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Health

Maternity Mortality Rates Fall; Contraceptive Rates Rise in Vietnam: Health Ministry

Maternal mortality rates have dropped nearly 75% since the 1990s, from 233 per 100,000 live births to 58.3.

SaigoneerMay 9, 2018

Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Artist Captures Old Edo's Remnants in Busy Tokyo

Shinji Tsuchimochi's ukiyo-e illustrations breathe nostalgia into Japan's cool and modern capital.

Independent stories about the people, places and ideas shaping Saigon and Vietnam.

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May 9, 2018

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record High of $63bn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoi to trial new pedestrian street [DTI] ▪ VN’s foreign reserves reach record high of US$63b [DTI]

SaigoneerMay 9, 2018

Saigon

As Rainy Season Arrives, Saigon Major Flood Barrier Project Stalls

Work has halted on a massive US$440 million drainage system aimed to control tidal flooding that impacts 6.5 million residents in a 570-square-kilometer area in and around south Saigon.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Architecture

[Photos] This Da Nang Hẻm Cafe Is Like a Contemporary Greenhouse

This new hẻm coffee shop in Da Nang epitomizes a neat balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Hanoi

Hanoi Trees to Be Axed to Make Way for Metro Line

To create space for one of Hanoi's upcoming metro stations, 41 trees will soon be cut down, while another 116 will be relocated to a nearby park.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach

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Travel

Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach

Lounging on a shady veranda surrounded by birdsong, or reclining on an expanse of pristine sand that stretches into the cool ocean without another soul in sight – few daydreams are more enticing than what it would be like to own a private seaside getaway. Thanks to their immaculately maintained grounds, carefully arranged rooms, and Western-tailored restaurants, Cham Villas in Mui Ne provides the experience of seclusion and serenity of a personal vacation spot to its visitors.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Arts & Culture

Central Vietnam Festival Bài Chòi Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage

A night of celebrations, songs and games was held in Quy Nhon on May 5, as artists and official delegates acknowledged bài chòi's recognition as a UNESCO intangible heritage.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Art Market Grows, Needs Transparency

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnamese concerned as biofuel proposed to replace traditional fuel [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam’s art market grows, needs transparency [SGGP]

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Tech

New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July

The blockchain-based platform wants a piece of the ride-hailing pie in Vietnam following Uber's retreat from Southeast Asia's market .

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Street Food Roundup, #MeToo in Vietnam and Dr. Phuong Mai Nguyen

We're back from the holiday break with a new episode!

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

Vietnam

Construction of High-Rises Should Cease in Downtown Saigon, Hanoi to Reduce Congestion: Vietnam PM

In Saigon and Hanoi, downtown areas are suffering from major bottlenecks due to the boom of high-rise buildings in recent years.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Health Ministry Warns of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Summer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Phu Quoc hotel keeps illegal construction on opening day [DTI] ▪ Health Ministry warns of infectious disease break in summer [DTI]

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

Society

[Video] Reflecting on a 2,000km Bicycle Ride From Hanoi to Saigon for Charity

Last month, 19 intrepid cyclists rode nearly 2,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Saigon, all in the name of charity.

SaigoneerMay 5, 2018

Branded Content

SOHY Harnesses Fire, Earth and Metal in Their New Dining Room

Our planet, which began as a ball of primordial goop and evolved into a savage snarl of wilderness, has since been transformed by humankind through the taming of several basic elements including earth, fire and metal.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2018

Hanoi

Hanoi to Add Car Parks to Major Bus Terminals

In a continuing effort to ease congestion in the capital, Hanoi’s Department of Transport is planning to turn Gia Lam, My Dinh, Giap Bat and Nuoc Ngam bus stations into car parks and major bus interchanges by 2020.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2018

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VNA Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Border guards suspended over major illegal logging case [DTI] ▪ Vietnam Airlines considers creating cargo unit to boost revenue [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMay 4, 2018

Tech

Vietnam Earns Peanuts in Tax From Facebook, Google Despite Their Massive Profits

The technology and social media empires are raking in enormous revenues, but as a result of the limitations of Vietnam's current tax laws and poor regulation, very little of that money stays in the country.

SaigoneerMay 3, 2018

Architecture

[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop

Although domestic animals such as cats and dogs are the norm when it comes to keeping pets, for residents of Vietnam's countryside, backyard birds are viable options.

SaigoneerMay 3, 2018

Vietnam

Aviation Authorities Launch Probe Into VNA Flight That Landed on Under-Construction Runway

Fortunately the aircraft landed without any problem. All members of the crew and passengers were safe.

SaigoneerMay 3, 2018

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Education Can Take off Only If Biased Treatment Ends, Experts Say

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hue City opens book street for the first time [DTI] ▪ Vietnam education can take off only if biased treatment ends: experts [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerMay 3, 2018

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Saigon's Quaint Chaos in Nguyen Hoang Huy's Black-and-White Sketches

Nguyen Hoang Huy's simple ink-and-paper sketches, which can be found on his Behance page , capture the rough charms of Saigon's cramped dwellings and riverways.

SaigoneerMay 2, 2018

Development

'Cable Car' Tourism Developer FLC Group Wants to Build a Mega-Resort in Quang Ngai

Experts and locals have voiced concerns over the impact a proposed mega-resort on the coast in Quang Ngai Province may have on the environment and the local community.

SaigoneerMay 2, 2018

Vietnam

Two Caged Bears Rescued After 20 Years of Confinement

Thanks to an intervention by Four Paws Vietnam and the Ninh Binh Forest Protection Department, two bears have been rescued after years of abuse.

SaigoneerMay 2, 2018

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