A new study shows that Vietnam has the lowest rate of adult obesity in the world.
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 innovative, as evidenced by a new campus that will open later this year.
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 each taking home an award.
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Though some may try to deny it, everyone loves a good fart joke, and it seems the 19th-century Japanese were no different.
Located on the banks of the Saigon River in Thao Dien, Villa Song is a world away from the perpetual chaos of downtown Saigon. Nothing is fenced off for metro construction, and you can walk around without getting run over by a motorbike.
If you turn up to a hủ tiếu spot anywhere in this city and there is not a hand-painted, wooden noodle cart taking up one corner of the venue, you may want to think twice about sitting down.
At Belgo, Saigon’s first Belgian craft brewery, flourishes of culture from the small European country greet visitors before they even step inside the building, which itself is a surprise. Located on a small, typically Saigon street, the large brewery stands out thanks its size and striking design.
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 of a bygone era have gradually been knocked down and repurposed.
Among Saigon’s plethora of rooftop bars, many of which aim to create an international vibe high atop their perches on some of the city’s tallest buildings, there is a distinct lack of Vietnamese-ness. One exception is the ANAN rooftop, an intimate venue in downtown’s Old Market (Chợ Cũ) that is set to launch its bia hơi and small plate happy hour menu on June 30.
From the organizer: "Weekend of Adaptation/ Screening night" event will be aired every weekend at BLANC.
From now until July 16, diners at the Renaissance Riverside Saigon’s Viet Kitchen can enjoy a range of specialties from Thailand. The hotel’s “Authentic Taste of Thai” program features the creations of Chef Khamtachat Pukung, who cooks at the Marriott Rayong Resort & Spa outside of Bangkok.
Tucked away in a narrow storefront along District 3’s Nguyen Thien Thuat is a mean bowl of breakfast bún bò Huế.
When it comes to Sunday brunches in Saigon, the playing field is a crowded one. At times it can be difficult to distinguish the free-flow, all-you-can-eat options. However, this year Le Méridien introduced a new concept that truly helps it stand out from the hotel crowd.
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