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Ngõ Nooks: A Salted Coffee in Gạt Tàn Is Not What It Sounds Like

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: A Salted Coffee in Gạt Tàn Is Not What It Sounds Like

Is it not just the weirdest combination ever, coffee and salt?

BBao HoaDec 18, 2021
[Photos] A Vegetarian Restaurant in Hanoi Conceived Like an Art Space

Architecture

[Photos] A Vegetarian Restaurant in Hanoi Conceived Like an Art Space

Has an art exhibition ever made you hungry?

SaigoneerDec 17, 2021
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On an Eerie Night Tour Through Hell at 'Hù: Quả Báo' Art Exhibition

Music & Arts

On an Eerie Night Tour Through Hell at 'Hù: Quả Báo' Art Exhibition

Have you ever wondered how those who steal designs or borrow without returning would repent for their sins in hell?

DDiệu AnhDec 17, 2021
Public Bike Service Finally Launches in Saigon After Week of Delay

Saigon

Public Bike Service Finally Launches in Saigon After Week of Delay

After an unexplained delay, Saigon's first public bike rental system launched today.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2021
How Foreign Families Continued to Thrive During Lockdown at British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)

Education

How Foreign Families Continued to Thrive During Lockdown at British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)

“The more diverse you are, the richer your life becomes,” explains Sun-hwa Kwon, whose daughter, So-yul, is in her fifth year at Hanoi’s British Vietnamese International School.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2021
Fantasy Film Based on 'Maika' to Represent Vietnam at Sundance Film Festival

Film & TV

Fantasy Film Based on 'Maika' to Represent Vietnam at Sundance Film Festival

A fantasy film will represent Vietnam at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2021
How a Vietnamese Food Stylist Puts 'the Bling Bling' on Bánh Chưng

Food Culture

How a Vietnamese Food Stylist Puts 'the Bling Bling' on Bánh Chưng

“When people know what they are doing, they bring food to life,” says Thu Pham Buser, a New York-based food stylist of her profession.

Paul ChristiansenDec 15, 2021
Charlie Nguyen to Direct Film Based on Life of 'Perfect Spy' Phạm Xuân Ẩn

Film & TV

Charlie Nguyen to Direct Film Based on Life of 'Perfect Spy' Phạm Xuân Ẩn

The storied life of perhaps Vietnam’s most famous intelligence officer will be adapted for the silver screen in the near future.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2021
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UNICEF Report Reveals Harsh Realities for Women, Children, Ethnic Minorities

Vietnam

UNICEF Report Reveals Harsh Realities for Women, Children, Ethnic Minorities

Over 70% of Vietnamese under the age of 15 experience verbal or physical abuse, according to a new UNICEF report.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2021
Vietnamese Photographer Wins Top Prize in Drone Photo Awards' People Category

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Photographer Wins Top Prize in Drone Photo Awards' People Category

As part of the Drone Photo Awards 2021, which focuses on honoring aerial photography, eight works by Vietnamese authors were commended by the jury in the People category. The top prize went to Phạm Huy Trung for his chilling shot, ‘Fishing in Mangrove Forest.’

SaigoneerDec 13, 2021
[Photos] Landmarks of 1966-1967 Saigon in Black and White

Saigon

[Photos] Landmarks of 1966-1967 Saigon in Black and White

Sometimes the backstory behind a photograph is key, while other times simply observing an image is better.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2021
What to Do When You Discover That Your Mom Was a Superstar Singer in 1960s Saigon

Music & Arts

What to Do When You Discover That Your Mom Was a Superstar Singer in 1960s Saigon

In early 1960s Saigon, Phương Tâm was a star singer, performing every day in the city’s busy nightclubs and music venues.

Michael TatarskiDec 12, 2021
Treat Yourself During the Holiday Season with Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Hotels

Treat Yourself During the Holiday Season with Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

It's time to return to favorite holiday traditions or start some new ones.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2021
A Photographer's Quest to Document Vietnam's Provinces From Two Angles

Music & Arts

A Photographer's Quest to Document Vietnam's Provinces From Two Angles

Hanoi-based photographer Justin Mott has taken a unique approach to depicting Vietnam in his ongoing photo series.

SaigoneerDec 10, 2021
How Tùng Writes Modern-Day Fables in Both His Audio and Visual Arts

Quãng 8

How Tùng Writes Modern-Day Fables in Both His Audio and Visual Arts

Tùng admits that he writes lyrics and sings based on imagery in his imagination. Listening to Tùng’s music or perusing his artworks, one might feel as if they’re being enticed into a poetic world that the musician has created. It’s a space of “a purple-hued heart and self,” as he describes himself in his online bio.

HHuyền PhạmDec 10, 2021
Hoi An Signs Agreement With Four Paws to Cease Consumption of Dog, Cat Meats

Vietnam

Hoi An Signs Agreement With Four Paws to Cease Consumption of Dog, Cat Meats

The move is certainly a step in the right direction, though it remains to be seen which concrete steps local authorities will take to honor their promise.

SaigoneerDec 10, 2021
Saigon's Infamous 'Ghost Tower' Has a New Developer

Development

Saigon's Infamous 'Ghost Tower' Has a New Developer

Saigon's most notorious ghost tower appears to have a new lease on life.

SaigoneerDec 9, 2021
Lego to Build First Carbon-Neutral Factory in Binh Duong

Vietnam

Lego to Build First Carbon-Neutral Factory in Binh Duong

Vietnam is set to produce the beloved bricks as regional demand for the Danish toy rises.

SaigoneerDec 9, 2021
'The White Distance' Ruminates on the Pandemic Gaps Within Ourselves

Music & Arts

'The White Distance' Ruminates on the Pandemic Gaps Within Ourselves

The final exhibition of Heritage Space's annual contemporary international art exchange project, "Month of Art Practice - MAP 2021," will be on display in Hanoi until December 12.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2021
Over 70% of Parents of Grade 1 Students Don't Support In-Person Classes

Saigon

Over 70% of Parents of Grade 1 Students Don't Support In-Person Classes

In-person learning for Saigon's Grade 1 students is set to resume on December 13 for two weeks as a trial program, but more than 70% of parents don't want their children to return to the classroom.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2021
Hanoi Looks Into Banning Motorcycles in City Center From 2025

Hanoi

Hanoi Looks Into Banning Motorcycles in City Center From 2025

Authorities are researching a plan to ban motorcycles in the city center from 2025 onward.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2021
Netizens Angered After AFF YouTube Livestream Mutes Vietnam's National Anthem

Sports

Netizens Angered After AFF YouTube Livestream Mutes Vietnam's National Anthem

A faux pas relating to the national anthem before a football match yesterday has angered millions of Vietnamese fans.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2021
Public Bike Rental Service to Launch in Saigon on Friday

Saigon

Public Bike Rental Service to Launch in Saigon on Friday

Saigoneers are about to have a new way to get around town.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2021
A Typographic Tribute to Áo Dài in This Elegant New Typeface

Music & Arts

A Typographic Tribute to Áo Dài in This Elegant New Typeface

Đạt Đỗ, a graphic designer based in Ho Chi Minh City, is embracing local culture through the release of a brand-new typeface, Vén .

LLê Quan ThuậnDec 6, 2021
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