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Cases of Dengue in Hanoi Increase Threefold From 2018

Health

Cases of Dengue in Hanoi Increase Threefold From 2018

At least 548 dengue fever patients have been admitted to hospitals in Hanoi this year, marking a threefold increase from the same period last year.

SaigoneerJun 27, 2019
New Data Shows Fansipan Is 4.3m Higher Than Previously Recorded

Vietnam

New Data Shows Fansipan Is 4.3m Higher Than Previously Recorded

After a recent round of measurements, experts believe that the peak of Mount Fansipan is higher than previously recorded.

SaigoneerJun 27, 2019
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Morning Stories Roundup: Quang Binh Signs Promotion Deal With Google

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Quang Binh Signs Promotion Deal With Google

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 27, 2019
Hanoi Applies for Recognition as UNESCO Creative City

Hanoi

Hanoi Applies for Recognition as UNESCO Creative City

As part of the capital’s ongoing efforts to bolster the city’s global standing, authorities are developing a dossier to submit for Hanoi’s recognition as a UNESCO creative city.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2019
Da Nang Will Pilot a Public Bicycle-Sharing Program to Reduce Traffic

Vietnam

Da Nang Will Pilot a Public Bicycle-Sharing Program to Reduce Traffic

To combat increasing traffic and pollution concerns, the city will trial a high-tech bicycle-sharing program.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2019
First-Ever Permanent Blood Donation Center Opens in Hanoi

Health

First-Ever Permanent Blood Donation Center Opens in Hanoi

Last Saturday, the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) opened a blood donation center in Hanoi, which marks a first for the capital.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2019
[Photos] The Ghostliness That Inspired the Fine Arts Museum's Haunting Rumors

Music & Arts

[Photos] The Ghostliness That Inspired the Fine Arts Museum's Haunting Rumors

Do humans invent ghost stories to compensate for our inability to come to terms with the brutal, capricious nature of death, or do we spend significant energy suppressing the truth of the supernatural while, despite our best efforts, tales of the paranormal continue to seep out?

Paul ChristiansenJun 26, 2019
[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2

Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2

Continuing the visual spectacle of Saigon from part 1 of the collection , here are more candid shots of the city’s street life in 1965.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2019
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7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version

Society

7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version

Bioplastics, which are derived from plant- and animal-based materials, are believed to be less harmful to the environment than petroleum-based plastics because they produce less greenhouse gas.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2019
How LOTTE Legend Saigon Caters to Foreign Business Travelers and Locals Alike

Branded Content

How LOTTE Legend Saigon Caters to Foreign Business Travelers and Locals Alike

A wave of foreign investment in Vietnam accompanied economic reforms in the early 1990s, with Japan among the largest contributors.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Land Transfer Problem Hinders HCMC Public Toilet Project

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Land Transfer Problem Hinders HCMC Public Toilet Project

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 26, 2019
[Video] Hoang Thuy Linh's 'Vo Chong A Phu' Video Is a Popping Literature Party

Music & Arts

[Video] Hoang Thuy Linh's 'Vo Chong A Phu' Video Is a Popping Literature Party

From one of Vietnam’s classic literature works to internet meme to a full-fledged music video: Mi from ‘Vo Chong A Phu’ is truly a cultural icon.

SaigoneerJun 25, 2019
Saigon Earmarks $7m for Measures to Thwart Illegal Sand Mining

Saigon

Saigon Earmarks $7m for Measures to Thwart Illegal Sand Mining

Illegal sand mining in the area is devastating ecosystems and ushering in a host of environmental problems.

SaigoneerJun 25, 2019
ASEAN Countries Confirm Bid to Co-Host FIFA World Cup 2034

Asia

ASEAN Countries Confirm Bid to Co-Host FIFA World Cup 2034

On June 22, a meeting between representatives of ten ASEAN countries was held to discuss the prospect of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.

SaigoneerJun 25, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Attracts 17m Visitors in First 6 Months of 2019

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Attracts 17m Visitors in First 6 Months of 2019

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 25, 2019
In Malaysia, If You Want Fresh Seafood, Join a Facebook Livestream Auction

Food Culture

In Malaysia, If You Want Fresh Seafood, Join a Facebook Livestream Auction

Customers eager to avoid wet markets are increasingly turning to live social media auctions to satisfy their seafood needs.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2019
Complete, Online Dental Records Helping Vietnam Become Global Dental Tourism Leaders

Branded Content

Complete, Online Dental Records Helping Vietnam Become Global Dental Tourism Leaders

As Vietnam continues its emergence as a global leader for dental tourism , one company s ets themselves apart by offering complete, easy to access online dental records that provide patients with much-needed security and peace of mind throughout the entire process and afterward.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2019
[Video] In Remembrance of a Green Ton Duc Thang Past

Society

[Video] In Remembrance of a Green Ton Duc Thang Past

October 2017 spelled the death of Ton Duc Thang Street in spirit after Saigon maintenance workers started slaying its trees to make way for bridge construction.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2019
Soft Skills and Real World Experiences Lure Vietnamese Students Abroad

Education

Soft Skills and Real World Experiences Lure Vietnamese Students Abroad

Because of the potential for a better education and future, many Vietnamese families have little difficulty deciding to send a child abroad for university.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2019
Saigoneer Podcast: One Thing We Would Change About Saigon & Preserving Architectural Heritage

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: One Thing We Would Change About Saigon & Preserving Architectural Heritage

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

SaigoneerJun 24, 2019
How a Vietnamese Fishing Boat Saved 22 Filipino Victims From a Shipwreck

Vietnam

How a Vietnamese Fishing Boat Saved 22 Filipino Victims From a Shipwreck

The group of Vietnamese fishermen includes ten people working on a fishing boat belonging to Tien Giang resident Ngo Van Theng.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Doctors Warn of Disease Outbreaks as Heat Wave Continues

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Doctors Warn of Disease Outbreaks as Heat Wave Continues

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 24, 2019
The Discomforting Poetry of Vietnamese Cursed Image

Culture

The Discomforting Poetry of Vietnamese Cursed Image

The page description of Vietnamese Cursed Image (VCI) has a single line: “how did you get here?” — a question I find myself asking often.

Khoi PhamJun 22, 2019
[Photos] The People of 1880s Indochina Captured in a Series of Striking Portraits

Asia

[Photos] The People of 1880s Indochina Captured in a Series of Striking Portraits

When French photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Émile Gssel traveled to Indochina in 1880, they documented not only its landscapes , but also its people.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2019
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