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A Vietnamese-American Actress' Journey From Refugee Camp to Golden Globe Nomination

Film & TV

A Vietnamese-American Actress' Journey From Refugee Camp to Golden Globe Nomination

Hong Chau, a Vietnamese-American actress, recently made the leap from relative obscurity to being a Golden Globe nominee.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2017
[Video] Take a Ride on the Saigon Waterbus

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[Video] Take a Ride on the Saigon Waterbus

Now that the Saigon Waterbus has been open for a few weeks, the service is starting to settle into a rhythm, with six daily trips from each terminus.

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Dec 16, 2017
4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend

Saigon

4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend

Residents of four Saigon districts will experience water outages or low water pressure this weekend.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2017
Acclaimed Novel 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' Was Released in Japanese Last Month

Arts & Culture

Acclaimed Novel 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' Was Released in Japanese Last Month

One of Vietnam’s most beloved novels, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) , was released in Japanese not long ago.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2017
Vietnam's Generation Z Earns Little, but Loves Eating Out: Report

Society

Vietnam's Generation Z Earns Little, but Loves Eating Out: Report

Despite having little money, many members of Vietnam’s Generation Z spend a large percentage of their budget on eating out.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ HCM City hopes to open more pedestrian streets [VietnamNet] ▪ HCMC scraps proposed ban on jeans in public offices following opposition [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 15, 2017
Vietnam's Private Sector Has the Fastest-Growing Salaries in ASEAN: Survey

Vietnam

Vietnam's Private Sector Has the Fastest-Growing Salaries in ASEAN: Survey

A regional job recruitment website has found that private-sector salaries are increasing faster in Vietnam than anywhere else in Southeast Asia.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2017
North Korean Defector Given Free Lifetime Supply of Choco Pies

Asia

North Korean Defector Given Free Lifetime Supply of Choco Pies

South Korean confectionery giant Orion has announced that it will bestow a lifetime supply of Choco Pies to a North Korean soldier who recently defected.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2017
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Hanoi Book Company Slammed for 'Book Hotpot' Event Which Offers Books by the Kilogram

Vietnam

Hanoi Book Company Slammed for 'Book Hotpot' Event Which Offers Books by the Kilogram

A book company’s year-end sale event has become the center of contention for its allegedly disrespectful marketing tactics.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2017
[Photos] Saigon's Quirky Signs Display the City's Character

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigon's Quirky Signs Display the City's Character

It’s impossible to talk about the charm of Saigon without mentioning the diverse range of its colorful signage.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
Almost 2m Vietnamese Children Under 5 Suffer From Malnutrition: Nutrition Institute

Health

Almost 2m Vietnamese Children Under 5 Suffer From Malnutrition: Nutrition Institute

Despite considerable national health progress in the recent decade, nearly a quarter of Vietnamese children under the age of five currently still suffer from malnutrition.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
Saigon Tax Department Orders Facebook Cosmetic Vendor to Pay $400,000 in Back Taxes

Saigon

Saigon Tax Department Orders Facebook Cosmetic Vendor to Pay $400,000 in Back Taxes

An online retailer in Saigon has been ordered to pay an unprecedented VND9.1 billion (US$400,000) in back taxes.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Economy to Reach $300bn by 2020

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Economy to Reach $300bn by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s economy to reach 300 billion USD by 2020 [DTI] ▪ Inspectors find no silk in top Vietnamese silk brand's products [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
On the Vietnamese Language’s ‘Cuk Cak’ Conundrum

Society

On the Vietnamese Language’s ‘Cuk Cak’ Conundrum

Is there room for improvement in the way we write Vietnamese? According to a project by a local academic, the Vietnamese language might be due for a major overhaul.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
Pasteur Institute Tests Find E. Coli in 100% of Meat Samples Taken From Saigon, Dong Nai

Health

Pasteur Institute Tests Find E. Coli in 100% of Meat Samples Taken From Saigon, Dong Nai

According to a recent test, a worrying amount of meat samples from provinces in Vietnam's southeast contained traces of E. coli.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
Christmas Decorations in High Demand 2 Weeks Ahead of Holiday

Saigon

Christmas Decorations in High Demand 2 Weeks Ahead of Holiday

Sales of Christmas trees and locally made decorations are soaring across Saigon as the holiday approaches.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
The Sanctuary: Perfectly Placed for Ho Tram’s Future Growth
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The Sanctuary: Perfectly Placed for Ho Tram’s Future Growth

Everyone knows about Vietnam’s most popular beach spots along the coast – Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are routinely featured on travel sites from around the world and are part of most standard trips in the country.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Raises Vietnam’s Growth Forecast to 6.7% for 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: World Bank Raises Vietnam’s Growth Forecast to 6.7% for 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Facebook livestreaming a new medium for celebrity ads in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] ▪ World Bank raises Vietnam’s growth forecast to 6.7% for 2017 [DTI]

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
New Report Finds Indonesian LGBT Activists Under Increasingly Violent Threat

Asia

New Report Finds Indonesian LGBT Activists Under Increasingly Violent Threat

A new report has found that supporters of Indonesia's LGBT community are facing increasingly violent, personal threats in the country.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2017
[Photos] A Black-and-White Look Into Saigon and Hanoi in 1890

Saigon

[Photos] A Black-and-White Look Into Saigon and Hanoi in 1890

Vietnam’s swift pace of development might render a neighborhood unrecognizable in the span of just a few months. Thus, imagine how much change could occur in local metropolises over the duration of more than a century.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2017
Chinese National Sentenced to 8 Years for Stealing $18,000 in Cash on VNA Flight

Vietnam

Chinese National Sentenced to 8 Years for Stealing $18,000 in Cash on VNA Flight

Last Friday the Hanoi People's Court sentenced a Chinese national to eight years in prison for stealing almost US$18,000 in cash from two passengers on a Hanoi-bound domestic flight in April.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Woman Finally Granted Visa to See Dying Father in US

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Woman Finally Granted Visa to See Dying Father in US

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Saigon woman finally granted visa to see dying father in US [VnExpress] ▪ Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 11, 2017
Saigon Launches 3 'Model Bus' Routes With Free WiFi, Handicap Accessibility

Saigon

Saigon Launches 3 'Model Bus' Routes With Free WiFi, Handicap Accessibility

As Saigon’s traffic situation gets progressively worse, city officials are employing several measures to revamp the city’s public transport system in hopes of mollifying its chronic congestion. This time, some local bus routes are getting a snazzy makeover.

SaigoneerDec 10, 2017
[Video] Ain't No Sunshine When Sai'Gon: The Cake Inspired by Saigon's Rainy Days

Food Culture

[Video] Ain't No Sunshine When Sai'Gon: The Cake Inspired by Saigon's Rainy Days

The Saigon skyline has been the muse for many an illustration project, and now you can also enjoy the towering Bitexco Financial Tower, but in fondant form.

SaigoneerDec 9, 2017
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