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: Jetstar Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Indonesia, Vietnam to probe reported skirmish in disputed waters [Reuters] Vietnam...
Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US
Trade leaders of the 11 remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed to continue working to finalize the deal without US participation.
Over Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Can't Swim: Expert
With summer just around the corner, Vietnamese parents and officials are watching nervously as kids dive into their water fun.
Amid Concerns Over East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Visit US This Month
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will begin a visit to the United States on May 29, culminating in a stop at the White House on May 31.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Coast Guard Receives 6 US Patrol Boats
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's Coast Guard receives six US patrol boats [VnExpress] Vietnam’s 2015 budg...
Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual
In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.
Saigon Wants to Mandate Helipads Atop Skyscrapers
Local authorities aim to reshape Saigon’s skyline by making helipads a mandatory safety structure atop skyscrapers.
Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network
As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Pepper Faces Difficulties Because of India’s Ban
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Japanese Princess Mako to Give Up Royal Status to Marry a Commoner
One of Japan’s princesses has set her mind on marrying a member of the public, reigniting debate over the country’s outdated imperial law.
District 1 Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Stalls as Leader Ordered to Stand Down
Saigon's sidewalk-clearing campaign has stalled, with the effort's leader claiming that he has been ordered to halt the drive.
After Visa Hiccups, Vietnamese Student Wins 3rd Prize at Prestigious US Science Fair
A Vietnamese high schooler recently clinched third prize at a science fair in the US, beating out 1,700 competitors from 70 countries.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 3rd in Southeast Asia Race for Tourist Dollars
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Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Woman Handed 1-Year Flight Ban After Ruckus With Flight Attendants
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. New Vietnam-Cambodia border markers unveiled in Dak Lak [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi woman han...
Developer Faces Penalty for Building Unauthorized Apartments in Da Nang
Da Nang authorities are scrutinizing an apartment building project by real estate conglomerate Muong Thanh.
Morning News Roundup: Expat Children in Vietnam Thrive Culturally, Survey Says
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Hanoi Seeks Airport Expansion to Avoid Overcrowding
As Vietnam’s southern metropolis seeks solutions to Tan Son Nhat Airport’s overloaded infrastructure, Hanoi now wants to get in on the expansion game.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Water Supply Forecast to Run Dry During Hot Summer
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Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future
Authorities are mulling over plans for "smart" garages in a bid to alleviate Saigon's congested parking problem.
