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On the Tourist Trail Across Vietnam in 1996

Vietnam

On the Tourist Trail Across Vietnam in 1996

In 1996, it had been one year since Vietnam officially joined ASEAN, the first legitimate volume of Doraemon was released, and some of us at Saigoneer were actually alive.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2022
Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach Receives Prestigious 5-star Certificate

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Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach Receives Prestigious 5-star Certificate

August this year marks another special milestone for Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach as a leading luxury resort in Vietnam - officially achieving a 5-star rating after only 7 months of operation.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2022
In Sơn La, Nà Khoang School Serves Both Students and the Local Thái Community
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In Sơn La, Nà Khoang School Serves Both Students and the Local Thái Community

It's a flower's imperfections that make it beautiful.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2022
Bình Dương Gang Drives Car, Steals Mooncakes, Eats Almost Everything Before Arrest

Vietnam

Bình Dương Gang Drives Car, Steals Mooncakes, Eats Almost Everything Before Arrest

If you ever feel overwhelmed by mooncake gifts this Trung Thu, remember that there are underprivileged others who might have to resort to driving their car to steal bánh Trung Thu.

SaigoneerAug 16, 2022
Khánh Hợi, Incomparable Cải Lương Icon of Northern Vietnam, Passes Away at 100

Music & Arts

Khánh Hợi, Incomparable Cải Lương Icon of Northern Vietnam, Passes Away at 100

Earlier this month, Merited Artist (NSƯT) Khánh Hợi passed away in Hanoi at 100 years old. She was a cải lương legend with enthralling roles that shall live on in the heart of the community.

SaigoneerAug 12, 2022
Vietnam Will Add Birthplace to New Passport Design After EU Visa Rejections

Vietnam

Vietnam Will Add Birthplace to New Passport Design After EU Visa Rejections

A temporary solution has been proposed for holders of Vietnam’s new passports, but it’s unclear at the moment when the state government will come up with a design update to include the missing “Place of Birth” field.

SaigoneerAug 10, 2022
Health Ministry Stresses 'LGBT Is Not a Disease' in Response to Rise in 'Gay Cure' Clinics

Health

Health Ministry Stresses 'LGBT Is Not a Disease' in Response to Rise in 'Gay Cure' Clinics

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health recently issued an official dispatch stressing that homosexuality is not a disease.

SaigoneerAug 9, 2022
Saigon Extends Notre-Dame Cathedral Renovation by 4 Years to 2027

Saigon

Saigon Extends Notre-Dame Cathedral Renovation by 4 Years to 2027

Originally scheduled for completion in 2020 and then delayed once to 2023, repairs to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon's roof, windows, flooring, exterior and core wooden structure are now expected to be finished in 2027.

SaigoneerAug 8, 2022
Japan-Vietnam Football Manga 'Sơn Goal!' Releases 1st Volume in Vietnamese

Music & Arts

Japan-Vietnam Football Manga 'Sơn Goal!' Releases 1st Volume in Vietnamese

If Captain Tsubasa was a treasured part of your childhood, perhaps you can give Sơn Goal! a try.

SaigoneerAug 4, 2022
The Power of Performing Arts at British International School Hanoi

Education

The Power of Performing Arts at British International School Hanoi

What is the value of taking dance classes for students who will not pursue dance as a career?

SaigoneerAug 3, 2022
Regent Phu Quoc's Spa Attracts Guests with International Wellness Expertise

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Regent Phu Quoc's Spa Attracts Guests with International Wellness Expertise

What do royal families, tennis superstars and celebrities like Gweneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell have in common?

SaigoneerAug 2, 2022
While Seeking Lost Pets, Nha Trang Man Rescues 31 Dogs From Slaughterhouse

Vietnam

While Seeking Lost Pets, Nha Trang Man Rescues 31 Dogs From Slaughterhouse

A man living in Nha Trang has earned kudos from animal lovers across Vietnam for saving 31 local dogs.

SaigoneerAug 1, 2022
Nearly 50% of Produce Sampled at Saigon Wholesale Markets Contains Pesticide Residues

Saigon

Nearly 50% of Produce Sampled at Saigon Wholesale Markets Contains Pesticide Residues

Nearly 50% samples of fruits and vegetables gathered from Saigon wholesale markets were found to contain pesticide residues, while significant amounts of seafood tested positive for dangerous metals and banned antibiotics.

SaigoneerJul 29, 2022
In Huế, a Glass Cottage to Spend the Rest of Your Life With Your Beloved

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In Huế, a Glass Cottage to Spend the Rest of Your Life With Your Beloved

If somehow your relationship manages to survive illnesses, conflicts, and external temptations to endure until both of you are in your sunset years, how would you spend the rest of your life?

SaigoneerJul 26, 2022
Hanoi Students Create Green Material From Durian Rind to Aid Oil Spill Cleanup

Environment

Hanoi Students Create Green Material From Durian Rind to Aid Oil Spill Cleanup

A group of university students has created an aerogel material from durian rind which can help clean up oil spills.

SaigoneerJul 23, 2022
Exploring Spanish Cuisine without Leaving Vietnam

Eat & Drink

Exploring Spanish Cuisine without Leaving Vietnam

Estómago lleno, corazón contento . “When your stomach is full, your heart is happy” is a common Spanish saying that exemplifies the importance of food in Spanish society. But one doesn’t need to travel to Madrid or Barcelona to learn how late lunches demand light aperitivos or grasp the importance that Spaniards place on a properly prepared paella. Despite Spain’s relatively small presence in the country, members of the Spanish community are creating stellar dining experiences right here in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2022
Airport Officer Suspended After Passenger Brings Knife on Flight to Prepare Mango Snack

Vietnam

Airport Officer Suspended After Passenger Brings Knife on Flight to Prepare Mango Snack

A passenger's seemingly innocent in-air fruit snack has called into question the effectiveness of Tân Sơn Nhất's security screenings.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2022
Gõ Nước: An Endangered Tree That Offers Hope for Conservation Efforts

Natural Selection

Gõ Nước: An Endangered Tree That Offers Hope for Conservation Efforts

Is it true that the more names something has, the more beloved it is? Consider all the nicknames you have for your best friends, or the myriad of terms people have invented for deities. If one can assess value by tallying up all the terms that define it, surely Intsia bijuga is a cherished species of tree.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2022
Officials Announce (Yet Another) Plan to Restore Historic Đà Lạt-Tháp Chàm Railway

Travel

Officials Announce (Yet Another) Plan to Restore Historic Đà Lạt-Tháp Chàm Railway

The 84-km railway line connecting Đà Lạt and Tháp Chàm (Phan Rang) was built between 1908 and 1932 and abandoned in 1976.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2022
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport's New Terminal Will Have Áo Dài-Inspired Design

Saigon

Tân Sơn Nhất Airport's New Terminal Will Have Áo Dài-Inspired Design

After years of existing on paper, Tân Sơn Nhất’s third terminal (T3) has slowly materialized in the form of visual renderings.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2022
Hanoi Unveils Design for New Floating Opera House Near West Lake

Development

Hanoi Unveils Design for New Floating Opera House Near West Lake

Hanoi is planning to build a 13,000 square-meter floating theater near West Lake with a capacity of around 3,500 seats.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2022
Vietnam Consumer Protection Watchdog Asks Grab to Explain New 'Hot Weather' Fee

Vietnam

Vietnam Consumer Protection Watchdog Asks Grab to Explain New 'Hot Weather' Fee

A “hot weather” fee is Grab’s latest surcharge on a shopping list of other additional fees the ride-hailing giant tacks on to each ride.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2022
[Photos] A House in Sơn La Cocoons Its Residents Around a Quiet Courtyard

Architecture

[Photos] A House in Sơn La Cocoons Its Residents Around a Quiet Courtyard

In many up-and-coming urban areas in Vietnam, empty plots of land are sectioned off and sold as narrow puzzle pieces that will eventually become towering tube houses facing the chaos of arterial streets. Wouldn’t it be a welcome change to wake up and face the calm of your own garden instead of traffic?

SaigoneerJul 12, 2022
Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive

Saigon

Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive

Now that public gathering is no longer a health hazard, Saigon’s drunk driving epidemic is back in full swing.

SaigoneerJul 11, 2022
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