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Hanoi FC Makes History by Entering AFC Cup’s Zonal Finals for the First Time

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Hanoi FC Makes History by Entering AFC Cup’s Zonal Finals for the First Time

Vietnam’s national team has enjoyed huge success in recent years, and now the nation’s club teams are making significant progress too.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2019
Saigon Postcard No. 17: Our Love and Hate for the Rainy Season

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Saigon Postcard No. 17: Our Love and Hate for the Rainy Season

The monsoon season's heavy clouds carry a chaos of conflictions.

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Paul Christiansen
Jul 3, 2019
[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees

Architecture

[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees

Maison A in Nam Dinh Province was built for a client's aging mother. She is very fond of the banana trees that once occupied the space and the new house has the broad-leaf plant in abundance.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2019
VietJet Announces New Direct Flights From Saigon, Da Nang to Tokyo

Travel

VietJet Announces New Direct Flights From Saigon, Da Nang to Tokyo

Direct routes will connect Tokyo with Da Nang and Saigon.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2019
Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Vietnam

Vietnam

Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Vietnam

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting says a tropical depression in the East Sea is predicted to become a tropical storm that will bring torrential rains to regions in northern and north-central Vietnam.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2019
[Video] Worlds Collide in New Son Tung M-TP Single Featuring Snoop Dogg

Music & Arts

[Video] Worlds Collide in New Son Tung M-TP Single Featuring Snoop Dogg

You heard that right.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2019
Vietnam, EU Ink Historic Trade Deal That Reduces 99% of Bilateral Tariffs

Vietnam

Vietnam, EU Ink Historic Trade Deal That Reduces 99% of Bilateral Tariffs

The deal, which slashes 99% of tariffs between the two sides, represents the first such agreement between the European Union (EU) and a developing nation in Southeast Asia.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2019
Integrating Creativity and Discovery into Saigon Classrooms through Round Square

Education

Integrating Creativity and Discovery into Saigon Classrooms through Round Square

After seeing whales wash ashore with rubbish-ruined stomachs and reading the startling statistics related to waste, Saigon residents have woken up to the destructive truth of plastic use and started to look for inventive alternatives.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2019
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Coca-Cola Removes Slogan Deemed 'Vulgar' by Culture Department

Society

Coca-Cola Removes Slogan Deemed 'Vulgar' by Culture Department

Coca-Cola’s latest promotional campaign has been embroiled in online controversy after it was deemed “vulgar” by a government agency.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Films Set New Revenue Records

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Films Set New Revenue Records

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.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2019
Pork Shortage Caused by African Swine Fever Might Last Until 2020

Vietnam

Pork Shortage Caused by African Swine Fever Might Last Until 2020

As of June 28, African swine fever had spread to 60 provinces and cities and resulted in the culling of three million pigs, or 10% of the total number of pigs in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2019
As Hot Weather Grills Central Vietnam, Multiple Wildfires Ravage Ha Tinh

Vietnam

As Hot Weather Grills Central Vietnam, Multiple Wildfires Ravage Ha Tinh

After three days of constant fire-fighting efforts by local law enforcement and military personnel, the forest fires in Ha Tinh Province were finally subdued.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2019
[Photos] The Small-Town Vibes of Quy Nhon Half a Century Ago

Vietnam

[Photos] The Small-Town Vibes of Quy Nhon Half a Century Ago

The central coast city has been charming guests for decades with its awe-shucks charisma.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2019
Zen on a Plate at Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House

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Zen on a Plate at Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House

“I couldn’t breathe,” Jade Tran says, her face flushing as she reflects on the moment in 2012 when she fell ill 4,000 meters above sea level in the Himalayas while on a pilgrimage to a Tibetan monastery.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: HCMC’s CPI Goes Down Slightly in June

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: HCMC’s CPI Goes Down Slightly in June

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.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2019
[Photos] The 1970s Girl Gangs That Inspired Japanese Pop Culture and Fashion Rebels

Culture

[Photos] The 1970s Girl Gangs That Inspired Japanese Pop Culture and Fashion Rebels

With razor blades hidden under modified school uniforms, sukeban represented both terror and solidarity.

SaigoneerJun 29, 2019
Vietnamese Passport Strength Improves Slightly to 73rd of 94

Vietnam

Vietnamese Passport Strength Improves Slightly to 73rd of 94

Overtaking Algeria and Haiti, Vietnam moved up to 73 rd out of 94 spots.

SaigoneerJun 29, 2019
What is ‘STEAM’ and Why Are Schools Implementing it?

Education

What is ‘STEAM’ and Why Are Schools Implementing it?

If you’re familiar with modern education methods you’ve likely encountered the term ‘STEAM,’ an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, art and maths. But what is it, exactly? Some people think a focus on STEAM means merely adding robotics or coding classes to a curriculum, or bringing computers into art rooms.

SaigoneerJun 28, 2019
Vietnam Loves Drinking Beer. What About Cooking With It?

Food Culture

Vietnam Loves Drinking Beer. What About Cooking With It?

The craft beer craze that originated in the west has arrived in Vietnam in full force , but the trend of incorporating the beverage into local food recipes hasn’t yet followed.

Paul ChristiansenJun 28, 2019
A Brief Guide to Vietnam's Lesser-Known Sweet Sticky Rice Dishes

Food Culture

A Brief Guide to Vietnam's Lesser-Known Sweet Sticky Rice Dishes

You may have tried the famed mango sticky rice from Thailand and wondered, “How on earth does this rice go so well with the sweetness of mango and coconut milk?” Usually, some would think of rice as part of a savory dish, like how mashed potatoes go with steak, instead of berries. However, in many Asian countries that use rice as a staple, sticky rice or glutinous rice, in the form of grains or flour, has long been used to make sweet treats and desserts, as well as savory main dishes.

HHieu TranJun 28, 2019
5 Men Jailed for Killing Endangered Primates in Nghe An National Park

Vietnam

5 Men Jailed for Killing Endangered Primates in Nghe An National Park

Sentences were given to five men in Nghe An Province for poaching a pair of langurs in Pu Mat National Park.

SaigoneerJun 28, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: As Pork Imports Spike, Vietnam's Livestock Industry Is Under Pressure

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: As Pork Imports Spike, Vietnam's Livestock Industry Is Under Pressure

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.

SaigoneerJun 28, 2019
[Photos] A Glossy Design Project Seeks to Make History an Intriguing Subject

Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Glossy Design Project Seeks to Make History an Intriguing Subject

Lasting from 1225 to 1400, the Tran Dynasty was a prosperous era in Vietnamese history filled with heralded art, music and culture, in between three victories over Mongol forces.

SaigoneerJun 27, 2019
New Proposals Suggest Repairing or Replacing Nam Dinh Cathedral With Replica

Vietnam

New Proposals Suggest Repairing or Replacing Nam Dinh Cathedral With Replica

Back in May, a renovation plan to replace Bui Chu Cathedral in Nam Dinh Province with a newly-built replica angered the public.

SaigoneerJun 27, 2019
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