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The other co-founder of Saigoneer, irremediably drawn to balance, an introvert at heart who speaks through photography, filmmaking, and coding. I capture life with the same passion I live it.

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Saigon Zoo Staff Take Voluntary Pay Cuts to Keep Animals Fed

Saigon

Saigon Zoo Staff Take Voluntary Pay Cuts to Keep Animals Fed

Difficulties related to COVID-19 have led the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens staff to take voluntary 30% pay cuts so food can be purchased for the animals.

SaigoneerAug 10, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: Plant Center, Storm Sinlaku, and Covid-19 Deaths

Vietnam

Weekend Stories Roundup: Plant Center, Storm Sinlaku, and Covid-19 Deaths

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

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SaigoneerAug 3, 2020
Hẻm Gems: It Doesn't Get More Coconut Than This Streetside Ice Cream

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: It Doesn't Get More Coconut Than This Streetside Ice Cream

Head to Tân Bình District if the idea of coconut ice cream served in a coconut with a crunchy coconut topping excites you.

Govi SnellAug 1, 2020
[Video] The Homeless Saigon Man Who Built a Home for Rescue Dogs

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[Video] The Homeless Saigon Man Who Built a Home for Rescue Dogs

In recent years, uproar over the consumption of dog meat has culminated in demands for a national ban on the controversial dish, which some consider a traditional delicacy while others claim it is unethical.

SaigoneerJul 29, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Records 11 Covid-19 Cases on July 27

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Records 11 Covid-19 Cases on July 27

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJul 28, 2020
With No Foreign Visitors, Vietnam's Travel Sector Courts Domestic Tourists, but Is It Enough?

Travel

With No Foreign Visitors, Vietnam's Travel Sector Courts Domestic Tourists, but Is It Enough?

As the country slowly opens for tourism, are companies and people adequately prepared?

JJim SelkinJul 25, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Head to the Airport to Relieve Your Hankering for Thai Food

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Head to the Airport to Relieve Your Hankering for Thai Food

Insert cliché about this strange year here.

Michael TatarskiJul 25, 2020
In 2020, Northern Vietnam Sees Longest Heatwave in Years; Earlier, Colder Winter

Vietnam

In 2020, Northern Vietnam Sees Longest Heatwave in Years; Earlier, Colder Winter

Feeling like this summer has been excruciatingly long? It’s not just you.

SaigoneerJul 23, 2020
The Delay Continues for Saigon's Parking Lot Project Under Tao Đàn Park

Saigon

The Delay Continues for Saigon's Parking Lot Project Under Tao Đàn Park

Ten years after it was first approved, construction of the parking lot below District 1's Tao Đàn Park has again been delayed.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2020
At Kyros Saigon, a Different Therapy Massage Method

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At Kyros Saigon, a Different Therapy Massage Method

Sometimes, it seems like you can’t walk 100 meters in Saigon without tripping over a spa.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2020
In 'Xem Đêm, Càng Đêm,' a Night Rendezvous Between Architecture and Visual Art

Music & Arts

In 'Xem Đêm, Càng Đêm,' a Night Rendezvous Between Architecture and Visual Art

‘"...In the distance the stars Nearby, fireflies..."—Phùng Cung

Elise LuongJul 21, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: ASEAN Film Week, Illegal Construction, and Phu Quoc

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Weekend Stories Roundup: ASEAN Film Week, Illegal Construction, and Phu Quoc

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2020
63% of Vietnamese Women Abused by Husbands at Least Once in Their Lifetime

Vietnam

63% of Vietnamese Women Abused by Husbands at Least Once in Their Lifetime

In a recently published report, data shows that Vietnamese women are frequently abused by their husband, and these instances of violence happen to a significant portion of the female population.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2020
Saigon Reveals Plans to Spend $17bn on Public Transit Over 10 Years

Saigon

Saigon Reveals Plans to Spend $17bn on Public Transit Over 10 Years

This is part of an effort to increase public transport usage and reduce private vehicle numbers as traffic and air quality continues to worsen.

SaigoneerJul 9, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Runway Repairs, Pawnshop Fire, and Gold Price Hike

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Morning Stories Roundup: Runway Repairs, Pawnshop Fire, and Gold Price Hike

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJul 9, 2020
A Journey through Spanish Flavors at Ria

Eat & Drink

A Journey through Spanish Flavors at Ria

Not long ago, one could count the number of Spanish eateries in Saigon on a few fingers.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Confirms 14 Imported Covid-19 Cases From Bangladesh

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Confirms 14 Imported Covid-19 Cases From Bangladesh

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Can Deep-Fried Hột Vịt Lộn Dethrone the Classic?

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Can Deep-Fried Hột Vịt Lộn Dethrone the Classic?

Has your luck taken a turn for the worse lately? Perhaps it’s high-time for a hột vịt lộn (or three) to reverse your fortune.

Khoi PhamJul 6, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Bird Nest Farms, Cost of Pandemic, and WB Aids

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Bird Nest Farms, Cost of Pandemic, and WB Aids

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Inflation Control, Retail Industry, and Vinasun Losses

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Inflation Control, Retail Industry, and Vinasun Losses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2020
In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys

Saigon Hẻm Gems

In Search of Charming Cafes Along Saigon's Train Alleys

Compared to Hanoi’s now-restricted Phung Hung “Train Street,” the neighborhoods bordering the railway in Saigon have neither the romanticism nor goosebumps-inducing adrenaline rush that turned the former into a world-renowned tourist attraction.

Govi SnellJun 29, 2020
Vietnam Proposes New Driver's License Class for Teenage Drivers

Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes New Driver's License Class for Teenage Drivers

The draft amendment would require all drivers aged 16–18 to have a license to operate motorized scooters with an engine capacity of up to 50cc and electric scooters that travel no more than 50 kilometers per hour.

SaigoneerJun 25, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Students Expected to Return for Next School Year on Sep 1

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Students Expected to Return for Next School Year on Sep 1

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SaigoneerJun 25, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Lower Your Voice, the Hidden Elephant Is Reading

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Lower Your Voice, the Hidden Elephant Is Reading

In Saigon’s indie cafe scene, there are household names and well-kept secrets ; and then there are secrets that one might think are well-kept, but are actually household names.

Khoi PhamJun 21, 2020
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