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Made-in-Vietnam Dating App Fika Secures $1.6m in Seed Funding

Tech

Made-in-Vietnam Dating App Fika Secures $1.6m in Seed Funding

Created as a female-focused alternative to Tinder and Bumble, the dating app Fika recently got financial backing from international investors.

SaigoneerOct 12, 2021
As Cases Drop, Saigon Announces Roadmap to Phase out Covid-19 Field Hospitals

Saigon

As Cases Drop, Saigon Announces Roadmap to Phase out Covid-19 Field Hospitals

Hospital beds were once a scarcity that became filled as soon as they were set up, but the number of cases in southern COVID-19 hot spots has plummeted to the point that many field hospitals are no longer needed.

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Oct 11, 2021
New Bridge Project Sparks Controversy Over 'Confusing' Indochina Design

Development

New Bridge Project Sparks Controversy Over 'Confusing' Indochina Design

Tran Hung Dao Bridge, an upcoming project across the Red River, has recently received mixed reviews around its Indochina-inspired design.

SaigoneerOct 11, 2021
Ánh Viên, Vietnam's Most Decorated Swimmer, Wants to Resign From National Team

Sports

Ánh Viên, Vietnam's Most Decorated Swimmer, Wants to Resign From National Team

Citing a desire to spend more time with her family and a drop in her performance, Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên reportedly reached the decision after returning from the Tokyo Olympics this past summer.

SaigoneerOct 11, 2021
Chó: The Four National Breeds of Vietnamese Doggos

Natural Selection

Chó: The Four National Breeds of Vietnamese Doggos

It’s an inarguable fact that dogs are the purest of animals.

Michael TatarskiOct 10, 2021
Da Lat Installs First-Ever Traffic Lights to Stem Road Congestion

Vietnam

Da Lat Installs First-Ever Traffic Lights to Stem Road Congestion

A new era has begun for the increasingly busy mountain city.

SaigoneerOct 8, 2021
Can Street Art Help Restore One of Hanoi's Poorest Communities?

Music & Arts

Can Street Art Help Restore One of Hanoi's Poorest Communities?

Can street art lead to urban restoration? Or is it wilful gentrification? In February 2020, the Phuc Tan Public Art Project officially opened — the work on display offers engaging art and stirs up intriguing questions in equal measure.

Elise LuongOct 8, 2021
Maximizing the Benefits of Home-Based Learning in Vietnam

Education

Maximizing the Benefits of Home-Based Learning in Vietnam

While in-person classes remain temporarily on hold in order to protect the health of students, teachers and communities, home-based learning offers a multitude of benefits for students. Over the last 18 months, schools around the world have discovered ways to effectively utilize virtual arrangements to ensure that students haven’t fallen behind when they return to classroom-based learning.

SaigoneerOct 8, 2021
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Vaccine QR Codes Are the Hottest New Fashion Accessory in Saigon

Saigon

Vaccine QR Codes Are the Hottest New Fashion Accessory in Saigon

Sometimes fashion trends are not born of creativity, but practicality.

SaigoneerOct 7, 2021
[Photo] An Open-Air Cafe in Hoi An to Catch the Morning Sunlight

Architecture

[Photo] An Open-Air Cafe in Hoi An to Catch the Morning Sunlight

"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” said renowned artist Vincent Willem van Gogh. Perhaps coffee should have been added to the list.

SaigoneerOct 7, 2021
The Zoologist Who Makes Animal Origami out of Vietnam's Banknotes

Music & Arts

The Zoologist Who Makes Animal Origami out of Vietnam's Banknotes

What if you could make art with just VND200?

UUyên ĐỗOct 6, 2021
Hanoi Photographer Marcus Lacey: 'To Photograph a Subject Well, Learn From How It Was Painted'

Music & Arts

Hanoi Photographer Marcus Lacey: 'To Photograph a Subject Well, Learn From How It Was Painted'

Marcus Lacey’s first experience in Hanoi was sitting in a bia hơi for seven hours.

Linh PhamOct 6, 2021
In Pre-Pandemic Central Vietnam, the Stages of Life Are in Full View Outside

Society

In Pre-Pandemic Central Vietnam, the Stages of Life Are in Full View Outside

The multiple stages of life are never far from view on the streets of Vietnam.

SaigoneerOct 6, 2021
Saigon to Resume Flights, Buses, Taxis, App-Based Car Rides in Limited Capacity

Saigon

Saigon to Resume Flights, Buses, Taxis, App-Based Car Rides in Limited Capacity

Buses, cars and private ride options will resume in limited capacity in Saigon this week.

SaigoneerOct 6, 2021
[Photos] On the Road in 1971 Vietnam, From Saigon to Da Nang

Vietnam

[Photos] On the Road in 1971 Vietnam, From Saigon to Da Nang

This week's collection of old film photos comes from an American service member named Terry Nelson, who covered quite a bit of ground in Vietnam in 1971 and 1972. These shots include colorful depictions of busy Saigon, the completely undeveloped countryside outside of the city, as well as some aerial images of Bien Hoa and Da Nang.

SaigoneerOct 5, 2021
[Video] The Fiery Spectacle of Vietnam's Professional Wrestling Scene

Sports

[Video] The Fiery Spectacle of Vietnam's Professional Wrestling Scene

In skimpy shorts, menacing facepaint, and sometimes even impressive props, members of the Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) club engage in energetic “battles” that incorporate flying acrobatics and dynamic feats of strength.

SaigoneerOct 4, 2021
A Nguyễn Văn Tỵ Artwork Is up for Sale in Hong Kong. His Family Says It's Fake.

Music & Arts

A Nguyễn Văn Tỵ Artwork Is up for Sale in Hong Kong. His Family Says It's Fake.

Nguyễn Văn Tỵ's family claims he never produced the lacquer screen of a jackfruit tree that was recently put up for bidding.

SaigoneerOct 4, 2021
Kim Chi Sun and Charles on the Evolution of Good

Quãng 8

Kim Chi Sun and Charles on the Evolution of Good

"I haven’t lost myself yet, but there are many new angles of me, new realizations; there are some new feelings, new vibes I want to share with you. I want to open up to you," Kim Chi Sun says to her listeners in the mini-documentary accompanying the release of “Still Good,” the remix of her 2019 debut EP “M Good.”

Paul ChristiansenOct 1, 2021
Ná Nả: How a Grassroots Initiative Enriches the Lives of Ethnic Minorities

Environment

Ná Nả: How a Grassroots Initiative Enriches the Lives of Ethnic Minorities

Khang A Tủa is attending university in Ho Chi Minh City, but he took the last semester off to run a project supporting people of the H’Mong ethnic minority.

BBảo HoaOct 1, 2021
Vietnam Announces New App to Unify All Previous Covid-19 Apps

Tech

Vietnam Announces New App to Unify All Previous Covid-19 Apps

One app to rule them all.

SaigoneerSep 30, 2021
The Unexpected Lure of Watching Streamers Drive a Truck Across a Virtual Vietnam

Tech

The Unexpected Lure of Watching Streamers Drive a Truck Across a Virtual Vietnam

As the months-long lockdown drags on — though with some light at the end of the tunnel — and with in-person programs being canceled or put on indefinite hiatus, demand for virtual entertainment has naturally skyrocketed. All over the internet, inventive formats are blooming, giving everyone from amateur to seasoned content creators opportunities to showcase their creativity. But even with all the eyebrow-raising options on the menu, some still manage to catch us off-guard.

MầmSep 30, 2021
Phi Nhung, Bolero and Folk Songstress, Passes Away at 51 Due to Covid-19

Music & Arts

Phi Nhung, Bolero and Folk Songstress, Passes Away at 51 Due to Covid-19

Over the years, the resurgence in popularity of bolero music in Vietnam has spawned numerous new stars, but Phi Nhung’s place in the genre as a veteran chanteuse can never be replaced.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2021
In Q3 of 2021, Vietnam's Economy Shrinks for the First Time Since 2000

Vietnam

In Q3 of 2021, Vietnam's Economy Shrinks for the First Time Since 2000

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, combined with severe lockdown restrictions, has led to Vietnam's worst economic quarter in decades.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2021
5 Hanoi Eateries to Try Today, the Saigoneer List

Food Culture

5 Hanoi Eateries to Try Today, the Saigoneer List

During the recent stretch of social distancing restrictions, we at Urbanist Hanoi felt like real adults because most of our money went to kitchen appliances, instead of eating out like before. Still, we were overjoyed when our favorite restaurants opened up again. Home-cooked meals are cool, but there’s something special about not having to do anything, but still having delicious food to eat.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2021
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