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Saigon
As sidewalk-clearing campaigns take root in Vietnam’s major metropolises, both Hanoi and Saigon are struggling to provide adequate parking space for the increasing number of personal vehicles flooding the city streets.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City in dire need of parking spaces [Tuoi Tre] Developer remains upbeat as Vietnam’s bauxite project logs $165mn loss [Tuoi Tre]
Food Culture
As Asian nations become wealthier, more and more people are eating wheat.
Environment
In an effort to tackle the country’s severe air pollution, municipal authorities in Hanoi and Saigon are upgrading their monitoring game.
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Film & TV
On a thousand-mile journey from the furthest reaches of northern Vietnam to the hot, sunny streets of Saigon, filmmaker Fabien Echochard captures the optimism of the Vietnamese people in beautiful detail.
Saigon
Saigon officials are planning to organize designated street food areas for vendors impacted by the city's ongoing sidewalk-clearing campaign.
Asia
The United States is under fire for asking Cambodia to repay its wartime debts.
Society
Ever since the country opened its doors to foreign investments and free market policies a couple of decades ago, Vietnam has enjoyed an enviable rate of economic growth. However, one of the biggest drawbacks to this growing affluence is the fact that it is not distributed equally: Vietnam’s elderly poor citizens are still struggling to make ends meet.
Saigon
In the midst of District 1 official Doan Ngoc Hai’s sidewalk-clearing campaign , speculation has arisen over the fate of downtown Saigon’s backpacker area.
Film & TV
It was a big weekend for King Kong fans in Vietnam, with the giant ape's latest cinematic foray smashing local box office records, while the film's director announced his intention to move to Saigon.
Vietnam
In the 2017-2020 period, French car manufacturer Peugeot will begin assembling some of its vehicles in Vietnam.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hackers attack southern Vietnam airports’ websites [Tuoi Tre] Overcrowding persists at Cam Ranh airport despite new terminal [Tuoi Tre]
Food Culture
Vietnam is currently among the top three fastest-growing coffee markets in the world.
Travel
A Vietnamese photographer’s work is among the finalists of the Smithsonian ’s 14 th annual Photo Contest.
Saigon
After years of delay, construction of Saigon’s safari zone will finally begin later this year.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam-US direct air routes may begin in 2018 [VietnamNet] Environmental issues a major concern among public in 2016 [VietnamNet]
Arts & Culture
From birdcages to bird's eye views, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Tech
Hanoi’s public parking areas are going digital.
Saigon
Fire broke out last night at the Saigon premier of Kong: Skull Island, causing momentary panic as spectators fled the blaze.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's airports seek $1.4bn for infrastructure upgrade [VnExpress] Hanoi vows to deal with pavement encroachment [DTI]
Tech
According to a recent report, Vietnam's internet environment ranks 32 nd out of 75 countries.
Asia
Almost a year after Japan’s Kyushu island was rocked by a powerful earthquake, one Pokemon character is helping to boost tourism in the affected Kumamoto and Oita prefectures.
Sports
Next time you’re in need of a little exercise motivation, think of Chau Smith.
Arts & Culture
On the 25 th anniversary of its debut, the American musical Miss Saigon will return to Broadway later this month.