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Cars of Australian Diplomats Towed Due to D1's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
In case you haven’t heard, battling sidewalk encroachment is currently the top priority of municipal authorities in both Saigon and Hanoi .
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Travel
In order to keep Ha Long Bay relatively clean for tourists, local authorities in Quang Ninh province are currently struggling to deal with the massive amount of rubbish found in the bay on a daily basis.
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Food Culture
Vietnam’s coveted bánh mì is a sandwich so delicious it will move you to tears.

Society
If a new government proposal is approved, Saigon could be the official host for the 31 st SEA Games in 2021.
![[Photos] A 1973 Trip to the Market](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/JCC7emvl.jpg)
Heritage
There are few experiences quite like wandering through a Saigon market.

Vietnam
Just a week after its listing on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), VietJet’s value surpassed that of Vietnam Airlines.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Saigon’s District 1 continues ‘sidewalk clearing’ campaign with firm measures [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese brands find footing in US, EU food markets [Tuoi Tre]

Arts & Culture
In the face of diminishing confidence in Vietnamese scripts, local producers are turning to neighboring countries for a surefire source of profitable movie formulae.
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Development
A week after the news that Saigon’s 3A Station art space is closing , talk has turned to what will replace the shopping and entertainment complex.

Tech
Two young inventors from Da Nang are showing off their prize-winning Braille printer at an exhibition in Japan this May.

Travel
In the future, hotel stays in Vietnam may be slightly more expensive for foreigners.

Vietnam
With Saigon and Hanoi in a competition to see which city can clear its sidewalks faster, Hanoi's mayor blamed local officials and police officers for the capital's slow progress over the weekend.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Da Nang considers blocking Uber, Grab [VnExpress] Authorities search for bootleg alcohol source [DTI]

Vietnam
According to a new report, Vietnam is home to the world’s fastest-growing population of ultra-rich individuals.
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Vietnam
Whether it's 2017 or the late 1960s, Vung Tau is a sleepy coastal town that exudes charm.

Asia
The future is looking dire for Bangkok as the city continues to sink and sea levels continue to rise.

Travel
Ahead of the forthcoming blockbuster Kong: Skull Island , a local travel company is capitalizing on Vietnam's prominent role in the movie by introducing a luxury tour of its filming locations.

Vietnam
Last week, a woman in Hanoi was fined VND6 million for littering under a new regulation.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam says Kim murder suspect thought it was a prank [Reuters] Vietnam's top swimmer Anh Vien fails in breaststroke and freestyle stroke at world event [VietnamNet]
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Heritage
Saigon has come a long way in the last half-century. And yet, even as the city is transformed by major infrastructure projects and commercial developments, there are a few things that remain the same, even 51 years later.

Arts & Culture
From Cho Lon to Ben Tre, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

Travel
Australia and Vietnam have begun a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement.

Vietnam
Last month, Da Nang authorities approved a proposal to purchase and utilize two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in an effort to better manage the city’s urban development.