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.
The Story of Ông Táo, the Kitchen God Who Rides a Carp to Heaven
This evening, as Saigoneers continue their many Tet preparations and young revellers head out for a night on the town, Ong Tao is packing his bags for his annual trip to heaven.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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...
Khoi Pham in Saigon
Street Cred: Bui Vien, the First Vietnamese in America...or Was He?
In today’s Saigon, Bui Vien Street is commonly known as the city’s backpacker paradise, not to mention one of its many nightlife hotspots. It’s unclear whether urban planners in the southern hub had o...
[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...
Khoi Pham in Vietnam
Street Cred: Thoai Ngoc Hau, Dedicated but Misunderstood
For someone whose entire life was dedicated to national progress, Thoai Ngoc Hau really didn’t receive the treatment he deserved for his achievements. Marred by a wrongful conviction, even after his d...
[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.
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 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.
VietJet Will Fly to Hong Kong in December
Beginning in December, VietJet will offer direct flights between Saigon and Hong Kong.
Khoi Pham in Food Culture
Bánh Trung Thu: From Traditional Festive Fare to Asia’s Answer to Fruitcake
While Saigoneer’s previous installment in our Food History series touched on the evolution of bánh xèo, a light, airy crepe that screams summer with every bite, this week’s dish belongs to t...
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
Nhạc Vàng: Bridging the Generational Gap With Retro Saigon Tunes
As the chatter starts to die down and the soft disco lights turn on, peppering the room with a myriad of colors, it seems as if the entire interior of Nguoi Sai Gon cafe has travelled back in time to ...
The Evolution of Bánh Xèo: A Street Food History
While phở, bánh mì and now, occasionally, bún chả hog the spotlight in Vietnamese cuisine, everyone in Vietnam is familiar, to some degree, with bánh xèo. On street corners and in tiny, mode...
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...
Street Cred: Hai Thuong Lan Ong, the Father of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
Hai Thuong Lan Ong is one of the most influential figures in the history of traditional Vietnamese medicine.
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...
[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...
Saigon’s Traffic Nightmare: Challenges and Potential Solutions
On one particularly horrific Monday evening last summer, I wound up in a traffic jam. Bounding over the bridge between District 1 and Phu Nhuan, my jaw dropped as I found a sea of vehicles on the othe...
Khoi Pham in Saigon
Street Cred: Ho Xuan Huong, a Woman Ahead of Her Time
Despite being one of Vietnam’s most prominent classical poets, Ho Xuan Huong’s existence remains an enigma to this day.
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.
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.
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.
