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Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future

Saigon

Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future

Authorities are mulling over plans for "smart" garages in a bid to alleviate Saigon's congested parking problem.

SaigoneerMay 16, 2017
[Photos] 25 Rare Photos of Cho Lon in 1925

Heritage

[Photos] 25 Rare Photos of Cho Lon in 1925

It’s fascinating to see how the Cho Lon area has been developing over the years from a mere trading hub in 1925 to an important center of Chinese heritage in today’s Saigon.

SaigoneerMay 16, 2017
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VietJet Air to Launch Direct Hanoi-Yangon Route in August

Travel

VietJet Air to Launch Direct Hanoi-Yangon Route in August

Globetrotting Hanoians might be happy to hear that budget carrier VietJet Air is launching a direct Hanoi-Yangon route.

SaigoneerMay 16, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Ca Mau Loses Nearly 450ha of Coastal Land Each Year

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ca Mau Loses Nearly 450ha of Coastal Land Each Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ca Mau loses nearly 450ha of coastal land each year [DTI] Vietnamese-American man acts as second ‘father’ to 12 orphans in home country [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 16, 2017
Saigon to Build First-Ever Retention Basin in Cu Chi to Curb Flooding

Saigon

Saigon to Build First-Ever Retention Basin in Cu Chi to Curb Flooding

Saigoneers are no strangers to flooding: the city is developing faster than its infrastructure can handle, so most efforts to combat this age-old issue have had limited effectiveness. Will a retention basin change this?

SaigoneerMay 15, 2017
National Tourism Authority Rejects Suggestion to Amend Son Tra Development Plan

Vietnam

National Tourism Authority Rejects Suggestion to Amend Son Tra Development Plan

The Vietnam National Tourism Authority (VNAT) has stated its intention to move forward with an unchanged plan to develop a huge tourism zone on Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2017
Young Saigoneers Turn Manhole Covers Into Street Art

Arts & Culture

Young Saigoneers Turn Manhole Covers Into Street Art

Street art sporadically pops up in the most hopeless of places, and this time it’s Saigon's lowly manhole covers.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2017
Vietnam Welcomes 1 Million Foreign Tourists for 4th Straight Month

Travel

Vietnam Welcomes 1 Million Foreign Tourists for 4th Straight Month

Vietnam welcomed over one million foreign visitors in April, marking the fourth consecutive month with tourist arrivals in the millions.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2017
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Weekend News Roundup: VNA Celebrates 10,000th International Flight to Da Nang

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: VNA Celebrates 10,000th International Flight to Da Nang

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Airlines celebrates 10,000th int’l flight to Da Nang [SGGP] Two arrested for sabotaging rival pork vendor with dirty liquid in northern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 15, 2017
Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex Just Became the World's Most Expensive Watch

Vietnam

Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex Just Became the World's Most Expensive Watch

Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex made history this weekend as the most expensive watch ever sold at auction.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Hue's intricate lanterns to a Saigon dusk, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2017
Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades

Travel

Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades

In an effort to attract more tourists, the Hanoi Railway Transport Company recently carried out a thorough upgrade on its current Hanoi-Sapa route.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Promote Tourism at Cannes Film Festival

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Promote Tourism at Cannes Film Festival

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCMC to promote tourism at Cannes Film Festival [VietnamNet] Ca Mau bird garden causes serious pollution [SGGP]

SaigoneerMay 12, 2017
[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An from 1930 -1950

Heritage

[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An from 1930 -1950

It appears that flooding in Hoi An is a common phenomenon that dates back to at least the 1930s.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Da Nang Airport Welcomes New International Terminal

Vietnam

Da Nang Airport Welcomes New International Terminal

From now on, passengers on international flights to or from Da Nang will enjoy the comfort of a brand-new terminal.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Western-Trained Nguyen Thien Nhan Appointed as New Leader of Saigon

Vietnam

Western-Trained Nguyen Thien Nhan Appointed as New Leader of Saigon

Nguyen Thien Nhan, who studied in the former East Germany and the US, has been appointed the new leader of Saigon.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam

Travel

[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam

When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, at this point it might seem that we’ve seen everything, from breathtaking drone footage to extreme close-ups of the country’s street food bounty.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Vietnam Considers Lifting Midnight Curfew to Attract More Tourists

Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Lifting Midnight Curfew to Attract More Tourists

Closing time may soon be a little later than midnight at your favorite hang-out spots thanks to a recent proposal from Vietnam’s Tourism Association.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Rumors of Cable Car System to Islet Near Hoi An Rejected

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Rumors of Cable Car System to Islet Near Hoi An Rejected

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Rumors of cable car system to islet near Hoi An rejected [Tuoi Tre] Local authorities urge evaluation of subsidence in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Hanoi to Allow Public Buses to Use Exclusive BRT Lanes

Vietnam

Hanoi to Allow Public Buses to Use Exclusive BRT Lanes

Hanoi’s dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes will soon open to public buses, allowing these vehicles to make use of road space exclusively reserved for the capital’s fledgling BRT system.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
[Photos] Kiyohiko Azuma’s Intricate Sketches of Tokyo’s Urban Landscapes

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Kiyohiko Azuma’s Intricate Sketches of Tokyo’s Urban Landscapes

This manga artist creates backgrounds with such extreme attention to detail that they could pass for standalone works of art.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Asia's Rapidly Aging Population Is a Threat to Regional and Global Economy: IMF

Asia

Asia's Rapidly Aging Population Is a Threat to Regional and Global Economy: IMF

Asia’s population is aging so fast that in just a few decades, the region might stop being the top contributor to the global workforce.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study

Development

Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study

The governments of both Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are studying the feasibility of extending Saigon's Metro Line 1 into their areas.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Australian Chain Gloria Jean's Coffees Exits Vietnam After 11 Years

Food Culture

Australian Chain Gloria Jean's Coffees Exits Vietnam After 11 Years

On the heels of homegrown restaurant chain The KAfe’s exit from the local market , Australian coffee franchise Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the next to go.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
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