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Officials Present Dire Environmental Indicators at Hanoi Summit on Air Pollution

Environment

Officials Present Dire Environmental Indicators at Hanoi Summit on Air Pollution

Shocking information on the state of Vietnam's environment was presented at a seminar in Hanoi earlier this week.

SaigoneerApr 29, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From amused fishermen to forlorn coracle, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerApr 29, 2017
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[Video] Trading Places: The Story of 42 Nguyen Hue

Saigon

[Video] Trading Places: The Story of 42 Nguyen Hue

With 42 Nguyen Hue facing an uncertain future, RICE and Saigoneer set out to share the stories of residents of one of Saigon's most popular "cafe-apartment" buildings.

SaigoneerApr 28, 2017
Facebook Policy Head, Vietnamese Minister of Information Discuss Curbing ‘Toxic Content’

Tech

Facebook Policy Head, Vietnamese Minister of Information Discuss Curbing ‘Toxic Content’

Representatives of Facebook met with Vietnamese authorities this week to explore preventive measures regarding alleged false information on the social networking site.

SaigoneerApr 28, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Secretariat Turns Down HCMC Proposal on Fireworks for Reunification Day

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Secretariat Turns Down HCMC Proposal on Fireworks for Reunification Day

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Secretariat turns down Ho Chi Minh City proposal on fireworks for Reunification Day [Tuoi Tre] Masked man, allegedly armed, robs bank of $100k in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 28, 2017
Saigon's Metro Construction May Be Delayed Due to Financial Setbacks

Saigon

Saigon's Metro Construction May Be Delayed Due to Financial Setbacks

Two of Saigon’s largest infrastructure projects – including the high-profile Metro Line 1 and an environmental facility – might be delayed in the near future due to insufficient funds.

SaigoneerApr 27, 2017
Local Artist Challenges Japan's Stigma Against Tattoos in Modern Era

Culture

Local Artist Challenges Japan's Stigma Against Tattoos in Modern Era

In tattoo-averse Japan, a case heading to court in Osaka could help determine whether anybody will be able to get their body inked in the country in the future.

SaigoneerApr 27, 2017
Traffic Accidents Killed 9,000, Seriously Injured Thousands More in Vietnam Last Year

Vietnam

Traffic Accidents Killed 9,000, Seriously Injured Thousands More in Vietnam Last Year

In Vietnam, traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of deaths, but the country still hasn’t done enough to stress the importance of road safety to its citizens.

SaigoneerApr 27, 2017
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Morning News Roundup: Hoi An Seeks to Control Tourism Boom on Protected Islands

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hoi An Seeks to Control Tourism Boom on Protected Islands

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hoi An seeks to control tourism boom on protected islands [VnExpress] Nature gets steamrollered by Vietnam’s endless pursuit of tourist money [VnExpress]

SaigoneerApr 27, 2017
[Video] Vietnamese Animator Creates Wistful Reel of Saigon Memories From Pencil Sketches

Arts & Culture

[Video] Vietnamese Animator Creates Wistful Reel of Saigon Memories From Pencil Sketches

Sometimes our childhood memories exist as little pieces of wonder.

SaigoneerApr 26, 2017
[Video] Forest in South-Central Vietnam Cleared for Golf Course Without Approval

Society

[Video] Forest in South-Central Vietnam Cleared for Golf Course Without Approval

A forest in Phu Yen province has been cleared to make way for a golf course and resort, despite the fact the project hasn't been approved.

SaigoneerApr 26, 2017
[Photos] Vietnamese-American Artist Helps Create and Share 'Made by Refugee' Stickers

Music & Arts

[Photos] Vietnamese-American Artist Helps Create and Share 'Made by Refugee' Stickers

If you’ve come across a “Made by Refugee” sticker in Saigon, know that they’re the brainchild of artist duo Kien Quan and Jillian Young, created in an effort to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis.

SaigoneerApr 26, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Car Market Has 2nd-Fastest Growth in World

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Car Market Has 2nd-Fastest Growth in World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's car market has second-fastest growth in world [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s plan to develop 800 MW wind power delayed [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerApr 26, 2017
[Photos] The Children of 1967 Vietnam

Vietnam

[Photos] The Children of 1967 Vietnam

Some of these kids could be our moms and dads.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2017
Vietnam's First Waste-to-Energy Plant Starts Operation in Hanoi

Vietnam

Vietnam's First Waste-to-Energy Plant Starts Operation in Hanoi

Vietnam’s first waste-to-energy plant is now ready for commercial operations.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2017
Saigon Welcomes Dedicated 'Jewelry Street' in District 5

Saigon

Saigon Welcomes Dedicated 'Jewelry Street' in District 5

In another effort to enhance the city’s image, Saigon authorities have greenlit the establishment of a jewelry street in District 5.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2017
City Rising: Richie Fawcett’s Intricate Saigon Panoramas Hit L’Usine This Week

Music & Arts

City Rising: Richie Fawcett’s Intricate Saigon Panoramas Hit L’Usine This Week

Saigon-based artist Richie Fawcett is back with an extensive new collection of drawings that will soon be on display at L’Usine Dong Khoi.

Brian LetwinApr 25, 2017
Viettel to Launch New Luxury Smartphone Later This Year

Tech

Viettel to Launch New Luxury Smartphone Later This Year

Time to save up, Saigoneers: rumor has it that Viettel will launch a new luxury smartphone by the end of the year.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Drivers Bemoan Confusing Toll Booth Rules in HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Drivers Bemoan Confusing Toll Booth Rules in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Drivers bemoan confusing toll booth rules in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Activists dedicated to conserving endangered doucs in Da Nang [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 25, 2017
An Giang Riverbank Collapses, Drags 16 Houses Underwater

Vietnam

An Giang Riverbank Collapses, Drags 16 Houses Underwater

Last Saturday, an entire section of a riverbank in the Mekong Delta's An Giang province collapsed, dragging scores of houses into the river.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Here Are the Most Profitable Companies in Vietnam Last Year

Vietnam

Here Are the Most Profitable Companies in Vietnam Last Year

A total of 22 companies listed in Vietnam achieved post-tax profits of over VND1 trillion last year.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
[Photos] Hanoi's 'Party Apartment' Is Perfect for the Fun-Loving Crowd

Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's 'Party Apartment' Is Perfect for the Fun-Loving Crowd

Hanoi’s spacious “Party Apartment” is the perfect home for local social butterflies out there.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Saigon to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

Saigon

Saigon to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

In an effort to encourage locals to use public transport, Saigon authorities announced a bike-sharing program last Friday.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: President Trump Invites Vietnam PM to Visit US

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: President Trump Invites Vietnam PM to Visit US

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . President Trump invites Vietnam PM to visit US [Tuoi Tre] An uphill battle with illegal sand exploiters on Sai Gon River [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
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