Saigoneer 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 many are aware, however, that the post office used to be based a few blocks away.
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
In 'Tình Tính Tang,' a Progressive Metal Take on Vietnam's Folk Melodies
‘Trong Com’ is unassuming; ‘Trong Com’ is simple and easy to memorize; much like its namesake — a small drum played during traditional ceremonies, the song evokes an idealized image of Vietnam, one that’s enveloped in bucolic pastures and lined by verdant fields.
Adrien Jean in Culture
[Photos] Life in the Time of the Masks and Coronavirus
These are strange times we're all living in.
Paul Christiansen in Literature
An Ode to Saigon’s Chò Nâu Trees
Editor's Note: This is a lyric essay, a new genre for Saigoneer. It doesn’t rely on a linear narrative or thesis-driven ...
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics
When it comes to discussions of cuisine, I'd argue that "authentic" is the most overused word in writing and marketing, followed closely by "fusion."
Saigoneer 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 canopy.
Saigoneer 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.
Thi Nguyen in Saigon
Street Cred: Dauntless Antiwar Icon Nguyen Thai Binh 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.
Latest
Saigoneer 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.
Saigoneer 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...
Saigoneer 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.
Saigoneer 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.
Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
In 'Tình Tính Tang,' a Progressive Metal Take on Vietnam's Folk Melodies
‘Trong Com’ is unassuming; ‘Trong Com’ is simple and easy to memorize; much like its namesake — a small drum played during traditional ceremonies, the song evokes an idealized image of Vietnam, one th...
Adrien Jean in Culture
[Photos] Life in the Time of the Masks and Coronavirus
These are strange times we're all living in.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown
Bad news for anyone considering a train trip.
Partner Content
Saigoneer in Health
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 k...
Saigoneer 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 ...
Saigoneer in Entertainment
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 Vie...
Saigoneer 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 a...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
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 tha...
Saigoneer in Service
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 ar...
Saigoneer in Service
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 price...
Saigoneer in Resorts
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 r...
Saigoneer 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 seagr...
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer 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, vide...
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The Coronavirus Outbreak and New Drunk Driving Laws
We're back from the Tet holiday!
Saigoneer 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 m...
Eat & Drink
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics
When it comes to discussions of cuisine, I'd argue that "authentic" is the most overused word in writing and marketing, followed closely by ...
Jae Shin in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: In D7, Home-Cooked Korean Comfort Food for the World-Weary
Growing up in South Korea's extremely competitive and high-stress education system, combined with strict Asian parenting, my relationship wi...
Saigoneer 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.
Stories
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories Roundup: WHO Declares China Virus Outbreak an International Emergency
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Sa...
Saigoneer 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.
Saigoneer 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.
Society
Saigoneer 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.
Saigoneer 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.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Colorful Kindergarten Among the Misty Hoa Binh Mountains
This is way cooler than your kindergarten.
Heritage
Saigoneer 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.
Saigoneer 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-kn...
Thi Nguyen in Saigon
Street Cred: Dauntless Antiwar Icon Nguyen Thai Binh 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...
Event Coverage
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
Saturday Night @ Lush
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Saigoneer in Event Coverage Section
Ladies Night @ Lush
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
Saturday Night @ Lush
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Events
Saigoneer in Events
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)
Saigoneer in 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 NE...
Saigoneer in Events
Salsa and Taco @ Soma Saigon
Salsa and Taco is bringing the best Latin rhythms and Macho Taco, serve the best Mexican food.
Saigoneer in 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 & Wel...
Saigoneer in Events
Drift by Dat Nguyen @ 289E
Dat Nguyen and 289e presents “Drift”A solo performance7:30PM at 289e Nguyen Cong Tru
Saigoneer in Events
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 ...
Saigoneer in 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 ...
Saigoneer in 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. ...
Saigoneer in Events
Wine & Cheese Day 2020 @ Saigon Outcast
Wine Vendors: Bootleggers Saigon Vinifera Viet Nam Cheese Vendors: Pizza 4P's Online Store Who Loves Cheese?
