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Food Culture

A History of Rice Wine, Part 2: A Traditional Craft Slowed to a Trickle

Rose-tinted shades and long swept-back hair tickling the collar of a half-unbuttoned maroon shirt that revealed a dangling peace-sign pendant: at age 27, Minh was the epitome of 70s Saigon cool. More than that, though, he was one the most famous rice wine producers in Long An, a province renowned for its traditional liquor production. After Minh moved from the big city to his wife’s home village, her family discovered his natural talent and passed on their distilling knowledge which he spent decades perfecting.

Paul ChristiansenJan 18, 2019

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Has 165,300 New Firms in 2018

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Has 165,300 New Firms in 2018

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.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2019

Vietnam

Hoi An Requests $30m to Save Cua Dai Beach From Severe Erosion

Hoi An’s Cua Dai Beach might be wiped out completely in the near future if nothing is done to combat further erosion.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2019

Development

[Video] The Remarkable Rise of Landmark 81 in a 30-Second Timelapse

There's nothing bold in saying that Saigon is changing right before our eyes, but it's rare that you get to see every step of a building going up.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2019

Vietnam

After Series of Grave Accidents, Vietnam Amps up Street Inspections, Sobriety Tests

In response to worrisome statistics and high profile accidents, authorities are undertaking a variety of measures to make roads safer.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2019

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Victorious to Stay in Last-16 Hunt of Asian Cup

SaigoneerJan 17, 2019

Music & Arts

Art in the Clouds: Into Thin Air 2 and the Promise of Digital Exhibits

As a metropolis of nearly eight million, Hanoi is like many other Asian cities: blooming with people, culture, and hectic lifestyles. Along with rampant development, the city faces concerns such as air pollution and a lack of public art spaces. These issues not only affect living standards but also choke Hanoi’s art scene. How many places are there where artists can freely challenge themselves and develop their ideas without being disturbed? How can their works avoid being damaged? It was these questions that led to the birth of Into Thin Air.

NNam NguyenJan 16, 2019

Vietnam

VinFast Announces New Car Collection, VinFast Pre, for 2020 Release

VinFast will increase its business portfolio in the future with a new line of cars.

SaigoneerJan 16, 2019

Saigon

You Can Now Pump Your Own Gas at 11 Filling Stations in Saigon

The service underwent a 15-day pilot period before being officially rolled out.

SaigoneerJan 16, 2019

Culture

Once Invisible, Saigon's Underground Scene Emerges Into Light

In just a few short decades, underground hip-hop and youth culture has gained a massive following, not only within Saigon and Vietnam, but all around the globe.

AAn DangJan 16, 2019

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Photographer Nets 2nd Place in Drone Photo Contest

Vietnamese photographer Pham Trung Thanh captured the exact moment the net of an anchovies fisherman's boat hovered atop the surface in Tuy Hoa, like a petal blooming across the dark water.

SaigoneerJan 16, 2019

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Measles Outbreak Reported in the Southern Region

SaigoneerJan 16, 2019

Music & Arts

[Photos] Local Designer Created Incredibly Detailed Swallows From Paper for Tet

As Vietnam goes into full-blown Tet season, it’s impossible to talk a stroll around town without bumping into Lunar New Year imagery.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2019

Society

People With Disabilities Make up Over 7% of Vietnam's Population: UNICEF

According to a recent UNICEF study, there are 6.2 million people with disabilities in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of the country’s population.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2019

Arts & Culture

For the First Time, 2 Vietnamese Designers Will Participate in New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 will run from February 6 to February 13.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2019

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Takes Effect in Vietnam

SaigoneerJan 15, 2019

Environment

Vietnamese Bile Farms Are Collapsing, Yet Bears Continue to Face Neglect

Consumer interest in farmed bear bile seems to be declining in Vietnam, according to a new study. But this isn’t necessarily good news, researchers say, because it raises concerns for both captive and wild bears.

SShreya DasguptaJan 14, 2019

Saigon

[Photos] Walk Into Saigon's Rarely Seen Neighborhoods in 1966-1967

Did you know that Hung Vuong Street used to run alongside a railway connecting Saigon with My Tho?

SaigoneerJan 14, 2019

Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Export 6.5m Tons of Rice in 2019

For 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of exporting 6.5 million tons of rice, valued at US$3 billion.

SaigoneerJan 14, 2019

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Food Delivery Apps and Where We Think Trump and Kim Should Meet

The Saigoneer Podcast is back after taking a few weeks off!

SaigoneerJan 14, 2019

Saigon

Aviation Authorities Present New Proposal for 3rd Terminal at Tan Son Nhat

The Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted their proposal for a third terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the Ministry of Transport.

SaigoneerJan 14, 2019

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: New Trade Center, Observatory and Solar Projects

SaigoneerJan 14, 2019

Hotels

Stellar Steakhouse: Affordable Fare at One of Hanoi’s Most Innovative Eateries

Within Vietnam’s tallest hotel, you’ll also find one of the capital’s most mouthwatering steakhouses – a restaurant known as much for its lavish beef as for the adventurous four-stage journey guests can enjoy when visiting.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2019

Music & Arts

Asia's Largest LGBT Contemporary Art Show to Take Place in Bangkok in 2019

The art show will feature two Vietnamese artists.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2019

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