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Homegrown Veggies as Tet Gifts Is a Thing in Saigon Thanks to Urban Farmers
Fears about contaminated and pesticide-laden produce is leading Vietnam's city dwellers to take matters into their own hands and start growing vegetables at home.
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Vietnam
Aren’t you glad that you stayed at home this New Year’s Eve?

Vietnam
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced its plan to embark on a program aimed at conserving marine turtles in Quang Ngai’s Ly Son Island in 2018.

Vietnam
Thousands of Vietnamese died on the road last year, but the number of fatalities decreased considerably compared to 2016.

Branded Content
Alluring flavors wafting from street-side noodle restaurants, tailors carefully crafting dresses from lavish silks, children giggling as they scurry around their school’s courtyard and xe om drivers chatting over cups of coffee while lounging on plastic chairs – the Do Thanh neighborhood in District 3 embodies the warmth and energy of a traditional Saigon community.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoi to spend VND2.5bn to repair the ceramic mural [DTI] ▪ Uber files lawsuit against HCMC’s $2.3 mln tax demand [VnExpress]

Saigon
After months of planning, Saigon is finally taking down the city’s collection of cement water towers.

Vietnam
Vietnam has consistently achieved its targeted economic growth rates in recent years.
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Society
Have you ever wondered about the humans behind Humans of Sài Gòn?

Vietnam
Despite the warm reception from Hanoians during its opening weeks, Hanoi’s designated book area on 19/12 Street is facing a decline.

Saigon Hẻm Gems
In 2017, Saigon certainly saw its fair share of the good , the bad , and the controversial , but it was without a doubt a wonderful year in eating. Across the city, we delighted in finding decades-old street food spots and brand new businesses alike.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top trending destinations in 2018: Airbnb [VnExpress] ▪ Toyota Vietnam recalls another 8,000 cars over airbag fault [DTI]
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Arts & Culture
The oeuvre of Japanese photographer Tatsuto Shibata includes an eclectic mix of subjects: streets tangled in neon signage, claustrophobic alleyways thrumming with commerce, sweeping city panoramas and enigmatic portraits.

Vietnam
Hot on the heels of Ho Chi Minh City’s efforts to clear walking space on the city sidewalks , Hanoi officials are installing fences along their city’s sidewalks as a means of protecting pedestrians from vehicles.

Vietnam
Train enthusiasts, rejoice!

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ 13 million foreigners spend holidays in Vietnam in 2017 [DTI] ▪ Vietnamese investor fined $440k for manipulating stock price [Tuoi Tre]

Travel
A new tourism development master plan has been approved for an area of Vietnam's northernmost province known for its stunning natural beauty.

Architecture
Vietnam's architect extraordinaire is adding his signature design style to various international destinations.

Vietnam
Even Hanoi’s metro trains are not immune to vandalism.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam escapes damage after typhoon takes heavy toll in Philippines [Reuters] ▪ Vietnam’s banking sector expects 44 pct surge in profits in 2017 [VnExpress]

Sports
Vietnam is officially Southeast Asia’s top football team as of 2017.
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Food Culture
A group of intrepid female chefs has been defying the laws of tradition to combat sexism in Japan’s sushi community.

Vietnam
Vietnam's internet cable issues have continued, as one of the country's undersea connections encountered a glitch last week, just as repairs on two other cables were being completed.