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Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Me Linh Square

Saigon

Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Me Linh Square

The square known today as Quảng Trường Mê Linh has been home to five different monuments since its inception in the 1860s.

Tim DolingMay 25, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Indonesia, Vietnam to probe reported skirmish in disputed waters [Reuters] Vietnam's Jetstar bans in-flight use of power banks [Tuoi Tre]

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May 25, 2017
A Present Retrospective: Fusing Past, Present and Propaganda

Music & Arts

A Present Retrospective: Fusing Past, Present and Propaganda

Work Room Four’s current exhibition, A Present Retrospective , connects past and present in the iconic work of Cuban graphic artist René Mederos and the responses of five contemporary Vietnamese artists.

Dana Filek-GibsonMay 24, 2017
Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US

Asia

Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US

Trade leaders of the 11 remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed to continue working to finalize the deal without US participation.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2017
Over Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Can't Swim: Expert

Vietnam

Over Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Can't Swim: Expert

With summer just around the corner, Vietnamese parents and officials are watching nervously as kids dive into their water fun.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2017
[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Derelict Office Space Into Colorful Apartment

Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Derelict Office Space Into Colorful Apartment

A Saigon-based architecture firm has made full use of vibrant colors to create a lively living environment that strikes a balance between form and function.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2017
Amid Concerns Over East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Visit US This Month

Asia

Amid Concerns Over East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Visit US This Month

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will begin a visit to the United States on May 29, culminating in a stop at the White House on May 31.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Coast Guard Receives 6 US Patrol Boats

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Coast Guard Receives 6 US Patrol Boats

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's Coast Guard receives six US patrol boats [VnExpress] Vietnam’s 2015 budget overspend tops $3.88bn: audit [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 24, 2017
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Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual

Saigon

Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual

In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2017
Saigon Wants to Mandate Helipads Atop Skyscrapers

Stories

Saigon Wants to Mandate Helipads Atop Skyscrapers

Local authorities aim to reshape Saigon’s skyline by making helipads a mandatory safety structure atop skyscrapers.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2017
[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'

Society

[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'

You’ve heard stories about Saigon’s famous cat lady, now meet Tao Dan Park’s squirrel lady.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2017
Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network

Asia

Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network

As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Pepper Faces Difficulties Because of India’s Ban

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Pepper Faces Difficulties Because of India’s Ban

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s pepper faces difficulties because of India’s ban [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s education has changed, but progress remains slow [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerMay 23, 2017
[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden

Society

[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden

A neighborhood in Hanoi has turned a patch of roadside into a community garden.

SaigoneerMay 22, 2017
Japanese Princess Mako to Give Up Royal Status to Marry a Commoner

Asia

Japanese Princess Mako to Give Up Royal Status to Marry a Commoner

One of Japan’s princesses has set her mind on marrying a member of the public, reigniting debate over the country’s outdated imperial law.

SaigoneerMay 22, 2017
District 1 Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Stalls as Leader Ordered to Stand Down

Saigon

District 1 Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Stalls as Leader Ordered to Stand Down

Saigon's sidewalk-clearing campaign has stalled, with the effort's leader claiming that he has been ordered to halt the drive.

SaigoneerMay 22, 2017
After Visa Hiccups, Vietnamese Student Wins 3rd Prize at Prestigious US Science Fair

Vietnam

After Visa Hiccups, Vietnamese Student Wins 3rd Prize at Prestigious US Science Fair

A Vietnamese high schooler recently clinched third prize at a science fair in the US, beating out 1,700 competitors from 70 countries.

SaigoneerMay 22, 2017
[Photos] The Glory of Hue in the Early 20th Century

Vietnam

[Photos] The Glory of Hue in the Early 20th Century

Dated from 1928 to 1936, these rare black-and-white photos offer a glimpse into the opulence of Hue when it was still the capital of Vietnam and the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors.

SaigoneerMay 22, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 3rd in Southeast Asia Race for Tourist Dollars

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 3rd in Southeast Asia Race for Tourist Dollars

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam finishes third in Southeast Asia race for tourist dollars [VnExpress] In Vietnam, Asia-Pacific officials put Trump's trade turmoil center stage [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMay 22, 2017
Street Cred: The Brothers From Tay Son

Vietnam

Street Cred: The Brothers From Tay Son

Flip through the history books and you’ll find a recurring character trait in many national heroes. From the Trung sisters to Ngo Quyen to Vo Thi Sau , Vietnamese history is full of badasses. While several of the country’s most famous rebels managed to oust their enemies from power for a few days, months or years, three Robin Hood-esque brothers from central Vietnam held onto power for three decades.

Dana Filek-GibsonMay 21, 2017
[Photos] Sushi Chef Fuses Sneakers and Sushi to Create 'Shoe-Shi'

Food Culture

[Photos] Sushi Chef Fuses Sneakers and Sushi to Create 'Shoe-Shi'

An artist and chef based in Italy has elevated the art of sushi to a new level by creating "shoe-shi."

SaigoneerMay 20, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From the grits of Saigon's chợ cũ to the city from above, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerMay 20, 2017
Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year

Saigon

Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year

Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.

SaigoneerMay 19, 2017
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to More Countries: Tourism Association

Travel

Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to More Countries: Tourism Association

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) has proposed expanding and extending the country's visa exemption program in order to attract more tourists.

SaigoneerMay 19, 2017
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