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.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Reports H5N6 Bird Flu Outbreak
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City circus wins international award [Hanoi Times] Vietnam agreement supports nucl...
Saigon to Open Center for Foreign Victims of Street Crime
In an effort to handle Saigon's growing number of street robberies involving foreign tourists, city officials recently announced plans to open a tourist help center in District 3 later this year.
Hanoi Wants Fewer Buses During Rush Hour To Reduce Traffic
In the capital's latest installment of unorthodox traffic management – previous chapters include suggesting local drivers learn to drive like the Saigonese – Hanoi officials are planning to take city ...
Morning News Roundup: Vingroup Buys Maximark Chain in Bid to Gain Retail Foothold
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Proper steps for Vietnam's 4G service eyed[Hanoi Times] Gov’t Facebook page faked [Sai...
Saigon's Haze Will Stick Around Until Late November
These days, it's pretty much a given that breathing during rush hour is hazardous to your health. What with the exhaust fumes and the standstill traffic, taking in a lungful of that hot, dusty, smog-f...
Saigon Proposes 'Trimming' Sidewalks to Address Traffic Woes
In an effort to quell rush hour traffic, city officials are asking the Department of Transportation to reduce the surface area of Saigon's sidewalks.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Shuts Down Gas Station For Cheating Customers
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. HCM City rejects coconut palm planting [DTI] Lasers may ease pain for Vietnam War’s ‘n...
The Vietnamese Government Is Now Officially on Facebook
The Vietnamese government is getting hip to the times and joining roughly 25 million of its fellow citizens on the country's favorite social network.
Chinese Think It's Cool to Wear Fake Bean Sprouts in Your Hair
While China's environment may be hostile to plant life, the heads of its citizens certainly aren't.
Tan Son Nhat Authorities Kill Dog for Trespassing on Airport Property
From stair car collisions to baggage truck accidents, rising floodwaters and less-than-positive passenger feedback, Tan Son Nhat is not the best place to be these days. As of this week,...
Morning News Roundup: Coca-Cola Vietnam Finally Pays Tax After Claiming Losses For 20 Years
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Coca-Cola Vietnam finally pays tax after claiming losses for 20 years [Tuoi Tre] Vietn...
Saigon Police are Removing All Ghost Bikes From the Streets
Saigon's army of xe cà tàng, also known as ghost bikes, will soon disappear from the city streets if local police have anything to say about it.
Saigon to Cut Water Supply for 8 Hours This Weekend
It's shaping up to be a shower-free weekend, as Saigon plans to cut its water supply to six entire districts as well as parts of nine others this coming Saturday.
Morning News Roundup: Car Prices Might Reduce By 42 Percent In 2019
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Home water tanks suggested as anti-flooding measure for Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Vi...
Vietnamese State Companies Can No Longer Invest in Real Estate, Banks
Beginning in December, state-owned companies will no longer be able to invest in the real estate or banking sectors.
Noi Bai, Da Nang Airports Ranked Among Best in Asia
There was some good news for travelers in Vietnam last week, as the folks behind The Guide to Sleeping in Airports (http://www.sleepinginairports.net/) unleashed their lists of the best and worst airp...
Bonnes Nouvelles: AuchanSuper Plans 17 Vietnam Stores
If you're not French, you've probably never heard of AuchanSuper, but you're about to.
Pizza 4Ps Opens Sleek New Hanoi Location
Hanoians will soon have reason to rejoice, as Pizza 4Ps opens a brand-new location in the capital.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Go Green with Downtown Electric Bus Services
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City to go green with downtown electric bus services [Thanh Nien] China, Vietna...
A Foreign Company Just Paid $35m for This Stunning French Colonial Villa
In a city full of new infrastructure and building developments, the ever-changing urban landscape of Saigon is unpredictable at best. Things are happening so fast that we at Saigoneer have an entire s...
