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Vietnam Environment Ministry Starts Using Metallic Bottles Instead of Plastic During Meetings

Vietnam

Vietnam Environment Ministry Starts Using Metallic Bottles Instead of Plastic During Meetings

Hopefully, the small improvement will motivate Vietnam to address its plastic problem on a policy level.

SaigoneerAug 30, 2018

Vietnam's Hopes of Making the Asian Olympics Football Final Dashed by South Korea

Sports

Vietnam's Hopes of Making the Asian Olympics Football Final Dashed by South Korea

The journey of Vietnam’s men's football team at this year’s Asian Games has been a miracle, though it didn't have the miracle ending we had hoped for.

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SaigoneerAug 30, 2018

Morning Stories Roundup: Issues With Zero-Dong Tours, New Children Heart Center and High-Speed Railway

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Morning Stories Roundup: Issues With Zero-Dong Tours, New Children Heart Center and High-Speed Railway

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.

SaigoneerAug 30, 2018

[Photos] 20 Snapshots of Saigon in 1969 by George Lane

Saigon

[Photos] 20 Snapshots of Saigon in 1969 by George Lane

With every uncovered archive of old photos, we come closer and closer to reconstructing a complete tapestry of life in past eras.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2018

New Food Tour Retraces Anthony Bourdain's Culinary Journeys in Vietnam

Food Culture

New Food Tour Retraces Anthony Bourdain's Culinary Journeys in Vietnam

Vietnam held a special place in the famous chef, traveler and food enthusiast’s heart, and now visitors can get a glimpse of the places and foods that he loved most.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2018

A Month After Launch, Go-Viet Claims 15% Market Share in Saigon, Gears up for Hanoi Debut

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A Month After Launch, Go-Viet Claims 15% Market Share in Saigon, Gears up for Hanoi Debut

Commuters in Saigon are apparently welcoming new ride-hailing service Go-Viet with open arms.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2018

Morning Stories Roundup: 1st Gold Athletics, FDI Growth and Bomb Blast in the Philippines

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Morning Stories Roundup: 1st Gold Athletics, FDI Growth and Bomb Blast in the Philippines

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.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2018

[Video] Laidback, Retro-Style Clip Saunters by Hanoi’s Landmarks and Side Streets

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[Video] Laidback, Retro-Style Clip Saunters by Hanoi’s Landmarks and Side Streets

At just over a minute long, this soothing video pays tribute to the quotidian pleasures of exploring Hanoi’s landmarks, alleyways and side streets.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2018

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Vietnam's Hotels and Luxury Resorts Raked in $22bn in Revenue Last Year: Report

Vietnam

Vietnam's Hotels and Luxury Resorts Raked in $22bn in Revenue Last Year: Report

Digital technology integration is happening in many fields and industries including hospitality services.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2018

Seoul's Museum Kimchikan Takes Visitors Deep Into the World of Kimchi

Travel

Seoul's Museum Kimchikan Takes Visitors Deep Into the World of Kimchi

In 1988, in the same year Seoul hosted the Summer Olympics, even though it had nothing to do with sports, kimchi shone on the international stage for the first time.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2018

Vietnam Makes History by Beating Syria to Advance to Semi-Finals of Asian Games

Sports

Vietnam Makes History by Beating Syria to Advance to Semi-Finals of Asian Games

Vietnam’s male football team has once again made history at a regional tournament.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2018

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Tourism Needs More High-Quality Workforce

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Tourism Needs More High-Quality Workforce

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.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2018

Rising Demand for Homestay Is Causing 'Land Fever' in Da Lat and the Mekong Delta

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Rising Demand for Homestay Is Causing 'Land Fever' in Da Lat and the Mekong Delta

The growing promise of tourism that focuses on a more "local experience" has led many to open their own homestay business.

SaigoneerAug 27, 2018

Spotty Internet Haunts Vietnam as AAG Undersea Cable Breaks Again

Vietnam

Spotty Internet Haunts Vietnam as AAG Undersea Cable Breaks Again

Just in time for the upcoming National Day weekend!

SaigoneerAug 27, 2018

Saigoneer Podcast: Gender Roles in Vietnam, Public Indecency, and Human Geographer Michael Waibel

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Saigoneer Podcast: Gender Roles in Vietnam, Public Indecency, and Human Geographer Michael Waibel

We're back with episode 26!

SaigoneerAug 27, 2018

Saigon Presents Detailed Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Central Districts by 2030

Saigon

Saigon Presents Detailed Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Central Districts by 2030

A plan by Saigon authorities to make the city motorbike-free by 2030 is getting closer to becoming a reality.

SaigoneerAug 27, 2018

Weekend Stories Roundup: Potential Bird Flu Outbreaks, Golden Bridge and Train-Car Collision

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Weekend Stories Roundup: Potential Bird Flu Outbreaks, Golden Bridge and Train-Car Collision

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.

SaigoneerAug 27, 2018

Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim

Asia

Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim

Like thousands of other Chinese couples, Xie Dan and her husband celebrated their wedding on August 18 — the day after Chinese Valentine's Day.

SaigoneerAug 26, 2018

For the First Time in History, Vietnam Advances to Quarter-Finals of Asian Games

Sports

For the First Time in History, Vietnam Advances to Quarter-Finals of Asian Games

Thanks to a goal in the 88 th minute, Vietnam will advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in history.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2018

Morning Stories Roundup: First ASIAD Gold, Higher Education Spending and Trafficking Law

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: First ASIAD Gold, Higher Education Spending and Trafficking Law

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.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2018

Hanoi Autumn Book Fair Taking Place This Week

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Hanoi Autumn Book Fair Taking Place This Week

The event will be held from August 22 to 26 at Thong Nhat Park, running from 8am to 10pm every day.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2018

[Video] This Tongue-in-Cheek Short Film Imagines a World Without Bum Guns

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[Video] This Tongue-in-Cheek Short Film Imagines a World Without Bum Guns

Empty toilet paper holder, not a single tissue or scrap of useless paper in your pocket and no one else in the bathroom to head your calls for help: its a nightmare we all understand.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2018

Vietnam Airlines Opens Vietnam's First Flight Simulator Complex in Saigon

Saigon

Vietnam Airlines Opens Vietnam's First Flight Simulator Complex in Saigon

The airline said the flight simulators will save them VND285 billion (US$12 million) on pilot training over ten years.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2018

[Photos] Agricultural Nets, Tree Canopies Shield Diners From Summer Heat at Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung

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[Photos] Agricultural Nets, Tree Canopies Shield Diners From Summer Heat at Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung

If you’ve been to Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung restaurant, you would have noticed the extensive use of tight-knit netting as canopy.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2018

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