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Da Nang to Spend $62.5m on Major Project to Combat Beach Pollution

Environment

Da Nang to Spend $62.5m on Major Project to Combat Beach Pollution

The US$62.5 million project to improve the water environment in Son Tra District received approval from the central city of Da Nang.

SaigoneerSep 3, 2019
Hanoi to Limit Old Quarter Traffic in Preparation for Mid-Autumn Festival

Hanoi

Hanoi to Limit Old Quarter Traffic in Preparation for Mid-Autumn Festival

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Hanoi authorities are aiming to mitigate the intense traffic that often clogs city streets during public holidays by closing certain roads to vehicles.

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Sep 3, 2019
Storm Podul Leaves 6 Dead While New Storms Threaten Vietnam

Vietnam

Storm Podul Leaves 6 Dead While New Storms Threaten Vietnam

Tropical Storm Podul tore through North-Central Vietnam last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least six casualties.

SaigoneerSep 3, 2019
Vietnam's First-Ever Series on Netflix Is a South Korean Remake

Film & TV

Vietnam's First-Ever Series on Netflix Is a South Korean Remake

The Korean-made original series released in 2016 was a hit in South Korea and many other countries, including Vietnam.

SaigoneerSep 3, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Fresh Tropical Depression Enters East Vietnam Sea, Likely to Become Storm

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Fresh Tropical Depression Enters East Vietnam Sea, Likely to Become Storm

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 3, 2019
Holiday Stories Roundup: Group Wedding, Bui Vien Brawl and Asanzo

Vietnam

Holiday Stories Roundup: Group Wedding, Bui Vien Brawl and Asanzo

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 3, 2019
[Video] Travel Back in Time to the Streets of 1980s Hanoi

Hanoi

[Video] Travel Back in Time to the Streets of 1980s Hanoi

Old videos of Vietnam are akin to a digital museum. This clip, set against the musical backdrop of Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata,' not only brings us memories of folk games, rolling trams, and the ubiquitous nón lá , it also gives cause for reflection.

SaigoneerSep 1, 2019
New Cat Lai Bridge Project Linking Saigon-Dong Nai Recently Approved

Development

New Cat Lai Bridge Project Linking Saigon-Dong Nai Recently Approved

Once finished, Cat Lai Bridge will replace the Cat Lai Ferry.

SaigoneerSep 1, 2019
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A Malaysian NGO Has Started Running Deforestation Tours

Asia

A Malaysian NGO Has Started Running Deforestation Tours

Tourism has long been a capricious, shape-shifting beast. Its latest incarnation explores the damage humanity is doing to the natural world.

SaigoneerAug 31, 2019
Amazon Is in Vietnam, but Not to Sell Products. Not in the Next 5 Years.

Tech

Amazon Is in Vietnam, but Not to Sell Products. Not in the Next 5 Years.

Despite the retail behemoth's recent establishment of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam and the hiring of a former-Alibaba top manager to serve as CEO, the company won't start selling to customers in Vietnam anytime soon, according to an industry insider.

SaigoneerAug 31, 2019
How Vietnamese Runners Are Taking on 70km-Long Mountain Trails, and Winning

Society

How Vietnamese Runners Are Taking on 70km-Long Mountain Trails, and Winning

Ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to run 70 kilometers? How about scaling 2,300 meters of mountain? Better still, could you imagine doing both of these things at the same time?

TTim BishopAug 31, 2019
Delivery of Trains for 2nd Metro Line Delayed by 4 Months

Hanoi

Delivery of Trains for 2nd Metro Line Delayed by 4 Months

The delivery of the first train for Hanoi's second metro route has been postponed to July 2020, instead of March as initially planned.

SaigoneerAug 30, 2019
Heavy Rain Expected Across Vietnam Over Holiday Weekend as Storm Podul Weakens

Vietnam

Heavy Rain Expected Across Vietnam Over Holiday Weekend as Storm Podul Weakens

Did your morning commute turn into a wrestling match with traffic and puddles? Well, expect more of that during this long weekend, meteorologists have warned.

SaigoneerAug 30, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Joins F1 Calendar in Record 22-Race 2020 Season

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Joins F1 Calendar in Record 22-Race 2020 Season

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.

SaigoneerAug 30, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: F1 Race, Mid-Autumn Festival and Cat Lai Bridge

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: F1 Race, Mid-Autumn Festival and Cat Lai Bridge

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.

SaigoneerAug 30, 2019
Reasons for an Extended Exploration of District 7

Education

Reasons for an Extended Exploration of District 7

Sweet smoke from chili-slathered strips of juicy beef spills onto the streets and rises into the leafy trees that cast shade on the wide sidewalks.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
Hanoi Design Agency Launches Apartment Building Renovation Contest

Hanoi

Hanoi Design Agency Launches Apartment Building Renovation Contest

The contest, called Space Wizard in English, will award unique concepts aimed at refurbishing old apartment buildings in the capital and creating more livable areas.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
[Photos] Taiwan's Diverse Society Embodied in Surrealist Street Photography

Asia

[Photos] Taiwan's Diverse Society Embodied in Surrealist Street Photography

Chang Chao-Tang has been regarded as one of Taiwan's most influential photographers known for his mastery of surrealism. Chang's primarily black-and-white images reveal the absurdity of everyday life and reflect the 75-year-old photographer's sharp observations, deep understanding and empathy for the world.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
Hanoi FC Progresses to Interzone Finals of the AFC Cup

Hanoi

Hanoi FC Progresses to Interzone Finals of the AFC Cup

Hanoi FC beat Turkish team Altyn Asyr on Tuesday to reach the inter-zonal finals of the AFC Cup, only the second time a Vietnamese team has progressed this far in the competition.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
VietJet to Start Flying From Da Nang to Taipei in December

Travel

VietJet to Start Flying From Da Nang to Taipei in December

The low-cost carrier is currently operating eight routes connecting Saigon, Hanoi and Da Nang to four Taiwanese cities including Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
The Importance and Evolution of Mooncakes During the Mid-Autumn Festival

Eat & Drink

The Importance and Evolution of Mooncakes During the Mid-Autumn Festival

Like most holidays, the origins of Tết Trung Thu, or Mid-Autumn Festival, remain clouded by myth and uncertainty.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Education Department to Check Food Safety in Schools

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Education Department to Check Food Safety in Schools

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.

SaigoneerAug 29, 2019
Tropical Storm Podul to Hit North-Central Vietnam This Weekend

Vietnam

Tropical Storm Podul to Hit North-Central Vietnam This Weekend

After crossing over the Philippines, Storm Podul is now heading for north-central Vietnam and will affect areas including Hanoi this weekend.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Ride-Hailing Giant Grab to Invest $500m in Vietnam Over Next 5 Years

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Ride-Hailing Giant Grab to Invest $500m in Vietnam Over Next 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 the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerAug 28, 2019
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