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Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea

Asia

Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea

Vietnamese labor officials fear that South Korea may stop accepting Vietnamese workers since many have overstayed their visa.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017
[Photos] The Serene, Laid-Back Vibe of Hanoi in the Mid-1990s

Vietnam

[Photos] The Serene, Laid-Back Vibe of Hanoi in the Mid-1990s

Hanoi in the mid-1990s was a city of rich traditions and a laid-back lifestyle.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2017
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Vietnamese-American Chef Andrea Nguyen Creates Eclectic Pho Cookbook

Food Culture

Vietnamese-American Chef Andrea Nguyen Creates Eclectic Pho Cookbook

Vietnamese-American chef Andrea Nguyen's latest book, The Pho Cookbook , is an ode to Vietnam's national comfort food: phở .

SaigoneerApr 4, 2017
Chasing Pavements: In Defense of Saigon's Sidewalk Economy

Society

Chasing Pavements: In Defense of Saigon's Sidewalk Economy

As Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of Saigon’s most aggressive sidewalk-clearing campaign in recent memory, takes a brief hiatus , headlines about towed cars and demolished buildings often obscure the reality that many people rely on that coveted space between the street and a building for their livelihood.

Michael TatarskiApr 4, 2017
Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016

Saigon

Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016

In recent years, Saigon’s many business and development projects have received a considerable amount of overseas remittances from Viet Kieu, according to a recent report.

SaigoneerApr 4, 2017
Cambodia to Relocate 5 Floating Villages Along Tonle Sap River to Curb Pollution

Environment

Cambodia to Relocate 5 Floating Villages Along Tonle Sap River to Curb Pollution

Cambodian officials are preparing to relocate five floating villages in Kampong Chhnang province to help reduce water pollution.

SaigoneerApr 4, 2017
A 100-Year-Old French Villa Was Recently Bulldozed in Hue

Vietnam

A 100-Year-Old French Villa Was Recently Bulldozed in Hue

You might want to sit down for this: a 100-year-old building in Hue has been bulldozed due to poor maintenance.

SaigoneerApr 4, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese tour operators bump prices ahead of peak season [VnExpress] Tourism firms struggling with sudden kayak ban in Halong [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerApr 4, 2017
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Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April

Saigon

Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April

In an effort to improve Saigon’s music scene, District 1 authorities are aiming to establish the southern hub’s first “Music Street” by the end of this month.

SaigoneerApr 3, 2017
Trump Sends Letter to Vietnam President, Hints Future Visit in November

Vietnam

Trump Sends Letter to Vietnam President, Hints Future Visit in November

In an effort to improve ties with Vietnam, US President Donald Trump recently wrote a letter to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.

SaigoneerApr 3, 2017
Hanoi Keeps Wartime Loudspeakers Despite Overwhelming Objection From Residents

Vietnam

Hanoi Keeps Wartime Loudspeakers Despite Overwhelming Objection From Residents

In a surprising move, Hanoi authorities recently decided to keep the capital’s collection of wartime loudspeakers.

SaigoneerApr 3, 2017
[Photos] Torn Paper House Brings Bright, Minimalist Living to Go Vap

Architecture

[Photos] Torn Paper House Brings Bright, Minimalist Living to Go Vap

A Saigon-based architecture firm has transformed a small plot in Go Vap District into an enviable townhouse.

SaigoneerApr 3, 2017
Vietnam's Pension System to Go Digital by 2018

Tech

Vietnam's Pension System to Go Digital by 2018

Vietnam’s pension distribution system is seeking to catch up with the digital age.

SaigoneerApr 3, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Under Water Following ‘Unprecedented’ Unseasonal Rain

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Under Water Following ‘Unprecedented’ Unseasonal Rain

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City under water following ‘unprecedented’ unseasonal rain [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese airlines rowing over floor, ceiling rates for domestic services [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 3, 2017
AirAsia to Launch Vietnamese Budget Airline in 2018

Travel

AirAsia to Launch Vietnamese Budget Airline in 2018

One month after VietJet made its debut on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, regional budget carrier AirAsia has announced its intention to expand to Vietnam, launching a new airline with the help of a local partner.

SaigoneerApr 1, 2017
Looking Ahead While Remembering the Past: Cu Lac’s Bomb Crater Bar

Travel

Looking Ahead While Remembering the Past: Cu Lac’s Bomb Crater Bar

The village of Cu Lac in central Vietnam is a postcard image of rural life. Water buffaloes and cattle graze among low-slung houses, and verdant rice paddies stretch to the nearby Ho Chi Minh Highway. The broad, green-tinged Son River flows past the length of Cu Lac, while a breeze whispers through the bamboo trees lining its banks.

Michael TatarskiApr 1, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From city sunrises to Ba Chieu Market at sunset, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerApr 1, 2017
[Video] A Mesmerizing Timelapse of Mui Ne From Above

Travel

[Video] A Mesmerizing Timelapse of Mui Ne From Above

It’s safe to say that Rufus Blackwell has a soft spot for Vietnam.

Dana Filek-GibsonMar 31, 2017
Hẻm Gems: Chicken Noodles in Phu Nhuan's Flower Neighborhood

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Chicken Noodles in Phu Nhuan's Flower Neighborhood

Located deep in the heart of Phu Nhuan District’s “flower” neighborhood, Mi Ga Lua Hong offers up a solid addition to Saigon’s host of chicken-centric dishes: a fried chicken drumstick with dry, green noodles.

Khoi PhamMar 31, 2017
D1 Official Doan Ngoc Hai to Take a Break From Clearing Sidewalks

Saigon

D1 Official Doan Ngoc Hai to Take a Break From Clearing Sidewalks

After six weeks of demolition and vehicle-towing , District 1’s sidewalk crusader is taking a break.

SaigoneerMar 31, 2017
Poke Saigon: Where Hawaiian Island Culture Meets Japanese Culinary Freshness
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Poke Saigon: Where Hawaiian Island Culture Meets Japanese Culinary Freshness

Eating healthy in Saigon can be a challenge at times. There are many indulgent temptations, from burgers and beer to decadent desserts. Emmanuel Tieu, a co-owner of Poke Saigon , wants to change that.

SaigoneerMar 31, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Orders Removal of Illegally Built Constructions on Son Tra Peninsula

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Orders Removal of Illegally Built Constructions on Son Tra Peninsula

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Da Nang orders removal of illegally built constructions on Son Tra Peninsula [Tuoi Tre] Mekong Delta shifts strategy, takes advantage of benefits of flooding [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerMar 31, 2017
Saigon Winter Park Now Offers Skiing, Sledding, Snowman-Building

Society

Saigon Winter Park Now Offers Skiing, Sledding, Snowman-Building

As of this month, tropical Saigon is now home to its own winter wonderland.

SaigoneerMar 30, 2017
Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay

Travel

Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay

Starting this Saturday, kayaks will no longer be permitted in Ha Long Bay.

SaigoneerMar 30, 2017
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