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Inspired by Dubai, Da Nang Plans to Develop an Urban Area Along the City's Bay

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Inspired by Dubai, Da Nang Plans to Develop an Urban Area Along the City's Bay

Officials hope the move will achieve a success similar to that of Dubai.

SaigoneerMar 22, 2018

[Illustrations] A Dreamlike Saigon in Loc Xuan Nguyen's Watercolor Sketches

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] A Dreamlike Saigon in Loc Xuan Nguyen's Watercolor Sketches

In this series of urban sketches, illustrator and artist Loc Xuan Nguyen sees Saigon through a melancholic lens.

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Mar 22, 2018

Notorious Vietnamese Wildlife Smuggler Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison

Environment

Notorious Vietnamese Wildlife Smuggler Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison

Nguyen Mau Chien, a kingpin in the illegal rhino horn, elephant ivory, pangolin and tiger trade was given 13 months in prison.

SaigoneerMar 22, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Asia a Key Battle Ground in Fight Against Killer Air Pollution

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Asia a Key Battle Ground in Fight Against Killer Air Pollution

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ HCMC plans to build logistic centers [SGGP] ▪ Asia a key battleground in fight against killer air pollution [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMar 22, 2018

Saigon Postcard No. 1: Bitexco's Lonely Helipad

Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 1: Bitexco's Lonely Helipad

Saigoneer is proud to announce Saigon Postcards, a new series which pays loving tribute to the city we call home through original illustrations paired with text.

Paul ChristiansenMar 21, 2018

[Video] Meet the Mossy Frog, Vietnam's Most Adorable Master of Disguise

Society

[Video] Meet the Mossy Frog, Vietnam's Most Adorable Master of Disguise

The limestone karst forests in Vietnam’s northern provinces are the gifts that keep on giving.

SaigoneerMar 21, 2018

Japanese Companies Irate About Lengthy Import Times and Over-Sampling of Seafood

Vietnam

Japanese Companies Irate About Lengthy Import Times and Over-Sampling of Seafood

The importers claim their profits are harmed by unnecessary food inspections.

SaigoneerMar 21, 2018

Facebook Appoints Le Diep Kieu Trang as National Director for Vietnam

Vietnam

Facebook Appoints Le Diep Kieu Trang as National Director for Vietnam

The new director for Vietnam will be working at Facebook’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

SaigoneerMar 21, 2018

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Morning Links Roundup: Traffic Accidents in HCMC Increase in Jan-Feb

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Traffic Accidents in HCMC Increase in Jan-Feb

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ HCM City police nab major drug trafficking ring [SGGP] ▪ Traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City increase in Jan-Feb [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMar 21, 2018

VinGroup Taps Cornell University as Partner in VinUni Project in Hanoi

Vietnam

VinGroup Taps Cornell University as Partner in VinUni Project in Hanoi

In order to build the VinUni project from scratch, VinGroup has enlisted the help of American Ivy League college Cornell University.

SaigoneerMar 20, 2018

[Photos] Kahtein Festival: The Joy of Giving in Myanmar’s Shan State

Travel

[Photos] Kahtein Festival: The Joy of Giving in Myanmar’s Shan State

Nestled in the luscious green hills of Myanmar's Shan State and peppered with Buddhist temples, the sleepy town of Hsipaw is perhaps not the most obvious location for a bustling street party.

KKate TiplerMar 20, 2018

VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019

Travel

VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019

This move follows the launch of flights to India.

SaigoneerMar 20, 2018

[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat

Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat

A new Saigon office building relies on a gorgeous double-skin facade build with glass and greenery to reduce noise and cooling costs.

SaigoneerMar 20, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Growth in 1st Quarter Forecast to Hit 6.23%

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Growth in 1st Quarter Forecast to Hit 6.23%

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam trying ex-Politburo member over oil giant’s losses [Washington Post] ▪ Vietnam’s growth in first quarter forecast to hit 6.23% [SGGP]

SaigoneerMar 20, 2018

In the Mekong Delta, Excessive Sand Mining Is Destroying Local Homes

Vietnam

In the Mekong Delta, Excessive Sand Mining Is Destroying Local Homes

The sand dredged from the Mekong Delta is mostly used as materials for construction in Saigon and other southern provinces.

SaigoneerMar 19, 2018

Meet Ho Nhat Ha, the Man Who Walked the Length of Vietnam With No Money

Society

Meet Ho Nhat Ha, the Man Who Walked the Length of Vietnam With No Money

You might have seen him, had you been anywhere between Saigon and Ha Giang in the last four months. The proud owner of a guitar and a 100-watt smile, the simple fact is Ho Nhat Ha would have been hard to miss.

LLuca PowellMar 19, 2018

[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969

Saigon

[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969

How often are we treated to the spectacle that is 1969 Saigon and Vietnam from above?

SaigoneerMar 19, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC May Fall Short on Old Apartment Restoration Target

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC May Fall Short on Old Apartment Restoration Target

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnamese surgeons succeed in lung transplant from brain dead donor [SGGP] ▪ HCM City may fail in old apartment restoration target [DTI]

SaigoneerMar 19, 2018

[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future

Architecture

[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future

The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.

SaigoneerMar 18, 2018

The Beautiful Samurai-Cat Friendship of 'Neko Zamurai' Will Warm Your Heart

Arts & Culture

The Beautiful Samurai-Cat Friendship of 'Neko Zamurai' Will Warm Your Heart

Hold on to your seats, cat lovers.

SaigoneerMar 18, 2018

[Video] Lanterns on the River at Saigon's Dieu Phap Pagoda

Culture

[Video] Lanterns on the River at Saigon's Dieu Phap Pagoda

For Saigon’s Chinese community, the first full moon of the lunar year is an event of paramount importance. They believe that whatever you do to commemorate the occasion will have an overarching impact on a family’s luck for the rest of the year.

SaigoneerMar 17, 2018

Saigoneer Podcast: Spotify Arrives and the Ties That Bind Vietnam & Japan

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Spotify Arrives and the Ties That Bind Vietnam & Japan

We're back in your ears with the latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast.

SaigoneerMar 17, 2018

Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combating Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows

Asia

Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combating Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows

International conservation organization WildAid is teaming up with the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help save some of the planet’s most endangered species.

Paul ChristiansenMar 16, 2018

Hẻm Gems: The Unapologetic Simplicity of Ben Thanh's Bun Rieu Ganh

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Unapologetic Simplicity of Ben Thanh's Bun Rieu Ganh

Working in the middle of a market that houses a plethora of food collectives can be a double-edged sword. It's convenient when you’re pressed for time, but after a while, you tend to get lazy and just stick to a few favorite haunts.

Thi NguyenMar 16, 2018

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