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![[Photos] Saigon Just Got a Fancy New Pedestrian Book Street](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/sAngWiUb.jpg)
Literature
While Saigon faces a major deficit when it comes to public space, it looks like the city has recognized its value following the success of Nguyen Hue's pedestrian boulevard.
Tech
On the heels of rival company Viettel's trial run in Vung Tau , Vinaphone has begun testing its 4G service in Saigon and Phu Quoc.
Music & Arts
In 2009, Japanese artist Aki Inomata began creating clear, plastic hermit crab shells with the help of 3D printing. Inspired by different cities around the world, the artist brought her creations to life through the use of technology before gifting them to hermit crabs.
Development
Much to the alarm of local scientists and officials, rice farmers in the Mekong Delta have discovered a nifty new fertilizer: cement.
Vietnam
Starting in March, Saigon will increase the speed limit on its urban roads by 10 kilometers per hour (kph).
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City to spend $13 million fixing century-old sewers: report [Thanh Nien] Vietnam among happiest countries in the world: Telegraph [VOV] Communist Party of Vietnam kicks off preparatory session of 12th National Congress [Hanoi Times]
Travel
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is encouraging tour companies to perform thorough background checks on local travelers going abroad.
Development
The massive former US airbase located in downtown Nha Trang is set to become a mixed-used shopping development, Khanh Hoa authorities announced on Monday.
![[Photos] Kickin' It at the Country Club in Old Saigon](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/nPyFUJ5b.jpg)
Saigon
Plenty of people complain about how hard it is to get a good workout in today's Saigon, but a century ago it was equally challenging to get in a few good laps or work on your tennis game. Colonial Saigon did not have California Fitness or those fancy exercise machines at the public park.
Vietnam
Hanoi's beloved Hoan Kiem turtle was found dead yesterday afternoon, much to the sorrow of the capital's residents.
Saigon
As of July 2016, motorbike driving tests in Hanoi, Saigon and Khanh Hoa province will be scored by underground electronic sensors instead of humans.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's economy is an emerging market standout [Bloomberg] S.Korea publicizes names of 32 Vietnamese tourists over alleged overstay on Jeju Island [Tuoi Tre] Da Nang moves to publicly rate restaurants in fight against bad services [Thanh Nien]
Tech
Flappy Bird's Nguyen Ha Dong, the guy who created a viral mobile game, earned US$50,000 a day in advertising and later received death threats for removing his highly addictive game from Apple's App Store, just added an unusual new Life Event to his Facebook page.
Food Culture
Imagine if Kylo Ren, in a fit of hanger, opened a burger joint. There would definitely be some stainless steel in there, some dim lighting and perhaps a salad bar.
Development
In an effort to catch up with other major national airports, Tan Son Nhat's international terminal is getting a new addition.
Asia
While Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president , nabbed the most international headlines after her historic victory in the country's recent elections, Freddy Lim, frontman for the Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC also managed to earn a spot in national politics.
Vietnam
Vietnamese beer may soon be taking the rest of Southeast Asia by storm.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Government to issue power market rules [Hanoi Times] Vietnamese parents take babies abroad for vaccinations [Vietnam Net] VN coal power waste increases [Vietnam News]
Travel
After spending 36 hours in Hanoi , Saigon and Phnom Penh , the New York Times recently took a trip to Luang Prabang, a tiny, UNESCO-protected town which the paper describes as full of “low-key pleasures”.
![[Photos] Inside District 1's Coolest Kindergarten](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/RTHr5Jub.jpg)
Architecture
Hidden down a quiet street in District 1's Tan Dinh Ward, Chuon Chuon Kim is one cool kindergarten.
Environment
Like much of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a very different place today than it was in 1990. New economic policies, increased development and modernization have transformed the country in many ways, but this rapid progress may come at a steep price.
![[Photos] Binh Thanh Woman Gives Free Bread to Poor Workers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/SPLe2Okb.jpg)
Saigon
Perhaps you've seen the handful of free trà đá tanks around town for thirsty workers, or the less-popular complimentary roadside medicine cabinets to help those in need. Now adding to the range of complimentary services available to those less fortunate is a free bread cabinet in Binh Thanh District.
Vietnam
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