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Meet Kelly Marie Tran, the Asian Hero of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

Arts & Culture

Meet Kelly Marie Tran, the Asian Hero of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

Kelly Marie Tran, a Vietnamese-American, was cast in a major role for the upcoming blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017
[Photos] The Hair-Raising Experience of Exploring South Korea's Creepiest Psychiatric Hospital

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[Photos] The Hair-Raising Experience of Exploring South Korea's Creepiest Psychiatric Hospital

While accounts on the history of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital are hazy, the facility was allegedly abandoned in 1996 and left to decay on a hillside outside the town of Gyeonggi-do , about an hour and a half east of Seoul.

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Lee StarnesDec 5, 2017
Da Nang to Host 'Expats Got Talent' Contest Later This Month

Vietnam

Da Nang to Host 'Expats Got Talent' Contest Later This Month

Expats who live in and around Da Nang need to perfect their dance moves or singing voice, as the central city is set to host its first "Expats Got Talent" talent contest soon.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways sign codeshare agreement [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau express boat to open this month [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017
Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017

Contrary to common beliefs, car sales have fallen in Vietnam this year, and the country is one of two Southeast Asian nations that failed to see the auto market grow in 2017.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017
UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces

Vietnam

UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces

The Vietnamese government recently pledged VND1 trillion (US$44 million) in disaster aid after the United Nations (UN) approved US$4.21 million to provide additional assistance to those affected by Typhoon Damrey.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017
[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue

Travel

[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue

Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017
Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program

Vietnam

Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program

Citizens from six more countries will be able to apply for Vietnam visas online, according to new government decree.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017
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Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ McDonald's opens first store in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Global giants see Vietnam through beer goggles [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017
Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert

Saigon

Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert

A local tourism expert has suggested moving Saigon's annual Tet flower extravaganza from Nguyen Hue Street to a local canal.

SaigoneerDec 3, 2017
Vietnamese Comic Series 'Long Than Tuong' to Have Spanish Release Next Year

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Comic Series 'Long Than Tuong' to Have Spanish Release Next Year

One of Vietnam’s most decorated comic series is now being translated into a Spanish version, set to be released next year.

SaigoneerDec 3, 2017
[Video] Finding Solace at Saigon's 'Shutterbug' Hẻm Cafe

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[Video] Finding Solace at Saigon's 'Shutterbug' Hẻm Cafe

Editor's note (August 3, 2018): It is with heavy hearts for us to inform you that Tiem Ca Phe Sai Gon Hem was permanently closed in July. However, we feel incredibly lucky to have captured these moments at the cafe last year and hope to one day see another incarnation the endearing 'shutterbug' hangout in Saigon. Have a look at our video about the hẻm cafe recorded last year below.

SaigoneerDec 2, 2017
On Creating Art With the Water From Saigon's Polluted Canals

Music & Arts

On Creating Art With the Water From Saigon's Polluted Canals

A new art exhibition in Saigon looks at the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the importance of clean water in daily life.

Michael TatarskiDec 1, 2017
Vietnam's Public University Lecturers Struggle to Make Ends Meet With Low Salaries

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Vietnam's Public University Lecturers Struggle to Make Ends Meet With Low Salaries

In Vietnam, most professors at public universities are not being paid enough to be fully dedicated to their career.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2017
Hẻm Gems: In Hẻm 284, O Thu Brings a Touch of Hue to Saigon With Cơm Hến

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In Hẻm 284, O Thu Brings a Touch of Hue to Saigon With Cơm Hến

As the sun went down and Saigon’s throngs of workers ventured out of their office nests to fill local streets, I was perched on a red plastic stool in a hẻm in District 3 weeping and snorting like an unhinged moron.

Khoi PhamDec 1, 2017
High-End 5-Star Apartments at Novotel Da Nang
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High-End 5-Star Apartments at Novotel Da Nang

Beautifully furnished By bringing together the convenience of a five-star condominium with all the comforts of home, Novotel Danang is the perfect place for both visitors looking to rest for a night, or anyone wishing to settle down for longer.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 11.6m Foreign Visitors in First 11 Months of 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 11.6m Foreign Visitors in First 11 Months of 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Over 11.6 million foreign tourists come to Vietnam in eleven months [DTI] ▪ Vietnamese weightlifter bags three golds at world championships [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 1, 2017
Grab Vietnam Has Suffered VND938bn in Losses in 2017: Finance Ministry

Vietnam

Grab Vietnam Has Suffered VND938bn in Losses in 2017: Finance Ministry

After three years of operations in Vietnam, Grab is reportedly facing massive losses, according to the Ministry of Finance.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2017
Citadel Saigon: The Latest Spot Gaining a Reputation as Saigon’s Go-to Place for Vietnamese Cuisine
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Citadel Saigon: The Latest Spot Gaining a Reputation as Saigon’s Go-to Place for Vietnamese Cuisine

The founders of Michelin-Star chef’s favorite Saigon steakhouse B3 recently opened Citadel Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant in one of the city’s most storied alleyways. Two of the owners, Pierre and Hong created the restaurant so they could combine their passion for Vietnamese cuisine with their well-known steakhouse's commitment to high quality ingredients and dedicated service.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2017
Hanoi Starts Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake 2 Years After Beloved Turtle Died From Pollution

Environment

Hanoi Starts Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake 2 Years After Beloved Turtle Died From Pollution

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be cleaned up two years after its famous reptile resident died in its polluted waters.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2017
With Increased Autonomy, Saigon Wants to Raise Tobacco Tax, Traffic Fines

Saigon

With Increased Autonomy, Saigon Wants to Raise Tobacco Tax, Traffic Fines

A Saigon leader has announced the first steps he plans to take since the city was granted more autonomy to make decisions by the National Assembly.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Kindergarten Owner Arrested for Child Abuse

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Kindergarten Owner Arrested for Child Abuse

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ 145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation [DTI] ▪ HCM City nursery school owner arrested for abusing children [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 30, 2017
Mai Chau: A Delicate Balance of Mass Tourism and Independent Travel

Travel

Mai Chau: A Delicate Balance of Mass Tourism and Independent Travel

With an expected 13 million international visitors this year , not to mention an ever-increasing number of domestic tourists, Vietnam’s tourism industry is growing at a rapid pace. Across the country, local officials have sought to develop their province’s destinations, while tourism providers seek to invest in scores of new man-made attractions.

Dana Filek-GibsonNov 29, 2017
Vietnamese From Rural Regions Are Using Smartphones and Facebook More Than Ever

Tech

Vietnamese From Rural Regions Are Using Smartphones and Facebook More Than Ever

Thanks to reductions in smartphone prices, these devices are now increasingly popular among Vietnamese all over the country.

SaigoneerNov 29, 2017
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