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.
Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course
In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects...
After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'
A photo of a Western tourist meditating for money on a sidewalk on Phu Quoc has forced local officials to speak out against the action.
100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019
Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Arrested for Extorting Businesses in Mekong Delta
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese reporter arrested for extorting businesses in Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre] 1...
New Draft Regulation Would Require All Hanoi Taxis to Have Same Color Scheme
Hanoi authorities are working on a draft regulation that will significantly impact how the capital’s taxi firms operate in the next few years.
Morning News Roundup: VietJet Named Asia’s Best Employer Brand
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietjet named Asia’s Best Employer Brand [SGGP] Hanoi eyes standard color scheme f...
A Sneak Peek Inside Saigon's First Metro Tunnel
Deep below District 1, Saigon's first metro line is taking shape out of public view.
Vietnam to Run out of Construction Sand by 2020: Official
As Vietnamese cities continue to experience a construction boom, government officials predict the country may run out of construction sand by 2020.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Forecasts Record Foreign Investment of $16bn
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam forecasts record foreign investment of $16b [Deal Street Asia] Visa-free t...
Tropical Depression Causes Devastating Flash Flooding, Landslides in Son La, Yen Bai
As Vietnam’s rainy season reaches its peak, a recent tropical depression battered the country’s northern provinces, devastating local infrastructure and villages. According to Tuoi Tre, heavy downpou...
China Wows Netizens With Panda-Shaped Solar Panel Farm
After Kung Fu Panda, China's national animal is sweeping netizens off their feet again - this time as a pioneer in the country’s renewable energy industry.
Saigon Ramps Up Anti-Flooding Effort With Flood-Control Reservoir in Thu Duc
In yet another attempt to alleviate Saigon’s flood problems, municipal authorities are expediting construction of a flood reservoir in Thu Duc District.
South Korean Convenience Store Chain Chooses Vietnam as First Foreign Expansion
A South Korean convenience store chain will become the latest entry to Vietnam's competitive market later this year.
Vietnam's YouTubers Cash in on Kid-Friendly Channels
Certain local YouTube channels are bringing in hundreds of millions of VND per month. Their target audience? Children.
Malaysia Bans Viral Hit 'Despacito' From State TV, Radio Stations
It’s official: the Malaysian government has banned Despacito from playing on state TV channels and radio stations.
Vietnam Seeks to Improve Tourism Image Amid Poor Return Visitor Figures
Despite a steady increase in visitor numbers in recent years, Vietnam’s tourism sector is struggling to entice tourists back for another stay.
Dong Nai Crowd Brutally Attacks Two Dog Thieves, Burns Motorbike
Two dog thieves were severely beaten by a crowd after being caught red-handed in Dong Nai province late last week.
[Photos] Saigon Rushes to Finish First River Bus Route for August Launch
Saigon’s first river bus route is slowly taking shape as municipal officials aim to launch the service this month.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Have 1,000 New Buses by 2020
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City to have 1,000 new buses by 2020 [SGGP] Vietnam’s most wanted runaway bigw...
Weekend News Roundup: Malaysia Sets Oct 2 for Trial of Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Malaysia sets Oct 2 for trial of women suspects in Kim Jong Nam killing [VnExpress] ...
