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[Video] This Is What Happens When You Merge Cai Luong and Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?'

Music & Arts

[Video] This Is What Happens When You Merge Cai Luong and Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?'

Do: watch this video to improve your cải lương skills. Don’t: use this video to practice English pronunciation.

SaigoneerApr 12, 2017

Hanoi Mulls Filling in Part of Thanh Cong Lake for Housing Project Despite Local Opposition

Vietnam

Hanoi Mulls Filling in Part of Thanh Cong Lake for Housing Project Despite Local Opposition

The Hanoi People’s Committee and Department of Construction are considering a proposal to reclaim one hectare of Ba Dinh District’s Thanh Cong Lake to build a resettlement apartment complex.

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SaigoneerApr 12, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Rice Price Out of Sync With Rest of World

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Rice Price Out of Sync With Rest of World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world [VietnamNet] Frequent inspections tire Vietnamese business owners [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 12, 2017

Apple Warns Unauthorized Local Shops to Stop Using Trademark

Tech

Apple Warns Unauthorized Local Shops to Stop Using Trademark

In the future, Saigon’s neighborhood phone stores might have to think twice before putting the Apple logo on their front sign.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2017

America's Favorite Condiment, Sriracha, Is Not So Hot in Vietnam

Food Culture

America's Favorite Condiment, Sriracha, Is Not So Hot in Vietnam

After making its name in the United States, the rooster-branded hot sauce is trying its luck in Vietnam.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2017

[Images] Updated Google Earth Timelapse Shows Three Decades of Development in Vietnam

Development

[Images] Updated Google Earth Timelapse Shows Three Decades of Development in Vietnam

How has Vietnam changed in the span of three decades, as seen through Google Earth?

SaigoneerApr 11, 2017

Thai Women Enter Male-Dominated World of Motorbike Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty

Asia

Thai Women Enter Male-Dominated World of Motorbike Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty

In traffic-choked Bangkok, women are moving into the traditionally male-dominated field of motorbike taxi drivers.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2017

Saigon Seeks Japan's Help to Revive Binh Thanh's 'Dead' Canal

Saigon

Saigon Seeks Japan's Help to Revive Binh Thanh's 'Dead' Canal

Binh Thanh District’s Xuyen Tam Canal might get a makeover this year.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2017

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Morning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ‘Saigon, I Love You’ wins top prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards [Tuoi Tre] Thua Thien - Hue attracts 140 investment projects [DTI]

SaigoneerApr 11, 2017

Social Stigmas in Vietnam Deter Gay Men From HIV Testing and Treatment

Health

Social Stigmas in Vietnam Deter Gay Men From HIV Testing and Treatment

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam still face social and bureaucratic barriers when accessing HIV testing and treatment, a survey has found.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2017

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 1

Heritage

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 1

You will never be as cool as the ladies of Saigon in 1973.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2017

Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month

Asia

Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month

As bad weather is expected to continue in coming weeks, dry season downpours similar to those that have recently hit Saigon will return, in addition to brutal heat.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2017

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Saigon among top 50 most beautiful cities in the world [VietnamNet] Annual suicide rates peak due to depression [DTI]

SaigoneerApr 10, 2017

Singaporean Architects Design Hotel Featuring Own Ecosystem

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Singaporean Architects Design Hotel Featuring Own Ecosystem

A hotel in downtown Singapore features its own ecosystem and an array of innovative environmental features.

SaigoneerApr 9, 2017

Vietnamese Trekker Earns Spot on Coveted Polar Expedition

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Vietnamese Trekker Earns Spot on Coveted Polar Expedition

Vietnamese athletes continue their foray into cold weather sports as local trekker Hoang Le Giang was selected to conquer the North Pole with a 300-kilometer sled trip this month.

SaigoneerApr 8, 2017

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From jocular street vendors to modernist buildings, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerApr 8, 2017

Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week

Saigon

Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week

Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2017

Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction

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Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction

A painting by Le Pho, a 20 th -century Vietnamese artist, sold for nearly US$1.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Super-rich in Vietnam on sharp rise, public debt nears ceiling [VietnamNet] At least two dead as overloaded ship sinks in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 7, 2017

[Photos] Taipei Style: A City of Effortless Cool

Culture

[Photos] Taipei Style: A City of Effortless Cool

Taipei’s street style is an eclectic mix of old Hollywood icons, Japanese minimalism and a whole lot of berets.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017

Popularity of Coffee Fuels Strong Profits and Rapid Expansion for Coffee Chains in Vietnam

Food Culture

Popularity of Coffee Fuels Strong Profits and Rapid Expansion for Coffee Chains in Vietnam

It’s a good time to be a coffee chain owner in Vietnam as the country’s appetite for a cup of Joe has never been more intense.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017

Vietnam to Get Nationwide 4G Coverage by End of April

Tech

Vietnam to Get Nationwide 4G Coverage by End of April

Under the central government’s ambitious plan to bring Vietnam up to speed with the region's internet standards, local mobile carriers are extending their fourth-generation (4G) high-speed network.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017

Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea

Asia

Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea

Vietnamese labor officials fear that South Korea may stop accepting Vietnamese workers since many have overstayed their visa.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017

[Photos] The Serene, Laid-Back Vibe of Hanoi in the Mid-1990s

Vietnam

[Photos] The Serene, Laid-Back Vibe of Hanoi in the Mid-1990s

Hanoi in the mid-1990s was a city of rich traditions and a laid-back lifestyle.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017

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