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Environment
The Ho Chi Minh City Forest Ranging Department is struggling with an unusual issue these days. According to the exasperated forestry arm of Saigon's municipal government, local residents are visiting the city's suburban districts to hunt small animals with high-powered air rifles.
![[Images] Construction Starts on Thu Thiem's Fancy New Exhibition Center](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/m2m08nub.jpg)
Development
If you've taken a drive along the Saigon River lately, you may have noticed some construction on the other side of the water in District 2's Thu Thiem.
Culture
When Giang Nguyen decided to hunt for old typography around Saigon, what began as a personal research project soon grew into an obsession with the city's old-school design.
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Vietnam
When we last checked in on Nguyen Quoc Hoa , an eccentric Thai Binh businessman who enjoys building military-grade submarines in his spare time, he was putting the finishing touches on the Hoang Sa, a heavy-duty, high-tech mini sub.
Vietnam
Last Thursday, Italian car maker Maserati arrived in Vietnam with its three signature vehicles: the Quattroporte limousine, the Gran Turismo sports car and the Ghibli sport sedan.
Vietnam
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Vietnam
Even as Hanoi charges into the future with flashy new skyscrapers and brand-new metro lines , the capital manages to hang on to its traditions. Particularly in busy downtown neighborhoods like the Old Quarter, locals have taken a leap into the 21st century and yet old-school storefronts, ancient monuments and bamboo-toting street vendors still remain.
![[Photos] 13 Pictures of Vietnamese Locks in the Wild](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/oK0A6omb.jpg)
Culture
When parking your bike for five minutes or simmering your broth for five hours, it’s hard to take stranger’s goodwill for granted. These photos show how some Vietnamese take the necessary steps for protecting belonging deemed worthy of a padlock.
Vietnam
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has struggled with its image for a while now. Thanks to a host of problems, from passenger overcrowding to flooding issues to regular airport vehicle collisions , the southern hub is not a fun place to fly by most accounts.
Vietnam
Ahead of its December 24 opening, Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc is transporting over 200 animals from different continents to its facility, whose first phase is expected to cover 380 hectares on the island.
Development
Feast your eyes upon this massive skyscraper, dubbed Tan Tao Sky Tower (or not...more on that later), that may soon go up near the intersection of Nguyen Huu Canh and Dien Bien Phu Streets in Binh Thanh District.
Tech
Food Panda , one of the major players in Vietnam's online ordering space, has announced that it is shutting its doors this month due to a “financial situation” and “many difficulties.”
Vietnam
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![[Photos] The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Dumplings](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/xnF8a9Hb.jpg)
Food Culture
From savory bowls of sủi cảo and steaming hoành thánh to the delightfully chewy há cảo dispensed by street vendors, Vietnamese have borrowed both the terminology and flavors from a wide array of Chinese dumplings.
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Saigon
Given the disrespect that some Vietnamese cops have experienced in the past, it makes sense that police refine their tactics, especially in the face of drunk and stubborn drivers.
Tech
Japan always seems to get the best stuff first – the cure for Agent Orange , rice paddy art , train cars where you can sleep off a night of sake (or cat wine ) drinking and now, 5G internet.
Travel
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from drone video maker Troy Nguyen , and for good reason. The Youtuber has spend the last few months traveling the length of Vietnam to produce this 1 hour video that lets viewers “Witness the amazeballs landscapes and sickass terrain of this magnificent land from a fresh perspective” in vivid 4k.
Development
Saigon has been working hard to revive the Hang Bang Canal with the project currently entering its third and final phase. But, like many other large-scale public infrastructure projects in the city, additional funds have been requested to clear residents from the site.
Vietnam
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Music & Arts
As the Saigon rains yield to hot and dry weather, the time is right for the return of the Saigon Soul Pool Party.
Health
We’ve known for a while that air quality in Vietnam is less than stellar . Based on recent readings, we know for sure that breathing in Saigon is a risky proposition, but new statistics released by Yale University shows just how bad things are.
Asia
In K-pop-obsessed South Korea, a massive vinyl and music library has opened to the public, showcasing decades of eastern and western music in its beautiful three-level space.
![[Video] Inferno Tears Through District 1 Neighborhood](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/a1a51Ilb.jpg)
Vietnam
A number of buildings in the heart of District 1 were destroyed on Tuesday in a massive blaze.
Development
Hanoi may be the most expensive place to live in Vietnam , but commercial rent in downtown Saigon ranks amongst the most expensive in the world, according to recent statistics compiled by commercial property and real estate consultants Cushman & Wakefield (C&W).