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Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades

Travel

Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades

In an effort to attract more tourists, the Hanoi Railway Transport Company recently carried out a thorough upgrade on its current Hanoi-Sapa route.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2017
Hẻm Gems: To Chan's Noodle Soup Offers Comfort in a Bowl

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: To Chan's Noodle Soup Offers Comfort in a Bowl

If you turn up to a hủ tiếu spot anywhere in this city and there is not a hand-painted, wooden noodle cart taking up one corner of the venue, you may want to think twice about sitting down.

Dana Filek-GibsonMay 12, 2017
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Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Promote Tourism at Cannes Film Festival

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Promote Tourism at Cannes Film Festival

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCMC to promote tourism at Cannes Film Festival [VietnamNet] Ca Mau bird garden causes serious pollution [SGGP]

SaigoneerMay 12, 2017
[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An from 1930 -1950

Heritage

[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An from 1930 -1950

It appears that flooding in Hoi An is a common phenomenon that dates back to at least the 1930s.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Da Nang Airport Welcomes New International Terminal

Vietnam

Da Nang Airport Welcomes New International Terminal

From now on, passengers on international flights to or from Da Nang will enjoy the comfort of a brand-new terminal.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Western-Trained Nguyen Thien Nhan Appointed as New Leader of Saigon

Vietnam

Western-Trained Nguyen Thien Nhan Appointed as New Leader of Saigon

Nguyen Thien Nhan, who studied in the former East Germany and the US, has been appointed the new leader of Saigon.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam

Travel

[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam

When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, at this point it might seem that we’ve seen everything, from breathtaking drone footage to extreme close-ups of the country’s street food bounty.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Vietnam Considers Lifting Midnight Curfew to Attract More Tourists

Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Lifting Midnight Curfew to Attract More Tourists

Closing time may soon be a little later than midnight at your favorite hang-out spots thanks to a recent proposal from Vietnam’s Tourism Association.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
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Morning News Roundup: Rumors of Cable Car System to Islet Near Hoi An Rejected

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Rumors of Cable Car System to Islet Near Hoi An Rejected

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Rumors of cable car system to islet near Hoi An rejected [Tuoi Tre] Local authorities urge evaluation of subsidence in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 11, 2017
Hanoi to Allow Public Buses to Use Exclusive BRT Lanes

Vietnam

Hanoi to Allow Public Buses to Use Exclusive BRT Lanes

Hanoi’s dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes will soon open to public buses, allowing these vehicles to make use of road space exclusively reserved for the capital’s fledgling BRT system.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
[Photos] Kiyohiko Azuma’s Intricate Sketches of Tokyo’s Urban Landscapes

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Kiyohiko Azuma’s Intricate Sketches of Tokyo’s Urban Landscapes

This manga artist creates backgrounds with such extreme attention to detail that they could pass for standalone works of art.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Asia's Rapidly Aging Population Is a Threat to Regional and Global Economy: IMF

Asia

Asia's Rapidly Aging Population Is a Threat to Regional and Global Economy: IMF

Asia’s population is aging so fast that in just a few decades, the region might stop being the top contributor to the global workforce.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study

Development

Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study

The governments of both Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are studying the feasibility of extending Saigon's Metro Line 1 into their areas.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Australian Chain Gloria Jean's Coffees Exits Vietnam After 11 Years

Food Culture

Australian Chain Gloria Jean's Coffees Exits Vietnam After 11 Years

On the heels of homegrown restaurant chain The KAfe’s exit from the local market , Australian coffee franchise Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the next to go.

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Facebook Crash Sends Vietnam, Asia Into Frenzy

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Facebook Crash Sends Vietnam, Asia Into Frenzy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Facebook crash sends Vietnam, Asia into frenzy [VnExpress] Vietnam cuts size limit for apartments to reach low-income buyers [VnExpress]

SaigoneerMay 10, 2017
Vietnam's Energy Consumption to Double in 10 Years

Vietnam

Vietnam's Energy Consumption to Double in 10 Years

Because of the country’s rapid rate of development, Vietnam’s power consumption is expected to almost double in less than a decade.

SaigoneerMay 9, 2017
Tokyo's Pride Parade Last Week Draws Record Number of Participants

Asia

Tokyo's Pride Parade Last Week Draws Record Number of Participants

Last weekend thousands thronged the streets of Tokyo to join Japan's largest Rainbow Pride parade to date.

SaigoneerMay 9, 2017
Vietnam Expected to Suffer 13-15 Tropical Storms, El Nino This Year: Weather Experts

Vietnam

Vietnam Expected to Suffer 13-15 Tropical Storms, El Nino This Year: Weather Experts

Time to break out your boots and raincoats, Saigoneers: Vietnam’s stormy season is right around the corner.

SaigoneerMay 9, 2017
[Photos] Saigon's 'Binh House': A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Concrete

Architecture

[Photos] Saigon's 'Binh House': A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Concrete

This irregularly shaped house is the latest addition to VTN Architects’ “House for Trees” series, a project aimed at introducing more green spaces to Vietnam’s urban housing projects.

SaigoneerMay 9, 2017
Vietnamese Film Wins Top Honors at ASEAN Film Festival

Film & TV

Vietnamese Film Wins Top Honors at ASEAN Film Festival

A Vietnamese film named The Way Station won Best Film, Best Lead Actor and Best Director of Photography (DOP) at the 2017 ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA).

SaigoneerMay 9, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Announces Player Lineup for U20 World Cup

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Announces Player Lineup for U20 World Cup

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam announces players for World Cup [VietnamNet] ‘Made in Vietnam’ explosive reactive tank armors [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 9, 2017
[Photos] A Tour of Saigon's Biggest Motorbike 'Prisons'

Society

[Photos] A Tour of Saigon's Biggest Motorbike 'Prisons'

In Saigon, motorbikes can go to jail just like their human counterparts.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2017
Quang Binh Moves Ahead With Son Doong Cable Car Plan

Travel

Quang Binh Moves Ahead With Son Doong Cable Car Plan

The government of Quang Binh province is proceeding with plans to build a cable car system inside Son Doong Cave, the world's largest.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2017
Yangon: Lessons From a Neighbor That Banned Bikes

Asia

Yangon: Lessons From a Neighbor That Banned Bikes

As Saigon is mulling a complete ban on motorbikes – first, in the city’s downtown area and then, city-wide, perhaps - it’s high time to look at the situation in Yangon, where a similar ban was implemented more than ten years ago.

SaigoneerMay 8, 2017
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