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High-End Graphics Cards Stolen in California Appear in Vietnam

Tech

High-End Graphics Cards Stolen in California Appear in Vietnam

Paging the Fast & Furious screenwriters.

SaigoneerJan 14, 2022
Finding Fun and Revelation Aboard Saigon's Wayward Waterbus

In Plain Sight

Finding Fun and Revelation Aboard Saigon's Wayward Waterbus

Cement, clay, clapboard, spackle, rebar, piping, plaster smears, paint drips, pencil scrawlings: to witness the rise of a building, observe its innards, is to marvel at the pretense of an ego, for what are those constructed with?

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Paul Christiansen
Jan 13, 2022
Food Bank Warehouse for Saigoneers in Need Opened in Saigon

Saigon

Food Bank Warehouse for Saigoneers in Need Opened in Saigon

The warehouse is aimed at streamlining the food distribution process between donors and Saigoneers in need.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2022
Huge Tourism Complex Featuring Lotus-Shaped Island Proposed for Phú Quốc

Development

Huge Tourism Complex Featuring Lotus-Shaped Island Proposed for Phú Quốc

The most notable feature of Selavia, an "all-in-one" tourist destination, is a 180-hectare artificial island shaped like a lotus that will stretch into Phú Quốc's Đầm Bay and contain villas, boat docks, a massive pool and an outdoor recreation area.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2022
Saigon Announces Plan to Give Poor Residents Smartphones to Aid Digitization

Saigon

Saigon Announces Plan to Give Poor Residents Smartphones to Aid Digitization

As more municipal administrative procedures migrate online, underprivileged citizens without smart devices are often left behind.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2022
For VBA Player Nguyễn Phú Hoàng, Family and Health Are What Matters Most

Society

For VBA Player Nguyễn Phú Hoàng, Family and Health Are What Matters Most

For fans of Vietnam's basketball league, the name Nguyễn Phú Hoàng is most likely a familiar one. The Hanoi-born-and-raised point guard was well-known in the local streetball community long before the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) was formally established.

PPhuong PhamJan 12, 2022
NPO Keep Hanoi Clean Prepares to Collect Plastic Waste After Kitchen God Day

Hanoi

NPO Keep Hanoi Clean Prepares to Collect Plastic Waste After Kitchen God Day

Keep Hanoi Clean is preparing for its biggest event of the year: cleaning up Lễ cúng Ông Táo, or Kitchen God day.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2022
[Photos] On the Road in 1965 Quy Nhơn

Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road in 1965 Quy Nhơn

Imagine Quy Nhon before the arrival of tourism.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2022
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Whether Apartment, Durian Farm, or Investment Plot, Homebase Makes Home Ownership Possible

Education

Whether Apartment, Durian Farm, or Investment Plot, Homebase Makes Home Ownership Possible

In Vietnam, there are plenty of ways to invest, and owning land or an apartment is often towards the top of one’s list. No matter who you are or what motivates you to go down the path of ownership, Homebase seeks to not only make it easier to facilitate a purchase, but also serves as a guide to making the right choices.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2022
The Weird, Whimsical, Wondrous World of Art Toys in Vietnam

Parks & Rec

The Weird, Whimsical, Wondrous World of Art Toys in Vietnam

At the end of 1999, Hong Kong artist and designer Michael Lau presented the “Gardener” toy collection , an amalgamation of his interests in G.I. Joe action figures and street culture. The launch is widely considered the birth of a new movement in toy-making: designer toys, also known as art toys.

HHải YếnJan 10, 2022
Culture Ministry Asks Cities to Cancel Tết Fireworks to Minimize Covid-19 Risks

Vietnam

Culture Ministry Asks Cities to Cancel Tết Fireworks to Minimize Covid-19 Risks

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has requested relevant provincial and municipal authorities under its jurisdiction to cancel firework displays for the Lunar New Year to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2022
Saigoneer Podcast: We Rate 2021; Lunar New Year or Gregorian New Year?

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: We Rate 2021; Lunar New Year or Gregorian New Year?

A belated Happy (Gregorian) New Year from the Saigoneer Podcast team!

SaigoneerJan 10, 2022
The Graceful Rhythms of Áo Dài Through the Lens of Chiron Duong

Music & Arts

The Graceful Rhythms of Áo Dài Through the Lens of Chiron Duong

Dương Quang Đạt, better known as Chiron Duong, is a Vietnamese fine art photographer. One day, his foreign friends asked him about áo dài , and he realized that he hadn’t worked much with this national costume yet.

SaigoneerJan 7, 2022
Saigon Records Fewest Covid-19 Deaths in Over 5 Months

Saigon

Saigon Records Fewest Covid-19 Deaths in Over 5 Months

Only 21 people passed away from COVID-19 on January 6 in Saigon.

SaigoneerJan 7, 2022
Youth Mental Health Advocacy Calls On Young Adults to Open Up About Their Mental Struggles Through New Music Video

Health Partner

Youth Mental Health Advocacy Calls On Young Adults to Open Up About Their Mental Struggles Through New Music Video

In collaboration with free tele-counseling service Ngày Mai Hotline , a group of organizers has created an audio-visual project called 'Mental Sound' to promote their message. Using youth-targeted language, music and visual expressions, the project aims to encourage young adults to open up about their mental struggles, as well as raise public awareness about psychological conditions prevalent among younger generations.

SaigoneerJan 7, 2022
A Movie Adaptation of 'Đất Rừng Phương Nam' Will Hit Theaters in Late 2022

Film & TV

A Movie Adaptation of 'Đất Rừng Phương Nam' Will Hit Theaters in Late 2022

The adventures of the intrepid An will return to screens in a movie adaptation by director Nguyễn Quang Dũng.

SaigoneerJan 6, 2022
Indie Meets Classical in a New Rendition of 'Tôi và Em' by Pink Frog

Music & Arts

Indie Meets Classical in a New Rendition of 'Tôi và Em' by Pink Frog

In the company of three violins, a cello, and a double bass, Pink Frog delivers a version of ‘Tôi và Em’ that is even sweeter than the original.

SaigoneerJan 5, 2022
Murder Charge Announced for Woman Who Beat 8-Year-Old to Death

Saigon

Murder Charge Announced for Woman Who Beat 8-Year-Old to Death

The Ho Chi Minh City Police Department announced yesterday that they are now investigating Nguyễn Võ Quỳnh Trang for murder in response to evidence that she beat her fiance's eight-year-old daughter to death as part of routine and repeated physical abuse.

SaigoneerJan 5, 2022
Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Break on Average 10 Times Annually, Experts Say

Tech

Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Break on Average 10 Times Annually, Experts Say

Vietnam’s internet is inconsistent, but very affordable when compared with regional peers, according to experts at the recent Vietnam Internet Day 2021 conference .

SaigoneerJan 5, 2022
Nano Covax Vaccine Provides 92% Protection Against Severe Covid-19

Health

Nano Covax Vaccine Provides 92% Protection Against Severe Covid-19

A domestic vaccine may still see the light of day.

SaigoneerJan 4, 2022
Year in Review: Saigoneer's 30 Picks for Best Vietnamese Music of 2021

Music & Arts

Year in Review: Saigoneer's 30 Picks for Best Vietnamese Music of 2021

Despite the drab outlook enveloping the entertainment industry for most of 2021, this year saw a boom in new faces across genres and the release of many pandemic albums.

Khôi PhạmDec 31, 2021
Private Company Wants to Build $1.3bn Launchpad in Phú Quốc for Space Tourism

Travel

Private Company Wants to Build $1.3bn Launchpad in Phú Quốc for Space Tourism

Conglomerate Thaigroup hopes to build the nation's first spaceship launchpad to facilitate space tourism.

SaigoneerDec 31, 2021
The Hustle and Bustle of Hanoi Streets in the 1950s

Hanoi

The Hustle and Bustle of Hanoi Streets in the 1950s

Chaotic streets and bustling markets, Hanoi in the 1950s was not much different than it is now.

SaigoneerDec 30, 2021
A Feast for Your Eyes, Ears and Soul in Culinary Frank's ASMR Cooking

Food Culture

A Feast for Your Eyes, Ears and Soul in Culinary Frank's ASMR Cooking

Based in Melbourne, a Vietnamese chef-turned-YouTuber has been cooking up a delicious storm of homey dishes and global cuisines imbued with ASMR, inspiring home cooks to go on culinary adventures in their own kitchens during a year of immobility.

NNhật AnhDec 30, 2021
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