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A Thai Investor Is Spending $1.76bn on Wind Farms in Vietnam

Vietnam

A Thai Investor Is Spending $1.76bn on Wind Farms in Vietnam

Three provinces in southern Vietnam might have functional wind farms as early as 2020.

SaigoneerFeb 12, 2018

Pollution, Animal Abuse Turn Vietnam's Time-Honored Tet Tradition Ugly

Environment

Pollution, Animal Abuse Turn Vietnam's Time-Honored Tet Tradition Ugly

Many of the carps Hanoi residents released into the city’s waterways as part of a symbolic Lunar New Year ritual quickly died due to pollution.

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Feb 12, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Seeks Visa Waiver Extension to Boost Tourism

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Seeks Visa Waiver Extension to Boost Tourism

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnamese books introduced at India’s international book fair [SGGP] ▪ HCM City seeks visa waiver extension to boost tourism [DTI]

SaigoneerFeb 12, 2018

[Video] Crafting Altar Brassware in Saigon's Storied Lư Đồng Village

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[Video] Crafting Altar Brassware in Saigon's Storied Lư Đồng Village

As Tet nears, families all over Vietnam are rushing to decorate their homes and check-off the last few items on their spring cleaning list, such as curtains, glassware, and most importantly, brass homeware.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2018

Saigoneer Podcast: U-23 Pride, Bubble Tea Madness, and the Saigon Heat

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Saigoneer Podcast: U-23 Pride, Bubble Tea Madness, and the Saigon Heat

The Saigoneer Podcast is officially one month old!

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2018

This Hanoi Professor Takes Care of His Student's Baby While She Was Taking a Test

Vietnam

This Hanoi Professor Takes Care of His Student's Baby While She Was Taking a Test

In an unexpected turn of events, a student from the Hanoi College of Technology and Trading had to take her six-month-old baby with her on examination day.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2018

Top Italian Football Club Juventus to Open Training Academy in Saigon

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Top Italian Football Club Juventus to Open Training Academy in Saigon

Saigon will soon become home to the first Juventus Academy in Southeast Asia.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, Saigon Choked in Traffic as Clock Ticks Down to Tet

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, Saigon Choked in Traffic as Clock Ticks Down to Tet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s pharmacy industry sees rapid growth [VietnamNet] ▪ Hanoi, Saigon choked in traffic as clock ticks down to Tet [VnExpress]

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2018

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70% of Japanese Firms Want to Expand Their Business in Vietnam: Survey

Vietnam

70% of Japanese Firms Want to Expand Their Business in Vietnam: Survey

Vietnam is among the countries in which Japanese companies have the highest motivation to expand.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2018

Quang Binh Plans to Build World’s Longest Zip Line Over Cave Kingdom

Travel

Quang Binh Plans to Build World’s Longest Zip Line Over Cave Kingdom

The 3.5-kilometer-long zip line will be part of a large tourism service complex in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, which is home to world-famous Son Doong cave.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2018

Vietnam Establishes First-Ever Animal Protection Association

Vietnam

Vietnam Establishes First-Ever Animal Protection Association

Following the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs in November, the Vietnam Animal Welfare Association was officially established during a ceremony on February 3 rd in Da Nang.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Coach Fare Triple Near Tet Holidays in HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Coach Fare Triple Near Tet Holidays in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Boeing Working to Lift Vietnam’s Air Safety Rating [Bloomberg] ▪ Coach fare triple near Tet holidays in HCMC [SGGP]

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2018

Muji's First Hotel in China Is Where Your Minimalist Dream Comes True

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Muji's First Hotel in China Is Where Your Minimalist Dream Comes True

Popular Japanese minimalist homeware brand Muji opened its first hotel on January 18 th in Shenzhen, China.

SaigoneerFeb 7, 2018

In Memory of the 24 Hours When Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake Had Swans

Vietnam

In Memory of the 24 Hours When Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake Had Swans

Less than a day after they were introduced, twelve swans have been removed from Hanoi’s famous Hoan Kiem Lake, despite widespread public support for the attraction.

SaigoneerFeb 7, 2018

The Value of Connected, Collaborative Education in Vietnam

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The Value of Connected, Collaborative Education in Vietnam

Saigon is constructing new office towers, financial buildings, malls and luxury apartments at a frantic pace, but the building frenzy is not all about commerce and housing, as exemplified by the British International School’s recently opened Early Years and Infant Campus .

SaigoneerFeb 7, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Suffers Worst Fall in 4 years

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Suffers Worst Fall in 4 years

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s population estimated at 94.7 million in 2018 [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam stock suffers worst fall in four years [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerFeb 7, 2018

Introducing Nổi, a Live Music Project by Saigoneer and Digipost

Culture

Introducing Nổi, a Live Music Project by Saigoneer and Digipost

There’s little doubt that here at Saigoneer , we’re big fans of Vietnam’s indie acts; just see how we geeked out over Ca Hoi Hoang almost a year ago.

SaigoneerFeb 6, 2018

Quang Ninh Wants to Build a Tunnel Under Ha Long Bay

Development

Quang Ninh Wants to Build a Tunnel Under Ha Long Bay

To address heavy traffic and storm-related disturbances on the bridge which currently connects to Ha Long Bay, authorities have proposed a 1.3-kilometer long tunnel to serve the UNESCO heritage site.

SaigoneerFeb 6, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Saigoneers Make Trek to Da Lat to Buy Vegetables Straight From Farms

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigoneers Make Trek to Da Lat to Buy Vegetables Straight From Farms

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ AFC Futsal: Vietnam reach quarters as Malaysia eliminated [Fox Sports Asia] ▪ Saigonese trek to Da Lat to inspect vegetable farms before purchase [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerFeb 6, 2018

[Photos] Hanoi's Stunning Koi-Inspired Cafe Has an Entire Ecosystem Inside It

Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's Stunning Koi-Inspired Cafe Has an Entire Ecosystem Inside It

Designed by a group of architects at Farming Architects , the "Koi Cafe" in Hanoi is not only an architectural gem but also a self-sustaining aquaculture and hydroponics eco-system.

SaigoneerFeb 5, 2018

Vietnam's Wealth Growth Is the Fastest in the World: Report

Vietnam

Vietnam's Wealth Growth Is the Fastest in the World: Report

A surge in Vietnam’s ultra-rich who make their fortunes in investments and real estate are largely fueling the nation's wealth growth.

SaigoneerFeb 5, 2018

[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950

Vietnam

[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950

In less than two weeks, the Year of the Rooster will be over, making way for the reign of the Dog in the lunar calendar.

SaigoneerFeb 5, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam pursues goal of ‘universities of international stature’ [VietnamNet] ▪ VN cities plan for urban green growth [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerFeb 5, 2018

Myanmar's First Public Drag Olympics Was a Celebration of Queer Identities

Asia

Myanmar's First Public Drag Olympics Was a Celebration of Queer Identities

As part of the fourth annual &PROUD LGBT Film Festival, the country's first ever Drag Queen Olympics took place at Thakin Mya Park in downtown Yangon on January 28.

SaigoneerFeb 4, 2018

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