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Tech
Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam scraps huge nuclear power plant projects [Bangkok Post] Dong Nai: 2,000 year old ancient tomb recognised as national special relic site [DTI]
![[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/LjYH7oUb.jpg)
Travel
Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.
Vietnam
Excitement is building over the long-awaited arrival of the 7-Eleven franchise in Vietnam.
![[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/KCPDt4Fb.jpg)
Food Culture
Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.
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Film & TV
In every country, in every culture, there are good people who love bad television.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 900 flights during Tet holiday [DTI] Social network for French teachers launched in Vietnam [VNS]
Vietnam
Last week was pretty solid for Vietnamese athletes.
![[Video] Honda Celebrates Saigon's Super Cubs With Charming TVC](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/bgemStab.jpg)
Arts & Culture
Is there anything more reminiscent of 1990s Saigon than a Honda Super Cub?
Society
After thousands of years of heavy Confucian influence in Vietnam, millions of local men may have a hard time finding a wife.
Vietnam
In an effort to make a dent in Vietnam’s debt, the national government is making moves to privatize the country’s two largest state-owned beer producers, and now regional and international brewers are hoping to tap into the nation’s beer market.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 5 million Vietnamese lack standard toilets [VnExpress] Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam on Wednesday [VnExpress]
![[Video] Malaysian Artist Creates Singaporean Mural With Chopsticks](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/qeLR2V2b.jpg)
Music & Arts
Next time you order take-away phở , don’t throw away your bamboo chopsticks; turn them into art.
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture recently proposed the construction of a golf course in Can Gio District near a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve .
![[Video] Saigon's Oldest Known Footage Captures Snippets of Life in 1899-1900](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/QuOhHOIb.jpg)
Heritage
On December 28, 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumiere debuted the world’s very first motion picture at a cafe in Paris.
Sports
Yesterday, Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien left the 10 th Asian Swimming Championships (ASC) with some hardware, in addition to setting a new competition record in the women’s 400-meter individual medley last Thursday.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam pledges tough action against illegal wildlife trade [VnExpress] Government approves 7.3% minimum wage increase [VietnamNet]
Vietnam
A group of fishermen in Phu Quoc is mired in controversy after several photos emerged on Facebook showing them posing with a dolphin and then slaughtering it.
Arts & Culture
From sand dunes to freshwater lagoons, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Asia
Japan has once again proven to the world that its construction personnel are nothing short of miracle workers after Fukuoka authorities filled a massive sinkhole in just 48 hours.
Environment
Prince William is wrapping up the final day of a Hanoi visit to promote wildlife conservation efforts at the third International Wildlife Trade Conference, hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi to spend over $312,000 to support start-up community [DTI] Parents pay for brain-stimulation training for children [VietnamNet]
Saigon
In the wake of budget cuts, Saigon’s municipal government is projecting a required investment of US$7.6 billion to implement the city’s planned infrastructure projects by 2020.
Society
After reading his job posting in the local newspaper, many people thought Kieu Thanh Tam had lost his mind: “Help wanted: ex-convicts and drug addicts who want another chance at life.”