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![[Photos] 1969 Saigon: Snazzy Hairdos, Ao Dais and Vintage Cars Galore](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/jfZV4q5l.jpg)
Heritage
In this collection of old photos, a brisk walk down Dong Khoi Street – known as Tu Do Street in 1969 – meant clean, empty sidewalks and stylish shopfronts, instead of a tourist circus like it is today.
Branded Content
If you’re a regular at any of Saigon’s countless convenience stores, chances are you’ve noticed a beverage in the refrigerated section with the curious name of Pocari Sweat .
Branded Content
At Belgo , Saigon’s first Belgian craft brewery, flourishes of culture from the small European country greet visitors before they even step inside the building, which itself is a surprise. Located on a small, typically Saigon street, the large brewery stands out thanks its size and striking design.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi BRT line hit by poor occupancy, four months after launch [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi rebukes China’s fishing ban in East Vietnam Sea [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon
The skies above Saigon may receive an addition in the future: ambulance helicopters.
Vietnam
Thai Binh is building a VND300 billion (US$13.2 million) tower in the hope that it will be seen as the northern province’s iconic landmark.
Arts & Culture
From a fishing village in Tam Giang to Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Vietnam
The Kien Giang province People's Committee recently approved a plan to transform Phu Quoc into a 'smart city' by 2020.
![[Photos] Tan Xa Palace: The Oldest Building in Saigon](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/7ArDmVVl.jpg)
Heritage
The oldest building in Saigon is now over two centuries old.
Saigon Hẻm Gems
Saigon is a city of a million cơm tấm carts, meaning it is easy to pick one at random and chow down. But some stand out from the crowd.
Education
Upon opening in 1993 ISHCMC, or the International School of Ho Chi Minh City, became the first such school in Saigon. Though it is the oldest international school in the city it is also the most innovative, as evidenced by a new campus that will open later this year.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCM City thirsty for skilled tourism labourers [DTI] General Department of Fisheries opposes Chinese fishing ban [DTI]
Saigon
Saigon is considering yet another elevated highway to ease traffic gridlock between the city center and the airport.
![[Photos] This Artist Creates Ukiyo-e Paintings of Basketball Stars](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/622ZVFbl.jpg)
Music & Arts
Edo-ball is what happens when one combines Japanese culture, professional basketball and ukiyo-e paintings.
Tech
Vietnamese spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos and being online, recent research shows.
![[Photos] A Green Oasis in the Heart of Hanoi](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/fB4Ai5Ql.jpg)
Architecture
With Hanoi’s environment getting worse by the minute, a group of architects has attempted to create a dash of green scenery to brighten up this Dong Da abode.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Illegal wood exploitation rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park [VietnamNet] Draft dictates foreigners pay into social insurance [VietnamNet]
![[Photos] The Beauty of Vietnam's Landscapes in the Late 1940s](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/6svQTJXl.jpg)
Heritage
Through the eras, Vietnam has seen many drastic changes. Therefore, it’s always fascinating to come across photo archives from decades ago, when the majority of the country’s provinces were still largely undeveloped.
Asia
Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines (SIA) successfully launched its first flight supported by sustainable biofuels.
![[Photos] Annual International Fireworks Festival Explodes Over Da Nang](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/WrkQkHKl.jpg)
Vietnam
The first performances of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival erupted over the city's Han River last Sunday.
Food Culture
While getting a drink from Starbucks in the US might not be a big deal, in Vietnam, it’s something of a luxury.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam weighs banning booze in karaoke bars [VnExpress] 24 Vietnamese killed in traffic accidents on Labor Day [VnExpress]
![[Photos] Saigon Is Going Green With These Smart Trashcans](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/K82SEuKl.jpg)
Saigon
If you’ve been hanging out on Nguyen Hue Boulevard recently, you probably noticed the presence of Saigon’s new “smart trashcans”.
Arts & Culture
As globalization transforms Vietnam’s cultural landscape, a group of young history aficionados have taken it upon themselves to keep old traditions alive.
