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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From waterfalls to power lines to a sea of umbrellas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerSep 24, 2016

Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study

Asia

Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study

A new study by researchers from Harvard and Columbia universities has found that last year’s catastrophic forest fires in Indonesia may have caused some 100,300 premature deaths.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2016

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Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus

Vietnam

Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus

In a controversial move, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training recently decided to include Russian, Chinese and Japanese as part of the local elementary school curriculum.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam records a rare case of cri du chat syndrome [VnExpress] Vietnam’s new customs renovation hopes to save millions of dollars each year [VnExpress]

SaigoneerSep 23, 2016

How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce

Eat & Drink

How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce

As farmers struggle to keep up with demand for fresh produce in Vietnam, safe and effective farming technologies may be the answer.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016

Power Demand in Southern Vietnam Outstrips National Output: EVN

Vietnam

Power Demand in Southern Vietnam Outstrips National Output: EVN

Power shortages in southern Vietnam may become commonplace in the future as the nation's electricity supply is falling short of the region's growing demand for power.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016

Saigon Unveils Plan for New Bridge Connecting D2, D4

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Saigon Unveils Plan for New Bridge Connecting D2, D4

In the future, commuting between District 4 and District 2 will be much easier for local residents as Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently unveiled a plan to construct a bridge connecting the two districts.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016

Japanese Budget Airline Opens Routes to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa

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Japanese Budget Airline Opens Routes to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa

Budget carrier Vanilla Air now flies between Saigon and three Japanese destinations: Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016

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Fining Foreign Traffic Offenders Is Difficult: Police

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Fining Foreign Traffic Offenders Is Difficult: Police

Police in major cities such as Saigon, Hanoi and Nha Trang are speaking out about the difficulty of fining foreign traffic offenders.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Hits Speed Bump on Road to Motorbike-Free City

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Hits Speed Bump on Road to Motorbike-Free City

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi hits speed bump on road to motorbike-free city [VNExpress] Fish not entirely safe to eat in central Vietnam: health ministry [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016

Japanese Robots to Aid English Classes in Vietnam

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Japanese Robots to Aid English Classes in Vietnam

These are exciting times for English-language learners in Vietnam, as a Japanese robotics company just signed a deal to provide the country with English-teaching robots.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2016

In Vietnam, Human Migration Intensifies Effects of Climate Change

Environment

In Vietnam, Human Migration Intensifies Effects of Climate Change

As Vietnam continues to grow, human migration patterns are exacerbating the effects of climate change in the country.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2016

[Video] Local Architecture Students Use Traditional Papier-Mache to Create Cocoon Pavilion

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[Video] Local Architecture Students Use Traditional Papier-Mache to Create Cocoon Pavilion

Over the summer, architect Nguyen Hoa Hiep of a21 Studio – the firm behind Thu Duc’s M11 house and The Tent in Nha Trang – teamed up with local architecture students to create a cocoon-like pavilion inspired by Vietnamese papier-mache handicrafts.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2016

Vietnam Has Over 100,000 Sex Workers: ILO

Vietnam

Vietnam Has Over 100,000 Sex Workers: ILO

There are more than 100,000 sex workers in Vietnam, according to a recent study published by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

SaigoneerSep 21, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Health Ministry Issues Central Region Fish Warning

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Morning News Roundup: Health Ministry Issues Central Region Fish Warning

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Health ministry issues central region fish warning [DTI] Japan to build satellite for Vietnam’s climate observation [VnExpress]

SaigoneerSep 21, 2016

For the Third Time, Officials Debate an Increase in Retirement Age

Vietnam

For the Third Time, Officials Debate an Increase in Retirement Age

The debate over Vietnam’s elderly workers has returned to the fore as legislators consider a new proposal to increase the country’s official retirement age.

SaigoneerSep 20, 2016

Vo Trong Nghia Wins Prestigious Prince Claus Award

Vietnam

Vo Trong Nghia Wins Prestigious Prince Claus Award

Vo Trong Nghia , Vietnam’s resident starchitect, recently clinched the coveted 2016 Prince Claus Award, which rewards artists and organizations for their contribution to local culture and development.

SaigoneerSep 20, 2016

VietJet Will Fly to Hong Kong in December

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VietJet Will Fly to Hong Kong in December

Beginning in December, VietJet will offer direct flights between Saigon and Hong Kong.

SaigoneerSep 20, 2016

Vietnam Delays TPP Ratification

Vietnam

Vietnam Delays TPP Ratification

Vietnam's progress on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has hit a speed bump as the national government recently announced that ratification of the trade deal will not be discussed at the country's next parliamentary session.

SaigoneerSep 20, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Higher Tax Slams the Brakes on Vietnam’s Car Imports

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Higher Tax Slams the Brakes on Vietnam’s Car Imports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Higher tax slams the brakes on Vietnam’s car imports [VNExpress] Vietnam to claw in $3m from shrimp exports this year: Agriculture Ministry [VNExpress]

SaigoneerSep 20, 2016

Korean Plastic Surgery Clinic Gives Pikachu a Facelift, Creates Monster

Asia

Korean Plastic Surgery Clinic Gives Pikachu a Facelift, Creates Monster

In case you don't have enough nightmare fodder, a plastic surgery clinic in Seoul, South Korea decided to give famed Pokemon character Pikachu a makeover in order to showcase the range of services it offers.

SaigoneerSep 19, 2016

Vietnam Submits 'Yellow Flowers' to Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film

Film & TV

Vietnam Submits 'Yellow Flowers' to Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film

Will Vietnam’s wistful childhood film do as well on the Oscar stage as it did at home?

SaigoneerSep 19, 2016

Hanoi to Get More Metro Funding, Hoan Kiem Station

Development

Hanoi to Get More Metro Funding, Hoan Kiem Station

Vietnam has secured additional funding for Hanoi’s first metro line as the government pushes to complete the project.

SaigoneerSep 19, 2016

Saigon Homework Ban to Take Effect Next School Year

Saigon

Saigon Homework Ban to Take Effect Next School Year

Saigon’s tweenagers will be happy to hear that when they return to school next year, homework assignments will be a thing of the past.

SaigoneerSep 19, 2016

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