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Saigon May Alert Residents of Flooding via SMS

Saigon

Saigon May Alert Residents of Flooding via SMS

To help Saigoneers combat any future stormageddon events, city officials are considering an SMS alert system to warn local residents of flooding.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2016

Saigon's Old Villas Fall to Demolition Epidemic

Development

Saigon's Old Villas Fall to Demolition Epidemic

Due to the delay in creating a classification system for old mansions in Saigon, the city’s many old buildings are being knocked down at an alarming rate.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2016

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As US Tightens Citizenship Rules, Wealthy Vietnamese Are Buying European Passports

Vietnam

As US Tightens Citizenship Rules, Wealthy Vietnamese Are Buying European Passports

Concerned about issues like flooding , pollution , food safety , traffic congestion and the threat of China , many wealthy Vietnamese are purchasing a second citizenship.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Microsoft Partners With Vietnam Silicon Valley to Support Startups

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Microsoft Partners With Vietnam Silicon Valley to Support Startups

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Expert proposes imposing gradual ban on cars to curb congestion in Vietnamese cities [Tuoi Tre] Microsoft partners with Vietnam Silicon Valley to support startups [VnExpress]

SaigoneerSep 29, 2016

[Photos] Saigon Stormaggedon Gives Birth to Epic Memes

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigon Stormaggedon Gives Birth to Epic Memes

As torrential downpours flood the city for the third straight day, Saigoneers are finding solace – or, at the very least, entertainment – by way of the internet.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016

Vietnamese Men Among World’s Top Alcohol Consumers: WHO Survey

Health

Vietnamese Men Among World’s Top Alcohol Consumers: WHO Survey

According to a recent survey, Vietnamese men are among the world’s top alcohol consumers.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016

Vietnam Air Force Moves to Make Room for Commercial Flights at Tan Son Nhat

Saigon

Vietnam Air Force Moves to Make Room for Commercial Flights at Tan Son Nhat

Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s management board recently received the go-ahead to move air force units to make room for more commercial carriers.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016

[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Glimpse Into China's Last Dynasty

Vietnam

[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Glimpse Into China's Last Dynasty

In this rare, 19 th -century black-and-white photo collection, China appears surprisingly spartan and somber.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016

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Philippine President Duterte Arrives in Hanoi Today for Vietnam Visit

Vietnam

Philippine President Duterte Arrives in Hanoi Today for Vietnam Visit

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte arrives in Hanoi today for his first state visit to Vietnam.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Rank in E-Government Index Moves Up

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Rank in E-Government Index Moves Up

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Power-hungry Vietnam may now look to disastrous Lao dam projects [VNExpress] Ho Chi Minh City to provide free Zika tests as virus spreads [VNExpress]

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016

Vietnam to Subsidize Condoms After Young Couple Uses Plastic Bag As Contraceptive

Vietnam

Vietnam to Subsidize Condoms After Young Couple Uses Plastic Bag As Contraceptive

Last week, the Vietnamese government decided to start subsidizing condoms to encourage their usage among students.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016

[Photos] Let There Be Light: Architects Create Bright, Airy Hem House

Architecture

[Photos] Let There Be Light: Architects Create Bright, Airy Hem House

Once again, a group of Saigon-based architects has risen above their peers and transformed a seemingly disadvantaged plot of land into a sight to behold: the Hem House.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016

Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise

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Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise

International fans of Singapore’s latest Michelin-starred chicken rice eatery will be glad to hear that they may no longer need to travel all the way to the island nation for their soya sauce chicken fix as the vendor is reportedly in talks to expand his brand into a global franchise.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016

Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees

Saigon

Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees

This week is off to a rough start for Saigoneers after yesterday’s torrential downpour brought unprecedented flooding to the southern hub.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam central bank wants to forbid foreigners from opening savings accounts in local currency [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to run for non-permanent UN Security Council seat [VietNamNet]

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016

[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape

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[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape

The first time Liam Wong visited Tokyo, he was captivated by the buzzing energy of the Japanese capital. Enamored of its crowded streets and lively nightlife, Wong returned to Tokyo for a second trip, this time with a DSLR in hand.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016

Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists

Asia

Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists

For international naturists, a visit to one of Europe’s many nudist beaches ranks high on the travel to-do list. If you’re not, however, one for showing skin in too public a place, a series of Thai nudist resorts now offer the best of both worlds: the freedom of going au naturel coupled with the exclusivity of a high-end getaway.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016

VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX

Travel

VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX

It looks like Vietnam is pushing to make nonstop flights to and from the United States a reality as Vietnam Airlines just signed a deal with Airbus for a fleet of 10 aircraft built especially for long-distance flights.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016

[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be

Eat & Drink

[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be

When Obama visited Hanoi last May, he made a number of positive developments during his trip: lifted a 50-year-old arms embargo , witnessed the signing of a US$11.3 billion business deal , heralded the beginnings of a Fulbright University in Vietnam and generally won the hearts of the Vietnamese people.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016

D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench

Saigon

D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench

After years of living with an unpleasant stench, authorities have finally uncovered the source of Phu My Hung’s foul smell.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Chemicals Flood Vietnam's Agricultural Sector

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Chemicals Flood Vietnam's Agricultural Sector

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . SAM Media ‘leeches’ $10mn from Vietnamese users, fined $2,400 [Tuoi Tre] Facebook says will learn from mistake over Vietnam photo [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016

Hanoi Architects Voice Concern Over Hoan Kiem Metro Station

Vietnam

Hanoi Architects Voice Concern Over Hoan Kiem Metro Station

Though Hanoi officials recently approved the inclusion of a metro station near Hoan Kiem Lake, not everyone in the capital is happy about it.

SaigoneerSep 25, 2016

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hoang Duc Minh’s Socially Conscious Startup

Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hoang Duc Minh’s Socially Conscious Startup

In its most recent episode, Hanoi’s Renovation Generation podcast profiles techie Hoang Duc Minh.

SaigoneerSep 25, 2016

New Angkor Wat Research Delves Into Daily Lives of Ancient Khmer

Asia

New Angkor Wat Research Delves Into Daily Lives of Ancient Khmer

Fresh on the heels of some revolutionary discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the daily lives of ancient Khmers at Angkor Wat.

SaigoneerSep 24, 2016

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