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.
Vietnam's GDP Growth Hits Highest In 5 Years
Last Tuesday, the General Statistics Office announced that gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Vietnam is up to 6.81% for the first nine months of this year, reports Bloomberg.
Attack Of The Monsoons: Part 1
In the first of a two-part series, cultural and environmental anthropologist Jacob Weger explains why it won't stop raining.
Morning News Roundup: Fast-Growing Ho Chi Minh City Misses Most Environmental Targets
Vietnam's economic growth accelerates as exports beat peers [Bloomberg] Urban dilemma: Fast-growing Ho Chi Minh City misses most environmental targets [Thanh Nien] Foreign experts offer su...
Plan To Plant 100,000 Coconut Trees In Saigon Comes Under Fire
In an effort to spruce up the city's dazzling canals, Saigon may soon receive a brand new grove of coconut trees.
Indonesia Is Destroying Its Forests (and Choking Its Neighbors) in the Name of Palm Oil
If you were in Singapore last week, you might have noticed an unusual haze hanging over the city. Normally Southeast Asia's bastion of environmental cleanliness, the Lion City closed schools and shutt...
Vietnam To Phase Out Its Print Media
In case you haven't heard the news, print is dying.
Jetstar Passenger Opens Emergency Exit, Delays Plane...Again
Remember that time a VietJet passenger mistook the emergency exit for the bathroom door? How about the one when a first time flier opened the exit on the tarmac to get some fresh air? Or that incident...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tops Lists Of Ideal Investment Destinations: Cushman & Wakefield
Vietnam recalculates public debt, and it now exceeds safety limit: report [Thanh Nien] 25 bridges to be built with JICA loans [DTI] Vietnam tops lists of ideal investment destinations: Cushman & Wak...
A Look At The Vietnamese Province Obsessed With Sai Gon Beer
If there's one thing Ha Tinh loves, it's beer.
Morning News Roundup: High Tide, Rainstorm Likely To Inundate Ho Chi Minh City This Week
Tourists say visa waiver too short [Vietnam News] Ministries declare new vision standards for motorbike drivers [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam lowers dollar deposit interest rates [DTI]
[Video] Suspected Drunk Careens Truck Into D7 Intersection, Injuring Two
No matter how safe you are as a driver, accidents can still happen – even when you're standing still.
After Villa Collapse, Hanoi Will Examine All Colonial Buildings
Following the collapse of a 110-year-old villa in downtown Hanoi last week, officials in the capital are planning to launch a large-scale audit of the city's colonial buildings.
Weekend News Roundup: Expensive Railway Station Left Empty Because Of Uneven Development
Vietnam inflation hits 10-year low in Jan-Sep [Tuoi Tre] Tap water in Ho Chi Minh City fails to meet chlorine standards [Tuoi Tre] Expensive railway station left empty because of uneven development ...
Saigon Is Getting Some Flashy New Bus Routes
Public transportation in Saigon may not be glamorous but it's about to get a little more convenient for local residents. From October 1, Saigon will launch two new bus routes, connecting both District...
Thousands Of Sea Cucumbers Wash Up On The Shores Of Phu Quoc
Last week, tourists in Phu Quoc were privy to a strange sight, as thousands of sea cucumbers washed up on the shores of Long Beach.
Morning News Roundup: Public Land, A Cake Illegally Shared By Many Firms In Vietnam
Security guard arrested for procuring sex for guests at Saigon hotel [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese teen electrocuted while wading through flooded schoolyard [Thanh Nien] Ministry wants nationwide survey o...
Saigon Internet Cafes Ordered To Close By 10pm To Prevent Gaming, Sex Chats
For anyone who enjoys late-night gaming or a good sex chat in a public place, we've got some bad news.
Vietnamese Are Getting Paid To Wait In Line For New iPhones
In Vietnam, everyone loves an iPhone.
All Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Contestants Will Sport VietJet Bikinis
Just when you thought VietJet's brilliant bikini marketing strategy was gone forever, that bright red-and-yellow swimwear is gearing up for another appearance.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly 1 Million Overseas Vietnamese Want To Buy Houses In Vietnam
Second financial firm allows foreign ownership [Vietnam Plus] Nearly 1 million overseas Vietnamese want to buy houses in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Businesses concerned about import/export examinations [...
