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Saigoneer Podcast: Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and the LGBTQ Community in Vietnam

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Saigoneer Podcast: Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and the LGBTQ Community in Vietnam

After a one-month break, we're back on the air!

SaigoneerMar 10, 2018

Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta

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Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta

Officials find little success in easing the nuisances associated with the booming bird nest farming industry across southern Vietnam.

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Mar 9, 2018

Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho

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Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho

Once the high-speed railway is finished, it will only take 45 minutes to travel from Saigon to Can Tho.

SaigoneerMar 9, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Trade Future Looks Bright as New TPP Sans US Goes Through

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Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Trade Future Looks Bright as New TPP Sans US Goes Through

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Four Vietnamese women artists exhibit works in China [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam’s trade future looks bright as 11 countries sign trade accord sans US [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMar 9, 2018

Vietnam's Most Recent Social Media Celebrity Is a Majestic Cat Named 'Dog'

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Vietnam's Most Recent Social Media Celebrity Is a Majestic Cat Named 'Dog'

Behold Vietnam’s latest internet heartthrob, a majestic Scottish fold from Hai Phong.

SaigoneerMar 8, 2018

Vietnamese Intern Allegedly Tricked Into Cleaning up Radioactive Sites in Japan

Vietnam

Vietnamese Intern Allegedly Tricked Into Cleaning up Radioactive Sites in Japan

A 24-year old Vietnamese citizen who was serving as an intern in a government-sponsored Technical Intern Training Program may have been duped into performing cleanup in areas with unsafe radiation levels following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown.

SaigoneerMar 8, 2018

Saigon Proposes Tech Upgrades to Make Schools 'Smarter'

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Saigon Proposes Tech Upgrades to Make Schools 'Smarter'

The government is calling for "smart schools" across Saigon. But can the city actually pull it off?

SaigoneerMar 8, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Hanoi Continues Promotional Campaign on CNN in 2018

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Morning Links Roundup: Hanoi Continues Promotional Campaign on CNN in 2018

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ministry asks to protect teachers [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam's FLC aims to buy 24 Airbus planes [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMar 8, 2018

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[Video] This Music Video Is a Quirky Homage to Go Lim Frontwoman Nga Nhi

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[Video] This Music Video Is a Quirky Homage to Go Lim Frontwoman Nga Nhi

For those familiar with Hanoi's independent music scene, the name Go Lim should ring a bell. During their fleeting single-year existence between 2011 and 2012, Go Lim was a breath of fresh air among the uneven gender demographics of rock musicians and enthusiasts at the time.

Thi NguyenMar 7, 2018

Two More Vietnamese Make Forbes' List of World's Billionaires in 2018

Vietnam

Two More Vietnamese Make Forbes' List of World's Billionaires in 2018

With the fastest wealth growth rate in the world, it’s no surprise that more Vietnamese are appearing among the world’s richest billionaires.

SaigoneerMar 7, 2018

[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High

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[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High

Atelier 12’s new apartment redesign attempts to answer the question, “how you can live horizontally with only one direction of daylight?"

SaigoneerMar 7, 2018

It's Official: Amazon Will Be in Vietnam This Year

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It's Official: Amazon Will Be in Vietnam This Year

With Amazon making the official move, will 2018 be the year the foreign brand booms in Vietnam?

SaigoneerMar 7, 2018

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Welcome Nearly 700,000 Foreign Visitors in March

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Welcome Nearly 700,000 Foreign Visitors in March

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ HCMC People’s Committee approves car parking fee increase [SGGP] ▪ HCM City to receive nearly 700,000 int’l visitors in March [SGGP]

SaigoneerMar 7, 2018

Saigon Offers Workers Highest Wages in Vietnam in 2017: Report

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Saigon Offers Workers Highest Wages in Vietnam in 2017: Report

Saigoneers are currently being offered the highest salaries in the country.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2018

After Automobiles, VinGroup Dabbles in Higher Education With VinUni

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After Automobiles, VinGroup Dabbles in Higher Education With VinUni

The major Vietnamese real estate conglomerate plans to open a non-profit, private university in Hanoi with enrollment beginning in 2020.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2018

Hoi An Establishes Curfew, Noise Limit to Curtail Rowdy Nightlife

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Hoi An Establishes Curfew, Noise Limit to Curtail Rowdy Nightlife

Local authorities are fed up with the rowdy nightlife that's invaded downtown Hoi An.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2018

[Photos] In Tom Blachford's Nightscapes, Tokyo Appears Like a Sci-Fi Dystopia

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[Photos] In Tom Blachford's Nightscapes, Tokyo Appears Like a Sci-Fi Dystopia

Australian photographer Tom Blachford has an eye for dystopian, futuristic aesthetics; he’s set it on Tokyo where he’s taken a series of photos depicting some of the city’s most ultramodern structures.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Temperature in Saigon to Reach 39 in Upcoming Heat Wave

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Morning Links Roundup: Temperature in Saigon to Reach 39 in Upcoming Heat Wave

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Prepare to sweat it out as the heat arrives in Saigon [VnExpress] ▪ Parkson closes fourth stores in Vietnam [DTI]

SaigoneerMar 6, 2018

What the Future Holds for Saigon's Overcrowded Tan Son Nhat Airport

Saigon

What the Future Holds for Saigon's Overcrowded Tan Son Nhat Airport

Officials met in Hanoi and Saigon to discuss competing plans to increase service capacity at the overwhelmed Tan Son Nhat Airport. The debates include whether the expansion should be to the north or south of the current airport and if it should include a new runway.

SaigoneerMar 5, 2018

[Photos] 21 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon in 1967

Saigon

[Photos] 21 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon in 1967

As time goes by, our memories of past eras slowly lose their linear structures but instead come in snippets when chancing upon old memorabilia; an old ticket stub may bring back snapshots of night rendezvous while a childhood toy conjures up idyllic time in one’s childhood home.

SaigoneerMar 5, 2018

In Rambutan Literary, a Home for Southeast Asian Voices From Around the Globe

Literature

In Rambutan Literary, a Home for Southeast Asian Voices From Around the Globe

This poem by Jenna Le appears in issue five of Rambutan Literary and serves as a prime example of the graceful, poignant material that spans its first five issues. Founded in 2016, the magazine features a diverse selection of short stories, poems and artwork from mainland, maritime, and diasporic Southeast Asia.

Paul ChristiansenMar 5, 2018

Da Nang Suspends 2 Steel Plants Due to Pollution

Environment

Da Nang Suspends 2 Steel Plants Due to Pollution

On the evening of February 26, hundreds of residents of Hoa Lien commune gathered at the gates of the two companies to protest against their polluting practices.

SaigoneerMar 5, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Retail Revenue Nears $129bn

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Retail Revenue Nears $129bn

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s retail revenue nears $129 billion [SGGP] ▪ Regulations flouted as unlicensed walkway built in Trang An Complex [DTI]

SaigoneerMar 5, 2018

Saigoneer Getaways: Indulging Your Inner Castaway on Con Dao

Travel

Saigoneer Getaways: Indulging Your Inner Castaway on Con Dao

Knowing the time of the tides is important here. The shallow waters around the 16 islands which make up the Con Dao Archipelago some 240 kilometers south of Saigon make for impressive golden beaches at low tide, as turquoise waves bring a myriad of seashells and coral pieces to shore.

PPete FordMar 3, 2018

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