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[Photos] The Hiệp Hoà Sugar Refinery (1927)

Vietnam

[Photos] The Hiệp Hoà Sugar Refinery (1927)

Covering 200 hectares of land, the Hiệp Hoà Sugar Refinery was one of the first of its kind in Vietnam when it was constructed.

DDang BuiAug 25, 2014
Dan Nguyen and 3A: Organizing the Artifacts of Trauma

Music & Arts

Dan Nguyen and 3A: Organizing the Artifacts of Trauma

Vietnamese American artist and music composer , Dan Nguyen has left yet another mark on the South East Asian art scene; this time, at the rapidly growing 3A Alternative Art Area .

AAnthony MorrealeAug 25, 2014
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A Look At The Progress Of HCMC's First Metro Line

Development

A Look At The Progress Of HCMC's First Metro Line

Now that ground has been broken on the underground stations in District 1, construction of HCMC’s first metro system is in full swing. But with a number of major construction sites across nearly 20km of the city, it can be tough to grasp exactly how far along it is so let’s take a closer look at the metro’s progress thus far.

Brian LetwinAug 25, 2014
12 Photos Of Mộc Châu’s Majestic Peaks and Valleys

Travel

12 Photos Of Mộc Châu’s Majestic Peaks and Valleys

One of Vietnam’s famous mountainous regions, Mộc Châu never disappoints visitors with its marvelous beauty.

SaigoneerAug 25, 2014
[Video] Saigon Hustlers

Culture

[Video] Saigon Hustlers

For many in Saigon, life is a hustle. From street vendors to motorbike ice delivery boys, everyone is trying to eek out a living. This video, made by Luke Penders, does a great job of capturing those who hustle everyday on the streets of Saigon to make a living.

SaigoneerAug 25, 2014
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Businesses Seek Honest, Uneducated Workers: Survey

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Businesses Seek Honest, Uneducated Workers: Survey

In Vietnam, residents have used underground water from cemetery for 20 years [Tuoi Tre] Boeing, Microsoft want to foster cooperation with Vietnam: Embassy [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese businesses seek honest, uneducated workers: survey [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerAug 25, 2014
[Video] How To Cook: Rau Câu Khuôn (Jello Cake)

Eat & Drink

[Video] How To Cook: Rau Câu Khuôn (Jello Cake)

While rau câu khuôn is typically served in individual pieces, in the shape of flowers or animals, it can also be served as a cake wherein triangular slices are cut and served. But over at Hellen’s Recipes , the YouTube sensation takes the common desert to the next level with her ornate flower rau câu khuôn masterpiece.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2014
Vietnamese Company Launches Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Seaplane Service

Travel

Vietnamese Company Launches Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Seaplane Service

Vietnamese aviation company, Hai Au, has big plans for the untapped luxury seaplane services market. The airline is set to launch its Hanoi-Ha Long Bay route in September and has its eyes on other popular tourist destinations within Vietnam, reports Thanh Nien .

SaigoneerAug 22, 2014
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Future Saigon: VINATEX Tower (Võ Văn Kiệt Street)

Development

Future Saigon: VINATEX Tower (Võ Văn Kiệt Street)

Vietnam Textile and Garment Group recently announced plans for this mixed residential/commercial tower , which will go up at the corner of Võ Văn Kiệt and Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Streets.

Brian LetwinAug 22, 2014
Irishman Completes Epic Cross-Country Road Trip With An Unlikely Companion

Travel

Irishman Completes Epic Cross-Country Road Trip With An Unlikely Companion

When Irishman, Dan McAllen arrived in Vietnam for a 2-week road trip from Saigon to Hanoi, one of his first orders of business was to buy a motorbike.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2014
14 Beautiful Old Photos (And A Short History) Of Da Nang

Vietnam

14 Beautiful Old Photos (And A Short History) Of Da Nang

Da Nang’s history can be traced back to 192AD when it was part of the Champa Kingdom, only becoming part of Vietnam after the culmination of Đại Việt Southern expansion in the 15th century.

Brian LetwinAug 22, 2014
Google Street View Arrives In Saigon (Sort Of)

Tech

Google Street View Arrives In Saigon (Sort Of)

This pseudo Google Street view map of Saigon is the brainchild of photography studio, QuangCao360 .

SaigoneerAug 22, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Radioactive Card Shark Arrested In Northern Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Radioactive Card Shark Arrested In Northern Vietnam

Radioactive card shark arrested in northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s top dairy producer wins global food industry award [Tuoi Tre] Teachers oppose assessment method using comments instead of marks [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerAug 22, 2014
[Photos] Incredible Views of Hong Kong's Skyscapers

Asia

[Photos] Incredible Views of Hong Kong's Skyscapers

Hong Kong-based photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrѐze likes to look up. In his recent book Vertical Horizons , he explores an often under appreciated perspective of the city’s skyline.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2014
3 Thrilling Vietnamese Games To Play During The Month Of Ghosts

Culture

3 Thrilling Vietnamese Games To Play During The Month Of Ghosts

Small trays of colorful cakes are popular offerings for superstitious Buddhists during the Month of Ghosts. But Vietnamese children have a number of other ways to make contact with spirits, including games.

LLan TranAug 21, 2014
Photographer Spotlight: An Interview With Cuong Do Manh

Music & Arts

Photographer Spotlight: An Interview With Cuong Do Manh

This is a continuation of our series that presents some of the most influential and prolific Vietnamese photographers. Whether photojournalism or fine art photography, their work investigates Vietnamese culture and history through images that have shaped the view of Vietnam in the world and at home.

ZZelda RudzitskyAug 21, 2014
[Photos] Crossing This Quảng Ngãi Bridge Will Make You Question Your Life Decisions

Travel

[Photos] Crossing This Quảng Ngãi Bridge Will Make You Question Your Life Decisions

This bridge suspension bridge, which traverses the Re river, is notorious among locals for its rotten wood planks, held together by a steel wire. However, despite the danger, residents of Gọi Re village (Ba Tơ suburban district, Quảng Ngãi) have no choice but to cross it each day, reports VN Express .

SaigoneerAug 21, 2014
Dengue Fever On The Rise In HCMC

Health

Dengue Fever On The Rise In HCMC

According to Thanh Nien , doctors in HCMC have noticed an alarming rise in the number of dengue fever cases in recent weeks, especially among adults. To complicate matters, the virus is often misdiagnosed.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Laws The Most Complex In The World

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Laws The Most Complex In The World

Vietnamese laws the most complex in the world, lawyers say [Vietnam Net] Bkav launches nationwide security network contest [Nhan Dan] State employment still favored by most Vietnamese job seekers [Global Post]

SaigoneerAug 21, 2014
‘Watch Your Video’ Virus Hits Vietnamese Facebook Users

Tech

‘Watch Your Video’ Virus Hits Vietnamese Facebook Users

Last week, Facebook locked thousands of users accounts following what’s been labeled as the biggest information hack in the history of the internet .

SaigoneerAug 20, 2014
The Story Of Saigon’s "Graveyard Of Traitors"

Saigon

The Story Of Saigon’s "Graveyard Of Traitors"

Under a windy dusk towards Mả Ngụy. Clouds and clouds of souls reign on. These words are from an old poem that depicts the ghostly atmosphere of a graveyard which was located in the area of present day Lê Hồng Phong, Điện Biên Phủ, Cách Mạng Tháng Tám and Ba Tháng Hai Streets in Districts 3 and 10.

LLan TranAug 20, 2014
New Admin. Center Behind People’s Committee To Include Heliport, Underground Passageways

Saigon

New Admin. Center Behind People’s Committee To Include Heliport, Underground Passageways

The massive re-development of downtown Saigon (goodbye Tax Center and old trees , hello new metro station ) will also include a new administration center in the area around the historic People’s Committee Building, bordered by Lê Thánh Tôn, Pasteur, Lý Tự Trọng and Đồng Khởi Streets.

SaigoneerAug 20, 2014
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: St Joseph’s Seminary - Part 2

Saigon

Old Saigon Building Of The Week: St Joseph’s Seminary - Part 2

This is Part 2 of Old Saigon Building Of The Week: St Joseph’s Seminary. For Part 1, click here .

TTim DolingAug 20, 2014
Sidewalk DJ Becomes A Hit In Saigon

Music & Arts

Sidewalk DJ Becomes A Hit In Saigon

The motorbike karaoke singers and Michael Jackson impersonators have run into some stiff competition in the form of sexy sidewalk DJs, reports Zing .

SaigoneerAug 20, 2014
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