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The other co-founder of Saigoneer, irremediably drawn to balance, an introvert at heart who speaks through photography, filmmaking, and coding. I capture life with the same passion I live it.

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Here's What a Night of Post-Football Đi Bão Looks Like in Saigon and Hanoi

Sports

Here's What a Night of Post-Football Đi Bão Looks Like in Saigon and Hanoi

In Vietnam, the dynamic between football and đi bão is not much different from monsoon rain and garden mushrooms.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2022
Ngõ Nooks: Three Generations of Noodles on the Pavement at Bún Riêu Hồng Phúc

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Three Generations of Noodles on the Pavement at Bún Riêu Hồng Phúc

Connecting Hòe Nhai and Hàng Đậu, Hồng Phúc is one of the shortest alleys in Hanoi. However, this small alley is a paradise for people who love bún , especially if one is craving a meticulously prepared bowl of bún riêu .

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HHà Bích NgọcMay 20, 2022
Vietnam Halts Covid-19 Test Requirement for International Travelers From May 15

Travel

Vietnam Halts Covid-19 Test Requirement for International Travelers From May 15

Were those nose swabs all a dream?

SaigoneerMay 16, 2022
Just a Love Letter to Saigon's Tropical Fruits

Snack Attack

Just a Love Letter to Saigon's Tropical Fruits

How lovely to have taste buds and to have tasty things to eat.

Govi SnellMay 15, 2022
Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?

Saigon

Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?

After years of existing on paper, Saigon authorities’ plan to remove chợ cũ might become a reality this year.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2022
At Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge's Launch, Exuberance and Selfies Galore

Development

At Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge's Launch, Exuberance and Selfies Galore

After seven years under construction, the Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge officially opened for traffic at 5pm, April 28. This was a much-anticipated project for Saigoneers, with over VND3.1 trillion in investment — the most of the city’s existing bridges at the time of writing.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2022
Vietnam Removes Health Declaration Requirement for Domestic, International Travelers

Vietnam

Vietnam Removes Health Declaration Requirement for Domestic, International Travelers

Citing Vietnam's continued success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health announced domestic travelers will no longer need to make health declarations and restrictions will be eased for international arrivals.

SaigoneerApr 27, 2022
Saigon Designates 6 Areas With Architectural Heritage to Be Conserved

Saigon

Saigon Designates 6 Areas With Architectural Heritage to Be Conserved

Is six enough?

SaigoneerApr 15, 2022
Hanoi to Establish Animal Control Squads to Catch Roaming Dogs, Cats

Vietnam

Hanoi to Establish Animal Control Squads to Catch Roaming Dogs, Cats

In a city-wide campaign to curb the spread of rabies, Hanoi authorities announced that the city will form squads dedicated to snaring stray dogs.

SaigoneerApr 13, 2022
Mythology, History, and Supernaturals Mingle in the World of 'Lĩnh Nam Chích Quái'

Music & Arts

Mythology, History, and Supernaturals Mingle in the World of 'Lĩnh Nam Chích Quái'

Lĩnh Nam Chích Quái was one of Vietnam’s first anthologies written in Hán characters in prose form. It’s a collection of 22 folk tales, mythologies, and legends surrounding the origin story of the Vietnamese civilization, how our ancestors built and defended our sovereignty, and a myriad of ancient customs and spiritual folk beliefs.

NNhi PhạmApr 12, 2022
5 Biggest Cities Told to Restrict Motorbikes From 2030

Vietnam

5 Biggest Cities Told to Restrict Motorbikes From 2030

Will motorbikes in downtown Saigon be a thing of the past in eight years?

SaigoneerApr 9, 2022
In Thailand, Selling Unripe Sầu Riêng Could Land You in Jail

Food Culture

In Thailand, Selling Unripe Sầu Riêng Could Land You in Jail

Harvesting durians before they are ripe in Thailand can land a first-time offender in jail for up to three years, while recidivists face even stricter sentences.

SaigoneerMar 29, 2022
Highest Temperatures of the Year to Hit Saigon, Southern Provinces in April

Saigon

Highest Temperatures of the Year to Hit Saigon, Southern Provinces in April

Saigon's latest hottest club is literally the entire city.

SaigoneerMar 29, 2022
Naengmyeon, the Korean Cold Noodles to Ward Off the Heat of Summer

Dishcovery

Naengmyeon, the Korean Cold Noodles to Ward Off the Heat of Summer

As Saigon inches towards the hottest months of the year, I find myself shying away from steaming hot soups while craving a little cooling treat to ward off the heat. Luckily for Saigon’s foodies, District 7 has just the right dish to scratch that itch.

Khôi PhạmMar 23, 2022
Construction Department Requests $2.2m to Repair, Renovate Hồ Con Rùa

Saigon

Construction Department Requests $2.2m to Repair, Renovate Hồ Con Rùa

The plan calls for water-proofing the lake, fixing cracked walkways and adding a sprinkler system, as well as ornamental flowers and artistic lighting.

SaigoneerMar 22, 2022
On the Hunt for Colorful Murals in Đà Lạt's Hilly Hẻms

Travel

On the Hunt for Colorful Murals in Đà Lạt's Hilly Hẻms

Was color a casualty of COVID-19? Along with the freedom to gather, to attend live concerts and travel, did the pandemic rob us of opportunities to fully appreciate color?

Paul ChristiansenMar 20, 2022
Vietnam Reopens to International Tourists With No Quarantine Requirement

Vietnam

Vietnam Reopens to International Tourists With No Quarantine Requirement

Bring on the elephant pants.

SaigoneerMar 16, 2022
Health Ministry Proposes International Entry Without Vaccination Proof

Health

Health Ministry Proposes International Entry Without Vaccination Proof

Vietnam is expected to resume international tourism tomorrow.

SaigoneerMar 14, 2022
New Survey Ranks Vietnam 1st of 39 in Gender Equality at Home, Work

Vietnam

New Survey Ranks Vietnam 1st of 39 in Gender Equality at Home, Work

If you say so.

SaigoneerMar 10, 2022
The Greater Mekong's Primates Are Under Threat, but All Hope Is Not Lost

Environment

The Greater Mekong's Primates Are Under Threat, but All Hope Is Not Lost

A recent report from the WWF has highlighted ongoing threats to the Greater Mekong's wondrous, but shrinking, bounty of unique primates, as well efforts to bring these amazing creatures back from the brink.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2022
Saigon Records Zero Daily Covid-19 Deaths for First Time in Months

Saigon

Saigon Records Zero Daily Covid-19 Deaths for First Time in Months

On February 9, 2022, no Saigon resident passed away because of COVID-19.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2022
Saigon Confirms First 3 Omicron Covid-19 Cases in the Community

Saigon

Saigon Confirms First 3 Omicron Covid-19 Cases in the Community

Does the appearance of the highly transmissible variant in the community mean another wave of the pandemic for Saigon?

SaigoneerJan 19, 2022
Over 90% of Vietnam's Adult Population Now Fully Vaccinated: Health Ministry

Health

Over 90% of Vietnam's Adult Population Now Fully Vaccinated: Health Ministry

Vietnam's vaccination campaign has made remarkable strides over the last six months.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2022
Saigon Announces Plan to Give Poor Residents Smartphones to Aid Digitization

Saigon

Saigon Announces Plan to Give Poor Residents Smartphones to Aid Digitization

As more municipal administrative procedures migrate online, underprivileged citizens without smart devices are often left behind.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2022
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