Xuân Phương in Hanoi
In Suburban Hanoi, With Summer Comes the Red-Purple Cascade of Mulberries
In suburban Hanoi, this is the season when mulberry branches heavy with bright red fruits dangle in the summer wind.
After Saigon Police Bust Major Pet Theft Ring, the City Rallies to Help Care for 400 Cats
After an extended investigation, the Hồ Chí Minh City Police Department has busted a major cat theft and distribution ring that operated across multiple southern provinces.
A Visit to Lê Minh Xuân, a Rare Craft Village Making Incense Sticks Amid Saigon
From inside the workshop, artisans carry bundle after bundle of freshly made incense sticks into the courtyard amid the morning mist. A gentle scent of spices linger in the air.
As Thanh Đa Faces Redevelopment, Writer Dạ Ngân Reflects on What Will Be Lost
To me, my trip to Cư xá Thanh Đa in summer 1982 was a serendipitous encounter. It was Saigon’s largest-scale residential complex in the first half of the 1970s, with nearly 4,000 separate units housing about 50,000 inhabitants. Cư xá refers to a residential quarter reserved for gainfully employed citizens, with a vision to establish a model community with a high quality of life. Here, in their three-bedroom apartments, civil servants, professors, doctors, and military leaders ranked major or higher lived in pride of being a part of a cư xá like that.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
Inside the Covid Memorial Park at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Saigon's Brand-New Green Space
As part of Saigon’s latest initiative to increase green space coverage in the city, a number of abandoned land plots were converted into public parks, including a Covid Memorial Park that’s become a beloved destination for Saigoneers seeking a space to jog, reflect, or just simply touch grass.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
All Aboard Bus 146, Home of Plushies, Rubber Chickens and a Side of Humanity
“Cute” doesn’t seem like a fitting descriptor for any mode of public transport, but a bus in Saigon is driving straight into the heart of Saigoneers for being the quintessence of “smotheringly adorable.”
Saigon Set to Make Bus Service Free for All to Cut Congestion, Air Pollution
Saigoneers without private vehicles might be happy to hear that the city is planning to make the municipal bus system free to ride in the near future.
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.
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 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.
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...
Morning News Roundup: Saigoneers Make Trek to Da Lat to Buy Vegetables Straight From Farms
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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.
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] ▪&...
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.
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.
Chinese Scientists Have Successfully Cloned Monkeys Using SCNT Technique
Scientists in China recently achieved a major scientific breakthrough by cloning two monkeys.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s International Internet Connectivity Fully Restored
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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.
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...
