” live show.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your Wed with Insomnia band, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

in Saigon Events

90s Hits Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: All your most favorite songs of the 90s. Throwback to the past with a special 90s Hits live show at Hard Rock Café Ho Chi Minh City.

in Saigon Events

Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, welcome to the special tribute night of 2 American Rock Bands: BON JOVI and JOURNEY!

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your Wed with Insomnia band, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Employers, Unions Fight Again Over Wage Increase

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese men arrested for attacking American in Hanoi [VnExpress] Vietnam’s empl...

in Saigon Events

Under Your Skin - Techno x Tattoos x Thursdays @ Piu Piu

Every Thursday, the girls take over the Piu Piu Rooftop.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Wine & Cheese Night - Lover's Reggae Edition! @ Indika

Welcome to Thursday Wine and Cheese Night!

in Saigon Events

Free Flow Friday feat. Selecta Ivy Phi @ Indika

Welcome to Free Flow Friday!

in Saigon

[Video] Wrong-Way Driver in Saigon River Tunnel Crash May Be Criminally Charged

A driver who caused a major accident by driving through the Saigon River Tunnel in the wrong direction last week may face criminal charges.

in Saigon Events

DNB / JNGL Edition - BASE of the BASS #26 @ Piu Piu

Base of the BASS Volume 26 is coming!! Here is DNB / JNGL EDITION!!

in Travel

Jetstar Pacific to Fly Directly From Hanoi and Da Nang to Osaka This Fall

Globetrotters on a budget will soon be able to jet off from Vietnam to Japan via Jetstar Pacific's new direct routes.

in Development

[Photos] Thuan Kieu Plaza Receives Makeover, May Open Again This September

One of Saigon’s most iconic landmarks of the early 2000s – Thuan Kieu Plaza – is receiving a makeover.

in Saigon Events

Happy Hour Launch Party: ANAN Saigon @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: ANAN Saigon is launching its happy hour program featuring a menu of unique Vietnamese-inspired cocktails, craft beers and creative cocktails and small plates, starting on Friday, 3...

in Saigon Events

Indika Is 1 Year Old! @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's 1 Year Birthday party! 

in Vietnam

Vingroup to Invest $4.4bn in Hanoi Urban Railways

Vingroup, one of Vietnam's largest property developers, plans to invest US$4.4 billion in urban railway projects in Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: UN to Assess Vietnam’s Readiness for Peace-Keeping Activities

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. UN team assesses Vietnam’s readiness for peacekeeping activities [DTI] Developers ...

in Asia

Starbucks Japan to Open in 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse

Starbucks is attempting to merge its coffee culture with Japan's century-old traditions in the chain’s newest Kyoto location.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Sluggish Internet to Continue Until Mid-July

It looks like Vietnam’s internet issues will persist for the next few weeks as local internet service providers scramble to fix a broken undersea cable.

in Saigon Events

Starchild, DJ OUCH! @ The Observatory

Obs mainstays with two very different approaches to moving a room.

in Saigon Events

Agata (Savage, Su Phu), Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Ending the month in style, we have deep-digging record machine Agata - resident of Savage in Hanoi and co-founder of Equation Festival - joining our own resident Nic Ford for a night that will cruise ...

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New Fame and DJ Skulz @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Expect a high energy evening of DJ Skulz on the ones and twos playing your favorite Hip-Hop.

in Saigon Events

TRAP ROOM 9 / TRAP CULTURE @ Republic Club

The most wanted Trap Party in Saigon is back!

in Saigon Events

Shadow Night Viral Love @ Spark Nightclub

Spark Nightclub presents Shadow Night Viral Love!

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE - New Fame x PrettyOG x DJ Skulz @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon Showcase #3 @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Our AMAZING Sponsors Scott & Jeremy's & La Fiesta.

in Saigon Events

Rex's Charity Fair 2017 @ Rex Hotel Saigon

Rex's Family Day is a meaningful day being with family, and it will be more special when spending your family time with interesting activities.

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

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Oysters Fiesta: every week, Thursday to Sunday @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Come enjoy our affordable western international food on our rooftop!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Walk @ Mcdonald

From the organizer: This new and original walking tour of District 1 (the downtown core of Saigon) is an insider's look at the new beer scene in Vietnam that's taking the world by storm.

in Saigon Events

3 Tournaments Video Games @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

24H OF VIDEO GAMES/28.06 - 3 TOURNAMENTS-Mix & Paint 

in Saigon Events

Young Spikes Kick off event 2017 @ RMIT University

Vietnam Young Spikes (VYS) is back with high expectations for RMIT students as this prestigiouscreative competition has recorded great achievement from RMIT in the past few years.

in Saigon Events

Monthly Free BBQ buffet @ Nutrifort Health & Fitness

Nutrifort District 2 and GOOD EATS Healthy Kitchen invite you to unwind from a long day with 2 hours of happiness with our complimentary BBQ buffet for members.

in Saigon Events

Veggie Wednesday Coupon Code "28062017" @ Gotcha

From the organizer: Veggie Wednesday -20% OFF on all Vegetarian Dishes ! With us, everyday is a special day for our customers !

in Food Culture

[Video] Taiwan's Stinky Tofu Is Not a Dish for the Faint-Hearted

Like Southeast Asia’s slew of durian desserts, Taiwan’s stinky tofu dishes are an acquired taste.

in Vietnam

World Bank Approves $300m Fund for Road Upgrades and Forest Protection in Vietnam

The World Bank will provide a new fund worth US$300 million to aid communities in Vietnam's Central Highlands and a number of coastal areas.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japan Holds First National Vietnamese Language Exam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Japan holds first national Vietnamese language exam [VnExpress] Tax proposal offer...

in Society

Hanoi's Traditional Chicken Feather Duster Vendors Feel Pain of Mass-Produced Competition

Cheap, mass-produced dusters are putting Hanoi's traditional chicken feather duster vendors under financial pressure.

in Saigon Events

The Big Draw - Embrace @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: A life drawing special - two models will capture the theme 'EMBRACE'. 

in Saigon Events

Storytelling Saigon #5 - Into The Dark @ Pingoling

From the organizer: 100,000 VND at the door gets you PARKING, a SNACK, a DRINK, and a SHOW!!!

in Saigon Events

European Night: Italy in the 60s - La dolce vita @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

Dear Members & Friends, We are pleased to inform you that the 1st edition of European Night - previously known as NetPlus - will be hosted by the Italian Chamber Of Commerce In Vietnam with the t...

in Architecture

Vietnamese Architects Clinch Awards for 'Most Friendly and Inclusive Designs'

The International Union of Architects (UIA) announced the winners of the 2017 edition of the “Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards,” with Vietnamese firms Vo Trong Nghia Architects and H&P Architects ...

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Aya of Yop City @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: ‘Yop city’ is a popular district of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast. This is where lives Aya and her friends Bintou and Adjoua.

in Tech

Cyber Security Breach Exposes 66,000 Vietnamese Personal Accounts

Approximately 66,000 Vietnamese Facebook, Gmail and Yahoo accounts have been stolen in a newly discovered cyber heist, experts recently revealed.

in Heritage

[Photos] The Vibrant Past of Saigon's Quach Thi Trang Roundabout in the 1960s

From the city’s early days until recently, Saigon’s Quach Thi Trang roundabout has always been a muse for traveling photographers.

in Saigon

Saigon's First River Bus Route to Open This August

In an effort to ameliorate Saigon’s chronic congestion issues, city officials are debuting the metropolis’ first-ever river bus route soon.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 10,000 Vinasun Cabbies Seek Permission to Rally Against Uber, Grab

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 10,000 Vinasun cabbies seek permission for rally against Uber, Grab in Vietnam [Tuoi Tr...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Late-Night Fire Destroys D4 Warehouse, Alarms Nearby Residents

Last night, a large fire claimed parts of District 4’s riverside warehouse complex, creating alarm among local residents, who feared the blaze would spread to their homes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Electricity Tops Country’s Debtor List With $9.7bn in Liabilities

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Electricity tops country’s debtor list with $9.7bn in liabilities [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] 19th Century Japanese Scroll Depicts Raucous Fart Battles

Though some may try to deny it, everyone loves a good fart joke, and it seems the 19th-century Japanese were no different.

in Society

Saigon Welcomes New LGBT-Friendly Health Care Service

Vietnam is inching toward a more gender-inclusive society with a new LGBT-friendly health center.

in Travel

Hanoi's 5-Star Hotels Are Fully Booked Until Early 2018

For wealthy travelers, Hanoi seems to be the “it” destination to explore this year.

in Vietnam

E-Commerce Boosts Vietnam Brand Presence in Foreign Markets

Vietnam’s products have begun conquering global markets.

in Saigon Events

The Love Story of Giang Huong @ Saigon Opera House

Giang Huong - The Musical was composed in the reality that there are few musical plays in Vietnam that follow the standard of Broadway.

in Saigon Events

Traditional Brazilian Festa Juninas @ Rio Churrascaria

From the organizer: Please come and join us to celebrate Traditional Brazilian Festa Juninas at our Brazilian Steakhouse, discover the specially traditional food and drink from Brazil right here in Ho...

in Saigon Events

Outcast Boho Market June 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? Maybe you're looking for some local fabric, accessories or jewelry? You might just need a unique piece o...

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Sunday brunch & Shopping @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: Shopping & brunch at Saigon Flea Market, Boomarang Bistro, District 7 HCMC

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Sat 24: Lava + Sinco band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Lava band rocks Yoko Saturday the time scale from 80s to present!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Shaky Internet Connections in Vietnam as New Undersea Cable Breaks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Shaky internet connections in Vietnam as new undersea cable breaks [VnExpress] Ove...

in Asia

Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report

Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.

in Saigon

Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight

Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.

in Tech

Binh Thanh Debuts New App to Help Residents Report Legal Violations

An app which lets residents of Binh Thanh District submit legal violations to local authorities has been successful in a pilot run.

in Saigon Events

TIP TOE #03 @ Piu Piu

Lets get ready for this party because Tizone, Maraphoria, and Jay Nguyen will bring the best HipHop in town mix with Trap and Bass. 

in Saigon Events

Identity Rooftop Parties @ Piu Piu

Wow what an amazing launch event last week!

in Saigon Events

Sounds of Saigon - Simon Jenkins @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a night of acoustic tunes from South African singer songwriter, Simon Jenkins. Simon will be playing a mix of covers and originals from 8.45PM.

in Saigon Events

Goethe Institut + Heart Beat Feat. ALEX BAU// Credo, Cocoon @ The Observatory

This June is time for the 4th collaboration with our friends of Goethe Institut HCMC. Most people never realise how long we sometimes work on certain bookings, but this one came as a gift from Techno ...

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy w/ Ron Josol and David Alfie Ward @ Game On

From the organizer: Some comedians are made for performing in Southeast Asia, and Ron Josol is one of them. A Filipino-Canadian who has been plying the North American comedy circuit for 20 years, he’s...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Experts Warn of More Deadly Heat Waves for Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Experts warn of more deadly heat waves for Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietnam police susp...

in Asia

China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon

As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.

in Travel

[Video] Travelogue Showcases the Vibrant Beauty of Southern Vietnam

It’s so easy to fall in love with Vietnam.

in Music & Arts

Ariana Grande to Bring Dangerous Woman Tour to Saigon

Arianators in Vietnam assemble: your favorite American pop sensation is making her Saigon debut in August this year.

in Saigon Events

Live FunkSoulJam - Taste Like Chicken & Aaron James @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Tastes Like Chicken' is a fun/party Afro & Jazz funk band with the members from the USA, Belgium, France & Philippines.

in Saigon Events

Savage Night w/ Ouissam & Graz @ The Observatory

Long-standing major allies of The Obs who have smashed our dance floor on many previous occasion - and the guys behind Savage Club in Hanoi and many other pioneering projects in Asia and beyond - Ouis...

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Nic Ford all night @ The Observatory

Obs resident, production maestro and sound master doing it all night. Not much else needs to be said.

in Saigon Events

Gipsy Jazz Concert at Indika feat. Peche A La Mouche @ Indika

Welcome to our Gipsy Jazz Concert!

in Saigon Events

PlanB Asian Tour 2017 @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: 3 sets of musical mayhem, madness and magical memories from the boys from down-unda. Catch PlanB for their 3rd gig in Saigon as they perform songs from the band's two CDs as part o...

in Saigon Events

Jam Session / Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Movie Night: Sài Gòn Yo! (Meetup for Q&A with the crew) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We've heard you'd like a taste of Viet movie every now and then so we'll bring you one together with the film crew.

in Vietnam

Carlsberg Vietnam Might Be Fined for Plastering Beer Onto Hue Landmarks

Hue authorities want to discipline Carlsberg Vietnam for photoshopping beer cans onto pictures of the city's historic architecture.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Vintage Postcards Capture the Beauty of Vietnam Through the Eras - Part 1

From this eclectic set of postcards, one can learn a lot about Vietnam’s progress through the eras.

in Vietnam

Transportation Ministry Halts New Licenses for Ride-Hailing Vehicles

Vietnam's Ministry of Transportation has instructed local officials to stop licensing new vehicles for app-based ride-hailing services.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Notorious Water Pipe Breaks Again

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi’s notorious water pipe breaks again [VnExpress] Five Vietnamese companies in...

in Architecture

The Battle Is on to Save Cambodia's 'New Khmer Architecture' Legacy

Much of Cambodia’s most impressive and culturally rich architecture is under threat of demolition or ruin as Cambodia’s upcoming generation faces a new kind of war: the battle to preserve Cambodia’s c...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic & Jamband @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Quân solo acoustic back this Wednesday. From 8.45-9.15, good for you and... your partner!

in Vietnam

After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn

2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.

in Saigon Events

A Shot in The Darkroom: A Black & White Film Photography Course @ Ga Mười Chín

Ever wanted to learn how to shoot, develop and print your own black and white film photograph? For the first time, Noirfoto’s community darkroom is offering a two weekend, three day film workshop in H...

in Saigon Events

Feel Good Movie Night @ CASBA

CASBA PRESENTS: A ‘feel good’ movie in the villa garden overlooking the pool. Together we vote for 1 movie from a selection of 3 ‘feel good’ titles. Democracy ;)... Feeling good was never easier!

in Saigon Events

Indika Soul Thursday #3 feat. Adrienne Mack-Davis & Feleciacruz @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Soul Thursday!

in Saigon Events

Let's Sing: Disney @ Panam

Acoustic Performances sung by you! For our 4th edition, we are going to sing around the theme: Disney Soundtracks!

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

in Vietnam

Hanoi Businesses Arouse Controversy With Shirtless Men Promotional Events

Apparently it’s shirtless season in Hanoi, and local shops are taking full advantage of this trend to orchestrate outrageous public relations (PR) stunts.

in Development

Work Set to Resume on Saigon's Largest 'Ghost Tower'

Saigon's most prominent unfinished skyscraper is finally set for completion thanks to a new investor.

in Saigon Events

Grindcore babe? @ La Canalla

Is a music event of heavyess music in Saigon and a grindcore headline from Los Angeles, Graf Orlock.

in Saigon Events

FREESTYLE - PrettyOG x New Fame @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG. 

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 - Week 4 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Dance Battle Party is BACK !!!

in Saigon Events

Upper presents: Providence (Singapore) - 199k Free Flow Beers @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Providence will be back Upper for some body-moving music on 23rd June, 2017

in Environment

Child Labor to Surge in Vietnam Due to Climate Change: Experts

As climate change wreaks havoc on Vietnam, more children will be forced to work from an early age, experts say.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Downtown Saigon Streets Re-Routed for Metro Construction

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Downtown Saigon streets re-routed for metro construction [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh Ci...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Travel Startup Chameleon City Wins US$7,000 Grant From Regional Sponsor

A travel startup from Vietnam recently received US$7,000 from a Southeast Asian fund for their innovation in providing travelers with tourism information on-demand.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From serviced apartments to cozy izakayas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Leader of Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign to Return to Saigon's Streets

Saigon's headline-grabbing sidewalk-clearing campaign is about to resume with Doan Ngoc Hai, the vice chairman of District 1, back in the driver's seat.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VNA Targets Nearly $4bn in Revenue for 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines targets nearly $4 bln in revenue for 2017 [VnExpress] Vietnam, Ch...

in Film & TV

In Search of Lost Time: The Story of Vietnam's Single-Screen Cinemas

Once upon a time, like the rest of the world, Vietnam’s metropolises were home to a plethora of single-screen cinemas. Unfortunately, with the arrival of television, VCRs and DVD players, these relics...

in Vietnam

Government Official Claims Unsafe Food Is Major Disease Driver in Vietnam

You should probably put down your bột chiên before reading this: the vast majority of diseases in Vietnam are caused by unsafe food, and lawmakers are speaking out.

in Saigon

Amid Golf Course Controversy, Tan Son Nhat Might Get 3rd Runway to Ease Overcrowding

Amid increased scrutiny of the golf course next to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered a feasibility study for the addition of a third runway at the facilit...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Cambodian Artist Breathes Life Into Intricate Sketches With Digital Enhancement

Watch closely as flora and fauna, the sun and stars are brought to life under the hands of Cambodian artist Visoth Kakvei.

in Saigon Events

Sensual Thursdays @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Sensual Thursday today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

in Saigon Events

Kizomba Tuesdays @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Tonight at La Casa Del Mojito, It is Kizomba o'clock!

in Saigon Events

Salsa Mondays @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

It's time for SALSA tonight at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

in Saigon Events

Fiesta de la Musica - World Music day! @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Come enjoy with us the World Music day @ Cuba la Casa del Mojito this 21st of June from 9pm till late!!

in Saigon Events

Flamenco Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

FLAMENCO Night today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!!

in Saigon Events

Cuban Nights @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

It's Cuban party time today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito.

in Saigon Events

Cuban Nights @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

It's Cuban party time today at Cuba la Casa del Mojito.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Local Man Stabs Self, Posts Video on Facebook

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam man stabs self, posting video on Facebook [Tuoi Tre] Children forced into ...

in Vietnam

Local College Prep Company Stirs Controversy With McDonald's Apprenticeship Program

Vietnam's obsession with the "American Dream" might have reached a new high, now that high school kids want to make burgers and fries to improve their college application.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Rare Glimpse of Life in Hanoi in 1959

It’s hard to imagine what life was like in a motorbike-free Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Adult Obesity Rate Is the Lowest in the World: Study

A new study shows that Vietnam has the lowest rate of adult obesity in the world. 

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Local Artists Create Colorful, Lively Traffic Safety Illustrations

A group of local artists has created a traffic safety project which uses colorful illustrations to educate the public on how to drive properly.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Exporters Hunt for Robusta Coffee as Supplies Dwindle

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's exporters hunt for robusta coffee as supplies dwindle [VnExpress] Saigon...

in Saigon Events

Open Stage Live Music @ Nông Trại Khoai

Kroc Y and friends come to Khoai stage and you will be welcome to join their show! Just play and sing!

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A Shot in The Darkroom: A Black & White Film Photography Course @ Ga Mười Chín

Ever wanted to learn how to shoot, develop and print your own black and white film photograph? For the first time, Noirfoto’s community darkroom is offering a two weekend, three day film workshop in H...

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100% Dancehall ft Special Guests Sweetback & Strictly Blazin @ Piu Piu

Welcome to our monthly showcase!

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Identity Summer Rooftop Parties - Launch Event @ Piu Piu

Listen up LGBTQ community and their curious friends!

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Youss, Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Booth regular Youss joins Obs resident Nic Ford for a deep dive through house and techno territory, combining their individual approaches to get the weekend flowing in electric style.

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Al Burro (Korner, Taipei), Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

The Obs is very excited to invite this key figure of the vibrant electronic scene of Taiwan - hot out of Equation & Organik festivals last month, Al Burro is part of a small group of individuals who h...

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Live Flamenco Concert feat. Los Mosquitos @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

DOSE of Cannes Lions @ The Lighthouse

We are back with a dOSe of tropical love celebrating the Cannes Lions Prediction after party and specially, the recent opening of Prodigious, Vietnam's content creation branch of Publicis Groupe.

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Summer Art Market @ Inpages

Join us for our Summer Art Market, spend hours browsing on Le Van Mien street in district 2.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 6th on Global Retail Development Index

With India topping the list, an international retailer index recently placed Vietnam sixth, jumping five places from 2016.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Create Zen In a Tube House

This tube house in suburban Saigon looks ike a residential structure, a spa and a Buddhist retreat rolled into one.

in Sports

Hanoi Runner Becomes 1st Vietnamese to Complete Everest Marathon

A Hanoi native recently became the first Vietnamese national to complete the Everest Marathon in Nepal.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Toxic Spill Feared as Chemical Tanker Stranded in Vietnam Waters

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Toxic spill feared as chemical tanker stranded in Vietnam waters [VnExpress] Austr...

in Vietnam

The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre: The Capital's Brief Stint With the Plague

France left a diverse legacy in Indochina: colonial buildings, flushing toilets and even the bubonic plague.

in Saigon Events

Make our Planet FUNK Again! @ Piu Piu

This World need more Grooves !!!

in Saigon

[Video] New Helicopter Shuttle Service to Take Off in Saigon

Forget taxis; Saigoneers may soon be able to avoid congestion on the ground by flying into town from the airport.

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Saigon Craft Beer Fest // Father's weekend @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Daddy's Day Care Beer Fest! The Great Saigon Craft Beer Festival is back!

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Oasis Tribute Night feat. DJ Coh Hul @ Indika

Welcome to Oasis Tribute Night at Indika!

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Jonathan, Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

Obs founder and resident Hibiya Line is joined by Jonathan making his second appearance behind the booth.

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Music Trivia Blind Test @ Rogue Saigon

DeciBel Blind Test is back at Rogue Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Friday Warm-Up: Electro VS Reggae ft Frankie Artanis & Morgan @ Indika

Welcome to Friday Warm-Up at Indika!

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Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

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Creative Sessions 2: Joshua Breidenbach @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Continuing to provide you with the insights and inspiration of successful talents based in Vietnam, this June ‘Creative Sessions’ has invited one of the masterminds behind Rice Creative for a chat – J...

in Development

Inside Tan Son Nhat's Massive Golf Course

Tan Son Nhat Golf Course, located on the grounds of Saigon's international airport, has come under increased scrutiny recently as airlines have run out of space to park their planes.

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Third Thursday with MARAPHORIA @ Lush

From the organizer: Maraphoria is one of Saigon’s dedicated party starters.

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Saigon Artbook 7: Workshop and Talk - Day 1 @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Join our mirrored self-portrait drawing workshop led by artist Trần Kim Hoa (b.1980 in Dong Thap), where traditional standards of female beauty will be questioned and challenged.

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Attack the Block - Movie Night @ The Chai Cafe

A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.

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FREESTYLE featuring Datmaniac @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG.

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Nas vs Jay-Z night at Indika feat. Binaural Dropout & Coh Hul @ Indika

Welcome to Indika’s tribute night, BoomSlang presents… Jay-Z v Nas!

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Taiwanese Art Project Turns Dirty Water Into Frozen Popsicles

These popsicles will make you sick, but they’ll also teach you a valuable lesson about water pollution.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Conglomerate to Invest $1bn in Solar Power Projects

The prospects for a significant boost in Vietnam’s renewable energy production are optimistic as real estate conglomerate TTC Group has announced plans to invest heavily in the country’s development o...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Water Park Apologizes for Sensual Dance in Kids’ Presence

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon water park management apologizes for sensual dance in kids’ presence [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Artist Captures Old Edo's Remnants in Busy Tokyo

Shinji Tsuchimochi's ukiyo-e illustrations breathe nostalgia into Japan's cool and modern capital.

in Development

[Video] A Virtual Tour of Saigon's Ben Thanh, Opera House and Ba Son Metro Stations

Ever wonder what Saigon’s future underground metro stations will look like?

in Saigon

Saigon Considers Charging Businesses More for Sidewalk Usage

Saigon's transport department has unveiled a plan to increase fees on businesses which use city sidewalks for commercial purposes.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon hẻm life to fish baskets, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

The Groove - Disco Party @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: A night of experience with top-notch Disco blending modern sound and lighting in a glorious space.

in Saigon Events

SaiGon Water World By Warrior @ Sala

From the organizer: Saigon Water World by Warrior is a nationally syndicated festival with a lineup of DJs and singers locally as well as internationally. 

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Evening Talk with Alain Goudsmet @ Gala Royale Event Hall

From the organizer: After the very successful conference last year in June about high collaboration in a winning culture by 2 Olympians: Alain Goudsmet and Marleen Veldhuis, this year we will treat yo...

in Saigon Events

EuroSphere – the European Art of Living Exhibition @ GEM Center

From the organizer: Eurosphere 2017 is the first luxury exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, aims to promote the European Art of Living.

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2Legit2Quit @ V Room

 InnovationWorld will bring you an Amazing Friends Club # 2 with the theme TooLegitTooquit (2Legit2Quit -Too early to leave), where the summer heat will be shattered by the marvelous music.

in Saigon

Bui Vien to Become Pedestrian-Only Street on Weekend Nights From July

Saigon's Bui Vien Street will become a vehicle-free zone on weekend nights in the near future.

in Asia

'Brain Drain' Is Taking Its Toll on ASEAN Workforce and Economy: Study

Highly skilled members of the ASEAN workforce are pursuing more lucrative opportunities outside of their home countries.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Extends Visa Waiver for 5 European Countries

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam extends visa waiver for five European countries [Tuoi Tre] Inside the golf...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Metro Officials Apologize for Using Student-Made Terminal Map Without Permission

The management board of Hanoi's Ha Dong - Cat Linh railway project recently came under fire for using a map illustration stolen from the Internet.

in Asia

A Heroes’ Retirement Plan for De-Mining Dogs in Cambodia

An animal rights activist in Phnom Penh plans to open a specialized retirement home for Cambodia’s de-mining dogs.

in Saigon Events

Dine with Michelin Star Chef Yuichi Kamimura @ Hôtel des Arts Saigon

Hôtel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection welcomes acclaimed Japanese Chef Yuichi Kamimura from Michelin-starred restaurant KAMIMURA in Japan to Social Club Restaurant (23rd floor) from June 14 to Ju...

in Vietnam

H&M's First Store in Vietnam to Open in Saigon This Autumn

From later this year, fans of fast-fashion retailer H&M will not have to make a trek to Bangkok to shop, as the Swedish brand recently announced the launch of a flagship store in downtown Saigon.

in Development

[Photos] Take a Tour of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area From Above

Two decades after being approved for development, the Thu Thiem Peninsula is slowly taking shape as one of Saigon’s major future urban areas.

in Saigon Events

Taste of American @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Hotel Equatorial invites you to join us in celebration of some of the very best produce from the U.S. at our Taste of America Event from the 30th June – 4th July, 6.30 pm - 10.30 pm.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Asia Continues Battle as Vietnam Declares Free of Bird Flu

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Asia continues battle as Vietnam declares free of bird flu [VnExpress] Police deta...

in Music & Arts

$350,000 Vietnamese Painting Sold at Christie's Allegedly a Fraud

According to art dealers and collectors, rampant counterfeits may devalue Vietnamese paintings on the international market.

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia's 'Bamboo House' Is a Green Oasis in Sweltering Saigon

The latest addition to Vo Trong Nghia Architects’ "House for Trees" series is a fusion between bamboo and a typical Saigon tube house.

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Uproot 1,000 Trees to Make Way for Road Expansion

In order to expand Hanoi’s Ring Road 3, the city will axe about 1,000 trees before October, while another 300 will be relocated or pruned. Many of the trees are four or five decades old and ...

in Culture

[Photos] A Tour of Hong Kong's Cramped 'Kowloon Walled City'

Today Hong Kong is known for its sleek modernity and space-age skyscrapers, but not long ago it was home to a massive unplanned residential block known as Kowloon Walled City.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Skincare Clinic Goes Viral for Using Logo of Fictional Zombie-Making Company

A skincare clinic in Saigon has been the butt of Internet mockery recently after eagle-eyed netizens discovered that their official logo is a carbon copy of a fictional zombie-creating company in the ...

in Saigon Events

Last Chance Dance @ Pogo Beach Bar and Restaurant

Jump in the ocean, then dance til your sandy feet fall off because Saigon rock ‘n roll is coming to Pogo Beach Bar!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam, Japan Ink $22bn Worth of Trade Deals at 'Historic’ Conference

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam, Japan ink $22bn worth of trade deals at ‘historic’ conference [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Saigon Events

Master's Breakfast with VGU @ Belgo

You are invited to the Master’s Breakfast with VGU - Free Entrance. It will be held in a cozy open space on June 11. 

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GRIME and BASS @ Piu Piu

A night of Grime and Bass with DJ Skulz and friends.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Increases Maximum Loan Limits to Help Poverty-Stricken Students

From June 15 this year onward, Vietnamese students can take out 20% more in loans to support their studies.

in Saigon Events

French Hip Hop Nights "In the Middle & Sadako" After-Party @ Piu Piu

 Piu Piu is proud to host the official after-party from the ground-breaking shows at IDECAF French hip-hop nights: Sadako made by Compagnie Uzumaki and at the HCMC Opera House...

in Saigon Events

Process (Movement Invention and Strategies) @ La Danza Saigon

The Movement Kitchen // Summer Intensive Program

in Saigon Events

Indiskafunk - Hem Hem 5th Anniversary Gig w/La Vache Qui Funk @ Indika

Hem Hem Saigon, La Vache Qui Funk will soon be coming up at Indika Saigon!!!

in Saigon Events

A Plan + Autosave live @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: 2 bands and a hot night.

in Saigon Events

Strictly Original Saigon vol.4 @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Strictly Original, exposure to art in it’s "raw form”. 

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Gypsy Jazz "Peche a la Mouche" @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Peche A La Mouche is a Gypsy Jazz band founded by Niko Palm on guitar in 2013.

in Saigon

Sections of New Overpasses Near Tan Son Nhat to Open This Month

Sections of two new overpasses near Tan Son Nhat International Airport are expected to open later this month.

in Heritage

[Photos] Before the Bitexco Financial Tower, There Was The Old Market

Most Saigoneers today know chợ cũ – the city’s beloved Old Market – as a bustling commercial area spanning a block’s worth of Ton That Dam Street. However, not many are aware that the trading hub used...

in Saigon Events

Workshops - Comedy Saigon Showcase #3 @ Pingoling

From the organizer: ONLY ' ' ' 0 ' ' ' SPOTS LEFT!!!

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Red Amity / Final Show @ Rogue Saigon

Final show! Final show! Final show!??? 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hue Bans High-Rises Within Historic Garden Houses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Huế bans high-rises in its garden houses’ territory [DTI] Community culture space ...

in Saigon Events

Tomorrow Night* Freestyle featuring New Fame x PrettyOG @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG. 

in Saigon Events

ICT COMM Vietnam 2017 @ Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

ICT COMM VIETNAM 2017 is an ideal destination, where the annual high convergence of IT, Communications, Television and Telecommunication in Vietnam. 

in Saigon

Vietnam's First 7-Eleven Store to Open in Saigon This June

Saigoneers, get ready for bouts of Slurpee-induced brain freezes.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session - Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

in Saigon Events

Discover Organic Wines @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Organic wines are a new trend in wine-making which uses only the best grapes excluded from artificial fertilizers or pesticides.

in Saigon Events

Telefilm 2017 @ Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

Vietnam International Exhibition of Films and Television Technology (Telefilm 2017)

in Saigon Events

Bonobo [Tokyo] meets The Observatory [part 2] @ The Observatory

The Observatory is extra excited to announce the details of this weekend, which will see our first head-to-head collaboration with the resident DJ team of another club, spread over both nights of a we...

in Saigon Events

Beats'N Paint feat. DJ Watt's Up & Lazy-P & Live Painting! @ Indika

Welcome to Beats'N Paint at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Thursday night Punk Rock Show @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Thursday night show.

in Saigon Events

Bonobo [Tokyo] meets The Observatory [part 1] @ The Observatory

The Observatory is extra excited to announce the details of this weekend, which will see our first head-to-head collaboration with the resident DJ team of another club, spread over both nights of a we...

in Saigon Events

The Fury of Curry! Charity Curry Cook-off @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Who has the best curry in Saigon? The gauntlet has been thrown! Prepare your tastebuds! 

in Saigon

Saigon Bus Driver Disciplined for Driving on the Sidewalk

It's not just motorbikes - Saigon's public bus drivers are now hopping onto the wrong side of the curb during rush hour.

in Saigon Events

Exhibitions' Opening Invitations @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre would like to invite you to the openings of two exhibition: one by Saigon Artbook and one by Nguyễn Thuý Hằng. 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Soul Pool Party - Season Closing Fiesta @ Saigon Soul

Let's close out the Saigon Soul Pool Party season with the biggest crowds we've ever had!

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Saigon Soul Pool Party @ Saigon Soul

Join us for the Saigon Soul Pool Party!

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Saigon Soul Pool Party @ Saigon Soul

Join us for the Saigon Soul Pool Party!

in Vietnam

Hanoi Bakes in Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Residents of Hanoi and surrounding provinces are struggling through a record-breaking heat wave.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] 'Sai Gon 3 Met Vuong' Is a Love Letter to Our Saigon Childhood

Within a three-square-meter block in Saigon, one can neatly fit in many things: an entire mom-and-pop shop, a barber shop, or even the dining area of a street food stall.

in Saigon Events

Foodie #3 @ Twenty21one Restaurant

From the organizer: Hey ya ! As you know, the WisePass' foodie event take place every Tuesdays 1 time per 2 weeks.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Urbanized @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: This week, let's go back to documentaries and, with Urbanized, consider our urban condition.

in Saigon Events

Worth A Thousand Words - A Community Conversation About Art @ Indika

Welcome to Worth A Thousand Words - A Community Conversation About Art!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Revives Plan to Ban Motorbikes in Uphill Battle Against Congestion

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi revives plan to ban motorbikes in uphill battle against congestion [VnExpress] ...

in Asia

Archaeologists in China Have Discovered Rice That Is Over 9,400 Years Old

Researchers in China have determined that rice was first domesticated in the country nearly 10,000 years ago.

in Travel

Construction of Son Doong Ladders Halted Over Public Concern of Damage

The installation of ladders inside Son Doong Cave has been put on hold due to public opposition.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a morning in Thi Nghe Market to a duck noodles stall in the rain, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Father’s Day @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Spend some precious time together as a family at one of our Father’s Day dining events. Kids will love our greeting card crafts activity station, which will make a sweet gift for dads. We have a speci...

in Saigon Events

Cobalt Wine Bar and Restaurant Renovation @ Pullman Saigon Centre

After 4 years since the opening of our signature restaurant, “Cobalt” we have concluded our last service this Friday May 26th.

in Saigon Events

How to Lemonade Your Summer? @ Pullman Saigon Centre

If you miss a day at the pool along with a freezed up glass of lemonade, your summer is drifting away.

in Saigon Events

An Asian Gastronomic Tour at Food Connexion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

You don’t need to go far away for tasting different authentic Asian plates. One place and a splendid array of food await you to be enlightened.

in Saigon Events

1 Kilo Chili Nachos Challenge at Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Have you ever tested your food limit? Yes or no, come to Urbane Lounge for a taste of our homemade Chili Nachos - the most popular Mexican Tapas.

in Tech

Spotify Likely to Expand to Thailand and Vietnam This Year

It appears likely that Spotify, the popular Swedish music streaming service, will expand to Vietnam and Thailand this year.

in Arts & Culture

Japanese Photographer Releases Photobook on Tokyo's Stray Cats

In Masayuki Oki’s book, when it comes to cats, personality is more important than typical cuteness.

in Saigon Events

The Mexicanos Burger at Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Mexican culinary art is one of the top cuisines in the world for its own flavour and richness.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch: Your Choice to Detox or Retox @ Pullman Saigon Centre

How can you start & finish off a week by keeping your daily diet?

in Saigon Events

Wagyu Month @ 'NAMO Tuscan Grill

If you’re serious about steak, listen up. We’re bringing the world-renowned Japanese steak, Wagyu, to ‘NAMO. Now seen as a staple in every serious steak house’s repertoire, it’s distinguished by its p...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VietJet Signs $4.7bn in Trade Deals in the US

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. VietJet signs US$4.7 billion in trade deals in the US [DTI] World Bank helps Vietn...

in Development

Historic Maison du Combattant to Be Replaced by Mixed-Used Complex

Two years after the real estate giant Tan Hoang Minh won the bid for Saigon's "gold land" property at 23 Le Duan, the former Maison du Combattant will finally meet the bulldozer this fall.

in Saigon Events

New Lunch Specials @ ’NAMO

That time out in the middle of the day is what keeps you going, and whether you’re fuelling the rest of your day, soaking it up with friends or treating your palate to something extra special, our upc...

in Vietnam

New Law Aims to Protect Children's Privacy Rights Online

Vietnam's new law on children, which comes into effect today, prohibits adults from posting photos and information of children online without their permission.

in Travel

Property Developer FLC Group May Launch Airline Called 'Viet Bamboo'

FLC Group, a prominent real estate group, plans to set up a new domestic airline in Vietnam.

in Asia

A Gang of Pickpocket Monkeys Has Taken Over a Bali Temple

A temple on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali is currently plagued by a gang of kleptomaniac primates.

in Heritage

[Photos] A Trip From Downtown to Rural Saigon in 1970

Have you ever wondered why, while there are plenty of photos of downtown Saigon in the past, one almost never come across snapshots of Go Vap, Thu Duc or even sections of District 5 other than Cho Lon...

in Saigon Events

Friday Tech-Out w/ Ryan Wik @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Tech house (techno house) originated from Detroit, Chicago & England in the 90s.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: American Injured in Car Accident Inside Saigon Zoo

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. American injured in car accident inside Saigon Zoo [DTI] Vietnam Airlines not affe...

in Tech

Vietnamese Startup VNG Reaches for Country's First IPO Abroad

Vietnamese startup VNG Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding to list on New York's Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Soul Pool Party @ Saigon Soul

Join us for the Saigon Soul Pool Party

in Asia

China May Ban Sale of Canine Meat Ahead of Dog-Eating Festival

Animal lovers can rejoice - for now - as authorities in the Chinese city of Yulin have issued a short-term ban on the sale of dog meat ahead of the city's infamous dog-eating festival, activists repor...

in Saigon Events

70s Disco Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Throwback to 70s and dance the night away at "70s Disco Night Party" at Hard Rock Cafe.

in Saigon Events

Nirvana and CranberriesTribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, do you know who is “the man who sold the world” or if you want to see “zombie” once in your life, come to Hard Rock Café for a special tribute night of NIRVANA and CRA...

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park and Paramore Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: LINKIN PARK, an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California, formed in 1996, who has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy Awards...

in Architecture

[Photos] Suoi Tien Park Playground Gets Colorful Makeover

To brighten up an otherwise drab and nondescript playground, all you need is a few hundred colored flags.

in Saigon Events

Hard Rock Founder's Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! 46 ROCKIN’ YEARS, 14 Jun 1971 – 14 Jun 2017

in Vietnam

Illegal Sand Mining Puts Hoi An's Coastline at Severe Risk of Erosion: Experts

A major part of Hoi An’s coastline is at risk of erosion due to years of illegal sand mining.

in Saigon Events

Maroon 5 and Madonna Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: MAROON 5, an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California, have been the recipients of three Grammy Awards and MADONNA who has been referred to as the Queen of...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your Wed with Insomnia band, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

in Saigon Events

Aerosmith and Iron Maiden Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: If you love the hit “I don’t want to miss a thing”, you cannot miss this tribute night of AEROSMITH – the best-selling American hard rock band of all time who has sold more than 15...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 7 Die While Undergoing Dialysis at Northern Vietnam Hospital

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 7 die while undergoing hemodialysis at northern Vietnam hospital [VnExpress] Saigo...

in Saigon Events

Quench your thirst with frizzy fruit soda collection at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Cool down the heat of summer with a fruit soda at Mojo on Dong Khoi. 

in Saigon Events

A taco feast at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Tantalize your taste buds with delicious taco collection during the month of June at Mojo on Dong Khoi. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Complete 1,327-Kilometer North-South Expressway by 2030

Vietnam is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a 1,372-kilometer north-south expressway.

in Saigon Events

New Chef-Crafted Menu Unveiled @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce new dining menu with finest ingredients crafted by E...

in Saigon Events

Asparagus Delicacies at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Enjoy the highlight dish of white asparagus every nighjt in the month of June at Signature Restaurant. 

in Saigon Events

A culinary experience to Peking at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Refresh your taste buds with the flavours of succulent roasted Peking duck specialties at Li Bai Restaurant in the month of June.

in Saigon Events

A culinary journey to France at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

French cuisine will be the highlight of two buffet nights, Friday and Saturday, June 16th and 17th at Saigon Café Restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Father’s Day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

If you're planning to honour and express the gratitude toward your dad on this Father’s day occasion, an exceptional Father’s day themed dining experience awaits you at Saigon Café Restaurant on June ...

in Saigon Events

Happy International Children’s Day at Saigon Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Cherish your children on International Children’s Day with a fun filled lunch party at Saigon Café Restaurant.

in Heritage

After Failed Demolition Attempt, This 100-Year-Old Saigon Villa Is in Disrepair

Remember this beautiful century-old villa? It’s now largely a pile of rubble.

in Society

Meet Vietnam's Most Tech-Savvy Great-Grandma

Despite her advanced age, a great-grandmother in Hanoi uses Google, Facebook and Skype to check the news and keep in touch with her family, in addition to regularly writing and painting.

in Saigon Events

BOOM BO YEAH! Balkan & Afro Beats @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Steamy, spicy Balkan and Afro beats from DJs never heard before in Saigon. Come sweat with DJ Moose Lee from South Africa and DJ Jakovny from Portugal, serving up a delicious mix o...

in Asia

Offices in Japan Hire Cats, Dogs, Goats to Help Employees Relieve Stress

Companies in Japan are turning to animals like cats, dogs, goats and even alpacas to help employees relieve stress.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Controversial Tourist Zone on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang Delayed

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Controversial tourist zone on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang delayed [Tuoi Tre] Viet...

in Saigon Events

Culinary Creations by Michelin Chef Thierry Drapeau at Reflections @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Take a spin around the French countryside with Chef Thierry Drapeau.

in Travel

Microsoft Vietnam to Turn Nha Trang Into Smart Tourism City

The administration of Khanh Hoa province recently signed an agreement with Microsoft Vietnam to turn Nha Trang into a smart tourism city.

in Saigon Events

Process (Movement Invention and Strategies) @ La Danza Saigon

The Movement Kitchen // Summer Intensive Program.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Farmers' Market June 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

in Saigon Events

Beer Garden Opening @ Rubik Zoo

The first outdoor beer garden in district 1.

in Saigon Events

Hibiya Line all night @ The Observatory

The Observatory’s co-founder and resident Hibiya Line is a name that you have probably seen around a lot.

in Saigon Events

Hip-Hop_Funk _Soul with Boomslang @ Rogue Saigon

BoomSlang DJ Binaural Dropout will be dropping some choice hip hop, funk, soul and R'n'B cuts for you this Saturday...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Rainy Season in Vietnam: An Ode to Boats, Raincoats and Flooding

Elsewhere in the world, a heavy bout of rain might not be a big deal. However in Vietnam, where flooding is a common occurrence, the rainy season is a prime occasion for the country’s shutterbugs to c...

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Public Opening @ Couleurs d'Asie by Réhahn - Saigon

I am very proud to announce the opening of my new official gallery, Couleurs d’Asie by Réhahn - Saigon, at Floor 1, 115/7 Dong Khoi (just next to L’Usine).

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Landscape Art @ Art Space

Had enough of the city? need to escape but can't? Take yourself away from it all, join me and immerse yourself in your very own landscape creation.

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Disco Tropica @ The Lighthouse

Disco Tropica is back to dive and fly through the tropical night with only the finest, strangest and most power-soaked sounds from house to disco and around the world.

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The background-all-stars AND weed elephant @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: The maniac 2 bands share the night together-! Reggae night-! Get together for new experience!

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Tuesday Life Drawing - Zoe's class class before Lilly takes over! @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: 250k includes model fee and materials. Final class with Zoe before Lilly takes over! Should be a blast.

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FREESTYLE - featuring Selecta Morgan @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame, DJ Skulz and PrettyOG. 

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Mundo Lingo (Saigon #74) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Mundo Lingo - Saigon Language Social. Every Tuesday night at an authentic Asian restaurant in D.1, La Fenetre Soleil.

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A Roast of Tom Wells And Ellen Digger-Jones @ Pingoling

From the organizer: 100.000 VND at the door gets you ALL YOU CAN DRINK!!!!

in Film & TV

'Em Chua 18' Is Vietnam's First Film to Have Foreign Remakes

Foreign filmmakers are seeking to remake Em Chua 18, Vietnam's biggest domestically produced box-office hit to date.

in Development

[Photos] The State of Saigon's Metro: 2017 Progress

Last year you had a chance to marvel at Hanoi’s first metro line from above, now get ready for a glimpse into Saigon’s future Metro Line 1.

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Wednesday Indika Jam @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Jam!

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Jam Session with Eoghan Padraig @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. 

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MovieNight: The 400 Blows (Les 400 Coups) @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Boisterous. That’s how Antoine is perceived by his relatives and teachers. 

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Grand Opening Ceremony Vietnam - Spain & Latin America Ecasa @ Ho Chi Minh Union of Friendship Oganizations

We are very happy to announce that Ecasa - Vietnam - Spain & Latin America Friendship Organization is officially launched with the special VIP attendance.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Jails 6 Dog Thieves for Combined 30 Years

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam jails six dog thieves for combined 30 years [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam says Google...

in Asia

Indian Woman Sets New World Record for Fastest Back-to-Back Everest Ascent

An Indian mountain climber is believed to have set a new women's record for summitting Mount Everest twice in less than a week.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon skyline to Art Deco facades, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Heritage

[Photos] 24 Photos of 1968-70 Saigon

How many iconic landmarks can you spot?

in Saigon

Giant Japanese Machine Begins Drilling Metro Tunnel Under District 1

A huge tunnel boring machine (TBM) will begin carving out a tunnel for the metro line under District 1 today.

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Ho Chi Minh Open University English-Language Theatre Night @ The Ho Chi Minh Drama Theatre

The HCM Open University Foreign Language Department stages English Language theatre productions of Western works once a year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Set to Approve Coal-Fired Power Plants Worth $7.5bn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam set to approve coal-fired power plants worth $7.5 bln [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam m...

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Saigon Soul Pool Party @ Saigon Soul

Join us for the Saigon Soul Pool Party

in Vietnam

Vietnam Copyright Watchdog to Charge Hotels for Music on TV

Hoteliers may be violating music copyright laws unless they agree to pay licensing fees, says Vietnam's performing rights organization.

in Asia

Taiwan High Court First in Asia to Rule Same-Sex Marriage Legal

In a historic decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the nation's laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying violates their equal protection and personal freedom.

in Tech

Vietnam Is Crazy About the New Nokia 'Brick' 3310

Vietnam’s most popular phone model ever has officially made a comeback.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Indonesia, Vietnam to probe reported skirmish in disputed waters [Reuters] Vietnam...

in Asia

Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US

Trade leaders of the 11 remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed to continue working to finalize the deal without US participation.

in Vietnam

Over Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Can't Swim: Expert

With summer just around the corner, Vietnamese parents and officials are watching nervously as kids dive into their water fun.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Derelict Office Space Into Colorful Apartment

A Saigon-based architecture firm has made full use of vibrant colors to create a lively living environment that strikes a balance between form and function.

in Asia

Amid Concerns Over East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Visit US This Month

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will begin a visit to the United States on May 29, culminating in a stop at the White House on May 31.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Coast Guard Receives 6 US Patrol Boats

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's Coast Guard receives six US patrol boats [VnExpress] Vietnam’s 2015 budg...

in Saigon

Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual

In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.

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Thursday night Punk Rock Show @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Thursday night show, doors open at 8, 4 bands, only 50k

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Happy Birthday Maison Marou! @ Maison Marou Saigon

OUR BIRTHDAY IS COMING! We are celebrating and everyone is invited! 

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Lovesong Theatre Production @ Soul Live Project

Soul Live Project and Dragonfly Theatre Company are proud to present the critically acclaimed, emotionally resonant play “Lovesong”.

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DJ OUCH!, Datodeo @ The Observatory

Techno and house voom meets rare and refined vinyl with these two booth regulars.

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BASE of the BASS #25 @ Piu Piu

Base of the BASS Volume 25 is coming!!

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EARGASM : UNDERRATED @ Piu Piu

After 2 events full of vibes, this time, we're bringing the whole new music space with 5-artists-lineup at Piu Piu - Saigon.

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The Dark Zone @ Piu Piu

Welcome to the dark zone with our team, The Junkies' Bass!!! we will bring some heavy and dark vibe for all night long!!!

in Stories

Saigon Wants to Mandate Helipads Atop Skyscrapers

Local authorities aim to reshape Saigon’s skyline by making helipads a mandatory safety structure atop skyscrapers.

in Society

[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'

You’ve heard stories about Saigon’s famous cat lady, now meet Tao Dan Park’s squirrel lady.

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Stand-Up Piu Piu Comedy show is back! @ Piu Piu

STAND UP - PIU PIU is back throwing jokes your way from some of the best comics in Saigon!

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YES After-Work @ Tropicana

From the organizer: You live in Ho Chi Minh City and you are ready to attend the incredible YES After-Work? Perfect, we are too!

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Creative Sessions - On Screen @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

‘Creative Sessions – On Screen’ complements our new talk program ‘Creative Sessions’.

in Asia

Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network

As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.

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Soul Carnivale - Music & Arts Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Soul Carnivale is a 2-day community festival and workshop program that showcases the very best of local, regional and international arts and culture in a comprehensive program of: ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Pepper Faces Difficulties Because of India’s Ban

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s pepper faces difficulties because of India’s ban [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s ...

in Society

[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden

A neighborhood in Hanoi has turned a patch of roadside into a community garden.  

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party Season 3 - Week 2 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Dance Battle Party is BACK !!!

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Harry Seidler - Australia's Modernist Architect @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: No architect has shaped the Sydney CBD skyline like modernist Harry Seidler. Prolific and frequently controversial, Seidler's work, which dates from the 60s, 70s and 80s, remains s...

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Thirsty Thursday! @ Spark Nightclub

Spark Nightclub & Let's Party Vietnam presents Thirsty Thursday!

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Jam Session - Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. 

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Talk: Cultural hybridity in Saigon architecture @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Cultural hybridity in Saigon architecture

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Simon Jenkins Live Concert @ Panam

Come to chill with us!

in Asia

Japanese Princess Mako to Give Up Royal Status to Marry a Commoner

One of Japan’s princesses has set her mind on marrying a member of the public, reigniting debate over the country’s outdated imperial law.

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Traffic Beats w/ Julian M. (FR) @ The Lighthouse

Join us on Saturday May 27th for Traffic Beats with Julian M from France. Julian is winding up his tour through Asia with his last performance in Singapore on the 1st.

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One Last Time with MC Bong Bong @ Monkey in Black

#OneLastTime to be at MC Bong Bong Handover Party.

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Live funk soul jam - Taste like chicken! @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: 'Tastes Like Chicken' is a fun/party Afro & Jazz funk band with the members from the USA, Belgium, France & Philippines.

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Cabaret Maxim @ Broma

From the organizer: Broma is delighted to invite you to join a night of Live Performance and DJ set by Cabaret Maxim.

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Free Flow Friday feat. Kaztet D @ Indika

From the organizer: It's free flow time this friday !!!

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Sunday Reggae Reunion @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Reggae Reunion at Indika!

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Rickety Rouge Affair & Frumious Bandersnatch LIVE @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: It's time to get Rickety again !! 

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Full Disclosure @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: We'll have some extraordinary drag shows from Sen and Trinh's Girls. First show at 10 then 11 & 12.

in Saigon

District 1 Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Stalls as Leader Ordered to Stand Down

Saigon's sidewalk-clearing campaign has stalled, with the effort's leader claiming that he has been ordered to halt the drive.

in Vietnam

After Visa Hiccups, Vietnamese Student Wins 3rd Prize at Prestigious US Science Fair

A Vietnamese high schooler recently clinched third prize at a science fair in the US, beating out 1,700 competitors from 70 countries.

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Free Food Wednesday: Lentil Dahl @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week we will be serving Lentil Dahl made by chef Deema. Come and join us!

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Glory of Hue in the Early 20th Century

Dated from 1928 to 1936, these rare black-and-white photos offer a glimpse into the opulence of Hue when it was still the capital of Vietnam and the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors.

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MovieNight: This is England @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: It's 1983 and school is out. Twelve-year-old Shaun is a lonely boy growing up in a grim coastal town in northern England, whose father died fighting in the Falklands War.

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Performance & Song-writing Workshop ft. Darien Dean @ Soul Academy

With the instruction of Darien Dean - a Hip-Hop and Classic Soul-based singer, dancer from New York, who crafts a unique and authentic approach to contemporary song-writing, the workshop will help par...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 3rd in Southeast Asia Race for Tourist Dollars

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam finishes third in Southeast Asia race for tourist dollars [VnExpress] In V...

in Food Culture

[Photos] Sushi Chef Fuses Sneakers and Sushi to Create 'Shoe-Shi'

An artist and chef based in Italy has elevated the art of sushi to a new level by creating "shoe-shi."

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From the grits of Saigon's chợ cũ to the city from above, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year

Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.

in Travel

Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to More Countries: Tourism Association

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) has proposed expanding and extending the country's visa exemption program in order to attract more tourists.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Woman Handed 1-Year Flight Ban After Ruckus With Flight Attendants

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. New Vietnam-Cambodia border markers unveiled in Dak Lak [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi woman han...

in Architecture

[Photos] This West Lake House Is the Perfect Place for a Weekend Getaway

Sometimes you need a home away from home.

in Film & TV

Cinema Department Attends Cannes to Promote Vietnam as Film Destination

As the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival gets under way, Vietnam is hoping to generate interest among filmmakers and production companies from around the world in its push to become a major movie-makin...

in Vietnam

Developer Faces Penalty for Building Unauthorized Apartments in Da Nang

Da Nang authorities are scrutinizing an apartment building project by real estate conglomerate Muong Thanh.

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Mr. Thunder Yamada, Unit Hiro, & Spike LIVE @ Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery

From the organizer: Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery is bringing you another jam-packed night of 3 different musical acts!

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The Spanish QUÁ TÊ KÊ - #3 Feria Edition @ Tropicana

Amigos y amigas, it's been too long without the real Spanish fiesta. This time we are glad to introduce, with our friends of Tropicana Saigon, the third edition of The Spanish Quá Tê Kê.&nbs...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Expat Children in Vietnam Thrive Culturally, Survey Says

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. State-owned hospitals still ignore local medicines [VietnamNet] Vietnamese busines...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Seeks Airport Expansion to Avoid Overcrowding

As Vietnam’s southern metropolis seeks solutions to Tan Son Nhat Airport’s overloaded infrastructure, Hanoi now wants to get in on the expansion game.

in Development

Work Begins on $3bn Tourism Complex on Cat Ba Island, Threatening National Park

Sun Group has begun construction of a US$3 billion resort and entertainment complex on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Dirtybird's nest w/ Coh-Hul (Ireland) - 199k free flow beers @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Why is Coh-hul our perfect fit for Dirtybird's Nest?Not many DJs in Saigon have shown us the unique & positive vibe like Coh-Hul. A DJ with perfect sense of humor spinnin...

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Love For All w/ Max Cleo & Selecta Ivy Phi - Drink for charity @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Upper Saigon returns with our next edition of Love For All, our monthly charity event to raise money for those in need.

in Tech

52% of Computers in Vietnam Are at Risk of Ransomware Attack: Cybersecurity Experts

Vietnam’s computer users are at high risk of being attacked by ransomware, according to a recent cybersecurity report.

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The United Underground Spirit of Saigon - UUSS @ Piu Piu

Because UNITY, expression and humanity are not the main values of our world, our generations always had to be Underground. Because this culture is one of the strongest uniting movements of our Ge...

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SDS X Boomslang presents: Hypnotic Fist Technique Live in Saigon @ Piu Piu

It's not every day that we can listen some real live hip hop played by instruments with some sick lyrical flow !

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MISS BLUE (Breizh'n'Bass) Special Piu Piu Rooftop Set! @ Piu Piu

Special international guest this Thursday at Piu Piu! Dj miss blue

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Water Supply Forecast to Run Dry During Hot Summer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi's water supply forecast to run dry during hot summer [VnExpress] Hanoi, Beij...

in Saigon

Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future

Authorities are mulling over plans for "smart" garages in a bid to alleviate Saigon's congested parking problem.

in Heritage

[Photos] 25 Rare Photos of Cho Lon in 1925

It’s fascinating to see how the Cho Lon area has been developing over the years from a mere trading hub in 1925 to an important center of Chinese heritage in today’s Saigon.

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Indik'Art Presents: United Underground Spirit of Saigon @ Indika

From the organizer: A gathering of Saigon’s Underground Artists, sharing together their project and vision, bringing into the House of Curiosity “Peace, love, unity and having fun”, sharing the respec...

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Bodychoir @ La Danza Studio

Bodychoir is a movement workshop focused on body scanning, breathing exercises and spiritual movement activities.

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Sweet B, Youss, Dimitri @ The Observatory

The party boys are back once again to give the room a taste of their carefully-curated sounds out of the worlds of disco, house and techno. 

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Nic Ford, Dan Lo @ The Observatory

These two have been collaborating for over 4 years and know how to play off each others’ sound.

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LET'S SING: Movies' Soundtracks @ Panam

Acoustic Performances sung by you! For our 4th edition, we are going to sing around the theme: Movies' Soundtracks

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Outcast Boho Market May 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? 

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My Story - Larria , Oumi , IVY @ La Canalla

You have to come! To listen our story!

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Saigon Underground Festival 2017 @ Vietopia

 2-day (20-21/5/2017) exclusive underground festival in saigon with 4 activities.

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Magners Love Vietnam Rooftop Party - Allambie Orphanage @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Magners Love Vietnam Rooftop Party is back on Saturday May 27th!!

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Wine, Vegan Cheese & Old-School French Music @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our special Thursday Wine and Cheese Night!

in Travel

VietJet Air to Launch Direct Hanoi-Yangon Route in August

Globetrotting Hanoians might be happy to hear that budget carrier VietJet Air is launching a direct Hanoi-Yangon route.

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LOUD, Local, and Live! 3Piece Showcase @ La Canalla

LOUDASS 3PIECE SHOWCASE at La Canalla Thursday, May 18th! Originalass homebrewed music from THREE kickass bands! COME GET LOUD

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ca Mau Loses Nearly 450ha of Coastal Land Each Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ca Mau loses nearly 450ha of coastal land each year [DTI] Vietnamese-American man ...

in Saigon

Saigon to Build First-Ever Retention Basin in Cu Chi to Curb Flooding

Saigoneers are no strangers to flooding: the city is developing faster than its infrastructure can handle, so most efforts to combat this age-old issue have had limited effectiveness. Will a retention...

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Contemporary Dance WS & JAM @ Soul Live Project

Improvisation based on the inner feelings of each individual to discover the unconscious reactions of each part of the body, thereby forming a new movement has a natural sense.

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Screening: Short movies by Surrealist Artists @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salon Saigon presents 3 films most representative of the Surrealism movement.

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Intensive Weekend with JIMMY YOON @ La Danza Studio

An intensive 8 hours bootcamp with Jimmy Yoon (USA), the Founder and Co-Director of the DC Style Salsa Academy, the largest salsa school in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.

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Dine with Celebrity Star Chef Bruno Menard @ Social Club Hotel des Arts Saigon

With 20 years of experience in Asia and more than 15 years in Europe and the USA, Chef Menard now shares magic Michelin touch across the world. 

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Teachers Night Every Tuesday @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: 20% off your bill for teachers.

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Happy NRG Duo: Live @ Panam

Live Concert #atPanam

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Mundo Lingo (Saigon #72) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Mundo Lingo - Saigon Language Social. Every Tuesday night at an authentic Asian restaurant in D.1, La Fenetre Soleil

in Vietnam

National Tourism Authority Rejects Suggestion to Amend Son Tra Development Plan

The Vietnam National Tourism Authority (VNAT) has stated its intention to move forward with an unchanged plan to develop a huge tourism zone on Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula.

in Arts & Culture

Young Saigoneers Turn Manhole Covers Into Street Art

Street art sporadically pops up in the most hopeless of places, and this time it’s Saigon's lowly manhole covers.

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Back To Prohibition 1920s @ The Gin House

The Bartenders as known as a man who stand behind the bar to mixing and prepare your drink, That is true or Not ?

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Acoustic Fusion Monday Night with Lauren Tracy & Indy Laville @ Malt

Dont miss this special acoustic monday night.

in Travel

Vietnam Welcomes 1 Million Foreign Tourists for 4th Straight Month

Vietnam welcomed over one million foreign visitors in April, marking the fourth consecutive month with tourist arrivals in the millions.

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MovieNight: Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Mitsuha Miyamizu, a high school girl, yearns to live the life of a boy in the bustling city of Tokyo—a dream that stands in stark contrast to her present life in the countryside.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: VNA Celebrates 10,000th International Flight to Da Nang

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines celebrates 10,000th int’l flight to Da Nang [SGGP] Two arrested f...

in Vietnam

Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex Just Became the World's Most Expensive Watch

Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex made history this weekend as the most expensive watch ever sold at auction.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Hue's intricate lanterns to a Saigon dusk, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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The Breeze of Spring & the Glaze of Wine @ Annam Gourmet Market

Wine Fair in Spring, why not? This year, Annam Gourmet Marketbrings you to the world of wine right in the beginning of the year. Their Spring Wine Fair is the place where you can discover your favorit...

in Travel

Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades

In an effort to attract more tourists, the Hanoi Railway Transport Company recently carried out a thorough upgrade on its current Hanoi-Sapa route.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Promote Tourism at Cannes Film Festival

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to promote tourism at Cannes Film Festival [VietnamNet] Ca Mau bird garden ca...

in Heritage

[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An from 1930 -1950

It appears that flooding in Hoi An is a common phenomenon that dates back to at least the 1930s.

in Saigon Events

Corporation Performance and Employee Engagement @ District 1

From the organizer: Imagine what would happen on a boat if each paddler would decide on his own direction? At best stagnation, and at worst the disengagement of the people who would stop paddling...

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Tommasi Wine Dinner @ NAMO Tuscan Grill

From the organizer: We are very pleased to welcome you to an exceptional Wine Dinner graced with the presence of Pierangelo Tommasi from the outstanding Tommasi Wines at 'NAMO Tuscan Grill 146-148 Pas...

in Vietnam

Da Nang Airport Welcomes New International Terminal

From now on, passengers on international flights to or from Da Nang will enjoy the comfort of a brand-new terminal.

in Vietnam

Western-Trained Nguyen Thien Nhan Appointed as New Leader of Saigon

Nguyen Thien Nhan, who studied in the former East Germany and the US, has been appointed the new leader of Saigon.

in Travel

[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam

When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, at this point it might seem that we’ve seen everything, from breathtaking drone footage to extreme close-ups of the country’s street food bounty.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Lifting Midnight Curfew to Attract More Tourists

Closing time may soon be a little later than midnight at your favorite hang-out spots thanks to a recent proposal from Vietnam’s Tourism Association.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Rumors of Cable Car System to Islet Near Hoi An Rejected

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Rumors of cable car system to islet near Hoi An rejected [Tuoi Tre] Local authorit...

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Allow Public Buses to Use Exclusive BRT Lanes

Hanoi’s dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes will soon open to public buses, allowing these vehicles to make use of road space exclusively reserved for the capital’s fledgling BRT system.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Kiyohiko Azuma’s Intricate Sketches of Tokyo’s Urban Landscapes

This manga artist creates backgrounds with such extreme attention to detail that they could pass for standalone works of art.

in Asia

Asia's Rapidly Aging Population Is a Threat to Regional and Global Economy: IMF

Asia’s population is aging so fast that in just a few decades, the region might stop being the top contributor to the global workforce.

in Development

Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study

The governments of both Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are studying the feasibility of extending Saigon's Metro Line 1 into their areas.

in Food Culture

Australian Chain Gloria Jean's Coffees Exits Vietnam After 11 Years

On the heels of homegrown restaurant chain The KAfe’s exit from the local market, Australian coffee franchise Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the next to go.

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Comedy with Phil Nichol and Mo Sidik @ Game On

From the organizer: Lauded Canadian comedian, singer-songwriter and actor Phil Nichol will be performing at Game On Saigon on Friday, May 12.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Facebook Crash Sends Vietnam, Asia Into Frenzy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Facebook crash sends Vietnam, Asia into frenzy [VnExpress] Vietnam cuts size limit...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Energy Consumption to Double in 10 Years

Because of the country’s rapid rate of development, Vietnam’s power consumption is expected to almost double in less than a decade.

in Saigon Events

Mad Hatter's Ball @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Mad Hatter's Ball!

in Saigon Events

Creative Sessions with Hàm Trần @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Join us on May 10 for the first in the series of a new program called ‘Creative Sessions’! Once a month we aim to provide you with the insights and inspiration of particular successful creatives based...

in Asia

Tokyo's Pride Parade Last Week Draws Record Number of Participants

Last weekend thousands thronged the streets of Tokyo to join Japan's largest Rainbow Pride parade to date.

in Saigon Events

Ricegrowers are back - 10 years on @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a reunion of The Ricegrowers - Tofu, Mark, Hoai Anh and Quay, as they mix their favourite acoustic and electric covers and originals from the 2007 Vasco's setlist.

in Saigon Events

Bob Marley Live Tribute at Indika feat. Background All Stars @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Tribute to Bob Marley!

in Saigon Events

Maraphoria & Starchild (District X) @ The Observatory

The city’s favorite power groove couple is back for their monthly showcase.

in Saigon Events

The Dark Side @ The Lighthouse

 The Dark Side is back at The Lighthouse with Episode VII. Mark your calendar on Friday 12th for the 7th installment of The Dark Side.

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Hump @ The Lighthouse

Join us again this Wednesday, AKA the hump of the week.

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Piu Piu Records & Institut Francais present KillAson x 95G @ Piu Piu

 One of our most beautiful projects this year so far! Piu Piu Records = combining Western x Asian alternative music worlds.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Expected to Suffer 13-15 Tropical Storms, El Nino This Year: Weather Experts

Time to break out your boots and raincoats, Saigoneers: Vietnam’s stormy season is right around the corner.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's 'Binh House': A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Concrete

This irregularly shaped house is the latest addition to VTN Architects’ “House for Trees” series, a project aimed at introducing more green spaces to Vietnam’s urban housing projects.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Film Wins Top Honors at ASEAN Film Festival

A Vietnamese film named The Way Station won Best Film, Best Lead Actor and Best Director of Photography (DOP) at the 2017 ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA).

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*TONIGHT* FREESTYLE featuring PrettyOG @ Piu Piu

A weekly Tuesday event at Piu Piu in Saigon, Vietnam hosted by New Fame and DJ Skulz.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Announces Player Lineup for U20 World Cup

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam announces players for World Cup [VietnamNet] ‘Made in Vietnam’ explosive r...

in Society

[Photos] A Tour of Saigon's Biggest Motorbike 'Prisons'

In Saigon, motorbikes can go to jail just like their human counterparts.

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Movie Night: Buena Vista Social Club @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of Carnegie Hall, this revelatory documentary captures a forgotten generation of Cuba’s brightest musical talents as they enjoy an...

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A Night of Tranquility @ Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music proudly presents “A Night of Tranquility”concert with the performance of 88SQUARED - the famous American piano duo of Jeffrey & Karen Savage ...

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FIRE FEST: Craft Beer & BBQ @ The Oxygen

Prepare for the Feast of Feasts!

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Colours: Yellow @ La Canalla

Step into a world of colours. A party you create.

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Saigon Flower Power Vol.3 @ Piu Piu

Saigon Flower Power is Back!!!!! Third and probably the last edition before the end of the summer!!!!

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ZenDoll 1 day WorkShop @ Shi Cafe & Butik

Hello Art Lovers :-) , if you are interested about art, self-expression, creativity, if you are passionately about create things by yourself here is the time!

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ZenDrawing 4 days WorkShop @ Shi Cafe & Butik

Trust me, You can draw!

in Travel

Quang Binh Moves Ahead With Son Doong Cable Car Plan

The government of Quang Binh province is proceeding with plans to build a cable car system inside Son Doong Cave, the world's largest.

in Asia

Yangon: Lessons From a Neighbor That Banned Bikes

As Saigon is mulling a complete ban on motorbikes – first, in the city’s downtown area and then, city-wide, perhaps - it’s high time to look at the situation in Yangon, where a similar ban was impleme...

in Heritage

[Photos] 1969 Saigon: Snazzy Hairdos, Ao Dais and Vintage Cars Galore

In this collection of old photos, a brisk walk down Dong Khoi Street – known as Tu Do Street in 1969 – meant clean, empty sidewalks and stylish shopfronts, instead of a tourist circus like it is today...

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Macchiato Tea Collection at Mojo on Dong Khoi Street @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Cool down the heat of Saigon with a tea floating ice cream drink at Mojo Café on Dong Khoi.

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A Hot Dog Feast at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Tantalize your taste buds with delicious hot dog collection during the month of May at Mojo on Dong Khoi.

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A Special Platter With New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

To enhance your gourmet dining experience at Signature Restaurant, our skillful chefs have crafted an exquisite menu featuring fresh New Zealand green-lipped mussels during the month of May.

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Asian Culinary Festival at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Asian cuisine will be the highlight of two buffet nights, Friday and Saturday, May 19th and 20th at Saigon Café Restaurant.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 4 Months After Launch, Hanoi BRT Hit by Poor Occupancy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi BRT line hit by poor occupancy, four months after launch [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi re...

in Saigon

Saigon May Get Helicopter Ambulances in the Future

The skies above Saigon may receive an addition in the future: ambulance helicopters.

in Vietnam

Thai Binh to Erect VND300bn Tower as Province Landmark

Thai Binh is building a VND300 billion (US$13.2 million) tower in the hope that it will be seen as the northern province’s iconic landmark.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a fishing village in Tam Giang to Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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New Chef-Crafted Menu Unveiled @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce new dining menu with finest ingredients crafted by E...

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Foie Gras Specialties at Li Bai Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Foie Gras is being known popularly as a rich, buttery and delicate duck or goose liver delicacy in French cuisine.

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Join Us in the Celebration of Mother's Day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Cherish your beloved mum on Mother’s Day and show how much you care about her by celebrating her day at Saigon Café Restaurant on Sunday, May 14.

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BoomSlang presents: The Block Party II @ Piu Piu

"What we're gonna do now is go back... way back, back into time..."

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*TONIGHT* SWEAT - Rooftop Dancehall Party @ Piu Piu

New Fame with DJ Skulz will serve up an evening packed full of Dancehall tunes that is guaranteed to make you DRIP SWEAT all night on the open air rooftop of Piu Piu!

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Piu Piu Presents Konnected Beats by GodRaver @ Piu Piu

This Friday, Piu Piu's first floor club takes an electronic turn into the frequencies of Minimal techno to Deep Trance to full-on Trance for a one-of-a-kind party hosted by Saigon's new Trance crew GO...

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DOSE of Booster @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: After a 4 year hiatus, we are back with a dOSe of booster for your ears. Get ready to dance to the sounds of international turntable/electronic DJs playing soul, jazz, funk, afro b...

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Eurovision Heroes Night @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: EuroCham hosts an evening of networking and fun, dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest, the most famous song contest in Europe and also one of the longest running TV events in h...

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1 Meter Nachos Challenge Board at Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Nacho is one of the iconic of the exotic land of Mexico, made from a special kind of corn called Nixtama Ized.

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The Lobster Feast at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant is located on the 30th floor with over 100 indoor seats and windswept outdoor space.

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Flavours of Asia Buffet Tour at Food Connexion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Never stopping to surprise guests, Food ConneXion is celebrating the culinary heritage of Asia in May.

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A Trip to Hawaii With Ladies Night at Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Aloha! This May, Urbane Lounge brings many ‘coconuty’ surprises.

in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Seeks VNPT's Help to Become 'Smart City' in 2020

The Kien Giang province People's Committee recently approved a plan to transform Phu Quoc into a 'smart city' by 2020.

in Heritage

[Photos] Tan Xa Palace: The Oldest Building in Saigon

The oldest building in Saigon is now over two centuries old.

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Healthy Detox Brunch at Food Connexion Every Sunday @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Never stop to innovate and join the 'Detox' movement for health-conscious guests with the desire for a healthy lifestyle, Food ConneXion infuses the existing Brunch Buffet on a weekly basis with 'Deto...

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Lobster Monster Burger at Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Lobster is often known to be one of the "luxury" dishes from the sea with a rich amount of nutrition and taste.

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Show Mom Some Love @ Liberty Central Saigon Riverside

From the organizer: Show Mom Some Love

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New ISHCMC Campus Propels Saigon’s First International School into the Future

Upon opening in 1993 ISHCMC, or the International School of Ho Chi Minh City, became the first such school in Saigon. Though it is the oldest international school in the city it is also the most innov...

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The Mother’s Day @ Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

From the organizer: The Mother’s Day

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The Australian International School Brings to the stage: The Little Mermaid @ AIS

From the organizer: Young mermaid princess Ariel dreams of nothing more than to walk on the land above her undersea home.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Thirsty for Skilled Tourism Workers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City thirsty for skilled tourism labourers [DTI] General Department of Fisheri...

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Sunday Sessions at Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Wile away your Sunday afternoon with a laid back acoustic session high above the heart of Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Attempts to Solve Airport Congestion With Another Proposed Elevated Highway

Saigon is considering yet another elevated highway to ease traffic gridlock between the city center and the airport.

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Upper presents: Kid Massive - Beatport topping DJ/Producer @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Upper Saigon proudly presents Kid Massive - Beatport topping DJ/Producer for an amazing night with great music

in Music & Arts

[Photos] This Artist Creates Ukiyo-e Paintings of Basketball Stars

Edo-ball is what happens when one combines Japanese culture, professional basketball and ukiyo-e paintings.

in Tech

Gaming, Movies and Kid's Stuff: Here's What Vietnam Watches on YouTube

Vietnamese spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos and being online, recent research shows.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Green Oasis in the Heart of Hanoi

With Hanoi’s environment getting worse by the minute, a group of architects has attempted to create a dash of green scenery to brighten up this Dong Da abode.

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Mother’s Day @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Spend precious time together as a family at one of our Mother’s Day dining events at Chit Chat.

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Ramadan Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Enjoy an extensive feast to break the fast with family and friends this holy month.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illegal Wood Exploitation Rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Illegal wood exploitation rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park [VietnamNet] Draft d...

in Heritage

[Photos] The Beauty of Vietnam's Landscapes in the Late 1940s

Through the eras, Vietnam has seen many drastic changes. Therefore, it’s always fascinating to come across photo archives from decades ago, when the majority of the country’s provinces were still larg...

in Asia

Singapore Airlines Launches First Flight Powered by Sustainable Biofuels

Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines (SIA) successfully launched its first flight supported by sustainable biofuels.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Annual International Fireworks Festival Explodes Over Da Nang

The first performances of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival erupted over the city's Han River last Sunday.

in Food Culture

Vietnam Has the Third-Most Expensive Starbucks Drinks in the World: Survey

While getting a drink from Starbucks in the US might not be a big deal, in Vietnam, it’s something of a luxury.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Weighs Banning Booze in Karaoke Bars

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam weighs banning booze in karaoke bars [VnExpress] 24 Vietnamese killed in t...

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A celebration of Labor’s day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Take a break off the working days and enjoy the Labor’s day celebration on May 1 at Saigon Café Restaurant.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Is Going Green With These Smart Trashcans

If you’ve been hanging out on Nguyen Hue Boulevard recently, you probably noticed the presence of Saigon’s new “smart trashcans”.

in Environment

Officials Present Dire Environmental Indicators at Hanoi Summit on Air Pollution

Shocking information on the state of Vietnam's environment was presented at a seminar in Hanoi earlier this week.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From amused fishermen to forlorn coracle, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Storytelling Practice Session @ Pingoling

From the organizer: If you would like to attend the workshops, practice session, or rehersal, please email Ben Betterby at Ben@BenBetterby.com as soon as you can. (Spots Are Limited)

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Movie Night: The Terrorizers @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Taipei’s youth is disillusioned and seeing its future with boredom.

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Indika Cuban Wednesday @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our new Wednesday series, the Cuban Sound Mix!

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The secrets of Yoga - Bandhas, Ujjayi and Belly breathing @ Mandala

From the organizer: Bandha, dristi, ujjayi and belly breathing. What does it mean? How does one use it? 

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

[Video] Trading Places: The Story of 42 Nguyen Hue

With 42 Nguyen Hue facing an uncertain future, RICE and Saigoneer set out to share the stories of residents of one of Saigon's most popular "cafe-apartment" buildings.

in Tech

Facebook Policy Head, Vietnamese Minister of Information Discuss Curbing ‘Toxic Content’

Representatives of Facebook met with Vietnamese authorities this week to explore preventive measures regarding alleged false information on the social networking site.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Secretariat Turns Down HCMC Proposal on Fireworks for Reunification Day

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Secretariat turns down Ho Chi Minh City proposal on fireworks for Reunification Day [Tu...

in Saigon

Saigon's Metro Construction May Be Delayed Due to Financial Setbacks

Two of Saigon’s largest infrastructure projects – including the high-profile Metro Line 1 and an environmental facility – might be delayed in the near future due to insufficient funds.

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The Beats Saigon presents DJ WOODY (ITF World Champion) @ The Observatory

The Beats Saigon presents World Champion Turntablist, DJ WOODY (UK) playing a special 1 hour AV LIVE set and 1hour DJ set 

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Submarine BASS @ Piu Piu

Have you ever seen three Turntablist dj play at the same time at a party?

in Culture

Local Artist Challenges Japan's Stigma Against Tattoos in Modern Era

In tattoo-averse Japan, a case heading to court in Osaka could help determine whether anybody will be able to get their body inked in the country in the future.

in Vietnam

Traffic Accidents Killed 9,000, Seriously Injured Thousands More in Vietnam Last Year

In Vietnam, traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of deaths, but the country still hasn’t done enough to stress the importance of road safety to its citizens.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hoi An Seeks to Control Tourism Boom on Protected Islands

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hoi An seeks to control tourism boom on protected islands [VnExpress] Nature gets ...

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H2H Welcome Home: Finish Line + Party! @ Main Post Office Saigon

From the organizer: A double H2H event on Friday 28th April! 

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Vietnamese Animator Creates Wistful Reel of Saigon Memories From Pencil Sketches

Sometimes our childhood memories exist as little pieces of wonder.

in Society

[Video] Forest in South-Central Vietnam Cleared for Golf Course Without Approval

A forest in Phu Yen province has been cleared to make way for a golf course and resort, despite the fact the project hasn't been approved.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Vietnamese-American Artist Helps Create and Share 'Made by Refugee' Stickers

If you’ve come across a “Made by Refugee” sticker in Saigon, know that they’re the brainchild of artist duo Kien Quan and Jillian Young, created in an effort to raise awareness of the global refugee c...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Car Market Has 2nd-Fastest Growth in World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's car market has second-fastest growth in world [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s pla...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Children of 1967 Vietnam

Some of these kids could be our moms and dads.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's First Waste-to-Energy Plant Starts Operation in Hanoi

Vietnam’s first waste-to-energy plant is now ready for commercial operations.

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Firework Party @ Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

From the organizer: Enjoy the firework on 30th April

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Firework Night at The Riverside @ Liberty Central Saigon Riverside

From the organizer: Enjoy live music band under the firework on 30th April

in Saigon

Saigon Welcomes Dedicated 'Jewelry Street' in District 5

In another effort to enhance the city’s image, Saigon authorities have greenlit the establishment of a jewelry street in District 5.

in Tech

Viettel to Launch New Luxury Smartphone Later This Year

Time to save up, Saigoneers: rumor has it that Viettel will launch a new luxury smartphone by the end of the year.

in Saigon Events

Dirtybird's nest w/ Coh-Hul (Ireland) - 199k Free Flow Beer @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: How about the dirty, gritty & moving bass of the San Francisco native label - Dirtybird w/ Coh-hul (Master of House music from Ireland) for weekend???

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Weekend Tech-Out w/ Arthouse (Moscow) - 199k free flow beers @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Arthouse is from Moscow. He has 6 years on the deck all around the World!

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Rebel Architecture: Greening the City // Vo Trong Nghia @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Director Nicholas Leof Ahlmark, producer Jenni Trang Le and architect Vo Trong Nghia present the first ever public screening in Vietnam of the documentary ‘Greening the City’, foll...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Drivers Bemoan Confusing Toll Booth Rules in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Drivers bemoan confusing toll booth rules in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Activists...

in Vietnam

An Giang Riverbank Collapses, Drags 16 Houses Underwater

Last Saturday, an entire section of a riverbank in the Mekong Delta's An Giang province collapsed, dragging scores of houses into the river.

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Cinco De Mayo - People's Choice Salsa Contest @ Malt

Attention! The ultimate ***Cinco De Mayo*** Celebration!

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Bodychoir @ La Danza Studio

Bodychoir is a movement workshop focused on body scanning, breathing exercises and spiritual movement activities.

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Arthur Lastmann & Step Daw, Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Paris-based eclectic maestros - Arthur Lastmann & Step Daw - and label heads with years of combined experience bending and blending genres to create a wild dance floor experience - IntoTheDeep will be...

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Tristyan + Youss @ The Observatory

Booth regular Youss is joined by Tristyan who will be making his first appearance in The Obs’ booth.

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James and the Van Der Beeks and The Kanonos @ La Canalla

DIY Rock Show At CaNaLLa. 

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Live Gipsy Jazz Concert at Indika feat. Peche A La Mouche @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our Gipsy Jazz Concert!

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Evening Jazz with Nita & Tian @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Since one year and half this duo (Nita Aartsen /Jean Sebastien Simonoviez)has performed in Europe Asia Australia and bring a tasty fuse between classical music ,traditionnal indone...

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Indie Thursday: Bệt & Tofu's Friends @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Indie music night at Yoko cafe

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Latin Thursday's @ Lush

Sexy Latin Thursday's have finally arrived at Lush!

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Soundseries Week 11: Meadow Tapestry feat Merith Fulton @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

A very special evening of underground singer-songwriting @MÁY CÀY Bistro.

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Monthly Free BBQ buffet @ Nutrifort Health & Fitness

Nutrifort District 2 and GOOD EATS Healthy Kitchen invite you to unwind from a long day with 2 hours of happiness with our complimentary BBQ buffet for members.

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The Age of Enlightenment: Concert & Gala Dinner @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salon Saigon is happy to present Concert & Gala Dinner, a package that encompasses classical music, visual arts, and fine dining.

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Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Logan (uncut) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: In the near future, a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) at a remote outpost on the Mexican border. 

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Back to Prohibition @ The Gin House

Come the gin house every tuesdays to Get experience to discover the story behind the world of classic cocktail.

in Vietnam

Here Are the Most Profitable Companies in Vietnam Last Year

A total of 22 companies listed in Vietnam achieved post-tax profits of over VND1 trillion last year. 

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's 'Party Apartment' Is Perfect for the Fun-Loving Crowd

Hanoi’s spacious “Party Apartment” is the perfect home for local social butterflies out there.

in Saigon Events

Storytelling Practice Session @ Pingoling

From the organizer: If you would like to attend the workshops, practice session, or rehersal, please email Ben Betterby at Ben@BenBetterby.com as soon as you can. (Spots Are Limited)

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Sauvignon Blanc Day @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Get ready for the Sauvignon Blanc Day on April 24th, 2017.

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Zac Watz (Twisted Donut), Nic Ford @ The Observatory

This one is for the techno heads: Obs resident and local electronic wizard Nic Ford is joined by Zac Watz - a HK-based DJ who really knows how to bring the fire with undulating electronic vibrations.

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Adecco Experience Work Day @ RMIT University

Bring your eagerness to learn and your determination to succeed. We’ll show you how to put your education to work in the HR industry.

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Liviu Groza (Rue De Plaisance, Rekids), Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

Thursday specials continue with another appearance from Liviu, who will be joining Obs co-founder and resident Hibiya Line for a night of specialized Swiss sonic finesse.

in Saigon

Saigon to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

In an effort to encourage locals to use public transport, Saigon authorities announced a bike-sharing program last Friday.

in Saigon Events

San Soda (MTMU, WPH) @ The Observatory

One of the first internationals to play at The Obs back in early 2014 and a major ally ever since - San Soda is world-renowned for his magnetic productions, spectacular sets and vast collection of vin...

in Saigon Events

Movie: 300, Session: F.Miller From COMIC, Drawing to the Cinema @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

Movies session part 1 F.MILLER ‘300”

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Live Music Xanhstorm Band//every Thursday @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

Live music xanhstorm band every Thursday & Saturday

in Saigon Events

Clothes SWAP & Drinks! @ Layla - Eatery & Bar

From the organizer: Hello All! The Fashion Revolution week is on from the 24th until the 28th of April and is joining up with Layla - Eatery & Bar along with Wisepass on the 26th of April for a c...

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Indik'Art Presents: Save Me Project Art Exhibition @ Indika

From the organizer: SAVE ME Project is a long-term project created by Zummaz Creative to bring art-design-visual concept closer to people and help preserve the enviroment.

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ANAN Saigon Street Party @ ANAN Saigon

From the organizer: To celebrate ANAN Saigon's grand opening, you're invited to our Street Party! The Street Party is on Wednesday the 26th of April @ 7PM. Our doors are open to the entire city of Sai...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: President Trump Invites Vietnam PM to Visit US

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. President Trump invites Vietnam PM to visit US [Tuoi Tre] An uphill battle with il...

in Society

Bear Rescue Center in Northern Vietnam Expands in Effort to End Bile Farming

Vietnam's most well-known bear sanctuary recently expanded, creating more space for animals rescued from bile farming.

in Food Culture

Homegrown Startup The KAfe Disappears From Saigon, Hanoi

Just a year after making national headlines for successfully attracting US$5.5 million in foreign investment, Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe has ended its operations in both the capital and Sa...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon street at dusk to traditional Chinese decor, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Thunderdome: 2 American Chefs – 2 Australian Chefs @ GRAIN Cooking Studio

From the organizer: Who runs Bartertown? {MAD MAX 3} … Two teams enter, one team leaves

in Saigon Events

Kitchen Heroes @ GRAIN Cooking Studio

From the organizer: Bringing together 5 home gastronomists and 1 mystery chef to create one dinner.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

The Gastro Mob of Ho Chi Minh City @ GRAIN Cooking Studio

From the organizer: 4 Chefs  -   4 Countries

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Stars of the 5 Stars @ GRAIN Cooking Studio

From the organizer: Join the unique dinner bringing togetherthe chefs of Ho Chi Minh City 5 stars hotels

in Saigon

Saigon Should Outlaw Motorbikes to Reduce Congestion, Accidents: Professor

An urban traffic expert has sparked heated debate by suggesting that Saigon get rid of its motorbikes.

in Saigon Events

Bruno Mars & Rihanna Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Why is this tribute night special and cannot-be-missed?

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Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your Wed with Insomnia band, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

in Vietnam

US President Donald Trump to Attend November APEC Summit in Da Nang

US President Donald Trump will visit Vietnam later this year for a regional summit.

in Saigon Events

Glow in The Dark - Edm Party @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Prepare yourselves to dance the night away in "EDM Party - Glow In The Dark" at Hard Rock Cafe.

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Guns N’ Roses & Ac/Dc Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night of Hard Rock at Hard Rock Cafe, tributing 2 bands of legends: one from America, one from Australia: Guns & Roses and AC/DC.

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Vietnam Talents Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rock your Wed with Insomnia band, first time in Hard Rock Cafe.

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Viva Latino Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Tune up the heat and spice up your music with "the best of VIVA LATINO night" at Hard Rock Cafe.

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Fiesta! Cinco De Mayo @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for CINCO DE MAYO - celebration emphasizes Mexican cuisine, culture and music while rocking your taste buds with special offer of Nachos - Mexican snack, Margarita - Mexica...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Wants Homegrown Social Networks to Replace Facebook

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese government wants homegrown social networks to replace Facebook [VnExpress] ...

in Music & Arts

Indonesia's 'Islamic Punk' Movement Marries Religious Faith With Musical Rebellion

In Indonesia, music aficionados are combining two elements that appear to be in complete contrast – Islamic faith and punk – to create positive changes in their community.

in Vietnam

Jetstar Pacific Tops Vietnam's Most Delayed List in Q1 2017

Jetstar Pacific was the most-delayed domestic airline in the first quarter of 2017. 

in Saigon

Saigon Considers Draining Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal to Stop Mass Fish Kills

Saigon authorities are considering several solutions to save marine life in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Military-Run Viettel Becomes Vietnam’s First 4G Provider

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Military-run Viettel becomes Vietnam’s first 4G provider [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese pol...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Masashi Wakui's Colorful Tokyo Vision

There are a lot of things to love about Tokyo: the food, the quirky fashion and the rich history. However, for photographer Masashi Wakui, it’s the city’s nightscapes that fascinate him the most.

in Society

Uber and Grab Are Making Hanoi and Saigon's Congestion Worse: Officials

Authorities in Vietnam’s most populous metropolises are now considering limiting operations of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, accusing them of worsening traffic. 

in Culture

[Photos] A Group of History Buffs Have Recreated a Royal Costume From Scratch

A group of young history buffs recently accomplished an impressive feat: reconstructing an old Vietnamese royal costume by referencing an image.

in Saigon Events

City Rising Art Exhibition by Richie Fawcett @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Preserve old Saigon forever in your home!

in Food Culture

Bangkok to Remove All Sidewalk Vendors by End of Year

While Saigon debates the future of street vendors in the city, officials in nearby Thailand are working to remove all vendors from Bangkok's pavements by the end of the year. 

in Vietnam

Foreign Investment in Vietnam's Green Energy Hits All-Time High

Current investment in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector has hit a record of US$778 million.

in Saigon Events

6 is back - 6DJs 6Hours @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: 6 of Saigon's best Disco, House, Tech-House, Deep House, & Techno DJs will come together for one epic 6 hour set!

in Saigon Events

Love For All 3 w/ NINA NOVA - Drink for Charity @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Love for All Vol 3 w/ NINA NOVA (Australia) and YNG Beats - Resident DJ

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Government, Ministries, Bankers and Businesses Cooperate to Breed Shrimp

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. VIB interested in buying ANZ’s retail operations in Vietnam [Deal Street Asia] Gov...

in Environment

Vietnamese Beekeepers Fight Climate Change With New Initiatives

Beekeepers and researchers in northern Vietnam are looking for ways to combat declines in vital bee populations.

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu presents DJ Angelo @ Piu Piu

This is the Dj who taught your favorite DJ how to DJ!! This is one for all the music lovers & hip hop heads, turntablists, b-boys and b-girls out there! 

in Saigon Events

MASH UP Saigon - Hip Hop X Reggae ft Tony the Weed + Unda @ Piu Piu

Saigon Dub Station & Saigon Rockers presents: Mash Up Saigon - Hip Hop X Reggae Big Collaboration for a big night :) 

in Saigon Events

The Little Bazaar #7 @ Piu Piu

Welcome back to our weekly concept!!

in Travel

[Video] A Bird's-Eye View of Vietnam's Natural Landscape

It’s not often that you can see Vietnam in all its snowy glory.

in Saigon Events

Glow Thyself – a Party of Lights on Top of Saigon @ EON51

The youngsters of Saigon are getting excited and ready to plan for the up-coming four-day reunification holiday. Some choose to get on the road looking for a stress free experience. Some decide to sta...

in Saigon Events

Yon Hyaku Nijuu Moyase 420 @ La Canalla

It's that time of the year, when shit get hot and people get mad fo no reason !!!!!!

in Saigon Events

Sounds Of The World - La Vita @ Soul Live Project

SOUNDS OF THE WORLD is a unique concert series aiming to unite the world’s cultures through music by bringing together International and Vietnamese artists.

in Saigon Events

VungTau's Int'l Alumni Gathering in Saigon @ Dining Room

Have you ever wondered how many of your childhood friends are living/working in HCMC right now after returning home from oversea study? And when was your last time seeing them?

in Saigon Events

Dutch Drinks @ Café-Restaurant

DUTCH KINGS DAY DRINKS

in Saigon Events

Disco Tropica @ The Lighthouse

After the soaking hot first issue last month, Disco Tropica is back with sounds for a discotheque in the tropics from Lo Mode.

in Saigon Events

Ballet "Cinderella" @ Saigon Opera House

The "Cinderella" ballet with the music of Sergei Prokofiev is so well known that there are over 1500 different versions of choreography for this masterpiece.

in Vietnam

Da Nang to Erect Hollywood-Style Sign on Son Tra Peninsula

A peak on the Son Tra Peninsula is set to get the Hollywood treatment as local authorities have approved the erection of a large sign spelling out “DANANG”.

in Saigon

Every District of Saigon to Get a Book Street in the Future

Saigoneers all over the city can expect to have a book street in their neighborhood in the near future.

in Saigon Events

Strengths & Weaknesses of Vietnam Tech Talents @ CirCO Co-working Space

This event features top-notch entrepreneurs who are building USD-millions international business with strong tech team base in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Water Fest: Guns, Sun & Fun @ The Oxygen

April is the hottest month of the year and time for Songkran! 

in Saigon Events

BoomSlang Tribute to MF DOOM ft. Binaural Dropout & Sonar Lee @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our MF DOOM Tribute Night at Indika… featuring special guest DJ’s Binaural Dropout and Sonar Lee!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Are as Bad as Chinese Visitors, Official Says

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Dong Nai farmers lose crops due to wild elephants [DTI] Beauty contest moved from ...

in Architecture

[Photos] A Glimpse Into Binh Thanh's Terracotta Abode

In Saigon, nothing is impossible when it comes to building a home, even when the lot is 40 meters long and wedged in the middle of a tight space.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ The Lighthouse

With a beautiful view, good drinks and top service; ladies will have a wonderful time at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon

Will Saigon Achieve Its Goal of Attracting 7 Million International Visitors This Year?

Last Thursday, Saigon authorities met with local travel firms to discuss how to attract seven million international visitors by the end of this year.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday AM Vinyasa @ Mandala

From the organizer: Join us for a Vinyasa yoga class in this beautiful wellness center which offers yoga, meditation, tai chi, qi gong but also other services such as reiki, osteopath, acupunture, jui...

in Saigon Events

Service Industry Night @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: Mondays S.I.NService Industry Night Sick of serving others? Let us serve YOU!

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Ekumenopolis @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: “Ekümenopolis: City without limits” by Imre Azem 

in Saigon Events

Piano Recital Kim Jee Hee @ Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Romantic, Impressionism and Modern Piano Works

in Saigon Events

LGBT Rights Discussion with Canadian advocate, Kim Vance @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us on Sunday April 23rd for a discussion of the history of LGBT rights with Canadian rights advocate, Kim Vance.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Boho Market April 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? Maybe you're looking for some local fabric, accessories or jewelry? You might just need a unique piece o...

in Saigon Events

Young Entrepreneurs' Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The ISHCMC Grade 5 students have been challenged to finish their education in the IB Primary Years Program by applying all of their knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes t...

in Saigon Events

A O Show @ Saigon Opera House

Vietnam's peaceful country life versus the noise and irony of urbanization. 

in Saigon Events

Ashtanga Beginner's Workshop by Rochelle @ The Yoga Nest

From the organizer: My lovely yogi friend Rochelle will be teaching 2 Ashtanga workshops at The Yoga Nest in April.

in Saigon Events

Screening: Marcel Duchamp @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salon Saigon invites you to a three-hour documentary with interviews about Marcel Duchamp, directed by Fabrice Maze in 2009.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Funday - shopping & brunch @ Saigon Flea Market

From the organizer: Shopping & brunch at Saigon Flea Market, Boomarang Bistro, District 7 HCMC

in Saigon Events

Magico (Mystik - Seoul), Nic Ford, Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

Resident of infamous Seoul nightclub Mystik and a key player of the Korean underground scene: Magico spins an entrancing blend of house and techno, bringing kaleidoscopic color to minimal beauty with ...

in Vietnam

Prime Minister Postpones $10.6bn Ninh Thuan Steel Plant

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has halted work on a proposed US$10.6-billion steel plant in Ninh Thuan province over environmental concerns.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Was World's Top Coffee Exporter in March

According to industry reports, last month Vietnam edged out Brazil to become the world’s largest coffee exporter.

in Heritage

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 2

Life in Saigon in the early 1970s wasn’t easy, but that didn’t stop the city’s residents from adopting a positive outlook and happy-go-lucky approach to living.

in Saigon Events

Fire Fest: Craft Beer & BBQ @ The Oxygen

Prepare for the Feast of Feasts!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Walk @ Mcdonald

From the organizer: This new and original walking tour of District 1 (the downtown core of Saigon) is an insider's look at the new beer scene in Vietnam that's taking the world by storm.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Up to 15 Storms, Depressions Forecast to Enter East Sea in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Up to 15 storms, depressions forecast to enter East Vietnam Sea in 2017 [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Post-Apocalyptic Look Into 3A Station on Its Last Legs

A month after receiving its closing notice, 3A Station has gone from hip youth culture alley to post-apocalyptic wasteland.

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Propose $150m Stadium for 2021 SEA Games

Saigon's Department of Culture and Sport has proposed the construction of a US$152 million stadium in District 2. 

in Asia

Saigon's Own Suboi Makes 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List

Four Vietnamese citizens were named to this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which recognizes young difference makers in 10 industries across the continent.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Hoi An's night lanterns to a spectacular Saigon sunset, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Free Opening Art Exhibition by Peafowl Foundation @ M2C Coffee

From the organizer: Dear photo lovers, enthusiasm and lovely people, Peafowl Foundation proudly invites you to join us at our very private event.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Old Sai Gon by For Many Reasons @ Indika

From the organizer: Come dressed in OLD SAIGON style for a surprise gift drink!

in Saigon Events

Spotlight on Michelin-Starred Chef Andrea Spagoni @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: On the evenings of April 14, 15 and 16, the Italian-born Chef, Andrea Spagoni will prepare for the diners at Caravelle’s fine dining restaurant in the heart of Saigon, a five-cours...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Unveils Program to Increase National Forest Coverage to 42% by 2020

In an effort to improve Vietnam’s natural environment, the government recently revealed an ambitious plan to boost the country’s forested area to 42% of the nation's total land area by 2020.

in Saigon Events

Weekend Tech-Out w/ Ryan Wik & NOF - 199k Free Flow Beers! @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Weekend Tech-out with 2 masters of Tech HouseFrom Seattle, US & Saigon Soul Pool Party - Ryan WikFrom Upper Saigon - Noize Of Future

in Saigon Events

Sunday Reggae Reunion @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Reggae Reunion at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Children's Outdoor Cinema: Hop. @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week we'll be showing an American 3D Easter-themed live-action/computer-animated family comedy film. 

in Saigon Events

Live Lounge with Red Amity @ Rogue Saigon

Red Amity are back with their hypnotic grooves to give you a 2 woman show with a big band feel.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Quang Tri Tourism Picks up After Formosa Pollution Disaster

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Quang Tri tourism picks up after Formosa pollution disaster [DTI] Two Japanese nat...

in Arts & Culture

Passenger in Infamous United Airlines Video Was an Accomplished Pre-1975 Musician in Saigon

As the story of David Dao, the doctor who was forcefully removed from United Airlines Flight 3411 last Sunday, continues to unfold, Vietnamese media outlets have recounted the Vietnamese-American pass...

in Saigon Events

Ladies Who Brunch @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Women of Vietnam presents Ladies Who Brunch Easter Edition at L'Usine on Dong Khoi with a slight twist, this Easter Sunday we've decided to make it a breakfast meetup (from 8:...

in Saigon Events

PIU PIU One Year Birthday WHITE Party @ Piu Piu

Happy Birthday to US!

in Saigon Events

XXX : All Black Party @ Piu Piu

Ready for the 2nd edition of XXX?

in Asia

Taiwan to Become First Nation in Asia to Outlaw Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat

Animal rights activists have recorded a huge win on the island nation of Taiwan.

in Saigon Events

PIU PIU 1 YEAR Anniversary- Homies Celebration - Invitation Only @ Piu Piu

HAPPPYYY BIIRRRTTHHDDAAYY TOOOO US!"Because friendship is our favorite kind of ship"

in Saigon

Saigon Proposes $12.3m Overpass at Dan Chu Roundabout

In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed the construction of a VND280-billion (US$12.3 million) elevated road over Dan...

in Saigon Events

Weekend of Adaptation: "The Fault in Our Stars" Movie @ Blanc

The Fault in Our Stars - the story has taken has taken the tears of millions of readers around the world, including the version of the book or when it was adapted into movie by director Josh Broone.

in Eat & Drink

Tokyo Restaurant Dishes Out Insect Ramen

Saigon's recent In-N-Out pop-up has nothing on a ramen restaurant in Tokyo which served up an unorthodox version of the popular dish last Sunday.

in Vietnam

Vietstar Airlines Told to Delay Takeoff Until Tan Son Nhat Is Expanded

If you've been looking forward to enjoying the services of Vietnam’s fifth airline, Vietstar Airlines, don't hold your breath, as the company will not be allowed to take to the air just yet.

in Saigon Events

Taste of country - MINI LIVE SHOW VÕ TRỌNG PHÚC @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: A Taste of Country Music night with VO TRONG PHUC and his friends. 

in Saigon Events

Open Your Mind 2 + Saigon Soul After Party @ The Lighthouse

This Saturday the 15th Abstraack, Saigon Soul Pool Party and The Lighthouse are teaming up for the after party to end all after party's.

in Saigon Events

1DAN [Batti Batti], OKO @ The Observatory

Full-on techno power is the order of the evening with Obs mainstay 1Dan joined by OKO for what will be his last performance in Vietnam and probably your last chance to catch a taste of his delicate an...

in Saigon Events

Pre-Easter Day Party @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: In the atmosphere to celebrate Easter Season, We invite the party-goers to join us for the Pre-Easter Day Party held on 15th April 2017.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Survey Asks Hanoi Primary School Kids to Detail Pregnancies

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Survey asks Hanoi primary school kids to detail pregnancies [Tuoi Tre] Doan Thi Hu...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take a Look at Hanoi's Future Metro Trains

Here’s what Hanoi’s first metro system trains will look like.

in Saigon

River Bus Routes Connecting D1 and D7 Approved by City Officials

City officials have approved two more river bus routes for Saigon's upcoming water-based public transportation system.

in Music & Arts

[Video] This Is What Happens When You Merge Cai Luong and Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?'

Do: watch this video to improve your cải lương skills. Don’t: use this video to practice English pronunciation.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Mulls Filling in Part of Thanh Cong Lake for Housing Project Despite Local Opposition

The Hanoi People’s Committee and Department of Construction are considering a proposal to reclaim one hectare of Ba Dinh District’s Thanh Cong Lake to build a resettlement apartment complex.

in Saigon Events

Easter Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Join us on Sunday 16th April for Easter Brunch Buffet from 11am!

in Saigon Events

Krossing-over Festival @ Ho Chi Minh City

From the organizer: Krossing-over is a unique festival resulting from various crossings: performances mixing dance, literature, visual arts and culinary arts. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Rice Price Out of Sync With Rest of World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world [VietnamNet] Frequent inspecti...

in Tech

Apple Warns Unauthorized Local Shops to Stop Using Trademark

In the future, Saigon’s neighborhood phone stores might have to think twice before putting the Apple logo on their front sign.

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer Bash With Jenny & the Scallywags @ Le Méridien Saigon

 The Craft Beer Bash at Le Méridien Saigon teams up with Jenny & the Scallywags to kick-start your weekend in style this 14th April. An emerging talent, influenced by Fleetwood Mac and Crosby, St...

in Food Culture

America's Favorite Condiment, Sriracha, Is Not So Hot in Vietnam

After making its name in the United States, the rooster-branded hot sauce is trying its luck in Vietnam.

in Development

[Images] Updated Google Earth Timelapse Shows Three Decades of Development in Vietnam

How has Vietnam changed in the span of three decades, as seen through Google Earth?

in Asia

Thai Women Enter Male-Dominated World of Motorbike Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty

In traffic-choked Bangkok, women are moving into the traditionally male-dominated field of motorbike taxi drivers.

in Saigon Events

New Menu Launch @ 'NAMO Artisanal Pizzeria

We are turning one! From our birth as the only place in town pioneering the true flavours of Naples and southern Italy through our signature Neapolitan pizzas, we are now celebrating a year of sharing...

in Saigon

Saigon Seeks Japan's Help to Revive Binh Thanh's 'Dead' Canal

Binh Thanh District’s Xuyen Tam Canal might get a makeover this year.

in Saigon Events

Easter Flair Dinner @ EON51

Although Easter weekend is around the corner, there are not many restaurants in town offer egg-citing specials for families and friends to enjoy the season. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ‘Saigon, I Love You’ wins top prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards [Tuoi Tre] Thu...

in Health

Social Stigmas in Vietnam Deter Gay Men From HIV Testing and Treatment

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam still face social and bureaucratic barriers when accessing HIV testing and treatment, a survey has found.

in Heritage

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 1

You will never be as cool as the ladies of Saigon in 1973.

in Asia

Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month

As bad weather is expected to continue in coming weeks, dry season downpours similar to those that have recently hit Saigon will return, in addition to brutal heat.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon among top 50 most beautiful cities in the world [VietnamNet] Annual suicide...

in Architecture

Singaporean Architects Design Hotel Featuring Own Ecosystem

A hotel in downtown Singapore features its own ecosystem and an array of innovative environmental features.

in Travel

Vietnamese Trekker Earns Spot on Coveted Polar Expedition

Vietnamese athletes continue their foray into cold weather sports as local trekker Hoang Le Giang was selected to conquer the North Pole with a 300-kilometer sled trip this month.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From jocular street vendors to modernist buildings, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week

Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.

in Stories

Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction

A painting by Le Pho, a 20th-century Vietnamese artist, sold for nearly US$1.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Super-rich in Vietnam on sharp rise, public debt nears ceiling [VietnamNet] At lea...

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu Fridays presents BOBBY D x A M I L L I x Secret Guest! @ Piu Piu

Piu Piu is back at it with it's legen--dary Friday Hip Hop parties!

in Saigon Events

Weekend tech-out w/ Eskerod (Denmark) - 199k Free flow beer @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Let tech house from Eskerod make your weekend better

in Culture

[Photos] Taipei Style: A City of Effortless Cool

Taipei’s street style is an eclectic mix of old Hollywood icons, Japanese minimalism and a whole lot of berets.

in Food Culture

Popularity of Coffee Fuels Strong Profits and Rapid Expansion for Coffee Chains in Vietnam

It’s a good time to be a coffee chain owner in Vietnam as the country’s appetite for a cup of Joe has never been more intense.

in Tech

Vietnam to Get Nationwide 4G Coverage by End of April

Under the central government’s ambitious plan to bring Vietnam up to speed with the region's internet standards, local mobile carriers are extending their fourth-generation (4G) high-speed network.

in Asia

Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea

Vietnamese labor officials fear that South Korea may stop accepting Vietnamese workers since many have overstayed their visa. 

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Serene, Laid-Back Vibe of Hanoi in the Mid-1990s

Hanoi in the mid-1990s was a city of rich traditions and a laid-back lifestyle.

in Saigon Events

Comedy Saigon Showcase #1 @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Hosted By Uy Le!!!

in Saigon Events

Live Music - Simon Jenkins & Special Guest @ Rogue Saigon

Simon Jenkins is a South African born singer songwriter.

in Saigon Events

Jam Session - Rawney @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. 

in Saigon Events

King Royal Party @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: If you are fan of Singer S.T.365, the King Royal Party at the Chill Skybar is the party that should not be missed.

in Food Culture

Vietnamese-American Chef Andrea Nguyen Creates Eclectic Pho Cookbook

Vietnamese-American chef Andrea Nguyen's latest book, The Pho Cookbook, is an ode to Vietnam's national comfort food: phở.

in Saigon Events

Saigontex 2017 @ Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

Willy Italiana will take part to SAIGONTEX 2017 fair, we'll be showing our CUT&FOLD machines. Visit Us at our booth: LOBBY L1-2

in Saigon Events

International Festival 2017 @ RMIT University

International Festival 2017 is from 10 April to 13 April 2017.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Farmers' Market April 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

in Saigon Events

Australian Night at Level 23 Nightspot & Wine Bar @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

This April, Level 23 Nightspot and Wine Bar invites you to the Australian party with an exotic themed selection of drinks and food.

in Saigon Events

Macchiato Tea Collection at Mojo on Dong Khoi Street @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Cool down the heat of Saigon with a tea floating ice cream drink at Mojo Café on Dong Khoi.

in Saigon Events

American Flavors at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Refresh your taste buds and explore an appealing and tasty American cuisine during the month of April at Mojo on Dong Khoi.

in Saigon Events

A Culinary Journey to Italy @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Saigon Café Restaurant will be featuring an Italian theme buffet on Friday and Saturday night, April 21 and 22.

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 16 with your family and friends with a traditional Easter party featuring an Easter themed buffet brunch.

in Saigon Events

Sizzling Australian beef specialties at Li Bai Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Li Bai Chinese Restaurant will introduce a special menu featuring sizzling Australian beef cooked in Chinese style with choices of exclusive sauce created by the talented chefs at Li Bai Restaurant du...

in Saigon Events

Celebrate Liberation day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Celebrate Vietnamese Liberation Day by gathering for a wonderful dinner buffet at Saigon Café Restaurant on Sunday, April 30.

in Saigon Events

A Celebration of Hung King Day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Saigon Café Restaurant will be offering a special buffet night to celebrate Hung King festival.

in Saigon

Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016

In recent years, Saigon’s many business and development projects have received a considerable amount of overseas remittances from Viet Kieu, according to a recent report.

in Environment

Cambodia to Relocate 5 Floating Villages Along Tonle Sap River to Curb Pollution

Cambodian officials are preparing to relocate five floating villages in Kampong Chhnang province to help reduce water pollution.

in Saigon Events

OKO, Dan Lo @ The Observatory

Weekend warmup arrives in the form of select cuts of house, techno & other power sounds with these two DJs of distinctly diverse approaches to dance floor ignition.

in Saigon Events

Wine & Dine at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

For when it’s time to treat yourself, come and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine on the 30th floor with a skyline view at one of the most stylish 5-star hotels in Saigon

in Saigon Events

Family Playground for Easter @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Do you have plan for Easter? Food ConneXion restaurant is the perfect destination for you and your beloved ones.

in Saigon Events

International Buffet Journey @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Celebrate this April with many exciting dinner buffet with a theme by day of the week at the Food ConneXion restaurant.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night – Bollywood Night @ Pullman Saigon Centre

This April, Ladies night will take you to the boulevard of Bollywood, one of the juiciest movie culture in the world.

in Vietnam

A 100-Year-Old French Villa Was Recently Bulldozed in Hue

You might want to sit down for this: a 100-year-old building in Hue has been bulldozed due to poor maintenance.

in Saigon Events

Chicken Wings Challenge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Have you challenged yourself today? Here is to one more story to write in your travel diary: "I finished 1.5 kilo of Chicken Wings within 15 minutes!"

in Saigon Events

A Very Saigonese Breakfast @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Urbane Lounge at Pullman Saigon Centre always understands the unique craving for Saigon cuisine by the locals and expats, together with carrying on the Viet culinary culture in an international 5-star...

in Saigon Events

Aussie Burger for Taste of Australia @ Pullman Saigon Centre

The Aussies know best when it comes to their burgers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese tour operators bump prices ahead of peak season [VnExpress] Tourism fir...

in Saigon

Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April

In an effort to improve Saigon’s music scene, District 1 authorities are aiming to establish the southern hub’s first “Music Street” by the end of this month.

in Saigon Events

A O Show @ Saigon Opera House

Vietnam's peaceful country life versus the noise and irony of urbanization. 

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Live Tape @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Live Tape is all about intimacy, the intimacy of following singer-songwriter Kenta Maeno as he wanders through the streets of Kichijoji on the first day of 2009, performing songs a...

in Vietnam

Trump Sends Letter to Vietnam President, Hints Future Visit in November

In an effort to improve ties with Vietnam, US President Donald Trump recently wrote a letter to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.

in Saigon Events

Special Live Jazz features Gerard Evans and Ben Hall @ Malt

Join us for our weekly Monday Night Live Music event. 

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ The Lighthouse

With a beautiful view, good drinks and top service; ladies will have a wonderful time at The Lighthouse.

in Saigon Events

A Voz Do Morro: Samba live @ Panam

Are you ready to travel directly to Brazil???!!!

in Vietnam

Hanoi Keeps Wartime Loudspeakers Despite Overwhelming Objection From Residents

In a surprising move, Hanoi authorities recently decided to keep the capital’s collection of wartime loudspeakers.

in Architecture

[Photos] Torn Paper House Brings Bright, Minimalist Living to Go Vap

A Saigon-based architecture firm has transformed a small plot in Go Vap District into an enviable townhouse.

in Tech

Vietnam's Pension System to Go Digital by 2018

Vietnam’s pension distribution system is seeking to catch up with the digital age.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Under Water Following ‘Unprecedented’ Unseasonal Rain

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City under water following ‘unprecedented’ unseasonal rain [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Travel

AirAsia to Launch Vietnamese Budget Airline in 2018

One month after VietJet made its debut on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, regional budget carrier AirAsia has announced its intention to expand to Vietnam, launching a new airline with the help o...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From city sunrises to Ba Chieu Market at sunset, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

D1 Official Doan Ngoc Hai to Take a Break From Clearing Sidewalks

After six weeks of demolition and vehicle-towing, District 1’s sidewalk crusader is taking a break.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Orders Removal of Illegally Built Constructions on Son Tra Peninsula

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang orders removal of illegally built constructions on Son Tra Peninsula [Tuoi Tre]...

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The Little Bazaar #5 @ Piu Piu

Welcome back to our weekly concept!!

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Strictly Hip Hop Fridays w/ Bobby D & Duca Dan @ Piu Piu

Every Friday Piu Piu is the one place where you can hear the music you actually like. 

in Society

Saigon Winter Park Now Offers Skiing, Sledding, Snowman-Building

As of this month, tropical Saigon is now home to its own winter wonderland.

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Jazz Concert @ International German School IGS

in Travel

Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay

Starting this Saturday, kayaks will no longer be permitted in Ha Long Bay.

in Arts & Culture

'The Best We Could Do': A Memoir of One Vietnamese Family’s Journey to America

At a time when the United States is grappling with its stance on immigration, the memoir of a Vietnamese-American writer has given a human face to the country's refugees.

in Asia

Asia Suffered $83bn in Damage from Disasters Last Year

In 2016, Asia suffered greater financial losses due to natural and man-made catastrophes than any other region in the world, according to a new report.

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Aussie BBQ at Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Irresistible meats, beers, and wines from ‘down under’ with Live music from 3pm - 6pm 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Proposes Giant Golden Turtle Statue for Hoan Kiem Lake

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ten-ton golden turtle statue proposed for iconic Hanoi lake [Tuoi Tre] HCMC to ope...

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Economic Growth Hits 3-Year Low in First Quarter of 2017

Vietnam’s economic growth hit a three-year low in the first quarter of this year.

in Environment

[Photos] Educational Campaign Paints Saigon Walls With Rhino Graffiti

Over the last month, walls along a number of District 1 streets have been covered in graffiti as part of an awareness-raising campaign.

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Layla's Grand Opening Party @ Layla - Eatery & Bar

From the organizer: It’s time for us to say a huge thank you with a Grand Opening Party!

in Tech

Vietnamese Game 'Sky Garden' Wins People's Choice Award at Gaming Event

A Vietnamese game recently surpassed Pokemon GO, Super Mario Run and other famous world titles to earn the prize for most popular at this year's IMGA Global event.

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[Photos] The Sleepy, Small Town Vibes of Central Vietnam in the Early 1960s

Before it became the modern metropolis it is today, Da Nang used to be a sleepy fishing village.

in Tech

Hanoi Pilots Program to Collect Parking Fees via Mobile App

This May, Hanoi will test out a digital parking system on select streets in Hoan Kiem District.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 2nd Best Place in the World to Teach English

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam ranks second best place in the world to teach English [VnExpress] Four san...

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Rolling Stone and Tina Turner Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Rolling Stones, an English rock band who's got 4th rank on the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" and Tina Turner who has been referred to as the Queen of Rock N' Roll.

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Jessie J and Santana Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: An American musician in the contemporary jazz music genre, and an American Latin rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966. 

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Latin Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night with Latin rhythm and hot dancers at Hard Rock Café.

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Prince and David Bowie Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: David Bowie and Prince — two iconic musicians who changed the face of popular music culture in the second half of the 20th century.

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Vân Quỳnh Idol and Jogadanz Houseband @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A special LIVE show of Jogadanz - houseband of Hard Rock Cafe and Van Quynh Idol

in Vietnam

Mekong Delta Faces Severe Waste Treatment Shortage

Provinces throughout the Mekong Delta are struggling to keep up with the increasing amount of garbage created by the region's growing cities.

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PRE Y2K Party @ The Lighthouse

Join us for a time before the word (music) was destroyed by the Millennium Bug (the record industry) and man kind (artists) ruled supreme.

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MF // Saigon Rogue @ Rogue Saigon

Grab a craft beer and enjoy the rooftop show! 

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Monthly Free BBQ buffet @ Nutrifort Health & Fitness

Nutrifort District 2 and GOOD EATS Healthy Kitchen invite you to unwind from a long day with 2 hours of happiness with our complimentary BBQ buffet for members.

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Creative Arts Weeks performance @ European International School

 European International School Ho Chi Minh City is delighted to announce that our annual Creative Arts Week will be held from the 27th March, culminating in a music, art and performance extr...

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Live #atPanam: Sider Man & Thomas Noyer @ Panam

After a 1st solo performance at Panam, we are very happy to invite Sider Man for his last performance in Saigon. 

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[Video] Vietnam Airlines’ Latest Promotional Video Is Lit

Vietnam's airline game is fierce these days. Competition among local carriers is cutthroat, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet locked in an ongoing battle to become the country’s top domestic carrier a...

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Jam Session - La KINH @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. 

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast @ British International School

It's that time once again and we are VERY excited to announce that Beauty and the Beast, performed by our Secondary students, will open very soon!

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Romi & Noches @ The Observatory

High grade techno and house power on full display this night with these two maestros of the game.

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Basic Soul Unit [Dekmantel, Dolly, Ostgut Ton] @ The Observatory

Another absolutely major player of the underground electronic world is here to close off this big month in serious style.

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Society 1st Anniversary - "Angels in White" Charity Fashion Show @ The Society

It is time to celebrate the 1st year of the existence of Wonderland: THE SOCIETY BAR & GRILL will present the new cuisine concept with 1 star Michelin Chef - Rodrigo Aranguren from Spain.

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April Fool's Day Party @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Do you have any plans for the April Fool’s Day?

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Spotty Internet Connection to Persist Until April

Vietnam’s subpar internet speeds are likely to persist until the first week of April.

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Storytelling Saigon #3 @ Wonderland Club

We are proud to announce that Storytelling Saigon is back with an all new show.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revives Idea of Banning Private Vehicles in Downtown

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC revives idea of banning private vehicles in downtown [VietnamNet] 9-year-old ...

in Heritage

[Photos] 1972 Saigon, a City of Style

Based on this collection of black-and-white snapshots, there’s no doubt that Saigon was – and still is – a city of style.

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Water Levels in Northern Vietnam's Red River Are Falling

Over the past two decades, northern Vietnam’s Red River has faced falling water levels, causing headaches for local farmers.

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Fun Beach Festival 2017 - Legend Of The Sea @ Fun Beach Festival

With a new content inspired by the legend "Con Rong Chau Tien" of Vietnam. Fun Beach Festival 2017 will take you to the heroic story with the dramatic and exciting coming from the show.

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Champion Dash Traditional 2017 - Ho Chi Minh City @ Red Bull Champion Dash

From the organizer: The Red Bull Champion Dash combines the best elements of OCR from around the world.

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Get Wet // Songkran Water Festival Weekend @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The clue’s in the name; Water, Music and beautiful people of course.

in Food Culture

D1 Launches Facebook Page to Help Street Food Vendors Evicted From Sidewalks

In the midst of Saigon’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, officials in the downtown area are aiming to help street vendors through the power of Facebook.

in Travel

UK Warns Citizens of Adventure Travel Risks in Vietnam

After several recent accidents involving Brits in Vietnam, the UK government is warning its citizens about the risks associated with adventure trips in the Southeast Asian country.

in Vietnam

Officials Under Fire After Trees Felled for Hanoi's Sidewalk Reclamation Campaign

Hanoi’s sidewalk reclamation campaign spares nothing in its way, not even trees.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi and HCMC Top Global Office Yield Index

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi and HCMC top global office yield index [VnExpress] Chinese tourist influx to...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Air Traffic Controllers Suspended for Leaving Work, Sleeping on the Job

Two air traffic controllers in Hai Phong have been suspended, one for sleeping on the job, the other for abandoning his post.

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Sunday Brunch @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

 Indulge in extravagance with the freshest seafood, roasted meats, international dishes, all-day breakfast favourites, and decadent desserts. A family brunch your kids will love.

in Environment

New Frog Species Confirmed in Northern Vietnam

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new species of frog in the mountains of northern Vietnam.

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Taste of Australia Wine Show @ Park Hyatt

From the organizer: The very first Taste of Australia Wine Show will be held on 1 April 2017 at the Park Hyatt Saigon’s Guesthouse (Mezzanine Floor) from 1pm – 5pm! 

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Taste of Australia 2017 dinner by NOSH @ GRAIN Cooking Studio

From the organizer: To kick off Taste of Australia, the annual celebration of Australian food, beverages, cuisine, fashion and design, a Taste of Australia NOSH Supperclub dinner will be held at GRAIN...

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Full Disclosure @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Join us for our Full Disclosure X Cock Around The Block party on 1st April.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From cyclo drivers to street vendors, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Peafowl Cup 2017 @ Peafowl Consulting

Dear sport lovers, energetic and dynamic people, Peafowl Consulting proudly invite you to join us in the exclusively first P-Cup soccer tournament on April 23rd in Ho Chi Minh City!

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Ballet with Tchaikovsky @ Saigon Opera House

Ballet with Tchaikovsky

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Electric Kicks a Diy Indie Electro Sleazy Discopunk Dance Party @ Piu Piu

ELECTRIC KICKS, a diy indie electro sleazy discopunk dance partyDJs: superkid | nic ford

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TJ'B : Cam Dai Bass @ Piu Piu

Join The Junkies' Bass this Saturday at the Fridge Room-Piu Piu for a humorous night riches of bass with: Dubstep/ House/ Dub/ Bass Music/ Trap

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HOTEL RADIO PARIS Showcase with Dj HRP @ Piu Piu

 Hotel Radio Paris showcase at the Piu!

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The Little Bazaar #4 @ Piu Piu

An Arabian themed night under the starry sky of the Piu Piu Rooftop with graceful Arabian dancers, Djs spinning oriental, funky and hip hop tunes, pop-up shops from talented local designers, a beautif...

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Space Odyssey w/ Dan Lo & Tristyan @ The Lighthouse

This Saturday join us at The Lighthouse for a musical experience that will take you on a journey through other galaxies, time and space.

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Saigon Unveils Plan to Turn Downtown D1 Into Pedestrian Zone Amid Sidewalk Clearance Efforts

Amid Saigon’s fervent sidewalk clearance campaign, city officials recently unveiled another ambitious project to turn most of downtown District 1’s streets into pedestrian-only zones.

in Food Culture

[Illustrations] The Art of Saigon Street Food

There is a lot to love about Saigon street food.

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Bus Driver Careens into Saigon Canal

Early yesterday morning, a bus careened off the road and into Saigon's Tau Hu Canal.

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Free Health Talk on Gynecologic Infections @ Family Medical Practice

JOIN Dr. Jane Shadwell-Li and Dr. Serge Gradstein for a morning light breakfast health talk on Gynecologic Infections.

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Nutrition Health Talk @ Anne Hill International School

With rapid urbanization and the development of modern lifestyles, many parents in Ho Chi Minh City now face difficulties in properly feeding their children.

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Yellow Claw @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: ENVY Club is proud to bring you one of the most talented DJs from the Netherlands, "Yellow Claw’’ ranking #48 in DJs Mag Top 100 DJs. Belongs to the Barong Family, Yellow Claw...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Plans Vendor-Friendly Sidewalks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City plans vendor-friendly sidewalks [Tuoi Tre] British government war...

in Arts & Culture

Saigon Is Getting a Natural History Museum in D9

Saigon’s cultural scene is getting a facelift soon, as local officials just broke ground on the city’s first-ever Natural History Museum.

in Heritage

Nick Ut, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist, Retires This Month

After 51 years as a photojournalist, Nick Ut is retiring this month.

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Saigon to Get New Mien Dong Bus Station by Year End

Saigon’s Mien Dong Bus Station, or Eastern Bus Station, will be getting an upgrade by the end of this year.

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D1’s Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Ramps up, Expands to Other Districts

In District 1 and beyond, Saigon’s sidewalk-clearing campaign continues.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] World-Famous Divas Meet Saigon Street Food

Vietnam’s cybersphere is a magical place.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Films to Screen at Cannes Film Festival 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese films to screen at Cannes Film Festival 2017 [VietnamNet] Vietnam doubl...

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Vibe Nation Beach Fest 2017 @ Coco Beachcamp

Welcome to the first edition of the Vibe Nation Beach Fest !

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WeEk6: ScobiWan feat Wayfarer State @ MÁY CÀY Bistro

Week 6 of ScobiWan's sOuNdSeRiEs @May Cay Bistro - Folk night! feat Wayfarer State

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Avalon Emerson [Spring Theory / Shtum] & Courtesy [Ectotherm] @ The Observatory

Avalon Emerson will be making her return to The Obs to pick up from where she left off last April, when the rapidly exploding party had to be cut short. This time, she’ll be bringing another fire-star...

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Sinkichi [Churashima Navigator, budryukyu] & Nic Ford (The Obs) @ The Observatory

We’re excited to announce a special feature on this Thursday night, which is the appearance of veteran DJ, producer and remixer Sinkichi out of Japan.

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Lights out for Earth w/ Starchild x Maraphoria @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: This Earth Day, 25.03.2015, we'll turn off all the lights and light up our candles! Happy Hour Buy 1 get 1 beers/ cocktails by 8PM

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6 w/ 199k Free Flow Beer @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: 6 of Saigon's best Disco, House, Tech-House, Deep House, & Techno DJs will come together for one epic 6 hour set!

in Food Culture

Southeast Asian Nations Take on Street Vendors

With sidewalk-clearing campaigns going full bore in Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam is not alone among its Southeast Asian neighbors in trying to change one of the region's most iconic urban features: stree...

in Saigon

Saigon Grants District Officials Autonomy on Apartment-Related Projects

Saigon’s process of rebuilding, renovating and improving old apartment buildings will be much faster in the future thanks to a recent bureaucratic shift.

in Saigon

Bui Vien, Bach Dang Wharf to Get New Tourist Attractions, Free WiFi

Two of downtown Saigon’s tourist-heavy areas will be getting free WiFi, courtesy of the local government.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ACV Picks Coconut Leaf Design for Long Thanh Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ACV picks coconut leaf design for Long Thanh International Airport [DTI] Vietnames...

in Vietnam

Da Nang Officials Suspend Construction of Unauthorized Resort on Son Tra Peninsula

Over the weekend, a tourism firm in Da Nang found itself in hot water as officials discovered the company’s Son Tra resort development was not legally authorized.

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[Photos] 1970s Vietnam: Lambrettas, Spartan Fields and Renaults Galore

In the 1970s, urban Vietnam was a Lambretta paradise.

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Monday Night with Be Jazz Duo @ Malt

Beatrice and Pianist Dat Quoc will serenade you this coming Monday March 20th with their talents.

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LET'S SING: Tribute to Legends! Acoustic Performance @ Panam

Acoustic Performances sung by you! 

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Indika Acoustic Session 37 - Freestyle Open Mic Edition @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Indika Acoustic Session !

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Monday Blues - Special Guest N.O.W Nems On Wok @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Monday Blues at Indika!

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Rooftop Sunset - DJ Scobi Wan @ Rogue Saigon

Twilight fell when the sky turn to a dusky purple and the most precious gold to be found on earth.

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A O Show @ Saigon Opera House

Vietnam's peaceful country life versus the noise and irony of urbanization. 

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Mino @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Mino is a Norwegian singer, pianist, composer and producer. His musical landscape leans towards soul, jazz, urban, hip-hop, RnB and world music.

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Live HIRO Sanada with loves @ Cafe Bar KESERA

Hiro Sanada again with the bands to break the night in Saigon.

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Jam Session - La Kinh @ Rogue Saigon

Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members.

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ABCD AnyBody Can Dance - Kizomba Bootcamp @ La Danza Studio

6hr KIZOMBA BOOTCAMP with Arun Bachatero all the way from India! This is you chance to learn this hot dance from one of the best kizomba instructor in Asia.

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L A N L O N the show @ La Canalla

Special night from Ignaz Schick & his network of Zangi Music

in Travel

Speedboats to Con Dao Will Begin This June

Starting this June, high-speed boats to Con Dao will be available from the Mekong Delta’s Soc Trang province.

in Architecture

[Photos] The Shield: Hanoi's 'Machine' House

A group of Hanoian architects rose to the challenge of striking a balance between commercial and residential space in a local tube house.

in Saigon

Saigon Installs Underground Tunnel-Boring Machine for Metro Construction

After years of slow progress, things are heating up along Saigon’s Metro Line 1.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Drunk Men Open Water Reservoir, Flood 2 Communes in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Drunk men open water reservoir, flood 2 communes in central Vietnam [VnExpress] Vi...

in Asia

In China, Conservationists Debate Moving Historical Monuments

While Vietnam's headlong rush to modernization wipes out historical monuments and heritage buildings across the country, in recent years China has taken an unorthodox approach to preserving the past: ...

in Arts & Culture

[Memes] Watch King Kong Stomp Across Vietnam

One week into the release of Kong: Skull Island, the hype surrounding the Hollywood blockbuster may have leveled off in real life – officials are no longer trying to erect a life-sized statue of the g...

in Tech

Grab to Open R&D Center in Saigon

In order to ramp up its competitiveness in the region, Southeast Asian ride-hailing app Grab is establishing new research and development centers in Vietnam and India.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From city lights to Con Dao's island vistas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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VM5 Asia tour 2017 | Hem Hem × Gen × Slowbirds [Saigon] @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: VM5 is coming to play in Saigon first time!! To be supported by Hem Hem Saigon,Gen , and DJ slowbirds(from BASE of the BASS). Mark your schedule, You must not m...

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Brazilian Night at Indika feat. DJ Coh-hul @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Brazilian Night at Indika!

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Live Concert at Indika feat. Background All-Stars @ Indika

From the organizer: Special Thursday Live Concert at Indika! feat. Background All-Stars

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Movie Night: Nocturnal Animals @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: “Susan, enjoy the absurdity of our world, it’s a lot less painful”. Susan is an established gallery owner in Los Angeles. She has the perfect life, husband and house and yet, ...

in Tech

Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi to Arrive in Vietnam This Month

The market for smart devices in Vietnam has recently become much more competitive, as Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched an official distribution channel in the country.

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‘The Risk of Zoonotic Infections in Vietnam’ w/ Prof. Stephen Baker @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

A public program of The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in collaboration with the Oxford Clinical Research Unit and the Centre for Tropical Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City.

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Indika Massive Clothing Swap & Fashion Showroom @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika Massive Clothing Swap & Fashion Showroom!

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Khmer Art with Jean-Michel Filippi @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us on Thursday 23 March, 2017 for a Khmer Art talk by Jean-Michel Filippi

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Citybeats Movie 'Kowloon Walled City' + Special Party @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: In this documentary, German reporter Hugo Portisch takes us in the streets of the famous and peculiar Kowloon Walled City.

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Oppose Long An-Based Thermal Power Plant

Plans to construct a thermal power plant in Long An province are facing staunch opposition from Saigon officials due to the proposed facility's close proximity to the southern hub.

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Bhangra Workshops and dinner with ARUN @ La Danza Studio

Come and enjoy this magical Indian evening with us!

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ART For You going SOUTH again @ Mai's Gallery

From the organizer: Saigon, it's been over a year! So we're coming back to see you. With bags full of ART FOR YOU! 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Noi Bai Ranked Among World's Top 100 Best Airports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Noi Bai ranked among world's top 100 best airports [VietnamNet] 65% of Vietnam ent...

in Society

Vietnam Launches Campaign to Get Citizens to Read 4 Books a Year

In an effort to improve Vietnam’s reading culture, the national government recently greenlit a countrywide project to get citizens to read more books.

in Travel

Hoi An Tour Outfit Offers Kayaking Excursion With Trash Cleanup

Environmentally conscious travelers can now add river cleanups to their tourist to-do list in Hoi An.

in Development

Officials Investigate ‘Shaking’ Phenomenon in Downtown Saigon

Saigon officials are investigating the cause of a shaking phenomenon which occurred last month in the downtown area.

in Music & Arts

[Illustrations] The Rustic Charm of South Korea's Mom-and-Pop Shops

While Hallyu fans take an interest in Korean culture because of its massive entertainment industry and eye-catching fashion sense, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee pays homage to the count...

in Saigon

Saigon, Hanoi in Urgent Need of Car Parking Space

As sidewalk-clearing campaigns take root in Vietnam’s major metropolises, both Hanoi and Saigon are struggling to provide adequate parking space for the increasing number of personal vehicles flooding...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Targets YouTube Ads in Campaign Against Dissent

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City in dire need of parking spaces [Tuoi Tre] Developer remain...

in Food Culture

Asia Is Eating Less Rice, More Wheat

As Asian nations become wealthier, more and more people are eating wheat.

in Environment

Hanoi, Saigon to Ramp Up Environmental Quality Monitoring

In an effort to tackle the country’s severe air pollution, municipal authorities in Hanoi and Saigon are upgrading their monitoring game.

in Film & TV

[Video] Filmmaker Captures the Many Faces of Vietnam

On a thousand-mile journey from the furthest reaches of northern Vietnam to the hot, sunny streets of Saigon, filmmaker Fabien Echochard captures the optimism of the Vietnamese people in beautiful det...

in Saigon

D1 to Organize Street Vendor Areas Amid Sidewalk Clearing Effort

Saigon officials are planning to organize designated street food areas for vendors impacted by the city's ongoing sidewalk-clearing campaign.

in Asia

US Ambassador to Cambodia Criticized for Demanding Repayment of Wartime Debt

The United States is under fire for asking Cambodia to repay its wartime debts.

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Throwback to 80s with ENVY ‘’Rewind the 80s’’ @ ENVY Club

From the organizer: ENVY introduces "Rewind the 80s’’party every Wednesday, you will have a chance to listen to your all time favorite 80s classic jams like Daddy Cool, Cherish, Billie Jean,...

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The Magners International Comedy Festival @ Game On

From the organizer: The first show of the Magners International Comedy Festival dedicated to pro comedians will touchdown at Game On Saigon on Tuesday, March 21st.

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The Magners International Comedy Festival @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Laugh, but laugh within the plush confines of one of the city’s leading five-star hotels. 

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The All-Vietnam Finals of the Big V Comedy Competition @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: With over 30 contestants whittled down to five, the finals of this year’s Big V amateur comedy competition will take place at La Fenetre Soleil on Monday, Mar. 20.

in Society

Vietnam Is Aging Faster Than Its Welfare System Can Handle

Ever since the country opened its doors to foreign investments and free market policies a couple of decades ago, Vietnam has enjoyed an enviable rate of economic growth. However, one of the biggest dr...

in Saigon

Amid D1’s Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign, Uncertainty Over Bui Vien

In the midst of District 1 official Doan Ngoc Hai’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, speculation has arisen over the fate of downtown Saigon’s backpacker area.

in Film & TV

'Kong: Skull Island' Smashes Box Office Records as Director Considers Move to Saigon

It was a big weekend for King Kong fans in Vietnam, with the giant ape's latest cinematic foray smashing local box office records, while the film's director announced his intention to move to Saigon.&...

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Pretty OG Vibez @ Piu Piu

Welcome to Pretty OG Vibez, Keepin it real and having fun is all where about! So grab any of your friends who can spit bars or just want to dance and have a great time and come check out Piu Piu on th...

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Real But Not Real @ Piu Piu

REAL BUT NOT REAL gathers artists and producers either local or from abroad now living in Saigon!

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The Little Bazaar #3 @ Piu Piu

Welcome back to our weekly concept!!

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New Zealand Education Fair @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Come along to speak to a representative from The University of Aucklandabout study options and English language pathways.

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Trus'Me [Prime Numbers] + MadderModes [Voodoo Down] @ The Observatory

An ally of The Obs from the time when it was still just an empty room in District 1: the globally-renowned producer and DJ is back to shake us with his masterfully special selections and sound.

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A JAZZY NIGHT - Sounds Of The World @ Soul Live Project

SOUNDS OF THE WORLD is a unique concert series aiming to unite the world's cultures through music by bringing together International and Vietnamese artists.

in Vietnam

Peugeot Will Begin Assembling Cars in Vietnam as Early as This Year

In the 2017-2020 period, French car manufacturer Peugeot will begin assembling some of its vehicles in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hackers Attack Southern Vietnam Airports’ Websites

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hackers attack southern Vietnam airports’ websites [Tuoi Tre] Overcrowding persist...

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MovieNight: Bad Guy @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Love at first sight. Is that what happened to Han-Ki, the famously feared scumbag?

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Defeated Sanity Live in Vietnam - Disposal of the World 2017 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Defeated Sanity - a huge death metal monster that has been active since 1994 will be here this Monday!!!

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Sounds of Saigon - Simon Jenkins @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a night of acoustic tunes from South African singer songwriter, Simon Jenkins. Simon will be playing a mix of covers and originals from 8.45PM.

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Wine & Cheese Night at Indika - Lovers Reggae Edition @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our special Tuesday Wine and Cheese Night!

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Mundo Lingo (Saigon #63) @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Mundo Lingo - Saigon Language Social. Every Tuesday night at an authentic Asian restaurant in D.1, La Fenetre Soleil

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Get Sham-Rocked! Happy St. Patrick's Day! @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and receive one free drink when wearing green clothes.

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Malt

St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 17th from 2pm till late at Malt - 48 Mac Thi Buoi! 

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Monday Night Live Music with NOLA Blues Club Saigon @ Malt

Come check out a piece of New Orleans music scene delivered by NOLA Blues Club Saigon.

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Rule of Three - an exhibition by Adam Palmeter- Opening Party @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Giant Step Gallery presents a series of new work from contemporary artist Adam Palmeter.

in Food Culture

Vietnam in World's Top 3 Fastest-Growing Coffee Markets

Vietnam is currently among the top three fastest-growing coffee markets in the world.

in Travel

Vietnam Image Makes Final Round of Smithsonian Photo Contest

A Vietnamese photographer’s work is among the finalists of the Smithsonian’s 14th annual Photo Contest.

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Live Concert at Indika feat. Mino @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Thursday Live Concert feat. Mino!

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Mara & Starchild [District X] @ The Observatory

 The Party Power Couple behind the booth on this night are specialized in hitting the dance floor with the type of sound that suits and shapes the Saigon scene. Perfect weekend entrance. 

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Open Your Mind And Saigon Soul After Party @ The Lighthouse

Loooking for a Party or an Afterparty?

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White Valentine @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: On 14th March 2017, the Chill Skybar is proud to host the “White Valentine” event to celebrate the "the reply day" when everyone who can be loved in return after Valentine’s Day.

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Blind Test // Music Trivia @ Rogue Saigon

DeciBel Blind Test is back at Rogue Saigon. 

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Steal The Glass Night @ Rogue Saigon

Rogue Saigon and PSBC are proud to bring you Saigon's first-ever 'Steal The Glass' night!

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Saigon Supersound Release Party @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Prepare to be transported back in time to the golden era of Vietnamese music with the release of Saigon Supersound Vol. 1. Featuring live performances by Saigon Soul Revival,&...

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Do You Carnival @ Pullman Saigon Centre

A trip to Rio and there’s no turning back with RIO Carnival LADIES NIGHT. Dancing to the sound of Brazilian music, live DJ, Samba & Salsa performance, Instaprint and much more.

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After 13 Years of Delay, Saigon Safari Project to Begin This July

After years of delay, construction of Saigon’s safari zone will finally begin later this year.

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Love For All 2 - Drink for Charity - YEN & MY @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Charity Monthly Event - Love For All will be back to call on everyone to help for 2 little girls with cancers Yen - My

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Saturday Acoustic Concert at Indika feat. Simon Jenkins @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam-US Direct Air Routes May Begin in 2018

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam-US direct air routes may begin in 2018 [VietnamNet] Environmental issues a...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From birdcages to bird's eye views, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Winking Seal Craft Beer Grand Tasting @ Saigon Beer School

Down a small street near Ben Thanh Market and the Art Museum, liesWinking Seal Beer Co., one of the newest craft breweries in Vietnam. 

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Cargo Remote Urban Beach Festival @ Cargo Event Space

 It's almost a year since we had to close our doors unexpectedly. We have not been able to find another home in Saigon that we are happy with but that does not mean we don't want to party. I...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Tech

Hanoi Starts High-Tech Program to Manage Parking Lots

Hanoi’s public parking areas are going digital.

in Saigon

Fire Breaks out at ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Premiere

Fire broke out last night at the Saigon premier of Kong: Skull Island, causing momentary panic as spectators fled the blaze.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Airports Seek $1.4bn for Infrastructure Upgrade

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's airports seek $1.4bn for infrastructure upgrade [VnExpress] Hanoi vows t...

in Tech

Vietnam's Internet Environment Ranks 32nd of 75: Report

According to a recent report, Vietnam's internet environment ranks 32nd out of 75 countries.

in Asia

How Japan Is Using Pokemon GO to Bring Tourists Back to Quake-Hit Areas

Almost a year after Japan’s Kyushu island was rocked by a powerful earthquake, one Pokemon character is helping to boost tourism in the affected Kumamoto and Oita prefectures.

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70-Year-Old Vietnamese-American Runner Completes 7 Marathons in 7 Days

Next time you’re in need of a little exercise motivation, think of Chau Smith.

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American Musical 'Miss Saigon' Returns to Broadway This Month

On the 25th anniversary of its debut, the American musical Miss Saigon will return to Broadway later this month.

in Saigon

Cars of Australian Diplomats Towed Due to D1's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign

In case you haven’t heard, battling sidewalk encroachment is currently the top priority of municipal authorities in both Saigon and Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s February Car Sales Rise 50%

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s February car sales rise 50% [VnExpress] Female workers have short career...

in Travel

Ha Long Bay Disposes of 2 Tons of Rubbish Per Day: Official

In order to keep Ha Long Bay relatively clean for tourists, local authorities in Quang Ninh province are currently struggling to deal with the massive amount of rubbish found in the bay on a daily bas...

in Food Culture

[Video] Bánh Mì: A Sandwich for All Seasons

Vietnam’s coveted bánh mì is a sandwich so delicious it will move you to tears.

in Society

Saigon Could Host the 2021 SEA Games

If a new government proposal is approved, Saigon could be the official host for the 31st SEA Games in 2021.

in Heritage

[Photos] A 1973 Trip to the Market

There are few experiences quite like wandering through a Saigon market.

in Vietnam

VietJet Surpasses Vietnam Airlines on HCMC Stock Exchange

Just a week after its listing on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), VietJet’s value surpassed that of Vietnam Airlines.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: District 1 Continues ‘Sidewalk Clearing’ Campaign With Firm Measures

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon’s District 1 continues ‘sidewalk clearing’ campaign with firm measures [Tuoi Tre...

in Arts & Culture

Vietnam's Local Screenplays Are Losing out to Cheap Foreign Remakes

In the face of diminishing confidence in Vietnamese scripts, local producers are turning to neighboring countries for a surefire source of profitable movie formulae.

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International Women’s Day Menu @ Chill Dining

From the organizer: Do you have any idea to surprise your women on the occasion of the International Women’s Day? How about a memorable sky-views dining experience?

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Solomon Live - Hip Hop Reggae Jungle DnB @ Piu Piu

Welcome to our Monthly Saigon Dub Station X Piu Piu Showcase !

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The Little Bazaar #2 @ Piu Piu

We're back with our weekly concept!!

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Women's Day at Piu Piu with Maraphoria @ Piu Piu

This Wednesday is our homegirls' day!

in Development

[Renderings] This Is What Will Replace 3A Station

A week after the news that Saigon’s 3A Station art space is closing, talk has turned to what will replace the shopping and entertainment complex.

in Tech

Da Nang Students Build Braille Printer

Two young inventors from Da Nang are showing off their prize-winning Braille printer at an exhibition in Japan this May.

in Travel

Vietnam Tourism Board Mulls Hotel Surcharge for Foreigners

In the future, hotel stays in Vietnam may be slightly more expensive for foreigners.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Chairman Scolds Local Officials for Protecting Sidewalk-Blocking Businesses

With Saigon and Hanoi in a competition to see which city can clear its sidewalks faster, Hanoi's mayor blamed local officials and police officers for the capital's slow progress over the weekend.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Considers Blocking Uber, Grab

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang considers blocking Uber, Grab [VnExpress] Authorities search for bootleg a...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has the Fastest-Growing Ultra-Rich Population in the World

According to a new report, Vietnam is home to the world’s fastest-growing population of ultra-rich individuals.

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Reaction/Response @ La Danza Studio

An improvisation-based workshop that will focus on each mover’s physical response to various stimuli, presented in the moment.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Calm Austerity of Vung Tau in the Late 1960s

Whether it's 2017 or the late 1960s, Vung Tau is a sleepy coastal town that exudes charm.

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Action Theatre & Objectify: Workshop Series @ La Danza Studio

Weekend workshop series with Racoco Productions

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Havana Pool Party @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

We've got something special planned for you.. A Latin pool party with Salsateka UK!

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New Zealand Wine and Food Festival 2017 @ RMIT University

Following the immensely successful New Zealand Wine & Food Festival in Ho Chi Minh City over the past two years we are pleased to announce that the festival will return on 11th March 2017.

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Saigon Craft Beer Fest Weekend @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The Great Saigon Craft Beer Festival is back!

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Outcast Farmers' Market March 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

in Asia

Sink or Swim: Bangkok Might Be Underwater by 2032

The future is looking dire for Bangkok as the city continues to sink and sea levels continue to rise.

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Strictly Original Saigon - Vol. 2 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Live Perfomance of only original music. This is the 2nd episode of Strictly Original at Saigon Outcast.

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Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Moonlight @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: To those who have not seen this year winner of Oscar for Best Picutre, come to Outcast and watch it on our screen.

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Kick Back Sunday @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Kick Back Sunday - Saigon Rocker's 90s Party!

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The Expat Book Launch and Photo Exhibition @ Pendolasco

From the organizer: The launch of my long coming book. Expat. A look at long term expatriatism through a series of portraits.

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Friday Tech - Out w/ Ryan Wik & NOF @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Tech house (techno house) came from Detroit, Chicago & England in 90s.It mixes of strong beats of house & minimal beats of techno.

in Travel

Vietnamese Travel Firm Debuts Luxury King Kong Tour

Ahead of the forthcoming blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, a local travel company is capitalizing on Vietnam's prominent role in the movie by introducing a luxury tour of its filming locations.

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Saturday Live Gipsy Jazz Concert @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

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Friday Get Down - Before Party feat. Groopy Luv & Sonar Lee @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our Friday Series: "Friday Get Down" Before Party

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BoomSlang Tribute to Biggie feat. Binaural Dropout & Stavsounds @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Biggie Tribute Night at Indika!

in Vietnam

Hanoi Woman Fined $260 for Littering

Last week, a woman in Hanoi was fined VND6 million for littering under a new regulation.

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Indika Acoustic Session 35 - International Women's Day Open Mic! @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Indika Acoustic Session !

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Indika's Fat Tuesday Party - Dessert Night! @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's mini Mardi Gras celebration, Fat Tuesday Party!

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TheStrange @ Indika

From the organizer: TheStrange - A Very Weird Comedy Storytelling Show

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Justice Official Causes Uproar for Vandalizing Da Lat Cherry Tree

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam says Kim murder suspect thought it was a prank [Reuters] Vietnam's top swi...

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The Magners International Comedy Festival

There’s been some big build up to this festival — three heats of an amateur comedy competition and growing swathes of publicity — but after a long wait and lots of organising, the second annual Magner...

in Heritage

[Photos] Stroll Through 1966 Downtown Saigon

Saigon has come a long way in the last half-century. And yet, even as the city is transformed by major infrastructure projects and commercial developments, there are a few things that remain the same,...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Cho Lon to Ben Tre, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Travel

Vietnam and Australia Begin Work and Holiday Visa Agreement

Australia and Vietnam have begun a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement.

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Women in Love @ EON51

To celebrate the International Women’s Day, EON51 is launching 3 events at all of their outlets on level 50, 51 and 52 of the Bitexco Financial Tower in order to deliver great hospitality experience t...

in Vietnam

Da Nang to Monitor Its Development Projects Via Unmanned Drones

Last month, Da Nang authorities approved a proposal to purchase and utilize two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in an effort to better manage the city’s urban development.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Mass Fight Breaks Out at Samsung Plant in Northern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Algal bloom paints red streak in Vung Ang economic zone [DTI] Vietnamese lawyers o...

in Food Culture

Thailand Is Getting Its Own Michelin Guide by the End of 2017

After Singapore, it looks like Thailand will be the next country in Southeast Asia to get its own Michelin guide.

in Vietnam

IPO Makes VietJet First Airline to List on HCMC Stock Exchange

After its initial public offering (IPO) on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, low-cost airline VietJet has joined a handful of local companies that are worth over US$1 billion.

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Vietnam Launches Ambitious Encyclopedia Project

Vietnam has initiated its largest encyclopedia project yet, but several hurdles stand in the way.

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Sunday Recovery Day Party - Sunrise to Sunset @ The Lighthouse

Come and chill out with us this Sunday at The Lighthouse. 6AM to 6PM. Weather you wake up and join us or keep it going from Saigon Soul After Party - The Lighthouse this is going to be the p...

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Future Shorts Vietnam Winter Screening @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Welcome to our Winter Screening of Future Shorts!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Suspected Chinese Missile Launch Pads Put Vietnam on Alert

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Suspected Chinese missile launch pads put Vietnam on alert [VnExpress] Vietnamese ...

in Tech

YouTube Might Get Fined for Failing to Comply With Vietnam's Advertising Rules

YouTube is in trouble with two ministries in Vietnam over advertising on the video site.

in Society

Traffic Safety Committee Releases Special Helmets for Thai Women With Traditional Hairstyles

After two years of planning and development, women from Vietnam’s Thai ethnic community can finally enjoy the protection of helmets catered specifically to their traditional customs.

in Culture

Vietnamese Cultural House to Open in France in 2018

Starting next year, Parisians won’t need to travel far to get a dose of Vietnamese culture.

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HP Wizards & Witches @ Piu Piu

He Will Rise Again.

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Piu Piu Fridays presents BOBBY D and Tizone @ Piu Piu

Piu Piu Hip Hop Fridays is back with two of the best on the block!

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The Little Bazaar - New Thursdays @ Piu Piu

This Thursday marks the launch of our new weekly event: ** THE LITTLE BAZAAR **

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Saigon Faces Land Shortage for Low-Cost Housing Development

Municipal authorities are striving to provide low-cost housing to the city’s growing population, but a land shortage stands in their way.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Students’ High Scores at PISA Tests Remain Mystery to Experts

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Students’ high scores at PISA tests remain mystery to experts [VietnamNet] Vietnam...

in Asia

Indonesia Grants 9 Indigenous Communities Rights to Manage Forests

Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently granted the right to manage customary forests to nine indigenous communities.

in Development

[Video] Check out This Design for a Lotus-Shaped Cultural Center in Hanoi

Australian firm deciBel(Architecture))) recently debuted its proposal for a multipurpose public space in Hanoi, and it’s pretty impressive.

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LINNER @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

From the oragnizer: Starting in March, you can now enjoy 3 hours of free flow CHAMPAGNE and SEAFOOD on EVERY FIRST SATURDAY of the month for only VND1,390,000++ per person.

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90’s Hits Tributes Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Back to the memory, and entertain yourself with the “90’s Hits Tributes Night” at Hard Rock Café – the most entertaining restaurant in town.

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Twist and Shout 60’s Dance Party @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Dance the night away with “Twist and Shout 60’s Dance Party” special night at Hard Rock Café.

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Modern Rock Tributes @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A special night of Modern Rock at Hard Rock Café – the most entertaining restaurant in town.

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Legend of Rock Tributes @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Throwback to the history of music, and tribute the Legends of Rock at Hard Rock Café.

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Shakira and Pitbull Dance Party @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Welcome the new house-band of Hard Rock Café, and be ready to rock with Jogadanz band at the most entertaining restaurant in town.

in Health

Saigon Will Have Better Medical Facilities Than Singapore by 2020: Health Official

Last week, an official from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health claimed the southern hub could have better medical facilities than Singapore by 2020.

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Providence @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Providence from Singapore will take over Upper's DJ deck on 2nd Mar, 2017Free Entrance

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day at Level 23 Nightspot & Wine Bar @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

This March, Level 23 Nightspot and Wine Bar invites you to the Irish party with an exotic themed selection of cocktails and food.

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Appealing Sandwich Collection at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Refresh your taste buds with appealing sandwiches collection and a glass of soft drink in the month of March at Mojo on Dong Khoi.

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Roasted Wagyu Tomahawk at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce the exquisite roasted Wagyu Tomahawk favorites every...

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Pigeon menu at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

For the month of March, Li Bai Chinese Restaurant will offer the menu featuring pigeon specialties prepared by the talented and experienced Chefs of restaurant.

in Saigon

Saigon Mulls Plans for Downtown 'Music Street'

In an effort to improve the city’s cultural scene, District 1 authorities are in the process of establishing a “music street” in the downtown area.

in Saigon

Inside Saigon Official’s Controversial Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign

As a new week begins, Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai of the District 1 People’s Committee has made it clear he plans to continue his sidewalk-clearing campaign.

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Paella Feast at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Food lovers do not miss the chance to enjoy the delicious Paella Feast at Saigon Café Restaurant on Friday and Saturday night (March 17 and 18).

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Australian Themed Buffet at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Australian cuisine has always fascinated us. Join Saigon Café to experience a special Aussie themed night buffet from March 31 to April 2.

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Special Fine Dining Menu for International Women's Day Celebration at Level 23 Signature @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Treat your special woman to a fascinating International Women’s Day celebration night with a degustation set menu on Wednesday, March 8 at Level 23 Signature Restaurant.

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A Celebration of International Women's Day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Celebrate the International Women’s Day with a variety of food choices at Saigon Café.

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Happy Women’s Day at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

If you are looking for a friendly atmosphere to enjoy the date with your partner, Li Bai Chinese Restaurant should be in your list.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Samsung Display Gets License to Invest $2.5bn More in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Samsung Display gets license to invest $2.5 billion more in Vietnam [Reuters] Fore...

in Saigon

Roads Around Tan Son Nhat Rerouted for Overpass Construction

Traffic patterns around Tan Son Nhat International Airport were altered over the weekend to make way for the construction of two overpasses aimed at easing congestion around the facility.

in Tech

Vietnam Aims to Bring Internet Access to 80-90% of Population

Vietnamese IT officials are hoping to bring internet access to as much as 90% of the local population.

in Saigon

Saigon to Evict Shops and Cafes From 42 Nguyen Hue

You might need to sit down for this: in the next few months, Saigon’s most popular cafe apartment building at 42 Nguyen Hue Boulevard will be stripped of its businesses.

in Asia

Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia Confirms Identity of Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder

Over the weekend, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the identity of Doan Thi Huong, one of the two primary suspects in the high-profile murder of Kim Jong-Nam, estranged half-brother of ...

in Asia

Japanese Emperor, Empress to Meet With Vietnamese Families of WWII Japanese Soldiers

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will visit Vietnam this week, meeting with the Vietnamese wives and children of Japanese soldiers stationed in the country during World War II.

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Skylines with Flying People 3 @ Dia Projects

Địa Projects is pleased to invite you to a group show by Nguyễn Trần Nam, Nguyễn Ban Ga and the Appendix group. This show is part of the interdisciplinary art program ‘Skylines with flying people 3’ –...

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Open Mic! @ The Tavern

From the organizer: It's Open Mic Music Night at the Tavern! Come listen to a great mix of people play and sing, or get up on stage yourself!

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FREE! Stand-Up Comedy Workshop/Open-Mic #2 @ Indika

From the organizer: Part TWO of Comedy Saigon's Stand-Up Comedy FREE Four-Part Comedy Workshop Series!!!

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Experimental Music Night @ Cù Rú Bar

From the organizer: The first Viet Nam concert tour of Katsura Yamauchi has been showed in Ha Noi and Hue will be presented in Saigon by Cù Rú-Sao La. 

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam's Foreign Visitors Hit All-Time High

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's foreign visitors hit all-time high [VnExpress] Vietnamese spend big on f...

in Saigon

VietJet and Airbus to Open Aviation Technology Center in Saigon

It’s been a busy 12 months for VietJet, from buying a new fleet of aircraft to going public. To keep that momentum going, in 2017, Vietnam’s budget airline is set to open an aviation technology center...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has World's Second Fastest Growing Car Market

A recent report named Vietnam the second fastest growing car market in the world in 2016.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From salt fields to cityscapes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Development

Vietnam's Wind Energy Development Hampered by Low Profits

Though Vietnam’s renewable energy production shows great potential, high overhead costs and low energy prices are deterring investors from cashing in on wind power.

in Environment

Vietnam to Punish 11 Environmental Officials Over Formosa Scandal

On Wednesday, the Vietnamese government released a list of 11 state and industry officials responsible for the Formosa environmental scandal which occurred in central Vietnam last year....

in Saigon Events

Clean Up Vietnam Info Sundowners @ Pitchers,Sports and Grill

From the organizer: Come and join us at Pitchers Sports Bar in District 7 to learn more about Clean Up Vietnam and the annual Clean Up Vietnam Day scheduled for the 22nd of April 2017.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Kim Jong-Nam Was Killed by VX Nerve Agent, Malaysians Say

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Kim Jong-Nam Was Killed by VX Nerve Agent, Malaysians Say [The New York Times] Tra...

in Society

Women Face Gender Bias in Vietnamese Media: Report

A new report by non-profit organization Oxfam has drawn attention to gender bias in the Vietnamese media.

in Saigon Events

Siberia Land @ Inlen Photo Gallery

From the organizer: This event introduces the works of Photographer Sergey Medvedchikov as an interactive session on Street and Documentary Photography.

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Check Out This Polish Artist's Watercolor Tokyo Shopfronts

There’s something about urban shopfronts that inspires artists everywhere to break out their canvas and doodle away.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: The Time That Remains @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: “No more Nation, I only have the Arabs” says the newspaper seller when Elia and his two friends call out to him. That apparently harmless answer has a prophetic tone and can very w...

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The Spanish QUÁ TÊ KÊ - #2 @ Cinderella Bar

From the organizer: Like the good stories, Quá Tê Kê found its other half by some magical chance. Met Cinderella Bar, the perfect match for a Guateque, with a central stage and even a patio to en...

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Electric Kicks a Diy Indie Electro Sleazy Discopunk Dance Party @ Piu Piu

ELECTRIC KICKS, a diy indie electro sleazy discopunk dance party

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Images of Ascension (Experimental Music) @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Experimental music by Katsura Yamauchi, Dirk Johan Stromberg, Do Kien Cuong, and Olivier Schreuder.

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Art Book Showcase: (in) Italy & Singapore @ Inpages

Every now and then we will try to organise an art book showcase to promote indie-publishing culture within the local community from our unique-hand-selected books from our beloved independent publishe...

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Air Fest: Music, Art & Bazaar @ The Oxygen

Air Fest is an all-day music & arts festival — combining artists, musicians and a craft bazaar in a contemporary, open air space.

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The Dark Side @ The Lighthouse

Mark your calendar on Friday 24th for this significant night in HCMC, as this time we're proud to represent unique and very exclusive sound atmosphere with DJ UNDERMOUNT /SPb/, amazing electronic cock...

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Dirtybird's Nest w/ Coh-Hul - 199k Free Flow Beer @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Dirtybird's Nest w/ Coh-hul. House music lovers, you don't want to miss this!

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Fabrizio Mammarella (Slow Motion, Black Spuma - IT) @ The Observatory

A legendary figure of the cosmic / Italo disco universe - F. Mammarella has released a retinue of records that explode with originality and groove, while his sets have moved anything from a vegetable ...

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Ocean Lam [Hypnotic, Social Room] + MadderModes [Voodoo Down] @ The Observatory

The techno force out of Hong Kong is back once again to give us a taste of the type of sonic booms she has used to establish herself as one of the key players in the city’s electronic scene.

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Datodeo @ The Observatory

Lots of groove and power to drive us into the weekend with vinyl collector and local party-starter Datodeo in full booth control.

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Saturday Live Concert at Indika feat. Weed Elephant +DJ Slowbirds @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

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Friday Get Down - Before Party @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our Friday Series: "Friday Get Down" Before Party

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Indika Acoustic Session 34 - Reggae Open Mic Edition @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Indika Acoustic Session!

in Saigon

Military Hands Over Land at Tan Son Nhat for Expansion

Saigon's Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN) will be expanded in the near future as the Ministry of Defense recently handed over land at the facility to the Ministry of Transport.

in Environment

Proposed Hoi An Resort Sparks Environmental Concerns

A decision by Hoi An authorities to once again greenlight a tabled multi-million dollar resort project has sparked concern among local residents.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Bouldering Cup – 2nd Edition ( SBC-02 ) – Youth Category (U-17) @ Vertical Academy

Our first competition was a huge success! We had nearly 70 participants of all ages and all levels from the local climbing community, as well as from Ha Noi, Bangkok and Singapore.

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Four Pillars Gin Pairing Dinner @ The Racha Room

Feb  2017 Founders/Master distiller Mr Cameron and Mr Stuart from Four Pillars Gin are coming to HCM,  Alchemy Asia Vietnam proudly  introduce the taste of Australia with the collaborat...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 2 Killed, 12 Injured in Bus Explosion in Northern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Two killed, 12 injured in passenger bus explosion in northern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] I...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Is Getting a New Cemetery-Park Complex

Following its approval in 2016, Hanoi will move ahead with a joint cemetery and park project in the capital’s Ha Dong and Nam Tu Liem Districts.

in Vietnam

Saigon Considers Taxing Facebook Vendors

In an attempt to exert more control over local netizens’ online shopping activities, Vietnamese authorities recently suggested taxing online shops that sell products via Facebook.

in Heritage

The End of Ton That Dam's Chợ Cũ

As Saigon quickly transforms into a modern metropolis, some of the city’s beloved old relics are fading away with the pressures of development.

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TJ'B : "Những Người Bạn'' @ Piu Piu

The Junkies' Bass presents the "Những Người Bạn" concert this Saturday night.

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#whateveruneed @ Piu Piu

Lets get ready for this Friday because Tizone and Vux will bring the best HipHop in town mix with Trap and Bass.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Raises Border Alert Following Cambodia Bird Flu Outbreak

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam raises border alert following Cambodia bird flu outbreak [VnExpress] V...

in Asia

What We Know So Far About the Assassination of Kim Jong-Nam

It's only February and already an international murder mystery has dominated Southeast Asian news.

in Society

Vietnamese Couples Are the Most Fulfilled in Asia: Report

Hong Kong-based financial security provider Prudential recently released a report on the best places in Asia to develop healthy personal relationships, and Vietnam is at the top.

in Saigon

Saigoneers Should Walk More to Reduce Pollution, Traffic Congestion: City Official

After unveiling a plan for river bus services, Saigon officials are encouraging the southern hub’s residents to ease traffic congestion by walking to school or work if their destination is within thre...

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Saigon Players' 2017 Actors' Workshops @ Soul Academy

Join our intensive Actors’ Workshops! It includes role plays, scene study,commedia dell' arte, improv, dance-drama and other fun activities for actors!

in Tech

PlayStation Debuts First-Ever Vietnamese-Developed Video Game

Video game fans can now try out the first-ever PlayStation game ever developed by a Vietnamese company.

in Arts & Culture

As China Rejects Hallyu, the Korean Wave Is Headed Straight for Southeast Asia

With China blocking South Korean film and television from its airwaves, Hallyu is now headed straight for Southeast Asia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Notorious Undersea Internet Cable Ruptures Again

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City alleys ‘invaded’ by autos [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s notorious undersea...

in Sports

[Video] Long An Football Team Throws Tantrum

Last week, the Long An football team pitched a pretty entertaining temper tantrum after disagreeing with a referee's controversial decision.

in Development

Check out the Green 'Forest City' China Is Planning

As China attempts to bring environmental sustainability in line with its economic goals, one architect is hoping to reduce air pollution by implementing a radical urban planning strategy.

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Mad Bazar @ Mad House

Join us for another great MAD BAZAR!

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Equation Warm Up Party @ The Observatory

We are excited to celebrate the upcoming Equation festival in Hanoi this APRIL 14th - 16th where The Observatory crew will be representing the house and techno scene from Ho Chi Mi...

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Sweet B, Youss, Dimitri @ The Observatory

The party quartet have been reduced to three, but that doesn’t mean this party is going to be any less explosive than the usual mixture.

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Hibiya Line (The Observatory resident) @ The Observatory

Hibiya Line is not Japanese. Behind that name hides Dan, a Swiss-Vietnamese guy who in 2006 began playing live acts mixing house and techno in his hometown of Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Sunday Jungle BBQ @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our Sunday Jungle BBQ!

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Indika Live Flamenco Concert feat. Los Mosquitos @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

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Friday Get Down at Indika - Before Party feat. The Junkies Bass @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our Friday Series: "Friday Get Down" Before Party

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Indika Acoustic Session 33 - Experimental Open Mic Edition @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to the Indika Acoustic Session!

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Tuesday Hip Hop Culture feat. Binaural Dropout & Sonar Lee @ Indika

From the organizer: Tuesday Hip Hop Culture at Indika!!

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Thursday Outdoor Cinema: The Great Debaters @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week Outcast will be showing a drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College, Texas.

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Free Food Wednesday - Tofu Wrap @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week, Outcast kitchen will gladly offer 1 FREE serving of Tofu Wrap for each drink ordered at Outcast.

in Food Culture

70% of D1's Street Food Vendors Don't Meet Food Safety Standards: Report

The majority of District 1’s street vendors do not comply with health standards, according to a recent report, but the situation has improved since 2015.

in Heritage

The Ongoing Evolution of Quach Thi Trang Square

Over the weekend, Saigon’s iconic Quach Thi Trang Square disappeared behind a wall of blue fencing in preparation for further metro construction.

in Saigon

Saigon Unveils Plans for River Bus Service

In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion on Saigon's choked streets, local officials recently announced a plan for the city's first river bus service.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Aims to Halve Traffic Congestion Spots by Year-End

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City aims to halve traffic congestion spots by year-end [Tuoi Tre] Vie...

in Heritage

[Video] A Tour of Saigon in the 1900s

Saigon has always been a source of inspiration for shutterbugs and artists to craft some of their most captivating work. However, while it’s easy to come across photographs of the city's past, video c...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From traditional temples to colorful graffiti, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigon Soul Pool Party @ Saigon Soul

Join us for the Saigon Soul Pool Party

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Holistic Fair @ EtonHouse International Pre-school - Thao Dien

 The second edition of the Holistic Fair is coming up on Sunday March 5th, 2017. The fair is aimed to health-conscious individuals and families, small & local business supporters, and EtonHouse E...

in Travel

Hue's Imperial City to Open at Night in April

Tourists who are fond of Hue’s Imperial City but tired of central Vietnam’s scorching heat will be glad to learn that they can soon visit the tourist attraction at night.

in Asia

[Video] Urban Planners Don't Know What to Do With Phnom Penh's 'Shit Canal'

An open drainage canal in Phnom Penh, known as the “shit canal” in English, remains a challenge for urban planners and landscape architects working to transform Cambodia’s capital into a more livable ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: India in Talks With Vietnam for First Missile Sale

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. India says in talks with Vietnam for first missile sale [Tuoi Tre] 'Miss Saigo...

in Saigon

Saigon Metro Construction to Demolish Ben Thanh Roundabout, Bus Station

Saigon’s historic Quach Thi Trang roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market will soon be no more.

in Tech

The Invincible Nokia 3310 Is Making a Comeback Later This Month

One of Nokia’s most iconic products – the 3310 cell phone – is set to make a comeback later this month.

in Saigon Events

Recovery Session Vol I : The Urban BBQ @ The Common Room Project

The Common Room Project presents : « Recovery Session Vol I: The Urban BBQ»

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LIVE DJ @ The Racha Room

A night of infectious dance grooves and a feel good atmosphere!

in Development

Saigon’s Riverfront Park to Receive Upgrade, Host Weekend Market

City officials are planning to revamp the long, narrow park bordering the Saigon River in District 1 and host a weekend market at the site.

in Saigon

Saigon to Re-Evaluate Metal Barriers on D1 Sidewalks

In an effort to reduce the number of motorists driving on city sidewalks, Saigon authorities recently installed metal barriers along some streets in District 1, however some are questioning whether or...

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Talk with Alec Schachner @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: Salon Saigon cordially invites you to the talk with artist Alec Schachner, Crystal Vibrations: Technoart vs the Death Force. On Zen and the Art of Soldering.

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Live Lounge // La Kinh @ Rogue Saigon

Come chill out with La Kinh, Saigon's original Soul duo. 

in Film & TV

After Major Expansion, CGV Dominates Vietnam's Cinema Industry

As the number of cinemas in Saigon continues to grow, CGV is dominating Vietnam's local moviegoing industry.

in Saigon Events

Love Vietnam Rooftop Party @ Café-Restaurant

Saigon SOS x Vietnam is Awesome are excited to invite you to their first joint event to support ChangeVN at Cafe-Restaurant’s gorgeous rooftop terrace on Saturday 18th February, 6pm - midnight!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New US Visa Policy Worries Vietnamese Travelers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. New US visa policy worries Vietnamese travelers [VietnamNet] Methanol poisoning su...

in Travel

Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service Reboots With Flashy New Fleet

Last December, many Saigoneers were saddened to hear that city authorities asked two long-time hydrofoil service operators to cease their business. However, according to a new announcement by the loca...

in Tech

Vietnam Ministry Rejects Uber's Transportation Pilot Scheme for 2nd Time

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has once again turned down Uber Vietnam’s official proposal to carry out a ride-hailing pilot scheme with local drivers.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Quang Ninh Community Center Is Made From Bamboo and Earth

An architecture firm in Vietnam has proven once again that you can create something aesthetically pleasing and highly useful from the most humble and commonplace materials.

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Modernist Architecture in Vietnam with Mel Schenck @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Vietnam's colonial architectural heritage is widely acknowledged. Less well understood is the country's rich modernist architectural heritage - driven mainly by local architects.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VietJet Air to List at End of February

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. VietJet Air to list at end of February [Nikkei Asian Review] HCM City offers onlin...

in Asia

UN Reps Call for Regional Coordination Against Growing Terrorist Activity

As other regions in the world combat the rise of extremist groups, two UN representatives are warning that Southeast Asia could face an uptick in terrorist activities in 2017.

in Heritage

[Photos] 1960s Saigon: Fruit Vendors, Honda Cubs and Bò Bía Galore

It's as true today as it was in the 1960s: to experience Saigon life, head to the streets.

in Tech

Startup-Rating Firm OddUp Arrives in Saigon, ASEAN’s Future Silicon Valley

As the buzz over Saigon’s tech scene continues to grow, startup-rating website OddUp has arrived in the southern hub.

in Culture

Cambodia Is Losing Its Buddhist Monks to Modernization

Rocked by scandals, rapid modernization and a changing society, membership in Cambodia's Buddhist monkhood is on the decline.

in Society

In Vietnam Farms, Crocodiles Are Skinned Alive After Lifetime in Cramped Conditions: PETA

In an effort to promote awareness about Vietnam’s involvement in animal cruelty, not long ago PETA unveiled a visual investigative report detailing local crocodile farms’ inhumane treatment.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 3 Cab Drivers in Hanoi Fined for Peeing in Public

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam vows to develop national rice brand [VietnamNet] World Vision Internationa...

in Vietnam

Groom Picks Up Bride in Forklift During Central Vietnam Wedding

A newlywed couple in central Vietnam has gained 15 minutes of internet fame thanks to their unconventional wedding vehicle.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Formally Invites Trump to Da Nang APEC Summit

Last Friday, Vietnam officially invited US President Donald Trump to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Da Nang this November.

in Development

Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years

Since the end of January, you may have noticed that Saigon’s Phan Dinh Phung Stadium in District 3 has undergone some serious changes.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Physicists Publish First Scholarly Article in International Journal

For the first time ever, Vietnamese physicists have published a scholarly article in a prestigious international journal.

in Saigon Events

Sundaze Pool Party @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

The perfect thing to unwind from the working week.. Come spend your Sunday afternoon with us next to the azure blue pool at the 5-star Hotel Equatorial. Saigon's newest pool party is here!

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Exhibitions' Opening Invitations @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre invites you to the opening of two exhibitions

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COCC / Spring.Fall.Sea / Rắn Cạp Đuôi @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: The Onion Cellar & Out The Run present. A kích-động-nhạc gathering 

in Travel

VNA to Launch Direct Hanoi-Sydney Flights This March

Fans of Vietnam Airlines will be pleased to find out the air carrier has launched a direct route between Hanoi and Sydney.

in Saigon Events

Women of Saigon Vol. XIII @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: For the first time ever, we are inviting the Men of Vietnam to join our monthly meet-up at Rogue next Tuesday.

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BASE of the BASS #24 @ Piu Piu

Base of the BASS Volume 24 is coming!!

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Saigon Flower Power vol.2 @ Piu Piu

ABSTRAACK is relaunching Saigon Flower Power for a SECOND EDITION!!!

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90's Valentine's Day Dance Party @ Piu Piu

All the love + All the 90's + Conversation hearts!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Deputy Minister in Spotlight As Huge Personal Assets Discovered

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam deputy minister in spotlight as huge personal assets discovered [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Society

After Alleged Hacking, Hanoi Online Poll on Wartime Loudspeaker Reopens

The saga surrounding Hanoi’s wartime loudspeakers is more complicated than meets the eye.

in Vietnam

Off-Season Rain Is Disrupting Vietnam's Agriculture

For Saigoneers, Vietnam’s recent bouts of heavy rain were nothing but a minor convenience. However, for rice farmers in other parts of the country, unpredictable weather patterns have the potential to...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From gritty apartment in District 5 to old-school 1960s music performance, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Charity event - Love for All w/ DJ Maqman @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Valentine’s Day is all about love. At Upper, it is more than just romantic relationships, but for all with a big heart, love for friends, family, society, simply: Love For All...

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Canvas & Wine: Yayoi Kusama @ Vin Gallery

 We will be celebrating International Women’s day by paying homage to Yayoi Kusama.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam May Start Auctioning off ‘Lucky’ License Plates

Vietnamese officials are hoping to cash in on people’s love of lucky numbers by legalizing the auction of personalized license plates.

in Film & TV

Vietnam is Samuel L. Jackson's Favorite Country for Filming

Recently, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson – star of the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island – took a little time out of his busy schedule fighting snakes and brewing beer&...

in Saigon Events

Save The Observatory! @ The Observatory

Dear guests, supporters, dancers, occasional passers-by and friends from near and far. As you have probably heard or realized by now, the last six weeks have not been easy for us. Due to a range of di...

in Saigon Events

Paramida (Love On The Rocks, ESP Institute) @ The Observatory

The Berlin-based firehouse that has taken the underground sound world by storm with her disco-drenched, mysterious techno & house-colored productions and marathon sets is about to hit The Obs for a ni...

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Maraphoria & Starchild (District X) @ The Observatory

The party power couple are back in the booth to deliver that unique kick into the weekend that their select cuts of classic New York House is perfect for.

in Saigon Events

Indik'Art Festival: Music - Art & Performances @ Indika

From the organizer: Welcome to our first Indik'art Festival !!!

in Saigon Events

Valentine's Night Concert at Indika with Red Amity @ Indika

From the organizer: Please join us to celebrate V day with Red Amity!

in Environment

Vietnamese Scientist Discovers New Shiitake Species in Central Highlands

A group of Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new species of shiitake mushroom in the forests of the Central Highlands.

in Health

Nha Trang to Release 1m Dengue-Fighting Mosquitoes

Nha Trang may soon be on its way to becoming dengue-free.

in Society

Increasing Plastic Bag Taxes by Weight Could Backfire: VCCI

A recent draft of changes to Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Law has become the subject of debate as many experts believe that proposed policies could be ineffective in the long run.

in Music & Arts

Le Brothers: Exploring Identity in Modern Vietnam

Artists Le Duc Hai and Le Ngoc Thanh – known professionally as the Le Brothers, fast-rising stars in Vietnam’s contemporary art scene – stumbled upon their collective name thanks to Starbucks.

in Development

Construction Begins on Overpasses to Ease Congestion Around Tan Son Nhat

In hopes of alleviating congestion in the area surrounding Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Saigon recently broke ground on two overpass projects in Go Vap District.

in Saigon Events

Meet & Match – Speed Dating night @ Pullman Saigon Centre

 Ladies Night is coming back @ Urbane Lounge!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Can Tho to Pilot Public Bicycle Rental Services

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Can Tho to pilot public bicycle rental services [DTI] Casinos report losses while ...

in Stories

First Hanoi Metro Line to Begin Trial Run in October

After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Hanoi’s first metro line will begin trial operations in October.

in Vietnam

On the Heels of ASEAN Tariff Reduction, Vietnam Car Imports Double

A month into 2017, Vietnam has already imported two times more new cars than it did in the same period last year.

in Travel

[Video] Timelapse Captures Vietnam's Beauty, North to South

Timelapse fans rejoice, as yet another stunning Vietnam travel video highlights the country's best sights and captures the bustle of urban Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Yen Bai Officials Under Fire After Videos of Buffalo-Hanging Ritual Surface

Officials in Yen Bai province have come under fire this week after videos surfaced online of local residents killing a buffalo during a local festival.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Serviceman’s Photos Offer a Glimpse of Sleepy 1967 Phan Thiet

As we’ve seen before, photos taken by American military personnel during the war often help to paint a picture of mid-1960s to early 1970s Vietnam. Such is the case with Bob Kelly’s album of 1967 Phan...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Air Carriers Warned They May Lose in Home Market

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Scientists warn of dangers in using old plastic bottles with EDC [VietnamNet] Viet...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Become World's 20th Biggest Economy in 2050: Report

According to a new report, Vietnam could become the 20th largest economy in the world by 2050.

in Tech

Flappy Bird Creator Teams up With Japanese Firm to Release Ninja-Themed Mobile Game

Last week, Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong and Japanese firm OBOKAIDEM Games introduced a new, yet familiar, eight-bit game, Ninja Spinki Challenges, to mobile users around the globe.

in Architecture

[Photos] Local Architects Weave Functional Design Element Through Saigon Tube House

Sometimes all it takes to spruce up a home is just one design element.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Meet Lisha, Cambodia’s Badass Female Rapper

While Suboi is making headlines around the world as Vietnam’s “Queen of Hip-Hop”, Cambodia has a badass female rapper of its own representing our neighbor to the west.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Boho Market February 2017 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Do you like browsing stalls of colourful, cleverly crafted bits and pieces? Maybe you're looking for some local fabric, accessories or jewellery? You might just need a unique piece...

in Saigon Events

Chance Dance @ La Danza Studio

This workshop is centered around Merce Cunningham's use of chance mechanisms and indeterminacy as choreographic strategies.

in Saigon Events

Love Songs at La Fenetre with Claire Cameron @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: The perfect setting for a romantic or simply relaxing evening on Valentine's Day. Come for a delicious Indonesian meal or pop in for a drink. 

in Saigon Events

Baby Bhang Boom Boom Live Music @ Psychol Dreamer Hood

Welcome to one of big parties of Psychol Dreamer Hood.Party this time we bring you all the experience and enjoy many new things.

in Saigon Events

Soultown Saigon @ Café-Restaurant

Soultown Saigon is a celebration of timeless Motown and Northern Soul. We have transformed the decor of the rooftop terrace to take you back in time to 1960.

in Saigon

[Video] Hop on Saigon's Shiny New Electric Bus

Tourists in Saigon are now able to enjoy the city’s scenery on four eco-friendly electric buses. 

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer School : India Pale Ale @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: Saigon is one of the biggest places for craft beer in South East Asia right now! Why? Come find out on Febuary 11th when Saigon Beer School is taking over Rogue Saig...

in Travel

Phong Nha’s Top Caving Tour Company May Cancel 2 Routes After Unexpected Fee Increase

Oxalis, Phong Nha’s leading cave tour operator, has announced it may stop running excursions to both Nuoc Nut and Va grottos in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park due to an unexpected management fee incr...

in Saigon Events

Xoi Duo - Alternative Acoustic Tunes from Vietnam @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for original alternative acoustic with tunes from Saigon based duo Xoi from 8.45PM.

in Saigon Events

Love in the Air @ EON51

In order to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day, Café EON, EON51 Fine Dining and EON Heli Bar gladly introduce to their distinguished guests 3 romantic events at level 50, 51 and 52 Bitexco Financia...

in Saigon Events

Strictly Techno! @ The Observatory

Electronic music can be hard to categorize, but Techno can loosely be described as its apogee: the climactic meeting of electronic sound with the primal drive to dance.

in Saigon Events

Strictly House! @ The Observatory

There is a lot of House music around, and we are lucky to have a group of selectors in this city that specialize in it.

in Saigon Events

Strictly Disco! @ The Observatory

The word Disco represents a very large and often misunderstood body of music that was developed in the early 1970s and continues to evolve into today.

in Saigon Events

PsycheSunday Garden Brunch at Indika feat. Nic Ford & guests @ Indika

Welcome to PSYCHESUNDAY Garden Brunch at Indika!

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Samba Concert feat. A Voz Do Morro + DJ Coh-hul @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Saturday Live Concert Series!

in Saigon Events

Friday Get Down - Before Party feat. Jah Jube @ Indika

Welcome to our Friday Series: "Friday Get Down" Before Party

in Saigon Events

Thursday Wine & Cheese on French Music @ Indika

Welcome to our special Thursday Wine & Cheese on French Music!

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 31 - Indie & Blues Open Mic Edition @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Acoustic Session!

in Saigon Events

Dope Dilla Day at Indika ft Binaural Dropout & Sonar Lee @ Indika

One-off event celebrating the music of J Dilla!

in Tech

Facebook Is Vietnam's Favorite Way to Shop: Surveys

While Vietnam’s goal of becoming a cashless society by 2020 seems like a lofty one to say the least, some Vietnamese are well on their way toward embracing technology for shopping, according to three ...

in Saigon Events

The Funky Break out @ Piu Piu

The FUNKY BREAKOUT of Saigon!!!! Get ready on Saturday 18 of February at Piu Piu 10 pm till the last shoe stops!!

in Saigon Events

WW: Women's World by Piu Piu Records @ Piu Piu

What is PIU PIU Records about ?

in Vietnam

Hanoi's New Code of Conduct Would Publicly Shame Those Who Misbehave

After unveiling a new code of etiquette for civil servants last December, Hanoi is drafting another code for its residents and visitors in hopes of rebranding the capital as a “civilized and polite” d...

in Asia

Japan to Make 2020 Olympics Medals From Recycled Phones

When athletes stand atop their podiums at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, their sparkling gold, silver and bronze medals will all share a special ingredient – recycled mobile phones.

in Heritage

[Photos] Saigon Xua: A Touch of Hat Tuong in the Land of Cinemas

There’s no doubt that Vietnamese in the past were avid patrons of the arts.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes First E-Visa Visitor

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam welcomes first e-visa visitor [Tuoi Tre] Binh Thuan okays floating power p...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Lam Dong’s Japanese-Inspired Temple Trashed by Tet Visitors

One of Vietnam’s most remote temples has fallen victim to severe vandalism by thoughtless tourists.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Become Cashless Society by 2020

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue recently greenlit an ambitious policy that encourages Vietnamese to drop cash in favor of electronic payment methods.

in Music & Arts

[Photos/Video] This Vietnamese Artist Makes Delicate Artwork From Dandelions

Botanical artist Duy Anh Nhan Duc picked a rare medium to express his emotions while honoring for the plant kingdom: dandelions.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

During the week-long holiday, our readers were really working their cameras. Here are six of our #wearesaigoneer favorites:

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Architecture

[Photos] Verdant Waterfalls Grace Facade of Vo Trong Nghia Hoi An Hotel

Located in Hoi An’s Old Town, the Atlas Hotel Hoian is the latest hospitality project from Vietnam’s notable firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects.

in Society

Taiwan Ranks 1st, Vietnam Moves Up 4 Spots in Expat Quality of Life Survey

It’s no secret that Saigoneer has been crushing on Taiwan for quite a while, from its futuristic tech parks to sprawling fish markets. Our love for the island nation was affirmed by a recent survey th...

in Society

[Photos] A Rare Sight of Saigon's Serene Side

Loving Saigon is not difficult: the city is home to some of the country’s most amazing people, culinary creations and rich history. However, because the southern metropolis is such a welcoming place, ...

in Vietnam

Year of the Rooster Roundup: Drinking Up, Crime Down During Tet

Apart from a slew of meaningful traditions such as hosting reunions and visiting family graves, Lunar New Year is also an occasion for ugly habits to resurface, such as drunk-driving, fighting and loo...

in Asia

[Photos] From Fishing Village to Metropolis: Tracking the Evolution of Tokyo

The following images – dating from 12th century to the 1950s – show the evolution of Tokyo, which means Eastern Capital, from a provincial center to major city, particularly following Emperor Meiji’s ...

in Travel

Vietnam Launches Electronic Visa Program for 40 Nationalities

Starting this February, citizens from select countries will be able to apply for their Vietnam visas via an online portal.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Notorious Internet Cable AAG Finally Back Up to Full Speed

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s notorious internet cable AAG finally back up to full speed [VnExpress] P...

in Asia

Syrian Refugees in Thailand: A Life in Limbo

Instead of heading westward towards Europe – and risk drowning in the Mediterranean during the arduous journey, a slew of Syrian refugees decided to try their luck in Southeast Asia instead. However, ...

in Development

Hanoi Breaks Ground on New 6-Star Four Seasons Hotel

On January 7, Intimex Vietnam commenced the construction of the Four Seasons Hotel, a six-star accommodation overlooking Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake.

in Saigon Events

DJ Skulz SXSW/USA Tour Fundraiser Party @ Piu Piu

DJ Skulz has been accepted to be part of SXSW 2017 Music Festival in Austin, Texas this March.

in Saigon Events

Happy Valentine’s Day @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for your Valentine's Day in Rock & Roll style.

in Saigon Events

Best Of Sweet Nightmare Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: The last night to tribute house-band of Hard Rock Café – Sweet Nightmare.

in Saigon Events

Big Bang 2000 Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Big Bang 2000 Special Night

in Saigon Events

Millenium Rock Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Millenium Rock Special Night

in Saigon Events

Linkin Park & Paramore Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: One night of Rock with Numb, What I've Done, Given Up, Ain't It Fun, Still Into You... One night of rock with LINKIN PARK and PARAMORE!

in Culture

[Photos] A Slice of Traditional Tet in Hanoi Village

To celebrate this year’s Tet, an online collective of history buffs recently held a New Year festival in suburban Hanoi, complete with a variety of traditional Tet rituals and delicacies.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi to Display ‘Fireworks’ on Giant Screens for Lunar New Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi to display ‘fireworks’ on giant screens to see in New Year [VnExpress] Liter...

in Asia

First-Ever Direct China-UK Freight Train Arrives in London

You can now travel directly from China to the UK by train – well, sort of – if you’re willing to spend the entire trip with socks, clothes and an assortment of other household products.

in Vietnam

Saigon, Hanoi Among 10 Most Dynamic Cities in the World

For those Saigoneers stuck in traffic this week as they head to the airport on Tet holiday, just remember this while you're trapped in the gridlock: Saigon is the second most dynamic city in the world...

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Romantic Getaway Special for Valentine’s Day @ Sol Beach House Phu Quoc

From the organizer: To celebrate the year’s most romantic holiday, Sol Beach House Phu Quoc announces a night of Latin passion featuring their resident Cuban band, a delicious spread of Brazilian-styl...

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Make friends in Saigon HCMC @ Board Game Station

From the organizer: Play Games, Speak English & Make friends =)

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Happy "TET" Party @ Vietnam Inn Saigon

From the organizer: Vietnam Inn is organizing a great party on our amazing rooftop this Tet Lunar New Year's Eve Party and fireworks.

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Dinner Party Like An Vietnamese With GlobeTrottr @ Sài Gòn Xưa và Nay

From the organizer: Has anyone taught you "1.2.3 dzô" with a beer?

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Tết Celebration @ OMG Rooftop Bar

Come to OMG Tapas Bar & Bistro to enjoy Lion Dance, DJ, Flair Bartender performance and get thousands of red envelop during Tet Holiday 2017 from January 27th.

in Saigon

Saigon Rolls out QR Code Program to Provide Information on Safe Produce

In addition to pork products, Saigon’s veggies are now getting the QR code treatment.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Requires Foreign Room-Booking Services to Pay Taxes

In the future, accommodation booking services such as Agoda and Expedia will be required to pay taxes in order to operate in Vietnam.

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Girls Night Out @ The Lighthouse

With a beautiful view, good drinks and top service; ladies will have a wonderful time at The Lighthouse. 

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TET EVE PARTY! @ Indika

SPECIAL TET CELEBRATION!

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5000 Facebook Likes Celebration @ Indika

We reached the 5000 likes milestones on facebook ! Thank you so much to everybody who follow us and support us !

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Indika Acoustic Session 29 - Open Stage Covers Edition! @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Trump Takes Office, Kills TPP

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Trump Takes Office, Kills TPP [The Atlantic] Internet firm to spray free wi-fi ove...

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi Salon’s Architecture Appeals to All the Senses

Though residential dwellings seem to be the most common subject of Vietnam’s modern architecture efforts, H&P Architects was recently tasked with renovating a run-down hairdressing salon in Hanoi’s Va...

in Saigon

Saigon Now Has Its Own Traffic App

On January 19, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport launched a mobile application and a website to give users real-time traffic updates around the city.

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Guillaume Wassmer / Paris @ Last Call

From the organizer:  Guillaume Wassmer

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La Fenetre Soleil Presents: Stanford Reid @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: 'International tour artist Stanford Reid will be performing an eclectic mix of Neo-Folk Jazz and Reggae. Brooklyn-Based multi-instrumentalist charms audiences with fiery sax solos ...

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Happy Lunar New Year @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: Air 360 Sky Lounge is excited to celebrate “Happy Lunar New Year” - On 27 January 2017

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Break the floor Asia 2016 @ Lan Anh Stadium

For the first time in Vietnam on the 25th of February 2017 BREAK THE FLOOR ASIA QUALIFIERS will take place in Ho Chi Minh city (Vietnam)

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Ultraviolet 2017 @ Piu Piu

Nine selectas from around the world, unite to build a new and unique sonic environment in the heart of downtown Saigon.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Considers Getting Rid of Wartime Loudspeakers

Hanoi residents might have to say goodbye to the city’s wartime loudspeakers, or loa phường.

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TẾT ƠI LÀ TẾT @ Blanc

"Tết ơi là Tết," is a special partnership between Saigon Vi Vu and BLANC. This is an opportunity for young people to experience how to make bánh chưng, bánh tét in Tết.

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The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt @ Indika

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt! FIND OUT HOW TO GET A COPY OF THE BOOK

in Vietnam

Pilot Program Allows Vietnamese to Gamble

Starting in mid-March, eligible Vietnamese citizens will be allowed to gamble in local casinos.

in Culture

[Video] Saigon Artists Craft Beautiful, Handmade Lucky Money Envelopes

With the lunar new year just days away, everyone is scrambling to complete their last-minute Tet preparations, from getting a haircut to re-painting the house to stocking up on those ever-important lì...

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Outcast Farmers' Market Feb '17 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Farmers' Market.

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The Funky Break out @ Piu Piu

The FUNKY BREAKOUT of Saigon!!!! Get ready on Saturday 18 of February at Piu Piu 10 pm till the last shoe stops!!Get your FuNkiNg DaNcE On This Night Its LIVE MUSIC and DJs sharing the ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC’s Downtown Flower Show Ready for Opening

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City’s downtown flower show ready for opening [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi will no...

in Travel

Vietnam Eyes $35bn in Tourism Revenue by 2020

Vietnam is aiming to rake in US$35 billion in revenue from the tourism industry in 2020.

in Society

[Video] Vietnamese Workers Take Center Stage in Japan Government Video

The lives and work of Vietnamese health professionals in Japan were recently highlighted in a video feature from the Japanese government.

in Asia

[Photos] Here Are 7 Southeast Asian Birds You Might Never See Again

We’ve written at length about the bleak future of the Mekong River, which is suffering major environmental degradation due to human activity. But it isn’t only the animals living in the waters of the ...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a poetic Da Lat sky to a shrine on Con Dao Island, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Full Disclosure Launch Party @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: We are a collection of LGBT people who plan to bring monthly parties and nights of unconvential fun in Ho Chi Minh.

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Valentines Life Drawing @ Vin Gallery

Please welcome INPAGES, the newest local art-book-shop in Saigon by joining us at the biggest Art Market we ever host.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Biggest Network Operators to Waive Roaming Fee

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s biggest network operators plan to waive roaming fees [VietnamNet] Vietna...

in Vietnam

Nha Trang Fire Destroys Neighborhood, Leaves 40 Families Homeless

Barely a month into 2017, Vietnam has already experienced its first calamity, as a massive fire in Nha Trang reduced an entire neighborhood to ashes.

in Travel

Jetstar Holds Massive Ticket Sale to Celebrate Australia-Vietnam Direct Flights

As Vietnam’s aviation market heats up, Saigoneers are not the only beneficiaries of a steady stream of additional routes and cheap flights. Case in point: earlier this afternoon (at 12 noon to be exac...

in Travel

Quang Binh Officials Deny Plans for Son Doong Cable Car

After a petition against the construction of a cable to Son Doong, the world's largest cave, went viral earlier this week, provincial officials in Quang Binh have denied rumors that such a constructio...

in Travel

[Photos] Linh Quy Phap An: Vietnam's Temple in the Sky

Linh Quy Phap An, an elusive temple nestled high in the hills of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is drawing attention from tourists all over the country thanks to a new pop music video.

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Mexican Night at Level 23 Nightspot & Wine Bar @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

This February, Level 23 Nightspot and Wine Bar invites you to the Mexican Night with an exotic themed selection of cocktails and food.

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Cooler Drink Collection at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

In the month of February, Mojo on Dong Khoi will be offering a coolder drink collection.

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A Curry Adventure Around Asia at Mojo on Dong Khoi @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Mojo Café on Dong Khoi welcomes you to the world of Curry during the month of February. Guests will have choices to discover a variety of curry from Thailand, Vietnam and India and experience it in yo...

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Special Menu of Cod Fish at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

In the month of February, level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce a special menu featuring steamed cod fish.

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A Sweet Valentine's Day at Level 23 Signature @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Treat your sweetheart to a fascinating Valentine dinner with a degustation set menu specially designed for the couples on February 14th at Level 23 Signature Restaurant.

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Authentic Japanese Themed Night at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Japanese cuisine will be the highlight of buffet nights at Saigon Café Restaurant from February 16 to 19. Experience authentic Japanese food and watch our professional chefs showcasing the art of cook...

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A Valentine taste at The Lounge @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

The Lounge in the Hotel Lobby will be introducing a special treat on the occasion of Valentine’s Day available on Tuesday, February 14th.

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Happy Valentine’s Day at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Join Saigon Café Restaurant to celebrate the day of love in a romantic atmosphere with candlelight, rose petals, chocolate and fabulous food offers specially designed for couples on February 14th.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Parents Shocked Over Adult Content in YouTube Videos for Children

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese parents shocked over adult content in YouTube videos for children [VnExpress...

in Development

Saigon-Phnom Penh Expressway Project Moves Forward

Plans to build a Phnom Penh-Saigon expressway are moving forward.

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Sweet B & Dan Lo (The Obs) Afterwork Special @ The Observatory

We have changed the time of this event to 4PM - 12AM >> Get down after work and dance!

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Heart Beat Presents Pär Grindvik // Stockholm Ltd (SWE) @ Apocalypse Now Saigon

 This is the 23rd instalment of Heart Beat, also known as the Techno crew of Saigon, enriching its scene with their selection of “ Underground Body Music”, in doing so as a promoter, sound system...

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Citybeats Movie: Hypernormalisation @ Salon Saigon

From the organizer: #CITYBEATS in an original collaboration with Salon Saigon.An exclusive selection of cult, classic and independent documentaries from around the world to diversify the perspectives ...

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Movie Night: Koyaanisqatsi @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Koyaanisqatsi is a movie about nature, humans and the relationship between them. As the title is an Indian Hopi word meaning “life out of balance”, the film explores modern life, i...

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Bossa Nova Night // Hung & Linh duo @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: With a diversity in there music genre; Hung, the guitarist and Linh, the singer of the night will create a magical collection varying from Pop Ballad, Jazz, Blues to Classical and ...

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Comedy w/ Gina Yashere and Justin Rivera @ Game On

From the organizer: To kick off 2017, Saigon International Comedy is bringing in one of their biggest comedians yet, the irrepressible and multiple award-winning UK comic, Gina Yashere.

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Support the Women's March on Washington @ The Dublin Gate Saigon

On January 21, people around the world are marching in support of women's rights. Due to the fact that protest is essentially illegal in Vietnam, we would like to propose a get together of friends and...

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Vietcetera Meetup at ă Rooftop Bar @ Vietcetera

We're hosting a reader event at ă rooftop bar, a secret rooftop popup bar in District 1, just two minutes walking from Bitexco Tower. It'll only be around for a few weeks.

in Asia

Philippines President Lifts Ban on Contraceptives

President Rodrigo Duterte’s government recently repealed a ban on contraception – a rather surprising move in the predominantly Catholic Philippines – in an effort to reduce poverty and boost economic...

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Indika Tet Market! @ Indika

Welcome to the Indika Tet Market !!!

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Indika Live Flamenco Concert! @ Indika

Welcome to our Saturday live Concert !!! Los Mosquitos are back at Indika :) :) 

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Saigon Outcast and Push Climbing Anniversary @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This Sat 21st of January Saigon Outcast, Push Climbing and Saigon Cider will be celebrating another year of Saigon magic together. Join us for a celebration of art, music, cider, l...

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Seafood Buffet – New Experience @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

 Indulge yourself in our lavish seafood buffet every Friday and Saturday night. 

in Health

[Photos] Check Out Saigon's Snazzy New Children's Hospital

A brand-new children's hospital in Saigon’s Binh Chanh District opened its doors on January 16.

in Asia

[Photos] A Glimpse Into 1950s Cambodia and Laos

Over the past month or so, we’ve come to love the stunning 1950s photography of Frenchman Raymond Cauchetier.

in Saigon

Saigon to Fix Tet 'Eyesore' Decorations Downtown

Vietnam’s street decoration projects have been taking a lot of flak recently from local residents, prompting municipal authorities to take action.

in Society

Vietnamese Students Face Exploitation When Working Abroad

In recent years, study abroad has become a popular option among young Vietnamese, however life in foreign countries isn’t necessarily all it's cracked up to be.

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Offer $200,000 Prize for Whoever Can Solve Its Traffic Problems

As Saigon considers altering work hours to tackle traffic congestion, Hanoi is launching a multi-thousand-dollar competition to seek public solutions to its own traffic woes.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigon's Oldest Street Artist Jazzes up the Hẻms of D4

For the last two years, a few remote hẻms in District 4 have slowly been covered in the city's most adorable graffiti.

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Saigon Soul Pool AFTER party @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Saigon Soul Pool AFTER Party at Upper Saigon. The highest rooftop bar & grill in District 3. Only 5 minutes away from New World Hotel

in Saigon

Company Proposes Cable Car to Ease Traffic Congestion Near Tan Son Nhat

A local company has left many scratching their heads after proposing to ease traffic congestion by ferrying travelers from nearby parks to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via cable car.

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NOF & Friends Birthday Party @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Started at a young age, from clubs to festivals, Noize Of Future aka. Lê Nghĩa, Upper Saigon's very own resident DJ, has been delivering the best of Tech-House for many years to co...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Congestion in Hanoi Worse Than in Saigon

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Traffic congestion in Hanoi worse than in Saigon [VietnamNet] Will golf courses at...

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Rogue's Jam Night // Eric Smackdab @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. Anyone who takes to the stage will ...

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Chilled House Night with DJ Coh-hul @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: We welcome Coh-hul for his debut gig at Rouge on the 20th January.

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Sounds of Saigon - Simon Jenkins @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for a night of acoustic tunes from South African singer songwriter, Simon Jenkins. Simon will be playing a mix of covers and originals from 8.45PM.

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Phnom Penh - the story of a city with Jean-Michel Filippi @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us on Thursday 19 January, 2017 for a second talk by Jean-Michel Filippi - Phnom Penh, story of a city. His first talk in November sold out so we're delighted to have him visi...

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Food Science and Technology @ The American Center

Dr. Anuradha Prakash will give an information session about recent trends and opportunities in food science and technology. She will also provide details about the Master’s Program in Food Science at ...

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Noche Flamenca LIVE @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Mosquito Flamenco band LIVE at Yoko this month will be on Thursday 19th Jan.

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Indika Acoustic Session 28 @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!!

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Acoustic Friday with Sylvain Sismondi @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Acoustic songs. Original creations. 100% French lyrics! Get ready for a Friday night of acoustic magic.

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Outcast TGIF Happy Hour @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Join us for our TGIF Happy Hour every Friday from 4-7pm.

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Movie Night: The Matrix @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week we will be showing a classic - The Matrix! Come along for our Thursday Tiger Deal (Buy 1 Get 1 on all Tiger Draught including Towers) and a brilliant movie under the star...

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Sleepless Nights - Hollywood Party @ OFA Lounge SG

Let's Party Vietnam presents Sleepless Nights - Hollywood Party at OFA Lounge SG! 

in Architecture

[Photos] Half Roof House: A Marriage Between Old Design and New

A team of Saigon-based architects seeks to attain a harmonious balance between traditional Vietnamese aesthetics and modern design elements in their latest creation, the Half Roof House.

in Asia

Taiwan to Start Teaching Vietnamese in Grades 3-12 in 2018

Starting in 2018, Taiwanese students will have the option to learn Vietnamese, among other Southeast Asian languages, from grades 3-12.

in Travel

As Incomes Grow, More Vietnamese Are Traveling Abroad

While Vietnam welcomed 10 million foreign visitors last year, the country’s own citizens are also getting out to see the world beyond their borders.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's 3 Broken Undersea Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed After Tet

Vietnam’s sluggish internet connection won’t be back to normal until after Tet.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take a Tour of Da Nang in 1954

A collection of pictures compiled on Flickr shows what life in Da Nang looked like way back in 1954.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Proposes Hiking Environmental Protection Tax on Gasoline

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam proposes hiking environmental protection tax on gasoline [Tuoi Tre] HCMC o...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon's dingy hẻm to the serenity of life in Tam Giang Lagoon, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Development

Long Thanh Airport Likely to Be Shaped Like a Lotus

While the traffic nightmare at Tan Son Nhat International Airport continues to wreak havoc on Saigoneers’ travel plans, the design of Long Thanh International Airport is currently being finalized...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

[Video] Taiwanese Official’s Funeral Features Pole Dancers, Giant Puppets

We’re scarcely into 2017, but perhaps the best funeral of the year has already taken place.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Elephants on the Brink of Extinction

A conservation center in Dak Lak province in the Central Highlands may be Vietnam's last hope to save its elephants. 

in Travel

Vietnam Mulls Visa Waivers for Australians and Indians

Vietnam tourism industry leaders have asked the government to extend and expand the visa waiver program introduced in 2015.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Visits China to Deepen Ties This Month

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong visits China to deepen ties this month [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Environment

Father of Vietnamese Environmentalism Passes Away at 87

Vo Quy, considered the father of environmental conservation in Vietnam, has died at age 87.

in Health

Vietnamese Parents Should Decide How Many Children to Have: Health Ministry

Future parents in Vietnam may be able to decide how many children they have, as health officials are currently in the process of revising the country’s loosely enforced two-child policy.

in Vietnam

Another Ha Long Cruise Boat Catches Fire, 21 Rescued

On Tuesday, a tour boat carrying 14 foreign visitors, a tour guide and six crew members caught fire on Ha Long Bay.

in Architecture

[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture

If you've got a green thumb, Ha Tinh’s Terraces Home is right up your alley: the abode integrates residential and gardening spaces to create a bright, well-designed and sustainable living space.

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Saigon Soul Pool Party @ New World Hotel

Featuring the House Sounds of: Octave > MAQman > DJ Ouch! > 1DAN

in Travel

[Photos] 2 Weeks Before Tet, Tan Son Nhat Is Already a Traffic Nightmare

If you’ve been fretting over the impending Tet traffic nightmare that will take place around Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fret no more: it’s already here.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Cost Vietnam $813m in Losses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Natural disasters cost USD813m in losses [DTI] Ho Chi Minh City to give public bus...

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Comic ‘Dia Nguc Mon’ Earns International MANGA Award

For the second year in a row, a Vietnamese comic has won one of Japan’s prestigious International MANGA Awards.

in Saigon

Wave of New Cars Flood Saigon's Vehicle Registration Centers

Saigon’s car registration offices are currently chock full of vehicle owners hoping to get their new rides licensed.

in Heritage

[Photos] Saigon's Charm Through the Lens of an American Air Force Officer

Saigon has always been a muse for artists, musicians, poets and writers, inspiring some of their greatest works of art. However, the southern metropolis seems to be especially lively when seen through...

in Health

Hanoi Government Starts Providing Daily AQI Readings

For the first time, Hanoi's city government has begun offering daily readings of the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI).

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Colors of Saigon: Xanh, Sạch, Đẹp

From its ambitions and its people to the general color palette of daily life, Saigon is a bold city.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Want to Buy Galaxy Note 7 Despite Explosion Problems

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam aims to cut 2 percent of government jobs every year [VnExpress] Giant roos...

in Saigon

7,000 Sanitation Workers to Keep Saigon Streets Clean During Tet

Saigon will require as many as 7,000 sanitation workers to keep its streets and major markets clean during the upcoming Tet holiday.

in Vietnam

Memes Prompt Hai Phong to Redecorate Its ‘Pikachu Dragon’

As Tet approaches, Hai Phong is getting a redo on its holiday decorations after internet users mocked the northern port city’s recent decorations.

in Vietnam

Guess Which Undersea Internet Cable Just Broke Again?

If you’ve been wondering what happened to Vietnam’s internet connection over the last few days, get this: the country’s submarine cable is broken. Again.

in Food Culture

Saigon Among Top 10 Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in Asia: PETA

PETA Asia recently named Saigon among the top 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Airport Nightmare Starts Before Tet for Vietnamese Flyers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Tropical depression to hit East Vietnam Sea this week [Tuoi Tre] Teachers struggle...

in Saigon Events

UVB/Mord Records, MadderModes/Night Drive - Voodoo Down Records @ The Observatory

A rising force of the resurgent French techno scene, UVB brings a powerful retinue of sound shaped by his years of production and DJ experience, joined on this night by resident techno entity MadderMo...

in Saigon

Saigon Plans to Eliminate Poverty by 2020: Official

As part of the city’s sustainable poverty reduction program, Saigon is aiming to lift all households out of poverty by 2020.

in Saigon Events

Kin, Datodeo @ The Observatory

Two DJs with distinctly unique & soulful approaches to sound will guide us into this big weekend with their selections of vintage and contemporary music for dancing.

in Saigon Events

Phuong Dan/Golden Pudel Club, An-I/L I E S, Cititrax@ The Observatory

This night involves key agents of global underground dance music in control for a feature that is going to explode with delicious sonic power. 

in Saigon Events

Indika Chill Live ft Cherushi Die @ Indika

Welcome to our first weekday Chill Live !!!

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Funk Concert @ Indika

Welcome to our first Live Funk Concert !!!

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 27 - Covers Edition ! Open Stage 8 to 11 @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!!

in Saigon Events

African Dance Workshop #3 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: African dance is back to Saigon Outcast! Join Emilie's 1.5hr class again this Saturday to dance, have fun and keep healthy.

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Free Food Wednesday @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week’s Free Food will be some tasty Mexican Chili Con Carne, made by Burt Kushal Chutkan! Come along to try something new from one of Saigon’s culinary enthusiasts.

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TIP TOE @ Piu Piu

 Celebrate your new year with new money.

in Saigon Events

Cut Killer - Asia Tour 2017 - The Legend is back@ Piu Piu

After coming to Piu Piu last year and bringing the house down with a 4 hours set for a packed-out Piu Piu on a Thursday, The Legend is back!!!

in Saigon Events

Saigon SOS X Hope Unending - Fundraiser Party @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: Saigon SOS community party is back in the new year - Saturday 14th January from 9pm at Emergency Room Bar!

in Saigon Events

Retro Saturday - 14 January - Dress up! @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: We had so much fun at our last night of Retro silliness that we've decided to do it all again.

in Saigon Events

Friday 13th live tunes with Broken Rice @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Broken Rice will be back at The Old Compass Cafe on Friday 13th for their last show before Tet. Join us!

in Saigon Events

Sancho Cantina Presents - 1st Official Taco Eating Challenge @ Sancho

You don’t win a taco-eating contest. You DOMINATE it.

in Saigon Events

Rogue's Jam session // Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: Come gather in our chilled vibes to enjoy a live show in which the talented performers are from well known musicians to lovely audience members. Anyone who takes to the stage will ...

in Saigon Events

Information Session: Fulbright Scholarship for Master’s Programs @ The American Center

Have you heard of the Fulbright Scholarship program? Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree at a U.S. university fully paid? The Fulbright program is one of the most prestigious scholarship ...

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Film Screening: SELMA @ The American Center

Come celebrate the Martin Luther King Day and enjoy a film screening of the movie "Selma," a chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights for all Americans in 1965.

in Saigon Events

The 2017 Presidential Transition @ The American Center

Between the election on November 8 and the inauguration of the new president on January 20, there is much work to be done to ensure a smooth transition from the one presidency to the next.

in Saigon Events

The Spanish QUÁ TÊ KÊ - #1 @ Piu Piu

Guateque: party with food and music celebrated in a house with friends. To tribute Pacharán spirit in Saigon, we want to bring the Spanish community and fiesta lovers together again with a big GU...

in Food Culture

Japanese Firms Are Training Flavor Experts to Better Understand Southeast Asian Tastes

Hungry for a piece of Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding market, Japanese food companies are turning to flavorists and other experts to learn more about the region’s food preferences.

in Vietnam

[Video] Suboi Featured in White House Farewell Video for President Obama

As the new year begins and the United States gears up for the inauguration of its 45th president, it’s not only American citizens who are sad to see Barack Obama leave the White House.

in Travel

Aviation Authorities Limit Number of Tet Flights Due to Overcrowding

Vietnam’s airports, especially Tan Son Nhat, are bursting at the seams due to Tet travel. 

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Longest Sea Bridge to Open to Traffic This May

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s longest sea bridge to open to traffic this May [VnExpress] HCMC to pilot...

in Vietnam

[Infographic] Public Urination, Littering to Carry Heavier Fines in 2017

Beginning on February 1, 2017, local authorities will impose heavier fines on public urination, littering and tossing out cigarette butts.

in Sports

Vietnam’s Young, Up-and-Coming Football Teams Aim for the World Stage

As Vietnam’s U-20 team packs its bags for Germany to prepare for May’s FIFA U-20 World Cup, the future looks bright for the country’s football fans.

in Vietnam

Viettel Eliminates Roaming Charges in Laos, Cambodia

Good news for regional travelers: Viettel recently announced that it has done away with roaming charges in the Indochina region.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From sunrise in the city to Mui Ne's magnificent sand dunes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Travel

[Photos] Vietnam's 30-Hour Voyage From Hanoi to Saigon

Traveling by train in Vietnam is not simply a trip from point A to point B; it’s just as much about the time spent in transit as it is the destination.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Among Most Optimistic Countries on Economic Prosperity

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam among most optimistic countries on economic prosperity [VOV] Vietnam healt...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has a New Internet Cable That’s Supposedly Twice as Fast

If your internet got a little speedier in the new year, here’s why: Vietnam has a fancy new undersea cable that’s reportedly twice the speed of the old one.

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International Live Music @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Exclusive live music, featuring Sweet Nightmare house-band, well equipped light and sound system, all is ready to treat you as a Rock Star at Hard Rock Café – the most exciting res...

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We Will Rock You Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, we will rock you, this day! Be ready with Hard Rock Cafe - the most exciting restaurant in town.

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Latin Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night with Latin rhythm and hot dancers at Hard Rock Café.

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Friday 13th Special Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: What makes Friday 13th a special day? Check it out with Hard Rock Cafe - the most exciting restaurant in town.

in Society

Vietnam’s Skilled Workers Are Moving Overseas for Better Opportunities: Report

While Vietnam’s skilled workers are heading overseas to find work, foreign experts have found Vietnam a good location for career development.

in Tech

Flappy Bird Creator Launches VND1bn Fund to Help Local Inventors

In a surprising move, Flappy Bird creator and Vietnam’s most sought-after app developer Nguyen Ha Dong recently announced the launch of a personal fund to help local students realize their dream proje...

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District Eight Factory Sale @ Ben Thanh Theater

We are happy to announce our largest sale to date, which will be held on Saturday Jan 7th and Monday Jan 9th , 2017 from 9:00 to 21:00.

in Vietnam

Binh Thuan's Beloved Seal Found Beaten to Death on Local Beach

You might want to sit down for this: not long ago, one of central Vietnam’s beloved seals was found brutally murdered on a beach at night.

in Travel

China Is Revamping Its Public Toilets in the Name of Tourism

In a concerted effort to boost tourism, China recently announced a new plan to upgrade its public toilets in addition to revitalizing its old industrial regions.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Three Vietnamese News Outlets Fined Over Pro-Child Molester Stories

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Three Vietnamese news outlets fined over pro-child molester stories [Tuoi Tre] 50k...

in Asia

China Vows to End Ivory Trade in 2017

In an unexpected move, China announced late last week that it would shut down the world’s largest ivory market by the end of 2017.

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2nd Annual Magners International Comedy Competition @ Dtwo Sportspub

The Magners International Comedy Festival is back in Saigon, pitting Southeast Asia’s funniest comics against each other for a grand prize of $5000 and a showcase set at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival....

in Health

Vietnam's Immunization Program Faces Challenges Due to Reduced Foreign Aid

Having recently attained the status of a middle-income country, Vietnam must now prepare to become self-sufficient in supplying its citizens with vaccinations.

in Film & TV

Vietnam Unveils New Film Rating System

As of January 1, Vietnam’s new film rating system allows the local movie industry to screen adult content.

in Saigon

Saigon Considers Altering Work Hours to Tackle Traffic Congestion

As Saigon’s traffic problems get progressively worse, municipal authorities recently announced that they’re considering a handful of proposed solutions that were previously tabled, including an adjust...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Scissors Pulled From Vietnam Man's Stomach 18 Years After Surgery

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Scissors pulled from Vietnam man's stomach 18 years after surgery [Daily Mail] Vie...

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Environmental Problems Likely to Hamper Vietnam's Future Economic Growth

According to a new report by Vietnam's National Center for Socio-Economic Information and Forecast (NCIF), the country's economic growth is being hindered by a host of environmental hiccups, including...

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Tet Maker @ The American Center

Do you want to create and bring home cool do-it-yourself Tet gifts?

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How Vietnamese-Americans Celebrate Tet in the U.S. @ The American Center

Are you curious about how Vietnamese-Americans celebrate Tet in the U.S.? 

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Nic Ford, Noches, 1DAN @ The Observatory

It’s guaranteed techno time when these three maestros come together, with guaranteed movement through the vast reaches of the electronic cosmos – from embryonic, molecular origins to machine-dominated...

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DJ Ouch!, Cambodian Soundsystem @ The Observatory

We’ve had 4 days rest and the New Year is kicking off with Obs stalwart DJ Ouch! and an entity out of the mysterious abyss bringing the techno and house power.

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Maggie G, Agata, Cora @ The Observatory

Dead-serious maximum girl power on show for the first weekend of the year, with Savage Hanoi resident Maggie G and DJ powerhouse Agata joining Obs’ queen of the deep Cora. Expect everything from afrob...

in Society

The Highs and Lows of This Year’s Tet Bonuses

As the season of holiday bonuses rolls around, Vietnam’s economic inequality is highlighted once again in the annual gifts doled out by Vietnamese employers.

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Saigon Reggae Reunion #2 @ Indika

The Reggae Reunion is back :) :) :) Monthly gathering of the reggae community in Saigon !

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Friday Get Down at Indika with Supa Mana ! @ Indika

Welcome to the second edition of our new Friday Serie !! "Friday Get Down" Before Party

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Friday Get Down at Indika - Before Party! @ Indika

Welcome to our new Friday Serie !! "Friday Get Down" Before Party

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Saigon's First Tito's Bloody Mary Contest @ Malt

Come on down to sample, judge and help us find the Best Bloody Mary in Saigon.

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[Illustrations] Young Illustrator Breathes New Life Into Work of Vietnamese Poet

Poet Tran Dang Khoa’s most beloved collection of children’s poetry is receiving a makeover, thanks to young illustrator and graphic designer Pham Quang Phuc.

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Red Amity Featuring Luna - One Night Only @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: Special guest appearance by the marvelous Luna who is back in town for one gig only and will be adding her singular voice to our second set.

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Conversation Hour with American Students @ The American Center

Come practice your English, learn about what it’s like to live in the U.S and learn about U.S. culture! 

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Friday Alternative : Electro Rock @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko LIVE bits are:- Tofu acoustic duo: Tofu and Hoai Anh on guitar- Young local alternative band "Plan A"! New young band catching the plan from the A!- Little Wings aka Ly Le Quy...

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THEE OPEN SEX (LOUD) - Psychedelic / Stoner Rock / Free Improv @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: The Onion Cellar presents, in collaboration with Yoko CafeTHEE OPEN SEX (live - psychedelic / stoner-rock / free-improv) TYLER DAMON (solo)THEE OPEN SEX JAM (TOS + local ...

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EDM GLOW special night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night of light, a night of sound, a night of EDM GLOW. Be ready to dance the night away at Hard Rock Café – the most exciting restaurant in town!

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Salsa Night - Ground Floor @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night of Salsa with hot dancers.

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Acoustic Vietnam Unplugged @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Be closer with your beloved in Acoustic Vietnam Unplugged at Hard Rock Café.

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Latin Night - Basement @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A night with Latin rhythm and hot dancers at Hard Rock Café.

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Outcast Movie Night - O Brother, Where Art Thou? @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We'll be playing 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' this week at our Outcast Movie Night!

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Free Food Wednesday - Cơm hến @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week, the chef of Outcast kitchen will be happy to bring you a traditional dish originating in Central Vietnam. It's cơm hến.

in Vietnam

On Its Maiden Voyage, Hanoi’s Bus Rapid Transit System Isn’t So Rapid

Due to a lack of physical lane dividers, Hanoi’s first rapid transit buses inched through traffic during their first trial run last Thursday morning.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 1950s Ha Long Bay in Black and White

It will come as a surprise to no one that Ha Long Bay was much quieter in the 1950s than it is today.

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Free Stand-Up Comedy Show: Ben Betterby Presents: Vietnam Vol #1 @ Tea Shots

From the organizer: Hi! My name is Ben Betterby! I am putting on a FREE (but you need to REGISTER on my website...) SHOW!!! I am SUPER EXCITED to be performing Volume One of my first "One Hu...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 80 Projects to Be Executed in Saigon to Curb Congestion in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 80 projects to be executed in Saigon to curb congestion in 2017 [Tuoi Tre] Road ac...

in Vietnam

After a Solid Year, Vietnam’s Economy Set to Hold Strong in 2017

While the world has had a trying 2016, the Vietnamese economy fared pretty well this year, with a record 110,000 new business opened in 2016.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From sunsets to fishing nets, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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New Year PARTY With "La Vache qui Funk & Sinekwanon" Bands @ Mix & Paint Bar Live

@ Mix & Paint the 31 December, Live Music, Rock Band &Count Down Celebration Rock, Pop, Disco, RnB, Alternative... With Jenny the American french Singer!

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] The Godfather of Saigon's Water Puppets

While Saigon’s younger crowd is busy picking up the hottest new foreign trends, like parkour or wearing bean sprouts on your head, artisans from older generations have held fast to their traditional c...

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Saigon’s Cool Weather to Continue Through New Year

The abnormally cold weather that has visited Saigon since early December is expected to remain through the new year.

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Saigoneer’s 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2016

We’ve done a lot of eating this year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 7 Uplifting Stories From Vietnam in 2016 That Will Make You Smile

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam suffers first slowdown in economic growth for 4 years [Tuoi Tre] Hundreds ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanging out at Nha Trang’s Breezy Container Hostel

Anyone who’s traveled Vietnam on a shoestring knows hostels are not necessarily the most glamorous of accommodations. Nha Trang’s Ccasa Hostel, however, goes against this standard with its bright and ...

in Saigon

Saigon Banks Prepare for Tet Cash Shortage

Ahead of Vietnam’s annual pre-Tet ATM cash shortage, banks are preparing their own plans to handle the increased usage of these machines. However some local institutions are worried about a new factor...

in Arts & Culture

Meet The Girl in Reuters' 2016 Vietnam Photo

For its recent One Photo, One Country, One Year series, Reuters picked a snapshot from Vietnam depicting an áo dài-clad lady posing on an ornamental peach tree plantation in Hanoi.

in Asia

Taiwan's Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes First Legislative Hearing

Taiwan is getting closer and closer to becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Sounds of Saigon - Thao Ngo @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Saigon based singer songwriter Thao Ngo joins us at The Old Compass performing a mix of her original songs and covers.

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Come Together: Yoga & Mediation Workshop with Suzanne Vian @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Join us for an exclusive evening of asana and meditation on the cusp of the New Year.

in Culture

[Photos] The Weird Fruits of Tet Are Coming

With Tet fast approaching, Vietnam’s array of strange, misshapen fruits is returning in full force.

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Broken Rice Live Music @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Acoustic and electric tunes at Saigon's cosiest live music venue - right downtown.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Become Second Largest Expat Group in South Korea

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese become second largest expat group in South Korea [VnExpress] Nutritioni...

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Artist talk with Wu Chi Tsung, Nguyen Manh Hung and Cam Xanh @ Dia Projects

We are delighted to host the Artist Talk and Presentation at Dia Projects in Ho Chi Minh City. The event is a meaningful cultural exchange which introduce Wu Chi Tsung, Nguyen Manh Hung and Cam X...

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CinemaElectrik Vietnam @ Alma House Saigon

From the organizer: A 3-DAY Certificate training on Directing & Production Management

in Saigon

Saigon Mulls 9-Story Parking Structure in Lam Son Square

More of Saigon’s open spaces are slowly giving in to developmental pressure: there’s a high chance that District 1’s Lam Son Square will become a multi-story car park in the near future.

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Indika Acoustic Session 26! @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!!

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Indika Live Ska Concert #2 ft Hem Hem Saigon! @ Indika

Welcome to this second edition of the Indika Live Ska Concert!After their crazy show in october, Hem Hem Saigon is back !!!

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Indik'Art - Pop Up Exhibition & Art Auction @ Indika

Welcome to Indik'Art! A new serie of art event for all Saigon Artists!

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Catch the Sun @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: A New Year comes with many first but the one thing you should not miss is the first sunset of the year and Upper Saigon is here to give you the best sunset experience in Saigo...

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The Most Exciting Event of the Year @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Hard Rocker, there’s no fireworks anymore. Where to chill-out without any surcharge in this festive season? Why don’t you come to Hard Rock Café – the most exciting restaurant in t...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Many Faces of 1950s Vietnam

In this collection of black-and-white snapshots, a famed French photographer finds beauty in tumultuous 1950s Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Hanoi’s Civil Servants Are Getting a New Code of Etiquette in 2017

Starting on January 1, 2017, Hanoi’s new code of etiquette for civil servants will take effect.

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Yellow Drinks collection at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

In the month of January, Mojo on Dong Khoi will be offering Yellow Drinks collection to welcome the year of Rooster.

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Vietnamese Street Food Menu at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Start the Lunar New Year season with a delicious street food menu from Mojo on Dong Khoi in the month of January.

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Vietnamese Cocktail Party @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Enjoy the special cocktail collection and Vietnamese food at Level 23 Wine Bar and Nightspot with the stunning panoramic view over the city. Our DJs are ready to spin up the ambience.

in Society

[Infographic] Vietnam’s Recent Grads Least Satisfied in Their Current Jobs: Survey

Compared to their regional counterparts, Vietnam’s recent graduates are unhappiest at their current jobs.

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Sizzling Pan Collection at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce the exquisite sizzled steak every night in the month...

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Special dish of King Crab at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

For the month of January, Li Bai Chinese restaurant will offer a special a la carte menu featuring the best of king crab dishes. Dine on options of wok fried king crab with chilli and garlic or wok fr...

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Yee Sang Promotion and Tet Menu at Li Bai Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Start the Lunar New Year with a Yee Sang dish to bring you lots of luck during the whole year.

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Tết Celebration @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year during Tết holiday by experiencing authentic Vietnamese delicacies at Saigon Café Restaurant.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Run for Clean Toilets in Southern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hundreds run for clean toilets in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Dog theft gang buste...

in Vietnam

Over 38,000 Flights Delayed or Canceled in 2016: CAAV

Even though Vietnam's Saigon-to-Hanoi air route recently joined the ranks of the world's busiest, the country's airports have not necessarily caught up with its rapid growth in air traffic: in 2016 al...

in Eat & Drink

Meet the Owner of Hanoi’s Secret Cafe

Vietnam has long been a coffee-drinking country, but over the last few years a growing number of enthusiasts have started to take the brew very seriously.

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NYE Countdown 2017 : LIVE 3 @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko LIVE will be a high point to countdown to 2017 with NYE live music party! Join us for a special time with your loves, friends, family and everyone!!! Say hello to 2017!

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The Observatory NYE @ The Observatory

Well, what can we say. It’s been another special year full of amazing music and wild times. So we’re going to celebrate it in the way we know best, which is - surprise surprise - a MASSIVE PARTY!

in Development

Saigon to Reclaim 7,000ha of Land in 2017

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee just announced plans to clear 7,000 hectares of land in the city to make room for 880 development projects.

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Local Suicide (Multi Culti / Bordello a Parigi / TOFU) @ The Observatory

The prolific party duo out of Berlin were some of the first international DJs to play at the new venue, and they mesmerized us with their distinct blends of cosmic disco and all sorts of sounds we had...

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The Last Free Flow of 2016 @ Indika

2016 is over ! Time for us to do a last free flow Friday! Big Thanks to everyone who came down to warm up with us on all those fridays nights :)

in Saigon Events

Indika New Year's Eve! @ Indika

Welcome to our New Year's Eve Event !Indika is getting BIGGER !On december 31st discover the new extension of Indika ! A wicked 80 sqm chill space :)

in Saigon Events

TGIF Happy Hour! @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Get yourselves down to Saigon Outcast for our Thank God it's Friday (aka TGIF) Happy Hour tonight from 4-7pm! 

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] New Children's Book Introduces Southeast Asia's Animals to the World

A New York-based art director and illustrator recently published a children’s book on the fauna and flora of Laos and Vietnam featuring a host of intricate drawings.

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A Voz Do Morro: Samba Live @ Panam

A Voz Do Morro! Brazilian Samba Live Band

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Rockin' Year End! YETI rock from Canada & LyLeQuyen electro @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko LIVE create a rock show for last weekend of the year 2016!

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Night Tune trio & Tofu & Yoko trio @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Night Tune: trio from Philippines will put all best pop rock covers at their gig, they succeed in all around city's bars & venues.

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Khắc Trí & Nam Hương Yoko unplugged band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Khac Tri returned as a singer, he impressed the audience at Yoko after Trang's music night and Nam Huong!

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Mara & Starchild (District X) @ The Observatory

It’s the last weekend of the year and it will be kicked off with a party featuring a surprise lineup. Forget about expectations and dance!

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Indika Acoustic Session 25! @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!!

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Outcast Movie Night - Four Rooms @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We'll be playing Four Rooms this week at our Outcast Movie Night! This movie features the collaborative efforts of four new filmmakers, each of whom directs a segment of this ...

in Vietnam

In 2017, You Can Be Fined for Texting and Driving

As a new year approaches so, too, do a new set of traffic regulations.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Welcomes Five-Millionth International Visitor in 2016

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City welcomes five-millionth int’l visitor in 2016 [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Welcome to Vung Tau's Leafy Green Dream House

A Saigon-based architecture firm has designed a house that seamlessly merges nature and living space in one.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Bans Tet Fireworks to Spend Money on Poor Communities

Fans of Vietnam’s annual Tet pyrotechnics will be sad to learn that the country’s central government has released a directive specifically forbidding firework displays over the holiday.

in Music & Arts

[Music] How Indonesia’s Horn-Honking Became a Hit Among EDM DJs

On the streets of many Southeast Asian countries, vehicle honking presents yet another opportunity to stand out from the crowd.

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnamese Brothers Set World Record for Head-to-Head Stair-Climbing

Vietnamese brothers Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep broke a Guinness World Record last Thursday after successfully pulling off a spectacular acrobatic move.

in Asia

[Photos] A Guide to Traveling 1910 French Indochina

In the days before every backpacker wandered the streets of Saigon with a guidebook in hand, one turn-of-the-century French travel firm advertised Indochina as an adventure destination for European tr...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 2017 to Be Good Year for Vietnam Economy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 2017 to be good year for Vietnam economy: analysts [VietnamNet] Vietnam claims hau...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From quiet, waterfront cafes to bustling city corners, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Society

Vietnamese Read One Book a Year: Industry Insider

Despite the growth of Vietnam’s publishing industry, the country’s national reading rate remains low.

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MIXED TAPE: 80s New Year's Eve Dance Party @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: 'EVERYONE’S A DJ PRESENTS MIXED TAPE: A 80s NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE PARTY!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Suffers Blindness, Stroke After Nose Job

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam woman suffers blindness, stroke after nose job [Tuoi Tre] Crocodiles in Vi...

in Food Culture

Bánh Khúc Cây Giáng Sinh: A French Tradition Lives on in Vietnam

With Christmas around the corner, Saigon’s demand for Yule log cakes, a holdover from the days of French colonialism, has returned.

in Travel

Saigon-Hanoi Ranks 7th Among World’s Busiest Air Routes

Vietnam’s recent domestic travel boom has made the route between Saigon and Hanoi one of the world's busiest.

in Saigon Events

The DIRTYBIRD’s Nest w/ Coh-Hul @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Join the Irish Tech House Master Coh-Hul, as he takes over the DJ deck at D3’s best Rooftop bar, Upper Saigon! The floor will be filled with the nasty bass & rhythm from San Franci...

in Environment

163 New Species Discovered in Southeast Asia: WWF Report

Good news for Southeast Asia's wildlife enthusiasts: scientists just announced that, in 2015, they discovered 163 new species in the Greater Mekong region.

in Saigon Events

End the Year with a BANG! W/ Providence @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: End 2016 in style at Upper Saigon, the BEST Rooftop Bar in D3! Champagne popping, Chicken dancing, Tarot reading, & dancing non-stop to the best of House music from the most p...

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House Tour Party @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: The one night any House-heads in HCMC will NOT want to miss! At D3’s best Rooftop bar, Upper Saigon! Only House Music all night long, from Tropical to Deep, G House, Tech Hous...

in Music & Arts

[Recording] Listen to Saigon’s Hottest Track From 1900

At the turn of the 20th century, with French colonialism well under way in Vietnam and the age of motion pictures just beginning, Saigon – and much of the rest of the country – became a subject of gre...

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Disco Fever w/ MAQman @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Disco Party with the Swiss Disco Maestro MAQman! At D3’s best Rooftop bar, Upper Saigon, move to the groove of the best disco tracks and the best Buffalo Wings in HCMC at 50% ...

in Saigon Events

X'mas House Bash @ Upper Saigon

From the organizer: Looking for a Rooftop spot this Christmas that doesn't charge you your half of your lifesavings AND getting gifts from SANTA CLAUS! Join us at Upper Saigon!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Cold Spells, Floods to Hit Northern, Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. New cold spells, floods to hit northern, central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam raises...

in Vietnam

Businesses on Hanoi’s ‘Model Street’ Stop Conforming to Signage Rules

Residents of Hanoi’s “model street” are rebelling against a rule on uniform signage.

in Saigon

[Photos] How Saigoneers Enjoyed Christmas in the 60s and 70s

With Christmas just around the corner, Saigoneer takes a look at how past city dwellers enjoyed the holiday season.

in Saigon

Saigon May Impose Toll on Car Drivers in Downtown Area

In yet another move to alleviate traffic congestion, city officials are considering a new road toll for car drivers in the downtown area.

in Society

Vietnam Has Over 12m Internal Migrants: Survey

According to a newly released survey, Vietnam now has over 12 million internal migrants.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s BRT to Offer Month of Free Travel

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi’s maiden BRT to offer month of free travel [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City mulls...

in Tech

Nha Trang Is Getting Vietnam's First Observatory Next Year

Tourists visiting Nha Trang next year will have a chance to visit Vietnam’s very first observatory on Hon Chong Island.

in Saigon Events

Holiday Film Screening: Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer @ The American Center

Join us at the American Center to watch a fun holiday movie, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.

in Saigon Events

What to Expect in an American Classroom @ The American Center

An interactive talk with Dr. Mackay about types of classroom settings that students will encounter in the United States. Teaching styles, classroom assignments, tests, and other aspects of the classro...

in Saigon Events

Short Story Club @ The American Center

Instructor: Cody Titensor, U.S. Consulate Officer

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Christmas Drinks - Yoko band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko band and singer best friends will celebrate Christmas and Holidays with warmly tunes and our best voices. Mạnh Tuấn, Anna Duyên, Minh Quân and Tofu and more...

in Saigon Events

XMAS EVE live - best Pop & Classic Rock @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Element Era: a local cover band so powerful with their duo singers always hot on vocal based tunes.

in Saigon Events

Rockin to Xmax : Plug'n'play : Little Wings @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Plug and Play duo turns trio to bring their warmly welcome tunes to everyone, your request songs are welcome!

in Saigon Events

Black and Blues : Yoko Band ft Tofu / Nola Blues band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Tofu join 3 musician friends for a special set based on old tunes and supporting the blues!

in Saigon Events

Shake it off Party Night! @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: TIRED? - SHAKE IT OFFSTRESS? - SHAKE IT OFFWORRY? - SHAKE IT OFF

in Saigon Events

Party MIX Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: ALL THE BEST PARTY - DANCE MUSIC FOR YOU TONIGHT!

in Saigon Events

The Observatory XMAS BASH @ The Observatory

As tradition dictates, we take Xmas seriously. This means surreal, Santa-inspired-but-not-exclusive decorations, lots of shiny things, and a special double-trouble Xmas eve - Xmas day session with gro...

in Saigon Events

Youss, Sweet B & Dimitri @ The Observatory

The gang with the French Touch are back in booth control to deliver their signature party progression, kicking off the Xmas weekend in the type of flare and style they’ve become known for throughout t...

in Saigon Events

Nic Ford (The Obs), Noches @ The Observatory

Deep & precise machine music carefully designed, selected and blended for maximum human impact by these two maestros will be the tune of this night. Enjoy the ride.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Sunday Chill @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Christmas Sunday Chill

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Christmas Madness @ Indika

The name says it all! For Christmas we wanna go MAD!!!

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Cumbia Concert + Mexican Feast & Live Painting @ Indika

Welcome to our first Cumbia Concert !!! After the ska, flamenco and gispy music it's time to go CUMBIA !

in Saigon Events

Castaway NYE Party 2016 @ Rogue Saigon

From the organizer: Calling all Saigon revellers! Get on board on the great Tau Sai Gon for the best New Years Eve Party in town.

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Christmas Potluck Dinner @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: EVERYONE is welcome to Christmas potluck dinner at Saigon Outcast on Saturday, December 24th, for a special evening of eating-too-much and enjoying live acoustic music. In the spir...

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Outcast Movie Night (Christmas Special) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We’ll be holding a double screening this week in honour of Christmas! Come and enjoy from 8pm.

in Saigon Events

Trap Room 8 : Trapmas @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Awesome program at Saigon Ranger everyweek for everybody!

in Saigon Events

Live Lounge with Stewart Gatsi @ Rogue Saigon

This Saturday, we'll be welcoming Stewart Gatsi accompanied by Saigon’s own Benjamin James for a chill live lounge at Rogue. 

in Saigon Events

Live Lounge with La Kinh @ Rogue Saigon

La Kinh is a soul/ hip hop duo out of Detroit. Influenced by the vast and beautiful genres of soul, R&B, hip-hop and a splash of jazz and latin, La Kinh lays down soulful, dynamic vocals and thoughtfu...

in Food Culture

Saigon Launches New App to Track Pork's Origin

From now on, Saigoneers can get to know their pork better via a brand-new app that displays the origin of the protein along with other useful information.

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Blind Test - Music Trivia @ Rogue Saigon

DeciBel Blind test is poping up at Rogue Saigon... Bring your team, study your general music culture, and see you Thursday 

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Let's Go Grinch @ Panam

This night don't be ashamed to Rob Panam's Vouchers!

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Christmas Lunch @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us around the long table for a memorable Saigon Christmas feast. We’re cooking up a storm of local dishes to make your Saigon Christmas truly memorable and truly Saigon. Veget...

in Society

Here’s What Vietnam and the World Googled in 2016

By all accounts, 2016 has been a tough year. For evidence, look no further than Google’s search statistics.

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Xoi Duo - Alternative Acoustic Tunes from Vietnam @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for original alternative acoustic with tunes from Saigon based duo Xoi.

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Celebrating Winter Holidays in the U.S @ The American Center

Everyone knows that Americans love celebrating Christmas – but did you know that many families in the U.S. celebrate other holidays during the winter, like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa? Join us for an interes...

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English Club @ The American Center

This month, you and your friends will have the chance to practice giving a two minute speech on American culture. Good times!

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Candles Night Yoko Unplugged Band & Singers @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Unplugged band and singers will play favourite tunes by their best without playing electric instrument! Acoustic & real sounds are preferred on Wednesday night.

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Indika Acoustic Session 24 @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!!

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Free Food Wednesday: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup by Sarah @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This week we will be serving roasted tomato soup and grilled cheese for Free Food Wednesday.  

in Arts & Culture

An Illustrated Homage to Saigon Traffic

From old buildings and frenetic traffic to bustling sidewalks and endless construction, Saigon provides no shortage of visual inspiration for the city’s illustrators, artists and graphic designers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Launch First Home-Built Radar Satellites Into Space

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam to launch first home-built radar satellites into space [VnExpress] HCMC to...

in Society

Saigon Parents Are Renting Toys Instead of Buying Them

In today’s Saigon, parents no longer need to empty their wallets in purchasing new toys for their kids thanks to a budding market of toy rental services.

in Vietnam

Transgender People Can Change Gender on Legal Documents in 2017

As of January 1, 2017, transgender people who have undergone sex reassignment surgery will have the right to change their gender on legal documents.

in Development

[Video] Saigon Wants to Build 5 Elevated Highways to Ease Traffic Congestion

Construction of an elevated road near Tan Son Nhat International Airport will be begin in 2017 as part of a grand scheme to build five new above-ground highways to ease Saigon's traffic congestion.

in Vietnam

VietJet Aims to Raise $170m in IPO, Launch New Hanoi-Siem Reap Route in 2017

As VietJet finishes out a successful year with the launch of its latest route between Saigon to Hong Kong, the company is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) in early 2017.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Early 1980s Hanoi on the Brink of Doi Moi

The early 1980s were a complicated time for Vietnam. Still reeling from the end of a war within the country – not to mention border conflicts with Cambodia and China in the later 1970s – Vietnam was j...

in Food Culture

Bottoms Up: Alcohol Consumption Exploding in Vietnam

While this may come as no surprise to anyone who has driven past one of Saigon's many raucous beer clubs, Vietnam is home to one of the fastest-growing alcohol markets in the world.

in Vietnam

Phu Yen Teachers Save 13 Schoolchildren From Flash Flooding

“Had it not been thanks to this cabinet, we would have drowned yesterday.” Teacher Thai Thi Tuyet Hong pointed to a corner, where the classroom’s filing cabinet lay drenched in a mushy layer of m...

in Development

Even With Vingroup, Affordable Housing Will Remain a Challenge in 2017: Former Official

Shortly after the announcement of Vingroup’s new affordable housing brand, Vincity, another luxury real estate developer is entering the low-cost housing market.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From French colonial mansions to the chaotic traffic of urban Vietnam, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Soul Connect @ Soul Live Project

 SOUL CONNECT is a unique platform that brings together ideas from inspiring experts in the fields of music and the arts through a series of engaging and informative talks. 

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Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2017 @ Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2016 has been successfully held at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh from 21-23 April 2016. The show was held from 9am to 5pm daily in the course of 3 days....

in Health

Vietnam Aims to Provide Health Insurance for All HIV Patients in 2017

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health just announced a plan to provide health insurance to 100% of local HIV patients in the future.

in Society

[Video] This Vietnamese Bà Stands up for Marriage Equality

A Vietnamese grandma has won the internet by speaking out in support of marriage equality in Australia.

in Saigon Events

Tape That- First Tape Art Exhibition in Vietnam @ Mai's Gallery

From the organizer: First Tape Art Exhibition in a Workshop under the direction of Tape That group from Germany

in Saigon

7 Saigon Streets Could Become One-Way in 2017

In an effort to remedy Saigon’s current traffic pandemonium, local authorities are considering turning several of the city’s major streets into one-way thoroughfares.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Hopes to Strengthen Ties

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Donald Trump speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, hopes to strengthen ties [Internati...

in Development

Here’s What Will Replace Saigon’s Historic Tax Center

Just a couple months after Saigon’s 136-year-old Tax Center met a sudden and untimely end, Japanese hotel firm Okura Nikko Hotel Management has announced a partnership with the southern hub’s Saigon T...

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Kitchen District Two 'Soft Opening' @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Kitchen District Two presents itself with the locally-sourced ingredients that encourage the art of healthy eating and drinking.

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Snuffbox 1st Anniversary @ Snuffbox

Saigon's First and Only Speakeasy is becoming 1 year old!Reason enough to celebrate exclusively at Snuffbox.

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Artist Talk: The Prolonged Interventions with Le Phi Long @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

In this talk, we will present a project features photographs and an installation by Lê Phi Long, accompanied by a video documentary directed by Lê Phi Long, commissioned and produced by Madeleine Cao ...

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Supergalactic Indie Fantastic @ The Lighthouse

SUPERGALACTIC INDIE FANTASTIC playing indie and all things superfuntastic

in Vietnam

Hanoi Government Driver Under Fire for Hit-and-Run

A government agency is in hot water after a video recently emerged on social media showing a state-issued vehicle committing a hit-and-run in Hanoi.

in Tech

Honda Invests in Grab, Promising Driver Education and Bike Safety

On Monday, the ride-hailing app Grab announced a new partnership with Japanese auto firm Honda.

in Saigon Events

Le Mépris @ Idecaf

American film producer Jeremy Prokosch (Jack Palance) hires respected Austrian director Fritz Lang (playing himself) to direct a film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. Dissatisfied with Lang's treatment ...

in Travel

[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People

When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, there are generally two styles: the usual fast-paced time-lapse sequences that shine the limelight on local cities’ myriad colors and bustling nightscapes...

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The Grand Festive @ The Grand Ho Tram Strip

Rock your holidays at The Grand Ho Tram Strip. Let's make it a December to remember!

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The Grand Bistro Wine Dinner @ The Grand Ho Tram Strip

Still planning where to spend the first day of the New Year? Look no further, just hop on The Grand bus and let us do the rest, from a peaceful slumber to an indulgent dinner at the amazing Grand...

in Vietnam

Recognize Cockfighting as an Art Form: Vinh Long Officials

Vinh Long’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is seeking permission to recognize cockfighting as an art form in the Mekong Delta province.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 10 Districts in Hanoi to Have 5-6 Star Hotels

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 10 districts in Hanoi to have 5-6 star hotels [VietnamNet] Hanoi police propose br...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Animals, Explained: 6 Unusual Vietnamese-to-English Translations

When it comes to the gap between Vietnamese and English, there are a lot of things that get lost in translation.

in Vietnam

Flash Flooding, Landslide Paralyze Nha Trang

Saigon is not the only city in Vietnam to suffer at the hands of Mother Nature this week: yesterday, a bout of torrential rain wreaked havoc on Nha Trang, paralyzing traffic and flooding thousands of ...

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BASE of the BASS #23 @ Piu Piu

BASE of the BASS Volume 23 is coming!!

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The Fridge Room @ Piu Piu

The Fridge at Piu Piu

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Wake The Funk Up Part 3 @ Piu Piu

Wake The FUNK UP Saigon! Friday 16 of December at Piu Piu 10 pm till the last shoe stops!!Get your FuNkiNg DaNcE On This Night Its LIVE MUSIC and DJs sharing the Same Love Of FFFUUUNNKKKK!!!!!

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Ladies Night with mixologist Thibault and DJ Konka @ Piu Piu

Piu Piu is back with it's Ladies Night with new drinks and new treats!

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HYPE NIGHT | Hip-Hop.Trap.Dancehall and Freestyle Cypher @ Piu Piu

 A NYC style weekly Tuesday party at Piu-Piu where you can WILE OUT, SWEAT and SCREAM to the sounds of Hip-Hop, Trap, and Dancehall before you participate in or observe the 10-11pm freestyle cyph...

in Vietnam

[Photos] On the 1990s Tourist Trail in Hanoi

Packed with traffic, skyscrapers and a growing number of four-wheeled vehicles, today's Hanoi is a world apart from its 1990s incarnation.

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Blame Skyscrapers for Traffic Congestion

As traffic congestion in downtown Saigon continues to grow, the city’s legislators are putting the onus on high-rise buildings.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Rank Low in 'Livable’ Index

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City rank low in 'livable’ index [VnExpress] Vietnam province r...

in Vietnam

Uber Still at Odds With Government After Paying Taxes

Uber Vietnam has once again gotten into trouble with local authorities for – wait for it – dodging taxes.

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Indika Live Concert: Saigon Soul Revival @ Indika

Indika is proud to present live band Saigon Soul Revival! Prepare to be transported to pre 1975 Vietnam, a time when live, passionate rock and soul music filled Saigon's bars and clubs with ...

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Indika Sunset Celtic Music Concert ft Gwennili! @ Indika

Welcome to our first Celtic Music Concert !!

in Tech

Local University Students Named Among World’s Best Coders

Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science have been named among the world’s best coders, according to an American tech outfit.

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Sonder - Barcode Pop-up Music Night @ Indika

Everyone has a story to tell, experiences up and down, crosses different roads, … So, let’s tell each other about what a year it has been.

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Christmas Fiesta! @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Come Celebrate Christmas the Cuban way with us at Cuba la Casa del Mojito!! A great dinner prepared by Alex our chef followed by a big celebration PARTY, shows & more that will make you experience how...

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NOCHE FLAMENCA/ Mosquito Flamenco band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Monthly Spanish night at Yoko cafe. Always best vibe with the only one best flamenco band in town.

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Live Lounge: Numbfoot + ScObi Wan @ Rogue Saigon

Numbfoot is the psychedelic improvised electronic project of musician Brett Zweiman and a wide array of guest players, Hypnotic churning polyrhythms, noisy blissful drones.

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Smoothie Criminal night @ Panam

Saturday, Panam will mix your head with some Fresh Criminal Drinks!!!!

in Culture

[Photos] Meet Hanoi's Savvy Grasshopper Hunters

For most of Vietnam’s farming community, grasshoppers pose a real threat to fields and plantations. However for a particular commune in Hanoi’s suburban areas, these pesky insects have become a signif...

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Gourmand Shop @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

A sumptuous selection of tempting sweet treats, hampers and chocolates will make ideal gifts for business partners, family and friends for this season of sharing and giving.

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Christmas Eve Dinner at L’Olivier Restaurant @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

L’Olivier Restaurant offers magnifique Christmas Eve Dinner comprised of classic holiday dishes with a modern French twist.

in Saigon

Notre Dame Cathedral to Undergo Major Roof Renovation

With the recent approval of the municipal government, Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral will begin a major roof renovation project as early as next year.

in Saigon

Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA

Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night with Los Borrachos @ Rogue Saigon

Los Borrachos are returning to Ho Chi Minh City to shake the music scene up once more in 2016 with a new powerhouse line up.

in Saigon Events

DJ OUCH!, Sweet B @ The Observatory

Cruise through grooved-out house and disco and into the darker techno realms with these two regulars, who’ll be delivering exactly what every Thursday needs: a party. 

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EAOC Loft Party w/ Dan Lo, Nic Ford & Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

EAOC has had the pleasure of hosting some fantastic guests this year that have all provided the type of originality and raw sonic power that we try to define our nights by. 

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Indika Acoustic Session 23! @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back!!!

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Outcast Teachers Happy Hour @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Calling all teachers - tonight is your Happy Hour at Outcast!  

in Saigon

Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam

If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.

in Saigon Events

PULP Fusion in The PIU PIU Fridge @ Piu Piu

A Pure DanceHall Night at Piu Piu in "The Fridge": the best Bass Room in Vietnam. Vibrations from Kingston and Swing Master J

in Health

Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika

As Zika spreads in Vietnam, local authorities are imposing stricter regulations and punishments in the name of public health.

in Society

Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment

Once used primarily to support family members, overseas remittances in Vietnam are now being used to bolster economic endeavors in the country.

in Heritage

[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above

Even without photographic evidence, it’s a safe bet that 1955 Saigon was a world apart from the frantic energy of today’s mammoth metropolis.

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Foie Gras – Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Cobalt’s December special promotion is French heritage Foie Gras. 3 signature dishes from Chef Matthias matched with 3 fine wines for the best culinary experience on the 30th level with full view of S...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Society

Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping

Businesses in Southeast Asia are using social media sites to reach consumers as internet and smartphone usage rates in the region explode.

in Architecture

[Photos] Take a Tour of Hanoi’s Pint-Sized Architecture Studio

These days, every architecture firm in Vietnam is after pretty much the same thing: trying to bring light, air and more space to the country’s cramped urban buildings.

in Stories

Saigon Opens First Public Security Surveillance Center

This week, Saigon opened its first-ever high-tech public security center.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From cityscapes to seashores, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Society

Vietnamese Students Rank Above US, EU in Global Science Assessment

We already know that Vietnamese students are exceptionally good test takers, but local high school pupils are really putting the rest of the world’s 15-year-olds to shame.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard

Vietnam’s metropolises are notorious for many things: frequent flooding, a convoluted system of electrical wires and severe road congestion, for starters. However, in recent years, the rapid grow...

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Australia Day @ RMIT University

 The Australian Consulate-General will be holding its first Australia Day community event in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday 22 January 2017, showcasing the best Australia has to offer and celebrating...

in Saigon Events

Goodfellas : ST_VL YO_ G_RL @ Zuma Rooftop

Ladies, you and your friends are invited to the most eagerly anticipated music event this December. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 200 rare turtles die on smugglers' boat heading from Malaysia to Vietnam [VnExpress] ...

in Food Culture

[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine

Growing up in Nordjylland, Denmark’s northernmost region, chef Anh Le didn’t meet many other Vietnamese people.

in Development

Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project

Vietnam’s leading property developer, Vingroup, recently unveiled Vincity, a brand-new project aimed at providing affordable apartments in seven major cities and provinces throughout the country.

in Development

Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine

One of Hanoi’s telltale tangles of black wires was recently named among the world’s worst electrical wiring systems by a British engineering publication.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Market @ International German School

 Christmas Market at the German School District 2/ Thao Dien. Why don’t you join this unique event with your family & friends?

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Check out This Vietnamese-American Artist's Mesmerizing Portraits

Next time somebody claims that “colored pencils are for kids”, show them the work of Cuong Nguyen, whose intricate paintings are crafted entirely from colored pencils.

in Vietnam

Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist

Police in Thua Thien-Hue province are still on the hunt for an armed robber who stole VND700 million (US$30,835) from a Hue bank on Tuesday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi reduces online work permit fee for foreigners [VietnamNet] Over 38,000 fligh...

in Culture

As Indonesia Modernizes, a Remote Culture Begins to Fade Away

Far removed from the rapidly modernizing cities of Indonesia, the Mentawai people are struggling to reconcile their traditional way of life with the country's development.

in Saigon Events

Exclusive two nights with The Jackson Twinz @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

From the oragnizer: This December, we’re bringing you an exclusive, two nights only event featuring The Jackson Twinz.

in Vietnam

Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway

A video of people butchering a buffalo in the middle of a road in southern Vietnam has gone viral.

in Saigon

Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research

Although most Saigoneers have accepted excessive noise as an unavoidable part of life in Saigon, the consequences of the city’s noise pollution are having a serious impact on the health of local resid...

in Saigon Events

New Year Open House Party at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

 Our cool hip 30th floor Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant, is the perfect setting for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration with friends. Enjoy our World Food Tour featuring Six cou...

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Countdown Party at Cobalt Rooftop Bar @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Join us on Roof Top terrace on31st Decemberfor a chic countdown party and enjoy the panoramic Saigon city view as the fireworks light up and get into the groove with live DJ AEROKU and a fun...

in Saigon Events

Fairy Tales Christmas Eve Dinner at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

 Celebrate Christmas Eve this year with breathtaking views of Saigon at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant on the 30th Floor of the Pullman Saigon Centre.

in Saigon Events

New Year Eve’s Buffet Dinner at Food Connexion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

 Join us  in Food ConneXion this New Years Eve and treat yourself to a groovy Buffet with authentic international specialties, Australian prime beef, imported Seafood includin...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Funky History: The Traditional Packaging of Nước Mắm

Fish sauce is a touchy subject these days, to say the least. From traditional factories to mass-market producers, makers of the prized Vietnamese elixir have strived to convince the public of their pr...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Celebration at Food Connexion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

 Celebrate  Christmas 2016 in style with a mouth watering international buffet, featuring 15 exciting experiences ranging from our Organic Bar, Live Seafood, Sushi, Asian and Western Grill s...

in Saigon

City Approves Project to Build Underground Parking Lot Beneath Saigon Zoo

In an effort to tackle some of the city’s parking woes, municipal officials have agreed to build an underground parking lot beneath the Saigon Zoo.

in Saigon Events

Have You Been Standing Higher Than Fireworks Ever? @ EON51 Fine Dining

Café EON and EON51 Fine Dining are both launching 2 events at the 50th and 51st Floor, Bitexco Tower with the intension to deliver the best new year fireworks celebration in the city.

in Saigon Events

Sky Sequin Night – a Sparkling New Year's Eve on Top of Saigon @ EON Heli Bar

In order to celebrate New Year’s Eve, EON Heli Bar, located at level 52 Bitexco Financial Tower, proudly introduces “Sky Sequin Night” on December 31st, featuring many great performances and the unfor...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, High-Pollution Industries Enjoy Relaxed Environmental Standards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. In Vietnam, high-pollution industries enjoy relaxed environmental standards  [Tuoi Tre]...

in Asia

Trump's Taiwan Phone Call and What His Presidency Means for Southeast Asia

Last Friday, United States President-elect Donald Trump threw political convention out the window once again by speaking on the phone with the leader of Taiwan.

in Development

As New Emission Standard Deadline Approaches, Vietnam May Not Be Ready

Even though Vietnam has already set a deadline to comply with European level 4 exhaust emission standards (Euro 4), whether the new legislation is feasible remains unclear.

in Society

Misconceptions Surround Sexual Harassment, Abuse in Vietnam: Survey

A recent ActionAid survey has uncovered troubling views on sexual harassment not only among Vietnamese men but also Vietnamese women.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Christmas Fair @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: This month we are combining our Boho and Free Range Markets into one big, beautiful Christmas Fair.

in Saigon Events

Songs from the Road 2 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Other Road Records presents another international of mix of talented artists this December. All songwriters will share their unique story from the from the road and their stor...

in Music & Arts

Indie Artists Bring New Sounds to Vietnam's Contemporary Music Scene

The state of current Vietnamese music is complicated. In the minds of the older generation, years of historical turmoil are intricately linked with their personal identity, thus they tend to harbor a ...

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu presents Conrank @ Piu Piu

Fresh off his US Tour and his Boiler Room set together with Skrillex, the Bass God is coming to Vietnam!

in Saigon Events

TIP TOE @ Piu Piu

Spice up your Friday Night with some fresh music.

in Saigon Events

How to Land a Job/ Internship:A Resume and Cover Letter Workshop @ The American Center

Writing a resume and cover letter is an essential part to landing your dream job or interview. However, recruiters from different industries may be looking for different things.

in Saigon Events

Introducing American Literature to Vietnamese Readers @ The American Center

The session will discuss the process of writing and preparing the “Introduction to American Literature” anthology for Vietnamese educators and students, published by the HCMC University of Education t...

in Saigon Events

Yoko LIVE : Meta Forrester, Nam Huong and Unplugged Band @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko LIVE got more special Wednesday.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea

The operator of an under-construction oil refinery in northern Vietnam has received permission to dump wastewater from the facility into the ocean.

in Saigon Events

The Star Wars Holiday Special: LIVE Screening + Comedy Panel @ Indika

Come join Saigon's funniest comedians to stare in pure horror at the festive treasure George Lucas tried in vain to banish from the earth.

in Saigon Events

White Xmas Angel coming @ The Society

Continue Xmas theme this month ... We have red Xmas with rain deer running around ... Now this week will be white Xmas where angel coming out 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon’s plan to draw tourists with weekly fireworks shows raises eyebrows [VnExpress] ...

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 22 @ Indika

The Acoustic Session is back !!

in Saigon Events

Free FLOW BEER x HYPE NIGHT Tuesdays @ Piu Piu

This is for all our early birds, our 9-to-5 homies, our mid-week chillers and our colleague squads. Bring your friends, your colleagues, your boss and your parents for a rooftop sunset drinking sessio...

in Saigon Events

Clumsy Wine/ChillHop Night @ Panam

Chill Wine night!Careful as Ms.Wine will be drunk and fall in every glass that she will find! So Naughty! 

in Saigon Events

Live: Brazilian Samba night @ Panam

NEW LIVE BAND IN TOWN #atPanam!

in Saigon Events

Falafel Party @ Panam

Go vegetarian tonight #atPanam

in Health

[Video] Kicking and Screaming: Vietnam's Centuries-Old Love of Đá Cầu

Originally a game played by ancient soldiers to let off steam, in today’s Vietnam, đá cầu, or foot badminton, is practiced by locals from all walks of life.

in Saigon Events

Art Jam - Christmas goes Rogue @ Rogue Saigon

VinSpace is taking Art Jam to Rogue to get into the festive spirits! Make your Wednesday sparkle by adding a personal touch to your Christmas gifts. 

in Vietnam

Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

Can Tho’s urbanites may soon be able to bike around the city thanks to a new public bike-sharing scheme.

in Travel

Vietnam’s International Tourist Arrivals to Hit 10m by End of Year

Before the year is out, Vietnam is on track to welcome its 10 millionth international visitor, a landmark achievement for the country’s tourism industry.

in Saigon

Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms

In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam wins seat on UN culture committee [VnExpress] Chilly weather to hammer cen...

in Music & Arts

[Podcast] Songs From Southeast Asia: Vietnamese Music Through the Ages

Given the country's geography and the many twists and turns in its history, defining a distinctly Vietnamese sound is no easy feat.

in Development

[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport

If you happen to be in Hanoi over the next two weeks, drop by Van Ho Exhibition Center at 2 Hoa Lu Street for a chance to see a slew of potential designs for Long Thanh International Airport.

in Sports

Construction on D2’s Rach Chiec Sports Complex to Start Next Year

After over two decades of deliberation, construction is set to begin on District 2’s Rach Chiec Sport Complex in 2017.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From hand-painted signs to nón lá to the quiet coast of Con Dao, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Travel

Hanoi to Spend $2m on Promotional Materials With CNN

Hanoi city officials have inked a two-year, US$2 million deal with American news channel CNN to air promotional tourism material in the hope of attracting foreign visitors and boosting the capital’s i...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Award-Winning Comic Depicts Favorite Pastimes of Ancient Vietnamese Elite

In its latest volume, Vietnam’s award-winning comic series Long Than Tuong shines a light on the country’s favorite pastimes during the Tran Dynasty, including Go, wrestling, kite-running and, surpris...

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Love in Saigon, What Are the Risks? @ Family Medical Practice

 On December 9th, from 2-3pm, Family Medical Practice will be hosting a livestream talk on our facebook on sexually transmitted infections presented by our resident specialist.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme

After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Many Vietnamese Women Believe Spousal Abuse Can Be Justified

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Northern Vietnam city’s ex-Party chiefs jailed for abusing powers [Tuoi Tre] Many ...

in Tech

Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment

Vietnamese online ticketing service TicketBox has acquired a new round of funding.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Faces Obstacles in Its Switch to Biofuel

In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of local traffic, Vietnamese officials are working to introduce E5 biofuel into the local market, though they have their work cut out for them.

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Christmas Market 2016 @ 3A Station

From the organizer: Christmas Market 2016 is the first event in the Bus Station shopping fairs - cultural - travel project. With the model International Night Market format, Bus Station Christmas...

in Development

In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal

Known for its rustic mountain villages, incredible landscapes and ethnic diversity, Sapa is falling victim to the development epidemic that plagues several of Vietnam’s other major tourist attractions...

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Noel Rouge @ EON51 Fine Dining

To celebrate the upcoming Christmas 2016.,Café EON and EON51 Fine Dining are both launching 2 events: “Jingle Bell Swing“ at the 50th and “Noel Rouge” at the 51st Floor, Bitexco Tower in order to deli...

in Film & TV

Iconic Hanoi Cinematheque Closes Doors to Make Way for Mall

The Hanoi Cinematheque, an independent movie house and cultural icon of the capital, closed its doors yesterday to make way for a shopping mall.

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Eternal Frost Party on Top of the Town @ EON Heli Bar

Ho Chi Minh City, 25th November,2016  In light of the up-coming Christmas, EON Heli Bar, located at level 52 Bitexco Financial Tower, proudly introduces “The Eternal Frost Party” in Christmas Eve...

in Vietnam

Hanoi May Ban Street Performers From Pedestrian-Only Areas

Hanoi authorities are considering a ban against street performances in the city’s new pedestrian-only areas.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: False Fish Sauce Survey Sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. False fish sauce survey sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Don't push the enve...

in Heritage

The Legacy of Hui Bon Hoa

It’s fairly common knowledge that the city’s Fine Arts Museum was once home to old Saigon’s wealthiest family, however few people know that much of the sprawling Hui Bon Hoa complex was not actually b...

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Food Festival @ 30/4 Park

For lovers of Italian food culture and fresh Italian cheeses: You will enjoy at the Festival of the Foreign Communities 2016, at 30/4 park between Pasteur and Notre Dame church. The Festival will take...

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Between Us Dance Performance @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

BETWEEN US is an interactive dance performance that explores the proximity of one’s inner self.

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Saigon, Evolution and Old Maps @ Blanc Art Gallery

We are so excited to share with you the official information about the upcoming exhibition - “Saigon, Evolution and Old maps”.

in Vietnam

How the TPP Will Transform Vietnam’s Economy Even If It Doesn’t Pass

Though the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is pretty much dead at this point, the landmark trade deal – which would have involved a staggering 40% of the global economy – is still likely to have an im...

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4 Years Heart Beat Feat. Amelie Lens // Second State [BE] + Sam Farrago [BE] @ The Observatory

Celebrating 4 years of body music, 2 years in the Observatory!Belgium's hottest Female Techno DJ/ Producer debuts in Asia before her double debut at Awakenings! Supported by Farrago  

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Inpages Opening & Xmas Art Market @ Vin Gallery

Please welcome INPAGES, the newest local art-book-shop in Saigon by joining us at the biggest Art Market we ever host.

in Society

[Photos] Meet Saigon’s Buffalo-Herding Urban Cowboy

In the shadow of Saigon’s increasingly dramatic skyline, buffalo rancher Vu Duc Toi leads a rural life.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Impose Tougher Fines on Public Urination, Littering

Starting in February next year, Vietnam will significantly increase fines for public urination.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Announces a Day of Mourning for Fidel Castro

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Quang Ninh: 2,000 year-old tombs discovered [DTI] Bankrupt firms continue to rise&...

in Film & TV

[Video] A Celebrity YouTuber's Heartfelt Father-Son Vietnam Documentary

In the opening of The Vietnam Notebook, narrator Casey Neistat flips open a fat, worn out Moleskine and holds a magnifying glass against the hasty scribble on the book’s bottom corner: “Experience doe...

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DJ BMac @ Panam

Be Ready For DJ BMac!

in Vietnam

Woman Gives Birth on the Street in Northern Vietnam

Last week, while driving to her hometown, local woman Nguyen Thi Thanh Loan had to put her journey on hold in order give birth on a sidewalk in Yen Bai province.

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Debate Club (RSVP required) @ The American Center

Debate is one of the best ways to improve your critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. It will also help you think on your feet, learn about new topics, and discuss important issues i...

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Soul food LIVE @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko LIVE presents 2 bands from Saigon and Detroit, Michigan to make our Thursday "Soul Food" a very special night!

in Travel

Thailand to Cut Visa Fees for Tourists From 19 Countries

Thailand has decided to waive visa fees for some countries and halve visa-on-arrival costs for tourists from other nations as part of a three-month tourism promotion running from December 1, 2016 to F...

in Sports

Vietnam May Finally Legalize Sports Betting

After almost 18 years of discussion, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is leading the effort to legalize sports betting.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Among 10 Countries Most Exposed to Hacking Risk, Report Warns

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam among 10 countries most exposed to hacking risk, report warns [VnExpress] ...

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Karaoke Night @ Panam

Welcome to Karaoke Night at Panam The Backroom #2Who cares if you can sing or not! (Better if you can haha) Give us what you got!

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Music Trivia Blind Test @ Rogue Saigon

DeciBel Blind test is poping up at Rogue Saigon... Bring your team, study your general music culture, and see you Thursday 1st of December for Blind Test - 8.30pm at ROGUE - 13 Pasteur (floor2)&n...

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Bedroom Session EP 2 Week 1 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Awesome program at Saigon Ranger everyweek for everybody!

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Short Story Club @ The American Center

For November’s Story Club, we will read and discuss the history of the American holiday of Thanksgiving.

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Varan Documentary Film Screening Series #4 @ The American Center

Come join the last screening session of the Varan film series. We will see portraits of the Saigonese people through a traditional alley coffee shop in “Taste of the Night” (Vị Của Đêm). We will also ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Expresses Condolences Over Fidel Castro's Death

Cuban revolutionary and long-time leader Fidel Castro passed away last Friday, creating an array of different reactions from around the world.

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Varan Documentary Film Screening Series #3 @ The American Center

Attend the screening of two documentary movies about two women of different religious beliefs that share the same passion for charity and community service.

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Varan Documentary Film Screening Series @ The American Center

Join us for the two screenings of “Summer! Attention” (Mùa Hè Nghiêm) and “Immortal Angel” (Thiên Thần Bất Tử). While the first film highlights summer activities and the spirit of community service, t...

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Cora, Dan Lo (The Obs), Romi @ The Observatory

A feature dripping with variety and shifting rhythm: these 3 will be packing enough sound to take us on a wild journey through the electronic universe, taking in vast expanses of the house and techno ...

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Maraphoria & Starchild (District X) @ The Observatory

The city’s party power couple are in full control of the booth all night, delivering slick licks of all sorts of house, from classic early Chicago up to cutting-edge deep. Weekend starts here.

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Tin Man LIVE, MadderModes (Voodoo Down Records) @ The Observatory

An absolutely massive and terrific feature arriving to shake our edifice to its core: electronic mastermind Tin Man has played what is arguably the most important role in the global resurgence of Acid...

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Skatebård (Full Pupp, Sex Tags), Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

Get ready for a hyperskate through the sonic cosmos with the Norwegian maestro that is Skatebård. 

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Dan Lo (The Obs), Kin @ The Observatory

Obs resident Dan Lo is joined by stalwart and local prince of the darkness Kin for a night that will swing between gritty Chicago workouts, Detroit depth-charges and sun-kissed seriousness as we leave...

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Indika Christmas Market @ Indika

Welcome to Indika Christmas Market!

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Indika Live Flamenco Concert Part 2! @ Indika

Los Mosquitos are back at Indika :) :) 

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Indika Acoustic Session 21 @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #21

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Monday Space Jam @ Indika

Experience the digital and analogue sounds, LIVE

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Pecha Kucha Night Vol. 10 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Are you excited for Pecha Kucha HCMC Vol10 this December? We can't wait!

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Book Launch: Pain Is Potential by Sophie Pham @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR, SOPHIE PHAM, comes to Saigon!

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Saigon Flower Power @ Piu Piu

  Yolo peace Make l’amour not war Have fun and party Wear colourful flowers and do the cha cha cha

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Tomawok [FR] + Kaztet D [FR] Live @ Piu Piu

Saigon Dub Station is super proud to bring you 2 wicked artists for a night of Reggae and Ragga Jungle Music !

in Travel

Ly Son Island Breaks Ground on $8.8m Port

Last week, local authorities in Ly Son District, Quang Ngai province broke ground on the island’s new port.

in Culture

Vietnamese Designer Sparks Debate With Modernized National Costume

Miss Vietnam's national costume for the 2016 Miss Supranational beauty pageant, created by designer Le Long Dung, has sparked debate over its cultural accuracy. 

in Heritage

In 1910, Indochina’s First Flight Departed From Saigon

Over a century ago, on December 10, 1910, the first-ever flight in Indochina took off from Saigon’s Champs de Courses, the site of which now serves as the Ho Chi Minh City headquarters of the Peo...

in Asia

Myanmar Conducting Ethnic Cleansing Against Rohingya: UN Official

As a campaign of collective punishment against the Rohingya ethnic group continues in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, Bangladeshi border guards are forcibly repatriating refugees back to Myanmar.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Works Finish on First Phase of $48.6m Wind Farm in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Works finish on first phase of $48.6mn wind farm in south-central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Food Culture

Saigoneers to Consume 40m Liters of Beer, 45m Liters of Soda This Coming Tet

This upcoming Tet holiday, Saigoneers are projected to down some 40 million liters of beer and 45 million liters of soft drinks.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From stunning seascapes to freshwater springs, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Saigon Soul Pool Party Opening Fiesta @ New World Hotel

 Join us for the Saigon Soul Pool Party OPENiNG FiESTA! Don't miss out as we open the season BiGGER than ever before!

in Asia

Indonesia Wants to Build a $40bn Bird-Shaped Wall to Save Jakarta From the Sea

A fantastically ambitious plan has been put forth to save Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, from the sea.

in Saigon Events

A Buffet Redefined @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

 Saigon Café Restaurant presents a feast for all senses, focusing on personalization, and making each interaction a unique dining experience.

in Saigon

Saigon Considers Creating a Mekong Delta-Style Floating Market for Tourists

During a recent tourism conference, Saigon officials considered scores of new features to amp up the city’s attractiveness in the eyes of tourists, including a potential floating market.

in Vietnam

Facing Power Shortage, Vietnam Plans to Import Electricity From Laos

Due to increasing domestic demand, Vietnam is negotiating to import electricity from Laos.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Deactivate 12 Million Unregistered SIM Cards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam to deactivate 12 million unregistered SIM cards [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese stud...

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Chill Skybar 5th Anniversary @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: 5 years is not a long road but it is the meaningful number to the Chill Skybar. It is a precious milestone which showcases the support to the Chill Skybar from party-goers in Vietn...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Cut One Year off University Programs

In the future, Vietnamese university students will be able to graduate a year early, according to a new plan approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

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A Night of Stand-Up Comedy with Stephen Carlin @ Game On

From the organizer: In an attempt to make you laugh, Saigon International Comedy has been flying in top-notch comics from overseas, and Scottish-born rabble rouser Stephen Carlin who is performing on ...

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Huge Black Friday Sales @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: HUGE Black Friday Sale Tomorrow! Up to 50% OFF 

in Vietnam

Hanoi Bans Shops, Cafes From Apartment Buildings

Hanoi authorities recently approved a regulation banning businesses from setting up shop in the capital's apartments.

in Tech

Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants

Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Huge Nuclear Power Plant Projects

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam scraps huge nuclear power plant projects [Bangkok Post] Dong Nai: 2,000 ye...

in Travel

[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes

Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.

in Saigon Events

How Much Do You Really Know About Sexually Transmitted Infection @ Family Medical Practice

This November 30th, Family Medical Practice will be hosting a private, informative talk for women only on rarely-discussed sexual health issues. 

in Vietnam

7-Eleven’s Vietnam Debut Could Come as Early as Next Year

Excitement is building over the long-awaited arrival of the 7-Eleven franchise in Vietnam.

in Food Culture

[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles

Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.

in Film & TV

[Video] Indonesian TV Show Depicts Diabolical Hello Kitty Murder

In every country, in every culture, there are good people who love bad television.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Adds Nearly 900 Flights During Tet Holiday

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 900 flights during Tet holiday [DTI] Social network f...

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The Beats Saigon & Saigon Rockers present JAPAN Vibrations @ Delices Restaurant

The Beats Saigon & Saigon Rockers team up to bring you a very special event, JAPAN VIBRATIONS, featuring 4 Japanese acts of multi genres. 

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Nirvana and Guns n' Roses Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Smell likes teen spirit and Welcome to the jugle!

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Corazon Latino Night! @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Dance dance dance to the Latino Music from Corazon band in Hard Rock Cafe Saigon!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Teen Wins Gold at Junior Taekwondo Championships

Last week was pretty solid for Vietnamese athletes.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Honda Celebrates Saigon's Super Cubs With Charming TVC

Is there anything more reminiscent of 1990s Saigon than a Honda Super Cub?

in Saigon Events

U.S. Game Shows to Improve Your English @ The American Center

This fun, interactive, participatory event will re-create popular TV game shows in the U.S., as a way to improve English speaking and pronunciation. Games that will be featured include “Pyramid”, “Mat...

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TWIST and SHOUT @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Special Friday Night with all the old skool dance move!HERE IS TWIST AND SHOUT!

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Hibiya Line (The Obs) All Night Long @ The Observatory

Change of plans ! Due to Nic Ford's unavailability, Obs' artistic director will replace him. Hibiya Line will welcome in his house, his temple, his playground.

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The Big Sunday Chill @ Indika

Welcome to the Big Chill!

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Live Gipsy Jazz Concert @ Indika

The Gispy Jazz Concert is BACK !!!

in Society

Vietnam Might Face a Shortage of Women by 2050

After thousands of years of heavy Confucian influence in Vietnam, millions of local men may have a hard time finding a wife.

in Saigon Events

Friday Free Flow House Party ft GiMiX NoMaD @ Indika

The Free Flow House Party is back !!! 

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 20! @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #20

in Saigon Events

Saigon Craft Beer Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The Great Saigon Craft Beer Festival is back! This December Outcast will celebrate the best of Saigon's flourishing craft beer scene, featuring a range of ice cold beers from nine ...

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Saturday Night with the Cheezy Gangztaz @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Head on over to Saigon Outcast from 7pm this Saturday for a Saturday with everyone's favourite DJ duo.

in Vietnam

Japanese, European Brewers Eye a Stake in Vietnam’s Beer Industry

In an effort to make a dent in Vietnam’s debt, the national government is making moves to privatize the country’s two largest state-owned beer producers, and now regional and international brewers are...

in Saigon Events

Outdoor Movie - The Day After Tomorrow @ Nado Outdoors

Have you ever notice the unusual weather? Stronger and more regular storms. Typhoon and tornado. Tsunami. Drough. Flood. Hotter summer - colder winter that have been out of usual order. The weather ha...

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God of Strength (4-12yo) @ Nado Outdoors

Kids are small in term of strength and size. However, the desire to do big will never be limited by those obstacles. The only thing that they need to know is how to make use of what they will have – k...

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Nathan Jaiyeola @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Following his tour of Hong Kong and Cambodia, Philadelphia's Nathan Jaiyeola records his first comedy special "Getting There" LIVE, for one night only. Don't mi...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 5 Million Vietnamese Lack Standard Toilets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 5 million Vietnamese lack standard toilets [VnExpress] Cold spell to hit northern ...

in Saigon Events

Electro - rock : GRAND BLANC @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

« Grand Blanc » is a French electro-rock band from Metz. The French lyrics, affected by new music wave and written by Camille and Benoit embody a dark and inhabited pop.

in Saigon Events

Song for Saigon Single Launch @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: 'Song for Saigon' is OUT NOW!  

in Saigon Events

Christmas Party at Level 23 Nightspot @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Join us over the festive Christmas season at Level 23 Nightspot. Transformed into a stunning showcase with plenty of exciting decorations to bring alive the celebration of Christmas, the party atmosph...

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The True Spirit of New Year’s Eve 2016 at Level 23 Signature @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Enjoy a delectable seven-course degustation menu by our expert chefs and a Moet Brut Imperial champagne welcome drink at Level 23 Signature Restaurant on New Year’s Eve. After the romantic candlelit d...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Malaysian Artist Creates Singaporean Mural With Chopsticks

Next time you order take-away phở, don’t throw away your bamboo chopsticks; turn them into art.

in Saigon

Saigon Plans Golf Course in UNESCO-Protected Can Gio

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture recently proposed the construction of a golf course in Can Gio District near a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve.

in Saigon Events

An Enchanting Christmas Eve at Level 23 Signature @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

How better to celebrate your Christmas Eve than by experiencing the service and cuisine of Level 23 Signature Restaurant. With its contemporary festive theme, enjoy a Champagne theme six-course menu w...

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The favors of Asia @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Celebrate your Christmas and New Year in Asian style with an exquisite à-la-carte menu at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant. Dine on the Asian à-la-carte menu meticulously designed by seasoned chefs at Li Bai...

in Heritage

[Video] Saigon's Oldest Known Footage Captures Snippets of Life in 1899-1900

On December 28, 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumiere debuted the world’s very first motion picture at a cafe in Paris.

in Saigon Events

Festive Celebrations at Saigon Café Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Celebrate the festive season coming to town by enjoying a special festive themed buffet with your beloved at Saigon Café. There are a wide range of delectable food from seafood, Japanese specialties, ...

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2017 Countdown Party at Level 23 Nightspot with Acclaimed Celebrity Guest DJ @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Participate in our Countdown party to 2017 and enjoy dazzling decorations with specular views over the Saigon River and Ho Chi Minh City as well as themed music from our acclaimed celebrity guest DJ.

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Take-Away Turkey for Your Party at Home @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is eager to assist you to prepare your Thanksgiving party at home with your dear family. We offers a plenty of traditional food choices for the thanksgiving occasion...

in Sports

Vietnamese Swimmer Breaks Asian Record to Take Home Gold

Yesterday, Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien left the 10th Asian Swimming Championships (ASC) with some hardware, in addition to setting a new competition record in the women’s 400-meter individu...

in Saigon Events

Joy at The Lounge @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

 Find the season’s enjoyment and comfort through The Lounge’s inherent charm, live entertainment and festive balloon drop-down decorations. You are invited to join us at The Lounge’s Countdo...

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Gingerbread house and Festive Season Counter @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Stop by our giant Gingerbread house and Festive Season Counter to be updated on the hotel’s festive agenda, a choice of festive gift certificates, and to purchase a ticket in advance.

in Saigon Events

The Lounge Is Back @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower

Approaching the completion of the large-scale renovations at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, the hotel shares the excitement by updating and giving us a look at the progress they’ve made since 2016 su...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Pledges Tough Action Against Illegal Wildlife Trade

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam pledges tough action against illegal wildlife trade [VnExpress] Government...

in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Fishermen Under Fire for Slaughtering Dolphin

A group of fishermen in Phu Quoc is mired in controversy after several photos emerged on Facebook showing them posing with a dolphin and then slaughtering it.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From sand dunes to freshwater lagoons, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

International Fayre @ Saigon Star

  Saturday, 19 November 10:00am - 3:00pm Saigon Star | Residential Area No.5, Thanh My Loi Ward , D2, Ho Chi Minh City {mosmap address='Residential Area No.5, Thanh My Loi Ward , D2, Ho C...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

Japan Reopens Street Swallowed by Sinkhole in Just a Week

Japan has once again proven to the world that its construction personnel are nothing short of miracle workers after Fukuoka authorities filled a massive sinkhole in just 48 hours.

in Environment

Prince William Visits Vietnam to Promote Wildlife Conservation, Drinks Coffee

Prince William is wrapping up the final day of a Hanoi visit to promote wildlife conservation efforts at the third International Wildlife Trade Conference, hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi to Spend Over $312,000 to Support Startup Community

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi to spend over $312,000 to support start-up community [DTI] Parents pay for b...

in Saigon

Saigon Needs $7.6bn for Infrastructure Projects by 2020: Official

In the wake of budget cuts, Saigon’s municipal government is projecting a required investment of US$7.6 billion to implement the city’s planned infrastructure projects by 2020.

in Society

Ben Tre Businessman Gives Former Convicts, Addicts New Lease on Life

After reading his job posting in the local newspaper, many people thought Kieu Thanh Tam had lost his mind: “Help wanted: ex-convicts and drug addicts who want another chance at life.”

in Travel

Indonesia's Lion Air to Launch New Airline in Vietnam

Indonesia’s largest airline, Lion Air, recently unveiled its plan to establish a joint venture airline in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Stripped: A movement analysis workshop @ La Danza Studio

STRIPPED is a movement analysis workshop aiming to serve as a platform to discuss the recent trends in the study of movement and novel methods for analyzing and contextualizing movement data.

in Saigon Events

Flying Low: Floor Choreography Workshop @ La Danza Studio

Flying Low is a workshop focusing on near-floor and floor work. Designed around skills from spreading and release through inversions, sliding, propelling, rolling and flying through the space. Movemen...

in Saigon Events

Street Arts Fest @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Arguably internationally recognized as the language of the youth, street art (graffiti art, video art, music, rap and dance) has exploded all over the world, offering a different experience of the eve...

in Development

[Photos] Hanging on to Tradition: The Transformation of a Bangkok Neighborhood

Like many areas of Bangkok – and many Southeast Asian cities in general – the Thai capital’s Phra Khanong neighborhood is undergoing massive transformations.

in Saigon Events

Wine & Dine with Michelin star chef Rodrigo @ The Society

Amazing wine pairing dinner with our talented Michelin star Chef from Spain .. Stunning wine and food with great value . Will be the night to remember .. 

in Saigon Events

Giegling Night w/ Ateq and DJ Dustin @ The Observatory

Highlight Night: After what can only be described as one of the most spectacular performances ever witnessed within our walls last April, the Giegling crew are back to show us how to do it one more ti...

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Sweet B, Youss, Dimitri @ The Observatory

The boys are back once again to deliver their fusion of electronic sounds and continental touches that always whip up a party that lasts into the sunrise.

in Saigon Events

Nic Ford (The Obs) & Guest @ The Observatory

Obs resident Nic Ford is joined by a surprise guest to take us on a deep trip through contrasting sonic universes. Put some good shoes on. 

in Eat & Drink

Hanoi Launches Mobile Testing Labs to Promote Food Safety

Hanoi recently launched three mobile food testing labs in an effort to reassure consumers and promote food safety.

in Saigon Events

Spanish guitars live! @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Yoko cafe LIVE brings you a pure Spanish guitar live music show, in the mid week after the last World Jazz week and opens for the Rock and Roll week going on at the cafe.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Could Cost Vietnam $6.7bn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. More steel projects needed for sustainable development: Vietnam trade minister [Tuoi Tr...

in Saigon Events

Saigon for Syria Part 1 @ Rogue Saigon

Join us for a night of music, art, and craft beer to raise money to help the children of Syria! We've got BANDS. We've got DJs. We've got a PHOTO BOOTH. We've got a LIVE AUCTION. Let's party and raise...

in Saigon Events

EAOC Loft Party w/ RAZ (Co:motion, Elevator, SH) @ The Observatory

The local crew responsible for the Jungle and countless other parties throughout the city are back in control of the sound storm with their eclectic power sounds, this month joined by resident of infa...

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Movie Night: The Limey @ Alex's Cult Film Night Emporium

Shot by Steven Soderbergh in 1999. The Limey is about An ex-con, fresh out of prison who goes to L.A. to try to learn about the myserious circumstances surronding his daughters untimely death. 

in Saigon Events

Mellow Moods | Adrienne Mack-Davis LIVE Soul, R&B and Jazz Vibes @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Join us for some Mellow Moods with LIVE Soul, R&B and Jazz vibes featuring the sultry vocals of Adrienne Mack-Davis with violin by Sabine, Skulz on the decks and very special guest...

in Saigon Events

BEATS RAMEN @ The Observatory

THE BEATS SAIGON presents BEATS RAMEN featuring DJ CUNTA & HAMA from FUKUOKA, JPN

in Asia

Indonesia Crowns Its Miss Transgender in Secret Amid Increasing Threat From Religious Hardliners

Last week, in a Jakarta theater, Indonesia crowned its annual Miss Transgender in secret.

in Saigon Events

Cora & Dimitri @ The Observatory

Glasgow-based DJ and producer Tre Turner hits The Obs for the first time, bringing a powerful, eclectic approach to electronic music that moves effortlessly between rare disco, house and techno.

in Travel

Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service to End in December

By the end of this year, Saigoneers will no longer be able to take a hydrofoil to Vung Tau.

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Quest Revival Party @ Indika

Welcome to our unofficial Quest Revival Party !We invite everybody who went to Quest Festival to gather on a super chill Sunday at Indika :)

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Indika Live Soul Concert ft "La Kinh" (USA) @ Indika

Our Indika Live Concert Series is Back! Come around on Saturdya 19th of November to discover the soulful duo LA KINH, coming fresh from their performance at the Quest Festival!

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Friday Pre Party @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's Friday Pre Party!

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Coh-hul Presents: The Beat (Audio/Visual Hip Hop Film) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: My name is Cathal (Coh-hul) a 28 year old Irishman with a huge passion for music. I've been DJing since the age of 14. I studied TV and Film at University and have decided to ...

in Vietnam

In Hanoi, UberX Is Now 50% More Expensive

In a controversial move, Uber recently announced that it is increasing its fares in Hanoi.

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Stunning Green @ The Society

It's simple but this stunning green color give our ladies vibrant and radiant at the same time... You will turned head whenever you walk into the room... Can't wait to see our ladies together.

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Indika Acoustic Session 19 @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #19

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Stitches Comedy @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: Every other Thursday at Emergency Room starting October 20th, we're bringing back our comedy open mic that we used to have so much fun with before Decibel was tragically burned to ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fails Consistently at Marine Tourism Development

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam fails consistently at marine tourism development [DTI] Thailand’s Central ...

in Development

With TPP Likely Dead, Vietnam Focuses on Other FTAs

In the wake of the recent American presidential election, politicians and experts around the world are predicting the end of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) under a Donald Trump presidency.

in Food Culture

[Video] Snoop Dogg Rolls a Mean Gỏi Cuốn

Cross this off the list of things to see before you die: Snoop Dogg trimming some, erm, cilantro and hand-rolling a perfect plate of spring rolls.

in Travel

[Photos] A Glimpse Into Mongolia's Tough Way of Life

Despite Mongolia’s -15oC winters, an intrepid photographer has waded through thick layers of snowfall and braved local hostility to capture life in the mysterious East Asian nation.

in Saigon

Saigon’s Flower Street Welcomes Advertisements for Tet 2017

Saigon is welcoming sponsored advertisements on the Nguyen Hue flower street this coming Lunar New Year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Round: Officials Punished for Illegal Logging in Quang Nam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Officials punished for illegal logging in Quang Nam [VNS] How Malaysia allows chil...

in Vietnam

When to Watch Tonight’s Supermoon in Vietnam

Tonight, Vietnam will be able to see the biggest and brightest supermoon since 1948.

in Development

Tan Son Nhat Is One Step Closer to Getting a Metro Line

Preparations are moving forward on a two-kilometer extension connecting Saigon Metro’s planned Line 5 with Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

in Heritage

[Photos] Vintage Postcards Capture the Grand Landmarks of Old Saigon

Today, Saigon’s landmarks are the subject of many an Instagram snapshot – everyone, it seems, has photographed the Notre Dame Cathedral at least once – but in the days before smartphones, Saigon’s gra...

in Environment

International Court Exposes Vietnamese Animal Trafficking Village

A Netherlands-based environmental commission will hold a public hearing later today to present the results of a long investigation into the state of Vietnam’s animal trafficking problems.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Obama Administration Gives Up on Pacific Trade Deal

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Surveillance cameras prove effective in keeping order for Vietnam’s Sapa [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Vietnam

H&M to Open in Vietnam Next Year

H&M will officially open its first Vietnam outlet in 2017.

in Food Culture

How French Colonialism Brought Spring Rolls to Senegal

Thanks to a strange twist of colonial history, fried spring rolls have become a popular snack in Senegal, a West African country with no apparent connection to Southeast Asia.

in Society

[Video] The Life of Saigon's Longtime Lifeguard Couple

Since the city’s beginning centuries ago, Saigon’s complex system of rivers and streams has provided its dwellers with sustenance, transport and even a livelihood. However, today the city is developin...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From cityscapes to island life, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Mulls Cancellation of Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plants

Vietnam’s future nuclear power development in Ninh Thuan hasn’t seen much smooth sailing. After being delayed once, then again and again, recently, the central government has started considering ...

in Arts & Culture

Group Behind Whimsical Saigon Pop-Up Book Launches Crowd-Funding Campaign

A team of creative Saigoneers has turned the city’s most recognizable landmarks into a quirky pop-up book.

in Vietnam

3 in 5 Vietnamese Women Face Abuse From Their Partners: Survey

Nearly three in five women in Vietnam have faced abuse from their significant other in some form, according to a recently released report.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: More Vietnamese Students Study Abroad, But Few Foreigners Enroll in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. More Vietnamese students study abroad, but few foreigners enroll in Vietnam [VietnamNet...

in Tech

Quang Ninh Pilots Self-Driving Car Route to China

Starting this Wednesday, tourists in Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region can board a fleet of self-driving cars to visit the other country for a short trial period.

in Heritage

[Video] Roam the Streets of 1984 Saigon

Life in 1984 Saigon was harder than it is now, but the lifestyle of the southern hub's residents remains largely unchanged, from our undying love of street food to the eclectic mix of personalities th...

in Vietnam

Florida Elects First Vietnamese-American Woman to US Congress

In the aftermath of yesterday’s harrowing Drumpfster fire, there was at least one positive election result from the United States.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Is America’s 45th President

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi prepares for Rapid Bus Transit test run [VietnamNet] UNICEF helps improve sa...

in Society

American First-Grader Creates Video Lessons for Vietnamese Students

Mai Pham is not your average six-year-old.

in Vietnam

Vietnam, Thailand Urge Farmers to Plant Less Rice, Diversify Crops

Due to falling rice prices, Southeast Asia’s top exporters, Thailand and Vietnam, are urging farmers to diversify their crops.

in Society

Vietnamese Man Sets 4 World Records for Memorization

Last Sunday, Ninh Thuan province’s Duong Anh Vu officially set four world records for memorization of statistical data.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Ride on North Korea's Glamorous Subway Trains

From unveiling a Netflix-like entertainment service called “Manbang” to banning sarcasm, North Korea is known worldwide for its bizarre antics. Therefore, it’s rather surprising to see that its metro,...

in Vietnam

Legislators Call for Law to Preserve Vietnamese Language

Legislators are eyeing the possibility of imposing laws to preserve the Vietnamese language as experts and lawmakers expressed concern over its recent evolution last weekend.

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PEOPLE's PARTY this Saturday @ Piu Piu

This Saturday at Piu Piu, we're bringin' y'all a night dedicated to YOU the PEOPLE!

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Piu Piu x Scientific Sound Saigon presents Spikey TEE @ Piu Piu

 Massive announcement!! Straight from the uk underground all-star !!! ****** spikey tee ****** (dnb / uk rap)

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Protesters Block Traffic in Hanoi After Requests for Street Overpass Remain Unanswered

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Protesters block traffic in Hanoi after requests for street overpass remain unanswered ...

in Stories

Temple in Hanoi Conserved via 3D Technology

A temple in Hanoi has been re-created using 3D technology, the first major national relic to be part of such a project. 

in Vietnam

Binh Thuan Power Plant Wants to Dump 1.5m Tons of Waste Into the Sea

Officials from the Binh Thuan Environmental Department are pushing back after a power plant in the southern province recently proposed dumping 1.5 million tons of waste into the sea.

in Vietnam

UN International Law Commission Has First-Ever Vietnamese Diplomat

Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Hong Thao is the first Vietnamese representative to be appointed to the UN International Law Commission. 

in Food Culture

Ben Tre Company Eyes International Vietnamese Coconut Water Sales

A Mekong Delta-based company is aspiring to bring Vietnamese coconut water to the world stage.

in Development

Tale of Two Cities: Hanoi Preserves While Saigon Reaches for the Sky

Vietnam's two biggest cities are pursuing disinct urban growth models, with Saigon favoring a dense downtown while Hanoi spreads into new satellite cities. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Massive Batch of War-Era Ammunition Unearthed in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam eyes law to combat misuse of mother tongue [Tuoi Tre] China firms eye 'Mad...

in Society

As Waistlines Grow, So Does Vietnam’s Fitness Industry

Combined with the country’s newfound middle-income status and robust economic growth, the prevalence of obesity is bringing about new business opportunities in Vietnam.

in Food Culture

[Photos] You Can Now Have Japan's Mouthwatering Fake Food on Your Phone

Japanese food is not only amazing in your tummy, it’s also wonderful on your phone.

in Saigon Events

Private View | Small Things 2016 @ Vin Gallery

Small Things is back this November with an engaging and eclectic collection of contemporary artworks from national and international artists. 

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Việt Nam Bellydance Festival 2016 @ Saigon Dance

From the organizer: The first time in Viet Nam, ms Mercedes Nieto - a very well known Egyptian style Dancer will visit and give workshop in Viet Nam Belly dance Festival. Along with, Ms Alina from Bal...

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Bring out Your Dead @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: The KaNoNo'S, or PB&J, are a two piece garage surf psych rock band particularly popular in the United States that includes a layer of peanut butter and either jelly or jam on bread...

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The 4th Annual Iron Man Challenge @ Game On

From the organizer: Game On would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Iron Man challenge.Teams consist of 4 people participting in numerous events including Rugby, AFL, Curling, Beer Bong, Beer Pong,...

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80's Explosion @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: ALL THE BIGGEST HITS FROM THE 80'S IS HERE!

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Take Me To The Dance Floor @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: LET ME TAKE YOU TO THE HARD ROCK CAFE SAIGON DANCE FLOOR!

in Vietnam

Fire Destroys House on Bui Vien, Centuries-Old Pagoda in Hanoi

Just a week after a karaoke bar fire in Hanoi killed 13 patrons, Saigon firefighters tended to a blaze on Bui Vien last night that caused panic on the popular tourist street.

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AC/DC Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Thunder Struck is coming to Saigon!Get ready guys!

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Saigon South Graduation @ RMIT University

The Graduation is to celebrate and honour all graduates for their achievements during the time at RMIT Vietnam. 

in Saigon Events

Get ahead in 2017 | RMIT Masters' programs information night @ RMIT University

GET AHEAD IN 2017. RMIT Masters programs information nightMIB | MBA | EMBA

in Heritage

[Photos] Mac Thi Buoi's Black-and-White Past

Through the ages, District 1’s Mac Thi Buoi Street has gone by many different names. However, if this collection of photos is any indication, one thing about the street hasn’t changed: the bustling la...

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RMIT X-Run 2016 @ RMIT University

RMIT X-Run is just the right race for RMIT students, staff and alumni to play hard, play dirty and play cool with fun and challenging obstacles after hard work time.

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Windstar Soul LIVE @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Tanya Smackdab returns to Saigon and is bringing her new band along! Fresh, funky, and full of feel good soul, r&b, hip-hop and jazz tunes! 

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Begin Rationing Parking Spaces This Month

Hanoi will begin to ration its parking spaces this month in an effort to minimize traffic congestion.

in Asia

Pen Sovann, Cambodia’s First Post-Khmer Rouge PM, Dies at 80

Cambodia’s first prime minister after the defeat of the Khmer Rouge, Pen Sovann, passed away last Saturday at 80 years old.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Vung Tau's sandy beaches to Phu Quoc's ethereal sky at dusk, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

20 Years Exhibition Anniversary @ Mai's Gallery

From the organizer: Dinh Y Nhi - Hoang Thi Phuong Lien- Vo Luong Nhi are friends from the childhood, who grew up together, went to the same art school, have educated with the same art masters of Vietn...

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Monoswezi live gig - Original World / Jazz group @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: MONOSWEZI and MONKEYBAR groups will make an only gig in Saigon, in part of their tour of S.E. Asia, before heading to Singapore.

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Food Festival @ Hotel Nikko Saigon

In conjunction with Pacific Alliance, Hotel Nikko Saigon is delighted to host an exclusive Food Festival in town - A celebration of the culinary diversity of Latin nations includes Chile, Colombia, Me...

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Indian Light Festival to open in Viet Nam @ GEM Center

From the organizer: Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, will take place at GEM Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on November 5.

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Clothes Swap Party #3 @ The Closet

JOIN US FOR OUR SWAP PARTY AND FREE DRINKS!

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Tech

Amazon Set to Offer Retail Services in Singapore Next Year

Seattle-based online retailer Amazon is reportedly gearing up for an official presence in Southeast Asia by next year.

in Saigon Events

The Secret Garden @ SOUL Live Project

 Produced by SOUL Live Project, Amberstone Media, Director Brian Riedlinger, Orchestra Conductor Ian Alexander and Ass't Director Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, this community theatre production will bring ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang’s Garden House Is a Green Urban Paradise

In the cramped quarters of urban Vietnam, greenery is hard to come by.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is Updating Its Traffic Signs

The Ministry of Transport’s updated national traffic signs, introduced earlier this year, will go into effect this month.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Oldest Pagoda Named Among the World's Most Beautiful

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi’s oldest pagoda named among the world's most beautiful [VnExpress] Vietnam p...

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SCOUT Partying Live @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: Saturday night LIVE at Emergency Room, Scout is kicking out the jams with a shitload of your favorite songs and a playthrough of their new EP recorded this summer!

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Private View | A Window on Vietnam - Bridget March @ Vin Gallery

Join us on Friday 4 November from 6 - 8pm for the Private View of 'A Window on Vietnam' - A collection of new works by Bridget March.

in Saigon Events

MOOC Camp: English for Business and Entrepreneurship @ The American Center

Offered by the University of Pennsylvania and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. This course covers the topics and ...

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Debate Club (RSVP required) @ The American Center

Debate is one of the best ways to improve your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and communication skills. It will also help you think on your feet, learn about new topics, and discuss importan...

in Music & Arts

Free Online Exhibition Embedded South(s) Showcases Vietnamese Visual Artists

The work of eight Vietnamese visual artists will be included in Embedded South(s), an online exhibition of moving images that opens today.

in Saigon Events

Nerd Olympics Pub Quiz @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: On Friday, November 11th, we're moving Rogue's hottest pub quiz to Saigon Outcast for a night of drinking, bragging, and brain power. 

in Food Culture

The KAfe Group Becomes Entirely Foreign-Owned After CEO Resigns

On October 25, Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe became completely foreign-owned after CEO Dao Chi Anh announced her resignation.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Karaoke Blaze Burns Down 4 Buildings, Kills 13

On Tuesday, a cataclysmic fire broke out in one of Hanoi’s busiest entertainment quarters, claiming 13 lives and reducing four tube houses to burnt rubble.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Truck Catches Fire, Looted by Mobs in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Truck catches fire, looted by mobs in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam PM orders...

in Travel

[Video] Saigon Slows Down In New 4K Travel Video

Through the lens of digital artist Lorenz Hideyoshi, Saigon appears serene even in the midst of a hectic day.

in Health

Number of Zika Cases in Saigon Jumps to 17, Total of 23 Infections Nationwide

The number of confirmed Zika cases in Saigon has climbed to 17, making the southern hub a hotspot for the mosquito-borne disease.

in Saigon Events

Datodeo, Maraphoria, Romi @ The Observatory

Expect 3 diverse styles guiding this night through distant sonic universes in a trip that will shake the room as it breaks through parallel worlds of sound.  

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Tre Turner (Envy Music, Palais de Danse), Hibiya Line, Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Glasgow-based DJ and producer Tre Turner hits The Obs for the first time, bringing a powerful, eclectic approach to electronic music that moves effortlessly between rare disco, house and techno.

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Dan Lo (The Obs), Starchild @ The Observatory

Two selectors that have played together on countless occasions, these guys know how to work off each other’s distinct sounds to create explosive vibes: Afro, funk, disco & all sorts of house to get th...

in Saigon Events

Future Shorts Saigon ~ Autumn Screening @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: FUTURE SHORTS IS BACK with a brand new collection of the best video content the world has to offer including a showcase of some local homegrown films.

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African Dance Workshop #3 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: African dance is back to Saigon Outcast! Join Emilie's 1.5hr class again this Saturday to dance, have fun and keep healthy :)) See you all this weekend.

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Freshness with BOBBY D & Coh-Hul @ Piu Piu

This Saturday we bring back two of the Piu's favorite DJs for back to back sets of their own respective styles for a mix of hip hop and dirtybird house!

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Southside Thang Feat. Saigon Cypher @ Piu Piu

Saigon’s underground performers and artists are getting together for a monthly session to represent THE SOUTHSIDE.Join us on Friday, Nov 4th at the super fresh venue, Piu Piu (97 Hai Ba Trung, Q1) for...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Compensation Starts to Reach Fishermen After Formosa's Toxic Spill

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Compensation starts to reach fishermen after Formosa's toxic spill [VnExpress] Ho ...

in Saigon Events

Detox Drink Collection at Mojo Café@ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

In the month of November, Mojo on Dong Khoi will be offering a healthy and detox drink collection.

in Asia

China Punishes Environmental Officials for Falsifying Air Quality Data

Five environmental protection officials in Xi’an, China have been detained after an investigation found they had stuffed cotton into local air-monitoring equipment in order to alter air quality data.

in Saigon Events

Good-For-You Menu at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Start the festive season with a delicious and fresh salad menu from Mojo on Dong Khoi in the month of November.

in Saigon Events

Sizzled Seafood on Salt Block at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce the exquisite grilled favorites every night in the m...

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Wok-Fried Scampi Specialties at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

 Come to Li Bai Chinese Restaurant to experience delicious scampi dishes during the month of November. Experience wok-fried scampi with glass noodles and garlic chili or wok-fried scampi with but...

in Saigon Events

Take-Away Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Party at Home @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is eager to assist you to prepare your Thanksgiving party at home with your dear family. We offers a plenty of traditional food choices for the thanksgiving occasion...

in Travel

TSN’s International Terminal Adds Free Napping, Play Areas

Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport continues to step up its amenity game as the airport has recently added a sleep zone and a children’s play place to its offerings.

in Vietnam

No Legal Consequences for Men Who Assaulted Airport Employee: Official

The men who viciously assaulted a Vietnam Airlines employee last month will walk away from the ruckus without facing any legal consequences.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports First Microcephaly Case Likely Linked to Zika

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam reports first microcephaly case likely linked to Zika [Tuoi Tre] Heavy rai...

in Saigon

A Brief History of Saigon's Independence Palace

Fifty years ago today, South Vietnam’s then-president Nguyen Van Thieu inaugurated the city’s Independence Palace on October 31, 1966.

in Saigon Events

HYPE NIGHT | Hip-Hop. Trap. Dancehall and Freestyle Cypher @ Piu Piu

A weekly NYC style Tuesday party in the Fridge at Piu-Piu where you can WILE OUT, SWEAT and SCREAM to the sounds of Hip-Hop, Trap, and Dancehall before you participate in or observe the 10-11pm freest...

in Saigon Events

Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hosts the 2nd Saigon Gourmet Week with 5 Michelin-Star Chefs @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

In celebration of the excellence and creativity of French gastronomy, five (5) Michelin-star Chefs from France gather for the 2nd Saigon Gourmet Week taking place at L’Olivier – ou...

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Opening Day ICE - Skating rink @ Saigon Centre

ICE will open to the public on 1/11/2016. Join us for special promotions and great family fun!

in Saigon Events

Claire Cameron Live @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Claire Cameron is a British singer-songwriter with a compelling voice.Claire has been writing and performing original songs for over twenty years. She has graced stages across the ...

in Saigon Events

Halloween Party @ Thi Bar Saigon

Join us and make the Halloween party. Get a chance to win the lucky draw. 

in Saigon Events

Halloween Pub Crawl @ Lost in Saigon 51 Bui Vien

Come join this special event Pub Crawl for Halloween! We'll have face paint and fake blood to get zombied up!

in Arts & Culture

'Vietgone': New Play Brings Vietnamese Refugee Love Story to Life

Qui Nguyen’s play Vietgone, which opened earlier this month, marries raw, intimate anecdotes about the life of refugees following the American War with modern storytelling techniques such as hip-hop a...

in Saigon Events

Work Opportunities in the U.S. for International Students @ The American Center

Are you interested in learning more about job opportunities in the U.S. for international students before and after graduation? There are many routes you can take, however it is not an easy process fo...

in Vietnam

Hanoi May Delay Motorbike Ban Until 2030: Official

Hanoi’s motorcyclists might be able to spend five more years on their vehicles, as municipal authorities just announced a plan to postpone their contentious motorbike ban until 2030.

in Saigon Events

US Election Series: Voting in the US @ The American Center

Election Day in the U.S. is next week. Have you ever seen an actual U.S. Presidential ballot form? Join us to learn about the history of voting laws, voters’ rights in the U.S. and much more!

in Saigon Events

An Introduction to the Peace Corps with Director Carolyn Hessler @ The American Center

Please join Peace Corps Director Carolyn Hessler-Radelet for an overview of Peace Corps’ activities. Director Hessler-Radelet is in town for a visit to discuss establishing Peace Corps in Vietnam. Aft...

in Saigon Events

English Club @ The American Center

This month, you and your friends will have the chance to practice giving a two minute speech on American culture. Good times!

in Saigon Events

Spanish night @ The Society

Let the Spanish vibe steamy up your night .. very special time that you are will be the first one to try our tapas - pintos style create by Michelin star chef Rodrigo Aranguran from Spain .. let paint...

in Saigon Events

Indika Live Concert ft Windstar Soul (USA) @ Indika

Our Indika Live Concert Series is Back !Come around on Wednesday 2nd of November to discover New Fame affiliated WindStar Soul before they head to the Quest Festival 2016 for their main stage performa...

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi Bamboo Building Wins 2 International Architecture Prizes

An art pavilion located in Hanoi’s Muong Museum recently clinched two prestigious American architecture prizes for its innovative design.

in Saigon Events

TheStrange * A Very Weird Comedy Storytelling Show @ Indika

TheStrange is something new and wierd in Saigon...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Imposes Ban on Gruesome Animal Killings at Festivals

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently ordered a ban on all violent and offensive performances during spring festivals, including rituals involving the slaughter of animals.

in Saigon Events

Karaoke Night @ Panam

Welcome to Karaoke Night at Panam The Backroom #2Who cares if you can sing or not! (Better if you can haha) Give us what you got!

in Saigon Events

Music Blindtest @ Panam

Panam Blind Test #4 / Be the first to guess which song we tune! Create your team and come to Panam!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Prisons to Allow Inmates Private Time With Spouse

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam prisons to allow inmates private time with spouse [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam confi...

in Society

New PBS Documentary Highlights Sexual Abuse in China

In its opening sequence, filmmaker Nanfu Wang sets up the premise of Hooligan Sparrow.

in Vietnam

Ministry of Industry and Trade Calls for ‘Special Monitoring’ of Polluting Firms

Last week, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a list of projects which could pose a threat to the environment, calling on the facilities themselves to increase monitoring of environment...

in Asia

[Photos] Japan's Eerie 'War Tubas'

In the early 1900s, Japan’s military adopted acoustic location, using iconic “war tubas” in order to locate aircrafts and submarines.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From sand dunes in Mui Ne to waterfalls in Da Lat, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside Le Duc Ha’s Remarkable Terra Cotta Studio

In rural Quang Nam, a Vietnamese architecture firm has created an artist studio that’s as much a masterpiece as the handcrafted pottery it holds.

in Vietnam

It’s Getting Easier to Do Business in Vietnam: World Bank Report

Doing business in Vietnam is getting easier, according to a survey recently released by the World Bank Group.

in Society

Vietnam's Fast-Growing Middle Class a Juicy Target for Foreign Brands

Due to rapid economic growth and prolonged political stability, urban Vietnamese have become richer in a short amount of time. This boost in purchasing power among the local middle class has created a...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Restoration Begins on 88-Year-Old Market in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Restoration begins on 88-year-old market in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi man ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Rustic Charm of 1990s Vietnam

We could wax lyrical all day about the changes Vietnam has seen since the 1990s. In the past two decades, the country's buildings have gotten taller, its tourist destinations more crowded, its urban s...

in Development

Saigon Seeks Approval for First Phase of $1.84bn Metro Line 5

After much delay, Ho Chi Minh City officials are seeking approval from the National Assembly for the construction of the first phase of Metro Line 5.

in Environment

Prince William to Visit Hanoi Next Month for Animal Trafficking Conference

Fans of royalty, rejoice: Prince William will visit Hanoi next month to attend the third International Wildlife Trade Conference.

in Eat & Drink

Funky History: The Romans Made Fish Sauce, Too

Nước mắm holds a hallowed place in Vietnamese cuisine. In all its forms, it is a staple, found in kitchens and on tables throughout the country. But while fish sauce is often considered Vietnam’s – an...

in Vietnam

Village Officials Under Fire for Taking Donations From Flood Victims

Officials in central Vietnam have caused an uproar by demanding that villagers who received funds from charity groups in the wake of severe flooding return some of the money.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Google Maps Turns Green Light on Traffic Updates in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Village officials take relief aid from flood-stricken villagers in central Vietnam [Tuo...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Dutch Photographer Captures the Beauty of Hanoi's Street Vendor From a Unique Perspective

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink has launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish a high-quality photo book featuring Hanoi’s colorful street vendors.

in Tech

Japanese Company Plans to Launch On-Demand Shooting Stars

Do you have wishes, but no shooting stars to wish on? Your problem will be a thing of the past once this Japanese startup launches its service in 2018.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Now Has 65% Fewer Traffic Jams Than Last Year: Ministry of Transport

A recent report by the Ministry of Transport revealed that the number of serious traffic jams in Vietnam dropped by 65% during the first nine months of 2016 compared to last year.

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Dave Dobbyn and Band with Jesse Sheehan @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: East West Music and Mark Wildblood Promotions present Dave Dobbyn and band with Jesse Sheehan at Caravelle Saigon on Sunday, 6th November.

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Restaurant Nineteen Celebrates Another Year of Plenty @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: There is something for everyone in Nineteen’s fully loaded U.S. Thanksgiving spread to celebrate the much-loved American holiday.

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Carnival Party at Saigon Saigon Bar @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Picture yourself enjoying cocktails on a rooftop, surrounded by samba dancers whirling and twirling to non-stop Latin rhythms. It may sound like you are in Rio, but it is righ...

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Morning News Roundup: Abducted Vietnamese Sailors Finally Home After 4-Year Ordeal With Somali Pirates

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Abducted Vietnamese sailors finally home after four-year ordeal with Somali pirates [Vn...

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[Photos] Hoi An Officials Fortify Cua Dai Beach to Prevent Further Erosion

Last Tuesday, Hoi An residents and authorities joined forces to fortify Cua Dai Beach with sandbags as erosion continued to threaten the popular tourist destination.

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BASE of the BASS #22 @ Piu Piu

BASE of the BASS Volume 22 is coming!!

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*THIS FRIDAY* Forever Young | 90's Prom Party @ Piu Piu

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!Grab your 90's prom dresses and tuxedos or ANY 90's attire because on October 28, 2016 we celebrate in true style! 

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HYPE NIGHT | Hip-Hop.Trap.Dancehall and Freestyle Cypher @ Piu Piu

A weekly NYC style Tuesday party in the Fridge at Piu-Piu where you can WILE OUT, SWEAT and SCREAM to the sounds of Hip-Hop, Trap, and Dancehall before you participate in or observe the 10-11pm freest...

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Stand-Up with Brian Aylward @ Game On

From the organizer: After a particularly hysterical, summertime hiatus, professional stand-up comedy returns to make you laugh your socks off and split your sides on Wednesday 26 October. Headlining t...

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Heart of Darkness Brewery Tasting @ Rogue Saigon

Join Saigon Beer School at Rogue Saigon for an amazing preview of Saigon's newest brewery, Heart of Darkness. We are so honored and excited to be able to introduce these beers...

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Thanh Nien Issues Public Apology for Fish Sauce Articles, Vinastas Under Investigation

Both the Vietnam Standards and Consumers Association (Vinastas) and Thanh Nien newspaper have publicly apologized after a string of articles published by the latter claimed many brands of local fish s...

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Belgium Week Vietnam 2016 feat. Attar! //Eskimo Rec (BE) @ Piu Piu

HRBR aka Harbour , little sister(sub label) of Heart Beat is created for the local productions and music events that will get the Vietnamese crowd on their feet. This is the 2nd Event hosted by Harbou...

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Goethe Institut x Heart Beat Present Till Von Sein// Suol @ The Observatory

Our third time to collaborate with Goethe Institut. On a mathematical approach when you extrapolate from SchleppGeist via Jan Oberlaender, the next coordinate in the graph will automatically end up at...

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Tuk Tuk Ride-Sharing App Launches in Phnom Penh

Passed over by the likes of Uber and Grab, a Phnom Penh company is filling the city's ride-hailing app gap with a program of its own. Oh, and it’s only for tuk tuks.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Beats Bahrain 1-0 to Clinch First-Ever Spot in U-20 World Cup

Vietnamese athletes are killing it on the global stage this year, as the country’s Under-19 football team has qualified for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea.

in Saigon

Workers Cause Downtown Water Outage During Metro Construction

Yesterday morning, Saigoneers woke up to a water outage in parts of the city’s downtown districts.

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Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Fires Transport Inspector for Attacking Vietnam Airlines Employee

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi fires transport inspector for attacking Vietnam Airlines employee [VnExpress] ...

in Food Culture

New Partnership Allows Vinamilk to Sell Dairy Products at Vietnam's FPT Stores

Fancy a side of milk with your smartphone?

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Movie and TV Show Themed Halloween Party @ Malt

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Tuesday Taco with Agatha @ Rogue Saigon

Alrighty, this week's Taco Tuesday is back is with our friend Agatha!

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True Gold - Vàng Ròng by Lê Quý Tông @ Dia Projects

Le Quy Tong’s latest exhibition True Gold, comes after the success of his comeback show True Blue.

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Hot Latina Dance @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: In love with latin music, magarita and dancing? This night is for you!

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Walking DEAD MAN @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: How about a party with the dead-walking in hard rock cafe?

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The legendary Fatman Scoop @ Blanchy's

Fatman Scoop is a legend in the Hip Hop game, he is a hype man, performer and famed for his on-stage presence that will truly getting you partying.

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The Observatory 3 Year Anniversary @ The Observatory

Believe it or not, The Obs is turning 3. Massive surprise lineup & party tricks starting early … and continuing the whole weekend…

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Thai Lion Air Opens Low-Cost Bangkok-Saigon Route

Saigoneers will soon have another option for flights to Bangkok, as Thai Lion Air is set to offer daily flights between the two cities.

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Saigon Reggae Festival: Garden Reunion @ Indika

Welcome to SRF Garden Reunion !We are bringing back the Saigon Reggae Festival vibe with this friendly reunion at Indika.

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Live Gipsy Jazz Halloween Style @ Indika

We are back for another great Gipsy Jazz Concert!

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Drink till you Die - Tê Tê Halloween Free Flow! @ Indika

After the madness of the first Tê Tê Free Flow 2 months ago, we are back with another Tê Tê X Indika collaboration!

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Blackout Halloween at the Haunted House of Curiosity @ Indika

Welcome to our first Halloween Event

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[Photos] The Black-and-White Magic of Saigon in the Early 60s

Saigon is developing at such a dizzying rate that it’s hard to picture a time when the southern hub’s streets weren’t jam-packed with vehicles. Therefore, what this collection of black-and-white photo...

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Indika Acoustic Session 17 ! Open Stage & Crazy Jam @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #17

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Perfecting the College Essay @ The American Center

The application essay is a great way for colleges and universities to truly get to know you. Meet with an admissions representative from Drexel University to learn how to perfect yours. She will provi...

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Central Government Asks for Higher Share of Saigon's Income Under New Budget

As the national government discusses its 2016-2020 budget, local lawmakers are fighting to keep Saigon’s income for spending on projects in the southern hub.

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Discussion about U.S. Community Colleges @ The American Center

Community colleges in the U.S. are seen as an attractive option for students who are concerned about the financial commitments needed for studying in the U.S., or for those students who might not achi...

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Presidential Election Series: The Electoral College @ The American Center

Do you know how the votes are counted on Election Day? Come learn about the Electoral College and the process for deciding which candidate wins each state. You’ll even have the chance to “vote” for yo...

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Short Story Club @ The American Center

Come join our Short Story Club, where we will read and discuss the story which set in beautiful, tropical Hawaii. This story from the year 1908 is about growing up, falling in love, and the challenges...

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TED Talks Club @ The American Center

In our Ted Talk Club we will work together to view, discuss and celebrate creative ideas. As a group we will identify our passions and ask ourselves, what makes our heart beat faster? We will explore ...

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U.S. Presidential Elections 2016: Third Presidential Debate @ The American Center

Come to the AC to discuss the final debate between the candidates before Election Day! Let’s talk about how they did in all three debates and where this leaves them in the polls.

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Busking for Central Vietnam Flood Victims @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: On the 30th of October, Saigon Outcast will be transformed into a busking alley full of creative people doing creative things, all for a very good cause. We will have a range of pe...

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Weekend News Roundup: Ministry Officials Claim to Be Happy After State-Owned Car Budget Cut

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ministry officials claim to be happy after state-owned car budget cut [VietnamNet] ...

in Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Vietnam's Flock of Foreign-Educated Teens

In their latest episode, the team behind Hanoi-based Renovation Generation invites not one but four guests to their studio to share their hopes for the future and thoughts on the idea of home.

in Health

[Video] Young Vietnamese Aren’t Into Exercise

As Vietnamese are becoming more sedentary, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are putting a strain the health of young citizens nationwide.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From lagoons to lettuce farms, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Vietnam

Flight Ban for Passengers Who Assaulted Vietnam Airlines Employee at Hanoi Airport

Vietnamese police and aviation authorities have imposed flight bans on two men who assaulted a Vietnam Airlines employee earlier this week.

in Stories

Vietnamese Frogger-Style Game Gets $40,000 From Facebook Fund

A mobile game that allows users to experience the insanity of crossing a street in Vietnam from the safety of their phone has received funding from Facebook for future development.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Film & TV

Three VTV Documentaries Shortlisted for International Broadcasting Awards

State-run television network VTV has made the shortlist in three categories of this year’s Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Survey Finds 76% of Vietnam's Security Cameras Hackable

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Survey finds 76% of Vietnam's security cameras hackable [VnExpress] HCMC declares ...

in Saigon

[Video] Meet Saigon's Man of Poetic Photography

In the latest episode of Sai Gon Vi Vu’s documentary series Saigon’s Gentlemen, viewers are given a glimpse into the life of Tao Dan Park’s resident photographer.

in Stories

Thai Junta to Pursue Extradition for Critics of Monarchy

The government of Thailand is considering a request to extradite Thai nationals suspected of insulting the country's monarchy.

in Health

Vietnam Sees First Possible Case of Zika-Linked Microcephaly

Vietnam might be the second Southeast Asian country to have a baby born with Zika-linked microcephaly, a condition characterized by small head size in newborns.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ministry of Finance Proposes Public Debt Clocks in 3 Major Cities

In the interest of government transparency, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing the construction of public debt clocks in Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Pacific to Open New Routes to Northeast Asian Countries

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Jetstar Pacific to open new routes to Northeast Asian countries [DTI] US, Vietnam ...

in Asia

South Koreans Apologize for Country's Role in American War

Last week, the Korean-Vietnamese Peace Foundation sent a statue known as Vietnam Pieta – The Last Lullaby to the Da Nang Museum as an apology for South Korea’s involvement in the American War.&nb...

in Saigon

[Photos] A Final Look at Binh Tay Market Before Its Renovation

Will a major upcoming renovation affect Binh Tay Market’s distinct Chinese-style architecture?

in Vietnam

Tra Vinh Woman Wins $4m Lottery Prize

A market vendor in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is rolling in the dough this week after winning the first-ever jackpot of Mega 6/45, Vietnam’s new computerized lottery.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Romanian Photographer Captures North Korean Fashion Sense

A Romanian photographer has released a collection of photographs of everyday women in North Korea taken during a recent trip to the reclusive country.

in Vietnam

MC Phan Anh Raises VND10bn to Help Flood-Stricken Central Vietnam

In Vietnam, Facebook has the power to rally thousands of people and mobilize billions of dong.

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Taste Of Canada @ Le Meridien

Try the unique taste of Canadian Craft Beer – Flying Monkey and pair with the amazing Canadian Lobster’s dishes from the sumptuous buffet dinner, Taste of Canada, at Latest Recipe.

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30% Discount on Special Spa Package "Underwater" @ Le Meridien

Only 1.176.000 VND++ for 95 minutes session of “Underwater” package, the price represents 30% discount on normal rate.

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Vietnamese Women’s Day 20-10 @ Le Meridien

Celebrate Vietnamese Women's day on this October 20th, all ladies come to Le Meridien Saigon will receive exclusive offers at our venues including:

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Weighs Record-Long Lunar New Year Break

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. National Assembly Standing Committee suggests increasing basic salary [VietnamNet] ...

in Vietnam

Archaeologists May Have Found Quang Trung’s Elusive Tomb

Nguyen Dac Xuan is having a good week.

in Vietnam

Vung Tau Mass Fish Deaths Likely Due to Maritime Environment Changes: Officials

As residents of central Vietnam struggle with historic flooding that has killed at least 21 and inundated more than 100,000 homes, Vung Tau’s fish farmers find themselves in a pickle due to yet anothe...

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PsycheSunday #3 @ Indika

Welcome to the october edition of the monthly PSYCHESUNDAY! Hosted byNic Ford

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Holistic Earth Fair @ EtonHouse International Pre-school - Thao Dien

 Our Holistic Earth Fair is for health-conscious individuals and families, small business supporters, and EtonHouse International Pre-School - Thao Dien's children, parents, and teachers.

in Development

[Infographic] The Real Estate Developer That Owns Nguyen Hue

Ever since the city transformed Nguyen Hue’s iconic boulevard into a pedestrian walking street, real estate on the downtown promenade has skyrocketed.

in Culture

[Photos] The Fabulous Lives of Hong Kong's Shop Cats

Life as a cat in Hong Kong’s shops is fabulous.

in Society

Hanoi Taxi Drivers Fight Against Mandatory Breaks

The Hanoi Transport Association has put forth a request urging the municipal government to drop the current rule that requires taxi drivers to take a 15-minute break after every four hours of continuo...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 30,000 People Die in Vietnam Every Year Because of Air Pollution

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 30,000 people die in Vietnam every year because of air pollution [VietnamNet] Magn...

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Indika Live Concert: The Burning Cages @ Indika

Welcome back to our Saturday Live Concert!

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Indika Free Flow House Party #5 ft DJ Konka (FR) @ Indika

The best way to warm up for a friday night out !House Party style where you can enjoy free flow of local Craft Beers from 8:30pm to 11pm !! 

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Indika Acoustic Session 16 - Open Stage & Crazy Jam @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #16

in Culture

[Photos] The Discomfort of a Rush Hour Ride on Tokyo's Metro

Though it’s not (yet) a reality for Saigoneers, there are certain discomforts inherent in a rush hour commute by metro.

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Outdoor Movie Night - The Revenant @ Nado Outdoors

Halloween is near. In this hauntingly atmosphere, there is nothing more than watching films full of horror, macabre or ghoulish moments with friends . Zombies, werewolves, vampires, or any fantasy cha...

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Halloween Party Saigon 2016 @ Café-Restaurant

HOLA SALSEROS Y SALSERAS!I am pleased to announce that SALSA AMIGOS will be jointly holding a SUPER FUN and GRAND HALLOWEEN PARTY in HCM City, Vietnam on 28 October 2016 FRIDAY NIGHT!!! @ CAFÉ-RESTAUR...

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OUT of FRAME 2016 - Y/our Music @ Zero Station

From the organizer: Y/OUR MUSIC immerses itself in the world of Thai musical expressions, from traditional music to labor songs and classical pop to urban indie music, spanning different locales and g...

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Grand "Black Pearl" Oyster Tasting - CRHCMC 1 Year Anniversary @ Café-Restaurant

Classic Fine Foods hosts an INVITATION ONLY event together with Celliers d'Asie at Café-Restaurant Ho Chi Minh City who celebrates their 1 year anniversary.

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Jonathan, DJ Peanuts @ The Observatory

Another new face on the floor moves behind the booth to lay down some minimal and techno cuts alongside House specialist DJ Peanuts.

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Youss, Sweet B, Dimitri @ The Observatory

The boys are back once again to lay down their diverse blends of disco, deep house and continental techno, bringing their individual touches and contingent of followers for a guaranteed party.

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Telephones (Running Back), Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

A DJ and producer who features on lineups in the most formidable clubs and festivals on the planet - Telephones is back to bring us his mesmeric, eclectic and vibrant selections that can range from Af...

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Nic Ford (The Obs), Cora @ The Observatory

The possibilities of this night range from bright rare disco to the deepest and darkest realms of the electronic universe - what is guaranteed is quality music for dancing.

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Karaoke Night @ Panam

Welcome to Karaoke Night at Panam The Backroom #1

in Tech

No Plans to Lay off Vietnamese Workers After Galaxy Note 7 Fiasco: Samsung

In the wake of Samsung’s global discontinuation of its explosive Note 7 model, workers at the South Korean tech giant’s factories in northern Vietnam will be glad to find out the firm is not planning ...

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FTWR, Kids! SPOOK @ Kokois

FTWR, Kids is an exclusive and fun 2-hour event that caters to children & parents who like to have a good time. The aim is to get families together to shake their booties with the little ones in ...

in Asia

[Photos] Check out Indochina's Colorful 19th-Century Bank Notes

If you ever get bored of looking at the same set of images on Vietnam’s current bank notes, this set of old Indochinese bills will provide a glimpse into what the region's denizens used to spend when ...

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Vietnam International Motorshow 2016 @ Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

Vietnam International Motorshow 2016 for the first time with the participation of big names 4 Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Maserati, bringing the total number of participating brand...

in Vietnam

[Photos/Video] Central Vietnam Flooding Kills 21, Puts 100,000 Homes Under Water

Unprecedented rain and a deluge of water released by two hydropower plants has caused major flooding in central Vietnam, leaving as many as 21 dead and thousands of families stranded.

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Halloween Party 2016 @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer:  “Your Sweet Nightmare starts here”, that is the topic of Halloween Party 2016 at Hard Rock Café.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 2 More Zika Cases Confirmed in Ho Chi Minh City

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to build $4,500 apartments for low-income workers [VnExpress] Two more Zika c...

in Saigon

[Photos] One Last Look at Ben Thanh Roundabout, Le Loi and 23-9 Park

On Saturday, city workers began closing off portions of Le Loi Street and Ben Thanh Market’s Quach Thi Trang Roundabout as well as uprooting trees from nearby 23-9 Park.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] This Thai Cosplayer Is the Light the World Needs

If you’re still looking for costume ideas this Halloween, look no further than Toffie, Thailand’s schoolgirl cosplayer extraordinaire.

in Development

Asia's Megacities Face Development Trade-off

The coupling of massive urban migration with heady economic development is hampering the sustainable progress of East and Southeast Asian megacities.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From boats and bicycles to the epic landscapes of the Central Highlands, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Stories

Philippine President Set to Sign Strict Nationwide Anti-Smoking Ban

The Philippines is preparing to implement a new anti-smoking law that will be among the strictest in Southeast Asia.

in Saigon Events

Vietnamese Stand-up Comedy every Sunday @ Piu Piu

A group of ambitous Vietnamese stand-up comedians will launch the first show of their Vietnamese open mic stand-up comedy series @Piu Piu every Sunday.

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Electric Kicks: Indie Electro & Live Experimental Music @ Piu Piu

 Electric kicks is back! Indie electro dance party & live experimental electronic performance

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Halloween Party @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

“Trick or treat, I smell dead meat, let’s find something good to eat!”

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Celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Celebrate your beloved women this Vietnamese Women’s Day and surprise them by the lavish Cheese Buffet at Mezz restaurant. Great ambiance and amazing food with more than 30 varieties of European chees...

in Vietnam

[Video] Vung Tau Fish Farmers Block Traffic to Protest Fish Kill

Fish farmers in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province took to the streets yesterday to protest industrial pollution, dragging dead fish onto the province’s Highway 51.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After 70-Year Reign

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej dies after 70-year reign [The Guardian] Samsung Vietn...

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Fuzzy Logic 2 year anniversary @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: After a little over 2 years on tap at Saigon Outcast we've decided to host an anniversary celebration for all of our supporters.

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GreenS Run Club @ GreenS

Hello everyone!Do you like sports? Do you like running? Do you like running with a big group? Do you like good companies? Do you like healthy food? Do you like eating but also wanna get fit? If you an...

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Smoothie Criminal @ Panam

Smoothie Criminal Night #atPanam The Backroom!

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CirCO Opening Ceremony @ CirCO Co-working Space

Dear all,Thank you for working with cirCO recently. We are organizing our Opening Ceremony this Saturday. So, it's our pleasure to invite you to join this special day.

in Asia

[UPDATED] Thailand on Edge as King's Health Deteriorates

[UPDATE] At 3:52pm on Thursday, October 13, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at age 88, according to The Guardian. Tensions are high in Thailand as citizens await further news on th...

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Pork & Porcini at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Fresh Porcini mushrooms and the finest imported cuts of Iberico Pork are the main highlights being served at Saigon’s Cobalt Wine Bar and Restaurant for this Octobers special promotion created by Chef...

in Eat & Drink

[Video] What Asia Eats: Bizarre Food Fads From Across the Continent

In kitchens and on tables across the continent, Asia serves up some pretty unique grub.

in Saigon Events

Mr. Miyagi's Car Wash | Vinyl Night @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: WELCOME TO MR.MIYAGI'S CAR WASH!Mr. Miyagi trains his DJs in the ancient and forgotten art of spinning WAX! Each DJ has spent countless hours using Mr. Miyagi’s special secret tech...

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Workshop: Calligraphy - Business writing @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

In the 17th century, whose work related closely to writing such as secretary, book copier, writer, especially businessmen - were called Penman. Penmanship genre was strongly developed at that time.

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer School: Black n White @ Rogue Saigon

Craft 101: Learn the history of beer and craft beer.

in Saigon

[Photos] What's Left Inside Saigon's Iconic Tax Center

The Saigon Tax Center, a historic icon of old Saigon, has been reduced to a metal skeleton and heaps of rubble.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Calls for Surveillance System as Chinese Nuclear Power Plants Pose Threat to North

China has begun operating three new nuclear power plants near its border with Vietnam, raising safety concerns in the event of an accident.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 30 Provinces and Cities Formulate and Implement Green Growth Plan

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 30 provinces and cities formulate and implement green growth plan [VNS] Hoi An to ...

in Asia

Zika Likely to Spread to Northern Vietnam, Across Asia-Pacific

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health confirmed two new Zika cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of nationwide cases since April to five.

in Society

Young Vietnamese Commit Dangerous Acts in the Name of Facebook Likes

Young Vietnamese are performing increasingly absurd and dangerous acts in the name of Facebook likes.

in Saigon

Demolition of Saigon Tax Center Officially Starts Today

As you’re reading this, Saigon’s iconic Tax Center is meeting its ultimate demise, making room for a new, 40-story skyscraper.

in Saigon Events

Music in the dark - "Variations" @ Soul Live Project

MUSIC IN THE DARK is a concert series held in darkness, with a focus on feeling sound in its purity. By eliminating the usual visuals and other distractions, Music In The Dark celebrates the truest be...

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EAOC Loft Party w/ Nic Ford, Dan Lo, Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

EAOC resident showcase on full effect this month, with founding members Nic Ford, Hibiya Line & Dan Lo bringing the no-nonsense approach to floor shaking that has boomed through rooms and jungles acro...

in Saigon

Heavy Rains, High Tide Expected to Flood Saigon This Weekend, Early Next Week

Heavy rains combined with this year’s highest tides could mean Saigoneers are in for more flooding this weekend and early next week, according to the southern region’s Center for Hydrometeorological F...

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One Star House Party @ The Glasshouse

One Star House Party is an unprecedented pop up restaurant, traveling to 20 different countries, building 20 very different restaurants in 20 months, out of what they discover. OSHP will be setting up...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC May Get Tough on Smoking, Drinking in Government Offices

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC may get tough on smoking, drinking in government offices [VnExpress] Hanoi la...

in Development

Sustainable Energy Projects Face Hurdles As Vietnam Plans More Coal Plants

While Vietnam holds great potential for reneweable energy sources like solar and wind, a lack of supportive regulations has made it difficult for sustainable energy projects to get off the ground. Mea...

in Vietnam

Samsung Suspends Vietnam Production of Galaxy Note 7

Following a spate of spontaneously combusting phones, Samsung has halted production of its Galaxy Note 7 device.

in Food Culture

Hanoi's Hot-Tempered 'Bún Chửi' Vendor Featured on Anthony Bourdain's CNN Show

Anthony Bourdain is probably the favored culinary Midas among Vietnamese vendors, as it seems that every bowl of bún he touches turns to gold.

in Culture

[Photos] 3D-Printed Chess Set Features Famous Figures From Vietnamese History

A trio of RMIT students are turning heads after creating a custom chess set featuring famous figures from Vietnamese history.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes New Hanoi-Saigon Highway

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport recently proposed the construction of a 1,372-kilometer expressway connecting Hanoi and Saigon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Disaster Alert and Watch System to Be Built in 13 Coastal Localities

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Disaster alert and watch system to be built in 13 coastal localities [DTI] Vietnam...

in Travel

[Photos] Travel Vietnam With These Cheeky Nón Lá

Nón lá have become the star of the show for an upcoming sea voyage organized by the Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP), all thanks to a band of whimsical young Vietnamese.

in Saigon Events

Rogue Taco Tuesdays @ Rogue Saigon

Saigon's District 1 favourites Sanchos bring their gourmet tacos to Rogue this Tuesday from 6pm.

in Saigon Events

Learn How to Make a Notebook @ The Deck Saigon

A workshop to learn how to make a complete notebook!You will learn the technique to stitch the pages together and to make and customize a hard cover.

in Saigon Events

Art of Wine - Charity Event @ Blue Velvet by SL

American Education Foundation is a Registered Vietnamese Charity Foundation organized to help groups in Vietnam with applying education programs and create funding to provide basic necessities to unde...

in Saigon Events

Art Jam - We're Jammin' @ Vin Space Art Studio

After a successful launch night, Art Jam is back!Bringing arts and crafts to creatives from across the city, Art Jam is the only way to start your weekend - with music, beers and arts!

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Movie Night: The Lost Boys @ Alex's Cult Film Night Emporium

So for this week I've got one my childhood horror favorites The Lost Boys. Starring both Corey Haim and Corey Feldman in all their pre drug abusing hollywood glory; not to mention Keither Sutherland i...

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Movie Night: Nobody Knows @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Tokyo. Keiko, a single mom, moves in a new tiny flat with her twelve-year old Akira. the landlord, however doesn’t know about Keiko’s three other young kids : Kyoko, Shigeru and Yu...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Halts Rice Exports to US After Shipments Rejected Over Pesticide Levels

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has placed rice exports to the United States on hold due to increased levels of pesticide residue in its rice shipments.

in Society

Dong Thap Farmers Are Selling Mango Trees Online

In the struggle towards creating an organic Vietnam, while many consumers are turning to online outlets to purchase safe produce, others are deciding to grow their own food. 

in Saigon

Ancient Tombs of Saigon: The Mass Grave Under Dan Chu Roundabout

Saigoneers living in the vicinity of District 10’s Dan Chu Square may be aghast to discover that their homes could be sitting on the city’s largest mass burial site.

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1st Saigon Vegan Festival - Plant Power Celebration 2016 @ Pathway Vietnam

From the organizer: To celebrate World Vegan Day on Nov 1st, we choose the weekend around this date. A half day from 7.30am - 15.00pm on Sunday 30th October is the start.

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Party in Pink - Zumba Charity Party @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: PARTY IN PINK - JOIN THE MOVEMENTS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCERPlease come and join us for 2 hours of exhilarating fun and dance-inspired charity party with 09 intsructors. All proceeds ...

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Speedy Flatmates @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Whether you are looking for someone to move in with you or are looking to move in with one or more people, a little bit of planning and forethought go a long way. 

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Indika Free Flow House Party #4 @ Indika

The friday free flow is back ! New Timing New Offer :)

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Indika Live Soul Concert @ Indika

Welcome to our first Soul Concert!

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Saigon Officials Seek Private Funding to Upgrade Old Apartment Buildings, Relocate 20,000 Households Along Canal

City officials are hoping to upgrade deteriorating apartment buildings and relocate 20,000 households along Saigon’s canals through private funding.

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Indika Acoustic Session 15 - Funky Style @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #15This week theme: "Funky Style"

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Dancehall Workshop @ Indika

Welcome to our first Dancehall Workshop!Come and learn some moves with our special guest dancer Jay Gangstep !

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Acapella–Concert with German and Vietnamese Folk Songs @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Folk songs from two different cultures: Gewandhaus Choir Leipzig and HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) are performing together.

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Weekend News Roundup: Provincial Court Rejects Lawsuits Filed Against Taiwanese Fish Killer Formosa

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Provincial court rejects lawsuits filed against Taiwanese fish killer Formosa [VnExpres...

in Food Culture

Mainland China’s First Michelin Guide Debuts in Shanghai to Mixed Reviews

Michelin’s first-ever mainland China guide debuted last month to mixed reviews.

in Vietnam

Wartime Radio Broadcaster 'Hanoi Hannah' Passes Away at 87

Trinh Thi Ngo, a radio broadcaster known to members of the US military as "Hanoi Hannah" during the American War, passed away last week.

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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From countryside farms to Saigon street food, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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The KaNoNoS and James and the VAN DER BEEKS @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Rainy season in Sai Gon makes you want to scream. Leave your voice on the dance floor with @THE KANONOS (Space//Panther and Magic Pinions) and James and The Van Der Beeks. La ...

in Vietnam

Mekong Delta Resident Makes Billions Thanks to Porn Loophole

A Ben Tre resident has exploited unclear government regulations to earn billions of dong from websites featuring pornographic content created overseas.

in Development

Bac Ninh Flush With Samsung Cash, But Is It Sustainable?

Samsung’s investment has transformed Bac Ninh province into Vietnam's second-largest exporting center, dramatically boosting the earnings of the local community. 

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Southside Thang with SUBOI and SMO @ Piu Piu

Saigon’s underground performers and artists are getting together for a monthly session to represent THE SOUTHSIDE.Join us on Saturday, Sep 17th at the super fresh venue, Piu Piu (97 Hai Ba Trung, Q1) ...

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SWEET B Youss & Dimitri Takeover @ Piu Piu

This Friday the Golden boys of the frenchnamese electronic scene are back at Piu Piu for one of those sets you feel through your body & soul.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Opposes Chinese Election on Disputed Island

On Monday, Vietnam officially expressed its disapproval of China’s decision to carry out an election in Sansha City on an island of Vietnam’s Paracel archipelago.

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SxF No.2 : K.Hector Debut @ Piu Piu

Shizzle United presents SxF No.2 : K.Hector Debut in association w/ V.Sik Mag

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The Book Launching Event and Expert Talk Ho Chi Minh: Mega City – Edition 2017 @ Salon Van Hoa Ca Phe Thu Bay

Challenges for sustainable urban development in Vietnam!

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Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Ex-Inmate Seeks Redemption Through Photography

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. In Vietnam, ex-inmate seeks redemption through photography [Tuoi Tre] Mekong Delta...

in Health

Hanoi's Air Quality Ranked Second-Worst in the World Yesterday

It’s hard to feel optimistic about Vietnam’s public health these days, what with the country recently making the list of top 10 global alcohol consumers and food safety a continued concern. Now, ...

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Da Nang Sues Scholarship Students Who Don’t Return

Da Nang’s municipal government is suing several scholarship recipients, arguing that the students have not fulfilled their contractual agreements.

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Live Painting Session #1 @ Indika

Welcome to our first Live Painting Session

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Live Ska Concert @ Indika

Welcome to our first Live Ska Concert at indika with Hem Hem SaigonOriginal Ska Band !

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Les Come Out - Launch Party @ Indika

Saigon's 1st women-only Queer Party Series! Support, Community, & a kick-a$$ time! All queer women organizers & partnered w/ NYNA - Nữ Yêu Nữ

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Indika Free Flow Friday House Party #3! @ Indika

The friday free flow is back ! New Timing New Offer :)

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Vietnamese Fish Sauce Producer Enters the Thai Market, Aims for Regional Domination

Last week, Masan, one of Vietnam’s largest private-sector firms, made a bold move by launching its fish sauce in Thailand, a market traditionally dominated by homegrown brands.

in Saigon

Uber in Trouble for #SaigonThatThu Advertising

Uber Vietnam is in hot water after referencing the hashtag #SaigonThatThu on its Facebook page.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Yuan’s Global Popularity Will Impact Vietnam Economy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Yuan’s global popularity will impact Vietnam economy [DTI] Lung transplants coming...

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[Map] The Stories Behind Saigon’s French Colonial Street Names

In its relatively young history, Saigon has undergone several makeovers: from quaint colonial town to grand capital of Cochinchina, major metropolis of southern Vietnam and now the buzzing economic hu...

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In Saigon, Turning Right on Red May Lead to Fine, Confiscated License

Saigoneers may find themselves in trouble from now on should they happen to turn right on a red light in the presence of a police officer.

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[Video] How Vietnam's Northern Communities Are Gaining Access to Credit

A small microfinance outfit in northern Vietnam is making a huge impact on the local community.

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La Mamie's (Macki Music Festival // Shi Fu Miz) @ The Observatory

The French DJ and production power squad are back for the third time to the Obs in just over a year, bringing their full-proof party approach for a night that will most definitely be bombastic.

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Institut Français x Heart Beat Present::::: Antigone// Construct Re-Form , Token [Paris, France] @ The Observatory

Our first collab with Institut Français will result in a massive show with Concrete Paris resident and personification of the French Techno scene, Antigone.

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Dan Lo (The Obs), Coh-Hul @ The Observatory

Resident Dan Lo is joined by newcomer on the scene Coh-Hul for his first appearance at The Obs. Ruff & Tuff house and techno to get the weekend rolling.

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The Junkies'Bass @ Piu Piu

Another kind of drug is music...

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[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Plaaastic, Fashion Blogger Extraordinaire and Queen of Virtual Emo

In this installment of Renovation Generation, the Hanoi-based podcast team sits down with Plaaastic, the mysterious mind behind one of the region’s most popular fashion blogs.

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Band of Saigon Brothers Repair Waterlogged Motorbikes for Free

Last week’s historic rainfall – the most that Saigon has experienced in 40 years – gave rise to some epic flooding in the southern hub and greatly inconvenienced Saigoneers from all walks of...

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Traveler On Stage - Vietnam #1 @ La Canalla

Traveler On Stage is a collaborative event where a team of speakers share their traveling adventures. Each has 6 minutes and 18 pictures displayed on a screen.

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"Party of Insanity" – Halloween Party at the Highest Bar in Town @ EON Heli Bar

In light of the up-coming Halloween, EON Heli Bar - Level 52 Bitexco Financial Tower, proudly brings to all the guests the biggest party of the year “Party of Insanity” that will last 2 days in a row:...

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The Wizard of OZ @ Australian International School

Grab your ruby red slippers, your oil-can, your best lion roar – don’t forget your scarecrow hat and head to the Australian International School’s Thu Thiem Campus Auditorium.

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Shakespeare Lives in Films: More Than a Cinema Experience @ Hoa Sen University

Shakespeare Lives in Films featuring best films adapted from Shakespeare’s works will be screened every Saturday from 8 October to 29 October in Vietnam. In Ho Chi Minh City, films will be shown at Ho...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: US Warships Make First Visit to Vietnam Base in Decades

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. CITES ivory trade vote bares divisions on saving elephant; 300 kg of tusks seized in Hanoi&n...

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Rukhsana Merrise @ Soul Live Project

Born and raised in West London, singer-songwriter Rukhsana Merrise has impressed the industry by bringing a whole palette of influences into her own sound, with a hugely thrilling voice. Rea...

in Vietnam

Poverty Grows in Vietnam After String of Environmental Disasters

As poverty rates continue to fall around the globe, Vietnam faces new challenges as a result of climate change and other environmental factors.

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German Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

 Enjoy an evening of delicious German cuisine and free flowing beer, wine & soft drinks at Chit Chat at the Café. Join us with your loved ones on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from the 7th ...

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Halloween Party @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Indulge in an evening buffet that the whole family will love, with free flowing beverages at Chit Chat at the Café. Children will enjoy our Kids Corner with face painting and Halloween themed games. D...

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Vietnamese Women’s Day @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Women’s Day is the perfect day to let your loved ones know just how much you appreciate them. We are offering a floral gift and a 50% discount for all women on Thursday 20th October!

in Health

Southeast Asia's Unsafe Air Costs Lives, National GDP

Around the globe, more than nine in 10 people are breathing polluted air, according to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Saigon Dance Crew Breaks It Down on Nguyen Hue

Since opening in April 2015, Nguyen Hue walking street has become the “it” place for young Saigoneers to take a stroll and hang out with friends. But for Good Morning Vietnam, a group of six energetic...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Toss out Controversial Law for Online Business

After pushback from the local business and startup communities, Vietnam’s National Assembly is likely to throw out a controversial new law which would have criminalized some online businesses.

in Vietnam

Fish in Hanoi's Ho Tay Are Dying en Masse

After a bout of heavy rain, fish in Hanoi's Ho Tay are dying en masse.

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Phu Quoc Grapples With Fresh Water Shortage as Tourism Grows

Currently welcoming a staggering 1 million visitors a year, Phu Quoc is having a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, this figure marks an important milestone in the island’s tourism development; on t...

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German Celebrations at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

On the occasion of Oktoberfest, Mojo Café will be featuring German highlights in its food & drink menu.

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Enjoy Roasted Pork Loin at Level 23 Signature Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce the exquisite roasted pork loin every night in the m...

in Asia

Thailand Reports First Cases of Zika-Linked Microcephaly in Southeast Asia

Thailand recently reported Southeast Asia's first confirmed cases of microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by an abnormally small head, which are linked to mosquito-borne Zika, prompting the Cent...

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Lamb Specialties at Li Bai Chinese Restaurant @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Come to Li Bai Restaurant in October to experience the highlighted dishes of lamb recommended by our talented chefs of Li Bai. Enjoy pan-fried lamb cutlet with black pepper sauce or pan-fried lamb cut...

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Best of Li Bai Buffet Dinner @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Li Bai Chinese Restaurant introduces a weekend buffet dinner affair prepared by our talented chefs during the month of October, showcasing the best dishes of Li Bai with free flow of wines, draft beer...

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“Welcome to Hell” Halloween Party at Level 23 Wine Bar @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

It's time to get spooked. Are you ready for ‘trick or treat’ this Halloween season? Join us in a spooky night with the “Hell To Hell” theme at Level 23 Wine Bar on the 31st of October.

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Le Loi, Ben Thanh Roundabout Will Close to Traffic for Metro Construction

From October 15 onward, District 1's Le Loi Street and the roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market will be fenced off due to metro construction.

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Oktoberfest Celebration at Level 23 Wine Bar @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

On the occasion of Oktoberfest festival, Level 23 Wine Bar will host the special German theme every day in October featuring the most authentic German dishes and beer selections. Dine on a selection o...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam to Spend Over $4.5m Building Eco-Industrial Parks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. In Africa, Vietnam's rice exporters see a rising market [VnExpress] Thieves pinch ...

in Environment

Faced With Possible Sanctions, Vietnam Re-Assesses Rhino Horn Problem

Faced with the prospect of international sanctions as early as next year, Vietnam is reckoning with its rhino horn trafficking problem. 

in Food Culture

Vietnamese Rice Wine Goes Global

When it comes to alcohol, Vietnamese rượu doesn’t rank high on the list of easy-to-drink Asian spirits.

in Travel

Hanoi Tourism Union Proposes Controversial 'Formosa Tour' in Central Vietnam

Feeling inspired by the mass fish death that took place last April in central Vietnam, a Hanoi tourism union recently unveiled its latest travel package, which will take prospective tourists through a...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From shipyards to fishing villages, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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[Photos] National History Museum Celebrates 90s ‘Luxury Items’ From Hanoi

In the age of Instagram, selfies and social media, it’s easy to forget how much Vietnam has changed in the last few decades.

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Saigon Traffic Accidents Increase for First Time in 8 Years

As traffic accidents increase for the first time in eight years, Saigon officials are seeking increased funding to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigoneer Reaches 40,000 Facebook Likes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. YSEALI announces academic fellowship program for members from ASEAN countries [Tuoi Tre...

in Travel

[Photos] Meet the Indonesian Community Where Women Run the Show

For this series of colorful snapshots, Indonesian blogger and travel writer Rathina Sankari ventured into a unique ethnic enclave located in the highlands of Indonesia's West Sumatra, home to the Mina...

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Saigon May Alert Residents of Flooding via SMS

To help Saigoneers combat any future stormageddon events, city officials are considering an SMS alert system to warn local residents of flooding.

in Development

Saigon's Old Villas Fall to Demolition Epidemic

Due to the delay in creating a classification system for old mansions in Saigon, the city’s many old buildings are being knocked down at an alarming rate.

in Vietnam

As US Tightens Citizenship Rules, Wealthy Vietnamese Are Buying European Passports

Concerned about issues like flooding, pollution, food safety, traffic congestion and the threat of China, many wealthy Vietnamese are purchasing a second citizenship.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Microsoft Partners With Vietnam Silicon Valley to Support Startups

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Expert proposes imposing gradual ban on cars to curb congestion in Vietnamese cities [T...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigon Stormaggedon Gives Birth to Epic Memes

As torrential downpours flood the city for the third straight day, Saigoneers are finding solace – or, at the very least, entertainment – by way of the internet.

in Health

Vietnamese Men Among World’s Top Alcohol Consumers: WHO Survey

According to a recent survey, Vietnamese men are among the world’s top alcohol consumers.

in Saigon

Vietnam Air Force Moves to Make Room for Commercial Flights at Tan Son Nhat

Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s management board recently received the go-ahead to move air force units to make room for more commercial carriers.

in Vietnam

[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Glimpse Into China's Last Dynasty

In this rare, 19th-century black-and-white photo collection, China appears surprisingly spartan and somber.

in Vietnam

Philippine President Duterte Arrives in Hanoi Today for Vietnam Visit

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte arrives in Hanoi today for his first state visit to Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Rank in E-Government Index Moves Up

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Power-hungry Vietnam may now look to disastrous Lao dam projects [VNExpress] Ho Ch...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Subsidize Condoms After Young Couple Uses Plastic Bag As Contraceptive

Last week, the Vietnamese government decided to start subsidizing condoms to encourage their usage among students.

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Bike, Beer & BBQ @ Quán Ụt Ụt

 The most amazing couple since peanuts and beer is about to become a reality here in Saigon. Quán Ụt Ụt, the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi and Grasshopper Adventures, Asia’s top rate...

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Women of Wine: Free Flow Wine for Ladies @ EON51 Fine Dining

From 17th August to 16th November, 2016, EON51 Fine Dining, the highest fine dining restaurant located on the 51st floor of Bitexco Tower launches Women of Wine Promotion. In this Promotion, every lad...

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[Photos] Let There Be Light: Architects Create Bright, Airy Hem House

Once again, a group of Saigon-based architects has risen above their peers and transformed a seemingly disadvantaged plot of land into a sight to behold: the Hem House.

in Food Culture

Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise

International fans of Singapore’s latest Michelin-starred chicken rice eatery will be glad to hear that they may no longer need to travel all the way to the island nation for their soya sauce chi...

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Saigon Saigon Bar's Hauntingly Awesome Halloween Bashes Party @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Brace yourself for chills and thrills while rocking at Saigon Saigon Bar on 29 October with the scare-fest night event to scream and be seen.

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Carnival Party at Saigon Saigon Bar @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Picture yourself enjoying cocktails on a rooftop, surrounded by samba dancers whirling and twirling to non-stop Latin rhythms. It may sound like you’re in Rio, but it's right ...

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Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees

This week is off to a rough start for Saigoneers after yesterday’s torrential downpour brought unprecedented flooding to the southern hub.

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Latin Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 Claudio and his band will be rocking out all night starting from 10pm and filling up the place with Latin Vibes !! Nos Vemos!!

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Cuban Nights!! Luna Negra Band Every Friday @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 Get ready for one of the Hottest nights in HCMC!!

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Sensual Thursday Today @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 It's about to get Caliente in there with Free Bachata classes starting at 9pm followed by DJ Alberto who will be mixing all Night!!

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Noche Loca @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 Free Sangria for ladies from 9pm to 12am

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Salsa Night Today @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 Free Salsa class starting at 9pm. Dj Lily coming from Cuba mixing all night!! Caliente!!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam central bank wants to forbid foreigners from opening savings accounts in local curre...

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Flying Low: Floor Choreography Workshop @ La Danza Studio

Flying Low is a workshop focusing on near-floor and floor work. Designed around skills from spreading and release through inversions, sliding, propelling, rolling and flying through the space. Movemen...

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LAST CALL 4th Year Anniversary Party @ Last Call

From the organizer: Hi Friends! Come celebrate with us! DJ Maxim Xerox will help us set the mood for celebrating 4 years of good times at LAST CALL!

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape

The first time Liam Wong visited Tokyo, he was captivated by the buzzing energy of the Japanese capital. Enamored of its crowded streets and lively nightlife, Wong returned to Tokyo for a second trip,...

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Sunset After Work @ EON51 Fine Dining

From 3rd Oct, 2016 to 31st Dec, 2016, the highest restaurant located in the heart of Central Business District, EON51 Fine Dining will launch their brand new promotion: “Sunset After Work”. Any guest ...

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BarCamp Saigon 2016 @ RMIT University

Vietnam's biggest annual open space unconference covering topics from technology to entrepreneurship to social media and anything the participants want to hear about. 

in Asia

Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists

For international naturists, a visit to one of Europe’s many nudist beaches ranks high on the travel to-do list. If you’re not, however, one for showing skin in too public a place, a series of Thai nu...

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Starchild & Datodeo @ The Observatory

These vinyl aficionados have boxes and boxes of disco, house and other highly rare records that are designed for dancing. Weekend starts funky.

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Maraphoria, Oko, Nic Ford @ The Observatory

Three distinct styles playing off each other this night: funked-out deep house and futuristic sounds from Maraphoria, fine-sliced techno pulses from Oko, and electronic depth charges from Nic Ford.

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VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX

It looks like Vietnam is pushing to make nonstop flights to and from the United States a reality as Vietnam Airlines just signed a deal with Airbus for a fleet of 10 aircraft built especially for long...

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[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be

When Obama visited Hanoi last May, he made a number of positive developments during his trip: lifted a 50-year-old arms embargo, witnessed the signing of a US$11.3 billion business deal, heralded...

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Pecha Kucha Night HCMC Vol.9 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Let's join Pecha Kucha HCMC Vol9 this October!

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Piu Piu Dancehall Station @ Piu Piu

Saigon Dub Station is taking over Piu Piu First and second floor for a wicked night!

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DJ M1 - Asia Tour - Live Set @ Piu Piu

DJ M1 for the first time in Vietnam!One of the most versatile scratch Djs in the world, his technique on the technics is unique!

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Saigon Players' 2016 Rocky Horror Halloween Madness! @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The Saigon Players are proud to present our Annual Rocky Horror Halloween Madness!!!!This is our interactive screening of the cult classic film, Rocky Horror Picture Show! The even...

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OOF! FEST - Vietnam the Movie + Eleven Men @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Out of Frame (OOF! Fest) presents in coordination with An Ordinary City, Yoko and certain youknowwhos (all shall be revealed in due course)VIETNAM THE MOVIE + ELEVEN MEN ...

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Author's Talk with Larry Berman @ The Old Compass Cafe

From the organizer: Join us at the Old Compass Cafe for an intimate author’s talk. Larry Berman will be discussing his amazing 2008 biography, "Perfect Spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An,...

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Địa/phương Local-liti @ Dia Projects

“At any place, with/out a name.” Dia Projects and Saola invite you to “địa/phương ~ local-liti”, a group exhibition and simultaneously a soft opening for the new art space of Dia Projects, also t...

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Live Gipsy Jazz Concert #4 @ Indika

We are back for another great Gipsy Jazz Concert !

in Saigon

D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench

After years of living with an unpleasant stench, authorities have finally uncovered the source of Phu My Hung’s foul smell.

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Rain the Color Blue with a Little Red in it @ Hoa Sen University

The Onion Cellar & An Ordinary City presentA screening of RAIN THE COLOR BLUE WITH A LITTLE RED IN IT

in Saigon Events

Drip: Movement Workshop Series @ Joe’s Cafe Mui Ne

The Movement Kitchen invites you to join “Drip” - a weekend of movement workshops at Joe’s Cafe in Mui Ne.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Chemicals Flood Vietnam's Agricultural Sector

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. SAM Media ‘leeches’ $10mn from Vietnamese users, fined $2,400 [Tuoi Tre] Facebook ...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Architects Voice Concern Over Hoan Kiem Metro Station

Though Hanoi officials recently approved the inclusion of a metro station near Hoan Kiem Lake, not everyone in the capital is happy about it.

in Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hoang Duc Minh’s Socially Conscious Startup

In its most recent episode, Hanoi’s Renovation Generation podcast profiles techie Hoang Duc Minh.

in Asia

New Angkor Wat Research Delves Into Daily Lives of Ancient Khmer

Fresh on the heels of some revolutionary discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the daily lives of ancient Khmers at Angkor Wat.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From waterfalls to power lines to a sea of umbrellas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study

A new study by researchers from Harvard and Columbia universities has found that last year’s catastrophic forest fires in Indonesia may have caused some 100,300 premature deaths.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus

In a controversial move, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training recently decided to include Russian, Chinese and Japanese as part of the local elementary school curriculum.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam records a rare case of cri du chat syndrome [VnExpress] Vietnam’s new cust...

in Eat & Drink

How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce

As farmers struggle to keep up with demand for fresh produce in Vietnam, safe and effective farming technologies may be the answer.

in Vietnam

Power Demand in Southern Vietnam Outstrips National Output: EVN

Power shortages in southern Vietnam may become commonplace in the future as the nation's electricity supply is falling short of the region's growing demand for power.

in Development

Saigon Unveils Plan for New Bridge Connecting D2, D4

In the future, commuting between District 4 and District 2 will be much easier for local residents as Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently unveiled a plan to construct a bridge connecting the two dis...

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CUBA do Brasil @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

The hottest night in Saigon is coming your way! Brazilian rythms, Samba Girls, Capoeira show.

in Travel

Japanese Budget Airline Opens Routes to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa

Budget carrier Vanilla Air now flies between Saigon and three Japanese destinations: Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka.

in Saigon Events

Balade En France @ Hotel Equatorial HCMC

 The Balade En France, the largest annual France Food and Wine festival in Ho Chi Minh  City is returning to Hotel Equatorial!

in Vietnam

Fining Foreign Traffic Offenders Is Difficult: Police

Police in major cities such as Saigon, Hanoi and Nha Trang are speaking out about the difficulty of fining foreign traffic offenders.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Hits Speed Bump on Road to Motorbike-Free City

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi hits speed bump on road to motorbike-free city [VNExpress] Fish not entirely...

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An Evening with the Collector @ Đức Minh Art Gallery Private Museum

A RARE AND UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO ONE OF VIETNAM'S MOST IMPORTANT ART COLLECTIONS. (Reservations are essential as tickets are very limited)

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Saigon Artbook Festival 2016 @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

We’re celebrating the exhibition of works from Saigon Artbook Edition 6 with a festival day of talks and workshops taking place at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre. So join us for Saigon Artbook F...

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DGR 2016 @ Ho Chi Minh City

From the organizer: Ho Chi Minh City is officially taking part in the world's largest charitable motorcycle event for owners of classic and vintage styled bikes on Sunday September 25th. 

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African Dance Workshop @ Dancenter

From the organizer: Workshop will be using African traditional rhythms (flute, balafon, djembe and kora). We will practice the Peulhs, Mossis, Gourounssis dance movements. You will discover this symbo...

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HRBR - Brrr in the Fridge feat. Pituko x BAX @ Piu Piu

 HRBR/Harbour, little sister(sub label) of Heart Beat is created for the local productions and music events that will get the Vietnamese crowd on their feet. This is the 2nd Event hosted by Harbo...

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Sickk Bass @ Piu Piu

Bassworker PresentSICKK BASS : Work Sickk Play Sickk Everything so Sickk

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Piu Piu Ladies Night- Every Thursday with Free Magners Cidersss @ Piu Piu

At PIU PIU, THURSDAYS always come with LADIES NIGHT.That is the time when our charming LADIES take off their daily masks into a true "DEVILLIOUS" form.

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Btaskee Happy Thursdays @ Rogue Saigon

Got no plans this coming Thursday night?Come and join us for an entertaining and interactive night. Network and socialize with like-minded professional people while enjoying a cozy ambience. There wou...

in Tech

Japanese Robots to Aid English Classes in Vietnam

These are exciting times for English-language learners in Vietnam, as a Japanese robotics company just signed a deal to provide the country with English-teaching robots.

in Environment

In Vietnam, Human Migration Intensifies Effects of Climate Change

As Vietnam continues to grow, human migration patterns are exacerbating the effects of climate change in the country.

in Architecture

[Video] Local Architecture Students Use Traditional Papier-Mache to Create Cocoon Pavilion

Over the summer, architect Nguyen Hoa Hiep of a21 Studio – the firm behind Thu Duc’s M11 house and The Tent in Nha Trang – teamed up with local architecture students to create a cocoon-like pavilion i...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has Over 100,000 Sex Workers: ILO

There are more than 100,000 sex workers in Vietnam, according to a recent study published by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Health Ministry Issues Central Region Fish Warning

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Health ministry issues central region fish warning [DTI] Japan to build satellite ...

in Vietnam

For the Third Time, Officials Debate an Increase in Retirement Age

The debate over Vietnam’s elderly workers has returned to the fore as legislators consider a new proposal to increase the country’s official retirement age.

in Vietnam

Vo Trong Nghia Wins Prestigious Prince Claus Award

Vo Trong Nghia, Vietnam’s resident starchitect, recently clinched the coveted 2016 Prince Claus Award, which rewards artists and organizations for their contribution to local culture and development.

in Saigon Events

Where Is the Place of Peace @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to announce Where Is the Place of Peace, a solo exhibition of watercolor on silk paintings by Hanoi-based artist Le Thuy.  The opening reception for Where Is the P...

in Travel

VietJet Will Fly to Hong Kong in December

Beginning in December, VietJet will offer direct flights between Saigon and Hong Kong.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Delays TPP Ratification

Vietnam's progress on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has hit a speed bump as the national government recently announced that ratification of the trade deal will not be discussed at the country's ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Higher Tax Slams the Brakes on Vietnam’s Car Imports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Higher tax slams the brakes on Vietnam’s car imports [VNExpress] Vietnam to claw i...

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West Coast Swing is Coming to Town! @ XSalsa

1 simple question ^^ anybody want to grab your partners and dance along with the song: “We don’t talk anymore”? I mean really dancing, not just stand there bouncing like in bar or club :D If your answ...

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PartyWithPride | a Party Series in Support and Celebration of the LGBT Community in Saigon @ Piu Piu

New Fame presents..#PartyWithPride | Reggae/Dancehall Edition A party series in celebration and support of the LGBT community in Saigon.

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Indika Acoustic Session 12 - Neo Soul Vibes @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #12

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Roots & Culture, Shanty BBQ & Harmonica @ Indika

Saigon Rockers X Shanty X Saigon Dub Station X Indika Join us on Saturday 24th of September for a great Reggae Show featuring Japanese Harmonica Player "Tony the Weed" !Musicians and percussionis...

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SKA and PUNK Night #3|hem☆hem vs Party Animals @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: HEM HEM SAIGON and PARTY ANIMALS are coming to make performance at YOKO CAFE in HCMC. Playing SKA,ROCK,PUNK,J-pop, and any massive tunes.Dont miss the night.

in Asia

Korean Plastic Surgery Clinic Gives Pikachu a Facelift, Creates Monster

In case you don't have enough nightmare fodder, a plastic surgery clinic in Seoul, South Korea decided to give famed Pokemon character Pikachu a makeover in order to showcase the range of services it ...

in Saigon Events

Europe Meets Asia in Contemporary Dance Festival in HCMC @ Saigon Opera House

The annual international dance festival "Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance" goes to HCMC! We are thrilled to announce that this year, we are expanding the Festival to include the vibrant Ho...

in Film & TV

Vietnam Submits 'Yellow Flowers' to Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film

Will Vietnam’s wistful childhood film do as well on the Oscar stage as it did at home?

in Saigon Events

GBA Oktoberfest HCMC 2016 @ Hotel Nikko Saigon

We are proud to announce that for the 24th year running, we once again bring you one of Germany’s most famous celebrations to Vietnam, the GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2016.

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Warm Up Free Flow Beer Friday @ Indika

What a better way to warm up for Friday night parties ?? After the sucess of our first 2 editions, we are back this friday!

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Movie Night: Only Lovers Left Alive @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: A musician, deeply depressed by humans behaviours, reunites with his enigmatic lover. Their century-long love tale is suddenly disrupted by the arrival of the uncontrollable y...

in Development

Hanoi to Get More Metro Funding, Hoan Kiem Station

Vietnam has secured additional funding for Hanoi’s first metro line as the government pushes to complete the project.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Live Lounge // Magic Pinions Returns @ Rogue Saigon

Magic Pinion Returns to Saigon.

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Blind Test // Music Trivia @ Rogue Saigon

DeciBel Blind test is poping up at Rogue Saigon... 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Rock Club Union @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Are you ready for a rock night with the unexpected return of SAIGON ROCK CLUB? 

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Pajama PARTY @ The Society

2016 bring back the effortless style .. Pajama is in the catwalk around the world . And why not throw a Pajama party so we have reason to shop ? But if we want just as sexy we can just get a boyfriend...

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EAOC Loft Party w/ Tristan Kino (Indeed), Nic Ford, Dan Lo & Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

Running for over three years under the guidance of residents Hibiya Line, Nic Ford & Dan Lo, EAOC has thrown parties in and around Saigon that include the infamous ‘Parties in The Jungle’, the parties...

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Institut Français x Heart Beat Present: Antigone// Construct Re-Form, Token [Paris, France] @ The Observatory

Our first collab with Institut Français will result in a massive show with Concrete Paris resident and personification of the French Techno scene, Antigone. We could not have dreamed for more.

in Saigon

Saigon Homework Ban to Take Effect Next School Year

Saigon’s tweenagers will be happy to hear that when they return to school next year, homework assignments will be a thing of the past.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: After Appropriating Hundreds of Billions of Dong, Vietnamese Tycoons Flee Abroad

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam PM says may allow bigger foreign stakes in banks [Tuoi Tre] Appropriating ...

in Asia

Kim Jong-Un Sulks, Bans Sarcasm in North Korea After Being Called 'Fool' by Citizens

In the latest example of Kim Jong-un’s supreme brilliance, the North Korean leader has banned sarcasm in the isolated nation.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From an Art Deco train station in Da Lat to Mui Ne's pristine sand dunes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

Obama Vows to Lift Myanmar Sanctions Thanks to Government Reforms

On Wednesday, while hosting Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in the Oval Office, President of the United States Barack Obama revealed that the US is primed to lift sanctions on the Southeas...

in Health

Guess Which Country Just Made the List of Top 10 Global Alcohol Consumers?

For young adults entering the Vietnamese workplace, drinking is sometimes an indispensable part of their career: if you can’t drink much, then drink a little. It’s common knowledge that drinking is ne...

in Development

Saigon Mulls Elevated Highway to Ease Congestion Around Tan Son Nhat

In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion around Tan Son Nhat International Airport, local authorities are considering a five-kilometer, six-ramp elevated highway system.

in Vietnam

Thanh Nien News Discontinues Its English-Language Site

In a major blow to English-language media in Vietnam, Thanh Nien News shut down its website yesterday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hydropower Dam Tunnel Collapses in Central Vietnam Flash Floods, Many Missing

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. India PM offers Vietnam $500 million credit line for defense cooperation [Thanh Nien] ...

in Culture

[Photos] Inside Saigon's Vibrant Lantern Artisan Communities

In Saigon’s Chinese quarter, “lantern streets” have always been one of the most popular spots in the city come mid-autumn.

in Saigon Events

Future Lives @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: A group of international teachers will be holding a day long event at Outcast to raise funds for The Little Rose Warm Shelter for vulnerable girls in D7 and the Shree Goth-Bha...

in Saigon Events

MIXED TAPE: A Rad 80s Dance Party @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: MIXED TAPE is back and we’re also back at one of our favourite venues LA FENTRE SOLEIL.

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Autumn Art Market @ Indika

 Vin Gallery’s free Autumn Art Market is back – and is this time hosted at the beautiful Indika Saigon in the Da Kao area of District 1. Join us and our range of vendors selling their art, design...

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BYO_ (Bring Your Own_) @ Vin Gallery

 Bring Your Own _ is back and excited to introduce Dot to Dot, an event to connect Saigon’s creative communities. Join us for a free evening focused on bringing together artists, designers,&...

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Eternity – a Collection of New Works by Marjon Barton @ Vin Gallery

 Visit our gallery this October to see the beautiful ‘Infinity’ drawings of Dutch artist Marjon Barton. Made with ink on paper, these intricate artworks are formed from repetitive connecting repr...

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Clay For Thought @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: In close collaboration with the College of Decorative Arts of Dong Nai and with the support of Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development, the exhibition at the Fine Arts M...

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Piano Recital Nguyen Khanh Ha & Ann Ahrum @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: The audience will be enjoyed the works of several outstanding composers such as L.V.Beethoven, F.Chopin, S.Rachmaninov, W.A.Mozart, M.Clementi, D.Shostakovich, W.Lutoslawski t...

in Asia

This Notorious Suicide Spot in Japan Is Seeing Fewer Deaths Thanks to Pokemon GO

While Pokemon GO has made global headlines thanks to distracted drivers and pedestrians causing accidents, in one part of Japan the mobile phenomenon may actually be saving lives.

in Tech

Yet Another Period of Sluggish Internet in Vietnam As AAG Cable Undergoes Maintenance

It looks like internet users in Vietnam will have to endure yet another bout of sluggish international connections as local telecom companies just announced that the country’s submarine cable is under...

in Health

Hanoian Lovebirds Hospitalized After Sex Using Plastic Bag Instead of Condom

A young couple in Hanoi put the “tough” in “tough love” recently when they were hospitalized after using a plastic bag instead of a condom during their passionate first love-making session.

in Saigon

HCMC Begins $2m Restoration of 200-Year-Old Pagoda

A 200-year-old pagoda in District 11 is getting a long-overdue makeover after Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently greenlit a renovation project.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Scientists Win 4 More US Research Grants

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese mobile start-up ‘Shark Journey’ snaps up $40,000 from Facebook [VNExpress] ...

in Saigon

Regular Downpours May Shut Down Tan Son Nhat Due to Flooding Threat: Official

Less than one month after an epic downpour turned Saigon into a swimming pool and paralyzed Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN), a shower which occurred last Sunday forced the facility'...

in Arts & Culture

Southeast Asian Art Is Finally Getting Recognized on Global Stage: Expert

Alan Lau, an art expert from Hong Kong, wrote about Southeast Asia’s growing artistic visibility for CNN last week. He mentions the importance of Art Stage Jakarta, held for the first time last m...

in Vietnam

Cash-Strapped Vietnam to Sell Off 12 State-Owned Enterprises for $7.2bn

The Vietnamese government could see a windfall of over US$7 billion as it moves towards a full divestment from major state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

in Asia

[Photos] Villages in China Are Sinking Due to Decades of Coal Mining

China, the world’s largest coal producer and consumer, has recently started to evacuate hundreds of thousands of residents from coal mining communities after announcing that no new mines will be appro...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Wins First-Ever Silver And 2 More Bronze Medals at Paralympics 2016

2016 has been an auspicious year for Vietnam at international sporting events, as the country’s Paralympic team has snapped up three more medals: a bronze in powerlifting, a silver in swimming and a b...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 6 Products of Coca-Cola Vietnam Fail to Meet Labeling Standards: Health Ministry

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam government to have $7 billion by selling 12 big SOEs [VietNamNet] Becamex ...

in Saigon Events

Stanbroke Black Angus @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Beef and Wine is such a match from heaven. This September, Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant introduces the 4 specialties dishes, featuring Stanbroke Black Angus beef, matched with 4 types of Australian wi...

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Wine, Cheese and Coldcuts at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Finish off your week by starting an amazing weekend; we know how to make it awesome at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant. Indulging yourself in a world of Wine, Cheese and Cold Cuts at Level 30, 148 Tran H...

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New Menu Launched at Cobalt Wine Bar & Restaurant @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Saigon has been waiting for a casual chic lifestyle roof top Wine Bar that serves casual Bistro style food. Now featuring a selection of Spanish inspired Tapas; with a Charcuterie and Cheese section; ...

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Ladies Night at Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Pullman Saigon Centre dedicates every Thursday for all Ladies to enjoy the early weekend at Urbane Lounge. Join us with swinging DJ music, Ladies will get 2 hours of free-flow drinks (incl. selec...

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Burger Beats – Pho Burger – Popup Burger Bar @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Who said we need soup when eating Pho? For this September, Urbane Lounge introduces “Feur” Burger to all burger lovers. Pho is the traditional food of Vietnam and well known on all International Gourm...

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DTwo Bus to Saigon Rugby 10's @ RMIT University

This will be an amazing day! We've now made it even easier to get to the event, from Dtwo Sports Pub, with this exclusive offer.

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Live Gipsy Jazz Concert #3 @ Indika

We are back for another great Gipsy Jazz Concert !

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Everything, Something, Nothing @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Nomad Theatre presents Everything Something Nothing. A 60 minute physical theatre performance transcending space and time. A show that will remind you of that forgotten place you'v...

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Moon Festival @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

How are your children going to spend their Mid-Autumn festival to get creative? 

in Saigon Events

Watercolour Exhibition @ Le Saigonais

The mesmeric beating heart of Saigon is its bustling street culture. This inescapable energy grips people immediately whether they were born, raised or simply visiting the sprawling chaotic metropolis...

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Southside Thang @ Piu Piu

Saigon’s underground performers and artists are getting together for a monthly session to represent THE SOUTHSIDE.Join us on Saturday, Sep 17th at the super fresh venue, Piu Piu (97 Hai Ba Trung, Q1) ...

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Holy City ZOO launch night @ Vung Tau Beach Club

Saigon concert promoter, Loud Minority, comes to Vung Tau with the launch of it's HOLY CITY ZOO club night on 18th September.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Chinese Artist Transforms Discarded Cardboard Into Intricate Artwork

While some Saigoneers may begin their day by slurping down a hot bowl of phở or chasing after some Pokemon, Chinese artist Wenyi has a different morning routine: he paints on, of all things, pieces of...

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The Beats Saigon presents StarRo (Soulection | Japan) @ The Observatory

The Beats Saigon presents Soulection's artist, StarRo.

in Food Culture

Phở Furor: American Chef Blasted for Telling People How to Eat Phở

By now you have probably heard of, or even watched, the notorious Bon Appétit (BA) phở video that has spread like wildfire on social media over the last few days.

in Saigon Events

Craft Beer School: IPA 101 @ Rogue Saigon

IPA 101: Learn the history of Indian Pale Ale, sampling 6 locally crafted IPAs and beer snacks.

in Saigon

Saigon to Invest $45m in Startup Infrastructure

After a long period of debating whether spending over VND1 trillion (US$45 million) to encourage startups is a sound investment, Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently decided to greenlight the fu...

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Hippie Fleamarket @ Piu Piu

Hippie Market will be organized by Memeapp in September 18th, at Piu Piu Bar - 97 Hai Ba Trung, Dis1. One of the interesting station that you should miss in this autumn season.

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Panam Music Blind Test @ Panam

Panam Blind Test / Be the first to guess which song we tune! Create your team and come to Panam!

in Saigon Events

MAD BAZAR 2nd Edition @ MAD House D7

Join us for the 2nd edition of District 7 MAD BAZAR.

in Saigon Events

Base of the Bass #21 @ Piu Piu

Base of the BASS Volume 21 is coming!!

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 11 - Rock Music Edition @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #11

in Saigon Events

Network Girls Evening @ Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar

We are pleased to announce that the next Network Girls Evening event will take place on Thursday, September 29th from 6:30 to 9:00pm at Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar in District 1.

in Saigon Events

Alex From Tokyo (World Famous, Innervisions) @ The Observatory

The master is back for his third performance at The Obs and the second at the new venue.

in Saigon Events

Cora & Kin @ The Observatory

When these two get together it’s almost certain the night is going to be laced with an electric darkness pulsing through the deepest valleys of the house and techno soundscape.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Enforcing Emissions Tests for Large-Capacity Motorbikes

The Vietnamese government has drafted a law that would enforce mandatory emissions tests for all motorcycles over 175cc.

in Saigon Events

Naughty for Nature: World Clean Up Action Day @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Naughty for Nature is back and ready to celebrate World Clean Up Weekend 2016! We'll be putting in some hard work cleaning up sites around District 2 from 2PM - 5PM and after ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 25 Free-WiFi New Buses Run in Hanoi

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Huế sets out plan to build a museum street  [VietNamNews] Bullets trump rehab as A...

in Development

Ho Tram Strip to Get Exclusive Airport for Resort and Casino

VIP guests will soon be able to travel to The Grand Ho Tram Strip faster than ever, as plans are in the works for the construction of a small airport to serve the five-star hotel and casino complex.

in Tech

Facebook’s Removal of Iconic War Photograph Sparks Censorship Debate

Controversy over censorship by Facebook erupted last week after the social media giant removed a post featuring a famous picture from the American War.

in Architecture

[Photos] MIA Design Studio's Dream Office Erases Boundary Between Interior and Exterior

Located next to the Saigon River in Binh Thanh District, MIA Design Studio's office is simple, open and efficient.

in Health

Vietnamese Smoke $1.4b Worth of Cigarettes Yearly: Survey

A recent survey on global smoking habits revealed that Vietnam is home to approximately 15.6 million adult smokers, who consumed some US$1.39 billion worth of cigarettes last year alone.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vinamilk Seeks to Buy Second US Dairy Company in Growth Push

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City determined to become smart city: chairman [Tuoi Tre] Vinamilk see...

in Vietnam

MoF Maintains Ban of Vietnamese in Casinos

In a surprise move, the Ministry of Finance this week ruled that local Vietnamese are still barred from entering casinos in Vietnam.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From shafts of light in a tiny market to giant fishing nets on the outskirts of Hoi An, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Sports

Weightlifter Clinches Vietnam's First-Ever Paralympics Gold Medal, Breaks Own World Record

Exactly one month after military officer Hoang Xuan Vinh made history with Vietnam’s first and only Olympic gold medal currently, weightlifter Le Van Cong just snapped up the country’s first-ever gold...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Asia

Warming Seas Have Increased Asian Typhoon Intensity by 50%: Study

A new study has shown that the power of typhoons impacting East and Southeast Asia has intensified by 50% over the last four decades due to warming seas.

in Vietnam

Lam Dong Truck Driver Saves Bus From Crashing, Becomes National Hero

A truck driver from Lam Dong Province has become Vietnam’s latest national hero for using his own vehicle to save 30 passengers on a bus with malfunctioning brakes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Samsung Provides ‘Smart School’ for Ho Chi Minh City Medical University

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Samsung provides ‘smart school’ for Ho Chi Minh City medical university [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Eat & Drink

McDonald's Faces Stagnant Growth in Vietnam As Local Fast Food Fad Cools Down

Back in 2014, during its first month in Vietnam, McDonald’s seemed set for success, as its first location in Saigon managed to attract some 400,000 curious patrons to sample its American dishes.

in Saigon Events

Raw & Cut at Boudoir @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Influenced by the wine pairing culture in Europe, Sofitel Saigon Plaza invites you to the decadent get-togethers named: Raw @ Boudoir and Cut @ Boudoir.

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Jazzpéro at Boudoir @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Happy hour at the charismatic Boudoir Lounge is livelier than ever with the animate performance from jazz band. Named Jazzpéro, the happy hour concept incorporates the new Sofitel standard of “Apéro C...

in Saigon Events

Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Discover eclectic decorations with birdcages, carousels and of course the cakes or pastries inspired by characters and quirks from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The result is a sumptuous and more ...

in Saigon Events

Day Drinking and Jamming Saturdays @ Malt

Come join us for our weekly Saturday Afternoon day drinks and live music! This week featuring the soulful tight sound of Louis Claffey and Donal Hanway from Ireland! Enjoy their mix of Blues and ...

in Saigon Events

Chi - Fu - Mi Night at The Backroom! @ Panam

Chi - Fu - Mi / Rock Paper ScissorsWe bet you cannot beat us at this game!!!

in Travel

Ha Long Bay Cave Parties Annoy Locals and Officials

Move over, boat tours: lavish parties are the new “it” travel experience in Ha Long Bay’s secluded caves, despite opposition from locals and conservationists.

in Tech

Uber Dodging Taxes on VND1bn in Daily Profits: Official

Vietnam’s battle of the taxi apps has taken another interesting turn: one of the country’s biggest players, Uber, is being called out again for allegedly evading tax payments.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 1960s An Loc: The Calm Before the Storm

A rare collection of photos shows how residents in the countryside of southern Vietnam lived in the late 1960s.

in Saigon Events

Chấm Hỏi Show 2 @ Piu Piu

This is a small event series organized by 95G to create a new playground for Hiphop. For those who love Hiphop have a place to communicate and listen to music with the SPECIAL guests.

in Asia

Obama Doubles Assistance for UXO Clearance During Laos Visit

At the start of his trip to Laos this week, President Barack Obama announced that he would double US assistance for clearing unexploded ordinance (UXO) in the small Southeast Asian nation.

in Saigon Events

Groovy Friday with Eskerod / Michael Ruth / Morgan @ Piu Piu

 This Friday we get groovy on 3 floors! Because 3 is always more fun.. True story.

in Saigon Events

Magners Ladies Night @ Piu Piu

* Piu Piu Ladies night EVERY THURSDAY with Magners * Free entrance for the HOMEGIRLZ.* Free special cocktails and Magners cider from 9pm till midnight .

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Allocate Area for Street Vendors

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. France to support Vietnam’s sovereignty over waters, airspace: Hollande [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Society

Saigon's Parking Woes: What to Do When a Parking Lot Loses Your Bike

Saigon’s traffic issues are an extremely tough nut to crack for local authorities. In recent years, the government has come up with a slew of solutions in an attempt to ease traffic woes, with va...

in Asia

Singapore Welcomes Ingenious New Book Vending Machines

In an effort to promote local reading culture, municipal authorities established a book street in Saigon earlier this year and plan to launch another in Hanoi this December. An independent bookstore i...

in Tech

Samsung Halts Sales of Galaxy Note 7, Recalls Phones in Vietnam Over Explosion Scare

Samsung Vietnam has announced that it will halt all sales of the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, while purchased devices will be recalled.

in Heritage

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: The Diem Coup (1963)

In September 1963, reporters and journalists began to hear rumblings about a coup that would ultimately topple the increasingly unpopular Ngo Dinh Diem regime.

in Vietnam

Rapid Growth in Vietnam Air Traffic Overwhelms Major Airports

Domestic and international air traffic is growing rapidly in Vietnam, placing intense strain on the country’s largest airports.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Airlines Order 40 Airbus Jets Worth $6.5 Billion

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese airlines order 40 Airbus jets worth $6.5 billion [Reuters] Vietnamese a...

in Culture

[Photos] Engl(ish) T-Shirts From Around Asia

As the nuances of English sometimes elude even native speakers, perhaps it’s no surprise that those with a less firm grasp of the language often struggle to correctly identify which words and idioms a...

in Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Designer Fuses Ancient Dyeing Techniques With Modern Fashion

A Vietnamese fashion designer has partnered with a group of women in rural northern Vietnam to use traditional methods to grow and produce natural dyes and fabrics for her clothing line.

in Tech

Vietnam Store Leaks iPhone 7 Details Ahead of New Release

Just two days before Apple officially reveals their final version of the new iPhone 7, a store in Vietnam has somehow managed to procure a sample of the top-secret phone.

in Saigon

Saigon Apartment Prices to Rise, But Remain Cheaper Compared to ASEAN Neighbors

In the next three years, the cost of buying an apartment in Saigon is predicted to increase by 5 – 10% annually, according to a new report.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam on Alert As Zika Virus Threatens to Spread From Neighbors

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Moody’s: Domestic demand supports Việt Nam’s growth outlook [VNS] Why Vietnam high...

in Saigon Events

Koto One 2016 @ The Reverie Saigon

From the organizer: KOTO proudly presents fundraising event KOTO ONE 2016!

in Saigon Events

Swatt Art Class - Animation for kids @ Swatt Art

This week we will do storyboarding, the price is 200k vnd for each student for 2 hours, materials included

in Saigon Events

Mic Open with New Fame and Friends | "I Go Harder" Music Video Release Party @ Kokois

Introducing "Mic Open" with New Fame and friends hosted by Adrienne Mack-Davis, feleciacruz and Skulz. 

in Saigon Events

Wolfberger Alsace Wine Dinner @ Hoa Tuc

WOLFBERGER ALSACE WINE DINNERExperience the top French white wines and the finest Vietnamese dishes by Hoa Túc

in Saigon Events

English Club (RSVP required) @ The American Center

This month, you and your friends will have the chance to practice giving a two minute speech on American culture. Good times!

in Saigon Events

Creative Game with Kodu @ The American Center

Come learn about basic steps to programa 3D Game using Kodu and gain some hands-on experience with the help of mentors from the University of Science. This session will be in Vietnamese.

in Saigon Events

Reggea MUSIC NIGHT @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: NO WOMAN NO CRY OR NO WOMAN YOU DIE?

in Saigon Events

Trọng Hiếu Live @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer:  Trong Hieu - Vietnam Idol Winner!Come and rock with Trong Hieu in Hard Rock Cafe Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Metallica vs IRON Maiden Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Let's headbang together!!!

in Saigon Events

MOVIE Soundtrack Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: You're a big fan of music in cinema?YOU CAN'T MISS THIS NIGHT!!!

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Beatles vs ABBA Tribute Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Both are LEGENDS - Come and take a tour through all their BIGGEST HITS!

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Sweet B, Youss & Dimitri @ The Observatory

The four favorites are back to take us on another journey through their diverse collections of house and techno, guiding the room with that French Touch towards the sunrise.

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KONG & DJ Peanuts @ The Observatory

Expect both a classic and contemporary approach to house music with these two – a fine cocktail for getting into a weekend groove.

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Saigon Circus Meet Up @ Indika

Welcome to the first Saigon Circus Meet Up !You like juggling, spinning, moving objects and play around ? Join us to meet other circus enthusiats !

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Book Swap Night #2 @ Indika

 It's time to get new books !We all wanna read more and we all have books that we would definitely exchange!

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Indika Free Flow Beer Friday! @ Indika

What a better way to warm up for a friday night ?!

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Ska Punk Dub Show: Fermin Muguruza ft DJ Txako @ Indika

Welcome to our first Ska Punk Dub Show !

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Indika Acoustic Session 10: Latin Spirit! @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #10

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Acoustic Monday Nights @ Malt

Welcome to our second Acoustic Monday Night at Malt!Every Monday, come enjoy our many talented musicians playing both solo, and as a group... We have music for all tastes!

in Development

Mind-Bending New Skyscraper Becomes Thailand's Tallest Building

On August 29, Pace Development Corp announced the completion of their gigantic mixed-use skyscraper in downtown Bangkok.

in Vietnam

New Policy Increases Visa Fees for US Tourists Five-Fold

While American expats struggling to obtain a work permit have looked forward to one-year visas for some time, a new government policy will make tourist visas far more expensive for visitors from the U...

in Vietnam

You Can Now Travel From Saigon to Phan Thiet in a New Luxury Passenger Car

On September 2, Saigon Railways unveiled a newly renovated car on the SPT8 train running from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, right on time for the country’s national day celebration and the 80th...

in Food Culture

Vietnamese Government to Sell All Stakes in Nation’s Biggest Brewers

The Vietnamese government announced last week that it will sell all of its shares in the country’s two biggest beer companies by the end of 2017, an unprecedented move.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 2,100 Inmates Freed, Thousands Enjoy Reduced Terms on Vietnam National Day

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 2,100 inmates freed, thousands enjoy reduced terms on Vietnam National Day [Thanh Nien]...

in Asia

Durian-Flavored Condoms Are Now a Thing in Southeast Asia

It was bound to happen sooner or later: durian, one of the world’s most divisive fruits, is making an appearance in bedrooms throughout Southeast Asia.

in Development

Saigon’s “Golden Land” Remains Undeveloped Despite Opportunities

While major new construction projects seem to appear in Saigon on a daily basis, some of the city’s most valuable real estate remains undeveloped.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a picturesque lagoon to the gritty textures of District 5's Chinatown, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Society

[Photos] The Family That Traded Hanoi for Red River Wilderness

Hidden behind dense bamboo thickets on a bend in the Red River is what some would call a peculiar family of three.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon Considering $300m Intelligent Transport System to Alleviate Traffic Issues

With crippling traffic becoming the norm in Saigon, local authorities are seeking ways to address the problem, from trimming sidewalks to banning motorbikes. While these controversial tactics are hotl...

in Food Culture

Vinacafe CEO Admits to Past Impure Coffee Products

In a surprisingly candid moment during a conference held last month, Nguyen Tan Ky, the incumbent CEO of Vinacafe, admitted to mixing soya beans into some of the company’s products in the past.

in Culture

[Photos] Vacuum-Packed Japanese Wedding Photos Will Take Your Breath Away

Japan continues to provide plenty of material when it comes to bizarre trends. The latest? Vacuum-packed wedding photos.

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Reflections Gets Grilling for U.S. Beef Weeks @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Caravelle’s atmospheric fine-dining experience, Reflections is welcoming carnivores with a special menu of prime U.S. Beef from 12th to 24th September.

in Culture

Inside Quang Nam's Bizarre Cow Beauty Pageant

Last week, a town in Quang Nam Province played host to an unusual spectacle: a cow beauty pageant.

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A Burger Bonanza in the Heart of Saigon @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Caravelle Chefs are answering the call for burgers and more burgers with a smorgasbord of miniature tasting options. Cocktail-size burgers, beef cheese burgers, chili prawn bu...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Route Open to Alleviate Congestion at HCMC Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Formosa pays $500 mil compensation for marine disaster in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien] ...

in Development

Le Thanh Ton Restaurant Brings Slick Design to Japanese Dining

A visit to District 1’s Hachi-Juu Hachi Shouten Restaurant offers more than just Japanese cuisine, but also a unique dining experience created by the building’s sleek architecture.

in Asia

There's Now a Netflix-Like Streaming Service in North Korea

North Korea is currently among a handful of countries and territories in the world, including Crimea, Syria and China, where Netflix is not available. However, the reclusive East Asian country ha...

in Society

Hanoi to Launch Book Street by End of the Year

Hanoian bookworms will be happy to hear that the capital expects to unveil a brand-new book street by the end of the year.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Local Teacher Sings, Dances Awkwardly in English Idiom Music Video

Learning English idioms is not an easy feat. This is especially true for Vietnamese students trying to acquire English as a second language. Fortunately, in this age of YouTube and Snapchat, one can m...

in Vietnam

French President to Visit Vietnam for the First Time in Early September

French President Francois Hollande will pay a visit to Vietnam from September 5-7, the French Embassy in Hanoi announced late last week.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Says All Will Lose in Any East Vietnam Sea War

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi says all will lose in any East Vietnam Sea war [Tuoi Tre] Chinese man gets j...

in Vietnam

Bill Gates Foundation Pours $12m Into Vietnam Stock Market

Earlier this month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust announced an injection of US$12 million into Vietnam Enterprise Investment Ltd (VEIL), Vietnam’s largest investment fund.

in Society

Vietnamese Universities Not Stacking Up Against Regional Rivals

The current edition of Webometrics, an initiative from CSIC, the largest public research body in Spain, which ranks universities around the world, shows that, despite their consistent national pe...

in Vietnam

[Photos] 1971 Vung Tau Through the Lens of an Australian Serviceman

Today, Vung Tau is well-known throughout southern Vietnam as a quaint coastal town that offers tourists from nearby provinces an affordable, convenient location for a short trip that’s just enough to ...

in Saigon

High Heaven: Phu My Hung’s Special Stink

Residents of Saigon’s southern neighborhoods, such as Phu My Hung and Binh Chanh, have been dealing with a pungent daily smell for the last month, reports Tuoi Tre.

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People's Party | National Day @ Piu Piu

Friday, September 2nd at Piu Piu, it's a HOLIDAY and we're bringin' y'all a night dedicated to YOU the PEOPLE!

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It's a Holiday! A Thursday story with BOBBY D @ Piu Piu

Thursday night is the start of National Day holiday woot woot!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Killed in Pokemon Go-Related Accident in Japan

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Disturbing smell enshrouds southern Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Heineken buys a br...

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House of Fun - Every Tuesday! @ Piu Piu

Hey Everyone!Tired of the same old parties every week in HCMC? I know we are!!

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Saigon Artbook 6 Party @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

This exhibition will mark the release of Saigon Artbook Edition 6 and be the realisation of over a year’s worth of work from for the five artists, our small team of volunteers and our curator Shyevin ...

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Indika Acoustic Session 9 - Funky Style! @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #9

in Development

[Video] Where Horticulture Meets Corporate Culture: How a Japanese Office Brings Farming Closer to Its Workers

As humans have become increasingly urban creatures, a disconnect between our life in the city and our food sources has created numerous challenges. These include the distances our food travels, contri...

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Swatt Art Class - Process Abstract Art @ Swatt Art

This is how I like to make art, the making is more important than the final piece, when we arrive at the finish we feel the time is right to stop, It is often a meditative and relaxing process

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Random Over Random (Charity Exhibition) @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Giant Step Urban Art Gallery proudly presents our upcoming exhibition:“RANDOM OVER RANDOM” by YAN DANGOrganized by Giant Step Gallery

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Acoustic Mondays @ Malt

 Introducing Malt's first ever Acoustic Jam night!

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The Role of Lawyers in the Defense of Human Rights @ The American Center

Judge Allyson K. Duncan’s long and accomplished legal career has been defined by her work on the rule of law and human rights.

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Datodeo, Cora, Noches & Dan Lo (The Obs) @ The Observatory

Bringing an assortment of local figures together for the first time in one booth, this night will involve a vast range of sound that simply has one guaranteed thing in common: it’s all no-nonsense dan...

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DJ OUCH! & Nic Ford @ The Observatory

House, techno and very rare disco are all possibilities on this night with these two dark horses that have decades of combined experience in dance floor motion.

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Soundclash Bashment Warm Up - Hip Hop Style! @ Panam

Welcome to the official warm up party of the SoundClash Bashment - Piu Piu Massive Take Over !

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L’Officiel Library @ Dia Projects

L'Officiel Vietnam sincerely invites you to the exhibition L'OFFICIEL LIBRARY - The Fashion Bible: 95 Years of Fashion and Art Heritage. The exhibition is to highlight the works of fashion, artworks, ...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Extends Late Night Hours, Bans Vehicles Around Hoan Kiem Lake to Boost Tourism

In an effort to increase its appeal to both visitors and residents, Hanoi will allow bars and restaurants to remain open later and ban vehicles from the Hoan Kiem Lake area on weekends.

in Culture

[Illustrations] Local Artists Bring Vietnam's Eclectic Shopfronts to Life

A group of Vietnamese illustrators has created a collection of colorful artwork inspired by the architecture of modern Vietnamese cities.

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September PARTY @ Kokois

 More surprises coming soon… stay tuned

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Institut Français x Heart Beat Present: Antigone// Concrete Music, Token [Paris, France] @ The Observatory

Antigone SE Asia Tour http://www.be-at.tv/brands/viana-do-castelo/neopop-festival-2016-day-2/antigone

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PsycheSunday #2 @ Indika

Welcome to the second edition of PSYCHESUNDAY!

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Indika Reggae Warm Up for the SoundClash Bashment @ Indika

Welcome to the Reggae Warm up of the SoundClash Bashment

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Pokemon Go Reggae at Indika Pokestop! @ Indika

Pokemon Go Reggae!!!Catch Dem All Chillin' !! Green Yellow Red Style

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Dia de la Independencia @ Rico Taco

Come to enjoy with us the "Dia de la Independancia" at Rico Taco.

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Crime and Punishment by F. Dostoevsky @ The Vintage Emporium

 Through the story of the brilliant but conflicted young Raskolnikov and the murder he commits, Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the theme of redemption through suffering. Crime and Punishment put Dost...

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Miss Chopsticks by Xinran @ The Vintage Emporium

Xinran takes her readers to the heart of modern Chinese society in this delightful and absorbing tale of three peasant girls getting to grips with life in the big city.

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: The Vertical Ray Of The Sun @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: 'The Vertical Ray of the Sun' charts a few weeks in the lives of three closely-knit sisters living in Hanoi.

in Development

Japanese Consortium to Build Shopping Center Underneath Ben Thanh Market

Besides alleviating the city’s traffic problems, it seems that Saigon’s future metro system will also serve a commercial purpose, as local officials just put forth a proposal to bring in a consortium ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Nearly 4,500 Vietnamese Renounce Citizenship in 2015

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Schedule announced for Hollande's visit to Vietnam next month [Thanh Nien] Ca Mau ...

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From vendors selling vegetables to hemside barbershops, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon

[Photos] Downpour Turns Saigon Into Swimming Pool

Though Saigoneers are no stranger to heavy rainfall, many were undoubtedly taken aback by the vigor of the downpour that occurred yesterday evening which paralyzed the southern hub’s road system ...

in Saigon

Saigon to Shell Out $3.5m to Replace Derelict Air Monitoring System

In an effort to make the city’s air quality assessment process more efficient, Ho Chi Minh City's environmental department has requested US$3.5 million from the city budget to replace its broken air m...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Sofitel Saigon Plaza Welcomes Michelin Chef Marc De Passorio @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Ho Chi Minh City, August 2016 – As part of the hotel’s quarterly Michelin Star Chef showcase, Sofitel Saigon Plaza is proud to have Michelin Chef Marc De Passorio coming this 06 - 10 September 2016.

in Asia

Philippines Police Banned From Picking Nose, Taking Selfies While on Duty

If you just can’t live without picking your nose, it’s probably wise to avoid a career in law enforcement in the Philippines: the country just banned its police force from messing around with their na...

in Travel

[Video] Vietnam’s Beauty Takes Center Stage in This Breathtaking Timelapse

Travel videos are a dime a dozen these days, and Vietnam is especially suited to such productions thanks to its diverse geography. As a result, it is hard to stand out from the YouTube crowd, but we’r...

in Asia

AirAsia Rewards Hoang Xuan Vinh, ASEAN Gold Medalists With Free Flights for Life

It’s a good year to be an Olympic medalist from Southeast Asia, as regional low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced that it will provide “free flights for life” to all local athletes who won a gold med...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Inconsistency the Only Consistency in Reports on Fish Quality in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Inconsistency the only consistency in reports on fish quality in central Vietnam [Tuoi ...

in Saigon Events

Fireworks Cruise on Vietnam National Day @ Les Rives

From the organizer: Get an amazing experience celebrating Vietnam National Day on 2 September and watching the fireworks on board Les Rives speedboat. 

in Asia

[Video] Powerful Earthquake Damages at Least 185 Ancient Bagan Pagodas

On Wednesday, a powerful earthquake struck near Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan, killing at least three people and damaging nearly 200 Buddhist pagodas in the area, reports Wall Street Journal.

in Food Culture

Famous Civet Coffee Often the Result of Animal Abuse: Study

A study in Indonesia has found that kopi luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee, is often produced using caged civets kept under inhumane conditions.

in Saigon Events

National Day Celebration @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: To celebrate the National Day, 2nd September, Air 360 Sky Lounge is hosting a special event with the creative violin and drum performance by artist Sima and Tony.

in Development

[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Hanoi's Future Metro

If this breathtaking photo collection, courtesy of Zing, is any indication, Hanoi’s metro system is shaping up to be a sight to behold.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Responsible for Nearly Half of Traffic Violations in Vietnam

If Hanoi officials ever go through with a proposed plan to completely remove motorbikes from many downtown streets, the city’s revenue will certainly take a hit, as nearly 50% of traffic violation cas...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tailplane Damage Causes Vietnam Airlines to Cancel Flight

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi's hotel occupancy rate hits five-year high [VnExpress] Vietnam's resort town...

in Architecture

[Photos] Maison T: A Dream Bachelor Pad in Hanoi

Nghia-Architect has unveiled an inviting new home called Maison T in Hanoi’s Dong Da District. According to ArchDaily, the residence was designed for a young man who recently returned from living abr...

in Asia

Thailand to Track Tourists' Phones Using Special SIM Cards

In the future, tourists who overstay their visa in Thailand will face trouble, as the Thai government just greenlit a plan to track foreign tourists’ phones via their SIM card.

in Heritage

[Photos] Take a Tour of 1990 Saigon

Coming across photo collections of old Saigon is always fascinating. The city seems to take on a new life in each era, but still somehow manages to retain its distinctive core characteristics: a vibra...

in Vietnam

Central Vietnam Coast Now Safe for Swimming, Aquaculture, But Not Fishing: Experts

According to a major new study released by the Vietnamese government at a press conference on Monday, the coastal waters of central Vietnam, which were impacted by the Formosa chemical discharge earli...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 58-Year-Old Vietnamese Gives Birth to Healthy Child in First-Ever Case

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Fish quality in central Vietnam remains unclear following mass deaths [Tuoi Tre] 5...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Internet Issues Should Be Fixed by Tonight, But Who Knows

Vietnam will soon be back in the good graces of the internet gods, as the country’s international web connection will finally be fixed tonight, after weeks of service interruptions.

in Society

Saigon's Remote Can Gio Island Gets First-Ever High School Class

Students who wished to complete high school on Saigon’s Thanh An Island will not have to travel to the mainland now that a high school class has been established right in their neighborhood.

in Asia

Chinese Man Attempts to Board a Plane With Turtle Disguised as KFC Hamburger

Late last month, a Chinese national made a unique alteration to his KFC hamburger while attempting to board a flight from Guangzhou to Beijing.

in Music & Arts

Hanoi Wunderkind Wins Major International Writing Contest

In case you need more convincing that Vietnamese students are among the highest-achieving in the world, here’s further proof: an 18-year-old Hanoi student recently won the coveted top prize of an...

in Saigon Events

BODY choir @ La Danza Studio

“Body Choir” is a movement workshop exploring the meaning of Co-Creativity through movement. The Inquiry is: “How can I express myself genuinely while I create one vital expression together with other...

in Saigon Events

Blind Test // Music Trivia @ Panam

deciBel is dead but Blind test is back at Panam - The Backroom. So... bring your team (2 to 10 people) study your general music culture, and see you Thursday 25th of August for Blind Test - ...

in Tech

Vietnam’s 3G/4G Speeds Still Among World’s Slowest

Mobile internet speeds in Vietnam remain among the world's most sluggish, according to a recent survey.

in Saigon Events

B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West Berlin (1979 - 1989) @ The Observatory

The Onion Cellar presentsthe official Vietnam premiere ofB-MOVIE: LUST & SOUND IN WEST BERLIN 1979-1989

in Saigon Events

Cheezy Gangztaz x New Fame x Mike Pham x Mark Do x Saigon Dub Station @ Piu Piu

PIU-PIU TAKEOVERThree floors of sonic madness!

in Saigon Events

SoundClash Bashment - Piu Piu Massive Take Over @ Piu Piu

Summer holidays are over, it's time to go big again !Welcome to the first edition of SoundClash Bashment !!!!an event dedicated to Underground Music in a clash style

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoians Go Fishing in the Streets After Typhoon Dianmu

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to set up emergency aid stations, train paramedics [Thanh Nien] 6.6 kilos of ...

in Saigon Events

Chuckle Bucket - Free Stand Up Comedy Open MIC @ Piu Piu

We're back on top of Saigon's funniest roof!

in Saigon Events

Saigon Players' Season 13 Actors' Workshop @ La Habana

Come to our intensive actors’ workshops! It includes theatre games, role plays, scene study, improv, and other fun drama-based activities.

in Saigon Events

Hibiya Line (The Obs) All Night Long @ The Observatory

The Observatory’s co-founder and resident HIBIYA LINE is the name that you are likely very familiar with already. He brings an ever-delicate synthesis of rare sounds from the electronic and organic so...

in Saigon Events

Special Tipsy Art events @ Kokois

Hi beautiful people, who like to have a good time and create beautiful things! 

in Saigon Events

Asian in/VISIBLE Station Project @ Cultural Salon Saturday Café

From the organizer: ZeroStation is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of only two independent arts spaces in Asia to establish an exclusive arts project in Asia.This is a first for Vi...

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The Awaken Warriors @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: A symphonic metal tribute show.

in Saigon Events

Dependence @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Fear is one of the invisible emotion in everybody who are living not only in the rigors of real world but also the dark side of human nature. Especially the people who are aloof and depraved. Instead ...

in Saigon Events

DJs From Mars at Lush presented by Budweiser Made For Music @ Lush

DJs From Mars Vietnam National Day~ September 2ndMore details coming soon

in Saigon Events

Kin & Noches @ The Observatory

Deep electronic punches to the pleasure cortex all night long with these two aficionados.

in Saigon Events

EAOC Loft Party w/ Dan Lo, Hibiya Line & 1DAN @ The Observatory

The night focused on eclectic, tropically-soaked dance music has been running for over three years and always brings the fire with its blends of obscure, power-injected sounds.

in Saigon Events

MAQman (Gogo Music), DJ Peanuts & Datodeo @ The Observatory

Funked out, soulful electronic rhythms and moves with these 3 local groove-makers is what this night is all about. Bringing their own individual takes on what funk, disco and house can involve, you ca...

in Vietnam

Facebook's "Safety Check" Used in Vietnam for the First Time

Last Friday, after Typhoon Dianmu's aftermath, Facebook activated its "Safety Check" feature for the first time in Vietnam.

in Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hanoi's Viral Cartoonist Xuan Lan

In the thirteenth installment of Hanoi-based English-language podcast Renovation Generation, narrator Maia Do sat down with one of Hanoi's most popular illustrators, Xuan Lan to discuss drawing cartoo...

in Saigon Events

Shanty 1st Anniversary Party! @ Indika

Shanty Saigon is 1 year old !!!Come and Celebrate this special occasion at Indika this Saturday from 3pm to 11pm 

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session #8 - Roots Reggae Ska! @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #8Theme: Roots Reggae SkaConcept: Chill Acoustic Jam StyleInstruments Available: Guitar // Bass // Cajon // Melodica // Hosted by Indy and Pocky 

in Saigon Events

Short Story Club @ The American Center

Calling “book lovers”! Come read and discuss this beautiful tale that deals with the fate of a sick sister and the unselfish sacrifice of one man who is prepared to sacrifice his own well-being and us...

in Saigon Events

Women's Equality Day @ The American Center

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, securing for women the fundamental right to vote in America. It was a turning point on the long march toward equality for all, and it inspired gene...

in Saigon Events

American Center Young Entrepreneurs Final Pitch @ The American Center

Come network with the American Center Young Entrepreneurs Club participants as they present their business ideas on the final pitch day. Bring your friends and questions!

in Saigon Events

STEM Info Session: Develop Algorithmic Thinking for Students @ The American Center

Come join instructors from the University of Science, who will introduce you to algorithmic thinking and help you learn how to develop an algorithm. The program will be in Vietnamese.

in Saigon Events

Freedom to Marry: Winning Marriage Nationwide @ The American Center

Join us for Part 2 of a 2 Part Series in honor of VietPride week. Evan Wolfson, founder of Freedom to Marry, will lead a panel discussion on equality and the campaign that won same-sex marriage rights...

in Vietnam

Repairs to AAG Cable Delayed 3 Days

Vietnam’s internet will continue to operate at a snail's pace for three days longer than expected.

in Eat & Drink

Ice Cream Wars: Japan's Frozen Treat Makers Take on European Firms in Southeast Asia Market

Southeast Asia’s dessert market is getting some healthy competition as Japanese companies join the fray, hoping to take a piece of the pie from their European counterparts.

in Health

Mekong Delta Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage

The Mekong Delta region is facing a serious doctor shortage which threatens to become even more severe by 2020.

in Travel

[Photos] A Black-and-White Glimpse of 1977 Thailand

In a stunning, black-and-white photo collection, one unknown photographer gives viewers a glimpse of Thai life in 1977.

in Saigon Events

UFC 202 Nate Diaz vs Conor McGreggor Live Screening @ UFC Gym Thao Dien

Information provided by the organizer: Watch it LIVE at Official UFC Gym Thao Dien, District 2. 

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Arts & Culture

BHD vs CGV: The Drama Behind Vietnam’s Latest Blockbuster

Before the movie even hits theaters nationwide, Tam Cam: The Untold and its production team already find themselves at the center of a major controversy.

in Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Hanoi to Lang Co to Ho Chi Minh City, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Vietnam

Yen Bai Official Shoots, Kills 2 Local Politicians and Himself

The director of the Yen Bai province Forest Protection Agency (FPA) shot and killed two provincial officials yesterday before turning the gun on himself.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Boy Burns $1,500 Worth of Bills Using Hairdryer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese boy burns $1,500 worth of bills using hairdryer [Tuoi Tre] Northern Vie...

in Saigon Events

The Deck Saigon 8th Anniversary! @ The Deck Saigon

Come celebrate our 8th Anniversary!!!

in Saigon Events

Modern Jazz Workshop @ Soul Live Project

Modern Jazz is a high energy form of dance that has evolved from its roots in Broadway in the 1950’s to become a popular dance style nowadays. This dance style also appears today in world-famous music...

in Saigon Events

Hungry Day party @ Jungle Cafe Bar

Inspired by the “Hungry Ghost Offering” of Asia tradition, we would like to do a small party on August 19th 2016 at Jungle Café-Bar.

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk by Bui Cong Khanh @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

Please join the artist for the last day of his solo exhibition ‘Dislocate’. Bui Cong Khanh shall share his two-year journey in realizing what is his most significant installation to date, showcasing t...

in Saigon Events

Hoa Tuc Wine Dinner - The Elderton Night @ Hoa Tuc

This month, we invite you to take the flight with us to the Barossa Valley, Australia, and to try 5 different Elderton wines paring with our best Vietnamese food. 

in Saigon Events

Rogue Soft Opening @ Rogue Saigon

We are delighted to invite you all to Rogue's Soft Opening. We are a craft beer bar with 16 taps serving brews from all of your favourite local craft beers and ciders. We are far from 100% operational...

in Vietnam

Binh Thuan's Beaches Are Now Home to a Pod of Seals

Over the last two weeks, as Saigoneers were busy capturing digital creatures in the world of Pokemon GO, residents of Binh Thuan were falling in love with the province’s newest beach dwellers: a pod o...

in Saigon Events

Kids Club presents: Hip House w/ Duca Dan & Coh-Hul @ Piu Piu

THIS FRIDAY IS A CELEBRATION OF 35 YEARS of HIP HOUSE ! Going back to when a new style emerged straight outta Chicago when Hip Hop and House were side to side on any DJ Decks!

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Japan Celebrates Summer Olympics With Badass Theme Song

When the Rio Olympics rolled around, Vietnam was slow to get into spirit of the games. Truth be told, the country didn’t really hop on board with the magic of this summer's international competition u...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Spends Over $2m a Year Cutting the Grass on 1 Avenue: Official

Hanoi authorities don’t seem to be holding anything back when it comes to landscaping: the capital currently forks out VND53 billion (US$2.37 million) per year to mow the lawn on one street alone.

in Society

[Photos] Families Struggle to Get Ahead in Saigon's Cambodian Neighborhood

Along Vo Van Kiet Street not far from District 6’s Lo Gom Bridge, a small community of Cambodian residents lives in squalid conditions, eking out a modest living from their makeshift houses by the riv...

in Development

Hanoi Is Getting a Shiny New Horse Racing Track

After almost two decades of discussion, Hanoi’s horse racing complex is becoming a reality.

in Development

Officials Consider Another Tan Son Nhat Expansion as Overcrowding Becomes Dire

Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat is in dire need of an expansion due to overcrowding issues in the terminal, on the tarmac and even on the roads surrounding the international airport.

in Vietnam

Historic Nam Dinh Textile Factory, Once Indochina’s Oldest, Meets the Wrecking Ball

One of the largest remnants of France’s colonial legacy in Vietnam will soon meet its end.

in Sports

Vietnam Sports Officials Accused of Attending Olympics in Place of Doctors, Coaches

While Vietnam is still basking in the glory of its first-ever gold medal – not to mention the other hardware picked up by shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh – some aren't happy with the count...

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Morning News Roundup: Saigon Proposes Fines for People Wearing Fake Helmets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines plane makes emergency landing after hitting bird [Thanh Nien] Chi...

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Bass Republic at Lush's Front Room @ Lush

Vietnam's first and longest bass music event, BASS REPUBLIC had just turned 6th year old last month.

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The Family of Western Classical String Instruments @ The American Center

Music by Schubert, Brahms, Victoria Bond to adorn your summer days! Join our elegant mini concert and learn about string instruments. Bring friends and come enjoy some classical music!

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Gravity @ Piu Piu

Gravity!!!!!!!Let's feel gravity world!26/Aug 21:00 in PiuPiu

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The Rangers at Ranger - Rock Music Party @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: A serious night of rock n roll is coming up this month at Saigon Ranger!We will be bringing to your ears a long awaited night of rock n roll flavor so clear your calendar and save ...

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Exploring Asian-American History and Culture @ The American Center

Join us in an interactive discussion with American Officer Khanh Nguyen, who will discuss Asian-American culture and share his experiences as a Vietnamese-American. Bring your friends and questions!

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Sancho Cantina Grand Opening Fiesta | Tacos & Tequila Party @ Sancho

We want you to be happy on the day we OFFICIALLY OPEN our doors to the public. That's why we're giving away TACOS & TEQUILA to everyone that RSVP's for the event!!!

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Rebel Bass - Three Floors of Sound @ Piu Piu

Join us as we bring in top notch international and native DJs to occupy three floors with unique, bass heavy vibes. Each level will represent a loosely affiliated genre, from golden era hip hop, trip ...

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Cora & Bax (HRBR) @ The Observatory

Full-on techno and dark house on this night with twolocal figures that are all about electronic power.

in Development

After 2 Years, Da Nang May Abandon US$104m Government Building

It seems Vietnam’s sweltering weather has claimed yet another casualty: Da Nang's US$104 million administrative building.

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Denny Frust & Reggae Remedy LIVE! | Jumping For Joy Tour @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Indonesian reggae singer, Denny Frust and international collective, Reggae Remedy are bringing the fiyah to La Fenetre Soleil!!!

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Everything, Somthing, Nothing @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Nomad Theatre Company is hosting a 4 day Arts Festival at Saigon Outcast from the 13-16th September starting at 7pm called ‘Everything, Something, Nothing Arts Week’. 

in Vietnam

5th Annual Viet Pride Launches in Hanoi This Week

Get your rainbow flag out of the closet: Viet Pride returns to Hanoi this week.

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Genius Chess Tournament @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: For the first time, Genius School of Chess collaborate with Saigon Outcast to organize the ONE and ONLY Genius Chess Tournament, the first chess tournament in Vietnam which opens f...

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Chocolate Madness Party! @ Indika

Calling all Chocolate Lovers More details coming soon ... :)

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Bright Lights Caravelle Saigon @ Champagne Corner - Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: For the first time, Caravelle Saigon, in conjunction with NewBorns Vietnam, will organise a 24-hour static bike ride to help raise funds for Newborns Vietnam, which will be us...

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Tartar Mania Takes Flavour to New Heights @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Few types of cooking require such discipline with such rewards as tartar cuisine. From 15th-27th August, diners at Reflections will enjoy several tantalising tartar dishes, c...

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Savoury Thai highlights at Nineteen @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Prepare for your taste buds to be set alight with the exotic and bold flavours of our Thai promotion this August. Our buffet selection offers a smorgasbord of choice, includi...

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[Photos] Check out Vung Tau’s Massive Arms Museum

Next time you’re in Vung Tau, skip the beach and the giant, outstretched arms of Jesus. Instead, swing by the largest private weapons museum in the country.

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The Strict Stipulations Behind Takashimaya's Top-Notch Service

Along with a slew of foreign brands and mouthwatering Japanese pastries, Saigon’s new Takashimaya department store has also brought its unique brand of hospitality to the southern hub in hopes of wowi...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Traffic Cops Can Now Deliver Your Babies

Should the need arise, Hanoi’s traffic police are now prepared to deliver a baby in the street.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Responds to Chinese Defense Chief's Call for Maritime War Preparation

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam responds to Chinese defense chief's call for maritime war preparation [Tuoi Tre...

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Hardcore United 3 @ 3A Station

From the organizer: Greetings our brothers,We are here to announce an ultimate battle between the pouring rage of Saigon's summer rain and the return of our biggest heavy music underground festival of...

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Sunset and Pre transformation party @ 104 Plaza

From the organizer: Hi guys,Looking for new place to discover? Good news!!! There is a rooftop café named BK6 on the corner of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Le Thanh Ton, some of you might know, now this...

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Indika Acoustic Session 7 - BeatBox Edition @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #7WARNING: the session will be on Thursday instead of Wedneday due to Folio II happening on Wenesday :)

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Dreadlocks Story - Exclusive Screening @ Indika

Welcome to Indika's first Documentary Screening !We are super happy to present you in exclusivity this wonderful documentary that explains the hidden spiritual link between the Jamaicans Rastas and In...

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Modelmaker Release Party w/ MadderModes + James What @ The Observatory

MadderModes - a duo consisting of Andy Harper and Obs resident Nic Ford - have their latest release out soon on world-acclaimed, cutting-edge techno label Modelmaker. The occasion deserves a party in ...

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Movie Night: In the Mood for Love @ Yoko Cafe

From the organizer: Another Wong Kar-Wai wonder – maybe the most famous one – is on the Yoko screen this week. In the mood for Love is a beautiful ode to a side of Hong Kong we tend to miss nowad...

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Business Networking Palooza #2 @ Piu Piu

Free Saturday?Business Networking Palooza is back!Come network with business minded fellows in Saigon again!

in Development

Vietnam: The Other, Other Asian Tiger

As we enter the final quarter of the year, it’s safe to say 2016 hasn’t exactly been the economic success Vietnam had hoped.

in Vietnam

New Traffic Regulation on Yellow Lights Causes Online Controversy

Governmental Decree 46, which levies heavier fines on motorists who run yellow lights, is stirring up controversy among Vietnamese netizens.

in Food Culture

High Rent, Competition Challenge Saigon's Coffee Chains

Despite being well-received in Vietnam’s metropolises, coffee chains still encounter business problems due to high rent costs and a crowded market.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon’s 81-Year-Old Downtown Mosque, 1958-1979

As high-rises go up and Saigon’s historical buildings come down, more than a few of District 1’s landmarks have disappeared. The Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque, however, remains in the heart of the city, ru...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Plans to Lift Midnight Curfew, Da Nang Seeks to Ban Sale of Alcohol Past 10pm

Bars, clubs and restaurants in Hanoi may soon be open late, thanks to a new push to lift the city’s midnight curfew.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Contestant Eliminated From National Pageant for Having Fake Teeth

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese contestant eliminated from national pageant for having fake teeth [Tuoi Tre]...

in Tech

A Brief History of Vietnam's Pokemon GO Adventures

Exactly one week after Niantic unleashed Pokemon GO on Vietnam, the country’s love for the colorful pocket monsters has shown no sign of waning. If anything, the Pokemon craze has only grown stronger ...

in Sports

Swimmer Joseph Schooling Beats Michael Phelps to Win Singapore’s First-Ever Olympic Gold

We’re barely halfway through the 2016 Summer Olympics, and already athletes in Rio have left a considerable mark on the history books. In addition to Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, who won the co...

in Vietnam

Doctored Photo Prompts Recall of Vietnamese History Textbook

The Tre (Youth) Publishing House has recalled 1,000 textbooks containing a doctored version of one of the most iconic images of the American War.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From the effects of rainy season to renowned Cham poet Inrasara, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

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Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Small Things Exhibition | Call for Application @ Vin Gallery

‘Small Things’ is a collection of small scales artworks by local and international artists.

in Vietnam

Quang Ngai's 'Jungle Men' Adjusting to Modern Life

Three years after rejoining their relatives in Vietnamese society, Quang Ngai’s “jungle men” have found a place for themselves in the local community.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Issue Printable E-Visas in 2017

Vietnamese tourism officials plan to launch an electronic visa service for foreign tourists by next year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Entertainer Pleads Guilty to US Child Molestation Charges

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Sponge left inside woman after surgery in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese entertai...

in Food Culture

Vietnam Set to Become World's Top Pork Consumer

Before the next decade is through, Vietnam stands to become the world’s top consumer of pork.

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Groovy Friday : Sweet B present Sweet B x Youss x Dimitri @ Piu Piu

GROOVY GANG KEEPS YOUR MAMA GROOVIN'

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Folio II @ Indika

Folio II is the second Folio event here in Saigon! Folio attempts to reach out to performers of different art mediums, in an effort to promote creativity and collaboration between artists of...

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Live Gipsy Jazz Concert #2 @ Indika

We are back for another great Gipsy Jazz Concert !If you were here at the first edition you already know that the "Peche a la Mouche" band plays amazing music :) Join us once again for a great co...

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Outcast Craft Beer Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: The Great Outcast Beer Fest is back! This August Outcast will celebrate the best of Saigon's flourishing craft beer scene, featuring a range of ice cold beers from seven of your fa...

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Ignite Your Child's Passion Before Age 6 @ Kinder Academy

From the organizer: Dear parents, Before age of 6, the brain have its maximum capacity.How to use this amazing ability?How to develope your child's criousity? How does the environment impact...

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Broma's 4th Anniversary! @ Broma

From the organizer: Hello Saigon friends, it’s time to celebrate our 4th anniversary.

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PARTY with PRIDE - in Celebration and Support of the Saigon LGBT Community @ Indika

IT'S PRIDE MONTH IN VIETNAM! We feel it is important to reach out and build our community up, we want to offer a safe and beautiful space to come together and unite in love and pride through musi...

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Hoang Xuan Vinh Wins Another Olympic Medal

Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh earned his second medal of the Rio Olympics yesterday in the men’s 50-meter pistol event.

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BOOM SLANG | Beats, Rhymes and Open Mics: Live International Hip-Hop @ Piu Piu

BOOMSLANG | Beats, Rhymes and Open Mics: Live International Hip-Hop

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Dan Lo (EAOC, The Obs) & Starchild @ The Observatory

These two figures know how to combine their tastes of house, disco and techno into relentless dance floor explosions that will set us in motion towards the weekend.

in Food Culture

Foreign Brewers Hope to Tap Into Myanmar Beer Culture

After decades of being closed off to the world, Myanmar’s newfound economic boom is attracting a slew of foreign breweries hoping to cash in on the country’s nascent beer culture.

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Sweet B, Youss & Dimitri @ The Observatory

After a truly bombastic debut performance last month, the trio are back along with the other half of Sweet B - David - bringing their individual touches of continental house, disco and techno right ba...

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HATCH FAIR 2016 - Invisible Technology @ Grand Palace

HATCH! FAIR 2016 will be bigger than ever, attracting thousands of participants to a combined conference and exhibition event for startups; investors; learners; the public; and, local and internationa...

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Black and White Masquerade @ Lush

Time to dust off your masquerade masks and get ready to go all Black and White as Australia's very own DJ MIKE HYPER returns to Lush to play one of his signature party sets! 

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Heart Beat Presents Marco Shuttle /Eerie [IT] @ The Observatory

News: Italian techno artist Marco Shuttle's first EP for Neel and Donato Dozzy's label is in the shops now! 

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NOCHE FLAMENCA/Flamenco Mosquitos @ Yoko Cafe

 

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SaiGon Skill vol. 1 - Group Art Show @ La Canalla

SaiGon is burning with talent. This city is home to extraordinary people and a burgeoning art scene that has plenty to offer in all forms of inspiration. SaiGon has real grit and an art scene tha...

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[Photos] Step Inside Da Lat's Hobbit-Like 'Uncle's House'

This Da Lat abode perfectly blends modern and traditional elements to bring its owners closer to nature.

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Ballet with Ravel's Bolero @ Municipal Theatre

From the organizer: 8:00pm 19 August at Municipal Theatre Ho Chi Minh city

in Asia

Philippine President Duterte’s War on Crime Is Killing Hundreds, Crowding Prisons

While Vietnam plans to release 20,000 prisoners over the next two years, easing the congestion in its facilities and saving US$9 million in the process, inmates in the Philippines are feeling the crus...

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Film Festivalthe 7th German Film Festival in Vietnam @ CineStar

From the organizer: In September, it’s ‚Showtime!‘ again for the German Film Festival in Vietnam! A selection of 8 films will be screened in 5 cities.

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Boom Slang @ Piu Piu

*Open mic Cypher for emcees

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Dragonfly Collector Sea Tour @ Yoko Cafe

Indie folk / pop solo recording project of CLEMENTINE [Orange & Lemons / The Camerawalls]. Celebrating 10 years in the recording industry! 

in Eat & Drink

[Photos] A Midnight Romp Through Saigon’s Wholesale Seafood Market

Around midnight, as most Saigoneers are heading off to bed, District 8’s Binh Dien is the place to be if you’re in search of seafood.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Diplomat Runs for Top UNESCO Position

For the first time, a Vietnamese diplomat is in the running to be the director-general of UNESCO.

in Tech

[UPDATED] Apple Finalizing Plans to Open $1bn Data Center in Da Nang

[UPDATE] On August 11, Chairman Huynh Duc Tho of the Da Nang People's Committee informed reporters that Apple, Inc. has not confirmed plans to construct a US$1 billion data center in the central city,...

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Concert Final Concert of the Saigon Chamber Music Festival "Dance Away Time" @ Conservatory Ho Chi Minh City

From the organizer: Participants of the Summer Academy present their joint concert.

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Concert Summer Academy of Chamber Music 2016 in Ho Chi Minh City @ Conservatory Ho Chi Minh City

From the organizer: Summer Academy for young musicians in HCMC under the direction of Antonia Köster, Sindri Lederer, Zoë Martlew and Juliet White-Smith.

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Opening Chamber Concert of the Saigon Chamber Music Festival @ Conservatory Ho Chi Minh City

From the organizer: Concert with Antonia Köster, Piano, and Sindri Lederer, Violin, as well as Zoë Martlew, Cello, and Juliet White-Smith, Viola.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Vietnam’s Largest Wax Museum Opens in Ha Long

If you have a free afternoon next time you’re waiting to board a Ha Long Bay cruise, look no further than Vietnam’s largest wax museum for your entertainment.

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Gold-Medal Olympic Shooter Trained Without Bullets

If you didn’t know what the phrase "10-meter air pistol" meant before this weekend, you’re not alone.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Octogenarian Spends 43 Years Clearing His Name of False Murder Charge

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese octogenarian spends 43 years clearing his name of false murder charge [Tuoi ...

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Dealing in Desire: Intimacy and Economic Transactions @ The American Center

Speaker: Assistant Professor Kimberly Kay Hoang, University of Chicago

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ELibraryUSA: Introduction and Practice @ The American Center

Speaker: Le Phong Lan, American Center Staff

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Dutch Pancake Night - Vegan Edition @ The Yellow House

 Join the Dutch pancake night in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 15 August from 6pm onwards. On the night we will make vegan Dutch pancakes, have other dinner food, taste exotic cocktails and other dr...

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The Best of BUG SHOW night! @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: All the best from Bug show! Come and say Goodbye to the house band!

in Saigon Events

Rock the 90's Night @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Let's back to all the 90's Rock!!!

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Jessie J Vs Maroon 5 Tribute Night! @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Jessie J and Maroon 5? Oh yeah must be fun!

in Saigon Events

VBA Home Game 1: Saigon Heat vs. HCMC Wings @ Saigon Heat

From the organizer: The season of Vietnam's first-ever basketball league has begun!

in Saigon

As Ridership Falls, Saigon Revamps Its Bus Routes

In an effort to attract more passengers, city officials are going to great lengths to revitalize Saigon’s aging public bus system.

in Saigon

[Renderings] $6bn Eco Park Project to Reshape D7's Fringes

A desolate area District 7 is set to receive a makeover as Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently greenlighted a US$6 billion ecological park project in the area.

in Eat & Drink

Officials Attempt to Trademark Bún Bò Huế

Officials in Thua Thien-Hue province are causing quite a stir after attempting to enact a regulation that would place trademark restrictions on the province’s signature soup, bún bò Huế.

in Saigon

Saigon High School Faces Backlash for Homophobic Admission Policy

A high school in Saigon recently came under fire for contentious admission requirements which discriminate against gay students.

in Saigon Events

Kon Plong Charity Project @ Family Medical Practice

This September, the Embassy of Israel and Family Medical Practice will once again be joining forces to reach out to one of Vietnam’s poorest areas. Following a successful mission to Quang Binh some ye...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Michelin Star a Double-Edged Sword for Hawkers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Michelin star a double-edged sword for hawkers [TODAY Online] Lost and found pregn...

in Travel

[Video] A Quick Dose of Thai Travel Inspiration

In an age of GoPros and DSLRs, everyone’s a filmmaker. Many a backpacker has set off on their very own Southeast Asian adventure and come home with a detailed, hour-long opus documenting their travels...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Ben Thanh Market

The southern hub has seen its fair share of transformations over the years. From French colonialism to the swinging 60s, the early days of Đổi Mới to 21st-century Vietnam, Saigon’s urban lan...

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HRBR Presents What's Left? w./ BAX / Marco Mei / Phuc Long [EP001 Launch] @ The Observatory

SOME CRISPY BEATS DROPPING ON THE DANCE FLOOR IN AUGUST

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Ian Blevins (ESP Institute, Futureboogie) @ The Observatory

With over a decade of combined residencies at Ibiza clubs, countless appearances in renowned festivals and clubs around the world and a recent release on ESP Institute - Ian Blevins represents a major...

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Nic Ford (Maddermodes, The Obs) & Youss @ The Observatory

The Obs’ senior resident meets Youss for a night blending disco, house and deep techno.

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Reggae Concert: Denny Frust & The Reggae Remedy @ Indika

Welcome to Indika First Acoustic Reggae Concert!!We've been waiting for this for so time already :)

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Session #6 - Remixes & Covers @ Indika

Welcome to our Acoustic Session #6

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Folio II @ Indika

Folio II is the second Folio event here in Saigon! 

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Book Swap Night @ Indika

It's time to get new books !Summer is on, we all wanna read more and we all have books that we would definitely exchange!

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Outcast Boho Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Outcast's Bohemian Market: a monthly Sunday market exhibiting unique, handmade, vintage and creative goods.

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Naughty For Nature: Less Litter, More Beer @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Love beer? Hate trash? Clean-up Vietnam, Pasteur Street Brewing Company, & Saigon Outcast presents Naughty for Nature: Less Litter, More Beer.

in Vietnam

Pokemon GO Finally Reaches Vietnam, Uses Ho Chi Minh Museum as Pokemon Gym

Drop whatever you’re doing and head outside: Vietnam has finally gained access to Pokemon GO.

in Tech

2 More Weeks for AAG Repairs, Hanoi to Get Free WiFi Network

In the ongoing saga of Vietnam’s temperamental WiFi connection, we’ve got good news and bad news.

in Saigon Events

Who’s Got Crab? – Alaskan Kingcarb – Food Connexion @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Food ConneXion restaurant is making a remark for an Alaskan king crab’s season 2016 on their buffet counters.

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Ladies Night At Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Pullman Saigon Centre dedicates every Thursday for all Ladies to enjoy the early weekend at Urbane Lounge. Join us and swinging with DJ music, Ladies will get 2 hours of free-flow drinks (incl. select...

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Big Burger Contest – Urbane Lounge @ Pullman Saigon Centre

Inheritance the success of the first burger contest on last July, Pullman Saigon Centre continues the second challenge in August 12th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnam Wins First-Ever Olympic Gold

This weekend, while most of us were busy sleeping, discovering the magic of Pokemon GO or indulging in a heavy nhậu session, Hoang Xuan Vinh was making history.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Sacrifice More Trees for Subway

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to sacrifice more trees for subway [Thanh Nien] 63 civets saved from cruel fa...

in Architecture

[Photos] Past and Present Mingle in Hanoi’s ‘Attic Apartment’

When it comes to the scores of cramped and aging homes in urban Vietnam, local architects have a knack for transforming these unusual spaces into not only liveable but trendy and functional housing.

in Travel

Vietnam Lifts Travel Restrictions on Foreign Visitors to Co To Island

Pack your bags: Quang Ninh province officials recently lifted travel restrictions for foreigners visiting Co To Island.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From national monuments to one of Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lagoons, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Asia

Chinese Netizens Save Cats From Eviction at Local Museum

A museum in China was recently forced to reverse its decision to evict a litter of stray cats after netizens protested the move.

in Society

[Video] The Story of San Francisco’s Suu the Street Sweeper

When she first arrived in the United States, single mother Suu Ngo spoke no English.

in Saigon Events

Spiritual Nights @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

A spirits tasting night might be a much more boisterous affair than wine tasting. Whether its rum or gin, whisky or bourbon, cognac or Armagnac, you will have a chance to taste and talk about the popu...

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Raw & Cut @ Boudoir @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Influenced by the wine pairing culture in Europe, Sofitel Saigon Plaza invites you to the decadent get-togethers named: Raw @ Boudoir and Cut @ Boudoir.

in Food Culture

Bia Hanoi Makers Suffer Post-Obama Marketing Fail

Three months after President Barack Obama’s historic visit to Vietnam last May, the country’s “Obama fever” seems to have subsided. However, for the folks behind Bia Hanoi, a product of the Hanoi...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Local Orchestra Performs World’s Most Organized Flashmob in Hanoi

In a country where most parts of your day can feel like a flashmob, sometimes an organized performance is even more surprising.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Consumers Among World’s Most Optimistic: Nielsen

Vietnamese consumers are among the most optimistic in the world, according to a new report by Nielsen.

in Saigon Events

The Japanese Gourmet Week @ Hotel Royal Hoi An, MGallery by Sofitel

From the organizer: Along with Hoi An – Japan cultural exchange 2016, The Japanese Gourmet Week will be held from 16th August to 21st August 2016 at the hotel’s fine dining Wakaku restaurant with...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 'Unprecedented' Corrosive Chemical Leak at Vietnam Alumina Refinery

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 'Unprecedented' corrosive chemical leak at Vietnam alumina refinery [VnExpress] 2 ...

in Vietnam

Ogilvy Vietnam Wins 2 Cannes Lions for Advertising, Gives Them Back

Last week, Ogilvy & Mather's Vietnam branch returned two prizes won at the Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity in June, citing an “error in judgement” in the production of the campaign ma...

in Food Culture

The Rise and Fall of the Great Japanese Unagi

Last weekend, as Vietnam was dealing with a bout of particularly bad weather – we’re looking at you, Typhoon Mirinae – Japan was celebrating a long-held tradition: Doyo no ushi no hi, or the Mids...

in Society

[Infographic] Here's How to Get Fined While Driving a Motorbike

With an ever-changing set of traffic laws and penalties, it can be hard to keep up with Saigon's rules of the road.

in Asia

[Video] China Takes Its Straddling Bus for a Test Drive

In the world’s largest metropolises, road congestion has always been a tough nut to crack for local governments, which usually attempt to remedy the situation by either banning vehicles or m...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Fined for Killing 3 Monkeys in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Man fined for killing 3 monkeys in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Third Zika infecti...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Undersea Cable Breaks Yet Again Due to Typhoon

Prepare for yet another period of lagging internet as poor weather has hampered repairs to the Asia America Gateway (AAG) cable.

in Saigon Events

SubcultureLive: The Opening Party for Fred Perry @ Piu Piu

Join us at SUBCULTURELIVE as we celebrate the official opening of our first Fred Perry Authentic Shop in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City on Friday 5 August.

in Saigon

[Photos] A Day at the Saigon Zoo: 1967

For generations of Saigoneers, a visit to the city’s Zoological and Botanical Garden is an important milestone of their childhood. However, in the following collection of photos, we get a glimpse of t...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Chilling South Korean Zombie Flick Hits Vietnamese Screens Next Week

While Vietnamese cinema is just starting to ramp up its production of horror flicks, South Korean filmmakers have long been fans of the genre, creating some truly spine-tingling movies.

in Vietnam

Airport Officials Propose $52m Plan to Clear Birds From Runways

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Transport seeking approval for a system to detect foreign objects on runways in Hanoi and Saigon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Faces Murder Rap After Crushing Husband's Testicles

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese woman faces murder rap after crushing husband's testicles [VnExpress] 8...

in Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: The Incredible Talents of Mew Amazing

For their latest episode, the crew behind Hanoi-based The Renovation Generation made a trip down to Saigon for a coffee with Mew Amazing, the singer-songwriter behind Truc Nhan’s pop hit “That Ba...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Save $9m by Releasing 20,000 Prisoners Over Next 2 Years

In a bid to reduce government spending by VND200 billion (US$9 million), Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a plan to release 20,000 prisoners by 2018.

in Society

Saigon’s Book Street Is Popular, Even With Declining Sales

Since its opening in January, Saigon’s downtown book street has seen plenty of visitors but fewer sales than expected.

in Saigon Events

After Vibes Party August @ After

Thursday, 4 August 7:00pm After | 28B Ngo Van Nam, D1, Ho Chi Minh City {mosmap address='28B Ngo Van Nam, D1, Ho Chi Minh City' | lat='10.781338' | lon='106.706031' | text=' After '}

in Food Culture

[Video] Meet the Man Behind Singapore’s Michelin-Starred Hawker Stall

Last week, two Singaporean hawker stalls made history by becoming the first-ever Michelin-starred street food establishments.

in Saigon Events

Take 5 Minutes, Gain 1 Hour @ Alma House Saigon

From the organizer: What do you usually do when you feel overwhelmed with work or life? Head up to a coffee machine? Grab a chocolate bar? Or phone your partner to offload your frustration?

in Saigon Events

The Mighty QUEEN Tribute Night! @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: A Night for QUEEN! A night for Freddie!!!

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Unplugged Acoustic Thursdays @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: We return this week for our weekly acoustic jam, featuring set performers as well as an open acoustic jam for those who wish to join in, after the main performers.

in Saigon

American-Style Lottery Comes to Saigon with Bigger Prizes, Slimmer Odds

Last month, Vietnam’s new American-style lottery began selling its first tickets in Saigon.

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Bill Brewster (Forensic, Fat Camp - UK) @ The Observatory

HIGHLIGHT NIGHT: Bill Brewster is a legend of the global underground electronic music world, being involved in the production, diffusion, delivery and documentation of electronic dance music culture f...

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Outcast Boho Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: A monthly Sunday market exhibiting unique, handmade, vintage and creative goods.

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Crush the Floor Cwalk Championship 2016 @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come and watch as Saigon's most talented students battle it out on the dance floor in this non-profit championship run by IronBridgeCwalk.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: After Steel Complex, Formosa to Develop Oil Refinery

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. After steel complex, Formosa to develop oil refinery [VietnamNet] Heineken fizz fa...

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Hip Hop vs Reggae @ Piu Piu

You love Hip Hop ? You love Reggae too ? This event is for you !!!

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Live Gipsy Jazz Concert @ Indika

Welcome to our first Live Gispy Jazz Concert!Indika's atmosphere fits so perfectly with this style of music that we must do it !!!

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Mingle @ Indika

Welcome to Mingle !This event is made for all the single people looking for meeting new people Don't be shy, it's all good

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Indika Acoustic Session 5 - Afro Soul Tribal @ Indika

Welcome to our 4th Acoustic Night!Special Edition: Afro - Soul - Tribal 

in Saigon Events

Indika Board Games Night ! Every Monday @ Indika

What a better day than monday to chill and play some games ??Welcome to our weekly monday board games night!

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Music Producer Night 3.0 @ Indika

Welcome to our MUSIC PRODUCER NIGHT 3rd Edition

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Be the Social Change! @ Shrine

Interested in Social change? Or just in general, DOING GOOD?Sounds like you, Right?

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SaiGon WireArt WorkShop @ Time Sun See Studio

 Welcome to Wire Art Workshop with Lartique If you want to find out wire art or make jewelry by yourself, this is an interesting event !

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Women’s Talk: How Do I Look? @ The American Center

Speaker: Jeannie Mai, Co-host of The Real Daytime talkshow, Host and Exec Producer of How Do I Look Asia, and style expert for Entertainment Tonight/Insider/Today Show

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The Society Ladies - Cacdemode Fashion Show and Chicago Musical Theme @ The Society

This event is RainProof! We got you cover with our mobile clear roof top.

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Saigon Vegan Potluck VI @ The Yellow House

You've been ASKING, and here it is... potluck number 6 ;)Number 6!! everyone!It's such a pleasure hanging out with all of you every time and can't wait till Sunday to do it again :)

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Fruit, Children & The Cutting @ Dia Projects

Children are the sweet things in life, just like fruits, loved by everyone. However, at times we use violence to raise our children. The innocence might still exist on their faces, but what embeds in ...

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: Blade-Runner @ Yoko

Los Angeles, 2019. « Replicants », artificial people created to take on hazardous or inhumane jobs considered too dangerous or undesirable for real human beings, have escaped from their "off-world" co...

in Architecture

[Illustrations] Japanese Architect Sketches Tokyo Metro Stations and the Chaos Above Them

In the dozens of digital renderings which envision a city’s future, you’ll find soaring skylines and innovative architecture but very little personality.

in Saigon Events

Winederlust @ Qui Dining Lounge

On the July 25th, QUI has officially launched an exciting daily promotion every Monday for the wine lovers, called "WINEDERLUST".

in Vietnam

Hack Delays Over 100 Flights in Vietnam, Chinese Group Denies Involvement

It’s business as usual at Vietnam’s airports as the national police begin their investigation into last week's cyber attack.

in Heritage

[Photos] The Transformation of Le Lai Street, 1950-1975

The best way to measure Saigon’s 20th-century evolution is by honing in on the changes of a single street.

in Saigon

Saigon Dept of Transport Proposes $58m Green Public Lighting Plan

Saigon's streets will soon be illuminated by energy-saving lights if a new public lighting plan gets the go-ahead.

in Vietnam

[Photos/Video] Deadly Typhoon Mirinae Devastates Northern Vietnam

Residents of northern Vietnam are still cleaning up after Typhoon Mirinae tore through the capital as well as several surrounding provinces, leaving three dead, four missing, several injured and large...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Hacker Group Denies Involvement in Vietnam Airport Cyber Attack

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Football Federation website hacked [VnExpress] FPT’s employees asked to us...

in Vietnam

VTV Journalist Under Fire for 'Non-Professional Attire', Poor Reporting in Syria Documentary

Vietnamese netizens are questioning the authenticity of a VTV24 documentary which details the ongoing conflict in Syria.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From frenetic traffic to historic cathedrals, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Vietnam

Chinese Hackers Allegedly Attack Screens at Vietnamese Airports, Carrier Websites

A group of Chinese hackers has claimed responsibility for hacking Vietnam’s two largest airports late Friday afternoon, resulting in a string of flight delays and security concerns.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Culture

[Video] Áo Dài Takes Center Stage Among Asia's Most Beautiful Wedding Dresses

When Vietnam is mentioned around the world, the country often conjures up images of phở, bánh mì, streets of jam-packed traffic and áo dài.

in Vietnam

Rising Temperatures Could Cost Vietnam $85bn in Labor Productivity by 2030

Between now and 2030, Vietnam is expected to suffer US$85 billion worth of damage to its labor productivity as a result of climate change, according to a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on C...

in Saigon Events

Flavors of Singaporean Cuisine at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

In experimenting with flavorsome ingredients, Mojo Café on Dong Khoi is always developing new dishes to satisfy each diner’s tastes and preferences. This August, Mojo’s Singapore-inspired special dish...

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Asean Culinary Festival at Saigon Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

From the organizer: Asean cuisine will be the highlight of Friday and Saturday buffet nights at Saigon Café in August. Experience authentic Asean food and watch our professional chefs showcasing ...

in Vietnam

Chinese Woman Claims Vietnamese Border Guard Wrote 'Fuck You' in Her Passport

Last week, a Chinese national visiting Vietnam claims she did not receive the warmest of welcomes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport's passport control.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cop Filmed Punching Driver in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Traffic cop filmed punching driver in HCMC [Thanh Nien] 1 killed, tourists strande...

in Vietnam

Hospital in Southern Vietnam Misdiagnoses Male Patient as Pregnant

In the same week that a Hanoian surgeon mistakenly operated on the wrong leg of a patient – and then asked his family to cover the cost of both operations – a hospital in southern Vietnam is maki...

in Development

Laos’ Third Mekong River Dam Spells Danger for the Delta

Laos is preparing to begin construction on its third hydropower dam along the Mekong River.

in Saigon Events

Hip - Hop Delight with Bobby @ Broma

From the organizer: Hip Hop Delight by Bobby D is back at Broma this Friday. 

in Saigon Events

Manga Festival 2016 @ Hoa Lu

From the organizer: Manga Festival 2016

in Culture

[Video] TV Commercial Provides Graceful Glimpse of Saigon's Outer Districts

This stunning commercial for Coca-Cola’s energy drink Samurai is a love letter to Saigon’s strange mix of urban chaos and beauty.

in Vietnam

Lao Cai Man Fixes Pothole, Gets Reprimanded by Local Officials

Three provincial officials in Lao Cai are in trouble after berating a local man for fixing a pothole without informing them.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Karate Kids to Protect Tourists in Saigon

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Karate kids to protect tourists in Saigon [VnExpress] Saigonese embrace Khmer-styl...

in Asia

Singapore Hawker Stalls Become First Street Food Restaurants to Earn Michelin Star

Last week, two street stalls in Singapore made dining history as the first street vendors to be featured in prestigious Michelin restaurant guide.

in Saigon

Saigon to Spend $370m to Modernize Firefighting Forces

Saigon is ready to put up some serious cash in an effort to modernize its aging firefighting fleet over the next 10 years.

in Asia

[Video] Take a Tour of 1930s Angkor Wat

During the 1970s, Cambodia suffered greatly at the hands of Pol Pot, whose Khmer Rouge erased not only the lives of as many as two million people but also scores of the country’s cultural and historic...

in Architecture

[Photos/Video] Hanoi Architects Breathe New Life Into a Standard Tube House

By now, everyone in Vietnam is familiar with the standard tube house layout: a staircase in the middle, bedrooms on the sides and a ground floor that usually substitutes as a parking garage.

in Tech

MobiFone's 4G Users Unimpressed by New Service

The recent rollout of MobiFone’s 4G trial service left much to be desired as early subscribers reported choppy reception and a hefty price tag.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seizes Thai Vessel Carrying 260,000 Liters of Illegal Gasoline

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam seizes Thai vessel carrying 260,000 liters of illegal gasoline [VnExpress] ...

in Film & TV

[Video] Vietnam Gets Its Close-Up in Kong: Skull Island Trailer

The folks behind Kong: Skull Island, the Hollywood blockbuster filmed in Vietnam earlier this year, just released the film’s first trailer, and Vietnam plays a starring role in the action.

in Saigon Events

Bakermat Live - Made For Music - #aboveitall @ Glow Skybar

From the organizer: Bakermat Live will make his Vietnam Debut on Thursday 28th July, The founder and original pioneer of Tropical and Melodic house became world famous after his release of smash ...

in Saigon

After Demolition Begins, City Officials Order Renovation of Century-Old Villa

After its owner caught the public's attention by demolishing portions of the building, one of Saigon’s few remaining century-old villas might finally get the renovation it deserves.

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The Gin House GRAND Opening @ The Gin House

 Finally we are ready to announce our business concept after three months for soft opening and preparation, and now we want to give you a party to celebrate this occasion.

in Saigon Events

Nón - Contemporary Dance - Sài Gòn @ Idecaf

 The French Institute of Ho Chi Minh-City presents a contemporary dance performance with Vietnamese traditional music “Nón” at IDECAF. Tickets on sale on ticketbox.vn    Tuesday, 2...

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Architecture, House and Home in Vietnam @ Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture

From the organizer: Over the past ten years a group of Vietnamese architects has emerged into international recognition. This influential group of architects is working predominately in an increa...

in Saigon Events

HOPSCOTCH: Do Thanh Lang & Hoang Nam Viet @ Galerie Quynh

Continuing our long-standing commitment towards supporting young talent in Vietnam, Galerie Quynh is thrilled to present a duo exhibition this fall featuring Do Thanh Lang and Hoang Nam Viet, two emer...

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DÉRIVE @ Galerie Quynh

Dérive – French for ‘drift’ – refers to the psychogeographic practice of traveling through various urban environments without any pre-determined itineraries. Developed by Guy Debord and other Fre...

in Saigon Events

Tiffany Chung: Current Biennial and Museum Shows @ Galerie Quynh

Tiffany Chung’s work can be seen in a number of important international exhibitions through Fall 2016. Details of the artist’s current biennial and museum shows as follows, with more planned for the r...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Aging Population to Triple in Next 24 Years

A recent report by the World Bank revealed that by 2040, the number of people aged 65 and older in Vietnam will reach 18.4 million, tripling the current amount of 6.5 million.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 5th in Happy, Sustainable Living: Report

A new report by the UK-based think tank New Economics Foundation (NEF) names Vietnam as the fifth-happiest country in the world.

in Saigon Events

Satya Saturdays @ Alma House Saigon

From the organizer: HYS is so grateful to have the opportunity to offer this unique course again, this time in Phu Nhuan District. So many people are interested in practicing yoga for its nu...

in Saigon Events

28/07 Network Girls Evening @ Saigon's Lookout

We are pleased to announce that the next Network Girls Evening event will take place from 6:30 to 9:00pm, Thursday, July 28, at Saigon's Lookout in District 1. Think steak n' frites Parisian-style!

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Basic Leathercraft: 3 Day Workshop @ Saigon Leather Workshop

 If you've ever wanted to learn leather craft this is a great workshop to start. The course is continuing and designed as a build up from simple skills and techniques to more advanced, where each...

in Vietnam

Civil Servant Faces Online Backlash After Kissing Breast of Da Lat Statue

A district-level official from Ha Tinh province is in hot water after a photograph surfaced on Facebook of him kissing the breast of a revered statue in Da Lat.

in Saigon Events

Beats @ Boudoir @ Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Ho Chi Minh City, August 2016 – On 6th of August, an ecstatic party - Beats @ Boudoir – is coming to Sofitel Saigon Plaza, with the presence of the renowned DJ Melo, DJ Anna and MC Jay Jay, marking a ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Slaughterhouse Coats Chickens With Carcinogenic Dye

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang slaughterhouse coats chickens with carcinogenic dye [Thanh Nien] HCMC publ...

in Eat & Drink

Spice up Your Morning Phở With These Herbs

In the wonderful world of Vietnamese soups, everyone has their preferred set of spices.

in Saigon Events

Information Night - Masters' programs & Scholarships @ RMIT University

 What helps you fast-track your career as a young professional? What should executives do to balance work and study?

in Saigon Events

B.D Badge Rock Band from Japan @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Powerful funk rock dance music band “B.D. Badge” is coming soon !!

in Saigon Events

BLUE Lightning feat. DUCA DAN @ The Cube Bar Saigon

 BLUE LIGHTNING is coming!! **** Entrance Free!! ****

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TheSecretSovnd Vol 02 @ The Cube Bar Saigon

 COME INTO THE DARKNESS with FTWR. Dance in the dark with only glow-sticks and whatever led and neon stuff you have. 

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 4 - World Music Edition @ Indika

 Welcome to our 4th Acoustic Night! Special Edition: World Music !!

in Saigon Events

Brewery Launch Party! @ Indika

 Three On A Bike Brewery Launch Party! Come down to Indika on Saturday to welcome Saigon's newest brewery!

in Vietnam

Mekong Delta Expected to Suffer Severe Saltwater Intrusion by 2030

By 2030, nearly half of the Mekong Delta will suffer from severe saltwater intrusion, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

in Health

Heart Disease on the Rise Among Young Urban Vietnamese: Experts

Young Vietnamese city dwellers are increasingly at risk of heart disease, according to local health officials.

in Heritage

[Photos] Life on the River in Early 1900s Saigon

For centuries, life in southern Vietnam has revolved around water.

in Asia

Pokemon GO Comes to Asia but Not Vietnam

Over two weeks after the game’s initial release in Europe and North America, Pokemon GO has arrived in Asia.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi 'Kicking Cop' Will Not Face Suspension: Boss

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi 'kicking cop' will not face suspension: boss [Tuoi Tre] 2 confirmed dead aft...

in Saigon Events

Living Cuba Brings Latin Rhythms Back To Caravelle Saigon @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Music fans visiting Caravelle Saigon this summer will be forgiven if they think they’ve stepped into a social club in Havana. Saigon Saigon Bar on the rooftop of Caravelle Sa...

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Indika Board Games Night ! @ Indika

 What a better day than monday to chill and play some games ?? Welcome to our weekly monday board games night!

in Saigon Events

DJ & Music Production Workshop - Every Monday @ Indika

 Welcome to our weekly DJ and Music Production workshop ! You want to become a dj but you have no idea where to start ? You are curious about what is it to be a dj ? You wanna learn how to pro...

in Saigon Events

Phở Đặc BEATS feat. Caliph8 (MNL | LIVE MPC) @ The Observatory

 iLL BEATS SAIGON presents PHỞ ĐẶC BEATS edition featuring one of Asia most talented artists, CALIPH8 from Manila.

in Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Foreign-Educated Academics Challenge Cultural Norms

In The Renovation Generation’s 11th episode, the Hanoi-based podcast introduces two ambitious academics, Trang Pham and Mai Thanh, both of whom are working to fight poverty and inequality in Vietnam.

in Development

Hanoi Approves Controversial Hoan Kiem Hotel Project

Hanoians will soon see a new hotel overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, and not everyone is happy about it.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From epic storms to street corner motorbike repairs, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Tech

Vietnamese Spend 3 Working Days a Week Online: Report

On average, Vietnamese internet users spend over 24 hours a week online.

in Vietnam

After Hospital Switched Babies at Birth, Binh Phuoc Family Seeks Punishment

A hospital in Binh Phuoc province is under fire after a local couple recently discovered their three-year-old child had been switched at birth.

in Vietnam

Museum Apologizes for Exhibition Featuring Replicas of Famous Vietnamese Paintings

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts had to issue a public apology earlier this week for featuring fake paintings in its recent exhibition, Painting Returned from Europe.

in Saigon Events

Gravity @ Piu Piu

 Let's feel gravity world! 28/July 21:30 in PiuPiu

in Music & Arts

[Video] Indonesian Teen Rapper Dons Fanny Pack, Spits Hot Fire

When a 16-year-old puts his homemade rap video on YouTube, you don’t really expect it to go viral.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Flight Delays, Cancellations Show No Sign of Letup in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese workers have lunch with maggots at Taiwanese-invested factory [VnExpress] ...

in Food Culture

Vietnam's Wrap & Roll Gets $6.9m Investment From Local Private Equity Firm

Saigon-based private equity firm Mekong Capital just announced a US$6.9 million investment in Vietnamese restaurant chain Wrap & Roll.

in Asia

[Video] Japan Held International Whistling Competition Because of Course They Did

If you’ve ever yearned to be on stage but lacked the pipes to launch a singing career, do we have news for you.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Aims for $30bn in Tourism Revenue by 2020

Vietnam’s tourism sector has a lot to prove after the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism rolled out a plan to achieve $US30 billion in annual revenue by 2020.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Surgeons at Major Vietnamese Hospital Operate on Patient's Wrong Leg

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. My left foot: Surgeons at major Vietnamese hospital operate on patient’s wrong leg [VnE...

in Development

Quang Tri Considers Another Solar Power Plant

Not long after breaking ground on its first solar power facility, Quang Tri province is considering another sun-powered clean energy plant.

in Asia

Thailand Tries to Get Rid of Sex Tourism

In an effort to attract wealthier visitors, Thai officials are attempting to get rid of the country's reputation as a sex tourism destination.

in Tech

[Video] Nghe An Man Builds Helicopter From Car Parts

Some people enjoy reading in their spare time; others enjoy a good game of cards, a walk in the park or an evening nhậu. Fifty-year-old Le Van Thoa is none of those people.

in Saigon Events

Sai Gon Vi Vu @ Blanc

 While Hanoi is usually considered the ideal place to explore the historical side of Vietnam, the vibrant city of Saigon, known now as Ho Chi Minh City, may surprise many who enjoy delving back i...

in Vietnam

[Video] Hanoi Cop Suspended After Kung Fu Kick to Motorbike

A Hanoi policeman has been temporarily suspended after kicking a motorbike in traffic.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ Attracts Many Sorry Satirists

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ attracts many sorry satirists [HKFP] Vie...

in Saigon

City Officials Launch Campaign to Go Paperless

The Ho Chi Minh City administration has requested that all of its departments, agencies and offices begin switching to electronic invitations and other paperless documents by July 20.

in Development

UNDP Urges Greener Aviation Industry in Vietnam

At a consultation workshop held last May, the UN Development Program (UNDP) urged Vietnam’s civil aviation sector to step up green measures in order to achieve global goals in reducing the aviation in...

in Saigon Events

Facebook Vietnam Hackathon 2016 @ RMIT University

 What is Facebook Vietnam Hackathon 2016?  1. This is our first ever Facebook Hackathon in Vietnam which will be organizes on July 30th - 31st, 2016 at RMIT university, Ho Chi Minh city.&nb...

in Saigon Events

The Money Shot with Aidan Killian @ Saigon International Comedy

From the organizer: If you want the zenith of international comedy festivals, nothing can beat the annual comedic knees-up at The Edinburgh Fringe.

in Saigon Events

Crayon Recycled @ Nado Outdoors

We all love crayons in our house and we have a ridiculous number of them (especially broken ones) laying around. Nado Outdoor's goal in this workshop is to help gather and use all those bit and pieces...

in Saigon Events

Lego Kids: Young Engineers @ Nado Outdoors

Workshop is designed for kids in elementary school level (from 6 years old). STEM educational model will provide them basic knowledge and skills through Lego bricks.

in Food Culture

30% of Coffee in Vietnam Has No Caffeine: Survey

If you've been seeking out cà phê sữa đá from street carts for a super-caffeinated start to your workday, you might want to look elsewhere, as there’s a chance you've been drinking coffee-flavore...

in Saigon Events

Beer for Books @ Blanchy's

 Come at Blanchy's Tash, have a drink and make a good deed!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Officials Struggle to Stamp out Nudity, Gambling on Facebook Live

Vietnamese officials are struggling to control the content of Facebook Live videos produced within the country, particularly those which feature online gambling.

in Saigon Events

Outcast Free Range Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Outcast Free Range Market will be setting up shop Sunday 24th July from 12pm - 6pm at Saigon Outcast!

in Saigon Events

Music Producer Night @ Indika

Welcome to our MUSIC PRODUCER NIGHT! Twice a month on Tuesday ! The first Producer Night 2 weeks ago was real nice we had 12 producers coming over with amazing music !

in Saigon Events

Indika Acoustic Session 3 - Roots Reggae Ska Edition! @ Indika

Welcome to our 3rd Acoustic Night! Special Edition: Roots Reggae Ska Jam  We invite all Reggae Music Lovers to Join this JAM

in Saigon Events

Urban Tales @ Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture

From the organizer: The exhibition captures the outcomes of three weeks of intensive architectural and urban studies, involving five award winning local architecture practices, academics and stud...

in Saigon Events

DJ Ouch! & Lvov (Spaceal Orbeats Records - CH) @ The Observatory

 Local hero DJ Ouch! joined by fellow compatriot - DJ and producer of deep, dark & minimal sounds - LVOV. Deep dive.  Nicolas Reding aka Lvov was born in 1989 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

in Saigon Events

Nite Ride w/ Boogie G & Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

 The Groove King of Indochina is back once again to boogie-slam The Obs with his massive repertoire of Rare Grooves, Disco, Hip Hop and Future Funk - joined by his Swiss counterpart and Obs co-fo...

in Saigon Events

Taku Hirayama (Oma - HK) & Cora @ The Observatory

 A DJ of the highest-calibre, Taku is returning from extensive travel and play-time in Europe to bring us his refined, energizing, perpetually-rolling take on house & techno.

in Saigon Events

RED ZONE feat. Swing Master J @ The Cube Bar Saigon

 RED ZONE is coming to launch! **** Entrance Free!! ****

in Saigon Events

TheSecretSovnd @ The Cube Bar Saigon

 THESECRETSOVND *FIND ACCESS PASS TO JOIN THE PARTY*

in Saigon Events

VBA Pre-Season Game: Saigon Heat vs Cantho Catfish @ Saigon Heat

From the organizer: [ Free entrance ] This is the pre-season game for the teams before the VBA!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Coast Guard Builds Muscle With New Vessels

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Coast Guard builds muscle with new vessels [VnExpress] American man found ...

in Society

The Mystery Behind Vietnam’s Top-Notch Test Takers

A recent paper by the World Bank has managed to provide at least some insight into Vietnamese students’ notably high academic performance.

in Travel

Vietnam Airlines May Fly Nonstop to USA in 2018

Long layovers between Vietnam and the United States might soon be a thing of the past as Vietnam Airlines recently announced its wishes to begin nonstop flights to the US in 2018.

in Vietnam

The Story Behind Saigon's Hanoi Highway

Today’s Hanoi Highway, formerly known as the Bien Hoa Highway, was a modern road when it was built during the peak of war in the 1960s. Stretching 30 kilometers, the sweeping highway connects Saigon w...

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Internet Breaks Again But What Else Is New

In case the swirling rainbow wheel of doom hasn’t clued you in just yet, another one of Vietnam’s four internet cables is under repair this week.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Province Authorities Want to Shoot Feral Buffaloes That Attack People

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam province authorities want to shoot feral buffaloes that attack people [Thanh Ni...

in Saigon Events

Choose Churros and Chocolate This Summer @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: From churros to chocolate, all the greatest things in life seem to start with the letters “CH.”

in Saigon Events

Epic Burger Takes Place of Honour at Saigon Saigon Bar @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Burgers are widely loved for being both delicious and straightforward. 

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From street vendors to old-school shipyards, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Vietnam

New Decree Could Regulate Vietnamese Facebook Users’ Photos

By mid-August, Vietnamese Facebook users could be subjected to a controversial new regulation that would require users to apply for permission before uploading photographs online.

in Saigon Events

Saigon's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

World’s Oldest Woman Dies in Saigon

Nguyen Thi Tru, the world’s oldest woman, passed away on Tuesday at her Saigon home.

in Vietnam

15% of Unemployed Vietnamese Are College Grads

Despite a nationwide increase in literacy rates and education levels, Vietnam’s university graduates are still struggling to find jobs.

in Vietnam

1.2m Vietnamese Move to Cities a Year: Report

Up to 1.2 million Vietnamese migrate to cities each year, according to a recent report.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: After 16 Years, Stolen Scooter Returns to Hanoi Owner

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Forbes announces most valuable brands in Vietnam [DTI] Vietnam firm sells iPad by ...

in Society

[Photos] Life in a Saigon Tube House

If you think your living conditions are cramped, you haven’t been to Nguyen Phi Vu’s house.

in Vietnam

After Fish Kill, Formosa Caught Burying 100 Tons of Waste

Earlier this week, environmental inspectors in Ha Tinh province uncovered 100 tons of waste buried by Huan Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company.

in Saigon

[Photos] Inside a 1949 Saigon Opium Detox Clinic

In 1949, LIFE ran a photo essay depicting life in Saigon. The images featured candid, picturesque snapshots of life during the city's bygone cosmopolitan era. But among the lively slice-of-life p...

in Travel

[Video] A Skateboarding Journey Through Vietnam

When it comes to travel porn on the internet, Vietnam has its fair share of flashy, share-worthy vacation videos.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Buys 8,000 New Motorbikes, 750 Cars a Day

There is an automotive epidemic in Vietnam as domestic sales of motorbikes and cars have increased 8% and 31%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

in Development

[Photos] Losing Ground: Binh Thuan Village Swallowed by Sea

In the small village of Tien Duc perched on Vietnam’s south-central coast, over 300 homes have been swallowed by rising seas.

in Saigon

[Video] Meet Saigon's 'Man of Love Letters'

In the latest installment of Sai Gon Vi Vu’s documentary series Saigon’s Gentlemen, we follow the life story of Duong Van Ngo, the last remaining public letter-writer at Saigon's Central Post Office.

in Development

Officials Push for Long Thanh Airport Construction to Start in 2019

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has called upon the Ministry of Transport to begin construction of the long-awaited Long Thanh Airport by 2019 at the latest.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Man Dies After Wife Squeezes Testicles

A Tien Giang man died on Sunday after a fight with his estranged wife lead to some very uncomfortable injuries.

in Saigon Events

The Story Behind the Image @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

People usually say that one single picture can worth a thousand words. However, no matter how inspirational a photo can be, it will never be able to fully deliver the context of the character captured...

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Stand-up comedy show: Chuckle Bucket Comedy Open Mic - Rooftop Edition ! @ Piu Piu

COME CHECK OUT THE FUNNIEST ROOF IN SAIGON this Wednsday night on the rooftop bar of Saigon's hottest new spot Piu Piu!

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Piu Piu Bastille Day Party! @ Piu Piu

This July 14th we celebrate Bastille Day with all our french homies at Piu Piu! Come to Piu Piu after the French Consulate reception if you were lucky enough to be invited.. If you weren't then it suc...

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Groovy Fridays with Michael Ruth, Konka & Eran @ Piu Piu

On Fridays, Piu Piu is the place for that groovy funky sound getting darker as the night goes deeper.

in Saigon

Saigon Re-Maps Its Flood-Prone Areas

Saigon’s current flooding map is due for some updates as the unpredictable effects of climate change have both created new “flood hubs” and dried up old ones.

in Society

[Photos] Vietnam’s Police Officers Get Flashy New Uniforms

If you haven’t been pulled over in the last month or so, you may not have noticed the new threads on many of Vietnam’s police units.

in Tech

Saigon Students Win National Contest With Water Leak App

Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology took home the top prize last week at the Swedish embassy’s Smart Water Innovation Contest in Hanoi for an app that maps leaks in the city’s ...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop, Part 2

Last month, we introduced Saigoneers to Liem, the man behind Saigon’s only Chicano-inspired barbershop.

in Asia

Over Half of Southeast Asian Workers Could Lose Jobs in 20 Years: ILO Study

Over half of Southeast Asian workers risk losing their jobs to automation in the next 20 years, according to a recent study by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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LIVE at Piu Piu - Adrienne Mack-Davis with Feleciacruz | Ivy Phi | Nishant Hagjer @ Piu Piu

Saigon, if you LOVE getting hype, jumping, sweating and feeling good about yourself while enjoying two lady singer/emcees, a dj and an exceptional drummer this is a night you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!!!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Parents Sleep at Kindergarten Gates to Submit Applications

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi battles deadly brain virus outbreak [VnExpress] Cut cable hits Vietnam’s int...

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Outcast Bohemian Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Outcast's Bohemian Market: a monthly Sunday market exhibiting unique, handmade, vintage and creative goods.The first edition of the Outcast Boho Market will take place on Sund...

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Glow Salsa Party @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Salsateka UK in Vietnam and Saigon Outcast presents.... GLOW SALSA PARTY!

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Cheezy Gangztaz w/ Mike Pham & Ivy Phi @ The Observatory

Following their acclaimed curation of the Oxymoron project last month, the DJ duo are back in the booth to lay down their constantly-evolving cross-section of selections - from trip hop & hip hop to f...

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Giant Swing (BKK) w/ mAsa niwayama, NK Chan & Friends @ The Observatory

The party crew out of BKK is back again to set the floor alight with their quality-soaked selections from across the sound cosmos.

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DJ BAR "base" @ The Cube Bar Saigon

Who wanna drink, dance, feel atomosphere? Welcome to our venue!! Of cource, we have!!

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Base of the Bass #20 @ The Cube Bar Saigon

Base of the BASS Volume 20 is coming!! **** Entrance Free!! ****

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Chance Dance #3 // Choreographic Workshop @ La Danza Studio

Back by popular demand.........This workshop is centered around Merce Cunningham's use of chance mechanisms and indeterminacy as choreographic strategies. Participants will explore their own movement ...

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Afro Shakedown w/ Nic Ford & Dan Lo @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Nic Ford & Dan Lo began their collaborations in La Fenetre Soleil almost four years ago with their EA parties

in Saigon Events

Bastille Day @The Refinery

Celebrate French National Day, better known as BASTILLE Day!

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Open Tech Night Saigon @ Trung Nguyen Cafe

 This is an informal gathering of friends, mentors, students, supporters of FOSSASIA or Open Source in general. We would like to invite everyone who is interested in open technology to join our d...

in Travel

[Photos] Photographers Capture Firefly Season in Japan

For Saigoneers, the arrival of summer usually equals either raincoat season or swimming pool season. But, for a select group of photographers in Japan, with summer comes fireflies and a chance to capt...

in Vietnam

Traffic Fines to Quadruple, Quintuple in August

Starting August 1, highway traffic fines will increase sharply, thanks to a new decree.

in Development

Ministry of Transport Needs $10.58bn to Build Cross-Country Highway

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport is seeking VND235.95 trillion (US$10.58 billion) for the completion of a cross-country highway that would run from Hanoi to Can Tho.

in Heritage

[Photos] Then & Now: Images From Old and New Saigon

The southern hub has seen its fair share of transformations over the years. From French colonialism to the swinging 60s, the early days of Doi Moi to 21st-century Vietnam, Saigon’s urban landscape has...

in Vietnam

MobiFone Launches 4G in Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang

At the start of this month, MobiFone quietly launched its 4G service to urban Vietnam’s smartphone users.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Ha Long Bay Driver Fired for Sailing Cruiser With Feet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang customs chief goes easy on subordinates as more ‘lubing’ cases begin to emerge ...

in Asia

Japan’s First VR Porn Festival Finishes Early Due to Overcrowding

It’s a sticky situation for Japanese smut lovers as the country’s first virtual reality (VR) porn festival was prematurely canceled due to overcrowding, reports the Next Web.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From city skylines to beachside prayers, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Saigon to Map Its Public Toilets for Pedestrians, Tourists

The locations of Saigon's public restrooms will soon be at your fingertips, thanks to a recent effort by city officials to electronically map toilet services in the southern metropolis.

in Development

[Video] University Lecturer Lights up Hanoi Slums With Clean Energy

On the banks of the Red River, one Hanoian professor is bringing clean energy to some of the capital's most vulnerable residents.

in Tech

Vietnam to Get FASTER Internet Connection

Internet users in Vietnam will soon be able to enjoy the swift connection speed provided by FASTER, the speediest undersea internet cable in the world.

in Asia

[Video] China Built the World's Largest Telescope So It Could Look for Aliens

Our search for extraterrestrial neighbors is about to get easier now that China has unveiled the world’s largest radio telescope.

in Vietnam

New Regulation Permits 6-Year-Olds to Own Debit Cards, Draws Concern From Parents

A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drawing criticism from parents as it permits children ages six and up to use ATM cards.

in Vietnam

The Legend of Vietnam’s Red Baron

Since the dawn of military aviation, pilots who racked up victory after victory have gone on to become national heroes, or in some cases, national folklore. Such is the case of Colonel Nguyen Tomb who...

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BeHeard's Pre Launch Party! It's Official @ OMG Rooftop Bar

Hello World, the wait is FINALLY over! The secret's OUT, Be ... HEARD, is out NOW!!!!!!! GO DOWNLOAD it on the Apple store

in Saigon

City Officials Consider Private Vehicle Ban Downtown to Reduce Traffic Congestion

On the heels of Hanoi's plan to ban motorbikes by 2025, Saigon is exploring the possibility of limiting private vehicles downtown to reduce traffic congestion.

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Wasted Saigon Youth with Duca Dan / Ivy Phi / Manny Fat Beat / KamiiChan @ Piu Piu

Saigon's youngest party label which is mainly focused on lifestyle & music will celebrate with you it's birth at the one and only Piu Piu. From old school to new school, we realize that genres are jus...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Mike Tyson Heads to Vietnam to Join Cast of Asian Movie

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hilton to operate 4th hotel in Vietnam [DTI] Wild baby elephant found dead in high...

in Travel

ASEAN Nations Mull Joint Visa to Boost Tourism

Tourists visiting Southeast Asia will be able to move freely among ASEAN member countries if talks over a single visa policy prove fruitful.

in Vietnam

New Proposal Aims to Lift Ban on Local Gamblers, Boost Casino Investment in Vietnam

After seven years, a draft decree allowing local Vietnamese to gamble in casinos has finally been submitted to the government for deliberation.

in Food Culture

[Video] Saigoneer x Pasteur Street Brewing Company: The Saigoneer Session

Saigoneer is proud to announce the launch of its creative agency, Unbranded Creative. Our first project is one that has been in the works for over a year: a collaboration with Pasteur Street...

in Development

Saigon Seeks $376m for Elevated Monorail Project

Saigon's municipal authorities are seeking national aid for a VND8.4 trillion (US$376.5 million) elevated monorail.

in Saigon Events

After Vibes Party @ After

Thursday, 14 July 7:00pm - 8:30pm After | 28B Ngo Van Nam, D1, Ho Chi Minh City {mosmap address='28B Ngo Van Nam, D1, Ho Chi Minh City' | lat='10.781338' | lon='106.706031' | text=' After '}

in Saigon

PM Delegates Greater Financial, Administrative Power to Saigon

The southern hub is to receive greater financial and administrative autonomy from the national government.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Aircraft Hits Jet Bridge at Hanoi Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines aircraft hits jet bridge at Hanoi airport [Thanh Nien] Hanoi to d...

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Lowfreq Dub Session @ The Cube Bar Saigon

DUB SOUND SESSION at The Cube Bar Saigon We suggest the DUB music to Saigonese dub headz and underground dance music headz! Reggae DUB, DUB Step, and more heavy DUB music!

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Secret Party @ The Cube Bar Saigon

Secret Party

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Indika Acoustic Session 1 @ Indika

After receiving a lot of requests to organise an acoustic night, we decided to give it a try! Welcome to Indika's first Acoustic Session

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Return of the Jedi / Cosplay Party @ Piu Piu

For over a thousand years, generations of JEDI KNIGHTS were the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy. Now these legendary warriors are all but extinct. One by one they have been hunted down an...

in Tech

[Video] Young Engineers Push Hanoi's Tech Startup Scene

While cities like Singapore have dedicated a great deal of money toward incubating its tech startup scene, some enterprising young Hanoians have began to lay the foundations without any outside fundin...

in Asia

Unruly Thai Students Could Get Drafted

After two young technical school students shot at their peers on a city bus, Thailand's military junta is considering automatic conscription for unruly students.

in Travel

Vietnam Renews Visa Waivers for Europeans

In an effort to boost Vietnam’s tourism industry, the government has extended a visa exemption program for citizens from five European countries for another year.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Lift Controversial Nudity Ban

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has done a 180 on its nudity ban, reversing the resolution which previously forbid models and beauty queens from taking nude photos and disseminating them o...

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Groovy Fridays presents Cheezy Gangztaz @ Piu Piu

On Fridays, Piu Piu is the place for that groovy funky sound getting darker as the night goes deeper.

in Saigon Events

Duck Me I'm Famous @ Piu Piu

Vice App and Piu Piu came up with a fun and entertaining event to go with the Original spirit of Piu Piu. The Duck Me I'm Famous is back!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ANA Group Buys 8.8% Vietnam Air Stake

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese inventor launches mini-submarine on first ocean trials [VnExpress] Half...

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DJ Peanuts @ The Observatory

A Dark Horse of the local party scene: Peanuts is at The Obs for the first time, bringing his years of experience spinning in dark rooms right to our floor.

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Datodeo & Starchild @ The Observatory

Funk, Disco, vintage House and a lot more - these vinyl-collectors will be on booth duty sending the audience on a grooved-out audio adventure that will have the room shaking ’til dawn.

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Nic Ford & Dan Lo (The Obs Residents) @ The Observatory

Since their first collaboration in 2012, these two local figures have been developing ways to play off each other’s sound in a way that drives dance floors to unique states of rapture.

in Health

Teenagers Account for 70% of Vietnam's 'Secret Abortions'

A new survey conducted by Vietnam’s General Statistics Office reveals that 70% of the country’s "secret abortions" involve teenagers aged 13 to 19.

in Asia

Scientists Discover Venomous Swimming Centipede in Vietnam

It seems one of our worst nightmares has come true as scientists have confirmed the existence of a huge species of swimming centipede in Southeast Asia.

in Eat & Drink

Vinamilk Goes Organic

Vinamilk, Vietnam's largest dairy producer, is going organic.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Backs UN Watchdog for LGBT Rights

Late last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the rights of LGBT people around the world.

in Saigon

One of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings Demolished to Make Way for Hilton Hotel

Another day, another historic Saigon building wiped off the map. This time, we said goodbye to one of the city’s oldest structures, the first Chambre de Commerce de Saïgon.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 85% of Vietnamese Employees Dissatisfied With Current Job

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam makes one of biggest red tape cuts ever [Thanh Nien] Pavements heavily damaged in HCMC [Tuoi T...

in Asia

Singaporean Church Unearths 173-Year-Old Time Capsule

In this age of constant space exploration and advanced aeronautics, it may come as a shock how much we don’t know about our own planet. But if we dig deep enough beneath our feet, interesting fin...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From decaying ships to street life in the Delta, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Vietnam

Vingroup Now Sells Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables

Between the safari park business, the luxury housing business and the convenience store business, Vingroup has a lot on its plate. Last week, however, the mega corporation added fresh, greenhouse...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Taste of America @ Chit Chat Cafe - Hotel Equatorial HCMC

What are you doing to celebrate American Independence Day this year? Why not celebrate with an extravagant evening buffet of delicious American food and free flow beverages at Chit Chat at Hotel Equat...

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U.S.A 6 Course Wine Dinner @ Orientica Restaurant & Bar - Hotel Equatorial HCMC

Diners wishing to enjoy an elevated evening can dine at the exclusive U.S. 6 Course Wine Dinner on 7 July 2016. Our Chef will prepare exceptional U.S. fusion dishes, which will all be paired with U.S....

in Tech

Viettel Invests $50m in Fiber-Optic Internet Sea Cable

In an effort to bring stronger internet connections to Vietnam, telecommunications giant Viettel recently sunk US$50 million into the forthcoming AAE-1 fiber-optic sea cable.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Create 3-in-1 House on Bizarrely Shaped Plot of Land

Saigon’s weirdly shaped land plots once again give rise to a unique design in the 3 Houses project, where geometric shapes create a perfect balance between exterior and interior spaces.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Remove Airfare Cap as Market Becomes 'Competitive': Official

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Investment for HCM City’s hospitals approved [VNS] Vietnam sentences 73-yr-old Aus...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Central Vietnam Fishing Village Gets Artistic Upgrade

One fishing village in central Vietnam received a colorful makeover thanks to a team of South Korean artists.

in Saigon

Saigon to Bury All Electrical Wires by 2020

Saigon’s iconic electrical wiring may soon be a thing of the past as city officials work to bury power lines underground by 2020.

in Travel

[Video] French Travel Program Showcases Southern Vietnam

In a recently aired episode of French travel show Echappées Belles, Vietnam takes center stage.

in Society

[Photos] Inside the Lives of Saigon's Sewer Workers

Many Saigoneers dread the city’s rainy season as it inconveniences our commute to work and douses Saigon’s vibrant colors in dreary wetness. However, not many are aware of the hardship it poses for so...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Reinstate 'Thief Hunter' Squad

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security plans to revive the former “Thief Hunters”, a specialized police unit known for taking on the country's most dangerous criminals.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Chinese Tour Guide Distorts Vietnamese History

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Thailand's PTT delays $20bn Vietnam refinery and petrochemical complex [Reuters] V...

in Saigon Events

American Food Collection at Mojo Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

In experimenting with flavorsome ingredients, Mojo Café on Dong Khoi is always developing new dishes to satisfy each diner’s tastes and preferences. This July, Mojo’s America-inspired special dishes i...

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American Themed Night at Saigon Café @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

From the organizer: On the occasion of American Independence Day, Saigon Café Restaurant will introduce an American themed night every Friday and Saturday in July. Dine on a selection of American gour...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Universities Urged to Conduct Classes, Staff Meetings in English

In an effort to improve the language skills of university students, Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha has urged universities to make English the second language on campus.

in Culture

[Photos] A Day in the Life of Hanoi's Last Blacksmith

As Hanoi gears up for modern mega-projects like a US$1 billion metro line and the world’s tallest broadcasting tower, one third-generation artisan holds fast to his family’s traditional craft.

in Food Culture

The Saga of the Bánh Mì

While Hanoi gets all the credit for phở, touting itself as the birthplace of Vietnam's national dish, Saigon holds the distinct honor of inventing the modern-day bánh mì.

in Saigon Events

ZeroStation Flea's Market @ Zero Station

From the organizer: IT’S THE SEASON FOR THE ‘FLEAS’ TO FLEE! Saigon in July will be bustling with the ZeroStation Flea’s Market again!

in Saigon Events

FTWR, Kids! @ FTWR

  Friday, 10 July 3:00pm - 5:00pm KOKOiS | 24 Thao Dien, D2, Ho Chi Minh City {mosmap address='24 Thao Dien, D2, Ho Chi Minh City' | lat='10.804187' | lon='106.737182' | text='KOKOiS '...

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Dan Lo (EAOC, The Obs) @ The Observatory

Obs resident Dan Lo takes the floor on a ride through his eclectic collection of dance-focused music all night long.

in Saigon Events

Wasted Saigon YOUTH @ The Cube

From the organizer: As we know that Saigon’s youth is wasted ! So we create this event for the wasted youth of Saigon …

in Vietnam

Hanoi May Ban Motorbikes by 2025

Hanoi's municipal government may ban motorbikes from the streets of the capital by 2025.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, GBP, EUR Keep Falling 3 Days After Brexit

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. UAE eyes Vietnam’s untapped potential [The National] Vietnam becoming a magnet for...

in Development

[Photos] New Golden River Renderings Show Saigon Waterfront's Future

The historic Ba Son Shipyard and its colonial warehouses have officially been wiped off the map, leaving Vinhomes with a blank canvas for its massive Golden River development. Recently, the real estat...

in Saigon Events

Music Producer Night @ Indika

Welcome to our monthly MUSIC PRODUCER NIGHT!

in Saigon Events

DIY SHOW James&the Van Der Beeks, Knife Sticking Head and Razor Leaf @ La Canalla

!!!DIY SHOW!!! 60k - 3 Bands.

in Saigon Events

Design and Heritage by Fashion4Freedom @ Dia Projects

This event is a fashion exhibition curated by FASHION4FREEDOM. All the sophisticatedly handcrafted artworks bring back and highlight Vietnamese culture. Feasting your eyes on this collection with uniq...

in Development

Cho Lon's Binh Tay Market May Be Getting a Makeover

Saigon city officials are mulling a VND122 billion (US$5.35 million) project to fully revamp Binh Tay, the 88-year-old market in the heart of District 6’s Chinatown.

in Saigon Events

After Vibes Party @ After

Fom the organizer: This Friday, stop by Saigon's newest lounge/restaurant - After - featuring’s DJ Will Henleys (UK Garage, Deep House, Breaks).

in Vietnam

Officials to Announce Cause of Central Vietnam Fish Death on June 29

Government officials will announce the official cause of central Vietnam's mass fish death on Wednesday, June 29.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Cypher @ La Canalla

FREE ENTRY AS USUAL. OPEN MIC & OPEN DECKS. Welcome to the Saigon Cypher, a platform for MCs, DJs and Producers in the southern capital of Vietnam. It´s a project with the intention to conne...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Starts Biggest Ever Anti-Flood Construction

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ghenh Bridge opens to traffic, resumes North-South railway [SGGP] Protecting Vietn...

in Heritage

[Photos] Saigon Loses Another Centenarian Villa

Yesterday morning, another turn-of-the-century colonial villa met its demise.

in Asia

New Report Claims China Uses Political Prisoners for Organ Harvesting

A disturbing new report compiled by journalist Ethan Gutmann, human rights lawyer David Matas and former Canadian politician David Kilgour suggests China is harvesting the organs of its political pris...

in Development

Hanoi Requests $14bn to Rebuild 10 Aging Apartment Buildings

Hanoi's government is seeking over US$14 billion in investment to renovate and rebuild 10 old apartment buildings.

in Saigon Events

Carmen @ The Opera House

 Carmen is the most famous French opera in the world, if not the most played among all.

in Eat & Drink

Vietnamese Cafes Take on Global Giants, Emerge Victorious

When Starbucks first opened its doors in Vietnam in 2013, a slight panic was in the air. From abroad, news outlets wondered whether the global coffee giant could adapt to Vietnam's unique coffee ...

in Saigon Events

International Reggae Day Vietnam 2016 @ Indika

Saigon Dub Station and Indika Saigon presents the first International Reggae Day celebration in Vietnam!

in Saigon Events

International Reggae Day Vietnam 2016 @ Indika (2)

Saigon Dub Station and Indika Saigon presents the first International Reggae Day celebration in Vietnam!

in Film & TV

VICE to Launch Southeast Asia TV Service, Set up Indian Hub

VICE, the snarky, millenial-focused media outlet, is going global.

in Saigon Events

Goodfellas @ Piu Piu

GOODFELLAS Party - This is a hella chillin' show for fellas who love listening to new musics that will broaden your music horizon.

in Saigon Events

Spoken Rhythms @ La Danza Studio

Spoken Rhythms explores the magic of words and movement. The workshop begins with movement, breathing, sound, and word exercises. Participants will develop expressive skills as they experience the cre...

in Saigon Events

Movie Night: La Haine (Hate) @ Yoko

Hate, or La Haine, is a French classic from the 1990's. During violent riots between youth and police forces, one young men is seriously injured and lies in a coma. The movie tells the story of his th...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Set to Gain From Brexit

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese entrepreneur wins first place in US competition [Vietnam News] Manchest...

in Asia

Foreign Couples Are Keeping Japan's Wedding Industry Alive

As the Japanese government struggles to spur the country's marriage rate, even resorting to matchmaking in some cases, Japan's wedding industry is flourishing thanks to foreign couples.

in Architecture

[Photos] Form and Function: Dong Nai's LT House

In Dong Nai province's residential Long Thanh District, the LT House is a modest dwelling where form and function come together to create a practical and aesthetically pleasing space out of simple mat...

in Asia

Despite Protests, China's Dog Meat Festival Goes Ahead as Scheduled

Amid pressure from animal rights activists, China’s southern city of Yulin commenced its 10-day dog meat festival on June 21.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon market vendors to sunsets on the shores of Con Dao, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Development

Saigon to Build $672m, 9.5km Overpass From Airport to Downtown

In an effort to decrease traffic congestion near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, city officials are considering the construction of a VND15 trillion (US$672.6 million) overpass.

in Travel

[Photos] 57 New Caves Discovered in Quang Binh

A team of international experts has uncovered a slew of new caves in Vietnam, adding to the country’s already impressive subterranean collection.

in Asia

6 Vietnamese Arrested in Japan for Stealing Melons

Six Vietnamese men have been arrested in Japan for melon theft.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Gambling-Mad Vietnamese Put Their Houses on Euro 2016

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam, Laos boost cooperation in scientific research [VietnamNet] Small size, lo...

in Saigon Events

Will Mars @ Game On

From the organizer: Saigon International Comedy upped the ante last month with Turner Sparks, MC Chris Wegoda and comics from the local scene belly-splitting a full house. On Wednesday, June 29th expe...

in Asia

Thailand Is Making Its Drunk Drivers Visit the Morgue

In 2015, some 9,000 people in Vietnam died in traffic accidents. Our Thai neighbors, however, faced even greater danger on the road last year with a traffic-related death toll of 24,000. As ...

in Food Culture

[Video] Americans Fail at Eating Vietnamese Food, Love It Anyway

There are a handful of universal truths in life. For instance:

in Travel

[Photos] Vietnam's 'Human Tsunami' Has Hit This Thanh Hoa Beach

In the wake of a 40-degree heatwave, northern residents are flocking to Thanh Hoa province's Sam Son Beach by the thousands.

in Vietnam

Truck Crash Causes Highway Full of Bees in Central Vietnam

If there’s one thing you should know about Vietnam, it’s that our highways are full of whimsical adventures, from impromptu beer slip-and-slides to runaway ostriches à la Hugo Cuoi Da Dieu, ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Audit Finds Giant Holes in Vietnam's Local Budgets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Tourism firm may be shut down after Chinese client burns Vietnamese money [Thanh Nien] ...

in Tech

China Now Home to World's Most Powerful Homemade Supercomputer

Recent supercomputer rankings have revealed that China not only continues to top this list but is now doing so with 100% domestic technology.

in Vietnam

Gia Lai Officials Oppose New Hydropower Plant

A new proposal to construct a hydropower plant in the Central Highlands is facing opposition from Gia Lai authorities, who fear it may exacerbate the environmental damage caused by existing hydropower...

in Heritage

[Photos] Wander the Streets of 1989 Saigon

For those Saigoneers born in the era of Vin-products and high-rises, the old Saigon is an enigma. It seems like everyday we uncover a new album of old photos documenting Saigon xưa, fished out from so...

in Saigon Events

Circus Variété @ International German School HCMC

From the organizer: Why don’t you spend a beautiful Circus Day with your kids and friends at the German School?

in Development

The Story Behind Saigon’s ‘Death’ Projects

A number of large, high-end projects in Saigon have long been stalled, their skeletons constant reminders of the city’s speculative real estate market.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Ratify TPP by August, Perhaps in Vain

Vietnam's National Assembly expects to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by August 9.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Offers Dead Fighter Pilot’s Wife a Teaching Job

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese woman denied lottery money after losing tickets [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam send...

in Development

Saigon Housing Is About to Get the Japanese Treatment

As early as next year, middle-class residents in the southern hub will be getting “Japan quality” housing.

in Saigon

Survey Finds Only 1 in 10 Residents Believe Saigon Is Safe

According to a recent survey, only one in 10 local residents believes Saigon is safe.

in Culture

Doing Nothing Is Now a Sport in South Korea

Are you an expert at doing nothing? If so, time to make a beeline straight to South Korea,where looking off into space has become a sport.

in Saigon Events

Dicky Trisco (Disco Deviance, 2020 Vision, Maxi Discs - UK) @ The Observatory

The Disco Deviant, Dance Floor Demolisher and poly-talented Party Prince is returning to The Obs for Round 2, dead-set on both matching and then surpassing his performance in April of 2015 that litera...

in Saigon Events

Mediterranean Wine Dinner @ Delices

 Immerse yourself with mediterranean flavours with delighted gastronomy from Chef Amine Lakhdari (disciple Escoffier), perfectly pair with elegant wine selection from Italy, France, Portugal, Leb...

in Saigon Events

Astronuts Asia Tour @ Piu Piu

Coming straight from Switzerland, 4 of Europe's dopest DJs: NGOC LAN - VINCZ LEE - GREEN GIANT - DAVID LAMON.

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Back to The Cube - Heavy Dub Reggae Bass Dubstep by SDS @ The Cube

From the organizer: BACK TO THE CUBE We are very happy to play again in this cool venue. New Management means new crazy shows! Join us on Saturday 25th of June for a nice session. Theme: Heavy Dub Reg...

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Indika Sunday Gathering @ Indika

Welcome to our weekly Sunday Gathering ! Join us for some great food and drinks every Sunday at 2pm. Enjoy our jungle garden atmosphere, chilling with your friends.

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Happy Never After - Cổ Tích Xám: Solo Exhibition by Khoa Le @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the cocktail reception opening of Happy Never After, a solo exhibition of mixed media works by Saigon-based artist Khoa Le on 24 June 2016 at our new g...

in Travel

[Video] Drone Captures Enormity of Vietnam's Largest Buddhist Pagoda

Home to sprawling pagodas and incredible natural scenery, northern Vietnam's Ninh Binh now makes regular appearances on travelers' itineraries, often for its most famous attraction, Tam Coc.

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Farmer's Market @ L'Usine

From the organizer: L’Usine is hosting it’s first farmer’s market, showcasing some of Vietnam’s most exciting new food producers. Come and sample their delicious wares over coffee and a croissant on&n...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Government Exceeds Budget...Again

According to a new expenditure report, the Vietnamese government not only spent more than it had in 2014 but also blew an overspending cap set up by legislators.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Using Obama's Image for Ads, Does Habeco Violate the Law?

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Cyclones thrash hundreds of houses in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Da Nang lays pat...

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Future Shorts Returns @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: FUTURE SHORTS VIETNAM IS BACK with the very best short films from across the globe and our own program of homegrown talent!

in Development

Saigon to Demolish Old Apartment Buildings, Construct New Low-Income Housing

With a new set of politicians in office, Saigon's urban housing will see some changes in the coming year.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop

Liem, a young Saigon resident, runs a barbershop in District 3 along with his cohort of tattoo-clad employees. Decked out in Chicano-inspired decor, both the shop and its workers pay ho...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Internet to Undergo Maintenance This Week

Though the consistency of Vietnam's internet connection has been strong recently, the country’s internet speeds will decrease this week as its submarine cable undergoes maintenance work.

in Vietnam

As Pilot's Body Returned to Shore, Search Continues for 9 Missing

Over the weekend, as search and rescue teams returned the body of Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Khai to shore, search efforts continued for the nine military personnel still missing in the East Sea.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Man Burns Vietnamese Money in Da Nang Bar

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Free waves: Southern beach town Vung Tau now gives away Wi-Fi to tourists [Thanh Nien] ...

in Heritage

Street Cred: Hung Vuong

In the very beginning of Vietnamese history, dragon king Lac Long Quan and fairy Au Co got together and gave birth to 100 children. Their cohort became the first citizens of northern Vietnam, the...

in Culture

Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis

Culinary innovation can take many shapes and forms. But sometimes, this tinkering can have the unintended consequence of straying too far from the original. Such is the dilemma that faces China’s Sich...

in Travel

[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands

While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Publish UXO Map to Prevent Further Casualties

Forty-one years after the end of the American War, Vietnam will release a map outlining the remaining unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the country.

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Grand Opening @ MAD House D7

MAD House's second location will have a grand opening tomorrow. Live music, kids face painting, lucky draw, food and drink specials.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Secures 20 Spots for 2016 Olympics

Twenty Vietnamese athletes will make the trek to Rio de Janeiro later this year.

in Travel

North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse

Repairs to a railway bridge that was severed in March are wrapping up, and Vietnam's north-south service is expected to resume later this month.

in Vietnam

Formosa Postpones Opening of Ha Tinh Steel Mill

Formosa Plastics Group has postponed the scheduled operation date of its Ha Tinh steel mill indefinitely.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Jet Goes Missing While Searching for Lost Pilot and Fighter Jet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 5 Vietnamese universities named in Asia's QS list [Thanh Nien] Vietnam: Innovation...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Incredible Singapore Timelapse Took 3 Years, 10 Terabytes to Make

In just four and a half minutes, Melbourne-born artist Keith Loutit captures three years of change to the Singaporean skyline by way of a stunning timelapse video.

in Vietnam

As VietJet Charges Ahead, Jetstar Pacific Is Trying to Catch up

With the ink barely dried on VietJet's US$11.3 billion deal to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft, things are heating up in the competition between Vietnam's budget airlines.

in Development

Hanoi to Get 1m New Trees, 5 World-Class Public Parks

If all goes to plan, Hanoi will be getting considerably greener in the next five years.

in Saigon

Saigon's State Bank Building to Be Named a National Relic

In a rare win for the heritage buildings of Saigon, officials have announced their intention to add the city's State Bank Building to the list of national relics.

in Vietnam

Officials Backtrack After Banning Passengers From Sightseeing Decks on Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay tourists had an unpleasant week after a governmental decision resulted in many cruise operators forbidding passengers from standing on sightseeing decks.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Crystal Meth Kits Openly Sold in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Crystal meth kits openly sold in HCMC [Tuoi Tre] Altai Technologies and ETN Singap...

in Music & Arts

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: The Life of a Nonsensical Poet

The sonic portraits of Hanoi's Renovation Generation continue this week with the podcast's tenth episode, featuring cafe owner and poet Nam Lu.

in Asia

Facebook Apologizes for Philippines Flag Mistake

Last Sunday, Filipinos celebrated their country's independence. And, of course, anything that happens in the real world must also happen on Facebook.

in Saigon Events

Summer Camp @ Vin Gallery

Summer Camp is on its way and VinSpace is ready! For 10 weeks, we will give our campers the opportunity to travel the world through arts and crafts.

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City Light Party @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: In 2016, June 18, Air 360 Sky Lounge is proud to host City Light Party – A night of Champagne celebration. Let’s join us for this special party, drink champagne with the big promot...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Foreigner Pleads for 'No Sugar' Through Song

For our non-Vietnamese-speaking friends, there are certain linguistic misunderstandings which become a part of daily life in Saigon. To the untrained ear, for instance, sao, xạo, xấu, sau and xào migh...

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HipHop Takeover @ Yoko

Saigon Cypher presents the 2nd Hip Hop Takeover - A night of live music and creative collaboration.

in Development

Vietnam Could Get a North-South High-Speed Railway

Though it won't be happening any time soon, Vietnam may one day have a high-speed railway line that runs the length of the country.

in Vietnam

Search Continues for Missing Fighter Jet Pilot off Coast of Nghe An

The search continues for one of the two Vietnamese fighter jet pilots who went missing yesterday morning after their plane went down off the coast of Nghe An province.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Arrested for Pretending to Be Cop to Rob Foreigners in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's north-south train services to be restored this month [Thanh Nien] Chines...

in Travel

[Video] 30 Days in Vietnam

In the abundance of Vietnam travel videos available online, there are a few surprises. Take, for instance, this entrancing clip featuring outtakes from an instant noodle commercial or the tear-je...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Is Heineken's 2nd Most Profitable Market Worldwide

Vietnamese beer drinkers are helping Heineken rake in profits as it moves to expand its Asia Pacific business.

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi Home Seeks to Be One With Nature

It seems like most of the modern residential architecture in Vietnamese cities is focused on reconnecting with nature. A’s House Project in Hanoi is no exception.

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Mad Bazar @ Mad House

First edition of MAD BAZAR was a hit! We have decided to go for another MAD BAZAR this time at our District 7 edition, the rain will not stop us so this time we will do it indoor.

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Secondhand Garage Sale @ V.E.O Workshop Coffee

A flea market for second-hand goods sales and trading - old books, CDs, home decors, bycicles, jewelry, etc. of one might be another's treasure.

in Stories

Saigon Cab Company to Begin Electric Taxi Trial

A Saigon-based cab company is planning to replace its fuel taxis with electric vehicles.

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Just Drink - Liquor Tasting @ La Canalla

All drinks, prizes, hiphop, and all the fun for rainy Saigon. 

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The Great Unity of Tê Tê and Propaganda @ Propaganda Saigon

From the organizer: CRAFT ! UNITY ! HAPPINESS ! Tê Tê beer is making it's debut at Propaganda Saigon, so we're throwing a small party to celebrate.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tourists Banned From Sightseeing on Deck

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam tops productivity growth in ASEAN [VOV] Da Nang to commence key projects&n...

in Asia

At Angkor Wat, Groundbreaking Research Upends Cambodian History

Today, all eyes in the archaeology world are on Cambodia, as new evidence suggests a lost city near Angkor Wat which upends many of historians' assumptions about Southeast Asian history.

in Travel

[Video] Co To: Vietnam's Best-Kept Island Secret

Three hours from northern Vietnam's Cai Rong Port, Co To Island is one of the few island attractions which remains a mystery to most Vietnamese travelers.

in Saigon

[Photos] Binh Tan Residents’ Lives Disrupted by 3km Brick Wall

A number of Saigon residents’ livelihoods are threatened by a flood wall project that is drastically altering the surrounding landscape.

in Saigon Events

Piu Piu Presents: Cut Killer @ Piu Piu

An iconic figure, he is the Godfather of French hip hop culture – both for younger and older generations, all starting from the soundtrack he composed for the cult movie: La Haine.

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Gravity @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: GRAVITY is bass music event in Saigon Ranger!!! Entrance free for you music heads ! Come to JOIN our SpaceShip into the Galaxy and Beyond! Prepare your legs to dance outta space wi...

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Book, Wine, Music Book Club: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz @ The Vintage Emporium

This is the long-awaited first novel from one of the most original and memorable writers working today.

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Short Story Club @ The American Center

Come join our short story club, where we will read and discuss “Choking Victim”, the story of a new mother, Karen, who feels alone and alienated from the world around her. Read the story to learn what...

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Film Screening: Finding Phong @ The American Center

Come watch award-winning film “Finding Phong,” an uplifting documentary that follows Phong, a Vietnamese transgender woman, as she prepares to undergo gender confirmation surgery. After the screening,...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Looks to Its Mountains for Oil

State-owned PetroVietnam is scouring the country’s northwest mountains in an effort to uncover new oil and gas sources.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 30 Tons of Frozen Fish in Central Vietnam Found to Contain Toxic Substance

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigonese seek jobs in other provinces [Tuoi Tre] Why bamboo is the ‘green steel’ ...

in Food Culture

Hanoi World’s Greatest City for Food: Telegraph

While the international press has been fawning over Vietnamese cuisine long before US President Barack Obama shared a few bowls of bún chả with Anthony Bourdain in Hanoi a few weeks back, the visit ma...

in Saigon

Saigon's Kumho Asiana Plaza Sold to Mapletree for $215mn

Mapletree Investments has acquired Saigon’s iconic Kumho Asiana Plaza from Kumho Industrial and Asiana Airlines.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White @ Evita Bistronomie

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Father's Day Buffet @ Chit Chat Cafe Hotel Equatorial

From the organizer: Father’s Day, the perfect day to celebrate your Dads! Treat him with a delicious traditional Father’s Day Buffet at Chit Chat at the Café or an All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum at Orientica...

in Vietnam

Central Vietnam Engineer Creates Electric Car Made of Bamboo

A Quang Nam engineer is making headlines after creating an electric car made of bamboo.

in Culture

[Video] Highlighting Vietnam's Forgotten Moroccan Soldiers

Vietnam and Morocco have much more in common than you might initially think.

in Vietnam

[Video] After Heavy Rain, Mass Fish Death in Hanoi Lake

After a heavy rain comes the dead fish.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Denies EU Fish Safety Concerns

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam company seeks to replace gasoline taxis with 10,000 electric taxis [Thanh Nien]...

in Development

Saigon to Launch $441m Anti-Flooding Project This Month

In response to Saigon's rainy season floods, municipal authorities are launching a US$441 million anti-flooding project at the end of this month.

in Vietnam

PetroVietnam Power Firm to Launch IPO in August

PV Power, the energy arm of state-run oil giant PetroVietnam is going public in August.

in Music & Arts

[Video] 'As a Saigonese': Saigon in Vivid 4.6k

From multicolored layers of chipped paint to a sliver of light emanating from a darkened alleyway, Saigon is a city of details. While the naked eye provides a solid lens, we’re often too bus...

in Tech

Local Coconut Startup Receives 6-Figure Funding

A local startup has received six-figure funding for its coconut business.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Named Among Only 10 Conflict-Free Countries in the World

The world can be a dangerous place.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Talk Show Triggers Fresh Outrage With Controversial View on Charity

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Facility selling chemical-doused pork as delicacy busted in HCMC [Tuoi Tre] HCMC a...

in Architecture

[Photos] This Hidden Nghe An House Packs a Green Punch

Located in central Vietnam's Nghe An province, the Cul-de-Sac House catches the attention of passersby thanks to its unusual structure.

in Vietnam

19 Vietnamese Cities to Provide Air Quality Readings by 2017

Next year, residents in 19 cities across Vietnam will have up-to-the-minute air quality readings, according to the central government.

in Heritage

[Photos] Take a Tour of 1966 Saigon

In 1966, Flickr user Mikey Walters' father, a US serviceman, sent a series of photos to his wife documenting downtown Saigon for the folks at home.

in Arts & Culture

Meet Cambodia's All-Female Rock Band of Ex-Garment Workers

After years of working in minimum-wage garment factories, Cambodia's Messenger Band now fights for better working conditions and higher pay through music.

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Body Choir - Movement Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

“Body Choir” is a movement workshop exploring the meaning of Co-Creativity through movement. The Inquiry is: “How can I express myself genuinely while I create one vital expression together with other...

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Bad Neighbour Latino Rock Night @ Saigon Outcast

A unique combination of eclectic sounds.Our host Bad Neighbour, make it work like a dream.

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White Noiz & Little Wings @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Rock Bands Little Wings (Ly Le Quyen) and White Noiz will hit the stage at Saigon Ranger for an awesome evening of Rock.

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DJ Workshop by Selecta Morgan @ Indika

Welcome to our first Dj Workshop.

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Experimental Music & Indie Rock Night @ Yoko

An experiment music duo Halfsound from Melbourne, Australia on their South - East Asian tour.

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Southside Thang ft. G-FAM @ Piu Piu

Southside Thang is a monthly event at Piu Piu which gathers the best of the best in Saigon's underground scene and this month we have a special G-FAM edition in store for you!

in Vietnam

Rival Gangs Bring Machetes, Guns, Grenade to Fight in Quang Ngai

Police in central Quang Ngai province are still searching for suspects after a gang fight in the provincial capital involving machetes, guns and a grenade.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Government Plans to Borrow Over $20bn This Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. General schools rush to apply bilingual textbooks [VietnamNet] Vietnam government...

in Food Culture

[Photos] South Korea's Top 10 Spiciest Dishes

From a sprinkle of freshly sliced chilis to a dash of flaming hot sauce, many cuisines around the world share a penchant for spicy food.

in Saigon Events

L’Usine Bistro Opening Night @ L'Usine Dong Khoi

From the organizer: The opening night for the the latest offering from L’Usine - their newly refurbished bar and dining room, the L'Usine Bistro, which is set to become your new go-to spot for af...

in Vietnam

Public Criticism After Soc Trang Officials Purchase 4 Lexus Cars From Traffic Fine Money

Soc Trang province authorities are facing public criticism after purchasing four new Lexus vehicles using money from traffic fines.

in Development

Hanoi Seeks $115.5bn to Become 'Second Singapore'

In Saigon, the unspoken goal of urban development seems to be transforming the southern hub into another version of Singapore. For Hanoi, however, this is no longer an unspoken ambition, as offic...

in Vietnam

Da Nang Officials Under Fire After Boat Capsizes, Killing 3

Three people are dead after a boat cruise capsized on Da Nang's Han River last Saturday, calling attention to larger issues surrounding the management of the central city's port.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Falls Victim to Another Robbery by Fake Cop in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Former Norwich schoolboy reported missing in Vietnam, family fly out to join the search and ...

in Development

Developer Proposes Saigon River Park and Underground Mall

Local developer Van Thinh Phat Group has submitted to city officials a proposal to build a new public park and underground trade center along the western bank of the Saigon River.

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A Glimpse of the Geisha @ Sorae

From the organizer: Come to Cigar Club at Sorae every Wednesday night to enjoy our special Geisha service with true Japanese elegance and appreciate the magnificent city view from above.

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Photo Exhibition ‘Memory And Oblivion’ by Florian Nguyen @ Idecaf

Florian Nguyen, a self-taught visual artist, has held various exhibitions in France and abroad. His practice revolves primarily around drawing. The subjects are mostly figurative and teeming with a mu...

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A Night of French Music @ The Opera House

Célimène Daudet, talented half-French and half-Hatian pianist, graduated from the National Conservatory in Lyon and Paris, won the Champion international competitions and international award-winning...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Sells $22m Floating Dock for $1.7m

After years of sitting idle, the run-down floating dock purchased by state-owned Vinalines is finally someone else's problem.

in Saigon Events

Climbing Movement & Technique Workshop @ Vertical Academy

Fees: included in the normal Day-pass (150K), Student pass (120K) and other cards and memberships. Worksop is for adults (all levels, Beginners to Advanced).

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Double Trouble @ Last Call

From the organizer: Come to Last Call every Tuesday to relax after a long work day. You will get one additional free drink for each one you buy; and it applies to all the signature cocktails, hou...

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Caravelle’s Malt and Fine Rum Promotion @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: With malts and rums, the story writes itself throughout June. From Hunter S. Thompson’s “The Rum Diary” to Elmore Leonard’s “Rum Punch”, few drinks have enjoyed such prominenc...

in Asia

[Video] Reshuffle May Spell the End for China's Military Performers

China’s military cultural troupes traverse the globe, winning top awards for their odd, circus-like feats. But as Chinese president Xi Jinping reshuffles China’s military power structure the...

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Different Room @ Piu Piu

Local house DJs are getting together for fun, music and prizes at Piu Piu this Friday.

in Saigon Events

English Club (RSVP required) @ The American Center

Do you love to read? If so, join us as we read articles on current events and discuss opinions and analyze news about American society and culture. Register here: https://english-club.eventb...

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Film Screening: Brokeback Mountain @ The American Center

Calling all movie lovers! Come watch the screening of Brokeback Mountain, the story of a romance between two cowboys who forge a lifelong connection. After the screening, join an interactive discussio...

in Saigon Events

E-Reading Challenge @ The American Center

 Do you enjoy reading? Join our E-Reading Challenge to improve your English and earn prizes.

in Saigon Events

Opening session - Watercolor Exhibition by Ho Hung @ Le Saigonais

Exhibit Ho Hung's 15 latest watercolor paintings created on his travels this year.

in Environment

Da Nang Locals Call for Inspection of Industrial Park Accused of Pollution

Locals in Da Nang's Lien Chieu District are calling upon authorities to investigate a nearby industrial park whom they have accused of polluting local rivers and damaging public health.

in Saigon Events

Clothes Swap Party @ The Closet

After the success of the first Clothes Swap, we are doing it again. Bring up to 5 items in good conditions and swap with the other participants. The Closet will provide drinks to add to the fun of the...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Flight Delayed Due to Bee Swarm

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam still needs ODA for infrastructure development: economists [VietnamNet] Ca...

in Food Culture

[Video] Everyone Is Ordering Suất Obama at Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien

As you might have expected, business is booming at Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien.

in Asia

Japanese Comedian to Represent Cambodia at Rio Olympics

For the first time ever, Cambodia will be represented in both the men's and women's marathons at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Special 2 Year Anniversary Steak Promotion @ Nossa Steakhouse

 After a successful two years of operation, Nossa Steakhouse is celebrating its 2nd anniversary by offering customers a special promotion.

in Vietnam

Saigon Is (Maybe) Getting Its Own Safari Park

If Vingroup has anything to say about it, the southern hub will one day be home to the country's largest safari park and ecotourism site.

in Travel

New Caves Open to Tourists at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Tourism officials in Quang Binh province have opened two new caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to visitors.

in Environment

40 Dead Tiger Cubs Discovered in Tiger Temple Freezer

Last Wednesday, authorities made a grisly discovery while shutting down Thailand's controversial Tiger Temple, recovering 40 dead tiger cubs from an on-site freezer.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Fells 3,000 of Hanoi's Favorite Trees Over Foul Smell

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese interpreters in US courts [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam province fells 3,000 of Ha...

in Film & TV

Foreign Filmmaker Uses Vietnam as Backdrop for Sci-Fi Short

When it comes to filmmaking, Vietnam's natural beauty has attracted a fair amount of international attention in recent years. Just a few months back, the cast of Kong: Skull Island – including the gre...

in Saigon Events

Qui Happy Hour @ Qui Dining Lounge

May 2016 marked the birth of the QUI Dining Lounge. With the motto to become a gathering place for business associates as well as young and stylish intellectuals, QUI always continues to improve and d...

in Environment

Phnom Penh's Canals Disappear Beneath a Sea of Pollution

While Saigon has its own polluted canals to contend with and Hanoi works to clean up its act, our neighbors to the west are also struggling to bring their rubbish woes under control.

in Architecture

The D2 House of Your Dreams, Where Traditional Architecture Meets Contemporary Style

Inspired by traditional Vietnamese architecture, the Saigon-born architects of VACO Design have outfitted this chic District 2 home with intelligent design, both inside and out.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Fine Drivers Using Mobile Phones

Starting August 1, drivers in Vietnam will be fined for using their mobile phones while on the road.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Anti-Flooding Proposal Rejected

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. White House releases video of Obama’s trip to Vietnam, Japan [Tuoi Tre] Company fi...

in Saigon

Free, City-wide WiFi Coming to Saigon This Year

Saigoneers need not be jealous of Da Nang’s free, city-wide WiFi network, as the southern hub will be getting its own WiFi coverage in the near future.

in Saigon Events

Opening Reception: Hoàng Dương Cầm & Truc-Anh Between Two Mysteries @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is delighted to present Between Two Mysteries, an exhibition featuring new and rarely seen work by Ho Chi Minh City-based artists Hoang Duong Cam and Truc-Anh. Two ambitious canvases fro...

in Asia

Chinese Man Tries to Pay Ticket With Small Change, Gets Detained

A Chinese man was recently detained after protesting a US$7.61 ticket by paying it with small change, much to the chagrin of police officers.

in Vietnam

Check out These Vintage Stamps From French Indochina

In the first half of the 20th century, Indochina's stamps served as a miniature window into the people and places of the former French colony.

in Development

Hanoi to Invest $5.5bn in New Airport Facility

Hanoi officials announced on Monday their plan to expand the capital's airport facilities at a cost of US$5.5 billion.

in Asia

Cambodia, Thailand Take Baby Steps Toward Nuclear Power Development

As Vietnam's own nuclear power plant sits on the backburner, our neighbors are beginning to take an interest in atomic energy.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Public Servants, Unskilled Workers Drink the Most Alcohol, Beer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. In Vietnam, public servants, unskilled workers drink the most alcohol, beer [VnExpress]...

in Travel

Vietnam Through an Upbeat Lens

Vietnam has spawned no shortage of travel videos over the last few years. From adrenaline-pumping motorbike adventures to bird's eye views of the country, these pieces have highlighted Vietnam's ...

in Vietnam

Netizens Back MC Phan Anh After Controversial Talk Show Appearance

The Vietnamese internet is all abuzz this week after VTV program 60 Minutes invited emcee and actor Phan Anh on the show to discuss the pros and cons of social media.

in Health

Vietnam Remains Among Countries With Most Smokers in the World

Though Vietnam has made a dent in its tobacco fixation, the country still has one of the highest rates of smoking in the world.

in Saigon Events

Beers for Books @ Vesper Gourmet Lounge

For every drink sold, Vesper will donate 20,000 VND toward funding books for a rural school in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Canadian Style Pop-up Dinner @ The Yellow House

You are very welcome to come to our first ever themed pop up vegan dinner! All things Canada veganized for the ultimate guilt free indulgence on a Saturday night, what could possibly be better? We thi...

in Saigon Events

Yoga Kids @ Nado Outdoors

Upcoming classes for kids yoga in June via hotline 0969 841 079 or inbox on Facebook.

in Music & Arts

Incredible Drone Photos Show Singapore From Above

Singapore is often lauded for being an organized, well-planned metropolis. This is even more apparent when you take in the Lion City from above as a bird's eye view of Singapore reveals the fractal-li...

in Saigon Events

New Wave Opening Reception @ Blanc

BLANC is a fusion space of art for young artirst, books and cafe. On 3rd of June 2016, BLANC will launch its first exhibition "New Wave" - Vietnamese 9x young artist.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Sunny Spells to Return to Southern, Central Vietnam This Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Civil servants' base salary up 5% [SGGP] Can anyone hold a candle to Walmart if it...

in Saigon Events

Saigonella 2016

Here we are, the first edition of a new kind of festival in Ho Chi Minh ! What was first thought as a friend gathering party grew up to become an eclectic event that we wanted to share with everyone! ...

in Saigon Events

Franz Scala (Slow Motion, Magic Waves - DE) @ The Observatory

The Italian Disco Don of Berlin is hitting The Observatory for the first time on what is the final night of his Italian Dance Wave / Asian Tour.

in Saigon Events

Fulbert (Rawthenticity, Local Talk - FR/KR) @ The Observatory

After a high powered performance last year, Fulbert is back to get the floor moving again with his delicious blends of house, techno & disco.

in Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: A Wedding Planner Who Doesn't Believe Weddings Equal Happy Endings

For its ninth episode, the founders of Hanoi-based English-language podcast The Renovation Generation recorded their first-ever live interview in front of an audience at Hanoi's Manzi Art Space&n...

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1Dan (Batti Batti, Deepsystems - UK) @ The Observatory

DJ & Producer 1Dan laying down his select cuts of house & techno ---> ALL night long

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Weedstock Music Party @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Inspired by the single most profound event in the history of music, Saigon Ranger will host artists and musicians from Vietnam and abroad that have devoted their time and energy to...

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Ladies Night - Funky Party @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Ranger Bar will kick off this special ladies night featuring free Vodka Cruiser as well as complimentary paella from 7pm - 10pm.

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Lazy Sunday @ Saigon Outcast

A day of relaxed Sunday fun, with chilled beats and a series of kiddie (and adult) activities for those bringing the family.

in Asia

This Chinese Mask Factory Is Betting on a Trump Victory

It's the stuff of nightmares: a factory full of plastic masks, each bearing the face of United States presidential candidate Donald Trump. In one Chinese factory, this is an everyday scene.

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Brunch Club Launch @ Social Club Hotel des Arts Saigon

Join us for a Sunday well spent with DJ, Champagne, great cheer and gastronomy delights overlooking Saigon skyline.

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Who Killed Nemo - Punk Rock Party @ La Canalla

"Who killed Nemo - The Punk Rock Party” The party to raise the Summer’s heat for all the Punk kids and chaos lover out there!

in Development

Saigon Officially Approves Thu Thiem's Eco Smart City

After years of small steps forward, the US$2.2 billion Eco Smart City project planned for Thu Thiem has finally received the official stamp of approval.

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Friends of FCAC @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Center

FCAC invites all friends to celebrate the hard work put into opening The Factory Bar & Lounge. The FCAC Team will host a soft opening celebration before the official opening date on the 10th of June. ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Didn't Accept American Choppers and Snipers During Obama’s Trip

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Katy Perry teams up with UNICEF in trip to Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Speedier investiga...

in Asia

[Video] Foreigner Calls out Chinese Line-Jumper in 3 Different Dialects

In Vietnam, where creative queuing is often practiced – if queuing is practiced at all – dealing with someone who cuts in line is a common occurrence.

in Vietnam

The Story of Hanoi’s Statue of Liberty

Though New York City claims the most famous rendition of Lady Liberty, in the late 19th century, numerous cities around the globe built or received their own versions of the Statue of Liberty, includi...

in Vietnam

Ministry of Health Recalls More Bottled Teas From Philippine Manufacturer

The Ministry of Health has recalled a fourth batch of bottled tea produced by Philippine manufacturer URC Vietnam after tests confirmed elevated lead levels in the drinks.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Saigon’s Streets During and After Obama Visit

As he scooted around District 1 last week, tens of thousands of Vietnamese poured into the streets to show catch a glimpse of US President Barack Obama.

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An Abridged History of Phở

Phở is serious business.

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The Grand Wine Dinner @ The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino

Amplify your senses at The Grand’s interactive dining experience with Only VND 1,200,000++ per Diner.

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The Grand Seafood Weekend @ The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino

“Welcome you to savor fresh seafood in The Grand's luxurious surrounds! Whether you seek for sophisticated fine dining, or a leisurely poolside snack, we have various dishes to tempt every taste” – Je...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Police to Fine People for Littering

Da Nang is putting its foot down when it comes to public littering, imposing fines on those who throw garbage anywhere but the trash can.

in Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's CN House Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages

Hanoi-based architects MON Atelier recently transformed a tiny house tucked away in one of the capital's alleys from an aging, 45.6-square-meter structure to a charming, cozy residence known as the CN...

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Le Meridien presents Summer Soirées @ Le Meridien

 Join Le Méridien Saigon to celebrate a fascinating #SUMMER with a series of SPARKLING FRIDAY EVENINGS featuring classic Parisian pastimes: creative summer cocktail menu and inspiring playlist cu...

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Shop Relocation @ Ipa-Nima

The Ipa-Nima shop is moving out of Dong Khoi.  After 8 years of roller coaster rents, the creep of the developers is hitting the area around 77-79 Dong Khoi.

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Barton & Guestier Wine Paired with Local Delicacies @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Indulge yourself with an evening of gourmet decadence at Reflections Fine Dining whilst enjoying locally sourced produce plus fabulous Barton and Guestier wines on 1st June.

in Vietnam

Fake Cops Busted by Real Cops in Hai Phong

While everyone in Hanoi and Saigon is still coming down from Obamamania, two men in Hai Phong are in custody after posing as fake policemen and firing a gun at real policemen.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Introduces Paddle Board Taxi Service to Flooded Hanoi Street

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Suspended public works leave HCMC residents in limbo [Vietnam News] Foreigner intr...

in Vietnam

Formosa Suspected of Tax Evasion in Vietnam

Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company – the firm which recently came under scrutiny after central Vietnam's mass fish death – is once again in hot water this week, as both the Ha Tinh customs...

in Vietnam

[Video] Locals Help Rescue Massive Whale in Nghe An

On Wednesday morning, thousands of residents from Nghe An province's Dien Thinh Commune rushed to the local beach to watch the rescue of a large, stranded whale.

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Thailand Decides to Close Popular Island Being Trampled by Tourists

Thailand has decided to close one of its popular tourist islands, citing environmental and conservation concerns.

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Pin-Up Photography Workshop @ D_Rock's

Pin-Up Style Photography Workshop host by professional photgrapher Frederik Wissink. If you are interested to bring your photography to a whole new level, come get some expert instructions, practical ...

in Saigon

Street Cred: Ngo Quyen

Northern Vietnam's Bach Dang River may be overshadowed by the buzzing tourist attractions of Ha Long Bay, however this historic river has played an instrumental role in Vietnamese history for centurie...

in Development

Vietnam, General Electric Enter 1,000MW Wind Power Pact

American-based General Electric (GE) and Vietnam’s trade ministry have agreed on a massive wind power deal that will supply the country with 1,000 megawatts of power by 2025.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: The Tale of Kieu, Lotus and the US President

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to be a startup hub: Deputy Prime Minister [SGGP] HCMC finally requires acid ...

in Asia

[Photos] 19 Images of 1972 Singapore

Today, Singapore is far and away one of the most developed cities in Asia. The Lion City routinely ranks among the most liveable cities in Asia and represents for much of its region the pinnacle of cl...

in Vietnam

Obama Wraps up Successful Vietnam Trip

As Air Force One makes its way to Japan ahead of the G7 Summit, it's safe to say that United States president Barack Obama's visit has been a positive and productive one for Vietnam.

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Thai Street Food & Drink Collection @ Mojo Café Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Mojo Café on Dong Khoi will be introducing a special Thai street menu in the month of June. Thai food lovers will have choices to discover a variety of Thai food delicacies such as Gai Yang chicken, T...

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Thai Culinary Festival @ Saigon Café Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Explore an appealing and spicy Thai culinary every Saturday during the month of June at Saigon Café. Enjoy a wide range of Thai specialties from ‘Yam nua’ Thai beef salad, ‘Som Tom’ green papaya salad...

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Vietnamese Cocoa Receives Fine Flavor Recognition

Vietnam officially earned a fancy new title this week at the 2016 World Cocoa Conference.

in Development

[Video] This D7 High-Rise Is Getting Its Own Artificial Island

Last month, local firms An Gia Investment and Phat Dat Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company joined forces with Japan's Creed Group to introduce one of the city's most ambitious luxury residence...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi Suffers First Major Flood of 2016

Remember when Vietnamese netizens were joking about Obama's motorcade getting caught in a flood?

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Morning News Roundup: Who Wins When the US Sells Deadly Weapons to Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. $50,000 to save elephants in Dak Lak [VOV] Coast preferred by 70% of foreign visi...

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Imagine: Dance Show @ Youth Culture House

From the organizer: Dancenter is proud to present our new dance show: Imagine We dedicate this 9th edition of our annual show to our wonderful audience, who have given us such incredible support over ...

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Heart Beats presents Henning Baer// Grounded Theory, Manhigh [GER] @ The Observatory

As the senior resident DJ of Grounded Theory, one of its founders, curator of its celebrated agency and events, and a DJ of worldwide renown for ability and tastes, Henning Baer forged his enviable ré...

in Tech

Vietnamese Telecoms Aim for Global Domination

While much of the conversation surrounding Vietnam’s largest state-owned companies relates to privatization and removing foreign ownership limits, two of Vietnam's telecommunications giants, FPT and V...

in Travel

VietJet to Buy 100 Boeing Aircraft for $11.3bn

On the sidelines of American president Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam, major aircraft manufacturer Boeing has secured a major business deal with the country's leading budget carrier.

in Asia

19 Singlish Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Earlier this year, the prominent Oxford English Dictionary added to its tome a host of new Singlish words, recognizing more of the Lion City's colloquial terminology.

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Indika Saigon Soft Opening @ Indika

Welcome to Indika ! You are invited to join our Soft Opening What is Indika ??

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Wave Test #5 Closing Reception & Performance @ Mai's Gallery

From the organizer: To mark the end of Alec Schachner's interactive sound installation WAVE TEST#5: VO BINH NUOC at Mai's Gallery, there will be a closing a reception and a performance by the artist f...

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[Video] President Obama and Anthony Bourdain Bond Over Bún Chả in Hanoi

After just 24 hours in Vietnam, the internet is jam-packed with thousands of photos and videos documenting American president Barack Obama's trip so far. Though there are plenty of gems from whic...

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Nguyen Thanh Binh "Hometown" Exhibition @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Opening Reception at Craig Thomas Gallery - Hometown Solo Exhibition of paintings by Saigon-based artist Nguyen Thanh Binh.

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Mundo Lingo @ Piu Piu

We´re a group of people from a variety of different countries that meet once a week to chat, meet new people, and practice speaking another language. We have little flag stickers from over 150 countri...

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New Kid On The Block Flea Market @ Piu Piu

Elektrik Cloud is a place created specially for the trendy underground kids, featuring some of the most unique, urban brands, cutting edge clothings and designs you could find in Saigon. Our mission i...

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[Map] 30 Saigon Streets to Limit Traffic for Obama Visit

With US President Barack Obama in Saigon later today and tomorrow morning, city authorities have announced that access to up to 30 downtown streets will be limited.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain to Vietnam This Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. City realizes $113.5 mln from sale of non-core businesses of state firms [Thanh Nien] ...

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5 Great Routes for Your Next Saigon – Hanoi Road Trip

Sometimes it seems like travel blogger Vietnam Coracle spends more time on Vietnam’s roads than a strung out truck driver. As such, we thought it wise to present his latest road trip guide that offers...

in Vietnam

[Video] Obama: US to Completely Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo

United States President Barack Obama started his historic Vietnam trip with a bang, announcing the end of an embargo on lethal weapons imposed on the country for decades.

in Development

[Photos] Proposed Design for Bac Ninh’s City Hall is a Stunner

Vietnam’s Modern architecture scene continues to mature as local outfits - like 23o5studio, Nishizawa Architects and Nha Dan Architecture, to name a few – show a consistent pattern of innovation in th...

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Haguenauer interprète Debussy @ Idecaf

Jean-Louis Haguenauer accompanied by Vietnamese artists trained in France.

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Chuckle Bucket: Live Comedy Open Mic @ Piu Piu

Stand up open mic at Piu Piu every Wednesday night at 8! C'mon out to talk about your balls, your lady balls, your complicated relationships with your fathers, and then your balls again!

in Vietnam

[Video] Barack Obama Has Arrived in Vietnam

It's time to see if the meme-based premonitions will carry their weight now that US President Barack Obama has touched down in Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 70,000 Teachers in Vietnam to Be Jobless by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. U.S. President Obama to visit century-old pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Th...

in Culture

[Photos] Japan’s Last Samurai

The adoption of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 signaled the beginning of the end for Japan’s samurai’s who enjoyed centuries of prominence in the country's feudal ranks.

in Tech

Vietnamese Students Take Home Prize at Intel ISEF 2016

Two Saigon high school students made a big impression at an international science-engineering fair in the US for their all-terrain wheelchair design.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Development

Saigon to Roll out Smart Parking Lots

Saigon is poised to deploy smart parking lots in downtown areas to meet the growing demand for space.

in Tech

Google Translate Adds Offline Mode, Instant Chinese Translation

Google just made some major improvements on its translation tools.

in Vietnam

Fulbright University to Open in Vietnam This Year

The prestigious, US government-funded Fulbright University will open its first campus in Vietnam later this year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 70 Tons of Dead Fish Picked up From HCMC Canal: Officials

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Obama's visit to Vietnam: significant progress in Vietnam-US relations [VOV] Coast...

in Asia

[Photos] One Year After Earthquake, Nepal’s Monuments Still in Ruins

Nearly one year and one month has passed since Nepal's devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

in Architecture

[Photos] 22.House: An Homage to Vietnamese Modernist Architecture

Situated near Nha Trang's central market, this creation from architecture firm Chon.a serves as a homage to the aesthetics of Vietnamese modernist architecture.

in Saigon

D7's Parkson Paragon Closes its Doors

When the opulent Parkson Paragon shopping center opened to much fanfare in 2011, general director of Parkson Vietnam Tham Tuck Choy welcomed the new venture with an optimistic attitude. 

in Eat & Drink

Why MSG Isn't Actually Bad for You

For decades, much of the western world has been skeptical of monosodium glutamate (MSG), better known as Ajinomoto to Vietnamese. However, as research has suggested time and again, there is actually n...

in Vietnam

Expat Beautifies Hanoi Canal, Gets in and out of Trouble for Cleaning Without Permission

An American expat has found himself in a spot of trouble after he spent a day wading through a brackish canal in Hanoi's Cau Giay District cleaning up rubbish.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Mass Fish Deaths and the Future of Environmental Regulation in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam could become upper middle income nation [DTI] Arms embargo, human rights c...

in Development

The State of the Metro: An Update on Saigon's Subway Construction

Now entering its fourth year, construction of the Saigon Metro system is chugging along. With several lines in development and plenty of work still to go, Saigoneer takes a closer look at the pro...

in Vietnam

Man Tells Bomb Joke at Airport, Receives 6-Month Flight Ban

A 20-year-old Vietnamese man is banned from flying for the next six months after telling Hanoi airport officials he intended to bomb Bangkok.

in Vietnam

[Video] Travel Back to 1902 Hanoi With This Rare Footage

Today, Hanoi's traffic is a force with which to be reckoned. But while the motorbikes, SUVs and public buses of the present create pandemonium in the capital's Old Quarter, the area around Dong Xuan M...

in Travel

Passport Index Ranks Vietnamese Passports 157 Out of 199

Depending upon where a person – and their passport – are from, certain citizens of the world have greater access to foreign countries than others.

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Nick Monaco (Soul Clap, Wolf + Lamb Records - US) @ The Observatory

After a fantastic Thursday performance last year, Nick Monaco returns with his highly unique & exotic approach to dance music for a highlight night on the calendar.

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Ouissam & Hibiya Line @ The Observatory

Boss of regional powerhouse Cliché Records and major Observatory ally - OUISSAM is back in town to join Observatory resident & co-founder HIBIYA LINE for a night that will definitely get the groove mo...

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Sierra Sam & Pascal Hetzel (R&S - BEL) LIVE + DJ set @ The Observatory

Two massive names out of the European electronic sound world with releases on top-shelf labels will be combining live performance with a DJ set in a full-on audio feast that can be appreciated by anyo...

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The Market @ The Factory Contemporary Art Centre

The Market is housed at the Factory contemporary arts centre and the first creative hub in Saigon. Come discover the buzz of activity in this creative space, where we will showcase a showroom with new...

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Saigon Artbook Crowdfunding Party @ Piu Piu

We're saying a BIG thank you to everyone who has donated ANY amount to our online crowdfunding on Indiegogo: www.saigonartbook.org/crowdfunding Art is fun. You are fun. Come have fun!

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Monday Night Freestyle Rap Battle and Open Cypher @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: This Monday night May 23, 2016 from 8-11pm is dedicated to the art of freestyle rap battling and cyphering. 

in Saigon

[Photos] Dead Fish Flood Saigon's Nhieu Loc Canal After Heavy Rain

Yesterday morning, in the wake of a heavy rain the day before, thousands of fish died en masse in Saigon's Nhieu Loc Canal.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Flooded After 2-Hour Rainfall

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. PM okays ship pollution plan [Vietnam News] Electronics and automobile imports fro...

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Reggae Party @ La Canalla

This Saturday at La Canalla it's Reggae Party time !

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Bank Prevents $1.1m Cyber Heist

A Vietnamese bank recently thwarted what could have been a US$1.1 million cyber crime.

in Development

Sapa May Be Getting an Airport

The province of Lao Cai is close to having its own airport, as several ministries have backed a plan whose construction could begin as soon as next quarter.

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Thursday Evening Party @ Shrine

Thursday is coming again, and we are continuing our new Thursday Party event weekly on Thursdays! 

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Zunkbomb - Live Funk Soul Rock 'n' Roll @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Zunkbomb is coming back to Saigon Ranger, and they will blow up the Saigon Ranger's stage.

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Weed Elephant & The Lost Art Live @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Weed Elephant and The Lost Art are teaming up for a night of modern and classical rock on the Saigon Ranger stage. Weed Elephant will bring the nonstop energy of 60's and 70's clas...

in Food Culture

KFC Releases Chicken-Flavored Edible Nailpolish

At long last, KFC has answered the call of your mid-afternoon snack cravings.

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90's RnB Hip Hop w/ DJ Valentin @ Last Call

From the organizer: 90s hiphop and RnB this weekend at Last Call.

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BoomSlang @ Saigon Outcast

 The much hyped BoomSlang night is coming to Saigon Outcast. After steadily growing its presence in Saigon, the BoomSlang DJ's will be hitting up our magical home on Saturday 21st from 8pm.

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Wine Tasting @ Kesera Cafe Bar

Cafe bar KESERA and TAN KHOA DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION Distributor of WINES & SPIRITS delighted to present the New World Wines.

in Vietnam

President Obama to Arrive on May 23, a Day Later Than Planned

United States president Barack Obama will be arriving in Vietnam a day later than initially scheduled.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Repairs to HCMC Walking Street Start

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC sets to clear pollution hotspot [SGGP] Vietnam rejects UNHCR’s unverified inf...

in Music & Arts

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hanoi's Coolest Skater

Last month, Saigoneer sat down with Eliza Lomas and Fabiola Buchele, the duo behind Hanoi-based The Renovation Generation. Now on its eighth episode, the English-language podcast focuses on Vietnam's ...

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[Video] Flashy New Million-Dollar Boats Begin Saigon – Vung Tau Service

As the age of inferno-inducing hydrofoils draws to a close in Saigon, one local transport company is putting three brand new catamarans into operation between Saigon and the coastal city of Vung Tau.

in Culture

[Photos] Vietnam Steps up Its Meme Game Ahead of Obama Visit

Vietnamese netizens are flexing their meme skills ahead of United States president Barack Obama's visit to the country.

in Saigon Events

Cá Hồi Hoang - Live In Saigon @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Wild Salmon first live show – “Live in Saigon” will be held at Saigon Ranger | 5/7 Nguyen Sieu, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city| 20:30, Saturday – 28/05/2016.

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Base of the Bass @ Delices

 Base of the BASS Volume 18 is coming!! **** Entrance Free!! **** 

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Musique sans Frontieres Concert @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Following the serial concerts to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, we proudly present the concert “MUSIQUE SANS FRONTIÈRES” with the pa...

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International Choir Concert @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Dear friends of the International Choir, we are very proud to invite you for this ultimate concert of Brian Riedlinger with The International Choir.

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Saigon Artbook Pop-Up Store @ Cafe PongDang

In a series of 3 events, here is the second one: Saigon Artbook Pop-Up Store Cafe PongDang - 7/5 Nguyen Trai, D.1, HCMC Sunday 22 May, 10am_5pm.

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IVY PHI X AMD X FC Live 11-12am @ Piu Piu

IVY PHI x AMD x FC will bring you a one hour set of live hip-hop, freestyles and surprises!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Too Soon to Lift the Arms Ban on Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. World Bank supports Vietnam with $150m to enhance competitiveness [Hanoi Times] To...

in Heritage

[Photos] 28 Advertisements From Old Saigon

For as much advertising as Saigon has today, the city's billboards and storefronts have made the switch from hand-painted lettering and retro designs to a more modern – and sometimes more generic – fo...

in Asia

[Video] No More Fruit: China Bans Erotic Banana-Eating Online

 While South Korea is busy going wild for stray cats eating food, China has its own ideas about dining while in view of a webcam.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Begins to Investigate Those Named in Panama Papers

Vietnamese authorities will be investigating the 189 Vietnam-based individuals and companies named in the controversial Panama Papers.

in Architecture

[Photos] Architect Pairs Minimalist Design With Green Surroundings

 Located in a greenery-free neighborhood of Binh Duong province, the beauty of Up2Green house lies not only in the urban zen of its architectural elements but also in the homeowners' motivations ...

in Saigon Events

Stand-up Comedy with Turner Sparks [USA], Chris Wegoda [UK] & special guests @ Saigon International Comedy

Thanks to the growing numbers of comedy clubs and open mic nights in the region, stand-up comedy in Southeast Asia is entering boomtime. So in testament to this growing scene, Saigon International Com...

in Vietnam

[Video] Another Mass Fish Death Hits Vietnam

While the mystery surrounding central Vietnam's mass fish deaths remains, the four coastal provinces affected by the die-off are not alone in their plight, as locals in the northern province of T...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says US Lifting of Arms Ban Would Reflect Trust: Report

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Environmental group bashes $1.1bn plan for Vietnam's Red River [Thanh Nien] Panama...

in Society

Vietnam Drank 1bn Liters of Beer in First 4 Months of 2016

Vietnam, one of the world's thirstiest countries, drank over 1 billion liters of beer in the first four months of 2016.

in Food Culture

[Video] Korea's Foodporn Obsession Now Involves Cats

By now, you've probably heard tell of South Korea's considerable muk bang viewership. This unusual online craze, in which nationally famous foodporn stars can earn thousands of dollars a month by stuf...

in Development

Hanoi's Fancy, New, Boring Street

Last weekend, Hanoi unveiled its first “model street”, on which all storefronts must follow strict aesthetic requirements.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Merge 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Into 1

Vietnamese authorities are moving forward on a plan to merge the nation's three emergency hotline numbers into one.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Lack of Iconic Buildings Is About to Change, Says Design Expert

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s lack of iconic buildings is about to change, says design expert [Property Rep...

in Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Local Illustrators Bring Saigon's Street Carts to Life

Saigon's streets are full of mobile vendors, schlepping food carts or huffing it across the road with a bamboo pole over one shoulder. Whether selling hot food or fresh fruit, pet fish or woven basket...

in Vietnam

Panama Papers List 189 Individuals Linked to Vietnam

While the initial shock of the Panama Papers has slowly begun to subside, Vietnam's involvement in the massive data leak is only just beginning.

in Heritage

Reunification Palace Opens 2 New Rooms to Visitors

One of the city's most famous landmarks has opened two new rooms for visitors.

in Development

[Video] The People of Hanoi's Forgotten River Island

As more and more economic opportunities come to Vietnam's cities so, too, do more and more people.

in Vietnam

White House Confirms Obama’s Vietnam Dates

Air Force 1 will soon be making stops in Saigon and Hanoi as the White House has confirmed that US President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Vietnam on May 21.

in Saigon Events

People's Party @ Piu Piu

This FRIDAY THE 13TH at Piu Piu, we're bringin' y'all a night dedicated to YOU the PEOPLE! Our aim is to make your feet shuffle, head bob, and body grind. Our party, your party, party for the party pe...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Obama Weighs Historic Decision on Whether to Lift Vietnam Arms Ban

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Safe food chain to be expanded in city [SGGP] Short film raises public awareness o...

in Vietnam

Car Taxes in Vietnam Are Going up Again

With a new special consumption tax about to go into effect, car owners in Vietnam will soon face a far bigger financial burden when purchasing large vehicles.

in Asia

This 92-Year-Old Singaporean is McDonald’s Oldest Employee

While McDonald’s food has proven its ability to withstand the test of time, so has Madam Goh Gwek Eng, the company’s oldest employee.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Night Acoustic Unplugged hosted by Brittany Petit @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Hello, Konichiwa, Hola, Bonjour and Xin Chao!

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Tokyo Gone: Escaping the Concrete Jungle on Borrowed Motorcycles

From wheezing, old-school Honda Cubs to fancy vintage Vespas to the brand-new, high-octane two-wheelers that have begun to appear on Saigon's streets, Vietnam is a country of two-wheeled vehicles.

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BoomSlang @ Piu Piu

New nite @ Piu Piu !!! Featuring Saigon's finest hip hop DJ's...

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Night of Female Rockers - White Noiz & Autosave @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Ranger is giving you an awesome night of rock with female rockers, WhiteNoiz and Autosave this Thursday.

in Vietnam

FPT Invests $10m in New Underwater Internet Cable

By the end of this year, the hopefully shark-proof  Asia-Pacific Gateway submarine cable will be up and running, in part thanks to FPT.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: A Year on, HCMC Walking Street Already Shows Signs of Deterioration

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. A year on, HCMC walking street already shows signs of deterioration [Thanh Nien] V...

in Development

Riverfront Construction Could Raise Saigon's Inner City Temperatures: Expert

In a city whose temperatures are already sweltering on their own, Vinhomes' latest riverfront development may turn the heat up a few degrees for city residents.

in Saigon Events

ISHCMC PYPx Market @ Saigon Outcast

 Our ISHCMC Grade 5 students will be selling and presenting their products. Be entertained by our Grade 5 student DJs.

in Saigon

As Rainy Season Begins, Saigon Needs $90m for Flood Prevention

As the first signs of rainy season appear over Saigon, the city needs more than VND2 trillion (US$90.2 million) to carry out its various flood prevention efforts.

in Travel

Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines to Fly Directly to Vietnam

Beginning in June, there will be direct flights from both Turkey and New Zealand to Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Peace Love & Unity @ Saigon Outcast

 Saigon Dub Station & Saigon Outcast present: Peace Love & Unity Joyful Reggae Music all day by Selecta Morgan et Selecta Sonar Lee.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Cider On Tap Party @ Saigon Outcast

 Got a thirst for something different? Come to the first ever Saigon Cider Tap Party on Saturday May 14th.

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Loud Minority & Virbration presents JAM BAXTER W/ CHEMO @ Cargo

This will be our last Loud Minority show for the foreseeable future and we are looking forward to hosting the UK's underground hip-hop stalwart, Jam Baxter along with his producer Chemo. They will als...

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Saigon Dub Station 1 Year Birthday Party @ Cargo

Saigon Dub Station is 1 year old ! Join us to celebrate a last show at Cargo before they close down.

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The New District - Be The Change @ Cargo Bar

Do not miss the New District's two-day sale with plenty of cool brands and promotions this weekend at Cargo.

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Avalon Emerson (Spring Theory/Shtum - DE) @ The Observatory

Berlin-based production and DJ powerhouse with some truly impressive releases under her belt: Avalon Emerson will be bringing a lot of raw electronic fire to the floor to keep us moving all through th...

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Expos de photos: Vietnam, années 80 @ Idecaf

Michel Blanchard's exhibition of his film photographs of Hanoi capturing the change of life in Vietnam in the 80s. 

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Stripped: Movement Analysis Workshop @ La Danza Studio

STRIPPED is a movement analysis workshop aiming to serve as a platform to explore the recent trends in the study of movement and novel methods for analyzing and contextualizing movement data.

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Gravity: Next Station is Mars @ Piu Piu

Let's feel gravity and go to Mars. Come to JOIN our SpaceShip into the Galaxy and Beyond! Prepare your legs to dance outta space with us.

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iLL BEATS SAIGON presents MR.CARMACK & JARREAU VANDAL @ Cargo

iLL BEATS SAIGON is proud to present MR.CARMACK & JARREAU VANDAL.

in Vietnam

Another Cruise Boat Catches Fire in Ha Long Bay

A Ha Long Bay cruise boat burst into flames last Friday, prompting the passengers and crew on board to jump into the water to save their lives.

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Hạt | Tim @ Dia Projects

"Le Hien Minh and Cam Xanh’s duo installation take place in two neighboring rooms, each of which presents a different altar. Cam Xanh constructs a scene with a lone cross and Hien Minh, a Northern Vie...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Divers Find Little Presence of Life Underwater off Vietnam Central Coast

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Popular in Vietnam, Thai fruits, vegetables fail toxic test at home [Thanh Nien] H...

in Asia

Apple Loses iPhone Trademark Battle in Chinese Court

Among China's wealth of knockoff goods, one small local company just earned a huge victory over one of the most famous tech companies in the world.

in Food Culture

[Video] American Celebrities Try Durian on Live TV

Durian is a pretty polarizing topic. Either you have grown to love the thick, garbage-scented flesh of this Asian delight or you are nauseated by the thick, garbage-scented flesh of this Asian delight...

in Vietnam

What We Know So Far About Central Vietnam's Fish Die-Off

It's been a full week since Vietnamese officials found no link between Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company and the mass death of roughly 30 tons of fish, large and small, along a 200-kilome...

in Food Culture

Phở: The Next Great International Dish?

As Vietnam's culinary ambassador to the world, phở is a soup which needs no introduction. Some of us grew up with it, slurping the noodles for breakfast or breathing in its steamy aromas whe...

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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Artist Talk: Sàn Art Laboratory Session 8 @ San Art

 San Art Laboratory session 8 would like to invite you to the talk with Questal Tay (Singapore), Nguyễn Quốc Dũng (Vietnam) and Dara Kong (Cambodia), three artists of Session 8 – the last session...

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Korean Company to Develop Tran Hung Dao's 'Golden Triangle'

Along with the dozens of other iconic locations scattered across downtown Saigon, that three-pointed sliver of land bordered by Pham Ngu Lao, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Tran Hung Dao Streets will be getting ...

in Culture

[Video] Adults Cheer on Kids' Beer-Drinking Contest, Fail at Adulting

As recent evidence suggests, not all adults excel at adulting. In fact, more often than not, we're all making mistakes in one way or another. It's just that we usually try not to involve young, i...

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Coffee Shop Pre-order Saigon Artbook 6

From the organizer: In a series of 3 events, here is the first one. We'll be in L'USINE 70B Le Loi street D.1 this Sunday 8th May from 11am - 4pm for anyone that wants to pre-order Saigon Artbook Edit...

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Finest Wines to Please Palates @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: French wines will be the front and center at Reflections Fine Dining, as Mr. Didier Cuvelier, owner of Château Léoville Poyferré vineyards, takes diners on a spectacular culin...

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TEDxYouth@DienBienPhuSt 2016 @ Continental Saigon Hotel

From the organizer: Let’s join with us in the Official Grand Event of TEDxYouth@DienBienPhuSt 2016! This time, we've found wonderful speakers, the ones who are experienced in their field, the ones who...

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Vietnam Removes Liquids Ban on Domestic Flights

Good news for those forced to chug their bottle of water in the airport security line before heading to the gate: Vietnam now allows you to bring your liquids, aerosols and gels on all domestic flight...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Heavy Metal Levels Found in Fish Samples in Central Vietnam ‘Safe’

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC urged to raise houses [Vietnam News] Ministry releases list of safe food outl...

in Development

Canadian Firm to Invest $150m in New Solar Power Plant

Vietnam may be getting another solar power plant thanks to Canadian company CMX Renewable Energy Inc.

in Travel

Man Boards Plane to Hong Kong, Loses $250,000 Mid-Flight

Last week, one airline passenger arrived in Hong Kong with his pockets considerably lighter, after an inflight thief robbed him of US$250,000 on board the aircraft.

in Development

Japan to Invest $7bn in Mekong Region Over Next 3 Years

Japan is gearing up to invest US$7 billion into the Mekong region, spreading the funding across parts of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

in Vietnam

[Video] Hanoi Electronics Store Claims It Only Used Bikini-Clad Women to Promote 'Sex Education'

Nothing says safe sex like electronics stores and bikinis.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airport Denies Claims That Foreign Passengers Were Beaten During Delay

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. After 10 years, each Vietnamese burdened with additional $1,200 public debt [VietnamNet...

in Vietnam

US Mulls Lifting Ban of Weapon Sales to Vietnam

Ahead of United States president Barack Obama's visit to Vietnam, the Southeast Asian nation is renewing its request for the North American power to fully lift its arms ban.

in Tech

Vietnamese Education Startup Receives $9m in Funding

Yet another Vietnamese education app is raking in the investment money, as tutoring service GotIt! recently announced US$9 million in seed and series A funding.

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LIVINWONDR - STARS IN OUR EYES: A Fundraising Exhibition @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is thrilled to launch the community-art project Livinwondr initiated and co-ordinated by artist Hung Viet Tran. The gallery will host a 9-day fundraising exhibition from the 6th to the 1...

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LGBT in Vietnam: An Insider Discussion @ The American Center

 Learn more about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) experience with insiders and experts. Bring your friends and your questions to this informative session.

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Tropicalism @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: TROPICALISM is here to submerge your souls in a deep and vast selection of sounds from the equatorial belt and beyond - African energy, Caribbean zest, Latin bandit sounds, Italo d...

in Heritage

[Photos] 30 Images of 1975 Saigon

Over the weekend, Vietnam marked 41 years since the end of the American War. While Saigon has changed dramatically in those four decades, transforming into the economic heart of the country as well as...

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Vietslam 2016 with Viscera Trail The sickest band in the Holy Land @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Vietslam 2016 is produ to present Viscera Trail The Sickest Band in the Holy Land plus special guest.

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Tape Machine and James and the Van Der Beeks @ Saigon Ranger

Taking over Saigon Ranger for a single night, Tape Machine and James and the Van Der Beeks will bring their biggest amplifiers and smokey sounds directly to your ears. With zero imitators in Sai Gon, ...

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The Box - Find it before midnight @ Ubiquest

 A BOX is hidden somewhere in the city...By bicycle, scout a maze of narrow streets, find QR codes and gather clues in order to locate the box. The first team to find it and open it will win its ...

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Sunday Dubs @ Saigon Outcast

 A relaxing afternoon and evening playing roots reggae and dub music, with cool special performances.

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OXYMORON // Music x Visual x Dance Project @ Redbox Studio

 “OXYMORON” is an interactive performing arts project which combines dance and visual installation in trip-hop music. The project is a collaboration among four duos, each of which is known for th...

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Faces You Forget Documentary Screening @ Saigon Outcast

 Saigon Outcast is excited to present the exclusive premiere of a documentary filmed in the heart of our own city. The movie, "Faces You Forget" allows you to step onto Bui Vien and watch as thir...

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Roald Dahl's 'George's Marvelous Medicine' (Theatre Show) @ Saigon Outcast

 Dragonfly Theatre is excited to announce their next production, the Roald Dahl classic, “George’s Marvellous Medicine”.

in Vietnam

[Photos/Video] Vietnam Roads Turn Into Holiday Hellscape

Now that we're all back to work, checking our Facebook feeds and Instagrams from our desks after a sunny, long weekend of checking our Facebook feeds and Instagrams at the beach, let's complain about ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang to Build 2 Green Urban Projects in Q2

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang to build 2 green urban projects in Q2 [VIetnam Plus] Foreign scientists he...

in Asia

Chinese Cartoon Warns Female Civil Servants Against Dating Foreign Spies

In honor of its first-ever National Security Education Day, China put together a 16-panel cartoon warning its government employees against being seduced by ginger-haired foreign spies.

in Tech

Vietnamese, Korean Computer Scientists Invent Webcam Algorithm to Read Your Emotions

One day soon, your mobile game may be able to register your joy, anger and frustration thanks to a creepily accurate webcam algorithm.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Making of an Art Exhibition: Suby One's 'Time'

Earlier this month, Vietnamese-French artist Suby One showcased his latest exhibition, Time, at the Museum of Fine Arts. The 10-day display was a combination of abstract art, graffiti and several inst...

in Travel

[Video] 5 Places to Get out and About in Yangon

Though Yangon remains far less developed than the urban centers in other Southeast Asian countries, Myanmar's largest metropolis definitely has some bits and pieces going on. From tasty street food&nb...

in Culture

[Photos] Stay Cool in Saigon's Ice Palace

It's sweater weather in District 7's Him Lam New Urban Area.

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Wining and Dining with Vietnam’s Renowned Sommelier @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: All great meals should be paired with fine wines. For one special night, 4th May, wine lovers in Saigon will have a chance to enjoy a sensational five-course menu paired with ...

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Saigoneer's Long Weekend Event Picks

Sticking around Saigon for the long weekend? Check out our favorite events happening over the holiday.

in Vietnam

Woman Swallows 10cm Spoon While Drinking Lemonade in Central Vietnam

A young woman in central Vietnam is recovering after doctors removed a 10-centimeter-long steel spoon from her intestine earlier this month.

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Southside Thang @ Piu Piu

Saigon’s underground performers and artists are getting together for a monthly session to represent THE SOUTHSIDE. Join us on Saturday, May 7th at the super fresh venue, Piu Piu (97 Hai Ba Trung, Q1) ...

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[Photos] Saigon Backpacker Brings His Furry Travel Companion to Phu Quoc

Traveling with friends can be difficult. While the old adage suggests that opposites attract, what might be a beautiful, blossoming friendship in your home city can quickly turn into a disaster when y...

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The Mai Khoiz @ Yoko

Mai Khoi is a Vietnamese pop star, singer and musician. She has been playing music since she was 12 when she was the pianist in a wedding band with her father, a music teacher, in the coastal city of ...

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Urban Crowd Sunday Market @ La Canalla

Summer is comming so fast, thats why we Hilarious Store and La Canalla do a "URBAN" flea market for everybody who wanna shoppin and feel the "URBAN" beats from our DJ. Moreover, you guys can get some ...

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Touch - Improvisional Dance Workshop by Life Art @ Zero Station

From the organizer: "Touch" is a special workshop for the couples who are not only in a relationship like love or marriage. Touch is designed with creative activities such as improvisational move...

in Asia

South Korea's Latest Drama Is a Hit...in North Korea

Thanks to the unstoppable power of Hallyu, South Korea's latest drama, Descendants of the Sun, is fast gaining a worldwide audience. The 14-episode series has become a sensation not only in its home c...

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Japanese Cooking Class @ Blanchy's

Come to sharp your cooking skills while socializing and having fun! Master the Gyoza, learn THE perfect Maki shape and cook up an authentic Udon noodle soup! Vegan option are of course available...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Experts Stunned as Vietnam Officials Deny Link Between Taiwan Firm and Mass Fish Death Disaster

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Experts stunned as Vietnam officials deny link between Taiwan firm and fish kill disaster&nb...

in Tech

World Bank Enlists Grab and Uber to Create Open-Source Traffic-Monitoring Platform

Ever since apps like Grab and Uber came to the country, Vietnam's urban transportation has been turned upside down. On one hand, consumers are thrilled to be paying less for car rides in cities like H...

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Piu Piu Saturdays feat. Duca Dan & Baby J @ Piu Piu

PIU PIU continues it’s weekly Hip Hop Saturday Parties! Big Hip Hop mayhem for liberation day and surprise shows on that night.

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ARC PETS & Relocation Vietnam's Business Networking Fundraiser @ Thao Dien Coffee

Relocation Vietnam is hosting a business networking and fundraising evening for ARC Pet Rescue, a charity dedicated to rescuing street cat and dogs.

in Vietnam

[Video] Officials Find No Conclusive Link to Formosa in Mass Fish Deaths

As droves of marine creatures continue to wash up on the shores of central Vietnam, the cause of the region's mass fish deaths remains unknown.

in Development

Work Begins on $4bn Hoi An Resort

Last Sunday, central Vietnam's Quang Nam province began its biggest development project to date.

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Impromptu concert #2 with Sĩ @ T.O.I Cafe

Live ambient loops and soundscapes by Đỗ Tấn Sĩ. 

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PIU PIU Groovy Fridays @ Piu Piu

On Fridays, Piu Piu is the place for that groovy funky disco house sound getting darker as the night goes deeper.

in Asia

After Elephant Dies, Petition to End Cambodia's Elephant Rides Reaches 56,000 Signatures

An online petition which aims to put a stop to elephant rides in Siem Reap has garnered more than 56,000 signatures after the sudden death of an elephant at Angkor Wat last week.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Locals Cash in on Poisoned Dead Fish

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Seafood vendors protest ban on Vung Tau beaches [Thanh Nien] Saigon bus route link...

in Culture

[Photos] Life in a Saigon Cemetery

When her youngest son was six months old, Kieu Thi Anh Lien's husband disappeared. They were never officially married but the couple had lived together for years, until one day the father of Lien's th...

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Mother's Day Dinner Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial

From the organizer: Mother’s Day is the day to celebrate our mums and show them just how much we appreciate and love them. What better way to celebrate this Mother’s Day than with a family buffet at T...

in Tech

Thai Retailer Buys Zalora's Vietnam and Thailand Businesses

Earlier this week, Germany-based Rocket Internet announced the sale of its online retailer, Zalora, to Thai giant Central Group.

in Travel

[Photos] Nature Takes Over Abandoned Chinese Fishing Village

On tiny Gouqi Island, one of the 394 Shengsi Islands at the mouth of China's Yangtze River, lies Houtou Wan, a long-lost fishing village which now sits abandoned.

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Fest in Breizh @ Cargo

This year K.B.B.V. proposes a sumptuous programme of celtic musics from Brittany. More than 30 musicians and singers will present a full spectrum of celtic musics from tradition to modernity. Indeed w...

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On Gravitasi: Heri Purwanto @ Vin Gallery

'When the earth is dead, shall we live in the clouds?'

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Holiday in Saigon with Yoka Eskerod @ Last Call

From the organizer: Celebrate the holidays in town with Yoka Eskerod at Last Call.

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Flamenco Friday with Mosquitos Band @ Saigon Outcast

 Get Latino this Friday at Saigon Outcast! You'll be dancing all night to the sexy beats of the Mosquitos Band who will be serenading you 'til late.

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Victory Day and Labour Day Buffet Celebrations @ Hotel Equatorial

From the organizer: VND798,000++ per person including wine, beer and soft drinks. In celebration of two of the largest national holidays in Vietnam, we invite you to feast with us. Our seafood bu...

in Vietnam

Vung Tau Bans Eating, Drinking on Beaches

Thanks to a new regulation from the local People's Committee, beachgoers in Vung Tau are now barred from enjoying a seaside meal.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Mysterious Death of Diver Adds to Ongoing Environmental Crisis in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Mysterious death of diver adds to ongoing environmental crisis in central Vietnam [Than...

in Saigon Events

Warm-up Hip Hop Party @ 3A Station

From the organizer: To celebrate Anne Nguyen and Compagnie par Terre coming to Vietnam, we would like to invite you to a special Hip hop and Urban cultures warming up party at Giant Step Gallery. Join...

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Mexican Street Food @ Mojo Café

Mojo Café will be introducing favorite Mexican street food in May. Experience taco salad with beef chilli con carne, avocado, lettuce, olive and cheddar cheese; chicken fajitas - marinated chicken rol...

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Mexican Night @ Saigon Café Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Mexican cuisine will be the highlight of Friday and Saturday buffet nights at Saigon Café in May. Experience authentic Mexican food and watch our professional chefs showcasing the art of cooking Mexic...

in Saigon

Saigon's $1.2bn Solar Panel Manufacturer May Soon Be a Reality

The southern hub may soon be getting its own solar panel manufacturing facility as a long-ignored project is set to take on a new investor this summer.

in Travel

Japan's Newest Trains Will Be See-Through

Japan: home of yogurt Pepsi, sushi nail art and middle-aged men in schoolgirl uniforms. While much of the island nation's culture can be described as eccentric, Japan is also responsible for many...

in Saigon Events

Holler & Co. And The Wanderlusters @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Lindsay Erdman has been singing blues and jazz around the world for the past ten years, gaining extensive experience as a lounge and restaurant jazz singer in HCMC, Vietnam and is ...

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Hidden Intent (Australian Thrash Metal) @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Since 2011, Adelaide-based thrash metal three-piece Hidden Intent have been carving their way through the masses with their unabashedly unapologetic '80s-throwback thrash metal. Be...

in Society

You're Probably Spelling These Saigon Place Names Incorrectly

Several famous location names in Saigon are believed to be misspellings of their original monikers.

in Saigon Events

Rooftop Firework & Dinner @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

Pleasant night on a boutique rooftop to enjoy the firework? BOOK NOW: +84 126 9669063

in Saigon Events

Sunset Yoga with Clare Capsuto @ Saigon Outcast

 Calling all yoginis! We are so excited to introduce After-Work Sunset Yoga with Clare Capsuto!

in Saigon Events

The Dances - Piano Recital @ Soul Academy

SOUL Live Project and Mr. Nguyen Tuan Manh, Head of Piano Performance at SMPAA, proudly present "The Dances", a Classical Piano Recital, with performances from Mr. Nguyen Tuan Manh, SMPAA Teachers and...

in Saigon Events

Yoga Among Arts @ The Factory Contemporary Arts Center

Have you ever thought about practicing yoga in a creative environment? Come to The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre (FCAC) and join “The art of yoga” as we flow through some asana cultivating awarenes...

in Vietnam

With Grab and Uber on the Road, Vinasun Predicts 20% Profit Loss

While passengers are praising the arrival of UberMOTO, the latest motorbike-hailing app to enter the Vietnamese market, not everyone is thrilled about the influx of new transportation services availab...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Killed in Suspected Suicide Bomb in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. New IoT Competition hopes to turn HCMC into a smart city [Geektime] Vietnam to see...

in Asia

[Video] In Thailand, Sleeping Driver Goes for a Spin

We've all had a morning commute where we probably could have used more coffee or, better yet, more sleep. You would think – what with the honking and the traffic and the general melee – that it's damn...

in Saigon Events

Lewis Carroll's World Comes to Life @ The Grand Ho Tram Strip

Vietnam’s premiere entertainment destination, The Grand Ho Tram Strip today announced its long-weekend festivities will bring Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland to life across the four day weekend to celebrat...

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Transforms Rest Stop Into Bamboo Oasis

Thirty kilometers from Hanoi, local architect and global sensation Vo Trong Nghia recently completed another project fashioned almost entirely out of bamboo.

in Saigon Events

MIND GAME collective exhibition - by artist ANOI and friends - organized by Giant Step Gallery @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: "Mind game" is simply a game of one’s consciousness. In this term, you might be able to picture the game to some extent. By this I mean our state of mind - everything you desire, e...

in Travel

[Video] Take a Trip to One of Saigon's Greener Districts

Saigon is not exactly what you'd call a natural paradise. While the city is surrounded by rivers, its landscape is far more a concrete jungle than an actual one.

in Saigon Events

New Fame x Ivy Phi x LARRIA x Hazard Clique @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: New Fame and Ivy Phi will takeover two floors of Emergency Room on May 6, 2016! 

in Saigon Events

New Fame x La Difference x Ivy Phi @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: On Saturday May 28, 2016 New Fame, La Difference Crew and Ivy Phi will join forces at La Fenetre Soleil! This will be the last performance from Adrienne Mack-Davis with feleciacruz...

in Saigon Events

GEN and James and The Van Der Beeks @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: The hot season in Sai Gon can make you want to scream. So come and leave your voice on the dance floor with GEN and James and The Van Der Beeks. Keeping it together until the last ...

in Saigon Events

Afterwork Connected #4 - Fashion & Beauty Lovers @ Kokois

Afterwork Connected #4 : FASHION AND BEAUTY LOVERS is powered by GetSpaces and Kokoïs ! In the spirit of International Fashion Week, we are celebrating a night of FASHION and BEAUTY as well as creativ...

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Della Mae Bluegrass Band Live @ The American Center

 LIVE PERFORMANCE with Della Mae Bluegrass Band, which earned a spot on Rolling Stone's “Top Ten Artists you Need to Know” list, received a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Bluegrass Album of the year...

in Saigon Events

Electric Kicks @ The Cube

From the organizer: It’s the long weekend!!! Are you ready to party? And for this very special occasion we have the Electric Kicks debut of Nic Ford. We can’t believe we’ve never had him play before a...

in Saigon Events

True Story - Kris Kotcher & Dan Nguyen's Exhibition @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Dan Nguyen and Kris Kotcher: two artists that you are probably familiar with. Their works have been exhibited internationally, found in galleries, public walls, on clothing, sticke...

in Vietnam

In Central Vietnam, Mass Fish Death Raises Alarm

Authorities in central Vietnam are investigating a steel firm and its wastewater pipeline after scores of dead saltwater fish began washing up on the shores of Quang Tri, Quang Binh, Ha Tinh and Thua ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Canals May be Used to Regulate Floods

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam a new hot spot for tech startups [The Nation] Ancient arms museum re-opens...

in Saigon Events

Reunification Cruise @ Les Rives

Join Les Rives speedboat cruise on Reunification Day to watch the Fireworks from Saigon River, while enjoying free flow wine and finger food.

in Tech

[Video] Driverless Pods May Hit Singapore's Streets by Year End

While we can't imagine testing a driverless vehicle in, say, Saigon traffic, the orderly streets of Singapore seem like the perfect place to give self-driving machinery a whirl.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] The Story Behind Urban Vietnam's Graffiti Advertisements

Splashed across city walls and on the sides of buildings, urban Vietnam is awash with advertisements for khoan cắt bê tông (KCBT), or demolition services.

in Saigon

Health Officials Declare Zika Outbreak Over in D2 Ward

Less than a month after Vietnam's Ministry of Health confirmed the country's first two Zika cases, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has declared the virus outbreak in District 2's Thanh My Lo...

in Vietnam

Scorched Earth: Southeast Asia's Unprecedented Heat Wave

Wherever you're reading this, we hope there's air-conditioning.

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Heritage

[Photos] An Ode to Nguyen Hue's Demolished Fountain

While Saigon's collective memory seems to be pretty short, it wasn't that long ago that the wide, low fountain intersecting Le Loi and Nguyen Hue streets still existed.

in Saigon

Crocodile on the Loose Between Long An and Saigon: Officials

Authorities in Long An province have alerted the public of a crocodile on the loose.

in Saigon

Hang on to Your Helmets: UberMOTO Is Here

Good news, non-drivers: Uber has launched its motorbike-hailing service in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: US Human Rights Report Still Gives Biased Perspective on Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to set off fireworks at 4 venues on April 30 [Hanoi Times] VND2.64 trillion t...

in Food Culture

South Korea Just Opened Its First Insect Restaurant

Next time you're craving a healthy, protein-rich meal, don't reach for the read meat. Instead, curb you hunger with a helping of bugs.

in Vietnam

[Video] VNA Dreamliner Makes Guest Appearance on PGA Tour

Last weekend, as golfers in the American state of South Carolina were standing on the green of the 18th hole, Boeing flew a surprise visitor over the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) competitio...

in Architecture

[Photos] Put Your Mind at Ease in Saigon's Zen House

Embodying its name, every element of the Zen House revolves around harmony, mindfulness and originality, making this contemporary structure more a monastery than a home for the three Buddhist owners.

in Asia

[Video] Chinese Workers Hold Bulldozer Fight in City Streets

Show of hands: who hasn't driven past a construction site and wondered what would happen if the bulldozers challenged each other to a duel? If you're one of the unique spirits who has had this experie...

in Vietnam

Power Company Asks to Build Hydroelectric Dam in Nature Reserve Because What Is Nature for, Really

There are some things in life you're just not supposed to do. Eat something you found on the floor, for instance. Take candy from a baby. Build a hydroelectric dam inside a nature reserve.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Truck Crushes Street Sweeper in Thu Thiem Tunnel

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Development at a cost: How Nha Trang has changed over the last 10 years [Thanh Nien] ...

in Tech

The World Is Down to Fund Vietnamese Startups

In recent years, Vietnam's startups have proven their worth to both the local economy and the global community.

in Saigon Events

National Holiday Celebration with Thao Trang & DJ D-Roc @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: Any plans for this national holiday? On 30th April and 1st May, Thao Trang singer and DJ D-roc gonna rock Saigon with the all the best live performances. Especially, the brilliant ...

in Environment

[Video] Hanoi's Pollution Heading Toward Airmaggedon

Urban Vietnam is on a roll these days. What with a new crop of sky-high monuments on the horizon, a thriving startup economy and an ambitious set of plans for the future, cities across the countr...

in Arts & Culture

In Yangon, Myanmar's Cold War-Era Typewriters Are Still in Use

Southeast Asia is a study in the clash of tradition and innovation. Across the region, increasingly modern societies reconcile their traditional values with contemporary progress, and in some cases th...

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat presents SHIFTED//AVIAN (London UK) @ The Observatory

 Also known as Guy Brewer we are proud to have him in Vietnam on his first night of his ASIAN DEBUT. which has been a joint effort of Heart Beat Saigon w./ Dekoded in Singapore @ Club Canvas (7 M...

in Saigon Events

PechaKucha HCMC Vol.7 @ Vin Gallery

What's 'PECHA-KUCHA', you ask? PechaKucha Night (PKN) was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public.

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Thao Dien Ultra Run @ Saigon Outcast

 The hottest event in the hottest April is coming to town from SRC with great gratitude to running community who has been supporting us during the past 3 years. Gonna be a joyful Sunday when many...

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Jazz Workshop with Sabra Johnson @ Dance Center

From the organizer: If you want to learn more about performing Jazz, join Sabra Johnson (winner of SYTYCD America) who will be sharing her passion for Jazz with guests. The workshop will focus on...

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SpaceJam SaiGon - Nevasleep @ Cargo

The last event of the famed EDM music festival SpaceJam featuring Touliver, Tiên Tiên, Big Daddy, Rhymastic, Cường Seven, MLEE, Triple D, Zing, Phareal Phuong, Teddy Doox and Andree Right Hand.

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DJs Loads Of Nothing And Tralak Schkopes @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The long awaited return of fREefRAm experimental sampling collaboration between DJs Loads of Nothing and TraLak Schkopes is hitting Saigon Ranger's stage this week. A melding of ac...

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SineKwaNon Live @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: SineKwaNon will take the Saigon Ranger stage with their distinctive acoustic covers and strong vocals, mixing all genres and styles from soul music to pop, blues, rock, funk and ev...

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Keep Calm It's TROYBOI @ S.I.X

It's time to define us with our special artist guest: TROYBOI, a well known underground music producer and DJ from London, UK.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Educators Debate on When Sex Education Should Start

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Educators debate on when sex education should start [VietnamNet] Over 4 million in...

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As Drought Continues, Mekong Climate Refugees Leave Home

It's no secret that the Mekong Delta is in dire straits. Between hydroelectric dams, drought, sinking land and the region's ever-increasing salinization, farmers in the west are facing heavy losses th...

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Principles of Healthy Eating - Lifestyles and Business Network Club's First Event (Bilingual) @ Blanchy's

Annoucement of Founding Lifestyles and Business's Club And The First Event: Principles of Healthy Eating.

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Dance & Movement Therapy Session @ The American Center

Join us for a 2-hour interactive movement workshop, which can help individuals with a wide range of psychological disorders achieve greater self-expression. This session involves movement, so comforta...

in Saigon

Don't Drink the Water: Saigon's Untreated Waste Is Flowing Into Its Water Supply

If you're into drinking tap water, we hate to be the bearers of bad news but it's probably time to stop.

in Food Culture

[Video] The True Story of 3 Bros and a Bánh Xèo Taco

For all the magic involved in Vietnamese cuisine, it's surprising how few of the country's dishes have made it abroad. Of course, you'll have no trouble finding foreigners who love phở or appreciate t...

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Ha Tran & Ban Nguyen Live @ Yoko

Ha Tran & Ban Nguyen band return to HCMC audience with a one-night gig at Yoko this Sunday.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 7 Million People Flock to Hung Kings Temple Over Holiday Weekend

Over the long weekend, while most of Saigon was hiding in cool, air-conditioned places, the northern province of Phu Tho was dealing with an influx of Hung Vuong revelers who made the trek to its hist...

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Outcast Outdoor Cinema: The True Cost screening for Fashion Revolution @ Saigon Outcast

Fashion Revolution: from the 18th to the 24th April, people ask their brands #whomademyclothes by tagging them on social media. The campaign is done to remember all the victims of the Rana Plazza fact...

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Screening "The Second Mother" @ deciBel

Regina Casé’s warm and spirited performance would be enough to make anyone fall head-over-heels in love with this double story about a mother’s sacrifice to support her children and Brazil's changing ...

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Free Food: Panam's Kebab @ deciBel

Kebab by Panam's cafe this week at deciBel.

in Development

China Slides 100-Year-Old Building to New Home

China never ceases to exceed our expectations when it comes to buildings. From monster bridge-building machines to the 19-day construction of a 57-story skyscraper to 3D printing a mansion, ...

in Tech

High School Students Build All-Terrain Wheelchair

Vietnam is not particularly well set-up for handicapped people. With broken sidewalks and uneven terrain even in the most developed cities, getting around can be a challenge for those who are wheelcha...

in Food Culture

Chinese Restaurants Fire Incompetent Robot Staff

While human waitstaff are sometimes a disappointment – they forget your order, they punch in late, they expect a tip – three restaurants in China are finding out that our machine friends aren't necess...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Recycle: Saigon's Uber-Cool Tattoo Parlor

Not only in Vietnam but around the world, tattoos are at once both embraced and misunderstood: older generations loathe them, younger generations view them as an important tool of self-expression.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

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[Photos] Meet District 2's Floating House

Bringing the concept of a flood-proof nhà sàn – the wooden stilt house most often seen in rural Vietnam – to Saigon's sinking terrain, local outfit Nha Dan Architects managed to create a contempo...

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Four Days of Thrills @ The Grand Ho Tram Strip

Second only to Tet, Reunification Day and May Labor Day lead a double-header that allows the best chance Vietnam offers for getaways near and far. Only Ho Tram can make you feel so relaxed from the st...

in Society

Clean Up Vietnam: Changing the Conversation

There has been much ado in recent years about Vietnam’s garbage problem. From the beaches of Phu Quoc to the forests of the Central Highlands, trash is omnipresent and impossible to ignore. To th...

in Saigon

Man Tries, Fails to Conceal 18 Live Birds in His Pants at Tan Son Nhat

These days, you can hardly bring anything on an airplane. What with the liquid rules and the sharp object rules and the firearm rules, it's only you and your non-lethal possessions that make the cut. ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Inflation to Edge up to 5% in 2016: Report

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s inflation to edge up to 5% in 2016: report [VOV] Microsoft to support Da...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Check out Northern Vietnam's Stunning French Colonial High School

In northern Nam Dinh province, Nguyen Khuyen High School isn't your average teaching facility.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] See If You Can Spot Vietnam in This 'Skull Island' First-Look Featurette

As part of this year's MTV Movie Awards ceremony, which took place last weekend, the people behind Kong: Skull Island put out a nice little featurette teasing the forthcoming movie, which is set to pr...

in Vietnam

Chinese E-Commerce Giant Alibaba Buys $1bn Stake in Lazada

On Tuesday, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced its decision to purchase a US$1 billion stake in Southeast Asian e-commerce outfit Lazada, marking the company's biggest o...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Will Vietnam Legalize Prostitution?

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Jetro reports very low localization rate of Japanese businesses in Vietnam [SGGP] ...

in Vietnam

No More Nudes: Vietnam to Forbid Celebrities From Taking Naked Pics

Much to everyone's dismay, Vietnamese celebrities, models and beauty queens will be banned from taking nude photographs and distributing them online beginning May 15.

in Tech

Meet Ex4U, the Taiwanese Electric Car Coming to Vietnam

A two-seater electric car may soon hit the streets of Vietnam.

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Saigon's Hip Hop Anonymous @ Flex the Loft Bar

You are cordially invited to the LAUNCH of HIP HOP ANONYMOUS - Saigon's first Hip Hop movement; YES; we're actually going to play HIP HOP, at the most intimitate / sexiest venue you will attend.

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Jack Lives Here @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: Starting in 2016 April 12th, on every Tuesday,  Air 360 Sky Lounge is proud to launch “Jack Lives Here” promotion – Buy 2 get 1 free for any Jack Daniel’s products. Especially...

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DREAMS by Sing For The Moment Fundraising Concert @ Soul Academy

Sing For The Moment 3 will be held on 23rd April, 2016 at SMPAA - Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy, 214-216 Pasteur, District 3, HCMC With the topic DREAMS, we will take you to the journey from th...

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Wave Test #5: Vo Binh Nuoc @ Mai's Gallery

From the organizer: For his fifth major installation to date, Saigon—New York based sound artist ALEC SCHACHNER presents WAVE TEST #5: VỎ BÌNH NƯỚC, a site-specific installation consisting of plastic ...

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Outcast's Farmers Market @ Saigon Outcast

 Outcas't Farmers Market will concentrate the best chefs, those people that you see in the street and you would never imagine how handyman-cookers when they are at home.

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Booty 101 @ La Canalla

Wat it do homieee. We are back at it again with the BOoty lesson, ya'all have 'em booties, but do ya kno how to make it work?

in Vietnam

It’s Official: Americans to Get 1-Year Vietnam Visas by June

Starting later this year, American tourists visiting Vietnam will be able to get a one-year, multiple-entry visa.

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SIMBA Meeting @ Family Medical Practice

Please join Dr. Orly, mums, and mums-to-be every Thursday mornings from April 7th, 2016 onwards at 9:30 am to 11:30am for a SIMBA experience at our cozy Thao Dien facility. A range of prenatal and pos...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Travel the Length of Vietnam in One Minute

For those of us who prefer armchair travel, Vimeo user Riccardo Fasoli's stunning minute-long journey through Vietnam is the perfect mini holiday.

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FAMILY CONNECTION: Modes of Motion Dance Course (District 1) @ La Danza Studio

The Movement Kitchen is pleased to announce a new 3 week course that will take place each month at La Danza Studio.

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Giegling Night with Dustin & Konstantin @ The Observatory

Giegling is responsible for releasing some of the most respected underground dance music around, and on this night its two founders will be on booth duty to lay down the cream of their massive reperto...

in Vietnam

Guy Test Drives a $224,000 Beamer, Wraps it Around a Tree

If you're having a bad day, look on the bright side: at least you haven't totaled a US$224,000 BMW.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Incredible Juxtapositions Show How China Has Changed Over the Past Century

In a country where cities rise from rice paddies, to say that China has developed rapidly over the past century is something of understatement. Self-described “photography and creativity enthusiast” D...

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Saigon Nights Miami Vice Party @ Iris

After ridding the streets of crime there is only one thing to do. Put on your best pastel shirt, wear sunglasses even though it's night time and party like it's 1985.

in Development

Sawaco to Build 6 Underground Reservoirs in Saigon

In an effort to protect the southern hub from drought, Saigon Water Company (Sawaco) is working with municipal authorities to create six underground water reservoirs.

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Mugic Night (SG) w/ Kentaro, Mislav, Dang & Friends @ The Observatory

The sound system responsible for providing some of the most high-calibre music and artists to the people of Singapore is back at The Obs once again, guaranteeing a night of continuous audio magic flow...

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KOKOIS One Year Anniversary @ Kokois

Join us for a night full of fun as we celebrate the 1rst Anniversary of KOKOIS!

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iLL BEATS SAIGON presents RYAN HEMSWORTH (Canada) @ The Observatory

iLL BEATS SAIGON presents Canadian born beatmaker RYAN HEMSWORTH.

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Wine & Cheese Party @ Delices Bistro

 Join us for our bi-weekly party celebrating Cheese & Wine. Blind Tasting, Quizzes, Pairing tips will be proposed as well as special prices on selected wines after the event. 

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Finnegans Wake Live Open Reading @ Papillon Bar

From the organizer: Come one come all and step to the mic for live collaborative/participatory reading of Finnegans Wake! James Joyce's grand masterpiece of experimental prose, written over the course...

in Vietnam

[Video] Hue to Get Jazzy New Boardwalk

Hue is set to get a major riverside upgrade as local officials have submitted a proposal to build a boardwalk next to the Huong River later this year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Vingroup Wins Triple Asia Pacific Property Awards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Security camera nemesis of HCMC criminals [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam eyes ending floodin...

in Saigon

Saigon to Ban Eating, Drinking, Fun on Nguyen Hue

Starting April 18, a new law which bans eating and drinking on Nguyen Hue – along with several other activities – will take effect.

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April Birthday @ Nossa Steakhouse

From the organizer: Come celebrate your April birthday at Nossa Steakhouse this April and enjoy a 50% Discount for your beef steak.

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DJ Patrick Oliver @ Lush

Originally from Miami where he played through the early 2000’s at the regular hot spots on South Beach, Patrick Oliver was soon performing at nightclubs and festivals all over the world. Italy, Brazil...

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Breeze @ The Cube

From the organizer: Breeze is a lounge night where chill out electronic music is played. This time music will be responsible by a brand new face, Mavel. Relax.

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Dance Charity Concert "Moving Feet, Moving Hearts" @ SOUL Arts Academy

SOUL Live Project and Ms.Jenny Luu, SMPAA’s Head of Ballet, present “Moving Feet, Moving Hearts - Dance Charity Concert” at SOUL Convention Complex (214 - 216 Pasteur, W.6, Dist.3, HCMC) The event wil...

in Arts & Culture

Animated Shorts Bring Vietnamese History to the Small Screen

In an effort to teach Vietnamese children (and perhaps adults, too) about their nation's past, one local channel has begun playing short, animated videos depicting famous moments in Vietnamese history...

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Machine Funk @ The Cube

From the organizer: Creating art in a ‘binary-gen’ world, the artist’s multi-facet mind is at a state to observe and challenge its reasonably sane path. Often finding his sound buried with poetic...

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90's Hip Hop RnB w/ DJ Valentin @ Last Call

From the organizer: Dose of Hiphop RnB from the 90's this Friday at Last Call.

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Quang Ninh to Ban Overnight Cruises in Ha Long Bay 'Soon'

Spending a night on Ha Long Bay will soon be a thing of the past, according to Quang Ninh authorities.

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Motorik with Nic Ford @ Last Call

From the organizer: Last Call welcomes Motorik with Nic Ford to take you on a trip through the full spectrum of Foot Working Friday Night Machine Music.

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Belgian Beer Festival 2016 @ Cargo

For the second time in the history of BeluxCham, we have the pleasure to introduce a part of Belgian culture through this Belgian Beer Festival in Ho Chi Minh City. This event aims to promote the Belg...

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Onslaught The Legends of UK Thrash Metal Live @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol formed in 1983 by guitarist and founder Nige Rockett. In 1986 they released the album, The Force, which is considered a class...

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Culture Workshop 1: Cross-Cultural Communication @ The American Center

What is culture? What is culture not? How do different cultures view society, time, and communication? Come learn about these dimensions of culture and become a better intercultural communicator!

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Eating Green @ The American Center

Learn how switching to plant-based foods helps you to “go green.”

in Saigon

Saigon Declares Health Emergency Following First Zika Cases

Officials have declared a health emergency in Ho Chi Minh City following Vietnam's first two reported cases of the Zika virus.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Recalls Books Telling Kids ‘Camel Is Largest Bird on Earth’

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Thousands of children involved in school and family violence [SGGP] Vietnam reca...

in Environment

Cambodia's Tigers Are 'Functionally Extinct'

Cambodia's tiger population is now “functionally extinct”, according to experts.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Create Charming D7 Wood-and-Concrete Row House

In the last few years, Saigon's architects have come up with some impressive contemporary touches for the city's traditional row houses. Whether adding web-like coverings or a collage o...

in Asia

In China, New Vehicle Ban Results in Motorbike Graveyard

Following China’s latest crackdown on illegally operated vehicles, scores of motorcycles are piling up under Nantou Toll Bridge expressway in the city of Shenzhen.

in Film & TV

[Video] Filmmaker Captures the 'Phantoms of Saigon'

In his latest short film, Phantoms of Saigon, filmmaker Pham Hong Chuyen juxtaposes poetic, almost alien angles of Saigon with the often faceless community of wandering scrap collectors who roam its s...

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Hung Kings' Festival Celebration Buffet @ Hotel Equatorial

From the Organizer: We invite you to feast with us in style, in celebration of one of the largest celebrations in Vietnam.

in Food Culture

Cup Noodle to Release 'Luxury' Shark Fin, Softshell Turtle Flavors in Japan

For only the classiest of junk food consumers, Cup Noodle is rolling out a “premium” line of instant noodles.

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Saigon

Vietnam Opens Its First-Ever Family and Juveniles' Court

On Monday, Vietnam opened its first-ever court geared toward juvenile offenders and family-related cases.

in Music & Arts

[GIFs] Character Building: Illustrator Brings Bitexco Tower's Personality to Life

British animator and illustrator Michael William Lester recently added some character to a few of the world’s most iconic buildings, including Saigon’s own Bitexco Tower, by way of a series of animate...

in Vietnam

Angry Mob Kills Dog Thief in Northern Vietnam

Over the past few years, Vietnam has made it clear time and again that dog thieves are perhaps one of the most hated groups in society. Many local residents are actively opposed to the practice of dog...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Shines in the Ranking of ASEAN's Top 100 Banks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Train crash blocks North-South railway [Vietnam News] One more international air...

in Asia

[Video] 1960s Phnom Penh: Pearl of Asia

While we spend a great deal of time at Saigoneer posting photos and writing stories about old Saigon, formerly known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, Cambodia’s capital once shared a similar moniker...

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Host 31st SEA Games in 2021

It's official: Hanoi will host the 31st Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games) in 2021.

in Health

Vietnam Could Have Most Cancer Cases Worldwide by 2020: Expert

Registering firmly in the realm of not-so-great news, one expert is estimating Vietnam could have the most cancer cases in the world by 2020.

in Travel

Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in First Quarter of 2016

When it comes to tourism, Vietnam is back.

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Chance Dance @ La Danza Studio

This workshop is centered around Merce Cunningham's use of chance mechanisms and indeterminacy as choreographic strategies. Participants will explore their own movement phrases by experimenting with c...

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Magners Presents: Virgin Jokes @ deciBel

Think you're pretty funny? Do you make your friends laugh until they pee and then cry and then pee again? Try your hand at stand up comedy at DeciBel's first-ever VIRGIN JOKES--a stand up comedy show ...

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Da Lat Tourist Is Opening Vietnam's Second Safari Park

Officials in Lam Dong province recently announced their approval of a safari park to be built near Da Lat.

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Base Of The Bass @ The Cube

From the organizer: The BASS MUSIC PARTY [Base of the Bass] at THE CUBE BAR SAIGON. Trap, break beats, dub step, glitch hop, drum'n'bass and other all "BASS" "DANCE" music.

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Charity Garage Sale @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Giant Step Urban Art Gallery’s charity garage sale is back ! After the success of the 1st edition in February (more than 1000USD raised), we had to do it again. Who doesn’t like co...

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Bass Republic @ Lush

May edition of BASS REPUBLIC is here.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: First Bus Ads for HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s startups step to the fore [Wall Street Journal] Hanoi accepts invitati...

in Travel

Vietnamese Tourists Called out for ‘Shameful’ and ‘Awful’ Behavior

Chinese tourists have received a great deal of criticism in recent years for their tourism habits, which include obliterating seafood buffets and defacing ancient Egyptian temples. However, according ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Lat Architects Transform Abandoned House With Transparent Skin

After 20 years of abandonment, this crumbling, countryside Da Lat house was in rough shape. However its owner, whose father had built the structure himself, still had fond memories of the long-empty h...

in Health

Ministry of Health Confirms First 2 Zika Cases in Vietnam

Earlier this morning, Ministry of Health officials confirmed Vietnam's first two cases of the Zika virus.

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Friday Live Music with Weed Elephant @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Weed Elephant are laid-back organic jam power trio. They play funky blues rock / rock / pop / ballads / etc. 

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Mr. Miyagi's Car Wash | Strictly Vinyl @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Mr. Miyagi trains his DJs in the ancient and forgotten art of spinning WAX! Each DJ has spent countless hours using Mr. Miyagi’s special secret technique: wax on, wax off! 

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Giant Swing Night w/ mAsa Niwayama, NKChan & Friends (BKK) @ The Observatory

The party crew out of BKK is hitting our city as a single unit for the first time, bringing with them their years of combined experience and the bags of deliciously rare vinyl that have earned them th...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Hong Kong Illustrator Re-Imagines Star Wars Characters in Traditional Chinese Art

In case the memory escapes you, last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens was kind of a big deal. While it didn't make the top box office spot during its opening weekend in Vietnam, the seventh install...

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Chuckle Bucket @ deciBel

Come on out to see Saigon's local comedians do they thang. Everyone is welcome to perform, and those doing 3+ minutes will receive a free beer. Hosted by Brian Armstrong and Diana Bailey.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Tops List of Best Places to Do Business in Vietnam

For the third year running, Da Nang is the best place to do business in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Issue 1-Year Visas to US Citizens: Legislature

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Foreigners find best street food in Vietnam via social media [The Jakarta Post] ...

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Noche Loca @ Cuba la Casa del Mojito

It's going to get LOCO tonight at Cuba la Casa del Mojito. Nestor at the piano, Giorgio at the Saxophone and Swing Master J our Latin DJ will all be playing together and will fill the place with amazi...

in Film & TV

[Video] Instant Noodle Commercial Outtakes Make for an Incredible Short Film

Watch a few Vietnamese TV commercials and you wouldn't characterize most local advertising as sexy.

in Saigon Events

Introduction to Digital Fabrication @ Fablab Saigon

From the organizer: Being creative without limit? Ever heard of 3D printing that brings all your designs to life? Or Internet of Thing - the epic network that revolutionizes our world? This ...

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Amnesia HipHop Fridays @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: The night, many are claiming brought good Hiphop back to this fair city. We have special guest DJs each week giving us a banging dose of Hip Hop and it's roots.

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Women of Saigon @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Whether you're looking to be part of a network of empowering women who advise and support each other, an entrepreneur or just want to unwind and relax in great company, come along ...

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A Bullet in the Head @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: The Beeks and The 67's Live! Bone Crunching Rock and Roll of the 67's with the Manic Maniac stylings of James and the Vanderbeeks! One night only. Bring bandages.

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Motorik @ The Cube

From the organizer: Simply from a combination of "motor" and the German "Musik".The name perhaps derives from the repetitive yet forward-flowing feel of the rhythm, which has been compared to the expe...

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Down @ The Cube

From the organizer: Post friday nighters need some meditation before the clock hit Cinderella period. Chill and relax, before dropping your shoe somewhere while dancing. Jazz, disco, house, techno, le...

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Centro @ The Cube

From the organizer: Noches one man project for the Cube Lounge starts this week. Serious productions to be put out track by track. The night is expected to satisfy geeky ears by the Spanish's deep kno...

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Border @ The Cube

From the organizer: Circle around the edge of techno music, border is made a music night to step in and out of techno empire. Not to break but to spark possibilities. Creating mutants in the mass, the...

in Development

[Photos] Vinhomes Unveils Golden River, Its Ba Son Development

If you've recently driven along District 1's Ton Duc Thang recently, chances are you've seen the large, glass-front building going up on the corner of Nguyen Huu Canh Street.

in Asia

Indonesia Threatens to Deport Leonardo DiCaprio for Palm Oil Comments

Actor, environmentalist and noted bear fighter Leonardo DiCaprio is definitely not getting any Instagram likes from the Indonesian government.

in Saigon Events

HipHoperation Party @ Emergency Room

From the organizer: Emergency Room presents HipHoperation party every Thursday on the top fllor.

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Saigon Urban Flea Market @ Saigon Outcast

Saigon Urban Flea Market open-air shopping and gathering place where all kinds of people come to buy and sell new and used stuff, So whether you are clearing out the attic, leaving the country, strapp...

in Vietnam

As Hanoi Gets New Buses, Saigon Ridership Plummets

Not long after Saigon debuted its flashy new airport bus, Hanoi is also planning to introduce a series of bus routes connecting Noi Bai International Airport with the downtown area.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Cambodian Airplane Slides off Runway at HCMC Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam network security at high risk: experts [VietnamNet] Cambodian airplane s...

in Saigon

Saigon to Keep Its Railways Station, Elevate Train Tracks: City Official

Ever since the collapse of Bien Hoa's Ghenh Bridge, there's been a lot of talk about what to do with Saigon's railway station. Should it stay in its current District 3 location? Should it move to an o...

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's D7 House: Where Natural Elements and Contemporary Design Intersect

Combining a narrow space with bright, natural elements and clean, contemporary design might seem a challenge but not for District 7's NA House.

in Culture

[Video] Watch a Vietnamese Worker Singlehandedly Put This Excavator on the Back of a Truck

Vietnam does things a little differently than the rest of the world.

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Outsiders @ Saigon Ranger

One night of Extreme Metal with 13 bands from across Asia in Saigon!Ticket: 

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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

in Culture

[Photos] VietJet Co-Pilots Get Married, Take Tarmac Wedding Photos

VietJet pilots Dang Tien Cuong and Nguyen Phuong Anh are probably the only couple to have snapped their wedding photos on the tarmac at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

in Tech

[Video] Meet the Vietnamese Engineer Developing Google's Artificial Intelligence

Next time you ask Google for directions or run an image search, thank Le Viet Quoc.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: City to Have 4 Underground Parking Lots in 2019

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam elects first chairwoman of Parliament [ABC News] City to have 4 undergro...

in Travel

Meet Vietstar, Vietnam's Next Airline?

Just in case you felt something was missing between Vietnam's straight-laced national carrier and the flurry of budget airlines that have stormed onto the aviation scene in recent years, Vietnam will ...

in Vietnam

Over 20,000 Businesses Closed So Far in 2016

 In Vietnam, businesses come and go in the blink of an eye.

in Asia

Japan's Bullet Trains Now Travel to Hokkaido

Last weekend, Japan debuted a brand-new JPY550 billion (US$4.9 billion) high-speed rail line which travels from Tokyo to Hokkaido in just over four hours.

in Saigon Events

TechNoPhobe Artist Talk: Truc-Anh: The Quantic Family @ The Factory Contemporary Art Centre

In conversation with TechNoPhobe curator Trong Gia Nguyen, French artist Truc-Anh will discuss in-depth about his installation "The Quantic Family." The talk will be followed by an audience Q & A. The...

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Grilled US Beef Tenderloin and Salmon on Block Salt @ Level 23 Signature Restaurant Sheraton Hotel

Being known as one of the most eminent restaurants in town with panoramic views over Ho Chi Minh City, Level 23 Signature Restaurant will introduce the exquisite grilled favorites every night in the m...

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Seafood Galore @ Saigon Café Sheraton Hotel

Come to Saigon Café to experience an exclusive seafood themed night every Friday and Saturday in April. Experience an assortment of fresh seafood themed from the starter, carving station to cooked-to-...

in Saigon

D1 to Set up Impromptu Street Food Courts Next Month

Starting next month, Saigon's street food landscape will be transformed by a new trial program aimed at clearing city streets.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Jams Cost HCMC $820m Each Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to fight tourist crime [TR Weekly] Vietnam failing to meet workforce demand...

in Culture

[Video] Hanoian Vendors Get Fit With Market Aerobics

No one loves an office job. Sure, there are perks – the air-conditioning, the peaceful environment, the free corporate stuff – but at one point or another, every pencil-pusher has wished for a more ac...

in Saigon

Saigon to Spend $40m on Granite-Paved Sidewalks

A total of 134 Saigon sidewalks will be paved with granite.

in Tech

You Can Now Print a 3D Bust of Yourself in Saigon Because Why Not

In the realm of things you never knew you needed but cannot live without, we introduce to you the 3D-printed bust.

in Saigon Events

Different : Liar Room @ La Canalla

Deep house DJs from Saigon and Hanoi to join force on the coming 1st of April at La Canalla.

in Saigon Events

Screening "When Marnie Was There" @ ADC Academy

From the organizer: A non-profit screening of Studio Ghibli's "When Marnie Was There".

in Vietnam

Laos Releases Dam Water to Ease Vietnam's Drought

Laos has agreed to release water from its Mekong River dams to help Vietnamese farmers as Vietnam continues to grapple with the most expensive weather-related disaster in its history.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Starts Hygiene Campaign

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC starts hygiene campaign [TR Weekly] Drought in Vietnam will become 'dangero...

in Saigon Events

Evolution Night with Ho Vinh Khoa and To Lam @ Air 360 Skybar

From the organizer: “The rainbow flag” – the symbol of marriage equality which be supported all around the world. To honor this special thing, Air 360 Sky Lounge will celebrate the Evolution Nigh...

in Culture

New Rules Prohibit Swearing, Fighting or Loud Noise in Local Apartments: Ministry

If you feel the need to tell off your neighbor, let loose by turning your speakers up to 11 or just want to start an innocent fight club in your apartment, you better get to work, as none of these wil...

in Saigon Events

Loud Rock Freaks @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: This Saturday Saigon Ranger is honored to introduce you "Loud Rock Freaks" night with VXTX, Razor Leaf, and Secret Guest.

in Saigon Events

Amanda Bloom & The Lost Art - Live @ Saigon Ranger.

From the organizer: Amanda Bloom is an Australian fusion pianist, composer and vocalist currently based between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Berlin.

in Vietnam

On Vietnam's Roads, One Death Every Hour

Every hour, someone dies in a traffic accident in Vietnam.

in Travel

[Photos] It's Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

Springtime signals its presence differently around the world, but Japan's spring awakening is particularly famous. Every year, thousands upon thousands of cherry trees blossom across the country in a ...

in Saigon Events

Spoken Rhythms Workshop @ La Danza Studio

Spoken Rhythms explores the magic of words and movement. The workshop begins with movement, breathing, sound, and word exercises. Participants will develop expressive skills as they experience the cre...

in Saigon Events

Sad & Beautiful World: SETH'S DOMINION + Vietnamese Indie Animation Showcase @ Ca Phe Thu Bay

The Onion Cellar presents in collaboration with Hanoi DocLab a screening of a documentary on Canadian cartoonist SETH, SETH’S DOMINION (official HCMC premiere) + VIETNAMESE INDIE A...

in Architecture

[Photos] A Farewell to Saigon's War-Era Water Towers

Saigon Water Company (Sawaco) is drawing up plans to destroy seven of the eight large war-era water towers scattered across the city.

in Saigon Events

Start BBQ & Pool Party @ Start Coworking Space

 We’re now introducing a monthly BBQ & Pool party! This is the perfect opportunity to get to know other Start members but outsiders are also welcome. Feel free to invite your friends.

in Saigon Events

UK Reggae Legend MACKA B (LIVE) @ Cargo

SAIGON ROCKERS and iLL BEATS SAIGON are proud to present one of Britain's most influencial Reggae artists, MACKA B.

in Saigon Events

PSYCHE - A Solo Show Featuring Artworks By Tuyp Tran @ Dia Projects

 This April, Dia Projects presents PSYCHE by Tuyp Tran. The show featuring over 16 selected works mix of intricate pen, color marker illustrations on elephant hide paper and wood to create labyri...

in Vietnam

Cam Ranh's New International Port Can Accommodate Carriers, Submarines: Report

Earlier this month, Vietnam unveiled a massive new international seaport at Cam Ranh Bay.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: More New Airlines to Operate in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to manage pavement encroachment [Vietnam News] Controversy over Lenin Park ...

in Development

Behind the Cover: 'Da Nang: COASTAL City' to Hit Bookshelves Next Month

Next month, German editor Michael Waibel will release Da Nang: COASTAL City, the third in a series of large-format photo books dedicated to documenting the development and vibrancy of Vietnam. In conj...

in Saigon Events

Di Ngu @ La Canalla

Chilling music, freestyle violin and visual at Canalla bar this Saturday. 

in Saigon Events

Reggae Sunday @ Saigon Outcast

 Strictly Reggae Vibrations all day - Great food - Great people.

in Food Culture

The Shitty Reality Behind Civet-Poop Coffee

We love a good cup of civet-poop coffee just as much as the next person, but maybe it's time to let go.

in Saigon Events

Trap Room x Tornado : Trapped on Dream Land @ 3A Station

From the organizer: Party-people welcome to Trap Room x Tornado : Trapped on Dream Land! Huy DX, Boogie, Milk Danger, D.Cizzle, Vivian, Small T. King Lady, Kejax, Nolza Family...to name a few.

in Saigon Events

Outcast's Craft Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast

 Always outdoing itself, Saigon outcast has gathered even more vendors from the craft drink and food scene in Saigon to break bread (and beer) with each other. The event will feature Fuzzy Logic,...

in Saigon Events

Concert Électro & Projection Vidéo: Saycet @ Idecaf

One foot in his German electronics, another somewhere in Iceland and eyes mesmerized by minimal music, Pierre Lefeuvre (who owns a musical project entitled “Saycet”) has matured his world public throu...

in Saigon

Are Millionaires' Yachts the Key to Opening Saigon’s Waterways?

Over the years, there’s been much talk about how to better capitalize on Saigon’s 975 kilometers of woefully underused waterways. While the city shows signs of progress in this area – there ...

in Saigon Events

Hem Hem × Nice Coffee | SKA and PUNK NIGHT @ Yoko

HEM HEM SAIGON and NICE COFFEE is coming to make performance at HCMC. We will play SKA,ROCK,PUNK,J-pop, and any massive music. You must not miss the night.

in Saigon Events

House of Bars Reunited @ Cargo

After the launch of HOUSE OF BARS 2 years ago and everything in between, we are back at it with "HOUSE OF BARS / / / REUNION. On the Friday the first of April, we will have some of the great DJ's spin...

in Saigon Events

Women’s History Month: Art, Media, & Intersectional Feminism @ The American Center

This session introduces a range of projects from the fields of art and media that demonstrate approaches of intersectional feminism, which seeks to understand the combined societal effects of identity...

in Saigon Events

Film Screening and Discussion: Owl and the Sparrow @ The American Center

Filmmaker Stephane Gauger and actress Gia Han Pham Come watch an award-winning movie with a great message about girl’s empowerment. Then after the screening, join an interactive discussion with the fi...

in Saigon Events

Book, Wine, Music & More: "Straw Dogs" by John Gray @ deciBel

From the organizer: Book for this month: "Straw Dogs" by John Gray.

in Vietnam

Repairs to Collapsed Bien Hoa Bridge to Cost $13.4m, Finish by July

The Bien Hoa bridge that collapsed earlier this month will be rebuilt by July, thanks to a directive from Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

in Saigon Events

Art Market @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: VinGallery brings you a new event to give you high quality selling opportunities all year round. Starting on June 8th we are going to hold regular art markets on the Second Sa...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: MobiFone to Pilot 4G Services

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Cold spells hit Hanoi while HCMC remains hot [SGGP] David Beckham comparisons OK...

in Music & Arts

[Video] A Modern-Day Homage to 'Sai Gon Dep Lam'

First released around 1965, “Sai Gon Dep Lam” became an instant classic the moment it hit the airwaves. The iconic song is now considered a musical embodiment of old Saigon and has spawned dozens...

in Saigon

[Video] Take a Ride on Saigon's Brand New Airport Bus

Last week, Saigon officials debuted a brand new set of buses for its 109 route, which travels from Pham Ngu Lao's 23-9 Park past Ben Thanh Market and onward to Tan Son Nhat International Airport....

in Travel

Hanoi Makes Trip Advisor’s Top 10 Destination List

While Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport was recently named among the best 100 in the world, the capital itself took home a bit of an honor this week, making the top 10 in Trip Advisor’s “Best Dest...

in Development

Vinhomes to Build Ha Long Complex Full of Shophouses

Ha Long Bay is about to get its first urban development, courtesy of Vinhomes.

in Saigon

Saigon Is Now Part of Vietnam's Water Crisis

The water salinization crisis which has plagued Mekong Delta cities since February is now making its way into Saigon households.

in Vietnam

Australian Patient Tests Positive for Zika After Vietnam Visit

An Australian tourist who returned home from a trip to Vietnam has tested positive for the Zika virus.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: How Bikini Airline Helped to Create Vietnam's First Woman Billionaire

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to uproot, axe 300 trees for major projects [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam had 5,000 ro...

in Vietnam

96% of Vietnamese Self-Identify as Middle Class, Only 50% Are

Though only half of the country's citizens qualify as middle class, 96% of all Vietnamese self-identify that way, according to a recent survey.

in Saigon

[Video] Over a Dozen People Trapped in Saigon Elevator for 40 Minutes

After a long day of work, residents of a Tan Phu apartment building came home to an unpleasant surprise.

in Asia

Chinese Tourists Draw Online Criticism After Destroying All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Thailand

Earlier this week, mainland Chinese tourists engaged in a feeding frenzy that drew ire from netizens both in the country and abroad.

in Vietnam

Ostrich Goes for a Run on Ninh Binh Highway

Motorists driving along the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Highway on Monday had the unique experience of sharing the road with an ostrich.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: A Decade on, Vietnam’s ‘Bomb Market’ Finally Begins to Fear Death

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's first juvenile court to be formed in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Russian cars, b...

in Vietnam

1969 My Tho Through the Eyes of an American Serviceman

In 1968, American soldier Lance Nix arrived in Vietnam on his first tour with the US military. While the country was torn apart elsewhere, Nix and his fellow soldiers in the MACV Team 66 stationed in ...

in Travel

Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport Named Among 100 Best in the World

Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport is among the world's 100 best airports, according to a recent global survey.

in Vietnam

US Army May Stockpile Equipment in Vietnam, Cambodia

The United States Army has announced its intention to stockpile equipment in Cambodia, Vietnam and several other Asian countries.

in Vietnam

Six Flags Is Coming to Vietnam

Brace yourselves: Vietnam is getting a Six Flags.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Train Travel Affected for Next 3-5 Months After Bridge Collapse

Following the collapse of Bien Hoa's Ghenh Bridge, train travel along Vietnam's North-South railway line will be disrupted for the next three to five months, according to Deputy Minister of Transport ...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Saigon Hyperlapse Takes You Through D1's Chaos in Under 3 Minutes

Saigon already runs at hyperspeed. From sunup to sundown, ours is a city constantly on the move.

in Vietnam

Foreign Companies Invest $28m in Vietnamese E-Banking Startup

On March 17, banking giants Standard Chartered and Goldman Sachs announced their US$28 million investment in Vietnam-based M_Service's e-banking app Momo.

in Saigon

Lotteria Fined $6,500 for Mass Food Poisoning

Last week, city officials fined South Korean fast food chain Lotteria VND146 million (US$6,545) after a mass food poisoning.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Street Cameras Installed to Protect South Koreans in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Street cameras installed to protect South Koreans in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Universit...

in Saigon Events

"Time" Exhibition by Suby One (French - Vietnamese) @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: “We don’t enter into the world as a blank slate. Instead, we are already in possession of one of our most important gifts – time – and we are temporally-oriented from the mome...

in Arts & Culture

Saigon Makeover Calls on Local Residents to Re-Imagine Their City

Global Shapers HCMC's Saigon Makeover competition is back and accepting innovative submissions from local designers until April 23.

in Saigon Events

Tokyo, Blind – Photography Exhibition Opening @ deciBel

deciBel Lounge is delighted to be hosting the first solo photography exhibition in Vietnam by Ryan Neilan. Welcome drinks and finger food will be served at the opening reception. 

in Vietnam

Dak Lak Province May Buy Thai Elephants to Boost Tourism

One Central Highlands province may import elephants from Thailand in a bid to boost tourism and maintain its own local elephant population.

in Saigon Events

Saigon by Night - Gipsy Jazz with PALM @ Saigon Outcast

 PALM (Pêche à la Mouche) is a band of four musicians; Niko Palm (guitar.1), Matéo (guitar.2), Olivier (Saxophone) and Christophe (Bass), which revisits the repertoire of Django Reinhardt and pla...

in Saigon Events

Dat New New Hip Hop Party @ Saigon Outcast

 Come experience the first party series of DAT NEW NEW HIP HOP PARTIES. Party to the the hottest newest hip hop tracks, from DRAKE to FUTURE to Lil WAYNE to A$AP FERG & MORE! Saturday Night, Marc...

in Saigon Events

Workshop | Prevention of injuries in sport climbing @ Vertical Academy

  - Typical sport climbing injuries, how they are treated, and how to avoid them;- Tips on how to recover from climbing injuries, how to train around them, and how to recover in the shortest amo...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Bouldering Cup - 1st Edition @ Vertical Academy

 4 categories: - “U17”, for participants under the age of 17 years old [ Individuals, Male/Female ]- “Novice”, for participants with no or few previous experience in rock climbing [ Team of 3, m...

in Architecture

Chinese Government Bans 'Weird' Architecture

Modern-day China's epidemic of creative buildings has come to an end, as the government recently placed a ban on “weird architecture”.

in Saigon Events

Saigon It Takes A Village: Live Hip-Hop, Dance, Reggae and Free Styling! @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: It Takes A Village is a party New Fame started in America and is now bringing to Vietnam. New Fame believes in bringing the highest energies possible together for a night of art th...

in Saigon Events

Oko & Dan Lo @ The Observatory

Be prepared for a deep submersion in all sorts electronic sounds with these two well-known DJs of the city - from Chicago house to Afro edits and over to deep, intelligent & highly melodic techno.

in Saigon Events

International Hip-Hop Dance Master Class @ SOUL Arts Academy

Alexander Tú and SOUL Live Project proudly present: INTERNATIONAL HIP-HOP DANCE MASTER CLASS

in Saigon Events

Live Music - Clive Pendock @ deciBel

Hailing from Cape Town (South Africa), and now based in Southeast Asia, Clive Pendock has been making music for over a decade now. His professional music career started when he was only 15 years old. ...

in Saigon Events

"The Mysterious Princesses" by Khoa Le Book Launch @ Le Van Tam Park

Book launch and talk on Khoa Le's "The Mysterious Princesses" and illustrationist as a career. "The Mysterious Princess" has bene published in Italy and France and now Vietnam for the first time.

in Saigon Events

Art + book = Artbook @ Dia Projects

 An exploration of contemporary artbook publishing in Vietnam. How can the book be used as an artform? What does it mean to self-publish as an artist? What is the role and future of artbooks in s...

in Vietnam

Explosion Rocks Hanoi Neighborhood Killing 4, Injuring 10

On Saturday afternoon, an explosion rocked Hanoi's Ha Dong District, killing four and injuring 10. At 3:10pm, residents as far away as four kilometers heard the blast, reports Tuoi Tre, which came fr...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Held Captive by Somali Pirates for 4 Years

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese farm produce exports should prosper in 2016 [VOV] Vietnam's southern d...

in Tech

Apple to Invest $1bn in Hanoi Data Center

Global tech giant Apple is planning to invest US$1 billion in a Hanoi-based data center.

in Society

Vietnam's Elderly Population Increases by 500,000 a Year

With its elderly population increasing by a half-million people each year, Vietnam is on the fast track to becoming an aged nation.

in Vietnam

Mai Linh to Put Free WiFi in 1,000 Taxis

Here's some good news for your data plan: local taxi company Mai Linh is currently installing free WiFi in 1,000 of its vehicles.

in Saigon Events

"Morning in the Mountains" Exhibition by Nguyen The Hung @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to announce Morning in the Mountains, a solo exhibition of mixed media paintings by Hanoi-based artist Nguyen The Hung.

in Film & TV

Film Adaptation of 'Miss Saigon' May Be Directed by Oscar Winner Danny Boyle

Academy Award winner Danny Boyle, the director behind Slumdog Millionaire and Steve Jobs, is allegedly in talks to direct the film adaptation of famed 1991 musical Miss Saigon.

in Development

Vinhomes to Transform Ba Son Shipyard Into Mega Development

The first few renderings of Vinhomes' Ba Son complex construction have recently surfaced online, stirring hope for proponents of the mega development and sorrow for those who fear the loss of an ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Makeover Launching Event and Creative Workshop @ The House of Saigon

Saigon Makeover, organized by Global Shapers Ho Chi Minh City, is a design competition that encourages anyone who loves Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) to use their creative skills to transform the city...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Launches New Bus Connecting D1 and Tan Son Nhat

What with the brand-new natural gas-powered buses now plying Saigon's streets and the recently opened Route 35 bus connecting District 2 with the downtown area, Saigon is stepping up its bus...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 9 Vietnamese Children Walk Home After Escaping Human Traffickers in China

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Bloomberg: Vietnam’s stocks to reach highest level since 2008 [VietnamNet] Vietna...

in Asia

Japan Wants to Host 2020 Summer Olympics Baseball Games in Fukushima

After winning the bid to host 2020's Summer Olympics, Japan is stepping up its game by not only adding its favorite sports – baseball and softball – to the roster but also by using Fukushima as a venu...

in Tech

Viettel Is Now Offering 4G...in Africa

If you're a Viettel user, we've got some good news: the military-run telecommunications provider is now offering 4G. The catch? It's in Burundi.

in Saigon Events

Cho Do Xon - Vintage Stuff Flea Market @ PongDang Cafe

"HẺM SỐ 7" presents "Chợ Đồ Xôn" - a flea market for vintage home decors and goodies.

in Saigon Events

Farmers Got Power - An Exhibition by Nguyen Manh Hung @ Galerie Quynh

Galerie Quynh is pleased to announce the second solo exhibition by artist Nguyen Manh Hung, one of Vietnam's most accomplished young artists. Titled Farmers' Got Power, Nguyen has created a new body o...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 31% of Vietnamese Women Fake Climax: Survey

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC apologizes after foreign tourist robbed in downtown [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese ...

in Food Culture

Pizza Huts in China Now Serving Durian Pizza

China has a unique interpretation of western fast food. From the dry pork and seaweed donut at a Chinese Dunkin Donuts to a pizza featuring – wait for it – shrimp tempura, wasabi mayonnaise, squi...

in Saigon

Saigon's Exotic Dog Owners Spend $25,000 on Their Pets

While big, fluffy hunting dogs have become so popular they're likely to stop traffic in Saigon, the cost of raising these cold-weather pets in a tropical country is enough to give you a heart attack.

in Tech

Vietnamese-Made App Wins Top Prize at SXSW

The Vietnamese creators of English-language pronunciation app ELSA took home the top prize at SXSWedu's 2016 Launch Startup competition last week.

in Saigon Events

Trap Room 4 : Jump Empire @ Cargo

5 hours of trap music.

in Saigon Events

LG Trio @ Yoko

Another side of Jazz: Gypsy jazz (also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz) is a style of jazz music often said to have been started by guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt in the 1930s.[1] Because its...

in Saigon Events

International Gypsy Dub Chanson @ Yoko

Another side of Jazz: Gypsy jazz (also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz) is a style of jazz music often said to have been started by guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt in the 1930s.[1] Because its...

in Saigon Events

Broken Rice @ Yoko

Broken Rice band lead by Mark Bowyer, an Australian guitarist / singer was popular among bars and Saigon's venues in 2000's - still keeping travel and creating rich media about travel in Vietnam and S...

in Saigon

The Story of Saigon's First Supermarket

Way back in 1967, Saigon opened the doors of its first-ever modern supermarket.

in Saigon Events

Loose Groove @ La Canalla

Loose grooves from Luc Pendeaux and Vudukhild this Thursday 17 March at La Canalla Bar

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Friday Session with Mai Khoi @ Saigon Outcast

Mai Khoi is a Vietnamese pop star, singer and musician. She has been playing music since she was 12 when she was the pianist in a wedding band with her father, a music teacher, in the coastal city of ...

in Saigon Events

Mini DocFest, Saigon Version @ Hoa Sen University

This March, Hoa Sen University’s Art House Saigon will hold Mini Docfest, a series of documentary and experimental films, in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time.

in Saigon Events

Hoa Sen Short Film Week @ Hoa Sen University

Short films screening, talks, workshops with local and foreign film makers. 

in Asia

Bangkok Restricts Songkran Water Fights Due to Drought

Songkran revelers in Bangkok will have their water-throwing sessions cut short this year thanks to an increasingly serious drought in the Land of Smiles.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nha Trang to Demolish Buildings to Return Beach to Public

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. EU free trade deal will trap Vietnam in low-wage, low-skill cycle [Euractiv] Live ...

in Travel

Cambodia to Resume Capital-to-Coast Train Service in April

After 14 years, Cambodia's train cars will once again begin carrying passengers next month.

in Eat & Drink

This Vietnamese-Australian Is Raking in $19m a Year Serving Vietnamese Food

When Vietnamese-Australian Bao Hoang opened the very first branch of Rolld, a store specializing in street food-inspired Vietnamese cuisine, the former physiotherapist had high hopes for his newest bu...

in Development

[Renderings] The Hamptons Are Coming to Ho Tram

Saigon city dwellers can soon look forward to a Hamptons-style holiday, as a Vietnamese rendition of the famed American destination is set to reach completion in 2018.

in Saigon Events

Folio @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: A mixed media literary evening. 

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop Takeover @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Saigon Cypher presents first Hip Hop Takeover - A night of live music and creative collaboration. 

in Saigon Events

Khong Ngu - No Sleep @ Last Call

From the organizer: This party talks about people sleepless , and for people have autism at night. Ivy and his friend gonna play some chilling set to make everyone feel comfortable.

in Saigon Events

Base of the Bass @ Last Call

From the organizer: BASS MUSIC Party [BASE of the BASS] at LASTCALL. Trap, break beats, dub step, glitch hop, drum'n'bass and all "BASS" "DANCE" music.

in Saigon

5,800 Saigon Households to Relocate Ahead of Canal Maintenance

As city officials prepare for phase three of a Japanese-funded canal clean-up project, 5,800 families in Saigon will be forced to move house.

in Tech

500 Startups Launches $10m Microfund in Vietnam

As of last week, 500 Startups is open for business in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Saint Patrick's Day - The Lost Art & Tape Machine ft. DJ Tristyan Lebrun @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Ranger and Jameson Irish Whiskey are bringing the spirit of Dublin to Saigon for Saint Patrick’s Day!

in Saigon Events

Alternative - Rock night with White Noiz & B4 N' Now @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Get ready for some action! A big combination of White oiz and Before & Now, it promises to be a blast at Saigon Ranger.

in Saigon Events

The Last Samurai Night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: This event was organizing by "the last samurai" at Saigon, they want to bring the Samurai's spirit through music to the audiences. With Rock, Indie, Traditional music, Dancers, ......

in Saigon Events

The Lola Zolas - International Gypsy Dub Chanson @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Lola Zolas might go ahead when pressed and call their music "International Gypsy Dub Chanson”.

in Saigon Events

No Turning Back Tour in VN @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: After 18 years of hardship, NO TURNING BACK brought a whole new meaning to the term DIY. Formed in 1997, they have conquered countless stages from underground to mainstage hardcore...

in Travel

[Photos] China Has Its Own Jurassic Park

Like something out of Jurassic Park, China's Dinosaur Valley is home to a museum and theme park dedicated to earth's prehistoric residents.

in Saigon Events

TechNoPhobe - The Factory's First Exhibition @ The Factory Art Center

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre (FCAC) is a new 1010 sqm creative hub that will incorporate significant exhibition spaces, an educational arts library, workshop, a co-working space, and concept r...

in Architecture

Studio8 Architects Win Contract to Design Khai Tower in PMH

After beating out 15 other competitors, local architecture firm Studio8 has won the contract to design District 7's newest ultra-modern office building.

in Saigon Events

Festival du Film Francophone: Timbuktu @ Idecaf

Screening of "Timbuktu" for Francophone Fim Festival at Idecaf. 

in Saigon Events

Festival du Film Francophone: Belle et Sébastien @ Idecaf

Screening of "Belle at Sebastien" for Francophone Fim Festival at Idecaf. 

in Saigon Events

Festival du Film Francophone: Le Jour de Corneilles @ Idecaf

Screening of "Le Jour de Corneilles" for Francophone Fim Festival at Idecaf. 

in Saigon Events

Documentary Film Screening and Discussion: The Sons of Tennessee Williams @ The American Center

Come watch “The Sons of Tennessee Williams,” Wolff’s first feature documentary on the gay men of New Orleans who created a vast culture of wildly popular “drag balls,” starting in the late 1950s. Afte...

in Saigon

Saigon Officials Hope to Spend $62m on Mobile Water Pumps

In an effort to tackle Saigon's flooding problems, city officials may invest VND1.4 trillion (US$62.8 million) in the creation of a flood response team equipped with mobile water pumps.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Crack Down on Panhandling

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam state TV dodges copyright dispute [Tuoi Tre] Debate heats up over school s...

in Development

Urban Vietnam Reckons With Its Air Quality Dilemma

There's a lot going on in the world of Vietnamese air quality these days. From Hanoi reaching Beijing-level pollution earlier this month to Saigon getting its first publicly accessible real-time air q...

in Saigon

30 Photos of 1980s-1990s Saigon

In full swing just after the country’s 1986 đổi mới economic reform, Saigon's lively, optimistic energy shines through in these images from Japanese photographer Doi Kuro, who visi...

in Vietnam

Vinalines Tries to Sell Its Run-Down $22m Floating Dock for $1m

After millions in investment, state-run shipping company Vinalines has proposed to sell its massive floating dock for just VND34.8 billion (US$1.56 million).

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnamese Navy Inaugurates Its Fancy, State-of-the-Art Pirate Ship

 On Thursday, naval officers in Nha Trang donned their dress whites, assembled the marching band and celebrated the inauguration of Vietnam's brand-new, state-of-the-art pirate ship.

in Saigon Events

Musicaa @ Cuba la Casa del Mojito

Come enjoy live Cuban Traditional Music from 9.30pm to late, Authentic Mojitos, fine Cuban Cuisine, and hand rolled Cigars!!

in Saigon Events

Cuban Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

Dance all night on Cuban groove. Luna Negra Band will put fire on the dancefloor all night, starting at 10PM and setting the tone for the entire evening. Get ready to spend the night on the dance...

in Travel

[Video] Mongolia's Epic Landscapes in Under 5 Minutes

In a city as densely populated as Saigon, it's easy to forget that wide, open spaces exist.

in Development

Saigon Planning Underground City Beneath Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market, tourist shopping hub and icon of old Saigon, may one day have some competition beneath its feet.

in Vietnam

[Video] Bus Drives the Wrong Way for 20km Down Noi Bai – Lao Cai Highway

We all color outside the lines every now and again. On an especially busy day, you might zip through a red light or charge into oncoming traffic to shave a few seconds off your morning commute. Time, ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Miss Vietnam’s Image Appears on Japanese Porn Website

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Navy launches new training vessel [VOV] Traffic safety shortcomings blamed...

in Asia

South Korean Universities Now Offer Vietnamese Language Exams

South Korea now offers a Vietnamese language test on its university entrance exams.

in Development

A Vietnam-Laos Railway Could Be on the Horizon

Late last month, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong announced the launch of a feasibility study which will explore the possibility of a railway connecting Vientiane with coastal Vung Ang in...

in Saigon

Family Medical to Launch Saigon's First Emergency Medical Response Center

By late May, Saigon will have its own international-standard emergency medical response center.

in Saigon Events

The Big Street - An Exhibition by Pariwat Anatachina @ L'Usine

From the organizer: L’Usine are hugely excited to announce we will be hosting Thai superstar graphic artist, Mr Pariwat Anatachina’s (aka Big’s) debut show in Vietnam, at L’Usine Dong Khoi on 18th Mar...

in Saigon

US Consulate in HCMC Now Provides Real-Time Air Quality Readings

As Hanoi's less-than-stellar air quality index (AQI) readings are starting to put the capital on par with Beijing, the United States Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is now providing local residents with...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Silicon Valley's 500 Startups Starts Fund in Growing Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi will need $20 billion to fix its ‘alarming’ congestion [Thanh Nien] Silicon ...

in Saigon

Saigon to Add Over 1,000 Eco-Friendly CNG Buses to Its Streets

Earlier this month, Saigon launched its environmental friendly bus route 33, part of the city's attempt to replace older buses with newer, more energy-efficient vehicles.

in Saigon Events

Breaking Stone & Pianist Đồng Nhật Thăng @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Đồng Nhật Thăng is a pianist and vocalist of Breaking Stone band. This time he will show you the sprit of the band and his passion with music. Breaking Stone will be giving an endl...

in Saigon Events

A Night to Remember - Brought to You by Rock Pianist Johnny Keys @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: When he touches the piano it comes to life with all of the energy and feelings one can experience to the fullest . Metal and Rock on the Piano is gonna blow your mind away ! Please...

in Development

[Video] Shanghai Tower Timelapse Packs 4 Years of Work Into 3 Minutes

When construction of China's Shanghai Tower began in 2009, filmmaker Joe Nafis made it his mission to capture the structure's rise above the rest of the city skyline.

in Vietnam

Hoi An's Great Flood of 1964

Every year, Hoi An's annual floods blanket the riverside streets of the Old Town in a murky, blue-green water, making for plenty of tourist photo opportunities. By this point, local residents are used...

in Saigon Events

Women’s History Month: Leadership Panel (RSVP required) @ The American Center

Join Consul General Rena Bitter and a panel of women leaders in fields including entertainment, technology and business as they discuss leadership. Space is limited, so please register on Eventbrite a...

in Saigon Events

Women’s History Month: Combatting Human Trafficking @ The American Center

Come learn about human trafficking, what we can do to prevent it, and scholarships and opportunities available for those who would like to combat human trafficking. Bring your friends and questions!

in Saigon Events

Film Screening and Discussion: Baby Boom @ The American Center

Join us for a screening of "Baby Boom", a romantic comedy featuring a driven career woman in Manhattan. After the screening, there will be a discussion on how modern women can balance life and work. B...

in Saigon Events

Distortions Urbaines Performance @ HCMC Botanical Gardens

A dance collaboration of France-Belgium t.r.a.n.s.i.t.s.c.a.p.e (Pierre Larauza + Emmanuelle Vincent) and the local Bong Sen musical troupe. With a balloon the artists lead us to a world where cultura...

in Saigon Events

Old You New Me Book Sale @ The Tree Academy

Old books trading at The Tree Academy. Don't let a book be forgotten.

in Saigon Events

XEM 6 Reception @ Red Door Restaurant

It is way overdue, but it come at last: XEM 6 is here. Please join us for the next issue release with the special guests. Xem 6 is curated by Brian Doan & artist Nguyen Phuong Linh.

in Vietnam

FC Barcelona Partners With Local Bank, Expected to Visit Vietnam in 2017

Vietnamese football fans will likely welcome members of FC Barcelona to the country in 2017.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Women Still Expected to Sacrifice Career for Family: Study

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC offers ‘instant’ business registration [Vietnam News] Cold spell to hit north...

in Saigon Events

Happy 8 March @ Yoko

Celebrate Women's Day at Yoko with free sangria and acoustic music from 8.30pm.

in Architecture

[Photos] Vietnam's Folded Roof House: The Epitome of Cool

Thirty kilometers northwest of Hanoi lies TOOB STUDIO's Folded Roof House, a two-story structure whose location away from the downtown urban center allows for a little more breathing room than th...

in Saigon Events

San Soda (We Play House - BE) @ The Observatory

Get your fire-proof dancing shoes ready because this is an event that never fails to burn the floor up: San Soda was one of the first international artists to perform at the old venue and will be maki...

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat presents Olivier Deutschmann (Vidab, Mobilee - GER) @ The Observatory

We're back with "The Current World Capital of Techno" very frequent face - Oliver Deutschmann

in Saigon Events

Josa & Datodeo @ The Observatory

The tune of this night is funk, disco and all that jazz with these two specialists of sunshine music and all things groovy.

in Saigon Events

Francis Inferno Orchestra (Let's Play House - AU) @ The Observatory

The sound wizard from down under is returning to The Obs to bring the fire to our floor once again. 

in Saigon Events

Ivy Phi @ Last Call

From the organizer: DJ Ivy Phi brings the hits of reggae, dub, trap , bass , hip hop & chilling beatz. Let's dance this THURSDAY!

in Vietnam

Vietnam's New Adultery Law Could Put You in Jail for Cheating

Cheaters, beware: starting this summer, marital infidelity in Vietnam will be punishable by law.

in Saigon Events

Sunset Reggae Vibes @ Saigon Outcast

To warm up nicely for Saturday night party, join us from 4pm to 10pm for a special edition of our Saturday Sunset Vibes.

in Saigon Events

The Future with Noches & Dj Ouch @ The Cube

From the organizer: Cheap, plastic, fake, robot sounds and a sad message are replacing all of that in our consumerist generation. And there is no Tomorrow there. It’s time to make it connect with bein...

in Society

[Photos] Join Vietnam's Fanciest Gym for Just $24,000 a Year

Though it takes some willpower to get there, nothing beats a trip to the gym. You work out, you unwind in the sauna, you take advantage of the free shampoo, and by the time it's all over, you leave fe...

in Saigon Events

Advanced Beginners Spanish Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

As a continuation of our beginners Spanish workshop, we offer an upper level for those who already attended to our previous workshops or have some basic skills in Spanish. In beginners #2 we’ll go thr...

in Saigon Events

New Beginners Spanish Workshop @ Saigon outcast

We are back with our Spanish workshops! Don’t miss the chance to learn the basics of this beautiful language this time! Vamos! Join us for our Spanish workshop in Saigon Outcast. This is a course...

in Saigon Events

International Womens Day @ Saigon Outcast

Celebrate International Womens Day with other healthy and beautiful women. In support of you lovely ladies, we are teaming up with Zumba Fitness to bring you together for a night of friends, danc...

in Saigon Events

'Scraps' Exhibition - Artist Lee Wessels @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Graffiti "writers" use markers and spraypaint in public space as their medium to bring their art to the massses, instant painting, instant fame. It's may be the most accesible, fas...

in Vietnam

Bridge Collapse Feared in Hai Duong After Boat Collision

National rescue teams are hard at work in Hai Duong province after a 3,000-ton vessel got stuck beneath a bridge on Sunday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Internet Speed Stands at 12th in Asia

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi begins tree pruning ahead of monsoon season [DTI News] Burger King still fac...

in Environment

Thailand Is Closing Its Controversial Tiger Temple

Thailand's controversial Tiger Temple is set to close down as a tourist attraction, as local authorities are now removing animals from the facility.

in Saigon

HCMC Official Proposes Vehicle Ban in Backpacker Area After 7pm

The notoriously crowded streets of Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao may soon be vehicle-free in the evenings.

in Arts & Culture

Local Designer Preserves Retro Saigon Font

Pass by any old building in the city and you're bound to stumble upon at least a few vintage typefaces from decades past. Saigon's old-school signage is a work of art in its own right, with everything...

in Vietnam

Saigon to See Solar Eclipse on March 9

Saigon residents will be able to see the first solar eclipse of 2016 on Wednesday, March 9.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Woman Names Son Born Mid-Air After Captain

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam woman names son born mid-air after captain [Tuoi Tre] Businesses eager to ...

in Culture

Vietnamese Festival Criticized for Penis Plagiarism

This year, residents of Lang Son province celebrated their annual Na Nhem Festival with all the standard accoutrements of a countryside celebration: musical activities, games and a giant pink penis ma...

in Asia

North Korean Author's Short Stories Gain International Attention

An anonymous North Korean author who goes by the pseudonym Bandi is turning heads in the international literary community with a collection of short stories about life in the oppressive country.

in Asia

US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in East Sea

The United States has sent an aircraft carrier strike group into the East Sea.

in Culture

[Video] 100 Years of Vietnamese Fashion in 1 Minute

If you've ever spent any time wasting your life away on YouTube, you may have come across the “100 Years of Beauty” series, which documents the fashion and beauty trends of a particular culture t...

in Travel

[Video] Mesmerizing Train Travel Video Shows Details of Vietnam

From a sequence of 1,000 pictures taken on a train bound for Hanoi, video artist Patrick Bergeron recreates the faded memories of his Southeast Asian travels in this trippy five-minute video loop.

in Saigon Events

Women's Day with Ngo Kien Huy @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: On 2016, March 8th, Air 360 Sky Bar proud to host an International Women’s party with all the unique music performances by Ngo Kien Huy singer. Let’scome to Air 360 Sky Bar to...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Suffer 3-Year Road Excavation for Canal Cleanup

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Google Play carrier billing comes to Vietnam and Kuwait [Android Police] HCMC to s...

in Food Culture

Marou Chocolatiers Get a New York Times Shout-Out

If you've ever splurged on a good bar of chocolate in this city, chances are you've heard of Marou. The independent Saigon-based chocolatier is responsible for a series of hand-picked, single-origin a...

in Vietnam

We're All Getting 2 Long Weekends in April

 If you're struggling to adjust to reality after the month-long celebration that is Tet, good news is on the horizon: another holiday season is just around the corner.

in Development

Construction Begins on Hanoi-Sapa Highway Upgrade

On February 27, work began on an infrastructure project which will upgrade the existing roadway between Hanoi and Sapa.

in Saigon

Saigon Is Sinking...Fast

Saigon's already low-lying land is sinking at an unprecedented rate.

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Language to Be Taught in Vietnam’s Primary Schools

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. City to seek waste treatment funding [Vietnam News] French photographer donates ic...

in Food Culture

Phở Tacos: When Vietnamese and Latin Food Meet

When he moved from Vietnam to the United States as a child, Kenneth Nguyen and his family settled in Los Angeles' Koreatown, a rough-and-tumble neighborhood in which he grew up around a variety of dif...

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnam's First Auto Racetrack to Open This Month in Long An

Vietnam’s first professional racing circuit is set to open this month, 30 kilometers away from Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Saturday Party Boat @ Thao Dien Village

Get onboard and enjoy your Saturday with us!

in Saigon Events

Maribel Pinchadiscos presents Vietnam Is Magic // DJ @ deciBel

DJ and music chef from BARCELONA, MARIBEL Pinchadiscos will bring Summer to deciBel.

in Saigon Events

End of Term Concert III/2015 @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

High-achieving SMPAA students from Faculties of Music & Dance will participate in the End-of-Term Concert.

in Saigon Events

Hẻm Số 7 Market @ PongDang Cafe

"HẺM SỐ 7" is an authetic bazaar selling vintage collectibles, toys, from creative designs to hippy fashion.

in Vietnam

[Photos] 25 Incredible Colorized Photos of 1950s Vietnam by Photographer Vo Anh Ninh

While black-and-white photos tap into their viewers' nostalgic side, a flash of color can add a bit of extra depth when done correctly, like in these vivid photos from award-winning Vietnamese photogr...

in Development

[Photos] Vinhomes Central Park Rises From the Dust

While some of the city's construction projects are lagging – see, for instance, the skeletal riverside tower at the end of Ton Duc Thang – Vinhomes Central Park has breezed ahead, rising by the d...

in Vietnam

[UPDATED] Undersea Cable Maintenance to Slow Internet This Weekend, Ruin Everything

[UPDATED] Maintenance on the Asia America Gateway cable has been canceled, according to Thanh Nien. We're not sure if this is good news or bad given the section of cable linking Singapore and Vietnam ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: YouTube Terminates VTV Channel Over Copyright Infringement

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC develops street food into tourist attraction [Vietnam Net] Da Nang sends vuln...

in Tech

7 Young Vietnamese Make Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia Lists

Seven rising Vietnamese stars in media and business have earned a place on Forbes’ first-ever 30 Under 30 Asia list.

in Saigon Events

Bruichladdich Whisky Tasting Event @ Elixir Lounge

We invite to join us for a night of whisky tasting and some canapes. Come and receive a complimentary glass of Bruichladdich and free tasting and canapes. Come enjoy our guest speaker shed a some know...

in Development

City Officials Approve Phase One Design of $2.4m Administrative Building

On February 27, city officials approved the design for phase one of Saigon's new administrative building.

in Saigon Events

English Practice Boardgames Club #1 @ Fablab Saigon

From the organizer: Come and join us for the the first Fablab English Practice Boardgames Club.

in Saigon Events

Vọng Phu - The Sand Drawing Show @ Idecaf

 The French Institute of Ho Chi Minh-City and The Sand Entertainment presents "Vọng Phu" - a sand painting performance by Dang Tri Duc on the Vietnamese contemporary folk music.  

in Saigon Events

Music in the Night - Violin with Cherushi @ Saigon Outcast

Join us for a magical night with violin with Cherushi.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Open Mic @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer:After a year and a half, these Sunday open mics are the perfect way to join in on amazing jams, unexpected collaborations and musical expression!

in Travel

Another Tourist Has Drowned in Da Lat

On Sunday, February 28, Belarusian tourist Banradenka Viktar, 26, drowned while swimming downstream of Pongour Falls, 50 kilometers south of Da Lat, the second fatal incident in the area since last we...

in Saigon Events

Easter Brunch @ Saigon Café Sheraton Hotel

Celebrate with your family and friends in a traditional Easter themed buffet brunch on Sunday, March 27 at Saigon Café.

in Saigon Events

International Women’s Day @ Saigon Café Sheraton Hotel

Celebrate the International Women’s Day with a variety of food choices at Saigon Café. Enjoy a sumptuous selection of chilled seafood, fresh seafood, homemade sushi and sashimi, oven roasted prime rib...

in Saigon Events

16th Annual Saigon Cyclo Challenge @ Celadon City

 The Saigon Cyclo Challenge is a thrilling spectacle for all viewers, as well as supporting our disadvantaged children - a great cause!

in Development

Not Everyone Loves the Record-Breaking Hanoi Broadcast Tower

As Hanoi moves ahead with a plan to construct the world's tallest broadcast tower, not everyone is thrilled about the project, following last week's announcement of the 636-meter structure's approxima...

in Saigon Events

Leather Craft Workshop: 3 Weeks @ Saigon Outcast

 If you’ve ever wanted to learn leather craft this is a great class to start! The course is continuing and designed as a build up from simple skills and techniques to more advanced, where each pr...

in Asia

Indonesian Man Creates Horseback Library to Promote Local Literacy

While knowledge is often centralized in libraries and universities, one Indonesian man is taking it to the streets of his village with the help of his trusted steed.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Likely to Forgive $571m Taxes, Fines for Businesses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam introduces first candidate to International Law Commission [Vietnam Net] H...

in Vietnam

[Video] Island Man Creates Dogsled Wheelchair to Get Around

Ten years ago, Bui Van Hue was a healthy farmer on Quang Ngai's Ly Son Island. But after a diving accident left him without the use of his legs, life became hard for the fisherman.

in Saigon Events

Come 2 Daddy: featuring Kidkanevil (UK | LIVE Beats Set) @ The Cube

From the organizer: iLL BEATS SAIGON presents COME 2 DADDY, an electronic music + visual event.

in Architecture

[Photos] A Vietnamese Townhouse’s Natural Rebirth

Standing out from other identical row houses on the street, an old brick residential unit known as the Cocoon House has emerged with its own unique, porous facade.

in Saigon Events

Friday Night with LG Trio & DJ Madame Madame @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: LG Trio is La-Nai Gabriel, a Canadian singer and composer, drummer Eric SmackDab, and bass player Gabriel Kaouros. The band is ready to perform this Friday night at Ranger. Expect ...

in Saigon Events

Japanese Punk - Rock night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: VXTX, Nice Coffee and Weed Elephant rock the night away at  Saigon Ranger's "Japanese Punk Rock Night".

in Saigon Events

A Night of Performance Art @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Ranger brings you A Night Of Performance Art featuring artists: Dance, Video, and Sound Art Performance.

in Saigon Events

TRUS'ME (Prime Numbers - UK) @ The Observatory

 The production and DJ force that is Trus’me returns to our city to showcase what influences his highly acclaimed, world-class productions that are played in clubs and parties across the planet.&...

in Saigon Events

Nic Ford & Hibiya Line (The Obs Residents) @ The Observatory

The Obs’ residents go full-throttle with a night that showcases the sounds that inspire, drive and reflect their vision of what our dance floor is all about. Expect strange and surprising blends of ra...

in Saigon Events

Soi Dogs (BKK) @ The Observatory

Bangkok-based DJ duo that have played in some of the city’s most underground parties & festivals: V. Alarik and Spence will be taking us on an energized ride through the underbellies of house & techno...

in Vietnam

Man Catches Rat, Sets It on Fire, Burns Down House

We've all have a day where nothing seems to go right. Your motorbike breaks down, you're late to work, you spill your coffee and there is one God-forsaken mosquito buzzing around your ear all day long...

in Saigon Events

Crate Stacking Competition @ Saigon Outcast

 Crate Stacking competition. OPEN TO ALL participants. #1 Prize = 1,000,000 VND

in Saigon Events

The Irietones - Live Reggae Concert @ Cargo

 Welcome to Saigon Dub Station first Reggae Concert! We are more than happy to bring you a very special act - The Irietones - Rock Reggae Band from Singapore.

in Vietnam

Company Reverses Policy After 17,000 Dong Nai Workers Go on Strike

Taiwanese-owned shoe factory Pou Chen, a massive contract footwear manufacturer with clients such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Asics and Converse, has been forced to reverse a new employee bonus policy af...

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party @ Cargo

 Last night we had the best level of dancer we ever had before at the dance battle, big thanks to all the dancer coming to rock that show !! 

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Nha Trang Authorities to Reward Those Spotting Beggars With Cash

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. International driving permits issued in HCMC, Hanoi [Vietnam Net] Noi Bai-Lao Cai ...

in Travel

[Photos] Scaling the Great Wall of Vietnam

Last June, cave photographer Ryan Deboodt revisited Son Doong, the world’s largest cave, to capture its latest attraction: the Great Wall of Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Student Jailed in Australia for Growing Cannabis

A Vietnamese student will serve 10 months in an Australian jail after being involved in an AU$1.5 million drug operation in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster.

in Saigon Events

Leap Day Sale @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: The Bike Shop is celebrating the Leap Year with an Accessories Sale on Feb. 29th - Leap Day!

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Vietnamese Students Edit Their Textbooks With Hilarious Results

Normally reserved for the creative and perpetually bored, the art of doodling in textbooks has been around for as long as students have been forced to read dry, painfully dull tomes on their least fav...

in Music & Arts

Wowy Goes LIVE!: Saigon Rapper Aims to Raise 50k for New Show

There are a few things you should know about Wowy.

in Vietnam

3 British Tourists Die Zip Lining at Da Lat Waterfall

Three British tourists have been confirmed dead after falling from a waterfall in Da Lat Friday afternoon.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Sea of Hanoians Flock to Pagoda for Final Tet Prayers

While most of us are back at work and the Tet holiday buzz is gone, one Hanoian pagoda was still carrying on with the festivities late last week, drawing thousands of people to its doors.

in Asia

UberMOTO Launches in Thailand

In an effort to compete with regional car-hailing apps like GrabBike and Go-Jek, Uber launched its own motorbike taxi service in Bangkok on Wednesday.

in Vietnam

Anonymous Philanthropist Builds Bridge for Villagers to Cross River Without Cables

Though Vietnam's northern and southern hubs are each getting a fancy new subway system, and high-speed roads now connect several of the country's other major cities, many rural areas still lack v...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Accuses China, India, Vietnam and Mexico of Poaching American Jobs

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Australia unveils 'massive' increase in defense spending [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam highla...

in Vietnam

Police Search for Hanoi's Pee Bandit

Police in Hanoi are on the lookout for a vested “gentleman” who stepped out of his car on Tuesday afternoon and peed in the middle of the road in broad daylight.

in Film & TV

6 Vietnamese Films to Play at Osaka Asian Film Festival

A total of six Vietnamese feature films will play at Osaka's Asian Film Festival, held from March 4-13.

in Saigon Events

FCL - RED D (We Play House - BE) @ The Observatory

 FCL is the collaborative, world-renowned House-production project of San Soda and Red D. Thundering through the global House scene since their debut release on We Play House recordings in 2010, ...

in Saigon Events

Answer Code Request (Berghain Resident, Ostgut Ton - DE) @ The Observatory

 Gaining near-global recognition for a first release is something that seldom happens; maintaining that momentum while keeping a low-profile is even rarer. Answer Code Request has done all of thi...

in Culture

[Photos] Inside Hue’s 'City of Ghosts'

During Hue's imperial days, emperors of the Nguyen dynasty spent an inordinate amount of time and energy building their tombs. Emperor Khai Dinh, for instance, led Vietnam for only nine years, but his...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Life Tips @ Teaspoon Coffee & Tea Room

From the organizer: Are you the new expats in Saigon? Do you get some problems when you live here?

in Saigon Events

DJ Maraphoria x Selecta Ivy x Adrienne Mack-Davis x feleciacruz x Providence @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Join us for an evening of hip-hop, soul, reggae and free styles!

in Travel

Ha Long Bay Airport to Open in 2017: Report

After a year-long delay, Quang Ninh is moving ahead with the construction of a new airport meant to serve the throngs of tourists visiting Ha Long Bay.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Now World’s 8th Largest Arms Importer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese student jailed for helping grow cannabis in Australia [Thanh Nien] Viet...

in Saigon

[Photos] A Day at the Races: Phu Tho Racetrack in the 1960s

During the heyday of old Saigon, District 11's Phu Tho Racetrack was packed on a daily basis.

in Asia

Phnom Penh Gives Initial Approval for 133-Story Skyscraper Project

As Saigon's skyline reaches ever higher, the southern hub is not the only one growing up.

in Tech

Vietnamese Travel Startup Triip Gets $500k in Seed Funding

Triip, a Saigon-based travel platform, is the latest Vietnamese startup to receive international funding after the company announced last week it had secured US$500,000 in seed funding from Shanghai’s...

in Saigon Events

Blues Night with Nola Blues Club @ Saigon Ranger

They are the Nola Blues Club. Bringing authentic American Blues to Saigon, blues from New Orleans, Mississippi, Memphis, and Chicago (lots of Chicago!), with a bit of Texas and California thrown in fo...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Jazz Night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Ranger presents Sunday Jazz Night, featuring live vintage, smooth, electro jazz with Jazz Vang band. 

in Saigon Events

Johnny Keys & Autosave - Live Rock Music @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Pianist Johnny Keys is coming back, If you’ve yet to see him of these great live music, get along to Saigon Ranger and see what you’ve been missing. Rock Bands Autosave, featu...

in Saigon Events

The 67's & White Noiz is Back @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: This Friday Saigon Ranger is honored to reintroduce to you The 67's and White Noiz.

in Saigon Events

Live Beats, Reggae, Hip Hop & Freestyle Rap @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Dub Station is back at Ranger for a cool night. After the crazy Southside Connection this weekend and the big Dance Battle Party on Tuesday, we wanna cool down and...

in Saigon

HCMC Official Sets up Feedback Hotline, Receives Deluge of Complaints

Got a complaint? There's now a phone number for that, and boy, have people been putting it to use.

in Saigon Events

Cubeture 003 featuring Dave Vega @ The Cube

From the organizer: Cube-ture is the Cubes’ very own project aimed to gather different forms of art, entertainments in one venue. Four separate zones present various vibes. Creativity is to be ob...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: World Bank Unveils Plan for Vietnam to Reach Upper Middle-Income Status by 2035

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC enterprises need 26,000 recruits in March [Vietnam Plus] 4 key product groups...

in Culture

[Photos] Competition for Lucky Balls in Phu Tho Turns Into Mayhem

Every spring in northern Phu Tho Province, locals celebrate Phet Hien Quan, a unique traditional festival that is held on the 13th day of the Lunar New Year.

in Saigon Events

Cocktails with a View @ Shri Lounge

To mark the 6th anniversary of Shri, Richie Fawcett presents "Cocktails with a View".

in Eat & Drink

[Photos] Yangon's Must-Have Street Snacks

Like any major city, Yangon borrows from Myanmar's many ethnic groups, not to mention its neighbors, to create a mosaic of the country's cuisine.

in Development

[Renderings] Hanoi to Trade Open Fields for Riverside Development Complex

On the eastern bank of the Red River, Hanoi's open fields are about to make way for a high-end real estate development in Long Bien District.

in Saigon Events

Black History Month - Film Screening and Discussion: 42 @ The American Center

Come watch the movie “42,” which tells the story of Jackie Robinson, a black athlete who broke down racial barriers. After the movie, participate in an open discussion about segregation in America. Br...

in Saigon Events

Black History Month - Film Screening and Discussion: Malcolm X @ The American Center

Malcolm X was a prominent African-American leader and activist in the United States in the 1950s. Watch the movie and learn about his legacy in America.

in Saigon Events

Build a Website in 20 Minutes @ The American Center

We have a surprise event for you all! TechSociety and the American Center are organizing an Experience Lab tomorrow, to give you a taste of TechSociety's Play, Experiment, Create, Pitch approach towar...

in Saigon Events

The Magners International Comedy Festival - The Big V @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Magners International Comedy Festival - Stand-up comedy has been making us Vietnam-based, English speakers split our bellies and laugh our socks off for near on five ...

in Saigon Events

The Magners International Comedy Festival - The Big V @ deciBel

 The Magners International Comedy Festival - Stand-up comedy has been making us Vietnam-based, English speakers split our bellies and laugh our socks off for near on five years now. Thanks t...

in Saigon Events

The Magners International Comedy Festival Grand Finale @ Phatty's

 The Magners International Comedy Festival - Stand-up comedy has been making us Vietnam-based, English speakers split our bellies and laugh our socks off for near on five years now. Thanks t...

in Vietnam

VNA 'Accidentally' Operates Flights With All-Female Crew

In a relatively male-dominated field, female pilots are hard to find, not just in Vietnam but across the globe; according to the BBC, only 3% of commercial airline pilots worldwide are women.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Open Bus Priority Routes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Body of Hanoi giant turtle remains in cold storage as preservation plans undecided [Tuo...

in Saigon Events

Lions Shakes @ Liquid Sky Bar Renaissance Hotel

From the oragnizer: Singaporean style seafood market: all you can eat including free flow creative cocktails by the best Singaporean bartenders: Chryl Chouoe, Vegneswaran, Brendan Julien, M.G. Thomas,...

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Rewrite Its Textbooks By 2022

By 2022, Vietnamese educators will have something they didn't have before: options.

in Development

Mekong Delta Faces Worst Drought in 90 Years

It is not yet the peak of dry season, but the Mekong Delta is experiencing its worst drought in 90 years.

in Vietnam

World's Tallest Broadcast Tower in Hanoi Will Cost $900m: Report

Vietnam Television is moving ahead with its plan to build the world's tallest broadcast tower in Hanoi, and it's not going to be cheap.

in Saigon Events

Launch Party: Late Night Sessions @ VinSpace Studio

From the oragnizer: VinSpace Studio 7 is launching a new series of late night art sessions and we want to celebrate! To kick-start our programme of events, we’ll be throwing a free party to bring...

in Saigon Events

Jetlag Club TOGA Party @ Aperitivio

It's official!! All the way from Japan, Vinz from Jetlag Narita (yes... the Master of Disaster) is coming to Saigon to host the Jetlag Club Toga Party at Aperitivo. (Sorry.. Inop can't make it...).

in Saigon Events

Bass Blunt @ The Cube

From the organizer: BASS BLUNT, Saigon’s dedicated Drum & Bass Party, returns to The Cube to flex the new sound system. Expect to hear the freshest liquid beats, the darkest rolling bass lin...

in Saigon Events

Bobby D DJ Set @ deciBel

French VK, Coming from Street Dance and Martial Arts, Bobby D is mixing Hip Hop and others genres to get the crowd in a smooth and nice party mood.

in Saigon Events

Trancession - The Revolution @ Cargo

After the outstanding EDM night Trancession at Queen Hall last November, "Trancession: The Revolution" returns featuring 4 international DJs and a talented lineup of Viet artists.

in Saigon Events

Blushing Haus by Kin @ The Cube

From the organizer: Just harshly emerged into the scene, Kin’s selection of music isn’t much affected by the pressure of djing business. No matter it’s house, techno or disco, all of this little boy’s...

in Travel

Vingroup Denies Claim of 1,700 Dead Animals at Phu Quoc Safari Zoo

Following a zoo expert's claim that roughly 1,700 animals have died and 500 escaped at Vinpearl's newly opened Safari Phu Quoc facility, Vingroup came forward on Sunday to respond to the allegation.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Former NRL Star Jamal Idris in Attempted Kidnap in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Former NRL star Jamal Idris in attempted kidnap in HCMC [Sydney Morning Herald] Debris...

in Culture

[Photos] Photographer Captures the Last of Mongolia's Eagle Hunters

Ever since he saw a photo of Mongolian eagle hunters at 17, Palani Mohan had dreamed of documenting their story.

in Tech

[Photos] We Wish This Audi A8 With Built-in Rice Cooker Existed

We've all been there: it's the end of the day and you're inching your way home through rush hour traffic. When you finally make it to your house, the last thing you want to think about is making dinne...

in Vietnam

Secret Service Seizes $4.65m in Ghost Money From Vietnamese Couple

A Vietnamese couple lost US$4.65 million in votive paper dollar bills upon entering the United States after customs agents confiscated the fake money.

in Environment

Vietnam Ranks 131 of 180 Countries on 2016 Environmental Protection Index

Every year, American university Yale releases its Environmental Protection Index (EPI), rating the ability of individual nations to protect both human health and the ecosystem. In 2016, the numbe...

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Comic Book Takes Prize at International MANGA Awards

Vietnamese comic book duo Phong Duong will take home a Silver Award at Japan's International MANGA Awards for the first volume of their series Long Than Tuong.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Among Most Optimistic Consumers Globally: Nielsen

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. VietJet closes $3bn engine deal at Singapore Airshow [Vietnam Plus] New HCMC bridge ba...

in Saigon Events

The Onion Cellar Rooftop Screening @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: The Onion Cellar presents a screening of ROHMER IN PARIS and IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY.

in Saigon Events

New Zealand Wine & Food Festival @ RMIT University

in Vietnam

Vingroup Drops $16.1m to Develop Land in Sydney

Hot on the heels of its newly opened Phu Quoc safari zoo, Vingroup has set its sights on another ambitious project to develop its first-ever foreign hotel.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Nostalgic Images of Daily Life in Old Saigon

During the first half of the 20th century, Saigon earned a reputation as the Paris of the East. With its wide, tree-lined boulevards and grand colonial buildings – not to mention a significantly small...

in Development

[Video] Can Tho Gets Its First Pedestrian Bridge

Can Tho's brand-new pedestrian bridge opened to residents just in time for Tet.

in Vietnam

Vinasun Launches Line of 'VIP Cars' to Compete With Uber, GrabCar

In an attempt to compete with car-hailing services like Uber and GrabCar, taxi firm Vinasun has launched a line of private vehicles to cater to its passengers.

in Film & TV

'Skull Island' Begins Filming in Ninh Binh, 'Fast & Furious 8' May Be Next

If you're a Hollywood filmmaker, it appears Ninh Binh is the place to be these days.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese-American Actress to Star in 'Star Wars 8'

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Pangolins under threat in Vietnam [DW] Hanoi deals with parking lots violating regulat...

in Culture

How Game Theory Explains Vietnam's Lack of Queues

You'll be hard-pressed to find a straight, orderly line in Vietnam. Sure, there are some rare places – the bank or perhaps the immigration counter at the airport – where you might find people queuing ...

in Vietnam

Female Prisoner Inseminates Herself to Avoid Death Sentence

You would think that when a person gets arrested, convicted of a serious crime, thrown in prison and sentenced to death, the game is pretty much over.

in Film & TV

How Vietnamese Cinema Is Riding the Crest of the Korean Wave

2015 was quite a year for Vietnamese cinema. Take, for instance, Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass, the film adaptation of celebrated novelist Nguyen Nhat Anh's coming-of-age story: whether it was scr...

in Saigon Events

Liviu Groza (Rue De Plaisance, Rekids - DE) @ The Observatory

The sonic wizard out of Berlin is back in town to deliver his highly-refined, classically-continental blends of house and rare techno that glow with a brilliant rarity that is very hard to find elsewh...

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's Wasp House Is a Tiny Urban Oasis

The many oddly shaped houses of Saigon are, in some ways, an architect's dream: rather than contend with the conformity of gated communities or apartment blocks, architectural minds in this city face ...

in Saigon Events

Fantastic Man (Let's Play House - AUS) @ The Observatory

A key agent in the contemporary Australian House scene who brings a unique, electrified equatorial sound to both his productions and sets: Fantastic Man is returning to The Obs to take us on one of hi...

in Saigon Events

Kin + Dan Lo @ The Observatory

Two local figures with their own distinct sounds are in full control of the dance floor this night, bringing a bass-heavy synthesis of Chicago and contemporary house music, as well as some licks of di...

in Vietnam

Hyundai Motor Group Overtakes Toyota in Vietnam

You don't need to do much more than take a look outside to realize that Vietnam's car industry is booming. On average, Saigon registers 139 new four-wheeled vehicles everyday and automobile sales...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Online Retail Sales Will More Than Double by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese language website for diaspora to be upgraded [Vietnam News] Counting the co...

in Food Culture

[Video] Vietnamese Restaurant in US Challenges Customers to Consume 6-Kilo Bowl of Phở

Earlier this month, televisions across the United States tuned in to the Super Bowl, hoping to take part in the country's most celebrated American football match-up, judge the year's greatest TV comme...

in Saigon Events

James and the Van Der Beeks and Tape Machine @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Kick your shoes off and dance the night away as two of Saigon's hardest rocking bands will join forces to knock those sweaty saigon socks off. Join both of these amazing acts at Sa...

in Saigon Events

Girls Night Out @ Elixir

Elixir brings to you a night for the girls to unwind and enjoy the food, drinks and ambience.

in Saigon Events

Ladies Styling Workshops with Marta - Salsateka UK @ Cuba La Casa del Mojito

Ladies exclusive just for you!! Wanna learn some body isolation?...body rolls?...or you fance some new cool foot work and your hands styling needs a bit more attention? Then this is the place jus...

in Saigon Events

Sensual Thursdays - #bachataMe @ Cuba La Casa del Mojito

Saigon Bachateros/Salseros, you are up for a treat! Salsateka Uk in Vietnam and Cuba La Casa Del Mojito are bringing you another night full of dancing!! #bachataMe - Sensual Thursdays!&...

in Vietnam

It's Official: Obama Will Visit Vietnam in May

On Monday, a White House official confirmed that United States president Barack Obama will visit Vietnam this coming May.

in Arts & Culture

Local LGBTQ Zine Launches Crowdfunding Campaign, Call for Submissions

Vănguard, Saigon’s first-ever queer zine, is calling upon LGBTQ Vietnamese artists to submit new work for its third edition, to be released later this year.

in Vietnam

New Decree Exempts Certain Expats From Work Permits

UPDATE:  Following an amendment to the Vietnam News article linked in this piece, it has come to our attention that the new regulation exempting certain foreign workers from work permits lim...

in Saigon Events

Adam Palmeter - LIVE COMEDY ALBUM RECORDING @ deciBel

Thursday Feb 25th DeciBel Lounge presents Adam Palmeter's "Better Teacher's"LIVE COMEDY ALBUM RECORDING

in Saigon Events

Special Artists & Friends - Acoustic Night @Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Acoustic night with Beer Soranut (Thai), KC Irony (Australia) and John Will Sail (NZ) this Sunday at Saigon Ranger.

in Saigon Events

Count the Thief & The Lost Art - Live Rock @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Ranger brings you a night of rock'n'roll and alternative rock music featuring Saigon’s newest bands, Count the Thief. Local legends, The Lost Art will also perform and the e...

in Saigon Events

Indie Rock Night - Viet Nam/Thailand/ UK @ Yoko

3 Vietnam, Thailand and UK indie rockbands are joing force this Saturday night at Yoko.

in Saigon Events

Latin Rock Night with Bad Neighbour @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Bad Neighbour will be back at Saigon Ranger stage to bring you the best hits of Latin Rock. Combining Latin enthusiastics with Rock rhythms, they'll surely bring music spirit from ...

in Vietnam

90,000 Hospitalized in Vietnam Over Tet Holiday

While most of us were relaxing last week, the Tet holiday kept medical professionals working hard, as nearly 90,000 people were hospitalized between February 7 and 9 alone, according to the Ministry o...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Businesses Will Need 19,000 New Workers After Tet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook.  Visitors to Hanoi increase by 17% during Tet holiday [Hanoi Times] HCMC drainage...

in Asia

Indonesia Bans Same-Sex Emojis From Messaging Apps

The Indonesian government recently asked instant messaging apps to remove same-sex emojis out of respect for the country’s “culture and local wisdom”.

in Saigon Events

Pub Quiz for H2H Charity Ride @ Game On Sports Pub

From the organizer: It's the annual H2H charity Quiz. Please show your support for the riders of H2H 2016 as they raise money to help Vietnam's poorest children in health care and education. ...

in Vietnam

New York Times Lists Vietnamese-American Among Possible US Supreme Court Justice Nominees

Last week, 79-year-old Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia unexpectedly passed away, leaving an empty spot on the bench of the United States' most powerful court.

in Development

Hanoi Metro Will Open in December 2016

By the end of 2016, Hanoi's first metro line will officially be up and running.

in Saigon Events

THỔ CẨM II : Đoàn Xuân Tặng @ Vin Gallery

Join us at Vin Gallery for the Vernissage of Thổ Cẩm II by artist Đoàn Xuân Tặng on 4 March from 6-8pm.

in Saigon Events

Special Acoustic: John Will Sail + Soranut Masayanich @ Saigon Outcast

Friday 26th February at Saigon Outcast gives you the chance to listen to our special acoustic artists John Will Sail + Soranut Masayanich.

in Saigon Events

Raggy (Malaysia) Plays @ Saigon Outcast

If you’ve ever been to Kuala Lumpur, you’d recognize the diverse and changing culture, for which this emerging mega-city is known. For those who have not had the pleasure to visit, Saigon Outcast is p...

in Saigon Events

African Dance Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

Everybody is more than welcome to join this AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP full of high-spirited and high-powered rhythmic dance. This will be a fun beginners workshop - suitable for all levels of dance....

in Stories

[Photos] Traffic Nightmare Ensues as Tet Travelers Return to Saigon, Hanoi

For many Saigon workers, today is the first day back from a glorious, week-long celebration and a startling return to the harsh reality of having a job.

in Saigon Events

It's Balearic @ Saigon Outcast

 If raving and vibing out on the magical isle of Ibiza is what makes you happy, then you need to get over to Saigon Outcast on Saturday 20th Feb.

in Saigon Events

District 3 Saturday Market @ The Nest

From the organizer: A select group of locally based designers and artists, who create handmade arts and crafts, women’s clothing, home wares, accessories, children’s clothing, toys, baby carriers, hea...

in Saigon Events

Happy Valentine's Week @ MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa

From the organizer: MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa is heating up this Valentine's Day for all lovebirds.

in Culture

Middle-Aged Japanese Man Dressed as Schoolgirl Visits Vietnam

We can all relate: you get home after a long day at the office, exhausted and ready to get out of your business casual. But when it comes to the standard after-work ensemble, Japanese cosplay photogra...

in Saigon

Saigon Launches 5-Year Safe Produce Plan

Saigon recently approved a five-year plan to promote safe organic produce in the city.

in Architecture

ArchDaily Nominates 3 Vietnamese Architects for Building of the Year Awards

Global architecture website ArchDaily is currently hosting its 2016 Building of the Year Awards where, much to our delight, Vietnamese architecture is well-represented. Among its 14 categories, l...

in Asia

[Photos/Video] China's New Year Mayhem Is Infinitely Worse Than Vietnam's

Tan Son Nhat International Airport may be hell on earth during the Tet holiday, but Saigon's travelers would probably think twice about complaining if they saw what their fellow holidaymakers in China...

in Vietnam

Gas Prices in Vietnam Are the Lowest They've Been Since 2009

Yesterday, gasoline prices dropped to their lowest rate since August 2009.

in Saigon Events

Valentine’s Set Dinner @ Nossa Steakhouse

From the organizer: The most sincere feelings are the hardest to be expressed by words; let your actions show your love instead. Celebrate the special someone in your life with a Valentine’s Set ...

in Saigon Events

Happy Tet @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: We are pleased to advise that Kara Spa and your favourite wining & dining choices @ Caravelle Saigon will be operating during Tet holiday to welcome in the year of the Monkey....

in Vietnam

Vietnam, Member Countries Sign TPP in New Zealand

Representatives from the 12 nations involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have officially signed the landmark trade agreement.

in Travel

[Photos] Delays Abound as Tan Son Nhat Receives 100,000 People a Day

No matter where you're headed this holiday season, travelers flying out of Saigon should expect to make a day of the journey.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Accidents on the Decline in January

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam spent $1 billion to import Chinese cars in 2015 [Vietnam Net] Japan to help Ha...

in Health

Vietnamese Spend $2bn on Healthcare Overseas

While foreigners are coming to Vietnam for medical tourism, locals are spending US$2 billion a year on healthcare abroad.

in Travel

Vietnam to Purchase 160 Old Train Cars From China

Remember those flashy five-star trains Vietnam recently added to its fleet? Well, they're about to get some company.

in Asia

Myanmar's Elephants Have the Unemployment Blues

If you've ever found yourself unemployed for an extended period of time, you know how hard life can be without the sense of purpose a job brings. These days, there are a couple thousand elephants in M...

in Eat & Drink

[Photos/Video] As Tet Approaches, Vietnam's Braised Fish Village Goes Online

In the lead-up to Vietnam's new year celebration, it is time to remember that which is most important during the holiday season: food.

in Saigon Events

Fire Monkey Party | Lunar New Year Party @ Last Call

From the organizer: Start of the year of monkey - start of stronger fire. Last Call brought you a year-end party for both foreigners and Vietnamese .

in Saigon Events

"Làm Mai" Valentine's Party @ Papillon Bar

From the organizer: A Couple Party But Not For Couple!!!! Valentine day getting closer with its power is warning members in FA group. To prevent from its happening, we plan to organize an excepti...

in Saigon Events

EAOC w/ Nic Ford, Hibiya Line, Dan Lo & Dasko (Blitz - Berlin) @ The Observatory

The local underground party crew is back for their monthly night of tropically-drenched dance music, presenting an eclectic and quality-focused sound aesthetic that takes in afrobeat, disco, house, te...

in Saigon Events

Gojiberry @ The Observatory

A DJ Duo out of Canada with a juicy-fresh disco touch: Gojiberry - comprised of Heidy P and ASDF - will be on booth duty this night keeping things shaking with their assorted takes on what makes peopl...

in Saigon Events

Dan Lo (EAOC) & Starchild @ The Observatory

Two key figures of the local party circuit will be bringing their respective, specialized understandings of Afro-influenced sounds and funk-focused grooves into a combined show that pushes the house a...

in Vietnam

Fansipan Cable Car Opens, Earns 2 World Records

It used to be a monumental achievement reaching the summit of Vietnam's Mount Fansipan. At 3,143 meters tall, the tallest peak in Southeast Asia – also known as "Indochina's Roof" – towered ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Techcombank, Vietnam Air Seek to Form New Airline

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ha Noi bans trucks' entry during rush hour [Vietnam News] Education ministry proposes ...

in Saigon Events

Lunar New Year Party @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Chill Skybar is proud to host the event Tet Celebration with the participation of The Voice Viet Nam – Bao Anh singer and the popular DJ – Greg Katona. An exciting Lunar ...

in Saigon Events

Tet Celebration @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: Air 360 Sky Bar is excited to host the event Tet Celebration with the participation of the sexy singer Thu Thuy and DJ Eskerod. The featured music performances and the brillia...

in Saigon Events

BBGV 20th Anniversary Party @ InterContinental Asiana

From the organizer: To mark the 20th anniversary, come and join our "Roaring 1920’s" party as we celebrate this special occasion on 19th March 2016 at the Ballroom of InterContinental Asiana Saig...

in Asia

David Bowie Wanted His Ashes Scattered in Bali

Apparently, Bali left quite the impression on Major Tom.

in Vietnam

In Hanoi, Parents and Teachers Clash Over Cold-Weather Days off School

With large swaths of northern Vietnam still suffering from the deep freeze that appeared late last month, Hanoian parents and educators are butting heads over whether to send their kids to school...

in Development

Saigon's Tax Center Skyscraper Will Have a Helipad

At the Satra-Tax Plaza's ground-breaking ceremony on January 29, developers of the project announced the roof of the new skyscraper will house a helipad.

in Heritage

[Video] How 1949 Saigon Rang in the Lunar New Year

It's no secret that the Saigon of today is a world apart from the Saigon of old.

in Vietnam

Empty ATMs Spell Trouble Ahead of Tet

Have a Vietnamese bank account? You may want to withdraw some cash now before it's too late. Next week, ATMs across Vietnam will likely be running low, as workers all over the country take holiday an...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japan Relaxes Requirements of Short-Term Stay Visa for Vietnamese

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. PM asks HCMC to review metro cost [SGGP] Two more firms eye Casino’s Vietnam assets&nb...

in Saigon

District 1 Blaze Destroys Luxury Cars, Mobile Phones

Last weekend, a large fire in downtown District 1 destroyed eight luxury cars and hundreds of mobile phones.

in Culture

Vietnam's Hottest Tet Gift: Lucky Buddha Pears

Forget hoverboards and lightsabers: Vietnam's hottest gift this holiday season is the nature-defying Buddha-shaped pear.

in Saigon Events

SOUTHSIDE CONNECTION | Local Art and Music Festival @ Cargo

Saigon's dopest artists and musicians all in one place.

in Travel

Tet Travel to Make Tan Son Nhat a Living Hell

As residents across the country gear up to participate in the largest human migration on Earth, it's safe to say Tan Son Nhat International Airport is going to be a living hell.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: More Cold Spells to Strike Vietnam Ahead of Tet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese man wanted by Interpol on smuggling charge [Vietnam News] Vietnam tuna auct...

in Asia

Why Taiwanese Students Are Keen to Learn Vietnamese

In university classrooms across Taiwan, students are beginning to opt for Vietnamese language courses in an effort to further their careers.

in Saigon Events

Tet's Eve @ Broma

From the organizer: Tet's Eve is happening on Sunday, 7th February marking the Lunar New Year. Have a drink, watch some fireworks, and enjoy one of the city’s best celebrations from Broma’s rooft...

in Saigon Events

Blast from the Past: 1960s and 1970s @ Yoko

Mikey and Friends, will play a whole setlist of classic hits from Brisih Invasion era bands: Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles.

in Health

Instant Noodles Linked to Heart Disease, Stroke: Study

As the world's second largest consumer of instant noodles – Vietnam chows down on 5.2 billion packs of the pre-cooked blocks every year – this may be hard news to swallow, but studies show t...

in Saigon Events

E-Book Club: New Year's Resolutions @ The American Center

Are you a fan of New Year’s resolutions? What do you plan to achieve in 2016? Come join our e-book club to read, learn, and share your resolutions. Don’t forget to read the story: http://parade.c...

in Saigon Events

Black History Month - Film Screening and Discussion: 12 Years a Slave @ The American Center

Come watch “12 Years a Slave,” which was nominated for and won several Academy Awards awards in 2014. The screening will be followed by a discussion about the fight for survival and freedom in the Uni...

in Saigon Events

Broadway Night in Saigon @ The American Center

Calling all Broadway fans! Come join a lively discussion with actor-composer Jeff Blumenkrantz, who will explain the meaning of Broadway and share with you some of the most popular Broadway songs. The...

in Saigon Events

Tet Eve: Firework Rooftop Dinner, Waiting for the Monkey @ Chanh Rooftop Bistro

Cocktails, fine wines and dinner on the rooftop. Special set menus. 24:00 - firework

in Saigon Events

Mai Khoi - The Tet Offensive @ Yoko

Mai Khoi is a Vietnamese pop star, singer and musician. She has been playing music since she was 12 when she was the pianist in a wedding band with her father, a music teacher, in the coastal city of ...

in Saigon Events

LG Trio @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer:LG Trio is back at La Fenetre Soleil, bringing their authentic soul and reggae vibes with them! DJ Madame Madame will be there providing moral and musical support on the 1's & 2's. ...

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night | Climbing Coaches: Romain @ Vertical Academy

An evening session of bouldering & fitness work outs, just for you girls.

in Saigon Events

Women of Saigon @ The Vintage Emporium

We’re inviting the Women of Saigon to join us at The Vintage Emporium for our monthly meet up. 

in Vietnam

Hanoi to Lose More Trees in Metro Construction

As the capital's metro construction continues, Hanoi will say goodbye to more of its trees.

in Saigon Events

70's To The 90's Karaoke @ deciBel

 Come up on stage or just sing along.

in Asia

[Photos] Thai Authorities Ban Airline Tickets for 'Child Angel' Dolls

In a strange, true-life version of Lars and the Real Girl, regional carrier Thai Smile airways recently began permitting its passengers to purchase airline tickets for their “child angel” dolls, only ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's Studio8 Gets Creative With Q10 Row House

Saigon's buildings come in every configuration imaginable. Whether squeezed into impossibly small spaces or built on misshapen plots of land, the city's tube houses present a unique and interesti...

in Saigon

Free WiFi During Tet Festivals in Vietnamese Cities

Good news for the selfie-takers of Saigon: free WiFi will be available at several locations across the city during Tet's holiday festivities.

in Saigon

Local Man Steals Cop Car, Joyrides to Bien Hoa

This week was off to a strange start, what with snow blanketing northern Vietnam and Nghe An and Isaac Newton's brief stint as a Vietnamese alchemist.

in Culture

[Video] There Is Now a Vietnamese Cover of 'Hotline Bling'

Oh, YouTube. You have brought us such joy: from turtle sex to the “apparently” kid, countless bad lip readings to one Antoine Dodson, the entertainment never ends. And now, through the power...

in Saigon Events

Tết Celebration @ Les Rives

Staying in Saigon for Lunar New Year? Enjoy the festive city view and watch the fireworks from the best viewpoint – Saigon River!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: No Evidence on Soliciting Money for Visa, Say Noi Bai Airport Authorities

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Almost 2,000 cattle die in cold weather in northern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Strong FDI infl...

in Travel

Vietnam Adds More 5-Star Trains to Its North-South Line

With one five-star train already in service, Saigon Railway Transport JSC recently added a new set of high-end trains to the country's north-south line.

in Tech

Ready to Trade in Your iPhone for a Bphone?

In what some believe is a last-ditch attempt to offload its remaining stock, Vietnamese tech outfit Bkav is offering local smartphone users the opportunity to trade in their old Apple, Samsung and HTC...

in Eat & Drink

Hanoi's Communist Cafe Chain Comes to Saigon

Set foot inside the newly opened southern branch of Cong Caphe and you'll instantly feel like a giant. The endless array of tchotchke lining its concrete walls and wooden shelves – transistor radios, ...

in Travel

[Video] Drone Reveals Hong Kong's Natural Charm

In addition to a pretty impressive 3D rendering of Hong Kong's skyline, courtesy of Google, armchair travelers can now experience the city from up above.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Nghe An Records First-Ever Snowfall, 300km South of Hanoi

While it wasn't completely out of the ordinary for Sapa tourists to celebrate the mountain town's recent snowfall, last weekend's biggest weather-related surprise turned out to be in the north-central...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Wins Re-Election

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Foreign sailor saved in Ba Ria – Vung Tau [Vietnam Net] Saudi Arabian legislator to vi...

in Saigon Events

Sundaze @ Hotel Equatorial

From the organizer: We have the perfect event to unwind from the weekend and ease you gently into Monday. Come spend the afternoon with us on Sunday 31 January next to the azure blue pool at the 5-sta...

in Saigon Events

The Library Project's Literacy Event @ Park Hyatt

On 31 January, 2016, The Library Project will be hosting a literacy cocktail called “PLAY” to raise funds for their project, and for the first time in Vietnam, to gather supporters of the ca...

in Vietnam

Trolls Vandalize Isaac Newton's Wiki Page, Declare Him Vietnamese, Inventor of Facebook Spamming

Physicist, mathematician, alchemist: all three of these words have been used to describe 17th-century Englishman Sir Isaac Newton.

in Saigon Events

Salsateka UK in Vietnam presents: Brazilian Carnival

From the organizer: Are you ready lovely dancers from Saigon and beyond for the first Salsateka party of 2016?!We hope so...as its a carnival season its time to party even harder than usuall!! So to s...

in Health

Bill Gates, British Finance Minister Pledge $4.28bn to Fight Malaria

In an effort to quash the potentially fatal illness for good, billionaire Bill Gates and British finance minister George Osborne are pledging £3 billion (US$4.28 billion) to fight malaria around the w...

in Arts & Culture

Cambodia's Stunning Angkor Panorama Museum...Built by North Koreans

Last month, Cambodia opened the doors to a brand-new Angkorian attraction.

in Development

Dong Nai Proposes Extension of Metro Line 1

As downtown progress on the Saigon Metro inches along, Dong Nai officials are hoping to extend Line 1 beyond the city limits.

in Saigon Events

CLEARANCE SALE @ The Bike Shop

The Bike Shop has run out of room and must clear all 2015 stock. Get up to 50% off last year’s models and great deals on ALL MTB, Road, Urban and Kids Bikes, Accessories and Gear in the shop. Specials...

in Saigon

Tan Son Nhat to Tow Idling Cars, Fine Drivers

In an effort to clear crippling traffic, Saigon's Department of Transportation has agreed to a proposal set forth by airport officials that will begin treating Tan Son Nhat's roads – including the pat...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Stop Licensing New Coal-Fired Power Plants

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese central bank to soon clarify regulations for property loans [DTI] Congress ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Check out Vo Trong Nghia's Spectacular D2 Bamboo Pavilions

Vietnam's internationally renowned, bamboo-loving architectural mastermind Vo Trong Nghia has done it again.

in Saigon

These District 1 Streets Will Close Over Tet Holiday

In preparation for Saigon's annual flower street, which will return to Nguyen Hue this year, city officials are closing off a series of District 1 streets.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Sapa Farmers Lose Crops After Deep Freeze

While tourists were thrilled to experience Sapa's snowfall over the weekend, northern Vietnam's deep freeze was far less pleasant for local residents.

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Happy Lunar New Year @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year during Tết holiday by experiencing authentic Vietnamese delicacies at Saigon Café.

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Sweet Valentine Treats @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your beloved at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers with a range of romantic options that promise an unforgettable experience.

in Asia

Tourists Sustaining Vietnam's Dog Meat Trade

Though Vietnam's dog meat trade seems to be slowly falling out of favor among the country's younger citizens, it turns out the practice is alive and well among a different demographic these days: tour...

in Music & Arts

Morrissey May Play Saigon in April

Good news for everyone with a love of 1980s British indie music: Morrissey is coming to town.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs US$40-50bn for Traffic Development by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Oversupply sparks fresh bubble fears [VoV] Health Ministry works to curb contaminated ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has 10,000 Illegal Workers in South Korea: Official

After the missing tourist fiasco which took place earlier this month, Vietnam has been keeping a close eye on its citizens abroad.

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Futuristic Evenings - Engineering humans? @ Fablab Saigon

From the organizer: Hello all curious minds. Do you wonder how technology will shape our near future? Will it be the Matrix? Will Google become Skynet? And who will build Gattaca? Scifi movies an...

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Women & Whiskey @ L'Usine

From the organizer: THINK WHISKEY IS A MAN’S DRINK? THAT’S JUST OLD FASHIONED.

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Sound Shakedown w/ Dan Lo @ Last Call

From the organizer: DAN LO of the EAOC team responsible for throwing some of our city's wildest parties, has been a consistent feature at Last Call since we opened.

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Wet Party @ Liquid Sky Bar

From the organizer: Deep. Sexy. Sultry. with guest, DJ Franky Bossy (Wet, US)

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Sweet B & Youss @ Broma

From the organizer: For their first 2016 night on the terrace, the trio team up to bring fresh tunes made out of funky house and minimal delights!

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[Photos] 1960s Nha Trang Was the Essence of Cool

While there's a lot of talk about Saigon in the old days, Nha Trang also held its own as an ultra-cool beachside city. The coastal town was home to flashy cars and trendy cafes, hand-painted signs and...

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Australia Day 2016 @ KOTO Restaurant

From the organizer: Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi oi oi!

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Music Trivia/Blind Test @ deciBel

From the organizer: Blind Test is a deciBel's music quiz, a monthly event!

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3rd Anniversary @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Ware calling all artists, musicians, graffiters, skaters, creative people and Outcast's friends to celebrate with us on our 3rd anniversary!

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Vietnamese Actress Makes Hollywood Debut in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel

Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, star of several local blockbusters including Dong Mau Anh Hung, Clash and the forthcoming film Sieu Trom, will be making her Hollywood debut next month.

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Da Nang's Taiwanese Taco Shop Is out of This World

It's fair to be skeptical of Mexican food in a country like Vietnam. Despite the best efforts of chefs across the country, tacos in Southeast Asia can often wind up being oceans away – both literally ...

in Vietnam

[Photos/Video] Northern Vietnam Has Frozen Over

While you may have noticed a chill in the air on your morning commute today, northern Vietnam registered some real winter weather this weekend as snow fell in Sapa and temperatures plummeted in Hanoi....

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Obama to Push to Clear Leftover Vietnam-Era Bombs

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Illegal piers pose problem in Delta [Vietnam News] Vietnam Will Use New Polio Vaccine ...

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[Photos] Remnants of War Along Laos' Ho Chi Minh Trail

During the American War, Laos' Ho Chi Minh Trail connected northern and southern Vietnam, providing revolutionary fighters with troops, supplies and vehicles.

in Asia

North Korea Invents 'Hangover-Free' Alcohol

North Korea may have what is arguably one of the most oppressive societies on Earth, what is definitely an atrocious human rights record and what is possibly a hydrogen bomb, but now the cou...

in Vietnam

Here's How Your Tet Bonus Stacks up Against Everyone Else's

With the Lunar New Year right around the corner, everyone is eyeing those bright red lì xì envelopes in hopes of a nice year-end holiday bonus.

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[Photos] Here Are 12 of Thailand's Tastiest Noodle Soups

We all know about mì, phở, bún, bánh canh, hủ tiếu, miến, cao lâu and a plethora of other Vietnamese noodles, but Thailand is equally famous for its scores of noodle-based dishes.

in Asia

Vietnam Registers Disapproval After Chinese Oil Rig Returns to Disputed Waters

No matter how the rest of the international community tries to reason with China, it seems Vietnam's northern neighbor will do as it pleases. First, it was an oil rig in the East Sea, then some island...

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[Video] Tokyo Timelapse Makes Airport Travel Sexy

Airports can be hell. Just ask anyone who's ever had a delayed flight, a missed connection or a particularly feisty customs agent which, if you've ever been to Tan Son Nhat, is everyone.

in Development

[Photos] Future Hanoi: Vietinbank Tower

Though its construction has slowed recently, Hanoi is expecting a pair of fancy new V-shaped skyscrapers in future.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Sign TPP on February 4

Ahead of Tet, Vietnam and the 11 other nations involved will officially sign the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) next month in New Zealand.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Temperature in HCMC to Drop to 17-18 Degrees Celsius

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Hanoi to finish underground power cable network in 2016 [DTI News] Hoi An to host Viet...

in Literature

[Photos] Saigon Just Got a Fancy New Pedestrian Book Street

While Saigon faces a major deficit when it comes to public space, it looks like the city has recognized its value following the success of Nguyen Hue's pedestrian boulevard.

in Tech

Saigon Begins Testing 4G Service

On the heels of rival company Viettel's trial run in Vung Tau, Vinaphone has begun testing its 4G service in Saigon and Phu Quoc.

in Music & Arts

Japanese Artist 3D Prints 'International' Homes for Hermit Crabs

In 2009, Japanese artist Aki Inomata began creating clear, plastic hermit crab shells with the help of 3D printing. Inspired by different cities around the world, the artist brought her creations to l...

in Development

Mekong Delta Farmers Are Using Cement to Fertilize Their Fields

Much to the alarm of local scientists and officials, rice farmers in the Mekong Delta have discovered a nifty new fertilizer: cement.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Increase Speed Limits on Urban Roads

Starting in March, Saigon will increase the speed limit on its urban roads by 10 kilometers per hour (kph).

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Spend $13m Fixing Century-Old Sewers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City to spend $13 million fixing century-old sewers: report [Thanh Nien] ...

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Live The Great Tradition of Tet 2016 @ DIY Saigon Workshop

 With Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, quickly approaching, DIY SAIGON WORKSHOP would like to invite you to an exclusive cultural event. If you are intrigued by this ancient tradition and woul...

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VNAT Orders Background Checks on Vietnamese Tourists

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is encouraging tour companies to perform thorough background checks on local travelers going abroad.

in Development

Nha Trang Is Selling Its Old Downtown Airport for $540m

The massive former US airbase located in downtown Nha Trang is set to become a mixed-used shopping development, Khanh Hoa authorities announced on Monday.

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Rooftop Session @ Broma

From the organizer: Broma's monthly Rooftop Session returns this January to warm you up for the weekend. Enjoy a night of Reggae with strictly good vibes and all set on Broma’s amazing rooftop.

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Tet Maker @ The American Center

Tet is just around the corner, so come join us in fun and innovative maker activities, including digital calligraphy, designing "bao li xi", and making 3D "banh chung." You will get to take home the c...

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Australia Day BBQ 2016 @ LuBu

Celebrate Australia Day with a good old fashioned Aussie BBQ with Sausages, Lamb Chops, Prawns and Salads. All 400,000vnd including your 1st drink. (Children under 12 eat for free). LIVE MUSIC, KIDS B...

in Saigon

[Photos] Kickin' It at the Country Club in Old Saigon

Plenty of people complain about how hard it is to get a good workout in today's Saigon, but a century ago it was equally challenging to get in a few good laps or work on your tennis game. Colonial Sai...

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Zunkbomb @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Zunkbomb comprises musicians Davis Zunk (USA) - Drums, Matt Willis (AUS) - Bass, Nick Rivette (USA) - Slide Guitar, Eilidh Kelso (GBR) - Vocals. Their music reflects a blend of Fun...

in Vietnam

Hanoi's Beloved Hoan Kiem Turtle Has Died

Hanoi's beloved Hoan Kiem turtle was found dead yesterday afternoon, much to the sorrow of the capital's residents.

in Saigon

Saigon Will Use Electronic Sensors to Score Its Driving Tests

As of July 2016, motorbike driving tests in Hanoi, Saigon and Khanh Hoa province will be scored by underground electronic sensors instead of humans.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Money Changers up Prices for Tet Holiday

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's economy is an emerging market standout [Bloomberg] S.Korea publicizes names ...

in Tech

Flappy Bird Earns Guinness World Record

Flappy Bird's Nguyen Ha Dong, the guy who created a viral mobile game, earned US$50,000 a day in advertising and later received death threats for removing his highly addictive game from Appl...

in Food Culture

Inside Hong Kong's Futuristic McDonald's

Imagine if Kylo Ren, in a fit of hanger, opened a burger joint. There would definitely be some stainless steel in there, some dim lighting and perhaps a salad bar.

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90's Boombap Hip Hop @ Broma

From the organizer: La-Nai Gabriel is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist proficient on the saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano. A first-generation Canadian, La-Nai was born...

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Awaken @ Cargo

Rock Fan Club has gotten 6 of HCMC’s best live bands together for a huge night of hard rock and metal.

in Development

Tan Son Nhat Gets Updated Int'l Terminal, Long Thanh Gets Delayed

In an effort to catch up with other major national airports, Tan Son Nhat's international terminal is getting a new addition.

in Asia

Heavy Metal Singer Elected to Taiwanese Legislature

While Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president, nabbed the most international headlines after her historic victory in the country's recent elections, Freddy Lim, frontman for the Taiwanese metal ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Plans to Take Over Southeast Asia With Beer

Vietnamese beer may soon be taking the rest of Southeast Asia by storm.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Ordered to Switch Completely to Biofuel

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Government to issue power market rules [Hanoi Times] Vietnamese parents take babies ab...

in Travel

How to Spend 36 Hours in Luang Prabang: NY Times

After spending 36 hours in Hanoi, Saigon and Phnom Penh, the New York Times recently took a trip to Luang Prabang, a tiny, UNESCO-protected town which the paper describes as full of “lo...

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End of Season Sale @ L'Usine

From the organizer: We'd like to invite you to be the first to shop our end of season L'Usine sale, this Thursday from 5pm at L'Usine Dong Khoi. Huge discounts on many of our top selling bra...

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside District 1's Coolest Kindergarten

Hidden down a quiet street in District 1's Tan Dinh Ward, Chuon Chuon Kim is one cool kindergarten.

in Environment

Unchecked Pollution is Threatening Southeast Asia's Environment, Economies

Like much of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a very different place today than it was in 1990. New economic policies, increased development and modernization have transformed the country in many ways, but&...

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Wanderlust III: Charity Ride to Orphanage + Lake Tri An @ Saigon Outcast

 Destination: Dieu Phap Orphanage + Lake Tri An. This time we will donate money: 150 - 200k per rider would be suffice.

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Saigon Outcast 3rd Annivesary @ Saigon Outcast

 Ware calling all artists, musicians, graffiters, skaters, creative people and Outcast's friends to celebrate with us on our 3rd anniversary.

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Đảo Giấu Nhạc Indie Night @ Yoko

Seighart –TOFU –The Wild Salmon – GEN are original indie rock bands from various places around Vietnam. Inspired by the true Essences inside the harmonious sounds of instruments. With the talented min...

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[Photos] Binh Thanh Woman Gives Free Bread to Poor Workers

Perhaps you've seen the handful of free trà đá tanks around town for thirsty workers, or the less-popular complimentary roadside medicine cabinets to help those in need. Now adding to the range of com...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Foreign Passenger Jumps off 2nd Floor at Tan Son Nhat

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Work starts on Can Tho-Kien Giang road [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam sees reform opportunitie...

in Health

Vietnam's Abortion Dilemma

While a new draft population law could update Vietnam's regulations on family planning and population control, the country's true challenge lies in addressing the root causes of its sky-high abortion ...

in Asia

Thai Company Under Fire for Blackface Commercial

Thai company Seoul Secret recently pulled its latest commercial for skin-whitening pill Snowz after the ad, which featured a woman in blackface, sparked social media outrage.

in Travel

Ha Long Bay Tourists Claim Crew Abandoned Burning Boat

Two German tourists are claiming the crew aboard their Ha Long Bay cruise ship did nothing to save passengers after a fire broke out on the vessel's top deck.

in Development

The Lowdown on Vietnam's Uber-Confusing Car Taxes

To put it mildly, Saigon has a complicated relationship with cars. For two-wheeled drivers, the gas-guzzling road beasts are at best an inconvenience, while their fellow four-wheeled friends are more ...

in Vietnam

Da Nang Students Make Free Condom Vending Machine

Da Nang residents now have access to free condoms after a group of electronics students built a public vending machine which dispenses the contraceptives free of charge.

in Tech

Vietnam, Asian Nations to Launch Satellite Network to Track Natural Disasters

Over the last year, Southeast Asia's weather patterns have been fickle to say the least. One minute, the streets of Saigon are disappearing under water, the next we're facing a months-long drought. In...

in Film & TV

[Video] Filmmaker Merges Vietnam Footage With Poetry

There are an abundance of beautiful travel videos on the internet, many of them as visually stunning as the next. But whether you're touring Myanmar, watching Vietnam from above or getting l...

in Vietnam

Finance Ministry to Launch Online Tax Payment Services

Vietnamese individuals and businesses will soon be able to pay their taxes online.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Toughens Penalties for Street Food Safety Violations

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam needs road map for ending 2G service [Hanoi Times] Vietnam to develop new envi...

in Asia

[Video] Terrorist Attack in Jakarta Leaves 7 Dead

Seven are dead after a terrorist attack rocked central Jakarta earlier today.

in Development

Nha Trang Is Getting an Oddly Shaped New High-Rise

Next time you're in Nha Trang, keep your eyes peeled for a new addition to the city skyline.

in Tech

40 Years Later, Vietnam Begins Identifying Its War Dead

Martyr cemeteries are a common occurrence across Vietnam. In countless communes in every province, modest gravestones mark the resting places of Vietnam's fallen soldiers in neat, orderly rows. T...

in Saigon

Hackers Break Into Tan Son Nhat Computer System

Poor Tan Son Nhat. Try as it may to get on the straight and narrow, something always seems to go awry at the country's largest airport.

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Pullman Vung Tau Celebrates “Design Your Wedding Journey” @ Pullman Vung Tau

 On Saturday and Sunday, 16th & 17th January, Pullman Vung Tau will turn couples’ dreams into reality with “Design Your Wedding Journey”, a elegant wedding open days, designed to enrich all t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Man Allows Residents to Rip Money From Suit

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City urged to recruit non-natives for gov't posts [Vietnam News] Rotten dog, cat m...

in Vietnam

Quang Nam Man Fined for Writing Fake Mermaid Story

A few weeks back, we covered the story of a Quang Nam man who was arrested for fabricating a tale about mythical sea creatures that went viral on Vietnamese social media.

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LG Trio @ Yoko Cafe

 LG Trio, Saigon's soul reggae revival, are musical ambassadors from Canada, Cyprus, and the US. They are here to make you move to the sounds of their unique blend of soul and reggae classics, an...

in Saigon Events

ChaoArt | ArtChao @ Dia Projects

 Dia Projects would like to invite you to Chaoart|ArtChao from Monday, January 25 to Saturday, January 31, 2016.

in Travel

[Video] Take a Mind-Blowing Tour of Myanmar's Capital

Naypyidaw is a strange place.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Check out David Bowie's 1983 Tour of Southeast Asia

If you're at all human – or, for that matter, alien – you heard of the passing of David Bowie last week. The prolific musician was not only celebrated for his unique sound and chart-topping hits ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] British Photographer Captures Life in Early 1900s Vietnam

At the turn of the 20th century, Englishwoman Gabrielle Maud Vassal lived in Vietnam with her husband, French military doctor Joseph Jean Vassal. During her three-year stay in the country, Mrs. Vassal...

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SineKwaNon & Auto Save band - Live Music @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Pop rock is a fusion genre that mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its (typically) guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slow...

in Saigon Events

David Bowie Tribute Night @ Moto Saigon Pub

Another legend lost yesterday. Meet down at Moto Saigon Pub this Saturday and share his music all night. Bowie on the jukebox and live jam. Equipment provided for musicians of any level of profiecienc...

in Vietnam

All Nippon Air Buys $108m Stake in Vietnam Airlines

As early as mid-2016, Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will have its first foreign stakeholder.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Hospital Seeks Volunteers for Head Transplant

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Taxi fares in city to drop slightly [Saigon Times] Vietnam to expand software parks&nb...

in Culture

[Pictograms] Chinese-German Graphic Designer Captures What Happens When East Meets West

When she was 13, Yang Liu moved from China to Germany. Ever since, the graphic designer has been learning to navigate the myriad differences that exist between eastern and western culture.

in Health

Dengue Vaccine Gets Green Light As Cases Soar in Central Vietnam

In the midst of a dangerous dengue epidemic in south-central Vietnam, medical professionals are giving the go-ahead to a preventive vaccine for the deadly virus.

in Development

New 30km Overpass to Link Saigon With Mekong Delta

In the midst of its usual traffic woes, Saigon may be getting glimmer of hope in a 30-kilometer flyover project, which will help to alleviate traffic on the notoriously busy Highway 1A.

in Saigon Events

Vănguard presents Net-Kid Show @ Zero Station

From the organizer: This event is a celebration with music, drinks, and live photography by two young artists, Tran Vuong Phuong Thao and Nguyen Uyen Minh; digital visuals by Cao Hoang Long. "Net...

in Travel

Da Lat Makes New York Times 'Places to Go in 2016' List

As we all finalize our Tet plans and prepare for the madness of travel during the largest annual human migration on earth, it's going to be a long, slow, holiday-free slog from March to September.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tax Authorities to Get Tough on Uber

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City: Book Street opens to promote reading culture [Hanoi Times] Four Vietnamese c...

in Saigon Events

Blues Rock Night with Bluxubu and B.B.Linh King & All Stars @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Come to see the Bluxubu and the B.B.Linh King & All Stars bands bringing their own emotions of Rock, from sweet and profound Blues Rock to energy Rock'n' Roll on Saigon R...

in Saigon Events

Jazz Night with La-Nai Gabriel @ Broma

From the organizer: La-Nai Gabriel is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist proficient on the saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano. A first-generation Canadian, La-Nai was born...

in Saigon Events

Latin Night @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito

 Cuba la Casa del Mojito becomes 'Caliente' (hot) on Wednesday nights! Come have a taste of the Latin Vibes with Corazon Latino playing live and get ready for some hot dances.

in Saigon Events

Industry Night @ Last Call

From the organizer: Every Monday is the night for all the working people in the Food and Beverage business to enjoy good drinks, good music and good vibes at Last Call.

in Saigon Events

The Cube presents Marco Mei @ The Cube

From the organizer: Marco Mei is an Italian Producer of the project "Bicycle Corporation" and International dj from 1991 and he has played his own music in over 45 countries approaching 70 r...

in Saigon Events

La Fiancée du Facteur // New Collection 2016 Presentation @ Studio Co

Finally !! My New Jewelry Collection just arrived in Vietnam. Let's celebrate it around a glass of wine (or a cup of tea) this thursday from 6pm at Studio Co.

in Stories

[Photos] Singapore’s New 24km-Long Park Will Include Yoga, Climbing, Farms

While many Southeast Asian nations are suffering from a lack of public green space, Singapore is about to start work on a park that will span the length of the city-state.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Loves Jungle - Saigon Jungle Allstars @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Loves Jungle are hosting their fourth charity fundraiser for Green Youth Collective this January at the SAIGON RANGER. Saigon’s jungle scene will unite to spin cla...

in Sports

Vietnam Hopes to Send 15 Athletes to Rio Olympics in 2016

As the 2016 Summer Olympics approach, Vietnam has high hopes for its athletes.

in Saigon Events

SETE STAR SEPT - Japan grind band live in HCMC @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: SETE STAR SEPT - NoiseGrindcore from Japan.

in Saigon Events

Dorian, A Cinematic Perfume @ Zero Station

From the organizer: In this event, Michelle Handelman, filmmaker and artist from New York, will present to the audience her two last projects, Irma Verp, The Last Breath’ and ‘Dorian, A Cinematic Perf...

in Saigon Events

Pasteur Street Brewing Co. 1 Year Anniversary @ PSBC Long An

From the organizer: Join us at our brewery in Long An to celebrate our first Anniversary! We will have plenty of beers on tap, a shrimp boil at the brewery, games, and more! It's been quite ...

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Adds Bamboo Buildings to Five-Star Da Nang Resort

As if its stunning day spa – modeled after the hanging gardens of Babylon – wasn't enough, Da Nang's five-star Naman Retreat just got an impressive upgrade.

in Saigon Events

Martin Luther King: Beyond the Dream @ The American Center

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest American leaders of the 20th century. His life, legacy, and leadership set the stage for civil rights and equality in the United States. Come learn a...

in Vietnam

Vietnam May Ban Netflix: Minister

After Netflix’s heralded global expansion last week, those living in Vietnam have been able to access the streaming media website for the first time. But if you’re in the middle of binge-watching Maki...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Begins Planting Genetically Modified Corn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam defines Asean priorities for 2016 [The Nation] Vietnam welcomes record high FD...

in Travel

[Video] Let These Russian Kitesurfers Give You a Tour of Mui Ne

As a destination, Vietnam is sold to travelers in many different ways. Up north, there are nationally protected cultural and historical relics; in central Vietnam, Hue is packed with the country's bes...

in Asia

Amid Its Aging Public Spaces, Yangon Just Opened a Community Skate Park

If you had to pick any Southeast Asian country to house a public skate park, Myanmar might not be your first guess. In Yangon, its biggest city, horse-drawn carts still travel the betel-stained street...

in Development

The Demise of the Mekong Delta

When it comes to climate change, there's no shortage of bad news these days. On the one hand, Saigon is facing its longest drought in 60 years; on the other, several Vietnamese cities may be unde...

in Food Culture

Meet South Korea's Free-Diving Grannies

By now, you've likely heard of South Korea's young and (mostly) attractive foodporn stars. Mukbang is an internet sensation these days, as are a plethora of other odd Korean cultural phenomena.

in Tech

Homegrown Ride-Sharing App Launches in Vietnam

As traffic in Vietnamese cities continues to get worse, one group of local graduates is using the power of technology to help alleviate the influx of motorbikes on Saigon's streets.

in Asia

Tokyo Is Catching Unruly Drones With Bigger Drones and Nets

In an effort to keep civilian drones out of unwanted areas, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is now using bigger drones with nets attached to thwart unmanned vehicles operating in sensitive ar...

in Film & TV

Vietnam Filming of 'King Kong' to Begin in February

Next month, Vietnam will once again prepare for its Hollywood close-up, as filming for Kong: Skull Island is set to begin.

in Saigon

Up to 8.5 Million Motorbikes Flood Saigon’s Streets Each Day

While cars seem to be taking over the streets these days, Saigon is without a doubt a city of motorbikes...and it's getting out of hand.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Power Price to Go Up by VND21.4 Per kWh

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s power price to go up by VND21.4 per kWh [SGGP] Walmart to meet local supplie...

in Travel

[Photos] Take a Tour of Hue's Eerie Abandoned Waterpark

As far as tourism goes, Vietnam has some weird attractions and no shortage of strange and unusual things which might fall under the ambiguous header of “Cultural Heritage Park.” Ho Thuy Tien...

in Vietnam

Netflix Is Now Available in Vietnam

Yesterday, the heavens opened up and bestowed upon us a glorious gift to the binge-watching souls of Vietnam: Netflix has officially arrived.

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Limit Its College Admissions

A recent circular from Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) will cap the number of university students at no more than 15,000 per institution.

in Travel

Vietnamese Travel Photographer Makes Finalist List for International Award

In the photo, the fields are awash with bright yellow flowers, adding a pop of color to the countryside. An elderly man ambles by, guiding his bike full of bamboo fishing baskets, staring directly int...

in Eat & Drink

Starbucks' Da Lat Coffee Now Available in Vietnam

As of January 4, Starbucks stores in Vietnam now sell Da Lat coffee.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Now Has 7.4 Million Motorbikes, and Counting

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Authorities to shut down famous night market on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island [Tuoi Tre] 2...

in Vietnam

Dong Nai River Awash With Dead Fish Overnight

On Monday morning, fish farmers along the Dong Nai River woke up to a devastating sight, as tens of thousands of their fish died overnight.

in Asia

North Korea Claims 'Perfect' Hydrogen Bomb Test

This morning, North Korea announced the successful detonation of its first hydrogen bomb.

in Saigon Events

iLL BEATS SAIGON presents DJ VADIM (Ninja Tunes | BBE) @ The Observatory

DJ VADIM, a Russian-born, London based master DJ / producer in his own right will be making his return performance in Vietnam.

in Development

Da Nang Theme Park Unveils Flashy New Monorail

Between the Disneyland-esque entertainment complex planned for Ha Long Bay and Phu Quoc's ever-increasing number of larger-than-life attractions, Vietnam seems to have a thing for amusement parks...

in Saigon Events

SAIGON ROCKERS presents ON DUB GROUND (FR) @ The Cube

From the organizer: Get ready for some mad and bad jumping and swinging as SAIGON ROCKERS will be hosting the ON DUB GROUND dub steppa crew from France for a big night of diverse reggae sounds - ...

in Vietnam

Saigon Is About to Have Its Longest Drought in 60 Years

Just a few months ago, local residents were complaining of too much rain; now, as Tet approaches, Saigon is set to face its longest drought in 60 years.

in Culture

Vietnamese Model Confesses to Plagiarism, Doesn't Care

We've all seen our fair share of “Chanel” and “Gucci” floating around this city. In the world of contemporary Vietnamese fashion, imitation – or out-and-out plagiarism – is the sincerest form of flatt...

in Development

[Photos] Majestic Banyan Tree Spared in Hanoi Road Project

It's safe to say Hanoi doesn't have a great relationship with trees.

in Saigon Events

60's and 70's rock night and open mic @ Moto Saigon

60's and 70's rock night and open mic featuring BC West, Dan Tooman and Jack briggs. All your favority 60's and 70's tunes, if you would like to sign up please contact via facebook.

in Food Culture

How Singapore's 'Hawkerpreneurs' Are Saving Street Food

Singapore, Southeast Asia's bastion of modernization, frequently earns a place among the most livable cities in the world. But thanks to its squeaky clean streets and highly efficient public tran...

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Cold Coffee Film Screening @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: Sao La would like to invite you to this short films screening and meeting with the film makers Stephanie Lansaque and Francois Leroy.

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Studio Critique with Pipo Nguyen-Duy @ Sao La

From the organizer: (the program will be conducted in Vietnamese, we apologize for the inconvenience to English speaking audience)This event is an studio critique session organized by Sao La and ...

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Film Screening and Discussion: Saigon Electric @ The American Center

Come watch Saigon Electric, a movie about young Vietnamese people and the pursuit of their dreams. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s director and rapper Suboi. Arrive earl...

in Vietnam

Barack Obama Finalizing May Visit to Vietnam: Report

In the twilight of his final term, United States President Barack Obama seems to be having a ball. Just last week, he was cracking jokes with Jerry Seinfeld, and in the new year, he'll embark on ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Man Criminally Charged for Breaking $120 Wine Jar

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Concern as high-rises pop up along Da Nang beaches [Thanh Nien] Hanoi's new chairman d...

in Travel

[Video] Travel Through Myanmar in 9 Stunning Minutes

These days, the internet is home to about a zillion travel videos, most of which feature a heavily edited, heavily soundtracked version of some millenial's gap year journey through Southeast...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's First Billionaire Tops Richest People List

For the sixth year in a row, Pham Nhat Vuong, head of realty development giant Vingroup, is the richest man in Vietnam.

in Music & Arts

Bollywood Is Coming to Vietnam

India and Vietnam may be seeing a lot more cooperation between cinematic industries in the coming year.

in Saigon Events

LM & PSBC Presents LYDMOR Live @ Cargo

Loud Minority & Pasteur Street Brewing Company present:

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Saigon International Tattoo Convention @ Cargo

Neither game nor fight...Absolutely it’s the BIG PARTY!

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Bloggers Breakfast / Writing Session @ Fablab Saigon

From the organizer: A morning to set aside some time to write for our blogs:

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Salsa Night @ Cuba la Casa del Mojito

Your weekend just got one day longer!!!

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The GoodFellas Day @ 1930 Tea Salon

An event created for those old souls who want to live life in the classy 1930s.

in Vietnam

Mysterious 'Space Balls' Smash Into Northern Vietnam

Authorities in northern Vietnam remained stumped about a pair of “space balls” that fell from the sky this weekend.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Schools Remain Dangerous for LGBT Youth in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Mobile police asked for absolute safety for major events [VOV] New bridge opened to tr...

in Asia

Cambodia, Thailand Reach Agreement on Pan-Asia Railway Network

Earlier this month, Cambodia and Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on a new railway line that will run from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.

in Vietnam

[Video] Meet Vietnam's Ass-Kicking Ninja Policewoman

This is not a policewoman you'd want to cross.

in Tech

[Photos] Dong Nai Students Invent Vehicle That Runs on Alcohol

Eight students from Dong Nai province's Lac Hong University recently created a car that is able to join in one of Vietnam's favorite pastimes: getting drunk.

in Asia

New Evidence Suggests 'Last Stand' at Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat might not have been just a religious monument.

in Food Culture

[Video] Americans Try Hột Vịt Lộn for the First Time

When it comes to food, everything is relative: what's shocking and scandalous in one country is completely normal in another.

in Vietnam

[Photos/Video] How Vietnam Rang in 2016

Vietnam’s cities kicked-off 2016 in typical fashion, with huge crowds turning out for fireworks displays from Thu Thiem to Hoan Kiem Lake.

in Travel

Hoi An Could Lose 50 Ancient Houses in Anti-Flooding Project

Nearly 50 homeowners in Hoi An's Old Town are at risk of losing their homes, as a current anti-flooding project threatens to destroy the long-standing structures.

in Tech

Bkav Doubles Down: Will Launch Bpad, Bwatch in 2016

When Bkav, a local network security company, unveiled its Bphone earlier this year, company CEO Nguyen Tu Quang called it "the best smartphone in the world". The device, however, ultimately proved to ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] To Curb Cheating, Saigon High School Makes Students Test Outside

Cheating is a well-known scourge of the Vietnamese education system, with students employing everything from smart watches to impersonators in an effort to improve their performance. As many...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Five Key New Policies for Foreigners in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup [Reuters] VND1.5 billion fines...

in Society

Hanoi Official Pushes for Plan to Reduce Private Vehicle Use

During a meeting between the central and local governments on Monday, Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung urged the capital to craft a plan to reduce the number of private vehicles on i...

in Saigon

These D1 Streets Will Be Closed Tonight

In case you haven't already figured this out, tonight's traffic is going to be a shitstorm. Driving in District 1? Good luck with that.

in Development

Da Nang May Get an Underwater Tunnel

Da Nang is considering the construction of a six-lane underwater tunnel crossing the Han River.

in Asia

South Korean 'Comfort Women' Are Not Happy About Japan's Latest Apology

On Monday, Japan and South Korea reached a landmark deal on aid to South Korean "comfort women", who were forced to serve as sex slaves to Japan's Imperial Army during World War II.

in Vietnam

Saigoneer's Top 5 News Stories of 2015

From countless development projects to Vietnam's new foreign property ownership laws, the loss of Hanoi's trees to the never-ending saga that is travel at Tan Son Nhat, there was plenty to t...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon's 3km Traffic Jam From Hell Lasts 7 Hours

Even by Saigon's extremely specific definition, motorists traveling the Hanoi Highway yesterday morning officially experienced a traffic jam.

in Travel

Vietnam's International Arrivals Drop for First Time in 6 Years

As 2015 draws to a close, Vietnamese tourism has had something of a roller coaster year.

in Development

5 Buildings That Will Rise Above Saigon in 2016

Though change has always been fast in Saigon, 2015 was a big year for the city's development, as new skyscrapers, shopping malls and infrastructure projects sprouted all over town. While some structur...

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An Awesome Australian Night @ Saigon Café Sheraton Hotel

Experience the superb Australian cuisine every Friday and Saturday night and celebrate the Australian National Day January 26th at Saigon Café. Enjoy a fresh selection of salads and a wide range of Au...

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Build Your Own Burger @ Mojo Café

Create your favorite burger in your own style at Mojo Café on Dong Khoi. Start to select your burger’s patty with a wide range of mouth-watering flavors such as housemade imported beef patty, marinate...

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BYO_ - Bring Your Own @ Vin Gallery

Calling all creatives! Vin Gallery and Studio Co are hosting a new networking evening to connect creative people in Saigon. 

in Travel

Foreigners Pose Nude Atop Vietnam's Fansipan

While Cambodia has already seen its fare share of naked foreigners this year, posing sans clothing at ancient temples on more than one occasion, Vietnam had been spared from such debauchery ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Hundreds hospitalized in mass Vietnam food poisoning [NDTV] Vietnam reveals new drone ...

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HCMC Run 2016 - Conquer the Bridge @ Crescent Plaza

To us, running is never just about reaching the finish line but also about the vibes, the excitement and the beautiful sceneries along the way that will stimulate the runners’ senses. With the route a...

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"Passers By" by Ho Hung @ Vin Gallery

 Join us for the Vernissage of 'Passers By' a solo exhibition of new watercolour paintings by Vietnamese artist Ho Hung.

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"The Vacant Chair" by Bang Nhat Linh @ Dia Projects

 Come to enjoy the work to be on display: “The Vacant Chair” by artist Bang Nhat Linh. The work on display is version 2/2, will continue to be on display in HCMC after exhibiting a...

in Vietnam

Dong Nai Officials Block Proposed Road Through Cat Tien National Park

The Dong Nai People's Committee has rejected the construction of a road through the province's Cat Tien National Park, saying it poses a threat to the surrounding environment.

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Happy Days @ Saigon Saigon Bar

From the organizer: Daily 50% off beverage bill from 4:00pm –7:00pm.

in Vietnam

[Video] Bilingual US Preschool Teaches Vietnamese to Students

Earlier this month, the rainy American city of Seattle opened its first bilingual English-Vietnamese school.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Reggae Festival @ Cargo

 Are you ready for Saigon's first Reggae Festival?! The most exciting Reggae Music event ever in Ho Chi Minh City. We gathered DJ's, Artists, and chefs from Vietnam and beyond who are going ...

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HouseQuake @ Last Call

From the organizer: Deep, sexy, funky HOUSE!

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Midnight Xpress w/ Duca Dan from Berlin @ Last Call

From the organizer: DJ, trendsetter and event manager, Duca Dan is regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in Europe’s asian nightlife. Born in Hanoi, based in Berli...

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TOBY TOBIAS (Delusions of Grandeur, Rekids - UK) @ The Observatory

 The disco, house & techno sound force that is Toby Tobias is returning to The Obs for the third time, bringing with him the versatile, out-of-this-world audio energy that he is known for across ...

in Saigon Events

Vã Sale @ 236/10 Nguyen Trai

Clothings, toys, stuff from underground artists on sale so they can make enough for ticket back to their hometowns in tme for the holidays.

in Travel

Vietnam's 5 Weirdest Airline Stories of 2015

Vietnam's skies – and its airports – are a strange place to be. Whether it's a pilot accidentally hitting the “hijack” button, Jetstar's perpetually late planes or VietJet's master bikini marketi...

in Health

The Dangers of Saigon Street Coffee

You might want to think twice before buying your next cà phê sữa đá on the street. If you can call it that, really: “industrial chemicals” is not a phrase you want to have associated with your morning...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam GDP Hits 8-Year High

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Four Vietnamese chosen as globally influential scientific minds [DTI News] Vietnam bac...

in Film & TV

American Film Seeking Vietnamese Actress to Star Alongside Matt Damon

Think Matt Damon is dreamy? We have good news for you.

in Saigon

Saigon-Bound Jetstar Plane Lands in Can Tho Due to Airport Overload

Last week, passengers on one Saigon-bound Jetstar flight received a Christmas surprise, as their plane was forced to temporarily land in Can Tho due to overloading at Tan Son Nhat International Airpor...

in Vietnam

Local Man Summoned by Authorities for Writing Fake Mermaid Story

A man from Quang Nam province is in hot water this week after writing a false news story that went viral on social media. The tale's scandalous contents? Mermaids.

in Saigon Events

EDM Escape Festival New Year @ Phu My Hung

The largest EDM party at District 7

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The Beat Club NYE Party @ Pacharan Restaurant

THE BEAT CLUB IS BACK!!!!! Bring your moves.

in Saigon Events

Set the Bubbles Free @ MAD House

Last night of the year should be a night to remember!

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NYE Show Stopper #SECRETSOCIETY @ The Society

The wait is over… The Society Bar & Grill opens its doors for the best times of the year! Christmas & New Year’s Eve is going to be a blast.

in Saigon Events

Bụi Gió - "Hắt Sáng" Mini Liveshow @ RockFanClub

In this minishow Bụi Gió will showcase the latest tracks on their upcoming album. 

in Saigon Events

Poetry Reading with Gillie Haynes @ The American Center

Speaker: Gillie Haynes, American Poet

in Saigon Events

Masquerade Countdown Party @ Hotel des Arts Saigon Mgallery Collection

Overlooking Saigon from the 24th floor, Social Pool Bar will surely be the stunning place in town to enrich your new year countdown against the background of glittering fireworks. 

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Anatomic Ceramic @ New Space Arts Foundation, Hue

You are cordially invited to the opening art exhibition "ANATOMIC CERAMIC" by artist Veks Van Hillik.

in Saigon Events

New Years Eve / Castaway @ Saigon Outcast

The best New Year's Eve party in town is back... Back to Our Future 

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Mussel in White Wine // Free Food @ deciBel

Chef Steven will cook Mussel in White Wine with French Fries.

in Vietnam

French President to Visit Vietnam in 2016

Early next year, Vietnam will welcome French President Francois Hollande on his first official visit to the country.

in Saigon Events

Mistress America // Movie Award Season - Gotham Awards @ deciBel

Mistress America (USA, 2015)Rotten Tomatoes: 82%IMDb: 7/10Metacritic: 75%

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Winter Shortens, Summer and Drought Lengthen in Vietnam: Meteorologists

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Hanoi parents queue overnight for limited vaccines [DTI] Japanese culture festival com...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi's Record-Breaking 4km Mural Is Falling Apart

If you've ever visited Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, chances are you've also seen the capital's neverending mosaic mural that runs along Tran Quang Khai Street. The long, colorful mosaic runs unbroken fro...

in Asia

[Video] North Korea's Spice Girls Didn't Perform in China After All

Chinese music lovers were hanging their heads in sorrow earlier this month, as the Beijing debut of North Korea's Spice Girls – a girl group better known as Moranbong – was canceled.

in Architecture

[Photos] Local Architect Puts Modern Spin on Traditional Saigon Shophouse

In many ways, this narrow shophouse-style structure designed by MM++ Architects is just like any other. The house, not unlike its neighbors, stands four stories high and occupies a slender plot o...

in Tech

Mai Linh Taxi to Purchase up to 20,000 Electric Cars

Vietnamese cities are about to get a little more eco-friendly, as Mai Linh Taxi and French car producer Renault have announced a five-year deal to import thousands of electric vehicles into the countr...

in Asia

Thai Junta Will Hand Power Back to Civilian Government in 2017

A year and a half after overthrowing Thailand's civilian government, the country's military junta has vowed to return power to a newly elected civilian government in 2017.

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Saigoneer's 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2015

From legendary chicken and rice to finger-licking fried buns to an unbeatable hủ tiếu served with a side of sass, Saigoneer revisits our favorite street eats from 2015. Chúc ăn ngon miệng!

in Vietnam

Hanoi's Rent-a-Santa Business Is Booming

Worried about capturing the magic of Christmas for your little ones? Hanoi residents have the answer: hire a Santa.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Officials Fine 2 Stores That Refuse to Serve Vietnamese

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Da Nang to dig its first river tunnel [Vietnam News] Google sees Vietnam as key market...

in Saigon Events

New Year's Countdown @ Anh Tuk

From the organizer: At this new Modern Thai restaurant & bar, you’ll be able to start off your New Year’s Eve celebrations with a stunning Thai-inspired recipe dinner that also lets you indulge i...

in Tech

What Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Visit Means for Vietnamese Tech

If his recent visit is any indication, Sundar Pichai is alright in Vietnam's book.

in Asia

[Video] Take a Tour of North Korea's Pyongyang From Above

To much of the world, North Korea is a mystery. Images of the super-secretive nation, headed by lube-loving Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, seldom reach international media, and many wonder what life insi...

in Development

[Photos] Inside the Metro Station Beneath Saigon's Opera House

The further the Saigon Metro progresses – or doesn't progress – the more we hear about escalating costs, construction hiccups and the project's Japanese contractors seeking compensation...

in Vietnam

Drivers Should Leave Headlights on at All Times: Traffic Officials

In an effort to decrease the number of lives lost to traffic accidents each year, the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) is proposing that motorists keep their headlights on at all times – both ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Summoned by Police Over Rumor of Mermaid Caught in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam joins Interpol’s fight against fake medicine [Vietnam Net] City to get tough o...

in Saigon Events

Caravelle Saigon Lays Out Lavish Year-End Party @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: As 2016 draws closer, make your last meal of the year a memorable one! Look back over the 2015 highlights, surround yourself with friends and loved ones, and indulge in a magn...

in Culture

Here's What Vietnam Googled This Year

Looking back on 2015, Vietnam's internet search history suggests we could all use a good cry and a hug.

in Vietnam

Brangelina “Secretly” Visited Vietnam This Week

Since adopting their Saigon-born son Pax in 2007, Brangelina have become perhaps Vietnam’s most popular foreign celebrity couple.

in Saigon

Nguyen Hue Traded a Colonial Shophouse for a McDonald's

As Saigon's one and only motorbike-free, picnic-free, pet-free walking street protected by rollerblading police, Nguyen Hue is already a popular gathering spot. But starting today, the good people of ...

in Music & Arts

Vietnam Immune to 'Star Wars' Fever

Last weekend, moviegoers the world over collectively went insane over the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fans of the franchise purchased tickets weeks in advance, the internet was abuzz with...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Among Top Remittance-Receiving Countries in the World

Vietnam is among the top 15 remittance-receiving countries in the world, with overseas Vietnamese sending back US$12.5 billion to the country so far this year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Cave Systems Close to Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay Unveiled

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. FTA kicks off aiming to double trade in five years [Nikkei Asian Review] Vietnam will ...

in Vietnam

Officials Slow to Act on Fake Coffee Sold in Saigon, Buon Ma Thuot

Around the world, humans seem to have a strange fixation with coffee beans that have been pulled out of another animal's poop. But just because you like coffee that comes from shit doesn't mean that c...

in Saigon Events

Cheezy Christmas with Cheezy Gangztaz @ Broma

From the organizer: The eclectic, funk, trip/hip-hop & soul duo are back for a special rooftop session to celebrate Xmas. 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Potluck Dinner + Live Music: Are and Are @ Saigon Outcast

 EVERYONE is welcome to Christmas potluck dinner at Saigon Outcast on Friday December 25th, for our special edition of eating-too-much and enjoying live acoustic music ARE & ARE.

in Saigon Events

Interchange Music Presentation & Performance: Busan and Saigon @ Zero Station

From the organizer: What wiould you do to welcome X-mas? Ga0|Zerostation invites all of friends to the interchange music event between the musicians from Busan, South Korea and Saigon, Vietnam at 3:30...

in Saigon Events

Talk with Photographer Tang Tang @ Hoa Sen University

Talk with photographer, Tang Tang, about photography, inspiration, ideas or aesthetics in general. 

in Music & Arts

[Video] Local Videographer Shows Why Sapa Is Awesome in Under 5 Minutes

Any good traveler will tell you that the best way to explore a place is by getting to know the locals.

in Vietnam

29 Russian Tourists Saved From Sinking Ship in Nha Trang

After a long period of declining arrivals, Russian tourists have been returning to Vietnam en masse in recent months. Many have returned to the beachside city of Nha Trang, long a favorite destination...

in Vietnam

The Story Behind Hai Phong's Opera House

During the early 20th century, the French were really into building opera houses in Vietnam. Any city with a sizable European population was all but guaranteed to have a theater in its town center, al...

in Vietnam

Google CEO Meets Vietnamese Startups in Hanoi Today

Today, 300 people will gather in Hanoi to meet Google CEO Sundar Pichai, the first time a senior executive from the company has visited Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Aims to Halve Traffic Death Toll by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCMC clarifies capital increase of second metro project: Ministry [SGGP] Vietnam's Da ...

in Saigon Events

Christmosh Party @ Zero Station

From the organizer: All the good kids gonna get their presents every year on Christmas Eve right?? So what about all the Hardcore kids who love to Mosh, Circle Pit and Wall of Death? Who will give the...

in Food Culture

Interactive Book 'Art of Phở' Brings Saigon to Life One Click at a Time

When foreign visitors arrive in Vietnam, one facet of local culture that tops every must-do list is cuisine. Since the outside world has only recently been introduced to the magic of Vietnamese food, ...

in Saigon Events

VISA (Cliché Records - HK) @ The Observatory

The boss of region-dominating Cliché Records in Hong Kong and a long-standing ally of The Obs is back in the booth to send us on one of his wide-ranging journeys through the worlds of disco, house, te...

in Saigon Events

Xmas Fiasco Party @ The Observatory

Following with tradition - after the lunches are wrapped up, The Obs will be throwing a massive party featuring and with its DJ friends, family and allies from the city and beyond. 

in Saigon Events

Hip Hop RnB Xmas w/ DJ Valentin @ Last Call

in Saigon Events

Fusion Dance Party @ Molinari Cafe

Save the date and block your calendar for one of the most epic dance buffet parties to wrap up our 2015! (Swing, Salsa, Tango, Ballet, Flamenco, Zumba, Tap and Belly Dance confirmed for now!!!)

in Development

Construction Begins on New Downtown Saigon Skyscraper

Earlier this month, developers broke ground on the Saigon Me Linh Tower, adding yet another skyscraper to District 1's riverside Me Linh roundabout.

in Saigon Events

New Year with Festive Promotions @ New World Hotel

From the organizer: To welcome the New Year of 2016, New World Saigon Hotel invites guests to participate in an exquisite celebration through our special offers:

in Saigon Events

New Year Celebration with Thuy Tien @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: It would be so cool if you hangout with your loved ones and experience the new year 2016’s moment together. Don’t forget our  #NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Party @ Chill Skybar t...

in Tech

Flappy Bird Creator Releases Infuriating New Mobile Game

Mobile gamers had good reason to rejoice last week, as Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong and his company DotGears Studio debuted a flashier second version of the original Swing Copters game.

in Saigon Events

Boxing Day @ Mayhem Saigon

From the organizer: THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR !!! ONLY THE EARLY BIRD GETS NICE SH**

in Saigon Events

Electric Cookout @ En-Dee Skatepark

Are you ready for City Beat: Electric Cookout, the biggest offline party at the end of the year?

in Asia

Chinese Restaurant Charges Customers For Clean Air

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Nor, apparently, is there such thing as free air to breathe while you eat that lunch.

in Saigon

Saigon Is Experiencing Its Coldest Weather of the Year

If you felt a little chillier than usual on your ride to work this morning, you're not alone. It turns out Saigon – and the rest of southern Vietnam – is currently experiencing its coldest weather so ...

in Saigon Events

New Year's Eve Countdown Party @ Liquid Sky Bar

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Christmas Party @ Liquid Sky Bar

in Saigon Events

Season's Making @ The American Center

Get into the holiday spirit with the American Center team and your friends! Participate in lots of fun maker activities and games, watch holiday movies and take home cool photos and “do-it-yourself” p...

in Saigon Events

Xmas Family Dinner @ deciBel

Let's have a awesome family dinner !

in Saigon Events

After School: Winter Monsters @ Cargo

 With a goal of hosting a quality party with explosive performances, After School: Winter Monsters will blow away all those in attendance!

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Transport Ministry Sells Vinamotor, Auto Industry’s Fate In Doubt

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Transport Ministry sells Vinamotor, auto industry’s fate in doubt [Vietnam Net] E-book...

in Food Culture

Archaeologists Discover Roman Fish Sauce off Italian Coast

In Vietnam, you can't swing a dead cat without finding a bottle of fish sauce. The stuff is everywhere: on dining tables and in street food stalls, on supermarket shelves and in kitchens across the co...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Take a Look at Giant 17th-Century Drawings of Vietnam

History books tend to make for dry reading. Of course, they're full of important facts and details to be remembered for generations to come, but if you're looking for an interesting read, historical r...

in Saigon Events

Unavailable Factory Sale @ 50 Nguyen Huu Cau

 

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] Cu Chi Teen Creates Model Planes, Ships out of Recycled Materials

Anyone can get a little carried away with a hobby, but Cu Chi teen Nguyen Chi Thanh is taking his love of model military vehicles to a whole new level.

in Travel

[Photos] Sapa Is Currently Covered in Ice

While the sun seems intent upon scorching every surface in Saigon, it's winter elsewhere in Vietnam. Up north, people are pulling out their heavy coats and staving off the December chill with scarves,...

in Culture

Vietnamese Gameshow Contestants Make Terrible Fake DJs

The fastest way to a man's heart is through impeccable fake DJ skills. We all know it's true: you may have intelligence or beauty or an incredible sense of confidence, but a woman is nothing without t...

in Saigon

Tax Center Developer Says Facade, Unique Interior to Be Preserved

Last year, Saigon said goodbye to its beloved Tax Center, as the shopping complex closed its doors to prepare for construction of the new 40-story tower to be built in its place.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Celebration @ Pullman Vung Tau

  Bright lights, joyful cheers and plentiful to savour - Christmas has always been a magical time for friends and families alike.

in Development

Dubai Developer Signs on to $1.34bln Thanh Da New Urban Area

The urban wasteland planned for Binh Thanh District's Thanh Da peninsula has a new developer.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Surveillance Cameras in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. New surveillance cameras in HCMC [Vietnam News] Vietnam to Cut Dollar Deposit Interest...

in Asia

Thailand Will Ban Visitors Who Overstay Their Visas

Thai authorities are getting serious about its visa policies, as the country's Immigration Bureau announced this week that it will begin cracking down on foreign visitors who overstay their visas.

in Culture

[Video] Hanoi Newlyweds Celebrate Marriage With Military Jeep Parade

Ever wonder what happened to all those American Jeeps left over from the 60s?

in Saigon Events

Wood Is Chic Holiday Sales @ 3A Station

From the organizer: Up to 50% sale of all WoodIsChic's goods from wooden home decors, furniture to handcrafted accessories. Frames, lamps, chairs, bookshelves, necklaces, rings even a little hous...

in Development

Saigon Is Building One of the World's Most Expensive Metros

With construction of the Saigon Metro system well under way, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPS) recently touched upon an unsettling truth about the cost of its forthcoming six-line network:...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve – Ft. DJ Dmitry @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: Very merry Christmas everyone! Tis your season with loads of joy, loads of fun and loads of memories with friends and families at Air 360 Sky Bar.

in Asia

[Video] Watch Malaysian Puppeteers Bring the Story of Star Wars to Life

As times change, so does culture. The more Southeast Asian nations develop, incorporating global ideas, modern technology, and international pop culture into their societies, traditional arts like mus...

in Saigon Events

Festive Season @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: 3/12 – 7/12: Festive promotions: “Mark your calendar to celebrate Festive Season at Caravelle Saigon”.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Dike Construction to Protect Hoi An Begins

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Dike construction to protect Hoi An begins [Vietnam News] Policemen in Da Nang to patr...

in Saigon Events

Couple Nights @ Nossa Steakhouse

From the organizer: “What the world really needs is more love less paper work.” Who can resist on romantic dinner? What could be more than romantic than candle-lit dining in an intimate atmospher...

in Saigon Events

Merry Xmas Eve @ Last Call

From the organizer: IVY PHI & MARK DO - Trap / Bass / Reggae / Dub / Experimental Bass. Strictly good vibes carefully selected.

in Saigon

Saigon Has Failed at Food Safety Management: Official

They say you are what you eat. If this is true, Saigon is in the midst of an identity crisis.

in Saigon Events

Samurai Music Night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: 5 Japanese & Vietnamese Rock bands will be playing Japanese Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Indie Rock, ... 

in Culture

[Video] Vietnamese YouTubers Show You How to Step Up Your Social Media Game

In the increasingly cutthroat competition for social media attention, modern internet users must be well-versed in the art of sống ảo, or virtual living. Fishing for likes, staying relevant on social ...

in Saigon

Travel Through Time With Saigon's Street Names

Before 1975, Saigon took its street-naming pretty seriously. The city went through a French phase, of course, during the early 20th century, when most of its roadways were dedicated to European histor...

in Saigon Events

Yoga Workshop: The Secret of Weight Loss @ Garnesh Restaurant

Learn to control your thoughts, cleanse your body and train your spirit to achieve and maintain your ideal weight.

in Tech

Vietnam's Internet Speed Is 102nd in the World

Assuming you got this page to load on your computer, I'm afraid we've got some bad news: Vietnam's internet is pretty terrible.

in Saigon

Saigon's Power Lines Are Going Underground

You may have noticed on your morning commute that Saigon's power lines are slowly disappearing from overhead.

in Saigon Events

Sunday Rooftop @ Broma

From the organizer: The first sunday night with Cora at Broma! Get ready for some refined house and deep house selections from the quality-focused figure that is Cora. Hailing from Hong Kong, Cor...

in Saigon Events

Electric World #3 @ The Cube

From the organizer: Monthly EDM night in HCMC at The Cube Bar.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s First Buddhism Museum Opens in Da Nang

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam ranks second in global spam [DTI] 1,300 join anti-terrorist drill in northern ...

in Saigon

HCMC Is Getting a New Mayor

Beginning in 2016, Saigon will have a new mayor.

in Saigon Events

Beyond The Lines @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Giant Step Gallery proudly presents Beyond The Lines — an photography exhibition — a fantastic and rare experience for the Saigon public by SaigonPix.

in Saigon

[Video] Crowdfunding Page Helps Families Affected by Vo Van Kiet Fire

In an effort to assist those affected by the Vo Van Kiet fire which destroyed dozens of homes earlier this month, one Saigon resident has started a Go Fund Me page requesting donations for f...

in Travel

Vietnam Approves Proposal for 1-Year Visas for American Citizens

After months of discussion and foot-dragging, the Vietnamese government has finally approved a proposal to extend the validity of temporary visas for Americans from three months to one year.

in Saigon Events

Icarus Music Festival @ Mui Ne

A two-day music and arts festival featuring international artists located directly on a relaxed private beach.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Are Spending $3bn on Overseas Education

Vietnamese students and their families send roughly US$3 billion out of the country each year for overseas education.

in Travel

Nha Trang Just Held Its First-Ever LGBT Tourism Seminar

In the last couple years, Vietnam has made some impressive strides in the realm of LGBT rights. From legalizing same-sex marriage (though such unions are still not officially recognized by the state) ...

in Environment

What the COP21 Climate Change Deal Will Mean in Vietnam

As news outlets around the world pick apart the pros and cons of last week's landmark climate change deal, Vietnam seems to have a few reasons to celebrate.

in Saigon Events

CHEEZY GANGZTAZ feat. MIKE PHAM & IVY PHI @ The Observatory

The eclectic, funk, trip/hip-hop & soul duo are back in the booth with their accomplice Mike Pham and top dog gangzta-guest Ivy Phi.

in Saigon Events

Saigon by night - Gipsy Jazz with Le Palm @ Saigon Outcast

PALM (Pêche à la Mouche) is a band of four musicians; Niko Palm (guitar.1), Matéo (guitar.2), Olivier (Saxophone) and Christophe (Bass), which revisits the repertoire of Django Reinhardt and play gyps...

in Saigon Events

Celebrating Festive Season with Hannson Saigon @ Le Saigonais Cafe

Christmas Collection from H'ANNSON - Cocktails & Coffee - Leather Craft & Pop Up Sales

in Saigon Events

"Gặp Gỡ Hà Nội" Opening Reception @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: Exhibition of Hanoi artists: Phan Thục Anh, Vi Ngọc Mai, Nguyễn Trịnh Thái, Hoàng Nam Thái, Phạm Ngọc Điệp and Ngô Thành Nhân from 16/12 to 5/1/2016.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night @ deciBel

deciBel presents ACOUSTIC NIGHT 

in Saigon Events

Kaleidoscope Exhibition @ Sunland Hotel

There will be artworks displayed and live musical performance, which are made by students to support gender equality.

in Saigon Events

Documentary Film Screening and Discussion: Last Days in Vietnam (RSVP) @ The American Center

Come join some of Vietnam’s leading documentary filmmakers for a screening of Last Days in Vietnam, which was nominated for an Academy Award in the United States in 2015 in the Documentary category, f...

in Saigon Events

Penfolds Wine Dinner @ Xu Restaurant Lounge

Xu Restaurant Lounge, Grain by Luke and Red Apron Fine Wines & Spirits are delighted to invite you for a night of fine cuisine paired with Australia's most exquisite wine collection - Penfolds.

in Saigon Events

The Making of a Master Chef, a Conversation with Christine Ha (RSVP) @ The American Center

Join American Master Chef Christine Ha, who will share her personal journey to become a master chef.

in Saigon Events

Masaan Screening @ Hoa Sen University

Within Encounter of Conscious Realities program, Sàn Art collaborates with Art House Saigon to screen the movie Masaan directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.

in Film & TV

Agent Orange Documentary Shortlisted for Oscar

An American film about a Vietnamese teen has been shortlisted in the Documentary Short Subject category for the 88th Academy Awards.

in Saigon Events

Tattoo Night @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Let's have some beers and poke each others' skin with needles. You can bring your own equipment but we also got sterile needles and ink.

in Saigon Events

Memory, Circulation and the Digital Archive @ Hoa Sen University

This lecture will discuss how more images, sounds, and videos are being produced in contemporary Asia than ever in the past. People with smart phones and low cost gadgets take millions of images, soun...

in Vietnam

Report: 9,000 People Died in Traffic Accidents This Year

This year, nearly 9,000 people died in traffic accidents in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Film Screening & Discussion: Nước 2030 @ The American Center

Speakers: Nghiem-Minh Nguyen-Vo, film writer; Bao Nguyen, film producer

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Packed Cities, Empty Villages: Vietnam’s Migration Dilemma

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Largest jack-up drilling rig launched in Ba Ria-Vung Tau [Vietnam Plus] Out-dated vehi...

in Environment

Southeast Asia Is Responsible for Over Half the Ocean's Plastic Pollution

As much as 60% of plastic pollution in the ocean comes from only five countries. Unfortunately, Vietnam is among them.

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

[Video] The Story of Saigon's Classiest Street Food Restaurant

While the city is a cut above when it comes to delicious outdoor dining, most local streetside restaurants stick to traditional Vietnamese and opt for low-cost ingredients, passing on those savings to...

in Asia

Chinese Artist Vacuums the Air, Makes a Brick From Smog Dust

When it comes to making a statement, some people choose to do so with their taste in music or their outfit choice. One Chinese performance artist, however, prefers to get his point across by dragging ...

in Food Culture

[Video] Thai Chef Gives Stink Face to Gordon Ramsay's Pad Thai

You may know Chef Gordon Ramsay from his role on the popular reality show Hell's Kitchen, where he spends an hour each week crushing the dreams of aspiring chefs. Whether you love him or hate him, the...

in Tech

Viettel's 4G Trial Service Starts Today in Vung Tau

Just as Japan wraps up testing on its brand-new 5G network, the 4G service Vietnam has been talking about since 2013 is finally here.

in Saigon

The Lowdown on Chi Hoa, Saigon's Maximum-Security Prison

Chi Hoa Prison, located in the northern half of District 10, is one of Vietnam's most famous high-security facilities. Though it was built over a half-century ago, the seven-hectare prison remains in ...

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Sneak Peek at Miss Universe Vietnam's Stunning Áo Dài

On December 16, Pham Huong will grace the 2015 Miss Universe stage in style.

in Saigon

[Video] Locals Flock to Saigon Police Office for New 12-Digit ID Cards

Last Tuesday, hundreds of Saigonese turned up at the office of the police's administrative management division to apply for new 12-digit identification (ID) cards, which are set to replace the old nin...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Streets Become Even More Confusing to Residents

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. First international driving licenses granted in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Airport operator...

in Asia

KL Airport Takes Out Newspaper Ad Seeking Owner of 3 Abandoned 747s

If anyone is missing a Boeing 747, you might want to try the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

in Vietnam

Mon Hue Aims to Raise $100m on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Huy Vietnam Group, owner of the popular restaurant chains Com Express, Mon Hue and Pho Hung, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) next year.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Dinner @ L'Olivier Restaurant Sofitel Saigon

 Createjoyfula dn unique dining experience in Saigon this festive season. L'Olivier Restaurant presents a French gastronomic fare within the elegance of its cozy atmosphere and Sofitel Saigon's b...

in Vietnam

Don't Miss Monday's Spectacular Meteor Shower

This coming Monday, you'll want to find a good view of the night sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight from December 14-15.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Students Hire Impersonators to Sit in English Exams

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese Flappy Bird creator pays 14% of purported $446k tax: official [Tuoi Tre] St...

in Vietnam

Surprise: Vietnammm Acquires Food Panda VN

Last week, online ordering app Foodpanda announced the closure of its Vietnam operations, citing financial issues in addition to “many difficulties”.

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Melting Pot 7 Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Last weekend, Saigoneers young and old turned up at District 2's Saigon Outcast for another installment of the Melting Pot Festival, a two-day music and art event which raises money for local children...

in Tech

Vietnam Delays First Nuclear Plant Until 2020

Vietnam's much-discussed nuclear power plant will be delayed yet again, as officials announced last week that the construction of Ninh Thuan 1, the first of two nuclear power facilities planned for th...

in Saigon Events

Reception Opening of 'Hope' by Pham Huy Thong @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to announce Hope, a solo exhibition of paintings by Vietnam-based artist Pham Huy Thong.  The cocktail reception opening of Hope on 11 December will also double as...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Players' Hansel & Gretel @ Vista Walk

 DON'T MISS THIS! Our British-style panto that's great fun for the whole family! An original comedic take on a traditional folk tale!

in Vietnam

Saigon's Cho Ray Hospital Launches Campaign to Prevent Antibiotic Abuse

Last week, Cho Ray Hospital, one of Saigon's largest local facilities, launched a campaign to prevent antibiotic abuse, an increasingly serious issue among Vietnamese patients.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC is Almost Ready to Launch Electric Bus Services

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Students from low-income families to have university fees waived [DTI] Vietnam health ...

in Saigon Events

International Typography Exhibition TDC61 @ Hoa Sen Universary

The International Typographic Exhibition of the New York Type Directors Club comes to Ho Chi Minh city again TDC61, this year’s International Typographic Exhibition of the New York Type Directors Club...

in Saigon Events

Xmas Eve Bash @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: Festive Holiday Season is coming, have you got any plan yet? #X-MAS EVE BASH – the very special event at Chill Skybar, would bring you the best Christmas experience ever....

in Culture

[Photos] 4 Vietnamese Mansions That Have Gone a Little Overboard

If you've wandered around Saigon's more upscale neighborhoods, it's possible that you've come across a house or two which fit this description: “nhà cao cửa rộng”. The Vietnamese saying – literally “t...

in Saigon Events

Christmas On The Sand @ Maison Bato

From the organizer: We all know Christmas is coming real soon and honestly we can't wait until 24th to celebrate it. We are bringing you guys to a special party with great atmosphere, white sand,...

in Vietnam

Foreigners Hold Happy Hour While Hanging Out a Taxi Window, Are Also Idiots

Sometimes, being an outsider gives you license to be a little weird. It does not, however, give you license to be an idiot.

in Saigon Events

“La part du silence" - Art Exhibition Opening @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Francois Bouvery and "Arome d'Indochine" present "La part du silence", paintings exhibition by French artist Christian de Calvairac at Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon from 11 December 2015 until 11 Januar...

in Saigon Events

The Beats Saigon 9th Anniversary feat. D-Styles (Beat Junkies) @ The Observatory

The Beats Saigon is turning 9 year old. Come and celebrate our 9th year anniversary of promoting underground music events in Saigon. After close to 1 decade we are still going strong and loving e...

in Saigon Events

The Memory of John Lennon - Live Music, Films @ Saigon Ranger

A night of live music and films tributed to John Lennon.

in Environment

Saigon's Rifle-Wielding Urban Hunters Are Killing Off the City's Wildlife

The Ho Chi Minh City Forest Ranging Department is struggling with an unusual issue these days. According to the exasperated forestry arm of Saigon's municipal government, local residents are visiting ...

in Development

[Images] Construction Starts on Thu Thiem's Fancy New Exhibition Center

If you've taken a drive along the Saigon River lately, you may have noticed some construction on the other side of the water in District 2's Thu Thiem.

in Culture

Graphic Designer Recreates Saigon's Colorful Concrete Tiles in New Book

When Giang Nguyen decided to hunt for old typography around Saigon, what began as a personal research project soon grew into an obsession with the city's old-school design.

in Saigon Events

Pre Christmas Sale @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: The Bike Shop is holding its Christmas sale with a number of great deals.

in Vietnam

[Video] Businessman Takes His Made-in-Vietnam Submarine for a Test Drive

When we last checked in on Nguyen Quoc Hoa, an eccentric Thai Binh businessman who enjoys building military-grade submarines in his spare time, he was putting the finishing touches on the Ho...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Light On @ Air360

From the organizer: “Jingle bells, Jingle bells”, JINGLE TO THE AIR.

in Vietnam

Maserati Launches in Vietnam

Last Thursday, Italian car maker Maserati arrived in Vietnam with its three signature vehicles: the Quattroporte limousine, the Gran Turismo sports car and the Ghibli sport sedan.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Tale of Kieu Sets World Record

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Tale of Kieu sets world record [SGGP] Mortgages Replace Sacks of Cash in Vietnam as Bu...

in Vietnam

20 Images of Hanoi's Old Quarter in 1896

Even as Hanoi charges into the future with flashy new skyscrapers and brand-new metro lines, the capital manages to hang on to its traditions. Particularly in busy downtown neighborhoods like the Old ...

in Culture

[Photos] 13 Pictures of Vietnamese Locks in the Wild

When parking your bike for five minutes or simmering your broth for five hours, it’s hard to take stranger’s goodwill for granted. These photos show how some Vietnamese take the necessary steps for pr...

in Vietnam

Nobody Likes Tan Son Nhat, Including the Civil Aviation Authority

Tan Son Nhat International Airport has struggled with its image for a while now. Thanks to a host of problems, from passenger overcrowding to flooding issues to regular airport vehicle colli...

in Saigon Events

CHARLIE BANKS (Dirt Crew - UK) @ The Observatory

Top-Shelf house music from something of a prodigy that has recently smashed his way into the attention of electronic music connoisseurs globally: Charlie Banks is hitting The Obs to show us exactly wh...

in Saigon Events

3 Years HEART BEAT w/ MØRBECK//Code Is Law & House+Techno Extravaganza @ The Observatory

MARKING 3 YEARS OF BODY MUSIC. JOIN THE PARTY WITH HEART BEAT & FRIENDS!!

in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Is Getting a Safari Just in Time for Christmas

Ahead of its December 24 opening, Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc is transporting over 200 animals from different continents to its facility, whose first phase is expected to cover 380 hectares on the island...

in Saigon Events

Festive Season @ Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: 3/12 – 7/12: Festive promotions: “Mark your calendar to celebrate Festive Season at Caravelle Saigon”.

in Saigon Events

YES After Work - Christmas Edition @ Air 360 Skybar

From the organizer: A very warm welcome to the YESaigon “After Work Meet-up” organized by Young Entrepreneurs Saigon. This event is open to entrepreneurs, business professionals, makers, filmmake...

in Saigon Events

La Grande Sophie @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: French pop-rock sensation, La Grande Sophie, will return to Vietnam for the second time to put on a not-to-miss show with a special guest, Le Cat Trong Ly.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Promises to Ease Visa Policy for Australian, US Citizens

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City targets reduced traffic jams, flooding next year [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's...

in Saigon Events

Healthy Chocolates Making & Tasting @ Petit Four Cafe

From the organizer: If you are a chocolate lover, and you would love to make them yourself, then you shouldn't miss the 2nd workshop from us.

in Food Culture

[Photos] The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Dumplings

From savory bowls of sủi cảo and steaming hoành thánh to the delightfully chewy há cảo dispensed by street vendors, Vietnamese have borrowed both the terminology and flavors from a wide array of Chine...

in Saigon

[Video] Cop Hugs Suspect’s Leg to Prevent Escape

Given the disrespect that some Vietnamese cops have experienced in the past, it makes sense that police refine their tactics, especially in the face of drunk and stubborn drivers.

in Development

Future Saigon: Binh Thanh May Get Another Massive Skyscaper With Sky Tower

Feast your eyes upon this massive skyscraper, dubbed Tan Tao Sky Tower (or not...more on that later), that may soon go up near the intersection of Nguyen Huu Canh and Dien Bien Phu Streets in Binh Tha...

in Tech

Japanese Firm Successfully Tests 5G Network

Japan always seems to get the best stuff first – the cure for Agent Orange, rice paddy art, train cars where you can sleep off a night of sake (or cat wine) drinking and now, 5G internet.

in Tech

Food Panda is Closing its Vietnam Operations: Report

Food Panda, one of the major players in Vietnam's online ordering space, has announced that it is shutting its doors this month due to a “financial situation” and “many difficulties.”

in Travel

Epic Drone Video Takes You From Saigon to Hanoi

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from drone video maker Troy Nguyen, and for good reason. The Youtuber has spend the last few months traveling the length of Vietnam to produce this 1 hour video tha...

in Development

Saigon Needs Another $50m+ to Revive Historic Canal

Saigon has been working hard to revive the Hang Bang Canal with the project currently entering its third and final phase. But, like many other large-scale public infrastructure projects in the city, a...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Hopes to Eliminate HIV/AIDS in 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City needs interconnected public transport system: Swedish official [Tuoi Tre] ...

in Saigon Events

Gypsy Jazz on the Terrace @ Lubu

Peche de la Mouche are back at Lubu this Sunday the 6th of December with their fantastic upbeat style of Gypsy Jazz. Book at table with some firends for a long late lunch or pop in for some tapas & dr...

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Saigon Soul Pool Party @ The New World Hotel

As the Saigon rains yield to hot and dry weather, the time is right for the return of the Saigon Soul Pool Party.

in Saigon Events

Eat, Pray, & Crush: Sunday "Savage" Brunch @ Relish & Sons

Sunday brunch for Saigon yard apes to light coffee on fire, vaporize eggs, and talk biznass.

in Saigon Events

Underwater Rescue & Survival Workshop @ Rumblefish

Workshop about rescue and survival skills underwater. 

in Saigon Events

The Quiet American: Vietnam Through Graham Greene’s Eyes @ The American Center

Join Robert Adams for a discussion of novelist Graham Greene’s 1955 novel The Quiet American.

in Health

Vietnam’s Air Quality Among the Worst in the World

We’ve known for a while that air quality in Vietnam is less than stellar. Based on recent readings, we know for sure that breathing in Saigon is a risky proposition, but new statistics released by Yal...

in Asia

South Korea Just Opened an Incredible Vinyl Record Library

In K-pop-obsessed South Korea, a massive vinyl and music library has opened to the public, showcasing decades of eastern and western music in its beautiful three-level space.

in Vietnam

[Video] Inferno Tears Through District 1 Neighborhood

A number of buildings in the heart of District 1 were destroyed on Tuesday in a massive blaze.

in Development

Rent in Saigon More Expensive Than Dubai, Bangkok

Hanoi may be the most expensive place to live in Vietnam, but commercial rent in downtown Saigon ranks amongst the most expensive in the world, according to recent statistics compiled by commercial pr...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man to Receive VND23bn for Wrongful Imprisonment

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCMC tax office seeks inspection into Coca-Cola Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Dong Fall...

in Asia

Chinese Real Estate Developers Are Renting Foreigners to Pose as Fake Celebrities

Times are tough in the Chinese real estate market. After years of enthusiastic development, many housing complexes sit empty on the city limits of smaller urban areas in the country's western region, ...

in Development

Vietnam Car Imports Nearly Double in 2015

Last month, we all groaned in collective agony when we discovered that nearly 900 new vehicles are registered in Saigon everyday.

in Food Culture

Six Reasons Why You Should be Slurping Your Noodles

Has anyone ever judged you for slurping (húp) your noodles? Well, Vietnam Coracle has come up with a list of six reasons why you shouldn’t be ashamed for showing an elevated understanding of soup inta...

in Development

Phu Quoc Is Finally Building a Waste Treatment Plant

The days of a pristine Phu Quoc are long gone. Its coral reefs are dying; the island is starting to clear forests and farms to accommodate an ambitious master plan for 2030; and untreated waste is bei...

in Saigon Events

"Icons of Hà" Solo Exhibition Reception @ urbanArt Gallery

Reception of the solo exhibition of 20 paintings by Huynh Phu Ha at urbanArt gallery. Exhibition continues until 31 December.

in Development

2.5 House: A Modest Dream Home in a Tan Binh Alley

Given the expenditure often required to build out a well-designed home, most of those featured on Saigoneer are anything but modest. That’s why we were particularly stoked to come across this small bu...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Official Probed for Posing With Endangered Animals in Facebook Pics

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. City chairman: Economy back to stable growth [Saigon Times] HCM City to spend VND 50 b...

in Saigon Events

MUGIC NIGHT feat. KENTARO, MISLAV & ULYSSES @ The Observatory

The sound system responsible for providing some of the most high-calibre music and artists to the people of Singapore is back at The Obs for the third time, guaranteeing a night of continuous audio ma...

in Saigon Events

Tape Machine / The Lost Art / Ryan Thompson @ Saigon Ranger

Saigon Ranger brings you a night of indie, rock, and acoustic. Come check out one of Saigon's newest bands, Tape Machine, teamed up local legends, The Lost Art. The night kicks off with acoustic music...

in Saigon Events

Comedy with Soul @ Soul Burger

Welcome, welcome Saigon people: Soul Burger invites you to an evening of comedy and music! Come and enjoy some stand up from Saigon’s finest comedians, plus a couple of drunks we know who will pl...

in Saigon Events

Opening Exhibition: SE4 by Tom Smith @ deciBel

From the organizer: Stencil paintings by TOM SMITH - 11th December – 10th January 2016 @ deciBel 

in Saigon Events

Latin Night with Bad Neighbour - Live @ Saigon Ranger

BAD NEIGHBOUR is going to bring the eventful Latin Rock's tunes and cutie performances to you. Free entry.

in Saigon Events

The Most Open Flea - in 1985 @ The Most

A new flea market in town with the concept #in1985.

in Saigon Events

Clinic Session || Climbing coaches: Janet Goh @ Vertical Academy

An evening session of bouldering & fitness work outs for adults (beginners, intermediate and advanced).

in Saigon Events

Ladies Night @ deciBel

The crazy LADIES NIGHT OUT at deciBel is back.

in Saigon Events

ALEX FROM TOKYO (Tokyo Black Star, World Famous, Innervisions - NYC) @ The Observatory

A legendary figure in the international electronic music circuit who played one of the most incredible performances The Observatory has ever witnessed - ALEX FROM TOKYO is returning for his first set ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Massive 70kg Mushroom Found In Nghe An, Expected to Sell for $5,000

A huge Lingzhi mushroom was found by a lumberjack in Nghe An Province's Tuong Duong District and is expected to sell for a hefty sum of US$5,000.

in Saigon Events

Wine Dinner Collaboration with Top Chef and Vinifera @ Social Club Lounge

 The First Ever Wine Dinner in collaboration with Vinifera at Social Club Lounge – Restaurant where you have the chance to meet Emeline Borie, the owner of Château Haut Batailley and Grand Puy La...

in Saigon Events

Green Drinks December Event - Ethical Fashion @ Zest Bistro

 The fashion industry has a tremendous negative impact on our environment. It uses a lot of water, pollutes soils and water through the culture of cotton and dyeing processes, and creates huge wa...

in Saigon Events

Saigon International Tattoo Convention @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: Neither game nor fight...Absolutely it’s the BIG PARTY!

in Saigon Events

Designer's Night @ Kokois

 Acting like a platform to support and promote local designers, KOKOIS gathers once a month, trendsetters, designers, medias, factories and all the fashion lovers to share their skills and profes...

in Saigon Events

Taking Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women @ The American Center

Join us for a seminar on the elimination of gender-based violence. We will discuss this important topic, help participants to identify sexual harassment, and share suggestions for how to prevent and r...

in Vietnam

Saigon Considers Preserving Ba Son Shipyard

Earlier this month, the vice chairman of Saigon's Culture and Sports Department, Ton Thanh, announced that the city is considering a proposal to protect parts of the historic Ba Son Shipyard.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: PM Dung arrives in Paris for UN Climate Change Conference

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City leads in FDI projects [DTI] Airbus wants aircraft parts factory set up in VN&...

in Travel

Foreign Arrivals in Vietnam Surge 20% in November

Vietnam’s tourism sector has had a strong showing in November with 723,740 international arrivals, a 12.9% increase over October and 20.4% compared to the same time period last year.

in Music & Arts

[Video] This Animated MV Made by Local Artists Will Give You All the Feels

Animated with beautiful black and white watercolor illustrations, the music video for 00:00 not only provides a stimulating visual experience, but also shows off the creative skills of a group of youn...

in Health

Japan Tech Could be The Key to Scrubbing Agent Orange From Vietnam

Agent Orange contamination, along with unexploded ordnance (UXOs), have proven to be the two most harmful legacies of the American War in terms of public health. While experts say it could take an est...

in Saigon Events

Melting Pot 7: Art & Music Festival @ Saigon Outcast

On the first weekend of December, the 7th edition of Melting Pot: Art and Music Festival will be held at Saigon Outcast in District 2. With 6 successful events in the past, Melting Pot is putting a ne...

in Saigon Events

Starting Up Saigon @ MOB Beer Club

THE Start Up Workshop day of the year! Learn how to build the business of your dreams! Speakers include some of the most successful business leaders in Vietnam. You can meet them, listen to their stor...

in Saigon

Major D1 Streets to be Closed Off for Fire Drill This Weekend

It will be a bit harder than usual to navigate District 1 Saturday morning as Saigon will be holding a major fire drill necessitating the closure of a number of major streets.

in Saigon

Saigon Diners Allegedly Find Dead Rat in Their Seafood Hot Pot

When enjoying a hot pot there are plenty of ingredients one can expect to pull from its murky broth. A rat, however, is not one of them.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Will Become a 'Super-Aged' Nation in 2050: Officials

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's Jan-Nov FDI inflow to hit record high of $13.2 bln [Reuters] In Vietnam, pub...

in Film & TV

[Video] Vietnamese Director’s Animated Film Makes Oscar Shortlist

Saigon-born, Paris-based director Nguyen Phuong Mai has struck gold with her professional cinematic debut. Her short film, My Home will compete with nine others for an Oscar nod this year.

in Food Culture

How One Company is Turning Trees into Noodles

With all the talk of tainted noodles in Saigon, we’re always on the lookout for alternative sources of bún. One Japanese textile company is experimenting with a technology that may provide such a...

in Vietnam

18 Old Postcards That Capture Da Lat’s Fading Charm

These 18 old postcards of Da Lat provide a flashback to the early twentieth century, a time when healthy pine trees shaded the town’s valleys and streets, while magnificent villas graced its hills.

in Vietnam

58% of Married Women in Vietnam Have Been the Victims of Domestic Violence: Report

Though the scourge of sexual harassment is well documented in Vietnam (to the point where Hanoi has considered launching gender-specific busses), its ugly cousin, domestic violence, is an even more se...

in Culture

Da Nang to Host First Southeast Asia Skateboarding Championships

Vietnam seems to play second fiddle to its more developed SE Asian neighbors when it comes to sporting events. In what is hopefully a signal of this trend’s reversal, the World Skateboarding Federatio...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Losses of 19 State-owned Corporations Total Nearly $1.1 Billion

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Punishment for bad customs officials urged [DTI] Decree eases foreign investment red t...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The World’s Fattest Cat May Live in Vietnam

Vietnam already boasts the world’s oldest woman and largest cave. Well, now you can add Miu, the fattest cat in all the land to the country's record list.

in Vietnam

Google Embraces VN Food, Language at Mountain View HQ

In addition to setting its sights on the Vietnamese market, Google has added a bit of local flavor to its sprawling Mountain View, California headquarters.

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Friday FiX Presents ABSTRACT @ The Cube

From the organizer: Friday FiX returns to CUBE with something a little different for the Saigon raving massive!

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Kaleido Soup @ Red Box Studio

 KaleidoSoup aims to be the biggest international meeting of VJs and visual performers in South-East Asia. 35 Artists from all over the World (Argentina, Mexico, USA, UK, France, Poland, Ita...

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Trance Family Vietnam @ Queen Hall

A music event that will bring all the EDM communities together, with the motto: “United People”. Headliners include Alex M.O.R.P.H - the legend of Trance music, and David Gravell - the young tale...

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Power Up Climate Action Festival @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: For the first time, an epic Climate Action Festival under the name POWER UP organised by CHANGE (changevn.org) and 350.org Vietnam will occur with plenty of captivating a...

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You’ll Soon Be Able to Play Slot Machines at Vietnam’s Airports

In what may be a push to compensate for poor mixed airport rankings earlier this year, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a proposal that will allow Vietnam’s international airports to i...

in Food Culture

Le Dîner en Blanc Comes to Saigon Next Month

If your fantasies involve droves of white-clad socialites showing up to a secret location to dine and drink, Le Dîner en Blanc should be right up your alley.

in Saigon

Saigon to Layoff 14,000 City Employees

It looks like Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of efficiency-focused reforms as Saigon has announced that it plans to lay off 13,927 employees between now and...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: NA Mulls Whether Legal Adult Age Should Be 16 or 18

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietjet holds interesting activities to celebrate new route connecting HCMC and Seoul [Than...

in Tech

FPT Gearing up for Massive Global Expansion

The future looks bright for FPT, one of Vietnam's largest telecommunications companies. Over the past 13 months, firm has opened its largest international office in Los Angeles, California; was dubbed...

in Vietnam

VN Airlines Pulls Latest In-Flight Mag Due to ‘Disrespectful' Cover

Vietnamese airlines just can’t catch a break these days. From in-flight public urination and sexual harassment to smoking, it’s been a rough go of it the domestic aviation industry. Well, now you...

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Future Saigon: District 5’s Dragon Riverside City

Vo Van Kiet is quickly becoming a favorite thoroughfare for Saigon developers with a number of large-scale projects planned for the road that runs from District 1 to the edge of the Mekong Delta.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Releases Official Holiday Schedule for 2016

We’ve known for a few weeks that we will enjoy an extra-long Tet break in 2016. Now, we have a clearer picture of what other public holidays we can look forward to next year thanks to an updated calen...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Only 2 Out of 22 Vietnam Airports are Making Profits

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam promises 'favorable conditions' for Internet firms [VOV] PM agrees to gaming f...

in Vietnam

Barack Obama Accepts PM Dung’s Invitation to Visit Vietnam

On the sidelines of the ASEAN 27 Summit in Kuala Lumpur on November 21, US President Barack Obama accepted an invitation from his Vietnamese counterpart, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to visit Vietna...

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Local Illustrator Recreates Famous Saigon Street Corners

In From Saigon, a series of colorful drawings, freelance illustrator and graphic designer Lys Bui manages to capture the charm of several well-known Saigon locales, including Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Hue...

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Saigon Indie Night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: A must-not-miss event for every Indie music lovers!

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Poetry Reading: Walt Whitman and American Culture @ The American Center

Reading and talk on the literary beauty of Walk Whitman's works and how his poems reflects the American culture.

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Drone Video Shows Off the Ruins, Salt Farms and Pristine Beaches of Central Vietnam

While many of the drone videos we post capture Vietnam’s cityscapes and well-known natural wonders, every now and then we find one focused on less-traveled locations.

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RODION (nein / roccodisco - IT) @ The Observatory

The Roman Disco Don is back in our city to play at The Observatory for the first time ever. 

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ROMI B (Studio 101 - HongKong) @ The Observatory

Deep, profound and unique sound is the tune of the night, with the third return of Hong Kong-based wizard of the dance floor - ROMI B. 

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Heart Beat Presents youANDme [Desolat, Cocoon] @ The Observatory

YOUANDME (Martin) deeply engrained in the German electronic music world and especially the Berlin club scene. The Berlin duo, made up of Martin Müller and Daniel Stroeter, has absorbed the influences ...

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Art Market - Cozy Christmas @ The Cube

From the organizer: VinGallery brings you a new event to give you high quality selling opportunities all year round. Starting from 2012, we have been hosting regular Art Markets on 1 Saturday of these...

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Who Are the Top-Spending Tourists in Vietnam?

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has released its first-ever annual tourism report that contains some interesting data about visitors to Vietnam.

in Asia

Man Uses Passport to Prove to Facebook his Name is Phuc Dat Bich

Facebook may be growing at a rapid pace in Vietnam, but apparently, the social network still has some work to do when it comes to recognizing Vietnamese naming conventions.

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[Photos] 5 Vietnamese Photographers Win at International Photo Contest

Last month, the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) announced the winners for their annual photo contest and five Vietnamese photographers found themselves in the top 27.

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Saigon Restaurant Buys Up Endangered Carps Weighing 240kg

To satiation the gargantuan appetites of its customers, a Saigon restaurant recently bought two endangered giant carps that weighed in at 240kg.

in Tech

China Embarks on Quest to Build World’s Largest Supercollider

After bolstering its space agency, China is looking a bit farther afield but closer to home for its next great scientific leap forward.

in Food Culture

[Video] Ben Tre Man Shows You How to Perfectly Husk a Coconut

Husking a coconut is one of those things that looks deceivingly easy. But if you’ve ever tried to remove its thick green shell, it quickly becomes obvious that is a task of precision, one mastered onl...

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Teachers Day Sales @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Happy Teachers Day SALE now on at The Bike Shop until Sunday 22nd November. 10% OFF ALL Bikes & Accessories when you show a valid Teachers ID. Give yourself the Gift of Cycling thi...

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The Jingle Bells JoyRide @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Put your best Santa Hat on and start your Christmas celebrations with some exercise. Join our annual Xmas JoyRide around your favourite district. Own the night by bringing a light,...

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Ho Tri An Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: A day's bike riding at Ho Tri An - an area of natural beauty 60km outside the city, including the biggest lake in Southern Vietnam. 

in Development

Vietnam Looks to Add Another Airport Near Saigon

Amid approvals for massive new airports and expansions/upgrades to existing ones, it seems like the airport money tap is wide open in Vietnam. Seeking to jump on the bandwagon and boost tourism access...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Police Probe Poisoning Deaths of 13 Dogs at Saigon Pet Café

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Rising demand for Uber cars, cheap loans boost car sales in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] VietJet...

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Salsateka UK in Vietnam presents: Fiesta de Pijamas

Are you ready lovely dancers from Saigon and beyond for another Salsateka party?!We hope so...as this time we’re gonna bring you the craziest, the sexiest and the hottest night in town!!!It's time for...

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Saigon Unveils Lotus-Shaped Metro System Logo

The lotus flower has long been an inspiration for everything from logos to skyscrapers in Vietnam. It serves as the country’s national flower, Vietnam Airlines’ emblem and inspiration for the sha...

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[Video] Nosh Food Week Kicks off at GRAIN

Over the next week, Luke Nguyen’s Grain will be home to Nosh Food Week Saigon, a week of food events centered on collaboration between local chefs.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Northern Vietnam at the Turn of the 20th Century

Northern Vietnam has arguably the most charm of any region in a country graced with an abundance of natural beauty.

in Vietnam

Vietcombank Backpedals, Resumes ATM, Money Transfer Services for Foreigners

A week after Vietcombank announced that it had suspended ATM and money transfers for foreign customers, Vietnam’s largest bank has reversed course and resumed the services as of this morning.

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iLL Beats Saigon presents COME TO DADDY 7 with BOTTLESMOKER (ID) @ Giant Step Gallery

 Lo and behold! From the farthest reaches of the galaxy and the unnamed frontiers of the media scape returns... COME TO DADDY !!! 

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Wrong Turn Adds 7km to Bangkok Half-Marathon

As runners set out on what was meant to be a 21km half-marathon in Bangkok last weekend, many were surprised to find a significant addition to their route.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Minister Passes Responsibility for Vietnam’s Troubled Tourism to Successor

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Banks, insurers drag markets down again [Vietnam News] TV stations attempt to control ...

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Skipster Saturday: Funky Juju @ deciBel

Get on up on the doubledutchbus and come down to skipster saturday!

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OSKAR OFFERMANN (WHITE, Mule - Berlin) - Supported by KIN (The Observatory) @ The Observatory

The Berlin-based Disco, House and Techno mix maestro is returning to our city for the second time - and to the new venue for the first - in what will definitely be a night of rare, seamlessly mixed el...

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SEELIE (One Records, Illusion Recordings - UK) @ The Observatory

SEELIE, hailing from Manchester, brings a carefully crafted approach to deep house and disco-infused body movement.

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What CNN's Saigon Guide Got Right

Earlier this month, CNN released its Insider Guide to HCMC, hitting all the usual highlights of our fair city, from Ben Thanh Market to the Reunification Palace. Here's what it got right and what we f...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Réhahn Returns With Another Stunning Photo Book

When we meet at a cafe nestled down the alley of 3A Station, Réhahn brings a copy of his second book with him. Based on its weight alone, you can tell how much work the Hoi An-based French photographe...

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Over 30 Rescued Pangolins Die in Captivity Due to Red Tape

The successful rescue of 70 pangolins from the illegal wildlife trade has become a tragedy, as over 30 of the endangered creatures have died in captivity as a result of legal red tape.

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QUEER ĐÂY - HERE & QUEER @ The Observatory

HERE & QUEER is a screening and talk event of the German filmmaker Michael Brynntrup and local artists.Selbstverortung – German word with specific regard to the self pertains to the relevance that our...

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[Photos/Video] Saigon's Second-Tallest Skyscraper Is Officially Open

A project several years in the making, Saigon's second-tallest skyscraper to date is now officially open.

in Vietnam

Elderly Passenger Feels Up All Four Stewardesses On Vietjet Flight

Along with smoking and public urination, you can now add sexual harassment to the list of mid-air faux pas the Vietnamese airline industry has endured this year.

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Film Screening: Real Women Have Curves @ The American Center

In honor of International Education Week 2015, join us for a screening of “Real Women Have Curves.” This heartwarming and funny film takes us on a journey of self-discovery with Ana, a young Mexican-A...

in Vietnam

Man Arrested With 11kg of Marijuana After Car Chase, Near Shootout

While heroin and cocaine arrests hog most of the headlines for drug-related crime in Vietnam, every now and then, marijuana busts make their way into the press.

in Film & TV

New King Kong Flick to Film in Son Doong Cave

Son Doong will soon be paid a visit by another of the world’s most exotic attractions (albeit a fictional one) – King Kong.

in Culture

[Video] The Game Bored Kids Play in the Mekong Delta

Quick: what do you do with a wooden plank, a bicycle and a lot of free time?

in Development

Petition Against Mekong Delta Dam Construction Receives Thousands of Signatures

As Laos prepares to move ahead with the construction of its second Mekong River dam, citizens of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam are expressing their disapproval of the project.

in Vietnam

Vietcombank Axes ATM Services, Money Transfers For Foreigners: Report

In a bit of  “what the phở?” news for your Tuesday morning, Vietcombank has announced that it "has terminated ATM and money transfer services for foreigners, regardless of whether they are r...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: $50,000 Mobile Phone Found in Vietnam Airlines Plane 1 Month After Loss

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. $50,000 mobile phone found in Vietnam Airlines plane 1 month after loss [Thanh Nien] E...

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Late Night with Diana & Brian @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Brought to you by Jameson and Fuzzy Logic, Late Night with Diana and Brian is the late night show that has it all:

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DJ Jan Hagenkoetter @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: JAN HAGENKOETTER – the founder of INFRACom will bring to Air 360 Sky Bar the completely new breath even you might not ever try.

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Samuel L. Jackson Will Visit Vietnam

Mondays are tough. The weekend is over, your inbox is full and everyone expects you to adult for a full business day. There is little to celebrate on the first day of a new week.

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Stand-Up Saigon Ranger #1 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Stand-Up Saigon will be having an amazing night of live local stand-up comedy at Saigon Ranger!!!

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2015 Stock Clearance Sale - 40% OFF! One Day Only @ The Zim Collective

2015 Stock Clearance Sale. One Day Only. 40% of 2015 Stock, Samples & Discontinued lines. Limited stock, so be early!

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British MP: Tourists Won't Visit Vietnam If They Know About Dog Meat Trade

For whatever reason, last week Britain's House of Commons decided to discuss the number of dogs killed annually in Asian countries like China (20 million), Vietnam (5 million) and South Korea (2 milli...

in Development

Vietnam Considering $2.5bn Hanoi-Vientiane Highway

Vietnam is hitting the infrastructure projects hard these days. Just last month, transportation officials unveiled a sleek new expressway linking Hanoi and Hai Phong. 

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Burger Monday 50% Off @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Crazy offer for you, burger lover!

in Saigon

Tet Flower Street Will Return to Nguyen Hue Next Year

Nguyen Hue Street will be decked out in full holiday regalia this year, as city officials have confirmed 2016's Tet Flower Street will return to Saigon's pedestrian-only thoroughfare.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Three Fined for Saying Vietnamese Official ‘Cocky’ on Facebook

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Imports of used IT goods to be banned [Vietnam Plus] Special crash helmet introduced f...

in Vietnam

Saigon Will Reduce Its Carbon Emissions 10% by 2020

Good news is coming for environmentalists this week, as city officials have pledged to reduce Saigon's carbon emissions by 10% by 2020.

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Vietnam May Waive Visas for Tourists on Package Holidays

In the ever-changing world of Vietnamese tourist visas, a new crop of foreign visitors may soon receive a free pass into the country.

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[Photos] Nha Trang Villa Has Its Own Rooftop Park

Continuing along with his trend of creating beautiful, functional modern green spaces, local architect Vo Trong Nghia and his business partner, Masaaki Iwamoto, recently completed our newest dream hou...

in Culture

[Video] In Case You Were Wondering What Vietnamese Prison Is Like

As a general rule, prison sucks. Anytime you're forced to wake up at a certain hour, go to sleep at a certain hour, eat cafeteria food and wear the same outfit as everyone else, life is not going your...

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Khanh Hoa Shop Tries, Fails to Sell Nude Photos at Historic Cham Temple

There's a saying in Vietnamese: “Đất lành chim đậu” – good land attracts the birds. When it comes to business, this isn't a bad motto to have; set up your shop in a popular area and you're sure to see...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Land Registration Staff Demands $7.2K from Building Permit Applicant

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Millions of credit cards idle in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] 28 percent of companies in Viet...

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Vietnam Needs a National Rice Brand: Experts

While media outlets around the world have been quick to celebrate Vietnam as the winner of the newly inked Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), reactions to the trade deal, which will affect 40% of the wo...

in Asia

MIT Researchers Finally Figured Out How Many Ghost Cities There Are in China

Over the last several decades, China's meteoric rise to the top of the global economy has brought about many things, including a lightning-speed pace of development. Between 2011 and 2013 alone, ...

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The Box Market @ D3 Sports Center

Art | Home decor | Handmade | Fashion market. Booking now : booking@theboxmarket.vn

in Tech

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Visit Vietnam Next Month

Next month, one of Apple's founders will come to Vietnam.

in Development

Metro Line Contractor Seeks Compensation for Delays

While Saigon Metro's Line 1 has made considerable downtown progress over the last year or so and parts of 19.7-kilometer line are beginning to take shape in District 2, the city's massive public ...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] $60,000 Áo Dài Sets New Record

Last month, during the second annual Vietnam International Fashion Week, the folks at PNJ Jewelry decided to kick their áo dài game up a notch by debuting the most spangly, shimmering, outrageously ex...

in Vietnam

Saigon Breaks Ground on Its Own Silicon Valley

On Tuesday, Saigon broke ground on its very own Silicon Valley.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Turns Himself In After Killing Foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City Accident

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend $439mn on flood control works [Tuoi Tre] HCM City cust...

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Sensational Sea Urchins @ Reflections Caravelle Saigon

From the organizer: Reflections takes diners to the depths of the blue sea this November, with an a la carte menu featuring Vietnam’s finest and freshest sea urchins.

in Culture

A Rich Guy in Thai Nguyen Dropped $135,000 on a Lucky Phone Number

When you're filthy rich, it's hard to keep a firm grasp on reality. This is why Mike Tyson owns a pet tiger and Gwyneth Paltrow is trying to sell everyone gold-plated juicers for Christmas.

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Saigon Registers 900 New Vehicles Everyday

In the last few months, Saigon's traffic has gone from bad to worse. These days, you might as well stay put when 5pm hits, as congestion on the city streets has become near unbearable. But while local...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Vietnam Airlines Is Bringing Its A-Game With This TV Commercial

Vietnam Airlines is really stepping up its game these days. Between a fleet of sexy new Dreamliner planes and its recent investment in international TV spots, the country's national carrier is we...

in Asia

2,000+ Sheep Farts Forced the Emergency Landing of a Singaporean Plane

In case you've ever wondered, it takes the flatulence of 2,186 sheep to force the emergency landing of a plane.

in Vietnam

Vietnam's 19th-Century Boats, Courtesy of an Artsy French Lieutenant

With over 3,200 kilometers of coastline, it makes perfect sense that Vietnam has a long and complex relationship with the sea. Whether fishing, fighting or traveling, the country's boats are a reflect...

in Vietnam

The Central Highlands Is Losing Its Forests to Illegal Logging

Vietnam's Central Highland forests, some of the most untouched landscapes in the country, are fast disappearing.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Plans Economic Zone on Chinese Border

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City to reduce emissions by 10 percent [DTI] Many key exports to enjoy zero tariff...

in Asia

Aung San Suu Kyi Gaining Ground in Historic Myanmar Election

Yesterday, Burmese citizens took to the streets to celebrate, as results of Myanmar's first free-and-fair elections in a quarter-century poured in from around the country.

in Culture

[Video] This Is How You Nhậu in the Digital Age

If you spend any time on a mobile device, you're probably aware of how technology is destroying humans. There are a whole corners of the internet dedicated to smartphone addiction and someone is ...

in Tech

Vietnam Must Invest in Renewable Resources to Solve Energy Crisis: Experts

In order to keep up with its growing energy demand, Vietnam must invest more heavily in renewable energy sources, experts say. 

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Tattoo Party @ deciBel

Did you know coal miners could develop characteristic tattoos owing to coal dust getting into wounds? 

in Saigon Events

Celebrating 1 Year of Shrine: Cocktails & Dining @ Shrine

Shrine is celebrating it's 1st Anniversary. And we would love you to come along and help celebrate. Door prizes, all night happy hour and DJ. 

in Vietnam

Going Through Tan Son Nhat Customs Will Get Better by End of This Year

After finding itself among the world's worst airports, Tan Son Nhat is working hard to improve passenger satisfaction by streamlining its customs and security screening processes for international tra...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Inspectors Catch Downtown Foreign-Only Restaurant With Its Pants Down

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Online public services in health sector announced today [Vietnam News] Saigon’s pretti...

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Small Things: VERNISSAGE @ Vin Gallery

Join us for the Vernissage of Vin Gallery's annual exhibition ‘Small Things’, a collection of small scale artworks by local and international artists living in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Guitar Concert with American Guitarist @ The American Center

Come chat with award-winning classical guitarist Rene Izquierdo, who will perform and share his life and career experiences. Bring your guitar and join him in a jam session!

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BASED ON KYOTO live (Bud Music - JP) @ The Observatory

DAICHI and guitarist MARRON put on a live performance last year that simply hypnotized the audience into a state of audio-induced rapture. Their highly unique sound aesthetic has won them plays, prais...

in Music & Arts

'Yellow Flowers' Becomes Highest-Grossing Vietnamese Drama Ever

Over a month after its debut, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) – the stunning, state-commissioned film by Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu – continues to rake i...

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ANDY HART (Melbourne Deepcast - AU) @ The Observatory

 A house producer, label boss and DJ at the forefront of Melbourne’s electronic music scene - Andy Hart brings an intricate, dance-heavy blend of European and Antipodal house music that is fit fo...

in Health

Vietnam Posts Average Ranking Among World's Healthiest Countries

Between pollution, beer consumption and cigarettes, Vietnam faces its fair share of challenges in the health department.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Vietnamese Sculptor Creates Stunning Wood-and-Metal Sculptures

Last month, Vietnamese sculptor Bui Hai Son and painters Le Kinh Tai and Nguyen Quang Vinh displayed their work at FILTERS: Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition. While the show featured substantial exh...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Men to Get Up to 2 Weeks Paternity Leave

Starting in 2016, Vietnamese dads will receive up to 14 days of paid paternity leave.

in Asia

US President Barack Obama to Visit Laos

In the twilight of his final term, Barack Obama will become the first US president to visit Laos.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Claims Two Prizes at World Architecture Festival in Singapore

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's longest river is 'seriously' polluted: authority [Thanh Nien] Samsung worker...

in Vietnam

Massive War-Era Bomb Uncovered, Defused in Central Vietnam

Earlier this week, a UK-based organization managed to defuse the largest unexploded ordnance (UXO) ever discovered in central Quang Tri province.

in Asia

There Is Now an Emoji Keyboard So You Never Have to Type Your Feelings Again

There are those revolutionary, groundbreaking inventions which awe and inspire the world: electricity, the wheel, a well-made bánh mì. And then there are those inventions you never knew you needed unt...

in Saigon

People Are Dumping Up to 14 Tons of Trash in Saigon Canals Everyday

Over the last decade, Saigon's Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal has undergone a serious transformation.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Apple Opens Subsidiary in Vietnam Amid Strong iPhone Sales

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. First VN farm's products certified as organic [Vietnam News] Apple Opens Subsidiary in...

in Health

Saigon's Air Quality Report Just Came Out and It's Not Good

As you may have noticed over the past month, Saigon's ambient air pollution is getting worse.

in Development

Vo Trong Nghia Is Building a Leafy Green LEED Housing Development in Saigon

Vo Trong Nghia is no stranger to high-profile, cost-effective and environmentally friendly buildings. In the last few years, the Saigon-based architect and his firm have garnered to international reco...

in Vietnam

Long An Officials Will Proceed With Demolition of 1930s Bridge

A piece of Mekong Delta history is about to disappear, as officials in Long An province move ahead with the demolition of a decades-old bridge across the Bao Dinh River.

in Vietnam

False Alarm: Psy Is Not Coming to Vietnam

Don't go brushing up on your Gangnam Style moves just yet: the much-discussed Psy performance that Vietnam was expecting later this month has been indefinitely put on hold.

in Saigon Events

Terry Fox Run @ Phú Mỹ Hưng

From the organizer: Please join us for the 35th Year Anniversary Terry Fox Run! The Run will be held on Sunday, November 29th, 2015, on Tan Trao St, in Phu My Hung, District 7 (Registration: 7:00am, R...

in Saigon Events

Food and Beverage Highlights in November @ Sheraton Saigon

Level 23 Signature Restaurant is honored to present an exclusive wine dinner with Moët & Chandon champagne for one night only on Friday, November 20. Food connoisseurs are invited to experience an unf...

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Halloween Hẻm Jam

While people across the city embraced this weekend's Halloween festivities, 3A Station was especially lively as Saigoneer joined forces with GiantStep Gallery and iLL Beats Saigon to put on the first-...

in Saigon

Saigon Finally Launches Advertising on City Buses

Saigon's city buses will soon be getting a makeover, as city officials have approved the sale of advertising space on public buses.

in Development

[Photos] This Is What Hanoi May Look Like in 2030

With all the infrastructure projects and construction barriers, housing developments and half-finished skyscrapers, it's hard to imagine what urban Vietnam will look like in five years, let alone 15.

in Tech

Vietnam's Coc Coc Could Give Google a Run for Its Money

Google owns the world of search engines. When it comes to random online queries, the company's user base is so ubiquitous that its name has become a verb in the English language and attempted to enter...

in Vietnam

60% of Vietnamese Businesses Are Losing Money

More than 60% of Vietnamese businesses are breaking even or operating at a loss, according to a local business group.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Qantas and Vietnam Airlines Unveil Big Growth Plans for Jetstar

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Dalat farmers abandon arabica coffee due to low profits [Vietnam Net] Government delays sen...

in Saigon Events

Opening exhibition: POEMS BY A GIRL WHO DOESN'T ENJOY WORDS by Tu Tran @ deciBel

Tu Tran's first solo exhibition: "Poems by a girl who doesn't enjoy words" - Art as a form of self-exploration.

in Saigon Events

Green Bamboo Shelter's Fundraiser Festival @ Saigon Outcast

Come to Saigon Outcast this November 14th for a day of live music, workshops, DJ's, live performances, stalls, talks, raffles, quizzes and much much more! This event is to raise money and awareness fo...

in Vietnam

Khanh Hoa Is Dropping $192.8m on a Building Shaped Like a Bird's Nest

It seems the development bug has arrived in Nha Trang, as the coastal city is gearing up to build its own flashy new urban and administrative zone west of the now-defunct Nha Trang Airport.

in Culture

[Video] Watch This Toyota Logo Disappear in 3 Seconds Flat

Saigon is full of magic tricks, from gravity-defying motorbike cargo to skyscrapers built at hyperspeed. But perhaps the least-welcome form of Saigon magic is the swift and unexpected disappearance of...

in Vietnam

[Photos] 20 Vintage Postcards of Turn-of-the-Century Nam Dinh Province

At the turn of the 20th century, northern Nam Dinh province was an ever-growing combination of Vietnamese and French influences. The local houses and marketplaces of the Vietnamese occupied the same t...

in Saigon Events

German Ball - Dance Class Sessions @ Intercontinetal Asiana

From the organizer: Improve or ‘polish off’ your dance skills before the event!

in Saigon Events

SILICON VALLEY (S02E7&8) by Dimovie @ Officience

Hey guys, hope to see at the fourth session of our Silicon Valley weekly event (4/5). Every wednesday 2 episodes from 18:00 to 20:00 Officience. FREE EVENT!

in Saigon Events

Loreto November Gala @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

LORETO NOVEMBER GALA is a cultural evening including special live performances by Thanh Bui (Ambassador of Loreto Kids Charity), the SOUL CLUB and other artists in Saigon to fundraise for the construc...

in Health

Antibiotic Resistance Is Growing in Vietnam at a Dangerous Rate

As antibiotic resistance in Vietnam continues to rise, the country faces a growing number of powerful superbugs which experts warn could jeopardize public health.

in Development

[Photos] Hanoians Have Mixed Feelings About Their New Metro Trains

Though it's not yet complete, Hanoi's metro construction is much further along than the subway down south.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: YouTube’s Growth in Vietnam Reaches 120%

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. City's first rapid bus line to start in 2017 [Vietnam News] Social protection centre heads ...

in Saigon

Barge Hits Binh Loi Bridge, Ruins Train Travel for Everyone

Train travelers heading to and from Saigon found themselves stranded on Sunday after a barge struck the Binh Loi Bridge, damaging its railroad tracks.

in Vietnam

We're All Getting Nine Days of Holiday for Tet

Now that Halloween has passed, we all need something to look forward to in the coming months. Thankfully, the Vietnamese government has delivered.

in Saigon

Old Saigon Building of the Week: Former Saigon Adventist Hospital

The Phú Nhuận Red Cross Association building at 2 Hoàng Văn Thụ originated in 1960-1961 as the Saigon Adventist Hospital.

in Saigon Events

Saigon International Guitar Festival 2015 @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

 You are invited to Saigon International Guitar festival 2015 in HCMC this October with the participation of 06 famous guitarists from different countries:

in Stories

Animals Asia Saves 33 Bears from Vietnam's Bile Farms

A few dozen bears in northern Vietnam are now safe, thanks to a six-month rescue mission by Hong Kong-based Animals Asia.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Italian President to Visit Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. South’s weather the most extreme in last 40 years: scientists [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese...

in Development

District 5's Haunted Thuan Kieu Plaza to Reopen

District 5's towering 33-storey Thuan Kieu Plaza is about to get a revamp, as a new owner is swooping in to save the deteriorating complex.

in Stories

Saigon Metro's Line 5 Costs More Dongs Than You Can Imagine

Saigon's forthcoming metro system seems to be getting more expensive all the time. While Line 1 began construction last year to the tune of US$2.49 billion and Line 2's price tag recently jumped ...

in Travel

Hanoi, Saigon Make No. 2 Spot on Lonely Planet's List of Value Destinations

On Tuesday, guidebook publisher and thorn in the side of locals everywhere Lonely Planet released its list of 'Best Value Destinations for 2016'. Of course, Vietnam was on it.

in Film & TV

It's Official: 'Kong: Skull Island' Will Film in Vietnam

Last month, director and screenwriter Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts scouted locations in Vietnam for his upcoming film, Kong: Skull Island, the prequel to the 2005 Hollywood blockbuster King Kong.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Six Teens Nicked for Stabbing, Robbing Foreigners in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam ranked in top ten countries in Cyber Maturity 2015 [Hanoi Times] Icelandic Pre...

in Stories

Civilian Planes Can Now Fly Over Military Areas

Thanks to the army, Vietnam's local aviation industry is about to save a total of 40,000 hours per year, and passengers may soon be able to see sights like these as they arrive in Saigon.

in Culture

[Video] A Poetic Look at Cho Lon

Some people have a knack for seeing things differently. Just like the backpacker who managed to make Pham Ngu Lao seem like a bastion of authentic local culture, so have Huy Tran and the Only in Saigo...

in Development

Take a Look at Phu Nhuan's Chi House

Everywhere we turn, it seems, local architects are coming up with new and innovative designs that not only make for some sweet pads but also help to beautify their neighborhoods.

in Asia

Myanmar Is Getting Krispy Kreme

In the area of glorious, calorie-ridden, sugar-fueled donut news, Krispy Kreme will be coming to Myanmar.

in Development

[Photos] The Evolution of Bitexco in 25 Photos

Between Thu Thiem's ambitious new skyscraper, the planned transformation of Thanh Da Island and a LEED-standard apartment complex that looks like Marina Bay Sands, Saigon's skyline seems to chang...

in Saigon Events

A Thanksgiving Celebration @ Saigon Café

Celebrate the Thanksgiving Day with your family and beloved this year on Thursday, November 26th at Saigon Café.

in Stories

Thu Thiem Tunnel to Shut Down for 30 Minutes Tomorrow Afternoon

On Friday, drivers heading in to District 1 via the Thu Thiem Tunnel between 2pm and 2:30pm will have to find an alternative route, as the tunnel will be closed for a routine fire drill.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Rule to Leave Half of Tourist Boats in Ha Long Bay Ashore

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam sends nearly 100,000 labourers to work abroad [Dang Cong San] Northern Vietnam...

in Culture

[Photos] Photographer Captures Slum Life on the Banks of Hanoi’s Red River

From north to south, urban Vietnam is full of contrasts. Skyscrapers go up next to shophouses. Food carts rub shoulders with five-star hotels. And sometimes, amid the changing cityscapes of this fast-...

in Stories

Hanoi Coffee Chain Gets $5.5m Investment to Dominate Vietnam

One Hanoi-based coffee chain is going nationwide, thanks to a sizable foreign investment.

in Development

Check out China's Monster Bridge-Building Machine

While Chinese bridges have made big headlines recently – and, later, made terrifying headlines – the technology used to construct China's everyday bridges is pretty impressive.

in Saigon

Architects Lament the Demolition of Saigon's Old Buildings

With limited space in downtown Saigon, it's pretty well-known that the city's heritage buildings are often in danger of being lost to newer, flashier development projects. More than a few historical s...

in Stories

A Look at Saigon’s Interesting Definition of ‘Traffic Jam’

When it comes to Vietnamese traffic management, the fun never ends. Between Hanoian officials telling drivers in the capital to be more like the Saigonese, Saigon officials insisting there are no...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Reports H5N6 Bird Flu Outbreak

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City circus wins international award [Hanoi Times] Vietnam agreement supports nucl...

in Stories

Saigon to Open Center for Foreign Victims of Street Crime

In an effort to handle Saigon's growing number of street robberies involving foreign tourists, city officials recently announced plans to open a tourist help center in District 3 later this year.

in Music & Arts

Stunning Vietnamese Children's Book Wins Asia-Wide Prize

When it comes to reading materials for kids, Vietnam is full of small, inexpensive paperbacks, but seldom does the country produce a colorful, high-quality storybook like The First Journey.

in Vietnam

[Video] Watch Vietnamese History Unfold in This 1896-1945 Video

For a 14-minute crash course in early 20th century Vietnamese history, look no further than the following video, posted to YouTube by user Duc Duong. Beginning as far back as 1896, its choppy black-an...

in Saigon Events

ARE & ARE // Live music @ deciBel

From the organizer: Are & Are was formed in Da Nang Vietnam in "September 2015."

in Saigon Events

The Observatory 2 Year Anniversary Weekend @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Surprise Surprise - The Observatory opened its doors 2 years ago! Since then, quite a few things have happened. It’s moved venues from an old apartment block in District 1 to its c...

in Saigon Events

ART for YOU going South @ 3A Station

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in Saigon Events

Lawrence and Holloman @ Saigon Outcast

Dragonfly Theatre Company are proud to present their hilarious upcoming play "Lawrence and Holloman" by acclaimed playwright, Morris Panych.

in Development

Cambodia Unleashes Solar-Powered Tuk Tuks

There's a sweet new solar-powered ride on the streets of Phnom Penh.

in Stories

Hanoi Wants Fewer Buses During Rush Hour To Reduce Traffic

In the capital's latest installment of unorthodox traffic management – previous chapters include suggesting local drivers learn to drive like the Saigonese – Hanoi officials are planning to take city ...

in Travel

Tourists Are Ruining Ha Long Bay With Cave Graffiti

Ha Long Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's tourism industry, is looking a little worse for wear these days. Between the toxic slurry flowing into its waters earlier this year and the ghos...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vingroup Buys Maximark Chain in Bid to Gain Retail Foothold

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Proper steps for Vietnam's 4G service eyed[Hanoi Times] Gov’t Facebook page faked [Sai...

in Travel

[Video] One Traveler's Mind-Bending 3D Images of Southeast Asia

When photographer Garret Suhrie packed his bags and bought a ticket to Southeast Asia, he had plans to make a travel video, something more and more travelers seem to be into these days.

in Saigon Events

A Night with Glenn Wool @ Game On

International stand-up comedy returns on Wednesday November 4 to Ho Chi Minh City and Thursday November 5 to Hanoi with a comedic line-up headlined by the highly acclaimed Canadian comic, Glenn Wool.

in Stories

Saigon's Haze Will Stick Around Until Late November

These days, it's pretty much a given that breathing during rush hour is hazardous to your health. What with the exhaust fumes and the standstill traffic, taking in a lungful of that hot, dusty, smog-f...

in Development

Saigon Approves Expansion of Can Gio Tourism Project

Last week, city officials approved an additional 480 hectares of sea area for the Saigon Sunbay tourism development in Can Gio.

in Saigon Events

Evil Dead Halloween Screening @ Decibel

The remake of the 1981 cult-hit The Evil Dead by Sam Raimi, Evil Dead is the first feature film by Fede Alvarez (and produced by Bruce Campbell).

in Saigon Events

Halloween Bash @ The Observatory

LA MAMIES are a collective of Paris-based DJs and producers that have been throwing parties across France and beyond for the last 8 years. They bring carefully-selected quality vinyl sounds to their p...

in Saigon Events

ODDISEE Live @ Cargo

From the organizer: Loud Minority and Pasteur Street Brewing Company are delighted to announce that award-winning hip-hop artist, ODDISEE will be taking in Saigon on his maiden Asia tour this November...

in Saigon Events

Zombie Walk @ Dailo's Bar

From the organizer: It's time for ZOMBIE WALK! Kéo xuống cho tiếng Việt !

in Saigon Events

Standpoint Theories - Legends of Vietnam Remix @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Surprise! We can’t wait until Quest Festival to get our music back out there, so join us for a celebration of the Vietnamese Legends we focused on by building a graphic novel of si...

in Stories

Saigon Proposes 'Trimming' Sidewalks to Address Traffic Woes

In an effort to quell rush hour traffic, city officials are asking the Department of Transportation to reduce the surface area of Saigon's sidewalks.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Shuts Down Gas Station For Cheating Customers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City rejects coconut palm planting [DTI] Lasers may ease pain for Vietnam War’s ‘n...

in Stories

The Vietnamese Government Is Now Officially on Facebook

The Vietnamese government is getting hip to the times and joining roughly 25 million of its fellow citizens on the country's favorite social network.

in Development

Saigon Is Getting a New People's Committee Building

The area around Nguyen Hue has undergone a major transformation in the last year or so. In keeping with these drastic changes, there will soon be another upgrade to the walking street, as one of the c...

in Asia

Chinese Think It's Cool to Wear Fake Bean Sprouts in Your Hair

While China's environment may be hostile to plant life, the heads of its citizens certainly aren't.

in Stories

Tan Son Nhat Authorities Kill Dog for Trespassing on Airport Property

From stair car collisions to baggage truck accidents, rising floodwaters and less-than-positive passenger feedback, Tan Son Nhat is not the best place to be these days. As of this week,...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Coca-Cola Vietnam Finally Pays Tax After Claiming Losses For 20 Years

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Coca-Cola Vietnam finally pays tax after claiming losses for 20 years [Tuoi Tre] Vietn...

in Saigon

Saigon Police are Removing All Ghost Bikes From the Streets

Saigon's army of xe cà tàng, also known as ghost bikes, will soon disappear from the city streets if local police have anything to say about it.

in Development

[Photos] Check out the Fancy New Hanoi-Hai Phong Highway

Making the trip from Hanoi to Hai Phong will be much easier come December, when a brand-new high-speed road between the northern cities is complete.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Film Submitted to 2016 Oscars

For the first time in two years, a Vietnamese film is in the running for an Academy Award.

in Saigon

Saigon to Cut Water Supply for 8 Hours This Weekend

It's shaping up to be a shower-free weekend, as Saigon plans to cut its water supply to six entire districts as well as parts of nine others this coming Saturday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Car Prices Might Reduce By 42 Percent In 2019

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Home water tanks suggested as anti-flooding measure for Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Vi...

in Saigon Events

Saigoneer and Giant Step Present Halloween Hẻm Jam @ 3A Station

On October 30, join Saigoneer, Giant Step and iLL Beats at 3A Station for their first-ever Halloween Hẻm Jam party.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese State Companies Can No Longer Invest in Real Estate, Banks

Beginning in December, state-owned companies will no longer be able to invest in the real estate or banking sectors.

in Saigon Events

Sound Shakedown with Dan Lo @ Last Call

From the organizer: DAN LO laying serious sound down on the floor all night.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Welcome to Hue Circa 1896

Few photographic records exist of Vietnam – or anywhere, for that matter – before the 20th century. Still, Flickr user and master of vintage Vietnamese photos manhhai managed to dig up a series o...

in Saigon Events

"East Meets West" Connection Fashion Show @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: East Meets West connection fashion show – a unique event to promote and connect Vietnamese fashion to the expat and fashion lovers in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Bonnes Nouvelles: AuchanSuper Plans 17 Vietnam Stores

If you're not French, you've probably never heard of AuchanSuper, but you're about to.

in Vietnam

Pizza 4Ps Opens Sleek New Hanoi Location

Hanoians will soon have reason to rejoice, as Pizza 4Ps opens a brand-new location in the capital.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Go Green with Downtown Electric Bus Services

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City to go green with downtown electric bus services [Thanh Nien] China, Vietna...

in Culture

[Photos] 15 Old Photos to Celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day

Today marks the 85th Vietnamese Women's Day. A nationally observed holiday since 1930, October 20 commemorates the day upon which the country's Women's Union was officially established and recognized ...

in Tech

Check Out Google's New 3D Rendering of Hong Kong

Have you ever sat at your computer on a slow-moving afternoon and wished you could see Hong Kong the way birds do?

in Saigon

A Foreign Company Just Paid $35m for This Stunning French Colonial Villa

In a city full of new infrastructure and building developments, the ever-changing urban landscape of Saigon is unpredictable at best. Things are happening so fast that we at Saigoneer have an entire s...

in Travel

Miniature Landscape Video Showcases Snapshots of Nature in Ba Ria

In a city that's increasingly devoid of nature, it can be hard to recall the sight of a lush, green forest or a crystal-clear river.

in Vietnam

Korean Firm to Build $650m Solar Power Plant in Ha Tinh

In one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change in the world, north-central Vietnam may soon be getting its own fancy, new solar power plant.

in Saigon Events

International Film Festival Talk & Rooftop Screening of "Ilo Ilo" @ BK6 Cafe

 International film festivals are responsible for helping the world discover some of the greatest breakout directors in Asian cinema. From Tran Anh Hung to Wong Kar-Wai, film festivals are the pe...

in Saigon

Flooding Could Force Shutdown of Tan Son Nhat

Saigon's recent flooding may cause Tan Son Nhat International Airport to temporarily shut down in rainy weather.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Electric Buses Planned for Saigon's ‘Backpacker Area’

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Private investors queue up for aviation infrastructure projects [Vietnam Net] Vietnam plans...

in Saigon Events

"JUST LETTERS & COLORS" by SUBY ONE @ Giant Step Urban Art Gallery

From the organizer: SUBY was born in France in 1979. During an adolescence spent in Vitry SubyOne discovered talent and interesting in drawing and visual arts. SubyOne avid adrenaline and out of place...

in Saigon Events

The Power Of Semiosis: Yohei Yama @ Vin Gallery

Yohei Yama’s debut Vietnam solo show will be showcasing a series of new works in his signature style. 

in Saigon Events

Call Me Maybe @ deciBel

Here is what you should do this Saturday...Let's all wear a white shirt with your phone number on it, or any other ways to show your number. 

in Saigon Events

House of Horrors @ deciBel

October finally arrives, and we all know that we're waiting for this date: Oct 31st...Come and celebrate HALLOWEEN at deciBel if you dare...

in Saigon Events

LUKAS (PUSH - HK) @ The Observatory

 Deep and dark techno is the name of the game with Lukas out of Hong Kong. Responsible for the PUSH events that literally push a lot of cutting edge sound straight to the heart of the metropolis ...

in Saigon Events

JAMES WHAT (Poker Flat, Modelmaker, Get Physical - UK) @ The Observatory

 Another dead-serious electronic music maestro - DJ and producer James What brings a fine-tuned breed of ‘gruff’ techno, top class house and other body-movement music magic to the floor- skills t...

in Saigon Events

MARK GERGIS (Sublime Frequencies, Sham Palace - US) @ The Observatory

 Curator of some of the most astounding collections of music from the deepest reaches of our world - from old Saigon Rock to Syrian wedding ballads - Mark Gergis aka Porest is a specialist of rar...

in Vietnam

[Photos] This Is Where Hanoi's Bia Hơi Glasses Come From

The short, cloudy glass tumblers that are a fixture in Hanoi's bia hơi establishments are an everyday object with a story.

in Music & Arts

Saigon Student Creates Vietnam-Themed Alphabet

When Luu Trong Nhan first came across Around the World with Type, a project by Indian design students Rigved Sathe and Payal Jagwani, the 23-year-old student knew he could create an equally stunning V...

in Culture

[Video] Insane Buon Ma Thuot Floods Sweep Away Motorbikes

In Vietnam's latest installment of flood-related news, yet another deluge has struck the country, this time in the Central Highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Arm Inflight Security Officers, Ban Unruly Passengers

Attention, airline passengers: beginning later this year, the inflight security officer on your plane will be packing.

in Development

Saigon May Chop Down 150-Year-Old Trees in Tao Dan Park for Metro Line 2

Tao Dan Park, the green lung of downtown District 1, is about to get a little smaller, as the city's People's Committee may soon approve a plan to repurpose 2,100 square meters of the space for metro ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Mekong Delta in Desperate Shortage of Fresh Water

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Budget train tours to link Ho Chi Minh City with four south-central spots [Tuoi Tre] V...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take a Trip Back in Time to 1969 Can Tho

For decades, Can Tho has been the capital of the Mekong Delta, drawing people from across southwestern Vietnam to its sleepy, riverside town. But while the city is developing a more modern edge these ...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Baggage Handlers May Soon Wear Body Cameras

Hanoi baggage handlers may soon be required to wear body cameras in an effort to curb theft at Noi Bai International Airport.

in Tech

Check Out the Revamped Honda NX200 That Runs on Water

Saigon is developing at a breakneck pace. As the number of motorbikes in the city continues to climb, air pollution reaches dangerous levels in urban Vietnam, making it hard to imagine a city free of ...

in Music & Arts

Phnom Penh to Transform Abandoned Ship Into Floating Arts Center

Phnom Penh is about to get a new attraction in an old, deteriorating boat.

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Thi Nghe's Gold Mine of Snacks

We found a hẻm gem goldmine.

in Vietnam

HSBC: Expats Think Vietnam Is Great

Global banking giant HSBC recently released their annual Expat Explorer survey and it turns out foreign residents of Vietnam are very happy with their adopted home.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ha Noi to Knock Down Strange-Looking Houses

Vietnam's military-run mobile firm launches in Tanzania, invests $736 mln [Reuters] Ha Noi to knock down strange-looking houses [VNS] Vietnam to Ban State-Owned Firms From Investing in Cer...

in Saigon Events

Thanks God It's Friday @ Air 360 Sky Bar

From the organizer: AIR 360 SKY BAR, we are back and bring you the completely new edition of rooftop bar with new vision, deluxe interior design and extended capacity. On Air 360, you will experience ...

in Development

[Photos] Innovative Design Sets This Da Nang Garden Villa Apart

If you're the type to spring for a beachfront resort on holiday, you know that nobody wants to stay in the garden villa. It's almost a tease, being led so close to those sweeping ocean views only to h...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Kicks Floating Restaurants, Tour Boats Out of West Lake

Say goodbye to those romantic dinners on the murky waters of West Lake.

in Tech

Check out Vietnam's Top 15 Most-Funded E-Commerce Startups

Just like mobile games, e-commerce is a booming industry in Vietnam.

in Travel

Vietnam Tourism Authority Supports Son Doong Cable Car

It's hard to argue with the majesty of Son Doong. As the world's largest cave and one of the most remote places not just in Vietnam but on earth, this never-ending subterranean wilderness is truly one...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Downtown Saigon Is at Its Best in This Drone Video

Sometimes, when you're trapped in a gridlock of rush hour traffic, struck by an especially foul scent or awoken by the ear-splitting noise of roosters, construction projects and chatty next-door neigh...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Labor Productivity 50 Years Behind Thailand's

VN expects to collect more taxes next year [Vietnam News] Vietnam’s labor productivity 50 years behind Thailand's: ministry [Tuoi Tre] Report praises VN for promoting LGBTI people's rights [Vie...

in Architecture

[Photos] Meet Tan Phu District's Breeze House

Saigon is full of surprises. Whether it's a theme park in District 9, a hidden temple in the heart of downtown or a high-end fashion shop in Binh Chanh, things in this city crop up exactly where you l...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Brunch @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: Saigon’s Lookout is excited to introduce our brand new Sunday Brunch! Starting Sunday 18 Oct, and continuing every Sunday after, we will be having our weekly Sunday Brunc...

in Saigon Events

Haunted Mansion Party @ Saigon’s Lookout

From the organizer: Come join us for our first annual Halloween event – Haunted Mansion Party in all three floors of Saigon’s Lookout!

in Asia

Chinese Authorities Can Now See 100% of Beijing

You can now visit Beijing with the full knowledge that, no matter where you go, someone is watching.

in Tech

Netflix Is Coming To Cambodia In 2016

No matter who you are, this is a sight you've seen at least once in your life:

in Travel

Vietnam to Cut Visa Fees Next Month

In the wonderful world of Vietnamese tourist visas, the rules seem to change everyday. Whether it's permitting certain passport holders to enter the country visa-free or discussing whether to wai...

in Vietnam

Developer Ordered To Tear Down Top Floors of New Building Near HCM Mausoleum

There's a lot of finger-pointing going on up north these days, as Hanoi officials have ordered a local real estate developer to tear down the top floors of a building near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Government Proposes Higher Tax On Vehicles

Vietnam to divest $2.5 bln share in top firm Vinamilk [Reuters] Government proposes higher tax on vehicles [Vietnam News] HCM City seeks private funds for projects [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon

[Video] This Is What Saigon Looked Like in 1945

There's something wholly captivating about old footage of Saigon. In a city that seems to transform in the blink of an eye, it's rare to find evidence of the southern hub from long ago.

in Development

Tan Son Nhat to Be Expanded...Again

Last Friday, local officials announced further plans to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport as part of an ongoing effort to ease passenger overcrowding.

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast

Last Saturday, crowds of thirsty Saigoneers flocked to Saigon Outcast for its first-ever Beer Fest, which celebrated the city's growing number of craft beer producers.

in Travel

Pack Your Bags: VietJet Now Flies to Yangon

Planning a trip to Myanmar just got a little easier, thanks to VietJet. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt Per Capita Surpasses $1,000

Vietnam's economy to be ranked 17th globally by 2025 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s public debt per capita surpasses $1,000 mark [Tuoi Tre] Special economic zone to go up in HCM City [Vietnam Net]

in Saigon Events

Saigon Scene Report Issue 3 Launch Party @ Papillon Bar

From the organizer: Please join us for the launch of Saigon Scene Report #3 - Polaroid Edition.

in Saigon Events

We Are The 90's @ deciBel

From the organizer: We Are the 90's, the most shameless 90's party in Saigon, is BACK at decibel with a selection of the finest 90's Music !

in Saigon Events

Halloween Show: Run For Cover 2 @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: Jameson Irish Whiskey and Cargo Event Space are proud to announce the 3rd annual Saigon Halloween Cover Show and second Run for Cover Event! 

in Saigon Events

Filters: Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition @ GEM Center

From the organizer: The Exhibition Presents Refreshing Viewing Experience for Art Enthusiasts.

in Saigon Events

GRAZ (Cliché, Grazstudio - HK) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: A key member of the Cliché Records crew based out of Hong Kong - Graz is a DJ who likes to party, and his sets are known for moving with precision and determination towards making ...

in Saigon Events

FRANK GOSSNER (VoodooFunk - DE) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Get your dancing shoes ready because it’s that time of the year again: The West African sound specialist, record-hunter and label owner is back in our city for the third time (the ...

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Saigon Ad Agency Portrays Romance With a Good, Old-Fashioned Cavity Search

Most Vietnamese TV commercials are pretty much the same: there's a bit of dancing, a few graphics and a handful of attractive young people parading across the screen. Everything is glossy, well-produc...

in Saigon Events

ADC Creative Talks: Romain Danger "The Designer from the Desert" @ ADC Academy

From the organizer: Talk with the French Romain Danger who works as an art director in Graphic Desgin, Illustration and Photography in Kuwait. His studio is in the middle of a desert where he creates ...

in Saigon Events

ROME (Jerome Reuter) Live in Saigon @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Lo and behold, better more enthusiastically, the comeback of jerome reuter to Vietnam this October 17th at Saigon Ranger. 2nd and again the only show in Vietnam being part of ROME’...

in Health

Health Officials May Require 'Rape Verification' For Certain Abortions

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health may require rape victims seeking an abortion for a fetus older than 12 weeks to verify that they have been sexually assaulted.

in Asia

Miss Universe Thailand Will Dress Like a Tuk-Tuk

Every country has its own signature costume. In Vietnam, it's the áo dài; in Japan, it's the kimono; in Thailand, apparently, it's a bodysuit shaped like a tuk-tuk.

in Development

German Firm Wins Design Contest For Hanoi's National Conference & Exhibition Center

After a two-month contest, Vingroup has selected a winner to design its upcoming development project, the National Conference & Exhibition Center in Hanoi's Co Loa area.

in Vietnam

VN Officials Are Now Responsible For The Performance Of Job Applicants

From now on, government officials will have to take care when recommending potential employees for jobs in state-run agencies.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Cracks Down On Massage Parlors Providing Sex Services

Southern Hanoi satellite urban area planning announced [SGGP] Vietnam to include doctor wages in hospital fees, upsetting uninsured patients [Tuoi Tre] Japanese airline eyes 10% stake at Vietna...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Three-Kilometer Traffic Jam in Hanoi Lasts Over 2 Hours

This will come as a shock to no one, but Hanoi had another traffic jam yesterday morning.

in Saigon Events

GreenS Launch @ Organik D2

 GreenS are more than HAPPY to announce that from 10 Oct 2015 on, you can easily find GreenS Ready-To-Eat salads at Organik Store (Our Big Partner - the best trustworthy vegetables supplier who s...

in Travel

Vietnam May Waive Visas For 19 More Countries But Who Knows

In this week's installment of visa-related news, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is discussing the possibility of waiving visas for 19 more countries in an end-of-year push to ra...

in Health

Saigon Sees a Sharp Rise in Dengue Fever

This has been a tough year for dengue in Vietnam. While health officials have been cautioning for months now that the illness, passed by mosquitoes, is on the rise, dengue has reached peak levels in t...

in Saigon Events

Oktoberfest Themed Night @ Saigon Café

 On the occasion of Oktoberfest festival, Saigon Café will host the special German themed night every Friday and Saturday in October featuring the most authentic German dishes.

in Development

Hanoi: CAPITAL City Book Wins Bui Xuan Phai Award

Earlier this year, German lecturer Michael Waibel released Hà Nội: Capital City, a beautiful, large-format photo book, in conjuction with Audi Vietnam and the Goethe Institute.

in Saigon

[Photos] This Colonial-Era Water Tower Is About To Collapse

Following the sudden collapse of a 110-year-old colonial villa in Hanoi a few weeks back, authorities and residents alike are giving Vietnam's historical buildings a closer look.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illegal Houses On Canals Cause Serious Flooding In Ho Chi Minh City

Illegal houses on canals cause serious flooding in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's 'black gold' fuelling growth but raising health concerns [Channel News Asia] Young forests sold to China...

in Tech

Vietnamese Startups Hold Their Own Among Southeast Asia's Top 30 Tech Outfits

Vietnam's tech star is on the rise. These days, startup communities are thriving across the country, new crowdfunding laws are being developed to help burgeoning tech companies get off the ground...

in Development

[Photos] Bitexco Group To Transform Thanh Da Into Urban Wasteland

If you've ever been to Thanh Da, you know that it's practically a rural village stuck smack-dab in the middle of Saigon. Rice paddies and fishing ponds take up most of the peninsula, along with a few ...

in Vietnam

Lam Dong Mother Sets Son On Fire For Playing Video Games

It's always a good idea to listen to your parents. Especially when one of them is holding a lit match and a bucket of gasoline.

in Vietnam

You Want Less Traffic Congestion, Learn to Drive Like the Saigonese: Hanoi Official

It's been a tough couple weeks for Vietnam's traffic officials, what with the rain and the flooding and the clashing definitions of the term 'traffic jam'.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Dropped a Bunch of Dongs on This Commercial, May Get Picked up by ANA

When it comes to marketing campaigns, national carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) is putting in some serious work to attract international travelers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seeks To Criminalize Truck Overloading

Mekong Delta sugarcane growers enjoy bumper crop, high prices [SGGP] Ha Noi wants illegal construction in building demolished [Vietnam News] Vietnam strong enough to afford TPP: lead negotiator...

in Saigon Events

Double G Inc - Live Acoustic Soul @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: Join us this Saturday for an evening of acoustic soul with duo 'Double G Inc'. 

in Travel

[Video] Southeast Asia Travel Video Weaves Together Vignettes of Everyday

Thanks to GoPros, Vimeo and the power of the internet, we've all seen our fair share of Southeast Asia travel videos. These days, it's pretty hard to stand out amid the sea of camera-toting backpacker...

in Saigon Events

Skipster Saturday: Tropical Brainforest @ deciBel

Come on a multi-lingual journey through deep crates of soul, psych rock and jazz from around the world with sonar lee - a dj/producer from Calgary , Canada. Playing music you may or may not have ever ...

in Saigon

The Saigon Post Office May Soon Get Its Own Coffee Shop

After a few false starts and several coats of paint earlier this year, the 130-year-old Saigon Post Office may soon receive a brand-new addition to its surroundings.

in Saigon Events

Tiago (DFA, Interzona 13 - PT) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Portuguese veteran of the booth, TIAGO uses his background in live music to create a percussive audio aesthetic that drives through an expanse of diverse soundscapes that are ...

in Development

Saigon Metro Lines Face Delays, Cost Overruns

While work on Saigon’s metro line No. 1 chugs along, two of its brothers, metro lines numbers 2 and 5, are facing a slew of delays and cost overruns.

in Vietnam

[Photos] One Photographer's Journey Through 1990 Vietnam

Life moves pretty fast in Vietnam. What's here today may be gone tomorrow and, two years from now, replaced with a skyscraper or a hotel or a high-end shopping complex. Everywhere you turn, it seems, ...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Choked by Poisonous Smog

For the past three days, a blanket of smog has engulfed Saigon, resulting in not only poor visibility, but also potential health risks.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Considers Massive Economic Zone To Attract FDI

Unauthorised fees plague Viet Nam's bus terminals [Vietnam News] Quang Nam to open bird’s-eye-view of My Son Sanctuary for tourists [DTI] Hanoi’s polluted craft villages to get environmental clean-u...

in Culture

Thai Binh Businessman Builds Made-in-Vietnam Mini Submarine

We all have our hobbies: for some it's tennis, for others it's golf, and for one guy in northern Thai Binh province, it's building military-grade submarines.

in Eat & Drink

This D5 Restaurant Serves Up 7 Bowls Of Noodles For 49k

Sometimes choice can be overwhelming. Do you go with the phở or the hủ tiếu? The bún chả or the bánh canh? For all the good food Vietnam has to offer, eating requires far too many decisions in this co...

in Travel

The Guy Who Visited 198 Countries Thinks Hanoi Is Great

Everyone in Vietnam is, of course, partial to their hometown. For locals, it's the place they grew up; for foreign residents, it's where they first fell in love with Vietnam. But for one intrepid trav...

in Development

Agreement Reached on Trans-Pacific Partnership

On Monday, officials from 12 Pacific Rim nations reached an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest regional trade agreement to date.

in Development

Construction Kicks off on the Crown Jewel of Thu Thiem

The first, and perhaps most significant of the mega developments planned for Thu Thiem broke ground last week, signaling the peninsula’s evolution from swampland to modern urban center. 

in Vietnam

Johnny Tri Nguyen Fined For Illegal Martial Arts Competition

Local film star and Hollywood stuntman Johnny Tri Nguyen is in hot water after hosting an illegal martial arts competition last month in Nha Be District.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Sail Awaits Approval For Nhieu Loc Canal Tour Resumption

Domestic GDP likely to grow 6.5% in 2015 [DTI] Forest protection law falls short [Vietnam News] Ministry defends tax reforms [Vietnam News]

in Vietnam

Mobile Users Can Retain Phone Number When Switching Networks In 2017

Mobile users will soon be able to switch carriers without losing their phone number.

in Saigon Events

Wired - Live Electronic Music @ Saigo Ranger

From the organizer: 4 electronic live acts: 3 duos, 1 trio.

in Saigon Events

'Saigon in October' Exhibition Opening @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: "Saigon in October" exhibition by female painters from Hoa Rung Group is open for reception this Saturday featuring 110 artworks ranging from painting to wood carving and coll...

in Saigon Events

Tribute to Ben Harper @ Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Affordable quality western international food, well priced cocktails and and wines, awesome music on the rooftop?

in Saigon Events

What is Next in Space Exploration? @ The American Center

Have you ever thought about visiting outer space? Well, come learn about different types of space travel and discuss the relationship between curiosity and exploration. Bring your ideas and get ready ...

in Development

[Video] Saigon to Complete Flashy New BRT System by 2018

Saigon is hitting the public transportation hard these days, with new metro construction starting along Ton Duc Thang and talks of a 12-kilometer tramway recently announced.

in Saigon Events

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 40th anniversary @ Saigon Outcast

40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show!! Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October, movie starts at 7.30, dress ups encouraged. 

in Saigon Events

Art At The Park - Brought to you by Elyx @ Park Hyatt Saigon

On the 9th of October, Park Hyatt Saigon in partnership with Absolut Elyx, is proud to present ‘Art at the Park’ – an exclusive, first of its kind event that will be held at the Guest House, the newes...

in Travel

Vietnam's Visa Waiver Fail

While Vietnamese officials are making an effort to boost the number of visitors to the country, it may not be enough to pull Vietnam out of its tourism slump.

in Development

There Are No Traffic Jams In Saigon: Department of Transport Director

Despite numerous reports to the contrary, the director of Saigon’s Department of Transport told the press last week that there are no traffic jams in the city.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Recalculation Shows Vietnam’s Public Debt At 66.4% Of GDP

Recalculation shows Vietnam’s public debt at 66.4% of GDP [Vietnam Net] TV ads most trusted in Viet Nam [Vietnam News] Hanoi proposes emergency water pipeline [DTI]

in Asia

Japan Invented a RoboCab Because of Course They Did

Fasten your seatbelts: unmanned taxis are coming to Japan.

in Saigon Events

Standpoint Theories - Legends of Vietnam Remix @ Ben Thanh Theater

Tickets will be available shortly. We will announce where the tickets are available to purchase and how you can get them, so stay updated by following our Facebook page or event page.

in Saigon Events

Jack Clayton Solo Exhibition @ deciBel

A wide selection of handmade woodcut prints and illustrations on display from 15th October - 12th November. All the works are created by soley by Saigon based artist Jack Clayton.

in Travel

The Tragic Demise Of Phu Quoc's Coral Reefs

Phu Quoc, Vietnam's top island destination, has been the subject of environmental controversy for a while now. Between luxury hotels dumping wastewater into the ocean, thousands of sea cucumbers washi...

in Development

Da Nang Is Buying Citizens' Ideas On How To Improve The City

Last Saturday, Da Nang authorities announced that they are willing to pay for citizens' ideas on how to improve the environment and image of the central city, giving local residents a more active role...

in Film & TV

New Victor Vu Film Wins at International Festival

Last week, Vietnamese film Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) took home the Feature Films of 2015 award at China's Silk Road International Film Festival, held in Fujian...

in Vietnam

Bird Flies Directly Into Nose of VietJet Plane, Damages Aircraft

The pilot of a VietJet flight was in for a surprise on Wednesday when his plane was struck by a bird – or several birds – damaging the nose of the aircraft.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Stop Collecting Road Fees From Motorbike Owners In Early 2016

Reservoir anti-flooding plan still on hold in HCM City [Vietnam Net] Survey finds most Vietnamese respondents want to legally gamble at home [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi building near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum tall...

in Travel

[Video] Here's What Vietnam Looks Like From Above

It's easy to get cynical about Vietnam's tourism industry. While this is a country with plenty to offer, there are a whole host of things that can bring a traveler down. But every now and again, someo...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's GDP Growth Hits Highest In 5 Years

Last Tuesday, the General Statistics Office announced that gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Vietnam is up to 6.81% for the first nine months of this year, reports Bloomberg.

in Tech

'Thirsty' Concrete Drinks Rainwater, Eliminates Flooding

Concrete isn't exactly a sexy topic. Even though we drive on it and build things with it, the average person seldom gives the gray stuff a second thought.

in Architecture

[Photos] This Nha Trang Cafe Is Not Your Average Roadside Haunt

Who says the old can't be new again?

in Travel

Vietnam To Waive Visas For Việt Kiều, Foreign Spouses Of Vietnamese

Việt kiều and foreign spouses of Vietnamese nationals will soon be able to save a few extra pages in their passport, thanks to a new decree from the Ministry of Public Security granting visa exemption...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Fast-Growing Ho Chi Minh City Misses Most Environmental Targets

Vietnam's economic growth accelerates as exports beat peers [Bloomberg] Urban dilemma: Fast-growing Ho Chi Minh City misses most environmental targets [Thanh Nien] Foreign experts offer su...

in Saigon

Plan To Plant 100,000 Coconut Trees In Saigon Comes Under Fire

In an effort to spruce up the city's dazzling canals, Saigon may soon receive a brand new grove of coconut trees.

in Development

Volkswagen Chooses Vietnam As Staging Ground For SE Asian Domination

While Volkswagen is knee-deep in bad press following its recent emissions controversy, the German car company announced this week that it will start assembling cars in Vietnam next year.

in Asia

Indonesia Is Destroying Its Forests (and Choking Its Neighbors) in the Name of Palm Oil

If you were in Singapore last week, you might have noticed an unusual haze hanging over the city. Normally Southeast Asia's bastion of environmental cleanliness, the Lion City closed schools and shutt...

in Vietnam

Vietnam To Phase Out Its Print Media

In case you haven't heard the news, print is dying.

in Saigon Events

Saigon's Lookout Singles Night @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: Saigon's Lookout is excited to announce Singles Night! Come and socialize to meet new people. We will have 2 DJs performing on this night. The opening artist will be DJ Summer...

in Travel

[Photos] Vietnam's Rice Terraces Among the World's Most Surreal Landscapes

In mountainous northern Vietnam, farming conditions aren't exactly ideal: the terrain is uneven and the weather fickle. But with a lot of hard work and some solid planning, the country's farmers manag...

in Vietnam

Jetstar Passenger Opens Emergency Exit, Delays Plane...Again

Remember that time a VietJet passenger mistook the emergency exit for the bathroom door? How about the one when a first time flier opened the exit on the tarmac to get some fresh air? Or that incident...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tops Lists Of Ideal Investment Destinations: Cushman & Wakefield

Vietnam recalculates public debt, and it now exceeds safety limit: report [Thanh Nien] 25 bridges to be built with JICA loans [DTI] Vietnam tops lists of ideal investment destinations: Cushman & Wak...

in Health

[Video] Saigon Slaughterhouse Caught Dyeing Chickens With Chemicals

You might want to hold off on the phở gà for a while. Apparently, in order to give its produce that tasty, chicken-fat-yellow hue, one local slaughterhouse has been dipping its freshly-killed chickens...

in Saigon Events

Moto Saigon Pub's Beer Tasting Night @ Moto Saigon Pub

TOP OF THE HOPS! This Saturday, October 3rd head down to Moto Saigon Pup for our beer tasting night! We will be trying some exclusive new beer, some Cascadian dark ales, IPA’s, Pale Ale’s and Dark lag...

in Saigon Events

Mzungu @ Broma

From the organizer: As if a rooftop in Saigon wasn’t tropical enough…

in Vietnam

[Photos] Here's What Hanoi Looked Like In 1905

During the French colonial period, Tonkin, or Đàng Ngoài, was the name given to northern Vietnam. Situated in and around the Red River Delta, the word 'Tonkin' is a corruption of Đông Kinh, the name o...

in Saigon Events

NICK HÖPPNER (Ostgut Ton - DE) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Resident of the infamous Berghain/Panoramabar; artist, manager and something of a custodian for the associated Ostgut Ton label, and a figure whose name commands the respect e...

in Vietnam

A Look At The Vietnamese Province Obsessed With Sai Gon Beer

If there's one thing Ha Tinh loves, it's beer.

in Eat & Drink

Phở Is Vietnam’s Best Dish: Business Insider

Perhaps in an effort to balance its more serious content, American publication Business Insider has taken to producing Buzzfeed-style lists (yes, we’re all guilty of this). Stemming from a&n...

in Development

Saigon Slowly Pushes Ahead With 12km Tramway Line

While Saigon’s future metro system grabs most of the headlines, these trains aren’t the only rail-based mode of transportation in the city’s master infrastructure plan.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: High Tide, Rainstorm Likely To Inundate Ho Chi Minh City This Week

Tourists say visa waiver too short [Vietnam News] Ministries declare new vision standards for motorbike drivers [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam lowers dollar deposit interest rates [DTI]

in Saigon Events

WoodIsChic Furniture & Accessories Sale

From the organizer: Up to 80% sale of all WoodIsChic's goods from wooden home decors, furniture to handcrafted accessories. Frames, lamps, chairs, bookshelves, necklaces, rings even a little hous...

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Portrait Drawing of Female Model @ Erato Art Studio

From the organiser: Welcome to our Erato Art Studio Workshops Program. This time the topic will be: Drawing a female portrait with model. During this workshop, we want to prov...

in Saigon Events

Elements @ deciBel

Binaural Dropout is a DJ and beatmaker from the UK, absorbed in boom bap hip hop and beats that get your head bopping. He also specialises in the finest funk and the rarest soul from across the globe ...

in Saigon Events

Dutch Drinks @ Blanchy's

Due to the success of the latest Dutch Drinks, the upcoming Dutch Drinks of October 2nd will also take place in Blanchy's Tash! But this time with even better prices for beer and soda! See you there!

in Saigon Events

Outcast Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast

The alternative beer drinkers festival to Oktoberfest features many of the top craft brewers in Saigon. The event will feature Pasteur Street Brewing Company, Fuzzy Logic, Platinum Premium Ale, Phat R...

in Saigon

[Video] Suspected Drunk Careens Truck Into D7 Intersection, Injuring Two

No matter how safe you are as a driver, accidents can still happen – even when you're standing still.

in Vietnam

After Villa Collapse, Hanoi Will Examine All Colonial Buildings

Following the collapse of a 110-year-old villa in downtown Hanoi last week, officials in the capital are planning to launch a large-scale audit of the city's colonial buildings.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Whoever Made This Drone Video of Vietnam's Floods Has a Sense of Humor

Last week, when we all had floodwater up to our kneecaps and half of Saigon was stuck in rush hour traffic, someone was having a good time in northern Vietnam with a drone camera.

in Development

Vietnam's Very Own Disneyland Is Coming To Ha Long Bay

When the news arrived earlier this week that Vinpearl Ha Long is set to open this November, your reaction was either a celebration of joy...or a facepalm.

in Environment

Here's Why Saigon Is Missing From This Pollution Map

If you've ever taken a deep breath during rush hour, you know clean air is not exactly abundant in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Expensive Railway Station Left Empty Because Of Uneven Development

Vietnam inflation hits 10-year low in Jan-Sep [Tuoi Tre] Tap water in Ho Chi Minh City fails to meet chlorine standards [Tuoi Tre] Expensive railway station left empty because of uneven development ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Warehouse Project @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: Join us this Friday and celebrate the first instalment of Saigon Warehouse Project at the amazing Cargo.

in Saigon

Saigon Is Getting Some Flashy New Bus Routes

Public transportation in Saigon may not be glamorous but it's about to get a little more convenient for local residents. From October 1, Saigon will launch two new bus routes, connecting both District...

in Architecture

[Photos] Local Architects Transform One Half of This Twin House Into Green Office Space

In rapidly-developing Hanoi, like most Vietnamese cities, green space is increasingly rare. But for landscape development company Mein Garten, an office with plant life was of utmost importance.

in Vietnam

Thousands Of Sea Cucumbers Wash Up On The Shores Of Phu Quoc

Last week, tourists in Phu Quoc were privy to a strange sight, as thousands of sea cucumbers washed up on the shores of Long Beach.

in Saigon Events

Outcast’s Lantern Festival @ Saigon Outcast

The Mid-Autumn Outcast’s Lantern Festival is the happiest day for children, during which parents bring their children to Saigon Outcast to participate on various kinds of activities like lanterns maki...

in Development

Saigon Eyes Japanese Funding For Two More Metro Lines

As work on Saigon’s first metro line chugs along, city authorities are seeking Japanese loans to fund the construction of two more major lines running through the heart of the city.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Public Land, A Cake Illegally Shared By Many Firms In Vietnam

Security guard arrested for procuring sex for guests at Saigon hotel [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese teen electrocuted while wading through flooded schoolyard [Thanh Nien] Ministry wants nationwide survey o...

in Vietnam

17 Photos That Capture the Lives of Indochina's Ethnic Minorities in 1944

While the vast majority of Vietnamese hail from one ethnic group – the Kinh – the country is home to 54 different ethnicities, each with their own culture, traditions, language and style of dress.

in Vietnam

Saigon Internet Cafes Ordered To Close By 10pm To Prevent Gaming, Sex Chats

For anyone who enjoys late-night gaming or a good sex chat in a public place, we've got some bad news.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Are Getting Paid To Wait In Line For New iPhones

In Vietnam, everyone loves an iPhone.

in Saigon Events

Sheraton Saigon's New Menu Concept PAIRED @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel

 SHERATON SAIGON HOTEL & TOWERS introduces new menu concept "PAIRED". Led by Mr Jakob Angerer, Executive Chef Of The Hotel, the Paired Menu is set to offer guests a gastronomic adventure.

in Travel

Check Out Vietnam's Latest Tourism Promotion Video

On September 21, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially released a new video aimed at promoting tourism in the country.

in Development

Ba Son Should Be Preserved, Not Destroyed: Experts

If you've driven along Ton Duc Thang any time in the last week or so, you might have noticed the large corrugated partition that's gone up just south of Le Thanh Ton. As the area overlooking the Saigo...

in Vietnam

All Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Contestants Will Sport VietJet Bikinis

Just when you thought VietJet's brilliant bikini marketing strategy was gone forever, that bright red-and-yellow swimwear is gearing up for another appearance.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nearly 1 Million Overseas Vietnamese Want To Buy Houses In Vietnam

Second financial firm allows foreign ownership [Vietnam Plus] Nearly 1 million overseas Vietnamese want to buy houses in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Businesses concerned about import/export examinations [...

in Asia

[Photos] Meet The Families Who Live In Bangkok's Airplane Graveyard

In a city with rising rent prices and limited space, three Bangkok families are living in the husks of decommissioned commercial jets in the capital's eastern Ramkhampaeng neighborhood.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Bans Votive Paper...Again

In Vietnam, votive paper is everywhere. Take a stroll through any residential neighborhood and you're likely to find at least one person burning brightly-colored money, clothing or other odds and ends...

in Development

[Video] Saigon to Get Another LEED Certified Building Next Year

Saigon’s District 8 will soon be home to a LEED standard apartment project, one of the first in the country to meet the international green building benchmark.

in Eat & Drink

[Infographics] 6 Of Vietnam's Most Dangerous Foods

From duck fetus to pork intestines, food is nothing short of an adventure in Vietnam. But if you're not careful, it can be more of an adventure than you bargained for, depending on what and where you ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon's Lookout Models Night @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: Saigon's Lookout is excited to announce Models Night every Thursday in the KY club. We will have 2 beautiful DJs performing on this night. The opening artist will be DJ Suri w...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Villa Collapses in Hanoi Leaving 2 Dead, 6 Injured

At 12:45pm yesterday afternoon, a 110-year-old French colonial villa in Hanoi collapsed, killing two and injuring several others.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 30% of Vietnamese to Shop Online by 2020

Vietnam Airlines aircraft provides free transport of medical equipment [Vietnam News] 3 Vietnamese shortlisted in global video competition for farmers [Thanh Nien] Drinking becoming a problem in Vie...

in Development

[Photos] Vinpearl Halong Bay Opens This November

Halong Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, is about to receive a new landmark.

in Eat & Drink

[Video] Kinh Do Makes Mooncake Sexy In New TV Commercial

Love 'em or hate 'em, mooncakes are one of Vietnam's most visually attractive holiday treats. Featuring beautiful, intricate designs and packed with a range of both sweet and savory flavors, there's a...

in Saigon Events

World Green Building Week Ho Chi Minh City @ Zest Bistro

 The Vietnam Green Building Council and Green Drinks are coming together to celebrate World Green Building Week.

in Saigon Events

September Get Together @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

We're all back from the holidays, eager to start the second half of the year! Coming back, there's nothing better than sharing drinks and catching up with some friends.

in Saigon Events

Moon Festival 2015 @ Yoko Bar

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Yoko Bar with Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Glitch Hop, Progressive Trance, Deep-Tech House.

in Saigon Events

Factory Lighting Sale Mid-Autumn Edition @ The Vista An Phu

It's that time again when we are selling off our factory stock at bargain prices. We usually export these beautiful lamps to the UK, France & USA to world renowned customer like Habitat, Marks & Spenc...

in Saigon Events

Studio Portrait Workshop @ D_Rock's

Hands-on Photography Workshop working with models and learn about different lighting setups

in Vietnam

Color Me Run Comes To Hanoi

This weekend, Hanoians will finally have the opportunity to run five kilometers while being doused in colored powder, as the Color Me Run comes to the capital for the first time.

in Saigon Events

Tech in Asia Tour: Ho Chi Minh (Road To Jakarta) @ ERC Solutions

From the organizer: Tech in Asia Tour: Road to Jakarta is a regional city search in Asia for the best startups to showcase at Tech in Asia Jakarta 2015.

in Arts & Culture

[Photos] How The Other Half Lives: District 2's Makeshift Village

When you think of District 2, the first thing that comes to mind is massive villas and high-end developments, fancy western-style supermarkets and upscale restaurants. But while Thao Dien may be a hub...

in Environment

There Are Only 20 Indochinese Tigers Left in Vietnam

Vietnam's population of Indochinese tigers is dangerously low, with only around 20 animals left in the wild.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illusion-Causing Stimulant, Called "American Weed," Traded Openly In HCMC

Vietnam Airlines receives second Airbus A350-XWB [Nhan Dan] Cop suspended for assaulting insulting neighbor [Thanh Nien] Illusion-causing stimulant, called ‘American weed,’ traded openly i...

in Vietnam

Chinese Man Deported For Mass Earthworm-Hunting Operation

There are some crimes so despicable and sinister that just to think of them will make your stomach turn.

in Film & TV

Six-Minute Film Depicts Enchanting Landscapes Of Southeast Asia

Soren Nielsen and Victoria Rivera's six-minute film opens with a question: “When did we stop walking if it's what makes us human in the first place?”

in Travel

Saigon Railways To Open Daily Route To Ninh Thuan Province

On October 3, Saigon Railways will begin offering a daily train service from Saigon to Phan Rang-Thap Cham in coastal Ninh Thuan province.

in Film & TV

Vietnam Considers Allowing 5 Second Sex Scenes in Movies

Next time you catch a movie at your local theater, keep an eye out for the film's rating on the screen. As of early 2016, you may find that things have changed.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Over 40 Percent Of HCM City Youths Show Alcohol Abuse Signs

Over 40 percent of HCM City youths show alcohol abuse signs [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam’s new abortion restriction may backfire: official [Thanh Nien] HCM City expects to control flooding in inner-city a...

in Asia

Japan Floods Uproot Houses, Leave Thousands Homeless

Earlier this week, while Saigon residents pushed their motorbikes through murky floodwater or sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Japan was busy handling its own rain-related troubles.

in Architecture

[Photos] Central Atrium Transforms Saigon Tube House

In a city like Saigon, space comes at a premium. It's no wonder, then, that Vietnam – and many other Asian countries – have taken to building tube houses, the ultra-skinny residential buildings you of...

in Culture

[Video] What Happens When Vietnam Sees Domestic Violence In Public

In Vietnam, it's not unusual to stop and stare when something is out of the ordinary. But while some incidents are fairly tame – think wedding photos or street performers – there are also times when t...

in Film & TV

King Kong Prequel to Be Filmed in Vietnam

The director of Hollywood's King Kong prequel, Kong: Skull Island, has arrived in Vietnam and is scouting possible locations for the blockbuster-to-be.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Viettel OTT App Going Global

600 transgender Vietnamese ask for new identity papers [Vietnam Net] Viettel OTT app going global [VOV] Concert offers new experience of music in darkness [Vietnam News]

in Saigon

[Photos/Video] Saigon Floods Aren't Over Yet

After Tuesday evening's epic rainstorm (sort of) subsided, Saigon began its return to normal. Traffic jams dissipated, floodwaters receded and we all invested in a good raincoat or, at the very l...

in Culture

[Photos] Vietnam's Mooncake Masters

Mooncakes are probably the most sophisticated of Vietnamese pastries. Round, square or animal-shaped, these dense mid-autumn festival treats are always marked with a golden crust and intricate pattern...

in Saigon Events

Punk Rock & Princesses @ Saigon Ranger

Our logo designer Sammy Bish is turning 30 years old, and to thank her we'd like to have a free show in her honor at Saigon Ranger! ! There will be a mixture of acoustic music, comedy, rock ...

in Saigon Events

Max Essa (Is It Balearic? - JP) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: A DJ and producer with over 20 years experience making dance floors move to his sets and productions - the first of which was released on legendary Warp Records in 1993 - UK-raised...

in Saigon Events

Roots Reggae Dub @ Last Call

From the organizer: We are back at Last Call for a Monthly SessionCome and enjoy Reggae & Dub Music with us from 9pm to 3am

in Saigon Events

Cut Copy Taste: Best Of Spikes 2015 @ BHD Star Cineplex

 Spikes Asia, the most prestigious festival of creativity of Asia Pacific is held in Singapore from 9-11 this September. The Festival and Awards provide the region’s creative communications indus...

in Vietnam

Uber Launches Free Rides for Drinkers

We've all swung by the bar for a quick happy hour cocktail and, several hours and many drinks later, realized that it's 11 o'clock and we somehow have to get home.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Reggae Festival #2 @ Cargo

From the organizer: Welcome to Saigon Reggae Festival 2nd Edition An event dedicated to Music – Food - Art Saturday 26 of September 2015 – 6PM to 6AM – Morning Sun Included

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Opening: Urbana City View @ deciBel

Argentine photographers Gabriela Bardón, Juliana Montani and Nacho Calderón explore urban settings, weaving contrasting textures, colors and forms.

in Vietnam

Thai Nguyen Woman Heals People By Walking On Their Bare Bums

A woman in northern Thai Nguyen province who claims to be a healer is drawing as many as 600 patients to her doorstep everyday with some pretty unorthodox techniques.

in Vietnam

Ha Tinh Officials Reprimanded For Not Drinking Bia Sai Gon

Seven Ha Tinh officials are in hot water after they were caught violating the province’s administrative recommendation that government employees consume only locally-produced Bia Sai Gon.

in Development

Welcome To Vietnam: Southeast Asia's Silicon Valley

In little more than a decade, Vietnam's tech industry has exploded, attracting international attention and showcasing the country's potential, not just as an outsourcing hub but a key player in Southe...

in Saigon Events

Open Door Soft Opening @ Vertical Academy

Vertical Academy opens the doors of its new climbing facility over an entire week-end.

in Saigon Events

"Come To Chu Cuoi" Mid Autumn Festival @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: “Sunday Fever” is back with a bang!!!!!GiantStep Gallery and 3A Station will be hosting The Mid-Autumn Festival. It is called “COME TO CHU CUOI”

in Development

Nha Trang Officials Seeking Permission to Build 60-Story Skyscrapers Along the Coast

Officials in Nha Trang are proposing an increase the height limit on its coastal buildings, pushing the cap from its current 40 stories to 60.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Saigon Turns Into Swimming Pool After Torrential Downpour

No matter where you were yesterday afternoon, chances are you felt the effects of the torrential downpour that turned up just as you were about to head home from work.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Allow Firms To Make Military Uniforms For Other Countries

Vietnam's economy likely to lag behind neighbors in 20 years: report [Thanh Nien] Airfares in Vietnam expected to drop with new pricing rule [Thanh Nien] Power prices stable for 2015 [Vietnam News]

in Food Culture

Cambodians Are Cooking Iron Fish To Combat Anemia

In Cambodia, where nutrient-rich food can be hard to come by, nearly half of the population suffers from iron deficiency. While this is an easily curable condition, many rural residents lack the acces...

in Vietnam

Man Fined VND3 Million After Letting His 6-Year-Old Son Drive Truck

Police in Quang Ninh province have fined the parents of a six-year-old boy VND3 million for permitting their son to drive a truck.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Old Photos Of Dalat’s Lost Railway

In the early 20th century, when Dalat was still a nascent town, the Swiss-built LangBian cog railway was its connection the coast. Joining the Central Highlands town with Ninh Thuan province's Thap Ch...

in Saigon Events

Pulse #9 - Heartbeat Presents Marco Lenzi @ The Observatory

From the organizer: PRESENTING | MARCO LENZI // Molecular, Missile [UK]| Chris Wolter // Heart Beat Saigon [GER]| B.A.X // Feel of Life Records, Heart Beat [VN]| OKO // RTS.FM [UKR]

in Vietnam

[Video/Photos] Planes Grounded As Tropical Storm Rages In Central Vietnam

Nearly 30 flights were cancelled yesterday morning as tropical storm Vamco approached central Vietnam. Travelers departing from or heading to Danang found themselves stranded as wind speeds in the cit...

in Travel

[Video] Drone Video Goes Behind the Scenes of Son Doong Cave Expedition

There's a lot of hype around Son Doong these days, and when you take a look at the ever-growing collection of photos and videos from within the place, it's not difficult to see why. The world's larges...

in Saigon Events

Salsateka UK in Vietnam presents: Back 2 School @ Chanh Rooftop Saigon

So there's a new kid in town! Salsateka UK one of the best Latin Parties in the UK has decided to spread its wings and come to Saigon with 'Salsateka UK in Vietnam'! 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nearly $8 Billion Invested In HCM City’s Eastern Region

Ha Noi departments face large budget cuts [Vietnam News] Clean water prices to increase [Vietnam News] Vietnam Airlines named among Top 10 most improved airlines [DTI]

in Film & TV

Emotional Short Film Depicts LGBT Life In Rural Vietnam

Vietnamese film seems to be growing by leaps and bounds these days. Whether it's gracing the festival circuit or taking home prestigious awards, the country's film industry is blossoming not only...

in Saigon

Another Plane Damaged After Stair Car Collision at Tan Son Nhat

If you think the streets of Saigon are dangerous, just be thankful you're not driving at the airport. In the latest of a series of vehicle collisions, a stair car drove into the left wing of a Jetstar...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Lives of Asian Immigrants Captured Through Lens of Vietnamese-American Photographer

In Vietnam, like many countries around the world, the United States earns a reputation as the land of opportunity. The cities are modern, jobs are plentiful, the country is home to scores of world-cla...

in Vietnam

Homemade Bomb Kills One, Injures Three In Hanoi

An explosion rocked Hanoi's Dong Da District last Friday evening when a homemade bomb went off inside a four-storey house.

in Saigon Events

The American Center Anniversary @ The American Center

Join us as we celebrate with fun activities, including the launch of the innovation lab and our robotics club. Space is limited, so please arrive on time. Can’t wait to see you!

in Saigon Events

CanCham Breakfast Club @ Jaspas Restaurant

CanCham is pleased to hold our next Breakfast Club HCMC on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.Breakfast Club guests vote for their favorite presentation with the winner receiving the CanCham...

in Saigon Events

Telephones (Running Back - NO) @ The Observatory

Hot out of Dimensions Festival, Telephones is a DJ and producer whose sound can basically be described as a tropical-inspired organic-electronic trip of mesmeric complexity and depth. 

in Saigon Events

EA&OC Loft Party @ The Observatory

ECLECTIC AESTHETIC & OPTIMIST CLUB are back at The Obs after a long month away, armed to the teeth with new sounds - and inspiration - from various types of different audio explorations undertaken by ...

in Saigon Events

MIKEY AND FRIENDS // Live music @ deciBel

We are an acoustic rock band formed in early July, and we love rock and roll, especially some of the classic rock taste like Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd,... we'd love to cover some of the hits...

in Saigon Events

CHICKEN DONER KEBAB // Free food @ deciBel

Chef Khiem will cook Chicken Doner Kebab.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Fish Are Suffocating in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal

Last week, following an afternoon of heavy rain, social media users captured the sight of thousands of tilapia fish gasping for breath in the murky waters of the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal. 

in Saigon Events

Love & Mercy // Movie @ deciBel

From the organizer: Love & Mercy (USA 2014)Rottentomatoes: 90%IMDB's score: 7.6metacritic:80/100

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Cash Banned For Foreigners' Property Trade In Vietnam

HCM City seeks Japanese loans for two metro projects [VOV] Vietnam’s online advert market explodes [VOV] Da Nang to dredge Han River for international yacht race [SGGP]

in Vietnam

American Singer Gets Backlash for Commenting on Litter in Vietnam

Drive around town and you're guaranteed to run into at least a few signs encouraging Saigonese to keep things xanh – sạch – đẹp, or green, clean and beautiful. The city sidewalks, however, hold more t...

in Travel

[Video] A Day In The Life Of A Saigon Container Ship

When we think of container ships, the first image that springs to mind is usually a gigantic man-made vessel that pollutes the water and obstructs our view of the ocean.

in Tech

Vinaphone Tops Viettel's 4G Announcement

At long last, 4G is coming to Vietnam, and the battle for customers is heating up among the country's major telecommunications players.

in Development

[Photos] Farm Animals Roam Hanoi’s Disappearing Green Space

Hanoi, much like the rest of Vietnam, has come a long way in the last few decades. Today, the capital is filled with skyscrapers, expensive infrastructure projects and an endless stream of honking veh...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Young Artist Creates Beautiful Paintings From Daily Materials

Vietnam is home to a host of talented, up-and-coming artists. Whether through paint or sculpture, performance or film, young creatives are pushing boundaries in the art world not only by using new sub...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Green Technologies Market Forecast To Experience USD50 Billion Growth By 2030

Ministry proposes increase to special consumption tax [DTI] Vietnam's transport development in a mess [Vietnam Net] Downpours submerge southern Vietnamese localities, some areas under 1.5m of water ...

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnam Is World Shuttlecock Champion 8 Times In A Row

It's official: Vietnam is the best in the world at kicking shuttlecocks.

in Saigon Events

Duo Peirani-Parisien Live @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Sensational French jazz duo Duo Peirani Parisien will be playing live at Saigon Outcast. 

in Saigon Events

Space Panther - Live Electronic Music @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: SPACE PANTHER - LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC @ SAIGON RANGER

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside District 1's Minimalist Hidden Oasis

Downtown Saigon is no place for peace and quiet. However, local architecture firm Kien Truc O has transformed a small, narrow house in District 1 into a miniature oasis.

in Saigon Events

The Rover - Javana - Weed Elephant / Live Rock Music @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Join Saigon Ranger for a night of rock music featuring - Javana, The Weed Elephant, and The Rover. 

in Saigon Events

White Noiz & The Lost Art - Live Rock Music @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Join Saigon Ranger for a night of rock music! featuring White Noiz & The Lost Art.

in Asia

Chinese Developer Builds Villas On Shopping Mall Roof

In many of Asia's ever-expanding cities, that availability of prime real estate is increasingly rare. So what do you do when you've run out of good locations? Build your house atop a shopping mall, of...

in Saigon Events

Red Amity - Live Music @ Saigon Ranger

Get ready to party in style on Saturday, September 12th at Saigon Ranger to the cool, citified harmonies of retro-soul/indie-pop trio Red Amity, followed by DJ Justin Starchild bringing you funky jams...

in Saigon Events

Pete Herbert (Disco Deviance/Reverso 68 - UK) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Another giant of the disco re-edit scene is on his way: Pete Herbert will be hitting the booth to send us on a journey through the disco galaxy which will have all the sights and s...

in Saigon Events

Base of the Bass #12 @ Cube Bar

The BASS MUSIC PARTY [Base of the Bass] at THE CUBE BAR SAIGON.Trap, break beats, dub step, glitch hop, drum'n'bass and other all "BASS" "DANCE" music.

in Saigon Events

ADC Showcase: Digital Art 2015 Exhibition @ The Fine Arts Association

 Digital Art 2015 Exhibition is a showcase of works in the field of visual art by the Digital Art Club Saigon. Collaborating with the Fine Arts Association of Ho Chi Minh City, the event will be ...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Street Gets, Loses Unusual Name

Ướp lạnh, or chilled, is a welcome word in Vietnamese. Drive down the street on a hot day and even the phrase bia ướp lạnh is a divine sense of relief. There aren’t, after all, many things better than...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Rockers' Reggae Sunday w/ Mekong Delta Force @ Papillon Bar

From the organizer: SAIGON ROCKERS are NUFF excited to announce the first Reggae Sunday in a long time, and the first ever to be held at PAPILION BAR SAIGON at 3A STATION (3A Ton Duc Thang)

in Vietnam

Tiger Bites Off Woman’s Arm In Central Vietnam, Zoo Tries To Cover It Up

A woman in Nghe An province is missing her arm after it was bitten off by a tiger in a central Vietnam zoo late last month.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Mulls Higher Fines For Drunk Drivers

Lack of regulation blamed for alarming surge in cancer rate in Vietnam [New America Media] Australian woman jailed for 20 years in Vietnam for smuggling heroin in underwear [ABC] Vietnam coffee...

in Saigon

[Photos] Man Falls From Overpass After Bus Crashes Into Oncoming Traffic

A Phuong Trang (FUTA) bus crashed this morning on District 11's Cay Go overpass, injuring eight motorists after it crossed the median barrier and drove into oncoming traffic.

in Saigon Events

AFL Asia's Official Grand Final Party @ Game On

 It’s game on again at Game On! Heaps of prizes, auction items, raffles and more. The best value Grand Final party in town with tickets just 1.1m for breakfast, lunch and 6 hours of free flow dri...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Swans vs. Thailand Tigers & Ladies Day @ RMIT

It's time for the Swannies annual Ladies Day, and this year it will be a blockbuster!The Swans will host the Thailand Tigers, in what is sure to be a great game of Aussie Rules footy. In addition, the...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Madness of Hanoi Traffic

Hanoi can’t seem to get a break. After a torrential downpour hit the capital two weeks ago, heavy rains have visited the city once again, flooding streets and leaving commuters stranded in traffic.

in Saigon

20 Photos Of 1960s Phu Nhuan

Everyone in Saigon knows the drill: what's a shoe store today might be a phở stall tomorrow. Hairdressers become restaurateurs, office buildings turn into hotels and your favourite bánh mì cart could ...

in Saigon Events

DJ Cherushi @ deciBel

We'll have DJ Cherushi in da house on Saturday! It's gonna a super cool night, come dance your heart out with us :) 

in Saigon Events

Seighart // Live music @ deciBel

 We'll have Seighart in the house ! "Just another hobo pretending to be a musician or is it the other way around? Please come, check out and decide for yourself!"

in Saigon Events

The Lost Hat // Live music @ deciBel

A mish-mash of art and music, The Lost Hat’s sound is a continual experimentation of sounds and genres, drawing strongly from each member’s ethnic influences. Their music is a journey of adventurous t...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Celebrates First Win of 2018 World Cup Qualifiers

Things are looking up for Vietnam this morning, after the national football team took home its first win of the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers.

in Culture

[Video] Social Experiment Gauges The Honesty Of Danang, Hoi An Locals

Earlier this month, Danang student group Black or White wanted to create a social experiment to gauge the honesty of local residents.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 28 Vietnamese To Stand Trial After $13-Million Online Gambling Bust

Government mulls nixing tax fines, fees [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam to classify universities to improve quality [DTI] Vietnamese directors to bring acclaimed films to London festival [Thanh Nien]

in Vietnam

Saigon Authorities Claim New Reservoirs Will Reduce Flooding By 30%

In an effort to make your rainy season a little drier, local officials recently approved the spending of VND950 billion (US$41.8 million) to create three large-scale reservoirs across Saigon. Covering...

in Asia

Laos Officials Shut Down Vietnamese Nightclub In Historic Cave

When you think of Laos' historic Viengxay Cave, a major military base and home to thousands during the 1953-1975 Laotian civil war, the first thing that springs to mind is pole dancers. Obviously.

in Music & Arts

Drop Everything: Kenny G Is Coming To Hanoi

Smooth jazz enthusiasts may want to take a seat for this thrilling announcement: next month, Kenny G is coming to Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Nick Monaco [Soul Clap Rec., Wolf+Lamb - USA] @ The Observatory

A genre-defying performance by an enigma of a musical being: Nick Monaco brings a truly impressive expressiveness and honesty to his sets, incorporating an immense range of styles to drive audiences t...

in Asia

[Video] Meteorite Explodes Over Bangkok

A massive airborne explosion believed to be a meteorite was caught on camera yesterday in Bangkok, taking residents of the Thai capital by surprise.

in Saigon Events

"The Realitary" by DAOS501 - Opening Reception @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: In this project, DAOS501 is going to stage an exhibition which is the first personal expo to have his full sponsor in Saigon. 

in Food Culture

Pork Guts as Donuts, a Delicious Breakfast

Vietnam is a country of culinary excellence. From phở to bánh xèo, bún riêu to bánh mì, local cuisine is a wealth of culinary creativity. And in a country where food is not always in abundance, Vietna...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Farmers Dump Dead Fish To Protest Factory Waste Dumping

Policy, financial hurdles stymie Vietnam auto industry [Thanh Nien] Dollar borrowers in Vietnam report massive losses after dong falls [Thanh Nien] Farmers dump dead fish to protest factory waste du...

in Architecture

[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Unveils Plans to Cover Saigon University in Trees

Saigon will be getting a little bit greener, thanks to the folks at Vo Trong Nghia. The award-winning architecture firm recently revealed its plans for a new FPT University campus in the southern city...

in Health

Street Food Vendors May Be Required to Comply With New Food Safety Regulation

Street food could soon get a thorough cleaning, as new regulations proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade seek to bring food safety standards to Saigon's roadside dining.

in Saigon Events

Open Mic @ deciBel

From the organizer: Come on down to deciBel this Thursday to join in on our OPEN MIC/Jam Session, an open stage for cool people like you to express yourself!

in Travel

Get Ready For Gondola Rides On A Saigon Canal

Gondolas will no longer be solely the symbol of Venice, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Let Public Have A Say On New Electricity Rates

Danang, transport ministry lead nation in administrative reform [VOV] Falling oil prices adversely affect Vietnam economy [VOV] State-owned building firms slow to privatise [Vietnam News]

in Music & Arts

Saigon Artbook: Call For Submission

Saigon Artbook, the city’s platform for emerging artists, is currently seeking submissions for its quarterly art publication. Both local and foreign artists based in Saigon are encouraged to apply.

in Tech

Viettel to Require New SIMs for 4G Service

Starting in October of this year, Viettel will offer its users the option of 4G coverage, reports Zing.

in Saigon Events

D-Roc & Pat Cabrera @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: This Saturday at Saigon's Lookout, the KY club, we have special DJs, Pat Cabrera from Australia, and local favorite, D-Roc! Pat Cabrera will kick off the night with Hip Hop an...

in Vietnam

Long Thanh Airport Construction to Relocate 15,000 People

Nearly 15,000 residents of Dong Nai province will be moving house due to the construction of Long Thanh Airport, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Travel

15 Photos Of Vietnam's Most Beautiful Sunrises

Whether it is a metropolitan hub, a sleepy central Vietnam highland town in mist or a tranquil remote island, these photos of sunrise capture the beautiful transition between night and day that is rar...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Online Train Ticket Sale Faces Network Congestion

Minimum wage to increase 12.4% next year [DTI] English Premier League to be broadcast for free in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Russia, Vietnam strategic partnership to make Asia-Pacific safer [Spu...

in Vietnam

Bac Lieu Approves Plan For Guitar-Shaped Five-Star Hotel

Officials in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu have approved plans to construct a five-star hotel shaped like a traditional Vietnamese musical instrument, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Saigon Events

French Touch Sale #4 @ Chanh Rooftop Saigon

Hello Fashionistas, you know what ???The FRENCH TOUCH is BACK !!!Once a year la "crème de la crème" of French Designers meet for an Unique & Fashionable Event. OHLALA !!!!

in Saigon Events

Ho Da Trail 2015 @ The National University Ho Chi Minh City

Ladies and gentlemen, wait no longer! On behalf of SRC Core Team and Organizing Committee, we would like to officially announce the “14KM Ho Da Trail 2015”, a pround event by SRC and partners, this Se...

in Saigon Events

The Big Ride & BBQ @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: The Big Ride and BBQ is a FREE event aimed at teachers and other expats interested in changing the way they experience Saigon. 

in Saigon Events

Stand-up Saigon @ The Spotted Cow

Stand-Up Saigon will be milking you for laughs this Friday. Come join us at the Spotted Cow.

in Vietnam

Top Mobile Retailer To Open Food Chain Because Why Not

Late last week, Vietnam's top mobile retailer, The Gioi Di Dong, unexpectedly announced its plan to open 30 to 50 convenience stores over the last quarter of the year, reports Thanh Nien.

in Saigon Events

Titillate Night Series with DJ Stupot @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

Titillate Night Series@Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon - #2!DJ STUPOT (UK), who regularly performs at famous rooftops of Saigon, is now becoming a regular at Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon!

in Music & Arts

[Video] The Saigon Shoemaker Who Made Kicks for Kings: Part 2

In the second part of this collaboration between Saigoneer and Only In Saigon, famed shoemaker Trinh Ngoc tells the story of his return to the southern city. From his success as a bespoke designe...

in Tech

Vietnam Breaks Ground on First Solar Power Plant

Quang Ngai officials broke ground on the construction of Vietnam's first solar power plant this Saturday. The facility, which is expected to be operational by mid-2016, will cover 24 hectares and come...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Dreamliner Flies To London

China Southern Airlines to launch freighter service to Vietnam [Want China Times] HCM City: Boat tour on Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe launched [DTI] Vietnamese seller of ‘priority logos’ to ‘avoid traffic pol...

in Saigon Events

Funky Fresh Friday @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: For this week's Funky Fresh Fridays at Saigon's Lookout - the KY club, we have the beautiful DJ A-Milli, fresh DJ on the scene, with skills to back it up. She will be spinning...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Free 18,539 Prisoners On Wednesday

As part of its National Day amnesty, Vietnam will release 18,539 prisoners, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Saigon

30 Old Pictures Of Thu Duc District: Former Weekend Getaway

Thu Duc isn't exactly a place you'd consider going on holiday. Today, the suburban district is home to industrial centers, dusty roads, busy residential neighborhoods and rumbling transport trucks, un...

in Saigon Events

SSC Championships II @ Saigon Sports Club

 After a successful SSC Championships I, gathering over 1000 participants on the 19th of April 2015, Vietnam Young Entertainment schedules SSC Championships II on13th of September 2015. Many nati...

in Vietnam

[Video] The Vietnamese Navy Just Bought a Pirate Ship

According to Voice of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Navy now has a proud new addition to its fleet, thanks to the work of Polish shipbuilder Marine Projects, Ltd.

in Saigon Events

Bridget Allen // Live Music @ decibel

 Come listen to Brigdet Allen - singer/songwriter from San Diego, CA on Friday at deciBel. You don't want to miss this show! 

in Vietnam

Baggage Truck Driver Loses License After Colliding With Airplane at Tan Son Nhat

A Tan Son Nhat baggage truck driver is without a license after crashing into a China Airlines plane last Thursday, reports Thanh Nien. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Survey Reveals Massive Shortfall In Public Service Quality

Tycoon to the rescue as cheaper China floods Vietnam's economy [Thanh Nien] Survey reveals massive shortfall in public service quality [DTI] Experts urge firms to study laws for TPP [Vietnam Plus]

in Vietnam

Hanoi Closes 40 Streets For National Day Parade

Beginning at 9pm on Tuesday, 40 streets in downtown Hanoi will be closed for the National Day parade, Voice of Vietnam reports. Roughly 35,000 people are expected to participate in this year's festivi...

in Travel

Son Doong Tops Smithsonian's List Of Places To See In The 21st Century

Late last week, Smithsonian magazine announced its 21st Century Life List, giving a fancy name to what most of us call a “bucket list”. The lineup included several hair-raising experiences, from ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Railways to Introduce E-Ticketing System Next Month

Starting next month, travelers will be able to purchase train tickets via an electronic ticketing system, reports Talk Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Above & Beyond @ Ho Tram Resort Casino Vietnam

 The Ho Tram Resort Casino Vietnam, Asia's only beachfront integrated resort, will host a one-night only show from leading trance-trio Above & Beyond on 19 September 2015.

in Food Culture

[Photos] What Citizens Of The World Eat In A Day

Most of us don't give a second thought to what we eat in a day. According to National Geographic, the average person consumes 2,870 calories from morning to night, but what you eat can change dramatic...

in Saigon Events

Evening of Wonder @ deciBel

 Don't know what to do on coming up Thursday night then come to Decibel, there will be four professionals entertainer come from Saigon come to entertain you. They are the magicians, mentalist and...

in Saigon Events

Leather Craft Workshop: 5 weeks @ Saigon Outcast

 If you’ve ever wanted to learn leather craft this is a great class to start! The course is continuing and designed as a build up from simple skills and techniques to more advanced, where each pr...

in Saigon Events

Thris Tian (Global Roots, Boiler Room - UK) @ The Observatory

 A superb eclecticist and DJ force who also happens to be the co-founder and chief programmer of Boiler Room - Thris Tian comes armed to the booth with a vast collection of soul-soaked music from...

in Saigon Events

FCL (We Play House - BE) @ The Observatory

FCL is the collaborative, world-renowned House-production project of San Soda and Red D. Thundering through the global House scene since their debut release on We Play House recordings in 2010, FCL ha...

in Saigon Events

Movement House Sessions @ deciBel

 Movement presents House sessions.Manchester UK's Jimmy Ladd takes over the deciBell lounge this saturday. Deep dubby techno 9 - 12.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Drops Plan To Purchase Airbus A380

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will no longer be adding the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airplane, to its fleet, Thanh Nien reported on Wednesday.

in Saigon Events

Jeffrey Lewis & the Jrams @ Cargo

From the organizer: LOUD MINORITY & PASTEUR STREET BREWING COMPANY present:JEFFREY LEWIS & THE JRAMS + support.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Around 300 New Businesses Launched Each Day In Vietnam

Vietnam debates design of helmets for ethnic women with high buns [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi authorities make ambitious flood pledge for National Day [DTI] UK firm makes master design for Dung Quat oil r...

in Development

[Photos] New Bridge Cutting Distance From HCMC To Mekong Delta Opens Tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, city travelers will be able to cut their trip to My Tho from 100 kilometres to 25 kilometres, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Vietnam

[Video] Hanoi Traffic Police Pursue Mai Linh Cab Driver in 'Terrifying High-Speed Chase'

A Mai Linh taxi driver is in some serious trouble after speeding away when officers attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation.

in Vietnam

Woman Holds Funeral For Herself And Five Living Relatives

On Tuesday, a Phan Thiet woman organized a collective funeral for herself and five other living family members, drawing the attention of several curious neighbors.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Fine Might Go Up To $1,800 For Overloaded Vehicles

$107 million approved for second Laos border gate [Vietnam Net] Minimum wage may rise 12% [Vietnam Net] Hanoi Museum remains mired in controversy [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Jazz Vang @ deciBel

 We'll have Jazz Vang - a jazz duo in da house this Friday. This is their first time performing at deciBel, come listen to their awesome music! FREE ENTRANCE! 

in Saigon Events

Painting Still Life with Nguyen Ngoc Dan @ Erato Art Studio

From the organiser: Erato Art Studio proudly presents a series of three still life drawing workshops by atist Nguyen Ngoc Dan, through the mediums of color poweder, acrylic, or oil paint. 

in Saigon Events

Be a Travel Hacker with Triipmeet @ Zest Bistro

 Powered by Triip.me, TriipMeet is an international event that unites travel bugs and create a warm-hearted space for them to exchange their travel stories as well as local wisdom. At TriipM...

in Saigon Events

Mekong Delta Force Live @ Saigon Ranger

Mekong Delta Force is back at Saigon Ranger for another smashing show of original dub/reggae music. Come get blown away by one of Saigon's most powerful bands. MDF has some new treats for you and...

in Saigon Events

FCL (We Play House - BE) @ The Observatory

FCL is the collaborative, world-renowned House-production project of San Soda and Red D. Thundering through the global House scene since their debut release on We Play House recordings in 2010, FCL ha...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi Streets Under Water After a Night of Heavy Rain

Less than two hours of rain turned Hanoi into a citywide swimming pool on Wednesday evening. As predicted by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a bout of heavy rain drenched the...

in Architecture

[Photos] Open-Air Cafe Stands Out On Kontum Waterfront

Kontum is not, perhaps, the first place you'd expect to find a piece of modern architecture, but perched on the Dakbla River is the imposing Kontum Indochine Cafe. Designed by award-winning architectu...

in Vietnam

Transport Ministry Will Attempt To Beat Uber At Their Own Game

After ongoing legal struggles with Uber, the Ministry of Transport recently announced it will launch its own app to compete directly with the ridesharing enterprise. This is a move by local authoritie...

in Travel

Stunning Video Captures Snapshots Of Northern Vietnam

When German photographer Stefan Siebert visited Vietnam earlier this year, he wanted to travel light but also capture images of his journey. Using a handy Blackmagic camera and monopod, the photograph...

in Saigon Events

'En Quête de Sens' Screening @ Decibel

 Please join us for the screening of this great movie "En Quête de Sens - le Film" - "A Quest for Meaning".

in Vietnam

Nearly 100 US Army Uniforms Found in Passenger's Luggage at Tan Son Nhat

Last Sunday, customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport seized nearly 100 US Army uniforms from a passenger traveling from the United States, reports Tuoi Tre News.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: TPP Set To Devour Vietnam Livestock Sector

Dollar rise lifts imports and widens Vietnam’s trade gap [VOV] VietJet listed among world’s fastest growing airlines [VOV] Master plan approved to develop northwest national tourism area [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat & Goethe-Institut Present: Jan Oberlaender @ The Observatory

 INTRO HEADLINER - JAN OBERLAENDER. Jan is a very familiar face on Fusion Festival and in the epicentre of the Berlin club scene, with Kater Blau, Watergate, Ritterbutzke. And almost like a ...

in Vietnam

Vintage Photos Capture Hanoi On The Brink Of A New Era

In 1986, Hanoi – much like the rest of Vietnam – was at the start of a new era. Thanks to the government's Doi Moi economic reforms, the country had moved from a centrally planned command economy...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Developing Crowdfunding Regulations For Local Platforms

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is working to create a legal framework for crowdfunding activities, reports Deal Street Asia. The government organization has recently met with local startups t...

in Asia

22 Pictures Of China's Strangest Chairs

In his series “Bastard Chairs”, German photographer Michael Wolf captures some pretty interesting seating arrangements.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Not Devalue The Dong Again This Year

The National Bank of Vietnam, after its third adjustment to the dong this year, announced it would not alter the exchange rate again until 2016, reports Thanh Nien.

in Development

[Video] 3-D Animation Spotlights Thu Thiem 2 Bridge

A new video by Sub Zero Animation posted on REIC brings to life the proposed Thu Thiem 2 Bridge, which is set to reach completion in 2018. The bridge will serve as a direct route between District 1's ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Most Vietnamese Ignore Nutrition

‘Black Monday' for VN stocks [SGGP] Minimum pay increase for 2016 yet to be fixed [VOV] Ferrari worth $750,000 damaged in crash in HCMC [Thanh Nien]

in Saigon Events

Saigon’s Lookout Grand Opening @ Saigon’s Lookout

From the organizer: “3 floors of fun!”

in Vietnam

Vietnam Scraps Foreign Ownership Limits

Beginning in September, foreign investors will be able to own a 100% stake in Vietnamese companies. The decision, announced by government decree in June, will apply to most industries with the excepti...

in Development

Old Thao Dien Villa Gets A Modern Makeover

Rather than tear down this District 2 villa altogether, MM++ Architects decided to give its concrete frame a makeover using recycled red bricks and steel frame glass windows.

in Health

Female Viagra May Be Coming To A Pharmacy Near You

Last week, the Vietnamese Department of Health announced that it would consider circulating a newly-approved drug call Addyi, which treats low sexual desire in women.

in Saigon Events

SOFS Presents John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ @ Saigon Ranger

 You gotta watch this film.

in Asia

Over 1,500 Vietnamese Passengers Denied Entry Into Singapore Since January

As many as 1,515 Vietnamese passengers flying VietJet Air have been denied entry into Singapore in the first half of this year, according to Tuoi Tre News. Despite showing sufficient paperwork, the ma...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Start-Ups Have To Register Business Overseas

Another massacre in Vietnam as man kills 4; mental illness suspected [Thanh Nien] Saigon Port plans share sale to banks [Vietnam Plus] Controversial China rig completes drilling well near Vietnam co...

in Vietnam

VND1.6 Billion Found In An Abandoned Air Blade

As of Friday last week, police were still unable to identify the owner of a mysterious Air Blade containing more than VND 1 billion, which was abandoned on a sidewalk in Hoa Binh province. Locals came...

in Music & Arts

The Groundbreaking Work of L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine Artists

The establishment of L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (EBAI) in 1925 was a turning point for art in Vietnam. The establishment of the school not only ushered in a new era of traditional art that ...

in Vietnam

Vung Tau to Offer Free WIFI on Popular Beach, Hydrofoil Pier

In addition to a revamped hydrofoil service, Vung Tau is installing free WIFI networks on its most popular beaches and its main hydrofoil pier.

in Saigon Events

ROMI B (Freesome, OMA - Hong Kong) @ The Observatory

 A DJ and producer that has carved his very own very specific, deep and moving sound out of the possibilities of house and techno - ROMI B will be showing us what makes him a key agent in the und...

in Saigon Events

PÊCHE À LA MOUCHE // Live music @ deciBel

 Peche a la mouche ' (in English : Fly fishing) is an acoustic gypsy jazz trio performing in Saigon since 2012.

in Saigon Events

Introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @ Saigon Luta Livre

A chance for those interested to get a taste of what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to offer.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Raising Taxes on Large Cars

In an effort to alleviate congestion on the country’s roads Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed levying higher taxes on some cars, while lowering others.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Rethink On Prostitution: Officials Say Vietnam Needs Legal Red-Light Districts

Vietnam loses $2.5 billion over oil price collapse [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese website fined for publishing film inspired by horrible massacre [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese tra fish enters Walmart in US [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Taste The Stories Gala Dinner @ KOTO Restaurant

From the organizer: Looking for something meaningful AND entertaining to do? KOTO - Know one, teach one. - a nonprofit social enterprise transforming the lives of disadvantaged and at-risk youth ...

in Development

Future Saigon: The Sabeco Tower

Sabeco, the Vietnamese beverage company that has a commanding 40% market share of the domestic market, is in the process of trading in its massive warehouse at Me Linh Square for a shiny new skyscrape...

in Vietnam

Flying High: VietJet Is Going Public

Privately-owned VietJet Air is looking to take advantage of its recent success by holding a public offering by the end of the year.

in Saigon Events

Stand-up Comedy with Matt Davis and Special Guests @ Game On

 INTERNATIONAL STAND-UP COMEDY returns to these fine shores on Wednesday August 26 and Thursday August 27 courtesy of “smart, funny but filthy” US comic, Matt Davis.

in Saigon Events

'The Salt of the Earth' Screening @ DeciBel

 the film follows the life of the socio-documentary photographer, Sebastião Salgado, from his hometown Aimorés through some 100 countries that he has traveled to during his life.

in Saigon Events

Broma 3rd Anniversary @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: Yo yo yo ! It's big time happening to celebrate our 3rd Anniversary. Yes, it's been 3 years already and we would like to thank you our number one fans and DJs. Without you guy...

in Saigon Events

Authentic Spanish Tapas with Michelin Star Chef @ Annam Gourmet Market

A once in life opportunity to see and taste delicious authentic Spanish tapas paired with Cava Freixenet, prepared by a Michelin Star Chef. 

in Music & Arts

[Video] The Saigon Shoemaker Who Made Kicks for Kings

In the latest collaboration between Saigoneer and Only In Saigon, we enter the shop of famed Shoemaker Trinh Ngoc, located at 50 Ly Chinh Thang, District 3. His story is one of success ...

in Saigon

Ben Thanh Market Is Getting Fancy Air Conditioned Toilets

The hot and muggy toilets at Ben Thanh Market will soon be a thing of the past as the city has ordered that air conditioners be installed to appease tourists.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Plans $5.5 Billion For Transport Projects Through 2020

Vietjet's operational safety is now internationally ensured [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese businesses ‘shy away’ from Thai market [VoV] Asian forex slips as China extends losses, Vietnam devalues curren...

in Saigon Events

Let's Make Children Smile @ Đồng Kèn Elementary School

VLS warmly invites all VLS students and supporters to join a special charitable program called "Let's Make Children Smile". We believe this act of kindness will bring happiness to underpriviledged chi...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Humans Of Saigon

Humans of Saigon follows in the footsteps of the acclaimed Facebook page Humans of New York that embraces the mantra “There’s more to a book than its cover.”

in Vietnam

[Photos] 20 Photos Of Southern Vietnam In 1974

These images offer a rare glimpse of Saigon and southern Vietnam in the months before the region was “liberated” by the North Vietnamese Army.

in Development

[Photos] Award-Winning Design Links Nha Trang Restaurant And Sea

When D3 Architects came up with this design for a beachside Nha Trang restaurant, they sought to create a structure with a strong connection to its surrounding environment, in this case, the beach. Gi...

in Saigon Events

N’Goné Fall: Pan African Dreams @ Hoa Sen University

 In her first talk, curator N’Goné Fall will describe the culture and contemporary art of Africa through the dream of an integrated continent – ‘a site of negotiation’ for various complex culture...

in Saigon Events

Exploring African History, Geography & Politics Through Art Projects @ Hoa Sen University

In her second lecture, curator N’Goné Fall will explore the antecedents, challenges, and stakes of African contemporary art.

in Saigon Events

Garage Sale @ CineB Saigon

From the organizer: A weekend long garage sale with loads of absolutely unbelievable junk!

in Saigon Events

Professionals Share Experiences of Theme Fashion Styling @ Maison Kenji

From the organizer: 3 professionals from Europe and Asia talk about what it's like behind the scenes of the fashion world.

in Tech

Apple, Inc. Plans to Open Subsidiary in Vietnam

Apple seems to have set its sights on the Vietnamese market with reports that the company is gearing up to open a subsidiary in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Devalues Dong For Third Time In 2015 On Yuan Fallout

Vietnam spends over $4 billion to import animal feed [Vietnam Net] Experts warn against mass investment in waste incinerators [DTI] Health goods removed from Ha Noi drugstores [Vietnam News]

in Saigon

Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service To Resume In November

Hydrofoil service between Saigon and Vung Tau will resume in November with a fleet of new boats.

in Food Culture

[Photos] 15 Strange Snacks From Around Asia (But Mostly Japan)

Snack food, once ubiquitous with Western culture, has become a global phenomenon. When entering new markets, multinational corporations often introduce products tailored to the palates of the local po...

in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Authorities Want to Wipe out Forests, Farmland for Development

Famous for its beautiful (and sometimes polluted) beaches, the island of Phu Quoc has become one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations with arrivals increasing by 20% every year. As a result,...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Nha Xa: The Remote Village Packed With 30 Colonial Villas

The village of Nha Xa, located in northern Vietnam, is best known for its long tradition of silk weaving. During the colonial period, high demand for the quality product led to a boom for the town’s b...

in Vietnam

[Video] Enraged Foreigner Confronts Vietnamese Driver On Hanoi Pedestrian Street

A video of a foreign man scolding a Vietnamese motorbike driver on a Hanoi walking street surfaced on the internet recently, sparking widespread debate on whether or not he was out of line.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Set Up Special Economic Zone

Vietnam ranks 12th for at-risk public debt [DTI] Ha Noi to cut jobs in state-funded organisations [Vietnam News] Universities nationwide increase working time to serve students [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

Mandala Night Series @ Grain by Luke Nguyen

From the organizer: For the first time ever a networking night for professionals who wants to make an impact!

in Saigon

[Photos] Hanoi Launches 'Friendly' Bicycle Police Force

Nguyen Hue Street’s rollerblading security guards have been getting a ton of press over the past week for their unique mode of transportation. Not to be outdone, last Wednesday, a squad of police in H...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Beach Party w. Matt Caseli @ Cargo

From the organizer: Everyone loves a good beach party. And no-one does it better than the island of Ibiza!

in Saigon Events

Saigon's Lookout Soft Opening @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: This Saturday, for the first time ever, all three floors: Saigon’s Lookout, ROOM 37, and the KY, will be opened!

in Saigon Events

Black Infinity - We Are Legend Rock Show @ Cargo

Black Infinity will perform three "WE ARE LEGEND" rock shows in Saigon, Da Nang and Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Serge & the Women Behind Gainsbourg @ Chanh Rooftop Saigon

A night of great moments guarranteed with lesser known songs, all on a rooftop. 

in Development

What Does The Future Hold For Saigon’s Skeleton Tower?

The monolithic Saigon One Tower is the most obvious victim of the city's burst real estate bubble (which looks to be finally recovering). Even though the skeleton of the unfinished US$238 million ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Green Fair @ D'Anver Cafe

 Saigon Green Fair will be bringing a weekend space, a meaningful destination for local residents and tourists who like to discover a new angle of the city life. Saigon Green Fair promotes enviro...

in Saigon Events

Exploring American Poetry @ The American Center

The most fun way to learn about poetry is to create it yourself. 

in Saigon Events

Geography Bee Contest: Final @ The American Center

Come support the finalists, test your knowledge about the American geography, and win some cool items! 

in Asia

22 Killed, 120 Injured In Blast At Central Bangkok Shrine

A massive explosion tore through a popular Hindu shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok last night, killing 22 and injuring 120 more.

in Vietnam

Former US Consulate Employee Imprisoned For Selling Visas At Up To $70,000

After years of investigation, a former State Department employee has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his role in selling US visas to Vietnamese citizens who had previously been denied them f...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VN Coffee Growers Near Bankruptcy

Vietnam's $2.6mln stall at Italy expo fixed 2 months after criticism [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese DJ listed among world’s top 50 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam is in top destination of South Korea’s investors&nbs...

in Music & Arts

Check Out This New Instagram Account Dedicated To Napping Saigonese

In Vietnam, there’s no shame when it comes to taking a nap in public as nearly every vehicle doubles as a makeshift sleeping pad. To capture Saigonese at rest, graphic designer Maria Tran Larsen (who ...

in Development

Construction of Saigon Metro Flyover Above the Hanoi Highway Begins

Work on the above ground section of Saigon's first metro line is in full swing. Along with the construction of a rail bridge across the Saigon River and the installation of concrete girders, ...

in Saigon Events

Speed Dating @ Moto Saigon Pub

 Single? Tired of swiping through your smart phone to find Mr or Ms right? Then head down to Moto Saigon Pub’s Speed Dating night. Meet new people in a relaxed environment, sip on a glass of wine...

in Saigon Events

Talk: Designing Telemedicine Software and Hardware for US, Iraq, and Africa @ Air Lounge

 Have you wondered how astronauts keep track of their health? Do you know that, they can see their doctors everyday through VSee, the only approved video chat system on NASA International Space S...

in Saigon Events

Talk: Educating The Heart in Business @ Hoa Sen University

 ENGLISH ONLY, NO TRANSLATION. Conversation between Mr. Dale Nottingham - Managing Director at Ringier Vietnam - and Dr. Ha Vinh Tho at Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan - about EDUCATI...

in Saigon Events

Urban Development: Documentary Film Screening ‘Echotone’ @ The American Center

 Come watch ‘Echotone,’a movie about the tension between urban development and preservation in Austin, Texas. After the screening, join American guest speakers for an open discussion about this i...

in Saigon Events

Stand-up Saigon @ The Cube

From the organizer: Time for your monthly Cube laughs. Come join us at the Cube this Wednesday!

in Vietnam

Parking Space Prices Hit US$50,000 In Hanoi

High demand and low supply have resulted in astronomical costs for parking spaces in Hanoi, some of which exceed the cost of the cars themselves.

in Saigon Events

Music Trivia - Blind Test @ deciBel

Blind Test is a deciBel's music quiz, a monthly event!

in Travel

Military Area in Cam Ranh to Be Converted Into Tourism Beach

In a bid to boost tourism in Cam Ranh, the Vietnamese military has agreed to hand over a beach to their civilian counterparts for tourism development.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Government To Pursue $500.8M Museum Despite Funding Problems

Experts criticise uncontrolled Mekong crocodile breeding [Vietnam News] Government to pursue $500.8mln museum despite funding problems, criticisms [Thanh Nien] Foreign coloring books for adults...

in Culture

[Video] Parody Of American Teacher Mispronouncing Vietnamese Names Goes Viral

When a video like Key & Peele’s “Substitute Teacher” gets over 400,000 hits on YouTube, copycats and parodies are to be expected. One such imitation, “Substitute Teacher in Vietnam,” shows an American...

in Saigon Events

Future Funk with Boogie G (Nite Ride - BKK) and Starchild (Groove Control - SGN) @ The Observatory

 This night is all about funk and groove making lots of bodies move. Observatory Regional Ally BOOGIE G will be bringing his heavy collection from across the funkosphere to set the floor alight w...

in Saigon Events

Cheezy Gangztaz 2nd Anniversary w/ Mike Pham & Nick Simon @ The Observatory

 Believe it or not, Saigon’s eclectic DJ Duo have been laying down their diverse selections for 2 years. On this night, they'll be back with their accomplices to celebrate all that by doing what ...

in Saigon Events

Last Call Session: Selecta Ivy Meets DJ Vincent @ Last Call

 Saigon Dub Station Selecta Ivy is joining forces with Dj Vincent for the first time at Last Call. Get ready for some Chill Trap - Chill Hip Hop - Chillstep

in Saigon Events

Contemporary Dance Workshop: Do Hai Anh & Aditep Buanoi @ Erato Art Studio

From the organizer: A collaboration dance workshop between Saigon Artbook and Unicorn Dance Studio featuring Do Hai Anh (Yumi) from Vietnam & Aditep Buanoi (Jane) from Thailand.

in Saigon Events

Film Screening "Do The Math" @ Hoa Sen University

 Using fossil fuels as our primary energy source brought more harm than good to our planet. It has been a significant problem for decades, yet is still commonly overlooked by many people. Fossil ...

in Saigon Events

A Fictional Journey: Trong Lee @ Vin Gallery

 Vin Gallery is delighted to be showcasing the original drawings of artist and architect Trong Le. 

in Vietnam

Population Explosion: Hanoi Adding 200,000 New Residents Each Year

It’s no secret that the populations of Vietnam’s urban centers are quickly growing, but in Hanoi, this phenomenon is occurring at a rapid pace as the city adds 200,000 new residents each yea...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Funday MTB Adventure Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Come Join our Sunday Funday MTB ride. It's a great chance to meet people, get some exercise, develop your riding skills and most importantly have a great time. Most of the rid...

in Saigon Events

Saturday Morning Road Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: The Saturday Morning Road Ride is Back. Missing in Action for a while, THIS Saturday it makes a comeback. Meet us at The Bike Shop VN at 7am this Saturday for a chance to blow...

in Saigon Events

"Nobody Respects A Biter" - Sixte & Muriel's Debut Exhibition @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: SIXTE & MURIEL's debut called "NOBODY RESPECTS A BITER" exhibition, organized by GIANT STEP Urban Art Gallery, is an attempt to make a connection between the si...

in Saigon Events

Roadside Distraction Live @ Buddha Bar

From the organizer: Roadside Distraction fills the bar with fresh-picked blues love and soulful inspiration!

in Travel

Uber Is Giving Away Free Helicopter Rides In Da Nang This Weekend

To inaugurate the launch of UberCHOPPER, Uber’s new helicopter service in Vietnam, the company is giving away flights to a few of its Da Nang users this weekend.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Craft Beer Explodes In Saigon

Vietnam moves to weaken currency after China devaluation [Asian Correspondent] Craft beer explodes in Saigon [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s deputy prime minister just got serious about startups [Tech i...

in Music & Arts

Viet Pride 2015 Arrives In Saigon

Tomorrow morning, Vietnam’s biggest LGBT festival, Viet Pride 2015, will kick-off in Saigon with a wide-ranging selection of events, from workshops, art shows, and community activities to a large para...

in Culture

These 11 Infographics Show The Character Of Asian Nations

The Asian Creative Data Map is a project from the Asian Creative Network (ACN) that seeks to decipher how the character of Asian countries are changing due to rapid growth.

in Asia

[Video] 44 Dead, 500 Injured In Massive Explosion At Chinese Port

A series of explosions ripped though a port facility Tianjin late Wednesday night, killing 44 and injuring 500.

in Travel

[Video] A Day in the Life of a Vietnamese Train Conductor

Ever wonder what it would be like to drive a train through the winding, verdant hills and claustrophobic tunnels of central Vietnam?

in Music & Arts

Drone Operators In VN Need Permission From Ministry of Defense To Fly

Drones have provided us with some entertaining and sometime mind-blowing views of Vietnam. However, few drone operators seem to be aware that they need permission from the Ministry of Defense to opera...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Foreign Retailers Drive The Rise Of Convenience Stores In Vietnam

Vietnam Widens Dong’s Trading Band After China Devalues Yuan [Bloomberg] Dozens of houses owned by disgraced Vinashin official seized [DTI News] PM welcomes US Supreme Court Justice [...

in Saigon Events

Summer Warehouse Clearance Sale @ Cubes

From the organizer: Attention, all coffee connoisseurs! Don’t miss the great deals at “Summer Warehouse Clearance Sales” from Cubes Asia. Up to 50% off with limited edition gifts for each custome...

in Saigon Events

DJ Edge @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: Joining us at Saigon's Lookout this Saturday is the world famous DJ Edge! Featuring his unique style of afro-latin, deep & soulful house, nu jazz, loungecore, kitsch...

in Saigon Events

Klassik by Konka @ Saigon’s Lookout

From the organizer: “From Paradise Garage to Ibiza” - This Friday at Saigon’s Lookout, DJ Konka will be spinning his hottest hits with seductive beats from the world famous Ibiza party ...

in Heritage

[Photos] This Is What Life In Saigon Looked Like In The Late 60s

While many of the old photos we post show sharp contrasts between past and present, those in this set depict scenes that could be found on Saigon’s streets today, with a few glaring exceptions. 

in Vietnam

[Video] Coffee Shop Owner, Seeking “Cool” Ride Drives Taxi Into Hanoi River

Last Friday afternoon, a Hanoi taxi driver parked his car to buy a drink at a roadside stall. A few minutes later, he found his vehicle submerged in a nearby river after the stall’s owner “borrowed” i...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Toronto-Based DJ Films New Music Video On The Streets Of Hanoi

Toronto-based DJ and producer, Michael Imperial, recently traveled to Hanoi to shoot the video for his new track, All Night, inspired by martial arts, bowls of noodles and crime-dramas.

in Saigon

7,200 Saigonese Share The Same ID Card Numbers

Due to mistakes by local police departments, as many as 7,200 Saigon residents have identical identity card numbers, making it hard for them to get passports, bank accounts and tax codes.

in Saigon Events

Urban Kitchen One Year Anniversary @ Urban Kitchen

 URBAN came into the Saigon scene at a time when we were craving for a new venue with delicious food and handcrafted drinks in a memorable setting. In celebration of their first birthday, th...

in Travel

Vietnam Planning To Extend US Tourist Visas From 3 Months To 1 Year

In a bid to draw more visitors from the US, the Vietnamese government is planning to extend the validity of tourist visas for Americans from three months to 1 year.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Baggage Truck Tears Off Aircraft Wing After Collision At Vietnam Airport

US Navy Ships to Move to Vietnam for Asia’s Largest Annual Humanitarian Mission [The Diplomat] HCM City Procuracy apologises for wrongful convictions [Vietnam News] Bangladesh, Viet Nam to boos...

in Travel

Chinese Overtake Russians In Mui Ne

Mui Ne, long a stronghold for Russian tourists has been attracting a different set of international visitors in recent months – Chinese.

in Saigon Events

The Long Awaited Sun - Films Screening & Live Music @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: "The Long Awaited Sun" - an event to promote indie and experimental music and movies in Saigon, and to create a community for art lovers. The profit of the evening will go to ...

in Saigon Events

Advertising Sales Business Networking @ Wall Street English

From the organizer: An evening exclusive for advertising sales agencies to network and attend a talk from experienced sales lecturers.

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Key Legal Notes When Starting A Business In Vietnam @ Work Saigon

From the organizer: Being stated as "The world's best start-up hubs: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam" by Virgin, there are many foreigners, expat, investors who are looking into this vibrant ecosystem....

in Development

Future Saigon: The District 5 Cultural Center

Below are some renderings of a new cultural center designed by HSP International Vietnam and Ardor Architects that will be located at 105 Tran Hung Dao, District 5.

in Asia

North Korea To Set Clocks Back 30 Minutes To Create Its Own Time Zone

On August 15, all the clocks in North Korea will be turned back 30 minutes, signaling the creation of “Pyongyang Time.”

in Saigon Events

Live Music - Hiro San & Special Guests @ Kesera Cafe

Hiro san $ speacial guests to surprise the audience with a live acoustic show every Saturday.

in Saigon Events

Thùng Phuy Đỏ - The Red Drum Charity Fair @ Hoa Sen University

 Thùng Phuy Đỏ (The Red Drum) is a completely non-profit charity project presented by three Vietnamese students - Who aims to create positive, lasting change for people living in poverty or disad...

in Music & Arts

New Monopoly Set Takes You Back To Early 1900s Hanoi

The team that brought you 1880 Saigon Monopoly is back with a new edition of the game that seeks to capture the character of turn of the twentieth century Hanoi.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Players & Actors' Workshop @ La Habana

 Calling all Thespians! Save the date for the next Actors Workshop! We would love to meet all interested new members and will be casting for next seasons shows! Old members, let's all come i...

in Saigon Events

Burn Down The Disco @ deciBel

 The Only Living Boy In Saigon (NYC) presents ‘Burn Down the Disco’. The first and only underground indie rock, post punk, new wave, synth, classics dance party in HCMC with old NYC vibes an...

in Saigon

[Photos] 3 Rare White Tiger Cubs Born at Saigon Zoo

Last month, two rare Bengal white tigers at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens became the proud parents of three healthy cubs.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Cable Car System To Be Built In Phu Quoc

Third suspect in massacre of six people in Vietnam arrested, one month on [Tuoi Tre] Cable car system to be built in Phu Quoc [SGGP] VN hospitals need to reduce error rate [Vietnam News]

in Culture

[Video] The Sounds Of Saigon Part 2

The Xúc Xích Đức team is back with part 2 of their series, Favorite Sounds In Saigon. This addition is a bit more ambitious than the first, capturing everything from the melodic cries o...

in Saigon Events

Boardgames Sunday @ Cuc Gach Cafe

 Come and play board games with us! Feel free to bring your games.

in Saigon Events

Moto Saigon Custom Bike Show @ Moto Saigon Pub

 Café Racer, Bobber, Chopper, Tracker. If these words mean anything to you then save Sunday August 16th in your diaries! If they don’t, then it’s about time they did…Moto Saigon’s Custom Bike Sho...

in Saigon Events

Đạt Phơnk Funky Friday @ Saigon Ranger

 Friday is about to get a whole lot funkier! August 14th, ĐẠT PHƠNK makes their triumphant return to Saigon Ranger, bringing you the freshest of funky jams for your Friday night. 

in Saigon

Police Fine Women Who Scheduled Nguyen Hue Street Fight

The two women responsible for drawing hundreds of spectators to a Nguyen Hue street fight last Monday have been fined VND750,000 each.

in Saigon Events

All Night Long with Nic Ford (Millions of Moments, The Obs) @ The Observatory

 Nic Ford - The Observatory’s resident and one half of electronic outfit MadderModes - is a DJ and production force to be reckoned with. Nearly always armed with his big bag of vinyl, he’s been m...

in Saigon Events

Chamboche (Tusk Wax, Under The Shade - UK) Supported by Ben Start (UK) @ The Observatory

 Straight out of London with a powerful arsenal of house and techno - Chamboche is a name on the underground electronic circuit whose releases have been manipulating dance floors out of the shado...

in Saigon Events

Documentary Screening on LGBT @ The American Center

 Attend the screening of two documentary movies on the lives of LGBT individuals. We will screen ‘Another Love Story’ (Lại Một Chuyện Tình Yêu Nữa), which features a love story between a transgen...

in Saigon Events

Geography Bee Contest 2015: Preliminary Test @ The American Center

 The American Center Ho Chi Minh City is pleased to announce the second annual Geography Bee, or “Geo Bee.” This year’s competition will feature questions about American geography, including Nati...

in Asia

[Video] Much Of Bangkok Could Be Underwater In 15 Years: Report

A recent study conducted by the Thai government found that large swaths of the city could be underwater in 15 years. While climate change and rising sea levels are the main actors in the tragedy,...

in Saigon

[Video] Saigon Unleashes Rollerblade Security Force on Nguyen Hue Promenade

The security guards patrolling the Nguyen Hue pedestrian promenade just got an interesting addition to their green uniforms – rollerblades.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Young Vietnamese Prefer Facebook Chat To Going Out With Friends

Young Vietnamese prefer Facebook chat to going out with friends [DTI] Viet Nam thanks ODA for making the nation richer [Vietnam News] Viet kieu receive car tax break [Vietnam News]

in Vietnam

Vietnam And EU Sign Off On Sweeping Free Trade Agreement

Days after concluding Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Vietnam and the EU have signed off on a sweeping free trade agreement that has been two and a half years in the making.

in Saigon Events

Japanese Night - Amour Japon-Chanson @ deciBel

 DJ Pika2 and friends proudly presents the first Japanese night @ deciBel from 7 pm till late. Japanese music is beautiful! Come check it out, gonna be a good night!

in Vietnam

[Photos] Plans To Build Vietnam’s Largest Museum Draw Criticism

Plans to build the biggest (and perhaps most expensive) museum in Vietnam have come under fire for its exorbitant costs.

in Development

Vietnam Plans To Launch High-Speed Rail Line By 2040

Despite the National Assembly’s opinion that it should be pushed to the back burner, the Transport Ministry is moving ahead with plans for Vietnam’s first high-speed rail line.

in Development

[Video] Workers Toss Molten Rivets To Repair Long Bien Bridge

Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge in the midst of a much-needed renovation to make it safer for pedestrians and drivers. But while one might think that a US$15 million upgrade would be conducted with cu...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Children’s Opinions To Be Taken Into Account In Policy Design

Seminar highlights copyright and related rights [VOV] Danang issues tourism code of conduct [DTI] Children’s opinions to be taken into account in policy design [VOV]

in Vietnam

Plan For US$66m Ho Chi Minh Statue In Son La Sparks Debate

Son La’s proposal to build a massive VND1,400 billion (US$66 million) Ho Chi Minh statue has put provincial authorities in the spotlight and caught the gaze of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung who has r...

in Travel

Hanoi Is A Hospitality Mecca According TripAdvisor’s Seemingly Arbitrary Algorithm

TripAdvisor has long drawn the wrath of business owners in Vietnam, as their ranking on the travel website often determines whether they thrive or fail. Many have taken issue with the site’s algorithm...

in Culture

[Video] Inside The Mind And Shop Of A Saigon Bike Fanatic

Saigoneer has again teamed up with Only In Saigon to bring you stories from the city’s streets. This week, catch up with Linh who owns a vintage bike shop in Phu Nhuan District.

in Development

Vietnam Moves Ahead With Plans For First Nuclear Power Plant

After years of delays, it looks like plans for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant are slowly moving forward.

in Architecture

[Photos] Nha4 Architects Designs Flood-Proof Extension For Thai Hoa Home

Given the recent flooding in northern Vietnam, this “flood-proof” house extension seems like a smart addition for many Vietnamese families that face rising waters each rainy season.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Rule Allows Vietnam's Top Leaders To Have Any Car They Want After Retirement

New rule allows Vietnam's top leaders to have any car they want after retirement [Thanh Nien] Beach town blacklists seafood restaurant after rip-off complaint [Thanh Nien] Poultry, livestock industr...

in Travel

Nha Trang To Open Beach For Night Swimming

Those living in and visiting Nha Trang will soon be able to swim in the ocean long after the sun goes down as the city has approved plans for its first night beach.

in Tech

[Video] Dirtbiker Glides On Water, Surfs Waves With Custom Bike

When roads across Vietnam transform into rivers during the rainy season, water floods the engines of motorbikes, rendering them useless in the face of the murky currents. At some point, each of these ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Lights Chill Out @ Saigon Ranger

Saigon Lights Chill Out is coming back with live art from Nori-Nori and music from Selecta Ivy and Slowbird along with VJ Peachman.

in Vietnam

30 Retro Images Of 1967 Vung Tau

While we spend most of our time waxing poetic over old photos of Saigon, there are plenty of other places worthy of our nostalgic attention.

in Saigon

[Video] Nguyen Hue Promenade Descends Into Chaos As Scheduled Street Fight Draws Hundreds

When city officials said they were looking for ways to enliven the Nguyen Hue pedestrian promenade, I don’t think this is what they had in mind.

in Saigon

Don’t Panic: The Phu My Bridge Is Not Falling Apart

A picture on Facebook showing a one-meter crack in Saigon’s largest cable-stayed Bridge has raised safety concerns among local residents even as city authorities say not to worry.

in Saigon Events

Artist Talk: Arin Rungjang @ San Art

 Arin Rungjang will introduce two of his most recent works Golden teardrop 2013 and Mongkut 2015. 

in Vietnam

Uber To Accept Cash In Vietnam, May Expand To Da Nang, Nha Trang

After a year of bumpy roads for Uber in Vietnam, the international taxi service seems to have righted the ship and is planning to expand to new Vietnamese markets in addition to offering a cash paymen...

in Saigon Events

Lab 7: Open Studio @ San Art

 Ratu Saras, Vo Tran Chau and Nguyen Thuy Tien will introduce their art projects and the process of implementation in 6 months at San Art Laboratory.

in Music & Arts

[Video] This Saigon Drone Video Looks Like It Was Directed by Michael Bay

This drone video of Saigon from How to Media has a distinctly Michael Bayesque feel with its sweeping panoramas, quick cuts and dramatic zooms.

in Asia

Cambodian Police to Keep 70% of Traffic Fines Under New Regulation

Starting next year, a new traffic law will be implemented in Cambodia that not only raises penalties five-fold, but also allows police to keep 70% of the fines they dole out.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Completes TPP Negotiations With All Parties

Vietnam Airlines’ first 787-9 arrives in Hanoi [Flight Global] Massive imports of Chinese trucks raise concerns [Vietnam Net] Educators say national-exam failure rate shows better discipline, l...

in Saigon Events

The Bike Shop Wednesday Workshop @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Wednesday Workshops are a great chance to get a free tutorial on how to ride your bike better, take care of it and get the most of your cycling experience while your in Vietna...

in Saigon

Saigon Bans Pets, Picnics on Nguyen Hue Promenade

Saigon authorities are clamping down on a number of activities that have been taking place on the city’s new pedestrian promenade.

in Saigon Events

August Joy Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Join the Joy Ride and Own the Night! This leisurely stroll around D2 and surrounds gives you the chance to see Saigon from a different angle. Meeting at the shop at 6.45pm bri...

in Saigon Events

Red Amity Live & Late Night Acoustic Jam @ Moto Saigon Pub

 Join us Saturday August 8th for Red Amity live! Known for their smoky-sweet vocal harmonies, Saigon-based indie-pop trio Red Amity blends old-school R&B, Americana, and electro music, creat...

in Saigon Events

Family Flea Market @ Satra Business Center

From the organizer: Family Flea Market (FFM) is a monthly playground for Vietnamese and expat families to share kids & moms and household stuffs. They may be new stuffs coming from shops or compa...

in Saigon Events

Nola Blues Club with Mirasol Live @ Saigon Ranger

Pure blues coming to Saigon Ranger this Saturday with a beautiful collaboration between Nola and Mirasol Tiansay Aguila.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Salsa Rooftop @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

 CHANH BISTRO ROOFTOP, a brand-new Salsa playground would make your Thursday no longer boring with the same question "where should I go?" – With a super cool location on Rooftop 6 floor provided ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Ha Long Bay Being Overrun By Toxic Slurry Following Heavy Flooding

Weeks of heavy flooding in northern Vietnam has not only resulted 17 deaths and the loss of millions of dollars in damages, but also besieged Ha Long Bay with toxic slurry from nearby coal mines.

in Saigon Events

HCMC AusCham Sundowners @ Le Meridien

 Registration: 6-8pm. Venue: LE MERIDIEN SAIGON 3C Ton Duc Thang, D1, HCMC. AusCham Members: Free | Non-Members: 100.000VND

in Saigon Events

4km To 12.2km Pre-Breakfast Run [Hosted by Marcel] @ Saigon Pearl

From the organizer: Hello runners! Wake up early and do you workout whilst all other people are still in dreamland.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Dub Station : Last Call Monthly Session @ Last Call

We are back at Last Call for our Monthly Session - Selecta Morgan along side Selecta Ivy all night. Come and listen to our latest tunes - from chill to heavy stuff.

in Saigon Events

Flip Cup Party @ deciBel

 Flip cup (canoe, taps, flippy cup or tippy cup) is a team-based drinking game.[1] Two teams of an equal number of players stand on opposite sides of a table, facing one another. The players dire...

in Travel

Vietnam's International Tourist Arrivals Increase for the First Time in 13 Months

For the first time in 13 months, Vietnam’s tourism industry is showing signs of life with the country registering a relative surge in international visitors.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Duo Arrested For Facebook Page That Tells Drivers How To Avoid Cops

Man City friendly sponsor declares big losses [DTI] Hundreds brave persistent rain at LGBT rally in Vietnam [Channel News Asia] VN tops ASEAN with number of new domains [Vietnam Plus]

in Vietnam

Da Nang’s Image Threatened By Rip-Offs, Thefts

Da Nang has long served as a poster child for a Vietnamese urban development. It is clean and modern (free WIFI!), sports beautiful beaches and offers great seafood. However, a growing number of touri...

in Travel

Vietnam Looks To Eliminate Visas For Overseas Vietnamese And Spouses Of VN Nationals

After a round of successful visa exemptions for European travelers, Vietnam is pushing ahead with scrapping visas for overseas Vietnamese, their families and foreigners married to Vietnamese nationals...

in Vietnam

7-Eleven Is Officially Coming To Vietnam

Vietnam’s convenience store market is about to get a bit more competitive with 7-Eleven announcing that it will open its first location in the country by early 2018.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VN Greenhouse Gas To Double By 2020

Vietnamese teens jailed for phone card fraud [Thanh Nien] Naval ship to rescue 1,500 tourists stranded on island near Ha Long Bay [Tuoi Tre] David Cameron becomes first serving British PM to vi...

in Culture

Viet Pride Festival Hits Hanoi This Week

The fourth annual Viet Pride festival will kick-off this week in Hanoi to raise awareness about Vietnam’s LGBT community.

in Saigon Events

Mai Khôi - The Return @ H Cafe

 Private music concert marking the return of our sexy Mai Khoi after her 6-month journey in Australia. Still a guitar and a piano as we've always known, but Mai Khôi this time will be even sexier...

in Asia

These Cutting-Edge Japanese Rice Cookers Cost Up To US$1,000

Not all rice is cooked equally, or so goes the thinking behind a slew of new rice cookers in Japan that can fetch prices of almost US$1,000.

in Development

[Renderings] A Look Inside Landmark 81, Vietnam's Future Tallest Skyscraper

In less than three years, the colossal Landmark 81 will rise from what was once a container port next to Saigon Pearl. Once completed, the 461.2 meter structure will be the tallest building in Vietnam...

in Saigon Events

Yale Young Global Scholars and NGOs/ NPOs Information Session @ WORK Cafe

 The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is a very selective leadership-development program for high school students from around the world. The program is designed to bring together students with ...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Celebrity Fined For Letting Her Child Urinate In Vomit Bag

You can add singer Le Quyen to the list of Vietnamese celebrities that have stirred controversy due to their in-air faux pas after she allowed her 4-year-old son to urinate in an airsic...

in Saigon Events

BassLine: Hip Hop - Trap - Bass Music @ Saigon Ranger

 Wazzaap players !!! Have anything to do in August? We're bringing you this awesome bass music night names "BASSLINE" for all your bass thirst..

in Food Culture

Da Lat Coffee Now Sold at Starbucks Stores Worldwide

Starbucks is now offering up bags of single-origin Da Lat coffee at its stores in 56 countries, the first time the company has stocked an Arabica coffee from Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Around 0.057% Of Population Borrows Books From Public Libraries

Hanoi: 17,000 people have 30m2 of playgrounds [Vietnam Net] Vietnam pays heavy price for petrochemistry industry [Vietnam Net] Da Nang introduces speed limit on key bridge [Vietnam News]

in Vietnam

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Will Pay A Visit To Vietnam Next Week

The U.S. Department of State has announced that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will make a stop in Vietnam next week as part of a five-country trip to the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Summer Sale @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Calling all shoppers! L'Usine is having its biggest ever sale, starting this Friday. Up to 75% off some of our top brands and 10% off all non-sale items. 

in Culture

[Photos] Vietnamese Will Try Anything To Avoid The Sun

While Americans and Europeans spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year on tanning their pale skin, these photos from Vietnam Net show just how far Vietnamese will go to avoid the sun’s bronzing ra...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Opera House To Be Repainted, Returned To Its Original Color

In what seems to be a repeat of the paint scandal that recently hit Saigon’s Central Post Office, Hanoi authorities have announced that the city’s 104-year-old opera house will soon return to its orig...

in Saigon

[Photos] Xe Vélo Solex: A Forgotten Saigon Classic

Both bicycles and motorbikes have long played an important role in the lives of Vietnamese (and at times, its occupiers). Starting in the 1950s, French-made motorized bicycles known as Solex became in...

in Travel

VietJet to Offer Direct Flights Between Saigon And Yangon

It will soon be easier for Saigonese to visit Yangon with VietJet announcing it will soon offer direct flights between the southern Vietnamese metropolis and Burma’s commercial capital.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Project Gives Facelift To Iconic Turtle Lake

Growing greenhouse gas level requires workable solutions [Vietnam Plus] More than 16,000 residents in HCMC bitten by mad animals [SGGP] Vietnam spends $463 million on imported pesticides [Vietnam Ne...

in Music & Arts

American Dubstep Pioneer Skrillex Confirms Saigon, Hanoi Shows

Sonny John Moore, better known by his stage name Skrillex, has confirmed that he will play two shows in Vietnam next month as part of his Asia tour.

in Vietnam

[Video] Manchester City Destroys Vietnam 8-1, VN Fans Irate After Being Ignored By Players

Manchester City easily handled the Vietnamese national football team last night, winning by a score of 8-1 at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium with three doubles by David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Aleksandar ...

in Travel

[Video] Does This New Thailand Tourism Promotional Video Go Too Far?

Like Vietnam, Thailand is a country famous for its culinary offerings that serve as a major selling point for the country’s tourism industry. It’s an obvious strength to play to and one that a local f...

in Travel

Singapore (Kind Of) Explains Why It’s Been Turning Away Vietnamese

Singapore has been barring entry of Vietnamese travelers, especially women, in recent weeks without explanation. Following questions from their Vietnamese counterparts, the city-state's immigration au...

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Meet Saigon’s "Other" Lunch Lady

Following years of international coverage from food bloggers and personalities such as Anthony Bourdain, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, Saigon’s “lunch lady” has officially gone mainstream.

in Saigon Events

Start BBQ & Pool Party - Burger Edition @ Start Coworking Space

Join us for our monthly lunch BBQ on the last Friday of each month. For each edition, our chef prepare something different. Feel free to invite your friends or network contacts.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Deadly Floods Devastate Quang Ninh Province

Three days of continuous rains have ravaged the northern province of Quang Ninh, turning streets into rivers and killing at least three people.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Artists Propose Ways To Enliven Ho Chi Minh City Pedestrian Street

Cai Rang among world’s six busiest floating markets [Vietnam Net] Viet Nam's stock market helps drive the economy [Vietnam News] Number of Vietnamese visiting Japan soars [VoV]

in Saigon Events

YES - After Work Meetup @ Chill Sky Bar

From the organizer: YES After Work Meetup is back in August at the Chill Sky Bar. A very warm welcome to the YES-After Work meetup organized by Young Entrepreneurs Saigon (YES).

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang Spa Is a Modern-Day Twist on Babylon’s Hanging Gardens

“In this palace he erected very high walks, supported by stone pillars; and by planting what was called a pensile paradise, and replenishing it with all sorts of trees, he rendered the prospect an exa...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Police To Patrol City On Bikes To Build "Friendly" Image

In order to create a friendlier public image, Hanoi will soon have some of its police officers patrol the city on bicycles.

in Development

Design For Saigon’s Underground Metro Tracks Approved

While the concrete pylons that comprise the above ground portion of Saigon’s first metro have lined the North-South Expressway for years, things are finally ramping up on its subterranean stations.

in Saigon Events

FKJ - French Kiwi Juice (Roche Music - FR) LIVE + DJ set @ The Observatory

 FKJ is shredding his way through the global live electronic sound circuit with his unique, funk-soaked performances that are simply exquisite reasons to dance. 

in Saigon Events

Bi-Weekly Healthy Recipe @ GreenS

 The 1st edition of our healthy recipe event went so well. The second day would start on 1st week of August (03 August), from 6 PM. Let's wait and see which dish will be chosen this time!

in Saigon Events

Beers and Bites: a Beer Dinner with Award Winning Brewmaster, Alex Violette @ Shrine

 Join us at SHRINE - Cocktails & Dining on Wednesday, July 29 for a special night of delicious pairings! Shrine will be serving up a variety of small plates, each one paired with one of...

in Saigon Events

Electric World @ The Cube

From the organizer: ELECTRIC WORLD - A world for electronic music lovers.

in Saigon Events

James and the Van der Beeks & The 67's @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Snakes! Snakes! Snaaaaaakes! James and the Van der Beeks are putting the mummy's curse in your Friday night once again. 

in Travel

Australian Vietnam Airlines Passenger Tied up for Smoking Mid-Flight

Though some first time flyers have been known to mistake emergency exits for lavatories, some blatantly disregard well-known airline regulations, like this Vietnamese-Australian man who had to be tied...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Teachers Talk Less During Lessons Under New Methodology

German news agency apologizes to Vietnam defense minister for false death report [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese arrested in Japan for cyber revenge on former employer [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s first heart-lung ...

in Saigon Events

American Culture: Board Games @ The American Center

 Come learn about how Americans spend their time with friends and family playing board games! Consulate officers will introduce you to board games such as Cranium, Sequence, chess and checkers. G...

in Saigon Events

Cargo Jump Empire: 2 Days Grand Opening @ Cargo

 Following our success after a diverse series of events and thanks to our guests’ positive feedbacks, Cargo crew has decided to open Cargo Backstage constantly on every Friday and Saturday for ou...

in Saigon Events

The Saigonese Tale Photo Exhibition @ Le Cafe de La Mer

 The Photography Exhibit "The Saigonese tale" is an event carried out by Humans of Sai Gon. There, our group will showcase photos and stories that reflect the lives of people who live in Saigon, ...

in Saigon Events

Swing Dance Class @ The American Center

 Three, two, one, go! Swing dancing is a fun, upbeat style of dance that originated alongside the rise of jazz in the U.S. in the 1920s. Come and learn how to swing dance in a friendly and social...

in Saigon Events

Dave Aju (Circus Company, Accidental - US/DE) @ The Observatory

 THE OBSERVATORY presents DAVE AJU (Circus Company, US). The sound of San Francisco native and Berlin resident Dave Aju is hard to place anywhere other than in a big zone labeled ‘Dance’.

in Health

Up To 54% Of Ice In Saigon Found To Be Contaminated

From trà đá and cafe sữa đá to bia hơi, ice is an important element of beverage culture in Saigon. But according to a new study by the city’s Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, more than half of i...

in Saigon Events

Space//Panther - Dorcelsius [FR] - Live Electronic Music @ Saigon Ranger

 After the blast of Solid//Panther a few weeks ago, Space//Panther is back alongside Dorcelsius, original live electronique music duo coming straight from France. 

in Saigon Events

Sunset Vibes with Cheezy Gangztaz @ Saigon Outcast

 Who said the fun has to wait until after dark? Our weekly Sunset vibes kicks off at 4 pm and the gorgeous, high-energy crowd comes to dance while watching the sun set over the containers.

in Saigon Events

CrowdPitch S01E05 - Agriculture @ Cargo

 As the demand for hi-tech agriculture has been growing both in Vietnam and the world, we strongly belive that startups in the field can create a huge impact on the lives of millions of Vietnames...

in Saigon Events

ZEDD True Colors Live in HCMC @ Rach Chiec Golf Driving Range

From the organizer: The first ever live concert of multi-platinum, Grammy award winning artist, DJ and producer Zedd in Vietnam is officially on! The chart topping Russian-German musician will pe...

in Vietnam

Experts Outraged After Hanoi Opera House Repainted Without Permission

In a story (and color) eerily reminiscent of the Saigon Post Office’s botched paint job earlier this year, experts are blasting the new, garish shade of Hanoi’s 104-year-old opera house.

in Development

Car Sales In Vietnam Have Increased 58% Over Last Year

Over the past year, 103,500 automobiles were sold in Vietnam, perhaps signaling the dawn of the car age in a country where motorbikes have long reined king.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Wants Longer Visa Exemption For European Tourists

Hanoi aims to offer top welfare services by 2020 [Vietnam Plus] HCM City monorail line No 2 gets new costly project quotation [SGGP] Huge FDI projects withdraw from Vietnam and the consequences [Vie...

in Asia

Singapore Refuses Entry, Sends A Number Of Vietnamese Visitors Home Without Explanation

Vietnam will soon ask its Singaporean counterparts for an explanation as to why a number of mostly female passengers were recently denied entry into the country.

in Vietnam

Foreigners In Vietnam Will Be Able To Get International Driving Permits This Year

Vietnam will begin to issue International Driving Permits (IDPs) for locals and foreigners this October.

in Saigon Events

DX-5: Design Is Responsible @ Lush

 An evening of presentations and networking for creative professionals. 

in Asia

[Video] Massive "Komodo Dragons" Are Crawling Through Bangkok's Sewers

Though Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis, parts of the city have proved to be excellent incubators for wildlife.

in Saigon

Saigon To Get $5.9m River Bus System

Saigon has long neglected the potential of its waterways for public transportation, a trend that the city’s Department of Transportation hopes to reverse with river busses.

in Vietnam

Phu Tho Man Jailed For Stealing His Own Motorbike

Desperation drives people to do unwise things, like breaking out your motorbike from a police garage. Such is the story of Do Son Tung from the northern province of Phu Tho.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Parents Spend $1.8 Billion/Year For Children’s Overseas Studies

Can Tho receives first direct flight from Bangkok [SGGP] Vietnam behind in tourism workforce race in Southeast Asia, experts fear [Thanh Nien] Vietnam plans to end EVN monopoly in power market ...

in Travel

2 Workers at Tan Son Nhat Caught Stealing iPhone, Jet Fuel

When it comes to theft at Tan Son Nhat Airport, it seems like everything is on the table.

in Saigon

21 Beautiful Photos Of 1961 Cho Lon

Cho Lon has long been a center of commerce and culture, tracing its history back to 1778 when the Chinese population of Bien Hoa was forced to relocate after being targeted by Tay Son forces in retali...

in Music & Arts

Can Tho Launches Cardboard Police Force to Reduce Traffic Violations

Police in Can Tho have devised a basic but brilliant strategy to reduce traffic violations on the city’s streets - cardboard cutouts of themselves.

in Asia

[Video] China Is Transforming Beijing Into A Supercity 10 Times The Size Of Saigon

China is doing away with strict, decades-old policies that sought to limit the size or Beijing, instead putting the wheels in motion to transform the megacity into a supercity capable of supporting a ...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Banks Charging ATM Card Holders 30 Kinds of Fees

Taking a page out of their Western counterparts’ playbooks, Vietnamese banks are now charging ATM cardholders a slew of fees to withdraw funds and maintain their accounts.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 10 Vietnamese Officials Found Using Fake High School Diplomas For Decades

In Vietnam, collagen makes way into hotpot, sausage as panacea [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Register disciplines corrupt vehicle inspectors in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to build $2.5 billion seaport...

in Saigon Events

Freak Nation @ Lush

 Come freak out to the sounds of Hip Hop, Bass, House, Techno, UK Garage, Grime and Breakbeat!

in Saigon Events

"Sunday Fever" - Street Art Culture Event by Giant Step Urban Art Gallery @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: “SUNDAY FEVER” features a bazaar of cultural collisions and exciting trajectories in collaborative street art production.

in Saigon

Vietnam Breaks Ground on Country’s Highest Bridge in Saigon

Work on Phuoc Khanh Bridge began in Saigon last Saturday, which, once completed, will have the highest vertical clearance of any bridge in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Threatens To Close Coca-Cola Factory For Dumping Raw Sewage

Coca-Cola is stirring up controversy yet again in Vietnam, with Da Nang threatening to close down its factory following complaints that the multinational corporation has been dumping untreated waste i...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Artist Creates Natural Oasis In Phu Nhuan District

These are images of a painter’s three-story house in Phu Nhuan District built by Truong An Architects back in 2012. The artist recently opened the doors to his home that is characterized by harmonious...

in Saigon Events

Skate Video Night @ deciBel

 "The Only Living Boy In Saigon" (NYC) presents the first ever Skate Video Night at deciBel. Two video screenings, one from NYC and London will be shown. DJ Rap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul and Punk set ...

in Saigon Events

Screening 'Gwoemul' (The Host - 2006) @ ADC Academy

From the organizer: Careless American military personnel dump chemicals into South Korea's Han River. Several years later, a creature emerges from the tainted waters and sinks its ravenous jaws i...

in Saigon Events

Hamlet: A Movement Based Adaption @ The Vista An Phu

 The world premiere of the first theatrical collaboration between NYC and Saigon based artists in history. Featuring a Ho Chi Minh City based cast of actors and dancers, this production dram...

in Saigon Events

The Board Game of Freaking Throne @ RMIT University

 Come and Watch the Most Epic Battle in Westeros.

in Saigon Events

Tribute to Frank Zappa @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

 Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon opens its rooftop to celebrate the unconventional rock composer and performer, Friday 24 July! Come and enjoy Zappa's inspired lyrics & vocals, and indulge with ...

in Saigon Events

The Red Steinway Concert @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: A journey of magnificent recitals of Mozart, Schubert, Lizst, Chopin, Verdi, Rogers...

in Saigon Events

Welcome To The Machine Live - Pink Floyd Tribute @ Saigon Ranger

 This Friday we happy to welcome a great band from Singapore. Welcome to the Machine will play a special Pink Floyd Tribute. You don't want to miss that.

in Travel

Photos of Foreign Tourists Cleaning Beaches Highlight Vietnam’s Trash Problems

The spotlight was put on Vietnam’s well-documented problems with garbage strewn across its natural landscapes last week when two photos of foreign tourists collecting litter on a Hai Phong beach went ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Dismisses Report Of Defense Minister’s Death

Decree could hasten old building refurbishment [SGGP] Police to install cameras on expressways [Vietnam Plus] Educators urge more training for English-language teachers [Vietnam News]

in Culture

[Map] What Are Vietnamese Most Afraid Of?

Pick a few countries at random and you’re bound to find a number of different concerns shared by their people, from climate change and ISIS to economic instability. According to a recent survey, howev...

in Development

[Photos] Behind The Scenes Of Hanoi’s First Metro Line

Wavy tracks and all, work is quickly moving ahead on Hanoi’s aboveground Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway. Seemingly on pace with Saigon’s first metro line, last week workers moved ahead with tricky girder in...

in Saigon Events

Erato Art Studio Grand Opening @ Erato Music & Performing Arts

From the organizer: Erato Music & Performing Arts invites parents, students and friends to attend the grand-opening of our Erato Art Studio! This space is meant to be a playground for people...

in Saigon Events

The Movement Kitchen Workshop by Emily Navarra @ Zero Station

From the organizer: ZeroStation would like to invite our dear friends to join the Movement Kitchen Workshop by Emily Navarra. After receiving such positive and warm feedbacks for Shhh! Just dance...

in Saigon Events

Seighart & Brown Rice - Live Acoustic Music @ Saigon Ranger

 Seighart is an acoustic performer in Saigon who has serenaded many from the stages of Decibel, Saigon Outcast to Cargo Bar. This Saigonese pastafarian is bringing you the cosiest folk & country ...

in Saigon Events

SGOFS Cinema Night: The Fly @ Saigon Odyssey Films Series

From the organizer: A scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.

in Saigon Events

Film Screening: Monsters University @ The American Center

 How do American students balance academics and social activities? Come watch the famous animated movie “Monsters University” and discuss the vibrancy of student life on a U.S. campus.

in Saigon Events

The Internet of Things: Digital Literacy @ The American Center

 Learn how to use information and communication tools to find, evaluate, create and communicate digital communication in a wide variety of formats. Bring your questions about Science, Technology,...

in Vietnam

Marriage Interviews To Be Scrapped For Vietnamese-Foreigner Couples

If the Ministry of Justice gets its way, marriage interviews for Vietnamese-foreigner couples.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Police Probe Elevator Free Fall That Injures 10 People At Da Nang Luxury Hotel

Police probe elevator free fall that injures 10 people at Da Nang luxury hotel [Thanh Nien] 3 policemen jailed for protecting illegal casinos in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Lao Cai ranked in top 1...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi’s 122-Year-Old Long Bien Bridge Getting Major Overhaul

Repairs to Hanoi’s historic Long Bien Bridge are underway with the aim of both making the structure safer for pedestrians and drivers.

in Music & Arts

Epic Drone Video Shows Another Side Of Hong Kong

Add this drone video to the body of impressive video work we’ve seen come out of China in recent months.

in Music & Arts

Central Vietnam Photography Workshop With Saigoneer’s Lee Starnes

This August, Saigoneer photographer Lee Starnes will be leading a central Vietnam photography workshop alongside Pics of Asia founder, Etienne Bossot.

in Asia

Chinese Island Building Destroying Fragile East Sea Ecosystem: Expert

While the geopolitical fracas in the East Sea has strained diplomatic relations between China and its neighbors, more than just regional stability is at stake.

in Saigon

Saigon Embarks On Slum Demolishing Spree

Saigon has come a long way when it comes to removing the slums that once lined nearly every intercity waterway, but tens of thousands of dwellings still remain. As the city pushes ahead with moderniza...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Those Urinating At Da Nang Beaches To Be Fined Up To $14

Google appoints new Head of Marketing in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Ha Noi cracks down on unhygienic slaughterhouses [VNS] Deputy PM holds talks with Chinese Vice Premier [Vietnam Plus]

in Asia

[Photos] 32 Of The Most Ridiculously Mistranslated Shirts You Can Find In Asia

Pick any country in Asia and you’re likely to find a treasure trove of clothes with some seriously lost in translation English phrases.

in Travel

Hanoi and Saigon Make Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in Asia List

Popular American travel magazine Travel + Leisure just released their 2015 edition of their “World’s Best Awards” wherein Vietnam’s two largest cities ranked in the Asia top 10.

in Saigon

Saigon’s 130-Year-Old People's Law Court to Get $15m Renovation

Saigon has given many of its stately colonial buildings some love in recent months. The latest to join this list is one of the city’s most impressive historical gems – the 130-year-old People's Law Co...

in Travel

[Video] The Making Of Vietnam Airlines’ First A350-XWB

One of the only things in the world we enjoy more than watching massive machines being assembled is when we actually have a shot of traveling in one of them.

in Saigon

18,600 Trees to Be Cut for Tourist Road Through Can Gio

Saigon authorities have given the go-ahead for a US$8.7 million road through the UNESCO recognized Can Gio biosphere reserve that will necessitate the felling of 18,600 trees.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Per Capita Income Reaches Nearly $2,200

Northern Vietnam to suffer week-long rainstorm with likely flash floods [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese boy breaks arms copying Ninja game show [Thah Nien] US tech giants to expand operations in HCM City ...

in Travel

[Video] A Flight Over The Majestic Mountains And Rice Paddies Of Ninh Binh

Last June, filmmaker Phan Vu grabbed his flycam and took off to Ninh Binh, the pearl of the Red River Delta.

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Japanese Prostitutes of Colonial Vietnam

Over at her Saigon - Cho Lon blog, Chen Bichun recently explored one of the many rarely discussed layers of history – the thousands of Japanese women who were forced into prostitution across Asia...

in Vietnam

[Video] Ly Hoang Nam Becomes First Vietnamese To Win Wimbledon Title

19-year-old Ly Hoang Nam made history last Sunday, becoming the first Vietnamese player to win a title at Wimbledon.

in Saigon

Lightning Strike Forces Closure Of Tan Son Nhat Runway

One of Tan Son Nhat Airport’s two runways will be closed for four days after being damaged by lightning on June 30.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Burglary Gang Jailed For A Combined 182 Years In Southern Vietnam

Vietnam lychees make presence in Dubai [VOV] Singapore's Garena invests in Vietnam's Foody.vn website [VOV] Vietnam to develop seven logistics centers in 2020 [Vietnam Net]

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Artist Creates Mini Country House With Incredible Detail

The art of bonsai is one steeped in tradition and characterized by the miniaturization of trees, some of which fetch prices of up to US$1.2 million.

in Saigon

[Photos] Bridge Collapses In Saigon After Being Struck By Barge

On the morning of July 12, a barge struck the Cai Tam Bridge in Saigon’s Binh Chanh District, causing its spans to fall into the Cho Dem River below.

in Vietnam

[Video] Tobacco Smugglers Crash Through Police Roadblock

In Vietnam, tobacco smuggling is a big business that costs the country US$416 million each year in lost tax revenue.

in Asia

Free WIFI Service Launches On Mount Fuji

While Vietnam continues to add free WIFI to trains, busses and public spaces, Japan is ahead of the game, launching the service on the iconic Mount Fuji last Friday.

in Vietnam

Da Nang Wants Locals To Put Away Pajamas, Embrace Bikinis

Da Nang officials have declared war on pajamas and loungewear at local beaches, claiming that they may “taint the image of the beautiful city.”

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Homes Collapsing Due To HCMC Canal Project

Vietnam research center successfully designs advanced image compression IP core [Tuoi Tre] Senior Chinese official to visit Vietnam [Yahoo News] In Vietnam, counterfeiters thrive on desire for ...

in Saigon Events

Soul Session by La Nai & Maraphoria @ Saigon Ranger

 This is an evening inspired by soul music and will feature a Live Performance by LA-NAI GABRIEL and a DJ Set by MARAPHORIA. Both inspired by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu,...

in Saigon Events

Hiro & The Nola Blues Club @ Saigon Ranger

Hiro and Nola Blues Club to perform live at Saigo Ranger this Friday.

in Saigon Events

Andre Ngo Trio & White Noiz @ Saigon Ranger

Andre Ngo Trio and White Noiz join force to bring the house down this Saturday.

in Saigon Events

Free Trial Digital Marketing Workshop @ Vietnam Digital Academy

 Get a taste for what our programs are like with a FREE trial workshop!

in Saigon Events

Pulse #8 - Heartbeat Presents Ed Davenport @ The Observatory

 Firmly settled in his adopted hometown of Berlin, 29 year-old Brit Ed Davenport has slowly yet surely carved out a niche of his own. He runs his own label, Counterchange Recordings, co-runs the ...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Motorbike Festival @ Phu Tho Arena

Vietnam's biggest motorbike festival goes down from 14 to 18 August at Phu Tho Arena. With the theme "Make Your Bike More Colorful", this will be 2 days of bikes, fashion, music, art and shopping.

in Travel

Vietnam Plans To Add More Countries To Visa Waiver List

Two weeks after visa waivers went into effect for a number of European nations, Vietnamese officials said that they were planning to extend visa waivers to visitors from a number of other countries.

in Saigon Events

Khoa Vu Exhibition and Art Talk: Synthesize @ A7 Studio

 Khoa Vu will share his personal design journey in the theme: SYNTHESIZE. The exhibition will showcase his selected works from hand-sketches, architectural study to digital art.

in Saigon Events

Hamlet - The Globe World Tour @ GEM Center

From the organizer: The excitement that The Globe Theatre from London is coming to Vietnam could not be greater! In celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of Shakespeare, The Globe is ...

in Development

Design Officially Approved For Vietnam’s Tallest Building

Binh Thanh District's Landmark 81 skyscraper has been officially approved by the city's People’s Committee, clearing the path for the construction of Vietnam’s tallest building.

in Saigon Events

Eat The 80's @ deciBel

From the organizer: Eat the 80's night with DJ Stuart and Jerome at DeciBel Lounge. Come dance with us !

in Tech

Viber Closes Its Vietnam Office Due To Poor Performance: Insiders

Viber, maker of the instant messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP) app of the same name, announced that it has closed its Vietnam office and moved its operations to the Philippines.

in Saigon Events

"The Little Garden" by Mai Hoang - Exhibition Opening @ deciBel

 “The garden is not just the word to describe a small space where has green part of natural in the house but it is the area deep under the sea, where the garden is present, too.”

in Vietnam

Can Tho Halts Destruction Of Historic School

Following public outcry, Can Tho’s People’s Committee has decided to put plans for the demolition of the 91-year-old Châu Văn Liêm High School (the former Collège de Can-Tho) on hold.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Celebrities Criticised For Ao Dai Changes

Vietnamese police worry about gun-shaped iPhone case [Thanh Nien] Video shows woman crushed by excavator during land protest in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam celebrities criticised for Ao Dai changes...

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Bò Nhúng Dấm @ Anh Ba

At Anh Ba, it’s all about the beef. This eatery offers up four bovine dishes - lá lốp (beef wrapped in lolot leaves), mỡ chài (beef quasicrepinettes), nhúng dấm (vinegar based hot pot) and tái chanh (...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Photographer Miniaturizes Saigon With Tilt-Shift Lens

Last year, amateur photographer, Nguyen The Duong, fitted his camera with a tilt shift lens and perched himself atop various buildings across the city. The effect of the lens in tandem with birds-eye ...

in Development

Saigon to Demolish 61 Old Apartment Buildings

Saigon plans to take down 61 deteriorating apartment buildings and relocate their 7,200 households to resettlement areas. However, it's easier said than done.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Authorities Order Demolition Of Illegal $4.58mn Palace

Vietnam’s Da Nang authorities order demolition of illegally-built $4.58mn palace [Tuoi Tre] Cambodia, Vietnam Agree to Complete Border Demarcation ‘Very Soon’ [RFA] Vietnam is the Asian ma...

in Development

City Announces Plans for New Bridge Connecting Thu Thiem and South Saigon

Another significant feature of Thu Thiem’s transportation infrastructure is in the works as the city is planning to build a bridge between the new urban area and South Saigon in District 7.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi Electric Company Using “Selfie Sticks” To Read Meters

State-owned EVN Hanoi has found a new tool to help its employees read electricity meters more easily – selfie sticks.

in Saigon Events

Sunset Reggae @ Saigon Outcast

 Rain or sunshine we are bringing the reggae vibes to Saigon Outcast on Saturday, 18 July for a Sunset Session. Saigon Dub Station joined by Maraphoria and Starchild will feed your ears with some...

in Vietnam

[Videos] Vietnam’s Urban Sewer Fishermen

Sewers across Saigon and Hanoi have become a paradise for urban fishermen. This video, recently posted on VN Express, shows a Saigon man dropping his line into the holes of a sewer cover to hook ...

in Vietnam

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Wins 2nd UNESCO Title

Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang world heritage site, home to the famed Son Doong cave, has won its second UNESCO title from the organization for its rich biodiversity.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Buddha Statue, Tallest In Northern Vietnam, Tumbles During Construction

Vietnam seeks over $19 billion foreign investment in traffic infrastructure [SGGP] Vietnam aviation authorities request new standards to protect air passenger luggage [Tuoi Tre] Buddha statue, purpo...

in Asia

[Photos/Video] Train Of Typhoons Threaten Asia

Asian nations are bracing for a trio of typhoons that are quickly approaching from the Pacific Ocean. The first in line, Typhoon Linfa, has already made landfall in the Philippines and is expecte...

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

[Video] The Story of a Saigon Chè Master

Saigoneer has teamed up with Only In Saigon to bring you stories from the city’s streets. Our first episode explores the tale of Son, a District 1 chè vendor who, for 25 years, has maintained thi...

in Culture

[Photos] The Hidden Gems of Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral

The Notre Dame Cathedral is among Saigon’s most obvious iconic buildings, but while we may think we know everything about the building, its attic is filled with hidden treasures, from dusty old pipe o...

in Saigon Events

The Soul Journey @ SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy

 Our partner - SOUL Music Academy warmly invites you all to THE SOUL JOURNEY to celebrate SOUL's 3rd Year Anniversary and the launching of newMusic and Performing Ar...

in Development

$2bn Thu Thiem Eco Smart City Set to Break Ground This Year

A week after the city unveiled Thu Thiem Empire City, a project that will include Vietnam’s tallest building, a group of Asian developers have announced that they will break ground on its neighbor, th...

in Vietnam

Employee at Noi Bai Arrested for Numerous Luggage Thefts

Amid reports of missing items from passenger luggage at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, an airport employee has been arrested for stealing from baggage at least 10 times.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Has 29 Million 3G Subscribers

Vietnamese phone maker faces fine for repeated delays of Bphone delivery [Tuoi Tre] More measures proposed to lure back international visitors to Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's largest brewer manipula...

in Travel

Drone Video Perfectly Captures Vietnam’s Beauty From North To South

The Yamaha Blue Core Touring campaign recently released this lengthy but beautiful drone video, “Vietnam through Flycam’s lens.”

in Saigon Events

Javana Meets Weed Elephant / Live Rock Music @ Saigon Ranger

 Get ready for a night of pure Rock Music ! 

in Vietnam

Tourists Charged $37 For 2 Bowls Of Phở In Hanoi

At a meeting where the deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism failed to recall the city’s rip-off hotline number, the official rattled off a list of instances in which ...

in Saigon Events

For The Love of Hip Hop / Black Murda, Starchild & Maraphoria @ Saigon Ranger

 This is an evening dedicated to old school and underground Hip Hop music.

in Saigon

20 Captivating Photos Take You Back To 1960s Saigon

Despite Saigon’s rapid modernization over the past two decades, old photos of the city from the 1960s reveal a number of persisting characteristics – from sleeping xe om drivers and seas of motorbikes...

in Development

Garbage Is Trashing Vietnam’s Natural Beauty

Over on his blog, Vietnam Coracle, Tom just posted an insightful piece about garbage consuming Vietnam’s once pristine natural landscapes.

in Saigon Events

Future Now Music Festival - Rave In Color @ S.E.C.C.

 Future Now – we are proud to announce our BRAND-NEW PLAYGROUND is Future Now - Rave in Color. This is a first painting event of EDM events in VietNam. Not only the world best DJs, international ...

in Development

Transport Ministry: Hanoi’s Wavy Metro Tracks Are Safe

In an attempt to address safety concerns about wavy sections of Hanoi’s new metro line, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has released a statement saying that the project observes technical standards.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Brutal Animal Killing Festivals To Be Eliminated In Vietnam: Minister

Vietnamese airlines publish seat availability after rip-off complaints [Thanh Nien] Sapa has coldest summer in 10 years [DTI] Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage bump in 3 years [Thanh Nien]

in Culture

Authorities Considering Glass Cage for Ancient Hoi An Bridge

Hoi An’s beaches aren’t the only tourist attractions threatened by erosion. The town’s famous Chùa Cầu Bridge (aka the Japanese Bridge) is in poor condition, leading authorities to consider a number o...

in Saigon Events

RORK (Stalwart Recordings, Paris) @ The Observatory

 A pioneer of the House scene in France and a figure that has featured on the bill of parties across the planet - RORK will be packing his deep understanding of what makes people move right into ...

in Travel

[Video] Inside North Korea's Shiny New International Airport

You wouldn’t know it by the smile on his face in these photos, but Pyongyang’s shiny new international airport has been plagued by defects, reportedly prompting Dear Leader 3.0 to execute its architec...

in Saigon Events

Startup Fair Saigon @ HOPS Beer Garden

 Tired of networking events where the best you can show or get are just namecards? Have you ever been introduce to a really cool idea, but then was shown just photos and a website? Have...

in Saigon Events

Solid/Panther Live @ Saigon Ranger

Solid Machine & Space Panther to be throwing a live electronic music gig this Saturday at Saigon Ranger. A collaboration not to miss.

in Tech

Apple Music Launches in Vietnam at Absurdly Low Price

Vietnamese users can now enjoy Apple’s new streaming music service at a significantly lower price compared to the U.S., poising it to steal business away from both Spotify and Vietnamese web-based mus...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Human Remains Found Under Hanoi Pavement

Human remains found under Hanoi pavement [DTI] A350 plane makes maiden Hanoi-HCM City voyage [Vietnam Plus] Casino rivalry set to heat up [Vietnam Net]

in Food Culture

Will Saigon's Street Food Scene Last Another Generation?

According to a recent article in The Guardian, while Vietnamese street food is “imitated, fetishized, and replicated in cities all over the western world,” for many vendors, their profession is a mean...

in Travel

Vietnam Airlines Aims For 4-Star Rating To Dominate SE Asia

Vietnam Airlines is making a bid to dominate air travel in SE Asia and climb the international rankings, investing heavily in new airplanes and service upgrades.

in Saigon Events

Cheezy Gangztaz feat. Nick Simon & Mike Pham @ The Observatory

 The eclectic, super-dap DJ duo are back behind the booth on this night, joined by their two accomplices Nick Simon & Mike Pham to serve up a big loud plate of assorted sounds - from hip hop & tr...

in Health

Beer Prices In Saigon Among The Cheapest On Earth: Index

According to the 2015 Beer Price Index, Saigon has some of the cheapest been in the world.

in Vietnam

Record Ticket Prices Announced For Man City-Vietnam Friendly

When this month’s UK£1 million (VND35 billion) friendly between Manchester City FC and Vietnam’s national team was announced last week, match organizer, Do Quang Hien, declined to reveal ticket p...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River

EVN dismisses complaints on power price hikes [DTI] Students pray at scholars' temple for exam success [DTI] Saigon bikers make their exhausts louder, rev up noise concerns [Thanh Nien]

in Travel

European Tourists Reportedly Charged For Visas At Noi Bai Despite Waiver

Apparently, immigration officials at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport didn’t get the memo about Vietnam’s highly publicized visa exemptions for German, French, British, Italian and Spanish tourists that went i...

in Saigon Events

Vănguard Issue #2 Release Party @ 3A Alternative Art Area

 Vănguard is an underground literary and art zine made by the LGBTQ Vietnamese community for the LGBTQ Vietnamese community.

in Food Culture

A Chat With The Organizers Of The Outcast’s Farmers Market

Saigon’s only farmers market is gearing up for its second installment at Saigon Outcast this Sunday. We sat down with the organizers (Saigon Outcast and La Holista) to see why they started the market,...

in Saigon

[Photos] 15 Incredible Images Of Yesterday’s Storm In Saigon

Yesterday evening, a large storm passed through Saigon just as the sun began to set, resulting in some spectacular photos captured by Facebook users (top photo by Masahiro Ura from Vincom Center)...

in Asia

[Video] Breakdancing Thai Police Go Viral

So what’s the best way for a military junta to appease the populace? Police dance videos, of course!

in Vietnam

Vietnam to Remove 3,300 Requirements for New Businesses Next Month

A new set of law amendments will go into effect next month, removing thousands of requirements for new businesses in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tourist Beaten By Seafood Vendors In Vietnam's Resort Town

HCM City to spend big on infrastructure [Vietnam Net] Da Nang city to host international marathon 2015 [SGGP] Vietnam Airlines receives first A350 XWB [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Swans VS Cambodia Eagles @ RMIT

 Part one of the 2015 Cannonball Run! The Vietnam Swans will host the Cambodian Eagles in HCMC in what is always a hot contest. It’s been almost 18 months since these sides met, and the Eagles se...

in Travel

[Video] Man Fined $35 for Shattering Smelly Pickle Jar at Security Checkpoint

Vietnam’s northern airport authority has fined a passenger VND750,000 (US$35) for throwing a jar of picked eggplants at Noi Bai International airport.

in Saigon Events

Moving Community 2: Art Presentation @ Zero Station

From the organizer: Zerostation|Ga0 warmly invite you to the artist’s presentation event, which is within the frame of Moving Community - Cộng Đồng Chạy. This presentation, which will last f...

in Saigon Events

Dzung Yoko Solo Exhibition @ Dia Projects

 Graduating with top honors from the University of Architecture in 1998, Dzung Yoko (Trần Hoàng Dũng) has been known as one of the leading graphic designers in Vietnam with award-winning CD ...

in Development

Future Saigon: Thu Thiem’s Empire City

Yesterday afternoon, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the Thu Thiem Empire City development, the crown jewel of the city’s new urban area.

in Culture

[Video] 94-Year-Old Hanoi Woman Becomes “Internet Master”

94-year-old Hanoi resident, Le Thi, might not be churning out code or learning the finer points of InDesign, but for someone born in 1921, her computer skills are downright impressive.

in Tech

Bphones Recalled Less Than 2 Weeks After Delivery

Two weeks following the release of the Bphone, dubbed “the best smartphone in the world,” by its maker, the company has announced that the handsets are being recalled for a software update and camera ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, For Now

Vietnamese more open to "non-traditional family" [VietnamNet] Vietnam to consider more oil extraction to ensure GDP target [VietnamNet] Vietnam to Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, for Now&nbs...

in Asia

Manila Times Gives China The Finger With Its Own “Nine Dash Line” Map

The Philippines’ oldest newspaper recently made what could be considered a provocative gesture towards China regarding its notorious “nine-dash-line.”

in Saigon Events

Thảo & Friends @ Saigon Ranger

 This Sunday, we are proud to bring you a very special event to celebrate the birthday of Thao Tran, drummer of the Andre Ngo Trio band.

in Saigon Events

Cargo Live Friday @ Cargo

 Cargo LIVE! kicks off every weekend in fine style by bringing you great live music every Friday night from some of Saigon's best musicians. Followed by a soulful DJ set from Soul Division and so...

in Architecture

[Photos] Vietnamese Solar-Powered, Green-Roofed Toilet Design Wins Architecture Award

A restroom/garden design constructed in Vietnam's northern province of Cao Bang by Hanoi-based H&P Architects has taken home the Social Good Award at the 2015 AZ Awards.

in Saigon Events

Beer Pong Tournament @ Delices de Mai

 It's been quite some time now that some of you guys have heard about a potential BeerPong tournament organized by Globe Trottr's Team ! So here we go, we are waiting for you this thursday at Dél...

in Travel

Vietnam Tourism Numbers Drop for 13th Consecutive Month

Vietnamese tourism officials are probably praying that the effects of the recent visa waivers will kick in soon as the number of international visitors traveling to Vietnam has fallen for the 13th con...

in Saigon Events

Art Talk: Turine Tran @ 3A Art Alternative Area

Exhibition and artist talk with Turine Tran about digital art. 30% of the proceeds made from the sale of her work will be used to buy chocolates and sweets in the effort to add a dash of happines...

in Culture

[Video] Hanoi Police Hunt for Man for Allowing Dog to Drive Motorbike

Hanoi police are on the hunt for a man who let a dog drive his motorbike after a video of the incident surfaced online last week.

in Saigon Events

Collage Workshop Inspired by Vitaliya @ Vin Space Studio

From the oragnizer: Come and join us at an exclusive collaging workshop in Vin Gallery's new studio space to make and bring home your own piece of collage artwork! The workshop is a collabor...

in Saigon

Saigon Bus Ridership Drops Dramatically

Saigon is short on public transportation offerings as it awaits the construction of its metro and BRT systems, but that's not stopping people from abandoning city busses at a rapid pace.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nha Trang Beach To Be 'Privatized' Despite Public Outcry

The tourism crisis: No relief for Vietnam as visitor drop continues [Thanh Nien] 2 men arrested for attacking traffic cops after drinking [Thanh Nien] Nha Trang beach to be 'privatized' despite publ...

in Saigon Events

iLL Beats Saigon presents DAEDELUS (NINJA TUNE | LIVE SET) @ The Observatory

 iLL Beats Saigon is proud to present an Electronica Genius, a producer amongst producers, DAEDELUS.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Dub Station Rooftop Session @ Broma

 Our first RoofTop Session at Broma ! YEAH ! From Roots to Dub, we will play the chillest Reggae Music available on this planet. We might also go crazy on dancehall and trap if people wanna ...

in Food Culture

[Video] How To Make: Bánh Nậm

When we order bánh thập cẩm at our Hue standby, Rất Huế (136/11 Lê Thánh Tôn), one of the highlights is bánh nậm, gelatinous rice with minced shrimp wrapped in a banana leaf.

in Saigon Events

After Work Meetup by YES! @ Wabar Saigon

The 2nd After Work Meetup organized by YES - Young Entrepreneurs Saigon is back in HCMC.

in Saigon Events

Elements - Hip Hop & Funk Music Night @ Broma

 Start the evening with some classic, old skool 90's hip hop to get the good vibes going... Before raising the tempo and making way for you to 'get on the good foot' by busting out some of the fi...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Is The Most Expensive Place To Live In Vietnam: Report

Hanoi might be the cheapest place in the world for tourists to visit this summer, but its residents have the highest living expenses in the country.

in Saigon Events

Thailand Week 2015 @ TBECC

From the organizer: “Thailand Week 2015” is a very special event featuring Thai products and services with high quality and potential business sourcing. This mega fair covers a variety of industr...

in Saigon Events

'Manequin's Life' Exhibition Opening Reception @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: "Manaquin's Life" exhibition by painter Nguyen Khac Chinh is open for reception this Tuesday 30 June followed by an artist talk on 5 July at HCMC Fine Arts Museum - 97A Pho Du...

in Saigon Events

Documentary Film Screening: “Hành Trình Cãi Mụ” (The Journey Against the Mother’s Wish) @ The American Center

 Come join us for the film screening of “Hanh Trinh Cai Mu,” a touching documentary film about Vy and her transgender journey to live with her true self and to pursue her dream career. Following ...

in Saigon Events

Introduction to Portrait Photography @ D_Rock's

 Hands-on Workshop for Studio Portrait Photography. Learn and experience working with different light sources, light modifiers, and different lighting setups. Two Professional Models.

in Saigon Events

HCMC Sundowners @ Boudoir Lounge Sofitel Hotel

 July 02, 2015. Registration: 6-8pm. Venue: Boudoir Lounge, Sofitel Saigon Plaza | 17 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1

in Saigon Events

The 67's Live Rock & Roll Music @ Saigon Ranger

 Just one word : YEAH. Friday 10th of July. The 67's are back in town. Come and feel their ROCK'n'ROLL spirit.

in Saigon Events

Dat Phonk Pajama Jam @ Saigon Ranger

 Saigon Ranger is happy to bring you the first ever Pajama Jam in town! 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Ranger's MAGIC NIGHT @ Saigon Ranger

 Get ready for the first magic show at Saigon Ranger! This is going to be very special and blow your mind.

in Asia

Controversial Chinese Oil Platform Returns To East Sea

Chinese oil platform Haiyang Shiyou 981 has retuned to the East Sea to conduct oil and gas exploration.

in Saigon Events

Bad Neighbor Live @ Saigon Ranger

 To start this month with some good vibes, we are happy to host The Bad Neighbour for a sweet Latin Rock Music Show. 9pm. Free entry! 

in Saigon Events

White Noiz & Javana Live @ Saigon Ranger

 Get ready for some action!!! A big combination for a special night at Saigon Ranger!

in Sports

Vietnam Plans to Send 15 Athletes to 2016 Summer Olympics

Following a strong showing at the SEA Games earlier this month, Vietnam has announced that it will send up to 15 athletes to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games next year in Brazil.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Police Reject $550,000 Bribe From Chinese Fugitive

Vietnamese drug addicts still high [SGGP] Dead rivers encircle Hanoi [Vietnam Net] Foreign fast-food chains not performing as expected in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]

in Saigon Events

AngelHack Hackathon @ Silicon Straits Saigon

Take a second to think about what distinguishes you, as a hacker. Is it your impressive ability to stay (semi) functional for 24 hours on end? Maybe your unmatched ability to maintain a sense of humor...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi’s Wavy Metro Tracks Raise Eyebrows

While Saigon’s metro system chugs along, Hanoi’s first urban railway has been plagued by poor construction quality, delays and controversy surrounding its rolling stock. Now you can add wavy tracks to...

in Music & Arts

[Video] The Sounds Of Saigon

Every city has a soundtrack and Saigon is no exception. There is no composer for this score, but rather a harmonious free-for-all composed of a seemingly infinite number of sounds, from ice melting in...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Removes Housing Restrictions For Overseas Vietnamese

Starting July 1, overseas Vietnamese will be able to buy property in Vietnam without any restrictions.

in Saigon Events

CBRE Exclusive Event For Foreign Buyers @ Vinhomes Central Park

 The first of July 2015 marks the opening up of the residential market to foreign buyers. On this occasion, CBRE and Vinhomes invite all expatriates to a first and exclusive sales launch of the L...

in Architecture

Hanoi's National Assembly Building: Rethinking Modern Vietnamese Architecture

Archdaily recently caught up with GMP Architekten, the minds behind Hanoi’s new National Assembly building who, with their design, attempted to answer the question: “What is Vietnamese building cultur...

in Asia

China Seizes Rotting Frozen Meat From The 1970s Smuggled Through Vietnam

While Chinese are faced with a public health crisis due to poisonous clouds of pollution chocking the country’s cities, they must also be wary of what they eat following a food scandal involving nearl...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Dell To Further Invest In Vietnam

Dell to further invest in Vietnam [Voice of Vietnam] Vietnam lawmakers demand more control of social media [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Is Having Condom Problems — And That's A Good Thing [NPR]...

in Saigon Events

Friday Fundraiser for Christina Noble Children’s Foundation @ La Fiesta

 Hi all, we will be donating 25% of our gross sales to the CNCF this Friday, June 26th. So please come by and eat and drink hearty to support this great cause. For reservations call 0944291697, o...

in Development

Long Thanh Airport Project Gets the Green Light

The controversial US$15.8 billion Long Thanh Airport was approved by the National Assembly this morning, ending years of fierce debates about its necessity and high price tag.

in Saigon Events

Sounds By Southeast - Saigon Edition @ Hoa Sen University

Asean Music Festival 2015 also features the debut of Sounds by Southeast (sxse) - the onion cellar & vanity vietnam's co-rated series of southeast asian music documentaries. consisting of 3 feature fi...

in Saigon

This Saigon Art Deco Gem Will Shine Once Again

The area around Ben Thanh Market is quickly becoming an epicenter for development. As new buildings rise, such as The One Ho Chi Minh City and the Eximbank Tower, old colonial structures are seemingly...

in Environment

[Photos] Photographer Captures China’s Deadly Air Pollution

Vietnam’s cities may have some work to do when it comes to improving their air quality, but compared to the smog-filled skies of China’s urban areas, we live in a relative biosphere.

in Saigon Events

Le Meridien's Coffee Week @ Le Meridien Hotel

Le Meridien's Coffee Week running from 22-28 June. Enjoy coffee styles around the world right here in Saigon.

in Music & Arts

8 Places Where You Can Pick Up A Saigon Artbook

Missed out on the Saigon Artbook Party at the 3A Alternative Art Area? Fret not, for they are available at five locations around the city!

in Travel

Hanoi Ranked Cheapest Destination In TripAdvisor Index

Hanoi has been named the cheapest destination in TripAdvisor's latest TripIndex Cities cost-comparison study.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Airport Firm Suspends Staff Member For Throwing Passports At Passenger

City to build tunnel near Cat Lai Port [The Saigon Times] Vietnam, France step up defence ties [Asia One] Fabric of a Trade Deal: U.S. Asks Vietnam to Cut Out Chinese Textiles [Wall S...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Delays Son Doong Cave Cable Car Plans Until 2030

When plans for a US$212 million cable car through some of Vietnam’s most spectacular caves were made public last November, they were met with fierce resistance.

in Vietnam

[Video] Heavy Rains Turn Binh Duong Highway Into A River

After heavy storms last Saturday in Binh Duong Province, drivers on Binh Duong Boulevard found that the street had morphed into a river. The high waters flooded the engines of many vehicles, wreaking ...

in Development

Saigon Gears Up For The Construction Of Its 4th Metro Line

Preparations have been completed and railway authorities are getting ready to start construction of Saigon’s longest metro route.

in Saigon Events

BRAIDS Live In Saigon @ Cargo

 Loud Minority & Pasteur Street Brewing Company are delighted to announce its next show will be headlined by Canadian experimental pop outfit, BRAIDS who are touring Asia on the back of their acc...

in Saigon Events

Labat (Groovedge / FR) @ The Observatory

 Hard to pin down to any genre, LABAT is a DJ, producer and beat maker from France who has forged his own breed of groove-focused music. 

in Saigon Events

Mugic Night: Music Soundsystem 7 Year Anniversary @ The Observatory

 The Mugic crew of ULYSSES / KENTARO / MISLAV / DANG are back from Singapore to celebrate their 7th anniversary at The Observatory. The last time they visited in February they really showed ...

in Saigon Events

Free Guided Exhibition Tour 'Choose To Move' @ Saigon Domaine

 San Art now has the free guided exhibition tours ‘Choose to move’ for everyone who would love to know more about the artworks and the artists from San Art Lab Session 6 at 3 pm every Saturday at...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] 12 Rare Images of Saigon From Above

Back in 2009-2010, famous Vietnamese photographer, Gian Thanh Son, boarded a military helicopter and flew over Saigon, capturing some beautiful areal photos of the city.

in Culture

54% Of Vietnamese Are Unhappy With Their Salaries: Survey

A recent survey conducted by recruitment firm VietnamWorks found that up to 54% of Vietnamese workers are unsatisfied with their salaries.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Chinese, Wife Imprisoned In HCMC For Selling Sex Toys, Fake Viagra

Vietnam has chances to supply vaccines for UN agencies with WHO quality certificate [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s major blood bank running dry [Thanh Nien] Chinese, wife imprisoned in Vietnam for selling sex...

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Edition 5

The first 2015 edition of Saigon Artbook was released last Thursday at the 3A Alternative Art Area, attracting a crowd of more than 800 people.

in Saigon Events

GreenS Salads Grand Opening @ GreenS

 As an official announcement for new location, GreenS would like to invite you join the Grand opening day with us. We would have great acoustic music and special promotion for you,...

in Vietnam

Manchester City And Vietnam National Team To Play Friendly In Hanoi Next Month

Manchester City FC, winners of the 2014 Football League Cup Final, will head to Hanoi next month to play a friendly against the Vietnamese national team.

in Culture

A Guide To The Secret Sign Language Of Vietnamese Drivers

Drivers in every country seem to have their own set of signals to communicate with one another.

in Saigon Events

4th Of July @ deciBel

 Burgers, Hot dogs, Beer Pong Contest, Drinking games, Eagles, Rednecks,… Come and live the American dream…in SAIGON! 

in Saigon Events

Manifesto - Alex Metric @ Cargo

 MANIFESTO proudly presents ♔ Alex Metric ♔ - a British musician, DJ and producer. He has released numerous EPs on Skrillex's OWSLA label, remixed artists such as Depeche Mode, La Roux, Phoenix, ...

in Saigon Events

Screening 'Journey To Jah' (Reggae Music Documentary) @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

Screening a great movie documentary about Reggae Music featuring 2 of the most popular reggae singer from Germany & Italy followed by a reggae music party.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Lychee Season Has Arrived In Vietnam

Lychee season has officially arrived, bringing droves of farmers and buyers to Northern Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Rooftop Screening: Moon @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

 Clones. GERTY. The dark side of the Moon. A foray into Science-Fiction and film, on a rooftop in downtown Saigon. 

in Travel

Foreigners Now Allowed To Bring Motorhomes Into Vietnam

Here’s some good news for foreigners wanting to embark on a SE Asia road trip via motorhome.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Plan For Industrial Park On Phu Quoc Island

Vietnamese Film Week to be held in the US [SGGP] Hanoi handicraft design competition launched [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam to create a strategy for developing cultural industry [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon Events

Nerd Night @ Saigon Ranger

 This is a unique opportunity for people in all areas of IT or technology around HCMC, to get alongside local and international industry leaders to share experiences, share ideas and talk more ab...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Gears up for 2016 Olympics After Strong Showing at SEA Games

Though Nguyen Thi Anh Vien got most of the attention at the SEA Games for her record breaking performances, many other Vietnamese athletes put on a strong showing, giving spectators a glimpse of what ...

in Saigon Events

Marco Kusumawijaya: Community as An Alternative Way of Life @ Hoa Sen University

 Can community be a viable alternative way of life, economy and desire? A community is where certain commons are truly shared. Its advantage is in providing bounds that can be immediately an...

in Saigon Events

Marco Kusumawijaya: Arts and Community - What's Next? @ Hoa Sen University

 Communities provide materials, inspirations, reasons and worthy audience. Over the last few decades, from rural to urban contexts, artistic experiments with communities have been intensifying an...

in Saigon Events

Hardcore United 2: Burning Youth @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: We are here to announce an ultimate battle between rising Saigon's summer heat and the return of our biggest heavy music underground festival of 2015. Please give it up to HAR...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Session: The Magic Pinions & Brown Rice @ Saigon Outcast

 Welcome to Saigon Outcast's live music session at sunseting hours with the Magic Pinions and supporting band Brown Rice.

in Saigon Events

Black Out vs Super Jazz @ Saigon Outcast

 Experience the amazing Full Moon at Outcast with the sweet sound of Saxophone and candle lights!

in Culture

[Video] People Try Thuốc Lào for the First Time

Youtubers Trong Trắng recently conducted a bit of a science experiment, giving a group of Vietnamese 20-somethings their first experience with a tobacco bong (điếu cày).

in Saigon Events

The Box - Saigon First Bicycle Scavenger Hunt @ Ubiquest

 A box is hidden at a secret location, somewhere in HCMC. At midnight, it disappears. By teams of 2 riders, participants will get on their bicycles and they will have to track QR c...

in Saigon Events

Youtube Karaoke @ Saigon Ranger

 Welcome to our Youtube Karaoke Night ! Friendly - easy - funny. Come and try your voice on our stage and experience the feeling of a real artist. 

in Saigon Events

American Movies Quiz @ The American Center

 Come test your knowledge about American movies! Compete in the quiz, be the winner, and bring home some cool prizes!

in Development

[Photos] Saigon's Old Trees Are Being Swallowed by Urbanization

District 10’s Le Hong Phong, An Duong Vuong, Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Phu Streets are fortunate to enjoy the shade of hundreds of large trees that were planted more than 50 years ago. However, many o...

in Saigon Events

LGBT Pride Month: Supreme Court and LGBT Rights @ The American Center

 During this June, the U.S. Supreme Court will likely issue its final decision on same-sex marriage rights in the United States. Come learn about the history of LGBT civil rights cases that have ...

in Saigon Events

District Eight Design’s Annual Factory Sale Is This Weekend

District Eight Design, purveyor of locally made and designed furniture, will be holding their annual Factory Sale this weekend.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Eight Suspected Tanker Hijackers Caught In Vietnam

Vietnam to improve tsunami warning capability [Vietnam Net] MOET still unsure how to produce good teachers [DTI] High school entrance exams over, but worries continue [DTI]

in Tech

[Video] Vietnam Young Spikes Call For Registration

The Vietnam Young Spikes Competition is the pre-selection competition for teams of young professionals to represent Vietnam and compete at a regional level, at Spikes Asia - the most prestigious Festi...

in Saigon Events

'Vietnam on Film' Exhibition Opening @ deciBel

 I am proud to invite you all to the opening night of my first solo exhibition: a collection of street photographs, made with film, inspired by contemporary Vietnam. 

in Saigon Events

THAO & The Get Down Stay Down Live In Saigon @ Cargo

 Thao Nguyen is the leading Indie artist in the United States from Vietnamese heritage. She is riding a wave of success in the US and is very excited to visiting the homeland of her parents for t...

in Saigon

Nguyen Hue Rents Jump 20%, Hurting Struggling Businesses

Now that it has a fancy new pedestrian promenade, landlords that own buildings along Nguyen Hue Street are hiking rents, putting the hurt on business that are just starting to recover from slow sales ...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Bún Riêu Chợ Nổi: A Life Spent Selling Bún Riêu In Can Tho’s Floating Market

This short documentary centers on Co Be, who sells soup to the busy workers at the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho.

in Vietnam

Internet Providers Should Compensate Users For Slow Internet: Lawyer

When the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) breaks down, many businesses suffer profit losses as deadlines are missed and workers are unable to complete their tasks. But while local internet providers commise...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Unplugged @ Saigon Outcast

 SUNSET SESSION: Saigon Unplugged is a new addition to Outcast's line of events - to suit the mellow rainy nights, this is an evening of acoustic music. An electric mix of singers, rappers and sp...

in Saigon Events

Loose Groove @ Papillon Bar

From the organizer: Please join us on the 19th of June at Papillon Bar, 3A Station for a night of Disco, Funk and House music.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigon Mechanics Unveil The “Mammoth”

A homage to the aesthetics of a classic vehicles, this customized bike, dubbed the “Mammoth,” has been getting a lot of attention for its elephantine look.

in Travel

Vietnam Officially Waives Visas for 5 European Countries

After weeks of speculation, Vietnam is officially scrapping tourist visas for citizens of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain starting July 1.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Buses To Have Onboard Cameras To Fight Sexual Harassment, Theft

Malaysian navy ship pursuing hijacked tanker near Vietnam [Yahoo] Educators make silly mistakes on diplomas [Vietnam Net] Outside source ruled out as cause of frequency interference at Vietnam’...

in Saigon Events

La-Nai Gabriel & Red Amity @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Friday June 19th is the night where some of Saigon's up and coming female artists showcase their talent. Join La-Nai Gabriel and Red Amity for a night of inspiring, soulful mu...

in Culture

Hanoi Declares War On Public "Profanity"

Hanoi’s Deputy Chairman, Le Hong Son, has ordered relevant ministries to crack down on public profanities on the streets of the capital.

in Vietnam

Authorities Report Radioactive Leak In Central Vietnam

An inspection of the Phu Yen Bridge and Road Construction Consulting Center revealed a leaky radioactive construction device that officials say could harm those who come in contact with it.

in Architecture

[Photos] This District 3 House Is Every Saigoneer's Dream

We’ve seen plenty of local architects incorporate traditional Vietnamese aesthetics into their designs, from Chapa brickwork to tube houses. But we’ve never come across something quite as stunning as ...

in Tech

Ministry Proposes 50 Text Daily Cap To Combat SMS Spam

In an effort to combat the scourge of spam texts, the Ministry of Information and Communications is considering limiting mobile phone users to 50 texts per day.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Facebook Now Has 30 Million Monthly Active Users In Vietnam

Hoi An man develops free guidebook app for tourists [Thanh Nien] Vietnam launches 700-ton boat for offshore patrol, rescue [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s efforts to promote rights for children&nbs...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Behold: The Vietnamese Avengers

25-year-old artist, Nguyen Quang Huy, has put a Vietnamese twist on some of Marvel’s most popular characters. 

in Saigon

Saigon’s Abandoned 707 Being Removed From Its Resting Place

After 30 years spent fossilizing in an open field behind the HCMC Aviation Training Center, an antique Boeing 707 is being chopped up and removed from its resting place.

in Vietnam

Surreal Photos Reveal The Magnitude Of Hanoi Super Storm

The effects of the historic storm that hit Hanoi last weekend were on full display on the capital's streets as thousands of downed trees and crushed vehicles littered the cityscape. As epic as these s...

in Saigon

Tan Son Nhat Air Traffic Control Loses Contact With Planes For 18 Minutes

Air traffic officers at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat Airport had quite a scare yesterday morning when they lost radio contact with incoming aircraft for 18 minutes.

in Saigon

160 Wood Benches Being Added To Nguyen Hue Street

The trees that were cut down last July during construction of the metro station in front of the Saigon Opera House are making a comeback in the form of benches.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Apologizes For Photoshopped War Picture

Cash-based death commutation unacceptable in Vietnam: judicial official [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's new luxury tax proposal may raise car prices by 30 pct: industry [Thanh Nien] VN lychees head to France&n...

in Saigon Events

"itiné~rage" by Sautel Cago - Organized @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Giant Step Urban art Gallery proudly presents "itiné~rage" by Sautel Cago (France). 

in Music & Arts

Behind The Cover: Saigon Artbook Edition 5

The next edition of Saigon Artbook is hot off the press and ready for the art-hungry masses. The book will be officially launched this Thursday evening at the 3A Alternative Art Area, but before you a...

in Travel

Deputy PM Highlights 6 'Nightmares' for Tourists Visiting Vietnam

Last week, Vietnamese Deputy PM, Vu Duc Dam, highlighted six major problems that plague Vietnam’s tourism industry.

in Saigon Events

Lão Đại Tới Saigon @ Yoko Bar

 Wowy Nguyễn is coming to Saigon with an underground gig at Yoko Bar.

in Saigon Events

RAP vs DUB Part 2 - Saigon Dub Station Showcase @ The Cube

From the organizer: Second edition of the Trap vs Dub Sound Battle. Get ready for our Massive show.

in Saigon Events

Never Tell Lies @ deciBel

 The one and only "Never tell lies" night from DJ Lai at deciBel. Yes it's always the truth on the dance floor. Come dance your heart out!

in Saigon

Hamleys, The World’s Oldest Toy Store To Set Up Shop In Saigon

District 7’s VivoCity will soon be home to Vietnam’s first Hamleys, the world’s oldest toy store.

in Saigon Events

Cluedo: the Murder of M. Black @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

 This is the last edition of The Murder of m. Black and it will take place on Friday 19th of June at Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon.

in Asia

[Video] Korean Stars Attempt To Eat Noodles On Roller Coaster

Welcome to Infinite Challenge, an absurd South Korean variety show that is the most popular non-drama television show in the country.

in Vietnam

Nick Ut’s “Napalm Girl” Photo Sells For $11,750 At Auction

Nick Ut’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Napalm Girl” photo sold for US$11,750 at a charity auction last week in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tap Water In Hanoi Filtered With 100-Year-Old Technology

Tap water in Hanoi filtered with 100-year-old technology [Vietnam Net] Deputy PM says corruption fight continues [Vietnam News] German hailed as ‘hero’ for warning motorcyclists about slippery ...

in Saigon Events

CINTHIE (Beste Modus / Germany) @ The Observatory

 This is The Observatory’s highlight of the month: CINTHIE is a globally recognized authority on House music who has been shaking parties across the world - both via her productions and sets - si...

in Saigon Events

Obey Radio Saigon feat. Free The Robots (Live) & Roam Elsewhere (US) @ The Observatory

 iLL BEATS SAIGON & OBEY CLOTHING present OBEY RADIO SAIGON, a travelling radio created by OBEY CLOTHING's camp (by famous street artist Shepard Fairey, known for his Andre the Giant has a P...

in Travel

Woman Fined For Kicking, Threatening VietJet Employee Over Carry-On Luggage

Nobody likes being told their luggage is overweight when checking in for a flight. But while most of us reluctantly pay the fee, others take to violence and threats to express their frustrations.

in Culture

[Map] Vietnamese Is One of the World’s Most Spoken Languages

While there are about 7,000 languages spoken on Earth, more than half of the world’s population speaks one of 23 languages. Where does Vietnamese rank amongst the world’s most spoken languages? Pretty...

in Tech

Don't Blame Sharks For AAG Breaks: Experts

While the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable is back up and running, we’re only one shark bite away from being cast back into the internet Dark Ages. Or are we?

in Saigon Events

Film Screening and Discussion: “Heaven and Earth” @ The American Center

 An Oliver Stone movie, “Heaven and Earth” tells the true story of a Vietnamese village girl, Le Ly, who survives a life of hardship during and after the Vietnam War. After emigrating to the Unit...

in Saigon Events

LGBT Pride Month: HIV and Healthy Living for LGBT (in Vietnamese) @ The American Center

 This session will address issues related to HIV prevention and the challenges faced by LGBT people with HIV. Expert Nguyen Anh Phong and insiders will share stories to help build awareness and c...

in Saigon

Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Get First Ever Makeover

Over the next few years, Saigon’s 135-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral will undergo extensive upgrades for the first time.

in Vietnam

[Video] 2 Dead, 1,000 Trees Uprooted As Historic Storm Rocks Hanoi

Two people died and five were injured on Saturday afternoon as a powerful storm, the strongest to hit the capital in 30 years, uprooted trees, destroyed vehicles, and even lifted structures from their...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: AAG Submarine Cable Repaired

Vietnamese brewery market to be restructured [VOV] HCM City opens official website on Government’s e-portal [VOV] WB report: Vietnam's GDP to grow 6.5 percent [Vietnam Plus]

in Tech

Meet The Winners Of Vietnam Young Spikes 2014

Why did you apply for VYS 2014? Chuong: I am very new to the industry and would like to see what it would be like to have the freedom to do creative work instead of following the process and dealing ...

in Travel

[Video] VNA 787-9 Makes Breathtaking Maneuvers Ahead Of Paris Air Show Debut

We’ve heard a lot about Boeing’s new 787-9 Dreamliner, the first of which will be added to Vietnam Airlines’ fleet in a few months. But ahead of its delivery and debut at next week’s Paris Air Show, t...

in Travel

Vietnamese Customs Officers Ordered to 'Improve Attitude' Toward Tourists

In what seems to be yet another attempt to boost poor tourism numbers, the Vietnamese government has told customs officials to be nice or else.

in Development

Saigon Seeks to Extend Metro Line to Tan Son Nhat

Saigon authorities are looking to expand one of the city’s future metro lines to Tan Son Nhat Airport.

in Saigon Events

'My Name is Nobody' Live @ Saigon Ranger

 Over the span of the last decade, My Name Is Nobody‘s poignant folk songs had ranged from wild and orchestrate to a somewhat stripped back writing. 

in Saigon Events

The Movement Kitchen @ Saigon Ranger

 The Movement Kitchen presents a night of cultural dance.

in Vietnam

Internet Speeds In Vietnam Will Return To Normal Ahead Of Schedule

Internet speeds in Vietnam should return to normal in the coming days as repairs to and maintenance of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) will be completed ahead of schedule.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Inspects Major Airports After Baggage Theft Complaints

‘Napalm Girl’ photo sold for $11,750 at Vietnam auction [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese enterprises too fragmented for global, regional economic integration [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam inspects major airports after ba...

in Saigon Events

Special 1 Year Anniversary Steak Promotion @ Nossa Steakhouse

 After a successful first year of operation, Nossa Steakhouse is celebrating its 1st year anniversary by offering customers a special promotion.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Take A Walk Through The Streets Of Old Hanoi

At the turn of the 20th century, people often referred to the Vietnamese capital as “the 36 streets of Hanoi.” Most of these 36 streets lie in today’s Old Quarter and still retain names that reflect t...

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Pop Up @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Get your summer wardrobe ready at L’Usine’s summer fashion POP UP! We’ll be stocking two exclusive brands from Hanoi – Ken and Popbirdy -  alongside a closet full of...

in Saigon

Saigon Zoo Will Not Be Torn Down For Commercial Complex: Official

City officials have denied speculation that Saigon’s historic zoo will be torn down and replaced by a commercial complex.

in Development

[Infographic] A Guide to Petrol Prices in Vietnam and Southeast Asia

After months of cut-rate petrol prices, it’s no longer particularly cheap to fill up your tank in Vietnam. But are today’s prices higher than ever? Who sets petrol rates and what exactly are we paying...

in Culture

[Video] Hanoi Road Rage Leads To Epic Jump Kick

Driving can test the patience of even the most cool and collected individuals. For one Hanoi driver, the poor directional choices of a motorbiker led to an epic jump kick to the chest. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Looks To The West For Fighter Jets, Drones

Vietnam is in talks with US and European contractors to further modernize its air defense systems with new fighter jets, unmanned drones and maritime patrol planes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's $2.6m Cultural House At Milan Expo A Disappointment

Reports about Vietnam-China trade have conflicting figures [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s IVF services attract couples from around the world [Vietnam Net] Beware of car accessory theft while parking in Ho ...

in Tech

Vietnamese Farmers Build Solar-Powered Boat

Four farmers in the Mekong Delta have successfully produced a solar-powered boat that can reach speeds of 20kph.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Sài Gòn...Sài Gòn...!

In a departure from Vietnam road trips and timelapse videos, Sài Gòn...Sài Gòn...! shows the city from the perspective of a group of young locals.

in Saigon Events

Vans Go Skateboarding Day @ En-Dee Garden

 Presented by Vans “Go Skateboarding Day” event will start on Saturday June 20th, 2015, but the 21st is the official date of the holiday.  It’s a day when the local skateboarding and extreme...

in Society

Did You Know Stopping In The Shade Can Get You Fined?

Driving in the scorching afternoon sun, many seek shelter under slivers of shade provided by trees and buildings. However, under Vietnamese law, doing so could result in fines of up to VND500,000.

in Asia

[Photos] New Asian Trend: Shaving Dogs Into Cubes (And Other Ridiculous Shapes)

Perhaps a sign that Minecraft has become a pervasive cultural force, dog groomers in Japan and Taiwan have begun to apply cubist aesthetics to their techniques.

in Vietnam

Popular Hoi An Beach Has Nearly Disappeared Due to Erosion

While Phu Quoc’s beaches are being ruined by garbage and pollution, Hoi An’s famous Cua Dai Beach is on the verge of being swept into the sea due to erosion caused by human activity.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalists Attacked While Filming Overloaded Trucks

Ha Noi city lacks bus stop shelters [Vietnam News] Police seize 20 tonnes of fake food [Vietnam News] Budget overspending exceeds US$3.43 bln in five months [SGGP]

in Saigon

Tan Son Nhat Airport to Be Expanded This Month

As officials continue to debate the merits of Long Thanh Airport, Tan Son Nhat is set to undergo a major expansion this month.

in Saigon Events

Buena Vista Social Club & Cuba Libre Night @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

 This Friday (12 June) evening and night, the roof of Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon will be the place to enjoy Havana music and drinks from 7pm till late.

in Saigon Events

"Hẻm" Party: Hiphop - Everybody - Fun @ Papillon Bar

From the organizer: We would love to introduce our new Bar, calls " Papillon Bar Saigon" - at 3A Station // 3A Ton Duc Thang, D1. With a closed Hiphop Party. Hope you guys will drop by ...

in Music & Arts

5 Totally Reasonable Explanations For The Broken AAG Cable

While officials have blamed everything from sabotage to poor quality materials for its inconsistency, we’ve come up with five completely reasonable, alternative explanations for why the Asia-America G...

in Saigon Events

Screening 'Ex-Machina' @ Chanh Rooftop Bar

 Frankenstein. Artificial Intelligence. What makes humans "human?". A foray into Science-Fiction and film, on a rooftop in downtown Saigon. 

in Saigon Events

ELLE Private Sale 2015 @ Pullman Center Saigon

 ELLE PRIVATE SALE 2015 with 50% off on world renowned mens and womens brands: Celio, Lacoste, Lab Series, Issey Miyake, Ecco, Marc by Marc Jacobs, DIESEL, Emporio Armani, ADIDAS, FOSSIL, DKNY, K...

in Saigon Events

Magic Pinions & Cheezy Gangztaz @ Saigon Ranger

 This Friday, Saigon Ranger is proud to introduce the Magic Pinions and Cheezy Gangztaz at our venue.

in Saigon Events

Bad Neighbour meets Javana @ Saigon Ranger

Experience a full-blown Rock n' Roll experience this Thursday, June 11th at Saigon Ranger. The show will feature not only one but two amazing bands, with members hailing from all around the world...

in Saigon Events

Dance Battle Party - Last Show Of The Year @ Saigon Ranger

 After 5 months of weekly dance battle, we need to take a break to prepare our 2016 events. We will be back for sure!

in Saigon Events

Connect Saigon Skatepark Opening @ Saigon Skatepark

 As you might know, June 14th (Sunday) will be the grand opening of Sai Gon Skate Park and the 1st KET NOI JAM!

in Travel

Vietnam 'Likely' to Give Visa Waivers for UK, France, Australia, Others

More details about plans to change the country’s visa policies have emerged with a tourism official announcing that visitors from the UK, France, Germany and Spain will soon enjoy visa-free stays in V...

in Travel

Phu Quoc’s Beaches Are Becoming Garbage Dumps: Reports

Phu Quoc Island’s once pristine beaches have become dumping grounds for hotels and tourists.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: China To Overtake US As Vietnam's Largest Importer: HSBC

Vietnam’s Hoi An faces imminent risk of losing beach to coastal erosion [Tuoi Tre] Heathrow primary destination for Vietnam Airlines' new 787-9 Dreamliner [eTurbo News] HCMC canal dredging dama...

in Saigon Events

Boogie G (Nite Ride - Bangkok) @ The Observatory

 BOOGIE G is the DJ and promotion force behind bringing some of the most bumping names to Bangkok - including Egyptian Lover and Onra. A long-standing regional ally of The Observatory, he’ll be r...

in Saigon Events

Eduardo De La Calle (Cadenza / Analog Solutions / ESP) @ The Observatory

 With over 20 years experience as a DJ and producer, Eduardo de la Calle knows how to move a party. 

in Saigon Events

Ragga Party @ Saigon Outcast

 This Saturday you're invited to RAGGA PARTY the reggae and dancehall bashment at Saigon Outcast! We bring you the deepest roots/reggae vibes and the hottest dancehall tunes from way back til now...

in Saigon Events

American Center Science Fair @ The American Center

 Come explore the world of science and technology at the AC! Talk with U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Geraldine Richmond, see science projects designed by Vietnamese students, enjoy science and technolog...

in Saigon Events

Book Club Activities @ The American Center

This month, the American Center book club will introduce you to inspiring Christmas stories written by American authors O’Henry and Harriet Stowe. Come learn more about American culture and share your...

in Environment

70 New Species Discovered In Vietnam: WWF Report

According to a report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) last week, 70 new species were found in Vietnam last year, many of which are at risk due to human activity.

in Development

Girders Installed On Saigon’s First Metro Line

If you’ve zipped along the North-South Highway in recent days, you’ve probably noticed a girder-laying machine doing its thing just off of Thao Dien Street.

in Saigon Events

Book, Wine, Music: 'The Corrections' @ deciBel

From the organizer: Book for this month: 'The Corrections' by Jonathan Franzen.

in Film & TV

[Video] Heartbreaking Film Shows The Hopes And Dreams Of The Mekong’s Boat Children

Last week, Mai Huyen Chi released “Down the Stream,” a short film that explores the lives of boat children in the Mekong Delta.

in Saigon Events

Lip Sync Battle @ deciBel

 You wanna perform like Beyonce but dancing and singing at the same time is an impossible task? You're good at making faces?Joseph Gordon Levitt inspired you much? Yesss it's the first time ...

in Saigon Events

Drawing Class - Visual Story Telling w/ Truc-Anh @ Saigon Outcast

 Every Wednesday discover and learn techniques of Famous Story Teller.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday Life Drawing Classes @ Saigon Outcast

 Join us in an evening of Life Drawing every Tuesday. Whether you are an artist who wants to have some practice or someone who has never drawn before wanting to try something new, this class suit...

in Saigon Events

Game Of Thrones Season 5 - Final @ deciBel

 8 p.m for Game of Thrones final episode. And 1 Burger + Fries + 1 drink = 100K only.

in Tech

Vietnam to Get 3 New Internet Cables

Following constant ruptures to the Asia-America Gateway (AAG), Vietnamese telecommunication firms and government agencies are planning to build three new cables to ensure that the country's internet u...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Court Agrees To Pay $360,000 To Wrongfully Imprisoned Man

Vietnamese argue over bridal photo shoot on university campus [Tuoi Tre] Young Vietnamese build free, low-cost playgrounds for kids from recycled materials [Tuoi Tre] Cost to build road set to hit n...

in Culture

84% Of Vietnamese Students Admit To Plagiarism

At a conference on academic integrity in Vietnam held on May 29, a university official announced the results of a survey that found 84% of students have plagiarized significant portions of their writi...

in Vietnam

Vietnam To Launch Spratly Island Tours

Vietnam has announced a new tour to the Spratly Islands in the midst of growing tensions over territorial claims in the East Sea.

in Vietnam

Repair Date, Maintenance Period Announced For Vietnam’s Broken Undersea Internet Cable

Vietnam’s internet connection should return to normal speeds in two weeks as teams rush to repair the snapped Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable that lies off the coast of Vung Tau.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Traffic Officer Caught On Video Throwing Driver’s Papers Away

Sexual harassment turns increasingly sophisticated at Vietnam workplaces [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to promote Son Doong Cave at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi traffic officer caught on video throwing driver’s ...

in Saigon Events

Dose Of Urban @ Urban Kitchen

When there is a dose everybody goes. What we thought to be a mini dOSe is turning out to be bigger. The old skool dOSers are still around hibernating! And, there are some lovers of real house, lo...

in Travel

Vietnam Set To Drop Visa Requirements For 15 Mystery Nations, Establish US$100 million Tourism Fund

Another week, another hopeful sign that Vietnam is committed to reforming its cumbersome tourist visa policies after 12 consecutive months of falling international arrivals.

in Architecture

[Photos] Saigon House Recaptures City’s Fading Charm

The Saigon House (perhaps located in District 6 due to the presence of Chinese-style shrines out front), seeks to recreate the lost Vuong Hong Sen's dwellings that once dotted Saigon-Gia Dinh.

in Development

Vietnam Pushes Ahead With High-Speed Rail Line

While Saigon may soon be getting its eagerly awaited metro and BRT systems, a considerably larger infrastructure project is slowly gaining steam – a north-south high-speed railway.

in Saigon Events

Black Out Jazz Night with La-Nai @ Saigon Outcast

 Experience the amazing Full Moon at Outcast with the sweet sound of Saxophone, piano and candle lights!

in Development

TPP Deal Could Add 30% to Vietnam’s GDP

At a conference in Saigon last week, Charles H. Rivkin, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, said that if passed, the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: First-Day Sales Of Vietnam’s Bphone Hit Almost 12,000 Handsets

Vietnam's Saigon Port plans to raise at least $19 mln in IPO [Reuters] First-day sales of Vietnam’s Bphone hit almost 12,000 handsets: manufacturer [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam scrap vendor finally lays ...

in Travel

[Video] Beautiful Timelapse Takes You Through SE Asia In 5 Minutes

You may remember Dylan Ozanich and his girlfriend who, after a 1,800km road trip from Hoi An to Phnom Penh a few months back, gifted their Honda Dream to a Phnom Penh coconut vendor. This happene...

in Vietnam

Ministry: No Power Cuts During Extreme Heat Wave In Vietnam

Rising temperatures are no match for Vietnam’s electricity grid, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

in Culture

Check Out This Hardcore American War-Era Board Game

As the US scaled up their military presence in Vietnam during the mid-1960s, anti-American propaganda followed suit throughout communist nations in Asia. While much of this was manifested in well-know...

in Travel

Passengers Complain Of Missing Property At Noi Bai Airport

Numerous cases of stolen property have been reported at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, prompting VietJet to lodge a complaint with airport authorities and an increasing distrust among passengers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Government Tells Local Authorities To Return Beaches To People

Half of Vietnam’s population infected with parasitic worms: doctor [Tuoi Tre] 3,000-Year-Old Axes Found in Vietnam [Archaeology] Vietnam seen becoming more competitive regionally [VOV]

in Development

WB Approves US$124m Loan For Saigon Bus Rapid Transit System

With the approval of a US$124 million World Bank loan, it looks like things are finally coming together for Saigon’s bus rapid transit (BRT) system.

in Development

Vietnam Has Nowhere to Put Its Nuclear Waste

As Vietnam continues on its long, arduous path toward nuclear power, experts have highlighted the need for a sound nuclear waste disposal policy.

in Saigon Events

"Micro Macro" - An Exhibition by Laurent Judge (Fr) @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Born in Paris in 1976, Laurent Judge discovered his vocation in painting when he was in 6 year old during a visit of a Joan Miro exhibition. In 1993, he had been studying the ...

in Development

Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - Soul Of The Capital City

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and stories. To...

in Saigon Events

Local Flavor: NIC FORD (Millions of Moments - The Obs), DAN LO (Eclectic Aesthetic) & KIN @ The Observatory

 Local Flavor is The Obs’ monthly night of showcasing the DJ talent present in our city. 

in Saigon

122-Year-Old Saigon Woman Confirmed As World’s Oldest

The World Records Association (WRA) has completed the verification process and officially confirmed Saigon’s 122-year-old Nguyen Thi Tru, as the world’s oldest woman.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Korean Companies Accused Of Exploiting Workers In Vietnam

Vietnam probes child trafficking after Guardian's shocking exposé [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s “chaebols”: The rich and mysterious family of Vingroup [Vietnam Net] WB to help Vietnam’s economic hub w...

in Saigon Events

LGBT Pride Month: Film Screening “Milk” & the History of LGBT Pride @ The American Center

 Come join the screening of “Milk.” “Milk” tells the story of one of the first openly gay politicians elected into office in the U.S., Harvey Milk. The film highlights the importance of visibilit...

in Saigon Events

LGBT Pride Month: Preventing and Responding to Bias-Motivated Violence Against the LGBT Community @ The American Center

 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people experience rejection and severe hostility at home, in their community, and from society at large. Come join Nga Nguyen from Save the Childre...

in Saigon Events

Tastes Like Chicken @ Saigon Ranger

 What is Tastes Like Chicken? An earthy combination of tight melodic grooves and highly syncopated rhythms. Intensely groovy and greasy with a side of jazz. Sounds like FUNK but Ta...

in Saigon Events

Brooklyn the Band - Ft. DJ 'The Only Living Boy in Saigon' @ Saigon Ranger

 Based in Saigon, Vietnam, this band is bringing you a mix of Blues, Funk and Soul with passion and love for music. Four gentlemen who breathe, play and live music because they can! No attit...

in Saigon Events

Nola Blues Club @ Saigon Ranger

 A Saigon club for Blues fans, an atmospheric and all encompassing Blues, with trance-inducing melodies and mesmerizing groove, not to mention endless inspirational impromptu from the Blues artis...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Soul Reggae - La Nai & Selecta Morgan @ Saigon Ranger

 Let's gather up and welcome La Nai back to Saigon Ranger! After the unprecedented success with The Love Below earlier this month, La Nai is ready to be back for a night of her unique brand of Re...

in Saigon Events

BoomSlang @ Nostalgia

 Boom Slang resident Stavsounds takes to the decks at one of Saigon's hidden gems Nostalgia. Expect to hear underground cuts, dusty loops, boom bap beats, and soulful grooves from the v...

in Saigon Events

Castaway's Fun Fair Sunday @ Saigon Outcast

 Welcome to our first DIY carnival fun fair with all kind of games for the families and the young at heart. We will provide a wide range of activities and attractions ranging from bouncy cas...

in Saigon Events

Go Skateboarding Day @ Bam Skate Shop

 Bam Skate Shop proudly organize the upcoming Go SkateBoarding Day in Sài Gòn. All skaters from Cambodia, Nha Trang, Mũi Né, Bình Dương will be provided with accommodation, ticket fee to join thi...

in Saigon Events

Bite Me: Showcase of Female Talents @ Saigon Outcast

 We present you the female talent of Saigon. These women have brought their talents from countries far and near to bring the Saigon scene a little more spice and on Saturday we bring all the...

in Saigon Events

Agro-Forestry & Sustainable Cacao - Marou Chocolat @ Zest Bistro

 Join us for the next event sharing the journey of sustainable yummy chocolate from right here in Vietnam.

in Saigon

Take A Walk Through Saigon’s 150-Year-Old Sewers

Before Saigon begins to demolish the 150-year-old French-built sewers that lie under the streets of District 1, it looks like the city is allowing select camera crews into the leaky, cockroach-infeste...

in Food Culture

Is the World's Best Banh Mi Found in Hanoi?

Vice’s food-focused arm, Munchies, recently profiled banh mi in Hanoi and presented a set of sandwiches that made us tremble with jealousy. While we’re neither accredited banh mi connoisseurs nor freq...

in Asia

US Detects Chinese Artillery On Disputed Island

US surveillance imagery taken last month found two pieces of Chinese artillery deployed on one of the artificial islands the country is developing in the East Sea.

in Saigon Events

Future Shorts Film Fest @ deciBel

 For those of you who missed Friday’s screening of the Future Shorts Vietnam Film Festival; we are having an encore screening of Future Shorts Vietnam's Spring Program again THIS WEDNES...

in Saigon

Saigon Police Make Record US$4.5 Million Cocaine Bust

Last week, customs officers at Saigon’s Cat Lai Port found millions of dollars worth of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of wood pallets from South America.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Int’l Tourist Numbers Down for 12th Straight Month

Female DJs overcome prejudices to play music, earn living in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s int’l tourist numbers down for 12th straight month [Tuoi Tre] US defense secretary to ask Vietnam to end lan...

in Environment

[Photos] Pollution Kills Tens of Thousands of Fish in Saigon’s Revitalized Canal

Last Tuesday, residents living along Saigon’s Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe canal woke up to the foul odor of dead fish.

in Vietnam

Long An Bridge Collapses 14 Days After It Opens

A new reinforced concrete bridge that spans the 28th Canal in Long An Province collapsed on Wednesday, 14 days after it opened.

in Culture

[Video] Russian Daredevils (Illegally) Climb China’s Tallest Building

If you’re unfamiliar with On the Roofs (OTR), a group of Russian photographers who double as adrenaline junkies, you need only know one thing – they’re not afraid of heights.

in Travel

Vietnam Tourism Officials Push for Universal Visa Waivers

As Vietnam suffers from nearly a year of decline in international tourists, local tourism officials have called on the government to grant visa waivers for all nationalities from July to December.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ring Selling Sex For Up To $20k Busted In Vietnam, Pageant Winners Involved

Vietnam, China back South Korea’s opposition to Japan’s UNESCO bid [Japan Times] Vietnam puts the squeeze on counterfeit goods [DTI] Viet Nam needs more apartments for low-income individuals [V...

in Saigon Events

Phở-rrito Tasting Party @ Antique Street Gallery

Join us for a tasty fusion of cultures...the "Pho-rrito" (phở burritos)...and cupcakes for dessert.

in Saigon Events

Opening Reception "Carne Vale" - New Work by Nadège David and Sandrine Llouquet @ Galerie Quynh

 Galerie Quynh is pleased to present Carne Vale, an exhibition of new work by Nadège David and Sandrine Llouquet. The two-person show comprises drawing, sculpture and installation that reveal a p...

in Saigon Events

Nick Pinions And Schokopes Live @ deciBel

 Decibel Solo Night. Back-to-back solo sets from Nick Pinions and Schkopes.

in Saigon Events

Lesson Learned 2 Exhibition @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: "Lesson Learned 2" exhibition is this Saturday at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum. Come see the works of 12 artists from various countries who are making arts and teaching in intern...

in Development

Achieve Sushi Zen At This Minimalist D1 Japanese Restaurant

Local architecture firm, 07Beach, has become the go-to choice for many of Saigon’s best Japanese restaurants. After the completion of the minimalist 4P’s Bar and Ramen Bar Suzuki, the firm’s main...

in Culture

9 Photos That Perfectly Capture Vietnamese Smartphone Addiction

While smart addiction has become rampant across the globe, the scourge seems to be particularly acute in Vietnam.

in Asia

[Photos] Roads Melt In India As Temperatures Hit 50 Degrees

If you thought the Saigon heat was bad, take solace in the fact that you don’t live in Southern India where a recent heat wave has resulted in over 1,000 deaths and melting streets.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Releases Code of Conduct Regarding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Vietnam has taken the first step to address its weak sexual harassment laws with the release of its first-ever code of conduct on Monday.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Street Vendors Fined For Overcharging Foreign Tourists In HCMC

Vietnam pulls plug on resort part of project that threatens Nha Trang ecosystem [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City in $66mn profit sharing dispute over Phu My Hung [Tuoi Tre] CAAV plan seeks to t...

in Saigon Events

Andre Ngo Trio & Javana @ Saigon Ranger

 This Saturday will be an unforgettable night for music lovers with performance from Andre Ngo trio and Javana.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Loves Jungle - The Rain Dance @ The Cube

Saigon Loves Jungle returns to break the jungle drought, raining a thunderstorm of breaks and bass on the Cube. Entry (including 1 drink) = 100,000 VND. Post your own name on the event wall for half-p...

in Saigon

Saigon Will Evacuate 250,000 People For Level 10+ Storms

Saigon officials have authorized an evacuation plan that calls for the evacuation of 250,000 residents ahead of violent storms.

in Saigon

[Photos] How Saigonese Flew In 1965

These photos taken by American photographer, Bill Eppridge, in 1965 capture a day in the life at Tan Son Nhat Airport’s civilian terminal. The original airport, little more than a landing strip, was b...

in Saigon Events

Screening 'The Graduate' (1967) @ ADC Academy

From the organizer: Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) has just finished college and, back at his parents' house, he's trying to avoid the one question everyone keeps asking: What does he want to...

in Saigon Events

Exhibition: “Vietnam Through A Lens – Photographs of The French School of Far-East” @ HCMC Fine Arts Museum

From the organizer: The French School of Asian Studies (EFEO) and the Museum of Fine Arts of Ho Chi Minh City are glad to introduce the exhibition “Vietnam through a lens”, which will be held fro...

in Saigon Events

Bourbon Street Jazz Festival 2015 @ Cargo

 Another great concert coming up from the people at Kids First / Arts for Mobility on 30th May at CARGO BAR.

in Saigon Events

The Four Seasons Exhibition @ The Open House Saigon Gallery

From the organizer: The Open House is pleased to present The Four Seasons – an exhibition of new work by artist Nguyễn Thanh Bình and Hien Nguyen. For this exhibition, Binh will exhibit a ne...

in Tech

Vietnamese Tech Firm Unleashes 'the Best Smartphone in the World'

Vietnamese tech company, Bkav has unveiled the Bphone, a smartphone that the firm’s CEO has ambitiously dubbed “the best smartphone in the world.”

in Saigon

[Video] Deteriorating Saigon Highway Has Become A Potential Death Trap

Peaks and valleys. This may be the best way to describe the condition of Saigon’s East-West Highway that has become a potentially deadly obstacle course for drivers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese People Spend Over US$12 Mil Daily On Car Imports

'Stop Using Rhino Horn' denies link with stats on horn buyers in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam should give visa fee waiver to all tourists in Jul-Dec: official [Tuoi Tre] 8 foreign companies caught usi...

in Vietnam

Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cable Down Yet Again

Hopefully you enjoyed the last 14 days of unfettered internet access because Vietnam’s notoriously fragile section of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable has faltered once again.

in Saigon Events

Saigon Zorb Soccer Tournament @ Club House Saigon

 Start building you team of 4 players  and get ready for a bubble football tournament this Sunday.

in Saigon Events

New York Steakhouse Promotions @ New York Steakhouse

 Indulge in a seductive dining experience in the famed Saigon Steak restaurant, New-York Steakhouse.

in Health

[Video] What Happens When Vietnamese Try to Use a Condom for the First Time

You know sex education in Vietnam is lacking when a group of 20-somethings struggle mightily to unfurl a condom.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Are the Most Frugal Consumers in the World: Nielsen

According to a report released last Wednesday by market research company, Nielsen, Vietnamese consumers are the world’s thriftiest.

in Saigon Events

Loreto Foundation Fundraising Dinner @ La Fiesta

 We will be having our monthly fundraising dinner on Friday may 29th from 4pm-10pm. We will be donating 25% of our gross sales to the Loreto foundation. Please come by and eat and drink hear...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Dong Nai Farmer Breeds Mussels That Produce Buddha And Jesus-Shaped Pearls

When we talk about humans harnessing nature, it is often on a macro scale, such as dams, solar arrays and reservoirs. One Vietnamese farmer has found a more subtle, but nonetheless impressive way of b...

in Vietnam

Delegation Of U.S. Senators To Visit Vietnam This Week

John McCain And Jack Reed will lead a delegation of American senators to Vietnam later this week to meet with government officials.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC All Set For Illegal Street Racing Season

Thailand's Amata nears key approval for $500 mln Vietnam project [Reuters] Three sites suggested for new nuclear reactor in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] River-encroaching project poses threat to Ho Ch...

in Saigon Events

Raggy Project Live @ Saigon Ranger

 This Friday, Saigon Ranger has a special treat for all music lover. We are proud to present the Raggy Project - a popular Malaysian band at our venue for the very first time.

in Saigon Events

Ugwae Live @ Saigon Ranger

 Ugwae is a reggae group of musicians who met in Vietnam and formed the band in Saigon. The group has been playing since 2011, performing at festivals and venues such as: Don't Feed the Monk...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Artbook Edition 5 @ 3A Station

From the organizer: The non-profit contemporary artbook serie - Saigon Artbook - is back, together with its amazing launch party!

in Saigon Events

'Nón' Contemporary Dance Premiere @ Idecaf

 The French Institute of Ho Chi Minh-City presents a contemporary dance performance with Vietnamese traditional music “Nón” at IDECAF. “Nón” is a contemporary art project which combines cont...

in Saigon Events

Cliche Records Night w/ VISA (Hong Kong) & Hibiya Line (Saigon) @ The Observatory

 The Cliché Boss and major Observatory ally VISA is back in town to join Observatory resident, co-founder and Cliché member HIBIYA LINE for a night of disco, house and techno. 

in Saigon Events

Swingin' All Night @ UP Station

 Dear all the swing dance and Jazz lover, on this Thursday, 28th of May. We will swing and chill all night. There is a DJ who will satisfy you guys with Jazz music, Swing, Electro swing and Jazz ...

in Saigon Events

"Turnt Up!" - Hiphop/Trap Night @ UP Station

 Consider this is your next stop for Hip-hop. Every Wednesday twice a month, come to UP Station and join “TURNT UP!” – and we gonna serve y’all straight up Hip-hop/Trap music. Fresh bas...

in Saigon Events

Latin Night @ UP Station

 2 DJs will be on the mix with Salsa, Bachata and Latin House from 8PM until midnight. Let's meet new dancers, make new friends and find new partners. 

in Development

Nha Trang To Be “More Beautiful Than Hawaii," "More Developed Than Hong Kong": Official

Officials have big plans in store for Nha Trang, presenting an urban development plan that they claim would make the coastal city “more beautiful than Hawaii” and “more developed than Hong Kong.”

in Saigon Events

Will Whitehouse - Figures In Time Opening Reception @ Vin Gallery

 FIGURES IN TIME will feature a body of new work from emerging artist Will Whitehouse. An artist trained in the classical tradition, Will has become a master of technique in a variety of fine art...

in Saigon

Saigon To Demolish 150-Year-Old Sewer In District 1

When the French turned Saigon into an urban center towards the turn of the 19th century, they used the most modern infrastructure technologies available at the time. After 150 years, one of their grea...

in Saigon Events

Charity Event & Flip Cup @ deciBel

 Come help support underprivileged boys and girls from local shelters such as the Little Rose and Green Bamboo Shelter. 

in Environment

Report Finds 77% Decrease in Vietnamese Rhino Horn Buyers

It looks like the anti-rhino horn campaigns are finally paying off in Vietnam with a new report finding that there has been a 77% decrease in domestic buyers and a 66% drop in the number of people who...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Rejects Copycat Claim On Design Of $18.7bn Airport

Tracking shisha trading rings in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam rejects copycat claim on design of $18.7bn airport [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City ordered to fix dangerous defect on multi-million dollar roa...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Tech

[Photos] Inside Vietnam's Only Nuclear Reactor

Vietnam has operated a nuclear reactor on-and-off since 1963 when the Americans helped create the Da lat Nuclear Research Institute. There, a General Atomics-built TRIGA-Mark II reactor was installed ...

in Travel

Walk Through Son Doong Cave With These Incredible 3D Panoramas

Amidst the live telecasts and drone videos of Son Doong Cave that have been making international headlines in recent months, National Geographic has quietly released an insane set of 3D panoramas that...

in Health

Fake Rice Made With Plastic Has Allegedly Made Its Way To Vietnam

As if we didn’t have enough to worry about when it comes to local food safety, reports have surfaced that fake, plastic-based rice may have found its way into our food supply.

in Development

[Photos] New Renderings Of Binh Thanh District’s Central Park Complex

Between the Saigon and Thu Thiem bridges in Binh Thanh District sits a large plot from which steel skeletons are slowly emerging. If things go according to plan, by 2017, a massive, dense urban area w...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Petrol Prices Continue to Climb

The days of filling up your petrol tank on the cheap are officially over as the ministries of finance and trade-industry have approved a 6% price hike.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Road Network Collapsing

Vietnam to Sign Free Trade Deal With Russia-Led Trade Bloc Next Week [The Moscow Times] Vietnam's road network collapsing [DTI] Japanese investment in Viet Nam tops $37.5 billion as of April's ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Bans Romance Novels For Being “Poisonous,” “Filthy”

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture has ordered local publishers to stop publishing romance novels amid reports that the steamy literature is “poisoning” the minds of the country’s young.

in Culture

Can You Solve This Math Puzzle For Vietnamese 8-Year-Olds?

While Vietnamese students performed very well when it came to math and science in the recent OECD education rankings, some of the local curriculum is next-level difficult, stumping even those with PHD...

in Vietnam

FPT Launches US$3M Seed Fund That Could Put Vietnam’s Startup Scene On The Map

While plans are in the works for a Vietnamese version of Silicon Valley, an even more promising piece of tech news broke this week.

in Saigon Events

Linda Mai Phung 5th Anniversary Party @ Saigon Pop-up Store

 To celebrate its 5th year anniversary, Linda Mai Phung will host a glamorous fashion party on Thursday 28th May.

in Saigon Events

Steve Jackson Goodnight @ Yoko

 Stand-Up Saigon will be sending Steve "Thank God He's Leaving" Jackson off in style with a Comedy Roast.

in Saigon Events

An Evening With Tennessee Williams @ Cargo

 Dragonfly Theatre Co. and Saigon Sound System cordially invite you to an evening of authentic Cajun cuisine and provocative theatre by Tennessee Williams.

in Food Culture

[Video] Samurai Isao Machii Is A Real Life Fruit Ninja

In this SoftBank commercial, modern samurai, Isao Machii, is attacked by three assassins – an orange, a fried shrimp and a glowing ball.

in Tech

Vietnam’s Internet Speeds Ranked 99th Globally In New Report

The latest “State of the Internet” quarterly report found that while Vietnam ranks toward the back of the pack when it comes to internet speeds, things are looking up.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Begins Free Music Programs At Airports

Remittances to HCM City hit US$1.4 billion in four months [VOV] Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific to operate code-share flights [Vietnam Net] Power saving cartoon contest wraps up [Vietnam Plus]

in Culture

[Photos] The Majestic Sheep Of Ninh Thuan

Considered the Vietnamese province with the harshest, driest weather, Ninh Thuan has found its niche as a home for the country’s largest herds of sheep. Brought to Vietnam by the French over 100 years...

in Development

Future Saigon: The Gold View

District 4’s waterfront is about to get a major addition with a sprawling mixed-use complex across from downtown Saigon.

in Development

New Tata Deal Could Drop Car Prices To US$2,500 In Vietnam

While high prices put cars out of reach for the majority of Vietnamese, the emergence of low-cost “city cars” could soon make the four-wheeled dream a reality for the masses.

in Saigon

Nguyen Hue Street to Get Free Wi-Fi Network

Visitors to Nguyen Hue’s new pedestrian promenade will soon have access to a free WIFI network.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Cameras Used To Combat Prostitution In Ho Chi Minh City 'Red Light Districts'

Uncle Ho documents to go digital [VOV] Vietnam detains 2 South Koreans in scaffolding collapse [Yahoo] Hang En to appear in movie Peter Pan [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat DJ Night Party @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer:Presenting: MARCO MEI // Bicycle Corporation [IT], OKO // [UKR], Chris Wolter // Heart Beat Saigon [GER], B.A.X // Feel of Life Records, Heart Beat [VN], Li...

in Travel

[Photos] Vietnam Airlines' First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Almost Ready For Delivery

Vietnam Airlines’ first of 28 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners has received its first paint job at Paine Field, Washington and is almost ready to be delivered.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat #12 - ETAPP KYLE (Klockworks, UKR) @ The Observatory

 HEADLINER = Etapp Kyle [UKR] Today Etapp Kyle is on the threshold of a new level of creativity, alongside Techno music's key artists. His studio work is being met with critical acclaim by respec...

in Saigon

New Ho Chi Minh Statue Unveiled In Saigon

The new statue of Ho Chi Minh has finally emerged from its blue cocoon in front of Saigon’s People’s Committee Building.

in Saigon Events

Night of the Solo Artists @ Saigon Ranger

 A new playground in HCM city to gather music fans, to show off your musical talents and to prove yourself on a professional stage.

in Travel

[Video] 90 Days In 90 Seconds: Life On The Mekong River

Associated Press photographer, David Guttenfelder, recently traveled to the Mekong Delta on an assignment for National Geographic.

in Saigon Events

Tastes Like Chicken Live @ Saigon Ranger

 An earthy combination of tight melodic grooves and highly syncopated rhythms. Intensely groovy and greasy with a side of jazz. Sounds like FUNK but Tastes Like Chicken!

in Saigon Events

Hoochie Cu Chi Live @ Saigon Ranger

Experience a full-blown Funky Rock experience this Thursday, May 21st, at Saigon Ranger with Hoochie Cu Chi. This marks the first time that they play at Saigon Ranger.

in Saigon Events

Open Mic Night - Live Jam - Live Recording @ Saigon Ranger

 This Sunday, Saigon Ranger will be hosting an event that focuses on giving music lovers time to shine on our stage. There will be no distinction between the performers and the listeners, you wil...

in Travel

33% Of Foreign Tourists Return To Vietnam: Survey

A recent survey conducted by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) found that the number of international visitors who have returned to Vietnam twice or more has reached 32.98%.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Raises Compensation For Flight Delays, Cancelations

US is Vietnam’s largest importer [VOV] Vietnamese, Chinese armies to promote border links [VOV] Nha Trang Bay beach under threat from developers [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Free Salsa Classes @ Viva Tapas

From the organizer: “FREE salsa classes (Cuban Style) with Yani & Oscar from Cuba. 6:30pm - 7:30pm every Thursday”  

in Saigon Events

TriipMeet Saigon - Stories of Joe Ruelle and Rosemary @ Nest

 It's time again to break out from your daily working life to celebrate the spirit of travel. It's time to recharge your curiosity from incredible stories by Joe Ruelle, a Canadian guy who has ma...

in Saigon Events

Creative Drinks #6: Ask.Learn.Share.Begin Anywhere! @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: Are you wishing to have your own creative business but do not know where to start? Are you worried that you don’t have enough funds to kick-start your plan? Even without a sta...

in Saigon Events

Imagine Saigon Sample Sale @ The Zim Collective

 Come and see some of our first two brands products, have a chance to buy samples and order custom designs.

in Saigon Events

IRMA - Faces @ Cargo

 The French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City proudly presents the debut live performance of the talented French-Cameroon singer-songwriter Irma. Universally praised for her compositions, hailed as a...

in Saigon Events

EA&OC Loft Party @ The Observatory

The EAOC crew's monthly night at The Obs, featuring only the most mouth-watering sounds for dancing from across the audio galaxy.

in Food Culture

[Video] Would You Take On This Phở Burger?

A few months ago, Youtuber Richie Le uploaded a video of the phở burger, a natural follow-up to the phở burrito, the phở cocktail and the phở dumpling.

in Saigon Events

Exhibition Opening "Dots Of Vietnam" by Christian Gazia @ deciBel

 Born in France in 1986, with parents from Hungary and Central Africa, Christian was a basketball player in a former life, before hanging up his shoes and complete a Master in Euro-Asian economy....

in Saigon Events

Ben La Desh (Let’s Play House - NL) @ The Observatory

 Another name intricately tied with the renaissance of House that has occurred in Europe over the last few years is hitting the docks to show us where the apex of the genre stands today.

in Saigon Events

Tofu Live @ Broma

 Broma presents a live performance by TOFU.

in Development

Da Nang Is 'Vietnam’s Singapore': Bloomberg

A recent article in the Bloomberg paints a very rosy picture of Da Nang, going as far as to call it “Vietnam’s Singapore,” due to its good governance, business-friendly policies, strong IT backbo...

in Saigon Events

Future Shorts Vietnam Film Festival @ Saigon Outcast

 FUTURE SHORTS, the world’s largest pop-up short film festival, returns to SAIGON with a new batch of challenging, entertaining and thought-provoking films from around the world! 

in Saigon Events

Elements - Hip Hop & Funk Music Night @ Saigon Outcast

 Elements is back with an eclectic and diverse mix of Rap, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Reggae and Rock.

in Travel

[Photos] A Rare Glimpse of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago

Tensions appear to be escalating over thousands of disputed islands in the East Sea with reports surfacing last week that the Pentagon is considering deploying U.S. military assets to the area in a di...

in Saigon Events

American Daytime Disco @ Saigon Outcast

 Celebrate with us the 4th July in our next Day Time Disco.

in Health

Vietnam Moves to Ban Smoking at Weddings and Funerals

In a move to combat climbing smoking rates in Vietnam, heath officials have proposed banning the act at weddings and funerals.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Indian Developer Vows To 'Rebuild' Nha Trang With Controversial Megaproject

Indian developer vows to 'rebuild' Nha Trang with controversial megaproject [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese man arrested for excrement attack on nemesis [Thanh Nien] Vietnam in Asia's top 5 beer drinkers [V...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

in Music & Arts

Sai Gon Art Map: Final Call For Submissions

There’s only one week left until we close submissions for the Sai Gon Art Map, a project from Saigoneer, Saigon Artbook, Dia Projects and The Alternative Art Area.

in Heritage

[Photos] This Is What Saigon Looked Like 150 Years Ago

These rare photographs are the work of Émile Gsell, the first commercial photographer based in Saigon.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks Ahead Of US, Much Of EU In International Education Rankings

According to the results of the largest global school rankings ever released, Vietnam ranks ahead of the US and many EU countries when it comes to math and science.

in Travel

[Video] Talk Show Introduces Americans To The Beauty Of Son Doong Cave

On Wednesday, ABC News sent one of its correspondents to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave to make a live drone report (yes, this is apparently a thing now).

in Travel

Vietnam Mulls Adding More Countries To Waiver List, Extends Stays For Visa-Free Visitors

In an effort to boost declining tourism numbers, Vietnam will allow international travelers from visa exempt countries to stay longer and is considering expanding the number of nationalities on its wa...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Terminal For Da Nang Airport Needs $147.4m

Coffee Farmers in Vietnam Seen Hoarding Most Beans Since ’10 [Bloomberg] Vietnam's Risky Move To Strengthen Exports [Forbes] New terminal for Da Nang airport needs $147.4m [VNS]

in Culture

Draft Amendment Would Restrict Vietnamese Names To 25 Characters

A new draft amendment submitted by the Ministry of Justice would limit Vietnamese names to 25 characters.

in Development

[Infographic] Car Prices In Vietnam Compared To Its Neighbors

Buying a car is a notoriously expensive proposition in Vietnam due to the exorbitant taxes levied against them. This handy infographic further illustrates this point by comparing car prices in Vietnam...

in Film & TV

2 Vietnamese Films to Be Screened at Cannes Film Festival

Two Vietnamese films, "Big Father, Small Father and Other Stories" and "Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass," will be screened at the 68th Cannes Film Festival that will take place from May 13 to May 24...

in Saigon

“Gangster” Saigon Street Vendors Preying On Unsuspecting Tourists: Report

A recent investigation by Tuoi Tre uncovered a large ring of Saigon street vendors who are exploiting tourists by charging up to VND200,000 for a coconut, sometimes even grabbing money directly out of...

in Architecture

[Photos] Inside Saigon’s Abstract 2H House

Truong An architecture and 23o5Studio recently teamed up an this abstract house in Saigon’s Thanh My Loi new urban area. The structure was designed to allow light to proliferate throughout, paint...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Goes Shopping For U.S. Military Hardware

Ex-chief editor of Vietnamese newspaper charged with ‘abusing democratic freedoms’ [Tuoi Tre] Scholars discuss religious culture role in sustainable development [VOV] Vietnam Goes Shopping for&...

in Asia

U.S. Military May Send Aircraft, Ships To Disputed East Sea Zone

On Tuesday, a Pentagon official said that the U.S. is contemplating the deployment of military assets to the East Sea to ensure freedom of navigation around disputed islands that are claimed by 19 nat...

in Music & Arts

[Video] “Walk In Shanghai” Is Google Street View On High-Definition Steroids

What better way to experience a new city that to walk through its streets? This reverse timelapse video from media mastermind JT Singh lets potential visitors explore Shanghai more intimately than eve...

in Culture

[Photos] The Parks Of Saigon Seen From Above

Public parks can seem few and far between in Saigon, especially outside of the city center. But you gotta appreciate what you have and there’s no better way to do so than with the drone images of Saig...

in Tech

US$40m Earmarked For Saigon’s Silicon Valley

Looking to capitalize on Vietnam’s growing tech industry, a group of investors has been granted a license to develop "Saigon Silicon City," a project modeled after the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Police Officers Charged For Torturing Suspects Into False Murder Confessions

Vietnam company makes bullet-proof paint from husks [Vietnam Net] Spooked by unsafe greens, Vietnamese people grow veggies at home [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam begins to use WildScan app for wildlife protecti...

in Vietnam

Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Completed

Internet speeds are back to normal in Vietnam following repairs to Vietnam’s branch of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable.

in Film & TV

Check Out The Trailer For Victor Vu’s Beautiful New Film “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass”

The trailer for “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass,” the latest film from prolific Vietnamese American filmmaker Victor Vu was released late last week.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Passenger Caught Smoking Mid-Flight

While some have claimed ignorance after opening airplane doors, mistaking them for a bathrooms, others, like 28-year-old Nguyen Canh Dinh, knowingly flaunt strict aviation rules.

in Culture

Event Rewind: Farmers Market @ Saigon Outcast

Farmers markets are weekend staples in many cities around the globe, but these events have been noticeably absent from Saigon. Until now.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Resorts Slammed For Acting As If They Owned Beaches

Vietnamese woman conned by 'foreign fiancé’ out of over $40,000 [Tuoi Tre] Government approves plan to adopt 4G [VOV] Vietnam to intensify regional transport connectivity [VOV]

in Saigon Events

Tofu ft. Loads Of Nothing @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: TOFU's last show with electronic wizard LOADS OF NOTHING with a special vocal performance by RED AMITY Harmonic Trio to start the night!

in Vietnam

Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Delayed 2 Days

It will take two days longer than expected to fix Vietnam’s branch of the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) due to bad weather.

in Saigon Events

Tree House with Starchild & Dan Lo @ Broma

From the organzer: TREE HOUSE is back on the roof to get the weekend swinging in usual booming style. Canopy cousins, sound providers and dj residents DAN LO & STARCHILD will be providing the rare and...

in Saigon Events

DJ YOGURT (Upset Recordings - JPN) @ The Observatory

 With over 15 years’ experience playing anything from large open-air festivals such as Sonar and Fuji Rock to intimate parties, DJ YOGURT knows how to get a party moving. As a key figure of ...

in Saigon Events

JOAKIM (Tigersushi, Versatile - FR) @ The Observatory

 The Observatory is very excited to announce this act: JOAKIM - boss of the world-renowned Tigersushi Label that counts greats such as Maurice Fulton and Metro Area on its roster of artists - is ...

in Saigon Events

Optimist Club @ The Observatory

ZULU's wordly selections have one thing in common: swollen funky bass lines: UK funky, afrobeat, kuduro, releasing music on Toddla T's 'Girls Music', to Buraka Som Sistemas 'Enchufada' imprint. An ind...

in Saigon Events

After Work Drinks @ Start Coworking Space

 Monthly afterwork gathering (every 2nd Thursday of the month) for Start Members & Friends. This is the opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs and exchange about our project and challenges.

in Saigon Events

The 67's FINAL SHOW in Vietnam @ Saigon Ranger

 The 67's is getting ready to rock Saigon Ranger this Wednesday, May 13th. Come and enjoy their final show. 

in Saigon Events

Guvera Launch Party @ Lush

 ARE YOU READY FOR MUSIC REVOLUTION WITH GUVERA? A special party will take place. Guvera officially arrives and launches musical journey with the music lovers in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Powerful and Resonant: Presentation Skills for Everyone @ Saigon Outcast

 This 90 minutes workshop is for anyone who would like to be more confident and effective in public speaking. When we practice a presentation, we generally focus on the content, but our tone and ...

in Saigon Events

Hot Tzigani Project @ deciBel

Hot Tzigani will be performing at deciBel this time on May 15th.

in Vietnam

A Train Ride From Saigon To Nha Trang (1952)

During his short time in Vietnam, Swiss photojournalist, Werner Bischof, captured rarely seen slices of life on a train from Saigon to Nha Trang in 1952.

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Food Expo 2015 @ S.E.C.C

 This is the official and largest-ever international food exhibition fair to be held in Vietnam and supported by the Vietnamese Government. VINACAS is very honor to be the co-organizer of th...

in Vietnam

Foreigners Will Be Able To Own Property In Vietnam For 100 Years: Decree

As the Vietnamese property market will likely heat up in the next few years with the construction of new metro lines in Hanoi and Saigon, it may soon be time to hop back on the real estate bandwagon. ...

in Travel

Vietnam Tourism Numbers Have Fallen For 11th Month In A Row

Vietnam has experienced a significant drop in international tourist arrivals for the 11th consecutive month.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Alcohol Is The Leading Cause Of Home Violence In Vietnam

'What's a condom?': Unsafe sex puts Vietnamese factory workers at risk [Thanh Nien] From cheers to tears: Alcohol is the leading cause of home violence in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam invites Bollyw...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

in Music & Arts

Sai Gon Art Map: Call For Submissions

Saigoneer, Saigon Artbook, Dia Projects and Alternative Art Area are in the process of producing a handy map of art-related activities and venues in Saigon – from galleries to street art.

in Vietnam

Vietnam To Begin Checking Motorbike Emissions In 2018

A draft regulation submitted by the Vietnam Register (VR) to the Ministry of Transport would require motorbike owners to have their bike’s emissions checked every two years.

in Culture

10 Photos Of The Amazing Vietnamese Spider-Men

While some Vietnamese cities have begun to move their tangled nests of electricity wires underground, they are still a ubiquitous feature of many urban neighborhoods.

in Food Culture

[Video] Phở Has Never Looked So Beautiful

This short clip, "Mrs Phở," is the work of Tung Pham, a second year student at Lasalle College of The Arts in Singapore.

in Saigon Events

Film Screening 'To Saigon with Love' @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: 'To Saigon with love' features two documentary films about Saigon from two directors of two different generations: Tran My Ha and Dinh Tran Viet Thuy. In the first film titled...

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Women’s Revolutionary Roles Depicted In Propaganda Posters

In the context of France-Vietnam Year, the Musée du quai Branly is presenting an installation of Vietnamese propaganda posters exploring the various representations of women in Vietnam from the 1950s ...

in Food Culture

Saigon Ranked Among World’s Ideal Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians

When On Earth, a Buzzfeed-style travel website, has ranked Saigon among the world’s ideal cities for vegan and vegetarian travelers.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Actress May Face Jail Time For Slapping, Insulting Hanoi Cops

A famous Vietnamese actress may be facing jail time for verbally and physically abusing Hanoi police officers in an incident that occurred in February.

in Saigon Events

Back To Childhood - Grand Opening Reception @ Giant Step Art Gallery

From the organizer: SOOR’s debut called “BACK TO CHILDHOOD". It’s the very first collection by Soor, from Hanoi. As hinted by the name of the exhibition, “BACK TO CHILDHOOD”, SOOR1, thru his...

in Saigon Events

Choose to Move - San Art Lab Session 6 Exhibition @ Saigon Domaine

 San Art is pleased to present the works of resident artists Tran Tuan, Orawan Arunrak, and Ta Minh Duc from session 6 of our San Art Laboratory program. The exhibition is an investigation into t...

in Saigon Events

Celtic Kermesse Saigon @ Club House Saigon

Free admission to the Celtic Kermesse Festival.

in Saigon Events

Celtic Music Festival #1 @ Cargo Bar

2 days with plenty of Celtic festivities. More than 40 musicians and 7 bands to be performing during the Festival.

in Culture

Hue’s Heritage Threatened By Development, Time

In a recent piece for The New York Times, Edward Wong warns that many of Hue’s World Heritage sites and perhaps its very soul are slowly deteriorating as a result of development and environmental fact...

in Culture

[Video] Nha Trang Driver Learns Why Lessons Shouldn’t Be Done On City Streets

This video should serve as a friendly reminder that novice drivers should avoid busy streets when trying to up their skills. You probably shouldn’t be driving a fancy Mercedes SUV either...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roudup: Youths Taking Showers At Ho Chi Minh City Pedestrian Street Fountains

Uh-oh! Youths taking showers at Ho Chi Minh City pedestrian street fountains [Tuoi Tre] Google Vietnam names first nine finalists for doodle drawing contest [Tuoi Tre] Vietcombank buys $1 bln worth ...

in Tech

Vietnam’s Mobile Internet Speeds 2nd Slowest in the World

According to a recent survey by global bandwidth testing company Ookla, Vietnam's 3G speeds are some of the worst on Earth.

in Film & TV

[Video] Short Film Perfectly Captures Slices of Life in Vietnam

Unlike some of the more pensive Vietnamese travel videos we’ve come across in the past, Oliver Astrologo’s “Reverie of Vietnam” is a short film composed almost entirely of quick and explosive cuts.

in Asia

Oops: Viral Photo Of Nepal Earthquake Victims Was Taken In Vietnam 10 Years Ago

This photo, credited as "Two-year-old sister protected by four-year-old brother in Nepal," has been making the rounds on social media since the Nepal Earthquake. There’s only one problem – the image w...

in Film & TV

New Web Series Highlights Viet Kieu Who Have Found Themselves, Success In Vietnam

“Employed Identity” is a new web series created by Vietnamese American director, Bao Nguyen, for the Center for Asian American Media and PBS.  

in Vietnam

Thousand-Year-Old Champa Ruins May Be Paved Over For Highway

A recently uncovered set of Champa relics and structures thought to date back to the 9th century may be paved over for a new US$1.47 billion highway in Quang Nam Province.

in Development

Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - Change Over Time - Part 2

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and s...

in Saigon Events

Nouveau Cirque: CE QUI RESTE @ HCMC Theatre

 The show which O Ultimo Momento will present in Vietnam features just two artists – Ce qui reste.

in Saigon Events

Conférence: JULES VERNE @ Idecaf

A conference about the life and works of Jules Verne whom we gave multiple titles such as "Father of Science Fiction", "The Fantasy Adventure Novelist", "An Avant-Garde Visioner".

in Development

Metro Line May Cause Saigon Property Values To Skyrocket: CBRE

According to a report, Metro Line: Changing the Face of the Property Market, released by CBRE last Wednesday, Saigon’s first metro line may cause a significant uptick in for the city’s property values...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Betting On More Casinos

Six-day holiday a windfall for Vietnam’s domestic tourism [Tuoi Tre] 72-yr-old Taiwanese kills his estranged wife in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Ho Chi Minh City to beef up security on walking str...

in Saigon Events

Canvas & Wine: Collage Like Kurt Schwitters @ Vin Gallery

 Kurt Schwitters was a German artist who spent his later life in exile in the UK. He worked in several genres and media, including Dada, Constructivism, Surrealism, poetry, sound, painting, sculp...

in Saigon Events

'A Summer In Sapa' Book Launch @ Vin Gallery

 Bridget A. M. March will launch her 2nd book 'A Summer in Sapa'. Come along to pick up a signed copy.

in Saigon Events

Eat The 80s | Stupot & El Capitan @ Broma

From the organzer: Stupot and El Capitan select only the most mesmerizing, sugar-coated, fluorescent eighties tracks to get your sneakers spinning and your bracelets jangling...Eat the 80's befor...

in Saigon Events

Mekong Quilts Annual 2nd Sale @ SNAP Cafe

From the organizer: Save the date! We are once again holding our annual 2nd Sale proudly sponsored by SNAP Cafe, HCMC. 

in Saigon Events

The Mor The Merrier @ Phatty's

 Saigon International Comedy returns to Phatty’s on Thursday May 14 with a show headlined by highly acclaimed Northern Irish comic Martin Mor.

in Saigon Events

Visions of A Low Carbon Society: Results for France and Discussions for Vietnam @ Officience

 Aperoffy team is glad to welcome Pr. Minh Ha Duong, a famous French researcher focus on energy, climate change, society, economics and uncertainty.

in Saigon Events

Book Nest Grand Opening @ Book Nest

Grand Opening of Book Nest - a vintage little boutique of books and plants. Come hang out.

in Saigon Events

HORASSE (Fayabash - CH) Supported by Hibiya Line (Cliché, The Obs) @ The Observatory

 Refined and precise, HORASSE brings a razor sharp spear of electronic sound that strikes straight at the soul of the listener. Jazz licks and funk claps can sit comfortably alongside rough and r...

in Saigon Events

Classic Jazz with La-Nai @ Broma

From the organzer: La-Nai Gabriel is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist proficient on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano.

in Saigon

Saigon’s Immigration Office Relocated To District 3

Starting today, Vietnamese who want to get or renew their passports and foreigners needing visa paperwork will need to visit Saigon’s new immigration office in District 3.

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Artist’s Spin On A Classic Piece Of Propaganda Art

Triet Nho, the artist behind the stop motion banh mi video we posted back in February, has been trying his hand at a different medium – watercolor.

in Saigon Events

Talk on Disability Awareness Around The World @ The American Center

 Come examine some of the necessary steps to becoming a more inclusive culture. Our guest speakers will highlight the differences in disability awareness between the United States and Vietnam, an...

in Saigon Events

American Classics Film Series @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Calling all movie lovers! The American Classics Film Series has been on hiatus during the AC renovation, but we’re back with an even bigger, better cinematic experience! Join ...

in Saigon Events

Screening 'Lives Worth Living' @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Come be part of a discussion with State Department Special Advisor Judith Heumann! She will be at the American Center for a talk on her work and the film “Lives Worth Living” ...

in Saigon Events

Free Drums Workshop with Kenny Hogan @ Saigon Outcast

 Saigon Outcast, Singapore International Foundation and The Performing Arts Academy of HCM have the pleasure to announce the upcoming FREE drums clinic on Saturday 9th May at 2pm.

in Saigon Events

Busking for Nepal @ Saigon Outcast

 We're looking for performers of all types to entertain, get together and raise money for a good cause. If you can sing, play an instrument, talk, read poetry, perform stand up comedy, do magic, ...

in Saigon Events

AsiaMotions Summer Camp Early Bird Registration

From the organizer: We organize camps for kids from 8 to 12 and from 13 to 16 years old in Madagui Forest City Resort.

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Internet Speeds Will Return To Normal This Week

Repairs to the segment of the Asia America Gateway (AAG) cable that connects Vietnam to Hong Kong are expected to be repaired on May 10, three days earlier than expected.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Rip-Offs, Trash And Traffic: The Long Holiday Shows Its Ugly Side

Rip-offs, trash and traffic: The long holiday shows its ugly side [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Red Cross team draws flak for leaving Nepal amid crisis [Thanh Nien] Work begins on Phu Quoc 5-star passen...

in Saigon

More Road Closures For Downtown Saigon Ahead Of Tonight's Fireworks Show

There will be only a slight reprieve from road closures today in downtown Saigon with the city announcing that it will block off vehicle traffic to streets near the Bitexco Tower in advance of tonight...

in Vietnam

AAG Cable May Not Be Repaired Until May 13

Despite previous reports that a short circuit on Vietnam’s section of the Asia-America Gateway had been repaired and that internet speeds are back to normal, according to multiple sources, the problem...

in Saigon Events

Đạt Phơnk Live @ Buddha Bar

From the organizer: Tonight the awesome Dat Phonk will be blazing up Buddha Bar again with their funky mix of R&B, hip-hop, rock and pop!

in Vietnam

Free WIFI Coming To Saigon, Da Nang And Hue For Upcoming Celebrations

With huge crowds expected in cities around Vietnam for the upcoming holiday, S-wifi will be providing free WIFI service in many hotspots.

in Vietnam

Vingroup Looks To Buy Vietnam’s Biggest Train Stations, Seaports

The Ministry of Transport is weighing a proposal by Vietnamese conglomerate, Vingroup, which wants to buy up Vietnam’s largest train stations and seaports.

in Saigon

It’s Official: The World’s Oldest Woman Lives in Saigon

The World Records Association (WRA) has recognized 122-year-old Saigon resident, Nguyen Thi Tru, as the world’s oldest woman.

in Saigon

Saigon Losing 33% of Its Tap Water Due To Leaky Pipes

It may be hard to tell during the rainy season when Saigon’s streets are flooded with rainwater, but a new study shows that the city loses a great deal of its tap water due to leaky pipes.

in Vietnam

Internet Speeds Back To Normal In Vietnam

According to Vietnamese telecom VNPT, the country’s internet service is back to normal speeds.

in Architecture

National Assembly HQ Wins Grand Prize At VN Architecture Awards

While architecture in Vietnam has taken some major strides over the past decade, it’s rare to see a government building receive high praise for its design. It looks like Hanoi's recently complete...

in Saigon Events

Đạt Phơnk, Starchild & Joey-T @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: ĐẠT PHƠNK is back at La Fenetre Soleil this Saturday with their signature brand of unstoppable LIVE FUNK! 

in Saigon

15 Nostalgic Photos of Life in 1990s Saigon

When she arrived in Saigon in 1990, Catherine Karnow was introduced to local legends such as General Vo Nguyen Giap by her father, historian Stanley Karnow. Over the past 25 years, she has continued t...

in Tech

Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Cut Yet Again

Vietnam’s notoriously fragile section of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable has snapped once again in what is becoming a regular event.

in Saigon

Saigon Expands Reunification Day Roadblocks At The Last Minute

Yesterday, city authorities announced that the area that will be cordoned off to vehicle traffic for Reunification Day festivities has been expanded.

in Saigon

Saigon Begins to Move Its Power Lines Underground

Saigon has begun to move its notorious tangled nests of electricity wires underground.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Health Ministry Proposes Right-To-Die Law, Again

Three 5,000-year skeletons unearthed in central Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Schools confused about departments’ inconsistent policies [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s inward investment surge — will it last? [...

in Saigon Events

Toa Tau Talks - Catherine Karnow @ Toa Tau

American photographer, Katherine Karnow, brings her photo exhibition and the stories how fate led her to Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon at an intimate talk this Saturday.

in Vietnam

Saigon Flower Shop’s Floral War Photo Exhibition Backfires

A popular Saigon flower shop’s charitable photo exhibition backfired when city authorities shut it down last weekend due to the use of banned material.

in Development

[Video] A Sneak Peek Of Nguyen Hue Street’s Fancy New Water Fountain

The finishing touches are being put on Nguyen Hue Street’s pedestrian promenade that is set to open this month to coincide with the city’s Reunification Day celebrations. While not officially open for...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Frames - Opening Exhibition @ deciBel

From the organizer: Saigon Frames specialises in high quality decorative vintage map reproduction of old Saigon, Asia and the World. With a range of printing and framing options available our map...

in Saigon Events

Fireworks Cruise @ Saigon River

From the organizer: Spend an unforgettable evening watching fireworks from the best viewpoint in Ho Chi Minh City. Only on 30 April, National Reunification Day, we arrange a special night cruise ...

in Saigon

Saigon’s City Center To Be Blocked Off For Reunification Day Celebrations

Navigating your way around downtown Saigon will be a tad nightmarish over the next week, as numerous streets will be closed off for the upcoming Reunification Day celebrations.

in Music & Arts

Pop Superstar Katy Perry Coming To Saigon Next Month

American pop star, Katy Perry, will be making her way to Saigon next month to attend an event organized by Forbes Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Metro Vietnam Found Owing Over $23.6mn In Tax In Transfer Pricing Inspection

Vietnamese shrimp and fish exports found to have antibiotic residue [Vietnam Net] Vietnam to ease foreign ownership ceiling in banks-govt [Reuters] Metro Vietnam found owing over $23.6mn i...

in Saigon Events

James and the Van der Beeks, Walking Toys, Dj チキン @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: James and the Van Der Beeks and Walking Toys from Hardcore Vietnam will be teaming up to rock your ears on Friday night. Come down to La Fenetre Soleil and enjoy som...

in Vietnam

[Video] Mayhem Unfolds At Hanoi Waterpark After Impatient Customers Jump Fences

A promotional program for free entrance to Hanoi’s Ho Tay Water Park started off innocently enough but quickly devolved into total chaos as those who arrived late began to scale its fences.

in Travel

Vietnamese Passport Among the World's Least Powerful: Study

For many Vietnamese slaving away over visa applications, it quickly becomes clear that their passports are not as powerful as they would like.

in Development

Work on Saigon’s $326m Underground Trade Center to Begin This Year

While Nguyen Hue Street’s pedestrian promenade is set to open this week, a much larger walking street is in the works for downtown Saigon.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: It Will Take Vietnam A Long Time To Ease Visa Rules, Insiders Say

PHL, Vietnam ironing out details of strategic partnership amid China’s reclamation work [GMA] Vietnam firms struggle to expand in Russia [Asia One] Vietnam's HCM City to host pro break-dan...

in Saigon Events

Why do we Dance @ Molinari Cafe

 We're throwing a Special Party on the 22nd of April at our Social night at Molinari and we want to invite ALL dancers in Saigon to come join us: Salsa, Ballet, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Zumba, Jazz ...

in Saigon Events

Stand Up Saigon #6 @ The Cube

 Join us as we celebrate stand-up comedy with Stand-Up Saigon and The CUBE!!! Six local comedians will compete to be Comedian Of The Night!!!

in Saigon Events

Short Films Screening '2 times 2' @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: Two times two equals four. Starting the film screening activities of 'March: Art Walk' project with two young filmmakers - Huynh Cong Nho and Le Bao, in our second screening, ...

in Saigon Events

RB&K Spring/Summer Collection Launch @ Tips and Toes & The House of Saigon

From the organizer: RB&K is the link between different cultural styles as  each item is created with the notion of a spicy touch of elsewhere. The new collection, Geometrip, harmonises bold ...

in Saigon Events

A Romantic Night Concert @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: For one night only, we are proud and excited to showcase soloists from the French National Orchestra, Paris, Boston and Vietnam for a chamber music concert. They will interepr...

in Music & Arts

7 Incredible 360° Panoramas Of Saigon

These spiraling photos are the work of Hồ Ý, a graphic designer who moved to Saigon in 1999.

in Saigon Events

The Belgian Beer Festival @ Cargo Bar

 "The Belgian Monks brew the best beer in the world." The Belgian Beer Festival is coming for the first time to Ho Chi Minh City! Join us and get a taste of the 50 different kinds of authent...

in Saigon Events

Now That's What I Call The 90's @ The Cube

 The 90s were great weren't they?

in Saigon Events

House Party | Jase + Mike Pham + Starchild + Maraphoria @ The Cube

Craziest House Party in town. Riot dancin, pumped up jams, beer bongs and shots, shots, shots!

in Saigon Events

Ned Evett - The Glass Guitarist @ Saigon Ranger

From the organzer: Ned Evett's powerful singing, songwriting, and pioneering use of mesmerizing, mirrored-glass fretless fingerboards have added a new dimension to the contemporary roots and blue...

in Vietnam

VietJet Passenger Opens Emergency Exit Mistaking It for Restroom

51 people were ultimately forced off their flight last Friday afternoon after a passenger on a VietJet leaving Hanoi opened an emergency exit believing it to be a restroom.

in Saigon Events

Truth Corroded Live @ Yoko

 Truth Corroded recently released a new album THE SAVIOURS SLAIN worldwide through European label AFM Records. The album was mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL...

in Saigon Events

All About Jazz Talk @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Come celebrate April Jazz Appreciation Month with music critics and artists, who will discuss jazz principles of freedom, inclusion, and creativity, and help you understand ho...

in Saigon Events

Green Digital: Programing from Scratch @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Scratch, developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a computer programing language that makes it very easy and fun for everyone to create interactive stories, songs...

in Saigon Events

Rock & Roll @ UP Station

 Dear all the Rock&Roll and Swing Dance lovers, UP Station would like to present our first Rock&Roll night on 23rd of April. If you don't know how to swing dance, we do have workshops with the pr...

in Saigon Events

Cuba Libre - Latin Night @ Saigon Outcast

 To all the latin rhythms lovers, our famous Cuba Libre Latin night is back this Friday 31st July as a last edition before the August break. (No panic! we will be back in September)

in Saigon Events

Saigon Mega Flip Cup Party @ Saigon Outcast

 This is the ultimate pre-game party with special drinking games and activities for everyone to enjoy such as BEER PONG, BEER BONGS, PENNIES… and of course.. the main event - THE SAIGON MEGA...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Police Warn Of Sex Tourism Boom As Child Sex Abuse On The Rise

HCM City ranked top 5 of PCI 2014 [SGGP] Vietnamese spend $1.5 billion a year on studying overseas [Vietnam Net] Vietnam police warn of sex tourism boom as child sex abuse on the rise [Tuoi Tre...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon Events

PEPPERPOT (Serialism, Hello, Rex Club - FR) Supported by Elia (The Observatory) @ The Observatory

 The Music Machine is back in town. 

in Saigon Events

TUNG TIM (Hanoi) Supported by Starchild (Dat Phonk), Joey T (Shades Of Jae) & Elia (The Observatory) @ The Observatory

 The Observatory is excited to welcome for the first time TUNG TIM - a Hanoi-based DJ and producer that has featured in both Quest festivals and has gained a strong reputation in the city’s growi...

in Saigon Events

Cheezy Gangztaz feat.Nick Simon and Mike Pham @ The Observatory

 Get ready for the monthly injection of beat-heavy bumping and jumping, courtesy of the CHEEZY GANGZTAZ and their two guest accomplices.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Police Push To Move Hanoi Railway Station Out Of Downtown

Hanoi police have sent a proposal to the Transport Ministry requesting that it move the Hanoi Railway Station out of the city center to reduce congestion and accidents.

in Vietnam

2 Vietnamese Fighters Suffer Midair Collision, Pilots Missing

Two pilots are missing after their airplanes crashed in midair during an aerobatic training exercise off the coast of central Vietnam yesterday morning.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Pilot, Flight Attendant Arrested in South Korea for Smuggling Gold

Last Friday, a Vietnam Airlines (VNA) pilot and flight attendant were arrested in South Korea for smuggling 6kg of gold bars in their shoes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illegal Fishing Destroying HCMC's Newly-Revived Canals

EU helps improve legal nuclear safety framework [VOV] Da Nang plans to open representative office in RoK [SGGP] Vietnamese willing to spend more in 2015, brand-name goods market warms up [Vietnam Ne...

in Saigon Events

'Art Labor' Artists Talk @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: As an activity of 'March: Art Walk', we would like to invite you to an artist talk by Art Labor.

in Food Culture

[Video] How To Make Bánh Chưng

Though particularly popular during Tet, bánh chưng is available all year long from street vendors who sell them off the back of their bicycles. If you ever wanted to try your hand at the dish or you’r...

in Vietnam

HCMC Is About To Lose Its Stock Exchange

Plans are in the works to merge Vietnam’s two stock exchanges into a unified Vietnam Stock Exchange headquartered in Hanoi.

in Asia

Indonesian Politicians Push To Ban Alcohol

If two of Indonesia’s Islamic parties have their way, those caught drinking beverages containing over 1% alcohol will get slapped with up to two years in prison, or a fine of up to US$38,529.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Highway Jammed For 10 Hours By Power Plant Protest

Ernst&Young: Vietnam needs only five major banks [Vietnam Net] Noi Bai Airport to slash prices for sleep pod services [Vietnam Net] Hanoi to host ‘Day of Vietnamese Book' [Vietnam Plus]

in Architecture

Incredible House In Nha Be District Blends Local Architectural Styles And Modern Design

This brick-based, open-air living space from Vietnamese MM++ Architects taps traditional construction methods to bring this home into harmony with its surrounding environment. 

in Saigon

As Saigon’s First Pedestrian-Only Street Prepares To Open, Details and Criticisms Emerge

As construction of Nguyen Hue Street’s pedestrian-only promenade nears completion, new details about its operation as well as critical voices have emerged in the Vietnamese press in recent weeks.

in Stories

Saigon Bank Exec Pulls Gun On Taxi Staff Over Parking Spot

In a story that seems like something out of an American newspaper, Saigon police took a bank executive into custody last week for pulling a gun on a taxi dispatcher during a dispute over a parking spa...

in Environment

Vietnamese-American Actress Stars In Graphic Video, Visits Vietnam To Save Endangered Species (NSFW)

For many mammals, the world is becoming a harsher place as human’s encroach on the land and hunt them for skins, horns and meat (see this utterly depressing map).

in Saigon Events

Saigon Sports Club Championship @ Phu Tho Sports Training House

Leading organization of combat martial arts with Asia's largest facility for martial arts and cross training - Saigon Sports Club - is organizing the Saigon Sports Club Boxing Championship this Saturd...

in Environment

Climate Change Will Put 'Many' Vietnamese Cities Underwater: Official

While residents in the Vietnam's central highlands face the worst drought in years, 400km to the north, three people died last month as a result of “unusual” floods, the likes of which have not been s...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCM City Bans Teacher-Student Romantic Relationships

Vietnam betting on more casinos [VOV] Authorities unlawfully allow almost 600 pines to be felled in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam automobile industry faces collapse after Toyota announcement about poss...

in Asia

[Video] How Japan Is Using Anime To Justify An Expanded Military Role

Japan is in the midst of expanding its military’s operating limits to a point unseen since the end of World War II. To help “justify” what many see as an illegal pivot when it comes to the use of mili...

in Saigon Events

3A Grand Opening @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: 3A Station is having the Grand Opening Reception with photography exhibiton, graffiti, electronic music performances and free food and drinks the entire evening.

in Vietnam

[Photos] This Is What Life in Vietnam Looked Like 100 Years Ago

When photographer, Charles Peyrin, visited Vietnam in the 1920’s, he snapped dozens of candid shots that offer a rare glimpse into the daily life of locals and French colonists.

in Development

For The First Time, Vietnam Is Recruiting Foreign Scientists To Teach At Public Universities

As Vietnam struggles with a scarcity of qualified local professors, the country is looking outside its borders to reach international university standards.

in Saigon Events

deciBel 3 Years Anniversary @ deciBel

Let's celebrate 3 years of fun, music, food and madness.

in Saigon Events

Wine + Art On Canvas Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

 At Art on Canvas workshops you will enjoy a glass of wine while you learn painting techniques. For registration please send an email to the teacher Allessandra Tiree: tireeg33@gmail.com

in Saigon Events

THE WARRIORS Opening - Solo Installation Exhibition Of Nguyen Thuy Hang @ Saigon Domaine

 Please join us for the solo installation exhibition THE WARRIORS of Nguyen Thuy Hang.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Watch Out For These ‘Time Bombs’ When You’re In HCMC

Vietnamese incinerators create deadly dioxin gases [Vietnam Net] PM approves 36 mln USD textbook reform project [Vietnam Plus] Da Nang, Hoi An host Vespa roadshow [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon Events

Tofu Show @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Tofu Band is performing their tunes this Saturday at La Fenetre Soleil. Not a night to miss.

in Saigon Events

DJ ZULU (Spain) @ Broma

From the organzer: Broma presents Internation DJ ZULU (or Julio Moscoso from Barcelona, Spain) is one of the most versatile and knowledgeable Music Selectors from Europe based in the Asia-Pacific...

in Saigon Events

"Jam In Saigon" Grand Opening Reception - Organized by Giant Step Gallery @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: Giant Step - Urban Art Gallery proudly invite you to the Grand Opening Reception of the first gallery dedicated to the street art – “JAM IN SAIGON”.

in Tech

AT&T Looks To Expand Into Vietnamese Market

American telecommunications giant AT&T is looking to expand its services into Vietnam, but not in the way that you might expect.

in Saigon Events

Overbite Soul Night @ Broma

From the organzer: Overbite - Saigon's only dedicated soul night - comes to Broma! 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Scene Report #2 Launch Party @ Giant Step Gallery

From the organizer: We welcome everyone to attend the launch party of Saigon Scene Report #2 at Giant Step Gallery. Come support your locals! 

in Travel

Interactive 360° Drone Panorama Lets You See Saigon Like Never Before

Drones have given us some pretty fantastic aerial views of Saigon, but none have come close to this 360° Drone Panorama created by GlobalVision.

in Food Culture

Saigon Bakery Finds A Hit With Ginormous Bánh Mì

We’ve seen plenty of crazy spins on Vietnamese food, from phở cocktails to street side duck tacos. However, one Saigon bakery has found success by simply supersizing a popular Vietnamese sta...

in Health

Saigon’s Golf Course Is Poisoning Local Residents: Experts

Unlike most golf courses, Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat Golf Course is located in the heart of a densely populated urban area where it poses a serious environmental threat to those living nearby. Local reside...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Dog Thieves Saved From Mob Attack After Crashing Into Woman

US architects introduce PhD thesis on Saigon architecture [Tuoi Tre] Teen fined $300 for riding motorbike with feet on highway [Thanh Nien] Helmet law for kids largely ignored across Vietn...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon

Saigon’s Central Post Office Goes Back To Its Original Color

After complaints from street vendors to architects, the Saigon Central Post Office is finally back to its colonial color scheme following a VND5 billion (US$233,013) repainting.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Pledges To Ease Visa And Work Permits For Foreigners

Following feedback from businesses with domestic operations, Vietnamese officials have vowed to simplify visas and work permits procedures for foreign workers.

in Culture

[Video] Chinese-Vietnamese Gang War Erupts in Australia

Chinese-Vietnamese relations are still a bit frosty from the oilrig that caused a geopolitical fracas last year, and by the looks of it, this animosity has manifested in the diasporas of these countri...

in Tech

Uber’s New Service Promises Cheapest Taxis In Saigon, Hanoi

On April 7, Uber launched uberX, a new service that will be at least 25% cheaper than traditional taxi services in Saigon and Hanoi.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Blind Lottery Ticket Seller Falls Into Manhole In Downtown HCMC

Blind lottery ticket seller falls into manhole in downtown Ho Chi Minh City [Thanh Nien] China, Vietnam pledge peaceful resolution for sea dispute [Reuters] Company plans second Arsenal-su...

in Vietnam

Da Nang Unveils Talking Robot to Assist Pedestrians

In yet another reminder that Da Nang wins when it comes to technology, they city is testing a talking robot to help pedestrians cross busy streets.

in Saigon Events

Jazz - The Drops @ Saigon Ranger

From the organzer: The French Institute of Ho Chi Minh City proudly presents the live performance of French jazz trio The Drops, their very first in Vietnam and second in the region of Southeast ...

in Vietnam

[Video] Public Transportation In Old(er) Hanoi

While the last streetcar disappeared from Saigon’s streets in 1959, Hanoi held on to theirs until 1989. By the time service ended, the city’s light rail system was completely dilapidated aft...

in Travel

[Photos] Stunning Drone Views of Da Nang’s New 'French Village'

In the hills above Da Nang stands a “French Village” that looks like something straight out of Versailles. 

in Saigon Events

DICKY TRISCO (Disco Deviance, 2020 Vision - UK) & HIBIYA LINE (Cliché Records, The Observatory) @ The Observatory

 Another true hero of the underground disco world is about to drop his bags down on the docks, get behind the booth and give our city something really big to dance to about.

in Travel

Vietnam Airlines Set to Dominate Southeast Asian Aviation Market

Vietnam Airlines has been working hard to position itself as one of the region’s premier carriers by 2020. So far, it looks like everything’s going according to plan.

in Food Culture

[Photos] Coffee Shop On Wheels: Inside Hanoi’s New “Bus Café”

Vietnam’s ever-evolving coffee culture has produced a number of unique offerings, from sock-brewed coffee to tree house cafés. In Hanoi, a group of young entrepreneurs has taken a completely different...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: World Bank Partners With GrabTaxi To Improve Road Safety In VN

In Vietnam, residents barricade streets with bikes to protect houses from rainwater [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's bikers race to upgrade as auto sales explode [Tuoi Tre] Is Japanese capital leaving Vietnam? ...

in Saigon

Video Shows Daily Physical Abuse At Center For HIV-Positive Children In Saigon

Tuoi Tre recently published an exposé cataloguing the abuse of HIV-positive children at a care center in Saigon’s Thu Duc District.

in Development

Interview With the Author of the 'Ha Noi: CAPITAL City' Photo Book - Part 2

Following the successful release of their photo book which chronicled urban development in Ho Chi Minh City last year, Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert are back with a similar en...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Reviving Late Night Alcohol Sales Ban

Vietnam may not be able to agree on its most popular beer, but there’s no question about the drink’s popularity. To curb the “social evil,” the government is considering reviving an unpopular proposal...

in Saigon Events

Linda Mai Phung x Ulule Fashion Event @ Monsoon

 Linda Mai Phung is glad to invite you to join us this Friday evening 7pm at Monsoon Restaurant & Bar Saigon to present our crowd-funding campaign.

in Architecture

[Photos] New Tube House in Binh Duong Offers A Twist On Traditional Vietnamese Architecture

Tube houses have been popular in Vietnamese cities for centuries due to their ability to build airy abodes on small plots of land. Though architectural style has been steadily falling out of favor, ar...

in Vietnam

Container Holding Radioactive Material Has Been Missing From A Vietnamese Steel Mill For 3 Months

Authorities in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are searching for a container with highly radioactive material that has been missing from a steel mill for over three months.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Provider Of Sex Workers For Foreigners In Saigon ‘Backpacker Area’ Arrested

8,000 festivals a year contribute to VN's poor labor productivity? [Vietnam Net] PM pushes for signing of Vietnam – EU free trade deal [VoV] New Mekong Delta highways to cut travel time to HCM ...

in Saigon Events

Short Films Screening @ Le Cong Kieu Station

From the organizer: Continuing our artistic collaborative activities with individuals, and organisations in Vietnam which started with the artist talk and film screening of Thanh Mai co-organised...

in Saigon

“Haunted” 727 Tran Hung Dao To Be Demolished

606 Tran Hung Dao isn't the only historic building on the street to be threatened by the wrecking ball. In a move that was seemingly inevitable, the decaying apartment block at 727 Tran Hung Dao will ...

in Saigon Events

EA&OC 2 Year Anniversary Party w/ ROMI B [Freesome / OMA - HK] @ The Observatory

 It’s been 2 years since ECLECTIC AESTHETIC & OPTIMIST CLUB kicked off their collaboration with a series of seriously floor-shaking parties that moved Broma: Not a Bar into many mornings. 

in Asia

[Video] American Tourist Chased By Police And Angry Mob In Thailand After “Road Rampage”

In what sounds like something out of a movie, an American tourist managed to escape the wrath of an angry crowd in the resort city of Pattaya after a “wrecking spree” that damaged 13 vehicles and an r...

in Saigon Events

Glow Me Up Party @ The Cube

 One of the hottest! club concept trends at festivals, club party´s, fraternity ragers, and birthday bashes around the world is the glow party! At this type of party, guests are encouraged t...

in Saigon Events

Lysistrata's Toga Party @ Saigon Outcast

 Join Outcast and the Saigon Players for a night of theatrics, dress ups and fun for charity! Because who doesn't love a toga party! Arm wrestling challenge, slave auction, drink specials, r...

in Health

Vietnam Begins to Issue Fines for Helmetless Children on Motorbikes

Starting this week, Vietnamese traffic police officers will issue fines to motorbike drivers with helmetless children over six-years-old in tow.

in Food Culture

[Video] American Children Fall In Love With Vietnamese Breakfast Food

Many of the videos on Cut Video’s Youtube channel are dedicated to giving people new experiences and filming their reactions. Sometimes, this manifests in giving grandmothers marijuana, but in this cl...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Buys Nguyen Dynasty Rickshaw At French Auction

Vietnam buys Nguyen Dynasty rickshaw at French auction [DTI] Belgium helps Vietnam preserve documentary films [DTI] Uber gets Gov't nod with legal conditions [Vietnam News]

in Saigon Events

Opening Reception of "In Situ" by Architectural Duo Hoanh Tran and Archie Pizzini @ Quynh Gallery

 Galerie Quynh is pleased to present In Situ – an ambitious exhibition by Ho Chi Minh City-based architectural duo Hoanh Tran and Archie Pizzini of HTA + pizzini. The show will feature photo and ...

in Saigon Events

Ntone Edjabe: Diagnosing The Chimurenga Chronic @ Hoa Sen University

 ‘Encounter’ lecture series welcomes Ntone Edjabe, writer, journalist and musician of Cameroon origin, now based in Cape Town, South Africa. He will give a lecture about his role in establishing ...

in Travel

[Video] Check Out The Latest Vietnam Video To Go Viral

Portuguese travel blogger and videographer, João Cajuda, recently spent some time in northern Vietnam and Hoi An where he captured some amazing shots of the region’s people and landscapes.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Company Offers Women With 100cm Breasts Huge Salaries

A Vietnamese firm made headlines over the past week for a job posting offering “qualified candidates” with a breast size of 100cm or more as much as VND100 million per year.

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Photographer Takes Home Grand Prize at International Photo Contest

A photo by Vietnamese photographer, Pham Ty, has beaten out 26,500 other submissions to take the top spot at the recently concluded Smithsonian Photo Contest.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Architects Want Houses To Grow Rooftop Trees In Vietnam's ‘Suffocating’ Cities

VN set to host 31st SEA Games [Vietnam Net] Ocean science takes big step forward in VN with purchase of well-head platform [Vietnam Net] Consumers switching to safer vegetables [DTI]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon

[Video] Inside A 1972 Saigon Áo Dài Beauty Pageant

This short video was filmed at an áo dài beauty contest that took place in Saigon on November 27, 1972 to raise funds for the Vì Dân Hospital project.

in Saigon Events

Goethe Institut & The Observatory presents BERLIN CLUBNIGHT w/ LUTZ LEICHSENRING, CHI THANH and CHOPSTICK (SUOL / BERLIN) @ The Observatory

 Berlin Club Nights is a global institution that sees the German - and electronic music - capital's approach to clubbing presented around the world. In the first such night to be held in HCMC, Th...

in Culture

12 Of Saigon’s Best Parks And Open Spaces – Part 2

Though Saigon has lost quite a bit of its verdant luster over the years, there are still patches of green throughout the city that are worth checking out.Vietnam Coraclehas made a handy guide to some ...

in Travel

5 Million Vietnamese Took International Vacations In 2014

While the rate of foreign visitors to Vietnam is falling in a precarious manner, the opposite is true for Vietnamese travelers who are leaving the country in record numbers.

in Saigon

Another 'Dead' Saigon Canal Will Soon Be Revived

Running over 10 kilometers through four districts (Tan Binh, Tan Phu, 11 and 6), Tan Hoa is one of Saigon's longest canals. Like many of the city's urban waterways, it has been receiving treatmen...

in Culture

Incredibly Detailed Map Shows SE Asia's Amazing Diversity

This detailed map created by the Indigenous Knowledge and Peoples Network shows the incredible diversity of ethnicities in SE Asia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 4 Foreigners Reportedly Break Into Vietcombank ATMs To Steal $70,000

Epidemic outbreaks found in HCM City [DTI] Vietnam to be Asia's new manufacturing powerhouse [DTI] Total lunar eclipse to occur on April 4 evening [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon Events

Health Coaching Workshops by Chiara Squinzi @ Saigon Outcast

 Health coaching is focused on understanding your health needs and setting appropriate goals to reach them; together we will be able to analyse your eating habits and work together to improve the...

in Music & Arts

Vietnam’s First IMAX Theatre To Launch In Saigon With “Furious 7”

IMAX is finally coming to Vietnam next month with screenings of the seventh installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.

in Saigon

16 Rare Photos That Show Life In Saigon After Japanese Surrender (1945)

These rare photos, taken by John Florea in October 1945, show what life was like in Saigon as Japanese forces laid down their arms following four years of occupation. 

in Saigon

Nguyen Hue Pedestrian-Only Promenade To Open This Month

It’s been months since crews began to tear up Nguyen Hue Street in order to transform it into the city’s first pedestrian-only thoroughfare. It looks like we’ll only have to put up with this construct...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Saigon Mad Men: “The Guitar-Maker's Labor of Love”

This short film is the fourth episode in a series called "Saigon Mad Men" that profiles some of the city’s most passionate business people.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Suggests US Charity Supply Helmet Cameras To Traffic Cops

Vietnam Idol show hits licence issues [Vietnam News] HCMC multiplies new school model [SGGP] Vietnam to benefit from new wave of Japanese investment [Vietnam Net]

in Saigon Events

Local Flavor @ The Obsevatory

 Featuring exclusively local-based DJs, this night is all about showcasing the very fine talent on offer right here in our city. Previous installations have proven that this is the place to witne...

in Saigon

90,000 Vietnamese Workers on Strike at Factory That Supplies Nike, Adidas

Changes to social insurance laws have sparked a massive worker’s strike in Saigon’s Binh Tan District, shutting down a garment factory that makes shoes and clothes for companies including Nike and Adi...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Scraps Airport Maintenance Plan After Airlines Cry Foul

Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has delayed plans to perform extensive maintenance at some of the country’s largest airports, including Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Justifies Controversial Cable Car Project At World’s Largest Cave

Man wearing kilos of gold causes chaotic scene at Hanoi shopping mall [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s voice in gender equality at IPU-132 [DTI] Water quality suffers in HCM City [DTI]

in Saigon Events

San Art and The Observatory presents NTONE EDJABE (Fong Kong Bantu Soundsystem - South Africa) @ The Observatory

 The Observatory is very excited to announce its first collaboration with SAN ART for this unique event, which will feature a bonanza of Africa sounds brought to the dance floor by one of the hig...

in Saigon Events

Presenting TIMMY REGISFORD (157 Shelter Records - New York City) @ The Observatory

 The Observatory is proud and very excited to announce this feature as it makes for another landmark date in our calendar so far. 

in Music & Arts

Saigoneer Tet Photo Contest [Results]

Over Tet, many of us got out of Saigon either to our hometowns, or for some much needed holiday time to surrounding countries. Either way, some beautiful images were submitted, and we had a rough time...

in Development

Interview With the Author of the 'Ha Noi: CAPITAL City' Photo Book

Following the successful release of their photo book which chronicled urban development in Ho Chi Minh City last year, Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert are back with a similar en...

in Tech

Vietnam Delays Launch Of 4G Until 2016

Though many have agreed that 2015 is the “prime time” for Vietnam to launch its 4G services, the country’s deputy minister of information and communications announced last Thursday that licenses for t...

in Culture

21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers – Part 2

For many living in Vietnam, motorbikes act as an appendage, taken everywhere and used for everything. They are monuments to function that are at once a personal vehicle, a delivery truck, a school bus...

in Travel

Thousands Of Flights To Be Canceled As Vietnam’s Major Airports Set To Undergo Repairs

An estimated one million booked passengers will be unable to take their flights from April 10 to June 25 as some of Vietnam’s largest airports have scheduled major repairs during one of the country’s ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt On Track To Unhealthy High Levels

Vietnam will suffer from “technology rubbish” if ministry does not act: scientists [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s public debt on track to unhealthy high levels [DTI] Vietnam’s FDI disbursement surges in Q1...

in Architecture

[Photos] Every Corner Of This D7 Home Was Designed For Relaxation And Meditation

The 3x10 House, designed by DD concept, can be found in District 7. Built on a 3×10 square meter plot, the small space forced the architects to "carefully consider the conflicts be...

in Saigon Events

VMR (Viet Music Reunion) Music Party Play 1 @ Nostalgia

 Exchange music party by VMR (Viet Music Reunion) held for the first time to make up playing youth and community development in Saigon with the participation of artists from Hanoi and France

in Vietnam

[Photos] People Tempting Fate At Vietnamese Rail Crossings

Vietnamese rail crossings are notoriously unsafe due to poor signage and lack of barricades. But some pedestrians and motorists aren’t doing themselves any favours by crossing in front of oncoming tra...

in Saigon Events

Speakeasy @ The Observatory

 Every Wednesday, join The Observatory to enjoy our space facing the river in a chill out mood, with a special intimate set up different as in the weekend - ideal to try our extensive c...

in Saigon Events

Full Moon Glow Party Pub Crawl @ Grill & Chill

From the organizer: Come join this special edition Full Moon Party bar tour in Saigon. We'll have a special fluro pub crawl cap and lots of glow paint. We'll be heading to bars with UV light...

in Saigon Events

Stamp Fair @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: The concept of "Stamp Trade" in the past was very popular to the Vietnamese. Today, we want to bring back this past beautiful activity to reality once again with a fair where ...

in Saigon Events

'Happiness Lies Beyond The Clouds': Solo Exhibition by Tran Minh Duc @ San Art

 “Taking time, spaces and related stories based on history lines, 'Happiness lies beyond the clouds' according to its own title wants to narrate a story which relies upon connection of similariti...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Raising Visa Fee For Tourists, Overseas Vietnamese

Though Vietnam is struggling to keep its tourism numbers up, the country’s finance ministry has proposed raising visa fees for tourists and overseas Vietnamese.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Month-Long Road Closings In Downtown HCMC Start Next Week

HCMC leaders inspect key infrastructure projects [SGGP] More Vietnamese politicians use emails, social networks [Vietnam Net] MOET’s entrance-exam ban could lead to payments for seats at the best sc...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

in Food Culture

20 Vietnamese Foods You Need to Try Now

Uyen Luu, author of My Vietnamese Kitchen and contributor to Jamie Oliver’s FoodTube, shares her favorite Vietnamese dishes and how to cook them.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Planning To Drop Death Penalty For Drug Crimes, Robbery

Vietnamese justice officials announced Tuesday that they plan to abolish the death penalty for a number of crimes including robbery and drug trafficking.

in Development

15 Projects That Will Change Saigon Forever: Part 3

The area between Bến Thành Market and the Saigon Opera House is undeniably the epicenter of changes to the city’s urban fabric with the construction of pedestrian promenades, subway stations, a new ad...

in Saigon Events

EA&OC w/ NOCHES @ The Observatory

 Get ready for your monthly shot of EA&OC audio-power because it's on its way and ready to play. 

in Vietnam

Vietnam Set to Become Southeast Asia's Economic Powerhouse: Bloomberg

There are numerous global and domestic trends that may be setting Vietnam up as the region’s economic leader, according to a recent report in Bloomberg.

in Saigon Events

Made In House Sunday Party @ Broma

 Made-In-House (MIH) is the first series of Sunday party's in Vietnam. Predominantly in Ho Chi Minh City and rotating to different locations and venues MIH will bring you international artist fro...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Drunk Drivers Should Be Charged Criminally - Vietnam Road Directorate

Drunk drivers should be charged criminally: Vietnam road directorate [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam ‘caught between a rock and a hard place’ as US-Russia rivalry deepens [Thanh Nien] Singapore Increas...

in Saigon

Saigon McDonald’s Chaos The Result Of “Dud” US$40 Million Marketing Campaign

If you happened to pass by the Dien Bien Phu McDonald’s on Monday night or anytime Tuesday, you probably found yourself in a massive plume of motorbike traffic headed directly for the fast food restau...

in Vietnam

[Photos] At Least 16 Killed In Scaffolding Collapse In North-Central Vietnam

Last night at 8pm, iron scaffolding weighing thousands of tons collapsed on top of hundreds of workers at Son Duong Port, killing at least 16 and injuring 27.

in Music & Arts

This Is What A Mongolian Hip-Hop Video Looks Like

Tracing its roots back to the cities of the United States, Hip-Hop has since spread across the globe, penetrating even the farthest corners of human civilization.

in Saigon Events

ROGER SANCHEZ - The Ibiza Reunion @ Blanchy's

 Friday April 3rd, we have a very special artist to rock one of the most interesting and stylist house clubs of SE Asia, Blanchy's Tash in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

in Development

Vietnamese Car Sales Skyrocketing In 2015

If you’ve been noticing more cars clogging the streets on your daily commute, you’re not imagining things.

in Travel

Hanoi Makes Trip Advisor’s Top 5 Destinations Of 2015

Trip Advisor just announced the results of its 2015 Traveler’s Choice rankings, based on millions of traveler reviews. The rankings, which cover everything from hotels to beaches, are highlighted...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 5 Sentenced To Jail In Vietnam For Running Massive Porn-Sharing Website

Ha Noi to crack down on illegal taxi enterprises [SGGP] Vietnam wants full lifting of US arms embargo [Yahoo] Vietnam mulls national brand for rice [Bangkok Post]

in Tech

[Video] Chinese Company Builds 57-Story Skyscraper in 19 Days

When one talks about the pace of construction in Vietnam, many would liken it to watching paint dry. Due to a plethora of reasons, many buildings remain partially built (e.g. the building at Ham Nghi ...

in Saigon Events

Presenting MASA NIWAYAMA (Giant Swing, Zundrangma Records - Bangkok) @ The Observatory

 One of Bangkok’s major movers in the underground dance music scene, MASA NIWAYAMA is hitting The Observatory’s new venue for the first time to show us exactly why he is known from Thailand to th...

in Saigon Events

"Day By Day" Solo Exhibition by Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai @ Sao La

 Thanh Mai is an internationally award-winning artist, based in Hue. The exhibition consists of four interrelated serial artworks in various media, which draw on one year of extensive research by...

in Saigon Events

Opening Reception: March Art Walk @ Lê Công Kiều Station

From the organizer: In the first collaboration, Sao La and Freeland are pleased to present a group exhibition – March: Art Walk. Inspired by the desire to narrow the gap between contemporary art ...

in Saigon

[Photos] McDonald’s Giveaway Event Causes “Absolute Chaos” In Saigon

Thousands of people showed up to the McDonald’s restaurant on Dien Bien Phu Street this week for free food and swag, resulting in massive crowds, traffic jams and as one resident described it, “absolu...

in Saigon

The Saigon Post Office Is Being Repainted. Again.

When it comes to urban beautification projects in Vietnam, Hanoi’s recent tree massacre has been getting all the press. However, it wasn’t long ago that the Saigon Post Office’s new paint job was grab...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ha Noi Wants Vendors, Temporary Markets Gone

A book street for Ho Chi Minh City, why not? [Tuoi Tre] Hazards from games for children at funfairs in Vietnamese parks [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to reform its aviation sector by 2020 [Vietnam Net]

in Tech

Vietnam to Get Its First Solar Power Plant

EVN is partnering up with a Russian energy company to construct the country’s first solar power plant.

in Music & Arts

S-A-I-G-O-N: Digital Pop Art Project Brings "Saigon" To Life

This incredibly detailed piece of digital pop art takes aim at Saigon's complex beauty.

in Asia

Car-Sized Stingray Caught In River Outside Of Bangkok

While we see massive Mekong giant catfish pulled from the rivers around Saigon every few months, scientists in Thailand have one-upped us with this enormous stingray that may be the largest freshwater...

in Culture

[Photos] Vintage Vietnamese Lottery Tickets Are Works of Art

In contrast with the bright red colored, formulaic designs of today’s Vietnamese lottery tickets, those of the mid-twentieth century were more like postcards and graced with intricate artwork.

in Development

South Korean Investor Puts In US$5 Billion Bid To Redevelop Saigon's Ba Son Shipyard

The sprawling Ba Son Shipyard that occupies a large swath of prime real estate along the banks of the Saigon River may soon be redeveloped into a mixed-use complex.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Official Gets Downgraded For Striking Another With Beer Glass After Drinking

Vietnam official gets downgraded for striking another with beer glass after drinking [Tuoi Tre] Japan provides 44 Toyota Camry Hybrid cars for Hanoi police [Tuoi Tre] Ministries hinder ‘green' ...

in Tech

Google Translate Asks Vietnamese To Help Improve Its Accuracy

If you’ve ever needed to use Google Translate to Vietnamese, you know that it’s not always the most accurate. While it can be said that this is an issue for many of the languages available in the serv...

in Saigon Events

"Nariphon" A Solo Art Exhibition by Thai Artist Prasert Yodkaew @ Monsoon

 "Nariphon" is the first solo art exhibition by Thai artist from Silapakorn University (Bangkok, Thailand) , Mr. Prasert Yodkaew, in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

"The World In My Mind" HOÀNG TRUNG Exhibition @ deciBel

 "The World in my Mind" is the name of this collection, which shows the ways the world works in my mind right here right now. The things that dominate my mind are usually my family and my fr...

in Asia

[Video] A Look Into the Lives of South Korea’s Food Porn Superstars

It’s been a while since we checked in with the latest food trends in South Korea as Japan typically captures our gaze when it comes to outside-of-the-box food styles in Asia. But today, instead of arg...

in Culture

12 Of Saigon’s Best Parks And Open Spaces – Part 1

Though Saigon has lost quite a bit of its verdant luster over the years, there are still patches of green throughout the city that are worth checking out. Vietnam Coracle has made a handy guide to som...

in Saigon Events

Workshop: Understanding Entrepreneurship @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Plan to start a business? Come join entrepreneur Esther Nguyen to learn about entrepreneurship and startups. Esther will cover what it takes to make a great entrepreneur and s...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: BKAV to Produce Truly Made-In-Vietnam Smartphones

Vietnam proposes allowing foreigners to wholly own listed brokerages [Reuters] Vietnam Top Global Outsource Market as Chinese Labor Cost Rise [World Property Journal] Seedcom.vn is a new f...

in Saigon Events

Gender|o|noise Presentation by Tara Transitory @ deciBel

 After the amazing performance of Tara Transitory organized by iLL The Beats Saigon. We would love to invite you guys to the presentation of "Gender|o|noise" project's artist Tara Transitory aka ...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Vietnam

Hanoi Suspends Uprooting of 6,700 Trees After Public Outcry

The chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee has asked that the plan to fell a quarter of the city’s trees be put on hold following public outcry.

in Saigon Events

Grand Opening Giant Step Gallery @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: Launching of the first Urban Art Gallery in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Dynamic Black and White @ Zero Station

From the organizer: Dynamic Black & White is an exhibition concept that is formed around three fundamental elements of the artists’ production. These are time, energy, and material. Materials are...

in Music & Arts

Saigon’s Own Suboi Making Headlines in America

Suboi, Saigon’s “Queen of Hip-Hop”, has been making international headlines this week in anticipation of her performance at one of America's largest music festivals.

in Music & Arts

[Video] This Vietnamese Coke Commercial Might The Best We’ve Ever Seen

Say what you will about Coca-Cola’s poor human rights record and shady promotional practices, but the soda giant sure seems to have its marketing executions figured out.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Outrage As Hanoi Begins To Uproot 6,700 Trees

On Wednesday morning, Hanoi launched its plan to cut down more than a quarter of the trees that line the city's streets. Both experts and the public have taken to the press and social media to express...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Restaurateur Threatens To Burn Gov’t Office After Officials Delay Paying Bills

Proposal to combat overloaded vehicles [Vietnam News] Electricity price in nuclear power-era remains unpredictable [Vietnam Net] Vietnam launches hotline to handle questions, complaints from tourist...

in Saigon Events

iLL Beats Saigon presents ONE MAN NATION - Translæctica: Saigon Edition 01 @ Freeland Cafe

From the organzer: Translæctica :: Saigon Edition 01 // trans/queer party // plunges you deeper into the darkness of uncharted sonic territories, as navigated by Tara Transitory aka ONE MAN NATIO...

in Saigon Events

Graffiti Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

 Join this amazing 3 week graffiti workshop immersing you in the graffiti and street art culture and having fun outdoors. Hosted by Suby and Frenemy

in Saigon Events

SUPERBLOOD Southeast Asia Tour 2015 @ Saigon Ranger

From the organzer: SUPERBLOOD is coming to Saigon!

in Saigon Events

FTWR Presents The Tea Party @ Saigon Ranger

From the organzer: Follow The White Rabbit (FTWR) presents The FTWR Tea Party Tour [Vietnam].

in Development

Uproar As Province Lets Developer Fill In Vietnam’s Largest River

The Dong Nai River is the main water source for 20 million people in Southern Vietnam. It’s no surprise then that experts have “slammed” local authorities for giving a property developer the go-ahead ...

in Saigon Events

L'Usine Fashion Night Out @ L'Usine

From the organizer: Introducing L'Usine's Fashion Night Out! Next Wednesday 25th Macrh, we're launching Kenzo arriving in Saigon for the first time. And to celebrate, we're having a party - and y...

in Saigon

[Map] The 10 Most Dangerous Intersections In Saigon

The good news first – there has been a significant decrease in the number of accident-prone hotspots in Saigon over the past year. The bad news? There are still 10 left.

in Saigon Events

Beer Pong Tournament @ deciBel

 Find a partner, think of a team name, and get ready to unleash your inner “bro”: it’s time for decibel’s first Beer Pong tournament.

in Saigon Events

Gruesome Playground Injuries @ Cargo Bar

 Dragonfly Theatre Co. and Saigon Sound System are proud to announce their upcoming premiere of "Gruesome Playground Injuries” by Pulitzer Prize finalist and playwright Rajiv Joseph.

in Saigon Events

FTWR Presents 'The Tea Party' @ The Cube

 Follow The White Rabbit (FTWR) presents The FTWR Tea Party Tour [Vietnam].

in Saigon Events

FTWR Presents 'The Tea Party' @ Toohai Bar

 Follow The White Rabbit (FTWR) presents "The FTWR Tea Party Tour [Vietnam]".

in Culture

Infographic Shows The Most Popular Beers In The World By Country: Vietnam Confused

Vinepair, a website dedicated to all things alcohol, recently released a great infographic showing the most popular beers in the world by country. However, while the king of beers in most nations was ...

in Saigon

VN Aviation Firm Hopes To Offer Sightseeing Flights Over Saigon

Talks between city officials and Hai Au Aviation are hinting at the possibility of aerial tours of Saigon by seaplane.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Realty Giant Breaks Ground On NYC Central Park-Inspired Garden

HCMC police consider legal actions in boy's fatal fall from kite [Thanh Nien] Vietnam exhibition displays skeletons in gay people's closets [Thanh Nien] Social media should confirm govt network site...

in Vietnam

Number Of Vietnamese “Super Wealthy” Set To Double By 2024

As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, so is the number of ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNWIs) - people who have US$30 million or more in total assets.

in Travel

$350mn International Airport In The Works For Ha Long Bay

Soon, it may be much easier for tourists to visit Ha Long Bay as plans are in the works to build an international airport near the UNESCO heritage site.

in Development

[Infographic] How Vietnam’s New Broadcast Tower Stacks Up Against The World’s Tallest

Vietnam Television Station (VTV), the State Capital and Investment Corporation and BRG Corporation have officially announced their cooperation on the construction of the world’s tallest broadcasting t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Collects Residents’ Opinions On Subway Train Design

Growing green-label trend in Vietnam [Vietnam Plus] Agribank employees charged for stealing over $1 million for gambling [Thanh Nien] Hanoi adds more traffic cameras to put brake on violations ...

in Saigon Events

Đạt Phơnk & Starchild @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: ĐẠT PHƠNK and STARCHILD will be shakin' up La Fenetre Soleil this Saturday! Come on down for some serious FUNK!

in Development

Chinese Company Proposes Rail Link Between Saigon and Phnom Penh

In yet another plan that would change the face of rail in Vietnam, a Chinese firm has proposed the construction of a new international railway line that would span the Mekong Delta.

in Saigon

[Photos] Large Fire Rips Through District 4

A large fire in an alley behind the District 4 People’s Committee yesterday morning destroyed eight homes and damaged two others.

in Saigon Events

CrowdPitch @ Nest

 CrowdPitch is an initiative to create an opportunity for Startups to pitch their ideas, gain exposures, build and engage in an active community and learn from the best mentors in the ecosystem.

in Music & Arts

Saigoneer Tet Photo Contest

Alright Saigoneers, we hope you’ve had a chance to deal with your holiday withdrawal depression and get back into the groove of life. You should have had ample time to get all your holiday photos edit...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Hackers Steal 50,000 Accounts From Local Telecom Giant

Vietnamese high-tech products conquer world market [Vietnam Plus] Taxi cab robberies become violent [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s PC market is the only one in Asia still growing [Vietnam Net]

in Saigon Events

Trialogue Exhibition After Party @ Saigon Outcast

 After party of Exhibition of 3 of Saigon's Graffiti/Street artists Liar BenFrenemylife.com and Holm the tooth [HLM] at Vin Gallery Friday March 27th at 6pm htt...

in Saigon Events

Easter Sunday @ Saigon Outcast

 Easter is fast approaching and we're excited to throw a fun Easter Celebration for the whole family at SAIGON OUTCAST on April 5.

in Culture

18 Country's Flags Reimagined Using Traditional Foods

To help promote the Sydney International Food Festival, advertising agency, WHYBIN\TBWA, designed 18 national flags made from traditional foods.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Man Among 100 Finalists For Mars Mission

A 32-year-old Vietnamese man has been selected as one of the final 100 candidates for a one-way ticket to Mars.

in Saigon Events

Women's History Month: Healthy Eating and Life Balance for Women @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Speaker: Tran Lan Huong, Health Coach. If you care about your health, mind, and body, join coach Tran Lan Huong for an open discussion about strategies to help women stay...

in Saigon Events

Women's History Month: A Male Perspective @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Speaker: Abraham Lee, Consulate Officer. Hear an Asian-American view on the different roles of men and women in both domestic and professional settings. This informal and...

in Saigon Events

Women's History Month: Empowering Female Students in Schools @ The American Center

From the oragnizer: Speakers: Students from Indiana University

in Development

15 Projects That Will Change Saigon Forever: Part 2

The area between Bến Thành Market and the Saigon Opera House is undeniably the epicenter of changes to the city’s urban fabric with the construction of pedestrian promenades, subway stations, a new ad...

in Saigon Events

Indiana Jones Marathon @ deciBel

 Indiana Jones Marathon (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade)

in Travel

New Agreement Will Bring Lotteria Menu To VietJet Flights

You’ll soon be able to munch on a Lotteria burger at 10,000 meters in the air as the South Korean fast food giant has signed a major strategic agreement with low-cost carrier, VietJet Air.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Cosmetics With Human "Stuff" Banned In VN

Cartoon campaign launched against littering [Vietnam Plus] Woman writer likens men who avoid sharing housework as "pigs" [DTI] Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air fined for flight delays [DTI]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Vietnam

These 25 Pictures Show What Life Was Like in 1990 Hanoi

These photos, taken just as the effects of “Đổi Mới” reforms were kicking in, show a Hanoi transitioning from an impoverished capital city into one embarking on a path towards the free market.

in Saigon

Saigon’s New Electric Busses To Include Service To Pham Ngu Lao

Saigon’s new electric bus service, scheduled to open later this year, will not only serve tourists on Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, Le Duan, Nguyen Du and Thai Van Lung Streets, but also Pham Ngu Lao.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Bandit 9: Motorcycles From "Another Dimension"

Some of Saigon’s homegrown brands are starting to embrace high-quality short films to promote their products.

in Saigon Events

THYLACINE (FR) Presented By Institut Français de HCM-Ville & iLL Beats Saigon @ Cargo Bar

 Lo and behold! From the farthest reaches of the galaxy and the unnamed frontiers of the mediascape returns... 

in Saigon Events

Loud Minority presents LITTLE BARRIE @ Cargo Bar

 We are delighted to announce that UK blues-rock band LITTLE BARRIE will make their Loud Minority return at Cargo Bar on 27th May.

in Saigon Events

Mad Fyah - The Return of PAPA U-Gee @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: SAIGON ROCKERS are proud to announce the next MAD FYAH installation after Tippa Irie's MAD performance last week - this month with PAPA U-Gee - Japan's Reggae, Dancehall & Dub...

in Saigon Events

Orangutan @ Saigon Ranger

From the organzer: OrangutanSaigon will be bringing you some more super funky blues, reggae and ska-infused dance music!

in Vietnam

[Photos] “French Village” to Open in the Hills Above Da Nang

The outskirts of Da Nang are about to get a significant, yet somewhat odd tourist attraction – a “French Village” that looks like something straight out Louis XIV’s Versailles. 

in Music & Arts

5 Vietnamese Photographers Among Finalists For International Photo Contest

The annual Smithsonian Photo Contest is wrapping up, and, of the 60 finalists, five are Vietnamese photographers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 101-yr-old Vietnamese Asked To End Vain Hunt For 4,000 Tons Of Gold

Vietnam faces economic concerns on fuel and power price hikes [DTI] Viettel eyes global status by 2020 [SGGP] Vietnam to host ASEAN traditional music festival 2015 [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

Event Rewind: Rio Party @ The Grand Ho Tram Strip

On Valentine’s Day The Grand Ho Tram Strip held their Rio Party, a night packed with Latin flavor and fun.

in Vietnam

[Video] Mekong Man Uses Feet to Drive Motorbike Down Highway

If the Darwin Awards were an actual thing, this Mekong man would probably make the short list.

in Saigon Events

Leeroy Thornhill (Smash Hifi/DJ Set) @ Cargo Bar

 Leeroy Thornhill, founding member of UK dance pioneers The Prodigy, makes a welcome return to Saigon this Friday, bringing with him a choice collection of breaks, old skool samples, hip hop, ele...

in Saigon Events

Taste of the Bands: Cooking Competition @ Saigon Outcast

 WE INVITE YOU TO TASTE OF THE BANDS ON SAT 28 MARCH AT 7PM!!! This is a fun community event that will gather us music lovers to enjoy good food, live jams and some tasty surprises!

in Saigon Events

Jameson St Patrick's Day @ Saigon Outcast

 On Saturday 14th March, Saigon Outcast and Jameson Irish Whiskey will collaborate to bring the spirit of Dublin to Saigon for a Saint Patrick’s Day bonanza!

in Saigon Events

80's To The 90's KARAOKE #2 @ deciBel

 Come up on stage or just sing along.

in Travel

[Photos] Introducing Vietnam Airlines’ First A350-XWB Aircraft

Fresh off the assembly line, Vietnam Airlines’ first Airbus A350-XWB made its debut on a runway in Toulouse, France last week.

in Travel

Has Sapa Lost Its Charm?

While it still looks beautiful from the air, a recent editorial penned in Lao Dong and translated by Thanh Nien paints Sapa as a town that has lost its charm.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Fuel Retail Prices Rebound, Following Environment Tax Hikes

German media firm pumps $14 mln into Vietnamese browser developer [Thanh Nien] Young Vietnamese man dreams of conquering Mars [Vietnam Net] Exhibition on LGBT community opens in Hanoi [Vietnam ...

in Saigon Events

Pink Martini Gala Dinner & Charity Concert @ GEM Center & Ben Thanh Theater

 Poussières de vie proudly welcomes the Pink Martini, the internationally renowed musical ensemble in their debut appearance for Vietnam’s audiences. Known also as an act highly motivated by prog...

in Culture

5 Of Saigon’s Oldest Temples

Before the arrival of the French and their colonial architecture, Buddhist temples served as the most ornate structures in Saigon. Here is some background on and the locations of five of the city’s ol...

in Saigon

Public Karaoke Parties Drive Saigon Residents Mad

If you live in a Saigon alley, you’ve undoubtedly been kept up by loud music blaring from the speakers of your neighbors celebrating a birthday, wedding or funeral.

in Travel

Unreal Drone And Timelapse Video Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave

Though you won’t be able to take a ride through Son Doong Cave anytime soon, you can catch a glimpse of its monolithic beauty with this new drone video made by local photographer, Ryan Deboodt.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Deadly Train Accident Rocks Vietnam’s North-South Railway

Last night, a deadly accident occurred on Vietnam’s North-South railway when a SE5 train collided with a truck in Quang Tri Province.

in Music & Arts

[Updated] The Prodigy To Play Surprise Performance In Saigon This Friday

[Update] According to the organizers, the show has been canceled due to logistical issues. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Work Starts On $180mn Urban Area Fronting Vietnam’s Iconic Ha Long Bay

Masses of dead shellfish wash ashore in Ha Tinh Province [SGGP] 60% of university students cannot meet self-study requirements [Vietnam Net] Recluse artist's work on display after 31 years [Vietnam ...

in Saigon Events

St. Phatty's Day Comedy @ Phatty's

 After a short but well-needed hiatus, Saigon International Comedy is returning to Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday Mar. 18 with a great, post St. Patrick’s Day line-up.

in Saigon Events

Trialogue - Opening Night @ Vin Gallery

 Trialogue – an exhibition of graffiti and street art by Saigon based artists Kristopher Kotcher, ‘Holm’ and Phan Minh Tuan.

in Development

Vietnam to Get High Speed Trains That Can Reach 350kph

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved plans for a massive overhaul of Vietnam’s rail network over the next 35 years.

in Saigon Events

SPACE PANTHER w/ Cheezy Gangztaz & Nic Ford @ The Observatory

 This is a night of divergent and eclectic sounds that is taking on a deliberately wide cross-section of approaches to music.

in Saigon Events

Presenting FRANCIS INFERNO ORCHESTRA [We Play House / Melbourne] @ The Observatory

 Soul-filled, drum-heavy and body-moving: FIO is a producer and DJ whose disco-influenced house and techno productions burst with a unique approach to shaking dance floors. 

in Saigon Events

Color Me Run @ D2

 After a successful Saigon debut in 2014 with more than 6,800 participants, the next installment of the Color Me Run will take place in the city this April.

in Vietnam

Elephant Dies of Exhaustion While Serving Tourists in Dak Lak: Report

On Sunday, authorities from Dak Lak Province announced that a 40-year-old elephant died suddenly while serving tourists at the Ban Don tourist area.

in Saigon Events

Live Music / Seighart @ deciBel

From 9pm, Seighart, a self taught musician with a mix of folk, indie, blues rock and country will perform with his guitar on stage.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves 6-Day Holiday In April

International happiness day celebrated nationwide [Vietnam Plus] Students singing “adult love song” stirs debate [Vietnam Net] First wind power farm in Central Highlands kicked off [Vietnam Net]

in Culture

Color Me Run Returns To Saigon

After a successful Saigon debut in 2014 with more than 6,800 participants, the next installment of the Color Me Run will take place in the city this April.

in Travel

Epic Drone Video Perfectly Captures Sapa’s Majestic Beauty

Sapa has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful places on Earth and with videos like this, it’s easy to see why.

in Saigon Events

GreenS Launch Event @ Nest

 We would like to invite our customers and friends to our Grand Launching event on March 21 at Nest by AIA located in the Bitexco Tower.

in Saigon Events

The Love Below & La-Nai Gabriel Live @ The Cube

 La-Nai Gabriel is back in town for another soulful night with local hip hop outfit, The Love Below. When these 2 musical forces collide the result is an explosion of sound that will bl...

in Vietnam

New Proposal: Drive Drunk, Lose Your Ride

In an effort to improve road safety in Vietnam, the country’s National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed that those found to be drinking and driving have their vehicles confiscated by police.

in Saigon Events

Meet Your GlobeTrottr @ deciBel

 GlobeTrottr is pleased to invite you to our first event : Meet your GlobeTrottr.

in Saigon Events

Live Music with The Wanderlusters @ Broma

 Broma: Not a Bar is delighted to present The Wanderlusters . Who are they?

in Saigon Events

The Rock & Roll Circus (H2H/Charity Fundraiser) @ Cargo Bar

 All proceeds from this event will go towards Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, or H2H. This year's team of 20 cyclists will ride 2,000km between Vietnam's two biggest cities over the month of April. Th...

in Saigon Events

Photography Workshop / Portefolio Reviews by Truc-Anh @ Saigon Outcast

 Do you like photography and you would love to share your passion with others? That is your workshop!

in Vietnam

Vietnamese American Stabs And Kills Man For “Vulgar Gaze”

On Sunday, police arrested a Vietnamese American in Hue for allegedly killing another bar patron for looking at him the wrong way.

in Development

The 10 Tallest Buildings In Vietnam

After hearing that Hanoi is planning to build the world’s largest broadcast tower, it got us wondering – what are the tallest buildings in Vietnam?

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Two Vietnamese Indicted In One Of Largest Data Breaches In US

Spring festivals become a burden on local communities [Vietnam Net] Businesses anxious about higher petrol, electricity prices [Vietnam Net] Vietnam attends UN debate on human rights, climate change...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Development

Launching Event: “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City” & TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" Photo Books

Following the successful release of their photo book which chronicled urban development in Ho Chi Minh City last year, Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert are back with a similar en...

in Saigon Events

iLL Beats Saigon presents PERERA ELSEWHERE (Jahcoozi | Berlin) @ The Observatory

 iLL BEATS SAIGON presents PERERA ELSEWHERE (Berlin).

in Travel

International Arrivals To Vietnam Drop For Ninth Consecutive Month

Based on data released by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam has experienced a precipitous fall in tourist numbers for the ninth straight month.

in Development

Lotte, Japanese Firms Partner up on $2bn Eco Smart City in D2

Perhaps the development of Thu Thiem is finally underway with the announcement that South Korean multinational Lotte will team up with two Japanese developers on a US$2 billion mega project in the pen...

in Tech

Fake Fanpages Of Vietnamese Politicians Flood Facebook

As some Vietnamese politicians embrace Facebook, others have been a bit slower to adopt it. However, many in the latter group are already represented on the social network with fake Fanpages.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Authorities Look For Rare Animal Famous On Facebook, Unsure What It Is

Hai Phong turns green with electric-bus project [Vietnam Net] Economy starts year ‘all guns blazing’ [Voice of Vietnam] HCMC moves to improve business environment for foreign firms [SGGP]

in Travel

[Photos] Check Out Vietnam Airlines’ New Star Trek-like Uniforms

For the first time in 15 years, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled a set of new uniforms for its pilots and cabin crews.

in Saigon

US$450 Million Allocated To Clean Up Saigon’s Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal

Saigon’s most important canal is set to clean up its act with a new round of funding.

in Heritage

[Photos] Inside The Pages Of “Saigon Roundup”

Saigon Roundup was a weekly, English-language digest and advertising magazine published by International Publicity Agent during the 1960s. While its pages may not hold particularly stellar examples of...

in Saigon

Suboi, Tim Doling To Headline CNNGo Episode Featuring Saigon

Saigon will be featured in the next episode of CNNGo, a monthly travel show that seeks to provide an inside look at Asia’s most dynamic cities.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Government Wants Violent Festivals, Traditions Gone

Vietnam Airlines sale of shares could reap VND6.3 trillion [Vietnam Net] Science minister takes notice of submarines made by amateurs [Vietnam Net] Unusual outbreak of dengue fever kills 3, inf...

in Asia

40 Beautiful Vintage Japanese Postcards

The early decades of the twentieth century brought about rapid transformations to countries across the globe. Japan was no exception as it morphed from an agricultural economy to an international indu...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Marou Chocolate's Nifty Stop Motion Commercial

Director Tom Jobbins and a team of animators, 3D model designers and colorists worked painstakingly on this playful 30-second spot to show the abridged story of how Vincient Marou and Samuel Maruta be...

in Development

World’s Tallest Broadcasting Tower To Be Built In Hanoi

Plans are in the works for what will be by far the tallest structure in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Cleanup Of Vung Tau’s Oil-Covered Beaches Underway

While Vung Tau is an attractive getaway spot for Saigon residents and tourists, oil-covered beaches have long been a sticking point for would-be visitors. The situation has been particularly bad over ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: First Vietnamese Model To Appear On Vogue Italy

Foreigners to receive VAT refund at Phu Quoc international airport [Nhan Dan] New rural program narrows rural, urban income gap [SGGP] HCM City students ask for more lively history lessons [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Peach Saigon with DJ Graham Gold @ Cargo Bar

 DJ Graham Gold is the only Asia based DJ who spent 8 years in the DJ MAG TOP 100 POLL, with 5 of those in the TOP 40 and 2 years at 22. He is also currently the 83rd Most Popular DJ’s IN The Wor...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Soul And Hip Hop w/ ONE THOUGHT @ The Cube

 Come down to The Cube Bar Saigon for a relaxing night with One Thought (from The Love Below) of acoustic soul hip hop, featuring different MCs! Its gonna be fun.

in Saigon Events

Elements Hip Hop And Funk Music Night @ Saigon Outcast

 Elements is back with an eclectic and diverse mix of Rap, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Reggae and Rock. This time we are without our brother (from another mother) in arms Binaural Dropout but we will ca...

in Saigon Events

Đạt Phơnk's 1st B-Day @ The Observatory

 A year ago, a band was born. ĐẠT PHƠNK took it to the stage for the first time at The Observatory, and now they’re back to tear the roof off with their signature brand of unstoppable live F...

in Tech

Microsoft To Move 2 Nokia Factories From China To Vietnam For Lower Labor Costs

It looks like Vietnam’s master plan to lure global tech companies is panning out with the announcement last week that Microsoft is closing two of its handset plants in China and moving operations to V...

in Music & Arts

New Video Shows Why "Da Nang Is Awesome"

Da Nang is Vietnam's posterboy for urban development, sporting everything from free public WIFI to a dragon bridge. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine beaches, the city attracts plenty of local ...

in Travel

Vietnamese Airlines Must Now Offer Ticket Refunds After 5-Hour Delays

A circular that took effect on Sunday seeks to partially address the inconveniences caused by chronically late departures in Vietnam by requiring local airlines to offer compensation for passengers wh...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Asks to Buy Entire Terminal of Hanoi Airport

China remains top trade partner [Vietnam Net] HCMC leads country in FDI capital [SGGP] World Bank approves 100 mln USD credit for Vietnam’s poverty reduction [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon Events

From Engaged Media To The Relation Of Body – Site – Virtualities @ San Art

 On mutual practice of media art to awaken public’s awareness of climate change, Mechthild Schmidt Feist and Tamiko Thiel will present their most significant individual works as visual artists an...

in Saigon Events

House Of Bars @ Toohai Rooftop Bar

 TooHai presents "House of Bars", a night of G-House. 

in Food Culture

[Video] This Cannon Can Assemble And Cook A Dumpling In Under 3 Seconds

After unleashing the Prawn Cannon on unsuspecting audiences last year, Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile communications company, has released another explosive food-related video to push their 4G service...

in Saigon Events

Live Music With Zoboz Band @ Broma

 Welcome ZOBOZ band back on Broma's stage on March 5th 

in Asia

Scan Finds Monk Hidden Inside 1,000-Year-Old Buddha Statue

Historians at a museum in the Netherlands made an unexpected discovery when they began to restore a millennium-old Buddha statue last year – the mummy of a meditating monk. But it wasn’t until after p...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Openair Cinema: 50 Shades Of Grey @ Saigon Outcast

 Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

in Development

15 Projects That Will Change Saigon Forever: Part 1

The area between Bến Thành Market and the Saigon Opera House is undeniably the epicenter of changes to the city’s urban fabric with the construction of pedestrian promenades, subway stations, a n...

in Travel

AirAsia Launches Asean Pass: Up To 10 Flights For US$160

You’ve probably already spent a fair amount of your travel fund over Tết, but AirAsia’s new Asean Pass may have you digging a bit deeper into your pockets.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Pissed-Off Bees Attack 22 Bus Passengers Relieving Themselves In Vietnam Street

District in central Vietnam to reward those reporting littering, tourist bothering [Tuoi Tre] Two Vietnamese entrepreneurs on Forbes’ list of 50 most powerful Asian businesswomen [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam'...

in Vietnam

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Vietnam

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind (2)

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Food Culture

Stop Motion Video Shows How a Bánh Mì Is Made

This stop motion video made by Triet Le Thanh uses 1,146 individual photos to show how a traditional bánh mì is assembled.

in Culture

[Photos] Vietnamese Transform Ordinary Cars Into 'Rolls-Royces'

In Vietnam, the land of product copycats, imitation iPhones and Louis Vuitton handbags are par for the course. But now, a new and impressive trend seems to be taking off – modding ordinary cars into "...

in Saigon Events

Back-2-Skool Party @ En-Dee Skatepark

 What better way to end the Tet holidays and kick off the semester? This is a great way to catch up with your college friends and meet new ones! 

in Saigon Events

Live Painting With Phương Quốc Trí @ Sofitel Hotel

 Craig Thomas Gallery will be hosting a live painting event featuring Saigon-based artist Phuong Quoc Tri at the Sofitel Grand Plaza (17 Le Duan, District 1) on 3 March 2015 from 6 to 8pm.

in Development

Inside Nhà Bè District's "B House"

This small but impressive home in Saigon's Nhà Bè District was built on a premise of “open but introverted space.” The structure, designed by i.House Architecture and Construction, feat...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Abused, Imprisoned Vietnamese Slave Away In UK's Cannabis Farms

Vietnam plans to sell operating rights for airports [Thanh Nien] Abused, imprisoned Vietnamese slave away in UK's cannabis farms [Thanh Nien] Mekong Delta authorities instructed to stockpile ri...

in Saigon

Bus Carrying 20 Tourists Nearly Plunges Into Saigon Canal

A bus carrying 20 foreigners and overseas Vietnamese nearly fell into the waters of the Tàu Hủ Canal yesterday afternoon due to a flat tire.

in Asia

[Photos] 11 Hilarious English Translation Fails On Chinese Signs

While Vietnam may boast an impressive amount of entertaining signage, it looks like China has it beat in this category thanks to what appears to be an over-reliance on Google Translate. 

in Saigon Events

Live Acoustic | Rebecca & Sylvain @ deciBel

 Rebecca comes back with a special featuring.

in Travel

Awesome Drone Video of Vietnam’s Hang En Cave

Local photographer, Ryan Deboodt, recently paid a visit to Hang En Cave, the third largest ever discovered, with his camera-mounted drone.

in Music & Arts

Local Handbag Company Seeks To Empower Minority Women And Preserve Ancient Weaving Techniques

When sustainable fashion designer, Danica Ratte, traveled to the far-flung corners of Vietnam, she was immediately taken with the weaving culture of the country’s ethnic minorities.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Offer Largest Ever Rewards (Up To US$250k) For Whistleblowers

Why Vietnam’s agriculture industry is unsustainable [Vietnam Net] HCMC to complete traffic projects this year [SGGP] HCMC borrows US$1.08 billion for anti-flooding [SGGP]

in Vietnam

[Video] Rare Footage Of 1945-1954 Hanoi

This six-minute compilation of footage offers a rare view of life on the streets of Hanoi prior to 1954.

in Development

US$100 Million Budgeted To Return A Saigon Canal To Its Former Glory

Hàng Bàng Canal, formerly known as Canal Bonard, will soon receive a massive US$100 million renovation in a bid to return the narrow brackish creek into a clean, manicured waterway.

in Food Culture

'Trendy' Elephant Poop Coffee Taking off in Vietnam

Vietnam is known for its cafe chồn, coffee beans that are ingested, pooped out by weasels and sold at prices far higher than the normal variety. Now, a Vietnamese breeder is adopting a similar techniq...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named 5th Most Recognised Coffee Producer In US

Vietnam named 5th most recognised coffee producer in US [Vietnam Plus] High hopes for TPP signing in 2015 [Voice of Vietnam] VN retailers face pressure as foreign firms enter the market&nb...

in Saigon

A Sneak Peek Into Saigon’s New Metro Cars

We might have to wait another five years to ride in one of them (at least physically), but soon you can check out the interior of the carriages that will eventually run on Saigon’s first metro line.

in Saigon Events

Free Comic Book Day @ The Amazing Comics

Comic books lovers in Vietnam will be celebrating Comic Book Day with a list of comic books given out for free this May.

in Saigon Events

Idecaf Cinema Program In March @ Idecaf

List of films that will be shown at Idecaf this March.

in Vietnam

41,050 Hospitalized In Vietnam For Brawling, Food Poisoning And Traffic Accidents During Tết

Tết may be the Vietnam’s most festive holiday, but it’s also the most dangerous if measured by the number of people admitted to the country’s hospitals.

in Saigon Events

Presenting FULBERT [Local Talk / FR] @ The Observatory

 An emergent force on the underground European House scene - FULBERT is a sonic force to be reckoned with.

in Saigon Events

Precious Heritage Exhibition @ Vin Gallery

 Réhahn’s latest work focuses on the people of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities who are in danger of losing their identities in the 21st century. Based in Vietnam, Réhahn is able to visit remote areas...

in Saigon Events

Live Classic Jazz With La-Nai @ Broma

 Broma presents a classic jazz night with La-Nai on Thursday, March 12th, 2015.

in Food Culture

Tokyo Restaurant Serves Up Chocolate Ramen For Valentine’s Day

We’ve seen plenty of culinary oddities come out of Japan over the years from cat wine to Burger King’s “Black Burger.” Well, it’s time to add yet another unique dish to the list - chocolate ramen (Tsu...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Openair Cinema: Night Crawler @ Saigon Outcast

 Los Angeles denizen Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) survives by scavenging and petty theft. He stumbles into a new career as a cameraman and -- armed with a camcorder and police scanner -- begins ...

in Saigon Events

Free Food / Caramelized Chicken With Ginger @ deciBel

 Chef Ngoc will cook Caramelised chicken with ginger.

in Saigon

Walls of Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral Being Stained by Graffiti, Urine

Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral is facing something of an aesthetic crisis as sections of the church’s brick walls, which were imported from France well over a century ago, have been defaced by graffiti...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Toxic Tet Kumquats Highlight Vietnam's Pesticide Problem

IT companies in search of more experts in 2015 [DTI] Can Tho strives to become Mekong Delta economic hub [DTI] Berlin to host Vietnamese music and fashion show [Vietnam News]

in Tech

Google.vn Hacked By "Lizard Squad"

This afternoon, users attempting to connect to the Google.vn homepage were greeted by text, a photo and video courtesy of what appears to be a small collective of American hackers.

in Vietnam

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!

Chúc mừng năm mới, Saigoneers! We'll return to action on February 24. Have a safe and happy Tết!

in Saigon

[Video] Tết Decorations On Majestic Hotel's Façade Catch Fire

Tết decorations hung on the façade of District 1’s Majestic Hotel caught fire yesterday evening. Though hotel staff quickly extinguished the fire, the ensuing rush of emergency services resulted in he...

in Saigon Events

Mad Fiah Tippa Pon Di Ting @ The Observatory

 SAIGON ROCKERS are feeling MAD IRIE to be able to announce that legendary UK singer, song-writer and BIG Time Toaster TIPPA IRIE from the infamous Saxon Sound System will be hitting our city aga...

in Saigon Events

Songkran 2015 @ Saigon Outcast

 Songkran is called the ‘Water Festival’ by Westerners because people splash / pour water at one another as part of the cleansing ritual to welcome the new year. Traditionally people gently sprin...

in Travel

[Video] Inside Vietnam Airlines' Sexy New 787-9 Dreamliners

Vietnam Railways isn’t the only Vietnamese transportation company upping their standards. In an effort to compete at the highest levels of international air travel, Vietnam Airlines has plans to buy 2...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Re-Edited "50 Shades Of Grey" Hits Vietnam Theaters After Premiere Setback

McDonald’s continues expansion in Vietnam [DTI] Thousands of poor labourers given free trips home for Tet [Vietnam Plus] Gun found in cargo at Tan Son Nhat airport [Vietnam Plus]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Music & Arts

[Updated] Release Of “50 Shades Of Grey” Canceled In Vietnam

[Update Below] While CGV will soon introduce IMAX in Vietnam, it won’t be bringing local audiences one of the year’s most anticipated films as 50 Shades Of Grey has been pulled from Vietnamese th...

in Saigon

[Video] Tornado Tears Roofs Off Homes In District 7

When you think of inclement weather in Saigon, tornados are about the last thing that comes to mind. But residents of District 7’s Tan Thuan Tay Ward may want to add some extra nails to their roofs af...

in Saigon

New Nguyen Hue Walking Street To Be Vehicle Free On Weekend, Holiday Nights

The Nguyen Hue phase of the $20.2 million promenade that will eventually connect downtown Saigon to Thu Thiem will be closed to vehicle traffic on nights, weekends and holidays when it opens later thi...

in Culture

[Videos] 20 Tết Dos And Don’ts

Unlike the Western New Year, Tet is a particularly superstitious occasion with plenty of dos and don’ts.

in Saigon

28 Old Pictures of Tet in Saigon

Whether street vendor or office worker in Saigon, Tết traditions, such as gathering with family, praying to the kitchen gods, giving crisp banknotes as lì xì and washing down bánh chưng with beer...

in Saigon Events

Street Art & Graffiti Workshop @ En-Dee Garden

From the organizer: STREET ART AND GRAFFITI WORKSHOP Become a graffiti artist in just one month!

in Saigon Events

Frankenstein Theatre Performances @ The Opera House

From the organizer: ADGE Europe presents TNT Theatre Britain in: FRANKENSTEIN - The Monster and the Myth

in Saigon Events

Dragon Dash @ Phú Mỹ Hưng

From the organizer: Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Dragon Adventure Race Events (DARE for short) is excited to introduce Vietnam to obstacle course racing with the inaugural Dragon Da...

in Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang House Inspired by Termite Mounds and Champa Architecture

The Termitary House, recently completed by Tropical Space Architects in Da Nang's Thanh Khe District, gets its inspiration from both intricate termite mounds and the baked-brick towers of the Cha...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Become World's 22nd Largest Economy By 2050

Central Highlands focuses on sustainable poverty reduction [Vietnam Plus] Minister urges transport firms to lower fares [DTI] VN should discard conservative views on pig-chopping rite: Ministry of C...

in Tech

New Website Uses Travelers To Deliver Items To Those Aboard

A new website, Bringers.co, offers to make deliverymen (and women) out of people traveling abroad.

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Art Talk And Drawing Workshop With Rodney Dickson

Many local artists in Vietnam share a common ground for artistic inspiration – war – as it characterized a significant part of the country’s 20th century history. The global impacts of these conflicts...

in Travel

Da Nang to Launch Helicopter Tours in April

Starting in April, visitors to Da Nang will be able to take in the city’s sights from the air with helicopter tours.

in Asia

18 Incredible Photos of 1950s Hong Kong

Like Saigon, Hong Kong has long been one of Asia’s most important commercial centers and both had been shaped by European colonial powers for nearly a century before being captured by the Japanese dur...

in Music & Arts

Vietnam Set To Get Its First 2 IMAX Theaters

IMAX and a Korean company have agreed on a deal to open Vietnam’s first two super-sized screens.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: World Bank Blacklists 8 Projects In Vietnam For Tardiness

Three condemned to death for smuggling 11kg of heroin in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam-Laos border marker planting to be completed this year: officials [Tuoi Tre] World Bank blacklists 8 proj...

in Saigon Hẻm Gems

[Video] “Waterfall” Fried Chicken In District 3

Street food aficionado, Mark Wiens, made his way through Vietnam last December to sample some of the city’s famous culinary offerings.

in Saigon Events

Woodblock Printing Session @ Fablab Saigon

From the organizer: Have you ever heard of Dong Ho woodblock printing, an art that emerged more than 5 centuries ago?Are you curious to know how such prints are made?Do you want to bring traditio...

in Saigon

[Video] 11 Injured After Car Crashes Into Crowd at Tan Son Nhat

Last night at 7:15pm, a black Audi A8L crashed into a crowd in front of the international terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport, injuring at least 11 and damaging nearby cars and billboards.

in Travel

[Photos] What It’s Like to Take a Flight on North Korea’s Air Koryo, 'World’s Worst Airline'

According to Skytrax, which ranks and reviews 681 airlines, North Korea’s Air Koryo is the least pleasant to fly. The state-owned airline is the only carrier on the site that has a 1-star ranking and ...

in Development

Future Saigon: Saigon Green Energy Tower

Another ambitious project for Saigon’s Võ Văn Kiệt Street is in the works with plans for a 53-story (for reference, the Bitexco Tower is 68 stories) mega project.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Despite Criticism, Vietnamese Villagers Make Blood Oath To Protect Pig Slaughter Fest

High-tech geriatric facility inaugurated in Hanoi [Vietnam Net] Hanoi to get disabled taxi service [Vietnam Plus] Solid waste piles up as country industrialises [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

Valentine’s Cruise @ Saigon River

From the organizer: Why not to do something special on St. Valentine’s Day? A romantic dinner on board of a boutique river yacht would be a really nice gift to your beloved. Enjoy the Saigon skyl...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Cities Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service

Feeling a bit too drunk to drive after an all-night nhậu session? Don’t worry, there’s a service for that.

in Environment

2 Bicyclists Set To Ride From Saigon To Paris To Raise Awareness Of Climate Change

On Thursday February 12, Simon Nelson and Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will set off on a bicycle ride from Saigon to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) in order t...

in Architecture

Vietnamese School Wins Top Award At International Architecture Competition

Vo Trong Nghia had added to its list of international accolades, taking home top honors for its Farming Kindergarten in the recent Archdaily “Building of the Year” awards.

in Saigon Events

Heart Beat #11 - Marco Effe [IT] @ The Observatory

From the organizer: HEART BEAT with MARCO EFFE [IT]. This is the 11th installment of Heart Beat.

in Travel

[Photos] A Closer Look At Vietnam’s New 5-Star Trains

More details and photos of Vietnam’s new 5-star trains have popped up in the local press this week, providing pricing information and a deeper look at the upscale amenities which promise to provide a ...

in Tech

[Video] Alibaba Tests Drone Delivery Service In China

Chinese online retail giant, Alibaba, has taken a page out of Amazon’s playbook, launching a three-day drone delivery pilot program.

in Asia

Cambodia Deports Another Group of Tourists for Nude Angkor Photos

Another week, yet another group of international tourists was deported from Cambodia for taking “nude pictures” at the holy temples of Angkor Wat.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Counterfeit Goods Undermine Vietnam’s Economic Prosperity

Fake labels on foreign alcohol flood Tet market [DTI] Counterfeit goods undermine Vietnam’s economic prosperity [Voice of Vietnam] Hanoi set ambitious goal on new-style rural building by 2020 [...

in Saigon Events

Marketing & Media Network @ Hard Rock Cafe

From the organizer: Join us for February's “M2 – Marketing & Media Network” event for people interested in advertising, digital, marketing and media. Our event will include speakers who...

in Saigon Events

Valentine's Ladies Night @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Hello ladies, your friends are all on dates and you think Valentine's Day really sucks (maybe you're just jealous). If any of the above describes you, join us at Decibel Loung...

in Vietnam

Italy Offers to Train Vietnamese Traffic Police

At a meeting with a Vietnamese delegation in Rome last week, an official from Italy’s Polizia Stradale offered his organization’s assistance in providing Vietnam’s traffic police with training to impr...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Open Mic Night @ Broma

From the organizer: Don't miss out on the best acoustic night in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

A Night With Blues Souls : Nola Blues Club @ Broma

From the organizer: BROMA : Not a Bar presents NOLA BLUES CLUB 

in Saigon Events

Free Food / Cordon Bleu @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Chef Olivier will cook Like a "Cordon Bleu", Sweet Patato Pancake and Vegetables Tian.

in Saigon Events

Wedding Crashers @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: This is your invitation to a celebration that will reunite Saigonites for one messy love fest.

in Tech

Vietnam Hopes To Launch 4G LTE This Year

As public WIFI spreads across Vietnam’s streets, cities and transportation networks, plans are in the works to upgrade the country’s mobile internet to 4G LTE status.

in Saigon

Numerous Streets In Downtown Saigon To Close For Tết Festivities

As if it weren’t challenging enough navigating downtown Saigon with the construction of the pedestrian promenade and metro station, numerous streets in the area will have been or will soon be closed t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Most Modern Expressway Opens To Traffic

HCM Ciy flower fairs start next week [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam's most modern expressway opens to traffic [Thanh Nien] Japan gifts patrol ship to Vietnam after upgrade [Thanh Nien]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon Events

Orangutan + Mekong Delta Force: In Your Face @ La Fenetre Soleil

 Come get DOWN to ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ORIGINAL LIVE LIVE LIVE MUSIC!!!

in Stories

[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Glen Riley

Last Sunday, Glen Riley led our first photowalk of the year through the hẻms around Phạm Ngũ Lão. We met at The Hungry Pig at 144 144 Cống Quỳnh, had a morning coffee, and headed out to expl...

in Environment

22 Photos That Reveal How Bad Pollution Has Become In China

While pollution is becoming a serious problem in Vietnam with reports of cancer villages and toxic canals popping up the press recently, we live in a natural utopia compared with the residents of Chin...

in Tech

Vietnam’s First Nuclear Power Plant Faces Another Setback

Due to slowing economic growth and safety concerns, the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear reactor has been delayed yet again. 

in Travel

[Photos] 5-Star Train Makes Debut on Vietnam’s North-South Railway

After four months of upgrades, a train consisting of Vietnam Railway’s typical rolling stock has been relaunched as a 5-star train, the first of its kind in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Driver That Drove Bus Up Cần Thơ Bridge Fined Only VND350k

If you were to drive a bus up the arch of a bridge, causing a 10km traffic jam, you’d probably be concerned about getting slapped with a hefty fine. Apparently, you’d be worrying over nothing.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Apartment Builders Skip Waste Treatment For Profit

Vietnam finds evidence of ancient volcano in central region [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese toddler abandoned on taxi reunites with his family after 2 months [Thanh Nien] Local group takes over, upgrades MT...

in Vietnam

Vung Tau Restaurant That Overcharged Japanese Tourist By VND19.8 Million Shut Down

It’s always a good idea to check your bill before leaving a restaurant as one Japanese customer learned the hard way at a Vung Tau eatery last month.

in Development

Saigon Ranked 6th Most Dynamic City In Recent Report

Saigon ranked 6th in a report released last month that graded 120 cities across the world based on real estate and socioeconomic factors.

in Vietnam

43 Nostalgic Old Postcards Of Vietnam

Old postcards are telling cultural artifacts that allow us to catch a glimpse of what people in the past deemed worthy of showing to friends and loved ones on their travels.

in Vietnam

40% of the Mekong Delta Could Disappear by 2115

The future of the Mekong Delta is growing increasingly uncertain due to the pressures of climate change and increasing development of hydroelectric power upstream in Laos, China and Cambodia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: First Green School Model Makes Its Debut In Ho Chi Minh City

Fireworks displays planned for Lunar New Year [DTI] Vietnam may reduce lending rates with new housing stimulus package [Thanh Nien] Made-in-China trucks dominate Vietnam market [Vietnam Net]

in Music & Arts

Art Talk: Drawing Workshop With Rodney Dickson

Irish-American painter, Rodney Dickson, developed his work based on the atmosphere of abandonment that characterized the post-war era in Cambodia and Vietnam.

in Vietnam

[Video] A Look At One Of Hanoi’s Most Ridiculous Intersections

Despite its intended role as a helpful conduit, Hanoi’s Xã Đàn – Ô Chợ Dừa intersection is one of the city’s most confounding crossroads.

in Vietnam

16 Foreigners Rescued After Tourist Boat Goes up in Flames in Ha Long Bay

Last night a tourist boat carrying 25 passengers was engulfed in flames as it was anchored in Ha Long Bay.

in Development

Construction Has Begun On The US$200m Thu Thiem Bridge 2

At a ceremony yesterday afternoon, authorities formally kicked-off construction of the Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge which will stretch across the Saigon River from Tôn Đức Thắng Street to the Thủ Thiêm peninsul...

in Saigon Events

Eclectic Aesthetic & Optimist Club - Loft Party @ The Observatory

From the organizer: EA&OC sound brothers DAN LO, NIC FORD & HIBIYA LINE are rested, refreshed and recharged after last month's totally wild Jungle Party, which means they're also very rea...

in Saigon Events

John Morales [BBE - NYC] (Round 2) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: IT'S happening, again: after December's blowout gig alongside Alton Miller, JOHN MORALES was so excited by our crowd that he wanted a return as soon as possible. He's got that...

in Saigon Events

Optimist Club 116 @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Every Thursday, resident DJ HIBIYA LINE invites a guest to explore what he calls the Deep Dance Culture. Expect a rare underground house-disco-techno mixture that will make yo...

in Asia

Cambodia Deports 3 French Men for Nude Photoshoot at Angkor Wat

Three Frenchmen were deported from Cambodia last weekend after they admitted to taking nude photos of themselves at the popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat.

in Saigon Events

Canvas&Wine: Paint Like Mark Rothko @ VinSpace Art Studio

From the organizer: Learn to paint in the style of the famous Abstract Expressionist. The American painter is well known for painting with rich blocks of colour. With the help of a friendly tippl...

in Travel

[Photos] Tà Chì Nhù: Vietnam’s "Ocean Of Clouds"

Within the rolling hills of Yen Bai Province sits Tà Chì Nhù, Vietnam's 6th tallest mountain at 2,979 meters.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Italy Willing To Train Vietnam’s Traffic Police

Series of events to popularise Vietnamese literature [Vietnam Plus] Italy willing to train Vietnam’s traffic police [Vietnam Plus] Teachers say new student-assessment method difficult to implement [...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Welcome To The Machine" @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Impressions is pleased to present the rockumentary Welcome to the Machine. Is there a set path to glory? Or does it all come down to luck and coincidence, charisma and talent?...

in Saigon

Check Out Where Saigon Ranks In The Latest Safe City Index

The Economist recently released its Safe Cities Index in which 50 cities around the world are ranked according to levels of safety. While many of these types of lists come out every year based on murd...

in Development

4 Vietnamese Projects Finalists for ArchDaily’s Building of the Year Awards

Four buildings from Vietnamese "starchitecture" firm, Vo Trong Nghia, have been named finalists for Archdaily’s “Building of the Year” Awards.

in Vietnam

Traffic Accident In Cần Thơ Forces Bus Atop Bridge

Around 4am on February 2, a Phương Trang bus carrying 30 passengers narrowly avoided an accident with a truck as it crossed the Láng Sen Bridge in Cần Thơ City.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCM City's Fire Department Using Robot-Operated Trucks

Advert law drives up costs of billboards [Vietnam Net] HCMC steps up bio gasoline sales [SGGP] Taxi and long-range coach companies slash fares [Vietnam News]

in Saigon Events

A Night With Blues Souls [Nola Blues Club] @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: BROMA : Not a Bar presents NOLA BLUES CLUB 

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Groundhog Day" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets caught in a blizzard that he didn't predict and finds himself tr...

in Saigon Events

Woman's Day Event For Charity @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come to Saigon Outcast this March 8th for our 2nd Woman's day event. A day long event with live music and DJ's, live dance performances, stalls, crafts, speeches and...

in Vietnam

After International Outrage, Vietnam Backpedals on Destroying Thousands of Smuggled Cats

Last week, Hanoi police discovered a truck packed with three tons of live cats destined for Vietnamese restaurants. After it was reported that the felines were to be destroyed in accordance with local...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Birdman" @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Eccentric, bizarre and satirical, this is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). The fifth and best film to date by writer-director Alejandro González Iñárritu (21 G...

in Saigon Events

Zunkbomb @ O'Briens

From the organizer: Zunkbomb are a Booty Shaking collective of funkateers bringing sounds straight from New Orleans.

in Saigon Events

Wanderlusters @ O'Briens

From the organizer: The Wanderlusters, a Saigon-based hillbilly soul band, play original songs drawing from American roots music as well as covers of Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Soul, and Rock ‘n’...

in Saigon Events

Leonid Keller // Exhibition @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Julia Ossko, born in Munich, Germany (1978). Lives and works in Berlin. Julia Ossko studied Design in Berlin. Afterwards she worked in the field of photography for many y...

in Saigon Events

Tofu Band / Live Music @ DeciBel

From the organizer: TOFU BAND is a gathering of 5 members who come from a very different background of music. They come together with the passion of creating a sound for their very own. Rock, Ele...

in Saigon Events

CONCRETE CANVASSES: The Street Art Of Saigon @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: Concrete Canvasses is a street art festival with: live murals painting; street photography exhibition; performance art ( contemporary dance, skateboarding, freestyle football,...

in Saigon Events

Mugic Night w/ Kentaro, Ulysses, Dang & Mislav (Mugic - Singapore) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: The Mugic crew responsible for bringing some of the most underground names to Singapore are hitting town to lay down their signature mix of great music, relaxed attitude and m...

in Saigon Events

Fantastic Man (Let's Play House - Melbourne) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: A global force of house, disco and all things body-moving - Fantastic Man sparks a multicolored explosion of sound on all dance floors he's put in charge of.

in Saigon Events

Optimist Club 115 @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Every Thursday, resident DJ HIBIYA LINE invites a guest to explore what he calls the Deep Dance Culture. Expect a rare underground house-disco-techno mixture that will make yo...

in Saigon Events

First Ho Chi Minh City Business Network Event @ Chào Bar

From the organizer: Dear Members of Ho Chi Minh City Business Network, we would like invite you to the 1st Ho Chi Minh City Business Network event.

in Stories

Plans For Vietnam's First Hooters In The Works

If you thought the penetration of American restaurant culture in Vietnam was complete with the arrival of McDonald’s last year, you’re in for a surprise. 

in Saigon Events

More Than D2 @ Vin Gallery

From the organizer: The wonderful paintings of Doan Xuan Tang will be centre stage at our first exhibition of 2015. His beautiful studies of Highland girls aim to reveal, to the viewer, the stren...

in Food Culture

Bird’s Nest Beer Makes Its Debut In Vietnam

A new spin on beer has been introduced in Vietnam, and we’re not talking about the recent craft beer debut in Saigon. Saigon Anpha has released a new bird’s nest beer on January 26 in order to capital...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Public Skeptical About Plan To Axe 6,700 Trees In Hanoi

Vietnam Is Becoming the 'New China' With Foreign Manufacturers [The Street] Homeland Spring 2015 for overseas Vietnamese to be held in HCMC [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City to offer Tet allowance to...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Hanoi Hip Hop Group Mixes Beat Boxing, Rapping And Popping With Traditional Vietnamese Music

Hip hop’s roots delve deep into the crates of soul, funk, gospel and jazz. All of these stem from African forms of music and have created a rich fabric for the enduring art form.

in Culture

[Photos] The Coffee Shops, Train Track Photo Shoots And “Public Bathrooms” Of Hanoi’s Long Biên Bridge

Probably the most iconic and historic bridge in Vietnam, Long Biên Bridge has yet to receive much needed care for its current deteriorating condition (link). However, local residents don’t seem to min...

in Saigon Events

'The Leavers' By Trong Gia Nguyen Opening Reception @ Galerie Quynh

 Galerie Quynh is pleased to present 'The Leavers' – an exhibition of new work by Brooklyn-based artist Trong Gia Nguyen. For his second solo exhibition at the gallery, Nguyen will exhibit a seri...

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"Mèo Mơ Màu Mè" Exhibition @ Craig Thomas Gallery

 Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the cocktail reception opening of Mèo Mơ Màu Mè, a solo exhibition of new works by Saigon-based artist Lieu Nguyen Huong Duong.

in Culture

[Photos] 15 Of The Most Ridiculous Signs You’ll Ever See In Vietnam

Whether it be Google translate fails, cultural misinterpretations or outright ridiculousness, these signs, sourced from Another Side of Vietnam, had us shaking our heads, laughing hysterically, and so...

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Free Food: Quesadillas @ deciBel

 Every Tuesday an amateur Chef shares one of their favorite meals, come and try it for any drink purchase. Chef Clémentine and Alix will cook Quesadilllas.

in Heritage

[Video] Take A Motorbike Trip Through The Streets Of 1991 Saigon

What better way to see how Saigon has changed over the past 25 years than on the back of a motorbike?

in Development

Most Machinery Used In Vietnamese Businesses Dates Back To The 1960s-70s

Although Vietnam has been attracting plenty of high-tech industry recently, with companies like Samsung and Intel building large factories in the country, most local enterprises are sma...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: EVN Could Go Bankrupt If It Cannot Raise Electricity Prices, Ministry Says

EVN could go bankrupt if it cannot raise electricity prices, ministry says [Vietnam Net] VNPT, MobiFone prepare for overseas investments [Vietnam Net] Russian-made submarine arrives at Cam Ranh port...

in Culture

Ministry Of Justice Seeks To Punish Adulterers With Fines

A revised decree from the Ministry of Justice contains a proposal to fine members of a married couple that are found to be committing adultery.

in Development

New Restaurant Brings Hanoi’s Street Life And Trees Indoors

Hanoi’s Cheering Beer Club/Restaurant, designed by H&P Architects, aims to blur the boundary between inside and out by creating a dialogue between contemporary architecture and the surrounding env...

in Tech

China Just 3D-Printed an Entire Mansion

Luxury LegoLand just got real. Chinese construction company, Winsun, revealed their largest 3D printed houses produced to date earlier this month in the eastern city of Suzhou, reports TechinAsia...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Bach Dang Wharf To Close In April

Ho Chi Minh City struggles to clear land for its first subway, again [Thanh Nien] Vietnam sees positive change towards gay people: survey [Thanh Nien] Ho Chi Minh City picks fight with SMS spammers ...

in Tech

Rooftop Aquaponic Systems Bring Sustainable Urban Farming To Saigon

District 12 farmer, Nguyễn Ngọc Khuyến, has adopted a brilliant system to make urban farming more accessible to those with limited spaces.

in Development

HCMC Pledges To Speed Up Construction Of Metro Lines

At a news conference on Monday, the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board said that it was speeding up construction on metro routes 1, 2 and 5.

in Saigon

Crew Feared Dead After Military Helicopter Crashes In HCMC

[Update Below] A military helicopter crashed in HCMC’s Bình Chánh District this morning after departing from Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and its four crew members are feared dead.

in Development

Prime Minister Approves Plan For Phu Quoc Casino

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved plans for an entertainment complex along with a casino to be built in the southern island of Phú Quốc.

in Asia

[Video] New Reality Show Puts Fashion Bloggers To Work In A Cambodian Sweatshop

A new Norwegian reality show set to air this April strays from the typical nature of the genre, transplanting three 17-year-old bloggers into Cambodian sweatshops for one month.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Spend Big To Beautify Road To Tan Son Nhat

Female trafficking a growing problem in Nghe An Province [DTI News] VNU-HCMC hopes to offer world-class courses in next decade [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam’s exports look to shine for 2015 [VoV]...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Part 3

We’re back with another set of our “Then and Now” photos which contrast old images of Saigon with their present day counterparts. For a much larger collection, head over to the Saïgon-Chợ Lớn The...

in Development

New Mega Development in the Works for Hanoi’s West Lake

Hanoi is gearing up for a new mega development that will house 24,300 people and stretch across three districts.

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Vietnamese Airlines May Soon Offer Direct Flights to the US

For Vietnamese and expats who frequently travel between Vietnam and the U.S., you may not have to endure long stop overs much longer.

in Music & Arts

[Video] "The Road Story Vietnam"

There’s no shortage of videos made by backpackers trekking through Vietnam which tap directly into our wanderlust. But few videos feature the high-level of production value found in "The Road Story Vi...

in Vietnam

[Video] Topless Tarzan Swings From Trees, Causes Traffic Jam In Hanoi

Hanoi’s trees may be slowly disappearing, but it seems like one local is still making use of them.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Pulls Plug On So-Called Electric Cars

Education-universalization law prevents teachers from doing their job [Vietnam Net] Architects discuss new coat for Saigon Central Post Office [SGGP] Vietnam promotes sending guest workers to k...

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Book, wine, music & more // @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Since Darwin's day, we've been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science--as well as religious and cultural institutions--has maintained tha...

in Saigon Events

Swiss Connection @ Bootleg DJ Cafe

From the organizer: For his first trip to Vietnam Ghetto Po will join his fellow citizens Elia (Founder of The Observatory) and Dj Ouch! on the turntables. A refined selection of deep/tech h...

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Ajar Book Welcome Night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: With bilingual books, poetry readings, poetry performance, recordings, book conversation, open mic, sketches, music, silence, candles, darkness, drinks, friends, talks and more...

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Loads of Nothing, God Particle, Space Funeral @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Growsound & SAIGON RANGER present a night of collaborative performances byLoads of Nothing (FR)God Particle (US)Space Funeral (US)

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Screening Of "American Sniper" + "Gran Torino" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: American SniperNavy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four ...

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Still Alice (2014) // Strength @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, A...

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Classic Jazz Night With La-Nai Gabriel @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: Broma presents a classic jazz night with La-Nai on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015.

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Grand Opening: Vietnam's First Spine Ramp @ En-Dee Garden

From the organizer: Legacy Skate Project, Legacy Crew, and Vietnam Skateboarding proudly present to you En-Dee Skate Park: Vietnam's first Spine Ramp. 

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Free Food // Potato Lasagna @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Chef Sồi Latte will cook Potato Lasagna (10 vegetarian available) 

in Saigon Events

Cliche Records Night @ The Observatory

From the organizer: The Cliché team is flying over from HK to unite with their Saigon-based counterpart and Observatory resident Hibiya Line. 

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Pablo Valentino [Faces Records / MCDE - Creative Swing Alliance, France] @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Founder of FACES and Motor City Drum Ensemble record labels with the latter’s eponymous artist - Pablo Valentino is a master DJ and producer that has never been confined to an...

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Optimist Club 114 @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Every Thursday, resident DJ HIBIYA LINE invites a guest to explore what he calls the Deep Dance Culture. Expect a rare underground house-disco-techno mixture that will make yo...

in Vietnam

79 Vietnamese Pilot Trainees Abandoned In California As Training Center Owner Flees

The abrupt closing of a U.S. pilot training program being attended by 79 Vietnamese pilot trainees who are now out $80,000 a piece after its abrupt closure.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Spent At Least $3.1 Billion On Beer In 2014

Low oil prices can boost Vietnam’s economic growth [Nhan Dan] Code of conduct discussed to prevent sexual harassment at workplace [Nhan Dan] Vietnamese aviation training poor [DTI]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Repaired Ahead Of Schedule

After 18 days of slowed internet access to international websites, connections are back to normal in Vietnam after repairs to the Asia-America Gateway Cable were completed late last week.

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Saigon Xưa Opening Exhibition @ L’Usine

Local artist Le Hung Trong will be presenting his first solo exhibition at L’Usine Dong Khoi. The exhibition is comprised of 20 works from his upcoming book, Saigon Xưa, which will be available to buy...

in Music & Arts

Saigoneer Presents: Photo Walk With Glen Riley

Saigoneer is happy to announce the first photo walk of the year! Join us on February 1 for a chat, a coffee and a stroll around “south Pham” with photographer Glen Riley.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Vietnamese Editor Uses Pancake Batter To Make Edible Art

45-year-old Le Phong Giao spends his days as an editor at the Youth Publishing House. During is free time, he unleashes his artistic prowess with sand painting, architecture, oil painting and comic bo...

in Culture

Trung Nguyên’s Massive Geography Fail

Trung Nguyên puts out some pretty darn good coffee, providing a solid alternative to corn and chemical based street variety. When it comes to packaging, however, it looks like they could use a bit of ...

in Architecture

'Gentle House' Taps Traditional Vietnamese Architecture for Modern Inspiration

Blending the natural environment and modern construction, in 2012, Ngoc Luong Le Architects created the gentle house, a home on Hanoi’s outskirts that combines modern and traditional design elements t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Plan To Hike Water Prices Runs Into Stiff Opposition

HCM City canal remains dirty after $46m cleanup [Vietnam Net] Cheap Vietnam Stocks Are Set to Rise to 7-Year High [Bloomberg] Teenager creates 3D scans of hundreds of Vietnamese mascots on webs...

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Buddha Bar's 10th Anniversary

From the organizer: Based in an area of Saigon where establishments change name on a regular basis, a 10th Anniversary is a landmark achievement and makes Buddha Bar the oldest and most established of...

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[Video] Travel Back In Time To 1940 Saigon

In 1940, Saigon was at its colonial height. While in May of that year, the Nazis began their invasion of France, the Vichy regime in Saigon retained the status quo in the city, one which would only be...

in Culture

[Photos] A Sneak Peek Into Saigon’s 2015 Tet Flower Street

There are many changes in store for Saigon’s annual Flower Street this year, from a new location to the use of QR codes and free WIFI.

in Saigon

Authorities Move To Ban Fishing In HCMC Canals

A proposal to prohibit fishing in all canals and lakes in HCMC is being discussed by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

in Health

How Fat Are Vietnamese Compared to the Rest of the World?

On a global scale, Vietnam fits into the low risk bucket when it comes to obesity rates with the medical condition afflicting less than 5% of the population.

in Vietnam

Developer Pushes To Build Artificial Island For Villas, Golf Course On Ha Long Bay

A powerful real estate developer is attempting to push forward on a massive artificial island project that would bring both villas and a 27-hole golf course to Ha Long Bay.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Man Compensated For Wrong Murder Charge In 8-Year Legal Fight

Made-in-Vietnam chips gaining foothold in domestic market [Tuoi Tre] Petrol prices cut by 1,900 VND per litre [Tuoi Tre] Raising wild animals in farms causes scare in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

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Canvas&Wine: Collage Like Sammy Slabbinck @ VinSpace Art Studio

From the organizer: Canvas and Wine is a Social Event where you will paint and drink in the company of friends and with the help of an Instructor. This is a fun, creative class for all, no matter...

in Development

[Infographic] An Illustrated Guide to Saigon’s Metro System

A few weeks back, Tuoi Tre put together an elaborate infographic laying out the plans for Saigon’s metro system. Figuring that a few of our readers aren’t 100% fluent in Vietnamese, we took the time t...

in Culture

[Video] 80-Year-Old Vietnamese Man Owns Foreigner In Arm Wrestling Match

Looks can be deceiving as one foreign man found out the hard way when he entered into an arm wrestling match with an elderly Vietnamese man.

in Saigon

The “Wolf of Wall Street” To Host Workshop In HCMC

Billionaire Jordan Belfort, the subject of the hit film Wolf of Wall Street, will travel to HCMC in March to hold a workshop where he will “share his secrets to success.”

in Health

Police Bust Producer for 'Coffee' Made With 90% Corn, Chemicals

Confirming rumors about the poor quality of some Vietnamese coffee, on January 19, Buôn Mê Thuột Police conducted a search of a local coffee processing plant and uncovered almost 500 kilograms of corn...

in Tech

Vietnam’s Internet Among Slowest In Asia-Pacific Region

Even before Vietnam’s undersea cable ruptured earlier this month, the country’s internet connection speeds ranked near the bottom in the Asia-Pacific region.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Pulls Out All The Stops For Samsung

Vietjet Air poised to hold IPO [Vietnam Net] Country’s most modern radiotherapy centre launched [Nhan Dan] HCM City pulls out all the stops for Samsung [VoV]

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Sài Gòn Trap Music Party: Bootyswevt @ The Roots Bar

From the organizer: A music party featuring Vincent, Cheezy Gangztaz, Maraphoria, Jase Nguyen, THETRATS, Julien Noyer.

in Tech

Vietnam Airlines May Start Offering Free WIFI On Domestic Flights This Year

It looks like Vietnam Airlines is finally getting on the WIFI bandwagon with the company announcing that the service would be making its debut on its aircraft this May.

in Eat & Drink

Weekly Voucher Giveaways Presented by Slapdish And Saigoneer

Saigoneer has teamed up with Slapdish to provide our users with free food and drinks at some of Saigon’s most popular restaurants. This week features American-style burgers from Chuck’s, cocktails at ...

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A Night With Zoboz Band @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: Broma presents ZOBOZ band on the 22nd january.

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The Adventure Of Color Wheel @ HCMC Eye Hospital

From the organizer: The project ‘The adventure of Color Wheel’ is a project creating public artwork, which is initiated and realized by Art Labor collective from July 2014 to January 2015 at Pedi...

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Nón Lá Poétry Exhibition & Art Talk @ 3A Alternative Art Area

The founders of Lyon, France-based Théoriz Studio, David-Alexandre Chanel and Jonathan Richer, will soon be opening an audiovisual experience, Nón Lá Poétry, based on the effect of light on ...

in Vietnam

Drone Video Reveals The True Epicness Of Hanoi’s Long Biên Bridge

The Long Biên Bridge is one of Vietnam’s most iconic structures for a reason. Not only is it an amazing feat of engineering, but it’s huge, categorically huge.

in Vietnam

Repairs To Vietnam’s Damaged Undersea Internet Cable Delayed

Unlike the last time the Asia America Gateway cable ruptured, repairs won’t be completed ahead of schedule this time around.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Central Bank To Impose Immediate Fine On Banks With Out-Of-Cash ATMs

Bachelor’s degrees lose value because of poor training quality [Vietnam Net] Ho Chi Minh City leads nation in export revenue [Nhan Dan] Employers must pay interest rate for late wage payment [SGGP]

in Vietnam

24 Aerial Photos Of Old Đà Lạt

Blessed with a cool climate and rolling hills flanked with pine trees, Đà Lạt, the brainchild of Alexandre Yersin, was founded as a sleepy French vacation town where development and nature struck a de...

in Asia

[NSFW] Naked Europeans Deported From Cambodia for 'Violating Country's Beautiful Customs and Culture'

Earlier this month, local police arrested three European tourists for riding naked through the Cambodian countryside.

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Pulse | 'Amid 2 Calendars' w./ 1Dan @ The Cube

From the organizer: With 1 calendar on page 1, the other nearly at the end, we feel like squeezing in one more night! 

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Saigon's Comedy Cruise #1 @ Saigon Port

From the organizer: We're really excited!!! We'll be doing a comedy booze cruise!!!

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90's Karaoke #1 @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Come up on stage or just sing along.The best and the worst of the 90's. The best karaoke in Town.

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Screening Of "Nightcrawler" @ DeciBel

From the organizer: In Nightcrawler, Jake Gyllenhaal (Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain) delivers his best performance to date in the role of Lou Bloom (nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Glob...

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Free Food / Tostones al Cerdo @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Chef Jessica will cook Tostones al Cerdo.

in Stories

Free WIFI Coming To Downtown Saigon During Tết

The Saigon Postal Corporation (SPT) will install hot spots providing free WIFI all along Hàm Nghi Street for the Tết holiday this year.

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San Soda [We Play House / Berlin] + Gratts [Ensemble / Berlin] @ The Observatory

From the organizer: The moment many of us have been waiting for since his absolutely roof-rocking performance at our old venue last year: SAN SODA is returning to The Observatory with his friend ...

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Liviu [Rue de Plaisance / Berlin] @ The Observatory

From the organizer: LIVIU GROZA is a veteran producer and DJ who has released records on world renowned labels such as Rekids, Bar 25, Cityfox, and most recently Rue de Plaisance.

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Optimist Club 113 @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Every Thursday, resident DJ HIBIYA LINE invites a guest to explore what he calls the Deep Dance Culture. Expect a rare underground house-disco-techno mixture that will make yo...

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BnP Magic Show/ Ly Le Quyens band @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The first magic show at SAIGON RANGER.

in Development

Construction Of Thủ Thiêm Bridge 2 To Begin In February

It looks like the HCMC People’s Committee’s has gotten its wish as its vice chairman announced last week that construction of the Thủ Thiêm Bridge 2 will move ahead next month.   

in Vietnam

26,000 Old Quarter Residents To Be Relocated In 2017

Hanoi authorities have set a 2017 moving date for 26,000 Old Quarter residents who will be relocated to a new residential area in Long Bien District which lies just across the Red River.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Cops Seize A Ton Of Marijuana Growing In Southern Vietnam

Robotic engineering course launched in primary schools [SGGP] Vietnamese tea industry sees recovery brewing [Nhan Dan] Deforestation continues to deplete nation's wealth [Vietnam Net]

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Dreamy Night [Tofu Band feat Loads Of Nothing] @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Electronic/Triphop/Rock/Blues/DJ : All in one band. All in one night. Visual projection: YEN APUS

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Elements - Opening Night! @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: A new night in Saigon! Three DJ's host a party with the elements of Hip Hop using an eclectic and diverse mix of Rap, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Reggae and Rock but don't rule out a...

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Bounce [Hip Hop Battles + Jams] @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Yo Saigon! We welcome the new year with a massive event for Hip Hop lovers in the city! We bring back BOUNCE: Hip Hop Battles & Jams!

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Screening Of "The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls al...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Development

Actual Road to Replace Drainage Pipe Shortcut In The Mekong Delta

In the past 4 years along a stretch Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong expressway in the Mekong province of Ten Giang, many residents have been using a drainage tunnel under the highway as a shortcut. ...

in Vietnam

21 Rare Images Of Hanoi’s Street Markets Taken Between 1991 and 1993

From 1990 to 1993, German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe traveled across Vietnam, taking about 1,600 photos in 20 provinces around the country. One of his stops was in a developing Hanoi whe...

in Development

Construction Begins On HCMC's Second Metro Line

As work on HCMC's first metro line steadily moves along, construction on the city’s Urban Railway Line 2 project broke ground in District 12 yesterday.

in Saigon

Temperatures In Saigon Reach 21-Year Low?

If you’re a Hanoi native, you’ve probably felt right at home on your commute to work in recent days.

in Asia

Japan Announces Plans to Build Mind-Blowing Underwater City

A Japanese architecture firm, Shimizu, has revealed its plans to build an underwater city that could be finished as early as 2035. The spherical underwater structure, dubbed the Ocean Spiral, is slate...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Auto Manufacturers Worried About HCMC’s Proposed Restrictions On Cars

WB keeps Vietnam’s GDP growth at 5.6% in 2015 [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam airliner makes emergency landing as Chinese baby develops convulsions [Tuoi Tre] Schools ordered to check students' medical hist...

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2nd Anniversary @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: We are calling all artists, musicians, graffiters, skaters, creative people and Outcast's friends to celebrate with us on our second trip around the sun.

in Society

Parkson's Luxury Shopping Centers In Saigon Deserted

Walk into one of the six Parkson shopping centers in Saigon, and it’s likely you’ll be one of a few people walking through a deserted shrine to commerce.

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Fight [Bears Love War, Orangutan, and James and the Van Der Beeks with DJ Maraphoria] @ The Cube

In typical dry season fashion, Saigonites flock to pool sides and nearby beaches for a little slice of sun worship. Yet a quick glance at the January social calendar should have a big red circle aroun...

in Food Culture

[Video] How To Cook Miến Gà

Sure, miến gà can be found at plenty of restaurants around Saigon and perhaps you’ve found a great place to grab a bowl of the chicken noodle soup. But what’s more impressive than being in the kn...

in Travel

Construction Of Phan Thiet Airport Set To Kick-Off This Month

After getting the Prime Minister’s approval last September, construction of the Phan Thiet Airport is scheduled to commence this month according to provincial People’s Committee.

in Environment

Once Filled With Shrimp And Fish, HCMC Canal Now An Environmental Disaster

At the center of HCMC's modernization plans have been massive upgrades to the city’s canals. Some, like the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe, have received international press for their miraculous turnarounds. Ho...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Separate Jails Proposed For Transgender, Gay Prisoners

Vietnam plans for transport restructuring by 2020 [Vietnam Net] Investigation team on collapsed tunnel in Lam Dong set up [Vietnam Plus] Power group continues proposing power price increase [SG...

in Architecture

New Coalimex Building Brings Sleek Architecture To Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Coalimex has set up shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a sleek new building boasting sustainable and green design characteristics.

in Saigon Events

Designers Grind: Portfolio Update Edition @ Work Saigon

From the organizer: Why Does Your Portfolio Look Like a Graveyard?

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Be a Host Seminar - Saigon (January Meetup) @ The House Of Saigon

From the organizer: You may have heard about Airbnb, met the people in our community, and now you want to become an Airbnb host. Well, we have just the right event to help get you started!

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EA&OC Party In The Jungle @ Phú Mỹ Bridge

From the organizer: ECLECTIC AESTHETIC & OPTIMIST CLUB are MEGA excited to announce the first party in The Jungle since last April's blowout at the same location - and the first of this dry s...

in Asia

Hong Kong Man Detained After Strapping 94 iPhones To His Body

In the grand scheme of things, smuggling electronics is a less risky proposition than say, drugs, but that doesn’t mean it’s an act without consequences as one Hong Kong man learned the hard way.

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Friday Morning Run [By Marcel] @ Saigon Pearl

From the organizer: This session will be simple, to get our legs ready for a long distance race, 60 minutes of very relaxed running. Let us feel our feet, legs, hips and breathing as we run. So t...

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Ping Pong Tournament @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Come for the best ping pong bar in town !

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Opening Exhibition / Kane Nugent @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Sex and seizures are some of the things that inspire this 26 year old printmaker who graduated in Fine art at the university of wales institute Cardiff (UWIC) 

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Cheezy Gangztaz @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Double Trouble X 2 is the tune of this night, with local favourites CHEEZY GANGZTAZ inviting some new accomplices to share the booth with them in their colour-etched conquest ...

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Toby Tobias [UK/ Delusions Of Grandeur / Burek] @ The Observatory

From the organizer: TOBY TOBIAS [UK/ DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR / BUREK] is returning to the city for his second show at The Observatory and the first at the new riverside location. 

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Optimist Club 112 @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Every Thursday, resident DJ HIBIYA LINE invites a guest to explore what he calls the Deep Dance Culture. Expect a rare underground house-disco-techno mixture that will make yo...

in Saigon Events

Chill Out @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Join us to enjoy our premium view on the Saigon River - complete with its skyline and docks - from our long balcony. You'll be able to enjoy our drinks with a 50% OFF all nigh...

in Vietnam

[Video] Take A Road Trip Across 1945 Vietnam

While road trips have become an extremely popular activity for foreigners living in or visiting Vietnam in recent years, it was also a common activity for these demographics in the period preceding th...

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Screening Of "The Theory Of Everything / Cambridge" @ DeciBel

From the organizer: The Theory of Everything. 2014 Film.

in Travel

Jetstar Tops The List Of Most Delayed Airlines In Vietnam

According to a recent survey, Jetstar Pacific is Vietnam’s tardiest airline with 30.6% of their flights delayed.

in Travel

Da Nang Makes NY Times' '52 Places to Go in 2015' List

Over the past decade, Da Nang has boosted its profile as an international tourist destination with its beautiful beaches, fine dining and luxury hotels.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Attempts To Bar Striking Pilots From Working For Other Carriers

Changes to area code, digital prefixes to happen in phases [Vietnam Plus] Ha Noi air traffic control centre begins operations [Vietnam News] Samsung requests $15.5 mil tax break to start HCMC factor...

in Vietnam

Restaurateur Arrested for Buying Stolen Dogs in Southern Vietnam

Police in Binh Duong Province, just outside of Saigon, arrested a man last Thursday when he was pulled over with 10 dead dogs stacked on the back of his motorbike.

in Development

[Photos] Could Tokyo’s Skinny Houses Become a Model for Hanoi?

While Hanoi may be famous for its impossibly skinny homes, it isn’t the only Asian megacity where residents are forced to make the best of their small plots of land.

in Tech

Gogoro: Tesla Technology In Scooter Form

Taiwanese startup Gogoro has raised over $150 Million over the past few years developing the world’s first Smart Scooter. Fueled by the same lithium ion cells used in the Tesla Model S, the scooter is...

in Development

Hundreds Of Trees In HCMC's Gia Định Park To Be Chopped Down For Airport Road

A new 650 meter road meant to reduce traffic to Tân Sơn Nhất Airport will be built through Gia Định Park, resulting in the removal of hundreds trees.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Offer Downtown Electric Bus Tour For $1

Rough waves destroy homes in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s Got Talent contestant drinks acid by mistake [DTI News] HCM City to add more 23 CNG buses [SGGP]

in Travel

Huffington Post: “21 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam”

The Huffington Post recently released their list of “21 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam,” highlighting the country’s natural beauty, food and people among other things.

in Saigon Events

Lab 6 [Open Studio 1 & Workshop With Fernanda Eugénio & Gustavo Ciríaco] @ Sàn Art

From the organizer:  4 PM: SITE-SPECIFIC PRACTICES: PERFORMING THE SPACE with Fernanda Eugénio & Gustavo Ciríaco (Brazil)Where: San Art Laboratory, 40/18 Pham Viet Chanh, Binh Thanh, HC...

in Vietnam

$14 Million Approved For Restoration Of Hanoi’s 112-Year-Old Long Biên Bridge

The fate of one of Vietnam’s most beloved and storied structures took another positive turn last week when the government approved a $14 million restoration package for Long Biên Bridge.

in Saigon Events

Free food / Cassoulet @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Ornella and her family will cook a Cassoulet!

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Leon the Professional" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Mathilda, a 12-year-old girl, is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she be...

in Saigon Events

Art Talk 3: Thanh Xinh @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: To shorten the distance between artist and general public, Saigon Artbook cooperate with 3A Alternative Art Area to launch Art Talk, a talk show which we introduce one artist ...

in Saigon

Saigon Post Office To Be Repainted Yet Again Following Complaints

Following public outcry and criticism from street vendors, historians, artists and tourists, Saigon Central Post Office officials have announced that they will repaint the iconic building after consul...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC's Underground Parking Lot Plan Appears To Implode

Foreign banks look local for CEOs [Vietnam Net] MobiFone to offer 2 million new 10-digit numbers [Vietnam Plus] Unemployment rate projected to rise in HCM City [Vietnam Plus]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon Events

Progressive Brunch @ Intercontinental Asiana

From the organizer: Mark your calendar on the 11th January 2015 and make sure that you reserve a table for the ultimate Sunday Brunch Experience.

in Saigon

HCMC Seeks To Set Limits On Cars, Motorbikes

To combat the mind-numbingly horrible gridlock and worsening pollution in the city, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation is seeking the government’s approval to limit the flow of personal...

in Vietnam

Repair Date Set For Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable

The operator of the Asia America Gateway cable has announced that repairs will be completed on January 23.

in Vietnam

Major Changes Announced For Vietnamese Phone Numbers

On March 1, Vietnam will change up the area codes of 59 provinces and restrict mobile phone numbers to 10 digits.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Cabbie Returns $11,600 Vertu Phone To Passenger

Vietnam upholds life sentence in largest-ever white collar case [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese-American wins $46,700 claim against eye hospital [Tuoi Tre] Cabbie in Vietnam metropolis returns $11,600 Vertu...

in Tech

Vietnamese Scientists Develop Android App To Help Visually Impaired Use Smartphones

Scientists in Ho Chi Minh City have developed a text-to-voice app that allows visually impaired Vietnamese to use smart phones more effectively.

in Culture

Vietnam Takes Lead on Gay Rights by Eliminating Same-Sex Marriage Ban

On January 1, Vietnam officially abolished regulations that “prohibit marriage between people of the same sex.”

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Taxi Companies Finally Drop Fares As Fuel Prices Plummet

After government pressure, Vietnam’s taxi companies have announced that they will lower their fares to bring them inline with plummeting global oil prices.

in Saigon Events

Mac DeMarco Live @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: Following the recent success of the first ever Saigon International Music Week, the Loud Minority vehicle is back in motion for 2015 with one of 2014’s brightest success stori...

in Vietnam

Are Sharks to Blame for Vietnam’s Broken Internet Cable?

In the many breaks that have occurred along the Asia America Gateway internet cable since it went online in 2009, Vietnamese telecoms have been unable to determine the culprit. According to The Indepe...

in Saigon Events

NY Resolution Series [Sugar addiction & how to quit] @ The Loop

From the organizer: Do you feel like you have such a sweet tooth that makes it impossible to resist sugar? Are you looking for ways to curb your sweets cravings and quit sugar all together?&...

in Saigon

Masterchef Christine Ha Is Eating And Drinking Her Way Through Saigon

Vietnamese-American Masterchef, Christine Ha, is back in Saigon and seems to be eating and drinking her way through the city.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $1.57 Bln On Foreign-Made Cars In 2014, Highest Rate Ever

Vietnam expects to manufacture 200,000 automobiles in 2015 [DTI News] Hanoi aims at green, clean 2015 [Vietnam Plus] City streets named Vietnamese talent artists [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

Karen Fiss: Brand the Beloved Country @ Sàn Art

From the organizer: In this lecture, Karen Fiss will share her current book project on ‘nation branding’, engaging postcolonial ideas and critiques of how a ‘nation’ is formed alongside an invest...

in Culture

[Infographic] Vietnamese Only “Moderately” Difficult for Native English Speakers

Many foreigners living in Vietnam find Vietnamese a challenging language to master, often citing its many tones as the biggest stumbling block. According to the US Department of State’s Foreign Servic...

in Development

Drone Video Captures Nighttime Traffic In Saigon

Over the past few decades, Saigon has spent a great deal of money upgrading its transportation infrastructure, specifically its roads (we’re still waiting on you, metro line).

in Travel

Condé Nast's "10 Reasons To Visit Ho Chi Minh City Now"

In a mix between a Rough Guides list and a "36 Hours" New York Times piece, Condé Nast, one of the World’s leading publishers, recently compiled “10 Reasons To Visit Ho Chi Minh City Now.”

in Culture

At Least 10 Vietnamese Have Ordered The New $450k Mercedes Maybach

At least 10 wealthy Vietnamese have ordered the new Mercedes Maybach sedan retailing at a cool $450,000 here in Vietnam.

in Saigon

Everyone Seems To Be Unhappy With The Saigon Post Office’s Makeover

Over the past few months, one of Saigon’s most beloved old buildings has been undergoing a serious makeover, trading in its subdued, light pink paint for a bright, golden yellow coat.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Flight Delayed As Escorted Criminal Utters False Bomb Threat

Vietnam introduces measures to regulate online games [Nhan Dan] Petrol prices drop for first time in 2015 [Nhan Dan] Small banknotes come with exorbitant fees [DTI]

in Saigon Events

HCMC Run @ Phú Mỹ Hưng

From the organizer: HCMC Run is the fore runner of race events in Vietnam. It has the tension to spark interest among the people, to see and to embrace running as an important part of a fit lifes...

in Saigon Events

Latin Night + Dance Lessons @ The Cube

From the organizer: Starting the year with new year resolutions?? 

in Saigon Events

Canvas&Wine: Ink Portrait @ VinSpace Art Studio

From the organizer: Canvas and Wine  is a Social Event where you will paint and sample fine wines in the company of friends, and with the help of an Instructor. This is a fun, creative class...

in Food Culture

Will Fake Dog Meat Replace The Real Thing In Vietnam?

Journalist Elisabeth Rosen recently penned an interesting piece on fake dog meat (giả cầy), examining its role in Vietnam’s culinary history and its growing popularity as Western media and increased ...

in Culture

[Video] The Gangnam Style Coracle Dancers Of Quang Nam Province

You were probably hoping that Gangnam Style wouldn’t still be relevant in 2015, but a group of Quang Nam Province tour guides has figured out a way to mix the modern, YouTube-breaking dance with tradi...

in Vietnam

It May Take 1 Month To Fix Undersea Internet Cable: Viettel

Get ready for an extended period of snail’s pace Internet.

in Film & TV

January Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues

International cinema in 2014 was marked not only by a number of solid films, but also by exceptional performances. With ‘award season’ in full swing, Saigon’s alternative film venues have lined up a n...

in Tech

Free WIFI Coming To Vietnam’s Trains This Month

Long trips on Vietnam’s rails are set to become a bit more bearable this month as the country’s railway operator has begun to install wireless internet on north-south express trains.

in Saigon Events

ILL Beats Saigon Presents Dj Vadim (Ninja Tunes | BBE) @ The Observatory

From the organizer: iLL Beats Saigon is proud to present the return of DJ VADIM

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "St. Vincent" [First film of the Year] @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Bill Murray shines in first-time director Theodore Melfi’s bittersweet comedy.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Offers $84k Salaries To Reverse Brain Drain

Vietnam hub offers $84k salaries to reverse brain drain [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Fumbles For New Plan To Attract (And Repel) Foreign Funds [Forbes] Technical malfunction forces emergency landing in...

in Saigon Events

Nomad List [Ho Chi Minh City Digital Nomads Meetup] @ The Cube

From the organizer: Get ready for the first Nomad List digital nomads meetup in Ho Chi Minh City on the 7th of January!

in Saigon Events

Deeplomatic #02 @ The Cube

From the organizer: The Cube is excited to host again this cool event, Deeplomatic, that will take place this Friday. Focused on the finest and smoothest house music styles, MAQman and Dj Ouch! w...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic & Open Mic @ Broma

From the organizer: Don't miss out on the best acoustic night in Saigon!

in Vietnam

A New Year, A New Break In Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable

After numerous interruptions in service in 2014, the notoriously unreliable, 20,000km, $560 million Asia-America Gateway cable has ruptured at multiple points on the segment that lies off the coast of...

in Architecture

CNN: Vo Trong Nghia Is Next Big Name In Architecture

Vietnamese starchitect, Vo Trong Nghia, had quite a 2014 with a number of his firm’s designs receiving international commendation. It looks like he’s off to a great start in 2015 as American news netw...

in Asia

Jay-Z And Beyonce's SE Asia Holiday: Motorbikes And $25k Per Night Villas

Star couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce, took a break from their busy schedules to visit SE Asia in recent days.

in Travel

You Can Now Take A Seaplane From HCMC To Phan Thiet

After a seemingly successful launch of its seaplane service between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay last September, a Vietnamese aviation company kicked-off its HCMC – Phan Thiet service last Saturday.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 136 Vietnamese Women Freed From Prostitution Den In Malaysia

HCM City: Tourist boats face uncertain future [Vietnam Net] Da Nang to hear out critics of controversial skyscraper [Thanh Nien] CGV opens art house cinemas in Hanoi, HCMC [Thanh Nien]

in Travel

[Video] 1200 Hours In Vietnam Hyperlapse

Last October, Evan Corrigan used his iPhone 5 to create this nifty hyperlapse of his 1200 hours in Vietnam.

in Saigon

Phạm Ngũ Lão Pickpocketing Ring Busted

After weeks of investigation, HCMC police have arrested 12 suspects who allegedly targeted tourists in the city’s backpacker area.

in Development

[Photos] World Bank Program Transforms Blighted Canals and Alleys

With urbanization rapidly taking hold in Vietnam, its cities have had a difficult time providing the necessary infrastructure to accommodate it. Flooded alleys, dirt roads and polluted creeks all have...

in Health

Vietnamese Patients “Wait To Die” After Slashes To Pharma Subsidies

New Vietnamese health insurance regulations which went into effect yesterday will make potentially life-saving medicine out of reach for many low-income patients. And things are only going to get wors...

in Saigon

Drone Video And Photos Of Saigon’s New Years Celebration

Thousands of people flocked to the streets of downtown Saigon on New Year’s Eve, jockeying for position to catch a glimpse of the elaborate fireworks displays.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Motorbike Owners In Saigon Required To Pay Road Fees From Jan 1

Most schools eager for “university autonomy” [Vietnam Net] Art stages find ways to lure foreign tourists [Vietnam Net] Vietnam extends visa, residency terms for foreigners [Thanh Nien]

in Saigon Events

Drawing & Creativity Training By Trúc Anh @ Work Saigon

From the organizer: Introducing a new 6-week class: Drawing & Creativity Training by Truc Anh. The class will cover from basics to advanced skill sets through creative projects and critiques....

in Saigon Events

NY Resolution Series [Eat less meat: how to?] @ KAY Vegan Bistro Saigon

From the organizer: Did you hear that eating less meat is good for your health but you don’t know from where to start? Would you like to eat less animal products but you worry about protein ...

in Saigon Events

The Saigon Players' January 2015 Actors' Workshop & Casting Session @ Hoang Anh Gia Lai D2

From the organizer: In lieu of our monthly club nights, we will instead host intensive actors’ workshops which started this season. It will include an afternoon of theatre games, role plays,...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer’s 10 Most Popular Stories Of 2014

As the calendar is set to flip to 2015, we’ve put together a list of Saigoneer’s most popular stories from 2014. 

in Culture

Left For Dead, Vietnam’s First Restored Steam Locomotive Makes Miraculous Return

After an 18-year absence from Vietnam’s tracks, it looks like steam locomotives are making a comeback.

in Saigon Events

I Am Waiting For You Last Summer Live In Saigon @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Obviously honest disclaimer: ////To fully grasp the concept one truly needs to see them live: the band's energy, sound and crowd make the show really exciting.////I Am Waiting For ...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Gone Girl" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.8.3/10...

in Vietnam

Đà Nẵng Set To Complete Another Ambitious Public Works Project

Đà Nẵng, home of the now famous Dragon Bridge is set to get another impressive conduit.

in Saigon

Massive Fire In District 3 Kills 1, Destroys At Least 5 Buildings

Last night just after 9pm, a deadly fire broke out at a District 3 karaoke parlor and quickly spread to neighboring buildings.  

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Waives Visas For Tourists From Seven Countries

20-year-old dog thief sentenced to death in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam waives visas for tourists from seven countries [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam seeks high-tech solution to traffic death toll [Thanh Nien]...

in Saigon Events

NYE Celebration @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: Saigon's Lookout, a new high-end luxury bar, club and restaurant will be counting down the New Year with a preview party at their Golden Mansion.

in Asia

Officials: Bodies Recovered In Search For AirAsia Flight QZ8501

After three days of searching for AirAsia Flight QZ8501, The Indonesian Navy has announced that 40 bodies have been found in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo, reports the The Jakart...

in Food Culture

[Video] Inside A Vietnamese Tea Processing Plant

Tea, like coffee is a ubiquitous drink in Vietnam. While each dominates the local market, there is an opportunity to position these locally-grown products as a high-end export if processing can be ref...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Ghost Ships Of Ha Long Bay

Nine abandoned ships worth millions of dollars sit idle in a corner of Ha Long Bay. Not only do the rusting hulls represent another black eye for state-owned shipping giant, Vinashinlines, but also an...

in Vietnam

As Fuel Prices Plummet, Vietnamese Taxi And Bus Companies Refuse To Lower Fares

A massive drop in global fuel prices can already be felt at Vietnam’s petrol pumps where topping off your tank will cost you significantly less than it did a few months ago. But even though the countr...

in Culture

15 Amazing Moments Captured On Vietnam’s Streets

In Vietnamese cities, streets are where life happens. With few parks available to the country’s urban masses, they serve as everything from entertainment venues to wedding halls to restaurants. They a...

in Saigon Events

The Love Below + Adrienne Mack-Davis @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Yo soul people, The Love Below is back to deliver soulful good vibes and groove, but this time with a very special guest all the way from the USA. Soul singer / MC,&...

in Development

Future Saigon: Saigon Centre Phase 2

After years of inactivity, construction on the massive plot next to Saigon Center at the corner of Lê Lợi and Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Streets is finally underway.

in Health

[Photos] The Striking Differences Between Chinese And Đà Lạt Produce

Fears over the safety of Chinese produce have been increasing over the past few years with stories like the “immortal apple” becoming common in the Vietnamese press.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ban On Organizing Same Sex Marriage To Be Lifted Next Year In Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines signs $6 billion 2015-16 insurance coverage contract [Thanh Nien] HCMC’s working women aren't so crazy about kids: health official [Thanh Nien] Ban on organizing same sex marriage t...

in Saigon Events

Local Flavor @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Our city has a great pool of DJs that are highly capable of putting on a serious show. That’s what LOCAL FLAVOR is all about - only Saigon-based DJs exploring their own indivi...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Notorious Big: Bigger Than Life" / Tribute Mix @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: This is an evening dedicated to the late rapper, singer and songwriter Notorious B.I.G.

in Saigon Events

Free Food / Clam Chowder @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Tess & Linh will cook a Clam Chowder, a dish from New England in USA.

in Saigon Events

The Haçienda NYE Party @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: The Haçienda or FAC51 to give its catalogue number, is quite possibly the most famous club in the world. Opened in 1982 by Manchester indie label Factory and their flagship ba...

in Development

Hanoi To Move 26,200 Residents Out Of The Old Quarter

Hanoi’s 82-hectre Old Quarter, described by some as “among Asia's best-preserved urban hubs of traditional commerce,” is about to lose nearly 40% of its residents, as city authorities seek to reduce t...

in Saigon

2 Men Arrested In HCMC For Trying To Ship Gun and Grenade In Guitar Case

Two local men were arrested last Tuesday after attempting to ship a rifle, grenade and 5 bullets to Hanoi in a guitar case. Surprisingly, neither of the men were Antonio Banderas.

in Travel

Vietnam Resort Makes Designboom’s 2014 Top Hotel And Resort List

Designboom, the world's first and most popular digital architecture and design magazine has just released its rankings of the world’s top hotels and resorts, judged based on function, location and for...

in Saigon

40 Nostalgic Photos Of 1961 Saigon From Life Magazine

When Life Magazine photographer, John Dominis, traveled to Saigon in 1961, he spent most of his trip photographing daily life in the city. With his camera, he captured downtown Saigon’s busy streets, ...

in Vietnam

Collapse On Hanoi Metro Construction Crushes Cars On Street Below

At 4am yesterday morning, a section of the Hanoi railway project collapsed, raining concrete and scaffolding onto the street below.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Not To Pilot Female-Only Bus Routes For Now

Deputy PM Phuc urges using technology to reduce traffic accidents [Nhan Dan] Women’s participation in politics important to gender equality [Nhan Dan] Vietnam to export cholera vaccine [Vietnam Plus...

in Asia

AirAsia Flight Carrying 162 Goes Missing En Route To Singapore

An AirAsia flight carrying 162 people has gone missing en route to Singapore.

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon Events

Deep Sessions // International DJ Marco Mei // Local DJ Nick @ Broma

From the organizer: BROMA & BICYCLE CORPORATION ITALY PRESENT DEEP SESSIONS ON THE 10TH JANUARY 

in Saigon Events

Base Of The Bass #6 @ The Cube

From the organizer: BASE of the BASS Volume6 is coming!!

in Saigon Events

Adrienne Mack-Davis / Live Music @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Adrienne Mack-Davis and Felicia Cruz are touring in south east asia withFighting For Futures and will stop by deciBel.

in Saigon Events

NY Resolution Series [Lose weight: how to?] @ Cyril and You

From the organizer: Do you make weight loss your yearly resolution but didn’t got around to it yet?Are you looking to get back in shape and regain your health but you don’t know the specifics?

in Saigon Events

3rd Healthy Practitioners & Coaches Networking Dinner @ KAY Vegan Bistro Saigon

From the organizer: Meet like minded practitioners and share techniques and innovation in the fields. Anticipated to WEDNESDAY this time

in Saigon Events

PongDang + Live Music @ PongDang Gallery

From the organizer: CHANGE OF SEASON 2014 = ONE NIGHT MUSIC 2014 FAREWELL AND WELCOME NEW YEAR 2015

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "This is Spinal Tap" @ The Cube

From the organizer: This Is Spinal Tap is an American 1984 rock music mockumentary written, scored by, and starring Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. The film portr...

in Saigon Events

Concréte @ ZeroStation

From the organizer: Concrète was a series of experimental music events that were held over a number of years in Canberra, Australia. The events were organised by Luke Penders and supported a rang...

in Culture

Plus-Size Woman Sends Her Photos To Editors Across The Globe, Photoshop Hilarity Ensues

Back in June, an American blogger Esther Honig sent her photo to editors around the globe to be photoshopped. She found that each country (including Vietnam) projected their own cultural values and st...

in Asia

Christmas Comes Early For Hong Kong Residents As HK$15mil Spills Onto Streets

On Tuesday, packs of banknotes amounting to HK$15 million (US$1,932,491) spilled from a security Van on the streets of Hong Kong.

in Vietnam

Hanoi To Launch Female-Only Busses To Protect Against Sexual Harassment

After surveys of Vietnamese women found that most are victims of sexual harassment in public spaces, Hanoi officials have ordered that the city launch an all-female bus service.

in Saigon Events

Mac DeMarco LIVE (Captured Tracks) @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: Following the recent success of the first ever Saigon International Music Week, the Loud Minority vehicle is back in motion for 2015 with one of 2014’s brightest success stori...

in Food Culture

[Video] The Phở Song

A few months ago, expats in Da Nang made a music video about mì Quảng, professing their love for the central region’s iconic soup. Viet Kieu, Richie Le and friends have whipped up a similar, albeit fl...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Wax @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Residents DATODEO and STARCHILD invites guest to spinn only vinyl during the night. Disco-Boogie-Funk-Soul-Jazz and more!

in Saigon Events

Eclectic Aesthetic & Optimist Club w/ Max Cleo @ The Obsrvatory

From the organizer: ECLECTIC AESTHETIC & OPTIMIST CLUB are back at The Observatory to kick off the new year with signature Big Sounds from the separate yet rhythmically connected dimensions o...

in Saigon Events

Presenting Local Suicide [Bordello A Parigi - Berlin] @ The Observatory

 LOCAL SUICIDE are a DJ duo based out of Berlin who specialize in delivering a dirty disco-like sound that fuses a lot of what can be called ‘local’ influences into the universal qualities of mus...

in Saigon

HCMC To Welcome 2015 With Epic Bitexco Fireworks Display

HCMC’s 2015 New Year’s Countdown promises to be pretty epic based on details released at a press conference last week.

in Saigon Events

NYE After Party @ The Observatory

 NYE is almost upon us, and for the occasion we've designed a party that's starting late and going long.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Massive Crowds Hit Vietnam’s Streets on Christmas Eve

While many people stayed indoors on Christmas Eve to avoid the massive crowds in downtown Saigon and Hanoi, other embraced the festive atmosphere, taking to the streets in droves to take advantage of ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ups Ante In Bids To Clear Tourist Cities Of Cigarette Smoke

HCM City reports lowest total fertility rate in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam Airlines runs first int’l flight at new terminal [Vietnam Plus] Magnificent volcanic cavern found in Central Highlands [...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Openair Cinema Xmas day movie: The Interview @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Dave Skylark and producer Aaron Rapoport run the celebrity tabloid show "Skylark Tonight." When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Ranger X UFO: "BALL DROP" Party - NYE 2015

Ladies and gentlemen of Sai-town, the time is here – the time is now. Well, actually it’s not here yet, but you can still feel the vibe of holidays coming right? So how you gonna party up this New Yea...

in Music & Arts

These 8 Saigon Christmas Cinemagraphs Will Get You In The Christmas Spirit

Whether you enjoy Saigon’s frenetic Christmas energy or not, it’s impossible to escape the twinkling light shows in the city’s alleys, Santa impersonators and tinfoil snow.

in Saigon

12 Old Pictures of Christmas in Saigon

The brightly lit Christmas decorations of downtown Saigon seem to getting more elaborate each year. In the 1960s, though still a popular holiday in the South, Christmas was decidedly analog. The diffe...

in Development

Vo Trong Nghia Unveils Modular, Low-Cost Housing Concept For Vietnam

If you caught the article we featured on Vo Trong Nghia’s “Rebel Architecture” last week, you may remember the architecture firm’s low-cost housing project in development that would cost around $3000 ...

in Development

Only 16% Of Wastewater Released Into Dong Nai River Is Treated

In what is yet another environmental challenge to the health of Vietnam’s river ways and its people is the discharging of untreated wastewater from factories and homes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Farmer Turns Down VND30m Offers For Giant Chicken

Vietnamese committee opposes Laos’ new dam [Thanh Nien] HCMC adds more buses during New Year holidays [SGGP] Italian authors release book on Vietnamese folklore in Rome [Tuoi Tre]

in Saigon Events

Standpoint Theories [Vietnam Edition Featuring Lê Cát Trọng Lý] @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: A collaborative international project focused on building a graphic novel of six vietnamese legendary myths by using the means of dance, Vietnamese text, live visual art/3D ma...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Urban Flea Market @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Tet is coming and our 2nd edition of Saigon Urban Flea Market couldn´t miss this occasion. Do not miss this opportunity to buy the TET gifts for your family, friends and your ...

in Travel

[Video] Dirt Bikers Slip And Slide Their Way Across The Vietnamese Countryside

Earlier this year, five Vietnamese guys took the Cuong Mud Challenge which took them off the beaten path and into the muddy waters of the Vietnamese countryside.

in Saigon

Flower Street 2015 To Feature Floral Metro Line

Saigon’s Flower Street will take on a decidedly modern twist this year. In addition to the typical natural landscapes and traditional Vietnamese cultural symbols, the 2015 edition will also feature a ...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve @ The Cube

From the organizer: It's Christmas time!!! These are the first Christmas for The Cube Bar Saigon and, as the tradition says, this is a time to share with the family. So instead to make ...

in Culture

OMG: Use Of Online Acronyms By Vietnamese Youth Blurs Linguistic Lines

Across the globe, the internet has brought about new ways of thinking, interacting and communicating. The latter has been a cause of concern for some in Vietnam who worry about the impact of popular i...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Bring Beggars, Homeless To Social Centers

Ho Chi Minh City to bring beggars, homeless to social centers [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to slap two taxes on Uber: official [Tuoi Tre] Officials downplay concerns foreign goods will flood market [VoV] &nb...

in Travel

Rough Guides: Mekong Delta Among Top 10 Best-Value Destinations

UK travel publication, Rough Guides has ranked the Mekong Delta as one of 2015’s “Best Value Destinations.”

in Culture

[Video] Pro Skateboarders Make an Epic Vietnam Road Trip

Back in 2012, Skateboarder Magazine sent a group of pro skaters on a motorbike journey from Hanoi to HCMC in a quest to find unseen skate spots throughout the country.

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Why is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow" + "Far from Vietnam" @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: This special screening will showcase two films by cinema greats of the ‘Third Cinema Movement’ a movement that began in Latin America in the 1960s/70s denouncing neocolonialis...

in Saigon Events

Vietnam Creative Festival @ 3A Alternative Art Area

From the organizer: As a role of a connecter between creative entrepreneurs who work in Creative Industries and social, Creative Entrepreneurs Network (CEN) cooperate with Lai Studio, 3A Station ...

in Travel

New Expressway Cuts HCMC–Vung Tau Travel Time in Half

The Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai expressway opened up two major sections on Saturday, 5 months ahead of schedule.

in Saigon Events

Storytelling Drawing Bootcamp @ Trị An Lake

From the organizer: Storytelling Drawing is not only about painting courses or storytelling but also to experience the art platform and connect with the world.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Vietnam Through The Lens Of A Leica

There’s little doubt that Vietnam is one of the World’s most photogenic countries. No matter what camera one uses, you’re bound to have at least a few gems on your film roll or memory card. But what h...

in Saigon Events

Merry Christmas / Happy New Year! @ OMG

From the organizer: Special occasion = Special OMG! Menu

in Saigon Events

The Ugly Clothes Funny Hats Bright Lights Christmas Shindig @ Hoang Anh Gia Lai District 2

From the organizer: We will be having an animation theme christmas shindig on the 23rd December and your invited! 

in Saigon Events

RockStorm7 @ Quân Khu 7 Stadium

From the organizer: It would be a mistake if don’t mention RockStorm music shows to have the old year’s curtain fallen dynamically.

in Vietnam

HCMC Launches Taxi Booking App To Compete With International Players

As HCMC’s relationship with international taxi booking app companies becomes increasingly tumultuous, the city has launched its own app which is available for mobile devices.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Workers Hit Bombs, Bullets While Building School In Southern Vietnam

Thai Vietjet makes its debut [Voice of Vietnam] Vietnam climbs one place up on FIFA rankings [Shanghai Daily] 90% of Hue’s royal dishes are not authentic: Vietnam seminar [Tuoi Tre]

in Travel

[Video] From Saigon To The Sea

In the urban bubble that is Saigon, we sometimes forget that the city isn’t located far from the sea.

in Development

City Authorities Agree to Save Elements of Saigon’s Tax Center

While there’s no saving the Tax Center which will soon be demolished to make way for a new 40-story tower, elements of the 90-year-old building will be preserved, according to city officials...

in Tech

Microsoft To Launch Vietnamese Version Of MSN Portal

The Vietnamese version of Microsoft’s MSN portal officially went online Wednesday as the company hopes to capitalize on the country’s growing online market.

in Saigon Events

Thursday Openair Cinema Xmas Day Movie: Die Hard @ Saigon Outcast

 Die Hard - John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save wife Holly Gennaro and several others, taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Pla...

in Saigon Events

MAD FYAH featuring ASIENCE (Jp) @ Saigon Ranger

From the organzer: MAD FYAH - ASIENCE in the PLACE ! SAIGON ROCKERS are NUFF EXCITED to announce the last MAD FYAH of 2014 - we have a top cat lineup of our city's selectas to rock the roof ...

in Saigon Events

JET SILVER, JASE & HIBIYA LINE @ The Observatory

From the organizer: The Observatory's going to get its jump on on this night with a lineup of DJs whose combined powers make for a movement of groove, rhythm, soul, kick & bass that's a recip...

in Saigon Events

EL'SE [Cliché Records / Shanghai] & EMILY JEANNE [Ghent / BE] @ The Observatory

 Get ready for an electric storm of sound on this night as we have two female DJs with a distinct touch of techno prowess at their fingertips.

in Saigon Events

After Lunch Xmas Fiasco Party @ The Observatory

 As a lot of us will be enjoying Christmas Day with a lunch with friends & family, we thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep the festive spirit lit with a party that'll stretch from late a...

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Screening Of 'The Addams Familly' | X-mas @ deciBel

 The Addams Family - 1991 Film

in Saigon

[Video] Brazen HCMC Dog Thieves Strike In Broad Daylight

So, in today’s WTF section, here’s a video from Binh Tan District of a guy shooting and stealing a dog in broad daylight. This problem seems to be all too common these days, and with Vietnam consuming...

in Saigon

Hydrofoil Service Between HCMC And Vung Tau To Resume After Year-Long Ban

HCMC’s Hydrofoils are set to resume service to Vung Tau by the end of the month following a year-long ban.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Urges Firm To Give Up Land For Metro Line

Researchers alarmed over abusive incidents at school [Vietnam Net] Vietnam spends big money on Chinese phones [Vietnam Net] Paid Christmas escorts trending among young Vietnamese [DTI]

in Saigon

Travel Back In Time With These 15 Photos Of 1929 Saigon

1929 could be referred to as the beginning of Saigon’s Golden Age. Built on the backs of exploited Vietnamese laborers, the French had carved out what was then called the Pearl of the Orient, a Europe...

in Development

New Noi Bai Terminal, Vietnam’s Largest, to Open Next Week

Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport is set to open its shiny new $645.3 million, 4-story terminal next week after three years of construction.

in Architecture

Inside Nha Dan Architect’s HCMC NQ House

Nha Dan Architects, a firm specializing in commercial and residential projects, recently completed their sleek and artistic NQ House in Ho Chi Minh City which overcame some serious design challenges.&...

in Culture

A Look At The Top Google Searches In Vietnam In 2014

On Tuesday, Google released its annual “A Year in Search” showing the most popular searches of the last year. To make it a bit more accessible, the search engine released localized versions in additio...

in Vietnam

Nha Trang To Install Loudspeakers On Beaches To Warn Of Robbery And Rip-Offs

Nha Trang authorities are planning to install a loudspeaker system on city beaches to “promote local tourism, improve rescue activity, and issue warnings to tourists regarding robberies and rip-offs.”...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Rescue Underway At Site Of Collapsed Tunnel In Central Vietnam

CAAV proposes cut in air ticket prices [DTI] Sex education from church and state sends mixed messages in Vietnam [Guardian] Approved! Social enterprise receives legal status in Vietnam [Guardia...

in Environment

How Climate Change and a Drive for Profits Are Threatening the Mekong Delta

Upstream dams aren’t the only threat to the Mekong Delta.

in Vietnam

Anal Inflation Prank Lands Victims in Hospital

So, yeah, this happened.

in Music & Arts

4 Awesome Animated Gifs Of Sleeping Saigon Cyclo Drivers

Maria Tran Larsen, a graphic designer with Vietnamese roots living in Copenhagen, Denmark has always been entranced by the sleeping cyclo drivers she came across on her trips to Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Pilot Accidentally Signals Hijacking After Pressing Wrong Button

A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the northern city of Vinh made an emergency landing in Hanoi on Tuesday after encountering mechanical problems.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Camp @ VinSpace Studio

From the organizer: Come along to our festive Christmas Camp where you will learn new skills, through our range of art based activities. There’s something for everyone, and you’re guaranteed to h...

in Saigon

17 Sky-High Photos Of 2002 Saigon

These images, taken in 2002, provide not only a wonderful bird's eye view of Saigon, but also capture its transition into a modern city.

in Saigon

Work Begins On Underground Section Of Saigon’s First Metro Station

Work has officially kicked off on the underground portion on Saigon’s first underground metro station at the intersection of Le Loi and Nguyen Hue Streets.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: First Vietnam Bike Week To launch In HCMC

VN urged to quickly improve labor productivity [Vietnam Net] Early snowfall in Sapa attracts visitors [Voice of Vietnam] City programme separates organic, inorganic waste [Vietnam News]

in Saigon Events

Creative Drinks #5: The Funky Salad Bowl @ Saigon Ranger

Saigoneer is teaming up with Creative Drinks for another night of creative thought and networking at Saigon Ranger on December 26.

in Saigon Events

Castway NYE Party: Super Nova (Decibel + Outcast) @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Hello again Saigon, It’s been a year of crazy adventures, so join us for one last trip, Castaway SUPERNOVA.

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Tinder Claus Party @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: 24Dec. at 9pm: Tinder Claus - Where Santa gets horny because of Tinder...One Day Santa was organising the gifts for all the good children of this Xmas's...And he forgot about ...

in Food Culture

[Video] This Is How You Make A Phở Burger

We got the phở burrito, the phở cocktail and the phở dumpling. What other twist on the Vietnamese staple is missing from this list? Yup, the phở burger.

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Screening Of "La Vie En Rose" @ The Cube

From the organizer: La Vie en Rose (French pronunciation: [la vi ɑ̃ ʁoz][note 1] released in France as La Môme,[note 2] is a 2007 French and Canadian biographical musical film about the life of F...

in Asia

[Photos] Japanese Businessmen Show You How To Pass Out In Public With Class

Japanese work culture is characterized by insane hours and grueling deadlines. To relax and blow off steam, businessmen from the Land of the Rising Sun take the same approach to drinking as they do to...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Trilogy Latin Dance [Day 3] @ Uhouse

From the organizer: Realizing that we must have had to learn to play, our event organizing team was born from the co-organizing from the most famous Salsa studios and top dance groups in Saigon: ...

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Saigon Trilogy Latin Dance [Day 2] @ La Salsa

From the organizer: Realizing that we must have had to learn to play, our event organizing team was born from the co-organizing from the most famous Salsa studios and top dance groups in Saigon: ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Trilogy Latin Dance [Day 1] @ Uhouse

From the organizer: Realizing that we must have had to learn to play, our event organizing team was born from the co-organizing from the most famous Salsa studios and top dance groups in Saigon: ...

in Development

HCMC Planning 8-Story Trade Center In Front Of Opera House

Downtown Saigon’s modern makeover continues to take shape with the city government announcing plans for a new, 8-story trade center just across from the Saigon Opera House.

in Saigon Events

Blind Test / Music Quiz @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Blind Test is a deciBel's music quiz, a monthly event!

in Saigon Events

Wednesday Evening Run @ Cresent Plaza

From the organizer: Hello intermediate and advanced runners! Are you itching for an easy paced long run? This Wednesday session let’s try a new route. 

in Music & Arts

Rolling The Dice With Old Saigon Monopoly

There’s something about inspired design mixed with nostalgia that always pulls on the heartstrings. We recently got wind of an old Saigon inspired game of Monopoly designed right here in Saigon.

in Saigon Events

Chamber Music Concert @ Opera House

From the organizer:  PHẦN I / PART I: Franz Liszt Concert Paraphrase on Rigoletto, S. 434

in Travel

PM Pushes Agencies To Move Ahead With Visa Waivers For More Nationalities

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is pressing relevant ministries to move ahead with visa waivers for more nationalities in order to boost tourism, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Gov’t To Tax Sales On Facebook, Affecting Small Shops

Gov’t to tax sales on Facebook, affecting small shops [Vietnam Net] Ministry seeks candidates for new textbook compilation [Vietnam Net] Vietnam faces difficulties in wind power development [Tu...

in Vietnam

Financial Records Requested In Probe Of Suzuki Cup Loss

Following the “incomprehensible” 4-2 loss to Malaysia in the AFF Suzuki Cup, Vietnam’s football team is now the focus of an investigation into match fixing.

in Architecture

[Video] Vo Trong Nghia’s 'Rebel Architecture'

In a city where building codes are either nonexistent or very lax, modern green architecture is often a hard sell. Sustainability and the long-term advantages of building for the environment and to im...

in Saigon Events

Art Talk 2: Công Thành and Thủy Ngô @ 3A Art Alternative Area

From the organizer: To shorten the distance between artist and general public, Saigon Artbook cooperate with 3A Alternative Art Area to launch Art Talk (Sunday morning or Thursday night), a talk ...

in Development

Work Begins On HCMC's $1.41B Central Park Project, Future Home Of Vietnam’s Tallest Building

Work on Vinhome’s VND30 trillion ($1.41 billion) Central Park project officially kicked off on December 13.

in Saigon Events

Moving Community Artist Talk @ Zero Station

From the organizer: MOVING COMMUNITYDear friends, we would like to invite you to join us at our friendly talk at ZeroStation. At this talk, participating artists will give a review of works and p...

in Music & Arts

Incredible Pointillism Pieces Show The Faces Of Vietnam

Out of all the many art forms, pointillism is one of the most impressive. Artists in this medium use millions of individual dots to compose their masterpieces that are packed with incredible detail.

in Tech

Half Of HCMC’s State Agency Officials Don’t Know How To Use Email

In a recent article by Dantri International, a survey conducted by the Department of Information and Communications revealed that as much as 50 percent of the higher officials in the city’s state depa...

in Saigon Events

Public Talk: Imagining the past of a future @ Galerie Quynh

From the organizer: On the 15th of December 2014, ARCUS Project will present a public talk at Galerie Quynh titled Imagining the past of a future – a travelogue that presents a conversation betwe...

in Asia

Yahoo To Close Offices In Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia: Report

Yahoo is slated to close offices in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia this month in a restructure of its International operations according to Techcrunch, a California-based tech website.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Steps Up Food Safety

Land information more available in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam steps up food safety [SGGP] Vietnam strives to raise skilled workers [SGGP]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon Events

Balcony Picnic @ Last Call

From the organizer: Every Monday, receive a picnic plate w/ the purchase of any cocktail!

in Saigon Events

Free Food / Chicken & Waffles @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Chefs Mara and Tuyen will cook Chicken & Waffles!

in Saigon Events

SHU KUNIHIRO - Vocal Acoustic and Sessions @ Saigon Ranger

Check out their videos below.

in Saigon Events

Screening Of 'Elf' @ deciBel

 Elf (USA 2003)

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Live Acoustic // Rebecca @ deciBel

From the organizer: Rebecca is a SGN based French Cameroonian vocalist and guitarist. She focuses on harmonies, strumming patterns and improvisation of originals and covers through an intellectua...

in Saigon Events

Presenting LA ROYALE [Electrique Music, Maxi Discs / MX] and VISA [Cliché Records / HK] @ The Observatory

 Better get your most durable and disco-proof dance shoes out for some exercise because they're going to be put through all sorts of adventures on this night.

in Sports

Vietnamese Football Officials Call For Investigation Into “Incomprehensible” Loss

After last night’s sloppy 4-2 loss to Malaysia in the semi-final round of the 2014 Suzuki Cup, Vietnamese football officials plan to ask "concerned agencies" to investigate the match, the result of wh...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] An Illustrated Guide to Vietnamese Motorbikers, Part 2

After we published the first edition of “An Illustrated Guide To Vietnamese Motorbikers,” we received an abundance of requests from users on Facebook, Twitter and a number of Vietnamese social network...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Part 2

We’re back with another set of our “Then and Now” photos which contrast old images of Saigon with their present day counterparts. For a much larger collection, head over to the Saïgon-Chợ Lớn Then & N...

in Travel

[Video] Drone Takes You To The Skies Above Mũi Né

With plenty of tall buildings and drone videos, it’s pretty easy to get a birds eye view of Vietnam’s cities. But for some of the country’s less developed locations, it can be hard to fully envision t...

in Music & Arts

Amazing Vegetable Carvings In HCMC

When one thinks about materials artists use to make intricate carving, wood immediately comes to mind. But at the Taste of the World culinary festival which wrapped up last week, a group of talented c...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Arrests Technician Blamed For Blackout At Tan Son Nhat

Vietnam arrests technician blamed for blackout at Tan Son Nhat airport [Thanh Nien] Flappy Bird Creator – a top 10 internet millionaire [DTI] Universities to use national high school exit exami...

in Saigon

Expect Organized Chaos On Saigon’s Streets Tonight

Tonight, Vietnam will match up again against Malaysia in the 2014 Suzuki Cup. The city’s football-crazed fans will be out in full force as a win or a draw would propel the national team into a final w...

in Vietnam

Alleged Sex Tape Of Vietnamese Monk Goes Viral

A Buddhist monk from Nha Trang has made headlines in recent days as a video and pictures allegedly showing him engaged in sexual acts with a woman surfaced on the internet. The monk, referred to as a ...

in Vietnam

Repair Work Begins On Southern Vietnam's Last Citadel

Biên Hòa Citadel, originally built by the Khmer Chan Lap in the 14th and 15th centuries, has been approved for a VND14 Billion ($650,000) makeover.

in Vietnam

50 Old Photos of Cần Thơ

Now the 4th largest city in Vietnam with 1.2 million people, Cần Thơ is the “capital of the West” and the central of hub of commerce in the Mekong Delta.

in Saigon

Inside HCMC’s Taxi Battles

For anyone living in Saigon, Vinasun and Mai Linh are ubiquitous when it comes to grabbing a cab. Granted, there is a smattering of other providers, but the heavyweights are the ones we all rely on a ...

in Vietnam

[Video] 128kg Endangered Barb Fetches $8,000 For Mekong Fisherman

Last weekend, a Vinh Long fisherman coaxed a 128kg Giant Barb fish out of the Mekong River, nearly 10 times bigger than any fish he had ever previously caught.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Storm Hagupit To Weaken Before Hitting Vietnam

Nearly 2,000 public internet access points set up [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam Airlines changes flight schedule due to typhoon Hagupit [VoV] National budget hangs in the balance as oil prices plummet...

in Saigon Events

EDM Hotspot End Show : Dance United @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: DM HOTSPOT ENDSHOW - The biggest EDM party to finally get through 2014! You will not want to miss this!

in Saigon Events

Disco Buddha Om Om @ Shrine

From the organizer: Step on down to Shrine for a funky new religion:Hip-thrusting, finger-clicking, head-shaking disco.

in Saigon Events

FreE FraM / Experimental Electro-acoustic @ DeciBel

From the organizer: FreE FraM is an experimental electro-acoustic sampling collaborative performance with Loads of Nothing (Fr) and Trà Lák (US/VN). Appearing this Friday at Decibel for their fin...

in Saigon Events

John Morales & Alton Miller @ The Observatory

From the organization: BE EXCITED because this night can very reasonably be labeled the 'highlight' of The Observatory's calendar so far:Detroit veteran ALTON MILLER is returning with legendary N...

in Music & Arts

This Video Proves That Vietnam Is One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth

"This Land", a short film by overseas Vietnamese filmmaker Arnaud Ly Van Manh takes viewers across Vietnam and focuses on the beautiful landscapes, people and tranquil moments one finds in t...

in Saigon Events

Shakuhachi And Koto @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Japanese musical instrument, Shakuhachi and Koto players are coming to Saigon! La Fenetre Soleil is going to have a party for welcoming these players with Saigon musician...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Strager Than Fiction" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: A fun, whimsical tale about an office drone trying to save his life from his narrator, Stranger Than Fiction features a subdued performances from Will Ferrell that contributes...

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Saigon Murder Mysteries @ Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3

From the organizer: Terror in a Toga!  60 guests, 1 murderer. It's down to you to decide who dunnit.

in Culture

19 Amazing Photos Of Animals In Vietnam

Whether you live in the city or the countryside, animals are a constant characteristic of life in Vietnam. These amazing photos sourced from one of our favorite Facebook pages, Another Side of Vietnam...

in Vietnam

Spectacular Meteor Shower To Be Visible In The Skies Above Vietnam This Weekend

The annual Geminid Meteor Shower will rain down on Earth this weekend and will be viewable in Vietnam at around 1am on December 14.

in Development

[Photos] 13 Old Saigon Villas to Be Demolished

According to Tuoi Tre, 13 villas in Districts 1 and 3 are scheduled to meet their demise in the near future. Though the city's Villa Classification Council is attempting to preserve many of these buil...

in Saigon Events

Canvas & Wine: Color Field Painting @ VinSpace D2

From the organizer: This is a fun, creative class for all, no matter your painting level. With a brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, this is the perfect way to get creative. After...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "24 hour party people" + "End Of The Century Documentary" @ The Cube

From the organizer: 24 Hour Party People is a 2002 British comedy-drama film about Manchester's popular music community from 1976 to 1992, and specifically about Factory Records. It was written b...

in Saigon

British Man Dies After Fall From Hostel Balcony In Phạm Ngũ Lão

A 33-year-old British National died on Monday when he allegedly fell from a Phạm Ngũ Lão hostel’s forth floor balcony, reports Thanh Nien.

in Saigon Events

Raw Agave @ Zero Station

From the organizer: Dear friends, ZeroStation would like to invite you all to our upcoming event with performance artist Jasmine Nyende in her performance "RAW AGAVE"

in Development

Thao Dien House Blends Natural and Minimalist Elements

This beautiful house in Thao Dien built by MM++ Architects is a rennovation of an existing structure that has been transformed into a natural wonderland. The design focuses on connecting the home’s li...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Asked To Combat Sexual Harassment Against Women

HCMC customs officials awarded for finding heroin in unlikely places [Thanh Nien] Photo copyright centre to be set up [Vietnam Plus] Voters complain about quality of VN banknotes [Vietnam Net]

in Saigon

Authorities Debate Whether To Save One Of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings

Built in 1876, the former Cercle des Officiers building which currently houses the District 1 People’s Committee is one of the oldest French colonial buildings left in the city. Not rec...

in Vietnam

40 Countries Vietnamese Citizens Can Visit Without Applying for a Visa

As Vietnam’s middle and upper classes grow, people within them have access to plenty of money for international travel. However, it’s notoriously difficult for Vietnamese citizens to receive visas to ...

in Tech

Could 3D-Printed Plastic Replace Metal Roofs in Vietnam?

A new project out of a Harvard spin-off, Resilient Modular Systems, has developed a system of modular roofing 3D printed from waste plastic.

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Cities To Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service

Drunk driving is a serious problem in Vietnam that often has fatal consequences. To address this social ill, three Vietnamese cities are launching a pilot program that they hope will get drunk drivers...

in Culture

The Highest Paying Jobs In Vietnam

Last month, Adecco released a report outlining the pay rates for the leading job titles in Vietnam. As recent years have shown us, those in finance and banking are taking the lion’s share when it come...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Crewman Shot Dead In Pirate Attack Off Singapore

Vietnamese crewman shot dead in pirate attack off Singapore [Thanh Nien] VN tops ASEAN in domain names [Vietnam News] New expressway bad for Hanoi-Lao Cai rail line [DTI]

in Saigon Events

Performance From 4 Nations [Vietnam, Italia, Philippines and Korea] @ Opera House

From the organizer: Location: GEM Center - 08 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, D1

in Saigon Events

Workshop with choreographer from Italia: Claudio Malangone @ Saigon Open University

From the organizer: Claudio Malangone is a Psychiatrist, choreographer and dancer.

in Saigon Events

Performance From 3 Nations [Vietnam, Taiwan, Italia-Korea Combination] @ Gem Center

From the organizer: Location: GEM Center - 08 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, D1

in Saigon Events

Performance From 3 Nations [Vietnam, France, Japan] @ Gem Center

From the organizer: Location: GEM Center - 08 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, D1

in Saigon Events

Workshop with choreographer from Taiwan: Wu Chien Wei @ Arabesque Studio

From the organizer: The Physical contemporary dance techniques.

in Saigon Events

Workshop with choreographer from Sweden: Francesco Scavetta @ Arabesque Studio

From the organizer: Francesco Scavetta propose a personal approach to contemporary dance, based on release technique and contact improvisation, influenced by his experience as a dancer and choreograph...

in Saigon Events

Workshop with choreographer from Sweden: Francesco Scavetta @ Le Thanh

From the organizer: Francesco Scavetta propose a personal approach to contemporary dance, based on release technique and contact improvisation, influenced by his experience as a dancer and choreograph...

in Saigon Events

Workshop with choreographer from Korea: Lee Jun Wook @ Arabesque Studio

From the organizer: The variety and spontaneity of movement needed to have elements of improvisation and body pool of existing basic steps, moves well in which the consisting of the balance of the bod...

in Saigon Events

Workshop with choreographer from France: Marie Mougeolle @ Dancenter

From the organizer: This workshop will feature a search on gesture based on the ballet technique. My goal is to connect this technical and cultural heritage to a more embodied and organic choreographi...

in Saigon Events

Workshop With Choreographer From Japan: Mariko Kakizaki @ Arabesque Studio

From the organizer: Our body is like an instrument. Each person has different sound. This workshop will share the idea of how to understand the character of your body and be available to lis...

in Saigon Events

Rebecca @ Le Bacoulos

From the organizer: Rebecca is a SGN based French Cameroonian vocalist and guitarist. She focuses on harmonies, strumming patterns and improvisation of originals and covers through an intellectua...

in Saigon Events

M.D.F Operation: Reggae Ranger @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: December 12, 9:30pm, 50K Door.

in Saigon

Hagupit Likely To Hit HCMC This Week

Tropical storm Hagupit hit the Philippines today bringing heavy flooding to some regions and claiming at least three lives. If the storm stays on its current course, it will hit Ho Chi Minh City later...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Trueman Show" @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer:  11/12 Trueman showJim Carrey gives a remarkable performance as a man learning that his entire life in a storybook coastal village has been the subject of a live, 24-hour-a-d...

in Saigon Events

Day Of Dance: Family & Charity @ Dancenter

From the organizer: Year-end season is finally here and it is absolutely the best time of the year to have a big family gathering. Here you are dancing workshops lined up for your and your belove...

in Travel

[Video] How to Spend 36 Hours in Phnom Penh: NY Times

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

in Saigon Events

Converse Rock Feast Noise To The World @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: Rock culture is a familiar and indispensable element when it comes to the brand Converse. Each year, Rock fans have always enjoyed music parties hosted by CONVERSE. This year,...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Bazaar @ 3A Station

From the organizer: 3A Station Bazaar is a new player in the expanding Saigon weekend market scene. Their vendors focus is on locally sourced and handmade products, giving smart shoppers the chan...

in Saigon Events

Jingle Bells Joy Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: Cyclists, Santa outfits and the spirit of Christmas — this has the potential to become a classic. Already an established monthly event starting in District 2, the Joy Ride get...

in Asia

[Photos] Bloodshed Erupts At Malaysian Stadium Following Vietnamese Win

As streets and hems across Vietnam erupted in celebration last night after the national football team defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the 2014 Suzuki Cup semifinal, Vietnamese fans at Kuala Lumpur’s Shah Ala...

in Vietnam

World’s Second Biggest Insect Discovered in Vietnam

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of giant stick bug in Vietnam. Phryganistria heusii yentuensis is over 32cm long or 54cm with its legs outstretched. Before you have a heart attack an...

in Saigon Events

Piano Recital With Celimene Daudet @ Idecaf

From the organizer: Having performing for years as a soloist in France and abroad — Carnegie Hall, Moscow philharmonic halls — the skillful pianist Celimene Daudet is coming to Saigon at the requ...

in Vietnam

87% High Percentage of Vietnamese Woman Sexually Harassed In Public: Report

A recent survey by three organizations (ActionAid, Research Centre for Gender, and Family and Environment in Development and Plan) found that 87% of Vietnamese women say they have been victims of sexu...

in Saigon Events

Healthy Shopping Tour @ Bitexco Financial Tower

From the organizer: Did you just move to Ho Chi Minh and you are looking for places where to shop for clean, fresh and healthy ingredients? Are you looking to eat healthier, cook more and feel be...

in Saigon Events

Art Babble [How To Buy Art In Saigon] @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: If you have ever wanted to buy art in Saigon but can't tell real from fafe, original from copy, acrylic painting from oil, Vietnamese lacquer from "any old lacquer" - this 40 minut...

in Saigon

Icons of Old Saigon: André Pancrazi's Café de la Musique and Grand Hôtel des Nations

One of many French settlers of Corsican descent who made names for themselves in colonial Saigon, André Pancrazi is remembered as the proprietor of two old Saigon icons – the Café de la Musique and th...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Its Tangle Of Wires

Tiger farm found located near residential area [DTI] Traffic cop crashes BMW 750 into militiamen; 2 dead [Tuoi Tre] HCMC tries to improve students’ nutrition condition [SGGP]

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

in Saigon Events

Christmas Healthy Chocolate [Making Demo & Tasting] @ Work Saigon

From the organizer: Do you love chocolate but don’t want to eat all the chemicals, milk and sugar that is in the commercial ones? Are you looking for a special gift that reflects the ca...

in Saigon Events

2 Years Heart Beats @ Saigon's Lookout

From the organizer: This is the 10th installment of Heart Beat

in Saigon Events

Loreto Christmas Market @ Cargo Bar

 A charming indoor Christmas Market & Music Night for both expatriate and Vietnamese communities!

in Saigon Events

Snow White and the Seven Nguyens @ Vista Walk

 This is an original British-style panto written by Emily Huckson and Heather Robinson. It's our take on the famous story of Snow White but with a Vietnamese twist! Join Snow White as she tries t...

in Saigon Events

Christmas Eve Potluck Dinner + Live Music: Karl Ralph Trio @ Saigon Outcast

 Highlights:- Share home cooking dishes- Live Music with Karl Ralph Trio - Music jam, Xmas songs

in Saigon Events

Presenting TRUS'ME [Prime Numbers / UK] @ The Observatory

 TRUS’ME - production genius, label boss, major music collector and world-renowned DJ - is coming to town with one objective: to make us dance.

in Saigon Events

Screening Of 'Wadjda' @ deciBel

 Wadjda (2012 Film):7.6/10-IMDb99%-Rotten Tomatoes81%-Metacritic

in Saigon Events

International Live Music: Tonstartssbandht (USA) Feat. The Magic Pinions (UK) @ Saigon Outcast

 Highlights: Live music with Tonstartssbandht and The Magic Pinions & Free San Miguel on draft from 19:00 - 20:00 

in Saigon Events

Christmas Craft & Art Workshop @ D'Rocks

 Come and enjoy our special Christmas art workshop for adults!

in Saigon

HCMC Announces $570 Million Infrastructure Project For Thu Thiem

The Thu Thiem Urban Area has been stalled for over a decade. Even though the land has been cleared at a cost of nearly $1 billion, developers have been hesitant to invest in the project until the prop...

in Asia

[Video] Incredible Japanese “Prawn Cannon” That Cooks Shrimp In 3 Seconds

Japan has built up one of the world’s strongest technology bases, leading the world in the production of creepy robots and sex dolls. But sometimes, Japanese inventors need a break from serious work a...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 2 Women In Southern Vietnam Take On Drunk Cop

Ha Noi cuts trees in pilot beautification project [Vietnam News] 2 women in southern Vietnam take on drunk cop [Thanh Nien] Free Wi-Fi in Vietnam? Beware of security risks [Thanh Nien]

in Vietnam

Mekong Man Arrested For Marrying 14-Year-Old Girl

According to police in Can Tho's O Mon District, 21-year-old Tran Van Co was arrested this week after marrying a girl seven years his junior.

in Travel

TripAdvisor: Da Nang Is The World's Top Emerging Destination

Travel website TripAdvisor just released its 2014 list of "Destinations on the Rise." The rankings feature locations across the globe “that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and...

in Travel

[Photos] Spiritual Sites Of Vietnam – Part 2

Much of Vietnamese culture is based in spiritualism, dictating everything from the day one picks for their wedding to how one lives their life. These 12 spiritual sites, scattered across the country, ...

in Health

[Video] Biker Drives Down Highway Using Only Feet, Takes Selfies Along The Way

This young motorist shows particular disregard for safety and common sense, driving down the highway at 60km/hour using only his feet, allowing him to use his free hands to take selfies with his passe...

in Development

New Laos Dam Could 'Kill' the Mekong Delta: Experts

“We can survive without electricity, but without water, we will die.”

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Listed Among Countries With Low English Proficiency

Vietnam produces international-standard submarines [Vietnam Net] Vietnam listed among countries with low English proficiency [Tuoi Tre] Parents want extra classes for their kids despite ban [DTI]

in Saigon

HCMC Taxi Driver Returns Bag With $8,000, iPhone, iPad

On Monday, a Vietnamese-American woman left a bag full of seemingly everything she owned  - $8,000 in cash, an iPad, an iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy 3 and her identity papers - in a Vinasun taxi.

in Culture

Vietnam Pulls The Plug On “Sex And The City”

After airing five episodes of “Sex and the City” last month Vietnam Television (VTV) has abruptly pulled the show from its lineup.

in Saigon Events

Art Talk 1: Kristopher Kotcher @ 3A Alternative Art Area

To shorten the distance between artists and general public, Saigon Artbook has cooperated with 3A Alternative Art Area to launch a series of Art Talks, each featuring a face-to-face chat with local ar...

in Culture

Event Rewind: The Prisma Night Run

HCMC-based Pulse Active Ltd, the same team that brought the Color Me Run to Vietnam earlier this year, held a similar event on November 22 in a half-completed urban area in District 2.

in Vietnam

U-Turn: Vietnam Considers Legalizing Uber

Just days after declaring Uber illegal in Vietnam, the country’s transport ministry said it will consider legalizing the taxi service.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Land In Hanoi Old Quarter Over VND1 Billion Per Square Meter

Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Eyes $4 Billion Vietnam Casino [Bloomberg] Students named scientific contest finalists for idea of greening Saigon footbridges [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam farmer makes win...

in Saigon Events

Screening Of Amadeus + From Mao To Mozart Documentary @ The Cube

From the organizer: Amadeus is a 1984 American period drama film directed by Miloš Forman and written by Peter Shaffer. Adapted from Shaffer's stage play Amadeus (1979), the story is a variation ...

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Roarin' Twenties @ Equatorial Hotel Saigon

From the organizer:  Come as a flapper or come as you are, Dress like a gangster or a Silent-Screen Star, It's going to be fun no matter the dress, just bring yourself and we'll d...

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Clay & Zen Art Workshop @ Katebox

From the organizer: Clay & Zen is a community event for people over 15 years old. This is a chance that we, along with our family, friends and colleagues can relax together with art clay as w...

in Culture

Event Rewind: Creative Drinks @ Saigon Ranger

Last Friday at Saigon Ranger, team Creative Drinks held their 4th event with the theme “Sell Your Creative Work” at Saigon’s newest alternative venue, Saigon Ranger.

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Jazz & World Music: Le Tab @ HCMC Conservatory Of Music

From the organizer: With acoustics simple and colorful, Le Tab's music is the result of composition and arrangement drawing on image and historic associations, strongly impregnated with stories a...

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Overbite @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Another brassy-high-tempo-boogaloo-finger-clickin'-tailfeather-shakin'-foot-stompin'-dance-along-soul-filled night of the best 60s and 70s dance music. 

in Vietnam

PM Approves 9-Day Tết Holiday

For the second straight year, the Vietnamese government has approved a 9-day Tết holiday.

in Saigon Events

Giấy Dó @ The Open House

From the organizer: The Open House is pleased to announce we will be exhibiting Dó paper artworks by Tào Linh and Phương Bình on Sunday 7th December. 

in Saigon

Major Security Drills Taking Place In Saigon This Week

You may see columns of fire engines, police and military personnel around downtown Saigon this week. These security drills are neither related to a zombie apocalypse, nor filming for Vietnam’s next bi...

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Latin Night @ The Cube

From the organizer: Thursday means Latin at The Cube Bar Saigon. Our Latin Dj "El Beto" will warm up with some Salsa and Bachata tunes before we explode with the live show of Cuban's D'M3nte...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Bizarre South Korean Kidnap-Torture Case Unfolds In Vietnam

40,000 die of smoking-caused diseases every year in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to export $70 million oil rig part to India [Tuoi Tre] US singer Kelly Clarkson to perform at Miss Vietnam pa...

in Saigon Events

Groove Control 1 Year Anniversary @ The Observatory

From the organizer: It’s been a year since the Saigon dance floors have been injected with a huge shot of FUNK!

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Adrian Giordano @ The Observatory

From the organizer: Nu-disco pioneer and veteran producer, party-provider and DJ - Adrian Giordano will bring his two decades of experience to a night that's going to burst with funky electronic ...

in Vietnam

24 Late 19th Century Photos Of Vietnam

These 24 photos taken between 1880 and 1898 show Vietnam just as France was settling into their role as colonial occupier.

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Opening Exhibition: Thread @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Born and raised in Africa, Natalie feels a strong rooted connection to her natural surroundings. The infinite and intricate connections between all forms of creation are what ...

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Screening Of "Pina" @ DeciBel

From the organizer: "Pina had trained her eyes to what the soul can teach us through the body" With these words the German director Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire, Buena Vista Social Club, Paris, T...

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Screening Of "When Bjork Met Attenborough" & “Biophili" @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: The Goethe Institut, Sao La, and Saigon Ranger would like to invite you to the special program of the Science Film Festival 2014 – a screening of two extraordinary films about...

in Culture

Bình Tân District’s Gold Castle

Though Bình Tân District is quite a distance from the economic center of HCMC, in it lies one of the city’s most extravagant buildings.

in Development

Spain Pledges 3.4 Million Euros For HCMC Metro Line 5

It looks like plans for HCMC’s fifth metro line are getting a boost with the Spanish government pledging 3.4 Million Euros for the upcoming project.

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Opening Reception Of "The Cosmos and The Sea" @ Galerie Quynh

From the organizer: Galerie Quynh is pleased to present The Cosmos and The Sea – a solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Christine Nguyen. A noted artist known for works that draw...

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Reception Opening Of Phuong Quoc Tri 2014 @ Craig Thomas Gallery

From the organizer: Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to invite you to the cocktail reception opening of Phuong Quoc Tri 2014, a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Ho Chi Minh City-based...

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Screening Of "Inside Llewyn Davis" @ The Cube

From the organizer: Inside Llewyn Davis is a 2013 American drama film written, directed, produced and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. Set in 1961, the film stars Oscar Isaac in the title role as a...

in Development

Future Saigon Update: The German House

More details are emerging on the German House, the 25-story tower going up across from Kumho Plaza at the corner of Le Duan and Le Van Huu Steets.

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Arirang Saigon @ The Opera House

From the organizer: A Korean dance performance titled “Arirang Saigon,” which is based on the East Asian country’s “Arirang” music ground, will be held at 7:30 pm on December 1 at the Saigon Oper...

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An Evening with Claire Cameron @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Claire is back for a third show at La Fenetre Soleil on Monday1st December. 

in Saigon

HCMC Begins To Crack Down On “Illegal” Uber Taxis

 Could this be the beginning of the end for Uber in Vietnam?

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Hold First Art Fair To Pique Public Interest Next Month

Hanoi, Da Nang rank eighth among top tourist attractions [Vietnam Net] Vietnam to hold first art fair to pique public interest next month [Tuoi Tre] VN designers shape new fashion scene&nb...

in Vietnam

20 Beautiful Old Maps of Hanoi

Unlike Saigon, Hanoi has been a major urban center for over a millennia, so while the oldest maps of Saigon date back to around 1790, those of the capital go back far further.

in Tech

HCMC Seeks To Lure Scientists With $7,015 Monthly Salaries

As HCMC seeks to position itself as the country’s science and technology hub, it is offering massive incentives to lure scientists.

in Development

[Photos] Vietnamese Artist Imagines A More Beautiful Hanoi

There’s plenty to love about Hanoi, but sometimes the electricity wires, dirty canals and abandoned construction sites leave a lot to be desired.

in Travel

AirAsia To Launch SE Asia Unlimited Air Pass For $148

Flights in SE Asia are pretty cheap as it is on budget carriers, but next year AirAisa is planning to turn the region’s air travel market on its head with it’s $148 ASEAN Pass.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: State-Run Cinemas ‘Dying’ In Vietnam

Vietnam vows to promote rights of people with disabilities [Vietnam Plus] Book casts light on little known Vietnamese workers in France [Vietnam Plus] Int’l experts urge Vietnam to build rice brand ...

in Saigon Events

Saigon Soul After Party @ The Cube

From the organizer: Saigon Soul is finally back! The coolest pool party in town. The Cube proudly host the OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY this Saturday with:

in Music & Arts

18 Photos That Combine Past And Present Vietnam In A Single Image

We love before and after shots of Vietnam as much as anyone, to the point where we’ve dedicated an entire Facebook group to the comparisons. But Vietnamese photographer, Khánh Hmoong, takes this conce...

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Friday Wine & Art exhibition [Trần Nguyễn Trung Tín] @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: KNOWN STRANGERS - Solo Exhibition by Trần Nguyễn Trung Tín

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Community Yoga @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Come join us every Wednesday night for a Community Yoga class. We've got good vibes, awesome yogi's and a great space. This open level class explores yoga through breath and b...

in Saigon

Nguyen Hue Street Promenade To Block Traffic With "Smart Pillars," Reopen By Tet

Nguyen Hue Street, currently closed down for the constriction of a pedestrian promenade, will not be completely closed to traffic when it opens next year, according to city authorities.

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Wanderlust: Charity ride @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Destination: Dieu Phap Orphanage + Lake Tri An 

in Music & Arts

[Video] Superman Mất Dạy (Asshole)

There are many versions of famed D.C. comic book hero, Superman. There’s singing, slightly depressed Superman; confused Bizzaro Superman; amazingly Retro Superman and now Mất Dạy (Asshole) Superm...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Model Named Asia’s Sexiest Vegetarian

Truong Thi May, a Vietnamese model who represented the country at the Miss Universe pageant in 2013, has been named Asia’s Sexiest Vegetarian by the NGO People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PE...

in Health

40% Of Pregnancies In Vietnam End In Abortion: Report

Vietnam’s defunct but lingering family planning policies, poor sex education programs and easy access to clinics has resulted in one of the highest abortion rates in the world, according to a recent r...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: A Vietnamese Depositor Receives 20 Cents For 30-Year Bank Savings

Vietnamese has lowest wages in ASEAN [DTI] Hanoi authorities admit defeat on relocating historic markets [DTI] Transport fees reduce in three big cities [SGGP]

in Food Culture

[Video] New York’s Annual Trứng Vịt Lộn Eating Competition

The annual Balut (A.K.A trứng vịt lộn) Eating Contest just took place in New York City where contestants were tasked with eating as many of the duck fetuses as possible in a 5-minute window.

in Vietnam

Beware Of The “Frankennote”

Want to make VND1,000,000 from VND520,000? Sure, you could invest in Vietnam Airlines stock, but as rumors have it, you could make your money work for you by splitting it down the middle, literally.

in Saigon Events

Canvas&Wine: Action Painting @ Vin Gallery D2

From the organizer: This is a fun, creative class for all, no matter your painting level. With a brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, this is the perfect way to get creative. After...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Approves Law Allowing Foreigners to Buy Property

In an attempt to boost the country's stagnant real estate market, Vietnamese lawmakers yesterday approved a law allowing foreigners to buy land.

in Development

Say Goodbye to the Iconic Statue in Front of Ben Thanh Market

The statue of General Trần Nguyên Hãn that has stood in front of Bến Thành Market for decades is in the process of being permanently removed from the location to accommodate a new metro station.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Transport Minister Calls Vietnam's Air Traffic Control Corps 'Low-Quality,' Citing Nepotism

Millions of people expected to join VN’s first Black Friday [Vietnam Net] University teachers, students complain about clothing ban [Vietnam Net] Four more Asian records for Vietnam [Vietnam Plus]

in Saigon Events

The Nutcracker @ Opera House

From the organizer:  Choreographer: Johanne Jakhelln ConstantAssistant choreographer Nguyen Phuc Hung

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Prom Night @ The Cube

From the organizer: You’re cordially invited to Saigon’s very first Prom Night.

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Art Babble [Quinn Ryan Mattingly] @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: Why Quinn Mattingly's photographs award winningly different. Quinn, an American documentary photographer talks about his work and reveals some of his professional secrets. Thi...

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Jazz Night @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Sunday Jazz night with MANGO MOON

in Food Culture

This Is What Happens When You Mix Dumplings And Phở

American chefs continue to show their love of phở by twisting it into everything from cocktails to burritos. While the above concoctions claim both fans and detractors, this new creation out...

in Vietnam

40 Striking Photos of War Seen From the Perspective of the North

Photos of U.S. troops in rice paddies, anti-war protests and skies full of Iroquois helicopters have become ubiquitous images of the American War, incubated by countless blockbuster films, documentari...

in Asia

[Photos] Hanoi’s Pedestrian-Only Streets Flooded With Vehicles

Back in October, Hanoi officially launched a plan to keep a number of streets in the Old Quarter free from vehicles. Even though signs and barriers have been installed, many have ignored the new schem...

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Open Stage @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Free drink for anyone who joins the stage.

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Moon Dog Night @ DeciBel

From the organizer: Kath // MPIG // Will // Mr.JohnstoneHOUSE DUB ROCK RAP MUSIC

in Food Culture

[Video] You Don’t Have to Be White to Butcher the Vietnamese Language

White people aren’t the only ones who mangle the Vietnamese language.

in Saigon

Lovers’ Feud Causes Delay Of Vietnam Airlines Flight

After a week of major safety hiccups at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a slightly less serious disturbance took place last Friday night when two female passengers engaged in a soap opera-like brawl over a male...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named Asia’s Most Attractive Nation For Manufacturing

Vietnam named Asia’s Most Attractive Nation for Manufacturing [Nhan Dan] HCMC underfinanced for evacuation of households on canals [SGGP] Factory workers denounce employers for low-quality meals [DT...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Police Confiscate Thousands Of Stuffed Endangered Sea Turtles

While some Vietnamese are taking steps to save them, the country continues to struggle with protecting its endangered sea turtles.

in Tech

Vietnamese Jeweler Begins To Ship 24k Gold Plated iPads

Some Vietnamese spend months of their salary on iPhones and iPads for a lift in status. But some go a step further, paying more than the value of the actual product to have it dipped in gold.

in Music & Arts

$840,000 Vietnamese Oil Painting Sets Christie’s Record

While SE Asia may not be known for fine oil paintings the way Europe is, Vietnam boasts a few exceptional artists in this discipline. One of these is the 20th century painter, Lê Phổ, whose artis...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Gas Prices Down Further On Global Falls

Shipwrecks reveal ancient trade routes [Vietnam Net] Jobs for Low-Skilled Workers Moving from China to Vietnam [Forbes] Education Ministry plan to rewrite textbooks divides NA legislators [DTI]...

in Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Our staff's favorite articles that appeared on Saigoneer this week.

in Saigon Events

1...2...Dance // Hibiya Line @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: Get your dance coordinates in the incorrect order and hit the dancefloor where it hurts at this Saturday's edition of 1, 2, Dance.

in Saigon

20 Photos of Saigon From the Early 1990s

By the early 1990s, Saigon had yet to emerge from its post-war cocoon. Having lost its colonial sheen and cosmopolitan character, it would be another few yeas before the effects of the Doi Moi reforms...

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Melodica @ Last Call

From the organizer: Official Afterparty place of Blanchy's Tash 3 years anniversary Bash with Max Cleo, what else to say. Just be ready for this night.

in Asia

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Vietnamese Woman In Singapore

Yesterday afternoon, Singaporean police responded to a “call for assistance” from an apartment block on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 and, upon their arrival at the scene, found the body of an unidentified Vie...

in Asia

3 Massive Statue Heads Unearthed At Cambodian Temple

Last weekend, three massive Angkorian-era statue heads at Banteay Chhmar temple in Banteay Meanchey Province were unearthed.

in Food Culture

[Video] How White People Order Vietnamese Food

Many poke fun at white American’s for showing off appreciation for ethnic food. After all, if you want to be cool in the eyes of others, what better way that to spin off a few words in another languag...

in Saigon

Civilian And Military Aircraft Nearly Collide Over Tan Son Nhat

Authorities met yesterday to discus an incident in which a military helicopter and civilian passenger jet “narrowly missed” colliding over HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport on October 29.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Alien Species Pose Threat To Vietnamese Wildlife

Vietnam aims to foster space technology [Vietnam Plus] Motorbike expected to be popular in Vietnam for 30-40 more years [DTI News] In Vietnam, foreigners can rent a forest, but can't buy a hous...

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White Noiz Band @ Saigon Ranger

From the organizer: Saigon Rock - Alternatives band

in Culture

The Stories Behind Vietnamese Bank Notes

Though we’ve previously written about the history of Vietnamese currency, we haven’t deeply explored the beautiful artwork the adorns their backsides which feature not only famous landmarks, but more ...

in Travel

[Video] Couple Takes Road Trip From Vietnam To Cambodia, Gives Bike Away To Street Vendor

When Dylan Ozanich and his girlfriend took a 1,800km road trip from Hoi An to Phnom Penh a few months back, they bought an old Honda Dream which they dubbed the “Red Rocket.”

in Saigon

HCMC Authorities Scrap Plan For Helipad, Tunnels At New Admin. Center

Plans for a helipad and tunnels within HCMC’s new administrative center have been omitted from the latest proposal.

in Saigon

The Mysterious Tunnels That Lie Beneath Saigon

While the tunnels under Independence Palace and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum are open to tourists, new research shows that they are part of a more extensive tunnel network that lies under the streets o...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Should Not Limit Motorcycles: World Bank

Circular ownership poses threat to Vietnamese school system [Vietnam Net] HCMC sets to market bio gasoline [SGGP] Vietnamese tea not grown in dioxin polluted soil, official [SGGP]

in Vietnam

Trung Nguyen Is Finally Going Global: Plans 100 Shops For UAE

After eyeing international expansion for years, Vietnamese coffee giant, Trung Nguyen seems set to take its first step in that direction, starting with the United Arab Emirates.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Abandoned Nam Dinh Church Being Swallowed by the Sea

Nam Định Province is full of beautiful churches, but while many remain in good condition, the Heart Church, located on Xương Điền beach, has seen better times. With each passing day, the now aban...

in Health

Vietnam Ranks First in Southeast Asia for Diabetes

Add diabetes to smoking and drinking on the list of major threats to Vietnam’s public health.

in Travel

Online Train Tickets Coming To Vietnam Next Month

Starting on December 1, customers will be able purchase train tickets online, the first phase of a digitalization plan by the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR).

in Food Culture

[Video] Anthony Bourdain Returns To Vietnam To Film “Parts Unknown” Episode

Celebrity chef and Vietnam enthusiast, Anthony Bourdain recently traveled to Huế to film an episode for his Emmy-winning CNN TV series, “Parts Unknown.”

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Residents Blow Whistle On Mangrove Destruction

CNN TV crew to highlight martial art Vovinam [Thanh Nien] Residents blow whistle on sanctioned mangrove destruction in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] French photographer shows Vietnam heritage a...

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Tha Trickaz [Live] @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: iLL BEATS SAIGON is happy to bring back the awesome duo THA TRICKAZ.

in Saigon

Saigonese Take To The Streets, Web To Protest Removal Of Tôn Đức Thắng Trees

After 51 old trees in front of the Saigon Opera House were felled back in July, 84 mahogany trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street are encountering a similar fate. Refusing to stay silent about what they perce...

in Saigon

30 Color Photos Of Peaceful 1956 Saigon

1956 was the calm before the storm of violent conflict that would characterize the next 2 decades and transform Saigon into a militarized city, plagued by bombings and overcrowded by war refugees.

in Vietnam

Cover Of Vietnamese Law Book With Topless Comedian Atop Fireball Sparks Outrage

A book on Vietnam’s Civil Code and its guiding documents is drawing flack for its cover which shows a smirking Vietnamese comedian holding the scales of justice while standing atop a fireball. Not onl...

in Asia

Man Racks Up $1200 WIFI Bill On Singapore Airlines Flight

In a reminder to always read the small print (and forego airplane WIFI?), a Canadian man was charged $1,200 for WIFI on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore last week. The customer has...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Non-Lethal Weapons Illegally Sold In Ho Chi Minh City

FPT users in Vietnam lose control to hacked Chinese modems [Thanh Nien] Hanoi struggles to manage ‘leaping frog' street markets [Vietnam Net] Ceremony held in remembrance of traffic accident vi...

in Music & Arts

Chinese Music Video “Chick Chick” Is The Definition Of Insanity

In what seems to be a mixture of “What Does The Fox Say” and “The Chicken Dance,” Chinese pop group Wang Rong Rollin’s “Chick Chick” is absolutely WTP (what the phở) worthy.

in Music & Arts

Vietnam’s Beauty in 30 Amazing Photos

VN Express’s Photo Contest 2014 kicked off in August and the site has released the 30 top pictures for the “Landscape” category.

in Vietnam

[Video] PM Dung Meets With US President Obama

At last week’s East Asia Summit in Myanmar, Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung and U.S. President Barack Obama met with the press and discussed strengthening relations between their countries.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: New Taxi App Uber Frustrates Officials

FPT users in Vietnam lose control to hacked Chinese modems [Thanh Nien] HCMC leader demands results or resignations at water authority [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to enter...

in Saigon Events

'Small Things' Christmas Concert & Exhibition Opening @ VinGallery D2

From the organizer: It is often said that small is beautiful. VinGallery is delighted to be holding an exhibition of highly desirable small scale original works by international, contemporary art...

in Development

[Photos] HCMC Begins To Chop Down Old Trees On Tôn Đức Thắng

The chopping down of the beautiful old trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street has begun.

in Health

Hanoi “Running Short” Of Clean Water

According to two water companies that serve the city, Hanoi is facing some serious water shortages.

in Culture

[Chart] Vietnamese Dominating The US Manicure Industry

Vietnamese living in the US are known for saturating the manicurist market, but data from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration show that they absolutely dominate the profession.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Central Highlands Elephants On The Verge Of Extinction

Vietnam flick ‘flaps’ to Hollywood film fest [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City to organize $1.5mn pyrotechnic, light shows on New Year’s Eve [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese could have 9 days off for Lunar New Year,...

in Travel

Hoi An Makes Agoda’s Top-10 List Of Cities With Best Hotels

The ancient town of Hoi An made the top-10 in Agoda’s recently released Travel Smart study which identified destinations with the World’s best hotels.

in Tech

Hackers Tap Into Private Vietnamese CCTV Cameras, Put Feeds Online

In a reminder to avoid passwords like “admin” and “12345,” a group of hackers tapped into almost 1,000 Vietnamese private CCTV cameras and put them on the web for all to see.

in Saigon

[Video] Woman Narrowly Escapes Death By Truck With Acrobatics

For those who haven’t had one, it’s hard to imagine the feelings of terror followed by euphoria after a near-death experience. For this Saigon woman, the later must have been particularly satisfying a...

in Food Culture

Behold: The Phở Burrito

Vietnamese food has gained enormous popularity in the US to the point where phở has recently been added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. While dishes like bánh mì and phở please the A...

in Travel

Ministry Blocks Plan For Controversial Son Doong Cave Cable Car

After weeks of announcements, petitions and denials, the Son Doong Cave cable car project has come to a screeching halt.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 1,600 Investors Register To Buy Vietnam Airlines Shares

Saigon Co.op makes Asia Pacific top 10 retailer list [DTI] Black boxes show speeding on the rise in Viet Nam [Vietnam News] Vietnam's taxi firms to cut fares as fuel prices fall [Thanh Nien]

in Saigon

HCMC To Build 100 More “5-Star” Toilets

HCMC is stepping up its toilet game with plans to add 100 more “5-Star” public lavatories around the city.

in Music & Arts

Saigon International Music Week Arrives At Cargo This Month

Cargo Bar continues to raise the bar for live music in the city with the launch of Saigon International Music Week later this month.

in Saigon

New Saigon Bikewash Offers Customers Free WIFI, AC And Massages

VietWash, a new, high-end carwash chain has just launched in Saigon and offers both customers and their motorbikes some pretty nifty amenities.

in Music & Arts

Comic Con Is Coming To Saigon Next Month

Comic Con, one of the World’s largest gaming, technology, comic book, anime, manga, and cosplay events is coming to Saigon for the first time next month.

in Travel

[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam

Vietnam Coracle just returned from a pretty epic, 9,000km road trip that took him across most of the country.

in Saigon

$100,000 Diamond Allegedly Vanishes From Woman’s Finger In HCMC Hotel

A Hanoi woman claims that she was drugged at a HCMC hotel last weekend and awoke to find that a $100,000 diamond had been pried from her ring.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Raise Minimum Wage By Up To $18.9 Per Month

Traffic accidents kill 25 people every day in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam joins Boeing, Airbus industry supply chains [Vietnam Net] Rapid response team for traffic accidents debuts in HCMC [Tuoi Tr...

in Culture

[Video] Daily Café Hustlin': A Digital Nomad’s Life In Saigon

There are plenty of digital nomads in Saigon, those who tote their laptop from coffee shop to coffee shop instead of sitting in a cubicle. But it’s not a life of glamour. It’s a hustle.

in Culture

[Photos] 21 Outrageous Photos of Vietnamese Vehicles

If you’re from Vietnam, or have lived here for a while, you’ve probably come across some pretty outlandish things on the local roads. But if you think you’ve seen everything, this collection of photos...

in Saigon

International Fashion Week Coming To HCMC Next Month

Prep your wardrobes. Fashion Week is coming to HCMC next month.

in Saigon Events

"Oxygen Party" Exhibition @ Craig Thomas Gallery

From the organizer: When was the last time you encountered an insect or beheld the rice fields in a tranquil village? We wonder whether our children can touch any insects and breathe in ...

in Vietnam

26 Old Photos Of Hanoi’s Majestic Long Biên Bridge

Described by one writer as “a misshapen but essential component of Hà Nội’s heritage,” the Long Biên Bridge has seen better days. These 17 photos show the beloved Bridge during its golden years.

in Vietnam

David Beckham Arrives In Hanoi To Massive Crowds

Retired star footballer, David Beckham, arrived in Hanoi yesterday afternoon where he unsurprisingly caused quite a stir.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 78% Of Vietnam Children Under 6 Use Digital Devices

78% of Vietnam children under 6 use digital device: survey [Tuoi Tre] Luxury car market booming in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam: Lack of Credit Cards Not Stopping Pursuit of E-commerce [VOA]

in Saigon Events

Screening Of "Grey Zone" @ The Observatory

From the organizer: THE GREY ZONE: Informal Sector in Vietnam a film by A.Demenet, V. Doubrere & JY. Ricci

in Development

Future Saigon: Vietcombank Tower

The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, is nearly complete after years of construction.

in Tech

VNCam App Taps Into Street Cams So You Can Beat The Traffic

If you’re planning to hit the streets of Saigon or Hanoi during rush hour, VNCam, a new traffic tracking app, should be of great assistance.

in Vietnam

Director Of Noi Bai Airport Apologizes For Poor Service, Promises To Improve

Following a negative review of Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport last month, its director has issued a public apology and vowed to improve services, according to Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Productivity Rate Remains One Of World’s Lowest

Vietnam’s productivity rate remains one of world’s lowest [Vietnam Net] HCMC plans nearly VND16 trillion for Tet goods [SGGP] Water plant project initiated to save polluted river [DTI News]

in Food Culture

The Different Faces Of Bánh Cuốn

A favorite breakfast for many Vietnamese, bánh cuốn (steamed roll) is a quick and delicious day starter. While the traditional is always a crowd pleaser, let’s take a look at some interesting ren...

in Saigon

[Photos] The Streets of 1970 Saigon Captured by Jerry Bosworth

Saigon has come a long way from 1970 when it was truly feeling the effects of war. During this time, much of the government’s funds were going towards military equipment, leaving little for infrastruc...

in Saigon

HSBC, ANZ To Close HCMC Branches Ahead Of New Operating Model

7 foreign banks, including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp (HSBC) and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) “finalizing procedures to close their branches in two biggest cities...

in Music & Arts

15 Awesome Drone Images of Downtown Hanoi

We’re all about seeing Vietnam from different vantage points, from street level to outer space. But perhaps the perfect middle ground are photos taken from drones which give the viewer a birds eye per...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Spend VND4 Trillion Removing Households On Canals

HCMC to spend VND4 trillion removing households on canals [SGGP] Hanoi moves to control sex ratio at birth [Vietnam Plus] Med-tech Firm Fined by US for Bribes in Russia, Vietnam, Thailand [Indu...

in Travel

[Photos] The Breathtaking Natural Landscapes Of Tràm Chim

Home to the famous and endangered Sarus crane, Tràm Chim houses a vast array of natural beauty.

in Travel

Officials Deny Plans For Cable Car in Son Doong Cave

Another chapter in the Son Doong cable car saga is emerging as officials from Quang Binh Province announced earlier this week that rumors of a cable car line to be built inside the cave were false.

in Asia

Singaporean Man Crowdfunds Over $10,000 For Vietnamese Tourist Cheated By Local Store

Pham Van Thoai, a Vietnamese tourist, recently traveled to Singapore where he was “cheated” by an electronics store when buying an iPhone. After the story went viral, a Singaporean man started an Indi...

in Vietnam

Vietnam To Issue International, Accept Foreign Driving Licenses

A recent announcement by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) concerning driving licenses will have a significant impact for both Vietnamese and foreign drivers in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Do Vietnamese Drink More Beer Than Any Other Country?

Vietnam school trains man’s best friend using foreign languages [Tuoi Tre] Fireworks from tallest tower to mark New Year in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Parents, teachers question ban on after-school classes [...

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Restaurant Buys "Critically Endangered," 230KG Mekong Giant Catfish Worth $16,000

Last month, a local fisherman pulled a 130kg Giant Barb from the Dong Nai River, netting him $10,000. Not to be outdone, on Monday a Cambodian trader sold a 230kg Mekong Giant Catfish to a restaurant ...

in Culture

Chart: Explaining Vietnamese Culture Using The Lewis Model

In Vietnam’s cities, where foreigners and locals interact on a daily basis, both socially and professionally, gaps in cultural understanding are common.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Part 1

We’re back with a new series of “Then and Now” photos of Saigon featuring the Continental Hotel, the city’s former opium refinery and a few other iconic places you may recognize.

in Architecture

[Video] New Film Highlights The Father Of Modern Cambodian Architecture

Vietnam and Cambodia have a shared colonial past and have both endured the peaks and valleys of development and war. For both, the 1960s and 70s were periods of modernist architectural innovation, esp...

in Culture

The 2014 Vietnam Salary Guide: How Much Should You Make?

HR Research firm, Adecco, has released its 2014 Vietnam Salary Guide which provides salary information for key positions in various sectors.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Television Postpones Airing Of ‘Sex And The City’

Vietnam Television postpones airing of ‘Sex and the City’ [Tuoi Tre] Son Doong: hard choice between mass tourism and sustainable development [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's corruption fight fails: officials [T...

in Saigon

[Photos] The Saigon Post Office Is Getting A Makeover

If you’ve passed by the Saigon Post Office in recent days, you’ve probably noticed work being done. The iconic building is getting a makeover, trading in its dull pink façade for a fresh coat of colon...

in Vietnam

5,000 Liters Of Hydrochloric Acid Flood Biên Hoà Roadway After Accident

A truck carrying hydrochloric acid flipped over this morning at the Bùi Văn Hoà – Võ Nguyên Giáp roundabout in Biên Hoà City, spewing 5,000 liters of the substance onto the roadway.

in Culture

14 Incredible Satellite Photos Of Vietnam

There are plenty of hi-tech ways to show Vietnam’s beauty – time lapses and drone panoramas to name a few. But a less common vantage point is from above. Way above.

in Asia

Learn More About SE Asia With These 15 Great Infographics

SE Asia is booming. But the region, comprised of 600 million people, is a mixed bag of countries and cultures, with plenty of similarities and an equal amount of differences. Making sense of the lands...

in Saigon Events

Jameson Acoustic Open Mic @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Candlelight, cool breeze, and acoustic music, the perfect way to ease into the weekend!

in Saigon Events

Life Drawing Class @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Join us in an evening of Life Drawing every Tuesday. Whether you are an artist who wants to have some practice or someone who has never drawn before wanting to try something n...

in Development

Petition Against Son Doong Cable Car Has Over 10,000 Signatures

After news broke that a $220 million cable car would be built through portions of Son Doong Cave, the response was overwhelming negative. Many were stunned that a plan, meant to lure troves of tourist...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang's Airport Reportedly Among World’s Best

Vietnam becomes biggest ASEAN supplier to US, takes aim at China [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s Da Nang airport reportedly among world’s best [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi listed among world’s top 10 culturally rich cit...

in Tech

Uber Launches In Hanoi

The battle of the taxi apps is set to grow fierce in Hanoi with the arrival of Uber.

in Travel

Survey: Only 6% Of Tourists Return To Vietnam

A recent survey by the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme management board found that “Vietnam is not attractive enough to gain stable repeat business...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The People of 1880 Indochina

When French photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Emile Gssel (who would eventually become the first commercial photographer in Saigon) traveled to Indochina in 1880, they visually documented not only it...

in Vietnam

David Beckham To Return To Vietnam Next Week

Football legend, David Beckham, is on Vietnam where he will “exchange activities with local fans and the media.”

in Tech

Apple Set To Officially Enter Vietnamese Market

Instead of opening an official store in Vietnam, Apple has opted to partner with a local retailer to distribute their products in the country.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Motorbike Owners Rebel Over New Road-Use Fees

Investors eye $3 billion children’s amusement park market [Vietnam Net] Motorbike owners rebel over new road-use fees [Vietnam News] Extra classes at preschool burden parents, kids in Ho Chi Minh Ci...

in Culture

[Video] This Adorable Kid Washing A Motorbike Will Make You Smile

Not much to see here, just an adorable, chubby little kid having the time of his life washing a motorbike.

in Vietnam

Hue Citadel’s 'Colosseum': Where Tigers and Elephants Battled to the Death

A unique, yet rarely visited monument in Huế’s ancient citadel is Hổ Quyền Arena, a stadium where tigers and elephants once fought till their last breath for the royal family’s entertainment.

in Health

Vietnamese Smokers Spend $1bn per Year on Cigarettes

Vietnam boasts 16 million smokers who pay VND22 trillion ($1.05 billion) per year to feed their deadly habit. But the actual cost of smoking is compounded by a nearly equal cost in treatment for commo...

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook 1 Year Anniversary Fundraiser

After 4 editions and parties over the past year, the Saigon Artbook team held their 1 Year Anniversary Fundraiser at 3A Station last Thursday.

in Saigon Events

Ahoy! Maritime Sunday music with El Capitan @ Observatory

From the organizer: To end a long and spooky Halloween weekend smoothly, you can count on El Capitan to show you the way with his eclectic mix of exotic oldies, foot-stomping disco and ...

in Development

Facing Delay, HCMC Pushes To Build Thủ Thiêm Bridge 2 In 2015

The main prerequisite for the large-scale development of Thủ Thiêm is infrastructure - roads, tunnels and bridges that serve as arteries into the new urban area.

in Travel

[Video] How To Spend 36 Hours In Hanoi: NY Times

After spending 36 hours in Saigon back in May, The New York Times recently visited Hanoi and picked out a number of attractions that one should check out if short on time in the capital. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hoi An Considers Dismantling Irreversibly Damaged Old Houses

FDI capital reaches US$3 billion in HCMC [SGGP] Hoi An town considers dismantling irreversibly damaged old houses [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi, HCM City office space rental costs rise [VoV]

in Saigon

After Tour Company Complaints, HCMC Police Stop Distributing Tourist Safety Leaflets

Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city. But after complaints ...

in Culture

[Video] Da Nang Hair Dresser Uses Samurai Swords In Place Of Scissors

Getting a haircut is an exercise of trust as it may be the only situation where one willingly allows a stranger to wield sharp blades around their head. But if you sit in the chair of this Da Nang bar...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Giant 'Pit Of Death' Appears In Thanh Hoa

Giant 'pit of death' appears in Thanh Hoa [Vietnam Net] Campaign mounted in Vietnam hub to educate students on rhino protection [Tuoi Tre] Anti-flood projects, left idle for six years, now cost...

in Saigon Events

Dia de los Muertos @ Khoi Thom

From the organizer: On Thursday night at Khoi Thom we will celebrate the first day of one of the most important mexican cultural traditions:Dia de los Muertos.

in Saigon Events

'78 rhythms' Solo Exhibition @ Galerie Quynh

From the organizer: '78 rhythms' is a solo exhibition by Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Huy An. Known for his quiet performances of transforming the most mundane and familiar of materials into simple ...

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Open Mic @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Candlelight, cool breeze, and acoustic music, the perfect way to ease into the weekend!

in Vietnam

“One-Of-A-Kind” Ancient Ritual Site Discovered In Hanoi

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ritual site dating back to the first king of the Lý Empire, the first of its kind ever discovered.

in Saigon

Cost of Long Thanh Airport Balloons to $18.7bn

Like many large-scale infrastructure projects in Vietnam, the cost of HCMC’s long-anticipated Long Thanh International Airport has exceeded original estimates, according to the Transport Ministry.

in Tech

GrabTaxi Launches GrabBike, Bringing Xe Ôms Into the Digital Age

With companies such as EasyTaxi, GrabTaxi and Uber, it’s never been easier to summon a car or cab in Saigon. However, xe ôms have been left out of the digital transportation revolution. That is, of co...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Banks Face Stiff Fines for Empty ATMs

In Vietnam, on Fridays, weekends and holidays, it’s common to find that ATM machines have run out of cash, resulting in the dreaded “ATM Hop” – jumping from machine to machine, hoping to get a much ne...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ministry Of Transport To Sell Several Highways

In Vietnam, 60 kids mistakenly get water instead of vaccine [Thanh Nien] Service quality at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports under microscope [Vietnam Net] Major airports in Vietnam unfriendly: dep...

in Development

[Photos] Behind The Blue Walls: A Look At The Progress Of Saigon’s Pedestrian Promenade

Reddit user, WeAllWantToBeHappy, recently visited a number of spots around District 1 to see what was going on behind the large blue walls where a new pedestrian promenade is currently under construct...

in Culture

Expat Survey: Vietnam A Great Place To Live, With A Few Exceptions

HSBC Expat recently hired research company YouGov to conduct their annual Expat Explorer Survey in which almost 9,300 expats based in over 100 countries were questioned between April and May 2014.

in Travel

Website Tests Your Knowledge Of Vietnamese Geography

Think you know your Vietnamese Geography?

in Travel

Vietnam Hotel Takes Top Spot In Condé Nast Traveler Awards

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was ranked the top hotel in SE Asia Condé Nast’s Traveler’s recent Reader's Choice Awards jumping 5 spots from last year’s rankings.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Distraught Locals Worry About Effects Of "Devil's Tree"

VietJet voted one of Asia's best budget airlines [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam tough on inappropriate websites, deputy minister says [Tuoi Tre] Huge amounts of personal data stolen, offered for sale in Vie...

in Saigon Events

Halloween @ deciBel

From the organizer: Come and celebrate Halloween at deciBel if you dare...FREE SHOTS for all dressed up kiddos, Prizes for the best costumes.Come to the bar to trick-or-treats !So do your best co...

in Development

Authorities Consider Preserving Elements Of Tax Center Following Public Outcry

When news broke in August that Saigon’s historic Tax Center was to be demolished, many experts and locals took to public forums to call for the preservation of certain elements of the building.

in Saigon Events

Zombie Walk 2014 @ Red Bar

From the organizer: Wake Up Saigon brings you ZOMBIE WALK for the third year in a row!

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night & Open Mic @ Broma Bar

From the organizer: Don't miss out on the best Acoustic night in Saigon!

in Saigon Events

Run For Cover: Halloween Show @ Cargo Bar

From the organizer: This Halloween prepare for a frightening night of the undead and wish-were dead. CARGO BAR is proud to announce the 2nd annual Saigon Halloween Cover show. Eight of ...

in Travel

[Photos] Bugs of Vietnam

New Zealander, Richard Seaman, is a travel addict who crisscrosses the globe with his camera in tow, taking pictures and writing about the bugs he comes across on his blog, the Flying Kiwi. 

in Saigon

HCMC Police Distribute Leaflets With Safety Tips For Tourists

Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city.

in Development

Future Saigon: Masteri Thao Dien

To take advantage of the Thao Dien stop on the city’s first metro line, developers are planning to build Masteri, a sprawling mixed-use project which will be integrated with the neighborhood’s above g...

in Saigon

[Photos] Violent Storm Uproots Trees, Floods Streets, Destroys Vehicles In HCMC

Last Friday afternoon, a heavy downpour uprooted trees, flooded streets and destroyed hundreds of vehicles across the city, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Strives To End AIDS By 2030

International schools inaccessible to average Vietnamese students [DTI] Vietnam man arrested as bomb sent to adversary explodes on bus [Thanh Nien] Vietnam strives to end AIDS by 2030 [Vietnam ...

in Culture

The Peaceful Corners Of Bustling Hanoi

Although modernization has forever altered the skyline of Vietnam’s ancient capital with gleaming skyscrapers, one can still find moments of tranquility and escape from the city’s traffic-clogged stre...

in Culture

21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers

If you enjoyed our original illustrations of Saigon motorbikers, you’ll get a kick out of these real-life daredevils.

in Saigon

[Video] A Walk Through The Streets Of 1975 Saigon

Earlier this week, we posted a video of 1975 Saigon filmed from a low-flying helicopter. This piece, made in the same year, takes you from the city’s skies to its streets.

in Saigon

VietJetAir Crew In Hot Water After Landing On Wrong Runway At Cam Ranh Airport

They may be marketing pros, but when it comes to operations, VietJetAir doesn’t have the best track record.

in Culture

[Photos] Floods Bring Seasonal Specialties To The Mekong Delta

While few Saigonese smile at the sight of flooded streets, their Mekong Delta brethren welcome high waters with open arms.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam 3rd Best Place In Asia For Expats: Survey

Train makes emergency stop in HCMC for man lying on tracks [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's HCM City to see a fall in October CPI [Global Post] New flood-prevention measures on the table for HCM City&...

in Culture

[Video] BMX: Saigon Style

The age of the fixie may have dawned on Saigon but another bicycle fad is becoming increasingly popular in the city – BMX.

in Travel

Da Nang Company Given Go-Ahead To Build $212 Million Cable Car In World’s Largest Cave

Vietnam’s cable car addiction (see Sapa and Ha Long Bay) has reached Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world and one of the country’s most valuable natural treasures.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Has Lost 60% Of Its Mangrove Forests Over The Last 70 Years

A recent report found that Vietnam’s mangrove forests, which protect the country from flooding and costal erosion, have been lost since 1943.

in Culture

[Video] A Vietnamese Critique Of Social Networking

The Phở Team, which brought us "What does the Phở Say?" and "Differences Between Hanoi vs Sai Gon" is back with a new video critiquing the social network experience.

in Vietnam

[Photos] This Is What Vietnam Looked Like In 1880

By 1880, when photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Emile Gsell traveled across Vietnam, the French had just begun to solidify control over their new colony.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam A Top Agricultural Producer But Farmers Still Poor

Vietnam touted as top agricultural producer but farmers still poor [Vietnam Net] HCMC transport dept. asked to eliminate flood-prone areas next year [Tuoi Tre] French firm denies $2bn commitment to ...

in Health

[Photos] The Bomb Recyclers Of Quảng Trị

Quảng Trị holds the terrible honor of being the most contaminated province in Vietnam when it comes to unexploded ordinance left over from the American War.

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Photographer Wins Award At International Competition

Vietnamese photographer, Ly Hoang Long, was selected as the top photographer from the Asia-Pacific region at the recent CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Inside Hanoi’s New Parliament Building

If you’ve visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a large structure going up just outside its gates. This is the country’s new Parliament building which...

in Saigon

[Video] Take A Helicopter Ride Through 1975 Saigon

In 1975, an American news crew boarded what was presumably a military chopper as part of their report on Saigon.

in Music & Arts

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Resume Horse Racing On New Track

Vietnam to resume horse racing on new track [Thanh Nien] Company builds road without permission in Ha Long Bay’s peripheral areas [Tuoi Tre] Young man creates street library in Danang [DTI]

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Adam Robert Young

Last Sunday, Adam Robert Young led the October Saigoneer photo walk, taking a group of participants around a bustling local market in District 2.

in Travel

Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Ranked Among Worst In Asia, Airports Disagree

Both HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat and Hanoi’s Noi Bai were listed on the list of “Worst Airports in Asia 2014,” compiled by popular airport ranking site.

in Development

Stunning Nha Trang Hotel Features Vertical And Indoor Gardens

Nha Trang is a beautiful city but its hotels are typically boring and resemble those found across Vietnam. Despite the name, the recently constructed Hotel Golden Holiday Hotel, designed by Trinhvieta...

in Heritage

[Photos] Inside A 1960s Saigon TV Station

In the mid-1960s, Saigon was one of the most modern cities in Asia and part of this technological prowess was manifested in its telecommunications and TV equipment.

in Development

[Photos] Massive Flooding Turns HCMC Streets Into Rivers, And It's Just The Beginning

While much of District 1 was able to stay dry on Sunday night, others such as Districts 6 and 11 were not as fortunate as a storm flooded major streets and knocked out power in some areas.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Almost One-Third Of Vietnamese Partners Are Unfaithful: Survey

Almost one-third of Vietnamese partners are unfaithful: Survey [Thanh Nien] First-graders study math before learning how to read [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s health ministry releases guidelines for Ebola...

in Music & Arts

Saigon Artbook 1 Year Anniversary Fundraiser

After 4 successful releases of the Saigon Artbook, the team is launching a special 1 year anniversary edition at an open fundraising event at 3A Station on Thursday, October 23 from 5pm – 11pm.

in Saigon Events

"Two Worlds" Photo Exhibition - Dave Lemke @ deciBel

From the organizer: Entitled 2 worlds, Dave Lemke takes us to Havana, Cuba. A famed city that retains it's sense of wonder and beauty despite literally falling into utter ruin. HAPPY HOUR MO...

in Music & Arts

Wednesday Jameson Jam: Acoustic Open Mic @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Candlelight, cool breeze, and acoustic music, the perfect way to ease into the weekend!

in Music & Arts

Epic Drone Video Shows Vietnam’s Beauty From Great Heights

If you ever needed proof that Vietnam and drones are a natural fit, look no further than this video made by Duong Dang Dop.

in Saigon

[Photos] Heavy Fog Lingers In HCMC

When you were driving to work late last week, you probably found yourself in a shroud of dense fog (OK, it was more like smog).

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Is Finally Going Public

Vietnam Airlines has finally announced a date for their long awaited initial public offering (IPO), according to Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.

in Saigon

17 Old Photos Of Women In Saigon

Happy Vietnamese Women's Day! Chúc các bạn nữ một ngày 20/10 thật vui!

in Saigon

[Photos] Deadly Explosion Tears Through D12 Neighborhood

At around 4pm on October 17, an explosion at a fertilizer company in District 12 leveled nearly a dozen homes, killing 3 and injuring four others.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: UN Helps Vietnam Build Eco-Friendly Industrial Zones

Millions of US dollars spent on real estate for the dead [Vietnam Net] Tan Son Nhat Airport on verge of overloading [Vietnam News] Southern Vietnam hub in rush for ‘miracle’ plants [Tuoi Tre]

in Tech

CNN: HCMC Is The World’s Best Emerging City For Startups

CNN  recently interviewed Simon Squibb, CEO of Hong Kong-based Nest Investment, who ranked HCMC as the best emerging city for startups.

in Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Man Catches 130kg Giant Barb In D9, Immediately Sells It For $10,000

Believe it or not, there are still some large fish left in Saigon’s waterways.

in Asia

Man Tempts Fate By Removing Harness While Walking Narrow Plank In The Sky

Mount Hua is one of China’s Five Great Mountains, earning this distinction for its 5 peaks, the highest of which is over 2,100m high. For over 700 years, people have been walking the narrow “trail” th...

in Environment

Vietnamese Demand for Rhino Horn Drops by More Than 33% in 1 Year

Well, here’s some great news for your Friday afternoon.

in Saigon

New Era For Downtown Saigon As Work Begins On Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Square

While much of the construction going on in downtown Saigon is metro related, much of the scaffolding along Nguyen Hue Street is linked to work on the city’s first pedestrian only area.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Thieves Break Into HCMC Supermarket Steal Cash, Jewelry

Workshop discusses regional co-operation in underwater archaeology [Nhan Dan] Holcim treats 7,000 liters of toxic oil stored near Ha Long [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese people ill-prepared to en...

in Asia

Vietnamese Citizen Among Those Killed In Himalaya Blizzard, Avalanche

Nepalese police have announced that a Vietnamese citizen is among 12 climbers confirmed dead after a blizzard hit the mountainous region on Tuesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.

in Vietnam

The Era Of Red Company Stamps May Be Coming To An End In Vietnam

If you’ve ever had to do commercial paperwork in Vietnam, you’re probably familiar with red company stamps. If Prime Minister Dung has his way, this era may soon be coming to an end, replaced by one o...

in Vietnam

Seaplane Operator Seeks Permission To Takeoff From Hanoi’s West Lake

Quang Ninh Province authorities are seeking permission from the Ministry of Transport to allow a Vietnamese aviation company to use the city’s iconic West Lake as a takeoff point for it’s Hanoi-Ha Lon...

in Asia

SE Asia's Tallest Building Planned For Bangkok

While Saigon may soon be home to Vietnam’s highest building, it looks Bangkok is planning construct the tallest in all of SE Asia with its 615m, 125-story, "Rama IX Super Tower," reports the Bangkok P...

in Food Culture

Is Bánh Mì The Best Sandwich In The World?

Travel and food writer, David Farley, recently visited Vietnam on an assignment from the BBC to answer a question many others have pondered – “is bánh mì the world’s best sandwich?”

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cop Knifes Prison Guard For Dirty Look In Northern Vietnam

Traffic cop knifes prison guard for dirty look in Northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Nearly 2 mln people in HCMC not accessible to clean water [Tuoi Tre] Headmaster disciplined for using dead person’s di...

in Culture

85-Year-Old Saigon Man Bootstraps His Way Across Vietnam

Nguyễn Văn Ngọc, an 91-year-old man from Ward 26 in Bình Thạnh District is known among his neighbors as a shoe repairman and part-time fortuneteller. Little do they know that at the ripe old age of 85...

in Vietnam

These 17 Old Photos Show Life in Vietnam 100 Years Ago With Vivid Color

The last century has been one of immense change for Vietnam. It has been one full of occupation, liberation, war and peace. This set of vivid color photos taken between 1914 and 1917 by Leon Busy is t...

in Development

Hanoi Set To Test Its Bus Rapid Transit System

While Saigon will have to wait until 2018 for its first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, Hanoi will test the first leg of its BRT system in the coming months, reports Vietnam News.

in Saigon

Truck Flips After Breaking Through D1 Sidewalk Sewer, Kills Nearby Street Vendor

On Tuesday afternoon, an ice delivery truck flipped over after one of its wheels broke through a sewer cover, killing a nearby street vendor.

in Travel

[Video] A Journey Through Vietnam

Many of the visitors who make films while traveling in Vietnam point their lens towards the country’s beautiful landscapes and people. “A Journey Trough Vietnam,” however, has a decidedly personal fee...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Numerous Vietnamese Newswires Hit By Outage

PM Dung begins official visit to Germany [VoV] Vietnam has too few culture and arts colleges, universities [Vietnam Net] London City businesses eye up HCM City’s infrastructure [Vietnam Pl...

in Travel

Report: 33% Of Hoi An Could Soon Be Underwater

Coastal erosion is threatening the ancient city of Hoi An which may loose a third of its land to surrounding bodies of water.

in Music & Arts

American DJ Lil Jon To Headline The HCMC Prisma Run In November

Kelly Clarkson isn’t the only American star on their way to Vietnam later this year. American DJ, Lil Jon, will be headlining the November 22 Prisma Run in District 2, greeting runners at the finish l...

in Asia

Amid Rumors Of Coup, Kim Jung-Un Makes First Public Appearance In 40 Days

North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jung-Un, made his first public appearance in 40 days on Monday amid rumors of a possible coup in the international press, reports NK News.

in Saigon

Completion of HCMC’s First Metro Line Delayed 2 Years

While construction seems to be in full swing on Saigon’s first metro line, city officials have announced that completion of the project has been pushed back by two years. Oh, and costs have nearly dou...

in Vietnam

7cm Leech Removed From Backpacker’s Nose After Trip To Vietnam

After weeks of nosebleeds, a British backpacker discovered that a 7.63cm leech had been living in her nose for more than a month.

in Development

Vinhome’s $1.4B Binh Thanh Project Will Include Vietnam's Tallest Building

Between the Saigon and Thủ Thiêm bridges in Bình Thạnh District sits a large plot of land which is currently home to stacks of shipping containers. If things go according to plan, by 2017, a massive, ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Height Of Vietnamese Lowest In Asia

Vietnam gasoline prices drop further [Thanh Nien] Vietnam capital becoming magnet for luxury automakers [Tuoi Tre] Southern hub to invest $524mn more in environment sanitation [Tuoi Tre]

in Arts & Culture

2 Year Anniversary Of Last Call Bar @ Last Call

From the organizer: Ladies and gentelmen's, early birds and sun chasers, cocktails lovers and just lovers, LAST CALL bar is going to be happy to see on this special day, day of 2 years since the ...

in Saigon Events

Cinema Mondays - Bad Lieutenant @ The Cube

From the organizer: Bad Lieutenant (USA 1992)

in Tech

Hanoi Launches High Tech Traffic Control Center

On October 1, Hanoi officially put its fancy new VND230 billion traffic control center into operation, reports Zing.

in Arts & Culture

[Video] Saigon Artbook Anniversary Party Teaser

It’s been a year since the first edition of the Saigon Artbook was launched at La Brasserie. 12 artists and 4 editions later, the team has planned a special anniversary party at 3A Station on October ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Massive Crowds Gather in Hanoi for 10/10 Celebration

On Friday night, Hanoians took to the streets to enjoy the VND4.5 billion fireworks show to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the city’s liberation. While the fireworks were the main draw, the crowds ...

in Music & Arts

Kelly Clarkson To Play Miss Vietnam 2014 Finale

Kelly Clarkson, winner of American Idol 2002 and performer of formulaic pop ballads, will make her way to Vietnam in December to entertain crowds at this year’s Miss Vietnam pageant finale in Phu Quoc...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Record-High Tide Turns Parts Of HCMC Into River

U.S. firm picked to design new Saigon Tax Trade Center [Vietnam Net] Vietnam students create free crowdsourcing app for street travel [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's PM seeks to do away with official red stamp...

in Saigon Events

Melting Pot 6: Art & Music Festival @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: First of all, we are super excited for the return of Melting Pot: Art and Music Festival at Saigon Outcast! For those who don't know, Melting Pot is an incredible weekend that...

in Music & Arts

Saigoneer Presents: Photo Walk With Adam Robert Young

The Saigoneer Photo Walk is back!

in Film & TV

[Video] Short Film “16:30” - A Day In The Life Of A Saigon’s Child Lottery Ticket Sellers

16:30 is a 17-minute short film by Vietnamese director Tran Dung Thanh Huy which made an appearence at the Cannes film festival in 2013. The film tells the story of a group of young Saigon boys who se...

in Culture

[Photos] The White Prince Of Saigon

No one loves white more than this Saigon man.

in Culture

[Photos] Vietnam Celebrates The 60th Anniversary Of Hanoi’s Liberation

On October 10, 1954, French troops folded up their flags and withdrew from their colonial capitol. As they left, Vietnamese communist forces entered the city, official ending 67 years of French occupa...

in Development

Saigon Must Preserve Its Old Buildings: Historian Tim Doling

Resident Saigoneer historian, Tim Doling, was recently did an interview with Vietnam Net where he made a strong case for the preservation of Saigon’s historic buildings.

in Tech

Haivl, “Vietnam’s 9GAG,” Acquired For $1.5 Million By Local Ad Agency

Haivl, Vietnam’s answer to the massively popular US site 9GAG which entertains users with comical images and videos, has been acquired by a local ad agency, according to the site’s founder and admin, ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Thousands Sign Petition To Save Saigon Tax Center

HCM City to use GPS to control radioactive devices [Vietnam Net] TOEFT, TOEIC unaccepted for civil service exam applications in HCMC: Dept [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Electricity asks to increase power price...

in Vietnam

[Photos] The Children Of 1990 Hanoi

Last month we posted a set of old pictures from 1990 Hanoi taken by Hans-Peter Grumpe. While that set focused on the city’s streets, the German photographer also snapped a number of photos showing the...

in Development

Nguyen Hue Street Closed Until 2015 For Construction Of Pedestrian-Friendly Boulevard

The Department of Transport has announced that Nguyen Hue Street will be closed off between Le Loi and Ton Duc Thang Streets until April 28, 2015 when it will reopen as a pedestrian-only street, accor...

in Tech

The Most Badass Motorcycle Helmet Ever Made Includes Rear Camera, Bluetooth

Pretend for a moment that money is no object. What would you include in your dream motorcycle helmet? Whatever you have in mind, it’s probably included in the Skully, a futuristic helmet that incorpor...

in Asia

Vietnamese Oil Tanker Recovered After Being Hijacked By Pirates

A Vietnamese oil tanker that went missing 7 days ago after leaving Singapore has been located after being hijacked by pirates.

in Saigon

[Updated] Foreign Woman Killed In D1 Hostel Fire

[Update Below] At 12:45 this afternoon, café-goers in front of the 5-story Budget Hostel on Nguyễn Văn Tráng Street in District 1 noticed a fire but struggled to put it out.

in Food Culture

7 Of Vietnam’s Most Expensive Traditional Dishes

As Vietnam’s cities develop, there are plenty of restaurants that offer up dishes at international (read: expensive) prices. While Vietnamese food is generally considered cheap, there are a few notabl...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Many Universities Ban Jeans, Slippers From Class

Vietnam official says rule on beer temperatures is for drinkers’ sake [Tuoi Tre] USA-Vietnam nuclear accord takes effect [WNN] CAAV proposes two more 'golden' air routes [Vietnam Net]

in Food Culture

Saigon Ranked Among The World’s 18 Best Cities For Street Food

Lifestyle and travel site, Thrillist, has ranked Saigon as one of the world’s top 18 cities for street food, taking into account uniqueness of traditional food/drink style, quality of restaurants/bars...

in Vietnam

Buôn Ma Thuột Man Offered $47,000 For Enormous, 220kg Mushroom

While it’s not unusual for mushrooms to fetch high prices, it’s exceptionally rare for common varieties to reach 5 figures. For a Buôn Ma Thuột man, this exception came in the form of a 220kg Lin...

in Health

Tap Water in HCMC Tainted With Antibiotics, Toxins

We knew HCMC tap water had its issues, but we had no idea it was this bad.

in Travel

[Video] A Bike Ride Through the Majestic Mountains of Sapa

This calming video follows a group of bikers through the peaks and valleys of Sapa’s beautiful but challenging terrain.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Wartime Ammunition Cellar In Saigon To Be Turned Into Tourism Spot

Wartime ammunition cellar in Saigon to be turned into tourism spot [Tuoi Tre] Muslim tourists flock to Vietnam for delicious food, cheap prices [Tuoi Tre] EU issues stern warning to Vietnam's veggie...

in Saigon Events

Sunday Side-Up @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Sunday side-up is the best way to fully enjoy your Sunday whatever the generation you represent. Bring your family and friends, let us share delicious BBQ and Hoegaarden while...

in Music & Arts

Optimist Club 100 - 2 Year Anniversary

Optimists! We made it to no.100 [and it's also our 2nd anniversary!

in Development

Officials Call For Preservation Of Tax Center Interior

While there’s no saving the Tax Center which will soon be demolished to make way for a new 40-story tower, there are those that are calling for elements of the 90-year-old building to be preserved.

in Culture

Should The Firing Range At Củ Chi Be Closed?

Over at his excellent blog, Rusty Compass, Mark Boyer argues that it may be time to close the firing ranges at the Củ Chi.

in Vietnam

20 Photos Of 1990 Hội An

Ancient houses, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and plenty of places to take long strolls have given Hội An a reputation for being one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations. But when these pict...

in Culture

An Illustrated Guide to Vietnam's Motorbikers

The streets of Vietnam is home to many colorful personalities.

in Saigon

HCMC Moves To Replace Historic Bình Lợi Railway Bridge

The Ho Chi Minh City Transport Department has put plans in place to replace the 112-year-old Bình Lợi Railway Bridge on Phạm Văn Đồng Street, which links Bình Thạnh and Thủ Đức Districts, re...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Of Unexploded Ordnances Found In Quang Tri

Coast guard ship with helipad launched in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] First Vietnamese-made microchip debuts in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Hundreds of unexploded ordnances found in Quang Tri [DTI]

in Asia

Chinese Vendors Busted For Lacing Noodles With Opiates

Forget about contaminated phở. In parts of China, vendors have been caught lacing their noodles with opiates in the hopes of keeping their customers coming back to get their fix.

in Vietnam

Get Ready For A Total Lunar Eclipse On October 8

On the night of Wednesday, October 8, be sure to lift your head to the sky to see this year’s final lunar eclipse.

in Culture

[Video] Sơn La Children Use Highway Water Drain As Water Slide

Highway 6 is a busy truck route connecting Hà Nội and Sơn La. But when it rains, local children take to the slippery, moss-lined water drains along its side, creating an impromptu water slide.

in Architecture

2 Vietnamese Designs Take Home Top Awards at International Architecture Festival

A21 Studio’s “The Chapel” and Vo Trong Nghia Architect’s “House For Trees” both took home top awards at last week’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore.

in Travel

Noi Bai’s Sleep Pods Back Online After 10 Week Suspension

Ten weeks after airport authorities closed them down, the sleep pods at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport are back in operation.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Most Modern Coastguard Vessel

Vietnam launches most modern coastguard vessel [SGGP] About 1,500 people race in Run for Peace in Hanoi [VoV] Australian group to set up luxury sailboat plant in Da Nang [Vietnam News]

in Saigon

[Photos] HCMC Streets Flooded After Heavy Rains

According to the HCM City Flood Control Center, flooding in HCMC has been getting worse in recent years since many of the city's sewers are blocked with mud and sand from construction projec...

in Asia

Millions of Laser Beams Uncover the Vastness of Angkor Wat

When Portuguese monk, António da Madalena, visited Angkor Wat in 1586, he was overwhelmed by the architecture of the ancient city, writing that "…[it] is of such extraordinary construction t...

in Vietnam

Ministry Withdraws Controversial Plan To Ban Sidewalk Alcohol Sales

Following “widespread criticism,” the Ministry of Industry and Trade has withdrawn its plan to ban sidewalk alcohol sales.

in Food Culture

[Photos] Mountains Of Honey: The Bee Farms Of Mộc Châu

There’s more to Mộc Châu than its breathtaking landscapes. Located in the Vietnam’s northern mountains, Mộc Châu is blessed with ideal conditions for raising honeybees.

in Vietnam

Hanoi’s X98 Will Open Its Doors This Month

Hanoi’s Zone 9 will be reincarnated in the form of a new alternative art and cultural space called X98 later this month, according Kenh14.

in Travel

US Travel Mag Lists Vietnam As Top 20 Destination For Solo Travelers

Vietnam has made Travel + Leisure’s list of top 20 countries for solo travelers, coming in at number 6 overall, and top in Asia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Museum Cited Top 25 In Asia

Vietnamese scientists successfully create iron from red mud [Vietnam Net] HCM City intensifies education for disabled kids [Vietnam Plus] Vietnamese museum cited top 25 in Asia [DTI]

in Vietnam

Repairs To AAG Cable Completed Ahead Of Schedule

Technicians have completed repairs to the Asia American Gateway (AAG) cable, restoring Vietnam’s international Internet connection a day ahead of schedule, according to Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Opens In Hanoi With Brilliant Colors

Hanoi’s skyline just got a boost of color with the opening of the Nhật Tân Bridge which is illuminated by a powerful set of multicolored floodlights.

in Heritage

29 Photos of 1989 Vietnam by Magnum Photographer David Alan Harvey

Peaceful 1989 Vietnam is chronicled in the stunning photos of Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. His images were some of the first to emerge from the country following the 1986 Đổi Mới&n...

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnamese Monk Faces Punishment For iPhone 6 Unboxing, Extravagant Facebook Photos

A Buddhist monk from the northern province of Hai Duong will “likely be punished by his Sangha” after video of him unboxing an iPhone 6 and photos showing his “extravagant” lifestyle spread across soc...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Phu Quoc To Become Special Economic Zone With Casinos

Cessna delivers first amphibious Grand Caravan EX aircraft to Vietnam [Biz Journal] Hand-foot-mouth disease, dengue fever hit HCM City [VoV] Ha Noi ward lacks water for one week after supply cu...

in Music & Arts

2014 Canon Photo Marathon Vietnam Comes To HCMC This Weekend

After a successful launch in Hanoi last Saturday in Hanoi, the 2014 Canon Photo Marathon Vietnam, “which aims to accentuate Vietnam’s natural and cultural charm,” will arrive in HCMC this weekend.

in Vietnam

116-Year-Old Recognized As Vietnam's Oldest Man

The Vietnam Record Organization (VRO) has recognized 116-tear-old Y'N Dong of Đắk Nông Province as the country’s oldest man, reports Vietnam Net.

in Culture

16 Pictures Of Vietnam’s Peckish Urban Chickens

In many developing countries the line between urban and rural is often blurred. If you live in Saigon or Hanoi, the lack of this distinction is typically manifested in the great number of chickens tha...

in Saigon

Demolition Of Tân Bình Market Put On Hold After Protests From Traders

After protests from traders, Tân Bình District authorities have delayed plans to replace the 50-year-old Tân Bình Market with “a six-story traditional, civilized market,” and 17-story shopping center,...

in Food Culture

Anthony Bourdain: First Trip To Vietnam "Was Life-Changing"

Gordon Ramsay isn't the only celebrity chef obsessed with Vietnam. But unlike Ramsay, New York chef, Anthony Bourdain, has a close personal connection to Vietnam, cultivated over many visits since 200...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Bag Snatcher Drowns In Canal

HCMC offers free parking for student bus passengers [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City bag snatcher drowns in canal [Thanh Nien] Khe Nuoc Trong Forest project officially launches in Vietnam [Worl...

in Culture

Event Rewind: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2014

On the afternoon of September 28, 300 bikers on approximately 200 bikes took to Saigon’s Streets in formal attire in support of charity.

in Development

Saigon’s Metro Line 2 $784 Million More Than Expected And Delayed 2 Years

Due to inflation and an improved design which calls for the use of more expensive materials, HCMC’s metro line 2 (that will run from Bến Thành to Tham Lương) may be $784 million more than expected, ra...

in Vietnam

Rapping Vietnamese Newscasters Take Home Prize At World Journalism Awards

Expats aren’t the only ones who can rap in Vietnam. Not only does the country boast an up and coming group of young hip-hop artists such as Suboi, but also award winning rapping newscasters.

in Saigon

A Week After Expat’s Deadly Accident, A Different Story Emerges

In the early morning hours of September 21, a foreign man was killed at the intersection of Điện Biên Phủ and Đinh Tiên Hoàng Streets in District 1. A week after the accident, new ...

in Saigon

The Lost Inner-City Waterways of Saigon and Cho Lon: Part 1

When the French arrived in 1859, both Saigon and Chợ Lớn were criss-crossed by networks of canals and creeks, making it possible for boatmen to travel right through both city centres without stepping ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VND3 Trillion For Climate Change Adaptation Projects

VND3 trillion for climate change adaptation projects [DTI] Ha Noi department seizes 20 iPhone 6 smartphones [Vietnam News] Vietnamese man hits US$228.4 million Powerball jackpot [VoV]

in Music & Arts

Creator Of “Humans Of New York” Visits Vietnam

Last week, Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the bestselling photo book, Humans of New York paid a visit to Vietnam with stops in Hanoi and HCMC.

in Vietnam

Repairs To AAG Cable Delayed After Second Break Found

Zing reports that a second break has been found in the Asia America Gateway (AAG), pushing back the repair date from October 1 to October 5.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Rap Video Shows an Expat’s Life in Saigon

A week after the release of “The Mì Quảng Song,” another expat has taken to rapping to show their love for Vietnam.

in Development

Trees On Tôn Đức Thắng Street To Be Cut Down For Bridge To Thủ Thiêm

There’s a price for progress and in Saigon it seems to be trees that are called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of infrastructure development.

in Asia

[Video] 30 Feared Dead After Volcano Erupts In Japan

Japan’s Mount Ontake erupted without warning on the morning of September 27, spewing thick ash across the area and trapping hundreds hikers at the popular tourist destination, reports the Associated P...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Supports UN Human Rights Resolution On LGBT

UN Human Rights Council passes LGBT resolution [DTI] Air France strike affects 1,000 Vietnam Airlines passengers [Tuoi Tre] Singapore's Ascendas in joint venture to build $130-mln Vietnam business p...

in Saigon Events

Agile Games : Learning By Example [Agile Monthly Event September] @ Work Saigon

From the organizer: Agile is about values and philosophy... it's not only about scrum, kanban, sprints, backlog... If you want to discover the basics of Agile through Agile Games, join us fo...

in Saigon Events

Alex From Tokyo [Tokyo Black Star, Innervisions, World Famous NYC] @ Observatory

From the organizer: Expertly eclectic and globally recognized, Alex From Tokyo is a DJ and producer that has played in some of the most well respected underground clubs on the planet.

in Vietnam

[Video] Sewer Fishing In Hanoi

Hanoi may be the most polluted city in SE Asia, but that doesn’t stop its residents from using its sewers as a food source.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Interview With Afro Funk/Disco DJ Frank Gossner Who Returns To Saigon Tomorrow

Frank Gossner has one of the largest West African funk and disco records around. He’s a collector, a DJ and a promoter. He runs the website Voodoo Funk, which is recommended by the Beastie Boys.

in Saigon

Quán Ụt Ụt’s Play On Controversial VietJet Photo “Leak”

It looks like VietJet’s “unofficial” photos of lingerie-clad models that were leaked and went viral late last week have already inspired a parody from one of Saigon’s most popular restaurants.

in Saigon

This Beautiful, Century-Old Saigon Villa May Soon Be Demolished

The gorgeous, century-old villa, which fronts Võ Văn Tần, Bà Huyện Thanh Quan and Nguyễn Thị Diệu Streets in District 3, may not be long for this world, reports Vietnam Net.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Billion-Dollar Highway Cracks After Opening

Vietnam’s billion-dollar highway cracks after opening [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese guests at Paris fashion week [Vietnam Net] Work starts on 9.4 mln USD habour in Dong Nai [Vietnam Plus]

in Vietnam

[Video] 'Asia's First' Gold-Dispensing ATMs Launched In Singapore

Singapore is now home to a set of gold-dispensing ATMs, the “first in Asia” according to the company which produced them, reports The Straights Times. The 2 machines were launched on Wednesday morning...

in Culture

The 10 Unholy Driving Commandments Of Vietnam

On his website, On A Bike Vietnam, Alex Sinclair Lack presents his list of the 10 driving commandments for Vietnam. While a tad less scandalous than Biggies 10 crack commandments, keeping Lack’s list ...

in Saigon

Saigon’s Tax Center to Close Today, 5 Days Earlier Than Planned

You have about 2 hours to say your last goodbyes to the interior of Saigon’s historic Tax Center.

in Vietnam

Illegal Road Blamed For Train Derailment In Nam Dinh

Last Friday morning, a train derailed in the northern province of Nam Dinh when it slammed into an idle truck. Railway officials told Thanh Nien that the vehicle had been parked on an illegal road tha...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Set Up Radiation Response Team

Ho Chi Minh City to set up radiation response team [Tuoi Tre] Over 1.3 million travelers visit grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap [SGGP] Vietnamese Goods Week opens in Paris [Nhan Dan]

in Vietnam

Broken Undersea Internet Cable To Be Repaired Ahead Of Schedule

Repairs to the broken Asia America Gateway (AAG) cable will be completed on October 1, 5 days ahead of schedule thanks to “mild weather,” reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

The Curious Case Of The Immortal Apple

When Hanoi woman, Đặng Thi Thọ, bought an apple to place on her family’s shrine during Tết this year, she was surprised to find it unspoiled 9 months after purchase, reports VN Express.

in Development

Prime Minister Signs Off On Phan Thiet Airport

Saigon might not be the only one who’s getting a shiny new airport.

in Sports

Young H’mong Boy Steals The Show At Sapa Mountain Marathon

The second Vietnam Mountain Marathon took place over the weekend of 20-21 September, with almost 400 runners from 40 nations descending on the mountains of Sapa to take on trails of 10, 21, 42 and a m...

in Vietnam

71 Years After His Death, Alexandre Yersin Gets Vietnamese Citizenship

One of the most respected foreigners in the annals of Vietnamese history, Alexandre Yersin, has posthumously been awarded “honorary Vietnamese citizenship.” 

in Development

Tân Bình Market Set To Be Demolished, Rebuilt

Despite protests from traders, The administration of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Bình District plans to move forward with a plan to replace the 50-year-old Tân Bình Market with “a six-story traditional, ci...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Remittance Expected At US$5 Billion

$40mln hospital with helipad debuts in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] A Vietnam-Italy Fashion Council founded [DTI] Vietnam still plagued by sex-selective abortions [Thanh Nien]

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Lee Starnes

Last Sunday, Lee Starnes led the second monthly Saigoneer photo walk, taking a group of amateur photographers around the streets and alleys of District 1, capturing images of the area’s street life al...

in Heritage

New Book Highlights HCMC’s History And Architecture Through Walking Tours

Resident Saigoneer historian and the brains behind Historic Vietnam, Tim Doling, has just released a new book, "Exploring Hồ Chí Minh City" featuring a great set of walking tours around our fair city....

in Vietnam

FPT Blames “Below-Standard” Design For Constant AAG Breaks

Some blame sharks while others conjure up Chinese conspiracy theories, but FPT officials fault “below-standard technical design” for the regular breaks in the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable which wa...

in Vietnam

13 Rare Photos Of Old Huế (1919)

While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.

in Saigon

American Coach Of Saigon Heat Dies After Accident

Jason Rabedeaux, coach of the Saigon Heat, Vietnam’s first professional basketball team, passed away on Monday, just a day after his team took fourth place at the Asian Basketball League Championship....

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Schools In HCMC To Provide Free Wifi

Schools in HCMC provided free internet access [SGGP] Vietnam’s longest expressway opens, cutting Hanoi-Lao Cai travel time in half [Tuoi Tre] HCM City: Activities held in response to Clean Up the Wo...

in Saigon

[Video] 1993 Saigon From The Back Of A Honda Cub

Mark Bowyer, who runs the great travel blog, Rusty Compass, has been living and traveling in Vietnam for over 2 decades. Early into his Saigon tenure, he hopped on the back of a Honda Cub with a video...

in Saigon

Foreigner Killed After Driving Motorbike Into Wall In HCMC

On Sunday morning, a foreign man was killed at the intersection of Điện Biên Phủ and Đinh Tiên Hoàng Streets in District 1, reports Thanh Nien.

in Food Culture

Burger King Unleashes 'Black Burger' on Japan

While fast food chains have taken advantage of America’s love of junk food (we’re looking at you, Taco Bell and KFC) in Japan, it’s the quirkiness that they try to exploit.

in Development

Traffic Jams Cost HCMC $1.2bn Each Year: Expert

We knew traffic was getting worse in HCMC, but we had no idea it was this expensive.

in Vietnam

Leaked Photos From Racy VietJet Photo Shoot Cause Online Firestorm

Last Thursday, images from an alleged VietJet Air promotional photo shoot featuring a number of lingerie-clad models were leaked online. The album of racy photos quickly went viral, causing an Interne...

in Development

Vietnam Pushes Back Construction Of First Nuclear Power Plant

At a meeting of the Science, Technology, and Environmental Committee of the National Assembly last Thursday, Deputy Trade Minister Cao Quoc Hung said that the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear p...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Expelled 9,700 Chinese Boats In Past Decade

Vietnam expelled 9,700 Chinese boats in past decade [Thanh Nien] Vietnam lags behind 5 ASEAN countries in creative productivity: ADB [Tuoi Tre] Da Nang visitors get free postcards [Vietnam Plus...

in Tech

iPhone 6 Arrives In Hanoi With VND40 Million Price Tag

The new iPhones have arrived in Vietnam, Apple’s hottest market, with some pretty hefty price tags.

in Vietnam

7 Gunmen Arrested After Failed Rooster Robbery In Binh Thuan

A rooster robbery gone wrong resulted in gunshots and a police chase in the Southern province of Binh Thuan on Thursday night, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

16 Beautiful Photos of Old Hanoi

They may not be quite as old as the set of 19th century photos of Saigon that we posted earlier this week, but these images of old Hanoi from Flickr user, Manhhai, are plenty nostalgic in their o...

in Asia

Chinese City Creates Special Lane for Cell Phone Addicts

It may not be an issue in Saigon since it’s anything but a walking city, however those of us who have lived in pedestrian-friendly metropolises are all too familiar with the scourge of zombie-like cel...

in Food Culture

[Video] The Mì Quảng Song

Given the variety of Vietnamese noodles, there are plenty of contenders for the title of Best in Show, but for Jake Schofield, Phan Ngoc Hao and Ashlin Aronin, there’s no debate.

in Development

Detailed Map Of The Entire HCMC Metro System

Saigon’s Bến Thành–Suối Tiên metro line is something of a teaser, the first of 6 that will serve the sprawling metropolis. While it's hard to say how accurate it is given a lack of official infor...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Court Sends Russians To Jail For ATM Scam

HCM City downs ad flyers, billboards in foreign language [Vietnam News] Vietnamese American businessman makes Forbes World's Billionaires list [DTI] Norway backs Vietnam-EU free trade deal [VoV...

in Food Culture

Cows Treated To Beer and Massages At Vietnam’s First Kobe Beef Farm

Most animals raised for their meat live a sad life in small cages and experience extremely low standards of living. But at Vietnam’s first Kobe beef farm, cows live a comparative life of luxury as the...

in Health

HCMC Moves To Cut Plastic Bag Use

Following in the footsteps of other large cities around the world, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pushing HCMC to reduce its reliance on plastic bags, reports Vietnam News.

in Asia

Hong Kong Tycoon Places Record $20mil Order For 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms

Stephen Hung, a Hong Kong investment tycoon, has placed an order for 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms. 2 of the cars will feature interior and exterior gold-plated accents, making them the most expensive ever ...

in Development

Future Saigon: Thủ Thiêm’s Đại Quang Minh Project

The Đại Quang Minh Real Estate Corporation’s project in Thủ Thiêm is a mixed development of high-rise apartment buildings and villas that will include schools, shopping centers, cinemas, sports center...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] French Photographer Highlights Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic Groups

These photos of Vietnam’s ethnic groups are the work of French photographer, Sébastien Laval, who has been lugging his camera around the country since 1995. His works, along with those of his Vietname...

in Asia

Broken AAG Cable Won’t Be Repaired Until Next Month

FPT Telecom general director, Nguyen Van Khoa, told Thanh Nien that repairs to the Asia-America Gateway Cable would not be completed until October 6.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Bus E-Tickets To Be Piloted In Hanoi October

First-ever "Made in Vietnam" international music festival to take place in October [DTI] Standard Chartered invests $35 million in Vietnamese restaurant chain [DTI] World Bank project upgrades Mekon...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Thousands of Dead Fish Choke Hanoi Lake

Since Monday, dozens of workers have been removing tons of dead fish that from Hanoi’s Thien Quang Lake, reports Vietnam Net.

in Asia

[Video] China’s Hair Highway

In China, human hair is a renewable resource, where it is fused with natural resins to mimic everything from tortoiseshell to polished horn to exotic hardwoods.

in Travel

Passengers On Delayed Flights In Vietnam To Receive Compensation

Starting December 1, Vietnamese airlines will be required to give passengers compensation in the form of meals and accommodation if their flights are delayed or canceled, reports Sài Gòn Giải Phóng.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes Death, Destruction In Northern Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi touched down in Vietnam last night, uprooting trees, destroying homes and sparking mass evacuations.  

in Development

[Video] Take A Virtual Ride On Saigon’s First Metro

Saigon’s metro system won’t be inaugurated for another 4 years or so, but while you wait, take a virtual ride on the Bến Thành–Suối Tiên line.

in Saigon

34 Of The Oldest Known Photos Of Saigon

Hanoi architect, Đoàn Bắc, and his father, Đoàn Thịnh, are known for their collections of old Vietnam photos. Among them is a set taken in Saigon, some of which date back to 1860 (the newest are from ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Unemployment Rate One Of The Lowest Worldwide

Vietnam’s unemployment rate one of the lowest worldwide [Vietnam Net] Northern localities brace for storm Kalmaegi [Nhan Dan] Fire in Ho Chi Minh City kills seven [Vietnam Plus]

in Vietnam

Asia-America Gateway Cable Broken Again

If you’ve noticed particularly slow Internet speeds for international websites today, you’re not alone. According to Zing, the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) has broken down yet again in what i...

in Culture

[Photos] The Simple Differences Between Hanoi And Saigon

As Hanoi and Saigon are constantly compared to one another, graphic designer, Nhat Le, created this illustration book, The Difference Between Hanoi and Saigon.

in Travel

Vietnam, SE Asian Countries Take A Step Closer Towards Single Visa Policy

At the 10th International Travel Expo last week in HCMC, tourism officials from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar agreed that a single visa policy should be put in place to ease trave...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Consume Over 5 Million Dogs Per Year

At a conference on animal welfare in HCMC last weekend, Le Duc Chinh, coordinator of the Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA) Vietnam, said that each year, 5 million dogs are killed for their meat i...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Old Quarter To Get New Food Street

Old Quarter to get new food street [DTI] Giant suspension cable through Ha Long Bay to be built next year [Nhan Dan] Vietnam among top three foreign investors in Laos [VoV]

in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Announces New IPO Date (Again)

Vietnam Airlines CEO, Pham Ngoc Minh, recently announced that the company would be issuing public shares for the first time this November, offering 5% of shares to investors in order to raise $70.6 mi...

in Vietnam

Powerful Typhoon On Course To Hit Vietnam

After triggering evacuations and flight cancelations in the Philippines yesterday, Typhoon Kalmaegi is on track to hit Northeastern Vietnam on Wednesday, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Food Culture

[Video] Marou Chocolate’s Quest for Vietnam’s Best Cacao

When it comes to beans, Vietnam is best known for the mass-cultivated, coffee variety. On the other end of the spectrum is the cocoa bean, the central ingredient in chocolate, which is grown throughou...

in Saigon Events

Saigon's Dj - Joey T + Dan Lo @ The Observatory

From the organizer: If you’ve been around town long enough you’ll have an idea of how this will be going down: this explosive local duo will spin everything from house to old garage, disco & ...

in Saigon Events

All Lights On Mexico @ Khoi Thom

 On the 18th of September, head down to Khoi Thom for an evening of live music, video mapping and authentic and delicious Mexican food.

in Food Culture

KFC, Pizza Hut Operator Launches US Bánh Mì Chain

While many U.S. sandwich shops have caught onto the magic that is bánh mì, it is still a relatively unknown dish to many Americans. One of the world’s largest fast food companies is seeking to change ...

in Development

Nguyen Hue Street To Add Massive Pedestrian-Only Promenade

It may be hard to believe given the current state of the area, but Nguyen Hue Street’s future is paved with granite sidewalks, 3D art and electric trams.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: More Than 1 Mil. Vietnamese Children Not Attending School

More than a million Vietnamese children not attending school, survey says [DTI] HCMC short of high quality human resources [SGGP] Top Vietnamese designers ready for spotlight in Italy [Nhan Dan]

in Saigon Events

"La Vie, L'Amour" Recital @ HCMC Conservatory of Music

From the organizer: Taking a new spin on Operetta & Opera, it is the first recital of the mezzo-soprano Thanh Huyen. She will be joined on stage by some of the best operatic voices of Vietnam...

in Music & Arts

[Video] An Giang - Back To Motherland

Produced by Tam Bui and Tung Phan, this ode to the northwestern Mekong Province of An Giang should help you escape the stresses of life for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

in Vietnam

23 Rare Photos of 1990 Hanoi

Between 1990 and 1993, German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe traveled across Vietnam, taking about 1,600 photos in 20 provinces around the country. One of his stops was in a developing Hanoi where he ...

in Vietnam

Why the TPP Agreement Could Be Huge for Vietnam

If agreed on, the groundbreaking Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact, currently being negotiated by 12 Asia-Pacific countries, will not only result in skyrocketing Vietnamese GDP, but redu...

in Travel

In Defense Of Vung Tau: Why It Might Not Be So Bad After All

We’re not exactly sure why Vung Tau gets a bad rap. Sure it doesn’t have the cleanest beaches in the world, nor is it the most charming coastal destination, but many Saigonese seem more willing to tak...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus To Be Sold In Vietnam Late October

Made-in-Vietnam nano-satellite to be launched in 2016 [Vietnam Plus] iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be sold in Vietnam late October [Tuoi Tre] Highway construction more costly in Vietnam [SGGP]

in Architecture

2 Slim Vietnamese Homes Featured In British Architecture Magazine

2 Vietnamese homes designed by Vietnamese architects have made Deezen Magazine’s list of “10 Super Skinny Houses.”

in Music & Arts

Saigoneer Presents: Photo Walk With Lee Starnes

Kick off your Sunday morning with some coffee and a friendly chat. Then take a slow walk through a local neighborhood and discover the beauty in the every-day details of local life.

in Travel

[Video] Breathtaking Da Nang Time Lapse

While we love our Saigon timelpase videos, they’re decidedly urban. Sure Cu Chi and other rural districts are technically included for administrative purposes, but few consider them when discussing th...

in Development

Saigon’s Bus Rapid Transit System Set To Launch In 2018

Along with a new metro, Saigon has launched a project to build a $155 million, 6-line bus rapid transit (BRT) system, with the first to be completed by 2018.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Plans To Promote Tourism On BBC

Official blasts late approval of GM maize in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam plans on promoting tourism on BBC [Tuoi Tre] Zip line offers new route to central Vietnam cave [Thanh Nien]

in Asia

[Photos] Taiwanese Toilet-Themed Restaurant Becomes International Hit

It may be difficult to believe, but a restaurant that specializes in toilet-related foods and dining ware has become so popular, it now boasts 12 locations throughout Asia.

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Film Takes Top Spot At Venice Film Festival

Dap Canh Giua Khong Trung (Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere), the work of Vietnamese female director, Nguyen Hoang Diep, beat out 7 other foreign debut features to win “Best Film” at the 2014 Venice ...

in Vietnam

[Photos] Epic Aerial Views Of Ha Long Bay

Now that seaplane service between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay has launched, passengers on these flights are snapping some great photos of the UNESCO Heritage Site.

in Health

Final Trials Find Dengue Vaccine to Be Highly Effective

Death from dengue fever, which plagues Vietnam and other tropical regions across the globe, may soon be a thing of the past after French drug maker, Sanofi, announced that it had achieved high su...

in Music & Arts

X98: Hanoi’s Zone 9 Version 2.0?

When Zone 9 was closed late last year, it was a major loss for the complex’s patrons, shop owners, artists, and more generally, the city’s cultural scene. After months of mourning, it looks like Zone ...

in Vietnam

Tours Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave To Resume Following Suspension

The Quang Binh People’s Committee has given its stamp of approval on a new round of Son Doong Cave tours after they were suspended last week, according to Tuoi Tre.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Higher Passenger Compensation For Delayed Flights

Vietnam consumers drink more at home than outside: report [Tuoi Tre] Higher passenger compensation for delayed flights [DTI] HCMC to build more Children Entertainment Areas [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

"Best Of World" Screening @ Suoi Da Cafe

From the organizer: WD’s 48HFP Vietnam is proud to bring you the Best of World Screening event. You will have great time with the award winning films as screened in Cannes international Film Fest...

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Bad Neighbor Live @ The Cube

From the organizer: Our worst neighbors are coming to the Cube to give us some lessons of Latin Reggae... Don't miss the best old school band in the city, leaded by the Doc Claudio Duek and ...

in Development

[Photos] Inside Thu Thiem’s $87 Million Park

Perhaps Ho Chi Minh City has figured out a way to spark part of its long-stalled Thu Thiem Urban Area project – trade land in exchange for development and infrastructure.

in Travel

Incredible Video Shows Man “Dive” Into Exploding Volcano

Explorer Sam Cossman, a documentarian who specializes in capturing extreme forces of nature, recently uploaded this shocking video to Youtube showing his slightly insane expedition into the Marum Crat...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Efforts To Gradually Ease Traffic Jams In HCMC

Russia to deliver Superjets to Vietnam [ItarTass] Vietnam, Vatican to meet in Hanoi to foster relations [Tuoi Tre] First Vietnamese wins Innovators Under 35 Award [DTI]

in Health

BBGV 14th Annual Fun Run For Charity

BBGV Annual Fun Run for Charity is an event which allows you to have fun with your fellow co-workers, friends and family but also participate in something which raises money for disadvantaged people t...

in Saigon

HCMC Approves $7.5 Million Plan To Save Cu Chi Tunnels

HCMC city authorities have approved a $7.5 million plan to build embankments around the Cu Chi Tunnels in order to stop erosion from destroying the historic underground relic, reports DTI News.

in Health

Vietnam Proposes Ban On Sidewalk Alcohol Sales

A new draft decree from the Ministry of Industry and Trade that proposes a ban on sidewalk alcohol sales has come under scrutiny for being “ill-conceived and unfeasible,” according to Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Jumps Into Lake After Giving Money Away

Man jumps into lake after giving money away [Tuoi Tre] Fresh policies take effect since September [Vietnam Net] Bulgarian man jailed for using fake ATM cards in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

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SineKwaNon | Accoustic Live @ deciBel

 Brace yourselves because SineKwaNon is coming your way, ready to play anything and everything your little heart desires. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! 

in Culture

[Photos] “Cemetery” For Tanks, Planes And Pretty Much Everything Else In Bac Ninh

In the village of Quan Do, Bac Ninh Province lies a massive cemetery of old military and civilian equipment. 

in Vietnam

In Miraculous Turnaround, Dragon Fruits Turn From Garbage To Gold

In August, Vietnam’s dragon fruit industry was a mess, with farmers dumping huge piles of the produce into the streets after a bumper crop drove prices into the dirt.

in Vietnam

Samsung Asks for Private Terminal at Noi Bai

After announcing that Vietnam would act as a manufacturing base for much of Samsung’s products, the South Korean electronics giant has asked authorities at Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport for a dedicated term...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 114 Die In 186 Traffic Accidents During Vietnam’s National Day Holiday

114 die in 186 traffic accidents during Vietnam’s National Day holiday [Tuoi Tre] VN's second highest tower opens [Vietnam Net] HCMC presents impressive investment results [SGGP]

in Travel

Tours Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave Suspended

Tours to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, the largest ever discovered, have been suspended following the conclusion of a one-year pilot program, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

12 Dead, 41 Injured After Illegal Bus Falls Into Gorge Near Sapa

12 people have been reported killed and 41 injured in a bus accident in the hills of Northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province, reports VN Express.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: City To Restore Hung King Temple In District 1

First Vietnamese movie about super cars [Vietnam Net] Vietsovpetro discovers new oil well offshore Vietnam [DTI] Vietnamese-born tycoons make a name for themselves in other countries [Vietnam Net]

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Consumers Shun Low-Cost Cars, See Them As ‘Low Quality’

OTT apps to thrive when Vietnam deploys 4G [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese consumers shun low-cost cars, see them as ‘low quality’ [Vietnam Net] VN's second highest tower to open on National Day [Vietnam N...

in Culture

An Interview With 2 Vietnamese Dog Thieves

Dog theft has become a major issue over the years in Vietnam, especially as the country develops and people form deeper bonds with their pets. Any local dog owner lives with the knowledge that there a...

in Travel

Vietnam Considers Waiving Visas For 9 Nationalities

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Transport is seeking approval to waive visa requirements for citizens of France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, ...

in Saigon Events

1,2, Dance @ Broma

 For the 4th edition of 1...2... DANCE!, DJ Hibiya Line will team up with a special guest and bring you through the world of WRONG DISCO for a night that promises to be epic.

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnamese Robotics Team Wins International Contest

A student robotics team from Dong Nai Province’s Lac Hong University won the 14th annual ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (Robocon) which took place in Pune, India on August 24, reports Thanh Nien....

in Development

HCMC Authorities Push To Fast Track New Airport

With increased air traffic and pressure to accommodate more flights, HCMC authorities are pushing hard to fast track approval for the $10 billion Long Thanh Airport project, reports TTR Weekly.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Rolls-Royce Phantoms Sold Out On First Day In Vietnam

Rolls-Royce sells out of Phantoms on first day in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Ho Chi Minh City to restore and relocate iconic statues to make way for subway hub [Thanh Nien] Airliners test new direct route...

in Music & Arts

Vietnamese Model To Hold International Fashion Show On Eiffel Tower

Vietnamese model, Jessica Minh Anh, has clearly found her niche - organizing fashion shows at some of the world’s most iconic locations.

in Saigon

12 Old Photos Of Saigon Street Vendors

No matter if you’re a local or a foreigner, one image from Saigon will always stay with you - street vendors - an integral weave in the city’s urban fabric, both culturally and economically.

in Vietnam

Draft Decree Requires Vietnamese Make 15mil/Month To Play In Local Casinos

Under the new draft decree on casino management, the Ministry of Finance has proposed that regular members at local casino clubs must make at least VND15 million per month and that irregular patrons m...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Car Import Tax To Be Reduced To Zero By 2018

Car import tax to be reduced to zero by 2018 [Vietnam Plus] Firms urged to disclose information in English [Vietnam Net] Vietnam emerges as promising luxury-car market [Vietnam Net]

in Vietnam

The Ice Bucket Challenge Takes Off In Vietnam

The ice bucket challenge has arrived in Vietnam, with even the Minister of Transport being asked to take the plunge, reports DTI news.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Viet Teens Use Mosquito Larva As Inspiration For Amazingly Awkward Dance

Well, not much to say about this video other than: prepare yourself for 4 minutes of wonderful, jaw-dropping awkwardness.

in Travel

[Photos] A LEGO Couple’s Journey Across Vietnam

Earlier this year, we saw Scottish couple, Craig McCartney and Lindsey Haggerty, travel across Europe and SE Asia with 2 Lego companions, taking pictures of the plastic toys along the way.

in Saigon

Facebook Threatens To Sue HCMC Restaurant For Using Its Name

In a rare example of intellectual property protection in Vietnam, Facebook has threatened to sue a HCMC restaurant for using the social network’s name in their slogan.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: BMW Recalls Nearly 1,200 Cars In Vietnam

Vietnam footballer gets 30 months for betting on own Asian game [Tuoi Tre] First Vietnamese wins Innovators Under 35 Award [Vietnam Net] BMW recalls nearly 1,200 cars in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

in Development

Go Vap House Blends Traditional Construction With Contemporary Design

This Go Vap house built by MM++ Architects utilizes low cost materials and combines traditional construction principles with contemporary design for some beautiful results.

in Tech

$189m Plan to Give 300,000 HCMC Students Tablets Draws Criticism

Last week the HCMC Department of Education proposed a plan to equip 300,000 primary students with tablets for the coming school year, reports Thanh Nien. With a pricetag of VND3 million – VND 5 m...

in Culture

[Photos] Honda Chalys That Have Undergone Extreme Makeovers

Though they’re becoming increasingly rare on Vietnam’s roads, Honda Chalys remain a favorite for local mechanics who out their own spin on the diminutive motorbikes.

in Vietnam

Study: Divorce Is Up Significantly In Vietnam

The arrival of Starbucks and McDonald's aren’t the only signs that Vietnam is starting to look more like a developed country. According to a new survey, the country’s divorce rate has skyrocketed over...

in Travel

[Video] The Beauty Of Lý Sơn Island

Lý Sơn Island, located in Quảng Ngãi Province, is a favorite place for travelers to enjoy crystal clear waters, large volcanic cliffs and verdant landscapes.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: McDonald’s To Open Third Restaurant In HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City sappers collect war-era bomb shells [Thanh Nien] Cloud computing services becoming more popular in VN [Vietnam Net] Quang Ngai wishes to be removed from high-income list [DTI]

in Saigon

Heineken Launches Bottles Exclusively Designed For HCMC

For years Heineken has been stepping up its marketing game in Vietnam to take advantage of the country’s love affair with beer. While it’s already made major inroads into the local market, the Dutch c...

in Asia

[Photos] "Marlboro Boys" Captures The Disturbing Trend Of Underage Smoking In Indonesia

Smoking may be a major public health issue in Vietnam, but in Indonesia, the deadly habit has been taken up by the country’s youth, some of who are taking their first drags at the age of 4.

in Saigon

Starting Next Year, HCMC Bikers May Be Required To Pay Road Fees

Following in the steps of most other Vietnamese provinces and cities, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has recommended that the city start collecting road maintenance fees from its 5.8 mil...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Urban Tap Water Seriously Polluted

Vietnam's urban tap water seriously polluted: health ministry [Thanh Nien] Vietnam team wins Robocon [DTI] Hanoi needs VND3.5 trillion to treat solid waste by 2020 [DTI]

in Saigon Events

House Is House! @ The Observatory

Veteran Saigon DJs SCRAMBLED EDGE & MAQman will be serving you up their well-oiled selections from deep house to harder underground sounds for a night designed to keep flowing, jumping and moving ...

in Saigon Events

Mid Night Sun Ft. Heart Beat @ The Cube

Mid Night Sun is shining bright on this Friday, but the warmth is coming from dance floor filled with Underground Body Music served by Heart Beat mixers 

in Saigon Events

Saigon Sound EP Release Party @ Cargo Bar

 Saigon Sound is proud to announce/host the upcoming quadruple EP release party of four Saigon based bands. 

in Saigon Events

FREE FOOD - Stuffed Baby Squid @ deciBel

Chef Nathalie try her Stuffed Baby Squid. Every tuesday an amateur Chef shares one of their favorite meals, come and try it for any drink purchase.

in Travel

12 Photos Of Mộc Châu’s Majestic Peaks and Valleys

One of Vietnam’s famous mountainous regions, Mộc Châu never disappoints visitors with its marvelous beauty.

in Culture

[Video] Saigon Hustlers

For many in Saigon, life is a hustle. From street vendors to motorbike ice delivery boys, everyone is trying to eek out a living. This video, made by Luke Penders, does a great job of capturing those ...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Businesses Seek Honest, Uneducated Workers: Survey

In Vietnam, residents have used underground water from cemetery for 20 years [Tuoi Tre] Boeing, Microsoft want to foster cooperation with Vietnam: Embassy [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese businesses seek hones...

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Exhibition Opening | Kim Cỏ @ deciBel

 Kim Cỏ is a 19 years old Saigonese artist. Her drawings and paintings are inspired by the 80's and 90's pop culture. She is also guided by the beats of electronic music she to listens while she ...

in Eat & Drink

[Video] How To Cook: Rau Câu Khuôn (Jello Cake)

While rau câu khuôn is typically served in individual pieces, in the shape of flowers or animals, it can also be served as a cake wherein triangular slices are cut and served. But over at Hellen’s Rec...

in Travel

Vietnamese Company Launches Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Seaplane Service

Vietnamese aviation company, Hai Au, has big plans for the untapped luxury seaplane services market. The airline is set to launch its Hanoi-Ha Long Bay route in September and has its eyes on other pop...

in Travel

Irishman Completes Epic Cross-Country Road Trip With An Unlikely Companion

When Irishman, Dan McAllen arrived in Vietnam for a 2-week road trip from Saigon to Hanoi, one of his first orders of business was to buy a motorbike.

in Tech

Google Street View Arrives In Saigon (Sort Of)

This pseudo Google Street view map of Saigon is the brainchild of photography studio, QuangCao360.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Radioactive Card Shark Arrested In Northern Vietnam

Radioactive card shark arrested in northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s top dairy producer wins global food industry award [Tuoi Tre] Teachers oppose assessment method using comments instead...

in Asia

[Photos] Incredible Views of Hong Kong's Skyscapers

Hong Kong-based photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrѐze likes to look up. In his recent book Vertical Horizons, he explores an often under appreciated perspective of the city’s skyline.

in Travel

[Photos] Crossing This Quảng Ngãi Bridge Will Make You Question Your Life Decisions

This bridge suspension bridge, which traverses the Re river, is notorious among locals for its rotten wood planks, held together by a steel wire. However, despite the danger, residents of Gọi Re villa...

in Health

Dengue Fever On The Rise In HCMC

According to Thanh Nien, doctors in HCMC have noticed an alarming rise in the number of dengue fever cases in recent weeks, especially among adults. To complicate matters, the virus is often misdiagno...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Laws The Most Complex In The World

Vietnamese laws the most complex in the world, lawyers say [Vietnam Net] Bkav launches nationwide security network contest [Nhan Dan]  State employment still favored by most Vietnamese job seek...

in Tech

‘Watch Your Video’ Virus Hits Vietnamese Facebook Users

Last week, Facebook locked thousands of users accounts following what’s been labeled as the biggest information hack in the history of the internet.

in Saigon

New Admin. Center Behind People’s Committee To Include Heliport, Underground Passageways

The massive re-development of downtown Saigon (goodbye Tax Center and old trees, hello new metro station) will also include a new administration center in the area around the historic People’s Committ...

in Saigon Events

Book Club @ deciBel

Book for this month: 'One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories' by B. J. Novak

in Music & Arts

Sidewalk DJ Becomes A Hit In Saigon

The motorbike karaoke singers and Michael Jackson impersonators have run into some stiff competition in the form of sexy sidewalk DJs, reports Zing.

in Tech

'Flappy Bird' Creator To Release New Game Tomorrow

Well, Nguyen Ha Dong, the Vietnamese app developer who at one point was pulling in $55,000 per day, is officially back in the spotlight. After releasing a new version of ‘Flappy Bird’ earlier this mon...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 2 Nigerians With Flu-Like Symptoms Arrive At Tân Sơn Nhất

Vietnam to buy 10,000 Ebola protective clothing [Vietnam Net] Poorly dressed customers not welcomed at luxury shops [Vietnam Net]

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Quinn Ryan Mattingly

Last Sunday, photographer, Quinn Ryan Mattingly led the first monthly Saigoneer photo walk where participants traveled along Thái Văn Lung, Lê Thánh Tôn, Tôn Đức Thắng, and Lý Tự Trọng Streets to capt...

in Saigon

Tân Sơn Nhất Airport Ramping Up Procedures For Ebola Detection, Quarantine

After issuing guidelines for preventative health centers in HCMC to take precautionary measures to combat an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in early August, The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Heal...

in Development

Design Competition Seeking Your Ideas On How To Make Saigon More Beautiful

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor for Saigon Makeover, a new design competition for graphic designers, artists and young people at large to share their creative vision of how different parts ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Grants Licenses To Monsanto, Others To Grow Genetically Modified Corn

The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has granted licenses to 2 companies, Syngenta Vietnam Co., Ltd and Monsanto’s Dekalb Vietnam Co., Ltd to grow genetically modified c...

in Saigon

Metro Line Construction Forcing Nearby Businesses To Downsize, Close

Construction on the underground portion of Saigon’s first metro line may have just started, but businesses in the surrounding area are starting to feel the pinch, complaining that sales are down as mu...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Cuts Petrol Prices for Third Time in 3 Weeks

U.S. CDC supports Vietnam’s emergency center over Ebola outbreak [Tuoi Tre] Two provincial educators in Vietnam dismissed for shaking down test takers [Thanh Nien] Vietnam looks for ways to regulate...

in Culture

Masters Of Recycling: Saigon Technicians Turn Old Computer Screens Into TV Sets

If you needed anymore proof that Vietnamese are the masters of recycling and reuse, here it is. At District 10’s Nhật Tảo Market, technicians spend their day stripping down old computer monitors to cr...

in Travel

Cambodia To Raise Visa Fees In October

Traveling to Cambodia is about to get a bit more expensive.

in Culture

The Fixie Fad Takes Off In Saigon

Well, it was only a matter of time. After confirming earlier this month that the hipster subculture is alive and well in Saigon (in addition to flying whales, apparently), it looks like one of its def...

in Vietnam

Study: Vietnam Is One Of Only 11 Countries Free From Conflict

The latest study from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) found that only 11 countries in the word are not involved in conflict of one kind or another. And one of them happens to be Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Announces Four Days Off For National Day

Vietnam to host first-ever Asia- Europe music festival [Vietnam Plus] Deputy PM requests Ho Chi Minh highway acceleration [SGGP] HCMC announces four days off for National Day [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

"Who Is William Onyeabor" & "Fantastic Man" - Screening @ The Observatory

 Wednesday 20th August - The Observatory will be screening the recently-released documentary on the life and music of William Onyeabor - enigmatic, revolutionary and reclusive Nigerian electronic...

in Culture

4 Unique Saigon Markets

Saigon is full of markets, with each having its own characteristics. Together, they form a kind of community, comprised of everything from the aesthetically pleasing but overpriced Bến Thành to the ub...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Authorities Confiscate 2 Tons Of “Rubber” Squid Imported From China

Dried squid is by nature a bit tough to chew, but authorities in Hanoi knew something was amiss when they inspected 2 metric tons “squid” on its way to HCMC.

in Culture

The 90-Year-Old Lumberjack Of Hanoi

Though nearly a century old, 90-year-old Hanoi man, Lê Văn Sâm still amazes people with his incredible health and work ethic. Every day for over 70 years, Sâm has cut and transported large trees to ma...

in Tech

Zero Gravity Flights Coming To Asia

Ever wish you could float like an astronaut in space? Soon you may be able to do so without having to leave Asia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Waits 7 years To Address Toxic Oil Outside Ha Long Bay

Vietnam waits 7 years to address toxic oil outside Ha Long Bay [Thanh Nien] HCMC to host boat festival on Saigon River [SGGP] Royal Brunei Airlines restarts HCMC service [TTG Asia]

in Vietnam

[Video] Vintage Home Movie Takes You Through The Streets Of 1950s Hanoi

This delightfully grainy home movie was filmed during Tết in the early 1950s. In contrast to many of the other old films from this period, it has a very personal feel to it, letting the viewer feel as...

in Culture

[Video] Professional Vietnamese Tennis Players Trade In Rackets For Stools, Wine Bottles

Having mastered the tennis racket, a group of players in Saigon have decided to replace their normal frames with wine bottles, wooden chairs and even pieces of pattern tile.

in Development

Hanoi’s Beautiful 'Greenfall Renovation'

Yeah, we know. Vo Trong Nghia Architects seems to get all the press when it comes to unique housing design in Vietnam, but for good reason. They’re constantly pushing the envelope and seem unafraid of...

in Tech

Vietnamese Telecos: Don’t Expect 4G Anytime Soon

Hoping to see the text “4G” atop your mobile phone screen? You’ll have to wait a bit longer. Instead of upgrading their mobile data networks to 4G, Vietnamese telecommunication companies are focusing ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: WHO To Assist Vietnam In Testing For Deadly Ebola Virus

Vietnam tops the world for low-cost travel in 2014 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam has too few culture and arts colleges, universities [Vietnam Net] WHO to assist Vietnam in testing for deadly Ebola virus&nbs...

in Culture

[Photos] Architecture Student Builds Sweet Custom Bike

This badass custom, motorcycle-scooter hybrid was not built by a professional mechanic, but rather a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture.

in Development

Experts Say Saigon Needs A Plan To Preserve Ancient Trees

Saigon residents voiced their displeasure after 51 trees, some 150 years old, were uprooted and axed to make room for the new Saigon Opera House metro station. This sentiment was echoed by urban tree ...

in Music & Arts

[Photos] Man Creates Incredibly Detailed, Miniature Version Of Hue In Saigon

Ready to be impressed? Nguyen Thanh Tung who hails from Hue, but lives in Saigon, found a creative way to avoid homesickness – over 7 years, he created a 1,000 square meter model of his hometown, down...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Set to Lift Casino Ban for Locals

After years of debate, it looks like Vietnam is on the path to removing casino restrictions for locals, pending approval from Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Primates Face Extinction In Vietnam

Viettel tries 42-Mbps high-speed 3G [Totaltele] Air quality control plan still largely up in the air [Vietnam Net] HCM City goes on building new-style rural areas [Vietnam Plus]

in Tech

Facebook Locks Vietnamese Users’ Accounts, Asks Them To Change Their Passwords

This morning, many Vietnamese Facebook users woke up to a surprising message, notifying them that their accounts had been locked and requesting that they change their passwords, reports VN Express.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Wednesdays: Jeremy Ginsburg @ The Cube

 This Wednesday, the versatile Jeremy will make our wednesday have a happy end. Don't miss him playing with the crowd while singing his Vietnamese perspective.

in Music & Arts

New Book Shows Saigon’s Strong Contrasts Through Photos

Saigon is a city of contrasts so it’s fitting that a Vietnamese writer, Linh Cu and graphic designer, Mai Nguyen got together to create a photo book, Contrasts of Saigon.

in Vietnam

Bus Literally Cut In Half By Overpass In Bạc Liêu

At 10pm on August 8, a bus traveling through Bạc Liêu City was ripped open when it passed under a flyover half its height, critically injuring 6 passengers, according to VN Express.

in Vietnam

Sabeco Becomes First Vietnamese Brewery To Offer Non-Alcoholic Beer

As foreign brewers arrive in Vietnam, adding some diversity to the country's beer scene, Vietnamese mega-brewery, Sabeco, has announced a new addition to its large portfolio of beverages - non-al...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Designer To Present Áo Dài Collection At New York Couture Fashion Week

Vietnamese designer, Võ Việt Chung, will present his modern áo dài collection at Couture Fashion Week New York on September 6.

in Development

Future Saigon: The Nexus Complex

One of Saigon’s most desirable areas when it comes to real estate is Tôn Đức Thắng Street. Like in any emerging city, locations along the water are ripe in the eyes of developers. Especially when a su...

in Vietnam

Free WIFI Could Soon Be Coming To Vietnam’s Trains

Vietnam’s railway industry is officially entering the digital age. After announcing that it was working with FPT on a VND170 billion e-ticketing system, free WIFI may soon be coming to the countr...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Foreign Breweries Tap Vietnam’s Draft Beer Market

HCMC to offer online diagnosis service [Bizjournals] New code-share flights link Vietnam and India [Thanh Nien] Foreign breweries tap Vietnam’s draft beer market [Vietnam Net]

in Culture

CreativeDrinks #2 @ 3A Station

From the organizer: "Sure, everyone knows what a brand is. Coke, Pepsi, McDonald’s. But that buzzword is getting thrown around a whole lot in career and job search conversations these days, too. And y...

in Saigon Events

Work Is Dead Party @ The Cube

 Work is Dead... This is a desperate call for the party animals, DJ Eric Lui will bring you to another level of desperation, where you can't hold your moves and your grooves will step out of your...

in Vietnam

Supermoon Will Be Visible In Vietnam Next Week

In the early morning of August 11, observers in Vietnam will be able to see a supermoon, an astrological phenomenon wherein the moon will be 14% closer to earth and 30% brighter, reports Vietnam Net.

in Vietnam

HCMC Authorities Issue Ebola Guidelines

After the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has ordered preventative health centers in the city to take precautionary measures to combat an outbreak of th...

in Saigon

HCMC To Install Surveillance Cameras On All Downtown Streets

City authorities have announced that a $12.7 million network of security cameras will be installed around District 1 to improve security and to crack down on traffic violations, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Foreigners Visiting Vietnam For Medical Treatment

Ho Chi Minh City Opens First Comics Institute [Bernama] Saigon Co.op among top 500 Asia-Pacific retailers in 2014 [SGGP] Vietnam cuts gasoline prices further amid global drops [Thanh Nien]...

in Saigon Events

DX-4: The Business of Creativity @ The Cube

 Save the Date! DX-4 is coming up soon. Come learn how artists and illustrators find financial success. 

in Saigon Events

Battle of The Year Vietnam 2014 @ Tan Binh Arena

This year's biggest breakdance competition is about to have the final touchdown this month.

in Saigon

Taxi Driver Fatally Stabs Xe Ôm Over Parking Space In Front Of Saigon Zoo

Yesterday morning, a Vinasun taxi driver fatally stabbed a xe ôm driver in front of the Saigon Zoo, reports Zing.

in Development

[Photos] Views From Vietnam’s Second Tallest Building

At 267m, Hanoi’s new $400 million Lotte Center offers some pretty amazing views of the capital. Recently, Zing sent one of their photographers up to the building's 65th floor where they captured image...

in Saigon

Public Phones Set To Return To Saigon

Two years after being removed, public phone booths are about reappear on Saigon, mainly for tourist use, reports Vietnam Net.

in Vietnam

Like Saigon, Hanoi Will Cut Down Old Trees to Make Room for New Metro Line

Following in Saigon’s footsteps, Hanoi will soon cut down swaths of old trees to make room for its new metro line.

in Culture

[Photos] Wealthy Yen Bai Man Builds Extravagant Mountain Tomb

Taking a page out of the book of the Egyptian Pharaohs, a Yen Bai man is constructing a massive, VND15 billion tomb on the side of a mountain.

in Vietnam

U.S. Senate Considers Lifting Vietnam Weapons Embargo

In a recent visit to Hanoi, U.S. Senator Bob Corker said that the U.S. Senate is considering overturning the 40-year-old lethal weapons ban embargo on Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Food Culture

U.S. Brewer Bringing Craft Beer To Saigon

Beer may be the libation of choice in Vietnam, but choices are limited to the cheap, and flavorless variety. While the country’s tastes have become increasingly westernized over the past few years and...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Takes Preventive Measures Against Ebola

City unveils list of top polluting firms [Vietnam News] High-speed Railways between China and Thailand Through HCMC Approved [CRIEnglish] Childhood obesity in HCM City on sharp rise [Vietnam Ne...

in Health

Tour de An Phu Bike Ride @ The Bike Shop

From the organizer: This is a fun ride suitable for Adult and Teen riders of all levels. As this is an evening event, and we are sharing the road with other vehicles, for safety reasons it is strongly...

in Development

[Photos] Changes Over Time: Saigon's Canals (2005 - 2014) Part III

A major feature of Saigon’s recent urban development has been the implementation of major infrastructure projects including upgrading canals across the city.

in Health

Rooftop Vegetable Gardens Catching On In Hanoi

We’ve always thought that Saigon’s rooftops were the perfect place to grow vegetables, especially given the questions about food safety that have cropped up over the past few years. Though they probab...

in Saigon

HCMC Needs $122 Billion For Infrastructure Development Over The Next 6 Years

At a meeting last Friday, Bui Xuan Cuong, deputy director of the city Transport Department, said that HCMC needs $122 billion for traffic infrastructure development by 2020. That’s about VND2,562,000,...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Replacing China As Counterfeit Goods Hot Spot

Vietnam to compile encyclopedia [SGGP] Vietnam replacing China to become counterfeit goods hot spot [Vietnam Net] Danang prepares for fireworks extravaganza [DTI News]

in Tech

Da Nang Launches Free, City-Wide WiFi Network

In the works since 2003, Da Nang’s free WIFI network has been officially launched after a successful year-long trial, reports DTI News.

in Culture

[Photos] Optimus Prime Appears In Saigon In Motorbike Form

On the morning of August 3 at a coffee shop on Trần Phú Street (District 5), pedestrians were shocked to find a transformer disguised as a Yamaha Exciter.

in Development

[Photos] Vietnam’s Second Tallest Building Set To Open

The second tallest building in Vietnam, the Hà Nội Lotte Center, is in its final stages of construction and is set to open for public use on September 2 after 5 years of construction, according to Zin...

in Saigon Events

Hwayi: A Monster Boy (Korean Movie) @ deciBel

Screening of "Hwayi: A Monster Boy" - FREE ENTRANCE

in Saigon Events

Stand-Up Saigon @ The CUBE (First Show!!!)

Ready for some hard, genuine laughs?

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Top Vietnamese Music Site Faces Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement

The Top 10 Cities for Digital Nomads [Tech.co] Top Vietnamese music site faces lawsuit over copyright infringement [Thanh Nien] Ho Chi Minh City to host support industry mega-expo [VNS]

in Tech

M2 Marketing & Media Networking @ Cargo

From the organizer: Join us for August's “M2 – Marketing & Media Network” event for people interested in advertising, digital, marketing, media and technology.

in Development

PM Approves High-Speed Rail and Airport Upgrades in Massive Transportation Overhaul

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued a sweeping plan to overhaul Vietnam’s transportation infrastructure through 2020, covering everything from high-speed rail to airport upgrades reports Vietnam...

in Saigon Events

Tropicaliente @ The Cube

Tropicaliente is back! This week we have special latin event at The Cube with many activities.

in Asia

Facebook Changes Notification Icon To Match Your Location

When you logged into Facebook yesterday, you may have noticed something a bit different with the notification icon. TechinAsia reports that the world’s largest social network is now displaying differe...

in Vietnam

18,000 Vietnamese Marry Foreigners Every Year

At a seminar held by the Ministry of Public Security and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in My Tho on July 30, it was announced that on average, 18,000 Vietnamese marry foreigners e...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Dishonest Travel Firm Disappears After Duping 100 Tourists

A flea market at Saigon's center [Vietnam Net] District 5 sees no low income households [SGGP] Dishonest Vietnamese travel firm disappears after duping 100 tourists [Tuoi Tre]

in Travel

Soon You’ll Be Able To Buy Train Tickets Online In Vietnam

Starting this Lunar New Year, you will be able to use your credit card to pay for a train tickets on Vietnam Railways, allowing you to avoid the typical long lines.

in Vietnam

British Embassy Marries Gay Couple In Hanoi

At 9:30 Monday morning, British citizens, Yein Kai Yee and Sutpreedee Chinithigun, were married at the British Embassy in Hanoi.

in Culture

Narrow The Gap: Increasing Access To Education In Vietnam

Founded to support local not-for-profit organizations, volunteers and donors to have an equal chance to contribute their time to improve ongoing social issues, Narrow the Gap Community Fund is LIN’s (...

in Saigon

57 Trees To Be Chopped Down For Bến Thành Metro Station

City authorities announced yesterday that they would cut down 57 more trees located in 23/9 Park, adjacent from Bến Thành Market, to make way for the new metro station, according to Tuoi Tre.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Recognizes 106-Year-Old Man, 100-Year-Old Woman As Oldest Couple

Poor Health Education Blamed For High Teenage Abortions In Vietnam [Bernama] Trees with exported beans ‘massacred’ in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

in Stories

5 New Motorbikes Hit Vietnamese Dealerships This Month

Suzuki, Yamaha and Benelli have just released a new set of motorbike offerings, ranging from reasonably priced to bad-ass.

in Tech

Intel Plans To Produce 80% Of Its Processors In Vietnam By Next Year

Yesterday, Intel announced that by this time next year, it hopes to be producing 80% of its semiconductor chips in Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Development

A Look At Hanoi’s Stalled $1 Billion Metro Line

Hanoi’s first metro line, approved 6 years ago, is planned to be completed in 2017. However, unlike its Saigon counterpart, very little progress has been on the 12.5km line, reports VN Express.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Fire Destroys 20 Houses In Central Highlands

Commercial banks offer e-tax service [VNS] Vietnam sees first decrease in gasoline prices this year [DTI News] Vietnam Railways Corporation undergoes restructuring [DTI News]

in Travel

Bitexco Wants To Manage Ha Long Bay

With Ha Long Bay becoming one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has become difficult to manage.

in Saigon

Construction Begins On HCMC’s First Aboveground Metro Station

Less than a week after work started on the underground metro station in front of the Opera House, ground has been broken on the HCMC’s first aboveground station.

in Culture

Startup Seeks To Change The Way You Experience Hanoi And Beyond

Soundwalk is a location-based audio tour: as you walk around the city, you hear sounds as you pass through the streets, presenting a fundamentally different urban experience.

in Vietnam

Noi Bai Sleep Pods Shut Down Due To Scandal

According to Thanh Nien, the newly installed sleeping pods in Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport have been shut down after only 4 days of operation due to concerns that they were part of a scheme to capitalize o...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: People Should Not Eat Snails: Food Watchdog

Mui Ne among most beautiful beaches in Asia [DTI News] 5 suspended for 4-min loss of contact with plane in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]  People should not eat snail: Food watchdog ...

in Vietnam

Asia-America Gateway Cable Fully Repaired

Repairs to the broken Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable have been completed, according to Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Don’t Miss The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower This Week

The Delta Aquarids meteor shower occurs annually from July 12 to August 23 where 15-20 streaks can be seen every hour at its peak. This year, people in Vietnam are in the perfect spot to catch the cos...

in Saigon

Saigon Zoo Gets 3 New Giraffes

Last Thursday the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed some new additions – 3 giraffes imported from Thailand, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Man Survives 5 Days Trapped Under Frozen Food

Man survives five days trapped under frozen food [DTI News] Passenger opens emergency door, 23 people miss flight [VietNamNet] Branded clothe smugglers face prosecution in HCMC [SGGP]...

in Music & Arts

[Video] "Memories Of Vietnam" Shows The Country Through A Poetic Lens

Earlier this yeah, Léo Bigiaoui and his friends traveled across Vietnam for a month, filming in Sapa, Hanoi, Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Phu Quoc.

in Travel

[Photos] Water Jet Packs Now Available In Nha Trang

The extreme water sport, Flyboarding (basically water jet packs) has made it way to Nha Trang. Now you can fly above the water like Marty Mcfly.

in Vietnam

After Backlash, Vietnam Considering Changes To Alcohol Sales Law

The Ministry of Health’shas decided to consider changes to the recently proposed legislation that would ban the sale of liquor and beer between 10pm and 6am after meeting public resistance, according ...

in Culture

[Photos] Saigon’s Rooftop Bonsai Gardens

Growing bonsai trees is becoming an increasingly popular business in Saigon. The Japanese plants, revered around the world, can fetch billions of đồng but take 2 to 3 years to grow.

in Saigon

The World’s Oldest Woman Lives In Saigon

The Vietnam Records Organization (VRO) is planning to ask the Guinness Book of World Records to recognize 121-year-old Saigon resident Nguyen Thi Tru as the world’s oldest living person, reports DTI N...

in Saigon

Future Saigon: The Bến Thành Market Metro Station

News about the start of construction of Saigon’s first metro terminal in front of the Saigon Opera House has been making the rounds this week, but there’s another large station set to be built in fron...

in Vietnam

Saigon Heat Dominate Indonesia Warriors In Season Opener

Saigon’s professional basketball team, the Saigon Heat, kicked off the 2014 ASEAN Basketball League season with a decisive victory over the Indonesia Warriors on July 19 at CIS Stadium.

in Travel

Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport Launches Sleep Pod Services

After first capsule hotel opened its doors in Saigon earlier this year, the pod concept is now being applied at Noi Bai International Airport.

in Development

Microsoft Is Shifting Its Phone Production From China To Vietnam

As part of Microsoft’s restructuring plans for its Nokia operations, the company is planning to move the bulk of phone production from China to Vietnam, according to ZDNet.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Red Tape Causes $37bn Loss In Annual Trade Revenue To Vietnam

Vietnam sees growing popularity of electric bike [Shanghai Daily] Vietjet Air opens new direct route linking central and Mekong delta [SGGP]  Vietnam's footwear exports among global t...

in Asia

Report: Bubonic Plague Outbreak Rocks China, 30,000 Quarantined

If that headline make you feel a bit unnerved, it should. According to Reuters, China has set up quarantine zones (home to about 30,000) in parts of the northwestern city of Yumen, following the deat...

in Arts & Culture

Live Music - Jeremy Ginsburg @ deciBel

Jeremy is back to rock the house at Decibel for another performance.

in Saigon

100-Year-Old Trees In Front Of Opera House Cut Down To Make Way For Metro

Flower Street and the statues in front of Bến Thành Market aren’t the only sacrifices being made to accommodate the construction of Saigon’s first metro line.

in Vietnam

Marks & Spencer (M&S) To Open Shop In Vincom

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has grand plans for Vietnam expansion after seeing success in Thailand over the last few years, reports Inside Retail Asia.

in Vietnam

FPT Announces Repair Date For Undersea Internet Cable

Telecom giant, FPT announced that repairs to the broken Internet cable that connects SE Asia and North America will be fixed by next Wednesday, July 30, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Saigon Events

Tuesday NU Yoga Workshop @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Open community yoga (max 20 people)

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Kon Tiki @ Saigon Outcast

Movie season is back! We now have a giant canopy to keep movie goers warm and dry.

in Travel

Son Doong Cave Tours Fully Booked Through 2015

Vietnam's Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world, is fully booked until 2015, according to Vietnamese tourism officials.

in Development

Construction Of Saigon’s First Metro Terminal In D1 Starts Today

It’s actually happening. After subtle hints over the past few weeks, authorities have announced that construction on the underground section of Saigon’s first metro line will begin today, reports Tuoi...

in Vietnam

Starbucks Confirms Plan To Open 3 Stores In Hanoi

After speculation began earlier this month about Starbucks opening their first shop in Hanoi, the company has confirmed plans for 3 locations in the capital.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: FPT Rejects Rumors Of Being Acquired By Apple

Typhoon Rammasun toll 11 in Vietnam [Business Standard] In Vietnam, homegrown mushrooms are gaining in popularity [Tuoi Tre] Proposed ban on late liquor sale sparks controversy among expat...

in Vietnam

3 Earthquakes Hit Son La, Aftershocks Felt In Hanoi

On Saturday night, 3 consecutive earthquakes shook Son La Province, with the most powerful reaching 4.3 on the Richter scale, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Travel

A Guide To Phu Quoc’s Beaches

Phu Quoc, the popular tourist island and former prison, is set for some major changes between now and 2030. Though many feel that these plans will turn the island into another generic SE Asian re...

in Vietnam

Ministry Proposes Ban On Alcohol Sales After 10pm

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed banning the sale of liquor and beer between 10pm and 6am in an effort to curb rising consumption rates, according to Tuoi Tre.

in Development

Infiniti Makes Vietnam Debut

Yet another luxury brand has set up shop in Vietnam to take advantage if the population’s growing wealth, this time Japanese carmaker Infiniti.

in Vietnam

Kiwi Bobby Chinn Named Vietnam Tourism Ambassador To EU

Kiwi chef, Bobby Chinn, has been appointed Vietnam Tourism Ambassador to the EU for the term July 2014 to July 2017.

in Travel

3 Vietnam Hotels Named “Best In Asia”

3 Vietnam hotels have made Travel + Leisure’s 2014 “World’s Best Awards,” according to DTI News.

in Development

[Photos] 2030 Phu Quoc Master Plan Approved

Saigon isn’t the only place eying a 2030 makeover. The Phu Quoc People’s Committee has approved a master plan that hopes to make the island a center for tourism and commerce.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Exhaust Fumes Take Toll On HCM City Air Quality

Gaza violence does not affect Israel trade ties with Vietnam: envoy [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam mulls setting up ‘super ministry’ to watch over state firms [Tuoi Tre] Exhaust fumes take toll on HCM...

in Vietnam

[Updated] Typhoon Rammasun Making Its Way To Vietnam

Vietnam may be getting its first major storm of the rainy season this weekend.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Red Tide Hits Mui Ne, Forcing Tourists To Swimming Pools

A seafoam composed of critter-destroying algae, also known as red tide has hit Mui Ne – Phan Thiet, making the beaches unsafe for swimming and relegating tourists to their swimming pools.

in Travel

Tan Son Nhat Ordered To Reduce Food Prices

Outside of Burger King and Popeye’s, most of the food sold at Tan Son Nhat Airport is provided by one of two companies Autogrill VFS or Song Viet, both of which think that their prices are fair. But t...

in Vietnam

Bill Clinton To Arrive In Vietnam Tomorrow

Former US President Bill Clinton will visit Vietnam for the first time since 2000 on July 18 as part of his Asia-Pacific trip which also includes Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Super Storm ‘Rammasun’ Approaching East Sea

Super Storm ‘Rammasun’ approaching East Sea [SGGP] Many aviation bodies responsible for VietJet’s landing mistake [VietNamNet] Minister calls for revisions on Vietnam's new north-south fli...

in Travel

[Video] Stunning Ha Long Bay Timelapse

When timelapse photographer, Rufus Blackwell traveled to Ha Long Bay last year, he brought along his Canon 5D mk3 and a GoPro to make this awesome video.

in Vietnam

Asia-America Gateway Cable Breaks Down Yet Again

Get ready for a month of slow internet. According to ICT News, the Asia-America Gateway cable that lies off of Vung Tau has broken down in what is seemingly becoming a bi-annual event.

in Tech

Apple Sets Its Sights On Vietnam

After basically ignoring the Vietnamese market for years, Apple is stepping up its game in the brand-obsessed country, partnering with FPT to distribute its products, reports Bloomberg.

in Development

Mekong River Region: Global Diversity Hotspot

With 367 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong Region over the past 2 years, the World Wildlife Foundation has proclaimed it to be a Global Diversity Hotspot.

in Asia

Chinese Oil Rig Withdraws From Vietnamese Waters

After months of drama over the Chinese oil rig that had encroached on Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, Xinhua News Agency reports that the platform has finished its exploration and is on the move.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Public Outcry Over Work Permits Granted To 2,100 Chinese

Vietnam border guards shoot out tires to stop Lao drug traffickers [Thanh Nien] No abnormalities found in Chinese mushrooms in Vietnam: official [Tuoi Tre] Jet Airways to start flight to V...

in Saigon

Statues In Front Of Bến Thành Market To Be Permanently Removed

As the Trần Nguyên Hãn an Quách Thị Trang statues that sit in front of Bến Thành Market continue their slow deterioration, the HCMC People’s Committee has agreed to remove, repair and relocate the pie...

in Sports

International Marathon To Take Place In Sa Pa

A marathon through the hills of Sa Pa is set to take place on September 20 and 21 with more than 450 athletes from 43 countries having already registered.

in Travel

Vietnam Picked as One of the World’s 20 Most Beautiful Countries

Last week, the users of International travel publication, Rough Guides, were called upon to vote on the world’s most beautiful counties. After tallying thousands of votes, Vietnam found itself in the ...

in Saigon

High-Speed Boats To Replace Hydrofoils Between HCMC – Vung Tau

A new fleet of tourist boats is set to replace the notorious, soviet-era hydrofoils that ran between HCMC and Vung Tau before being banned earlier this year after a series of breakdowns and fires.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Team To Monitor Airline Flight Delays And Cancellations

Vietcombank earns VND2.7 trillion for first six months [Nhan Dan] 90,000 students join in 2014 Green Summer Campaign [SGGP] UAE becomes fifth largest Vietnam export market [Gulf News]...

in Vietnam

Drunk Man, Likely Korean, Arrested For Stealing Mai Linh Taxi

Binh Duong Province police are investigating a case wherein a drunken foreigner stole a Mai Linh taxi on July 12.

in Vietnam

Survey: Hanoi Is More Expensive Than Saigon

Based on a recent report by The Mercer Human Resource Consulting (UK), which ranks cities across the world based on cost of living, even without Starbucks or McDonald's, Hanoi is a pricier place to li...

in Vietnam

Conditions For Work Permits For Foreigners To Be Loosened

At a meeting at the end of June, officials decided to loosen the controversial conditions for foreigners to obtain work permits in Vietnam.

in Saigon Events

Acoustic Night With Jameson Jam @ Saigon Outcast

Candlelight, cool breeze, and acoustic music, the perfect way to ease into the weekend!

in Saigon Events

Innocent Killaz @ Saigon Vibrations

 Crew of 3 DJs (UK // VIETNAM // FRANCE) formed by the duo Cheezy Gangztaz and Nick Simon, the talented co-founder of The Magic Pinions, Inncocent Killaz will make your Thursday as...

in Saigon Events

Thursday Outdoor Cinema: Seven Psychopaths @ Saigon Outcast

Movie season is back! We now have a huge canopy to keep punters warm and dry :)

in Vietnam

104-Year-Old Great-Great Grandmother Fights Off Robber

Taking advantage of the elderly will inevitably result in some bad karma, a lesson a Dong Nai man quickly learned after attempting to rob Vo Thi Bai, a 104-year-old woman.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Air Traffic Controller Suspended For Near-Collision

Authorities seek to control viral internet series [DTI News] Hanoi water pipeline breaks 9th time [DTI News] Official: Progress made on reducing HIV transmission [SGGP]

in Development

Number of Vietnamese Super-Rich Has Increased by 400% Over the Past Decade

A World Bank report released earlier this week found that the number of super-rich, has rapidly increased over the last 10 years. I guess this explains the fugly castle phenomenon.

in Vietnam

[Video] Thief Receives Epic Beating After Failed Motorbike Theft

We’ve seen plenty of videos of things being stolen on Vietnam’s streets, from motorbikes to iPhones. While the thief seems to execute his caper successfully more often than not, the video below is an ...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN On Verge Of Borderless Economy

Vietnamese youth shortest compared to peers in nearby countries: expert [Tuoi Tre] Aussie man dies in Vietnam motorbike accident [Tuoi Tre] Excessive arsenic content found in water of Hano...

in Vietnam

Chinese Man Detained For Stealing $5,000 on Vietnam Airlines Flight

On Tuesday, a Chinese man was caught stealing $5,000 from 2 Japanese passengers on a Vietnam Airlines flight from Jakarta to HCMC, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Culture

[Video] This Old Vietnamese Woman Can Dance Better Than You

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen old Vietnamese women get down, but it’s definitely the most sensual dancing display we’ve encountered. We can only hope that we're this energetic when at her age.

in Vietnam

Is Vietnam Committing Tourism Suicide?

A recent piece in Thanh Nien looks at how the country’s pristine beaches, rivers and mountains are being literally ripped apart in the name of development. While much of this environmental degradation...

in Saigon

[Map] New “HCMC Region” To Include Vung Tau, Long An, Others

HCMC is about to get a whole lot bigger. Prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to create the Ho Chi Minh City Region by 2030 that will better integrate key economically areas into the ur...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says Chinese Tourist Number Up By 34%

Viettel proposes slashing mobile phone charges [Nhan Dan] Girl, 18, dies after 10 day self-starvation to lose weight [SGGP] Vietnam drugmaker DHG to expand as antibiotic curbs bite [T...

in Travel

Awesome Video Shows The Beauty Of Vietnam And Its People

This short travel film from Janek Toomikas, shows the beauty of not only Vietnam’s natural beauty, but its people. From Sapa to Hanoi to Saigon, Toomikas uses his camera to capture candid moments, sli...

in Development

Future Saigon: Ton Duc Thang Street

Over the past 20 years, Ton Duc Thang has transformed from a tree-lined street of colonial buildings to a strip of high rise offices and hotels. The stretch along the water is of particular value to d...

in Asia

Satellite Photos Of Japan’s Super Typhoon Neoguri Are What Nightmares Are Made Of

Super typhoon, Neoguri, the largest storm on earth is bearing down on Japan with 270kmph winds and generating 13m waves. These satellite images capture the vastness of the deadly storm.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Fire Badly Damages Millennium-Old Temple In Central Vietnam

Vietnam's economy forecast to grow 5.8% in 2014 [DTI News] Vietnam Grounds Helicopter Fleet After Crash [WSJ] Fire badly damages millennium-old temple in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

in Saigon Events

French Touch Sale - 3rd Edition @ deciBel

deciBel will host a special sale of the best french jewelry, fashion and treats from Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Starbucks To Open Its First Hanoi Location

After opening 6 stores in Saigon, American coffee giant, Starbucks, is gearing up to open its first store in the capital, according to VN Express.

in Architecture

Vo Trong Nghia Architects’ Amazing Brick And Bamboo Factory Renovation

Houses and schools aren’t the only tricks Award-winning Vo Trong Nghia Architects have in their bag. Completed late last year, their renovation of Viet Vuong Co. Ltd.’s HCMC garment factory is their s...

in Tech

Report: Vietnam’s Internet Second Slowest In Asia

Even though internet access is everywhere, from coffee shops to public busses, Vietnam ranks near the very bottom in Asia when it comes to speed.

in Vietnam

[Video] Death Toll Reaches 19 In Hanoi Helicopter Crash

According to reports from Tuoi Tre and Thanh Nien, the death toll in yesterday morning’s military helicopter crash has reached 19.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Three Consecutive Earthquakes Hit Quang Nam

Vietnam Stocks Set for Best Year Since 2009, VNDirect Says [Bloomberg] FDI to continue flowing into Vietnam, experts [SGGP] Renowned Vietnamese writer To Hoai dies at 94 [Tuoi Tre]

in Stories

Vietnam To Get Its First International Fashion Week

Vietnamese fashionistas rejoice! At a press conference and ceremony held by MultiMedia JSC and FIDe Fashion Week on July 6, it was announced that Saigon will host Vietnam’s very first international F...

in Vietnam

Respected Chef, Shane Brierly Killed In Road Accident

Longtime Vietnam expat chef, Shane Brierly, died last Thursday night in a traffic accident on Phu Quoc Island, shocking many of his friends, Twitter followers and those who knew him as a first-rate ch...

in Vietnam

16 Dead In Hanoi Helicopter Crash

According to VNExpress, early this morning, a helicopter crashed in Village 11, Thạch Hoà, Thạch Thất District, Hanoi, injuring many people.

in Food Culture

5 Of Saigon’s Best Markets

When people think of Saigon, the iconic Bến Thành Market usually comes to mind. But while it’s rich in history, for locals, it’s little more than a tourist attraction. Vietnam Coracle recently took to...

in Asia

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Become Electronics Production Capital Of The World

Police detain 6 in $37.7mn gambling ring in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam anxious as fate of China-detained fishermen remains unknown [Thanh Nien] Need for childcare in HCM City reach...

in Music & Arts

Saigon Artbook Call For Donations

Saigon Artbook is calling for donations to support the launch of the series’ 4th edition.

in Vietnam

80% Of Vietnam's Ad Agencies Now In Foreign Hands

According to a report by Thanh Nien, wholly Vietnamese advertising agencies will soon be a thing of the past as foreign companies are snatching them up in droves. Industry insiders say tht 80% of...

in Vietnam

25% Of Flights In Vietnam Have Been Delayed Or Canceled This Year

For frequent Vietnamese flyers, it probably comes as little surprise that 25% of the country’s flights have been either delayed or canceled this year, up from 16% from last year.

in Asia

[Photos] Abandoned Bangkok Mall Becomes Urban Koi Pond

In Bangkok, there is an abandoned mall that looks like a scene from a post-apocalyptic future where nature has begun to slowly reclaim the world's urban jungles. Think I Am Legend without the diseased...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 241,400 People With A Degree Jobless In Vietnam

Rampant piracy eats up Vietnam's digital content market [Thanh Nien] 241,400 people with a degree jobless in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam preparing documents to sue China: premier [Tuoi...

in Development

New $1 Billion Plant Will Allow Samsung To Make Nearly All Its Products In Vietnam

Electronics giant Samsung was recently granted an investment certificate for its new $1 billion screen plant in Bac Ninh. While it brings Samsung’s investment in the country to a whopping $6.85 billio...

in Travel

13 Amazing Photos Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave

Vietnam is home to the world’s largest known cave, Son Doong in Quang Binh Province. Discovered by a Ho Khanh in 1991, it wasn’t until 2009 when a group of British cavers repelled into the cave where ...

in Development

PM Orders Removal Of Settlements Along Vietnam’s Train Tracks

The famous scenes of life taking place on Vietnam’s train tracks may soon be a thing of the past now that a plan to remove illegal shops and homes has been approved by the Prime Minister.

in Vietnam

Foreign Teachers Distressed By New Work Permit Rules

Well, we saw this coming. Foreign teachers are facing problems securing the proper paperwork to teach in Vietnam now that Circular 03/2014 has gone into effect.

in Culture

Fashion Market @ The House Of Saigon

From the organizer: All about fashion, accessories, art and craft - calling brands, designers who want to exhibit and sell your products at our Fashion Market on Saturday and Sunday, July 12...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Farmer Shoots To Fame Thanks To Bizarre Song Covers

Hue greets visitor 1,000,000 this year [VNS] Vietnam farmer shoots to fame thanks to bizarre song covers [Tuoi Tre] One-fifth of university graduates unemployed [VietNamNet]

in Health

[Photos] Who Said Pollution Masks Can’t Be Fashionable?

For the throngs of women across Vietnam who sacrifice fashion for health, there may be a solution.

in Vietnam

[Photos] Heavy Rain Turns Hanoi Streets Into Rivers

The capital may be making preparations for impending super storms, but the rainy season is already wrecking havoc in Hanoi.

in Development

New Design Competition Seeks To Beautify HCMC

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor for Saigon Makeover, a new design competition for graphic designers, artists and young people at large to share their creative vision of how different parts ...

in Vietnam

Here's A Rundown Of The New Laws That Went Into Effect Yesterday

Yesterday a plethora of new laws dealing with everything from helmet standards to property administration went into effect.

in Culture

The Vietnamese Millionaires Of Angola

Wherever Vietnamese go, they strive and thrive. While the Vietnamese diaspora is best know for its success in North America, Europe and Australia, there is a small, but influential contingent in the ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Explosion Splits Vietnam Hub Road Into Parts In Heavy Rain

Vietnamese economy has yet to recover from difficulties [Nhan Dan] International tourists spend $102 per day in Vietnam: report [Tuoi Tre] Casino developers dream of capitalizing on Chines...

in Tech

3 Vietnamese Make “World's Most Influential Scientific Minds” List

3 Vietnamese scientists: Dam Thanh Son, Nguyen Son Binh and Nguyen Xuan Hung, have made Thomson Reuters’ list of the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds.

in Saigon

Saigon’s Flower Street To Be Relocated For 2015

To accommodate renovations to Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon’s popular “Flower Street” will be moved to Ham Nghi Street next year.

in Music & Arts

[Photos] 1,600 Papier-Mâché Pandas Invade Asia

Artist Paulo Grangeon began making papier-mâché pandas back in 2008 to support World Wild Life Fund activities in Europe. While popular on his home continent, he had no idea the excitement they would ...

in Culture

Vietnamese Model Organizes Fashion Show At NYC’s Tallest Building

Vietnamese model, Jessica Minh Anh, continues her quest to hold fashion shows at iconic locations. After erecting runways in places like the Grand Canyon and the Petronas Towers, Anh held a multicultu...

in Development

DX Mornings 2: Why Your Products Suck @ The Cube

From the organizer: Tony Ho will show us why our products suck and how we can use design to improve user experience. 

in Asia

Morning News Roundup: Laos Hydropower Plant Threatens Vietnam’s Mekong

Five laws to take effect from July [SGGP] Da Nang tourism plummets after anti-China protests [eturbonews] Japan to help Vietnam with high-quality agro production chain [Tuoi Tre]

in Vietnam

Vietnam: Cheapest Place In The World To Buy A Beer

Not only is Vietnam one of Asia’s leading beer consumers, (and a country whose women supposedly out-drink Russian men) but also the cheapest place to consume the popular alcoholic beverage.

in Asia

In Singapore, You Can Buy A Maid At The Mall

Well, this is a trend we hope never hits Vietnam’s developing mall culture. In Singapore, there are shopping complexes full of galleries with names like “Budget Maid” and Homekeeper.” Here, one can pu...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Wunderkind Offered 7 Scholarships To Top American Unis

Nguyen Sieu, a 19-year-old Hanoi boy, is one smart cookie. He has been offered university scholarships from seven top U.S. schools: Vassar College, Tufts University, Oberlin College, Franklin and Mars...

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Sleeper Bus Nightmare

While many bus companies advertise “five star” service on their “luxury” sleeper busses, many firms double their capacity by installing extra seats, making trips miserable for passengers.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietjet Air Answering For Its Flight That Went Astray

Roundup: Vietnam's capital stock market bounces on upward trend [Global Post] Vietnam to license numerous billion-dollar FDI projects by year-end [Tuoi Tre] U.S. Catfish Program Could Stym...

in Development

Vietnam Climbs English Rankings In Recent Survey

Vietnam is climbing up the ranks of English proficiency based on a recent survey by Education First.

in Culture

Trend: Vietnam’s Rich Show Off Their Wealth With Castles

Finding themselves with overflowing bank accounts, some of Vietnam’s wealthy are putting their money into real estate. But not only are they buying land, but building castles.

in Saigon

10 Old Photos Of Carriages In Saigon

Before motorized transportation was the norm in Saigon, horse-drawn carts were used to move both goods and people.

in Music & Arts

Local Graffiti Artists Want To Paint Saigon’s Old And Empty Walls

While in the West graffiti art is a form of anti-establishment expression, some artists in Vietnam are focusing on its visual elements, using it as a tool for beautification of city streets.

in Vietnam

Pregnant Vietnamese Beauty Queen Busted for US Marijuana Operation

Former Mrs. Vietnam Global was sentenced to prison in Washington State last week for growing and trading marijuana.

in Vietnam

Beware: iPhone Locking Ransom Scheme Hits Vietnam

The iPhone locking scam that originated in Australia and Russia earlier this year has made its way to Vietnam.

in Saigon

New Facebook Group Compares Past And Present Saigon

Saigoneer and Historic Vietnam are excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook group: Saigon & Cho Lon, Then and Now.

in Tech

Saigon Mechanics Make Their Own Vespa 946

A group of enterprising welding technicians in District 11 are trying their hand at making their own Vespa 946. This limited edition bike from Piaggio costs about VND349 million in Vietnam and is the ...

in Tech

Mastercard Brings Card Payment To Ben Thanh Market

Now you can use your credit card to buy fake DVD sets and crappy t-shirts at Ben Thanh Market.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Have Bus Rapid Transit Routes By 2015

Ex-Mrs. Global Vietnam runner-up indicted for $3.1mn fraud [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to have Bus Rapid Transit routes in 2015 [DTI News] Trang An wins coveted world heritage recognition [VNS...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Petrol Prices Reach All-Time High

As of 8pm last night, Vietnamese petrol prices reached an all-time high.

in Development

Vietnam’s Coral Reefs On The Brink Of Extinction

Coral reefs around the world have been seriously degraded over the past 20 years and Vietnam’s are no exception. These ecosystems, which are vital to sustaining oceanic biodiversity, are very sensitiv...

in Saigon

Bus Advertisements Are Finally Coming To Saigon

After years of delays, bus advertisements are coming to Saigon. The pilot project, which will take place on 10 routes, was supposed to have launched 2 years ago but never made it past the planning sta...

in Architecture

[Photos] Thu Duc’s Beautiful M11 House

In a reminder that Vo Trong Nghia Architects isn't the only high-end design game in town, a21studio’s M11 house in Thu Duc District could convince us to move 30 minutes into HCMC’s suburbs.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 14,000 Android Phones Tapped In Vietnam

26 percent of Vietnamese children are stunted [VietNamNet] Cambodia-made car causes shocks to Vietnam’s auto industry [VietNamNet] Vietnam confiscates 90kg of elephant tusks, ivory artifac...

in Culture

Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge Gets International Praise For Lighting Design

Da Nang's world famous bridge is back in the proverbial spotlight. After winning an international engineering award back in May, the central city’s Dragon Bridge was recently honored at the Internatio...

in Vietnam

[Updated] VietJet Flight Bound For Dalat Mistakenly Lands In Nha Trang

[Update below] Early yesterday, passengers on VietJet flight 8861 bound for Dalat instead found themselves at Nha Trang’s Cam Ranh Airport. 

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Hub’s Trade Center Ceiling Collapses, Panicking Shoppers

Vietnam Airlines seeking to raise $51 million in IPO [Reuters] Poverty reduction efforts leave poor behind: Oxfam [VNS] Vietnam suspends ban on direct import of cars [Thanh Nien]

in Vietnam

Hanoi Gears Up For Super Storms

Climate change is altering the face of weather patterns across Vietnam, but perhaps no more so than in the country’s capital. As Hanoi faces the prospect of 2 – 3 major hurricanes this year, city auth...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Poet Scales Top Ten List On Amazon

FPT group enters European market [Vietnam Plus] UNDP urges carbon pricing and end to fossil fuel subsidies [VNS] Vietnamese poet scales top ten list on Amazon [VNS]

in Culture

22 Head-Spinning Vietnamese Tongue Twisters

Due to its six tones, Vietnamese is far from the easiest language to learn. In case you wanted to further confound yourself, here's a list of 22 Vietnamese tongue twisters that will have even some Vie...

in Food Culture

[Photos] Lychee Season Causes Huge Traffic Jams in Luc Ngan

During lychee season, the normally empty Highway 31 becomes inundated with farmers, bringing their crops to market, creating major traffic jams.

in Environment

Endangered Tigers Thrown From Truck Recovering

The two tigers thrown at police during their pursuit of wildlife smugglers last week are recovering from injuries, reports VNExpress.

in Tech

This Asian Diamond Mine Is Both Impressive and Frightening

The city of Mirny is just like any other in the Republic of Yakutia. Except that it boasts a 525 meter deep, 1.2 kilometer wide hole.

in Vietnam

U.S. Envoy Nominee: It May Be Time To Lift Vietnam Weapons Ban

For obvious reasons, the U.S. hasn’t provided Vietnam with weapons since the end of the American War. While we still see old American jeeps puttering around Saigon, most of Vietnam’s military equipmen...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ministry Clampdown On "Crude" Lyrics

Ministry clampdown on "crude" lyrics [DTI News] Top 50 businesses in Vietnam named [DTI News] Vietnamese farmer makes pesticide from herbs [VietNamNet]

in Tech

Marketing & Media Network @ Cargo

From the organizer: Join us for July's “M2 – Marketing & Media Network” event for people interested in advertising, digital, marketing, media and technology.

in Saigon

Police Uproot Marijuana Plants In HCMC Graveyard

You might not know it walking down Bui Vien, but marijuana is illegal in Vietnam and police are keeping an eye out for it. A 55-year-old Thu Duc man learned this the hard way when on June 11, police c...

in Culture

10 Incredible Photos Of Life On Hanoi's Train Tracks

Traffic in Vietnam is crazy but the train tracks that skirt through Hanoi’s residential areas reach levels of insanity.

in Vietnam

[Video] Check Out The Vietnamese Police’s Fishnet Gun In Action

Vietnam’s infamous fishnet guns are ready to go! The launchers were developed by the Weapon Design Institute (Vietnamese version of DARPA?) under the Ministry of Defense over the past year.

in Culture

Flea Market @ Khoi Thom

 It's time for BIG SALES at Khoi Thom, come around to enjoy the best prices ever on amazing brands like: Harmony,La Fiancée du facteur, Nua, TuliMuli, La Petite épicerie,Nadège Simard and get ama...

in Music & Arts

Chitra Ganesh: Architectures Of Myth @ Hoa Sen University

This lecture will explore the power of key visual and storytelling devices central to mythological narrative and their particular ongoing legacy in contemporary visual and popular culture.I will begin...

in Saigon Events

5th Anniversary Exhibition "Coming of Age" @ Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is pleased to announce its much-anticipated 5th anniversary celebration with Coming of Age, a group exhibition featuring painting, sculpture and installation by fourteen Vietnames...

in Vietnam

[Video] You Can Score A World Cup Trophy In Vietnam For Just $3

For those of us who lack the athletic skill to make it to the World Cup, worry not, for there is a cheap and easy way to get a World Cup trophy of your own for the low, low price of VND70,000 (and a p...

in Culture

Many of Vietnam's Historical Sites Are Becoming Ruins

Vietnam may be rich in history, but many of the country’s historical sites are disintegrating as local governments lack the funds to restore them.

in Development

Future Saigon: The SSG Tower

You may have noticed the massive building going up in Binh Thanh District on Dien Bien Phu Street, just before the Saigon Bridge. The SSG tower, slated for completion by late 2015, will house offices,...

in Travel

A Guide to Dalat’s Waterfalls

Dalat, the former French resort town, is quickly developing and will soon boast the same land area as Hanoi. Though the city has been undergoing rapid urban and agricultural development, hundreds of t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Up To 44% Of Vietnamese Infected With Parasitic Worms

Rising sea levels could affect one-fifth of HCM City by 2100 [VietNamNet] MobiFone's value seen at $3.4 bln, brokerage HSC says [Reuters] Vietnam's Mekong Delta pays huge ecological toll f...

in Development

EuroCham: Vietnam’s GDP Could Reach 21% With EU Trade Deal

Speaking at the Vietnam Business Forum last week, a senior EU official said that Vietnam’s annual GDP could see an additional 15% boost if it reached a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of t...

in Saigon

Fleeing Scene, Dog Thieves Shoot and Kill 3 in HCMC

As if electrocuting, stealing and selling dogs weren’t bad enough, dog thieves allegedly shot and killed 3 pursuers on Saturday night in Cu Chi District.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Fall In Road Accidents In Vietnam

Tobacco without picture-based warnings rampant in Vietnam despite ban [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam wins FIAP silver award [DTI News] Hundreds of property projects might be halted in HCMC [SGGP]...

in Culture

TEDxYouth: The Transparency @ Âu Cơ Palace

 Until now we have only perceived this world through our naked eyes...

in Vietnam

13 Old Photos of Hue

While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.

in Development

[Photos] Changes to Saigon’s Skyline (2003-2014): Part 2

Due to the popularity of previous articles capturing the physical changes of Saigon’s skyline over the past decade, we’ve managed to cobble together a new set of photos.

in Vietnam

Flight Delayed, Man Fined $2,360 After Bomb Joke at Noi Bai

A VietJet flight was delayed for over 3 hours yesterday morning after a passenger joked that he had a bomb in his carry-on bag.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Mobifone No Longer Belongs To VNPT

Light pollution causes traffic accidents, health issues in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam braces for dengue fever surge: officials [Thanh Nien] Mobifone no longer belongs to VNPT [SGGP]

in Travel

Soon You’ll Be Able to Catch A $300 Seaplane Flight To Phan Thiet

So who’s down to spring for a $300, 45-minute seaplane ride instead a $10, 5-hour ride on a Phuong Trang bus?

in Film & TV

Yersin Documentary To Premier In Hanoi, HCMC

To commemorate the 120-year anniversary of Alexandre Yersin’s discovery of the deadly Bacillus virus and a lifetime of devotion to science and humanity, the Swiss Embassy joined forces with filmmaker,...

in Travel

Vietnam Considers Visa Exemptions For Tourists From EU, US, Others

While Vietnam may be shooting itself in the foot with work permit regulations, the country may take an important step forward when it comes to tourist visas.

in Environment

Thu Minh Joins Prince William and David Beckham in London to Support Wildlife Campaign

Vietnamese pop singer, Thu Minh, joined Prince William and David Beckham in London on June 9 in support of the new United for Wildlife Campaign’s “Whose side are you on” project.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese-Made World Cup Trophies Selling Like Hot Cakes

Vietnamese-made World Cup trophies sell like hot cakes in Hanoi [DTI News] Vietnam Coffee: Prices slide amid slow sales, thin demand [B Recoder] Businesses see more opportunities from less...

in Environment

99 New Species Discovered In Vietnam

A new World Wide Fund (WWF) study, conducted between 2012 and 2013, found 99 new species of flora and fauna in Vietnam, some just outside of major urban centers, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Leaking Acid Burns Pedestrians in Hanoi

A leaky acid container being carried on the back of a truck in Hanoi caused serious burns to many pedestrians Monday evening. After a police chase, the driver was apprehended but not before spewing ac...

in Health

Vietnam Has a Major Counterfeit Condom Crisis

Health officials expressed concern after a new report warned that nearly half of the commercially-available condoms in Vietnam are of poor quality.

in Vietnam

27 Rare Photos Of Hanoi From 120 Years Ago

To mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam, the National Library of Vietnam has released a collection of more than 200 photos taken by Governor General of Ind...

in Food Culture

Choco Pie Sales in Vietnam Hit 2 Billion

On June 8, Orion, the maker of the addictive Choco Pie, announced that since 2006, the company has sold over 2 billion of their cakes in Vietnam, according to Business Korea. That’s 22 ...

in Vietnam

Da Lat’s Historic Map Factory Goes Up In Flames

Da Lat’s historic maps factory, one of the city’s most important historical buildings went up in flames in the early morning hours of June 9.

in Travel

[Video] A Surfer’s Quest to Find Vietnam’s Legendary Waves

To show that Mui Ne isn’t the only place to catch a decent wave in Vietnam, a group of surfers recently explored Vietnam’s 3,444 km long coast and found nirvana in Phan Rang, a relative backwater comp...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Tourism Grows In May

Vietnam’s tourism grows in May [TTR] 40 injured in Vietnam truck-coach collision [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s No. 1 e-commerce brand to be dethroned? [VietNamNet]

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Longest Bridge Opens to Traffic

Vinh Thinh Bridge, the longest in Vietnam, opened to traffic yesterday morning according to Tuoi Tre. The 5,487 meter, four-lane bridge on Highway 2C spans the Hong River and connects Hanoi with...

in Travel

Amid Criticism, Hoi An To Issue Visitor “Passports”

Hoi An authorities and UNESCO representatives announced a plan to implement a tourist “passport” program to replace the current ticketing system which has created controversy since April.

in Vietnam

[Video] Strong Flashfloods Cause Massive Damage In Lai Chau Province

At 2pm on June 5, heavy rains in Lai Chau Province caused strong flashfloods which resulted in massive damage.

in Development

Businessman: Even Bill Gates Isn’t Qualified For A Work Permit In Vietnam

At an economic forum last Thursday held in Hanoi, attendees complained about difficulties in obtaining work permits for their employees due to “stringent” and “unreasonable” requirements that would ma...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: WB Approves $500m Credit for VN Reform

WB approves $500m credit for VN reform [SGGP] 117 truck, bus drivers test positive for heroin in Vietnam metro [Thanh Nien] Vietnam asks China to investigate contaminated fruit imports&nbs...

in Vietnam

3 Vietnamese Universities Make Asia’s Top 300 List

3 Vietnamese universities made the cut in in the latest top Asian university rankings released by QS (Quacquarelli Symond), reports VietNamNet.

in Tech

Beat the Heat with This Homemade Air Conditioner

Sure, breaking through a CIA firewall is impressive. But sometimes, life hands you a hacking opportunity that’s decidedly analog.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nine Vietnam War-era Bombs Cleared from Laos-Vietnam Rail Link

Work Begins on Vietnam’s Sixth Submarine [Ottawa Citizen] Vietnam pushed to use Mitsubishi reactors [Enformable] Nine Vietnam War-era bombs cleared from Laos-Vietnam rail link [N...

in Vietnam

Powerful Storm Causes Death and Destruction in Hanoi

Last night, a deadly storm hit Hanoi, causing large-scale power outages and many large trees to be uprooted.

in Food Culture

Students Make Giant Pizza to Protest Chinese Oil Rig

More than 20 students from HCMC’s Hoa Sen University made a giant, map-shaped pizza of Vietnam to support the country’s sovereignty in the backdrop of the dispute with China over their controversial o...

in Vietnam

[Video] Bus Beats the Traffic by Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway

Traffic can be frustrating. If you’re on an agile motorbike, sidewalks and one-way streets are common, albeit illegal alternatives. But this jerk driver applied motorbike mentality when steering his l...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Have First-Ever National Wildlife Park by 2025

Farming imports up 20% this year [VNS] Vietnam gains attention in photo contest [DTI News] Vietnam to have first-ever national wildlife park by 2025 [Tuoi Tre]

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Chinese Tourists Resume Visits to Vietnam Despite Tensions

Red bauxite sludge covers farms in northern province [VNS] Vietnam music industry hungry for good new songs [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam lifts ship sunk by Chinese vessel attack [Tuoi Tre]

in Saigon

[Photos] Changes Over Time: Saigon's Canals (2002 - 2014) Part II

Due to the popularity of our previous piece which illustrated the physical changes along Saigon’s canals, we’ve managed to cobble together a new set of photos.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Heavy Rain Uproots Trees in HCMC Again

Vietnam’s credit ratings remain stable despite East Sea tensions [VietNamNet] Heavy rain uproots trees in HCMC [SGGP] One-Pillar Pagoda repairs put on hold [DTI News]

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Turns Away 500 Tons of Toxic Chinese Fruit

Vietnam expects Japan coastguard ships next year: vice defense minister [Chicago Tribune] Phu Yen selected as site for US$2.5 billion marina [DTI News] Vietnam turns away 500 tons of toxic...

in Asia

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Seeks $1.8 Billion for Subway Project

Suspended private Vietnamese airline given deadline for recovery plan [Tuoi Tre] Russia Lays Down 6th Kilo-Class Sub for Vietnam [RIA] Viettel provides free internet access to all schools&...

in Health

BBGV Inter-Company Football Charity Tournament @ RMIT

 BBGV would like to take this opportunity to announce the first BBGV Inter-Company Football Tournament for Charity in HCMC. The event will bring 16 company teams together to compete for the ...

in Saigon

HCMC Has Stopped Extending Work Permits for Foreign Workers

In yet another blow to foreign workers in HCMC, the city’s labor authority has announced that it will stop issuing work permit extensions.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tycoon Could Get 30 Years

Water shortage grips Kien Giang island [VNS] Vietnam tycoon could get 30 years [Thanh Nien]  Vietnam joins UN peacekeeping activities [Global Post]

in Culture

Neighbors - Celebrate Lesbians @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: Neighbors is a series of events with the purpose to help strengthen the bond and understanding in the LGBT community. Besides, Neighbors aims to transfer the accurate information a...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Youth Take up Smoking

Vietnamese youth take up smoking [DTI News] Massive shark caught near Quy Nhon [VietNamNet] 1 dead, 4 injured in wild-ox attack in Quang Nam [SGGP]

in Saigon Events

67's / SAIGON KISS @ Mc Sorley's

Last day of May, join us on a ride with THE 67’s & come claim your SAIGON KISS (not the motorbike burn kind).

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Honda Vietnam to Launch 10 New Motorbike Models

Vietnam Airlines to launch IPO in Q3 [SGGP] Experts urge delay of 4G application [Vietnam Plus] World heritage sites lack sufficient management [VNS]

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Real Madrid to Hold Soccer Camp in HCM City

Vietnam Air offering part of push for foreign investment [Sydney Morning Herald] Vietnam car imports soar in May: report [Thanh Nien] Two Vietnamese companies listed in Forbes Global 2000&...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Firms Pay Fines for Violating Food Safety Rules

Ford pours more investment into Vietnam [Vietnam Plus] ExxonMobil keen on Vietnam market [VoV] Firms pay fines for violating food safety rules [VNS]

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Science and Technology Day Declared

Denture clasp spent 20 years in Vietnamese lung [Thanh Nien] Vietnam to play Thailand to secure World Cup berth [DTI News] Vietnamese lecturer wins Australian prize for outstanding researc...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: MobiFone Offers New Data Services for Tourists

TPP meeting fails to reach final agreement [Vietnam Plus] HCM City officials pledge wastewater cleanup [VietNamNet] No river in Hanoi found as unpolluted or slightly polluted [VietNam...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ha Long Bay Relocates Houseboat Dwellers

Vietnam apologizes, mulling tax cuts for Taiwanese businesses [Focus Taiwan] Authorities to crackdown on dangerous ‘eggshell' helmets [SGGP] Vietinbank report reveals bad debt increase&nbs...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Expert Warns of Mutant Dengue Fever in Vietnam as 4 Die

Vietnam urged to allow paternity leave, improve maternity protection [Thanh Nien] Museum puts evolution on show [VNS] Citizenship regulation for overseas Vietnamese to be revised [DTI...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Man Confirms Incredible Walk From China to Pakistan

Vietnamese man confirms incredible walk from China to Pakistan [Thanh Nien] Vietnam makes low-cost 3D scanner [Tuoi Tre] HCM City rolls out mobile digital library [SGGP]

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Fashion Student Wins $30,000 Prize

Under pressure of exams, many students develop mental disorders [VietNamNet] Vietnam may lift retirement age to save pension fund [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Television buys football World Cup ri...

in Culture

Pictionary Battle Night! @ deciBel

From the organizer: A night of networking and gaming where illustrators and creatives of Saigon can come together to battle it out for Pictionary glory!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Mekong Delta May Toss Out Rice for Corn, Soybeans

Vietnam women eye World Cup berth via Asian tourney [DTI News]  Vietnam’s Viettel Signs Content Deal With Germany’s A Company [Variety] Crowdfunding for Vietnam comic warmly embraced&...

in Development

[Photos] Looking Back at the Development of Phu My Hung (2003-2005)

Saigon South, the largest new urban area in Vietnam got its start in the mid-1990s through a joint-venture between a Taiwanese development company and a city development agency. The Phu My Hung New Ci...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: TPP Negotiators Begin Talks in Vietnam in Bid to Conclude a Deal

Vietnam Stocks Tumble to Four-Month Low as China Tensions Rise [Bloomberg] Da Lat to export veggies to South Korea [SGGP] In Vietnam, Japanese investors eager to find local talent [Th...

in Travel

NY Times: Here’s What You Should Do with 36 Hours in HCMC

The New York Times recently visited HCMC for one of their popular “36 Hours” columns where they present a list of recommendations for things to do and places to go if you're short on time.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Second McDonald’s Vietnam Restaurant Complete

Second McDonald’s Vietnam restaurant complete [VietNamNet] Obama sends Vietnam nuclear deal to Congress [Times of India] Vietnam’s southern province holds int’l kite festival [Tuoi Tr...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tycoons Lost Over $85 million Yesterday Morning

Japanese expert to manage Vietnam national football team [Nhan Dan] Vietnam launches ‘golden spoon’ contest to promote tourism via cuisine [Tuoi Tre] World Bank approves $106mn credit for ...

in Culture

Fashion Show: A Midsummer Night's Dream @ OMG

This Thursday, Studio co will host a new fashion show - A Midsummer Night's Dream- featuring garments, jewellery and accessorise from its multi-cultural group of creative minds including La ...

in Culture

deciBel 2 Year Anniversary Party

It's finally time to celebrate our 2 years anniversary. 2 years of Music, Art, Cinema, drunk dance moves, yummy food and freaky meetings. deciBel wants to thank you guys for making this bar so awesom...

in Sports

[Video] Stressed? Why Not Try Some Laughing Yoga?

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. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Toyota to Recall 43,000 Cars in Vietnam

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]

in Travel

Vietnamese Tourists Furious About Thai Customs Procedures

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....

in Food Culture

Green Roofed Kindergarten in Dong Nai Teaches Children How to Save the World

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 ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam, US Sign Nuclear Agreement

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 Af...

in Vietnam

25 Old Photos of Bicycles in Vietnam

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 ...

in Vietnam

Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge Wins International Engineering Award

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.

in Tech

Beautiful Photos of Saigon From Above

Camera-mounted drones are becoming increasingly popular in Saigon, capturing the city’s frenetic energy from the calm skies above.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VN Prioritizes Solar Energy Development

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 colleg...

in Tech

Vietnamese E-Commerce Grew by 314% Last Year

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 su...

in Vietnam

Fun With Old Maps: Cochinchine (1881)

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 Meko...

in Development

[Slideshow] Amazing Views from The Manor

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...

in Health

[Infographic] Vietnamese Obesity Rate Lowest in Southeast Asia

According to statistics collected by the World Health Organization in 2011, Vietnamese are the least overweight in SE Asia.

in Development

Future Saigon: The One Ho Chi Minh City

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 ...

in Health

WHO Study: Vietnamese Women Outdrink Russian Men

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.

in Culture

Vietnamese Traffic Patterns Explained in One 'Simple' Image

This image explains Vietnamese traffic patterns better than words ever could. 

in Vietnam

50 Passengers Bound for HCMC Nearly Flown to Hanoi

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 th...

in Food Culture

[Video] Asians Eat Weird Things

There are many Vietnamese foods that are easy on the Western palate - gà chiến, phở and gỏi cuốn, to name a few, but there are plenty - hột vịt lộn, chân gà and quả sầu riêng - that are...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Faces Heavy Rain this Weekend

Vietnam taps Singapore to develop Phu Quoc Island [Thanh Nien] Hanoi spyware gang steals money from 100,000 cellphone users [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s catfish exports to the US still “safe” th...

in Vietnam

Saigoneer Holiday Throwbacks

We’re taking the day off to recharge our batteries and will return tomorrow. But in the meantime, here are some of our staff’s favorite articles to keep you entertained.

in Culture

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament @ Saigon Outcast

From the orgnaizer: There’s nothing that rivals a rock paper scissors tournament for excitement and tension. And fans of such contests are in for a treat at the SGOC's Rock Paper Scissors Tournament. ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Traffic Accidents Down in Four Months

Vietnam shipping firm buys dock at $9mn, original price $2.3mn [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam needs affordable housing, not investment properties: minister [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s public debt may rise ...

in Vietnam

26 Incredibly Realistic 3D Renderings of 1930s Hanoi

While there’s little that we love more than photos of old Vietnam, these 3D renderings of 1930s Hanoi are absolutely incredible. 

in Arts & Culture

Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Edition 3

After two extremely successful (and packed) releases of the Saigon Artbook, the team decided to launch the third edition over 2 days at the new exhibition space, Lê Công Kiều Station.

in Saigon

HCMC to Celebrate Reunification Day with Fireworks Display

In celebration of Reunification Day, a fireworks show will be held at 9:00pm on the Saigon River tomorrow night, according to Tuoi Tre.

in Culture

[Slideshow] 13 Beautiful Fields in Vietnam

Vietnam offers a wide array of natural beauty, leaving photographers with their fingers glued to their camera’s shutter release. While there are plenty of mountains and coastal scenes to photograph bu...

in Culture

[Video] Vietnamese Grannies Get Down to Techno

“Women may be the one group that grows more radical with age.”― Gloria Steinem

in Development

Future Saigon: The German House

Earlier this week, Tuoi Tre reported that HCMC and the German General Consulate have agreed on a 99-year lease for a prime piece of real estate in the heart of downtown for the low, low price of VND1....

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Hub Grilled in Heat of up to 37°C

Sugar company fined for polluting environment [VNS] Vietnam cops still tracking Lao fugitive after 'crazy' car chase [Thanh Nien] Vietnam, Laos review border marker planting [Vietnam ...

in Vietnam

[Slideshow] The Rainy Season has Arrived in Hanoi

While here in Saigon we’ve seen a few rainstorms over the past week, our brothers and sisters in Hanoi got their first, damp taste of the rainy season last weekend as the capitol experienced massive f...

in Tech

[Infographic] How Fast is Vietnam’s Internet Compared to Other ASEAN Nations?

Yes, we know that Vietnam’s 3G speeds are incredibly low (2G ½?) but how does the country’s internet speed compare to other ASEAN nations? According to a new infographic created by ASEAN DNA, slightly...

in Saigon

Ben Thanh Market Celebrates its 100th Birthday

Last Saturday, city authorities held a ceremony to mark Ben Thanh Market’s 100th birthday. Although it is one of the city’s oldest buildings, the market itself is significantly older, tracing its root...

in Culture

[Slideshow] The Giant Rubber Duck has Arrived in HCMC

Yesterday, we waddled down to District 7’s Crescent Lake to check out the newly installed giant duck and found quite a scene.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Minister Calls for Indefinite Ban on HCMC Hydrofoils

Vietnam’s first cliff railway opens in Da Nang [SGGP] 97 percent of countryside households have access to electricity [SGGP] Another endangered tiger delivers cubs at Vietnam zoo [Tha...

in Culture

Camping: Into the Wild @ Saigon Outcast

Ready to do a little camping? Then make your way over to Saigon Outcast next weekend and enjoy: a bon fire, a BBQ, s'mores, acoustic guitar, a pyjamas party, ghost stories, camp fire songs, games...

in Culture

Camping: Into the Wild @ Saigon Outcast (2)

Ready to do a little camping? Then make your way over to Saigon Outcast next weekend and enjoy: a bon fire, a BBQ, s'mores, acoustic guitar, a pyjamas party, ghost stories, camp fire songs, games...

in Travel

Literal Translations of Beijing’s Subway Stations are Amazing

Like Vietnamese, Chinese can yield some interesting results when things are translated literally. With this in mind, the Wall Street Journal Asia recently published a map with literal translations of ...

in Travel

Amid Heavy Criticism, Hoi An Amends Entry Fees

After getting a huge amount of flak from locals and tourists alike, Hoi An authorities have made amendments to the strict enforcement of $6 entry fee’s to the city’s old town, according to the Saigon ...

in Music & Arts

Hong Kong Record Exec Lists his Top Underground Asian Tracks. Cambodia Wins.

Over at & of Other Things, an excellent Vietnam-centric arts website, CAMA’s Eliza Lomas talked with Sean Hocking, owner of Hong Kong’s Saffron Records, who gave her a list of his current favorite...

in Tech

Vietnam has Emerged as Apple’s Hottest Market

With sales of Apple products in Vietnam tripling in the fiscal first half of this year, a rate 5 times faster than India, the tech giant is finally taking notice and recently “talked up” the potential...

in Health

[Video] Vietnamese Man Gets Shock of his Life When Plugging in Mobile Phone

Sure, mobile phones may give you brain cancer but the devices pose short term dangers as well. The guy in this video learned this the hard way when he went to plug in his mobile phone and got the shoc...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: WB Signs Agreements to Modernise Vietnam’s Poorest Areas

National economy on road to recovery: commission [Vietnam Plus] WB signs agreements to modernise Vietnam’s poorest areas [DTI]  Apple's sales boom in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

in Saigon

20 Pictures of Saigon from Before You Were Born

We’re gonna go out on a limb and assume none of readers are more than 100 years old. Based on this assumption, we present 20 pictures of Saigon from before you were born.

in Culture

19 Pictures of Wacky Japanese Vending Machines

Vietnam might not have many vending machines but Japan more than makes up for the deficit. Not only are they seemingly everywhere, from Mt. Fuji to train cars, but they serve up basically anything you...

in Culture

Wealthy Vietnamese Spending Habits Include $40 Bowls of Kobe Phở and Castles

Vietnam’s rich sure know how to flaunt their wealth. While we know all about their fancy villas and luxury cars, VietNamNet recently took a closer look at some of the lesser known, extravagant items t...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Incredible Timelapse: Saigon to Sapa

While there have been numerous timelapse videos made in Saigon, we’ve never seen one that captures Vietnam from north to south. Until now.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Free Call App Seeks to Take Down Viber

Vietnam free call app seeks to take down Viber [Thanh Nien] CPI up in Ha Noi, down in City [SGGP] Ageing population poses challenges to Vietnam: seminar [Vietnam Plus]

in Culture

Full Moon JoyRide @ The Bike Shop

If you like biking and beer this event is for you. This 15km ride, meant to celebrate the joy of cycling, kicks off at the Bike Shop in District 2 and anyone over the age of 12 is encouraged to ride ...

in Travel

[Slideshow] Views of Hanoi's Lakes from Above

We’re all about Saigon pride, but Hanoi definitely has us beat in one category – lakes.

in Saigon

Giant, Globetrotting Duck Coming to Saigon this Month

Continuing its international tour, the world’s largest inflatable duck will be making its way to Saigon this month.

in Culture

[Video] Twerking and K-Pop: Making Classical Music Cool Again, Kinda. (NSFW)

Leave it to the Koreans to employ Miley Cyrus’ favorite dance move, twerking, as the basis of choreography set to classical music.

in Vietnam

Vietnam Gasoline Prices Reach Record Highs

After the Ministry of Finance approved a 1% rise in fuel prices yesterday, the cost of gasoline has reached a record high, according to Thanh Nien. 

in Development

[Slideshow] Changes Over Time: How Saigon's Skyline has Evolved Since 2003

The 33 storey Saigon Trade Center was completed in 1997 and was the tallest building in Vietnam until the erection of the Bitexco Financial Tower in 2010. On the roof terrace of the building, there wa...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Plans for HCMC’s New Airport Moves Forward

First Floating School In Vietnam Begins Operation [Bernama] Vietnam gov’t wants to raise retirement age [Thanh Nien] Vietnam's Pharmaceutical Market is Among the Fastest Growing in Southea...

in Travel

Reports: New $6 Entry Fee has Made Hoi An a Ghost Town

Last week we heard rumors that Hoi An has started to charge a $6 entry fee to tourists seeking to enter the city's old town. According to Kenh14, what we feared has become a reality - Hoi An is now a ...

in Saigon

Fun with Old Maps: Cho Lon (1923)

Cho Lon is one of Saigon’s oldest and most interesting neighborhoods. Spanning much of Districts 5 and 6, this predominantly Chinese area has been an integral part of Saigon’s economy since its establ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Residents Chip in to Install CCTV Systems

Dien Bien Phu feature lights up screens [VNS] Hanoi to ban vehicles in busy Hoan Kiem streets [DTI] Lax management gives rise to fake firms and budget losses: Official [DTI]

in Heritage

Blasts From the Past: 10 Things That No Longer Exist in Saigon - Part 2

Due to the popularity of of our previous edition of "Blasts From the Past: 10 Things That No Longer Exist in Saigon," we've put together a fresh set of photos for your reflective pleasure.

in Arts & Culture

Acoustic Session @ Broma

From the organizer: Do you appreciate chill songs? Do you enjoy a night out with free live music? Don't miss out on the best Acoustic night in Saigon. 

in Vietnam

Mystery Fish That Attacked Nha Trang Tourist Identified

The fish that attacked a Russian tourist in waters off Nha Trang lat week has been identified, according to Thanh Nien.

in Culture

[Video] Monk Uses Impressive Meditation Skills to Ride Bike Without Hands

Since we’re unable to ride a bike with no hands in even the best road conditions, the thought of doing so on Vietnam’s unevenly paved streets strikes fear into our hearts. But when you are one with yo...

in Vietnam

Proposed Decree Seeks to End Taxi Scamming in Vietnam

A new draft decree from the Transport Ministry would require all taxis in Vietnam to be equipped with black boxes and receipt printers in an effort to curb taxi scams in Vietnam, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Hub Concerned Over Safety of ‘World’s Best Street Foods’

Vietnam lawmakers debate allowing residents to gamble at home [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam parking lots like matchboxes ready to go ablaze [Thanh Nien] 7 Die in Shooting at China-Vietnam Border ...

in Travel

Rumors: It Now Costs $6 to Enter Hoi An’s Old Town

In a move that’s sure to backfire, there are reports coming out of Hoi An that the city has started to charge a $6 entrance fee to access its famous old town area.

in Vietnam

PM: Vietnam Will Not Host Asian Games

Vietnam will not host the 2019 Asian Games as Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and other government officials agreed that the country lacks both the experience and funds to successfully execute the even...

in Development

A Complete(ish) Map of HCMC's Metro System

Saigoneer’s resident historian, Tim Doling, is not only enamored with Vietnamese history, but also the country’s railways, having published The Railways and Tramways of Việt Nam. As Saigon gears up fo...

in Food Culture

[Infographic] Vietnamese Diners Rank as SE Asia’s Lowest Tippers

We all know that tipping isn’t really a thing in Vietnam and a recent study by Mastercard published in the Wall Street Journal backs this up with hard numbers.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Police Release Vietnam Airlines Hostess

Over 7,000 children catch measles in Vietnam; at least 111 die: report [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City promotes community-based drug detox [Thanh Nien] Witha ana Eye on TPP Garment Companies F...

in Development

[Slideshow] Vietcombank Tower Set to Emerge as Saigon’s 2nd Tallest Building

The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, has almost topped out and stands to become the city’s second tallest building after the Bitexco Tower.

in Music & Arts

[Video] Spectacular Drone Video of Saigon

Camera-mounted drones are kinda our favorite things in the world right now. Earlier this week, we posted a video of Hanoi captured from one of these flying wonders. In response, one of our readers tip...

in Music & Arts

[NSFW] Mai Khoi’s New Music Video Will Have You Saying “What the Phở?”

We’re all for a departure from Vietnam’s redundant pop music but this new video from Mai Khoi might have gone a bit too far outside the box.

in Vietnam

Russian Tourist Undergoes Surgery After Fish Attack in Nha Trang

In a nightmarish scenario, a Russian tourist was attacked by an unknown fish in waters off Nha Trang Sunday morning and remains in critical, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Eat & Drink

15 of Saigon's Best Hidden Coffee Shops

Saigon, known for its coffee culture, offers many different environments where one can grab a cup of joe. However, sometimes we crave something a bit more comfortable than plastic stools but don’t wan...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s IPO Flops Prompt Questions Over Listing Plans

1st-qtr luxury car sales soar in Vietnam despite economic woes [Tuoi Tre] Projects behind schedule do not receive capital [SGGP] Tycoon on trial as Vietnam counts cost of its rogue bankers...

in Travel

Japan Mulls Waiving Visas for Vietnamese

As part of a plan to increase tourism revenue, Japan is considering waiving visas for visitors from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

in Tech

New App Let’s You Share Wifi Passwords in Vietnam

Ever go into your phone’s wifi settings and wish you could access the dozens of networks the pop up? Well, there’s an app for that – WiFi Chua.

in Environment

Asian Air Pollution Could Be Altering Global Weather Patterns

Air pollution may be posing a serious threat to global public health, but according to a new study, it may be responsible for freak weather patterns in North America, reports CNN.

in Development

Experts: Saigon has Lost 56% of its Historic Buildings in 10 Years

It’s no secret that Saigon has done little to protect its historic buildings in the face of rapid urban development. As a result, the city has lost 56% of its heritage buildings since 2004, according ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Plans Monorail System to Ease Congestion

HCM City’s dwellers look forward to clean water [VietNamNet] Hanoi plans monorail system to ease congestion [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam Pop Stars Sing to Start Anti-Poaching Campaign [Bloo...

in Tech

[Video] Camera-Mounted Drone Captures Hanoi from Above

For much of the world, drones inspire fear and terror. But for countries that aren’t at the mercy of the CIA, the popularity of these remote-controlled devices have taken off and some have even been f...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Green Light for Vietnam Casino

Green light for Vietnam casino [Brisbane Times] Rising sea levels threaten farmers' livelihoods in Vietnam [SBS] Vietnam police probe soccer match-fixing [Yahoo]

in Development

'House for Trees' in Tan Binh District

Vo Trong Nghia Architects, winners of ArchDaily’s ‘House of the Year’ award, is undoubtedly Vietnam’s leading sustainable/green design firm. One of their latest projects, ‘House for Trees’ was complet...

in Food Culture

[Video] Sewer Fishing in District 5

If you though fishing in Saigon’s polluted waterways was a risky proposition, sewer fishing seems downright suicidal.

in Health

Color Me Run @ Phu My Hung

From the organizer: Color Me Run is a unique combination of the most colorful run and music festival. For the first time in Vietnam, you can fully experience a 5Km colorful of running, walking and enj...

in Vietnam

17 Tourists Escape Burning Ship in Ha Long Bay

A tourist boat operated by Cuu Long Tourist Boat Co. Ltd. went up in flames last Thursday on the waters of Ha Long Bay. 23 people, including 15 foreigners were rescued and no injuries were reported, r...

in Development

[Slideshow] Views from Sunrise City Tower: Massive Suburbanization in District 7

These photos were taken from Sunrise City, a high-rise tower in the new urban area located within District 7 opposite Lotte Mart. Still under construction, Sunrise City will consist of 14 high-rise to...

in Health

Bill Gates to Launch 'Vietnam Health Fund': Report

According to VietNamNet, citing VNEconomy, former Microsoft chairman, Bill Gates will start a match-based healthcare fund in Vietnam, following similar initiatives in other SE Asian nations.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Parking Lots at High Risk of Fire

Ho Chi Minh city bakery figures out the ABC of burger bun success [The Guardian] Ho Chi Minh City parking lots at high risk of fire [Tuoi Tre] Coffee exporters expect to earn 3 billio...

in Music & Arts

New Zine in Saigon is Seeking Writers and Artists

A welcome addition to the Saigon arts and culture scene, a new zine, Hem HCMC, is set to launch in May and is currently seeking contributing artists and writers.

in Travel

Saigon Gets its First Capsule Hotel

It looks like the capsule hotel fad has finally hit Saigon. The Hongkong Kaiteki has opened its first location on Pham Ngu Lao, offering cheap and, for some, slightly claustrophobic accommodation...

in Environment

New Species: Multi-Colored, Spiked Frog Discovered in Central Vietnam

Even as pollution and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly severe in Vietnam, there are still huge pockets of the country that offer unique biodiversity with new species being discovere...

in Travel

Explore Hue’s Imperial City with Google Street View

It may not be as official or comprehensive as Google’s ‘Street View Treks’ of Angkor Wat but you can now take a virtual tour of Hue’s Imperial City thanks to 360view.vn.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Falsely Reports $42,700 Theft on Flight

Vietnam considers USD475m support for small farmers [BlackSeaGrain] Major airlines of Vietnam to open new international flights [VietNamNet] Vietnam 3G customers beef about lower quality d...

in Film & TV

Saigoneer Exclusive: Interview with the Director of 'Saigon is Happy'

Saigon is Happy became an instant viral hit when it was posted on YouTube last month, racking up over 100,000 views. We sat down with director, Thành Đạt Phan, to see what inspired the video, how he r...

in Development

Harvard Prof: Vietnam Could See 13.6% GDP Growth by 2025

In what would only be described as a dream come true for Vietnamese economists and politicians, a Harvard professor, speaking at a conference in Hanoi last week, said that the country could experience...

in Health

After 5 Years, Boy Finally Has Battery Removed from Nose

Doctors in central Vietnam treated a 10-year-old boy in Tam Tri Da Nang General Hospital earlier this week for emitting “unpleasant odors” from his nose, according to Tuoi Tre.

in Travel

This Singapore Tourism Commercial is One of the Worst We’ve Ever Seen

We hope this cringeworthy Singapore tourism promotion video is an ingenious viral marketing effort because it’s just that bad (shout out to Malaysia’s “Malaysia Truly Asia” campaign which is slightly ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Students to Compete at Global Energy Contest in France

Vietnam hospital lab awarded international accreditation [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Eximbank deploys fingerprint authentication for POS, ATM transactions [Bio Metric Update] Vietnam ponders on dec...

in Saigon

Saigon’s Hung Vuong Temple

Every year on the 10th day of the Hung Vuong Celebration (which just happens to be today), thousands of Vietnamese gather at the Hung Temple in Phu Tho Province to honor the country’s ancient and...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Brewing Storm Bringing Rain to Vietnam

Bus slips over on central Vietnam muddy road, 13 hurt [Thanh Nien] Education sector incorporates an anti-corruption program in curriculum [SGGP] Govt official says Vietnam needs to comprom...

in Food Culture

Sweet Typographic Map of Vietnam and Its Food

In 2008, Jodi left her job as a lawyer to pursue goal of traveling (and eating) her way across the globe. After arriving in Vietnam, she became particularly enamored with the country’s diverse culinar...

in Development

[Slideshow] Rooftop Views from Saigon Pearl's Ruby Tower

Since you folks seem to love pictures taken from high vantage points in Saigon (so do we!) Michael Waibel, editor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book, supplied us with a fresh set, captured f...

in Saigon

HCMC to Build 30 Lakes to Prevent Flooding

As the realities of HCMC’s vulnerability to climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, the city is finally taking serious steps to address chronic (and worsening) flooding.  

in Development

Binh Thanh House Wins ArchDaily's 'House of the Year' Award

Green and sustainable buildings are still in their infancy in Vietnam. However the trend is becoming more popular and slowly but surely, Vietnamese architects are entering this arena with great succes...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Asking for Directions in Saigon Now Costs VND5,000

Asking for directions in Saigon now costs VND5,000 [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam PM could pull plug on Asian Games [Thanh Nien] U.S.-Vietnam Naval Exercises Begin Amid SE Asian Tension [Bloomber...

in Music & Arts

Hoang Oanh: Vietnam’s Original Pop Star

The crate diggers over at music blog, Bodega pop have put together a collection of songs from Hoang Oanh, the “Saigon Siren,” produced between 1960 and 1975, the Golden Era of Vietnamese pop.

in Development

Vietnam Airlines (Finally) Announces IPO Date

Well, that only took 7 years. According to Vietnam Investment Review, Vietnam Airlines has finally announced its official IPO for this September.

in Culture

How to Draw Buddha, the Right Way

During the Golden Age of Tibetan Gupta rule, strict guidelines were created for how one should draw Buddha. And they’re insanely specific.

in Saigon

300 Motorbikes Destroyed in HCMC Parking Lot Fire

A fire roared through a District 8 parking lot on Saturday afternoon destroying hundreds of motorbikes, leaving a scene that resembled a warzone with hundreds of burnt out bike frames littering the sc...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Releases 450000 Fish Into Recovering Canals

Ho Chi Minh City releases 450,000 fingerlings to nature [Vietnam Plus] Saigon Hub co-working space shuts down, unclear if it will be able to reopen [TechinAsia] Nick Vujicic returns to Vie...

in Heritage

Blasts From the Past: 10 Things That No Longer Exist in Saigon

Saigon is a city of turnover; colonial buildings have given way to skyscrapers, canals to streets and train stations to parks. As the city enters a period of modernization, on it’s way to becoming an...

in Culture

[Video] Hilariously Awesome Vietnamese Remix of The Avengers/Unstoppable

In Vietnam, where the concept of ‘copyright’ is as foreign as queuing in line, we’re bombarded by faux Western products on a daily basis. While these knock-offs generally carry a reputation for cheap ...

in Travel

You Can Now Explore Angkor Wat With Google Street View

 After finding all the Pokemon using Google Maps, take a break to visit Angkor Wat.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Could Grow 13.6% in 2025, says Harvard Professor

Vietnam’s GDP could grow 13.6% in 2025, says Harvard professor [VietNamNet] Vietnam Electricity promotes energy saving solutions [SGGP] Central Vietnam featured in ancient Japanese scrolls...

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 15 Old Photos of Markets in Saigon

Supermarkets are becoming increasingly popular in Saigon but traditional markets still reign supreme. They act as the lifeblood of neighborhoods, where farmers from all over Southern Vietnam bring the...

in Vietnam

Millions of Viet Kieu Set to Lose Vietnamese Citizenship on July 1

A 2009 government decree requiring overseas Vietnamese to register their Vietnamese citizenship by July 1, 2014 is coming under criticism as only a small number of eligible Viet Kieu have completed th...

in Food Culture

10 of Hue's Most Delicious Dishes

You probably just finished lunch but this list of 10 iconic dishes from Hue should get you appetite going again. Food Republic’s Laurie Woolever recently visited Vietnam’s imperial capital on the look...

in Music & Arts

[Video] American Shows off Impressive Vietnamese Skills in Trinh Cong Son Tribute

While most foreigners in Vietnam seem to be intimidated by the tonal nuances of Vietnamese, Kyo York, an American expat living in Vietnam for over 4 years, seems to have the language down pat.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Competition Intensifies in Vietnam’s Aviation Sector

Vietnam nurse admits killing newborns [Bangkok Post] Vietnam Mekong Delta Rice Production Hurt by Drought, Salinity [Oryza] Vietnam economy to expand 5.6 pct in 2014: ADB [Thanh Nien]...

in Culture

[Slideshow] Motorbikes Can Carry Anything and Everything

In many developing countries, motorbikes are the main method of transportation for not only people but also, well, everything else. To illustrate this, the Global Post recently published an article, “...

in Asia

Polluted Chinese City Imports Bags of Fresh Mountain Air

The air quality in Vietnam’s cities may be worsening at a rapid pace but unlike China, we haven’t reached Spaceballs levels quite yet. In the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, residents lined up to breathe s...

in Travel

Vietnam's Top 20 Beaches According to Rough Guides

With over 3,200 kilometers of coastline, Vietnam offers a seemingly endless number of beach options, making them one of the country’s strongest tourist attractions. Rough Guides, an international trav...

in Development

[Slideshow] Amazing Views from the City Garden Apartment Towers

The City Garden Towers luxury condominium apartment complex is located in Binh Thanh District within the midst of a seemingly endless maze of the typical low-rise high-density buildings and small bodi...

in Development

US, EU Approve $1 Billion Aid Package for Vietnam

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the European Union (EU) have pledged up to $1 billion over the next 6 years to help Vietnam improve state governance, healthcare, social welfa...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Spends Over $1bn on Infrastructure Per Year

Vietnam IPOs of State-Owned Companies Struggle [Wall Street Journal] Vietnam's southern hub looks to establish tourist police [Thanh Nien] Quality scandals erode Vietnam consumer trust in ...

in Music & Arts

Beautiful Origami Street Art in Hue

French street artist, Mademoiselle Maurice, learned the art of origami when living in Japan in 2011. After mastering the craft, she began a quest to stimulate positive emotions by adding some color to...

in Development

Report: Growth of Vietnam’s Ultra-Wealthy Fastest in the World

When Vietnam adopted a free-market(ish) economy in the mid-1990s, it experienced an influx of wealth unlike the country had ever seen. In turn, a substantial wealthy class has taken shape as evidenced...

in Culture

International Pillow Fight Day @ 23/9 Park

From the organizer: Wake Up Saigon brings you our city's participation in this international day of fun for the 3rd straight year! Join us as we pummel each other with pillows joining over 120 cities...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Saves 431,000 kWh Of Electricity During Earth Hour

Vietnam airport plan returned for clarifications [Thanh Nien] Vietnam strives to reduce logistics costs [SGGP] Vietnam Set to Open First Online Bitcoin Trading Floor [Vietnam Briefing...

in Vietnam

Saigoneer Throwback Monday

We're in Hanoi for the day so while we won’t be posting any new content, here are some of our staff’s favorite articles which we’ve published in the past.

in Vietnam

Barack Obama to Visit Vietnam Soon

At the third Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands earlier this week, US President, Barack Obama told Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung that he would visit Vietnam soon, reports Thanh Nie...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Cable Car to Transform Sleepy Sapa

Vietnamese students on way to global energy contest [Tuoi Tre] Australian tourist dies in road crash in Mui Ne [VietNamNet] Russia hands over 3rd submarine to Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

in Culture

[Video] Presenting: Grand Theft Auto Saigon

As if driving in Saigon weren’t close enough to a videogame, a group of enterprising gaming enthusiasts have created a seemingly Vietnamese mod of the popular title, Grand Theft Auto 3.

in Heritage

[Slideshow] 13 Old Pictures of Cholon

Cholon is one of Saigon’s oldest and most interesting neighborhoods. Spanning much of Districts 5 and 6, this predominantly ethnic Chinese area has been an integral part of Saigon’s economy since its ...

in Development

Saigon’s Airport Dilemma: Part 2

This is Part 2 in our series, “Saigon’s Airport Dilemma.” To read Part 1, click here. There are 2 competing solution to Saigon’s airport dilemma – build Long Thanh or expand Tan Son Nhat, with each p...

in Development

Vietnam Exports See Massive Growth as Neighbors Lag Behind

There are plenty of issues facing Vietnam’s economy – bad debt, over-reliance on FDI and weak consumer demand. But according to the Wall Street Journal, Vietnamese exports are enjoying tremendous grow...

in Culture

[Video] In the Ruins of a Hue Temple

From 1802 – 1945, Hue was the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. Buildings from this period have become popular tourist attractions and many, such as the city’s famous citadel, have been painstak...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Zoo Tiger Delivers Five Cubs

The nuclear power plan beyond Vietnam’s ability, Russian specialist [VietNamNet] Vietnam zoo tiger delivers five cubs [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Airlines’ flight attendant arrested in Japan ...

in Tech

‘Flappy Bird’ Maker Ranked One of the World’s Most Influential App Developers

He’s probably sitting in his room, cursing them for it, but Dong Nguyen of ‘Flappy Bird’ fame has made Business Insider’s list of “the world’s 11 most influential people working in apps.”

in Development

Future Saigon: Renderings of the Majestic Hotel Expansion

Downtown Saigon is riddled with empty lots where plans for massive developments have stalled in the wake of the downturn in Vietnam’s property market. In addition to new construction, plans for "upgra...

in Development

Saigon's Airport Dilemma: Part 1

Tan Son Nhat began its life as a French military landing strip in the early 1930s. Since its construction, Saigon’s main airport has evolved from a buzzing military base (during the American War) to V...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Economists Warn Against Addiction to Foreign Investment

Unknown future for market trains in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] First quarter GDP hits three-year record high [SGGP] A budding alliance: Vietnam and the Philippines confront China [Business Mi...

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 14 Old Pictures of Taxis in Saigon

In Saigon, taxis have long played an important role in getting people where they need to go. They first took the form of rickshaws and then cyclos before giving way to the 4-wheeled motorized variety ...

in Vietnam

Dong Thap Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Attacking 4 Colleagues with Acid

Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have arrested a local teacher for allegedly throwing acid on 4 co-workers, leaving them with serious burns, according to Thanh Nien.

in Environment

Vietnam Mulls Destruction of Illegal Ivory, Rhino Horn and Tiger Bone

As Vietnam struggles to curtail the import of illegal wildlife products, officials with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development say they are considering “crushing” confiscated rhino horn, el...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Foreign Tourist Dies After Fall in Nha Trang

Meet Vietnamese, 24, who can speak 8 foreign languages [Tuoi Tre] Breaking bad: Vietnam's female rap stars [AFP] HCM City Steps Up Poverty Reduction Drive [Bernama]

in Saigon

The Story of Saigon's Last Citadel

You’ve probably passed the pair of colonial buildings at intersection of Dien Tien Hoang and Le Duan hundreds of times. What you may not be aware of, however, is that these two buildings are the last ...

in Saigon

After 23 Years, Lufthansa to Close HCMC Route

Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline, will close its Frankfurt-HCMC route after 23 years, reports the Saigon Times.

in Development

Saigoneer Exclusive: Interview with the Editor of the HCMC MEGA City Photo Book

The TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book examines major themes relating to HCMC's rapid urban development. We sat down with one of the book's editors, Michael Waibel, and asked about how hi...

in Vietnam

Vietnam is the World’s 4th Largest Consumer of Instant Noodles

Given the huge stocks of instant noodles in the aisles of Vietnamese supermarkets and corner stores, this probably won’t come as much of a surprise: a recent report found that Vietnam is now the world...

in Stories

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Woman Wants to Marry a Death Row Prisoner

One more vaccine-related death triggers worries in Vietnam [Global Times] Saigon woman wants to marry a death row prisoner [VietNamNet] Vietnam calls for aviation expansion [TTR Weekl...

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 12 Old Pictures of the Notre Dame Cathedral

The Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of Saigon’s oldest and most iconic buildings. Built with imported materials from France, it was constructed between 1863 and 1880 in an effort to promote Catholicism in...

in Music & Arts

[Video] Saigon Is Happy

You've probably seen the video for the hit song Anh Không Đòi Quà where a women is stripped (literally) of the gifts given to her by her ex-boyfriend. While there have been dozens of remakes of this v...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Not Allowed to Board, Passenger Threatens to Blow Up Jetstar Pacific Plane

Not allowed to board, passenger threatens to rocket Jetstar Pacific’s plane [VietNamNet] Vietnam expressways get Japan tech [Bangkok Post] Vietnam, Russia to construct $500 mln atomic ener...

in Development

[Slideshow] A Morning on the Bitexco Tower's Helipad

Since it’s rarely (if ever) used for helicopters, the Bitexco Tower’s notoriously underutilized helicopter landing pad has become something of an urban legend. Last month, the editors of the TP. Hồ Ch...

in Development

Hoi An’s $4 Billion Casino Project Back on Track

As Vietnamese authorities continue to debate reducing gambling restrictions on locals, the long-stalled $4 billion casino project appears to be back on track with a US investor recently taking over th...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Businessman Rescued from Chinese Kidnappers who Demanded $323,000 Ransom

After a month of captivity, a Vietnamese businessman and his interpreter, being held for a $323,000 ransom, were rescued by Chinese police last week, reports Tuoi Tre.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Polluted Rivers, Dwindling Groundwater Threaten Vietnam City Supply

Red tape hinders construction of HCMC underground parking lots [VietNamNet] Polluted rivers, dwindling groundwater threaten Vietnam city supply [Thanh Nien] Exhibition showcases metal arte...

in Saigon

[Updated] End of an Era? Authorities Reportedly Crack Down on Bui Vien Street Drinking

[Update Below] Bui Vien, the land of drunken backpackers and general debauchery, underwent a makeover yesterday when police removed motorbikes and plastic furniture from the area’s sidewalks, accordin...

in Tech

Behold: The Mekong Delta as Viewed from Space

This sweet image of the Mekong Delta is a composite of 3 pictures taken between January and November 2007 by Envisat, an Earth-observing satellite.

in Saigon Events

Screening - "A Tribute to Alvin Ailey" @ Snap Cafe

From the organizer: 2 Masterpieces : Cry (16min) Revelation (40min) During the night, Rosie Stockley will introduce you to Alvin Ailley, the choreographer and the founder of the American ...

in Tech

TechcampSaigon @RMIT

From the organizer: TechcampSaigon is a new evolution in the BarcampSaigon family. Our goal is to create an event that is the most innovative and high quality event in Vietnam around technology.

in Saigon

Vietnam’s First McDonald’s Has Served More than 400,000 Customers

Henry Nguyen, owner of Good Day Hospitality, which operates McDonald's in Vietnam, announced yesterday that the company’s first Vietnamese branch served over 400,000 customers in its first month of op...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Norway’s Crown Prince to visit Vietnam

Vietnam seeks to reduce citizens’ papers with new ID card [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s mobile apps industry starts to toddle [VietNamNet] Study says Vietnam at H7N9 risk as two new cases noted&n...

in Saigon

[Video] Saigon Street Scenes (1940-1950)

This is one of the harder old Saigon videos to make sense of since it’s a compilation of clips filmed between 1940 and 1950, starkly different times in the country's history (World War 2 will do that)...

in Vietnam

Survey: 38% of Vietnamese Support Same-Sex Marriage

In a recent survey conducted by Vietnam’s Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment and the Health Strategy and Policy Institute (that’s a mouthful!), more than one-third of respondent...

in Development

Hanoi's 7×18 House: Rethinking Urban Housing in Vietnam

Hanoi-based, AHL architects associates continues to develop designs for sustainable urban housing in Vietnam. Their latest project, the 7×18 house, was built with local materials while taking int...

in Vietnam

[Video] Vietnamese Students Cross Raging Floodwaters to Get to School

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 liv...

in Travel

Vietnam Announces Online Visa System

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...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Korean Company Director Found Dead in Vietnam

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 [B...

in Development

Future Saigon: Renderings of Nguyen Cu Trinh Centre

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.

in Culture

Apocalaughs Now @ Cargo

From the organizer: You've seen the amateurs, now it's time to see the pros.

in Development

Vietnam Targets 20,000 More PhDs by 2020

One of Vietnam’s many 2020 goals includes producing 20,000 additional PhD holders; one that many doubt is attainable, according to VietNamNet. 

in Music & Arts

Tropicaliente Returns to Saigon Outcast

From the organizer:  We invite all our latin "panas", local friends, lovers and curious of the latinamerican culture to our second TROPICALIENTE night!

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 7,000 Vietnamese Inmates Write Apology Letters to Victims

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...

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 12 Colorized Pictures of Old Saigon

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...

in Development

“Meandering Through the City” Exhibition - Urban Development in Hồ Chí Minh City and Lyon

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 fro...

in Music & Arts

[Slideshow] Propaganda Art of Vietnam

“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 a...

in Tech

This Vietnamese Education Startup Is Using Google Glass to Teach English

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 ...

in Travel

Visa-Free Stay for Phu Quoc Visitors Extended to 30 Days

The island of Phu Quoc has bumped up its visa-free stay to 30 days for international visitors, reports Thanh Nien.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ex-bank Official Faces Death in $90 mln Swindle Case

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 worrie...

in Tech

These Are Probably the Sexiest Electric Bikes We’ve Ever Seen

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 bi...

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - The Soul of the Mega City

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. Tod...

in Vietnam

Victim in Deadly Hoi An Accident Identified as Honeymooning Australian

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 ho...

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 14 Images of Saigon in 1895

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 ...

in Asia

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam OKs Plan to Set up HCMC Tourism Dept

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]

in Tech

Dong Nguyen: ‘Flappy Bird’ May Fly Again

Rolling Stone recently secured an interview with elusive ‘Flappy Bird’ maker, Dong Nguyen. In the long article, which is well worth reading in its entirety, Nguyen hinted that his epically popular gam...

in Vietnam

Fun with Old Vietnamese Lottery Tickets (1942-1944)

Based on some old lottery tickets we stumbled upon, it seems as though the French may be responsible for the tens of thousands of people roaming Vietnam’s streets selling their pink and while slips of...

in Saigon

Cheating Man Lured Home with Promise of Car. Has Penis Cut by Wife Instead

Well, here’s your penis slashing story for the month. On Saturday morning, a man was brought to HCMC’s 115 People’s Hospital with his member nearly sliced off. The man’s wife, angry with his cheating ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tired of China, Concerned About Thailand, Japan’s FDI Heads for Vietnam

US business execs visit Vietnam to assess TPP opportunities [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese warned against casino, brewery, seaport, airport movements [VietNamNet] Five people hospitalized after e...

in Music & Arts

Photography/Digital Editing Courses with Quinn Ryan Mattingly

From the organizer: Do you have a great camera or editing software but not sure how to get the most from it? Saigon School of Imaging is here to help. With current courses in Lightroom, Photoshop and...

in Culture

3 Vietnamese Women Make Forbes 'Asia's Power Businesswomen' List

Forbes recently released their 2014 list of the most powerful Asian businesswomen which included 3 Vietnamese – the CEOs of Vinamilk and REE, along with the chairwoman of SeABank.

in Development

Future Saigon: Renderings of Lavenue Crown

You may have noticed the quiet parking lot next to Diamond Plaza in District 1 that seems destined to become something more. This is the site of the proposed Lavenue Crown, one of the many victims of ...

in Culture

[Video] Vietnamese Students Create Epic Fight Sequence

When kids have too much time on their hands, it often results in toilet papered houses and/or motorbike racing. But for some, free time allows for imaginations to run free, which was clearly the case ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Rejects $10 mln Price for World Cup TV Rights

Men account for most of Vietnam city’s road traffic deaths [Thanh Nien] Vietnam and Microsoft to combat cybercrime [FutureGov] Vietnam rejects $10 mln price for World Cup TV rights [T...

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - Urban Transport in the Mega City

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. Tod...

in Asia

[Video] Footage of the Search for Flight MH370

The hunt for the enigmatic Malaysia Airlines flight which disappeared last Sunday morning is intensifying with teams from numerous countries taking part in the search. Vietnam has been leading th...

in Culture

Report: Number of Rich Saigonese set to Triple by 2023

According to global real estate company, Knight Frank, the number of ultra-rich Saigonese is set to triple over the next 10 years, reports Shanghai Daily.

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 17 Photos of Saigon from the Air (1930)

In 1930, a French plane took a series of photographs from Saigon to Cholon, capturing some of the city's most famous sites. So. Many. Trees.

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - People in the Mega City

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. It is split into 8 chapters, each covering a major theme related to ...

in Saigon

HCMC Cabbie Arrested for $11,100 Theft

A Vinasun taxi driver was arrested last Saturday for allegedly stealing a bag containing US$11,100 of cash, gold and diamonds from a customer on her way to Tan Son Nhat, reports Thanh Nien.

in Development

Massive Electric Trolleys Proposed for HCMC

VNS reports that the HCMC Transport Department has submitted a proposal for a pilot program that would add 50 electric trolleys to provide better transportation services in the city center.

in Vietnam

Foreign Woman Killed in Hoi An Traffic Accident

Yesterday morning a foreign woman was killed in Hoi An when her motorbike was hit by a truck.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Women Make Up 70% of HCMC Traffic Rule Violations

Most areas fail to inspect food safety [SGGP] Women occupy 70% of HCMC traffic rule violation number [Tuoi Tre] Tien Giang police expel iPhone-using beggar [Vietnam Net]

in Saigon

[Slideshow] 13 Old Pictures of Women in Saigon

With International Women’s Day coming up, we’ve compiled a slideshow of old pictures of women in Saigon. Women have always played a powerful role in Vietnamese society and we hope that as the country ...

in Health

300 Years to Clean up 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordinance in Vietnam: Official

At a conference on unexploded ordnance in Vietnam, an official announced that it may take up to 300 years to clear the country of the deadly war remnants that are still inflicting casualties to this d...

in Culture

Green Drinks - Air Conditioning - the Case for Re-Engineering for a Greener World

From the organizer: Green Drinks is back in town. Join us to meet Xavier Pinchart to explore why classical air conditioning is a total nonsense when faced to energetic challenges.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Sole Vietnamese Billionaire Drops 118 Notches in Rankings

Chinese deported after in-flight stealing attempts [VietNamNet] Vietnam allows US to increase MIA search teams [Nhan Dan] Vietnam doctors separate conjoined baby boys [Thanh Nien]

in Development

UK Tapped as Development Partner for Thu Thiem

Last Thursday, David Puttnam, the Prime Ministerial Trade Envoy to Vietnam, met with the HCMC mayor’s office to discuss “cooperation with the city in developing its new Central Business District,” rep...

in Culture

Interview With the Organizers of the 'Neighbors' Gay Party

Neighbors is a monthly event, a Facebook community, and a group of volunteers. It is where Saigon’s gay community gathers to connect and expand business networks, furthers careers, and stay current wi...

in Culture

Neighbors Gay Networking Party @ OMG!

From the organizer: Neighbors is a monthly gay event, Facebook community, and group of volunteers. It is where Saigon’s gay community gathers to connect and expand business networks, furthers caree...

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - The Village in the Mega City

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. Tod...

in Tech

‘Flappy Bird’ Creator Working on a New Game

To the delight of mobile gamers across the globe, ‘Flappy Bird’ creator, Dong Nguyen, is working on a new game, reports GamesInAsia.

in Asia

Morning News Roundup: Will Vietnam Change Time Zone to GMT+8?

Cambodia-made car causes shocks to Vietnam’s auto industry [VietNamNet] Vietnamese swimmer shines at US competition [Vietnam Plus] Ho Chi Minh Trail recognized as special national relic&nb...

in Saigon

HCMC Experiencing Strong Economic Growth in 2014

Ho Chi Minh City is currently experiencing a period of strong economic performance, according to a report from Vietnam Briefing, with a diverse set of business sectors seeing “robust” growth compared ...

in Saigon

HCMC to Name Street After Marxist Icon, Che Guevara

Ho Chi Minh City is set for a massive street renaming program in honor of historical figures from both Vietnam and abroad, according to Tuoi Tre. Along with the obvious Vietnamese heroes, such as gene...

in Travel

Vietnam Named a Top-50 International Tourist Destination

Vietnam ranks as one of the Top-50 international tourist destinations according to www.movehub.com, a popular website for those seeking to move abroad, reports VietNamNet.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Cosplayer Apologizes for 'Suggestive' Poses at HCMC Fest

Oyster growing pollutes rivers [SGGP] Southern national park faces risk of forest fires following dry spell [SGGP] Italians offered insight into Vietnam's history [Vietnam Plus]

in Music & Arts

Saigon Sound: Daedelus

We caught up with Daedelus after he played to an enthusiastic crowd in Saigon in January. Surprisingly, there was a stark difference between his studio work, as stated earlier in his interview wi...

in Culture

[Video] Mesmerizing Saigon Tilt Shift Time Lapse

We sure love our Saigon time lapse videos. For a frenetic city like ours, these cinematic pieces are able capture its energy, perhaps more than any other medium. We recently stumbled upon this video, ...

in Vietnam

Official: Vietnam Should Adopt Red-Light Districts

At a conference on measures to prevent and control prostitution, a government official suggested that Vietnam establish red-light districts to curb prostitution, reported Thanh Nien.

in Health

[Video] Fatal Head-on Collision Caused by Drunk Driver

While the Vietnamese government has launched campaigns to curb drunk driving, it remains a serious problem across the country. This video, posted by Thanh Nein, shows the deadly consequences of this r...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Sees Faster-Than-Expected Growth of Motorbikes

Vietnam’s primary education ranked good: survey [VietNamNet] Vietnam builds $1.27 thermal power plant in the north [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Opens First Centre For Surgical Robots [Bernama...

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - Housing in the Mega City

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hundreds of Luxury Cars "Abandoned" at Saigon Seaports to be Handled

Hi-tech park proposes $2,400 salary for foreign experts [Tuoi Tre] S. Korea scrutinizing U.S.-Vietnam nuclear deal [Global Post] 

in Development

Authorities Push to Meet Deadline for HCMC’s First Metro Line

We’ve been waiting for this news for a while – HCMC autorities are pushing hard to complete the city' first Metro line by early 2018, according to the Bernama.

in Tech

'Flappy Bird' Isn't the Only Hit App Made in Vietnam

Our favorite TechinAsia writer, Anh Minh Do, recently published a guest post on Mashable, telling the world that there’s more to Vietnam’s app ecosystem than just Flappy Bird.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Farmers Don’t Benefit from Global Fast Food Chains

Vietnam simplifying Business Law to attract investment [Thanh Nien] Vietnam to seek brand identity [TTR Weekly] Vinamilk to import 5,000 dairy cows from Australia [Tuoi Tre]

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - Change Over Time

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced...

in Tech

Slow Internet Warning: AAG Cable to Undergo Maintenance Next Week

The notoriously fragile, 20,000km, Asia American Gateway cable - SE Asia’s main internet connection to the West - will undergo maintenance next week so expect “shaky connections” through March 9, repo...

in Development

ADP Approves $60 Million Loan for Sustainable Urban Transport in HCMC

Construction of the $1.3 billion, 20 kilometer Metro Line 2, is expected to go into full swing this year, starting with an underground maintenance and metro station in District 12. To “improve accessi...

in Saigon

Australian Man Dead After 14 Story Fall from Sheraton Hotel in HCMC

On Monday morning, a 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from the 20th story of the Sheraton Hotel. According to VietNamNet, hotel guests panicked when they saw the unidentified man fal...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Business Climate Improving: EuroCham

Doctors blame vaccination neglect as measles makes a comeback [Thanh Nien] Vietnam may set barriers to prevent waste imports [Vietnam Net] EuroCham: Vietnam’s business climate improving&nb...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Are Most Economical in Southeast Asia: Nielsen

According to a recent Nielsen consumer confidence survey, Vietnamese are the most economical in SE Asia, reported Vietnam Net. If you have Vietnamese family, this probably doesn't come as a surprise.

in Saigon

10 Old Pictures of Cars in Saigon

Though cars have been present in the country since the turn of the 20th century, decades of war (1941 – 1975) and an economic stagnation (1975 – 1986) drastically reduced the number of automobiles in ...

in Development

TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City – The Mega City From Above

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced...

in Vietnam

Hoi An Government Officials Required to Ride Bicycles to Work

Starting next month, all Hoi An government officials will ride their bikes to work, reported Tuoi Tre. The program, organized by the Hoi An City Party Committee’s secretary Nguyen Su, seeks to reduce ...

in Tech

Bitcoin Forbidden in Vietnam

Bitcoin may be grabbing headlines across the globe, but the controversial digital currency won’t be making a foothold in Vietnam anytime soon as the State Bank of Vietnam, along with the Government, h...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam, U.S. Cooperate in Developing Renewable Energy

Vietnam pushes for reform in science, tech sectors [Eetasia] Woman drowns at Bo Cap Vang eco-tourist site [Tuoi Tre] Japanese companies lobby against Vietnam's plan to restrict motorcycles...

in Development

TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City Book Launch Event

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City Photo Book. On Sunday, February 23, there will be launch event for the book at Highland's Coffee on Phạm Ngọc Thạ...

in Food Culture

Seeking Out Saigon’s Best Banh Mi

Like other Vietnamese staples, finding the best of any one dish in a nearly impossible task. Even if one is able to find what they deem to be the best, others will surely disagree. Even so, in a recen...

in Saigon

HCMC to Relocate 1,300 Households at Risk of Natural Disasters

City authorities have identified 1,294 households across 62 locations that are particularly susceptible to natural disasters such as floods and landslides. To ensure that the 5,075 people in these hig...

in Vietnam

[Slideshow] The Story of the Hanoi Defense Motorcycle Club

Before the American War was in full swing, the Hanoi Department of Defense founded the Hanoi Defense Motorcycle Club, a collection of young men and women who were trained to do various tricks and “fly...

in Health

[Updated] H5N1 Bird Flu Spreading Rapidly in Vietnam

[Update Below] H5N1, the avian influenza, has been making its way across Vietnam with reported outbreaks in 10 localities across the country. According to Tuoi Tre, thousands of animals have been infe...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Teacher-Students Scuffle Provokes Another Online Brawl in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City plans to attract US$550 million to industrial parks [Nhan Dan] Snow falls in Sa Pa again [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam seaside tourism projects left to rust, locals have no sea acces...

in Saigon

The Saigon Monorail That Could Have Been (1966)

Saigon has been without an urban railway since the last streetcars were removed from its streets in 1957. With explosive population growth over the past 20 years, city planners commissioned a US$154 b...

in Tech

[Infographic] Key Statistics on Vietnam's Internet Population

TechinAsia has been on a roll with infogrpahics lately. Entitled, “Numbers Every Vietnamese Tech Founder Should Know,” this infographic, created with the help of BTIC, illustrates telling behaviors of...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 11 Arrested for Pickpocketing Foreigners in Southern Vietnam

Work to begin on $2.5b thermal plant [VNS] 11 arrested for pickpocketing foreigners in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Mexico, Vietnam join Patrick's Day festival list [RTE]

in Tech

[Infographic] The Growth of Vietnam’s Online Advertising Market

This fantastic infographic shows the growth of Vietnam’s online advertising market. Created by Itracker.vn, a digital marketing tracking service, it reveals the top sectors and websites where online a...

in Food Culture

A Look at Some of Vietnam's Bug-Based Delicacies

Cultures around the world have included protein-rich insects as part of their diets for thousands of years. While the practice has almost disappeared in the West, insects are still as popular as ever ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Last Prince of Vietnam’s Last Feudal Dynasty Dead

Vietnam to ease restrictions on overseas Vietnamese buying property [Thanh Nien] Vietnam to send 90,000 workers abroad in 2014 [Shanghai Daily] Pickpockets who targeted foreigners in HCMC ...

in Vietnam

Deportation for British Beggar in Saigon

You may have noticed an elderly British man begging for money at the intersection of Ly Tu Trong and Pham Hong Thai in District 1 over the last few months. According to multiple reports, he has overst...

in Culture

Slideshow: 11 of the First Color Pictures Ever Taken in Vietnam

From 1914 - 1917 Leon Busy (1874-1950), a French officer serving in Indochina, was assigned by the Albert Kahn Museum in France to capture the lives of the people in northern Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam to See 7% GDP Growth in 2016: Forecast

Survey reveals lingering poverty for resettled citizens [SGGP] Power industry faces competition test in 2016 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam police arrest 2 taxi drivers for attacking, robbing Korea...

in Culture

Vietnam’s Big Casino Plans Hinge on Locals Being Allowed to Gamble

While Saigon and Hanoi are home to a number of casinos, it is illegal for Vietnamese to roll the dice in their country. Plans for large-scale casinos have been in the works for years but until locals ...

in Vietnam

Slideshow: 15 Pictures of Vietnamese Children During Wartime

Vietnam Net recently published a set of photos from German photographer, Bill Thomas Hardt who documented the horrors of the American War.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Taiwanese Investigated for Allegedly ‘Selling’ Visas to Vietnamese Students

Vietnam jet deal boosts Asian role in global aviation [Daily Times] Seven kids die on measles outbreak in Vietnam [Xinhuanet] Spainish coach wants to take Vietnam futsal to top four Asia&n...

in Culture

Video: Watch Prince William ‘Speak’ Vietnamese

Last week, Prince Charles and Prince William recorded a video with the BBC to encourage an end to the illegal wildlife trade. In an effort to spread the message to the world, the pair translated the s...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Cashes in on Cave Adventures

In Vietnam, genetically modified organisms find fertile ground to grow [Thanh Nien] Vietnam province culls ducks as bird flu threat re-emerges [Thanh Nien] Vietnam jet deal boosts Asian ro...

in Saigon

Slideshow: How Saigon Changed From 1955 – 2005

In 2005, the French Consulate in Saigon commissioned a publication called Saigon 1955 – Ho Chi Minh City. As the title suggests, the book compares well-known Saigon locations from photo...

in Development

VietJetAir Ready for Massive Expansion with Airbus Order

VietJetAir, Vietnam’s favorite budget airline (take that, JetStar) announced yesterday that it has signed a deal with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers for nearly 100 new jets,...

in Vietnam

Get Ready to Pay More for Alcohol and Cigarettes in Vietnam

Get ready to shell out more cash for your alcohol and cigarettes. In an effort to cut consumption and generate tax revenue, the Ministry of Finance has proposed increases to the special consumption t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” Receives UNESCO Certificate

Australia sends first buffalo shipment to Vietnam [VoV] 9 Vietnam private bank executives charged in massive scam [Thanh Nien] Vinamilk's 2013 gross profit jumps 16 pct [Reuters] Hyd...

in Tech

Flappy Bird Creator Receives Death Threats After Pulling Game

Apparently Flappy Bird is just about as addictive as drugs. Since it's creator, Dong Nguyen, pulled the game from the iTunes and Google Play Stores last Sunday, citing a constant bombardment from the ...

in Saigon

Looking Back at Graham Greene's Saigon

Graham Greene’s The Quiet American is a must-read if one seeks to get a better picture of what Saigon was like in 50s or if you just enjoy a good novel (or both!). Saigoneer historian, Tim Doling rece...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seeks to Downsize Government

Vietnam seeks to downsize government [Thanh Nien] HCM City needs $600mil for transport infrastructure [Vietnam Net] Vietnam City Hoi An To Pedal Towards Eco-city Status [Bernama]

in Stories

Video: Real Virtuality #1

Richie.vn and friends just released a video with a bit of social commentary about the role of mobile devices in Saigon and what often happens when groups of friends get together (everyone just playing...

in Culture

Press Roundup: McDonald's Opens in Saigon

Since just about every major news agency has covered last Saturday’s McDonalds Saigon launch, we thought that, rather than rehashing the same story, we’d make a roundup of articles from the forei...

in Development

Vietnam to Launch Urban Bike-Sharing Program in 2015

Following the success of bike-sharing programs from New York to Beijing, Vietnam is planning to launch pilot programs for 5 cities in 2015.

in Tech

We Hardly Knew Ye: Flappy Bird Developer Pulls Hit Game

While players of Flappy Bird spent the weekend trying for double digit scores and smashing their phones in frustration, the game’s maker shocked the world by announcing that he would be pulling the ga...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Passengers Refuse to Disembark After Cruise Liner Skips Stop in Vietnam

Exports will save Vietnam’s steel industry [Vietnam Net] War on bear bile farms in Vietnam continues [Express.co.uk] Vietnam manufacturing in best health in 33 months [Thanh Nien]

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Vietnamese Developer who Made Flappy Bird Pulling in $50,000 Per Day

It’s unclear which is the hottest story trending in Vietnam right now – McDonalds opening in Saigon or the surprising success of Flappy Bird. What is clear is that the story of a Vietnamese programmer...

in Culture

Infographic: The Most Popular Vietnamese Surnames

As Australia knows firsthand, the Nguyen surname is the most common among Vietnamese. But how does it stack up against others like Trấn, Lê and Phạm? One Vietnam put together a nifty infographic ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Business Back to Normal as Holiday Winds Down

Business back to normal as holiday winds down [VNS] Vietnam carrier poised to close $6.1 bln Airbus deal [Tuoi Tre] Murder charges sought for brutal babysitter in southern Vietnam [Th...

in Development

Vietnam Mulling Options to Improve Road Safety, Air Quality

Vietnam’s worsening traffic and air quality and are no secrets and these problems are likely to get much worse before they get better. Faced with this reality, Vietnam is exploring ways to combat thes...

in Health

Resource: A List Violations and Fees for Motorcycle Drivers in Vietnam

Considering most traffic violations in Saigon consist of a short conversation and ‘tip’ for your friendly neighborhood policeman, we were, admittedly, a bit unfamiliar with the full list of rules and ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 160 Die From Traffic Accidents During Tet Holidays

Over 160 die from traffic accidents during Tet holidays [SGGP] Foreign firms to show off GMO corn in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Czech botanists find new kind of vanilla in Vietnam [Prague M...

in Tech

Facebook Gets Official in Vietnam

In a bid to increase its ad revenue, Facebook has partnered with a local advertising firm to make some money off of Vietnam’s 20 million Facebook users.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Highway, Railway Traffic Paralyzed as Truck Plunges Off Mountain Pass

Highway, railway traffic paralyzed as truck plunges off mountain pass [Tuoi Tre] City invests over US$40 million in industrial zones [SGGP] Vietnam city to examine visitors for new bird fl...

in Food Culture

Vietnamese Dishes with French Origins

Though the French occupiers are long gone, elements of their culture still exist in both Vietnamese language and society. One of the most obvious examples of this is Vietnamese cuisine which has a num...

in Music & Arts

Artist Spotlight: Landon Nguyen

18-year-old Saigon native, Landon Nguyen is an aspiring artist living in California. Though he has been a creative-type all his life, it wasn’t till he moved to the US that he realized his artistic po...

in Development

Saigon House Nominated for Archdaily's 'House of the Year' Award

Green and sustainable buildings are still in their infancy in Vietnam. However the trend is becoming more popular and slowly but surely, Vietnamese architects are entering this arena with great succes...

in Tech

New Site Lets you Search Vietnamese Plane, Train and Ferry Tickets in English

As a foreigner in Saigon, you don’t need to know much Vietnamese to get by. But when it comes to travel, especially by modes that don’t include wings, things can get pretty complicated. Enter Bao...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ‘Jungle Men’ Adapt to New Life, Preparing for Tet

Modern rural market facilities prove expensive for vendors [VNS] Road Construction Slow Due to Lack of Funding [SGGP] Foreign capital into real estate is increasing [Vietnam Net]

in Development

Slideshow: A Look Inside Saigon's New Public Toilets

Last Saturday Saigon’s first batch of high-end public toilets (4-5 stars, whatever that means) were opened at Tao Dan Park, 23/9 Park and Le Van Tam Park in District 1. The facilities are part of a p...

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Organic Food Favorability Brings Great Opportunities to Vietnam’s Rice

Fireworks to sparkle nationwide on Lunar New Year’s Eve [Tuoi Tre] Research on ancient ceramics wins int't award [VNS] VietJet Air Expands Fleet To Meet Rising Demand [Bernama]

in Saigon

10 Old Pictures of Art Deco Buildings in Saigon

Art deco is by far our favorite architectural style, one which luckily, Saigon has in spades. However, with each passing day, these buildings are being torn down to make way for modern structures whic...

in Saigon

Dairy Queen Opens First HCMC Locations

While McDonalds’ entry into the Vietnamese market has been getting a ton of press, another American fast food chain just made its Vietnam debut – Dairy Queen.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Hundreds of Thousands of Workers Get No Tet Bonus

Vietnam’s state companies get fat on privileges [Thanh Nien] Five Hospitals to be Expanded in HCMC, Hanoi [SGGP]  Vietnam’s Middle Class the Fastest Growing in Southeast Asia [Vi...

in Saigon

Farewell, Cold Weather: Saigon Set to Warm up Before Tet

If you’re tired of getting out of the shower cold and shivering we’ve got some good news - Saigon is set to warm up with the arrival of Tet.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Rescue Teams Sent to Stop Oil Spill Threat in Saigon River

Rescue teams sent to stop oil spill threat in Saigon River [Vietnam Net] Vietnam hots up for Muslim travellers [TTG] Vietnam bonds up on banks' liquidity, low inflation [Reuters]

in Music & Arts

Audio: Vietnam's Reggae Revelation

It may be played on repeat in tourist bars across Vietnam (and much of SE Asia) but reggae music has yet get traction in the local market. Hanoi-based journalist, Marianne Brown recently tal...

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[Updated] Hydrofoil Goes up in Flames on Saigon River. Operators Were Warned About Safety Risks

[Update Below] Yesterday afternoon a hydrofoil traveling from Saigon to Vung Tau caught fire near Phu My Hung. Even with unclear evacuation instructions, the boat’s 80 passengers were able to safely e...

in Travel

National Geographic: Phu Quoc a Top-3 Winter Destination

Another week, another set of subjective travel ratings, this time from National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The publication just released their 2014 list of “Best Winter Trips” in which Phu Quoc ran...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Efforts on to Prevent Oil Spill After Hydrofoil Accident

Vietnam reports first bird flu death in nine months [Global Post] Vietnam wins $3.75 billion int'l court case [Vietnam Net] 4 arrested for Samsung factory riot in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]...

in Saigon Events

Afro Sunday with Ray Lugo @ The Observatroy

From the organizer: Forget the blues - Sunday January 26th is a day everyone can be very excited about because we've got RAY LUGO - frontman and founder of the world-renowned KOKOLO AFROBEAT ORCHESTR...

in Saigon

10 Old Pictures of Workers in Saigon

As Vietnam's economy has become increasingly intertwined with the global free market over the past decade, some elements of Saigon's pre-war, western-oriented economy have reappeared - Factories aroun...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 30 Get Death in Largest-Ever Heroin Trial in Vietnam

Ministry wants ban on natural forest exploitation [SGGP] Gold US dollar bills for sale on Saigon streets [Tuoi Tre] Privatization has its pitfalls in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Party 2

Saigon Artbook released their second edition on January 16th at Zest Café where the books’ artists and locals came out to support Saigon’s growing art scene. Zest proved to be an incredible space for...

in Culture

Apocalaughs Now @ Cargo

From the organizer: Professional alternative stand-up comedy returns to Saigon on Tuesday Jan. 21 at Cargo Bar.

in Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 2 Get Death for Killing, Dismembering Gay Partner in Southern Vietnam

Vietnam to revise laws to cope with runaway foreign investors [Vietnam Net] Nuclear safety concerns in Vietnam could delay Japanese project [Asahi] Vietnam on Alert for H7N9 Virus [SG...

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Steve Aoki

After successfully rocking Hanoi last December, Steve Aoki made his Saigon debut last night to the delight of hundreds of bouncing concertgoers. Things started off a bit precariously with a last minu...

in Culture

You'll Never Guess What These Boats are Made From

Unexploded bombs aren't the only thing the American military left behind in Vietnam after their failed interventions in SE Asia. According to The Aviationist, many American fighter-bombers such as th...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Delay Building 1st Nuclear Power Plant

Chill continues in North, temp drops to 15.6°C in South [Tuoi Tre] Real estate investors destroying Vietnam capital’s rivers [Thanh Nien] Economists believe transparency in price adjustmen...

in Culture

Behold: Japanese Fart Scrolls

It's been a while since we've checked in with our Japanese neighbors. And what piqued our interest this time? Traditional, Edo period Japanese fart scrolls, of course! These scrolls are called he-gas...

in Vietnam

Hai Phong: The Latest Vietnamese City to Add Free WIFI

Add Hai Phong to the list of Vietnamese cities offering free WIFI to their residents.  The northern port city just completed its VND4.5 billion network that will serve 3 areas of the city, encom...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Bitcoin Has Arrived in Vietnam

Ministry asks fuel wholesalers to keep fuel price stable [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam raises $626 mln to clean Vinashin's foreign debt in 2013 [Reuters] Vietnam wary after tourists to Israel disappe...

in Music & Arts

The Saigon Players Present: Two

From the organizer: Still part of the Saigon Players’ 10th Season, we present English dramatist, Jim Cartwright’s award-winning, tour-de-force play, Two. The play is about a night in a pub ...

in Vietnam

2 Vietnam Destinations Make New York Times "Must Visit" List

The New York Times just released their list of "52 Places to Go in 2014" and 2 Vietnam locations made the list - Quang Binh's Son Doong Cave and the Mekong River (yeah, we'll count that...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Accurate Sketch of Baby Kidnapper Leads to Arrest

Accurate sketch of baby kidnapper leads to arrest [Tuoi Tre] Rockefeller’s Firm Plans $2.5 Billion Vietnam Development [Bloomberg] Vietnam PM approves findings about power monopoly’s viola...

in Development

Expert: Saigon's Sidewalks a Model for Other Cities

While Vietnam frequently looks to NGOs and international organizations to make policy recommendations on topics ranging from the environment to the economy, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MI...

in Culture

Trailer: Red Over the Rainbow - Vietpride 2013

As Vietnam becomes more accepting of their community (officially, at least), LGBT activists continue to publicize their struggle through the use of media. A forthcoming documentary from Hanoi-Based, F...

in Music & Arts

Behind the Cover: Saigon Artbook 2

The Saigon Artbook 2 party is coming up this Thursday at Zest Cafe. While tickets are currently sold out, Saigoneer will be giving a set of tickets away on our Facebook page later this afternoon. Here...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Falling Glass From Posh Vietnam Hotel Sends Tourist to Hospital

Hospital director accepts responsibility in baby kidnapping [SGGP] Police probe Samsung factory riot in northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Walmart to promote Vietnamese goods [Tuoi Tre]

in Saigon

Chemical Explosion Blamed for the Death of 4 HCMC Students

Well, this isn’t the news we like to see as Vietnam gears up for the Tet holiday. Last weekend, 4 students were killed when a blast tore through their District 10 house. Based on witness interviews, p...

in Saigon

Report: Cu Chi Tunnels Threatened by Erosion

One of Saigon’s most popular tourist attractions, the Cu Chi Tunnels, are under threat of erosion, according to a government statement.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Entrepreneur to Test his Submarine Next Week

Vietnam to get IAEA help in building nuke plants [First Post] VIETNAM: Textile and garment exports soared 19% in 2013 [Just Style] Vietnam entrepreneur to test his submarine next week ...

in Development

[Video] Saigon: Future Megacity

With Saigon's population rapidly expanding, a new set of challanges, both social and environmental have arisen. The city's growing pains have been well-documented and many argue that serious measures ...

in Culture

Phởnny Business: 13 Vietnamese Restaurants That Use Puns

Some Vietnamese are taking advantange of the American love for puns to attract business to their phở restaurants. Buzzfeed recently published a set of photos showing how many California phở shops are ...

in Vietnam

10 Sketches of Indochina From the 19th Century

Though already in existence, cameras were not the main tool used by the French to make visual records of their holdings in Indochina during the 19th century. In their infancy during this time, th...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Workers Building Samsung Factory Riot in Vietnam

Vietnam becomes world’s No1 pepper exporter [VoV] Workers building Samsung factory riot in Vietnam [Washington Post] 55 corruption cases detected in Vietnam in 2013 [Global Times] VN...

in Development

Trend: Vietnamese Factories are Slowly Going Green

Mike Ives of The New York Times published a piece earlier this week on the growing trend of green factories in Asia, using Intel’s chip factory in HCMC as its focal point. According to the article, co...

in Travel

Epic Road Trip: Ha Giang to Ca Mau

If you’re like us, slaves to the internet and our computer overlords, it can be easy to forget that Saigon is an urban bubble. In a reminder that there’s a whole other Vietnam out there, 4 friends – C...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Richest Families Earn Money from Property, Finance Sectors

Over 400 Vietnam state-owned firms dissolved or bankrupt in 2013 [Jakarta Post] Vietnam upholds life sentence for Malaysian woman for drug smuggling [Thanh Nien] Minister urges p...

in Saigon

The History of The Nguyễn Văn Hảo Building, Saigon's Art Deco Flatiron

The Nguyễn Văn Hảo building is perhaps Saigon's best example of art deco flatirons. Standing just across from Ben Thanh market, many of us pass it each day with no knowledge of its history. We've agai...

in Development

Saigon to Add High-End Public Toilets

In what can only be described as exciting news, city authorities have launched a pilot program to add ‘5-star’ public toilets to the busy streets of Saigon. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Disgraced Vinalines Boss Says Senior Official Tipped Him Off to Arrest

Vietnam's disgraced Vinalines boss says senior gov't official tipped him off to arrest [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Raises Foreign Bank Ownership Caps to Aid System [Bloomberg] Vietnam develops “wi-...

in Development

Vietnamese Airlines Order Hundreds of New Planes but There’s Nowhere to Park Them

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Jetstar have all placed ambitious orders for hundreds of new planes to upgrade and expand their aging fleets. But with the expansion of Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat still years ...

in Culture

Stand-up Saigon presents: The Best Comedy in Town

From the organizer: We’re a collection of aspiring comedians who are dedicated to making you piss yourself...figuratively speaking of course.So, the million Dong question is are you ready to laugh?

in Culture

Beer Paradise: Vietnamese Beer Ranked Cheapest in the World

Thrillist, using crowd-sourced data from cost of living site, Numbeo, just published a list of the countries with the world’s cheapest beer. Somewhat surprisingly, our fair Vietnam took the crown with...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Chinese Tourists Caught Parading Illegal Map Through Vietnam

Chinese tourists caught parading illegal map through Vietnam [Thanh Nien] $188 mln swindle case by bank staff now on trial [Tuoi Tre] First Hospital Opens In HCM City Hi-Tech Medical Compl...

in Vietnam

Hanoi Man, High on Meth, Cuts Off Sister’s Foot With Fruit Knife

Here’s another good reason to stay away from methamphetamines – they may lead you to cut off a family member’s limb. Hanoi police arrested Tran Thanh Duy last week for severing the leg of his sister,...

in Development

After Massive Auto Tax Breaks, Will Saigon Become a Parking Lot?

It looks like Saigon won’t be able to avoid the 'car age' after all. Under new import rules for 2014, autos produced by ASEAN neighbors will receive a 50 – 60% tax reduction and many fear that Vietnam...

in Music & Arts

New Year Gala Concert “Mozart and Tchaikovsky”

From the organizer: You are invited to the NEW YEAR GALA CONCERT with the participation of violinist Nguyen Huu Khoi Nam, who is considered the pride of Vietnam in France. The program is choreographe...

in Travel

30-Day Visa Exemption for Foreigners Visiting Phu Quoc

Starting March 10, international travelers to Phu Quoc will enjoy a 30-day visa exemption. The visa waiver is part of decision No. 80 signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on December 27 with the ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Man Finds 1,000-year-old Coins Buried in Garden

Peddling banned but still prevalent in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese man finds 1,000-year-old coins buried in garden [Thanh Nien] Vietnam receives first Russian-made submarine [Zeenew...

in Development

Flower Power: US$190 Million Pledged to Develop Da Lat's Hi-Tech Flower Industry

Da Lat, the flower growing center of Vietnam, is about to get a huge financial boost. The municipal government recently approved a VND4 trillion (US$190 million) credit package in effort to turn flowe...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Twins in Hanoi Born From Deceased Dad's Frozen Sperm

Twins in Hanoi born from deceased dad's frozen sperm [Tuoi Tre] Bus owners hold schools ransom over subsidies [SGGP] Hanoi kilo submarine to enter operation on January 3 [VoV]

in Vietnam

Saigoneer's Top 20 Stories of 2013

1. Vietnamese Architects Unveil Awesome Modular Bamboo Home Design H&P has produced a demo of their long-promised bamboo houses which are designed to endure flooding and powerful...

in Music & Arts

10 Awesome Traditional Vietnamese Songs

Petites Planètes compiled a wonderful sampling of traditional Vietnamese music, from funeral songs to those played in Hue's Imperial Citadel, and put the playlist online.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Middle Class Set to Double

Vietnam PM wants property market open to foreigners [Thanh Nien] HCM City: seven students die in beach accident [SGGP] Vietnam eyes improvements to labour force [Vietnam Net] Cities ...

in Vietnam

Video: Driver Rams Thieves who Stole Side Mirror

It's like any other sunny afternoon - you're out driving your car, listening to the radio when, all of a sudden, a dubious pair steals your side mirror and speeds off on their motorbike. What do you d...

in Saigon

Saigon Experiencing Coldest Weather in 10 Years

Sapa isn’t the only part of Vietnam dealing with record breaking cold weather. Over the past few days, morning and night time temperatures in Saigon dropped to their lowest points in a decade.

in Culture

Sci-Fi Cosplay Party @ Cargo

From the organizer: Are you ready for fun night of live music, dancing, drinking and dressing up as your favourite Sci-Fi characters? Join us for the biggest Sci-Fi party… ever in Vietnam! Project ...

in Vietnam

[Updated] Slow Internet? Broken Cable Might Not Be Fixed Until February

[Update Below] If you've been experiencing internet problems since Friday evening, you're not the only one. The $560 million Asia America Gate Way cable, Vietnam's international internet connection, h...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Seven Camping Students Missing at Sea

Vietnam's biggest telcos scam users by embedding services, concealing fees [Thanh Nien] Lexus makes its Vietnamese debut [Vietnam Net] Russia backs Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant [VoV...

in Vietnam

Starting Tomorrow: Big Fines for Peeing in the Street, Scolding Your Spouse, Selling Sex

A new decree that goes into effect tomorrow will raise fines for a number of ‘social evils’ already on the books while adding a few new ones.

in Culture

Proposed $1/Day ‘Tourism Fee’ Draws Severe Criticism

As Vietnam seeks to boost its tourism industry, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has proposed a plan that would charge tourists an additional $1 per day on top of the cost of thei...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nearly 200 Kids Hospitalized for Suspected Poisoning

Annual GDP growth projected to reach 5.42 per cent [Vietnam Net] Paint smell may have caused elephant to attack trainer [UPI] Vietnam ranks third in world for shrimp production [VRI]

in Saigon

Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Cyclo Drivers

Even though Saigon has gone through many changes over the last century, there are certain characteristics of the city that have endured. Before the age of the motorbike, cyclos were one of the most c...

in Health

The 'Most Interesting Man in the World' Helps Clear Central Vietnam of Unexploded Ordinance

Jonathan Goldsmith, more commonly known as 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' from the wildly popular Dos Equis Beer commercials, recently teamed up with non-profit, Clearpath International to he...

in Music & Arts

Photography Courses with Quinn Ryan Mattingly

From the organizer: Do you have a great camera or editing software but not sure how to get the most from it? Saigon School of Imaging is here to help. With current courses in Lightroom, Photoshop and...

in Culture

New Years Eve Party @ The Observatory and Broma

From the organizer: People of Saigon! The time has nearly arrived for us to say bye bye to this bizarre year, and to start getting excited about meeting the next one because it's gonna arrive with a ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Death Sentence for Machete Gang’s Young Boss

Death sentence announced for machete gang’s young boss [Tuoi Tre] First submarine on the way to Vietnam [VoV] Vietnam authorities continue probe into dubious 3G fee hike [Thanh Nien]

in Culture

Video: Words of a Generation Vietnam

After centuries of social instability due to colonial occupation and war, Vietnam's younger generation (those born between 1975 and 1986) is finding its voice. But how does this group view themselves ...

in Health

Behold: The Invisible Bike Helmet

If you’re tired of bulky helmets ruining your carefully manicured style, 2 Swedes have created a product you may be interested in – an invisible bike helmet.

in Tech

$1 Billion High-Tech Park Proposed for HCMC

As part of the continuing effort to modernize Vietnam’s workforce, authorities are reviewing a proposal for a massive science and technology park in HCMC.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Sinkholes, Shaky Building Cause Panic in Vietnam Court

Sinkholes, shaky building cause panic in Vietnam court [Thanh Nien] GDP up 5.42% in 2013 [VoV] Police propose publishing traffic violators’ names [Tuoi Tre]

in Culture

Video: Now This How to Count in Vietnamese

A bit rusty when it comes to Vietnamese numbers? No worries, this guy will show you how it's done.

in Saigon

Vietnam's First McDonald's to Open in HCMC After Tet

Last Friday, international burger giant, McDonald’s confirmed what has been predicted for years – its opening its first store in Vietnam, just after Tet. 

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 12 Tons of Two-Year-Outdated Beef Found in Saigon Warehouse

Vietnam diplomat briefly held in Germany over $20k [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam decree allows cops to shoot at resisters in self defense [Thanh Nien] Saigon: 12 tons of two-year-outdated beef in sea...

in Vietnam

Businesses Raise Alarm Over New Foreign Labor Rules

A November decree on foreign labor in Vietnam has businesses seriously concerned about their ability to fill vacancies for skilled workers. Numerous changes, including the diminished length of work pe...

in Culture

Sunday Garage Sale @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Remember the jumble sale and garage sale that Saigon outcast did last year? Where they collected a lot of toothbrushes and some other necessities for the orphanage in bien hoa?&nb...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam, US Sign Agreement for Clearing War-era Ordnance

EU offers €114 million to Vietnam’s health sector [Tuoi Tre] Fund for natural disaster prevention to be established [Vietnam Net] Middle and Affluent Class in Vietnam and Myanmar Will Doub...

in Saigon

The History of Saigon's Streetcars

We’ve posted images of Saigon’s old streetcars in the past but were unable to find much information written about them. Thankfully, Saigon historian, Tim Doling, recently published a piece about their...

in Vietnam

10 Beautiful Photos of Sapa's Majestic Snow

Last weekend's snowstorm in Sapa drew photographers from all over northern Vietnam who jumped at the opportunity to capture some great photos of the town's snow-covered hills, roads and residents.&nbs...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Fuel Price Hike Takes Consumers by Surprise

Fuel price hike takes consumers by surprise [Tuoi Tre] Bankers, fat cats charged in massive Vietnam financial scandal [Thanh Nien] Lao Cai suffers estimated loss of VND5 billon due to frost&nbs...

in Saigon

Massive Old Map of Saigon (1968)

Since most of the old maps we dig up are limited in scope, focusing on the city center, we were excited to come across this comprehensive map of Saigon from 1968.

in Culture

How a Viral Video is Challenging Vietnam’s Traditional Gender Roles

It’s an age-old story – a couple breaks up and someone asks to be repaid for various expenditures made during the relationship. This scene was captured in 2 recent YouTube videos which quickly went vi...

in Saigon

2 Foreigners Arrested for iPhone Snatching

In a reminder that crime transcends race, 2 foreigners were arrested last Friday for stealing an iPhone from a local woman in District 1. The 2 thieves were identified as Sean Douglas, 17, an Austral...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Prisoner Executed by Lethal Injection for First Time in HCMC

HCMC’s labor market has 265,000 jobs in 2014 [Tuoi Tre] VietJet Air agrees $800 million engine deal with GE's CFM International [Reuters] Another $907 mil in ODA pledged as Japan, Vietnam stren...

in Development

KN House: Blurring the Line Between Inside and Out

While many of the unique homes we’ve written about in the past have been located in the south of Vietnam, we came across this gem in Hanoi. This house, built by Adrei-studio Architecture, was complete...

in Development

US and Vietnam Prepare for Epic Catfish Battle

As many Pacific Rim countries gear up for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement (TPP), an unlikely conflict is growing between Vietnam and the US. Surprisingly, it’s neither centered on human ...

in Culture

A Closer Look at the Images on Vietnamese Banknotes

Vietnamese banknotes are characterized by beautiful colors and illustrations that capture some of Vietnam’s most famous locations (and Ho Chi Minh, of course). We've previously written about their his...

in Vietnam

[Updated] Scottish Botanist Missing in Sapa's Mountains

[Update Below] On October 30, Scottish Botanist, Jamie Taggart left his Sapa hotel to explore some nearby hills. After failing to show up on his schedule flight back home nearly a month later, his fat...

in Development

Despite Heavy Investment, HCMC Flood Prevention Projects "Ineffective"

As the city continues to sink and tides reach historic highs, flooding is one of the greatest natural threats to HCMC. But at a meeting last week, city officials admitted that their heavy investments ...

in Vietnam

Rare Snowstorm Hits Sapa

Sapa, which is known to get light dustings of snow from time to time, was hit by a rare snowstorm on December 15 causing a massive 5km traffic jam. The snow, measuring between 5 – 10cm, blocked the O...

in Music & Arts

Canvas & Wine: Monet and The Impressionists

From the organizers: The Impressionist movement changed forever the concept of painting. The effect of light and color and the use of clear brush strokes played a main role in the paintings. With the...

in Vietnam

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Kerry visits Vietnam, focus on trade, security, rights [Reuters] Drug ring gets death penalty in Vietnam [AlJazeera] App breaks record for largest speed dating event [ABS]

in Vietnam

Year’s Best Meteor Shower on Display in Vietnam TONIGHT!

Tonight is the best night of the year to catch a meteor shower according to Nguyen Duc Phuong, from the Vietnam Space Observatory Association.

in Culture

Slideshow: Spectacular Color Photos of 1914 Hanoi

Over the next 2 weeks, Hanoi-based French Culture Centre (L’Espace), will be holding a “Hanoi Colour” exhibition, featuring 60 color images taken by French photographer, Leon Busy, between 1914 and 19...

in Health

Hanoi Liquor Producer Closed, Staff Arrested After Deaths

After 6 people died last week from drinking methanol-laced rice wine from a Hanoi liquor producer, the distillery has been closed and its director has been arrested:

in Culture

Castaway (Lost Island) New Years Party Presented by Mc Sorley's, DeciBel Lounge and Saigon Outcast

From the organizers: Dear Saigon, It’s been an amazing year, and the only way to end it is with an even more amazing party. This year forget lines, forget dress codes. Forget everything you think you...

in Culture

Christmas Eve Potluck Dinner + Secret Santa @ Saigon Outcast

From the organizer: Everyone is welcome to Christmas potluck dinner and secrete Santa at Saigon Outcast on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, for our special edition of eating-too-much and enjoying a a Xmas...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nationwide Hunt for Owner of Gucci-Milano Store in HCMC

Vietnamese, 2 Malaysians jailed for credit card fraud in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Nationwide hunt for owner of Gucci-Milano store in HCMC [SGGP] Internet business to earn VND100 trillion in 2018&...

in Culture

Video: Just Some Guys Doing the 'Chicken Dance' on a District 1 Rooftop

As you may be aware, the Vietnamese 'Chicken Dance' craze has been sweeping through the country over the past month. The dance which tells you to "Lên nóc nhà" (go to the top), instructions that were ...

in Music & Arts

Tastes Like Chicken Brings the Funk to Cargo

From the organizer: Tastes Like Chicken are the funkiest band in Saigon. This 8 piece line up of bad ass funksters will definitely get you dancing. Their Chicken stinks of funk and is served with l...

in Food Culture

How to Use Fish Sauce (Nước Mắm) in Western Dishes

While fish sauce is a staple in many Asian countries, in the West, most prefer its cousin, ketchup. To break down some culinary walls, Asian food expert, Andrea Nguyen just published a great article i...

in Saigon

Report: 7-Eleven Coming to Saigon in 2014

Like McDonalds, 7-Eleven has been eyeing the Vietnam market for years. Now that Circle K, Family Mart and Shop & Go have softened the market for convenience stores, the ubiquitous brand is set to ...

in Environment

Vietnam’s Wild Elephants Are on the Verge of Extinction

“Vietnam will probably be the first country in Asia to lose its wild elephant.” This was the dire prediction from Barney Long, Director of the Species Program at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) when speaki...

in Saigon

Airplanes Blamed for Damaged Roofs in Go Vap

There are many quality of life issues for residents living next to airports – pollution, noise and even increased blood pressure to name a few. But some residents in Go Vap District are encountering a...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: EVN Power Monopoly to be Short-Circuited

Kerry to tour typhoon-hit Philippines, Vietnam [Bangkok Post] Local authorities recall deadly spurious liquor [SGGP] Vietnam, UK share atomic energy experience [VoV]

in Culture

Fashion Meets Communication Event @ Plan B

From the organizer: This time, we are going to bring a fresh air to our regular event with a Fashion Show. This is to support young and talented fashion designers - a brand new inspiration for Commun...

in Culture

Video: Motorbike Meditation? Vietnam Man Shows off his Impressively Dangerous Skill

We're kind of in awe by this video which shows a Da Nang man speeding down the highway while standing on his motorbike. This is not an endorsement to try it yourself (this position likely takes years ...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Banner Slamming Beer Looters Hung at Scene

No students, no money, many universities to be closed [Vietnam Net] Vietnam Tightens Land Seizure Law After Farmers Protest [Bloomberg] Vietnam's trade deficit to China surges to near $20 ...

in Music & Arts

UK Man Releases Album in Vietnamese

For us many of us non-native Vietnamese speakers, learning the local, tonal language is a tall order. But while most of us are satisfied learning ‘get by’ vocabulary, there are those who take their st...

in Vietnam

Images of Vietnam in 1992

We may post a lot about Saigon's pre-war past but, for a number of reasons, images from the 1980s and 1990s are hard to come by. Fortunately, VNExpress just published a collection of photos taken by ...

in Vietnam

Vietnam Will Soon be Home to Asia’s Biggest Brewery

Czech firm, BTG Holdings, has announced plans to build Asia’s biggest brewery in Vietnam’s Hoa Binh Province. The brewery, with a total investment of US$116 million, should be completed by 2017 and p...

in Vietnam

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Hundreds loot capsized beer truck [Tuoi Tre]  High global test scores don’t mean Vietnam’s schooling is OK [Thanh Nien] Per capita income in Vietnam reaches almost USD2,000 [Viet...

in Music & Arts

Exhibition Opening: Laurent Judge & Ayano Otani

From the organizer: Laurent Judge, a French artist painter and graffiti artist, has re-formatted his original paintings, and printed them on wood. Laurent will be pleased to present a limited series...

in Saigon

Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Rue Kitchener (Nguyen Thai Hoc Street)

When Saigon was still a sleepy French backwater, the city's streets were full of 1 and 2 story colonial buildings, lined with lush, green tress.

in Health

Video: Moronic Bike Racers Cause 2 Accidents in a Matter of Seconds

With traffic deaths and injuries on the rise in Vietnam, authorities have gone as far as to propose bans on motorbikes in the country's cities. But, as illustrated in the video below, reckless drivers...

in Culture

Traffic Time Lapse from Kumho Asiana Plaza

It might not have the high production value of previous time lapse videos we've posted but this video, captured from the top of Kumho Asiana Plaza, still provides a nifty view of one of the city's bus...

in Health

Report: The Saigon River Is Dying

A recent report found that the Saigon River, the city’s most important waterway, is severely contaminated and urgent steps must be taken to save it. Given the almost daily stories of untreated human w...

in Development

Vietnam Ponders Ban on Motorbikes in Large Cities

Vietnam may be the land of motorbikes but some government officials have put forth a plan to ban them in the country’s urban areas to increase safety and reduce pollution. While the plan is being prai...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reviews Human Rights Laws

Vietnam reviews human rights laws [Vietnam Net] Should sexy performances be banned? [VNS] Bag snatchers caught red-handed, recorded by car camera [Tuoi Tre]

in Saigon

Harley-Davidson's First Vietnam Dealership is Open for Business

World famous motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson, opened its first showroom in Vietnam last weekend in District 7. The showroom, located in Phu My Hung, opened its doors a day before the government lif...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Condom Fashion Collection Earns Vietnam Guinness Record

Vietnam makes remarkable progress in HIV/AIDS control [SGGP] Customs did not check the shipment containing 230kg of heroin [Vietnam Net] Digital ad market booming in Vietnam [Thanh Ni...

in Music & Arts

Priceless Vietnamese Parody of 'Fox Say' ('Bài Ca Phở')

Hit track, 'The Fox' from Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis has become a viral sensation the world over. As the ripples of its influence ping off different cultural walls, we end up with hilarious parodies l...

in Saigon

10 Old Pictures of People in Saigon

We often look to old buildings in order reconnect with the past since they are clear and static reference points. Though useful, another important window into the past is the day-to-day lives of peopl...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Air Pollution Cause of Chronic Diseases in Big Cities in Vietnam

Vietnam ministry seeks gov’t approval to limit personal vehicles [Thanh Nien] Vagina massage services freely advertised in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] New Hemiphyllodactylus gecko species discovere...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt May Reach 95% of GDP

Diabetes goes boom in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Poor transport holds Delta back [VNS] Vietnam Airplane lands on fuselage [Vietnam Net]

in Culture

Video: Lightsaber Duel Brings Advanced Technology to Saigon's Streets

This classic video from a few years back gloriously reappeared in our lives this past weekend. With only 3,000 views, we thought it was being under-watched so here it is for those who haven't seen it ...

in Asia

Morning News Roundup: Bill Gates Foundation Brings Free Internet to Rural Vietnam

Gold prices hit record low [VoV] Vietnam probes 229 kg heroin case busted by Taiwan [Tuoi Tre] Racehorse owners scrambling since closure of Vietnam’s lone track [Thanh Nien]

in Vietnam

What the Phở Happened This Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

US$36 billion funded for nationwide poverty reduction [Nhan Dan] Giant sinkhole found in Vietnam street [Thanh Nien] Sleeping with call girls earns $24-$237 fines: decree [Tuoi Tre]

in Vietnam

Number of Vietnamese Women Marrying Foreigners per Year? 100,000 and Rising.

At a recent conference in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the Vietnam Women’s Union released figures showing that 100,000 Vietnamese women marry foreigners annually.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Thai Tourist Motorcycles Seized in Vietnam

New penalties on inappropriate public cultural behavior [SGGP] Thai tourist motorcycles seized in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Hanoi approves massive transport project [Nhan Dan] 

in Culture

Video: Vietnamese News 'Presenters' Rap the News

In a bid to reach a younger audience, Vietnam Plus, a sister station of the Vietnam News Agency, has employed the services of local rappers to rap the news.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Strange Skin Disease, the First Ever in World, Found in Vietnam

Crunch time as Vietnam set for education shakeup, again [Thanh Nien] Vietnam steps into an era of mobile data explosion [PC Advisor] Strange skin disease, the first ever in world, found in...

in Development

Can Saigon Stop Sinking?

While this season’s heavy flooding has been blamed on large storms and high tides, some experts have been pointing to unchecked urbanization as the culprit. A recent Thanh Nien article took a closer l...

in Vietnam

46 Incredible Color Photos of 1915 Vietnam

Considering how rare turn of the 20th-century Vietnam photos are, we were especially excited to come across this Flickr album of 46 colorized photos from 1915. The photos were taken by Leon Busy...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tourism Sector to Hit Goal Two Years Ahead of Plan

Death toll in Vietnam flooding raised to 41, with 80,000 people displaced [Edmonton Journal] Vietnam’s 5 tons of relief goods reach Philippines [Tuoi Tre] Fire kills 6 in Vietnam capital&n...

in Saigon

Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Art Deco Kiosk

One of the few 'benefits' (all of which came at an incredibly high cost for the Vietnamese) of French colonialism is the architecture they left behind.

in Development

Saigon to Add 11 New Piers to Spur Waterway Development

Saigon seems to stepping up its waterway development game. After cleaning and refurbishing large swaths of the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal, the city has just announced plans for 11 new piers to be built ...

in Stories

31 Dead; Hoi An Deep Underwater After Massive Flooding Hits Central Vietnam

At least 31 people have died and 3 are missing after massive flooding on Vietnam’s central coast last weekend. According to the Central Highlands Center for Floods Control and Prevention, 13 were fou...

in Stories

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Chinese woman receives life sentence for drug trafficking [Vietnam Net] Singer fined $165 for flaunting breast onstage [Tuoi Tre] Low-pressure system moving toward southern Vietnam [T...

in Tech

$110m Pledged for Vietnamese Startups

It looks like Vietnamese startups are about to get a boost in funding. The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced a $110 million program called FIRST, designed to breathe financial life into...

in Music & Arts

Canvas & Wine: Paint Like Van Gogh

From the organizers: D2 Get back to the 19th century and feel like Vincent Van Gogh! Van Gogh was a pioneer in the art of painting. His use of color, creative portraits and above all, his letters mad...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC’s Diabetics Rise by 300% in 10 Years, Quadruple World Level

Vietnam court sentences Chinese meth smuggler to life [Thanh Nien] Japan to put on film festival in Vietnam [AJW] Saigon to have two new theaters [Vietnam Net] HCMC’s diabetics rise ...

in Saigon

10 Old Pictures of the Saigon Zoo (Thảo Cầm Viên)

Established in 1869, the Saigon Zoo (Thảo Cầm Viên) is the 8th oldest zoo in the world. The zoo and botanical garden were commissioned by Admiral Pierre de la Grandière, Commander of French forces in...

in Saigon

Dunkin’ Donuts Prepares to Open in Saigon

Watch out, Starbucks, there’s a new coffee chain coming to town. Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s leading coffee seller is preparing to open its doors in Phu My Hung in the next month.

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Man Caught Cooking Tiger Bones

Russian President Putin visits Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam man caught cooking tiger bones [Thanh Nien] 51 traffic accidents per day over past week nationwide [Tuoi Tre]

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Suffers 14 Deaths, but Spared the Worst of Typhoon Haiyan

Vietnam has strong retail market with high potential [SGGP] Vietnam asks Australia and US for spying explanation [Vietnam Net] Market for luxury cars growing in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

in Development

A Complete Map of the HCMC Metro System

Saigon's first metro line may be under construction and its 5th line fully funded, but it's often hard to grasp what things will look like when all 6 are complete.

in Stories

List: 20 Vietnamese Foods You Really Should Be Trying

Buzzfeed community member, Christina, just published a list - 20 Vietnamese Foods You Really Should Be Trying. It’s pretty comprehensive and seems to cover most of the staples though we probably would...

in Asia

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Vietnam, US talk on intellectual property issues [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam considers reusing 2G to upgrade 3G services [Vietnam Net] Power motorbikes given green light [Vietnam Bridge]

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Super Typhoon About to Enter East Sea, Heading for VN

Vietnam courts orders fresh probe after ten-year convict exonerated of murder [Thanh Nien] Vietnam: “Still much to do” on factory fire safety [Just Style] VN textile & garment firms ma...

in Vietnam

[UPDATED] Massive Storm Predicted to Hit Saigon Later Today

[Update Below] Don’t let the sunny skies fool you. A massive storm is predicted to arrive in Saigon later today with heavy, torrential rains. According to the latest report of the National Center for...

in Development

As Domestic Demand Falls, Vietnam’s Motorbike Producers Look to New Markets

Even though Vietnam is the land of motorbikes, a struggling economy and market saturation have resulted in drop in domestic sales. As motorbike manufacturers expand their production facilities in Viet...

in Health

4K Turkey Dash For the Orphans @ The Crescent

On November 17, come down to the Crescent to join Transcend People’s 4k Turkey Dash for the Orphans and Operation Smile in Vietnam.

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Police Chase, Arrest Man for Robbing Japanese Tourist

In Vietnam, police chase, arrest man for robbing Japanese tourist [Thanh Nien] All schools in HCMC close due to storm [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to host 28th Asian Advertising Congress [NST]

in Culture

Vietnamese Man Creates Working Replica of Batman's Batpod

Meet Vu Tang Lam, an obsessive Batman fan. And what do you get when you mix Batman with Vietnam? A replica of the batpod, of course! Lam spent nearly 2 years creating his version of the famous batpod...

in Health

Report: Vietnam in Top 10 for Worst Air Pollution

Break out the face masks - Vietnam is in the top ten countries with the worst air pollution in the world. The ranking comes from the recently released, 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) whic...

in Saigon

Mysterious Street ‘ Volcano’ Stumps Authorities

When a giant, fire-spewing sinkhole appeared on a HCMC street last week, city authorities rushed to find the cause. After a week of investigation, things are no clearer as scientists and firefighters ...

in Vietnam

Vietnamese Defence Minister: Don’t Trust Psychics

Due to the superstition present in Vietnamese society, many use psychics to get insight into everything from their future to finding the remains of loved ones who perished during the American war. But...

in Saigon

HCMC Man Throws Acid on Woman who Rejected his Love

Well, here’s your ‘what the phở?’ story of the day. A 30-year-old Ho Chi Minh City man has been arrested for throwing acid on 5 young women in a bout of jealousy.

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: iPad Air Available in Vietnam, No iPad Air Fever

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 ...

in Stories

Can Vietnamese Fish Sauce Become an International Hit?

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 mak...

in Asia

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

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]

in Culture

Event Rewind: Zombie Walk Saigon

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 lacer...

in Architecture

Vietnamese Architects Unveil Awesome Modular Bamboo Home Design

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 ...

in Tech

Report: Vietnamese Online Shopping Market Climbs to $2.77 Billion

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 purch...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fines Chinese Tourist $1,700 for Distributing Maps

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 Ca...

in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Population to Hit 90 Million Tomorrow

Tomorrow at 12am, Vietnam’s population will reach 90 million according to the General Office of Population and Family Planning.

in Health

Trend: HCMC Students Getting High on Cough Medicine

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, i...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Construction of North - South Express Railway Re-Proposed

Construction of North - South express railway re-proposed [Vietnam Bridge] Vietnam climate change response reviewed [Eco-business] Vietnam cops suspended for drunkenly insulting reporters&...

in Saigon

This is What Saigon Looked Like in 1881

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 t...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months

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]...

in Saigon

10 Old Pictures of Advertisements in Saigon

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 regula...

in Culture

Zombie Walk Saigon Returns on Nov. 2

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 st...

in Culture

Video: Không Muốn Ăn Thịt Chó (Don't Want to Eat Dog)

"Studying another language is hard. Studying Vietnamese is ridiculous." Ăn Đu Đủ, aka Dave just launched his blog, Daily Davey where he plans to chronicle his life in Vietnam. For one of his first po...

in Vietnam

Last Remaining Ancient Muong House Burned to the Ground by Moronic Tourists

Last week, a group of tourists had the bright idea to start a fire in an ancient Muong house to cook up some corn. Why not? Corn is delicious! Unfortunately, the house was made of wood and quickly wen...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 50 Children Hospitalized After Vaccination; Vaccine Use Continues

Over 50 children hospitalized after vaccination; vaccine use continues [Tuoi Tre] Economic slump hits Vietnam rural migrants hard [Thanh Nien] Restructuring: Does it really happen? [V...

in Culture

Green Drinks: Can Ethics & Profitable Manufacturing Co-Exist?

From the organizer: Join Green Drinks for a new experience at Bizu Cafe in The House of Saigon with a fresh Speaker this November. Rachael Carson will talk about the nuances of building a social ente...

in Health

FALSE: Street Vendor Caught Using Rat Meat in His Soup

Last week, a report entitled, “The shocking truth about hu tieu street vendors,” wherein a hu tieu vendor was caught using rat in his soups, spread like wildfire across Vietnam's social media networks...

in Arts & Culture

Hundreds Take to the Streets to Support Same-Sex Marriage in Vietnam

As the Vietnamese National Assembly gears up to debate gay marriage next month, hundreds took to the streets of Hanoi yesterday to highlight the issue. Part of the “Toi Dong Y” (I agree) festival, the...

in Culture

Video: Hanoi - Saigon Time Lapse

It seems like time lapse videos are all the rage in Vietnam these days. A number of them have popped up over the last few months, some by amateurs and others by professionals. In either case, they do ...

in Asia

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Rice farmers losing out on production profits [Vietnam Net] 7 dead, 40 injured in north Vietnam bus accident [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Plugs into Renewable Energy Sources [Prensa Latina]

in Music & Arts

Event Rewind: GLAM

Last night saw the first installment of GoGo City’s GLAM, a new art and music party, at Q4. Live artistic expression was the name of the game - guests joined artist Yanneth Albornoz to paint huge mur...

in Film & TV

Vietnamese Horror Film Reviewed by New York Times

Earlier this year, the government announced plans to overhaul Vietnam’s film industry. Looking to copy the success of Korea and Japan, officials are planning to invest over US$300 million of the state...

in Saigon

9 Old Pictures of Saigon Street Vendors

The buildings and streets of Saigon can change in the blink of an eye. Gone are the streetcars, French street names and ox-drawn carts. As the economy continues to develop, the old Saigon is being rep...

in Development

Start Your Engines! Vietnam Motor Show 2013

Whether we like it or not (for the record, we don’t) cars are becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam. To showcase their newest models, 15 auto brands have set up shop at the Saigon Exhibition and C...

in Stories

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Population Hits 90 Million

Vietnam health official apologizes for death involving cosmetic surgeon [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Motor Show opens in Ho Chi Minh City [SGGP] “Wall Streets” in Saigon [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s...

in Culture

Fundraiser: How you Can Help the Victims of Typhoon Nari

Saigoneer has partnered with Venus Café to raise money and collect goods to help the victims of last week's Typhoon Nari which devastated central Vietnam. To help families rebuild their lives and get...

in Health

Vietnam Burns Through 4.17 Billion Packs of Cigarettes per Year

According to the Vietnam Tobacco Association, the country consumed 4.174 billion packs of cigarettes in 2012. With a population around 90 million, that’s good for an average of over 46 packs a year pe...

in Food Culture

Special Delivery: Takeaway.com Acquires Vietnammm.com

Vietnammm, one of Vietnam’s most popular online delivery sites, has been acquired by Takeaway.com, a global leader in the industry. The move signals the Dutch company’s first move outside of Europe wh...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Beauty Clinic Owner Arrested for Allegedly Killing Customer

Vietnam beauty clinic owner arrested for allegedly killing customer [Thanh Nien] Vietnam: a nation of online gamers dominated by Chinese and Korean games [DW] Saigonese artists featured in...

in Music & Arts

GLAM: Bringing Exciting New Art and Music to Q4

Get in the holiday spirit this Friday with a little dress up, great entertainment, and exciting new art! GoGo City presents GLAM, an event that celebrates art and self-expression in its many forms. T...

in Saigon

Fun with Old Saigon Maps (1790)

Even before the French formally occupied Saigon in 1859, they were active players in Vietnamese politics as early as the 17th century. Their influence can be seen in this 1790 map in the form of the m...

in Saigon

HCMC Street to be Named in Honor of Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap

Like many other countries, Vietnam uses street names to honor fallen national heroes. As such, it should come as no surprise that both HCMC and Hanoi are planning to name streets after the recently de...

in Vietnam

After Police Chase, 49 Endangered Pangolins Found in Ambulance

In yet another case of shady wildlife smuggling in Vietnam, after a brief chase, traffic police in the northern province of Phu Yen pulled over a suspicious ambulance and found 49 endangered pangolins...

in Food Culture

Video: Local YouTuber Gives Away Free Ice Cream to Saigon Commuters

Troy Nguyen runs a YouTube channel dedicated to Vietnam. While most of his videos focus on his travels and interesting aspects of Vietnamese culture, every now and then, he sets out to help the people...

in Stories

Vietnam Airlines Flight Lands in Da Nang Missing a Front Wheel

Have you seen a giant wheel falling from the sky? When a Vietnam Airlines flight landed in Da Nang yesterday afternoon, everything seemed to be normal. But after technicians carried out a routine exa...

in Food Culture

The Best Pho in Vietnam?

With thousands of pho shops across Vietnam, determining the best in the country seems like an impossible task. In fact, for any Vietnamese food, we would hesitate to crown a restaurant 'best of' since...

in Music & Arts

The Saigon Players Present: Rocky Horror Halloween Madness!

The Saigon Players are a non-profit community theater group who aim to uphold the arts while giving to charity. All the proceeds from their performances go towards a charity that the members personall...

in Culture

Saigon Blog Spotlight: SoJournaling Vietnam

Wanting to reconnect with his ancestral homeland, Kyle, a 23-year-old Viet Kieu from California, packed his bags and moved to Vietnam a few years ago. He has been traversing the country ever sinc...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Man Dies in Underground Hole While Committing Gambling Fraud

Vietnam airlines plan fleet boom as roads and rail fail [WTAQ] Vietnam city police to probe utilities for paying excessive salaries [Thanh Nien]  Student keen on conserving ancient HC...

in Saigon

Yesterday's Flooding Breaks Record for HCMC. Today May be Even Worse.

If you were caught in waist-deep water yesterday, you weren’t the only one. The floodwaters reached 1.64 meters, breaking the previous record. But the worst might not yet be over.

in Vietnam

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Chinese woman caught with 2.2 kg of drugs at airport [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam gives green light to genetically modified crops [Vietnam Net]  Vietnam's economy regaining growth momentum ...

in Culture

Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Party

Last Thursday's Saigon Artbook Party was a hit. From 6 – 11, La Brasserie de Saigon, on the corner of Hai Ba Trung and Dong Du was packed with both locals and foreigners who turned out to support this...

in Food Culture

Ben Thanh is One of the World's Best Food Markets: USA Today

American newspaper, USA Today, just published their list of the "Best food markets around the world" in which Saigon's own Ben Thanh Market ranked 15th. Along with fake DVDs and tourist nik naks, the ...

in Culture

Words: Loaned by the French, Borrowed by the Vietnamese

From pho and banh mi to motorbike culture, elements of French influence can still be found throughout Vietnamese society. The Vietnamese language also contains dozens of French 'loan words' that, whil...

in Culture

Wine for Cats now Available in Japan (Yes, Really)

It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with our Japanese neighbors who always seem to be one-upping the world when it comes to whacky products. We present to you – cat wine.

in Asia

Morning News Roundup: Vegetable Prices Jump After Storm Nari

Government decrees support for atomic energy studies [Nhan Dan] Oil refinery projects erected all across Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam cyber crime rising in 2013 - Vietnam Economic Times ...

in Health

Celeb. Chef, Bobby Chinn's Crusade for Safer Food in Vietnam

Vietnam may have some of the best food in the world but the country has recently struggled with food safety issues. Over the past few months, stories about tainted noodles and street drinks have been ...

in Asia

Typhoon Nari Leaves Path of Death and Destruction Across SE Asia

As Typhoon Nari swept through SE Asia this week, it left a path of death and destruction from the Philippines to Laos. Thousands of homes were destroyed, dozens of lives were lost and it may have even...

in Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Want City, Airport, Avenue Named After Gen. Giap

Half of Vietnam’s industrial sewage dumped into rivers untreated [Thanh Nien]  Vietnamese want city, airport, avenue named after Gen. Giap [Tuoi Tre] Vinalines former head guilty of c...

in Development

How Saigon's Largest Canal Cleaned up Its Act

You’ve likely observed groups of men fishing along the banks of Saigon’s Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal and wondered how fish could survive in its waters. Apparently it’s a bit cleaner than we may think.&nb...

in Music & Arts

Slideshow: On the Red Carpet of "Am Muu Giay Got Nhon"

On Monday, Saigoneer attended the premier of the highly anticipated film, "Am Muu Giay Got Nhon" ("How to Fight in Six Inch Heels"). Since the movie was directed and produced by Viet Kieu and focuses...

in Vietnam

Typhoon Nari Devastating Central Vietnam

After wreaking havoc on the Philippines where it killed 13 people, Typhoon Nari made landfall this morning in central Vietnam, causing massive flooding, power outages and destruction of property.

in Music & Arts

Manga and Cosplay in Vietnam

Vietnam is a melting pot for Asian culture and loves to imitate the trends of its neighbors. From economics (China/South Korea) to music (South Korea/Japan) Vietnamese are truly masters of emulation, ...

in Tech

[Updated] Ministry Approves Increased 3G Fees

[Update Below] Vietnamese telecommunication companies are awaiting a decision by the Ministry of Information and Communication that would double 3G fees in the country.

in Music & Arts

Escape Party: Enchanting Circus

From the organizer:  a dOSe of ESCAPE – Summer Dance Music Festival in June 2013 at Diamond Island was considered a great music Festival with more than 10,000 participants, and it has created a ...

in Stories

A Look into the World of HCMC Sex Shops

Even though sex toys and unregistered aphrodisiacs are awesome illegal in HCMC, many sex shops stock these items and are seeing their profits soar. After all, it’s hard to run a business selling condo...

in Saigon

Video: iPhone Thievery

Crime is on the rise in HCMC. The city may be installing video cameras and increasing the number of security personnel, but these won't solve the problem on their own. Thieves are conniving and thrive...

in Health

Beware of Fake Doctors in Vietnam

Quality is always something to be aware of when living in Vietnam. From motorbike helmets to pho noodles, shoddy products can profoundly affect your wellbeing. Now you can add doctors to this list – p...

in Film & TV

Interview with Award-Winning Filmmaker Ham Tran

"Am Muu Giay Got Nhon" ("How to Fight in Six Inch Heels") is an upcoming, fashion-focused romantic comedy directed by Viet Kieu filmmaker, Ham Tran, his first in Vietnam. Saigoneer sat down with Ham d...

in Saigon

The Story of Saigon's Floating Hotel

There was a time, not too long ago, when Saigon wasn’t full of tourists and backpackers. In the late 1980s, Vietnam had just opened its doors to the west and was rushing to renovate its decrepit colon...

in Development

ANH House of Light and Wind

Just past the Saigon Bridge in District 2 lies this lovely house built by Vietnamese architects Sanuki + Nishizawa. Built in the ‘tube-house’ style, the open design allows for fresh air and light to t...

in Stories

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap dies [Tuoi Tre] Efficiency Needs to Play a Bigger Role in Vietnam’s Fast-Growing Cities [GreenTechMedia] MetLife Expands Asian Growth Ambitions To Vietnam...

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Vietnam as Seen From Space

If it were up to us, the majority of America's $700 billion annual military budget would be funneled to NASA (Neil Degrasse Tyson would likely agree). While this may be a pipe dream due to America's s...

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'Beautiful Saigon Project' Explores Saigon Through HipHop

Hip hop has a special place in our hearts so when we see the style gaining popularity in Vietnam, we get pretty excited. We just stumbled upon this extremely entertaining and well-produced hip hop vi...

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Vietnamese Tech Startup of the Month – August Edition

As Vietnamese tech startups gain popularity and increased funding, the potential for growth in this market is massive. TechinAsia, our favorite source for tech-related content in Vietnam, does an exc...

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Beautiful, 100-year-old Water Paintings of Vietnam

You know how much we love to post old photos of Vietnam. But every now and then it's nice to switch up the medium a bit, so today, we present some beautiful, turn-of-the 20th century water color paint...

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12 Color Pictures of Saigon from Before WWII

With each passing day, Saigon's future becomes a bit more clear, and its past a bit more distant. But fear not, for we've assembled a slideshow of colorized images from Saigon's colonial past.

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Saigon’s Citadel - Part 2

This is part 2 of our series on Saigon's citadel. You can read part 1 here. Nguyen Anh (AKA Gia Long) would never use his citadel for military action as hostilities only resumed after his death in 18...

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Awkward Allies: North Korea and Vietnam

A recent article from NK News examines the slightly awkward relationship between North Korea and Vietnam since the beginning of the Cold War. Starting in the 1950s, Hanoi and Pyonyang became uneasy al...

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Amazing Vietnamese Origami

This is the work of Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Hung Cuong who creates his beautiful pieces with paper called Do. Nguyen Hung Cuong has been making origami since the age of six when he received his fir...

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Saigon’s Citadel - Part 1

Hue was neither the first nor only Vietnamese city to house a citadel. Built in the late 18th century, a few years before its counterpart in Hue, the citadel in Saigon proved to be the key to Vietname...

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Stunning Street Art in Saigon

French street artist, Julien Malland, AKA Seth Globepainter, travels the world using buildings as a canvas for his huge murals. Collaborating with local artists, he tries to learn new artistic techniq...

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Another Step Forward for Gay Marriage in Vietnam

Vietnam is on the path to becoming the first Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. This week, in Hanoi, Deputy Health Minister, Nguyen Viet Tien, told the press: “[A]s human beings, homosexuals...

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Wednesday Jameson Jam: Acoustic Open Mic @ Saigon Outcast

 Calling all musicians and lovers of music, come hang out and jam out at the Jameson Jam, an acoustic open mic for all.

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Saigon Dub Station: Weekly Dub Station @ Saigon Ranger

The only weekly Reggae & Dub Sound System Party. 14th of April : Special Dance Battle Edition

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Wednesday Jameson Jam: Acoustic Open Mic @ Saigon Outcast

 Calling all musicians and lovers of music, come hang out and jam out at the Jameson Jam, an acoustic open mic for all.

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Optimist Club 121 @ The Observatory

 This week, 2 of The Observatory's DJs resident will rock the dancefloor at Optimist Club Saigon.

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OCTO Late Night Happy Hour @ Octo Tapas Restobar

Feeling peckish during the late hours? Ladies and gentlemen, OCTO at your service!

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Tuesday Life Drawing Classes @ Saigon Outcast

 Something new at Saigon Outcast!! Join us in an evening of Life Drawing every Tuesday. Whether you are an artist who wants to have some practice or someone who has never drawn before wantin...

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Screening Of 'Pride' @ deciBel

 Pride (UK 2014) (7.8/10·IMDb - 93%·Rotten Tomatoes). A group of gay activists in London and a South Welsh miners’ community are the “odd couple” in Pride.

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Free Food - Dad's Dinner @ deciBel

 Tonight only from 8.30pm! Chefs Adeline, Augustin & Etienne will cook "Dad's Dinner" : marinated chicken skewers with sweet mash potatoes.

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Ahoy! Maritime Music Sunday @ The Observatory

 AHOY! Our Sunday resident EL CAPITAN plays a large spectrum of groovy tunes that he likes to call MARITIME MUSIC.

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Monday Jazz Project @ La Fenetre Soleil

From the organizer: MONDAY JAZZ PROJECT created for Jazz lover in Saigon. Those who are interested in Jazz, enjoy listening live music and bring the Jazz level higher here in Saigon.

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Sunday Side-Up @ Saigon Outcast

 Sunday side-up is the best way to fully enjoy your Sunday whatever the generation you represent. Bring your family and friends, let us share delicious BBQ and Hoegaarden while we run a round bar...

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Plant a Family Tree @ Nado Outdoors

Upcoming classes for kids yoga in June via hotline 0969 841 079 or inbox on Facebook.

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Friday Acoustic Sessions.: Rawney Plays Outcast! @ Saigon Outcast

This week’s acoustic artist, Ciarán Calnan aka "Rawney", is a big name on the Irish music circuit with his band Setmaker and one of the country’s most fascinating solo artists.