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![[Video] Finding Solace at Saigon's 'Shutterbug' Hẻm Cafe](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/L6RKiL2b.jpg)
Arts & Culture
Editor's note (August 3, 2018): It is with heavy hearts for us to inform you that Tiem Ca Phe Sai Gon Hem was permanently closed in July. However, we feel incredibly lucky to have captured these moments at the cafe last year and hope to one day see another incarnation the endearing 'shutterbug' hangout in Saigon. Have a look at our video about the hẻm cafe recorded last year below.
In Vietnam, most professors at public universities are not being paid enough to be fully dedicated to their career.
Branded Content
Beautifully furnished By bringing together the convenience of a five-star condominium with all the comforts of home, Novotel Danang is the perfect place for both visitors looking to rest for a night, or anyone wishing to settle down for longer.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Over 11.6 million foreign tourists come to Vietnam in eleven months [DTI] ▪ Vietnamese weightlifter bags three golds at world championships [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam
After three years of operations in Vietnam, Grab is reportedly facing massive losses, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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The founders of Michelin-Star chef’s favorite Saigon steakhouse B3 recently opened Citadel Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant in one of the city’s most storied alleyways. Two of the owners, Pierre and Hong created the restaurant so they could combine their passion for Vietnamese cuisine with their well-known steakhouse's commitment to high quality ingredients and dedicated service.
Environment
Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be cleaned up two years after its famous reptile resident died in its polluted waters.
Saigon
A Saigon leader has announced the first steps he plans to take since the city was granted more autonomy to make decisions by the National Assembly.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ 145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation [DTI] ▪ HCM City nursery school owner arrested for abusing children [DTI]
Tech
Thanks to reductions in smartphone prices, these devices are now increasingly popular among Vietnamese all over the country.
![[Photos] The 89-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Whose Comical Selfies Will Put Yours to Shame](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/dxhWcWnb.jpg)
Arts & Culture
If you are a frequent user of the Internet, chances are you have come across a series of photos featuring an elderly woman in hilarious and bizarre circumstances. The playful shots, which have generated buzz around the worldwide web, were taken by the subject herself, 89-year-old Kimiko Nishimoto of Kumamoto, Japan.
Vietnam
Vietnam's government is moving forward with a long-gestating plan to sell off part of its majority stake in the country's largest brewery.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnamese tourists stranded on Bali with volcanic eruption 'imminent' [VnExpress] ▪ Franchise restaurants boom in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Culture
The Asian squat has been getting lots of attention these past few years, but most recently it has been revealed that there may be health benefits to this sitting position.
Asia
Bali's most well-known volcano is threatening a major eruption, forcing officials to close the island's airport and thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
Vietnam
Over the weekend a Vietnamese boxer clinched Vietnam’s first silver medal at a major world tournament since 2011.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ministry plans free education for primary and secondary pupils [DTI] ▪ Six-year-old stabbed to death in Ho Chi Minh City [DTI]
Saigon
Yesterday, while many Saigoneers were still recovering from a few days of aggressive shopping during this year’s Black Friday sales, Saigon authorities convened at a conference to announce a new initiative that will, if all goes according to plan, turn the metropolis into a “smart city” by 2025.
![[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/F9d7tIkb.jpg)
Vietnam
Less than a decade before 1975, Vietnam’s rural provinces were still sparsely developed despite Saigon’s rising position as one of Southeast Asia's major cities.
Food Culture
Is Vietnam's addiction to instant noodles on the way out?
Vietnam
In an effort to prevent overcrowding at three key airports, Vietnam will spend almost VND18.9 trillion (US$832 million) through 2020 on upgrading these facilities.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Saigon shoppers crowd stores on rainy Black Friday [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Vietnam city proposes subsidizing airlines flying to local airport [Tuoi Tre]
Branded Content
John Manning, an Australian property developer and long-time resident in Vietnam, is the developer behind Sanctuary Residential Resort Community’s second phase in Ho Tram.
Saigon
Saigon officials are tackling Nguyen Huu Canh Street's issues with a comprehensive project to solve the thoroughfare’s chronic flooding problem.