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Hoi An Makes Agoda’s Top-10 List Of Cities With Best Hotels

Travel

Hoi An Makes Agoda’s Top-10 List Of Cities With Best Hotels

The ancient town of Hoi An made the top-10 in Agoda’s recently released Travel Smart study which identified destinations with the World’s best hotels.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2014
Hackers Tap Into Private Vietnamese CCTV Cameras, Put Feeds Online

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Hackers Tap Into Private Vietnamese CCTV Cameras, Put Feeds Online

In a reminder to avoid passwords like “admin” and “12345,” a group of hackers tapped into almost 1,000 Vietnamese private CCTV cameras and put them on the web for all to see.

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Nov 13, 2014
[Video] Woman Narrowly Escapes Death By Truck With Acrobatics

Saigon

[Video] Woman Narrowly Escapes Death By Truck With Acrobatics

For those who haven’t had one, it’s hard to imagine the feelings of terror followed by euphoria after a near-death experience. For this Saigon woman, the later must have been particularly satisfying after some last-second acrobatics.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2014
Behold: The Phở Burrito

Food Culture

Behold: The Phở Burrito

Vietnamese food has gained enormous popularity in the US to the point where phở has recently been added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary . While dishes like bánh mì and phở please the American masses, one Los Angeles eatery has put a Mexican twist on the famous soup with the "Phorrito."

SaigoneerNov 13, 2014
Ministry Blocks Plan For Controversial Son Doong Cave Cable Car

Travel

Ministry Blocks Plan For Controversial Son Doong Cave Cable Car

After weeks of announcements , petitions and denials , the Son Doong Cave cable car project has come to a screeching halt.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Over 1,600 Investors Register To Buy Vietnam Airlines Shares

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 1,600 Investors Register To Buy Vietnam Airlines Shares

Saigon Co.op makes Asia Pacific top 10 retailer list [DTI] Black boxes show speeding on the rise in Viet Nam [Vietnam News] Vietnam's taxi firms to cut fares as fuel prices fall [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerNov 13, 2014
HCMC To Build 100 More “5-Star” Toilets

Saigon

HCMC To Build 100 More “5-Star” Toilets

HCMC is stepping up its toilet game with plans to add 100 more “5-Star” public lavatories around the city.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
Saigon International Music Week Arrives At Cargo This Month

Music & Arts

Saigon International Music Week Arrives At Cargo This Month

Cargo Bar continues to raise the bar for live music in the city with the launch of Saigon International Music Week later this month.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
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New Saigon Bikewash Offers Customers Free WIFI, AC And Massages

Saigon

New Saigon Bikewash Offers Customers Free WIFI, AC And Massages

VietWash, a new, high-end carwash chain has just launched in Saigon and offers both customers and their motorbikes some pretty nifty amenities.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
Comic Con Is Coming To Saigon Next Month

Music & Arts

Comic Con Is Coming To Saigon Next Month

Comic Con, one of the World’s largest gaming, technology, comic book, anime, manga, and cosplay events is coming to Saigon for the first time next month.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam

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[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam

Vietnam Coracle just returned from a pretty epic, 9,000km road trip that took him across most of the country.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
$100,000 Diamond Allegedly Vanishes From Woman’s Finger In HCMC Hotel

Saigon

$100,000 Diamond Allegedly Vanishes From Woman’s Finger In HCMC Hotel

A Hanoi woman claims that she was drugged at a HCMC hotel last weekend and awoke to find that a $100,000 diamond had been pried from her ring.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Raise Minimum Wage By Up To $18.9 Per Month

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Raise Minimum Wage By Up To $18.9 Per Month

Traffic accidents kill 25 people every day in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam joins Boeing, Airbus industry supply chains [Vietnam Net] Rapid response team for traffic accidents debuts in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 12, 2014
[Video] Daily Café Hustlin': A Digital Nomad’s Life In Saigon

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[Video] Daily Café Hustlin': A Digital Nomad’s Life In Saigon

There are plenty of digital nomads in Saigon, those who tote their laptop from coffee shop to coffee shop instead of sitting in a cubicle. But it’s not a life of glamour. It’s a hustle.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
[Photos] 21 Outrageous Photos of Vietnamese Vehicles

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[Photos] 21 Outrageous Photos of Vietnamese Vehicles

If you’re from Vietnam, or have lived here for a while, you’ve probably come across some pretty outlandish things on the local roads. But if you think you’ve seen everything, this collection of photos, sourced form the Another Side of Vietnam Facebook group, may change your mind.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
International Fashion Week Coming To HCMC Next Month

Saigon

International Fashion Week Coming To HCMC Next Month

Prep your wardrobes. Fashion Week is coming to HCMC next month.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
26 Old Photos Of Hanoi’s Majestic Long Biên Bridge

Vietnam

26 Old Photos Of Hanoi’s Majestic Long Biên Bridge

Described by one writer as “a misshapen but essential component of Hà Nội’s heritage,” the Long Biên Bridge has seen better days. These 17 photos show the beloved Bridge during its golden years.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
David Beckham Arrives In Hanoi To Massive Crowds

Vietnam

David Beckham Arrives In Hanoi To Massive Crowds

Retired star footballer, David Beckham, arrived in Hanoi yesterday afternoon where he unsurprisingly caused quite a stir.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
Morning News Roundup: 78% Of Vietnam Children Under 6 Use Digital Devices

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 78% Of Vietnam Children Under 6 Use Digital Devices

78% of Vietnam children under 6 use digital device: survey [Tuoi Tre] Luxury car market booming in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam: Lack of Credit Cards Not Stopping Pursuit of E-commerce [VOA]

SaigoneerNov 11, 2014
Future Saigon: Vietcombank Tower

Development

Future Saigon: Vietcombank Tower

The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, is nearly complete after years of construction.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
VNCam App Taps Into Street Cams So You Can Beat The Traffic

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VNCam App Taps Into Street Cams So You Can Beat The Traffic

If you’re planning to hit the streets of Saigon or Hanoi during rush hour, VNCam, a new traffic tracking app, should be of great assistance.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
Director Of Noi Bai Airport Apologizes For Poor Service, Promises To Improve

Vietnam

Director Of Noi Bai Airport Apologizes For Poor Service, Promises To Improve

Following a negative review of Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport last month, its director has issued a public apology and vowed to improve services, according to Thanh Nien .

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Productivity Rate Remains One Of World’s Lowest

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Productivity Rate Remains One Of World’s Lowest

Vietnam’s productivity rate remains one of world’s lowest [Vietnam Net] HCMC plans nearly VND16 trillion for Tet goods [SGGP] Water plant project initiated to save polluted river [DTI News]

SaigoneerNov 10, 2014
The Different Faces Of Bánh Cuốn

Food Culture

The Different Faces Of Bánh Cuốn

A favorite breakfast for many Vietnamese, bánh cuốn (steamed roll) is a quick and delicious day starter. While the traditional is always a crowd pleaser, let’s take a look at some interesting renditions that have popped up.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2014
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