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New L'Usine Thao Dien Welcome Guests for All Day Breakfast and Boozy Brunch.

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New L'Usine Thao Dien Welcome Guests for All Day Breakfast and Boozy Brunch.

Not so long ago, District 2’s Thao Dien neighborhood was a sleepy stretch of isolated rice paddies.

SaigoneerSep 19, 2019
Netflix Will Be Removed From Smart TVs in Vietnam Over License, Tax Issues

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Netflix Will Be Removed From Smart TVs in Vietnam Over License, Tax Issues

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications recently issued orders to four popular smart TV brands to remove Netflix access from their devices sold in Vietnam.

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SaigoneerSep 19, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Consuming Natural Resources Faster Than in 2018

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Consuming Natural Resources Faster Than in 2018

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.

SaigoneerSep 19, 2019
Saigon Tightens Regulation of School Buses After Hanoi Student Dies of Neglect

Saigon

Saigon Tightens Regulation of School Buses After Hanoi Student Dies of Neglect

The move follows two cases, one of which was fatal, of children being abandoned in school buses in northern Vietnam.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
Police Arrest Gang Leaders for Stealing Thousands of Dogs in Northern Vietnam

Vietnam

Police Arrest Gang Leaders for Stealing Thousands of Dogs in Northern Vietnam

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have detained three members of a dog thief gang and rescued 51 stolen dogs.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
[Video] The Colorful Exuberance of Saigon's VietPride Parade 2019

Society

[Video] The Colorful Exuberance of Saigon's VietPride Parade 2019

If you were hanging around downtown Saigon last weekend, you would have noticed crowds of revelers dressed in lavish costumes or rainbow-themed attire on their way to the city’s annual Pride event.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
[Photos] A Home for Quiet Souls in Thai Nguyen Province

Architecture

[Photos] A Home for Quiet Souls in Thai Nguyen Province

Looking from the outside, this house seems to be a typical city house in a narrow space, yet once inside, the place reveals three large areas surrounding a spacious garden.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
New Program to Build Turtle Conservation Areas, Rescue Centers Approved

Vietnam

New Program to Build Turtle Conservation Areas, Rescue Centers Approved

In order to protect endangered turtle species, the Vietnamese government recently approved a program to build three conservation areas and two turtle rescue centers.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
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Netizens Call for Boycott of 'Racist' Hoi An Cafe for Refusing to Serve Vietnamese

Food Culture

Netizens Call for Boycott of 'Racist' Hoi An Cafe for Refusing to Serve Vietnamese

Many netizens are calling for a boycott of a coffee shop in Hoi An after anecdotes emerged online accusing the place of discriminatory service.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Around 4,000 Runners to Join 2019 Vietnam Mountain Marathon

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Around 4,000 Runners to Join 2019 Vietnam Mountain Marathon

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.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Expressway and Saigon Housing Shortage

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Expressway and Saigon Housing Shortage

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.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2019
[Illustrations] Whimsical Vignettes of Everyday Hanoian Street Scenes

Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Whimsical Vignettes of Everyday Hanoian Street Scenes

The menacing, irritating presence of a black SUV in a narrow alleyway, rain-soaked commuters, bird-like characters riding motorbikes in the capital; Olivier Blanchin 's vision of Hanoi is quotidian and playful in equal measure.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2019
[Video] Saigon's Silly Little Moments as Seen Through a Tilt-Shift Video Feature

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[Video] Saigon's Silly Little Moments as Seen Through a Tilt-Shift Video Feature

Tilt-shift videos probably aren't new to most readers, but this particular entry in the genre is noteworthy for its playful sound effects and the comical moments it captures.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2019
Binh Dinh Wants a Giant Relief of Lac Long Quan, Au Co On a Mountain

Vietnam

Binh Dinh Wants a Giant Relief of Lac Long Quan, Au Co On a Mountain

The estimated cost for the project is VND86 billion (US$3.7 million).

SaigoneerSep 17, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Two Districts in Hanoi Become New-Style Rural Areas

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Two Districts in Hanoi Become New-Style Rural Areas

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.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Apartment Prices Balloon in last 5 Years

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Apartment Prices Balloon in last 5 Years

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.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2019
[Photos] On the Street in 1970, From Saigon to Vung Tau

Vietnam

[Photos] On the Street in 1970, From Saigon to Vung Tau

Since Vietnam made helmets compulsory for every trip on motorbikes years ago, it’s hard to imagine a time when this trusty headgear wasn't a part of daily life. Which makes these photos of Saigon, taken in 1970, all the more fascinating.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
Saigon Food Safety Authority Urges Residents to Stop Eating Dog Meat

Saigon

Saigon Food Safety Authority Urges Residents to Stop Eating Dog Meat

The municipal Food Safety Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City has recommended that Saigoneers stop eating dog meat for health and moral reasons.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
Saigon’s Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It

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Saigon’s Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It

The dark haze frequently draped across Saigon’s skyline exemplifies one of the most serious problems the city faces: air pollution.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
Hanoi to Add New Bus Routes to Boost Public Transport Access

Hanoi

Hanoi to Add New Bus Routes to Boost Public Transport Access

The capital will add up to 30 new bus routes next year.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
Saigoneer Podcast: Mooncakes and 'Rubber and the Making of Vietnam' Author Michitake Aso

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Saigoneer Podcast: Mooncakes and 'Rubber and the Making of Vietnam' Author Michitake Aso

The podcast is back after a two-week break!

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
Hanoi's Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It

Health Partner

Hanoi's Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It

The dark haze frequently draped across Hanoi’s skyline exemplifies one of the most serious problems the city is facing: air pollution.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 12 Tons of Mercury Waste Collected From Rang Dong Fire

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 12 Tons of Mercury Waste Collected From Rang Dong Fire

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.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
New Draft Decree Requires Alcohol Ads to Include Health Warnings

Health

New Draft Decree Requires Alcohol Ads to Include Health Warnings

The oft-debated new draft Law on Preventing Alcohol's Harmful Effects has seen new proposals from the Ministry of Health.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2019
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