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Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Unemployed university graduates study for doctorate despite job outlook [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam's logistics sector too expensive to compete with foreign rivals [VnExpress]
The smog currently engulfing Saigon reflects increasingly dangerous air pollution levels.
![[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/SvfIOUeb.jpg)
Saigon
Even today, some parts of Saigon’s road system still leave much to be desired. However, judging by this set of old photos from 1964-1968, at that time most of the metropolis’ thoroughfares didn’t even have asphalt reinforcement.
Branded Content
After stepping off the plane in Phu Quoc, one’s lungs fill with fresh air. Bird songs and lush hills stretching across the horizon cast a soothing calm across the tropical island. This sense of serenity is a unifying theme for a weekend at the boutique Salinda Resort - a perfect escape from the bustling city.
Film & TV
One of Vietnam’s most prominent film directors, Stephane Gauger, recently passed away.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Thai tycoons' deals in Vietnam pose risks to domestic market [VnExpress] ▪ HCM City says will map out tourism strategy soon [VietnamNet]
Culture
As a fan of stand-up comedy, I was curious when I found out that there was a burgeoning scene here in Saigon.
Asia
TheSugarBook, a Malaysia-based dating platform aimed at matching wealthy individuals with others who are interested in being lavished with expensive gifts, has attracted more than 55,000 users since its founding in late 2016.
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Arts & Culture
Saigon’s creative industry has flourished in recent years, giving rise to a range of new job positions that were few and far between in past decades.
Saigon
In a surprising move, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has ordered district leaders to temporarily close all local sidewalk parking lots by the end of March.
Food Culture
For many Saigoneers, central Thao Dien is known for its plethora of high-end restaurants catering to the neighborhood’s large expat population. However, if one looks closely enough between the scores of French bakeries, gourmet markets and fine-dining establishments, there are a few street food gems that have managed to resist the area’s gentrification.
Branded Content
Vietnam has had its fair share of drink safety scandals over the years that have made me dubious of the production processes used to create drinks found on the country’s shelves. But as I recently found out, entering Pocari’s Sukabumi Factory in West Java, Indonesia is like entering another world.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Death toll from air pollution four times higher than traffic accidents [VietnamNet] ▪ Temperatures plummet as cold spell hits northern Vietnam [DTI]
Saigon
In an effort to encourage female students to enroll in science and technology-related programs, a university in Saigon recently announced that it would reduce the tuition fees for female undergrads.
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Food Culture
Saigon officially has another reason to be jealous of regions that experience autumn: these dazzlingly colorful leaf tempuras that make for delicious snacks!
Saigon
One of Vietnam’s most popular ride-hailing applications, Grab, is facing criticism after it announced an increase in commission rates not long ago.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ministries disagree on plan to raise taxes [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnamese PM asks banking sector to cut interest rates to spur economic growth [VnExpress]
Travel
2018 will see a boom in Vietnam’s aviation industry.
Saigon
Saigon is upgrading the majority of its sport infrastructure to prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.
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Culture
Apart from shopping malls and the odd food court, there are not many dedicated spaces in Saigon for the city’s younger residents to hang out.
Tech
In Hanoi on Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the establishment of the Cyberspace Operations Command which is tasked with protecting Vietnam’s control of the Internet and overseeing ICT-related issues in the military.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Vietnam government seeks to cut half of business rules in 2018 [DTI]
![[Photos] The Hottest Beauty Trend in 1920s Vietnam Was Ridiculously Long Nails](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Lw0wZY1b.jpg)
Culture
In 2018 Vietnam, excessively long nails are usually considered a sign of evilness, thanks to the influence of foreign horror flicks. However, not many know that decades ago, this body feature was widely deemed a status symbol.
Saigon
Vietnam authorities don’t kid around when it comes to making arrests as they have shown that not even superheroes are above reproach.
