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Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years

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Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years

Since the end of January, you may have noticed that Saigon’s Phan Dinh Phung Stadium in District 3 has undergone some serious changes.

SaigoneerFeb 13, 2017
Vietnamese Physicists Publish First Scholarly Article in International Journal

Vietnam

Vietnamese Physicists Publish First Scholarly Article in International Journal

For the first time ever, Vietnamese physicists have published a scholarly article in a prestigious international journal.

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Feb 13, 2017
VNA to Launch Direct Hanoi-Sydney Flights This March

Travel

VNA to Launch Direct Hanoi-Sydney Flights This March

Fans of Vietnam Airlines will be pleased to find out the air carrier has launched a direct route between Hanoi and Sydney.

SaigoneerFeb 13, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: Deputy Minister in Spotlight As Huge Personal Assets Discovered

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Deputy Minister in Spotlight As Huge Personal Assets Discovered

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam deputy minister in spotlight as huge personal assets discovered [Tuoi Tre] VietJet Air seeks to proceed with $1.2 billion listing [VnExpress]

SaigoneerFeb 13, 2017
After Alleged Hacking, Hanoi Online Poll on Wartime Loudspeaker Reopens

Society

After Alleged Hacking, Hanoi Online Poll on Wartime Loudspeaker Reopens

The saga surrounding Hanoi’s wartime loudspeakers is more complicated than meets the eye.

SaigoneerFeb 12, 2017
Off-Season Rain Is Disrupting Vietnam's Agriculture

Vietnam

Off-Season Rain Is Disrupting Vietnam's Agriculture

For Saigoneers, Vietnam’s recent bouts of heavy rain were nothing but a minor convenience. However, for rice farmers in other parts of the country, unpredictable weather patterns have the potential to cause severe damage to their spring-summer planting season.

SaigoneerFeb 11, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From gritty apartment in District 5 to old-school 1960s music performance, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerFeb 11, 2017
Vietnam May Start Auctioning off ‘Lucky’ License Plates

Vietnam

Vietnam May Start Auctioning off ‘Lucky’ License Plates

Vietnamese officials are hoping to cash in on people’s love of lucky numbers by legalizing the auction of personalized license plates.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2017
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Vietnam is Samuel L. Jackson's Favorite Country for Filming

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Vietnam is Samuel L. Jackson's Favorite Country for Filming

Recently, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson – star of the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island – took a little time out of his busy schedule fighting snakes and brewing beer to profess his love for Vietnam.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2017
WisePass Solves the Question of 'What Are You Doing Tonight?'

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WisePass Solves the Question of 'What Are You Doing Tonight?'

The Saigon-based tech company offers a nightly bottle of spirits or wine at Saigon’s finest establishments through a user-friendly app, making evening plans effortless.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2017
Where do Michelin-Star Chefs Go for a Steak in Saigon?

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Where do Michelin-Star Chefs Go for a Steak in Saigon?

When four French Michelin-star chefs were in town for an event at the Sofitel last month, one would think that their culinary interests would take them to as many of Saigon’s famous street food eateries as possible. But when we heard that they all ate at the same restaurant for three nights out of their one-week trip, we set out to understand why.

SaigoneerFeb 10, 2017
Vietnamese Scientist Discovers New Shiitake Species in Central Highlands

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Vietnamese Scientist Discovers New Shiitake Species in Central Highlands

A group of Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new species of shiitake mushroom in the forests of the Central Highlands.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2017
Nha Trang to Release 1m Dengue-Fighting Mosquitoes

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Nha Trang to Release 1m Dengue-Fighting Mosquitoes

Nha Trang may soon be on its way to becoming dengue-free.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2017
Increasing Plastic Bag Taxes by Weight Could Backfire: VCCI

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Increasing Plastic Bag Taxes by Weight Could Backfire: VCCI

A recent draft of changes to Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Law has become the subject of debate as many experts believe that proposed policies could be ineffective in the long run.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2017
Le Brothers: Exploring Identity in Modern Vietnam

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Le Brothers: Exploring Identity in Modern Vietnam

Artists Le Duc Hai and Le Ngoc Thanh – known professionally as the Le Brothers, fast-rising stars in Vietnam’s contemporary art scene – stumbled upon their collective name thanks to Starbucks.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2017
Construction Begins on Overpasses to Ease Congestion Around Tan Son Nhat

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Construction Begins on Overpasses to Ease Congestion Around Tan Son Nhat

In hopes of alleviating congestion in the area surrounding Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Saigon recently broke ground on two overpass projects in Go Vap District.

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Can Tho to Pilot Public Bicycle Rental Services

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Can Tho to Pilot Public Bicycle Rental Services

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Can Tho to pilot public bicycle rental services [DTI] Casinos report losses while waiting to be opened to Vietnamese [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerFeb 9, 2017
First Hanoi Metro Line to Begin Trial Run in October

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First Hanoi Metro Line to Begin Trial Run in October

After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Hanoi’s first metro line will begin trial operations in October.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2017
On the Heels of ASEAN Tariff Reduction, Vietnam Car Imports Double

Vietnam

On the Heels of ASEAN Tariff Reduction, Vietnam Car Imports Double

A month into 2017, Vietnam has already imported two times more new cars than it did in the same period last year.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2017
[Video] Timelapse Captures Vietnam's Beauty, North to South

Travel

[Video] Timelapse Captures Vietnam's Beauty, North to South

Timelapse fans rejoice, as yet another stunning Vietnam travel video highlights the country's best sights and captures the bustle of urban Vietnam.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2017
Yen Bai Officials Under Fire After Videos of Buffalo-Hanging Ritual Surface

Vietnam

Yen Bai Officials Under Fire After Videos of Buffalo-Hanging Ritual Surface

Officials in Yen Bai province have come under fire this week after videos surfaced online of local residents killing a buffalo during a local festival.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2017
[Photos] Serviceman’s Photos Offer a Glimpse of Sleepy 1967 Phan Thiet

Vietnam

[Photos] Serviceman’s Photos Offer a Glimpse of Sleepy 1967 Phan Thiet

As we’ve seen before, photos taken by American military personnel during the war often help to paint a picture of mid-1960s to early 1970s Vietnam. Such is the case with Bob Kelly’s album of 1967 Phan Thiet photos.

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Air Carriers Warned They May Lose in Home Market

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Air Carriers Warned They May Lose in Home Market

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Scientists warn of dangers in using old plastic bottles with EDC [VietnamNet] Vietnamese air carriers warned they may lose in home market [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerFeb 8, 2017
Vietnam to Become World's 20th Biggest Economy in 2050: Report

Vietnam

Vietnam to Become World's 20th Biggest Economy in 2050: Report

According to a new report, Vietnam could become the 20 th largest economy in the world by 2050.

SaigoneerFeb 7, 2017
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