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VietnamWeekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Annually Spend $4bn Studying AbroadStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ 10 arrested as $89 million online gambling ring busted in Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese annually spend USD4 billion studying abroad [DTI]By SaigoneerJul 9, 20181 minRead story →
VietnamWeekend News Roundup: Vietnam Pledges Tough Action Against Illegal Wildlife TradeStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam pledges tough action against illegal wildlife trade [VnExpress] Government approves 7.3% minimum wage increase [VietnamNet]By SaigoneerNov 21, 20161 minRead story →
VietnamForeign Students With Online-Only Courses May Need to Leave the US, ICE SaysA notice from the US' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced that if a university shifts to online-only education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, non-citizen students would no longer be able to remain in the country under their current visas.By SaigoneerJul 8, 20202 minRead story →
VietnamVietnam Bans Unskippable Ads, Requires Skip Button to Appear After 5 SecondsIf things go our way, YouTube’s notorious unskippable ads might be a thing of the past come this February.By SaigoneerJan 6, 20262 minRead story →
VietnamGrindr Year-End Report Names Vietnam as Country With Biggest Top ShortageEver since Spotify launched its first global Wrapped function a few years ago, December has turned into an exciting season of stats-driven year-end reviews. “Wrapping” is now a tradition embraced by numerous apps, such as Strava, Duolingo, YouTube, Reddit, and of course, Grindr.By SaigoneerDec 23, 20252 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