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In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.

Vietnam

In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.

Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2018
Hanoi Opens First Private Robotic Surgery Clinic

Health

Hanoi Opens First Private Robotic Surgery Clinic

Medical automation has officially arrived in the capital.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2018
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5,000 People to Take Part in a Street Festival in Hanoi This Weekend.

Culture

5,000 People to Take Part in a Street Festival in Hanoi This Weekend.

Themed ‘The Quintessence of Hanoi – Confluence and Shine,’ the street festival will take place around Hoan Kiem Lake between 8am and 11am on July 29.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2018
Vietnamese Author Nguyen Ngoc Tu Wins German Literary Award for Female Writers

Literature

Vietnamese Author Nguyen Ngoc Tu Wins German Literary Award for Female Writers

Vietnamese writers are slowly gaining more recognition on the international stage.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: First Liver Transplant, Coastal Forest Coverage and New Egg Substitute

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: First Liver Transplant, Coastal Forest Coverage and New Egg Substitute

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 25, 2018
A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service

Saigon

A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service

While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2018
Vietnam Sets Guinness Record for World's Largest Bowl of Instant Phở

Food Culture

Vietnam Sets Guinness Record for World's Largest Bowl of Instant Phở

Unlike Vietnam's previous food-related stunts, this time the giant food dish didn't go to waste.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2018
Hanoi Authorities Reject Plan to Build Cable Car Across Red River

Hanoi

Hanoi Authorities Reject Plan to Build Cable Car Across Red River

Last month, French company POMA proposed building a cable car in the capital , but authorities have rejected the plan, claiming the form of transport is not a priority.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2018
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Morning Links Roundup: 60 Overseas Vietnamese Youths Attend Summer Camp in HCMC

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: 60 Overseas Vietnamese Youths Attend Summer Camp in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Canada probes pipe imports from Vietnam [Saigon Times] ▪ 60 Overseas Vietnamese youths attend summer camp in Ho Chi Minh City [DTI]

SaigoneerJul 24, 2018
With New Single 'N-Sao?', Suboi Becomes First Vietnamese Artist Featured on Apple's Beats 1

Music & Arts

With New Single 'N-Sao?', Suboi Becomes First Vietnamese Artist Featured on Apple's Beats 1

Saigon’s reigning rap queen released 'N-Sao?' on Apple’s Beats 1 radio program last week, becoming the first Vietnamese artist to be featured on the 24/7 channel.

SaigoneerJul 23, 2018
How to Watch the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century in Vietnam This Saturday

Vietnam

How to Watch the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century in Vietnam This Saturday

What a celestial year for the country.

SaigoneerJul 23, 2018
Saigoneer Podcast: Reflections From Hanoi, World Cup Madness and Cave Expert Howard Limbert

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Reflections From Hanoi, World Cup Madness and Cave Expert Howard Limbert

Episode 22 of the Saigoneer Podcast is in your earbuds now!

SaigoneerJul 23, 2018
Sofa Workshop in Tan Phu Destroyed in Fire on Sunday

Saigon

Sofa Workshop in Tan Phu Destroyed in Fire on Sunday

On Sunday morning, residents in Tan Phu District were frightened to discover that their neighborhood was englufed in smoke.

SaigoneerJul 23, 2018
Weekend Links Roundup: HCMC at Loss Over Uber Tax Arrears

Roundups

Weekend Links Roundup: HCMC at Loss Over Uber Tax Arrears

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Greater Mekong, including Vietnam, losing forests at alarming rate [VnExpress] ▪ HCM City at loss over Uber tax arrears [DTI]

SaigoneerJul 23, 2018
[Photos] Family Albums Depict the Everyday Lives of Vietnamese People in the Late 1800s

Vietnam

[Photos] Family Albums Depict the Everyday Lives of Vietnamese People in the Late 1800s

Following last week’s photo essay on railway construction , this week’s images focus on the everyday lives of people in northern Vietnam.

JJulie VolaJul 22, 2018
Hẻm Gems: Northern-Style Miến Lươn Is a Magical Saigon Breakfast

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Northern-Style Miến Lươn Is a Magical Saigon Breakfast

Mien Luon Cho Ben Thanh was the final destination in my parents’ 20-year quest to find an authentic northern miến lươn in Saigon.

SSamantha TongJul 21, 2018
10 Killed, Over 30 Missing in Central and Northern Vietnam as Storm Son-Tinh Brings Flash Floods

Vietnam

10 Killed, Over 30 Missing in Central and Northern Vietnam as Storm Son-Tinh Brings Flash Floods

Heavy rains from storm Son-Tinh, which eventually weakened to a tropical depression, have caused flash floods and fatalities in central Vietnam.

SaigoneerJul 21, 2018
Google Maps Introduces Motorbike-Specific Navigation Mode in Vietnam

Tech

Google Maps Introduces Motorbike-Specific Navigation Mode in Vietnam

The feature was first developed in India.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2018
A Cozy Abode of Bak Kut Teh and Migrant Teochew Gastronomy in the Heart of Saigon

Food Culture

A Cozy Abode of Bak Kut Teh and Migrant Teochew Gastronomy in the Heart of Saigon

Singaporean Teochew bak kut teh is a seemingly simple broth made with pork ribs that has managed to enamor locals and foreigners for decades.

MMervin LeeJul 20, 2018
[Photos] A Visit to Binh Thuan's 'Forgotten Land' Where Sand Comes to Life

Travel

[Photos] A Visit to Binh Thuan's 'Forgotten Land' Where Sand Comes to Life

Forgotten Land, a new sculptured sand park in Binh Thuan Province, may be perfect for tourists who like sand, but aren't a fan of the ocean.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2018
[Photos] The Japanese Village That Replaces the Departed With Creepy Dolls

Travel

[Photos] The Japanese Village That Replaces the Departed With Creepy Dolls

More than 10,000 towns are facing depopulation in Japan, but in Nagora — a village hidden away in Shikoku Valley — locals are returning in bizarre fashion: as dolls that replace the dead.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2018
Local Wedding Goes Viral for Accepting Money Gifts via POS Credit Card Reader, QR Code

Vietnam

Local Wedding Goes Viral for Accepting Money Gifts via POS Credit Card Reader, QR Code

A couple in Hanoi added a contemporary twist to the conventional money gifting custom.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ VietJet provisionally orders 100 Boeing 737 jets [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [Vietnam+]

SaigoneerJul 20, 2018
Over 50% of Rural Areas Outside Hanoi Now Have Access to Clean Water

Hanoi

Over 50% of Rural Areas Outside Hanoi Now Have Access to Clean Water

Access to clean water has been an issue for people living in rural areas outside the capital for years, but that may soon change.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2018
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