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Comic Con Is Coming To Saigon Next Month

Music & Arts

Comic Con Is Coming To Saigon Next Month

Comic Con, one of the World’s largest gaming, technology, comic book, anime, manga, and cosplay events is coming to Saigon for the first time next month.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam

Travel

[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam

Vietnam Coracle just returned from a pretty epic, 9,000km road trip that took him across most of the country.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
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$100,000 Diamond Allegedly Vanishes From Woman’s Finger In HCMC Hotel

Saigon

$100,000 Diamond Allegedly Vanishes From Woman’s Finger In HCMC Hotel

A Hanoi woman claims that she was drugged at a HCMC hotel last weekend and awoke to find that a $100,000 diamond had been pried from her ring.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Raise Minimum Wage By Up To $18.9 Per Month

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Raise Minimum Wage By Up To $18.9 Per Month

Traffic accidents kill 25 people every day in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam joins Boeing, Airbus industry supply chains [Vietnam Net] Rapid response team for traffic accidents debuts in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
[Video] Daily Café Hustlin': A Digital Nomad’s Life In Saigon

Culture

[Video] Daily Café Hustlin': A Digital Nomad’s Life In Saigon

There are plenty of digital nomads in Saigon, those who tote their laptop from coffee shop to coffee shop instead of sitting in a cubicle. But it’s not a life of glamour. It’s a hustle.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
[Photos] 21 Outrageous Photos of Vietnamese Vehicles

Culture

[Photos] 21 Outrageous Photos of Vietnamese Vehicles

If you’re from Vietnam, or have lived here for a while, you’ve probably come across some pretty outlandish things on the local roads. But if you think you’ve seen everything, this collection of photos, sourced form the Another Side of Vietnam Facebook group, may change your mind.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
International Fashion Week Coming To HCMC Next Month

Saigon

International Fashion Week Coming To HCMC Next Month

Prep your wardrobes. Fashion Week is coming to HCMC next month.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
26 Old Photos Of Hanoi’s Majestic Long Biên Bridge

Vietnam

26 Old Photos Of Hanoi’s Majestic Long Biên Bridge

Described by one writer as “a misshapen but essential component of Hà Nội’s heritage,” the Long Biên Bridge has seen better days. These 17 photos show the beloved Bridge during its golden years.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
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David Beckham Arrives In Hanoi To Massive Crowds

Vietnam

David Beckham Arrives In Hanoi To Massive Crowds

Retired star footballer, David Beckham, arrived in Hanoi yesterday afternoon where he unsurprisingly caused quite a stir.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
Morning News Roundup: 78% Of Vietnam Children Under 6 Use Digital Devices

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 78% Of Vietnam Children Under 6 Use Digital Devices

78% of Vietnam children under 6 use digital device: survey [Tuoi Tre] Luxury car market booming in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam: Lack of Credit Cards Not Stopping Pursuit of E-commerce [VOA]

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
November Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues

Film & TV

November Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues

If you believe that humanity is the essential aspect of cinematic endeavours, you will find plenty of it in this month programme from Saigon’s alternative film venues.

ZZelda RudzitskyNov 10, 2014
Vintage Vespa: The Extinction Of The Classic

Culture

Vintage Vespa: The Extinction Of The Classic

Sadly, Vintage Vespa is now becoming an endangered species. Gregg Mitchell, a Vespa renovator, moved to Saigon where he found an abundance of ‘Vintage Vespas’. He stated sadly, “They just don't make them like they used to. They’re all fibreglass and plastic.”

TTobias BriffaNov 10, 2014
Future Saigon: Vietcombank Tower

Development

Future Saigon: Vietcombank Tower

The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, is nearly complete after years of construction.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
Icons Of Old Saigon: The Hotel de L’univers

Saigon

Icons Of Old Saigon: The Hotel de L’univers

Contrary to what many tourist websites would have us believe, the Grand Hôtel Continental was not Saigon’s first up-market hotel.

TTim DolingNov 10, 2014
VNCam App Taps Into Street Cams So You Can Beat The Traffic

Tech

VNCam App Taps Into Street Cams So You Can Beat The Traffic

If you’re planning to hit the streets of Saigon or Hanoi during rush hour, VNCam, a new traffic tracking app, should be of great assistance.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
Director Of Noi Bai Airport Apologizes For Poor Service, Promises To Improve

Vietnam

Director Of Noi Bai Airport Apologizes For Poor Service, Promises To Improve

Following a negative review of Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport last month, its director has issued a public apology and vowed to improve services, according to Thanh Nien .

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Productivity Rate Remains One Of World’s Lowest

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Productivity Rate Remains One Of World’s Lowest

Vietnam’s productivity rate remains one of world’s lowest [Vietnam Net] HCMC plans nearly VND16 trillion for Tet goods [SGGP] Water plant project initiated to save polluted river [DTI News]

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
The Different Faces Of Bánh Cuốn

Food Culture

The Different Faces Of Bánh Cuốn

A favorite breakfast for many Vietnamese, bánh cuốn (steamed roll) is a quick and delicious day starter. While the traditional is always a crowd pleaser, let’s take a look at some interesting renditions that have popped up.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2014
[Photos] The Streets of 1970 Saigon Captured by Jerry Bosworth

Saigon

[Photos] The Streets of 1970 Saigon Captured by Jerry Bosworth

Saigon has come a long way from 1970 when it was truly feeling the effects of war. During this time, much of the government’s funds were going towards military equipment, leaving little for infrastructure development, a problem compounded by the millions of refugees who had migrated to the city.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2014
Vintage Vespa: A Design That Stands The Test Of Time – Part I

Culture

Vintage Vespa: A Design That Stands The Test Of Time – Part I

When Enrico Piaggio first saw the newly designed Vespa scooter, he exclaimed, “Sembra un Vespa ­ it resembles a wasp!”. (The Vespa means wasp in Italian.) Out of a designer’s personal loathing for motorbikes, the ‘Wasp’ was born.

TTobias BriffaNov 7, 2014
HSBC, ANZ To Close HCMC Branches Ahead Of New Operating Model

Saigon

HSBC, ANZ To Close HCMC Branches Ahead Of New Operating Model

7 foreign banks, including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp (HSBC) and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) “finalizing procedures to close their branches in two biggest cities of Vietnam to switch to new operational model,” according to Tuoi Tre .

SaigoneerNov 7, 2014
15 Awesome Drone Images of Downtown Hanoi

Music & Arts

15 Awesome Drone Images of Downtown Hanoi

We’re all about seeing Vietnam from different vantage points, from street level to outer space . But perhaps the perfect middle ground are photos taken from drones which give the viewer a birds eye perspective without sacrificing the details.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2014
Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Spend VND4 Trillion Removing Households On Canals

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC To Spend VND4 Trillion Removing Households On Canals

HCMC to spend VND4 trillion removing households on canals [SGGP] Hanoi moves to control sex ratio at birth [Vietnam Plus] Med-tech Firm Fined by US for Bribes in Russia, Vietnam, Thailand [Industry Week]

SaigoneerNov 7, 2014
[Photos] The Breathtaking Natural Landscapes Of Tràm Chim

Travel

[Photos] The Breathtaking Natural Landscapes Of Tràm Chim

Home to the famous and endangered Sarus crane, Tràm Chim houses a vast array of natural beauty.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2014
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