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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
From salt fields to cityscapes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
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Environment
On Wednesday, the Vietnamese government released a list of 11 state and industry officials responsible for the Formosa environmental scandal which occurred in central Vietnam last year.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Kim Jong-Nam Was Killed by VX Nerve Agent, Malaysians Say [The New York Times] Traffic accidents sharply increase in February [DTI]

Society
A new report by non-profit organization Oxfam has drawn attention to gender bias in the Vietnamese media.
![[Illustrations] Check Out This Polish Artist's Watercolor Tokyo Shopfronts](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/VTUHNevl.jpg)
Arts & Culture
There’s something about urban shopfronts that inspires artists everywhere to break out their canvas and doodle away.

Saigon
Saigon's Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN) will be expanded in the near future as the Ministry of Defense recently handed over land at the facility to the Ministry of Transport.

Environment
A decision by Hoi An authorities to once again greenlight a tabled multi-million dollar resort project has sparked concern among local residents.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Two killed, 12 injured in passenger bus explosion in northern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Image leak suggests new Samsung phone ‘made in Vietnam’ [VnExpress]

Vietnam
Following its approval in 2016, Hanoi will move ahead with a joint cemetery and park project in the capital’s Ha Dong and Nam Tu Liem Districts.

Vietnam
In an attempt to exert more control over local netizens’ online shopping activities, Vietnamese authorities recently suggested taxing online shops that sell products via Facebook.

Heritage
As Saigon quickly transforms into a modern metropolis, some of the city’s beloved old relics are fading away with the pressures of development.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam raises border alert following Cambodia bird flu outbreak [VnExpress] Vietnam to verify Vietnamese passport holder held in Kim Jong-nam death [Tuoi Tre]

Asia
It's only February and already an international murder mystery has dominated Southeast Asian news.

Society
Hong Kong-based financial security provider Prudential recently released a report on the best places in Asia to develop healthy personal relationships, and Vietnam is at the top.

Saigon
After unveiling a plan for river bus services , Saigon officials are encouraging the southern hub’s residents to ease traffic congestion by walking to school or work if their destination is within three kilometers.

Tech
Video game fans can now try out the first-ever PlayStation game ever developed by a Vietnamese company.

Arts & Culture
With China blocking South Korean film and television from its airwaves, Hallyu is now headed straight for Southeast Asia.

Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City alleys ‘invaded’ by autos [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s notorious undersea internet cable ruptures again [VnExpress]
![[Video] Long An Football Team Throws Tantrum](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/6Ij4Xajl.jpg)
Sports
Last week, the Long An football team pitched a pretty entertaining temper tantrum after disagreeing with a referee's controversial decision .

Development
As China attempts to bring environmental sustainability in line with its economic goals, one architect is hoping to reduce air pollution by implementing a radical urban planning strategy.

Food Culture
The majority of District 1’s street vendors do not comply with health standards, according to a recent report, but the situation has improved since 2015.

Heritage
Over the weekend, Saigon’s iconic Quach Thi Trang Square disappeared behind a wall of blue fencing in preparation for further metro construction.

Saigon
In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion on Saigon's choked streets, local officials recently announced a plan for the city's first river bus service.