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Development
Michael Waibel, the German human geographer, is back with another book in his series that takes a close look at the development of Southeast Asian cities from the perspective of both built environments and the people who live within them. This time, the series shines the limelight on Phnom Penh.
Society
Vietnam's most well-known bear sanctuary recently expanded, creating more space for animals rescued from bile farming.
Food Culture
Just a year after making national headlines for successfully attracting US$5.5 million in foreign investment , Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe has ended its operations in both the capital and Saigon.
Vietnam
When the French first enthroned Duy Tan, the youngest emperor of the Nguyen dynasty, their expectation was that a boy, at the ripe age of eight, would not take much interest in imperial rule.
Arts & Culture
From Saigon street at dusk to traditional Chinese decor, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigon
An urban traffic expert has sparked heated debate by suggesting that Saigon get rid of its motorbikes.
Vietnam
US President Donald Trump will visit Vietnam later this year for a regional summit.
Saigon Hẻm Gems
Around the Saigoneer office I've become the go-to scribe when it comes to chicken-related Hẻm Gems. Therefore, when a friend described a Binh Thanh-based restaurant with dozens of chickens hanging above a grill, I knew what I had to do.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese government wants homegrown social networks to replace Facebook [VnExpress] Vietnam's southern province to get $4 bln investment in clean energy [VnExpress]
Culture
Since Vietnam started opening up its economy decades ago, the country has been developing at an impressive rate thanks to the effects of globalization, foreign investment and a constant exchange of cultural values with the outside world. However, as much as these forces have helped to bolster Vietnam’s wealth, many are also wary of their impact on local culture.
Music & Arts
In Indonesia, music aficionados are combining two elements that appear to be in complete contrast – Islamic faith and punk – to create positive changes in their community.
Vietnam
Jetstar Pacific was the most-delayed domestic airline in the first quarter of 2017.
Saigon
Saigon authorities are considering several solutions to save marine life in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Military-run Viettel becomes Vietnam’s first 4G provider [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese police officer suspended for using phone while driving [Tuoi Tre]
![[Photos] Masashi Wakui's Colorful Tokyo Vision](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/fuU3Kovl.jpg)
Arts & Culture
There are a lot of things to love about Tokyo: the food, the quirky fashion and the rich history. However, for photographer Masashi Wakui, it’s the city’s nightscapes that fascinate him the most.
Society
Authorities in Vietnam’s most populous metropolises are now considering limiting operations of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, accusing them of worsening traffic.
![[Photos] A Group of History Buffs Have Recreated a Royal Costume From Scratch](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/URvRrvOl.jpg)
Culture
A group of young history buffs recently accomplished an impressive feat: reconstructing an old Vietnamese royal costume by referencing an image.
Food Culture
While Saigon debates the future of street vendors in the city, officials in nearby Thailand are working to remove all vendors from Bangkok's pavements by the end of the year.
Vietnam
Current investment in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector has hit a record of US$778 million.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . VIB interested in buying ANZ’s retail operations in Vietnam [Deal Street Asia] Gov't, ministries, bankers and businesses cooperate to breed shrimp [VietnamNet]
Environment
Beekeepers and researchers in northern Vietnam are looking for ways to combat declines in vital bee populations.
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Travel
It’s not often that you can see Vietnam in all its snowy glory.
Vietnam
A peak on the Son Tra Peninsula is set to get the Hollywood treatment as local authorities have approved the erection of a large sign spelling out “DANANG”.
Saigon
Saigoneers all over the city can expect to have a book street in their neighborhood in the near future.
