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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat
Do not try this at home. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
[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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
