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![[Photos] Painting Pigeons: The Story Behind the Notre-Dame Cathedral's Colorful Birds](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/GpIk3ttb.jpg)
Saigon
As the city's iconic Notre-Dame Basilica prepares to undergo a major renovation , the pigeons that reside nearby are now donning feathers of vibrant shades to keep up with the times.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam to auction ‘lucky’ vehicle license plates [Tuoi Tre] High-rise developer Muong Thanh to be under police investigation in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon
The future of a huge anti-flooding project in Saigon is in doubt after the World Bank ended funding for the work.
![[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon's Remaining Green Spaces](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/i5QsAaib.jpg)
Society
As Saigon’s downtown area is slowly being filled with construction projects, a crucial part of its charm and scenery is also being compromised: green spaces.
Vietnam
Forbes Vietnam has announced Vinamilk as the most valuable homegrown brand in Vietnam for the second straight year.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . South Korea to lend $100mn for bridge projects [DTI] Nat Geo rates Topas Ecolodge No. 1 in green accommodation [DTI]
Culture
Once the hallmark of youthful beauty in Vietnam, nowadays dyeing one’s teeth black is a dying custom that can only be spotted in the country’s oldest generation.
Asia
Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.
Vietnam
Good news for Vietnam’s seafood lovers: the Ministry of Health recently declared fish from the country’s central provinces safe for consumption.
Vietnam
This week, Hanoi legislators approved a draft resolution to ban motorbike usage in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the city’s center starting in 2030, despite strong opposition from the public as well as traffic experts.
![[Photos] Backyard Atrium Brings Radiance Into This Saigon Tube House](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/zBLzPXab.jpg)
Architecture
A back-of-house atrium and a well-designed staircase help to optimize natural lighting and ventilation in this Phu Nhuan tube house.
Vietnam
Authorities in Quang Ninh province have halted a construction project near Ha Long Bay carried out by the Vietnamese Navy.
![[Photos] Hanoi’s Urban Sketchers Capture the City’s Essence By Drawing](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/co5kLLXb.jpg)
Arts & Culture
Groups of Hanoi residents and visitors of all ages have banded together to capture the city’s disappearing traditional architecture through drawings.
Saigon
Though there is not yet an official start date, Saigon's Notre Dame Basilica is set to undergo a major renovation in future.
Saigon
Saigon’s Thu Thiem Peninsula is getting another bridge.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 24 exposed to HIV after helping road crash victims in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] China remains Vietnam's top rice importer [Tuoi Tre]
![[Photos] Vietnam’s Last Imperial Wedding](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/HmxL3oSb.jpg)
Vietnam
The wedding of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s final monarch, and Empress Nam Phuong was one for the ages.
Stories
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are creating a proposal to build a rail network connecting Saigon and five other provinces in the Mekong Delta.
![[Video] A Hundred-Year History of Vietnamese Beauty](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/cUEhASib.jpg)
Culture
In the most recent episode of their 100 Years of Beauty series, WatchCut shines the limelight on the beauty of Vietnamese women throughout history.
Travel
In an effort to beef up Hanoi’s tourism sector, local authorities recently launched a city bus tour to give visitors a taste of the capital’s scenery.
Saigon
The manager of a restaurant in Saigon is under investigation after charging an Australian tourist over US$30,000 for a meal last August.
Branded Content
Now that we all know exactly what Pocari Sweat is , let’s look at why you should drink it, and when it is best to do so.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam named among world’s fastest growing travel destinations [VnExpress] Vietnamese-American shot dead by Seattle cop before high school graduation [VnExpress]
Food Culture
Northeastern Thailand's famed Isaan cuisine is bursting with flavor and is well-known throughout the country, but one beloved local delicacy poses a dangerous health risk to people who eat it.