Diệu Linh in Culture
How a Vietnamese-Ethiopian Designer Built Her Fashion 'Dynasty'
“I’m young so I still have big dreams,” Kim Berhanu begins our chat on an early September day. At the tender age of 23, ...
Christopher Otis in Travel
The Small-Town Charms of Gia Nghia, Vietnam's Youngest Provincial Capital
Set amongst softly undulating hills covered in scenic farmland and coffee trees that slowly give rise to massive, densely forested mountains is a quiet city far off both the domestic and international tourist tracks.
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
The History Behind One of Vietnam's New Favorite Drinks
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 26: Urban Decay
What happens after the cho thuê nhà signs go up?
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Đinh Tiến Mậu, Photographer of Old-School Saigon Glamor, Passes Away at 85
You might not know who Đinh Tiến Mậu is, but if you’re a fan of nhạc vàng, his works are impossible to miss.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: In Pu Luong, a Verdant Dream Untouched by Development
There are many reasons to be grateful for living in Vietnam during the coronavirus pandemic.
Khôi Phạm in Film & TV
'Ròm' Review: A Sterling Portrait of Saigon's Dark Underbelly, Despite Falling Short of Its Potential
I stepped out of the theater after watching Ròm with a heaviness weighing down my shoulders. It was, however, a refreshing feeling that one rarely experiences after a Vietnamese feature film these days.
Paul Christiansen in Literature
Saigoneer Bookshelf: 'Other Moons' Aims to Amplify Voices of Vietnam's Wartime Writers
Why must we continue talking about war?
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Award-Winning Film 'Rom' to Hit Theaters in Vietnam on July 31
After eight years in development and months of not knowing whether the movie would be allowed to be screened, the filmmakers behind Rom can now heave a sigh of relief.
Saigoneer in Travel
Japan Might Reopen for Vietnamese Visitors With Negative Covid-19 Tests
Vietnam's successful containment of the coronavirus outbreak may mean its people will be able to travel abroad sooner, rather than later.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The Evolution of Contemporary Vietnamese Cinema
A new episode is available now!
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
[Photos] In a Thao Dien Concrete Shell, a Mystery Graffiti Mecca
You never know what you'll find amid the glittering facades of Saigon's new upscale residential developments.
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam Extends E-Visa Scheme to 80 Countries; Borders Remain Closed
Starting July 1, citizens from 80 countries and territories will be eligible for electronic visas for future Vietnam visits, though this does not mean that foreign visitors will be allowed into the co...
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Local Designers Create Typefaces Inspired by a Bygone Era
Local designers are bringing the craftsmanship of Vietnamese typography into the digital world.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Spike Lee's New Netflix Film, Featuring Ngo Thanh Van, Premieres in June
The movie was filmed in Vietnam and Thailand last year, and will be released by Netflix on June 12.
Brian Letwin in Music & Arts
[Videos] A 'Stranger Things'-Esque Vietnam Through the Lens of a VFX Artist
Narrow alleys have long been a defining characteristic of Vietnam’s cities, with many tracing their origins to the rice patty embankments that once crisscrossed an agricultural landscape.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The Snack Chat and Saigon Children Executive Director Damien Roberts
Happy Monday!
Govi Snell in Culture
Already Ubiquitous, Face Masks Become the Symbol of Vietnam's 'New Normal'
What image will come to mind when you look back on 2020?
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
[Illustrations] Local Designer Turns Vietnam's Endangered Species Into Geometric Stamps
Beautiful illustrations of animals on stamps take on a mournful tone within the context of extinction.
Linh Nguyen in Music & Arts
In 88Rising's Concert, Asian Artists, Including Suboi, Sing From the Comfort of Home
Last week, 88Rising put together a reimagined concert experience during the global pandemic.
Saigoneer in Travel
Hue's Infamous Abandoned Water Park Might Get a Makeover Soon
After years in limbo, Hue is making plans to transform the derelict Ho Thuy Tien Amusement Park into a more useful site.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: A View of Vietnam From World Cinema
Episode 84 of the Saigoneer Podcast is now available!
Samantha McCabe in Music & Arts
Vietnamese Curator Do Tuong Linh on Creating a Global South-Led Art Scene
Walking into the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) in Hanoi, visitors almost immediately encounter a fifty-foot line of dirt and small rocks. The pathway of sorts — which some visitors step ov...
Saigoneer in Culture
[Video] Heel-Flipping Through a Deserted Da Nang in This Awe-Inspiring Short
For skaters, emptiness can be bliss.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
[Video] Hanoi Studio Turns Local Student's Drawings Into Kickass Earth Day Animation
Don’t you wish that every time 10-year-old you came up with a kickass comic, a team of veteran artists would step in to turn it into a professional animated short?
Saigoneer with photos by Christian Berg in Music & Arts
[Photos] In the Digital Age, Film Photography Offers a Chance to Slow Down
In fast-paced Saigon, sometimes it pays to slow things down a bit.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The End of the National Social Distancing Order
The Saigoneer Podcast has returned!
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
An Online Fashion Exhibit Spotlights the Plights of Vietnamese Garment Workers
Part of Fashion Revolution Week, the online exhibition coincides with two presentations this week along with a social media campaign aimed at improving working conditions for women in Vietnam's many g...
