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Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi says all will lose in any East Vietnam Sea war [Tuoi Tre] Chinese man gets jail term for robbing Hanoi xe om driver at knifepoint [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam
Earlier this month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust announced an injection of US$12 million into Vietnam Enterprise Investment Ltd (VEIL), Vietnam’s largest investment fund.
Society
The current edition of Webometrics , an initiative from CSIC, the largest public research body in Spain, which ranks universities around the world, shows that, despite their consistent national performance, Vietnam's universities do not fare well compared to their Southeast Asian counterparts.
![[Photos] 1971 Vung Tau Through the Lens of an Australian Serviceman](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/tuNPC7Db.jpg)
Vietnam
Today, Vung Tau is well-known throughout southern Vietnam as a quaint coastal town that offers tourists from nearby provinces an affordable, convenient location for a short trip that’s just enough to relieve the stress of a hectic work week. This photo collection takes us back to an era before the town’s rapid commercialization in the 1990s.
Saigon
Residents of Saigon’s southern neighborhoods, such as Phu My Hung and Binh Chanh, have been dealing with a pungent daily smell for the last month, reports Tuoi Tre .
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Disturbing smell enshrouds southern Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Heineken buys a brewery from Carlsberg in Southeast Asia's thirstiest beer market [Thanh Nien]
![[Video] Where Horticulture Meets Corporate Culture: How a Japanese Office Brings Farming Closer to Its Workers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Qr8JVtyb.jpg)
Development
As humans have become increasingly urban creatures, a disconnect between our life in the city and our food sources has created numerous challenges. These include the distances our food travels, contributing to global warming and the diminishing quality of produce grown in large-scale farming operations. Looking to bridge the gap between cities, the hinterlands and beyond, architecture firm Kono Designs have built a model for urban farming in the form of the offices of Pasona, a recruitment firm located in Tokyo.
Vietnam
In an effort to increase its appeal to both visitors and residents, Hanoi will allow bars and restaurants to remain open later and ban vehicles from the Hoan Kiem Lake area on weekends.
![[Illustrations] Local Artists Bring Vietnam's Eclectic Shopfronts to Life](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/z2bZKbfb.jpg)
Culture
A group of Vietnamese illustrators has created a collection of colorful artwork inspired by the architecture of modern Vietnamese cities.
Development
Besides alleviating the city’s traffic problems, it seems that Saigon’s future metro system will also serve a commercial purpose, as local officials just put forth a proposal to bring in a consortium of Japanese investors to establish a shopping area within the metro’s Ben Thanh station.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Schedule announced for Hollande's visit to Vietnam next month [Thanh Nien] Ca Mau approves VND400 billion plan to preserve U Minh Ha National Park [DTI]
Arts & Culture
From vendors selling vegetables to hemside barbershops, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
![[Photos] Downpour Turns Saigon Into Swimming Pool](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/gehpz7qb.jpg)
Saigon
Though Saigoneers are no stranger to heavy rainfall, many were undoubtedly taken aback by the vigor of the downpour that occurred yesterday evening which paralyzed the southern hub’s road system and turned many streets into veritable rivers.
Saigon
In an effort to make the city’s air quality assessment process more efficient, Ho Chi Minh City's environmental department has requested US$3.5 million from the city budget to replace its broken air monitoring system, reports Thanh Nien .
Asia
If you just can’t live without picking your nose, it’s probably wise to avoid a career in law enforcement in the Philippines: the country just banned its police force from messing around with their nasal mucus while on duty.
![[Video] Vietnam’s Beauty Takes Center Stage in This Breathtaking Timelapse](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/GYZ5REhb.jpg)
Travel
Travel videos are a dime a dozen these days, and Vietnam is especially suited to such productions thanks to its diverse geography. As a result, it is hard to stand out from the YouTube crowd, but we’re here to share one such highlight.
Asia
It’s a good year to be an Olympic medalist from Southeast Asia, as regional low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced that it will provide “free flights for life” to all local athletes who won a gold medal during the 2016 Olympics in Rio, reports Channel News Asia .
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Inconsistency the only consistency in reports on fish quality in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Another plane damaged by cargo truck at Tan Son Nhat [Thanh Nien]
![[Video] Powerful Earthquake Damages at Least 185 Ancient Bagan Pagodas](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/DddJWoob.jpg)
Asia
On Wednesday, a powerful earthquake struck near Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan, killing at least three people and damaging nearly 200 Buddhist pagodas in the area, reports Wall Street Journal .
Food Culture
A study in Indonesia has found that kopi luwak , the world’s most expensive coffee, is often produced using caged civets kept under inhumane conditions.
![[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Hanoi's Future Metro](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/cQZayC2b.jpg)
Development
If this breathtaking photo collection, courtesy of Zing , is any indication, Hanoi’s metro system is shaping up to be a sight to behold.
Vietnam
If Hanoi officials ever go through with a proposed plan to completely remove motorbikes from many downtown streets , the city’s revenue will certainly take a hit, as nearly 50% of traffic violation cases in Vietnam occur in the capital.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi's hotel occupancy rate hits five-year high [VnExpress] Vietnam's resort town asks visitors to have a little respect [VnExpress]
![[Photos] Maison T: A Dream Bachelor Pad in Hanoi](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/hk875MOb.jpg)
Architecture
Nghia-Architect has unveiled an inviting new home called Maison T in Hanoi’s Dong Da District. According to ArchDaily , the residence was designed for a young man who recently returned from living abroad, as well as his dog. The brief called for an open, yet private space, where the owner can relax in a peaceful hideout, as well as a garden for his fluffy housemate.