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Saigon Gears Up For The Construction Of Its 4th Metro Line

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Saigon Gears Up For The Construction Of Its 4th Metro Line

Preparations have been completed and railway authorities are getting ready to start construction of Saigon’s longest metro route.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2015
[Photos] 12 Rare Images of Saigon From Above

Music & Arts

[Photos] 12 Rare Images of Saigon From Above

Back in 2009-2010, famous Vietnamese photographer, Gian Thanh Son, boarded a military helicopter and flew over Saigon, capturing some beautiful areal photos of the city.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2015
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54% Of Vietnamese Are Unhappy With Their Salaries: Survey

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54% Of Vietnamese Are Unhappy With Their Salaries: Survey

A recent survey conducted by recruitment firm VietnamWorks found that up to 54% of Vietnamese workers are unsatisfied with their salaries.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Chinese, Wife Imprisoned In HCMC For Selling Sex Toys, Fake Viagra

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Chinese, Wife Imprisoned In HCMC For Selling Sex Toys, Fake Viagra

Vietnam has chances to supply vaccines for UN agencies with WHO quality certificate [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s major blood bank running dry [Thanh Nien] Chinese, wife imprisoned in Vietnam for selling sex toys, fake Viagra [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJun 24, 2015
Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Edition 5

Music & Arts

Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Edition 5

The first 2015 edition of Saigon Artbook was released last Thursday at the 3A Alternative Art Area, attracting a crowd of more than 800 people.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2015
Manchester City And Vietnam National Team To Play Friendly In Hanoi Next Month

Vietnam

Manchester City And Vietnam National Team To Play Friendly In Hanoi Next Month

Manchester City FC, winners of the 2014 Football League Cup Final, will head to Hanoi next month to play a friendly against the Vietnamese national team.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2015
A Guide To The Secret Sign Language Of Vietnamese Drivers

Culture

A Guide To The Secret Sign Language Of Vietnamese Drivers

Drivers in every country seem to have their own set of signals to communicate with one another.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2015
[Photos] Lychee Season Has Arrived In Vietnam

Vietnam

[Photos] Lychee Season Has Arrived In Vietnam

Lychee season has officially arrived, bringing droves of farmers and buyers to Northern Vietnam.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2015
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Foreigners Now Allowed To Bring Motorhomes Into Vietnam

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Foreigners Now Allowed To Bring Motorhomes Into Vietnam

Here’s some good news for foreigners wanting to embark on a SE Asia road trip via motorhome.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Plan For Industrial Park On Phu Quoc Island

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Plan For Industrial Park On Phu Quoc Island

Vietnamese Film Week to be held in the US [SGGP] Hanoi handicraft design competition launched [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam to create a strategy for developing cultural industry [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerJun 23, 2015
Vietnam Gears up for 2016 Olympics After Strong Showing at SEA Games

Vietnam

Vietnam Gears up for 2016 Olympics After Strong Showing at SEA Games

Though Nguyen Thi Anh Vien got most of the attention at the SEA Games for her record breaking performances, many other Vietnamese athletes put on a strong showing, giving spectators a glimpse of what to expect at the 2016 Olympics.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2015
[Video] People Try Thuốc Lào for the First Time

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[Video] People Try Thuốc Lào for the First Time

Youtubers Trong Trắng recently conducted a bit of a science experiment, giving a group of Vietnamese 20-somethings their first experience with a tobacco bong ( điếu cày ).

SaigoneerJun 22, 2015
[Photos] Saigon's Old Trees Are Being Swallowed by Urbanization

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[Photos] Saigon's Old Trees Are Being Swallowed by Urbanization

District 10’s Le Hong Phong, An Duong Vuong, Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Phu Streets are fortunate to enjoy the shade of hundreds of large trees that were planted more than 50 years ago. However, many of these trees are being literally swallowed by buildings that continue to inch their way towards the pavement.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: Eight Suspected Tanker Hijackers Caught In Vietnam

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Eight Suspected Tanker Hijackers Caught In Vietnam

Vietnam to improve tsunami warning capability [Vietnam Net] MOET still unsure how to produce good teachers [DTI] High school entrance exams over, but worries continue [DTI]

SaigoneerJun 22, 2015
[Video] Vietnam Young Spikes Call For Registration

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[Video] Vietnam Young Spikes Call For Registration

The Vietnam Young Spikes Competition is the pre-selection competition for teams of young professionals to represent Vietnam and compete at a regional level, at Spikes Asia - the most prestigious Festival of Creativity in Asia-Pacific that annually takes place in September in Singapore.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2015
Nguyen Hue Rents Jump 20%, Hurting Struggling Businesses

Saigon

Nguyen Hue Rents Jump 20%, Hurting Struggling Businesses

Now that it has a fancy new pedestrian promenade, landlords that own buildings along Nguyen Hue Street are hiking rents, putting the hurt on business that are just starting to recover from slow sales during its construction.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2015
[Video] Bún Riêu Chợ Nổi: A Life Spent Selling Bún Riêu In Can Tho’s Floating Market

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[Video] Bún Riêu Chợ Nổi: A Life Spent Selling Bún Riêu In Can Tho’s Floating Market

This short documentary centers on Co Be, who sells soup to the busy workers at the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2015
Internet Providers Should Compensate Users For Slow Internet: Lawyer

Vietnam

Internet Providers Should Compensate Users For Slow Internet: Lawyer

When the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) breaks down, many businesses suffer profit losses as deadlines are missed and workers are unable to complete their tasks. But while local internet providers commiserate with their plight, they say that the AAG ruptures are out of their control and won’t provide compensation.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2015
[Photos] Saigon Mechanics Unveil The “Mammoth”

Music & Arts

[Photos] Saigon Mechanics Unveil The “Mammoth”

A homage to the aesthetics of a classic vehicles, this customized bike, dubbed the “Mammoth,” has been getting a lot of attention for its elephantine look.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2015
Vietnam Officially Waives Visas for 5 European Countries

Travel

Vietnam Officially Waives Visas for 5 European Countries

After weeks of speculation, Vietnam is officially scrapping tourist visas for citizens of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain starting July 1.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Saigon Buses To Have Onboard Cameras To Fight Sexual Harassment, Theft

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Buses To Have Onboard Cameras To Fight Sexual Harassment, Theft

Malaysian navy ship pursuing hijacked tanker near Vietnam [Yahoo] Educators make silly mistakes on diplomas [Vietnam Net] Outside source ruled out as cause of frequency interference at Vietnam’s busiest airport [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJun 19, 2015
Hanoi Declares War On Public "Profanity"

Culture

Hanoi Declares War On Public "Profanity"

Hanoi’s Deputy Chairman, Le Hong Son, has ordered relevant ministries to crack down on public profanities on the streets of the capital.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2015
Authorities Report Radioactive Leak In Central Vietnam

Vietnam

Authorities Report Radioactive Leak In Central Vietnam

An inspection of the Phu Yen Bridge and Road Construction Consulting Center revealed a leaky radioactive construction device that officials say could harm those who come in contact with it.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2015
[Photos] This District 3 House Is Every Saigoneer's Dream

Architecture

[Photos] This District 3 House Is Every Saigoneer's Dream

We’ve seen plenty of local architects incorporate traditional Vietnamese aesthetics into their designs, from Chapa brickwork to tube houses . But we’ve never come across something quite as stunning as Block architect’s Vegan House in District 3.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2015
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