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Saigon
In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.
Stories
Local authorities aim to reshape Saigon’s skyline by making helipads a mandatory safety structure atop skyscrapers.
![[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/YmzRgZ2b.jpg)
Society
You’ve heard stories about Saigon’s famous cat lady, now meet Tao Dan Park’s squirrel lady.
Asia
As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s pepper faces difficulties because of India’s ban [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s education has changed, but progress remains slow [VietnamNet]
![[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/ejcRorUb.jpg)
Society
A neighborhood in Hanoi has turned a patch of roadside into a community garden.
Asia
One of Japan’s princesses has set her mind on marrying a member of the public, reigniting debate over the country’s outdated imperial law.
Saigon
Saigon's sidewalk-clearing campaign has stalled, with the effort's leader claiming that he has been ordered to halt the drive.
Vietnam
A Vietnamese high schooler recently clinched third prize at a science fair in the US, beating out 1,700 competitors from 70 countries.
![[Photos] The Glory of Hue in the Early 20th Century](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/JSDNh6mb.jpg)
Vietnam
Dated from 1928 to 1936, these rare black-and-white photos offer a glimpse into the opulence of Hue when it was still the capital of Vietnam and the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam finishes third in Southeast Asia race for tourist dollars [VnExpress] In Vietnam, Asia-Pacific officials put Trump's trade turmoil center stage [VnExpress]
![[Photos] Sushi Chef Fuses Sneakers and Sushi to Create 'Shoe-Shi'](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/dYwa1uWb.jpg)
Food Culture
An artist and chef based in Italy has elevated the art of sushi to a new level by creating "shoe-shi."
Arts & Culture
From the grits of Saigon's chợ cũ to the city from above, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.
Travel
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) has proposed expanding and extending the country's visa exemption program in order to attract more tourists.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . New Vietnam-Cambodia border markers unveiled in Dak Lak [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi woman handed one-year flight ban after confrontation with flight attendants [Tuoi Tre]
![[Photos] This West Lake House Is the Perfect Place for a Weekend Getaway](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Tpb14u7b.jpg)
Architecture
Sometimes you need a home away from home.
Film & TV
As the 70 th annual Cannes Film Festival gets under way, Vietnam is hoping to generate interest among filmmakers and production companies from around the world in its push to become a major movie-making destination.
Vietnam
Da Nang authorities are scrutinizing an apartment building project by real estate conglomerate Muong Thanh.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . State-owned hospitals still ignore local medicines [VietnamNet] Vietnamese businesses begin to feel impact of WannaCry ransomware [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam
As Vietnam’s southern metropolis seeks solutions to Tan Son Nhat Airport’s overloaded infrastructure, Hanoi now wants to get in on the expansion game.
Development
Sun Group has begun construction of a US$3 billion resort and entertainment complex on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam.
Tech
Vietnam’s computer users are at high risk of being attacked by ransomware, according to a recent cybersecurity report.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi's water supply forecast to run dry during hot summer [VnExpress] Hanoi, Beijing agree to keep East Vietnam Sea tensions in check [Tuoi Tre]