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Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways

Saigon

Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways

Local experts have begun excavating a possible mass grave on the grounds of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

SaigoneerJul 10, 2017
Beer and Food Intertwine on East West Brewing's Menu
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Beer and Food Intertwine on East West Brewing's Menu

With the word ‘brewing’ in their name, one could be forgiven for thinking that East West is solely a beer company. However, the team behind the brewery pays equal attention and care to their dining program, while beer plays a large role in that as well.

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Jul 10, 2017
[Video] A Rare Look Into Indochina From the French Perspective

Asia

[Video] A Rare Look Into Indochina From the French Perspective

It’s not particularly difficult to seek out a good collection of old Saigon photos, as the city has always been a muse for photographers from all walks of life. However, old video footage of the country might be a little harder to procure, which makes this documentary about Indochina under French occupation a rare find.

SaigoneerJul 10, 2017
Traffic Jams Are Costing Hanoi $600m Annually: Studies

Vietnam

Traffic Jams Are Costing Hanoi $600m Annually: Studies

Government studies have calculated that traffic jams cause VND12.6 trillion (US$600 million) in economic losses every year in Hanoi.

SaigoneerJul 10, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Ranks Among Best Cities for Solo Travelers

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Ranks Among Best Cities for Solo Travelers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City ranks among best cities for solo travellers [DTI] Personal trainers in increasing demand in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 10, 2017
In Vietnam, Taboo and Tradition Hinder Contraception Awareness

Health

In Vietnam, Taboo and Tradition Hinder Contraception Awareness

With many urban Vietnamese waiting longer to get married, the country’s younger generations are recognizing the need to open up about sex education in the conservative country.

Dana Filek-GibsonJul 9, 2017
VietJet Employees at Noi Bai Take Sick Leave en Masse, Delay 11 Flights

Travel

VietJet Employees at Noi Bai Take Sick Leave en Masse, Delay 11 Flights

Fifteen ground service personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport simultaneously took sick leave on Tuesday, delaying 11 VietJet flights at the facility.

SaigoneerJul 9, 2017
Teenage Indonesian Girls Shred Muslim Stereotypes With Heavy Metal Band

Music & Arts

Teenage Indonesian Girls Shred Muslim Stereotypes With Heavy Metal Band

Not necessarily your typical thrash metal band, and not necessarily your typical teenage girls, this trio expresses their ideas and love of metal from beneath traditional hijabs.

SaigoneerJul 8, 2017
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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From a Mekong Delta bridge to a stormy evening in Phu Quoc, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerJul 8, 2017
Saigon to Remove 258 Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Construction

Saigon

Saigon to Remove 258 Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Construction

A plethora of trees along District 1's Ton Duc Thang Street are set to be cut down or relocated to make way for the construction of a new bridge.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2017
[Photos] Painting Pigeons: The Story Behind the Notre-Dame Cathedral's Colorful Birds

Saigon

[Photos] Painting Pigeons: The Story Behind the Notre-Dame Cathedral's Colorful Birds

As the city's iconic Notre-Dame Basilica prepares to undergo a major renovation , the pigeons that reside nearby are now donning feathers of vibrant shades to keep up with the times.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2017
Hẻm Gems: The Bowl of Cao Lầu Worth a Run Across the City

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Bowl of Cao Lầu Worth a Run Across the City

Hoi An's cuisine makes a modest appearance in District 7's food paradise.

NNguyen HaJul 7, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Auction ‘Lucky’ Vehicle License Plates

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Auction ‘Lucky’ Vehicle License Plates

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam to auction ‘lucky’ vehicle license plates [Tuoi Tre] High-rise developer Muong Thanh to be under police investigation in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 7, 2017
Major Saigon Anti-Flooding Project in Trouble After World Bank Axes Funding

Saigon

Major Saigon Anti-Flooding Project in Trouble After World Bank Axes Funding

The future of a huge anti-flooding project in Saigon is in doubt after the World Bank ended funding for the work.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2017
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon's Remaining Green Spaces

Society

[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon's Remaining Green Spaces

As Saigon’s downtown area is slowly being filled with construction projects, a crucial part of its charm and scenery is also being compromised: green spaces.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2017
Vinamilk Is Vietnam's Most Valuable Company: Forbes

Vietnam

Vinamilk Is Vietnam's Most Valuable Company: Forbes

Forbes Vietnam has announced Vinamilk as the most valuable homegrown brand in Vietnam for the second straight year.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Receive $100m Loan From South Korea for Bridge Projects

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Receive $100m Loan From South Korea for Bridge Projects

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . South Korea to lend $100mn for bridge projects [DTI] Nat Geo rates Topas Ecolodge No. 1 in green accommodation [DTI]

SaigoneerJul 6, 2017
Black Teeth: How Vietnam's Hottest Beauty Regimen Went From Vogue to Obscurity

Culture

Black Teeth: How Vietnam's Hottest Beauty Regimen Went From Vogue to Obscurity

Once the hallmark of youthful beauty in Vietnam, nowadays dyeing one’s teeth black is a dying custom that can only be spotted in the country’s oldest generation.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2017
Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support

Asia

Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support

Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2017
Toxin Levels in Seafood From Formosa-Affected Central Provinces Now Normal: Health Ministry

Vietnam

Toxin Levels in Seafood From Formosa-Affected Central Provinces Now Normal: Health Ministry

Good news for Vietnam’s seafood lovers: the Ministry of Health recently declared fish from the country’s central provinces safe for consumption.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2017
Hanoi Moves Forward With 2030 Motorbike Ban Despite Expert Opposition

Vietnam

Hanoi Moves Forward With 2030 Motorbike Ban Despite Expert Opposition

This week, Hanoi legislators approved a draft resolution to ban motorbike usage in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the city’s center starting in 2030, despite strong opposition from the public as well as traffic experts.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2017
[Photos] Backyard Atrium Brings Radiance Into This Saigon Tube House

Architecture

[Photos] Backyard Atrium Brings Radiance Into This Saigon Tube House

A back-of-house atrium and a well-designed staircase help to optimize natural lighting and ventilation in this Phu Nhuan tube house.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2017
Military Unit Admonished Over Controversial Construction Project in Ha Long Bay

Vietnam

Military Unit Admonished Over Controversial Construction Project in Ha Long Bay

Authorities in Quang Ninh province have halted a construction project near Ha Long Bay carried out by the Vietnamese Navy.

SaigoneerJul 4, 2017
[Photos] Hanoi’s Urban Sketchers Capture the City’s Essence By Drawing

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Hanoi’s Urban Sketchers Capture the City’s Essence By Drawing

Groups of Hanoi residents and visitors of all ages have banded together to capture the city’s disappearing traditional architecture through drawings.

SaigoneerJul 4, 2017
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