The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is now available!

On this week's show, our colleague shares what life in the capital was like during the peak of Vietnam's coronavirus outbreak in February and March, and how daily life has recovered over the last several weeks.

Then, architect Mel Schenck becomes our first repeat guest after his appearance on our third episode ages ago. We discuss his new book, Southern Vietnam Modernist Architecture, and how appreciation of this style has changed over the last few years.

The book is available at Fahasa and other major bookstores in Vietnam, or through Barnes & Noble overseas.

For more on the subject, join the Vietnamese Modernist Architecture Facebook group.

As always, we end with Bánh Mì Banter.

Listen to this episode through SoundCloud below, or subscribe via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform.

Here are some links discussed in the show:

Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward (The New York Times)

The Best Global Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic (Time)