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VietnamVietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Repaired Ahead Of ScheduleAfter 18 days of slowed internet access to international websites, connections are back to normal in Vietnam after repairs to the Asia-America Gateway Cable were completed late last week.By SaigoneerJan 24, 20152 minRead story →
VietnamMorning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite AwardsStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ‘Saigon, I Love You’ wins top prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards [Tuoi Tre] Thua Thien - Hue attracts 140 investment projects [DTI]By SaigoneerApr 11, 20171 minRead story →
VietnamVietnam's 3 Broken Undersea Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed After TetVietnam’s sluggish internet connection won’t be back to normal until after Tet.By SaigoneerJan 16, 20172 minRead story →
VietnamInternet Speeds In Vietnam Will Return To Normal Ahead Of ScheduleInternet speeds in Vietnam should return to normal in the coming days as repairs to and maintenance of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) will be completed ahead of schedule.By SaigoneerJun 12, 20152 minRead story →
VietnamRepairs To AAG Cable Completed Ahead Of ScheduleTechnicians have completed repairs to the Asia American Gateway (AAG) cable, restoring Vietnam’s international Internet connection a day ahead of schedule, according to Thanh Nien .By SaigoneerOct 2, 20141 minRead story →
From Fine Dining to Comfort Food: Why Chef Thierry Mounon Followed up La Villa with La Fontaine“Beyond awards or recognition, a restaurant is about welcoming people, creating memories and bringing joy around a table,” explains Chef Thierry Mounon of his decision to expand from French fine dining into comfort food.Aug 27, 20264 min read
Art Exhibition ‘Limerence’ Explores Where Romantic Desire Distorts Into ObsessionThom Nguyen utilizes portraiture and depictions of mushrooms and organic objects to explore the concept of limerence in a solo exhibition at Permanently Closed Gallery in Thảo Điền, beginning Friday, August 28.Aug 25, 20262 min read
This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.Aug 18, 20262 min read
As Saigon Moves Forward, Xích Lô Lag Behind as Nostalgic Remnants of a Past EraAmong Bùi Viện's assortment of xe ôm drivers and street food vendors, Bible-toting religious enthusiasts and other colorful personalities, 66-year-old Nghĩa stands out for his kind eyes and walrus-like mustache.Aug 19, 20253 min read
The Surprisingly Recent History Behind Bình Thạnh's Lonely 'Gia-Đinh' GateIt’s claimed by several tourism websites that a gateway from one of the ancient Gia Định citadels has survived and may be viewed on the Lê Văn Duyệt-Phan Đăng Lưu intersection in Bình Thạnh District, close to the Lê Văn Duyệt Mausoleum . However, a little research into the history of that area reveals that the gateway in question has more recent origins.Aug 1, 20253 min read
Reminiscing About the Last Days of Downtown Saigon’s Pigeon CoopThe first time I pay a visit to the Pasteur pigeon coop, Lê Văn Âu assures me the place is probably not going anywhere.Sep 13, 20244 min read