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Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika

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Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika

As Zika spreads in Vietnam , local authorities are imposing stricter regulations and punishments in the name of public health.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment

Society

Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment

Once used primarily to support family members, overseas remittances in Vietnam are now being used to bolster economic endeavors in the country.

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Dec 12, 2016

[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above

Heritage

[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above

Even without photographic evidence, it’s a safe bet that 1955 Saigon was a world apart from the frantic energy of today’s mammoth metropolis.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s tourism boom hindered by lack of workers, guides [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping

Society

Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping

Businesses in Southeast Asia are using social media sites to reach consumers as internet and smartphone usage rates in the region explode.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2016

[Photos] Take a Tour of Hanoi’s Pint-Sized Architecture Studio

Architecture

[Photos] Take a Tour of Hanoi’s Pint-Sized Architecture Studio

These days, every architecture firm in Vietnam is after pretty much the same thing: trying to bring light, air and more space to the country’s cramped urban buildings.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2016

Saigon Opens First Public Security Surveillance Center

Stories

Saigon Opens First Public Security Surveillance Center

This week, Saigon opened its first-ever high-tech public security center.

SaigoneerDec 10, 2016

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From cityscapes to seashores, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerDec 10, 2016

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Vietnamese Students Rank Above US, EU in Global Science Assessment

Society

Vietnamese Students Rank Above US, EU in Global Science Assessment

We already know that Vietnamese students are exceptionally good test takers , but local high school pupils are really putting the rest of the world’s 15-year-olds to shame.

SaigoneerDec 9, 2016

Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard

Saigon

Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard

Vietnam’s metropolises are notorious for many things: frequent flooding , a convoluted system of electrical wires and severe road congestion , for starters. However, in recent years, the rapid growth of major cities has given birth to a brand new problem that, at a glance, may seem less severe than the aforementioned issues but is no less deadly: towering advertising banners.

SaigoneerDec 9, 2016

Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 200 rare turtles die on smugglers' boat heading from Malaysia to Vietnam [VnExpress] 'Mentally ill’ woman hires hitman to inject love rival’s child with HIV [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 9, 2016

[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine

Food Culture

[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine

Growing up in Nordjylland, Denmark’s northernmost region, chef Anh Le didn’t meet many other Vietnamese people.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2016

Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project

Development

Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project

Vietnam’s leading property developer, Vingroup, recently unveiled Vincity, a brand-new project aimed at providing affordable apartments in seven major cities and provinces throughout the country.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2016

Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine

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Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine

One of Hanoi’s telltale tangles of black wires was recently named among the world’s worst electrical wiring systems by a British engineering publication.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2016

[Photos] Check out This Vietnamese-American Artist's Mesmerizing Portraits

Music & Arts

[Photos] Check out This Vietnamese-American Artist's Mesmerizing Portraits

Next time somebody claims that “colored pencils are for kids”, show them the work of Cuong Nguyen, whose intricate paintings are crafted entirely from colored pencils.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2016

Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist

Vietnam

Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist

Police in Thua Thien-Hue province are still on the hunt for an armed robber who stole VND700 million (US$30,835) from a Hue bank on Tuesday.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi reduces online work permit fee for foreigners [VietnamNet] Over 38,000 flights delayed and canceled so far this year: Vietnam aviation authority [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 8, 2016

As Indonesia Modernizes, a Remote Culture Begins to Fade Away

Culture

As Indonesia Modernizes, a Remote Culture Begins to Fade Away

Far removed from the rapidly modernizing cities of Indonesia, the Mentawai people are struggling to reconcile their traditional way of life with the country's development.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2016

Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway

Vietnam

Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway

A video of people butchering a buffalo in the middle of a road in southern Vietnam has gone viral.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2016

Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research

Saigon

Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research

Although most Saigoneers have accepted excessive noise as an unavoidable part of life in Saigon, the consequences of the city’s noise pollution are having a serious impact on the health of local residents.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2016

[Photos] Funky History: The Traditional Packaging of Nước Mắm

Vietnam

[Photos] Funky History: The Traditional Packaging of Nước Mắm

Fish sauce is a touchy subject these days, to say the least. From traditional factories to mass-market producers, makers of the prized Vietnamese elixir have strived to convince the public of their product’s superiority, a clash only made worse by some dubious media reports .

SaigoneerDec 7, 2016

City Approves Project to Build Underground Parking Lot Beneath Saigon Zoo

Saigon

City Approves Project to Build Underground Parking Lot Beneath Saigon Zoo

In an effort to tackle some of the city’s parking woes, municipal officials have agreed to build an underground parking lot beneath the Saigon Zoo.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2016

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, High-Pollution Industries Enjoy Relaxed Environmental Standards

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, High-Pollution Industries Enjoy Relaxed Environmental Standards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . In Vietnam, high-pollution industries enjoy relaxed environmental standards [Tuoi Tre] Zika disease spreads to Ho Chi Minh City neighbor [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 7, 2016

Trump's Taiwan Phone Call and What His Presidency Means for Southeast Asia

Asia

Trump's Taiwan Phone Call and What His Presidency Means for Southeast Asia

Last Friday, United States President-elect Donald Trump threw political convention out the window once again by speaking on the phone with the leader of Taiwan.

SaigoneerDec 6, 2016

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