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SaigoneerNov 23, 2014

Music & Arts

Iconic Rockers, The Lemonheads To Take The Stage At Cargo

People of a certain age remember the 90s as a time of neon clothing, bad haircuts, and oversized polyester pants. Well luckily those memories are firmly cemented in the past presumably to return when hipsters deem appropriate.

SSeamus ButlerNov 21, 2014

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Saigon

20 Photos of Saigon From the Early 1990s

By the early 1990s, Saigon had yet to emerge from its post-war cocoon. Having lost its colonial sheen and cosmopolitan character, it would be another few yeas before the effects of the Doi Moi reforms would kick in, ushering in the current era of development and modernization.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2014

Asia

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Vietnamese Woman In Singapore

Yesterday afternoon, Singaporean police responded to a “call for assistance” from an apartment block on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 and, upon their arrival at the scene, found the body of an unidentified Vietnamese national.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2014

Asia

3 Massive Statue Heads Unearthed At Cambodian Temple

Last weekend, three massive Angkorian-era statue heads at Banteay Chhmar temple in Banteay Meanchey Province were unearthed.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2014

Food Culture

[Video] How White People Order Vietnamese Food

Many poke fun at white American’s for showing off appreciation for ethnic food. After all, if you want to be cool in the eyes of others, what better way that to spin off a few words in another language and drop some “knowledge” about a foreign gastronomy?

SaigoneerNov 21, 2014

Saigon

Civilian And Military Aircraft Nearly Collide Over Tan Son Nhat

Authorities met yesterday to discus an incident in which a military helicopter and civilian passenger jet “narrowly missed” colliding over HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport on October 29.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2014

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Alien Species Pose Threat To Vietnamese Wildlife

Vietnam aims to foster space technology [Vietnam Plus] Motorbike expected to be popular in Vietnam for 30-40 more years [DTI News] In Vietnam, foreigners can rent a forest, but can't buy a house [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerNov 21, 2014

Culture

The Stories Behind Vietnamese Bank Notes

Though we’ve previously written about the history of Vietnamese currency , we haven’t deeply explored the beautiful artwork the adorns their backsides which feature not only famous landmarks, but more humble images of daily life and economic activity.

SaigoneerNov 20, 2014

Travel

[Video] Couple Takes Road Trip From Vietnam To Cambodia, Gives Bike Away To Street Vendor

When Dylan Ozanich and his girlfriend took a 1,800km road trip from Hoi An to Phnom Penh a few months back, they bought an old Honda Dream which they dubbed the “Red Rocket.”

SaigoneerNov 20, 2014

Music & Arts

Jagwar Ma To Bring Their Unique Indie/Dance Sounds To Cargo Bar In December

If ever there were an experiment in music that yielded such results as the FLRL community did in Sydney, audiences would be spoilt for a generation. Jagwar Ma is one of those results.

SSeamus ButlerNov 20, 2014

Saigon

HCMC Authorities Scrap Plan For Helipad, Tunnels At New Admin. Center

Plans for a helipad and tunnels within HCMC’s new administrative center have been omitted from the latest proposal.

SaigoneerNov 20, 2014

Food Culture

Herbs: The Unsung Heroes Of Vietnamese Cuisine

People travel to Vietnam from all over the world for the country’s culinary magic. But while broths, meats and noodles are often play the leading role, the unsung heroes of Vietnamese cuisine are fresh herbs which grace almost every dish.

DDang BuiNov 20, 2014

Saigon

The Mysterious Tunnels That Lie Beneath Saigon

While the tunnels under Independence Palace and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum are open to tourists, new research shows that they are part of a more extensive tunnel network that lies under the streets of Saigon.

SaigoneerNov 20, 2014

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Should Not Limit Motorcycles: World Bank

Circular ownership poses threat to Vietnamese school system [Vietnam Net] HCMC sets to market bio gasoline [SGGP] Vietnamese tea not grown in dioxin polluted soil, official [SGGP]

SaigoneerNov 20, 2014

Vietnam

Trung Nguyen Is Finally Going Global: Plans 100 Shops For UAE

After eyeing international expansion for years, Vietnamese coffee giant, Trung Nguyen seems set to take its first step in that direction, starting with the United Arab Emirates.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2014

Vietnam

[Photos] Abandoned Nam Dinh Church Being Swallowed by the Sea

Nam Định Province is full of beautiful churches , but while many remain in good condition, the Heart Church, located on Xương Điền beach, has seen better times. With each passing day, the now abandoned structure moves closer into the embrace of the waves and sea.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2014

Music & Arts

Black Infinity And White Noiz To Rock Cargo Bar Next Week

Smack in the middle of Saigon International Music Week on November 30th come two of the most reliable acts in Vietnam’s rock music scene.

SSeamus ButlerNov 19, 2014

Health

Vietnam Ranks First in Southeast Asia for Diabetes

Add diabetes to smoking and drinking on the list of major threats to Vietnam’s public health.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2014

Travel

Online Train Tickets Coming To Vietnam Next Month

Starting on December 1, customers will be able purchase train tickets online, the first phase of a digitalization plan by the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR).

SaigoneerNov 19, 2014

Food Culture

[Video] Anthony Bourdain Returns To Vietnam To Film “Parts Unknown” Episode

Celebrity chef and Vietnam enthusiast, Anthony Bourdain recently traveled to Huế to film an episode for his Emmy-winning CNN TV series, “Parts Unknown.”

SaigoneerNov 19, 2014

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Residents Blow Whistle On Mangrove Destruction

CNN TV crew to highlight martial art Vovinam [Thanh Nien] Residents blow whistle on sanctioned mangrove destruction in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien] French photographer shows Vietnam heritage and culture to world [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerNov 19, 2014

Saigon

Saigonese Take To The Streets, Web To Protest Removal Of Tôn Đức Thắng Trees

After 51 old trees in front of the Saigon Opera House were felled back in July, 84 mahogany trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street are encountering a similar fate . Refusing to stay silent about what they perceive as thoughtless destruction of an important resource, a group of young Saigonese called “Happy Tree In Saigon” has taken action on the street and online.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2014

Saigon

30 Color Photos Of Peaceful 1956 Saigon

1956 was the calm before the storm of violent conflict that would characterize the next 2 decades and transform Saigon into a militarized city, plagued by bombings and overcrowded by war refugees.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2014

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