Loading creator

Skip to content

Arts & Culture

All Arts & Culture
Culture
Music & Arts
- Quãng 8
Film & TV
Literature
- Loạt Soạt
Postcards
In Plain Sight
Ton-sur-Ton
Podcast
Rewind
Trích or Triết
Fashion

Eat & Drink

All Eat & Drink
Food Culture
Saigon Hẻm Gems
Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
Vietnam Hẻm Gems

Travel

All Travel
Guides
Saigoneer Getaways

Stories

All Stories
Hanoi
Saigon
Vietnam
Asia
Roundups

Society

All Society
Development
Tech
Health
Environment
Architecture
Education
Sports
Parks & Rec
Natural Selection
Ẽplain

Heritage

All Heritage
Hanoi
Saigon
Vietnam
Asia

Chapters

All Chapters
Chợ Lớn
Hanoi
District 1
Quy Nhơn
Summer
Pride
Train
Aquatic
Noodles
Sound
Tết Vignette
Nhiêu Lộc Canal
Korea
Fruit

AaDisplay

Size

Theme

Look

Places For You Account

Arts & Culture

All Arts & Culture
Culture
Music & Arts
- Quãng 8
Film & TV
Literature
- Loạt Soạt
Postcards
In Plain Sight
Ton-sur-Ton
Podcast
Rewind
Trích or Triết
Fashion

Eat & Drink

All Eat & Drink
Food Culture
Saigon Hẻm Gems
Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
Vietnam Hẻm Gems

Travel

All Travel
Guides
Saigoneer Getaways

Stories

All Stories
Hanoi
Saigon
Vietnam
Asia
Roundups

Society

All Society
Development
Tech
Health
Environment
Architecture
Education
Sports
Parks & Rec
Natural Selection
Ẽplain

Heritage

All Heritage
Hanoi
Saigon
Vietnam
Asia

Chapters

All Chapters
Chợ Lớn
Hanoi
District 1
Quy Nhơn
Summer
Pride
Train
Aquatic
Noodles
Sound
Tết Vignette
Nhiêu Lộc Canal
Korea
Fruit

Places For You Account Search

Creator

Saigoneer

Sign in to follow this creator

Advertisement

Stories by Saigoneer

10018 stories

Saigon Is About to Have Its Longest Drought in 60 Years

Vietnam

Saigon Is About to Have Its Longest Drought in 60 Years

Just a few months ago, local residents were complaining of too much rain; now, as Tet approaches, Saigon is set to face its longest drought in 60 years.

SaigoneerJan 6, 2016

Vietnamese Model Confesses to Plagiarism, Doesn't Care

Culture

Vietnamese Model Confesses to Plagiarism, Doesn't Care

We've all seen our fair share of “Chanel” and “Gucci” floating around this city. In the world of contemporary Vietnamese fashion, imitation – or out-and-out plagiarism – is the sincerest form of flattery.

Independent stories about the people, places and ideas shaping Saigon and Vietnam.

Explore

Latest stories Photo essays Events

Saigoneer

About us Contributors Advertise

Follow

Instagram Facebook Newsletter

Jan 5, 2016

[Photos] Majestic Banyan Tree Spared in Hanoi Road Project

Development

[Photos] Majestic Banyan Tree Spared in Hanoi Road Project

It's safe to say Hanoi doesn't have a great relationship with trees .

SaigoneerJan 5, 2016

How Singapore's 'Hawkerpreneurs' Are Saving Street Food

Food Culture

How Singapore's 'Hawkerpreneurs' Are Saving Street Food

Singapore, Southeast Asia's bastion of modernization, frequently earns a place among the most livable cities in the world . But thanks to its squeaky clean streets and highly efficient public transportation, the Lion City often gets a bad rep for being a little sterile when compared to its regional neighbors.

SaigoneerJan 5, 2016

Barack Obama Finalizing May Visit to Vietnam: Report

Vietnam

Barack Obama Finalizing May Visit to Vietnam: Report

In the twilight of his final term, United States President Barack Obama seems to be having a ball. Just last week, he was cracking jokes with Jerry Seinfeld , and in the new year, he'll embark on a world tour which may include Vietnam.

SaigoneerJan 5, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Man Criminally Charged for Breaking $120 Wine Jar

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Man Criminally Charged for Breaking $120 Wine Jar

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Concern as high-rises pop up along Da Nang beaches [Thanh Nien] Hanoi's new chairman discloses development plans in 2016 [Hanoi Times] Diplomatic sector to increase support for economic ties expansion [DTI]

SaigoneerJan 5, 2016

[Video] Travel Through Myanmar in 9 Stunning Minutes

Travel

[Video] Travel Through Myanmar in 9 Stunning Minutes

These days, the internet is home to about a zillion travel videos, most of which feature a heavily edited, heavily soundtracked version of some millenial's gap year journey through Southeast Asia. While it's easy to roll your eyes at these, every now and again we come across a video that ticks several of the above boxes and yet still manages to hold our attention because it's just that good.

SaigoneerJan 4, 2016

Vietnam's First Billionaire Tops Richest People List

Vietnam

Vietnam's First Billionaire Tops Richest People List

For the sixth year in a row, Pham Nhat Vuong, head of realty development giant Vingroup, is the richest man in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJan 4, 2016

Advertisement

Bollywood Is Coming to Vietnam

Music & Arts

Bollywood Is Coming to Vietnam

India and Vietnam may be seeing a lot more cooperation between cinematic industries in the coming year.

SaigoneerJan 4, 2016

Mysterious 'Space Balls' Smash Into Northern Vietnam

Vietnam

Mysterious 'Space Balls' Smash Into Northern Vietnam

Authorities in northern Vietnam remained stumped about a pair of “space balls” that fell from the sky this weekend.

SaigoneerJan 4, 2016

Weekend News Roundup: Schools Remain Dangerous for LGBT Youth in Vietnam

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Schools Remain Dangerous for LGBT Youth in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Mobile police asked for absolute safety for major events [VOV] New bridge opened to traffic [The Saigon Times] VN coffee exporters suffer decline in global market share [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerJan 4, 2016

Cambodia, Thailand Reach Agreement on Pan-Asia Railway Network

Asia

Cambodia, Thailand Reach Agreement on Pan-Asia Railway Network

Earlier this month, Cambodia and Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on a new railway line that will run from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2016

[Video] Meet Vietnam's Ass-Kicking Ninja Policewoman

Vietnam

[Video] Meet Vietnam's Ass-Kicking Ninja Policewoman

This is not a policewoman you'd want to cross.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2016

[Photos] Dong Nai Students Invent Vehicle That Runs on Alcohol

Tech

[Photos] Dong Nai Students Invent Vehicle That Runs on Alcohol

Eight students from Dong Nai province's Lac Hong University recently created a car that is able to join in one of Vietnam's favorite pastimes: getting drunk.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2016

New Evidence Suggests 'Last Stand' at Angkor Wat

Asia

New Evidence Suggests 'Last Stand' at Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat might not have been just a religious monument.

SaigoneerJan 2, 2016

[Video] Americans Try Hột Vịt Lộn for the First Time

Food Culture

[Video] Americans Try Hột Vịt Lộn for the First Time

When it comes to food, everything is relative: what's shocking and scandalous in one country is completely normal in another.

SaigoneerJan 2, 2016

[Photos/Video] How Vietnam Rang in 2016

Vietnam

[Photos/Video] How Vietnam Rang in 2016

Vietnam’s cities kicked-off 2016 in typical fashion, with huge crowds turning out for fireworks displays from Thu Thiem to Hoan Kiem Lake.

SaigoneerJan 1, 2016

Hoi An Could Lose 50 Ancient Houses in Anti-Flooding Project

Travel

Hoi An Could Lose 50 Ancient Houses in Anti-Flooding Project

Nearly 50 homeowners in Hoi An's Old Town are at risk of losing their homes, as a current anti-flooding project threatens to destroy the long-standing structures.

SaigoneerJan 1, 2016

Bkav Doubles Down: Will Launch Bpad, Bwatch in 2016

Tech

Bkav Doubles Down: Will Launch Bpad, Bwatch in 2016

When Bkav, a local network security company, unveiled its Bphone earlier this year, company CEO Nguyen Tu Quang called it " the best smartphone in the world ". The device, however, ultimately proved to be a flop, posting poor sales figures and prompting a highly publicized recall . In the end, what was meant to be an iPhone killer turned out to be a failure, but instead of shunning the hardware game Bkav has doubled down, announcing two new products, a tablet and a smart watch, in addition to the second-generation Bphone.

SaigoneerJan 1, 2016

[Photos] To Curb Cheating, Saigon High School Makes Students Test Outside

Vietnam

[Photos] To Curb Cheating, Saigon High School Makes Students Test Outside

Cheating is a well-known scourge of the Vietnamese education system, with students employing everything from smart watches to impersonators in an effort to improve their performance. As many schools struggle to address this problem, Saigon’s An Duong Vuong High School may have found a bright solution: make students take exams outside, meters away from one another.

SaigoneerJan 1, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Five Key New Policies for Foreigners in Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Five Key New Policies for Foreigners in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup [Reuters] VND1.5 billion fines imposed on press agencies in 2015 [Vietnam Net] Five key new policies for foreigners in Vietnam [Hanoi Times]

SaigoneerJan 1, 2016

Hanoi Official Pushes for Plan to Reduce Private Vehicle Use

Society

Hanoi Official Pushes for Plan to Reduce Private Vehicle Use

During a meeting between the central and local governments on Monday, Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung urged the capital to craft a plan to reduce the number of private vehicles on its streets.

SaigoneerJan 1, 2016

These D1 Streets Will Be Closed Tonight

Saigon

These D1 Streets Will Be Closed Tonight

In case you haven't already figured this out, tonight's traffic is going to be a shitstorm. Driving in District 1? Good luck with that.

SaigoneerDec 31, 2015

Da Nang May Get an Underwater Tunnel

Development

Da Nang May Get an Underwater Tunnel

Da Nang is considering the construction of a six-lane underwater tunnel crossing the Han River.

SaigoneerDec 31, 2015

1…303304305306307…418

Advertisement