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Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Third Wife' Controversy and Vietnam's Protein Consumption

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Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Third Wife' Controversy and Vietnam's Protein Consumption

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

SaigoneerJun 3, 2019
Delayed Site Clearance, Compensation Stall Saigon Flood-Prevention Projects

Saigon

Delayed Site Clearance, Compensation Stall Saigon Flood-Prevention Projects

There are currently four clusters of flood-prevention projects underway in Saigon, all of which are still struggling to move forward with the process of land acquisition.

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Jun 3, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Da Nang Bus, Hanoi Food Festival and Student Hackers

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Da Nang Bus, Hanoi Food Festival and Student Hackers

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 3, 2019
Filmmaker Nong Nhat Quang on His New Docuseries 'Queer Asia: Vietnam'

Film & TV

Filmmaker Nong Nhat Quang on His New Docuseries 'Queer Asia: Vietnam'

For 22-year-old filmmaker Nong Nhat Quang, growing up gay in Lao Cai Province, a conservative region of many ethnic groups, was tough. Being noticeably camp meant bullying and abuse were commonplace, as was the paranoia of being “outed.” He used Grindr to meet strangers or tourists 20 kilometers away in Sapa, but with high expectations from his parents, he kept his true identity secret to avoid rejection. The idea that he would go on to direct LGBTQ documentaries for an international audience was, at that time, impossible to conceive.

GGia NguyenJun 2, 2019
Connectivity Is Key to Ethnic Minority Development, World Bank Report Shows

Vietnam

Connectivity Is Key to Ethnic Minority Development, World Bank Report Shows

A new research project by World Bank looks at the socio-economic performance of seven ethnicities in Vietnam including San Diu, Muong, Khmer, Xo Dang, Kho Mu and Mong.

SaigoneerJun 2, 2019
[Video] Wheels of Steel: Tearing Across Saigon on Japanese Fixies

Society

[Video] Wheels of Steel: Tearing Across Saigon on Japanese Fixies

Just 10 years ago, the fixed-gear bike was an unfamiliar concept in Vietnam; now, there’s a thriving community of riders here in Saigon with enthusiasts from all walks of life.

SaigoneerMay 31, 2019
[Photos] Saunter Across Hanoi's Old Quarter Streets in 1896

Hanoi

[Photos] Saunter Across Hanoi's Old Quarter Streets in 1896

Being alive today means seeing such an abundance of photos that they can become meaningless, yet these shots of Hanoi’s Old Quarter invoke a feeling that’s hard to define.

SaigoneerMay 31, 2019
Hẻm Gems: The Comfort of Slurping Vegetarian Noodles on the Pavement

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Comfort of Slurping Vegetarian Noodles on the Pavement

Tien, who’s been up since 4am, stops for a moment, lets out a small sigh of satisfaction and wipes the sweat from her brow with the well-used towel around her neck. It’s now 7:45am on another hot, humid morning in Saigon. Business has been brisk and she’s just served her final customer of the day with a generously filled bowl of bún măng chay (vegetarian vermicelli noodles with bamboo shoots).

JJames DrinkwaterMay 31, 2019
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[Video] From Ha Long to Hanoi in Search of a Street Food Feast

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[Video] From Ha Long to Hanoi in Search of a Street Food Feast

Hungry in Hanoi documents an experience many of us know first-hand: the satisfaction of a day out exploring followed by a celebratory street food feast.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2019
[Photos] After Bánh Mì, Altar Might Be Vietnam's Next Miss Universe National Costume

Culture

[Photos] After Bánh Mì, Altar Might Be Vietnam's Next Miss Universe National Costume

Remember the bánh mì dress? She’s dead, and this horrible design murdered her.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2019
Hanoi Authorities Ban Recreational Use of Laughing Gas

Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Ban Recreational Use of Laughing Gas

All recreational use of laughing gas is now illegal in Hanoi following a decision from the city’s administration.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2019
Public Bicycles Are a Hit in Hoi An, Not So Much in Saigon and Hanoi

Society

Public Bicycles Are a Hit in Hoi An, Not So Much in Saigon and Hanoi

In 2018, Hoi An announced that it had officially launched a project to establish a bicycle network to make transport more sustainable.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2019
Vietnam's Economy Might Be Larger Than Singapore's in 10 Years: DBS Report

Vietnam

Vietnam's Economy Might Be Larger Than Singapore's in 10 Years: DBS Report

With growth rates that could steady at 6.5% over the next decade, Vietnam's economy could surpass that of Singapore by 2029, according to a report by a Singaporean bank.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's CPI up 0.58% in May

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's CPI up 0.58% in May

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.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2019
[Illustrations] 10 Endangered Species of the World as Illustrated by a Chinese Designer

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] 10 Endangered Species of the World as Illustrated by a Chinese Designer

In the decade of millennials, putting endangered species on hip T-shirts might be one of the best ways to raise awareness of biodiversity.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2019
Celebrity Chef Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van Ordained as Buddhist Monk

Food Culture

Celebrity Chef Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van Ordained as Buddhist Monk

Dubbed Vietnam's "national chef," Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van is a household name among many Vietnamese for her role as a cooking instructor on the hit cooking show Kheo Tay Hay Lam .

SaigoneerMay 29, 2019
Le Pho Painting Sets Record for Most Expensive Vietnamese Art Sold at Auction

Music & Arts

Le Pho Painting Sets Record for Most Expensive Vietnamese Art Sold at Auction

'Nude,' or 'Nue' in French, is an oil painting by famed 20 th -century Vietnamese artist Le Pho. It was recently sold for US$1.4 million, more than 2.5 times its expected value at an auction at Christie's in Hong Kong last Sunday.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Focuses on Urban Regeneration Along Canals

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Focuses on Urban Regeneration Along Canals

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.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2019
Flooding on Quang Ninh-Chinese Border Kills 1, Destroys Cargo Boats

Vietnam

Flooding on Quang Ninh-Chinese Border Kills 1, Destroys Cargo Boats

Following heavy rains across northern Vietnam and unannounced discharged waters from a Chinese dam, Mong Cai Town in Quang Ninh Province has suffered from damaging floods.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2019
Vietnam Earmarks $1.2bn for Forest Protection, Restoration

Vietnam

Vietnam Earmarks $1.2bn for Forest Protection, Restoration

The plan focuses on improving sustainable forest and environmental management, protection and development along with conservation to increase total forest cover from 2.5 million hectares to 2.72 million hectares by 2030. It's estimated to cost VND28 trillion (US$1.2 billion).

SaigoneerMay 28, 2019
Nguyen Huu Linh to Face Trial for Sexually Harassing Young Girl in Elevator

Saigon

Nguyen Huu Linh to Face Trial for Sexually Harassing Young Girl in Elevator

Almost two months after the incident occurred, Saigon authorities have officially moved forward with the child sexual harassment case that has attracted significant public attention.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2019
Vietnamese Short Awarded Illy Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2019

Film & TV

Vietnamese Short Awarded Illy Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2019

Director's Fortnight is an independent event running parallel to the main Cannes Film Festival, organized by the French Directors Guild starting in 1969.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Heavy Rains Forecast to Hit Northern Localities

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Heavy Rains Forecast to Hit Northern Localities

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.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2019
[Photos] The Mekong Delta on the Brink of a New Decade

Vietnam

[Photos] The Mekong Delta on the Brink of a New Decade

Taken by Stewart Jackson, a member of the US Army in 1970, and archived in the gallery of the 6/31st Infantry in Vietnam, these photos depict life in Duong Diem Town, Chau Thanh, Tien Giang Province.

SaigoneerMay 27, 2019
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