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[Photos] A Nostalgic Look at Da Lat Market Through Time

Vietnam

[Photos] A Nostalgic Look at Da Lat Market Through Time

Built in 1929, Da Lat’s central market is not only a buzzing commercial center, but also an important historical landmark of the sleepy resort town.

SaigoneerAug 1, 2017
Hanoi's Skinny-Dipping Club Bares All for Fitness, Fun and Friendship

Society

Hanoi's Skinny-Dipping Club Bares All for Fitness, Fun and Friendship

Vietnam’s capital city has a reputation for being a pretty conservative place. So it might come as a surprise for some to know that there is an entire community of adult men who like to skinny-dip near Hanoi's city center.

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Aug 1, 2017
Dong Nai Crowd Brutally Attacks Two Dog Thieves, Burns Motorbike

Vietnam

Dong Nai Crowd Brutally Attacks Two Dog Thieves, Burns Motorbike

Two dog thieves were severely beaten by a crowd after being caught red-handed in Dong Nai province late last week.

SaigoneerAug 1, 2017
[Photos] Saigon Rushes to Finish First River Bus Route for August Launch

Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Rushes to Finish First River Bus Route for August Launch

Saigon’s first river bus route is slowly taking shape as municipal officials aim to launch the service this month.

SaigoneerAug 1, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Have 1,000 New Buses by 2020

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Have 1,000 New Buses by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCM City to have 1,000 new buses by 2020 [SGGP] Vietnam’s most wanted runaway bigwig 'turns himself in': police [VnExpress]

SaigoneerAug 1, 2017
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Suboi's Hard-Earned Wisdom

Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Suboi's Hard-Earned Wisdom

For Renovation Generation ’s latest installment, the Hanoi-based team took a trip down to Saigon to speak with the country’s "Queen of Hip-Hop", Suboi .

SaigoneerJul 31, 2017
Vietnam Struggles to Contain Nationwide Dengue Fever Outbreak

Health

Vietnam Struggles to Contain Nationwide Dengue Fever Outbreak

An ongoing nationwide dengue fever outbreak has health officials scrambling to halt its spread.

SaigoneerJul 31, 2017
Vietnam Ranks 101st Out of 195 Countries on Cybersecurity: UN Report

Tech

Vietnam Ranks 101st Out of 195 Countries on Cybersecurity: UN Report

Vietnam has a lot of work to do to make sure its cybersecurity infrastructure keeps up with its economic growth.

SaigoneerJul 31, 2017
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[Photos] A Day in the Life of Ninh Thuan's Shepherds

Society

[Photos] A Day in the Life of Ninh Thuan's Shepherds

In Ninh Thuan province, local shepherds lead a nomadic life, traversing the region's barren land to look after some of the country’s largest sheep herds.

SaigoneerJul 31, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: Malaysia Sets Oct 2 for Trial of Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Malaysia Sets Oct 2 for Trial of Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Malaysia sets Oct 2 for trial of women suspects in Kim Jong Nam killing [VnExpress] Gas tank blast kills six Vietnamese workers at Laos hydropower plant construction site [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 31, 2017
Street Cred: The Ill-Fated Power Couple of Vietnam's Literary Scene in the 1980s

Saigon

Street Cred: The Ill-Fated Power Couple of Vietnam's Literary Scene in the 1980s

It’s been almost three decades since that fateful day in 1988 when, in a blink of an eye, Vietnam’s literary scene was robbed off two most beloved talents. Luu Quang Vu and Xuan Quynh’s death was something of a national tragedy in the late 1980s, but their legacy has lived on through their body of work and life story.

Khoi PhamJul 30, 2017
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Hotel Majestic Saigon

Saigon

Old Saigon Building of the Week: Hotel Majestic Saigon

The 92-year-old Hotel Majestic has seen many incarnations, most notably becoming the first Vietnamese managed five-star hotel in Saigon. But the rest of the building’s nine-decade existence has been just as rich.

SaigoneerJul 29, 2017
[Video] This 'Super Pump' Is Supposed to Help Nguyen Huu Canh's Flooding Woes

Saigon

[Video] This 'Super Pump' Is Supposed to Help Nguyen Huu Canh's Flooding Woes

To tackle chronic flooding issues on one of Saigon's busiest streets, municipal authorities are installing a “super pump” in the hope of helping Nguyen Huu Canh's sewer system remove rainwater faster this rainy season.

SaigoneerJul 28, 2017
Saigon Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Costs Too Much for Modest Gains

Saigon

Saigon Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Costs Too Much for Modest Gains

According to recent reports by Saigon authorities, the city's sidewalk reclamation campaign was mostly ineffective in generating income for the city.

SaigoneerJul 28, 2017
Hẻm Gems: Chef Badeh Brings Syrian Cuisine to Saigon

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Chef Badeh Brings Syrian Cuisine to Saigon

In the small covered area outside the front door, Chef Badeh brings together two of my favorite things: bread and fire.

Dana Filek-GibsonJul 28, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Venues for Street Vendors to Open in HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Venues for Street Vendors to Open in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Venues for street vendors to open in HCM City [DTI] Vietnam hotel sector starts to feel the heat from Airbnb [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 28, 2017
With Ariana Grande, International Pop Culture Comes to Vietnam

Music & Arts

With Ariana Grande, International Pop Culture Comes to Vietnam

When Ariana Grande takes the stage at Saigon’s Quan Khu 7 Stadium on August 23, it will be one of the many nights she’s done so during her Dangerous Woman tour. The American pop star will sing her chart-topping hits surrounded by towering speakers and Jumbotrons, spotlights and an army of background dancers – and for Vietnam’s young, tech-savvy, pop culture fanatics, that’s exactly the appeal.

Dana Filek-GibsonJul 27, 2017
Vietnam's Big Science Competition Wins Ring Hollow to Academics

Vietnam

Vietnam's Big Science Competition Wins Ring Hollow to Academics

Vietnamese students are taking home medals from international contests in math, physics and chemistry, but this may have little impact on the country’s education system and scientific progress.

SaigoneerJul 27, 2017
Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband

Asia

Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband

Cambodia’s social media scene is buzzing over a cow which a local villager strongly believes to be the reincarnation of her dead husband.

SaigoneerJul 27, 2017
[Photos] A Visit to Nghe An's Verdant Tea 'Islets'

Travel

[Photos] A Visit to Nghe An's Verdant Tea 'Islets'

You’ve probably heard of kayaking in between Ha Long Bay’s mesmerizing limestone rocks, now get ready for a voyage to Nghe An province’s verdant tea islets.

SaigoneerJul 27, 2017
Korean Giant Lotte Breaks Ground on $885m Eco Smart City in Thu Thiem

Development

Korean Giant Lotte Breaks Ground on $885m Eco Smart City in Thu Thiem

Lotte, the giant South Korean conglomerate, has agreed to develop a US$885 million complex in District 2's Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

SaigoneerJul 27, 2017
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Handle Unfinished Construction Projects in Downtown Area

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Handle Unfinished Construction Projects in Downtown Area

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCMC to handle half done projects in downtown area [SGGP] Storm Sonca ravages north-central Vietnam, weakens into tropical depression [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 27, 2017
Noise Pollution Throughout Vietnam Negatively Impacts Quality of Life: Study

Environment

Noise Pollution Throughout Vietnam Negatively Impacts Quality of Life: Study

About 20% of Vietnam’s population is subject to the effects of noise pollution.

SaigoneerJul 26, 2017
Vietnamese-French Playwright Uncovers Vietnamese Immigrants' Lives on Stage

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese-French Playwright Uncovers Vietnamese Immigrants' Lives on Stage

Saigon, Caroline Guiale Nguyen's new play, taps into the untold stories of Vietnamese exiles and their struggles to settle themselves abroad.

SaigoneerJul 26, 2017
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