Massive Transportation Plan for Saigon Revealed
We’ve heard a lot over the last few years about proposed improvements to Saigon’s transportation infrastructure. These include the new Long Thanh International Airport and expanding the city center in...
[UPDATED]Plan to Move Saigon's Electrical Wires Underground Facing Major Delays
[Update Below] In an effort to clear Saigon’s skies, in 2009, city authorities signed off on a plan to move messy electrical wires underground. But the project, scheduled to be completed by 2015, is f...
Bringing Back the Green
Green bedroom. Source: New York Times The idea of “going green” is gaining popularity in our fair Vietnam, and while the government talks about it on a national level, there are plenty of good exampl...
Saigon Bridge 2 Set to Open in November
If your commute takes you over the Saigon Bridge, you may have noticed a massive concrete frame rising next to it. This is Saigon Bridge 2 which, when completed, will ease congestion on Highway 1.
Trains for Saigon’s First Metro Line Undergo Final Testing in Japan
On April 11, Saigon’s Urban Railway Management Board announced that the trains ordered to serve the city’s first metro line had begun their final technical inspections in Japan.
Vietnam May Embrace Cars After All
Japanese companies, some of Vietnam’s largest investors, are playing an interesting game these days. For the most part, Japan has taken on the role of older brother to Vietnam, supporting the develop...
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Coral, Kingfishers and Dragonflies: Wildlife Travel at Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô
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Fresh Seafood, Beautiful Views and Relaxed Environment Take Centerstage at Saigon Café Buffet
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The Promise of Khem Beach Realized at Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort
Vietnam is blessed with a long coastline that offers a plentitude of beaches, but as the nation's tourism industry rapidly develops, travelers are increasingly discerning about beaches. Phú Quốc's Khe...
SONIC Minifest Provides a Tropical Remix to Your Winter Holiday
As young people take familiar art forms in bold and surprising new directions, timeless Vietnamese songs are given new lives in unexpected contexts in 2022.
Gin Festival Saigon Returns this December at The Reverie
Gin is having a moment.
Entertainment Abounds at The Grand Ho Tram
Many of Vietnam’s resorts take advantage of the country’s stunning natural features to captivate their guests. Those that stand out not only offer plenty of interaction with their surrounding beaches ...
