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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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Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's economy is an emerging market standout [Bloomberg] S.Korea publicizes names of 32 Vietnamese tourists over alleged overstay on Jeju Island [Tuoi Tre] Da Nang moves to publicly rate restaurants in fight against bad services [Thanh Nien]
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Taxi fares in city to drop slightly [Saigon Times] Vietnam to expand software parks [The Nation] Thailand and Vietnam lead the way for Southeast Asia's rise in world football [ESPN]
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup [Reuters] VND1.5 billion fines imposed on press agencies in 2015 [Vietnam Net] Five key new policies for foreigners in Vietnam [Hanoi Times]
Environment
As news outlets around the world pick apart the pros and cons of last week's landmark climate change deal , Vietnam seems to have a few reasons to celebrate.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . First international driving licenses granted in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Airport operator goes public to fund new projects [Nikkei] Ha Noi streets become even more confusing to residents [Vietnam News]
Music & Arts
Last weekend, Saigoneers young and old turned up at District 2's Saigon Outcast for another installment of the Melting Pot Festival, a two-day music and art event which raises money for local children's charities. Featuring live theater and dance from Emily Navarra, House of Skarlet and X-CLOWN, poetry reading from Ngu Nam and a slew of musical performances from the likes of local artists like Wild Card, Datmaniac and 9th Dimension as well as several DJs, including Starchild, Jase and Duy Tuan, the festival provided an intimate look at the city's alternative arts scene.
Saigon Hẻm Gems
Walking into this temple of bún bò Huế , I was surprised the lady recognized me from my last visit from quite a while back. Even with my attempt at growing a beard for no-shave November, god has blessed her with a good memory and some serious cooking skills.
Saigon Hẻm Gems
After warming up our tastebuds with last week's bột chiên , we continued exploring the wonders of Thi Nghe's evening street food scene. Amid the sinh tố shops, snack carts and rice stalls, my nomming companion and I set our sights on the eye-catching bún thịt nướng operation at 38 Huynh Dinh Cua.
![[Photos/Video] Saigon Floods Aren't Over Yet](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/XCnze12b.jpg)
Saigon
After Tuesday evening's epic rainstorm (sort of) subsided, Saigon began its return to normal. Traffic jams dissipated, floodwaters receded and we all invested in a good raincoat or, at the very least, an umbrella.
Saigon Hẻm Gems
After a visit to Sữa Dừa 8 Tin, you’ll quickly find that not all coconut milk is created equal.
Vietnam
Vietnam's Saigon Port plans to raise at least $19 mln in IPO [Reuters] First-day sales of Vietnam’s Bphone hit almost 12,000 handsets: manufacturer [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam scrap vendor finally lays her hands on $31,000 fortune [Thanh Nien]
Culture
If you're wondering why the Buddha flags are out and why all your Buddhist friends are eating vegetarian today, that's because it's one of Vietnam's coolest holidays - Vulan.
