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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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Ben Tre Declares Emergency as Saltwater Intrusion Reaches Alarming Levels

Environment

Ben Tre Declares Emergency as Saltwater Intrusion Reaches Alarming Levels

An environmental emergency has been declared in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre after local saltwater intrusion reached alarming levels

SaigoneerJan 15, 2020
Hẻm Gems: The Porcine Pleasure of a D2 Cơm Tấm Outpost

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Porcine Pleasure of a D2 Cơm Tấm Outpost

What comes to mind when you hear the words 'District 2'?

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Michael Tatarski
Jan 11, 2020
Hẻm Gem: Bún Cá Sứa With a Stock That Tastes Like the Ocean

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gem: Bún Cá Sứa With a Stock That Tastes Like the Ocean

A friend once told me that Saigon is a place that makes you feel like you can travel anywhere.

Thi NguyenJan 4, 2020
Hẻm Gems: A Secret Back-Alley Bún Ngan, Hidden in Plain Sight

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Secret Back-Alley Bún Ngan, Hidden in Plain Sight

Several months ago, the Saigoneer team went to 89 Nguyen Du for a Hẻm Gem on Ngo 89’s Hanoian snacks . Little did I know, we’d be going to the same location for an entirely different eatery later on.

Thi NguyenDec 21, 2019
Vietnam Down 10 Places in Global Gender Gap Index, Ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific

Vietnam

Vietnam Down 10 Places in Global Gender Gap Index, Ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific

Vietnam’s gender equality ranking has dropped during the past year compared to 2018, but most Asian countries also share the same fate.

SaigoneerDec 18, 2019
Vietnam’s Economy Expands by 6.8% in 2019, World Bank Says

Vietnam

Vietnam’s Economy Expands by 6.8% in 2019, World Bank Says

In a press conference held Tuesday, World Bank officials said Vietnam’s GDP has expanded by 6.8% in 2019, while public debt has fallen by almost 8% since 2016.

SaigoneerDec 18, 2019
Vietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption for 8 Countries Until 2022

Vietnam

Vietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption for 8 Countries Until 2022

The government recently made changes to a visa exemption program.

SaigoneerDec 17, 2019
Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Endure Physical Abuse by Family Members, Data Shows

Vietnam

Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Endure Physical Abuse by Family Members, Data Shows

A recent survey of children between the ages of one and 14 reveals conditions are not improving in regards to family members using violence as a form of discipline.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: 4 Vietnamese Footballers Named in Best 11 of SEA Games 30

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Weekend Stories Roundup: 4 Vietnamese Footballers Named in Best 11 of SEA Games 30

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.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2019
Hẻm Gems: Home-Cooked Taiwanese Comfort Food for a Cold Saigon Day

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Home-Cooked Taiwanese Comfort Food for a Cold Saigon Day

District 5, Saigon’s Chinatown, is full of delicious eateries serving Cantonese food. For something new, try Va Thanh, an unassuming restaurant with top-notch Taiwanese home-style cooking.

BBrendan RyanDec 14, 2019
[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making

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[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making

Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2019
Vietnam Expects National Population to Hit 104m in 2030

Vietnam

Vietnam Expects National Population to Hit 104m in 2030

Vietnam’s population will surpass 100 million within the next decade, according to a government population plan published recently.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2019
A Young Violist's Take on Performing in Saigon's All-Vietnamese Orchestra

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A Young Violist's Take on Performing in Saigon's All-Vietnamese Orchestra

Notes leap and prance out of bamboo flute the way a cricket prances between stalks of grass.

Paul ChristiansenNov 24, 2019
Hẻm Gems: Krua Thai's Raw Seafood Salad Is Not for the Faint-Hearted

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Krua Thai's Raw Seafood Salad Is Not for the Faint-Hearted

The first role I ever took in my home kitchen was to prepare sweet fish sauce with chili and garlic to pour over rice and noodles. As simple as this may sound, I still can’t master the art after years of frustrated whisking.

Thi NguyễnNov 22, 2019
Miss Vietnam Translates Saigon's Essence into a Fragrance

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Miss Vietnam Translates Saigon's Essence into a Fragrance

Forced to pause at an intersection frenzied with passing motorbikes an early evening breeze tussles the hem of a woman's ao dai, it's soft silk contrasting the brick and metal skyscrapers looming above.

SaigoneerNov 22, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Asian Kids Fashion Week Opens in HCMC on Weekend

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Morning Stories Roundup: Asian Kids Fashion Week Opens in HCMC on Weekend

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.

SaigoneerNov 22, 2019
Inside Nhật Tảo Market, Saigon's Biggest Informal Recycling Center

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Inside Nhật Tảo Market, Saigon's Biggest Informal Recycling Center

The areas around Nhat Tao Market, spanning the border of District 10 and District 11, are well-known for their bustling economy of second-hand electronics and machines.

NNhi NguyenNov 20, 2019
Hẻm Gems: Bánh Đập Dập, an Indelible Reminder of Vietnam's Austere Eras

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Bánh Đập Dập, an Indelible Reminder of Vietnam's Austere Eras

Although stories, photographs and artifacts may allow a child to visualize their parents’ childhood, these couriers of memory distinctively belong to the former generation and remain locked in the past.

NNhi NguyễnNov 16, 2019
Saigon to Hold Nightly Music, Light Shows on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Saigon

Saigon to Hold Nightly Music, Light Shows on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

To add to the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon, a new water spectacle was recently announced.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2019
After VietJet, Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct Flights From Saigon to Bali

Travel

After VietJet, Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct Flights From Saigon to Bali

The flagship carrier joins VietJet in offering direct flights from the southern metropolis to the Indonesian beach hotspot.

SaigoneerNov 4, 2019
Saigon Proposes Forming Special Police Force to Protect Children Against Abuse

Saigon

Saigon Proposes Forming Special Police Force to Protect Children Against Abuse

The proposal is one of the conclusions drawn by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in their latest report on child protection legal policies.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2019
Vietnam Among Top 15 Countries With Lowest Average Height, Official Says

Health

Vietnam Among Top 15 Countries With Lowest Average Height, Official Says

All heights are beautiful.

SaigoneerOct 29, 2019
An Afternoon in the Life of a BAEMIN Delivery Driver

Education

An Afternoon in the Life of a BAEMIN Delivery Driver

Every few seconds, Phong’s thumb tapped his smartphone screen, waiting for the assignment that would send him racing across the city to cure someone’s mid-day cravings.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2019
Hẻm Gems: The Crispy Duck Noodles for When You're Feeling Fancy

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Crispy Duck Noodles for When You're Feeling Fancy

Right in the middle of frenetic hospital crowds, imposing pharmacies and peak-hour traffic, Hue Ky Mi Gia stands out, its indoor dining area seemingly unaffected by the commotion that’s going on just a few footsteps away.

Khoi PhamOct 11, 2019
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