Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Announces Heavy Fines for Social Distancing Violations
Though identification of new Covid-19 cases has slowed in recent days, Hanoi authorities are taking steps to halt the threat of community spread by implementing a series of new penalties for those ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro
Witness the casual atmosphere of central Vietnam more than two decades ago.
Niobe Shaw in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: Sumptuous Vegetarian Ramen in a Quiet Truc Bach Hideaway
If you’ve ventured to the land of ramen, it’s likely you have a Japan hangover. Vege-ro’s authentic, rich meals could, for a while at least, help you recover.
Saigoneer in Literature
[Video] This New Animated Adaptation of 'Truyen Kieu' Will Brighten up Your Day
What would a millennial take on Truyen Kieu, or The Tale of Kieu in English, look like? The answer is adorable characters, cartoonish effects and facetious narration by veteran comedian Quang Thang.
Linh Pham in Hanoi
A Personal History of Hồ Tây: Romance, Colonial Rule and Subsidy-Era Fishing Heists
My father-in-law has spent decades visiting Hồ Tây (West Lake). His personal story both contrasts and reflects Vietnam's history as a whole and, as a result, offers a profound insight into the importance of Hanoi's largest lake.
Chris Humphrey in Travel
[Photos] Dangerous, Adorable, Bizarre: A Look at Japan's Time-Honored Art of Making Mochi
Frenetic, dangerous, absolutely bizarre… the time-honored art of pounding mochi, a simple Japanese glutinous rice desert, is as entertaining as it is ngon vãi chưởng.
Paul Christiansen in Literature
Hanoi Bookshelf: The Different Dealings of Trauma in 'Birds of Paradise Lost'
“I just can’t get the voices out my head,” Andrew Lam explains of his writing process.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Shot in Saigon, 'Monsoon' Stars Henry Golding as a Gay British-Vietnamese
Monsoon centers on a gay Vietnam-born British man named Kit as he returns to his home country.
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Khoi Pham in Art
A Local Artist's Vision of Vietnam, Rendered in the Dreamlike Nature of Anime
In 2016, Toho released the Japanese romantic fantasy Your Name. worldwide to rapturous reception. The feature, written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, went on to become the most financially successful...
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
As Vietnam's Streets Turn Empty During Pandemic, Traffic Violations Surge
Despite the nation's positive results in containing Covid-19, a grim byproduct of Vietnam’s stay-at-home orders and social distancing campaigns was identified earlier this week.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Mulls 10% Electricity Price Discount Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
If approved, the price cut would last from this month through June.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Announces Heavy Fines for Social Distancing Violations
Though identification of new Covid-19 cases has slowed in recent days, Hanoi authorities are taking steps to halt the threat of community spread by implementing a series of new penalties for those ign...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Agrees to Extend Stay of Foreigners Stuck in Country Due to Covid-19
As public attractions close and outbound flights become scarce, a number of foreigners in Vietnam are stuck in limbo.
Thi Nguyen in Food Culture
History in a Tin: The Colonial Past of Vietnam Through Popular Canned Food
Whether it is fish placed neatly inside rectangular tins or uniform meat slabs stored in cylindrical cans with colorful packages, eating canned food is a strange experience. Unlike sitting in street f...
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] In Yangon's Forsaken Amusement Park, Nature Finds Home in Decrepit Artifacts
Yangon Amusement Park was built in 1997 by the former military junta as a flashy distraction from their violent dictatorship.
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Urbanist Hanoi in Health
How to Keep Air Clean and Virus-Free
Now more than ever people, have reason to fear what’s in the air they are breathing.
Urbanist Hanoi in Resorts
Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc
Located closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, Phu Quoc boasts unique ecosystems consisting of mountains covered in verdant forests and lush seagr...
Urbanist Hanoi in Retail
How Hanoi's Over-Chlorinated Water Affects Hair and Skin
Hanoi's water supply suffers from over-chlorination, which can have wide-ranging impacts one’s hair and skin.
Urbanist Hanoi in Service
Drinking Hanoi's Water
You consume, on average, the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week.
Urbanist Hanoi in Retail
Miss Vietnam Translates Hanoi’s Essence into a Fragrance
A spring wind eases through the trees surrounding Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, tussling the hem of a woman’s ao tu than as she pauses to stare acro...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Luxurious Private Villa Opens Doors to Guests in Phu Quoc
Accompanied by the patter of footsteps on ceramic tiles and the soft hush of ocean waves, passing lavish lacquer paintings and 19th century ...
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Hanoi's Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It
The dark haze frequently draped across Hanoi’s skyline exemplifies one of the most serious problems the city is facing: air pollution....
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
Stellar Steakhouse: The Skyline Restaurant That Specializes in the Details
Winning formulas can be tough to change. It would be easy for a restaurant as established as Stellar Steakhouse to rest on its laurels. That i...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hotels
For Chef Thierry Pannier, Fine French Cuisine is a Tale of Tradition
For head chef Thierry Pannier, a dish at Maison Vie isn’t just a meal to be consumed, but a story to be told. As we sit down to roasted pigeon...
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Iconic Novel ‘Số Đỏ’ by Vu Trong Phung Is Being Adapted for the Screen
Production on the film adaptation of Vu Trong Phung's satirical masterpiece Số Đỏ , or Dumb Luck , is set to begin this August.
Saigoneer in Music
Thai Thanh, One of Vietnam’s Most Iconic Songstresses, Passes Away at 86
Considered “the voice that echoes through time,” Thai Thanh is an unforgettable legend in Vietnam’s music history.
Saigoneer in Art
[Illustrations] A Playful Look Into Vietnamese Ingredients by Lucia Pham
Lucia Pham has created a set of four illustrations of Vietnamese cuisine featuring whimsical, personified ingredients.
Eat & Drink
Niobe Shaw in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: Sumptuous Vegetarian Ramen in a Quiet Truc Bach Hideaway
If you’ve ventured to the land of ramen, it’s likely you have a Japan hangover. Vege-ro’s authentic, rich meals could, for a while at least,...
Thi Nguyen in Food Culture
History in a Tin: The Colonial Past of Vietnam Through Popular Canned Food
Whether it is fish placed neatly inside rectangular tins or uniform meat slabs stored in cylindrical cans with colorful packages, eating can...
Stories
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnamese Teacher Among 50 Finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2020
The Global Teacher Prize is an annual award given out by the Varkey Foundation, a global philanthropic organization based in the UK.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Moves up 23 Spots in Economic Freedom Index
The country ranked 105th out of 180 nations.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Citizens, Especially Those Over 60, Should Stay Home, Health Ministry Warns
As COVID-19 cases in Vietnam continue to climb over 100, the health ministry has warned people from going out.
Society
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Da Nang House Reimagined as a 'Red Brick' Hostel
Turns out one can break down an old house into a hostel the same way one breaks down a brick of cheese into enticing nibbles.
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Vietnam to Clampdown on Illegal Wildlife Trade Amid Virus Fears
With the scientist community in general agreement that 2019’s novel coronavirus emerged out of a wet market in Wuhan where live animals were...
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam Climate Change Project to Improve Water Security Secures $30.2m Funding
The project deals with improving the resilience of small-scale agricultural production to water security loss due to climate change in the C...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] The Life Semi-Aquatic With 1968 Can Tho
When it comes to old photos of Vietnam, collections focusing on Hanoi and Saigon always dominate in terms of volume and variety. That makes ...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro
Witness the casual atmosphere of central Vietnam more than two decades ago.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
[Photos] Over 100 Years of Hanoi's Historic Opera House
There are some among the population who remember, with rose-tinted glasses, the days before coronavirus began ravaging countries across the ...
