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[Photos] This Buôn Ma Thuột House Is a Cottagecore Dreamland

Architecture

[Photos] This Buôn Ma Thuột House Is a Cottagecore Dreamland

In recent years, the Central Highlands has slowly become one of the most sought-after regions in Vietnam for young people to travel and live in.

SaigoneerJun 30, 2022
Achieving Social-Emotional Development at International School Saigon Pearl

Education

Achieving Social-Emotional Development at International School Saigon Pearl

Why do children go to school? Cultivating knowledge and skills necessary for an independent, working life is important, but that is only part of the story. The social-emotional learning that takes place at school helps students become healthy, well-adjusted individuals that lead satisfying lives and contribute positively to the world around them.

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SaigoneerJun 29, 2022
Scuba Diving at Nha Trang Island Temporarily Banned Due to Poor Coral Health

Environment

Scuba Diving at Nha Trang Island Temporarily Banned Due to Poor Coral Health

Hòn Mun, a 5-square-kilometer square island about 10 kilometers off the coast of Nha Trang, will be closed to swimmers and divers indefinitely to protect the area's severely damaged coral.

SaigoneerJun 29, 2022
Hiimhii Used to Struggle at Karaoke, so He Decides to Write His Own Songs

Quãng 8

Hiimhii Used to Struggle at Karaoke, so He Decides to Write His Own Songs

Despite his late entrance in the music scene, Hiimhii and his trusty ukulele has quickly won the hearts of many Vietnamese indie fans with his mellow, contemplative compositions.

AAnn AnnJun 28, 2022
In Seattle, a Vietnamese Jewelry Maker Finds Comfort in the Quirky and Queer

Ton-sur-Ton

In Seattle, a Vietnamese Jewelry Maker Finds Comfort in the Quirky and Queer

The big, bold, and fun accessories with an air of mystique that Đinh Nguyễn Song Khanh and their spouse, Meiyin, create under their brand XYZ reflect their definition of queer fashion in the US, where they now live with a bunch of cute and mischievous cats.

KKhóa FaJun 27, 2022
Without State Subsidies, Hanoi Metro Records $2.3m in Losses in 2021

Hanoi

Without State Subsidies, Hanoi Metro Records $2.3m in Losses in 2021

Pre-subsidies, Vietnam's first operational metro route — Hanoi's Cát Linh-Hà Đông Metro Line — recorded VND54 billion (US$2.32 million) in losses in 2021.

SaigoneerJun 27, 2022
Review: 'Maika' Is What Happens When You Take Children Seriously

Film & TV

Review: 'Maika' Is What Happens When You Take Children Seriously

Maika is a loving tribute to Vietnam’s childhood icon of the 1980s, but for those who didn’t grow up with the original Eastern European series, what’s in it for us?

Khôi PhạmJun 24, 2022
Discovering Saigon’s Secret Drinking and Dining

Eat & Drink Partner

Discovering Saigon’s Secret Drinking and Dining

In a city so blessed with stellar culinary experiences, it often takes a little something extra to stand out in the crowd.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2022
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Due to Bidding Red Tape, Pasteur Institute HCMC Runs Out of Vaccines

Health

Due to Bidding Red Tape, Pasteur Institute HCMC Runs Out of Vaccines

Saigoneers wishing to inoculate themselves or their children have recently been turned away at the Pasteur Institute in HCMC as the institute struggles to secure its vaccine supplies.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2022
Đom Đóm: Why the Light Is Going Out for Fireflies in Vietnam

Natural Selection

Đom Đóm: Why the Light Is Going Out for Fireflies in Vietnam

Much like their brief existence on Earth, once-common fireflies are quickly disappearing from Vietnam’s natural and oral histories.

UUyên ĐỗJun 23, 2022
In Ninh Thuận, a Bamboo Scientist Builds the 'Great Green Wall' to Protect the Soil

Environment

In Ninh Thuận, a Bamboo Scientist Builds the 'Great Green Wall' to Protect the Soil

In Ninh Thuận Province, not far from the South-Central Coast, Dr. Diệp Thị Mỹ Hạnh, a botanist, is growing a "wall" of bamboo.

AAnnigje JacobsJun 21, 2022
Retracing Biệt Động Sài Gòn Hideouts, Where Grenades Were Just Below Your Feet

In Plain Sight

Retracing Biệt Động Sài Gòn Hideouts, Where Grenades Were Just Below Your Feet

Elements of Saigon’s wartime espionage efforts once relegated to secret basements, hidden crawl spaces and elaborate double lives lurk throughout downtown to this day.

Paul ChristiansenJun 20, 2022
Hẻm Gems: 60 Years of Guangdong-Style Chinese Food at Chợ Cũ's Chuyên Ký

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: 60 Years of Guangdong-Style Chinese Food at Chợ Cũ's Chuyên Ký

Besides being the “it” place to obtain imported goods, Saigon’s chợ cũ , or Old Market, is also a treasure trove of hidden eateries.

Khôi PhạmJun 17, 2022
Review: 'U Linh Tích Ký' Shows Made-in-Vietnam Animation Prowess, but Is Light on Narrative

Film & TV

Review: 'U Linh Tích Ký' Shows Made-in-Vietnam Animation Prowess, but Is Light on Narrative

Premiered less than 24 hours ago, a made-in-Vietnam animation project has quickly become the talk of the town in the local cybersphere thanks to its high production values and intriguing concept.

Khôi PhạmJun 16, 2022
Vietnamese Students Win Earth Prize for Dragon Fruit Peel Biodegradable Sanitary Pads

Environment

Vietnamese Students Win Earth Prize for Dragon Fruit Peel Biodegradable Sanitary Pads

A trio of Vietnamese high schoolers claimed the top prize in the environmental awareness competition The Earth Prize 2022 thanks to their project which turned dragon fruit peels into biodegradable sanitary pads.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2022
What Primary Education Emphasizes at British International School Hanoi

Education

What Primary Education Emphasizes at British International School Hanoi

Grades, examinations and preparations for university acceptances are all necessary aspects of a student’s education, but they only constitute a small fraction of what schools focus on.

SaigoneerJun 14, 2022
In a D6 Hẻm, Saigon's Last Remaining Broom-Making 'Village'

Saigon

In a D6 Hẻm, Saigon's Last Remaining Broom-Making 'Village'

Nestled in a hẻm on Phạm Phú Thứ Street, District 6 is Saigon’s last remaining broom-making village.

TTuyết NhiJun 13, 2022
How to Navigate Coming Out to Your Parents With the Help of 3 Fairy Tales

Loạt Soạt

How to Navigate Coming Out to Your Parents With the Help of 3 Fairy Tales

Sometimes stories can articulate what we cannot put into our own words. Fairy tales can function as long-form proverbs that allow people to identify and pass on important values, expectations and experiences regarding love, loss, longing, fate and hardships. Children often learn about the adult world through these stories, but they retain their value throughout one’s entire life.

Paul ChristiansenJun 10, 2022
Award-Winning Children's Book on Conservation to Release Sequel Tomorrow

Environment

Award-Winning Children's Book on Conservation to Release Sequel Tomorrow

Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephants , a sequel to the critically acclaimed children’s book by Trang Nguyễn, is scheduled to hit shelves on June 11 following the success of Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear .

SaigoneerJun 10, 2022
Saigon's Mobile Laminators Preserve ID Cards, Licenses, and Occasionally, Memories Too

In Plain Sight

Saigon's Mobile Laminators Preserve ID Cards, Licenses, and Occasionally, Memories Too

How much would you pay for a memory? What is it worth to ensure that you’ll forever be able to recall a certain moment of happiness, important gathering, or achievement? What if I told you that all you need is a couple of bucks and some good timing?

Paul ChristiansenJun 9, 2022
New EP 'Gen Z và Trịnh' Released to Promote Upcoming Trịnh Công Sơn Biopics

Music & Arts

New EP 'Gen Z và Trịnh' Released to Promote Upcoming Trịnh Công Sơn Biopics

To promote two upcoming Trịnh Công Sơn biopics, the production team collaborated with Universal Music Vietnam to release an extended play (EP) of Trịnh Công Sơn classics performed by young musicians.

SaigoneerJun 9, 2022
Huế Launches Public Bicycle Trial Program With 7 Stations, 250 Bikes

Vietnam

Huế Launches Public Bicycle Trial Program With 7 Stations, 250 Bikes

This Monday, Huế launched the pilot phase of its public bike rental system.

SaigoneerJun 8, 2022
Lê Xuân Ái, Vietnam's Dedicated Turtle Conservationist, Passes Away at 63

Environment

Lê Xuân Ái, Vietnam's Dedicated Turtle Conservationist, Passes Away at 63

Last week, Lê Xuân Ái, the former director of Côn Đảo National Park, passed away at the age of 63 after years of battling cancer. He had made great contributions to the revival and preservation of sea turtles in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJun 7, 2022
From Commercial Releases to Heartfelt Docs: A Brief History of Vietnam's Notable Queer Films

Film & TV

From Commercial Releases to Heartfelt Docs: A Brief History of Vietnam's Notable Queer Films

Personally honest, socially important and commercially sexy, modern movies about gay and transgender people are among the better works of contemporary Vietnamese cinema.

LLinh DoJun 6, 2022
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