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[Photos] An Idiosyncratic Car Parade in 1920s Hanoi

Hanoi

[Photos] An Idiosyncratic Car Parade in 1920s Hanoi

Street festivals have come a long way since the endearing car parades of early 1900s Indochina.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2018
6 Passengers Injured After Wheels of VietJet Plane Dislodge During Landing

Vietnam

6 Passengers Injured After Wheels of VietJet Plane Dislodge During Landing

On the evening of November 29, VietJet flight VJ356 was involved in a serious incident when the wheels of its nose landing gear broke off from the plane upon landing in Buon Me Thuot, causing six passengers to be hospitalized.

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Dec 1, 2018
Ngõ Nooks: Oozing Quail Egg Bánh Giò for Upcoming Winter Days

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Oozing Quail Egg Bánh Giò for Upcoming Winter Days

After a long, draining day at work, the unexpected discovery of a steaming, peppery bánh giò , complete with oozing quail eggs, is the ultimate remedy.

HHa TaNov 30, 2018
Vietnam Welcomes 19,300 New Registered Organ Donors in 2018, Highest in 5 Years

Health

Vietnam Welcomes 19,300 New Registered Organ Donors in 2018, Highest in 5 Years

Popular perception of organ donation is changing.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2018
On Top for 7 Years: The Past and Future of Chill Skybar – Dining

Eat & Drink

On Top for 7 Years: The Past and Future of Chill Skybar – Dining

The construction cranes had just departed and the first lights flashed on atop the Bitexco Tower when Chill Skybar – Dining originally opened.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Gambling Bust, Quality of Life Study and Vietnamese Mobile Games

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Gambling Bust, Quality of Life Study and Vietnamese Mobile Games

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.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2018
[Photos] Pseudo-Suicide and Evil Spirits at Bali’s Usaba Manggung Celebration

Travel

[Photos] Pseudo-Suicide and Evil Spirits at Bali’s Usaba Manggung Celebration

Each year in Bali’s Bugbug Village, Hindus gather to take part in a three-day celebration that includes splashing holy water, atavistic wailing and role-play suicide to ward off evil spirits.

SSebastia GalbanyNov 29, 2018
Saigon Introduces New Buses With CCTV Cameras in Effort to Reduce Sexual Harassment

Saigon

Saigon Introduces New Buses With CCTV Cameras in Effort to Reduce Sexual Harassment

In an effort to raise awareness of sexual harassment on public transport in Saigon, the city’s transport department has launched a new fleet of buses with better surveillance equipment.

SaigoneerNov 29, 2018
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Hanoi to Catch Unleashed, Stray Dogs to Combat Rabies

Hanoi

Hanoi to Catch Unleashed, Stray Dogs to Combat Rabies

In an effort to reduce the risk of rabies, Hanoi will hire dogcatchers to round up unleashed and stray dogs.

SaigoneerNov 29, 2018
[Photos] An Ancient Scroll Depicts the Wondrous World of Japanese Bakemono

Culture

[Photos] An Ancient Scroll Depicts the Wondrous World of Japanese Bakemono

Bakemono refers to preternatural monsters in Japanese folklore that shapeshift.

SaigoneerNov 29, 2018
Mui Ne's Suoi Tien Damaged by Tourist Activities, Illegal Construction

Travel

Mui Ne's Suoi Tien Damaged by Tourist Activities, Illegal Construction

Suoi Tien, a famous natural tourist site in Mui Ne, is losing its appeal due to overcrowding and unauthorized construction work.

SaigoneerNov 29, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Invests $303.5m Abroad in 11 Months

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Invests $303.5m Abroad in 11 Months

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.

SaigoneerNov 29, 2018
[Video] The Eerie, Misty Quietude of Hanoi's Lakeside Parks

Culture

[Video] The Eerie, Misty Quietude of Hanoi's Lakeside Parks

More often than not, videos about Hanoi focus on the dynamically frenetic city streets, leaving anywhere with a state of stillness overlooked: namely, hidden nooks in the capital's numerous lakes and parks.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns

Development

Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns

Even the Japanese contractor has had enough of late payments and delays when it comes to Saigon’s Metro Line 1.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents

Vietnam

South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents

The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
International Week at BlS Hanoi Helps Nurture Globally-Minded Students

Education

International Week at BlS Hanoi Helps Nurture Globally-Minded Students

For one week each year, British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) students and parents take part in a tour of world cultures and traditions through a vibrant fair and a series of learning activities that display the values of global citizenship.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
[Photos] What's Inside Beloved Binh Tay Market's Glorious Comeback?

Culture

[Photos] What's Inside Beloved Binh Tay Market's Glorious Comeback?

Binh Tay Market is the central market in the heart of Cho Lon, sitting on the very edge of District 6 along Thap Muoi Street.

KKevin LeeNov 28, 2018
[Photos] 30 Black-and-White Photos of 1947 Vietnam's Landscapes by Michel Huet

Vietnam

[Photos] 30 Black-and-White Photos of 1947 Vietnam's Landscapes by Michel Huet

If you enjoyed our previous article on French photographer Michel Huet’s portraits of Vietnam series, then the second batch of his work from 1947 Vietnam will pique your interest as well.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
Chinese Scientist Claims to Have Created World’s First Gene-Edited Babies

Asia

Chinese Scientist Claims to Have Created World’s First Gene-Edited Babies

Dr. He Jiankui’s declaration prompted a group of 122 scientists to issue a statement condemning his actions as “crazy.”

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: New Coffee Museum and Greenhouse Gas Report

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: New Coffee Museum and Greenhouse Gas Report

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.

SaigoneerNov 28, 2018
Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster

Society

Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster

If you’re a frequent viewer of the morning news segment Cafe Sang Voi VTV3 (Morning Coffee With VTV3), you might have spotted Le Huong Giang, the first blind TV host of Vietnam’s national television broadcaster VTV.

SaigoneerNov 27, 2018
Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites

Saigon

Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites

The city is also looking into commodifying more historical sites for tourism development.

SaigoneerNov 27, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Submerged Saigon Basements, Coconut Factory and Chinese 'Designer Babies'

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Submerged Saigon Basements, Coconut Factory and Chinese 'Designer Babies'

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.

SaigoneerNov 27, 2018
VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie

Vietnam

VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie

The latter half of the incident was captured in a video and caused a public outcry after it spread online.

SaigoneerNov 26, 2018
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