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.
Bạc Liêu-94, Cà Mau-69: In Saigon, a Surprising Reminder of Home Lives on License Plates
Once in a while, I bump into a little sliver of my hometown on a random license plate on the street.
Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
River Bus Routes Connecting D1 and D7 Approved by City Officials
City officials have approved two more river bus routes for Saigon's upcoming water-based public transportation system.
Hanoi Mulls Filling in Part of Thanh Cong Lake for Housing Project Despite Local Opposition
The Hanoi People’s Committee and Department of Construction are considering a proposal to reclaim one hectare of Ba Dinh District’s Thanh Cong Lake to build a resettlement apartment complex.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Rice Price Out of Sync With Rest of World
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world [VietnamNet] Frequent inspecti...
Thai Women Enter Male-Dominated World of Motorbike Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty
In traffic-choked Bangkok, women are moving into the traditionally male-dominated field of motorbike taxi drivers.
Saigon Seeks Japan's Help to Revive Binh Thanh's 'Dead' Canal
Binh Thanh District’s Xuyen Tam Canal might get a makeover this year.
Morning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ‘Saigon, I Love You’ wins top prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards [Tuoi Tre] Thu...
Hong Kong Lions Roar to Semifinal Sweep of Saigon Heat
David vs. Goliath. Frodo vs. Sauron. The Saigon Heat vs. the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions.
Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month
As bad weather is expected to continue in coming weeks, dry season downpours similar to those that have recently hit Saigon will return, in addition to brutal heat.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon among top 50 most beautiful cities in the world [VietnamNet] Annual suicide...
Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week
Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.
Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction
A painting by Le Pho, a 20th-century Vietnamese artist, sold for nearly US$1.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Super-rich in Vietnam on sharp rise, public debt nears ceiling [VietnamNet] At lea...
Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea
Vietnamese labor officials fear that South Korea may stop accepting Vietnamese workers since many have overstayed their visa.
Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016
In recent years, Saigon’s many business and development projects have received a considerable amount of overseas remittances from Viet Kieu, according to a recent report.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese tour operators bump prices ahead of peak season [VnExpress] Tourism fir...
Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April
In an effort to improve Saigon’s music scene, District 1 authorities are aiming to establish the southern hub’s first “Music Street” by the end of this month.
Trump Sends Letter to Vietnam President, Hints Future Visit in November
In an effort to improve ties with Vietnam, US President Donald Trump recently wrote a letter to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.
Hanoi Keeps Wartime Loudspeakers Despite Overwhelming Objection From Residents
In a surprising move, Hanoi authorities recently decided to keep the capital’s collection of wartime loudspeakers.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Under Water Following ‘Unprecedented’ Unseasonal Rain
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City under water following ‘unprecedented’ unseasonal rain [Tuoi Tre] ...
D1 Official Doan Ngoc Hai to Take a Break From Clearing Sidewalks
After six weeks of demolition and vehicle-towing, District 1’s sidewalk crusader is taking a break.
