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[Photos] Saigon of the Late 1960s Through an American's Lens

Vietnam

[Photos] Saigon of the Late 1960s Through an American's Lens

Saigon is changing so fast these days it can be difficult to recall what the city looked like in 2008, let alone 1968.

SaigoneerDec 18, 2017
A Cafe in Hanoi Is Replacing Its Waitstaff With a Robot

Tech

A Cafe in Hanoi Is Replacing Its Waitstaff With a Robot

Are you sick of human interaction? This café in Hanoi might have just the solution to your blight.

SaigoneerDec 18, 2017
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Weekend News Roundup: Mu Cang Chai Named Among World's 19 Most Beautiful Mountains

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Mu Cang Chai Named Among World's 19 Most Beautiful Mountains

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Remains of Vietnamese kidnap victim return to Vietnam [Inquirer] ▪ Mu Cang Chai among world's 19 most beautiful mountains [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerDec 18, 2017
A Vietnamese-American Actress' Journey From Refugee Camp to Golden Globe Nomination

Film & TV

A Vietnamese-American Actress' Journey From Refugee Camp to Golden Globe Nomination

Hong Chau, a Vietnamese-American actress, recently made the leap from relative obscurity to being a Golden Globe nominee.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2017
[Video] Take a Ride on the Saigon Waterbus

Development

[Video] Take a Ride on the Saigon Waterbus

Now that the Saigon Waterbus has been open for a few weeks, the service is starting to settle into a rhythm, with six daily trips from each terminus.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2017
4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend

Saigon

4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend

Residents of four Saigon districts will experience water outages or low water pressure this weekend.

SaigoneerDec 16, 2017
Acclaimed Novel 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' Was Released in Japanese Last Month

Arts & Culture

Acclaimed Novel 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' Was Released in Japanese Last Month

One of Vietnam’s most beloved novels, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) , was released in Japanese not long ago.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2017
Vietnam's Generation Z Earns Little, but Loves Eating Out: Report

Society

Vietnam's Generation Z Earns Little, but Loves Eating Out: Report

Despite having little money, many members of Vietnam’s Generation Z spend a large percentage of their budget on eating out.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2017
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Hẻm Gems: Cocktails and Conversation at Saigon’s Classiest Sidewalk Spot

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Cocktails and Conversation at Saigon’s Classiest Sidewalk Spot

Editor's note: This review from 2017 was of City Beer Station's first location on Pham Ngoc Thach Street, which has since closed. Over the past years, the cocktail bar has moved numerous times. Recently, the team announced that they're reopening at a new spot at 6 Nguyen Cuu Van, Binh Thanh. Check out City Beer Station's Facebook page for the latest news regarding its relaunch and new location.

Dana Filek-GibsonDec 15, 2017
On Preserving Laos' Botanical Diversity in the Garden of Luang Prabang

Development

On Preserving Laos' Botanical Diversity in the Garden of Luang Prabang

In a region where rapid urbanization, hydropower development and resource demand is devastating natural ecosystems, a dedicated team is working hard to preserve Laos’ unique plant species.

Michael TatarskiDec 15, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ HCM City hopes to open more pedestrian streets [VietnamNet] ▪ HCMC scraps proposed ban on jeans in public offices following opposition [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 15, 2017
Vietnam's Private Sector Has the Fastest-Growing Salaries in ASEAN: Survey

Vietnam

Vietnam's Private Sector Has the Fastest-Growing Salaries in ASEAN: Survey

A regional job recruitment website has found that private-sector salaries are increasing faster in Vietnam than anywhere else in Southeast Asia.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2017
North Korean Defector Given Free Lifetime Supply of Choco Pies

Asia

North Korean Defector Given Free Lifetime Supply of Choco Pies

South Korean confectionery giant Orion has announced that it will bestow a lifetime supply of Choco Pies to a North Korean soldier who recently defected.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2017
Hanoi Book Company Slammed for 'Book Hotpot' Event Which Offers Books by the Kilogram

Vietnam

Hanoi Book Company Slammed for 'Book Hotpot' Event Which Offers Books by the Kilogram

A book company’s year-end sale event has become the center of contention for its allegedly disrespectful marketing tactics.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2017
[Photos] Saigon's Quirky Signs Display the City's Character

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Saigon's Quirky Signs Display the City's Character

It’s impossible to talk about the charm of Saigon without mentioning the diverse range of its colorful signage.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
Almost 2m Vietnamese Children Under 5 Suffer From Malnutrition: Nutrition Institute

Health

Almost 2m Vietnamese Children Under 5 Suffer From Malnutrition: Nutrition Institute

Despite considerable national health progress in the recent decade, nearly a quarter of Vietnamese children under the age of five currently still suffer from malnutrition.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
Saigon Tax Department Orders Facebook Cosmetic Vendor to Pay $400,000 in Back Taxes

Saigon

Saigon Tax Department Orders Facebook Cosmetic Vendor to Pay $400,000 in Back Taxes

An online retailer in Saigon has been ordered to pay an unprecedented VND9.1 billion (US$400,000) in back taxes.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Economy to Reach $300bn by 2020

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Economy to Reach $300bn by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s economy to reach 300 billion USD by 2020 [DTI] ▪ Inspectors find no silk in top Vietnamese silk brand's products [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 13, 2017
On the Vietnamese Language’s ‘Cuk Cak’ Conundrum

Society

On the Vietnamese Language’s ‘Cuk Cak’ Conundrum

Is there room for improvement in the way we write Vietnamese? According to a project by a local academic, the Vietnamese language might be due for a major overhaul.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
Pasteur Institute Tests Find E. Coli in 100% of Meat Samples Taken From Saigon, Dong Nai

Health

Pasteur Institute Tests Find E. Coli in 100% of Meat Samples Taken From Saigon, Dong Nai

According to a recent test, a worrying amount of meat samples from provinces in Vietnam's southeast contained traces of E. coli.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Serenity of Japan's Countryside

Travel

[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Serenity of Japan's Countryside

Japan is rightfully famous for its exciting, neon-bathed major cities. Every year, Tokyo and Osaka draw millions of visitors with their incredible food and bars, as well as their mix of traditional and uber-modern. The countryside, however, is where one really gets a sense of Japan's orderly beauty.

Michael TatarskiDec 12, 2017
Christmas Decorations in High Demand 2 Weeks Ahead of Holiday

Saigon

Christmas Decorations in High Demand 2 Weeks Ahead of Holiday

Sales of Christmas trees and locally made decorations are soaring across Saigon as the holiday approaches.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
The Sanctuary: Perfectly Placed for Ho Tram’s Future Growth
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The Sanctuary: Perfectly Placed for Ho Tram’s Future Growth

Everyone knows about Vietnam’s most popular beach spots along the coast – Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are routinely featured on travel sites from around the world and are part of most standard trips in the country.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Raises Vietnam’s Growth Forecast to 6.7% for 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: World Bank Raises Vietnam’s Growth Forecast to 6.7% for 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Facebook livestreaming a new medium for celebrity ads in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] ▪ World Bank raises Vietnam’s growth forecast to 6.7% for 2017 [DTI]

SaigoneerDec 12, 2017
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