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Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu's Social Norms and the Impact of Ongoing School Closures

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Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu's Social Norms and the Impact of Ongoing School Closures

Our latest episode is out now!

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended

Vietnam

Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended

South Korea is in the midst of a rapid surge of Covid-19 cases, and now has the most confirmed infections outside of China: 763 cases and seven deaths at the time of writing.

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Feb 24, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: Fireworks Festival, Vinamilk Contract and ASEAN Para Games

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Fireworks Festival, Vinamilk Contract and ASEAN Para Games

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.

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietjet Offers 50% Discount on All Routes to Fly Across Asia

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietjet Offers 50% Discount on All Routes to Fly Across Asia

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

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2020
Vietnam's Buddhist Temples, Now in Typographical Form

Music & Arts

Vietnam's Buddhist Temples, Now in Typographical Form

Rendered under the elaborate, rotund graphemes of Den typeface, every sentence becomes a slice of street scenery.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2020
Parasite's Historic Oscars Win and What It Means for Asian Cinema

Film & TV

Parasite's Historic Oscars Win and What It Means for Asian Cinema

With a beguiling mix of style and substance, South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s class thriller Parasite cuts through societal divides and sends a vital message to “world cinema.”

LLinh DoFeb 23, 2020
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Japanese Bánh Mì to Win Over Fusion Food Skeptics

When it comes to discussions of cuisine, I'd argue that "authentic" is the most overused word in writing and marketing, followed closely by "fusion."

Michael TatarskiFeb 22, 2020
After Much Delay, New Eastern Bus Station to Begin Service in April

Saigon

After Much Delay, New Eastern Bus Station to Begin Service in April

The new Mien Dong, or Eastern, Bus Station is finally scheduled for service.

SaigoneerFeb 22, 2020
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Indonesia Minister Proposes Taxes to Sugary Drinks, Polluting Vehicles, Plastic Bags

Asia

Indonesia Minister Proposes Taxes to Sugary Drinks, Polluting Vehicles, Plastic Bags

There is a new proposal to tax sugary drinks, plastic bags and cars that release high amounts of carbon dioxide emissions in Indonesia.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Youngest Covid-19 Patient Released From Hospital

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Youngest Covid-19 Patient Released From Hospital

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.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Eases Border Trade Restrictions With China to Help Virus-Hit Businesses

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Eases Border Trade Restrictions With China to Help Virus-Hit Businesses

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

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
From April, Cars for Ride-Hailing Apps Might Be Required to Install Taxi Signs

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From April, Cars for Ride-Hailing Apps Might Be Required to Install Taxi Signs

In 2016, a pilot for the application of science and technology to support transport management on a contractual basis was issued, allowing ride-hailing services such as Grab to operate without being subject to regulations applied to other transport services.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Saigon

Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Since the Tet holiday, tourism has fallen by 50% compared to the same period last year because of fears related to the coronavirus.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master

Sports

[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master

As one of Saigon’s few remaining green spaces, Tao Dan Park is a choice location for athletic city dwellers to hone fitness skills, catch some fresh air or relish the coolness of the park’s extensive canopy.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Vietnam Is Winning the Fight Against Coronavirus

Vietnam

Vietnam Is Winning the Fight Against Coronavirus

Despite widespread panic sweeping the nation during recent months, all signs currently point towards recovery.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: University Ranking, Mekong Delta Drought and Saigon Bus Station

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: University Ranking, Mekong Delta Drought and Saigon Bus Station

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.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Vietnam Opens First Overseas Tourism Promotion Office in London

Vietnam

Vietnam Opens First Overseas Tourism Promotion Office in London

The unimaginatively named "The Visit Vietnam" office launched in London on February 18.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2020
Trinh Cong Son Biopic 'Em Va Trinh' to Start Filming in 2020

Film & TV

Trinh Cong Son Biopic 'Em Va Trinh' to Start Filming in 2020

The biopic will be produced by the same producer as Mat Biec , the movie adaptation of the Nguyen Nhat Anh novel of the same name.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2020
[Photos] Remarkable Color Photos Document Life in Japan Over 100 Years Ago

Asia

[Photos] Remarkable Color Photos Document Life in Japan Over 100 Years Ago

Even a century ago, Japan was a little weird.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Coronavirus Epidemic Could Cost State Budget $1.8b: Report.

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Coronavirus Epidemic Could Cost State Budget $1.8b: Report.

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

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Rice Exports Seen up 6% This Year to 6.75m Metric Tons

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Rice Exports Seen up 6% This Year to 6.75m Metric Tons

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.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2020
[Photos] A Colorful Kindergarten Among the Misty Hoa Binh Mountains

Architecture

[Photos] A Colorful Kindergarten Among the Misty Hoa Binh Mountains

This is way cooler than your kindergarten.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2020
In Tình Đầu Exhibition Space, a Home for Hanoi's Bohemian Young Artists

Music & Arts

In Tình Đầu Exhibition Space, a Home for Hanoi's Bohemian Young Artists

Nestled deep within labyrinthine alleyways in Hanoi’s Ba Đình District, Tình Đầu (first love), a studio-gallery run by a collective of Vietnamese artists, is growing a reputation as a home for the capital’s young creatives.

BBex HughesFeb 18, 2020
[Photos] Views of 1954 Saigon-Cho Lon From a USS Rochester Sailor

Saigon

[Photos] Views of 1954 Saigon-Cho Lon From a USS Rochester Sailor

The USS Rochester CA-124 was a heavy cruiser that was first launched after World War II.

SaigoneerFeb 18, 2020
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