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Saigon Launches Major Initiative to Reduce Plastic Use in Local Markets

Saigon

Saigon Launches Major Initiative to Reduce Plastic Use in Local Markets

Saigon authorities have issued plans to multiple municipal departments in hopes of seeing a reduction in the use of plastic bags and products.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 84th Among World’s Most Powerful Passports

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Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 84th Among World’s Most Powerful Passports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports [DTI] ▪ Experts fear potential real estate bubble in Vietnam [VnExpress]

Independent stories about the people, places and ideas shaping Saigon and Vietnam.

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SaigoneerMay 24, 2018

[Photos] Naypyidaw's Ghostly Central Train Station

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[Photos] Naypyidaw's Ghostly Central Train Station

Naypyidaw central train station, 11am. A heavy cloud hangs over the entire place. The moment you set foot in the city, it gives you the chills.

MMostafa MansourMay 23, 2018

Vietnam

High-Profile Local Artist Under Investigation Over Rape Allegations From Past Models

More and more women are speaking out about the sexual abuse they had to endure in their work environment in the past.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2018

Consulting Firms From Japan, France, Vietnam to Begin Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport This June

Development

Consulting Firms From Japan, France, Vietnam to Begin Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport This June

It's one step closer to the completion of Long Thanh International Airport in the far future.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2018

[Illustrations] Here Are Some Standout Picks From Collaborative Art Project 'Ve Ve Hat Boi'

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Here Are Some Standout Picks From Collaborative Art Project 'Ve Ve Hat Boi'

Even after Ve Ve Hat Boi ended, the project's success shows that there’s still space for Vietnam’s ancient art forms in today’s ever-changing world.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2018

Vietnam Ranks 1st in Asia, 6th of 53 in Female Business Ownership

Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks 1st in Asia, 6th of 53 in Female Business Ownership

Women constitute a large percentage of business owners in the country, though some major obstacles remain in the way of true entrepreneurial equality.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Growth to Slow After Record Performance in Q1

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Growth to Slow After Record Performance in Q1

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Disturbing video captures woman beating, force-feeding children at Vietnamese nursery [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam’s GDP growth to slow after record performance in Q1 [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMay 23, 2018

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'Crystal Cloud' Art Installation in Mu Cang Chai Stirs Controversy

Music & Arts

'Crystal Cloud' Art Installation in Mu Cang Chai Stirs Controversy

Stunning.

SaigoneerMay 22, 2018

Saigon Officials Aim to Launch Noise Pollution Response Teams

Saigon

Saigon Officials Aim to Launch Noise Pollution Response Teams

Can officials keep the city quiet? Can officials keep the city quiet?

SaigoneerMay 22, 2018

[Maps] A Brief Cartographical History of Hanoi From 1873-1936

Hanoi

[Maps] A Brief Cartographical History of Hanoi From 1873-1936

How was Hanoi in the late 19 th century different from its current state?

SaigoneerMay 22, 2018

Hanoi Postcard No. 1: Hom Fabric Market

Postcards

Hanoi Postcard No. 1: Hom Fabric Market

This week, Saigoneer is proud to announce a new series: beautifully crafted illustrations, in the form of postcards, celebrating everything we love about this city. Every couple of weeks, we’ll reveal a new vignette of a uniquely Hanoian experience, complete with affectionate descriptions.

Kit HumphreyMay 22, 2018

[Maps] A Brief Cartographical History of Hanoi in 1873-1936

Vietnam

[Maps] A Brief Cartographical History of Hanoi in 1873-1936

How was Hanoi in the late 19 th century different from its current state?

SaigoneerMay 22, 2018

Dam Sen Park Stops Using Exotic Animals in Circus Shows Following Complaints

Saigon

Dam Sen Park Stops Using Exotic Animals in Circus Shows Following Complaints

Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 will stop featuring wild animals such as orangutans, elephants and bears in their circus performances.

Paul ChristiansenMay 22, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Cut Back Tax Incentives for Casinos in SEZs

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Cut Back Tax Incentives for Casinos in SEZs

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s aviation market welcomes new fleets [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam plans to cut back tax incentives for casinos in special economic zones [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMay 22, 2018

In Myanmar, Human Hair Is a Lucrative and Noble Industry

Asia

In Myanmar, Human Hair Is a Lucrative and Noble Industry

Today, Myanmar is one of the major suppliers of human hair for countries around the world. The niche trade fits comfortably within in Burmese religious traditions and provides income for thousands of people.

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

China and India Are Outsourcing Emissions to Poorer Countries Like Vietnam: Report

Asia

China and India Are Outsourcing Emissions to Poorer Countries Like Vietnam: Report

As China and India ready ambitious reforms to enhance their efforts to combat climate change, large corporations are responding by looking to offshore their operations to lower-wage nations.

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

Amid Growing 'Hate Culture,' Vietnam Wants to Create Etiquette Guide for Internet Users

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Amid Growing 'Hate Culture,' Vietnam Wants to Create Etiquette Guide for Internet Users

The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

Vietnam to Build a Code of Conduct for Internet Users

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Vietnam to Build a Code of Conduct for Internet Users

The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

Saigoneer Podcast: Fakes in Vietnam, Kick-Ass Millenials and a Deep Dive on Thu Thiem

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Saigoneer Podcast: Fakes in Vietnam, Kick-Ass Millenials and a Deep Dive on Thu Thiem

It's Monday morning, which means it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode!

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

[Photos] Saigon Swims in Citywide 'Pool' After Weekend Downpours

Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Swims in Citywide 'Pool' After Weekend Downpours

If’s officially time for the rainy season in Vietnam or, as we say in Saigon, flooding season.

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: Lazada Faces Inspection After Multiple Service Complaints in Vietnam

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Lazada Faces Inspection After Multiple Service Complaints in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Public concerns over toxic chemical project near Ha Long Bay [DTI] ▪ Lazada faces inspection after multiple service complaints in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 21, 2018

Will Tracking Technology Help Combat Vietnam's Chronic Bike Theft Problem?

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Will Tracking Technology Help Combat Vietnam's Chronic Bike Theft Problem?

The surest way to keep your bike safe might just be to lo-jack it.

LLuca PowellMay 20, 2018

Vietnamese Student Wins Top US Interior Design Award With Bamboo-Inspired Community Center

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Student Wins Top US Interior Design Award With Bamboo-Inspired Community Center

Tran Thach Thao, a native of northern Vietnam, was recognized with a prestigious award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for her plans for a community center that connects elderly people with younger generations.

SaigoneerMay 20, 2018

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