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Lee Starnes is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Saigon's Air Quality Report Just Came Out and It's Not Good

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Saigon's Air Quality Report Just Came Out and It's Not Good

As you may have noticed over the past month, Saigon's ambient air pollution is getting worse.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2015
Event Rewind: Halloween Hẻm Jam

Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Halloween Hẻm Jam

While people across the city embraced this weekend's Halloween festivities, 3A Station was especially lively as Saigoneer joined forces with GiantStep Gallery and iLL Beats Saigon to put on the first-ever Halloween Hẻm Jam.

SaigoneerNov 4, 2015
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Attack of the Monsoons: Part 2

Vietnam

Attack of the Monsoons: Part 2

In the final installment of his two-part series, cultural and environmental anthropologist Jacob Weger explains why rainy season is getting more unpredictable and what the future of Southeast Asia' monsoons might be.

JJacob WegerNov 3, 2015
Hẻm Gems: Tan Dinh's Hue Food Heaven

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Tan Dinh's Hue Food Heaven

The area around Hue O Xuan is pretty busy, making it easy to miss the address amid its neverending traffic. Though the local chain that takes up two storefronts opposite Tan Dinh Market at 18 Nguyen Huu Cau sits pretty much empty during the afternoon, it's a madhouse in the early mornings and at night, when dozens upon dozens of diners turn up for a taste of Hue's finest.

NNam NúmOct 30, 2015
Architects Lament the Demolition of Saigon's Old Buildings

Saigon

Architects Lament the Demolition of Saigon's Old Buildings

With limited space in downtown Saigon, it's pretty well-known that the city's heritage buildings are often in danger of being lost to newer, flashier development projects. More than a few historical structures have been earmarked for demolition in recent years, with the Thu Thiem Parish Church among them.

SaigoneerOct 28, 2015
Tourists Are Ruining Ha Long Bay With Cave Graffiti

Travel

Tourists Are Ruining Ha Long Bay With Cave Graffiti

Ha Long Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's tourism industry, is looking a little worse for wear these days. Between the toxic slurry flowing into its waters earlier this year and the ghost ships currently camped out in one forgotten corner of the bay, Ha Long isn't exactly clean or tidy at the moment.

SaigoneerOct 27, 2015
Saigon's Haze Will Stick Around Until Late November

Stories

Saigon's Haze Will Stick Around Until Late November

These days, it's pretty much a given that breathing during rush hour is hazardous to your health. What with the exhaust fumes and the standstill traffic, taking in a lungful of that hot, dusty, smog-filled air is bound to have an impact on a person's well-being.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2015
HSBC: Expats Think Vietnam Is Great

Vietnam

HSBC: Expats Think Vietnam Is Great

Global banking giant HSBC recently released their annual Expat Explorer survey and it turns out foreign residents of Vietnam are very happy with their adopted home.

SaigoneerOct 16, 2015
Hanoi Kicks Floating Restaurants, Tour Boats Out of West Lake

Vietnam

Hanoi Kicks Floating Restaurants, Tour Boats Out of West Lake

Say goodbye to those romantic dinners on the murky waters of West Lake.

SaigoneerOct 15, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Government Proposes Higher Tax On Vehicles

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Government Proposes Higher Tax On Vehicles

Vietnam to divest $2.5 bln share in top firm Vinamilk [Reuters] Government proposes higher tax on vehicles [Vietnam News] HCM City seeks private funds for projects [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerOct 14, 2015
Event Rewind: Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast

Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast

Last Saturday, crowds of thirsty Saigoneers flocked to Saigon Outcast for its first-ever Beer Fest, which celebrated the city's growing number of craft beer producers.

SaigoneerOct 13, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Cracks Down On Massage Parlors Providing Sex Services

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Cracks Down On Massage Parlors Providing Sex Services

Southern Hanoi satellite urban area planning announced [SGGP] Vietnam to include doctor wages in hospital fees, upsetting uninsured patients [Tuoi Tre] Japanese airline eyes 10% stake at Vietnam Airlines [DTI]

SaigoneerOct 12, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Illegal Houses On Canals Cause Serious Flooding In Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illegal Houses On Canals Cause Serious Flooding In Ho Chi Minh City

Illegal houses on canals cause serious flooding in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's 'black gold' fuelling growth but raising health concerns [Channel News Asia] Young forests sold to China businesses, rare wood supply diminishes [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerOct 9, 2015
The Saigon Post Office May Soon Get Its Own Coffee Shop

Saigon

The Saigon Post Office May Soon Get Its Own Coffee Shop

After a few false starts and several coats of paint earlier this year, the 130-year-old Saigon Post Office may soon receive a brand-new addition to its surroundings.

SaigoneerOct 7, 2015
Date With The Wrecking Ball: The Customs Directorate Building

Saigon

Date With The Wrecking Ball: The Customs Directorate Building

The Customs Directorate, one of the city’s best-loved colonial landmarks, is the latest in a series of government buildings to face the threat of redevelopment.

TTim DolingOct 7, 2015
[Photos] Saigon Choked by Poisonous Smog

Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Choked by Poisonous Smog

For the past three days, a blanket of smog has engulfed Saigon, resulting in not only poor visibility, but also potential health risks.

SaigoneerOct 7, 2015
The Guy Who Visited 198 Countries Thinks Hanoi Is Great

Travel

The Guy Who Visited 198 Countries Thinks Hanoi Is Great

Everyone in Vietnam is, of course, partial to their hometown. For locals, it's the place they grew up; for foreign residents, it's where they first fell in love with Vietnam. But for one intrepid traveler, there is a Vietnamese city that is among the world's greatest.

SaigoneerOct 6, 2015
Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Thái Văn Lung Street

Saigon

Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Thái Văn Lung Street

One of the city's oldest thoroughfares, the street we know today as Thái Văn Lung bore the name Pasteur Street for over half a century.

TTim DolingOct 5, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: Recalculation Shows Vietnam’s Public Debt At 66.4% Of GDP

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Recalculation Shows Vietnam’s Public Debt At 66.4% Of GDP

Recalculation shows Vietnam’s public debt at 66.4% of GDP [Vietnam Net] TV ads most trusted in Viet Nam [Vietnam News] Hanoi proposes emergency water pipeline [DTI]

SaigoneerOct 5, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Stop Collecting Road Fees From Motorbike Owners In Early 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Stop Collecting Road Fees From Motorbike Owners In Early 2016

Reservoir anti-flooding plan still on hold in HCM City [Vietnam Net] Survey finds most Vietnamese respondents want to legally gamble at home [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi building near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum taller than allowed: inspectors [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerOct 2, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Fast-Growing Ho Chi Minh City Misses Most Environmental Targets

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Fast-Growing Ho Chi Minh City Misses Most Environmental Targets

Vietnam's economic growth accelerates as exports beat peers [Bloomberg] Urban dilemma: Fast-growing Ho Chi Minh City misses most environmental targets [Thanh Nien] Foreign experts offer suggestions to combat flooding in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 1, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tops Lists Of Ideal Investment Destinations: Cushman & Wakefield

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tops Lists Of Ideal Investment Destinations: Cushman & Wakefield

Vietnam recalculates public debt, and it now exceeds safety limit: report [Thanh Nien] 25 bridges to be built with JICA loans [DTI] Vietnam tops lists of ideal investment destinations: Cushman & Wakefield [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerSep 30, 2015
Morning News Roundup: High Tide, Rainstorm Likely To Inundate Ho Chi Minh City This Week

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: High Tide, Rainstorm Likely To Inundate Ho Chi Minh City This Week

Tourists say visa waiver too short [Vietnam News] Ministries declare new vision standards for motorbike drivers [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam lowers dollar deposit interest rates [DTI]

SaigoneerSep 29, 2015
Hẻm Gems: The Lunch Lady You Haven't Met

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Lunch Lady You Haven't Met

In Saigon, there is no such thing as a one-stop shop. It's part of the city's charm: coffee in one place, lunch in another, dessert three blocks down and two alleys away. You can turn a single outing into a full day's adventure, provided you know where to go.

Dana Filek-GibsonSep 25, 2015
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