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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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South Korean Delivery App Beamin Expands to Hanoi

Tech

South Korean Delivery App Beamin Expands to Hanoi

South Korea's Baemin has started schlepping bún chả , trà sữa and bánh gối across the capital.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2020
The Delectable Desserts to Satisfy Your Craving This Durian Season

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The Delectable Desserts to Satisfy Your Craving This Durian Season

If I were ever to believe in a generous god, the existence of durian would be the first piece of evidence I cite.

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Paul Christiansen
Jun 12, 2020
Upscale Fusion Fare Mingles with Japan’s Izakaya Culture at NOMU

Eat & Drink

Upscale Fusion Fare Mingles with Japan’s Izakaya Culture at NOMU

What exactly is fusion food?

SaigoneerJun 11, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: New Hospital, UV Levels, and Mask Exports

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: New Hospital, UV Levels, and Mask Exports

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.

SaigoneerJun 8, 2020
Da Nang to Develop $2bn Condo, Casino Complex

Development

Da Nang to Develop $2bn Condo, Casino Complex

The planned complex will be located directly across from My Khe Beach.

SaigoneerJun 5, 2020
Covid-19 Update: British Pilot Shows Remarkable Lung Recovery; Case 19 Discharged

Health

Covid-19 Update: British Pilot Shows Remarkable Lung Recovery; Case 19 Discharged

It appears the country's COVID-19 death toll will remain at zero.

SaigoneerJun 4, 2020
Bold New Durian Recipes Arrive in Saigon

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Bold New Durian Recipes Arrive in Saigon

There is no such thing as too much durian.

SaigoneerJun 3, 2020
Hẻm Gems: In Praise of D1's Cheap, Dependable Sidewalk Cơm Trưa

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In Praise of D1's Cheap, Dependable Sidewalk Cơm Trưa

In these trying times, the comfort of familiarity goes a long way.

Michael TatarskiMay 30, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Digital Entertainment, New Bridge, and Child Rights

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Digital Entertainment, New Bridge, and Child Rights

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.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2020
Saigon Launches Citywide Tree Inspection After Falling Phượng Kills Student

Saigon

Saigon Launches Citywide Tree Inspection After Falling Phượng Kills Student

In the near future, some students from Saigon’s public schools might witness the removal of their favorite canopy trees.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2020
[Photos] In a Thao Dien Concrete Shell, a Mystery Graffiti Mecca

Music & Arts

[Photos] In a Thao Dien Concrete Shell, a Mystery Graffiti Mecca

You never know what you'll find amid the glittering facades of Saigon's new upscale residential developments.

SaigoneerMay 27, 2020
Vietnam Extends E-Visa Scheme to 80 Countries; Borders Remain Closed

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Vietnam Extends E-Visa Scheme to 80 Countries; Borders Remain Closed

Starting July 1, citizens from 80 countries and territories will be eligible for electronic visas for future Vietnam visits, though this does not mean that foreign visitors will be allowed into the country yet.

SaigoneerMay 27, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Dengue Fever, Traffic Projects, and Uprooted Tree

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Morning Stories Roundup: Dengue Fever, Traffic Projects, and Uprooted Tree

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.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Exports to China, Covid-19 Case, and Free Haircuts

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Morning Stories Roundup: Exports to China, Covid-19 Case, and Free Haircuts

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.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: Football Returns, End of Household Registration Books, and New Work Permits

Vietnam

Weekend Stories Roundup: Football Returns, End of Household Registration Books, and New Work Permits

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.

SaigoneerMay 25, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Handmade Noodles Hidden Amid the Mayhem of Hang Xanh

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Handmade Noodles Hidden Amid the Mayhem of Hang Xanh

The traffic-choked wastelands of Hang Xanh are one of the last places you'd expect to find an incredible meal of noodles.

Michael TatarskiMay 23, 2020
Vietnam to Extend Stay for Foreigners Stuck Due to Flight Ban Until June 30

Vietnam

Vietnam to Extend Stay for Foreigners Stuck Due to Flight Ban Until June 30

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign nationals who arrived before March 1 will have their residence permits extended until June 30 if they can prove they are unable to return to their home country.

SaigoneerMay 19, 2020
Saigon's Flooding Is Manageable Now, but Will Wreak Havoc in 2050, Study Says

Environment

Saigon's Flooding Is Manageable Now, but Will Wreak Havoc in 2050, Study Says

A new study highlights the grave flood threat facing Saigon if strong mitigation efforts aren't taken in the coming decades.

SaigoneerMay 18, 2020
Already Ubiquitous, Face Masks Become the Symbol of Vietnam's 'New Normal'

Culture

Already Ubiquitous, Face Masks Become the Symbol of Vietnam's 'New Normal'

What image will come to mind when you look back on 2020?

Govi SnellMay 17, 2020
Hẻm Gems: The Refreshing Simplicity of Veggies, Roots and Mushrooms

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Refreshing Simplicity of Veggies, Roots and Mushrooms

Explaining the food at Rau Củ Nấm Vegan Restaurant is simple; it’s all in the name: vegetables, tubers, and mushrooms.

Khoi PhamMay 17, 2020
Da Nang Approves Program to Teach English, Chinese, Korean to Police Officers

Vietnam

Da Nang Approves Program to Teach English, Chinese, Korean to Police Officers

Da Nang aims for 100% of police officers in certain departments to be proficient in a foreign language by 2024.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2020
Hue's Infamous Abandoned Water Park Might Get a Makeover Soon

Travel

Hue's Infamous Abandoned Water Park Might Get a Makeover Soon

After years in limbo, Hue is making plans to transform the derelict Ho Thuy Tien Amusement Park into a more useful site.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Premier Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Premier Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

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.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2020
5m Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak in Q1, Statistics Office Says

Vietnam

5m Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak in Q1, Statistics Office Says

As time goes by, the massive economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is becoming more clear.

SaigoneerMay 6, 2020
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