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China Shutters 80,000 Factories as Part of Massive Crackdown on Pollution

Environment

China Shutters 80,000 Factories as Part of Massive Crackdown on Pollution

To combat pollution, China has shut down more than 80,000 factories across the country.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2017
[Video] This Quirky Stop-Motion Video Shows the History of Women's Fashion in Vietnam

Culture

[Video] This Quirky Stop-Motion Video Shows the History of Women's Fashion in Vietnam

Not long ago, we introduced you to the different styles of Vietnamese men through the years, now it’s time for a history lesson on female fashion.

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Nov 4, 2017
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to Visit Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang Next Week

Vietnam

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to Visit Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang Next Week

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, will visit both Vietnam and the Philippines from November 6-14.

SaigoneerNov 4, 2017
Vietnam Jumps 14 Places in World Bank Ease of Business Ranking

Vietnam

Vietnam Jumps 14 Places in World Bank Ease of Business Ranking

Vietnam has improved considerably in terms of the ease of doing business within the country, according to a new World Bank report.

SaigoneerNov 3, 2017
Hẻm Gems: The Ingenuity of 24-Way Grilled Oysters in D4

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Ingenuity of 24-Way Grilled Oysters in D4

Innovation is important. With a healthy imagination and a bit of gusto, humans have the ability to create everything from DIY submarines to all-terrain wheelchairs to helmets specifically for married Thai women . But while we’re all quick to celebrate such ingenuity, it’s easy to forget the hours of trial and error that went into getting it just right.

Dana Filek-GibsonNov 3, 2017
Vietnam's 12th Typhoon This Year, Damrey, Will Hit Nha Trang Head-on Tomorrow

Vietnam

Vietnam's 12th Typhoon This Year, Damrey, Will Hit Nha Trang Head-on Tomorrow

Tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are in the middle of the typhoon’s path.

SaigoneerNov 3, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Over 1,000 Khaisilk Products Confiscated in HCMC Amid Mislabeling Crisis

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 1,000 Khaisilk Products Confiscated in HCMC Amid Mislabeling Crisis

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Man nabbed for slashing off car mirrors in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 3, 2017
Former US Ambassador Ted Osius to Remain in Vietnam as Fulbright University Vice President

Vietnam

Former US Ambassador Ted Osius to Remain in Vietnam as Fulbright University Vice President

Ted Osius, the outgoing American ambassador to Vietnam, will continue to live and work in Vietnam after his term ends.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017
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[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode

Architecture

[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode

This rustic abode in Nha Trang blends a modern structure with traditional Vietnamese design accents to create a homey atmosphere for its dwellers.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017
Vietnam Plans to Retrench 10% of Government Jobs by 2021

Vietnam

Vietnam Plans to Retrench 10% of Government Jobs by 2021

The Vietnamese government is planning to cut at least 10% of civil service jobs in the next four years in an effort to curtail public spending.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017
‘NAMO: Introducing the Flavors of Southern Italy to Saigon
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‘NAMO: Introducing the Flavors of Southern Italy to Saigon

'NAMO has quickly earned a stellar reputation for its authentic handmade Italian pastas that rely on fresh, imported ingredients. Under the guidance of their executive chef Ivan, the restaurant brings the flavors of southern Italy to Saigon.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Da Nang schools, agencies to be given days off during APEC week [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017
The Reverie Saigon Takes 4th Spot In Condé Nast Rankings
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The Reverie Saigon Takes 4th Spot In Condé Nast Rankings

WMC Group’s The Reverie Saigon sat near the top of the rankings in Condé Nast Traveler ’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards that were announced in mid-October.

Brian LetwinNov 1, 2017
Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition

Vietnam

Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition

Vinasun and Mai Linh have blamed Uber and Grab for causing thousands of drivers to quit while profits take a nosedive.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017
[Photos] Saigoneers Swamp Bui Vien Last Night to Celebrate Halloween

Culture

[Photos] Saigoneers Swamp Bui Vien Last Night to Celebrate Halloween

Ever since District 1's Bui Vien Street was turned into a pedestrian-only zone, the main thoroughfare through Saigon’s backpacker quarter has become a mecca for city dwellers to celebrate any festive occasion.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017
Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users

Tech

Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users

Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017
Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days

Travel

Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days

A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vinamilk tops list of prestigious food – beverage firms in 2017 [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam spends $9.4bn on debts this year [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017
Saigon's Creepiest 'Haunted' Places and the Urban Legends Around Them

Culture

Saigon's Creepiest 'Haunted' Places and the Urban Legends Around Them

Saigon has no shortage of eerie stories surrounding the city’s most famous “haunted” locations. Vietnam’s impressive leaps in wealth and modernization haven’t stopped local citizens from leaving a special corner in their daily lives for spiritualism, time-honored superstitions and, at times, chilling urban legends.

Khoi PhamOct 31, 2017
Saigon Considers Overpasses, Monorail, Cable Car to Solve Airport Traffic Conundrum

Saigon

Saigon Considers Overpasses, Monorail, Cable Car to Solve Airport Traffic Conundrum

Saigon continues to seek new solutions to ease road congestion around the city’s airport.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017
[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 3

Heritage

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 3

On his trip to Saigon in 1973, famed American photographer Nick DeWolf spent a lot of time strolling local streets to capture on film numerous slices of life in the southern city just before the major events of 1975.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017
Vietnam Suddenly Bans Cryptocurrencies After Local College Starts Accepting Bitcoins

Vietnam

Vietnam Suddenly Bans Cryptocurrencies After Local College Starts Accepting Bitcoins

Over the weekend Vietnam's central bank took a harsh stance against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Tourist Arrivals up 28% Compared to Last Year

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Tourist Arrivals up 28% Compared to Last Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s inflation edges closer to annual limit in October [VnExpress] ▪ Tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 28 percent year on year [SGGP]

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017
Chinese University Begins Offering Competitive Dragon, Lion Dance Course

Asia

Chinese University Begins Offering Competitive Dragon, Lion Dance Course

In case anyone is interested, Zhejiang University in China is now offering a course on dragon and lion dances.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017
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