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Tân Sơn Nhất Airport's New Terminal Will Have Áo Dài-Inspired Design

Saigon

Tân Sơn Nhất Airport's New Terminal Will Have Áo Dài-Inspired Design

After years of existing on paper, Tân Sơn Nhất’s third terminal (T3) has slowly materialized in the form of visual renderings.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2022
Ngõ Nooks: Cafe Yên, Where the Line Between Coffee Shop and Alley Blurs

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Cafe Yên, Where the Line Between Coffee Shop and Alley Blurs

Yên (adj): quiet, unmoved.

HHuyền PhạmJul 17, 2022
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Hanoi Unveils Design for New Floating Opera House Near West Lake

Development

Hanoi Unveils Design for New Floating Opera House Near West Lake

Hanoi is planning to build a 13,000 square-meter floating theater near West Lake with a capacity of around 3,500 seats.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2022
'Chronicles of a Village' Is an Avant-Garde Deconstruction of the Familiar Rural Vietnam

Loạt Soạt

'Chronicles of a Village' Is an Avant-Garde Deconstruction of the Familiar Rural Vietnam

How would you tell the story of your birth soil?

Paul ChristiansenJul 15, 2022
Vietnam Consumer Protection Watchdog Asks Grab to Explain New 'Hot Weather' Fee

Vietnam

Vietnam Consumer Protection Watchdog Asks Grab to Explain New 'Hot Weather' Fee

A “hot weather” fee is Grab’s latest surcharge on a shopping list of other additional fees the ride-hailing giant tacks on to each ride.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2022
From Indulgent Sadness to Renewed Optimism: The Evolution of Nhạc Của Trang

Quãng 8

From Indulgent Sadness to Renewed Optimism: The Evolution of Nhạc Của Trang

Over the last few years, Ngô Minh Trang (better known as Nhạc của Trang) has become a household name of the local indie scene thanks to a repertoire of melancholy, poignant songs. This year, after taking a break, Trang has put behind the “blue 20s” era to open a new chapter full of peaceful contemplation and gratitude in her new album “Chỉ Có Thể Là Anh.”

AAnn AnnJul 13, 2022
[Photos] A House in Sơn La Cocoons Its Residents Around a Quiet Courtyard

Architecture

[Photos] A House in Sơn La Cocoons Its Residents Around a Quiet Courtyard

In many up-and-coming urban areas in Vietnam, empty plots of land are sectioned off and sold as narrow puzzle pieces that will eventually become towering tube houses facing the chaos of arterial streets. Wouldn’t it be a welcome change to wake up and face the calm of your own garden instead of traffic?

SaigoneerJul 12, 2022
Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive

Saigon

Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive

Now that public gathering is no longer a health hazard, Saigon’s drunk driving epidemic is back in full swing.

SaigoneerJul 11, 2022
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A Merry Morning Over the Fish Markets and Salt Fields of Phan Rang

Travel

A Merry Morning Over the Fish Markets and Salt Fields of Phan Rang

I live in Đà Lạt, so the most direct route to the coast brings me to Phan Rang, which is where I often go for the beach and seafood.

EEric HundertJul 11, 2022
Local Businesses Find Flexible Solutions at MyStorage

Education

Local Businesses Find Flexible Solutions at MyStorage

The sleek aesthetic of a bakery specializing in meticulously crafted high-end pastries would be ruined by stacks of packaging stored between the bright display case and the open kitchen.

SaigoneerJul 11, 2022
Hẻm Gems: A Thai Feast on a Hẻm Pavement, With Vietnamese Fusion Twists

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Thai Feast on a Hẻm Pavement, With Vietnamese Fusion Twists

While Thailand and Vietnam have long been perpetual rivals in the football arena, at this streetside Hẻm Gem, the two cultures forge a harmonious relationship.

UUyên ĐỗJul 10, 2022
MangLub and Seed for Sea Work to Expand Tra Vinh’s Mangroves

Education

MangLub and Seed for Sea Work to Expand Tra Vinh’s Mangroves

Over the last year, tendrils of young mangrove trees have spread along the banks of the broad Cổ Chiên River in Trà Vinh Province.

SaigoneerJul 8, 2022
Bắc Giang Farmers Successfully Grow Seedless Lychees

Vietnam

Bắc Giang Farmers Successfully Grow Seedless Lychees

After years of experimenting, Bắc Giang has finally succeeded in growing seedless lychees.

SaigoneerJul 8, 2022
Saigon Postcard No. 30: The Cacophony of a Healed Saigon

Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 30: The Cacophony of a Healed Saigon

It doesn’t feel so long ago that Saigon went into battle mode against invaders of microscopic scales.

UUyên ĐỗJul 8, 2022
Ngõ Nooks: A Classic Thanh Trì-Style Bánh Cuốn That Took a Century to Perfect

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: A Classic Thanh Trì-Style Bánh Cuốn That Took a Century to Perfect

Bánh Cuốn Bà Hoành is nearly a century old, and both the eatery’s name and the authenticity of the food they serve stem from the same source: the culinary wisdom of Grandma Hồng.

HHà TạJul 7, 2022
International Efforts Underway to Expand Trà Vinh’s Mangrove Forests

Arts & Culture

International Efforts Underway to Expand Trà Vinh’s Mangrove Forests

Over the last year, tendrils of young mangrove trees have spread along the banks of the broad Cổ Chiên River in Trà Vinh Province.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2022
How Exotic Pole Dance Challenges Both Personal Limits and Gender Stereotypes

Parks & Rec

How Exotic Pole Dance Challenges Both Personal Limits and Gender Stereotypes

Flashing flares of neon lights hug the body of a dancer who’s spinning around a pole in the raucous thrum of music and sensuous gasps. In the mind of the average Vietnamese, pole dancing is often associated with more sordid corners of society. On the contrary, in the past decade, this performing art has slowly earned a respectable place in the country as not only a mesmerizing spectacle, but also a formidable sport.

YYui NguyễnJul 6, 2022
Vietnam Surpasses South Korea as World's No. 1 Consumer of Instant Noodles Per Capita

Food Culture

Vietnam Surpasses South Korea as World's No. 1 Consumer of Instant Noodles Per Capita

Vietnam’s penchant for mì gói has propelled us to the top position among the world’s instant noodle consumers.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2022
Saigon Zoo Starts Making Chemical-Free Paper From Elephant Poo

Saigon

Saigon Zoo Starts Making Chemical-Free Paper From Elephant Poo

One kilogram of elephant dung yields about 20 sheets of paper for use in Saigon schools.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2022
In Đà Lạt, Greenhouses Revolutionize Farming, but at What Environmental Cost?

Environment

In Đà Lạt, Greenhouses Revolutionize Farming, but at What Environmental Cost?

Plastic greenhouses in the city of Đà Lạt may protect farmers from the impacts of erratic weather, but the environmental toll of agri-plastics is building in the agriculture-dependent region.

Govi SnellJul 5, 2022
Mang Thít, Vĩnh Long's 'Kingdom of Brick Kilns,' Is on Its Last Legs

Vietnam

Mang Thít, Vĩnh Long's 'Kingdom of Brick Kilns,' Is on Its Last Legs

Along the rivers and canals of Mang Thít, clouds of smoke from the Mekong Delta’s last brick kilns languidly stream into the air.

HHiếu YJul 4, 2022
[Photos] Amble in Downtown Saigon via These Street Photography Shots in 1962

Saigon

[Photos] Amble in Downtown Saigon via These Street Photography Shots in 1962

In this collection of old film photos from 1962 taken by an unknown photographer, perhaps the most eye-catching feature is the fashion. Saigon men appear in simple attire of white shirts and pants, but the women of the city wore áo dài much more often than they do today.

SaigoneerJul 4, 2022
Hẻm Gems: Hide From the Monsoon Rain at Đặng Thị Nhu's Lost & Found Cafe

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Hide From the Monsoon Rain at Đặng Thị Nhu's Lost & Found Cafe

Lost & Found Café is a newly opened sister establishment to the popular Lost & Found Bar. Both adopt a pre-1975 Saigon vibe that I, as a Gen-Z Saigoneer who is nostalgic for old Saigon, immediately click with.

HHoa ĐỗJul 3, 2022
Global Luxury Meets Local Culture at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

Resorts

Global Luxury Meets Local Culture at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

The world's finest luxury resorts offer familiar degrees of indulgent accommodations accompanied by local touches. Properties like Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An serve as an example of how hotels can attract guests with regional architecture, history, cuisine and activities.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2022
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