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Bars, Cinemas, Sports Get Green Light, Karaoke and Clubs Remain Closed

Vietnam

Bars, Cinemas, Sports Get Green Light, Karaoke and Clubs Remain Closed

Vietnam residents can now knock back a few cold ones at their local watering hole, but they'll have to leave their karaoke dreams at home.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2020
Vietnam Confirms 17 New Coronavirus Cases From UAE, All Quarantined on Arrival

Vietnam

Vietnam Confirms 17 New Coronavirus Cases From UAE, All Quarantined on Arrival

The patients are Vietnamese nationals who returned on a repatriation flight from the United Arab Emirates last Sunday.

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May 8, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: UV Levels, Water Supply Cut, and Domestic Flights

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: UV Levels, Water Supply Cut, and Domestic Flights

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2020
My Dinh Named Among ASEAN's 5 Best Stadiums by Asian Football Confederation

Hanoi

My Dinh Named Among ASEAN's 5 Best Stadiums by Asian Football Confederation

The capital's main stadium is part of a new list from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

SaigoneerMay 7, 2020
[Photos] Blending in With Nature at Son La's New School for H'Mong Children

Architecture

[Photos] Blending in With Nature at Son La's New School for H'Mong Children

Designed by a group of Saigon-based architects, the Bo Mon District public school project unveiled a new structure for children in one of Son La’s most remote areas.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2020
As Metro Line 1 Nears Completion, Saigon Moves Forward With Plans for Line 3A

Saigon

As Metro Line 1 Nears Completion, Saigon Moves Forward With Plans for Line 3A

The 20-kilometer-long Metro Line 3A would run from Ben Thanh Station in District 1 to Tan Kien Ward in Binh Chanh District.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Premier Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Premier Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2020
El Gaucho: The Family-Run Steakhouse That’s Grown into an Empire

Eat & Drink Partner

El Gaucho: The Family-Run Steakhouse That’s Grown into an Empire

A near-constant stream of notifications zips into David Timm’s cell phone as he shares the story of how he came to run one of Saigon’s most successful restaurants.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2020
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Vietnamese Curator Do Tuong Linh on Creating a Global South-Led Art Scene

Music & Arts

Vietnamese Curator Do Tuong Linh on Creating a Global South-Led Art Scene

Walking into the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) in Hanoi, visitors almost immediately encounter a fifty-foot line of dirt and small rocks. The pathway of sorts — which some visitors step over more gingerly than others — leads to a large sculpture of a man standing in the center of the gallery space, his faithful dog sitting at his feet.

SSamantha McCabeMay 6, 2020
5m Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak in Q1, Statistics Office Says

Vietnam

5m Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak in Q1, Statistics Office Says

As time goes by, the massive economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is becoming more clear.

SaigoneerMay 6, 2020
Vietnam Wants You to Get Married Before 30, Bear 2 Children

Vietnam

Vietnam Wants You to Get Married Before 30, Bear 2 Children

In a move that will surely put a smile on the face of Vietnamese moms everywhere, the government recently announced an initiative to encourage local couples to tie the knot and start popping out children early.

SaigoneerMay 6, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: School Fees, Techcombank, and Metro Line

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: School Fees, Techcombank, and Metro Line

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerMay 6, 2020
Saigon’s Culinary Diversity on Display at Kiba

Eat & Drink

Saigon’s Culinary Diversity on Display at Kiba

Like a giddy child excited to show off his new toys, Chef Pedro Goizueta spread seed packages across a table on Kiba’s breezy terrace.

SaigoneerMay 6, 2020
[Video] Heel-Flipping Through a Deserted Da Nang in This Awe-Inspiring Short

Culture

[Video] Heel-Flipping Through a Deserted Da Nang in This Awe-Inspiring Short

For skaters, emptiness can be bliss.

SaigoneerMay 5, 2020
New Job Postings Reignite Rumors of Apple's Vietnam Expansion

Tech

New Job Postings Reignite Rumors of Apple's Vietnam Expansion

Over the past few days, Apple fans in Vietnam have been abuzz with speculation after the tech giant posted numerous new job postings based in the country.

SaigoneerMay 5, 2020
Hanoi Visitor Numbers Down 92% Over Holiday Weekend Compared to 2019

Hanoi

Hanoi Visitor Numbers Down 92% Over Holiday Weekend Compared to 2019

The recent national holiday weekend saw Hanoi's visitor numbers plummet in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SaigoneerMay 5, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Post-Holiday Congestion, Volcanic Rocks, and Relapses

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Post-Holiday Congestion, Volcanic Rocks, and Relapses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerMay 5, 2020
Street Cred: The Fame and Shocking Death of Cải Lương Icon Thanh Nga

Vietnam

Street Cred: The Fame and Shocking Death of Cải Lương Icon Thanh Nga

Fame, murder, sex and music — this story has it all.

Paul ChristiansenMay 4, 2020
Work Begins on Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho Intersection Upgrade

Saigon

Work Begins on Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho Intersection Upgrade

A major project is underway to relieve congestion at a notorious traffic hotspot in Saigon.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2020
Vietnam Mulls Allowing Personalized License Plate Number, for a Fee

Vietnam

Vietnam Mulls Allowing Personalized License Plate Number, for a Fee

For a fee, and possibly through participation in an online auction, drivers would be able to select their own license plate numbers, rather than have them randomly assigned.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: Face Mask Export, 1 COVID-19 Case, and Vaccine Tests

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Face Mask Export, 1 COVID-19 Case, and Vaccine Tests

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2020
One's Expired Craft Beer Is Another's Hand Sanitizer Ingredient

Food Culture

One's Expired Craft Beer Is Another's Hand Sanitizer Ingredient

Amid the relentless pace of upsetting news related to the coronavirus pandemic, bright spots of ingenuity and compassion have shone through.

Michael TatarskiApr 29, 2020
[Video] Hanoi Studio Turns Local Student's Drawings Into Kickass Earth Day Animation

Film & TV

[Video] Hanoi Studio Turns Local Student's Drawings Into Kickass Earth Day Animation

Don’t you wish that every time 10-year-old you came up with a kickass comic, a team of veteran artists would step in to turn it into a professional animated short?

SaigoneerApr 29, 2020
Saigon Announces Design Contest for D2's $64m Opera House Project

Saigon

Saigon Announces Design Contest for D2's $64m Opera House Project

The massive 1,700-seat theater is estimated to cost VND1.5 trillion (US$64 million).

SaigoneerApr 29, 2020
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