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[Photos] Japanese Landscapers Turn Tiny Trucks Into Lush Gardens

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Japanese Landscapers Turn Tiny Trucks Into Lush Gardens

A kei truck, also called a kei-tora , is a mini-truck that is built to serve a variety of purposes in Japan.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2018
Despite Economic Gains, Vietnam's Productivity Remains Low Among ASEAN Countries

Vietnam

Despite Economic Gains, Vietnam's Productivity Remains Low Among ASEAN Countries

Despite experiencing recent growth regarding its average labor productivity, Vietnam still struggles to compete with its ASEAN neighbors.

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Jul 19, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Southern Vietnam Sees 2 More H1N1 Deaths

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Southern Vietnam Sees 2 More H1N1 Deaths

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam Airlines maintains Skytrax four-star rating for three consecutive years [SGGP] ▪ Southern Vietnam sees 2 more H1N1 deaths [Xinhua]

SaigoneerJul 19, 2018
Hanoi FC on Course for an Early V.League Championship

Hanoi

Hanoi FC on Course for an Early V.League Championship

The last three matches of the 19 th round of V.League 2018 wrapped up on July 15, including a match between Hanoi FC and Nam Dinh. Although the match ended in a 3-3 draw, Hanoi maintained their position at the top of the V. League with 48 points.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
Lost Type: Capturing the Essence of Vietnam's Street Signage Through Modern Typeface

Arts & Culture

Lost Type: Capturing the Essence of Vietnam's Street Signage Through Modern Typeface

With just a glance outside your window, you might notice that Vietnam’s metropolises are filled with a hodgepodge of banners, signs and advertising panels of all shapes, design motifs and colors.

Khoi PhamJul 18, 2018
Take a Tour of Italian Pasta at ‘NAMO
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Eat & Drink

Take a Tour of Italian Pasta at ‘NAMO

‘NAMO Italian brings authentic flavors and traditions to guests in the heart of Saigon.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
[Photos] New Saigon Coworking Community Brings Jungle Greenness Into Office Space

Architecture

[Photos] New Saigon Coworking Community Brings Jungle Greenness Into Office Space

Working in an enclosed space can be stifling at times, which is why the architecture group G8A recognizes the need to reconnect with nature.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
FLC Group Pumps $26m More Into Bamboo Airways, Prepares for First Flight This October

Vietnam

FLC Group Pumps $26m More Into Bamboo Airways, Prepares for First Flight This October

On July 9, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung approved the establishment of FLC Group’s Bamboo Airways, according to VnExpress .

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
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A Hospital in Ba Vi Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.

Vietnam

A Hospital in Ba Vi Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.

Two families gave birth to sons 20 minutes apart from each other in late 2012, setting in motion a string of tragedies that are still affecting those involved.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
As Storm Son Tinh Approaches, Thousands of Tourists Are Stranded on Phu Quoc Island

Vietnam

As Storm Son Tinh Approaches, Thousands of Tourists Are Stranded on Phu Quoc Island

High winds and rough waves have forced ship routes to close in Kien Giang Province.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Tropical Storm Son Tinh to Lash China, Vietnam, Laos After Flooding the Philippines

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Tropical Storm Son Tinh to Lash China, Vietnam, Laos After Flooding the Philippines

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Tropical Storm Son-tinh to lash China, Vietnam and Laos after flooding northern Philippines [AccuWeather] ▪ Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue [Diplomat]

SaigoneerJul 18, 2018
Northern Vietnam Braces Once Again for Heavy Rain, Potential Flooding

Vietnam

Northern Vietnam Braces Once Again for Heavy Rain, Potential Flooding

The rainy season is upon us once again, and northern Vietnam is about to experience a bout heavy rainfall.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
A Hospital Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.

Vietnam

A Hospital Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.

Two families gave birth to sons 20 minutes apart from each other in late 2012, setting in motion a string of tragedies that are still affecting those involved.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
Exploring Japanese Lifestyles in Vietnam
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Exploring Japanese Lifestyles in Vietnam

A chorus of irasshaimase , Japanese for welcome, greets guests as the building’s traditional shōji door slides shut, obscuring all views and feelings of Saigon.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
Sophia the Robot’s Message to Vietnam: 'You Are Already Halfway There'

Tech

Sophia the Robot’s Message to Vietnam: 'You Are Already Halfway There'

On July 13, an international conference on Industry 4.0 in Hanoi featured Sophia, a social humanoid robot, as a guest speaker, and she had a message for Vietnam.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
Yok Don National Park Receives Financial Grant to Stop All Elephant Rides, Activities

Vietnam

Yok Don National Park Receives Financial Grant to Stop All Elephant Rides, Activities

A step towards more ethical tourism practices.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
Saigon Postcard No. 8: The City's Sewer Saviors

Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 8: The City's Sewer Saviors

Below the busy streets, saintly, filth-submerged sanitation workers strive to un-muck our sewers.

Paul ChristiansenJul 17, 2018
The Three Musket-Teas Dominating Vietnam's Market of Sugary Drinks

Vietnam

The Three Musket-Teas Dominating Vietnam's Market of Sugary Drinks

The top three ready-to-drink (RTD) tea makers stand firm in the Vietnamese market, despite health concerns raised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Patients Neglect Health Insurance Due to Long Waiting Time

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Patients Neglect Health Insurance Due to Long Waiting Time

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam-India bilateral trade reaches US$12.83 billion [SGGP] ▪ Vietnamese patients neglect health insurance due to long waiting time [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 17, 2018
When Work and Life Take up Most of Their Day, Saigoneers Turn to Night-Time Gym Sessions

Society

When Work and Life Take up Most of Their Day, Saigoneers Turn to Night-Time Gym Sessions

Tight schedules and a hectic lifestyle don't prevent some young Saigoneers from getting in shape.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2018
[Photos] A View of 1968 Cho Lon Through the Lens of an Australian Soldier

Saigon

[Photos] A View of 1968 Cho Lon Through the Lens of an Australian Soldier

Through the lens of Gary Grayson, a former Australian military officer, life persisted in 1968 Saigon despite the tumultuous political climate enveloping the region at the time.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2018
Saigoneer Podcast: The Nhậu Roundtable Special

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: The Nhậu Roundtable Special

The Saigoneer Podcast has turned 21!

SaigoneerJul 16, 2018
With Half a Year to Go, Natural Disasters Have Already Cost Vietnam $39m

Vietnam

With Half a Year to Go, Natural Disasters Have Already Cost Vietnam $39m

On July 9, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control held a meeting to look into natural disasters which severely impacted the country in the first half of the year.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Grab Vietnam Sacks Driver for Supposedly Kicking Passengers out of Car

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Grab Vietnam Sacks Driver for Supposedly Kicking Passengers out of Car

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ministry announces violations found at Mumuso Vietnam [DTI] ▪ Grab Vietnam sacks driver for supposedly kicking passengers out of car [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 16, 2018
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