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Artists Arrive in Saigon for Passion Week

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Artists Arrive in Saigon for Passion Week

With design houses and global brands opening local branches , major movies having early premiers , music megastars adding to their tour itineraries , and renowned restaurateurs selecting it as the site of their next venture, Saigon is experiencing an influx of global creative talents sharing their work with Vietnamese audiences. This trend is exemplified by Passion Week, a four-day event at Park Hyatt Saigon that invites Michelin Star chefs and masters from a diverse field of artistic genres to the city for a series of classes and exclusive dinners.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 44th in English Proficiency Index

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 44th in English Proficiency Index

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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 8, 2018
Vietnamese-American Writer Ocean Vuong to Release Debut Novel Next Year

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Vietnamese-American Writer Ocean Vuong to Release Debut Novel Next Year

Earlier this year, Vietnamese-American poet and writer Ocean Vuong won the prestigious 2017 T. S. Elliot Prize for his poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds .

SaigoneerNov 7, 2018
More than Just a Great View: Air 360 Sky Lounge’s Thrilling Events

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More than Just a Great View: Air 360 Sky Lounge’s Thrilling Events

Against Saigon’s neon skyline, five men hopped atop Air 360 Sky Lounge's outdoor rooftop bar in District 1 began to gyrate in tune with the raucous hip-hop blaring out the speakers, starting their special dance.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2018
Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report

Vietnam

Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report

According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam spent US$989 million in 2017 on imported pesticide and materials, up by 36.4% from 2016.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2018
Hanoi to Introduce Traffic Congestion Charges in Central Districts

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Hanoi to Introduce Traffic Congestion Charges in Central Districts

As part of the capital’s efforts to reduce traffic jams, private vehicles will face charges for entering congested areas of central districts.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2018
[Illustrations] A Halcyon Hanoi Through Artist Pham Anh's Ultra-Realistic Oil Paintings

Music & Arts

[Illustrations] A Halcyon Hanoi Through Artist Pham Anh's Ultra-Realistic Oil Paintings

Living in the same neighborhood for an extended period of time can lead one to take it for granted. But it only requires the perspective of an artistically inclined outsider to make you fall in love with the everyday scenery again.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2018
Vietnamese Actor Wins Rookie Award at Tokyo Film Festival for Role in 'Song Lang'

Film & TV

Vietnamese Actor Wins Rookie Award at Tokyo Film Festival for Role in 'Song Lang'

Lien Binh Phat has become the first Vietnamese actor to win a rookie award at the Tokyo International Film Fest (TIFF).

SaigoneerNov 7, 2018
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Morning Stories Roundup: Jetstar Sacks 2 Workers for Flinging Passenger Luggage

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Morning Stories Roundup: Jetstar Sacks 2 Workers for Flinging Passenger Luggage

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 7, 2018
Hanoi Postcard No. 5: A Real Cold Fish

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Hanoi Postcard No. 5: A Real Cold Fish

This week’s postcard is based on a real-life event: a sweet, thoughtful gesture that turned distinctly fishy.

Kit HumphreyNov 6, 2018
VinFast to Launch New Electronic Scooter Called 'Klara' This Month

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VinFast to Launch New Electronic Scooter Called 'Klara' This Month

VinFast will start selling its new motorcycle model from November 20.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2018
VietJet Signs $6.5bn Contract With Airbus for 50 New A321neo Planes

Vietnam

VietJet Signs $6.5bn Contract With Airbus for 50 New A321neo Planes

On Friday, budget airline VietJet Air announced a deal for 50 new Airbus planes from France and ongoing negotiations for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft .

SaigoneerNov 6, 2018
Japan Officials Discover Vietnamese Word in Vandalism of 15th-Century Castle Ruins

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Japan Officials Discover Vietnamese Word in Vandalism of 15th-Century Castle Ruins

Japanese officials recently discovered a handful of letters and phrases that were illegally carved into a centuries-old castle ruins. Among the graffiti, one appears to include a Vietnamese word.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: School Milk Program and Eliminating Loan Sharks in Saigon

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Morning Stories Roundup: School Milk Program and Eliminating Loan Sharks in Saigon

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 6, 2018
42m Vietnamese Use Facebook Daily, Among Highest Rates in Southeast Asia

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42m Vietnamese Use Facebook Daily, Among Highest Rates in Southeast Asia

Amongst its many existing users, companies and government entities are increasingly turning to the platform.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
Saigon's Bus Station Projects Lag Behind Due to Overlapping Plans, Limited Land

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Saigon's Bus Station Projects Lag Behind Due to Overlapping Plans, Limited Land

Many locations that are supposed to be used for building new bus stations are being appropriated for other uses.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
Saigoneer Podcast: Our Take on 'The Bachelor'; Western Holidays in Vietnam; Combating Human Trafficking

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Saigoneer Podcast: Our Take on 'The Bachelor'; Western Holidays in Vietnam; Combating Human Trafficking

Episode 33 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
For the First Time, a Representative From Vietnam Wins Miss Earth Beauty Pageant

Vietnam

For the First Time, a Representative From Vietnam Wins Miss Earth Beauty Pageant

For the first time the history of the beauty pageant, a representative from Vietnam was crowned the top honor.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
Meet The Eye Health Team Behind Some of the Best Technology and Techniques in Saigon

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Meet The Eye Health Team Behind Some of the Best Technology and Techniques in Saigon

Vietnamese residents have enjoyed greater access to health care in recent years, but eye health and preventable blindness is still an issue.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
At Gastown 1960's, International Cooking Artfully Highlights Local Ingredients

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At Gastown 1960's, International Cooking Artfully Highlights Local Ingredients

This is the wow moment: a perfectly coiled octopus tentacle buttressed by a charcoal crisp with strawberry onion sauce atop a perfectly fried potato slice arrives at the table. This dish, found nowhere else in the country, is the perfect introduction to Gastown 1960’s .

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
Chanh Bistro Aims for New Heights on New Rooftop

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Chanh Bistro Aims for New Heights on New Rooftop

As light jazz harmonizes with the morning sunlight, a soft breeze sweeps across the rooftop, tussling the leaves of planted trees.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2018
Weekend Stories Roundup: Saigon Hotel Fire, New Vinfast Factory and 'Smart Museum' App

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Weekend Stories Roundup: Saigon Hotel Fire, New Vinfast Factory and 'Smart Museum' App

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 5, 2018
Hẻm Gems: In a D1 Corner, a Heated Battle Between Yellow Noodles and Red Noodles

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In a D1 Corner, a Heated Battle Between Yellow Noodles and Red Noodles

At the northernmost end of Saigon’s bustling District 1, the end of Hai Ba Trung Street leading to Phu Nhuan District is known best for heavy rush hour traffic. But a curious textbook case of an Asian phenomenon is underway around the corner on neighboring Tran Quang Khai Street: a noodle shop with red shirt-wearing staff just moved in...five meters away from a noodle shop with yellow shirt-wearing staff.

MMervin LeeNov 4, 2018
More Than Just an Identity, Saigon's Modernist Architecture Reflects Past Optimism for a New Era

Architecture

More Than Just an Identity, Saigon's Modernist Architecture Reflects Past Optimism for a New Era

The last 30 years have seen unprecedented economic development in Ho Chi Minh City. Since Doi Moi relaxed foreign investment laws back in 1986, the city has welcomed change with open arms and increasingly asserted its status on the international stage.

KKate TiplerNov 4, 2018
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