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2 Vietnamese Fighters Suffer Midair Collision, Pilots Missing

Vietnam

2 Vietnamese Fighters Suffer Midair Collision, Pilots Missing

Two pilots are missing after their airplanes crashed in midair during an aerobatic training exercise off the coast of central Vietnam yesterday morning.

SaigoneerApr 17, 2015
This Film Beautifully Captures The Daily Life Of Vietnamese

Film & TV

This Film Beautifully Captures The Daily Life Of Vietnamese

Wander in Vietnam is not your typical Vietnam travel video as this short film’s beauty lies in its simplicity.

Brian Letwin
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Apr 17, 2015
Vietnam Airlines Pilot, Flight Attendant Arrested in South Korea for Smuggling Gold

Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Pilot, Flight Attendant Arrested in South Korea for Smuggling Gold

Last Friday, a Vietnam Airlines (VNA) pilot and flight attendant were arrested in South Korea for smuggling 6kg of gold bars in their shoes.

SaigoneerApr 17, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Illegal Fishing Destroying HCMC's Newly-Revived Canals

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illegal Fishing Destroying HCMC's Newly-Revived Canals

EU helps improve legal nuclear safety framework [VOV] Da Nang plans to open representative office in RoK [SGGP] Vietnamese willing to spend more in 2015, brand-name goods market warms up [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerApr 17, 2015
Saigoneer’s March Art Picks

Music & Arts

Saigoneer’s March Art Picks

Last month was, without a doubt, the most extravagant (artistically speaking) in the past four years; Saigon was a theatre unto itself with a variety of art shows and exhibitions. Here are some of our favourite artworks, in no particular order, from each exhibition.

ZZelda RudzitskyApr 16, 2015
[Video] How To Make Bánh Chưng

Food Culture

[Video] How To Make Bánh Chưng

Though particularly popular during Tet, bánh chưng is available all year long from street vendors who sell them off the back of their bicycles. If you ever wanted to try your hand at the dish or you’re simply a stickler for food safety, this video from Helen’s Recipes gives you all the tools to make the Vietnamese staple on your own.

SaigoneerApr 16, 2015
HCMC Is About To Lose Its Stock Exchange

Vietnam

HCMC Is About To Lose Its Stock Exchange

Plans are in the works to merge Vietnam’s two stock exchanges into a unified Vietnam Stock Exchange headquartered in Hanoi.

SaigoneerApr 16, 2015
Indonesian Politicians Push To Ban Alcohol

Asia

Indonesian Politicians Push To Ban Alcohol

If two of Indonesia’s Islamic parties have their way, those caught drinking beverages containing over 1% alcohol will get slapped with up to two years in prison, or a fine of up to US$38,529.

SaigoneerApr 16, 2015
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Morning News Roundup: Highway Jammed For 10 Hours By Power Plant Protest

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Highway Jammed For 10 Hours By Power Plant Protest

Ernst&Young: Vietnam needs only five major banks [Vietnam Net] Noi Bai Airport to slash prices for sleep pod services [Vietnam Net] Hanoi to host ‘Day of Vietnamese Book' [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerApr 16, 2015
Incredible House In Nha Be District Blends Local Architectural Styles And Modern Design

Architecture

Incredible House In Nha Be District Blends Local Architectural Styles And Modern Design

This brick-based, open-air living space from Vietnamese MM++ Architects taps traditional construction methods to bring this home into harmony with its surrounding environment.

SaigoneerApr 15, 2015
As Saigon’s First Pedestrian-Only Street Prepares To Open, Details and Criticisms Emerge

Saigon

As Saigon’s First Pedestrian-Only Street Prepares To Open, Details and Criticisms Emerge

As construction of Nguyen Hue Street’s pedestrian-only promenade nears completion, new details about its operation as well as critical voices have emerged in the Vietnamese press in recent weeks.

SaigoneerApr 15, 2015
Saigon Bank Exec Pulls Gun On Taxi Staff Over Parking Spot

Stories

Saigon Bank Exec Pulls Gun On Taxi Staff Over Parking Spot

In a story that seems like something out of an American newspaper , Saigon police took a bank executive into custody last week for pulling a gun on a taxi dispatcher during a dispute over a parking space.

SaigoneerApr 15, 2015
Vietnamese-American Actress Stars In Graphic Video, Visits Vietnam To Save Endangered Species (NSFW)

Environment

Vietnamese-American Actress Stars In Graphic Video, Visits Vietnam To Save Endangered Species (NSFW)

For many mammals, the world is becoming a harsher place as human’s encroach on the land and hunt them for skins, horns and meat (see this utterly depressing map ).

SaigoneerApr 15, 2015
Climate Change Will Put 'Many' Vietnamese Cities Underwater: Official

Environment

Climate Change Will Put 'Many' Vietnamese Cities Underwater: Official

While residents in the Vietnam's central highlands face the worst drought in years , 400km to the north, three people died last month as a result of “unusual” floods, the likes of which have not been seen since 1965 .

SaigoneerApr 15, 2015
Morning News Roundup: HCM City Bans Teacher-Student Romantic Relationships

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCM City Bans Teacher-Student Romantic Relationships

Vietnam betting on more casinos [VOV] Authorities unlawfully allow almost 600 pines to be felled in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam automobile industry faces collapse after Toyota announcement about possible production end [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 15, 2015
[Video] How Japan Is Using Anime To Justify An Expanded Military Role

Asia

[Video] How Japan Is Using Anime To Justify An Expanded Military Role

Japan is in the midst of expanding its military’s operating limits to a point unseen since the end of World War II. To help “justify” what many see as an illegal pivot when it comes to the use of military force, Japanese has launched an anime-based campaign to win over the population’s hearts and minds.

SaigoneerApr 14, 2015
[Photos] This Is What Life in Vietnam Looked Like 100 Years Ago

Vietnam

[Photos] This Is What Life in Vietnam Looked Like 100 Years Ago

When photographer, Charles Peyrin, visited Vietnam in the 1920’s, he snapped dozens of candid shots that offer a rare glimpse into the daily life of locals and French colonists.

SaigoneerApr 14, 2015
For The First Time, Vietnam Is Recruiting Foreign Scientists To Teach At Public Universities

Development

For The First Time, Vietnam Is Recruiting Foreign Scientists To Teach At Public Universities

As Vietnam struggles with a scarcity of qualified local professors, the country is looking outside its borders to reach international university standards.

SaigoneerApr 14, 2015
Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - The Capital City From Above

Development

Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - The Capital City From Above

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and stories. Today we’ll take a closer look at the first chapter: The Capital City From Above.

MMichael WaibelApr 14, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Watch Out For These ‘Time Bombs’ When You’re In HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Watch Out For These ‘Time Bombs’ When You’re In HCMC

Vietnamese incinerators create deadly dioxin gases [Vietnam Net] PM approves 36 mln USD textbook reform project [Vietnam Plus] Da Nang, Hoi An host Vespa roadshow [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerApr 14, 2015
What Does The Future Hold For Petrus Ky’s Mausoleum And Memorial House?

Saigon

What Does The Future Hold For Petrus Ky’s Mausoleum And Memorial House?

Not yet recognised as a heritage site, the Mausoleum and Memorial House of Pétrus Ký, one of Việt Nam’s greatest intellects, has fallen into a state of disrepair.

TTim DolingApr 13, 2015
AT&T Looks To Expand Into Vietnamese Market

Tech

AT&T Looks To Expand Into Vietnamese Market

American telecommunications giant AT&T is looking to expand its services into Vietnam, but not in the way that you might expect.

SaigoneerApr 13, 2015
Interactive 360° Drone Panorama Lets You See Saigon Like Never Before

Travel

Interactive 360° Drone Panorama Lets You See Saigon Like Never Before

Drones have given us some pretty fantastic aerial views of Saigon, but none have come close to this 360° Drone Panorama created by GlobalVision .

SaigoneerApr 13, 2015
Saigon Bakery Finds A Hit With Ginormous Bánh Mì

Food Culture

Saigon Bakery Finds A Hit With Ginormous Bánh Mì

We’ve seen plenty of crazy spins on Vietnamese food, from phở cocktails to street side duck tacos . However, one Saigon bakery has found success by simply supersizing a popular Vietnamese staple, bánh mì .

SaigoneerApr 13, 2015
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