Britain’s Prestigious North London Collegiate School Arrives in Vietnam
A World-class IB Family of schools with 175 years of exceptional education in the UK, Korea, Dubai, Singapore, and Vietnam invites families to join.
Brian Letwin in Saigon
Every Morning, I'm Grateful for My Carless Ride to Work on Hoàng Sa Street
In the decade-plus of Saigoneer’s existence, we’ve had six offices strewn across different parts of Districts 1 and 3. Over that period, my homes have been located in Bình Thạnh and Thảo Điền, requiring significant commuting time.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Nhiêu Lộc-Thị Nghè Canal's Comeback Story
Water has no hometown.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
Our Toxic Relationship With Saigon Traffic: A Diagnosis
There is no way to describe Saigon traffic literally and have it understood by someone who has not experienced it.
Sweating for a Good Cause at the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation Walk in Hanoi
I learnt of the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in my first year living in Hanoi, through friends that had worked for the fantastic organization, or that were regular donors supporting it. This year, I was super excited to see their “Blue Dragon Marathon Walk” annual fundraiser announced, with the main Hanoian event looping around Thống Nhất Park's lake. Embracing the opportunity to contribute, I put my hand up for a 10K walk and enticed friends and family from around the world to send donations to the wander-for-a-cause.
How One Saigon Gym Is Re-Inventing Fitness
Technology has fundamentally altered how Saigoneers travel around the city, find and eat food, form and maintain relationships and make purchases. Such innovations can profoundly change how one approaches fitness here as well.
AISA Games Come to Saigon
Australian International School, Saigon (AIS Saigon) is set to host students from Australian International Schools across Asia this November, for the highly anticipated AISA Games 2023.
In the Mekong Delta, Ferries Are Childhood Friends and Daily Companions
The Mekong Delta is called Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long in Vietnamese — the Nine Dragons River, for the way the mighty Mekong splits into multiple strands as it nears its final destination, the East Sea.
Hanoi Metro Officials Apologize for Using Student-Made Terminal Map Without Permission
The management board of Hanoi's Ha Dong - Cat Linh railway project recently came under fire for using a map illustration stolen from the Internet.
A Heroes’ Retirement Plan for De-Mining Dogs in Cambodia
An animal rights activist in Phnom Penh plans to open a specialized retirement home for Cambodia’s de-mining dogs.
H&M's First Store in Vietnam to Open in Saigon This Autumn
From later this year, fans of fast-fashion retailer H&M will not have to make a trek to Bangkok to shop, as the Swedish brand recently announced the launch of a flagship store in downtown Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Asia Continues Battle as Vietnam Declares Free of Bird Flu
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Asia continues battle as Vietnam declares free of bird flu [VnExpress] Police deta...
Hanoi to Uproot 1,000 Trees to Make Way for Road Expansion
In order to expand Hanoi’s Ring Road 3, the city will axe about 1,000 trees before October, while another 300 will be relocated or pruned. Many of the trees are four or five decades old and ...
Vietnam Skincare Clinic Goes Viral for Using Logo of Fictional Zombie-Making Company
A skincare clinic in Saigon has been the butt of Internet mockery recently after eagle-eyed netizens discovered that their official logo is a carbon copy of a fictional zombie-creating company in the ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam, Japan Ink $22bn Worth of Trade Deals at 'Historic’ Conference
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam, Japan ink $22bn worth of trade deals at ‘historic’ conference [Tuoi Tre] ...
Vietnam Increases Maximum Loan Limits to Help Poverty-Stricken Students
From June 15 this year onward, Vietnamese students can take out 20% more in loans to support their studies.
Sections of New Overpasses Near Tan Son Nhat to Open This Month
Sections of two new overpasses near Tan Son Nhat International Airport are expected to open later this month.
Morning News Roundup: Hue Bans High-Rises Within Historic Garden Houses
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Huế bans high-rises in its garden houses’ territory [DTI] Community culture space ...
Vietnam's First 7-Eleven Store to Open in Saigon This June
Saigoneers, get ready for bouts of Slurpee-induced brain freezes.
Saigon Bus Driver Disciplined for Driving on the Sidewalk
It's not just motorbikes - Saigon's public bus drivers are now hopping onto the wrong side of the curb during rush hour.
Hanoi Bakes in Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Residents of Hanoi and surrounding provinces are struggling through a record-breaking heat wave.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Revives Plan to Ban Motorbikes in Uphill Battle Against Congestion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi revives plan to ban motorbikes in uphill battle against congestion [VnExpress] ...
Archaeologists in China Have Discovered Rice That Is Over 9,400 Years Old
Researchers in China have determined that rice was first domesticated in the country nearly 10,000 years ago.
Morning News Roundup: VietJet Signs $4.7bn in Trade Deals in the US
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. VietJet signs US$4.7 billion in trade deals in the US [DTI] World Bank helps Vietn...
New Law Aims to Protect Children's Privacy Rights Online
Vietnam's new law on children, which comes into effect today, prohibits adults from posting photos and information of children online without their permission.
A Gang of Pickpocket Monkeys Has Taken Over a Bali Temple
A temple on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali is currently plagued by a gang of kleptomaniac primates.
Morning News Roundup: American Injured in Car Accident Inside Saigon Zoo
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. American injured in car accident inside Saigon Zoo [DTI] Vietnam Airlines not affe...
China May Ban Sale of Canine Meat Ahead of Dog-Eating Festival
Animal lovers can rejoice - for now - as authorities in the Chinese city of Yulin have issued a short-term ban on the sale of dog meat ahead of the city's infamous dog-eating festival, activists repor...
