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Vietnam Might Fail to Meet Goal of 18m Foreign Visitors in 2019 Due to Slow Growth
A slowdown in the growth of foreign tourism in the first seven months of the year is putting the goal of 18 million international arrivals iat risk.
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Saigon
Long-haul truck drivers on the HCMC-Trung Luong Expressway have taken to pulling over on the hard shoulder overnight to take naps, posing danger to passing motorists.

Roundups
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.

Vietnam
The Central Highlands and Phu Quoc recently suffered from extreme flooding following record-breaking torrential rain.

Vietnam
Amid the ongoing US-China trade war, officials in Vietnam are working to strengthen manufacturing regulations in an effort to avoid tariffs from President Donald Trump.
![[Photos] The Days When Hanoi Had Traditional Paper-Making Villages](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2019/08/paper/26sgrl.jpg)
Hanoi
Situated near the To Lich River, in the west of Hanoi, Yen Thai was a famous dó paper-making village, which began to develop rapidly in the 12th century once Hanoi became established as the capital of Vietnam. It even features in several Vietnamese folk songs.

Asia
The nearly 100-year-old compound was sold and dismantled to make way for a shopping mall.

Saigon Hẻm Gems
By this stage of my life in Saigon, I'm not particularly surprised when an outpost of some unexpected cuisine appears in the unlikeliest of places.

Travel
According to a report from the Ministry of Finance, at the end of April this year, Bamboo Airways recorded a loss of US$14.2 million.

Roundups
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.

Music & Arts
After a successful first edition last year, the music festival will be held on the beach in Ho Tram for the second time November 29–30.

Postcards
Hanoi's lakes, including Hồ Gươm , are brimming with fish, debris and memories of historical lore.

Society
A report, titled 'Casting Light in the Shadows: Child and Youth Migration, Exploitation and Trafficking in Vietnam,' was conducted by children's rights research and consultancy institute Coram International in collaboration with UNICEF and Vietnam’s Institute of Labour and Social Sciences (ILSSA).

Vietnam
A week ago, several bouts of extended rain caused widespread flooding in Da Lat, an unexpected calamity, considering the town’s hilly topography. For some farmers in the area, flooding turned out to be the least of their concerns.

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Sports
In full "ninja" attire, I braved congested streets under the scorching sun looking for the address. Finally, having spotted a sign that reads 'OldSchool Barbell System’ tucked deep inside Binh Thanh District, I hopped the curb, cheated my way to the destination towards a wide parking spot and prepared to enter a world secluded from the chaotic surroundings.

Vietnam
After China announced its ban on plastic waste imports, Southeast Asian shores have received countless containers of scrap from the developed world.
![[Photos] In Hue, a Minimalist Tree House for Adults](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/Aug/14/homestay/hue0l.jpg)
Architecture
Climbing trees and crafting a cozy tree house out of scrap materials might be a fond childhood memory for many. This new house in Hue provides its tenants with the same experience, except with the amenities of a homestay for adults.

Branded Content
Phu Quoc’s rapid rise in popularity has come, in part, thanks to people’s desire to escape claustrophobic cities and their accumulation of traffic, construction noise and hectic routines, and connect with nature.

Roundups
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.

Vietnam
An underwater challenge during this year’s installment of The Amazing Race Vietnam is not sitting well with environmentalists.