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Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging

Vietnam

Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging

A tea product featuring the face of a South Korean celebrity has turned into a royal pain for its manufacturer.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2022
Just a Love Letter to Saigon's Tropical Fruits

Snack Attack

Just a Love Letter to Saigon's Tropical Fruits

How lovely to have taste buds and to have tasty things to eat.

Govi SnellMay 15, 2022
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Hẻm Gems: Just a Short Walk From Bến Thành, a Hearty Bún Chả for Lunch

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Just a Short Walk From Bến Thành, a Hearty Bún Chả for Lunch

In his essay collection Hà Nội 36 Phố Phường (The 36 Streets of Hanoi), Thạch Lam famously writes "Ngàn năm bửu vật đất Thăng Long / Bún chả là đây có phải không?" The couplet compares bún chả to a thousand-year-old delicacy that only Hanoi has.

VVũ Thị Như QuỳnhMay 13, 2022
Đàm Lê Đức, Educator Extraordinaire and Matriarch of 218 Lý Tự Trọng, Passes Away at 91

Saigon

Đàm Lê Đức, Educator Extraordinaire and Matriarch of 218 Lý Tự Trọng, Passes Away at 91

If there’s such a thing as a celebrity teacher, Madame Đàm Lê Đức would be a shining example of Saigon’s educator extraordinaire.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2022
Here Are the Fabulous Finalists of Miss Universe's National Costume Design Competition

Culture

Here Are the Fabulous Finalists of Miss Universe's National Costume Design Competition

From feng shui to bánh tráng trộn , the chosen designers find their inspiration everywhere.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2022
Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?

Saigon

Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?

After years of existing on paper, Saigon authorities’ plan to remove chợ cũ might become a reality this year.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2022
World Economic Forum Names Vietnam Health Startup Among Promising Tech Companies

Health

World Economic Forum Names Vietnam Health Startup Among Promising Tech Companies

Selected because of its contributions to digital health care, Docosan was one of 100 companies globally to receive the distinction.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2022
At Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge's Launch, Exuberance and Selfies Galore

Development

At Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge's Launch, Exuberance and Selfies Galore

After seven years under construction, the Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge officially opened for traffic at 5pm, April 28. This was a much-anticipated project for Saigoneers, with over VND3.1 trillion in investment — the most of the city’s existing bridges at the time of writing.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2022
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Đà Lạt-Born French Writer Linda Lê Passes Away at 58

Literature

Đà Lạt-Born French Writer Linda Lê Passes Away at 58

Born in Đà Lạt in 1963, Linda Lê moved to France as an adolescent and went on to write numerous award-winning works of fiction in French.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2022
The Splendor of Hát Bội, as Depicted in Vintage Posters for the 1889 Paris World's Fair

Vietnam

The Splendor of Hát Bội, as Depicted in Vintage Posters for the 1889 Paris World's Fair

From the end of the 19 th century to the beginning of the 20 th century, hát bội left a major mark on the hearts and minds of many viewers, including French colonizers. The French brought this form of folk performance art to the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a world’s fair organized to showcase international cultures. Scenes of hát bội can be seen on promotional materials, souvenirs, and lithograph prints from back then.

AAnn AnnMay 9, 2022
The Importance of Holistic Physical Education from a Young Age

Education

The Importance of Holistic Physical Education from a Young Age

“Even if you lose, is being a good teammate important?” Holly Younglove, the Physical Education/After-School-Activities Coordinator at International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) asked the dozen-or-so students gathered in front of her.

SaigoneerMay 6, 2022
Mangroves: The Everyday Superheroes Protecting Vietnam Against Climate Change

Natural Selection

Mangroves: The Everyday Superheroes Protecting Vietnam Against Climate Change

When you think of ways to combat the inevitable ravages of climate change and sea level rise, what comes to mind?

Michael TatarskiMay 5, 2022
Hanoi Woman Survives 7 Days in the Wild After Falling off Cliff During Pagoda Visit

Vietnam

Hanoi Woman Survives 7 Days in the Wild After Falling off Cliff During Pagoda Visit

Would you be able to survive a week in the wilderness of Vietnam?

SaigoneerMay 4, 2022
Vietnamese Indie Game 'Hoa' Wins 3 Awards for Best Art Direction, Music at Webby

Tech

Vietnamese Indie Game 'Hoa' Wins 3 Awards for Best Art Direction, Music at Webby

The dreamy platformer snagged trophies for Best Art Direction, Best Music/Sound Design, and People’s Voice Best Art Direction at the awards honoring the "Best of the Internet."

SaigoneerMay 4, 2022
Saijo, Huế's Sister City in Japan, Adds Bún Bò to School Lunch Program

Food Culture

Saijo, Huế's Sister City in Japan, Adds Bún Bò to School Lunch Program

Another step toward bún bò domination has been taken.

SaigoneerApr 29, 2022
Regent Phu Quoc Exemplifies Phu Quoc's Evolution

Resorts

Regent Phu Quoc Exemplifies Phu Quoc's Evolution

The growth and increased sophistication of Vietnam's hospitality sector is nowhere more evident than on Phu Quoc.

SaigoneerApr 29, 2022
Ngõ Nooks: At Ốc Cô Nhung, an Affordable Five-Course Banquet of Snails and Snacks

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: At Ốc Cô Nhung, an Affordable Five-Course Banquet of Snails and Snacks

If there is a restaurant in Hanoi that embodies the proverb “good wine needs no bush,” it’s Ốc cô Nhung. Though in this case, instead of wine, it is snails.

Linh PhạmApr 28, 2022
Wind, Sun and the Ocean: The Aerial Thrills of Paragliding Over Đà Nẵng

Parks & Rec

Wind, Sun and the Ocean: The Aerial Thrills of Paragliding Over Đà Nẵng

Paragliding means heaving in a lungful of air, bracing against a gale’s resistance, letting one’s mind ponder the vastness of the ocean below, floating in the middle of the sky, and — for me this time — taking film photos.

QQuang Hiệu ĐặngApr 27, 2022
Vietnam Removes Health Declaration Requirement for Domestic, International Travelers

Vietnam

Vietnam Removes Health Declaration Requirement for Domestic, International Travelers

Citing Vietnam's continued success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health announced domestic travelers will no longer need to make health declarations and restrictions will be eased for international arrivals.

SaigoneerApr 27, 2022
A Letter From Saigoneer

Stories

A Letter From Saigoneer

Saigoneers ơi!

Khôi PhạmApr 27, 2022
Vọng Cảnh, the Picturesque Hill in Huế That Even Emperors Cherished

Travel

Vọng Cảnh, the Picturesque Hill in Huế That Even Emperors Cherished

The poetic Hương River flows calmly, the fresh air and breeze whisper through the lush pine forest, a coming sunset colors the peaceful natural spectacle. All of this can be experienced during a late-afternoon visit to Huế's Vọng Cảnh Hill.

TTran Duy MinhApr 26, 2022
'Spring Roll Dream,' a Short Film by Vietnamese Director Mai Vu, Is Screening at Cannes Festival

Film & TV

'Spring Roll Dream,' a Short Film by Vietnamese Director Mai Vu, Is Screening at Cannes Festival

A short film directed by a Vietnamese director will be screened as part of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2022
Saigoneer Podcast: A Look Back and a Farewell (for Now)

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: A Look Back and a Farewell (for Now)

Sad times.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2022
Vietnam Might Fine Supermarkets, Malls for Single-Use Plastic Bags in 2026

Environment

Vietnam Might Fine Supermarkets, Malls for Single-Use Plastic Bags in 2026

Large retailers providing single-use plastic bags could be subject to fines beginning in 2026.

SaigoneerApr 21, 2022
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