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Saigon Postcard No. 11: A Steaming Bowl

Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 11: A Steaming Bowl

When dark clouds rumble in a frequency akin to that of an empty stomach, the city transforms into a bowl of soup.

Paul ChristiansenNov 4, 2018
Saigon Welcomes 5 Film Festivals This Month. What Are They and How to Get Tickets?

Film & TV

Saigon Welcomes 5 Film Festivals This Month. What Are They and How to Get Tickets?

If you’re a movie buff in Saigon this month, you’re extremely lucky because a handful of film festivals will happen concurrently.

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Nov 3, 2018
[Photos] Inside Hue's Award-Winning Dormitory for Students in Need

Architecture

[Photos] Inside Hue's Award-Winning Dormitory for Students in Need

A quiet courtyard, accentuated by a lone plumeria tree; rows of rooms in wood texture; walls of lattice that dot the interior with mesmerizing patterns every time the sun comes up: welcome to Betania.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2018
Hanoi to Host Formula One Race in 2020: Official

Hanoi

Hanoi to Host Formula One Race in 2020: Official

After nearly a year of speculation , it has been officially confirmed that a Formula One Grand Prix will be held in Hanoi in 2020.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2018
Vietcombank Will Be the First Vietnam Bank to Open a US Office

Vietnam

Vietcombank Will Be the First Vietnam Bank to Open a US Office

Vietcombank will be the first Vietnamese bank to open a representative office in the United States.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Largest Vaccination Center in Southern Vietnam Opens

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Largest Vaccination Center in Southern Vietnam Opens

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.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2018
[Photos] 18 Rare Photos of Northern and Central Vietnam in the Late 19th Century

Vietnam

[Photos] 18 Rare Photos of Northern and Central Vietnam in the Late 19th Century

During the 19 th century, postcards were one of the most popular forms of media that connected Vietnam with the rest of the world.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2018
Expansion of Noi Bai Airport to Help Bring in 100m Passengers Each Year

Hanoi

Expansion of Noi Bai Airport to Help Bring in 100m Passengers Each Year

Hanoi’s US$3.5 billion expansion of Noi Bai International Airport is being reviewed, with the aim of bringing in 80-100 million passengers a year by 2050.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2018
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Dark Time Looms Over Wildlife as China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn, Tiger Bone

Environment

Dark Time Looms Over Wildlife as China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn, Tiger Bone

The government's reversal on a 25-year ban may prove to be ruinous for the preservation of the endangered species.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2018
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently

Vietnam

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently

The influential Buddhist leader recently returned to Vietnam from Thailand after a year abroad.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2018
At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi

Vietnam

At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi

Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Chilly Morning in Saigon as Dry Season Starts in Southern Vietnam

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Chilly Morning in Saigon as Dry Season Starts in Southern Vietnam

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.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2018
[Illustrations] Polish Watercolor Artist Captures Tokyo's Historic Shopfronts

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Polish Watercolor Artist Captures Tokyo's Historic Shopfronts

There’s something about urban shopfronts that inspires artists everywhere to break out their canvas and doodle away.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2018
No Nón Lá, No Problem: A New Saigon Tour Takes the Road Less Traveled

Travel

No Nón Lá, No Problem: A New Saigon Tour Takes the Road Less Traveled

Sitting down for a bowl of phở, sipping a glass of cà phê sữa đá , visiting the Saigon Post Office: these activities are all too common to the tourist experience in Saigon. So much so that it's often easy to reduce the image of the city into a monotonous picture in the mind of foreign imaginations.

Thi NguyenOct 31, 2018
Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team

Vietnam

Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team

A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2018
Male Drivers Are Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents 2013-2017: Report

Vietnam

Male Drivers Are Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents 2013-2017: Report

In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2018
Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year

Vietnam

Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year

Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Sand Dredging, Loan Sharks and Damaged Da Nang Expressway

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Sand Dredging, Loan Sharks and Damaged Da Nang 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.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2018
10 Songs That Exemplify the Rise of Vietnam's Contemporary R&B/Soul Movement

Music & Arts

10 Songs That Exemplify the Rise of Vietnam's Contemporary R&B/Soul Movement

In an industry where singers don’t stick to only one genre, Vietnamese R&B/Soul is often overlooked and sadly underdeveloped. While veteran artists like Mỹ Linh and Hà Anh Tuấn have occasionally professed their love for the genre, their work tends to reflect an outdated perspective, suggesting they have not listened to any R&B songs made after 1995.

TThuc DangOct 30, 2018
Hanoi’s Booming Population Has Already Exceeded 2030 Target

Hanoi

Hanoi’s Booming Population Has Already Exceeded 2030 Target

According to a new report released by the National Assembly, Hanoi’s booming population has already surpassed the predicted figures for 2030.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2018
“New … but Not Modern”: Historic Caravelle Prepares to Debut Rebuilt Opera Wing

Branded Content

“New … but Not Modern”: Historic Caravelle Prepares to Debut Rebuilt Opera Wing

Caravelle Saigon, an almost six-decade old hotel, is nestled into the heart of downtown District 1. In 1998, the hotel debuted its contribution to the city’s skyline: a 24-story tower which at the time was unrivaled in height.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2018
[Video] Local Design Student Wins Graduation Showcase With Surrealistic Short Film

Film & TV

[Video] Local Design Student Wins Graduation Showcase With Surrealistic Short Film

This short film might be the trippiest thing you see today.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2018
Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report

Vietnam

Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report

In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2018
On Its Second Birthday, Envy Nightclub Looks To The Future

Branded Content

On Its Second Birthday, Envy Nightclub Looks To The Future

It comes as little surprise that a nightclub named after one of the seven deadly sins is also listed as one of only two clubs in Vietnam on the World’s Finest Clubs shortlist, given that it prides itself on decadence.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2018
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