Saigoneer in Sports
[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master
As one of Saigon’s few remaining green spaces, Tao Dan Park is a choice location for athletic city dwellers to hone fitness skills, catch some fresh air or relish the coolness of the park’s extensive canopy.
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market Welcomes 2 New Players, Unicar and Zuumviet
Both services are products of Vietnamese creators.
Jim Selkin in Sports
[Photos] Inside the Non-Stop Action of a Muay Thai Fight Night in Saigon
I arrived with eager anticipation on Sunday, December 29 at the Tao Dan Sports Center for the start of the club matches.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Hoi An Family Brings a Touch of Their Hometown to Da Nang
KHE House, designed by K.A.N Studio, captures the nostalgia of a Hoi An family living in Da Nang, just three kilometers from their hometown.
Jim Selkin in Sports
In a D5 Gym, a Soft-Spoken Muay Thai Legend Trains Future Fighters
I first encountered Muay Thai on a photo assignment in Bangkok a number of years ago, and this graceful, devastatingly lethal martial art has piqued my curiosity ever since. After returning to the United States, I began following the sport via late-night cable TV matches broadcast from Southeast Asia.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ode to Lục Bình, Vietnam's Invasive, Destructive, Beautiful Aquatic Jerk
Knotted gnarls of lush stems, leaves, vines; a verdant scrimmage of tangled plant matter kept afloat by buoyant bladders accented by pleats of pink petals that resemble the skirts of ballerinas trapped inside music boxes: the water hyacinth.
Saigoneer in Sports
[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making
Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.
Saigoneer in Tech
Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'
Following Hahalolo and Gapo, another Vietnamese social media platform has entered the market with a rather "inventive" name.
Michael Tatarski in Environment
Loài Plastic: To Eradicate Plastic Items, Treat Them as Invasive Species
Amid increasing awareness of the environmental and health dangers of plastic, a creative new group has joined the fight against this global scourge.
Saigoneer in Society
Girls and Boys in Vietnam Are Equally Vulnerable to Trafficking, Study Shows
A report, titled 'Casting Light in the Shadows: Child and Youth Migration, Exploitation and Trafficking in Vietnam,' was conducted by children's rights research and consultancy institute Coram Interna...
Nhu Vo in Sports
How a Power Couple Built a Dedicated Home for Powerlifting in Saigon
In full "ninja" attire, I braved congested streets under the scorching sun looking for the address. Finally, having spotted a sign that reads 'OldSchool Barbell System’ tucked deep inside Binh Thanh D...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] In Hue, a Minimalist Tree House for Adults
Climbing trees and crafting a cozy tree house out of scrap materials might be a fond childhood memory for many. This new house in Hue provides its tenants with the same experience, except with the ame...
Saigoneer in Development
[Video] Waterfall and Indoor Gardens: Inside Long Thanh Airport's Terminal 1
The construction of the airport is expected to kickstart next year to meet urgent air travel demand.
Saigoneer in Tech
Mobile World Launches New Affordable Phone Chain Called ‘Super Cheap Phones’
Small mobile phone retailers are afraid the move might hurt their businesses.
Saigoneer in Development
[Photos] Here's the Winning Entry of Saigon's September 23 Park Design Contest
A new prize-winning design for Saigon’s September 23 Park, reverts the entire park's surface to public spaces and amenities reserved for pedestrians and local residents.
Saigoneer in Tech
Da Nang Signs Partnership With Facebook to Improve Disaster Response, Warning
This is the first time Facebook is partnering with a local government in Vietnam for a public service campaign.
Saigoneer in Development
HCMC Approves Project to Reduce Congestion at Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho Crossroad
The total cost for the project is VND830 billion (US$35.4 million).
Saigoneer in Health
Toddler Hospitalized with Poisoning After Parents Fed Him Rhino Horn Powder
Folk medicine still plays a major role in daily Vietnamese life, but inappropriate usage of these ingredients can create serious consequences.
Andrew Stafford in Society
The Transformation of Saigon Through the Eyes of Ride-Hailing App Drivers
Saigon is well-accustomed to change. Having once been part of the ancient Cham empire, ruled by the Nguyen Lords and occupied by the French, Saigon is a city with a rich, compelling history. These var...
Saigoneer in Environment
Amid Booming Investment, Pollution Elevates Cancer Rates in Vietnam's Villages
While Vietnam's rural areas continue to develop, expand and economically prosper, their environmental conditions have not necessarily improved.
Saigoneer in Tech
What’s Inside Gapo, Yet Another Made-In-Vietnam Social Network
Joining the likes of Hahalolo, VietNamTa and Biz Time, Gapo is Vietnam’s newest social media platform, aimed at young millennials.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] This D3 Kindergarten Adds a Pop of Color to the City Canvas
TTC Elite Saigon Kindergarten is located on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3, nestled behind many buildings that neighbor Le Thi Rieng Park and the city’s railway station.
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam Hopes to Develop African Swine Fever Vaccine in 2 Years
Despite some positive results, Vietnam is playing catch-up in finding a vaccine to control the outbreak that is devastating the nation's pork industry.
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam's Obesity Rates Increased the Fastest in Southeast Asia in 5 Years
Between 2010 and 2014, the country's number of obese individuals rose 38%.
Saigoneer in Development
Airports Corporation Completes Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport
On July 15, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) announced that it had completed the feasibility study for Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport and submitted it to the Ministry of Transpor...
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnam Is the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix
For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.
