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[Photos] This Delta Brick House Eases Modernity into Tradition

Architecture

[Photos] This Delta Brick House Eases Modernity into Tradition

The high nail gets the hammer, so this new home in Tra Vinh aims to blend in with the traditional homes surrounding it.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2019
246 Illegal Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Taiwan

Vietnam

246 Illegal Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Taiwan

Taiwan continues its crackdown against illegal workers in the country that began in January.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2019
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Hẻm Gems: A Direct Flight to Taiwan Through Your Taste Buds

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Direct Flight to Taiwan Through Your Taste Buds

One of the great benefits Vietnam's budget airline boom is the ease with which Saigoneers can now travel directly to wonderful destinations like Japan and South Korea without breaking the bank.

Michael TatarskiJun 21, 2019
As International Events and Exhibitions in Saigon Grow, GEM Center Evolves

Branded Content

As International Events and Exhibitions in Saigon Grow, GEM Center Evolves

Vietnam’s much-publicized economic boom is fueled in part by the nation’s increasing appeal to investors and thrill seekers which has led to a rise in foreign direct investment. It's also driving many major global brands and various high-class events to come to Vietnam.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2019
How Vietnam's Robusta Farms Could Transform Into Vital Carbon Sinks

Environment

How Vietnam's Robusta Farms Could Transform Into Vital Carbon Sinks

Coffee is one of Vietnam’s most important agricultural products, a crop that grows so well in the country’s Central Highlands that it has become the world’s second-largest coffee producer.

Michael TatarskiJun 20, 2019
Experts Warn Against Building Hydropower Plants On Red River

Vietnam

Experts Warn Against Building Hydropower Plants On Red River

Lao Cai Province authorities have proposed building two hydropower plants on the Red River.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2019
Vietnam Officials Find No Competition Violations in Grab-Uber Deal

Tech

Vietnam Officials Find No Competition Violations in Grab-Uber Deal

Vietnam's Competition Council (VCC) has ruled that Grab broke no competition laws when it acquired Uber.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2019
For Chef Thierry Pannier, Fine French Cuisine is a Tale of Tradition

Hotels

For Chef Thierry Pannier, Fine French Cuisine is a Tale of Tradition

For head chef Thierry Pannier, a dish at Maison Vie isn’t just a meal to be consumed, but a story to be told. As we sit down to roasted pigeon and foie gras, a dish bursting with flavor, he tells Saigoneer its unique tale.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2019
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With Vietnam's Thriving Air Travel Comes Severe Pilot Shortage

Vietnam

With Vietnam's Thriving Air Travel Comes Severe Pilot Shortage

The country will need 2,680 pilots for commercial flights by 2020, nearly twice as many as it currently has.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2019
Meet the Nguyen Hue Security Guard Who Fixes Bikes for Free

Society

Meet the Nguyen Hue Security Guard Who Fixes Bikes for Free

A wholesome story about a cool security guard might be the best way to perk up your day.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2019
[Photos] Capturing the Unexpected Amid Vietnam’s Mountainous Landscapes

Travel

[Photos] Capturing the Unexpected Amid Vietnam’s Mountainous Landscapes

The Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, a smiling lady in a conical hat: human nature practically guarantees that even the most iconic image will eventually turn stale through proliferation. These depictions calcify in our consciousness, reducing entire countries to mere visual cliché.

Kit HumphreyJun 19, 2019
Da Nang to Get 2 New Centers for Transplant, Stem Cell Therapy, Neurosurgery

Health

Da Nang to Get 2 New Centers for Transplant, Stem Cell Therapy, Neurosurgery

The two centers are going to be located inside the Da Nang Hospital compound.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2019
Capturing the Real Saigon

Arts & Culture

Capturing the Real Saigon

The rooster’s iridescent red feathers caught the morning sunlight, momentarily making them appear to be on fire as his owner held it up for a photo.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's Accident-Prone Spots Get Closer to Downtown

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's Accident-Prone Spots Get Closer to Downtown

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2019
Saigon Is Sinking Fast Due to Too Much Groundwater Extraction, Experts Say

Saigon

Saigon Is Sinking Fast Due to Too Much Groundwater Extraction, Experts Say

In late March 2018, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued a plan to close groundwater wells in the city.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2019
[Photos] Tractors and Cabbages: A Different Da Lat Away From Urban Chaos

Travel

[Photos] Tractors and Cabbages: A Different Da Lat Away From Urban Chaos

Not looking for a fancy destination, I sought out Da Lat for a different perspective that’s comfier, simpler and quieter.

NNguyen Hoang Ky AnhJun 18, 2019
[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1

Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1

Identifying streets and neighborhoods of Saigon based on old pictures might seem like a skill exclusively reserved for those who have lived through the eras, but at times it’s like a fascinating game of nostalgia jigsaw.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2019
Saigon BMW Driver Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail for Fatal DUI Crash

Saigon

Saigon BMW Driver Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail for Fatal DUI Crash

In October last year, a driver careened into a crowd of motorcyclists stopping at the Hang Xanh Intersection, killing one and injuring eight others.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Collision, Fast Food and Hanoi Air

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Collision, Fast Food and Hanoi Air

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2019
[Video] Hong Kong Ballet Dancers Take Over the City in This Surreal Short

Music & Arts

[Video] Hong Kong Ballet Dancers Take Over the City in This Surreal Short

Who said ballet has to be stuffy?

SaigoneerJun 17, 2019
Vietnam Passes Stricter Regulations of Alcohol Ads, Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving

Vietnam

Vietnam Passes Stricter Regulations of Alcohol Ads, Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving

According to the current law, drivers are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol concentration higher than 50mg/dl.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2019
Saigoneer Podcast: The War on Plastic and Our Vietnam Superpowers

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The War on Plastic and Our Vietnam Superpowers

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

SaigoneerJun 17, 2019
Vietnam National Team Players Become Ambassadors for Campaign Against Plastic Waste

Vietnam

Vietnam National Team Players Become Ambassadors for Campaign Against Plastic Waste

Vietnam’s recently launched nationwide anti-plastic campaign just got a heavyweight celebrity endorsement.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Crime Hotline, Ha Long Tour Buses and Expressway

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Crime Hotline, Ha Long Tour Buses and Expressway

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2019
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