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Michael Tatarski

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Long-time HCMC resident, writer, and editor.

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1.1m People Have Left the Mekong Delta in the Past Decade, Report Says

Vietnam

1.1m People Have Left the Mekong Delta in the Past Decade, Report Says

The impacts of climate change, hydroelectric plants, and a faltering economy have resulted in an exodus of people from the Mekong Delta.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2020
Review: 'Monsoon' Peruses the Chasm Between Past and Contemporary Vietnam

Film & TV

Review: 'Monsoon' Peruses the Chasm Between Past and Contemporary Vietnam

Monsoon is Vietnam-shot film directed by Hong Khaou that was released earlier this year. It is spoken by Lee (David Tran) to Kit (Henry Golding) as they have tea on a Saigon sidewalk and references the latter's return to Vietnam for the first time since leaving as a child.

Michael Tatarski
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Dec 13, 2020
Morning Stories: Thu Duc City is Official, 2 VN Films on Netflix without Approval and EVN Introduces QR Codes

Roundups

Morning Stories: Thu Duc City is Official, 2 VN Films on Netflix without Approval and EVN Introduces QR Codes

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 11, 2020
Japan Plans to Ban Sale of Gasoline Cars by Next Decade

Asia

Japan Plans to Ban Sale of Gasoline Cars by Next Decade

By the mid-2030s, all new cars sold in Japan will need to be hybrid gasoline-electric or fully electric.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2020
Vietnamese Insect Protein Startup Cricket One Gets 7-Figure Funding

Environment

Vietnamese Insect Protein Startup Cricket One Gets 7-Figure Funding

That's a lot of crickets!

SaigoneerNov 25, 2020
When Life Gives You Flavorful Vietnamese Cashews, Make Vegan Cheese

Food Culture

When Life Gives You Flavorful Vietnamese Cashews, Make Vegan Cheese

“Firstly, I had to find my calling, but in the end, it all came down to creating something and then seeing others enjoy it."

JJuliet Bao Ngoc DolingNov 20, 2020
How a Simple Toilet Improved the Life of a Small Ben Tre Family

Health

How a Simple Toilet Improved the Life of a Small Ben Tre Family

Do you ever pause for a second when using the toilet?

Michael TatarskiNov 18, 2020
Hẻm Gems: Korean Comfort Food in Binh Thanh for Hungover Heads

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Korean Comfort Food in Binh Thanh for Hungover Heads

One of the great joys of dining out is coming across the unexpected.

Michael TatarskiOct 25, 2020
Dak Lak Will End Elephant Rides for Tourists, Official Says

Vietnam

Dak Lak Will End Elephant Rides for Tourists, Official Says

Province officials cite safety concerns and animal welfare as reasons why the tourism activity should be stopped across all of Dak Lak.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Floods, Electric Busses and Shipwreck in Thua Thien-Hue

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Floods, Electric Busses and Shipwreck in Thua Thien-Hue

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SaigoneerOct 21, 2020
Ngõ Nooks: Come for the Dim Sum, Stay for the Dim Sum

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Come for the Dim Sum, Stay for the Dim Sum

As the old saying goes, when in Hanoi, do as your colleagues do.

Michael TatarskiOct 16, 2020
Vietnam's New Nature Reserve, Khe Nuoc Trong, Is a Sign of Hope for Biodiversity

Environment

Vietnam's New Nature Reserve, Khe Nuoc Trong, Is a Sign of Hope for Biodiversity

In a move wildlife conservationists are hailing as a victory, Vietnam has established a new nature reserve encompassing critical habitat for numerous species, several of them threatened globally with extinction.

Michael TatarskiOct 16, 2020
Saigoneer Getaways: In Pu Luong, a Verdant Dream Untouched by Development

Travel

Saigoneer Getaways: In Pu Luong, a Verdant Dream Untouched by Development

There are many reasons to be grateful for living in Vietnam during the coronavirus pandemic.

Michael TatarskiOct 10, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Free Visa Waivers Extended, COVID-19 Vaccine Trials and 45 New Playgrounds

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Morning Stories Roundup: Free Visa Waivers Extended, COVID-19 Vaccine Trials and 45 New Playgrounds

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SaigoneerOct 1, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Week of Heavy Rain, HCMC Going Green and Corporate Income Tax Reduction

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Week of Heavy Rain, HCMC Going Green and Corporate Income Tax Reduction

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SaigoneerSep 15, 2020
Hẻm Gems: The Case of the Twin Bánh Mì Chảo Switcheroo

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Case of the Twin Bánh Mì Chảo Switcheroo

In the land of copycat businesses, it always pays to double-check that you're at the right one.

Michael TatarskiSep 4, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Reports Only 1 Local Covid-19 Infection in Last 5 Days

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Reports Only 1 Local Covid-19 Infection in Last 5 Days

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SaigoneerSep 4, 2020
Get Tested or Face Criminal Charges, Saigon Warns 3,000 Da Nang Returnees

Saigon

Get Tested or Face Criminal Charges, Saigon Warns 3,000 Da Nang Returnees

If any Saigon resident who visited Da Nang last month fails to complete a health declaration by the end of today, they could face criminal charges.

SaigoneerAug 14, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Fines Over 800 People for Not Wearing Masks Last Week

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Fines Over 800 People for Not Wearing Masks Last Week

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SaigoneerAug 11, 2020
Saigon Will Fine Citizens for Not Wearing Masks in Public From Tomorrow

Saigon

Saigon Will Fine Citizens for Not Wearing Masks in Public From Tomorrow

Wearing face masks in public in Saigon is not just a safety guideline anymore, as city officials have decided to once again start fining Saigoneers for flouting the rule.

SaigoneerAug 4, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Reports 10 Covid-19 Cases Linked to Da Nang

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Reports 10 Covid-19 Cases Linked to Da Nang

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SaigoneerAug 4, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: 45 Patients, Family Members at Da Nang Hospitals Infected With Covid-19

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: 45 Patients, Family Members at Da Nang Hospitals Infected With Covid-19

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SaigoneerJul 31, 2020
8 Saigon Hotels Approved as Paid Quarantine Facilities for Foreign Experts

Saigon

8 Saigon Hotels Approved as Paid Quarantine Facilities for Foreign Experts

They include two five-star hotels, four four-star properties, and one-three star hotel.

SaigoneerJul 30, 2020
Bring Your Own Containers, We're Going Grocery Shopping

Environment

Bring Your Own Containers, We're Going Grocery Shopping

Above a peaceful coffee shop on the quiet road of Nguyễn Khắc Nhu lies a small zero-waste refill shop trying to advocate change.

JJuliet Bao Ngoc DolingJul 27, 2020
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