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CGV Opens 50th Cineplex, Plans $200m Expansion in Vietnam by 2020

Arts & Culture

CGV Opens 50th Cineplex, Plans $200m Expansion in Vietnam by 2020

CJ CGV, the South Korean cinema chain that dominates Vietnam's theater market, plans to invest US$200 million in more outlets by 2020.

SaigoneerSep 12, 2017
Saigon's Iconic 'Rainbow Bridge' Riddled With Large Cracks

Saigon

Saigon's Iconic 'Rainbow Bridge' Riddled With Large Cracks

One of Saigon’s most recognizable landmarks, the Rainbow Bridge in downtown District 1, is suffering from major structural problems including extensive cracks.

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Sep 12, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Kong Director Hospitalized After Alleged Bar Fight in Saigon

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Kong Director Hospitalized After Alleged Bar Fight in Saigon

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Kong director hospitalized after alleged bar fight in Saigon: reports [VnExpress] Vietnamese province halts entertainment project over repeat violations [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 12, 2017
Saigon Suspends Bus Rapid Transit Plan Over High Costs, Low Ridership Estimates

Saigon

Saigon Suspends Bus Rapid Transit Plan Over High Costs, Low Ridership Estimates

After years of planning, Saigon’s BRT system was recently scrapped by the municipal administration.

SaigoneerSep 11, 2017
US Offers $24m for Elephant Conservation in Central Vietnam

Vietnam

US Offers $24m for Elephant Conservation in Central Vietnam

The United States has pledged US$24 million to an effort to conserve some of Vietnam's last remaining wild elephants in Quang Nam province.

SaigoneerSep 11, 2017
Ginkgo Brings Culture-driven, Made-in-Vietnam Designs to Shoppers
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Branded Content

Ginkgo Brings Culture-driven, Made-in-Vietnam Designs to Shoppers

Over the past 10 years, Ginkgo has used locally produced and designed clothing to share Vietnam’s culture with the world. The lifestyle company prides itself on representing the country and its people, especially through its brand signatures.

SaigoneerSep 11, 2017
Fast-Fashion Furor at H&M Saigon Launch Sees 10,000 People Show up

Saigon

Fast-Fashion Furor at H&M Saigon Launch Sees 10,000 People Show up

Brace yourselves: Saigon’s fast-fashion fans are here.

SaigoneerSep 11, 2017
Global Survey Names Vietnam Most Affordable Country for Expats

Vietnam

Global Survey Names Vietnam Most Affordable Country for Expats

Vietnam has been named the most affordable country in the world for expats in a recent survey.

SaigoneerSep 11, 2017
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Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi to Axe More Trees to Make Room for Metro

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi to Axe More Trees to Make Room for Metro

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . More trees face chop for Hanoi metro [DTI] Vietnam Airlines retains four-star status [DTI]

SaigoneerSep 11, 2017
The Curious Recent Cases of Plagiarism in Vietnamese Art

Music & Arts

The Curious Recent Cases of Plagiarism in Vietnamese Art

Plagiarism not only runs rampant in Vietnam’s online creative industry, but also in more traditional art forms such as oil paintings and lacquer.

SaigoneerSep 10, 2017
Maneuver Vietnam's Hectic Traffic in This Quirky, Locally Made Minigame

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Maneuver Vietnam's Hectic Traffic in This Quirky, Locally Made Minigame

Haven’t gotten enough of Vietnam’s traffic pandemonium in real life? Now you can also experience it virtually through this quirky brand-new mobile game.

SaigoneerSep 10, 2017
[Photos] Ben Thanh Market in the Motorbike-Free 1920s

Saigon

[Photos] Ben Thanh Market in the Motorbike-Free 1920s

Ben Thanh Market is one of Saigon's most famous landmarks, but that doesn't mean it is loved by all.

SaigoneerSep 10, 2017
Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy

Saigon

Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal which would give Saigon more leeway to set policies separate from the central government, though details of the plan remain vague.

SaigoneerSep 9, 2017
Vietnam's 2019 Education Reform Will Take Inspiration From Nordic Countries

Society

Vietnam's 2019 Education Reform Will Take Inspiration From Nordic Countries

Vietnam’s education authorities have started looking northward for ways to improve local schools and curricula.

SaigoneerSep 8, 2017
Da Nang Park to Shutter Zoo Section Over Poor Conditions, Attendance

Vietnam

Da Nang Park to Shutter Zoo Section Over Poor Conditions, Attendance

The management of a park in Da Nang is seeking permission from local authorities to close a zoo on the park’s grounds due to a scarcity of animals.

SaigoneerSep 8, 2017
Hẻm Gems: A Quick, Delicious, No-Nonsense Lunch at Quan Com Ga Hai Nam

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Quick, Delicious, No-Nonsense Lunch at Quan Com Ga Hai Nam

Now that I'm on my fourth chicken-centric Hẻm Gem, I guess I might as well start carrying out these assignments dressed as a chicken.

Michael TatarskiSep 8, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cops Collect Unofficial Fines From Commuters Near HCMC Airport

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cops Collect Unofficial Fines From Commuters Near HCMC Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Traffic cops collect unofficial fines from commuters near Ho Chi Minh City airport [Tuoi Tre] ​43 hectares of forest wiped out in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 8, 2017
Bò Bía: A Piece of Saigon's Hokkien Heritage in a Simple Street Food Roll

Food Culture

Bò Bía: A Piece of Saigon's Hokkien Heritage in a Simple Street Food Roll

Historically Saigon has been a busy trading hub that attracts merchants from all over the region, and the city's culinary repertoire is a smorgasbord of eclectic cultural influences. In the latest installment of our Food History series, Saigoneer takes a closer look at the history of a refreshing street treat that’s both delicious and healthy: bò bía .

Khoi PhamSep 7, 2017
[Video] Coi: A Creative Plea for Less Horn-Honking on Saigon’s Streets

Arts & Culture

[Video] Coi: A Creative Plea for Less Horn-Honking on Saigon’s Streets

Vietnamese traffic has a bad reputation among both local and foreign drivers for its chaotic nature. From sidewalk driving to texting behind the wheel and creative interpretations of local street signs, urban roadways in particular can be a hair-raising place. But in his new short called Coi , animator Triet Le aims to tackle just one of the many traffic-related phenomenon in Vietnam: honking.

Dana Filek-GibsonSep 7, 2017
GrabShare Might Return to Saigon for a 1 Year Trial: Authorities

Vietnam

GrabShare Might Return to Saigon for a 1 Year Trial: Authorities

In Saigon, GrabShare might make a comeback later in the year.

SaigoneerSep 7, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Microsoft, Bosch Replace Local CEOs With Foreigners in Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Microsoft, Bosch Replace Local CEOs With Foreigners in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Microsoft, Bosch replace local CEOs with foreigners in Vietnam [VnExpress] Rough Guides renames Vietnam one of the 20 most beautiful countries to visit [VnExpress]

SaigoneerSep 7, 2017
[Video] There's Now a Mekong Delta-Style Remix of 'Despacito,' Because Why Not

Music & Arts

[Video] There's Now a Mekong Delta-Style Remix of 'Despacito,' Because Why Not

Who would have thought that merging ‘Despacito’ with Vietnamese bolero influences would make a great Khmer-sounding hit?

SaigoneerSep 6, 2017
Japan is Running Out of Samurai, Ninja Due to Tourism Boom

Asia

Japan is Running Out of Samurai, Ninja Due to Tourism Boom

Japan is being challenged by an unexpected shortage of both samurai and ninja, and this is not a joke.

SaigoneerSep 6, 2017
Vietnam's Representative Wins Mrs. Universe 2017

Arts & Culture

Vietnam's Representative Wins Mrs. Universe 2017

A Vietnamese-American woman was recently crowned Mrs. Universe 2017, making it the first time a Vietnamese participant has ever achieved the title in such a pageant.

SaigoneerSep 6, 2017
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