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Japan Airlines, VietJet Air Enter Strategic Partnership

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Japan Airlines, VietJet Air Enter Strategic Partnership

Japan Airlines and VietJet Air have become strategic partners, an agreement that will allow the airlines to expand their networks and improve service.

SaigoneerJul 26, 2017
Fitfood VN Delivers Healthy, Tasty Meals to Your Door Daily
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Fitfood VN Delivers Healthy, Tasty Meals to Your Door Daily

When it comes to deciding what to eat every day, there is certainly no shortage of options in Saigon. From simple street food carts to white tablecloth establishments, the city has it all.

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Jul 26, 2017
[Video] A Virtual Tour of Malaysia's Top-Notch Durian Plantation

Food Culture

[Video] A Virtual Tour of Malaysia's Top-Notch Durian Plantation

Most people around here are familiar with the durian fruit and its unique smell; however, not many have actually been to a durian plantation.

SaigoneerJul 26, 2017
Amazon Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion Through Singapore

Tech

Amazon Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion Through Singapore

It looks like residents of Southeast Asia will soon be able to enjoy American online retailer Amazon’s services.

SaigoneerJul 26, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Relax Flying Rules to Assist Travelers Who Lose Passports

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Relax Flying Rules to Assist Travelers Who Lose Passports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam may relax rules to assist foreign flyers who lose passports [Tuoi Tre] Violence climbs over baseless kidnap rumor in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 26, 2017
Ha Giang Artisan Brings Mong Flax Brocade to International Markets

Culture

Ha Giang Artisan Brings Mong Flax Brocade to International Markets

An entrepreneurial artisan from Ha Giang province recently made the list of the top 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2017 because of her contribution in bridging the gap between her hometown’s flax brocade and international markets.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2017
Saigon Spaces: Reuse, Recycle and Reinvent

Arts & Culture

Saigon Spaces: Reuse, Recycle and Reinvent

In a slightly tired traditional tenement block in District 1 is Huong Nguyen’s latest renovation project, a studio apartment overlooking Nguyen Du. Shaded by an old tamarind tree, the building was originally meant to house French civil servants, and later served as a hotel patronized by Americans during the war.

LLottie BarnettJul 25, 2017
After Complaints, Hanoi Softens Stance on Motorbike Ban

Vietnam

After Complaints, Hanoi Softens Stance on Motorbike Ban

Rather than imposing a sweeping city-wide ban on motorbikes, Hanoi only wants to curb usage during certain times and in certain areas of the city center, local officials say.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2017
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[Video] Slick Short Film Highlights the Vibrant Life in Modern Hanoi

Film & TV

[Video] Slick Short Film Highlights the Vibrant Life in Modern Hanoi

This beautifully shot and edited short video showcases a diverse range of activities and panoramas, capturing snapshots of life in Vietnam's bustling capital.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2017
Tropical Storm Sonca to Strike Central Vietnam Today

Vietnam

Tropical Storm Sonca to Strike Central Vietnam Today

Tropical Storm Sonca, the second storm to impact Vietnam in the last week, will make landfall on the central coast later today.

SaigoneerJul 25, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says Indonesian Navy Shot Its Fishermen in Disputed Water

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says Indonesian Navy Shot Its Fishermen in Disputed Water

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam says Indonesian navy shot its fishermen in disputed water [VnExpress] Authorities dismiss concerns about cracks in Vietnam's Hai Van Tunnel [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJul 25, 2017
[Photos] Gia Long High School and 100 Years of Female Education

Heritage

[Photos] Gia Long High School and 100 Years of Female Education

Before becoming the prestigious Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School of today, this District 1 institution used to be home to Gia Long, once Saigon’s most well-known school for girls.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2017
Vietnam's Expanding Beer Market an Attractive Target for Foreign Brewers

Food Culture

Vietnam's Expanding Beer Market an Attractive Target for Foreign Brewers

Competition among foreign brewers is intensifying as Vietnam is poised to become the biggest beer market in Southeast Asia this year.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2017
Vietnamese Spent $3bn on American Property in Last Year: Report

Vietnam

Vietnamese Spent $3bn on American Property in Last Year: Report

Vietnamese citizens have once again landed in the top 10 among countries which spend the most on property in the United States.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2017
[Photos] Massive Hydropower Dam Discharge in Hoa Binh Attracts Throngs of Curious On-Lookers

Vietnam

[Photos] Massive Hydropower Dam Discharge in Hoa Binh Attracts Throngs of Curious On-Lookers

In Vietnam, even a dam discharge could be a sight to behold for local adrenaline junkies.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2017
Vietnam Vows to Shut Down Bear-Bile Farms, Rescue 1,000 Captive Bears

Vietnam

Vietnam Vows to Shut Down Bear-Bile Farms, Rescue 1,000 Captive Bears

The Vietnamese government, in partnership with Animals Asia, has finally agreed to end the cruel practice of bear bile harvesting.

SaigoneerJul 24, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash in HCMC

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Two dead, 10 injured in multiple-vehicle crash in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Police probe woman for spreading fake news of Hanoi air crash [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 24, 2017
Sketching Saigon: Charming Indie Cafes Through the Eyes of Taiwanese Illustrator

Music & Arts

Sketching Saigon: Charming Indie Cafes Through the Eyes of Taiwanese Illustrator

In Shao-Chen Lin’s new sketchbook, On-the-spot Sketching at Cafes in Saigon, Vietnam , the southern metropolis is defined by its most charming aspect: a robust coffee culture that permeates every corner of the city, from weathered downtown apartments to hidden hẻm s in the outskirts of District 3.

Khoi PhamJul 23, 2017
Cambodia’s Craft Tile Industry Is Going Extinct

Arts & Culture

Cambodia’s Craft Tile Industry Is Going Extinct

Introduced by French colonists over a century ago, tile-making continues throughout Cambodia despite having been abandoned decades ago in France.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2017
[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River

Development

[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River

As urban centers across Vietnam compete to become the most modern versions of themselves by 2030, Da Nang is getting a fancy new public space.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2017
[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above

Travel

[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above

From lush, green tea plantations stretching towards the horizon to islets dotting the ocean blue, flycam photography captures unique angles of Vietnam's landscapes in crisp, vivid images.

SaigoneerJul 22, 2017
[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation

Architecture

[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation

While some Saigon abodes may opt for an elaborate chandelier or painting as their interior centerpiece, the owner of this house in District 7 decided to make its door the most unique part of the structure.

SaigoneerJul 21, 2017
Despite New $550m Sewer System, Hanoi Streets Remain Vulnerable to Severe Flooding

Vietnam

Despite New $550m Sewer System, Hanoi Streets Remain Vulnerable to Severe Flooding

Hanoi’s streets are still subject to severe flooding despite the completion a US$550 million drainage system.

SaigoneerJul 21, 2017
Hẻm Gems: Kickin' It at Kim Thao's Hột Vịt Lộn Hangout

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Kickin' It at Kim Thao's Hột Vịt Lộn Hangout

In the thick of rainy season, afternoon snack spots are hard to come by. Street vendors make do with cement-weighted umbrellas and heavily used tarpaulin, carving out (relatively) dry patches on the sidewalk from which to operate, occasionally disrupted by a tide of rainwater rising to overtake their carts. For the most part, however, outdoor dining is not at its best in the monsoon months.

Dana Filek-GibsonJul 21, 2017
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