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Bac Kan Authorities Blame 12-Year-Old Boy for Breaking $616,000 Sculpture

Vietnam

Bac Kan Authorities Blame 12-Year-Old Boy for Breaking $616,000 Sculpture

A 12-year-old boy has been blamed for allegedly breaking part of a US$616,000 stone statue in the northern province of Bac Kan.

SaigoneerAug 14, 2017
Latest L’Usine Location Set to Propel Brand into New Era
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Latest L’Usine Location Set to Propel Brand into New Era

As one of Saigon’s most recognizable home-grown brands, L’Usine brings a cosmopolitan Vietnamese lifestyle perspective to contemporary design, products and experiences inspired by the city’s stylish glory days.

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Aug 14, 2017
'Dunkirk' Director Christopher Nolan Was in Saigon During the Weekend

Film & TV

'Dunkirk' Director Christopher Nolan Was in Saigon During the Weekend

Some hopeful fans were wondering if he was in the country to find inspiration for a Dunkirk 2 .

SaigoneerAug 14, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon to Remove 100 Trees to Make Room for Traffic Near Airport

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Saigon to Remove 100 Trees to Make Room for Traffic Near Airport

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Another 100 trees will fall in Saigon as city wants to clear traffic near airport [VnExpress] Hanoi to ban taxis on multiple streets during rush hours [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerAug 14, 2017
Street Cred: Trinh Cong Son, the Voice of a Generation

Vietnam

Street Cred: Trinh Cong Son, the Voice of a Generation

Earlier this week, Hanoi officials announced the conversion of the capital’s narrow Trinh Cong Son Street into a pedestrian zone featuring artistic performances as well as snacks and souvenirs.

SaigoneerAug 13, 2017
After 4 Months, Doan Ngoc Hai's Sidewalk-Clearing Crusade Returns

Vietnam

After 4 Months, Doan Ngoc Hai's Sidewalk-Clearing Crusade Returns

After a four-month break, Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of District 1’s sidewalk-clearing crusade, is finally back on the streets, towing illegally parked vehicles and confiscating property from local nhậu restaurants.

SaigoneerAug 13, 2017
Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021

Saigon

Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021

Saigon is predicted to achieve 8% annual growth over the next five years, becoming the second-fastest growing urban economy in Asia during that period.

SaigoneerAug 12, 2017
Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans

Asia

Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans

A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastructure projects ever.

SaigoneerAug 12, 2017
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The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes

Society

The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes

For some, Saigon's hẻms are a treasure trove of hidden urban gems. But for those living in these alleyways, they can also be a relentless source of inconvenience and frustration.

SaigoneerAug 11, 2017
[Photos] Squeeze Through Hanoi's Tightest Old Quarter Alleys

Culture

[Photos] Squeeze Through Hanoi's Tightest Old Quarter Alleys

If you think Saigon’s hẻm s are narrow, these Hanoi alleys shown below will make you question your notion of personal space.

SaigoneerAug 11, 2017
Hẻm Gems: Cô Nhi and Chú Den's Humble Nui Xào Bò Cart

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Cô Nhi and Chú Den's Humble Nui Xào Bò Cart

At this point in our Hẻm Gem journey, I’ve stopped thinking of us – a two-person team consisting of me and my photographer colleague Brandon – as mere food reviewers, but rather food hunters from hunting-gathering bands of the Paleolithic age.

Khoi PhamAug 11, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Bkav Unveils Next-Gen Homemade Bphone

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Bkav Unveils Next-Gen Homemade Bphone

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s Bkav unveils next-gen homemade Bphone [Tuoi Tre] Life as a VIP motorbike taxi driver in Saigon [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerAug 11, 2017
Meet the Man Who Owns Vietnam's Largest Collection of Seashells

Society

Meet the Man Who Owns Vietnam's Largest Collection of Seashells

While traditional hobbyists often pursue items such as stamps, coins or old records, a Da Nang native has a passion for an item which some may brush aside as a children’s toy: seashells.

SaigoneerAug 10, 2017
The Renovation Generation: Exploring What It Means to Be Young and Vietnamese

Arts & Culture

The Renovation Generation: Exploring What It Means to Be Young and Vietnamese

In the years after 1986, Vietnam’s Doi Moi economic reforms transformed one of the world’s poorest countries into a dynamic, fast-growing nation, shaping a generation of young Vietnamese into bright, creative, entrepreneurial, and often social media-minded individuals.

Dana Filek-GibsonAug 10, 2017
Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying

Asia

Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying

Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.

SaigoneerAug 10, 2017
Hanoi Commune Officials Jailed for Withholding Land From Local Residents

Vietnam

Hanoi Commune Officials Jailed for Withholding Land From Local Residents

Fourteen officials have been sentenced to jail for stealing land from locals outside of Hanoi.

SaigoneerAug 10, 2017
Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea

Vietnam

Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea

Local authorities in Vietnam are taking heed of environmental issues in the country after numerous disasters in recent years.

SaigoneerAug 10, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Caught With Cocaine as 'Gifts' for Nigerian Boyfriend

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Caught With Cocaine as 'Gifts' for Nigerian Boyfriend

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese woman caught carrying cocaine at Ho Chi Minh City airport [Tuoi Tre] Lax policy allows Google ads to fool Vietnamese consumers [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerAug 10, 2017
[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home

Architecture

[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home

In the midst of the chaos and pollution of Hanoi, A House in Trees offers a sanctuary to its residents.

SaigoneerAug 9, 2017
Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course

Saigon

Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course

In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects.

SaigoneerAug 9, 2017
After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'

Vietnam

After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'

A photo of a Western tourist meditating for money on a sidewalk on Phu Quoc has forced local officials to speak out against the action.

SaigoneerAug 9, 2017
[Photos] Saigon’s Colonial-Era Shipping Line Brought the World to Vietnam

Heritage

[Photos] Saigon’s Colonial-Era Shipping Line Brought the World to Vietnam

During the French colonial era, the Messageries Maritimes shipping line, established in 1851, permitted thousands of men and women to traverse the seas in order to visit French colonies. It had an especially strong presence in Saigon.

SaigoneerAug 9, 2017
100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019

Saigon

100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019

Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.

SaigoneerAug 9, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Arrested for Extorting Businesses in Mekong Delta

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Arrested for Extorting Businesses in Mekong Delta

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese reporter arrested for extorting businesses in Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre] 14 officials go on trial over land dispute [SGGP]

SaigoneerAug 9, 2017
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