
[Photos] Exploring Downtown Saigon Via These 10 Snapshots From the 1970s
What are the people in these photos doing today?

A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service
While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.

Old Saigon Building of the Week: The Three-Legged Bridge of Cho Lon
Saigoneers born after the 1990s might be familiar with the term dân chơi cầu Ba Cẳng, or “the daredevils of Ba Cang Bridge”. However, not many are aware of its starting point, which originated from a ...

Saigon's Cầu Mống and the Remnants of Gustave Eiffel's Work in Vietnam
Many people will be familiar with the spurious claims that French civil engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) was responsible for two of Vietnam’s most iconic buildings, the Long Biên Brid...

Tân Định Market, D1's Nearly 100-Year-Old Trading Hub
Originally known as the marché de Phu-Hoa, Tân Định Market at 1 Nguyễn Hữu Cầu in District 1 is one of the city’s most historic markets, but it was the opening of the stylish French market building of...

[Photos] A Visual History of Saigon's Rainy Season Through the Eras
Oh, rain.
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The ISHCMC Advantage: Lifelong Learning Begins in Early Years
“Each morning, the gates open to the joyful rhythm of footsteps and confident smiles. Students independently stroll in, waving to friends and familiar adults, ready to begin the day. With great enthus...

OH!SOME Arrives in Saigon With a Spacious Flagship Store Catering to Diverse Consumers
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Award-Winning Madame Son Restaurant Serves Dishes at the Intersection of Tradition and Innovation
Most resorts have a restaurant, but few have one as good as Madame Son.

The ISHCMC Advantage: How Every Child Can Grow and Thrive on Their Journey
“The goal of our school is to focus on inclusive practices where our students' individual learning styles are identified so that their learning journey is enriched,” explained Dr. Hana Adams, the Dire...

Where to Rest Your Head Between Đà Nẵng and Hội An
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Nephele Rising: Francis Thuận Trần’s New Culinary Order
In a dining scene rapidly evolving toward global recognition, chef Francis Thuận Trần emerges as a distinctive voice—passionate, uncompromising, and deeply rooted in Vietnamese culinary identity.