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Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Tourism firm fined for encroaching on Nha Trang Bay [DTI] Ho Chi Minh City buildings combat flooded parking basements [Tuoi Tre]
Asia
Amid criticism of her remarks on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi will be stripped of the Freedom of the City of Oxford.
![[Photos] A Tour Through District 6's Eerie 'Sinking School'](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Zw9oZObb.jpg)
Society
Right in the midst of District 6’s dense residential area lies an abandoned compound that towers over nearby tube houses.
Vietnam
HSBC recently released its 2017 Expat Explorer Survey , awarding Vietnam with the 30 th spot, down 11 spots from last year. The survey takes a number of aspects into account such as career, local economics, community, lifestyle, and the intricacies of relocating with a family.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s GDP grows by 7.46% in Q3 2017 [Tuoi Tre] Experts fear as coal ash, slag mounting in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre]
![[Photos] Color and Lights: Tet Trung Thu on D5's Lantern Street](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/1UkORSfb.jpg)
Culture
Every fall, District 5’s Luong Nhu Hoc Street becomes a melee of lanterns, kids’ toys and dragon dance paraphernalia ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Asia
Vietnam and Japan will see a drop in their credit quality should the military conflict on the Korean peninsula come to a head, according to rating agency Moody’s.
Saigon
Saigon’s second street food zone was opened recently near the Reunification Palace on Monday, following the success of the first licensed zone on Nguyen Van Chiem Street.
Travel
Vietnam’s tourism administration is turning to Japan as the next important partner in the industry.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Wealthy Asians spend millions of dollars on property in HCM City [VietnamNet] Man beaten to death after refusing to tip masseur in Hanoi: reports [VnExpress]
![[Photos] Here Are the New Designs for Vinfast's Sedans and SUVs](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/YSMSrl3b.jpg)
Vietnam
Vingroup is moving quickly with its plan to roll out locally made cars with a set of new designs for the company’s sedans and SUVs.
![[Video] When Studio Ghibli's Totoro, Kiki and No-Face Roam Our World](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/pZ4Vfmxb.jpg)
Arts & Culture
Ever wondered what your life would be like if characters from Ghibli movies exist in the real world?
Branded Content
Over the last few years rooftop bars have spread across high-rises and skyscrapers throughout downtown Saigon. While those located in the middle of town seem to get the most attention, there are several great options just outside the packed city center.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Kim Jong-nam poisoning trial: accused women plead not guilty [The Guardian] Ho Chi Minh City trials downtown taxi stands [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam
Hanoi’s Gam Cau neighborhood is set to receive a makeover, as officials in the capital are moving forward with a plan to reopen 127 archways beneath the area’s historic elevated train tracks.
![[Photos] This Stylish Saigon Hẻm House Is Perfect for a Small Family](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/XLrRpWjb.jpg)
Architecture
Apart from the tiny plot size, this Saigon abode has nothing in common with the city’s typical tube houses.
![[Photos] Tet Trung Thu Celebrations in Old Hanoi](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/A7lN3g0b.jpg)
Vietnam
As this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, more than a few Saigoneers have shown a renewed interest in the holiday’s traditions.
Saigon
In an effort to curtail the city’s air pollution, Saigon officials are coming up with a set of emission standards to limit motorbike exhaust.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . South Korean appointed national football team coach [DTI] Chinese tourists top list of foreign visitors to Vietnam [VietnamNet]
Vietnam
It’s official: US President Donald Trump will be here this coming November.
Health
The landscape for dog ownership is changing throughout the country as Vietnam aims to reduce or even eliminate instances of dogs spreading rabies to humans.
Vietnam
Vietnam might slap a hefty tax on local plastic bag sales in the future, but it remains unclear if the hike might be of any use against the country’s love for all things plastic.
Arts & Culture
Local lovers of Van Gogh rejoice as Loving Vincent is announced to be released in October in a number of countries, including Vietnam.