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It's Official: Hanoi Will Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Areas by 2030

Vietnam

It's Official: Hanoi Will Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Areas by 2030

Hanoi’s municipal officials recently gave the final nod to a plan to heavily restrict personal vehicle use in the city center.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2017

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Track-and-Field Team Ends Thai Dominance at SEA Games

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Track-and-Field Team Ends Thai Dominance at SEA Games

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s track-and-field team ends Thai dominance at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] East Vietnam Sea hit by storm, tropical depression [Tuoi Tre]

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SaigoneerAug 28, 2017

Saigon’s First Designated Food Street to Open on Monday

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Saigon’s First Designated Food Street to Open on Monday

Earlier this year, as District 1 People’s Committee Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai ramped up his sidewalk-clearing campaign, Saigoneers wondered about the fate of the city’s street food vendors. Now, just as officials proposed in March , downtown Saigon is set to have its first designated street food zone.

SaigoneerAug 27, 2017

Vietnamese, English Versions of Acclaimed Art Book 'The First Journey' Now Available for Order

Literature

Vietnamese, English Versions of Acclaimed Art Book 'The First Journey' Now Available for Order

Fans of 'The First Journey' will be glad to find out that both the Vietnamese and English versions of the book are now available to order.

SaigoneerAug 26, 2017

[Photos] An Intimate Look Into Life in Can Tho in the 1990s

Vietnam

[Photos] An Intimate Look Into Life in Can Tho in the 1990s

Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert, known for his use of color and for his striking images of Morocco, India and Egypt, also took a series of photographs in Can Tho two decades ago.

SaigoneerAug 25, 2017

Popular EDM Duo The Chainsmokers to Play Saigon in September

Music & Arts

Popular EDM Duo The Chainsmokers to Play Saigon in September

Pop duo The Chainsmokers will perform in Saigon on September 14 as a part of the Asian leg of their “Memories…Do not open” world tour.

SaigoneerAug 25, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Over 700 houses damaged as Typhoon Hato batters northern Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietnam calls for Southeast Asian unity amid South China Sea tension [Reuters]

SaigoneerAug 25, 2017

[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist

Travel

[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist

Vietnam is a country that rises early. Before the sun comes up, you’ll find street vendors hauling out their wares, elderly people exercising in the park and kids shuffling off to school.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2017

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Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta

Vietnam

Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta

A team of archaeologists from Australia has uncovered evidence of an extensive trading network that operated in Vietnam from almost 4,500 years ago until nearly 3,000 years ago.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2017

VietJet to Launch Saigon-Jakarta Route This December

Travel

VietJet to Launch Saigon-Jakarta Route This December

Traveling to the Indonesian capital from Saigon will be cheaper in the near future.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2017

Foreign Fast Food Chains Stagnate as Locals Still Prefer Street Food

Food Culture

Foreign Fast Food Chains Stagnate as Locals Still Prefer Street Food

Most foreign fast food chains in Vietnam have fallen short of their initial projections, as burgers and fries can’t compete with the vibrant culture of local street food.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2017

Swimmer Anh Vien Clinches 2 Gold Medals, Breaks Own SEA Games Records

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Swimmer Anh Vien Clinches 2 Gold Medals, Breaks Own SEA Games Records

Vietnam's athletes have won an impressive haul of medals over the last two days at the 2017 SEA Games, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Company Director Sparks Outrage After Slapping Female Doctor in Central Vietnam

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Morning News Roundup: Company Director Sparks Outrage After Slapping Female Doctor in Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Company director sparks outrage after slapping female doctor in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Flights cancelled due to storm Hato [SGGP]

SaigoneerAug 24, 2017

Ariana Grande Cancels Saigon Concert 4 Hours Before Showtime

Music & Arts

Ariana Grande Cancels Saigon Concert 4 Hours Before Showtime

Saigon’s Arianators must be feeling devastated at the moment.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2017

[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat

Vietnam

[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat

Do not try this at home. Or anywhere else, for that matter.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2017

[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi

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[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi

For newcomers to the city, Hanoi seems like a complete sensory overload.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2017

After Months in Captivity, Vietnamese Sailor Rescued From Filipino Terrorist Group Abu Sayyaf

Vietnam

After Months in Captivity, Vietnamese Sailor Rescued From Filipino Terrorist Group Abu Sayyaf

Do Trung Hieu, a Vietnamese sailor captured in a high-profile Abu Sayyaf kidnapping last year, was rescued by Filipino troops recently.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Polluting Factories Still Remain in Hanoi's Residential Quarters

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Polluting Factories Still Remain in Hanoi's Residential Quarters

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Polluting factories still remain in Hanoi's residential quarters [VietnamNet] Professor wants to turn Vietnam into an “herbal medicine garden” [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerAug 23, 2017

Vietnam's University Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs That Match Their Skills

Society

Vietnam's University Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs That Match Their Skills

University graduates in Vietnam have the highest rate of unemployment among young people, a fact that could seriously jeopardize the country’s growth.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2017

Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt

Development

Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt

The future of Saigon’s most prominent skeleton tower has become even murkier.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2017

[Photos] Local Photographer Captures the Magic of Long Hai's Bustling Morning Port

Travel

[Photos] Local Photographer Captures the Magic of Long Hai's Bustling Morning Port

Nguyen Hoang Phi, a photographer from the fishing town of Long Hai, has captured the bustling port under beautiful morning light in a series of vivid photos.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2017

Vietnam's 1st Observatory to Open in Nha Trang Next Month

Vietnam

Vietnam's 1st Observatory to Open in Nha Trang Next Month

Astronomy fans in Vietnam will be excited to find out that the country’s first observatory will open its doors to visitors next month.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Battles Dengue Outbreaks With 42% More Cases

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Battles Dengue Outbreaks With 42% More Cases

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42% more cases [Business Mirror] Vietnamese businesses in pursuit of entry into Thai consumer market [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerAug 22, 2017

[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut

Saigon

[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut

Yesterday evening, crowds gathered along District 1’s Bui Vien Street for the grand opening of Saigon’s second pedestrian-only zone.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2017

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