Tim Doling in Saigon
2014: A Turning Point For Conserving Saigon's Historical Buildings?
In the future, 2014 may be remembered as a watershed year in which a popular urban conservation movement emerged to champion the cause of Hồ Chí Minh City’s fast-disappearing built heritage.
30 Photos of 1980s-1990s Saigon
In full swing just after the country’s 1986 đổi mới economic reform, Saigon's lively, optimistic energy shines through in these images from Japanese photographer Doi Kuro, who visi...
A Brief History of Saigon's Independence Palace
Fifty years ago today, South Vietnam’s then-president Nguyen Van Thieu inaugurated the city’s Independence Palace on October 31, 1966.
Tim Doling in Saigon
A Brief History of the Vietnam Railways Building Before Its 110th Birthday
The iconic Bến Thành Market is not the only Saigon landmark that has endured for more than a century. The Vietnam Railways building at 138 Hàm Nghi, given its inauguration in 1914, is pushing the 110-...
Tim Doling in Saigon
A Date With the Wrecking Ball: The Catinat Building
According to a recent article in Dân Trí newspaper, the Catinat building at the corner of Đồng Khởi and Lý Tự Trọng Streets sits on a so-called “gold land” block which has been earmarked for rede...
Tim Doling in Saigon
A Date with the Wrecking Ball: 2 Historic Saigon Buildings Slated for Demolition
The proposal to build a 14-storey City Administration Centre behind the Hồ Chí Minh City People’s Committee building promises yet again to transform the skyline of the city’s central business district...
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The Difference is in the Details: El Gaucho’s Handmade Burgers
If the origins of hamburgers are uncertain, their appeal is not.
Where Time Slows Down: An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay & Saigon River
Despite rapid development in recent years, Vietnam still boasts some quiet areas that offer authentic settings for making treasured memories, especially for families seeking genuine connection amidst ...
Escapism Awaits This Summer at The Grand Ho Tram
Vacations offer glimpses into idealized versions of your life.
BloomKind: New Social Enterprise Sees An Opportunity to Transform Waste into Joy
A new Saigon-based social enterprise, BloomKind, has put sustainability at the forefront of its mission.
Sunday Brunch Reimagined at Hôtel des Arts Saigon
Home to some of Saigon’s most beloved dining experiences, Hôtel des Arts’ 23rd-floor restaurant recently underwent significant changes. The elegant space with a tremendous view transitioned from The S...
The Story of Premier Dental, A Pioneering Vietnamese Dental Clinic Chain
At the turn of the 21st century, dentistry in Vietnam was generally limited to dental departments in hospitals and small, single-chair private offices operating after hours. In 1999, Dr. Võ Văn Tự Hiế...
