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Da Nang, FPT Agree on Plans for ‘Smart City’ by 2020

Vietnam

Da Nang, FPT Agree on Plans for ‘Smart City’ by 2020

This time, city officials will tap a domestic company for the technological makeover.

SaigoneerApr 26, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Aging Population Prompts Vietnam to Look at Raising Retirement Levels

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Morning Links Roundup: Aging Population Prompts Vietnam to Look at Raising Retirement Levels

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Convenience stores: more are being opened, but many are closing [VietnamNet] ▪ Aging population prompts Vietnam to look at raising retirement levels [VnExpress]

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Apr 26, 2018
[Photos] The New, Illusory Trompe-l'œil Murals on Hanoi's Railway Arches

Music & Arts

[Photos] The New, Illusory Trompe-l'œil Murals on Hanoi's Railway Arches

On one end of Long Bien Bridge, so far from the often-photographed main structure that it's considered by many to be a separate attraction in its own right, a massive art project fills the sealed arch walls that run parallel to Phung Hung Street. A series of nineteen trompe-l'œil murals fill the stone archways, illuminating the street with color and history.

WWill DameronApr 24, 2018
[Photos] The Rugged Beauty of Indonesia's Komodo National Park

Travel

[Photos] The Rugged Beauty of Indonesia's Komodo National Park

Most people think of dragons when they hear about Komodo. While the world's largest lizards are one reason to journey to this remote corner of the world, the rugged vistas and incredible biodiversity, both above and below the sea, are more than enough reason to visit in their own right.

Lee StarnesApr 24, 2018
[Photos] Sri Thendayuthapani Temple: The Architectural Footprint of Tamils in Downtown D1

Saigon

[Photos] Sri Thendayuthapani Temple: The Architectural Footprint of Tamils in Downtown D1

Saigon used to be home to a modest but vibrant Indian diaspora. Despite being an integral part of the city, their history often went off the records.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2018
Prepare to Spend Your Holiday With Slow Internet Because Guess What Just Broke Again

Vietnam

Prepare to Spend Your Holiday With Slow Internet Because Guess What Just Broke Again

There goes our plan to Netflix and chill all holiday weekend.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2018
[Illustrations] Check out These Charming Watercolor Paintings of Traditional Hanoian Cuisine

Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Check out These Charming Watercolor Paintings of Traditional Hanoian Cuisine

In a capital city that feels like it’s in constant flux, there’s always one thing you can rely on: the refined art of Hanoian cuisine.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2018
[Video] Vietnamese Acrobat Duo 'Giang Brothers' Wow Britain With Breathtaking Balancing Act

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[Video] Vietnamese Acrobat Duo 'Giang Brothers' Wow Britain With Breathtaking Balancing Act

Two Vietnamese acrobats recently became the talk of the nation in the UK after a stellar performance in the latest episode of the reality TV show Britain’s Got Talent .

SaigoneerApr 24, 2018
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Young Vietnamese Scientist Receives UNESCO Women in Science Award

Vietnam

Young Vietnamese Scientist Receives UNESCO Women in Science Award

Alongside 15 others, Nguyen Thi Hiep (second from the left) received an award and was recognized as a young talent for her research on biomedical technology.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2018
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Return 10kg of Gold to Local Man

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Return 10kg of Gold to Local Man

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Cold snap to cool off northern Vietnam; heat wave lingers in south [Tuoi Tre] ▪ HCM City to return 10 kilos of gold to local man [DTI]

SaigoneerApr 24, 2018
Pot-au-Phở: On the Remnants of French Influence in Vietnam's Daily Lexicon

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Pot-au-Phở: On the Remnants of French Influence in Vietnam's Daily Lexicon

There’s a noticeable generational difference between the way young and old Vietnamese converse.

Khoi PhamApr 23, 2018
Vietnam's #MeToo Movement Begins With Sexual Assault Allegation at Tuoi Tre

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Vietnam's #MeToo Movement Begins With Sexual Assault Allegation at Tuoi Tre

Misogyny is alive and well and will continue to be so if no action is taken to eradicate it.

Thi NguyenApr 23, 2018
Vietnam Is Getting a New Budget Airline, Bamboo Airways, This Year

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Vietnam Is Getting a New Budget Airline, Bamboo Airways, This Year

The new FLC Group-owned airline will begin operations in Vietnam by the end of the year.

SaigoneerApr 23, 2018
Saigoneer Podcast: Unique Hobbies, Mental Health and Nomadic Notes

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Saigoneer Podcast: Unique Hobbies, Mental Health and Nomadic Notes

This week we moved into a recording studio, and we're excited about the much better sound quality listeners will be able to enjoy moving forward!

SaigoneerApr 23, 2018
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Top Official Demands Inspection on Cheap Public Land Sale

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Top Official Demands Inspection on Cheap Public Land Sale

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoians flock to register mobile phone numbers [DTI] ▪ HCMC top official demands inspection on cheap public land sale [VnExpress]

SaigoneerApr 23, 2018
Vietnam Hospitals Seek Police Help, Open Martial Arts Class to Combat Violence Against Staff

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Vietnam Hospitals Seek Police Help, Open Martial Arts Class to Combat Violence Against Staff

A slew of violent attacks against medical staff in public hospitals all over Vietnam recently have prompted hospital administrations to take action.

SaigoneerApr 22, 2018
[Video] The Story of Tungage, Vietnam's Star Freestyle Footballer

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[Video] The Story of Tungage, Vietnam's Star Freestyle Footballer

You might have come across Doan Thanh Tung if you’ve ever taken a stroll on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street at night. Just look for a lithe guy in his late 20s doing amazing tricks with a football using his entire body.

SaigoneerApr 21, 2018
From the Underground: DJ Nina Nova and the Rise of Saigon's Techno Scene

Music & Arts

From the Underground: DJ Nina Nova and the Rise of Saigon's Techno Scene

The rising star delves into her love of techno, industry double standards and Saigon’s growing underground scene.

LLuca PowellApr 20, 2018
Ngõ Nooks: Duy Tri - One of Hanoi’s Original Cafes

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Ngõ Nooks: Duy Tri - One of Hanoi’s Original Cafes

Modern-day Hanoi is a labyrinth of new developments, with some areas already feeling the effects of gentrification. That certainly wasn't the case back in 1936, when Café Duy Tri first opened its doors.

Kit HumphreyApr 20, 2018
Hẻm Gems: Refreshing Đá Me and a Touch of Pre-1975 Tunes at 81 Cafe

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Refreshing Đá Me and a Touch of Pre-1975 Tunes at 81 Cafe

Given the city’s hot weather, cold drinks are Saigon's very own specialty. While cà phê sữa đá and trà đá are timeless staples, in recent years we have also witnessed the rise of milk tea shops in almost every corner of the city. These drinks provide that jolt of caffeine one needs to start or get through the day, finishing with a pleasant taste. On the non-caffeine end of the spectrum, Saigon's menu of fruit- and vegetable-based drinks is as diverse as the list of possible ingredients. Editor's note: As of 2019, 81 Cafe has moved to 28 Nguyen Huu Cau, Tan Dinh Ward, D1.

Thi NguyenApr 20, 2018
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to Australia, Canada, Among Others: Tourism Association

Travel

Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to Australia, Canada, Among Others: Tourism Association

To increase tourism, the HCMC Tourism Association has proposed visitors from more nations be allowed to enter the country without a visa.

SaigoneerApr 20, 2018
Morning News Roundup: Large-Scale Fire Inspection to Take Place in Downtown HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Large-Scale Fire Inspection to Take Place in Downtown HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam-Myanmar relations will grow further: ambassador [SGGP] ▪ Large-scale fire inspection to take place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 20, 2018
Hanoi Makes TripAdvisor's List of Top 15 Global Destinations

Travel

Hanoi Makes TripAdvisor's List of Top 15 Global Destinations

On a new list of the world's top 15 destinations created by TripAdvisor, Hanoi ranks number 12.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2018
Months After Typhoon Damrey Struck, Coastal Villages Still Struggle to Find Their Footing

Vietnam

Months After Typhoon Damrey Struck, Coastal Villages Still Struggle to Find Their Footing

About six months ago, Typhoon Damrey leveled the district of Nam Tra My.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2018
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