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Hanoi Trees to Be Axed to Make Way for Metro Line

Hanoi

Hanoi Trees to Be Axed to Make Way for Metro Line

To create space for one of Hanoi's upcoming metro stations, 41 trees will soon be cut down, while another 116 will be relocated to a nearby park.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Soviet Accommodation, Forest Cabins and a Hobbit House: The Eccentricity of Nha Ben Rung

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Soviet Accommodation, Forest Cabins and a Hobbit House: The Eccentricity of Nha Ben Rung

“It is a rocket center. The Soviets, they stayed there to control the rockets…” These are not exactly the kind of words you expect to hear from a homestay owner in northern Vietnam, especially not when they are describing the space where you’ll be sleeping that night.

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Kit HumphreyMay 8, 2018

Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach

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Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort – An Oasis of Serenity by the Beach

Lounging on a shady veranda surrounded by birdsong, or reclining on an expanse of pristine sand that stretches into the cool ocean without another soul in sight – few daydreams are more enticing than what it would be like to own a private seaside getaway. Thanks to their immaculately maintained grounds, carefully arranged rooms, and Western-tailored restaurants, Cham Villas in Mui Ne provides the experience of seclusion and serenity of a personal vacation spot to its visitors.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

[Photos] A Stroll Around 1969-1970 Saigon

Saigon

[Photos] A Stroll Around 1969-1970 Saigon

Take a stroll through Saigon in 1969-1970 thanks to these black and white photos.

MMichael BurrMay 8, 2018

Central Vietnam Festival Bài Chòi Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Arts & Culture

Central Vietnam Festival Bài Chòi Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage

A night of celebrations, songs and games was held in Quy Nhon on May 5, as artists and official delegates acknowledged bài chòi's recognition as a UNESCO intangible heritage.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Art Market Grows, Needs Transparency

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Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Art Market Grows, Needs Transparency

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnamese concerned as biofuel proposed to replace traditional fuel [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam’s art market grows, needs transparency [SGGP]

SaigoneerMay 8, 2018

'Dao Cua Dan Ngu Cu' Actress Ngoc Thanh Tam on Her Craft and Feminism in Vietnamese Cinema

Film & TV

'Dao Cua Dan Ngu Cu' Actress Ngoc Thanh Tam on Her Craft and Feminism in Vietnamese Cinema

The young talent explores her transition to acting, its hectic yet colorful challenges, the films she took part in and anticipation towards the future of Vietnamese cinema.

KKhanh TranMay 7, 2018

New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July

Tech

New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July

The blockchain-based platform wants a piece of the ride-hailing pie in Vietnam following Uber's retreat from Southeast Asia's market .

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

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Saigoneer Podcast: Street Food Roundup, #MeToo in Vietnam and Dr. Phuong Mai Nguyen

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Saigoneer Podcast: Street Food Roundup, #MeToo in Vietnam and Dr. Phuong Mai Nguyen

We're back from the holiday break with a new episode!

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

Construction of High-Rises Should Cease in Downtown Saigon, Hanoi to Reduce Congestion: Vietnam PM

Vietnam

Construction of High-Rises Should Cease in Downtown Saigon, Hanoi to Reduce Congestion: Vietnam PM

In Saigon and Hanoi, downtown areas are suffering from major bottlenecks due to the boom of high-rise buildings in recent years.

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

A Food Folk Tale: Vietnam’s Unexpected Watermelon Tycoon

Food Culture

A Food Folk Tale: Vietnam’s Unexpected Watermelon Tycoon

If you’ve been around a traditional Vietnamese household during Tet, you have probably noticed the presence of gargantuan, child-sized, dark green watermelons on the altar. These behemoths are both intimidating and delicious; that is, if one remembers to cut them up during the holiday and not leave them out for months like my mom did one year. However, not many know that the origin story behind this juicy berry – yes, watermelons are, indeed, berries – is rooted in a fascinating folk tale that takes place in ancient Vietnam during the days of the Hung Kings.

Khoi PhamMay 7, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: Health Ministry Warns of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Summer

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Health Ministry Warns of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Summer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Phu Quoc hotel keeps illegal construction on opening day [DTI] ▪ Health Ministry warns of infectious disease break in summer [DTI]

SaigoneerMay 7, 2018

[Video] Reflecting on a 2,000km Bicycle Ride From Hanoi to Saigon for Charity

Society

[Video] Reflecting on a 2,000km Bicycle Ride From Hanoi to Saigon for Charity

Last month, 19 intrepid cyclists rode nearly 2,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Saigon, all in the name of charity.

SaigoneerMay 5, 2018

Riverbanks Silky With Ancient Songs : A Discussion With Writer Nguyen Phan Que Mai

Literature

Riverbanks Silky With Ancient Songs : A Discussion With Writer Nguyen Phan Que Mai

“You writers have blood on your hands,” a Vietnamese man once told Nguyen Phan Que Mai in reference to the ability of poetry, stories and songs to have inspired young men and women into wars that claimed so many innocent lives. If his statement is true, one can also fairly say that literature has the power to do the opposite and educate, illuminate and motivate forgiveness.

Paul ChristiansenMay 5, 2018

Saigoneer Getaways: Vietnam's Best 'Secret' Beach Destination

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Saigoneer Getaways: Vietnam's Best 'Secret' Beach Destination

When it comes to tourism in Vietnam, it's hard not to be depressed by the frequent news of ruinous cable cars and mega-resorts , often accompanied by bulldozed natural areas.

Michael TatarskiMay 4, 2018

Writer Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Brings Vietnamese-English, North-South Closer

Literature

Writer Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Brings Vietnamese-English, North-South Closer

“You writers have blood on your hands,” a Vietnamese man once told Nguyen Phan Que Mai in reference to the ability of poetry, stories and songs to have inspired young men and women into wars that claimed so many innocent lives. If his statement is true, one can also fairly say that literature has the power to do the opposite by educating, illuminating and motivating forgiveness.

Paul ChristiansenMay 4, 2018

Deadmau5 Arrives in Saigon as the City’s Electronic Dance Music Scene Expands

Music & Arts

Deadmau5 Arrives in Saigon as the City’s Electronic Dance Music Scene Expands

Thousands of dancing fans gathered before an enormous digital cube covered in screens displaying memes, video game cutscenes, clips of endorphin-addled cartoon cats and random flashings of screensaver-esque visualizations while synthesizer strings slithered across a thumping bassline punctuated with warped blurts distorted to the point of warbling. This overwhelming performance was all controlled by the fingertips of one man: Deadmau5.

Paul ChristiansenMay 4, 2018

SOHY Harnesses Fire, Earth and Metal in Their New Dining Room

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SOHY Harnesses Fire, Earth and Metal in Their New Dining Room

Our planet, which began as a ball of primordial goop and evolved into a savage snarl of wilderness, has since been transformed by humankind through the taming of several basic elements including earth, fire and metal.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2018

Date With the Wrecking Ball: The Former Secretariat du Gouvernement Building, 59-61 Ly Tu Trong

Saigon

Date With the Wrecking Ball: The Former Secretariat du Gouvernement Building, 59-61 Ly Tu Trong

The project to build a new City Administration Centre behind the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee involves the destruction of several heritage buildings. The art deco office and apartment block at 213 Dong Khoi was demolished in mid 2014 to make way for a “faux colonial” extension to the 1909 City Hall, and now, after several changes of plan, the old French government building at 59-61 Ly Tu Trong has also been condemned to destruction.

Tim DolingMay 4, 2018

Hanoi to Add Car Parks to Major Bus Terminals

Hanoi

Hanoi to Add Car Parks to Major Bus Terminals

In a continuing effort to ease congestion in the capital, Hanoi’s Department of Transport is planning to turn Gia Lam, My Dinh, Giap Bat and Nuoc Ngam bus stations into car parks and major bus interchanges by 2020.

SaigoneerMay 4, 2018

Morning News Roundup: VNA Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VNA Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Border guards suspended over major illegal logging case [DTI] ▪ Vietnam Airlines considers creating cargo unit to boost revenue [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMay 4, 2018

Vietnam Earns Peanuts in Tax From Facebook, Google Despite Their Massive Profits

Tech

Vietnam Earns Peanuts in Tax From Facebook, Google Despite Their Massive Profits

The technology and social media empires are raking in enormous revenues, but as a result of the limitations of Vietnam's current tax laws and poor regulation, very little of that money stays in the country.

SaigoneerMay 3, 2018

[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop

Architecture

[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop

Although domestic animals such as cats and dogs are the norm when it comes to keeping pets, for residents of Vietnam's countryside, backyard birds are viable options.

SaigoneerMay 3, 2018

One of Hanoi’s Last Remaining Wet Markets, Chau Long, Is Still Standing Strong, But for How Long?

Development

One of Hanoi’s Last Remaining Wet Markets, Chau Long, Is Still Standing Strong, But for How Long?

Located in the center of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, Chau Long Market stands in stark contrast to the surrounding urban residences and bustling streets. It is one of the last remaining traditional markets in the capital, where traces of the past can still be spotted on the decaying walls and corroded rooftop that houses at least 200 vendors and dried food shops.

BBao YenMay 3, 2018

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