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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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Citizens, Especially Those Over 60, Should Stay Home, Health Ministry Warns

Health

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.

SaigoneerMar 26, 2020
Saigon Orders Closure of Restaurants, Gyms, Barbershops Until End of March

Saigon

Saigon Orders Closure of Restaurants, Gyms, Barbershops Until End of March

Due to the escalating risk of community transmission, Saigon authorities just decided to shut down more venues to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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SaigoneerMar 24, 2020
Coronavirus Update: 121 Confirmed Cases, Including 3 Medical Staff; 3 More Recoveries

Health

Coronavirus Update: 121 Confirmed Cases, Including 3 Medical Staff; 3 More Recoveries

Over the weekend, Vietnam's Covid-19 case total surged past 100, while foreigners were banned from entering the country.

SaigoneerMar 23, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Piquant Thai Noodles in D7 for the Age of Takeout

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Piquant Thai Noodles in D7 for the Age of Takeout

It's the simple things in life that sometimes bring the greatest pleasure.

Michael TatarskiMar 21, 2020
Vietnam Moves up 23 Spots in Economic Freedom Index

Vietnam

Vietnam Moves up 23 Spots in Economic Freedom Index

The country ranked 105 th out of 180 nations.

SaigoneerMar 19, 2020
Coronavirus Concern in Vietnam Drives Major Online Shopping Growth

Vietnam

Coronavirus Concern in Vietnam Drives Major Online Shopping Growth

Many people are turning to online shopping during the surge of coronavirus infections in Vietnam.

SaigoneerMar 17, 2020
Hẻm Gems: At Sadec Quan, a Celebration of Mekong Delta Noodles

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: At Sadec Quan, a Celebration of Mekong Delta Noodles

While bánh tằm is more often regarded as a popular street food dish in the Mekong Delta, my entrance to the world of this dish was family gatherings in Saigon.

Thi NguyenMar 14, 2020
The Virtues of Cruising on the Saigon River

Travel

The Virtues of Cruising on the Saigon River

With sunlight shimmering on skyscrapers that stretch proudly above the horizon across from untrammeled patches of green space, Saigon appears most attractive when viewed from the river.

SaigoneerMar 12, 2020
Saigon Will Use CCTV to Catch Illegal Parking on 14 Streets Starting Today

Saigon

Saigon Will Use CCTV to Catch Illegal Parking on 14 Streets Starting Today

As of now, cameras to monitor illegal parking have been installed on 14 streets.

SaigoneerMar 10, 2020
Hẻm Gems: In Saigon's Greenest Cafe, a Rabbit, Cotton and Succulents Galore

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In Saigon's Greenest Cafe, a Rabbit, Cotton and Succulents Galore

On a windy autumn day of 2019, I did what any existentially precarious millennial would eventually do some time in their 20s: I bought a houseplant.

Khôi PhạmMar 6, 2020
Vietnam Launches Campaigns to Revitalize Tourism Industry Hit by Coronavirus

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Vietnam Launches Campaigns to Revitalize Tourism Industry Hit by Coronavirus

The campaigns are the effort to compensate for the losses in tourism revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

SaigoneerFeb 28, 2020
As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown

Vietnam

As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown

Bad news for anyone considering a train trip.

SaigoneerFeb 25, 2020
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics

When it comes to discussions of cuisine, I'd argue that "authentic" is the most overused word in writing and marketing, followed closely by "fusion."

Michael TatarskiFeb 22, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Youngest Covid-19 Patient Released From Hospital

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Youngest Covid-19 Patient Released From Hospital

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.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2020
Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Saigon

Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Since the Tet holiday, tourism has fallen by 50% compared to the same period last year because of fears related to the coronavirus.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
One Night at Epizode, Vietnam’s Largest Island Music Festival

Arts & Culture

One Night at Epizode, Vietnam’s Largest Island Music Festival

I arrived shortly before sunset, draped in my best floor-length party vest, and free of expectations on the second and final Saturday of Vietnam’s largest, globally-acclaimed music and art festival, Epizode.

SaigoneerFeb 15, 2020
In Defense of Bảo Tàng Địa Chất, Saigon's Most Underappreciated Museum

In Plain Sight

In Defense of Bảo Tàng Địa Chất, Saigon's Most Underappreciated Museum

By (un)conventional standards, Saigon’s Geological Museum may warrant a score of 1.3/9, but if one considers it as a source of whimsy, it’s a solid 8.2/9.

Paul ChristiansenFeb 12, 2020
UN Report Names Vietnam World's 7th-Fastest Growing Destination of 2019

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UN Report Names Vietnam World's 7th-Fastest Growing Destination of 2019

Will the coronavirus put a dent in that?

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2020
Almost 2m Foreign Tourists Visited Vietnam in January, a Record Number

Travel

Almost 2m Foreign Tourists Visited Vietnam in January, a Record Number

Vietnam's tourism industry saw unprecedented growth in international arrivals last month, though the timing of this success — right in the middle of a coronavirus outbreak — is unfortunate.

SaigoneerFeb 6, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Hear Us Out, Coconut Milk and Fish Sauce Are Actually Great Together

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Hear Us Out, Coconut Milk and Fish Sauce Are Actually Great Together

There are few problems and little mediocrity that can’t be improved with an unctuous ladle of coconut milk.

Khoi PhamFeb 5, 2020
How One Woman is Working to Improve Saigon’s Live Music Scene

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How One Woman is Working to Improve Saigon’s Live Music Scene

As the only foreign student studying cải lương at Saigon’s University of Cinema and Theatre, Josefina Fuentes stood out from the moment she arrived here, and her ensuing years in the city have been just as unconventional.

SaigoneerFeb 4, 2020
Vietnam's Economy Among Nations Most Affected by Sea Level Rise: Moody's

Environment

Vietnam's Economy Among Nations Most Affected by Sea Level Rise: Moody's

A new report from Moody’s Investors Service points to a long-term credit risk from sea level rise in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJan 31, 2020
Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission

Saigon

Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission

Authorities received the green light to test and study motorbike emissions in an attempt to improve air quality.

SaigoneerJan 20, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: Tet Cleanup, Quang Nam Tourism and Wuhan Flu

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Tet Cleanup, Quang Nam Tourism and Wuhan Flu

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.

SaigoneerJan 20, 2020
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