![[Photos] A Green Oasis in the Heart of Hanoi](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/fB4Ai5Ql.jpg)
Architecture
[Photos] A Green Oasis in the Heart of Hanoi
With Hanoi’s environment getting worse by the minute, a group of architects has attempted to create a dash of green scenery to brighten up this Dong Da abode.
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![[Photos] The Beauty of Vietnam's Landscapes in the Late 1940s](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/6svQTJXl.jpg)
Heritage
Through the eras, Vietnam has seen many drastic changes. Therefore, it’s always fascinating to come across photo archives from decades ago, when the majority of the country’s provinces were still largely undeveloped.

Asia
Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines (SIA) successfully launched its first flight supported by sustainable biofuels.
![[Photos] Annual International Fireworks Festival Explodes Over Da Nang](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/WrkQkHKl.jpg)
Vietnam
The first performances of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival erupted over the city's Han River last Sunday.

Food Culture
While getting a drink from Starbucks in the US might not be a big deal, in Vietnam, it’s something of a luxury.

Vietnam
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![[Photos] Saigon Is Going Green With These Smart Trashcans](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/K82SEuKl.jpg)
Saigon
If you’ve been hanging out on Nguyen Hue Boulevard recently, you probably noticed the presence of Saigon’s new “smart trashcans”.

Environment
Shocking information on the state of Vietnam's environment was presented at a seminar in Hanoi earlier this week.

Arts & Culture
From amused fishermen to forlorn coracle, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
![[Video] Trading Places: The Story of 42 Nguyen Hue](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/EYviCHjl.jpg)
Saigon
With 42 Nguyen Hue facing an uncertain future, RICE and Saigoneer set out to share the stories of residents of one of Saigon's most popular "cafe-apartment" buildings.

Tech
Representatives of Facebook met with Vietnamese authorities this week to explore preventive measures regarding alleged false information on the social networking site.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Secretariat turns down Ho Chi Minh City proposal on fireworks for Reunification Day [Tuoi Tre] Masked man, allegedly armed, robs bank of $100k in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

Saigon
Two of Saigon’s largest infrastructure projects – including the high-profile Metro Line 1 and an environmental facility – might be delayed in the near future due to insufficient funds.

Culture
In tattoo-averse Japan, a case heading to court in Osaka could help determine whether anybody will be able to get their body inked in the country in the future.

Vietnam
In Vietnam, traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of deaths, but the country still hasn’t done enough to stress the importance of road safety to its citizens.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hoi An seeks to control tourism boom on protected islands [VnExpress] Nature gets steamrollered by Vietnam’s endless pursuit of tourist money [VnExpress]
![[Video] Vietnamese Animator Creates Wistful Reel of Saigon Memories From Pencil Sketches](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/YQmTsAql.jpg)
Arts & Culture
Sometimes our childhood memories exist as little pieces of wonder.
![[Video] Forest in South-Central Vietnam Cleared for Golf Course Without Approval](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/nlElqfJl.jpg)
Society
A forest in Phu Yen province has been cleared to make way for a golf course and resort, despite the fact the project hasn't been approved.
![[Photos] Vietnamese-American Artist Helps Create and Share 'Made by Refugee' Stickers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/mzLiDSHl.jpg)
Music & Arts
If you’ve come across a “Made by Refugee” sticker in Saigon, know that they’re the brainchild of artist duo Kien Quan and Jillian Young, created in an effort to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's car market has second-fastest growth in world [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s plan to develop 800 MW wind power delayed [VietnamNet]

Vietnam
Vietnam’s first waste-to-energy plant is now ready for commercial operations.

Saigon
In another effort to enhance the city’s image, Saigon authorities have greenlit the establishment of a jewelry street in District 5.