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[Photos] Vietnam's 'Human Tsunami' Has Hit This Thanh Hoa Beach

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[Photos] Vietnam's 'Human Tsunami' Has Hit This Thanh Hoa Beach

In the wake of a 40-degree heatwave, northern residents are flocking to Thanh Hoa province's Sam Son Beach by the thousands.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2016

Truck Crash Causes Highway Full of Bees in Central Vietnam

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Truck Crash Causes Highway Full of Bees in Central Vietnam

If there’s one thing you should know about Vietnam, it’s that our highways are full of whimsical adventures, from impromptu beer slip-and-slides to runaway ostriches à la Hugo Cuoi Da Dieu , and now, bees.

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Jun 23, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Audit Finds Giant Holes in Vietnam's Local Budgets

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Morning News Roundup: Audit Finds Giant Holes in Vietnam's Local Budgets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Tourism firm may be shut down after Chinese client burns Vietnamese money [Thanh Nien] Intensive search for missing aircraft, pilots ordered [Vietnam News]

SaigoneerJun 23, 2016

China Now Home to World's Most Powerful Homemade Supercomputer

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China Now Home to World's Most Powerful Homemade Supercomputer

Recent supercomputer rankings have revealed that China not only continues to top this list but is now doing so with 100% domestic technology.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2016

Gia Lai Officials Oppose New Hydropower Plant

Vietnam

Gia Lai Officials Oppose New Hydropower Plant

A new proposal to construct a hydropower plant in the Central Highlands is facing opposition from Gia Lai authorities, who fear it may exacerbate the environmental damage caused by existing hydropower plants.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2016

[Photos] Wander the Streets of 1989 Saigon

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[Photos] Wander the Streets of 1989 Saigon

For those Saigoneers born in the era of Vin-products and high-rises, the old Saigon is an enigma. It seems like everyday we uncover a new album of old photos documenting Saigon xưa , fished out from someone’s archive of memorabilia.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2016

The Story Behind Saigon’s ‘Death’ Projects

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The Story Behind Saigon’s ‘Death’ Projects

A number of large, high-end projects in Saigon have long been stalled, their skeletons constant reminders of the city’s speculative real estate market.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2016

Vietnam to Ratify TPP by August, Perhaps in Vain

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Vietnam to Ratify TPP by August, Perhaps in Vain

Vietnam's National Assembly expects to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by August 9.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2016

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Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Offers Dead Fighter Pilot’s Wife a Teaching Job

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Offers Dead Fighter Pilot’s Wife a Teaching Job

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese woman denied lottery money after losing tickets [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam sends 760 people to look for 2 missing planes, 9 military personnel [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJun 22, 2016

Saigon Housing Is About to Get the Japanese Treatment

Development

Saigon Housing Is About to Get the Japanese Treatment

As early as next year, middle-class residents in the southern hub will be getting “Japan quality” housing.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2016

Survey Finds Only 1 in 10 Residents Believe Saigon Is Safe

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Survey Finds Only 1 in 10 Residents Believe Saigon Is Safe

According to a recent survey, only one in 10 local residents believes Saigon is safe.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2016

Doing Nothing Is Now a Sport in South Korea

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Doing Nothing Is Now a Sport in South Korea

Are you an expert at doing nothing? If so, time to make a beeline straight to South Korea,where looking off into space has become a sport.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2016

[Video] Drone Captures Enormity of Vietnam's Largest Buddhist Pagoda

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[Video] Drone Captures Enormity of Vietnam's Largest Buddhist Pagoda

Home to sprawling pagodas and incredible natural scenery, northern Vietnam's Ninh Binh now makes regular appearances on travelers' itineraries, often for its most famous attraction, Tam Coc.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2016

Vietnamese Government Exceeds Budget...Again

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Vietnamese Government Exceeds Budget...Again

According to a new expenditure report, the Vietnamese government not only spent more than it had in 2014 but also blew an overspending cap set up by legislators.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Using Obama's Image for Ads, Does Habeco Violate the Law?

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Morning News Roundup: Using Obama's Image for Ads, Does Habeco Violate the Law?

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Cyclones thrash hundreds of houses in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Da Nang lays path for wheelchair users at beach [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJun 21, 2016

Saigon to Demolish Old Apartment Buildings, Construct New Low-Income Housing

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Saigon to Demolish Old Apartment Buildings, Construct New Low-Income Housing

With a new set of politicians in office, Saigon's urban housing will see some changes in the coming year.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop

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[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop

Liem, a young Saigon resident, runs a barbershop in District 3 along with his cohort of tattoo-clad employees. Decked out in Chicano -inspired decor, both the shop and its workers pay homage to the culture of working-class Mexican-Americans.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

Vietnam Internet to Undergo Maintenance This Week

Vietnam

Vietnam Internet to Undergo Maintenance This Week

Though the consistency of Vietnam's internet connection has been strong recently, the country’s internet speeds will decrease this week as its submarine cable undergoes maintenance work.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

As Pilot's Body Returned to Shore, Search Continues for 9 Missing

Vietnam

As Pilot's Body Returned to Shore, Search Continues for 9 Missing

Over the weekend, as search and rescue teams returned the body of Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Khai to shore, search efforts continued for the nine military personnel still missing in the East Sea.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Man Burns Vietnamese Money in Da Nang Bar

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Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Man Burns Vietnamese Money in Da Nang Bar

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Free waves: Southern beach town Vung Tau now gives away Wi-Fi to tourists [Thanh Nien] Chinese man burns Vietnamese money in Da Nang bar [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

Street Cred: Hung Vuong

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Street Cred: Hung Vuong

In the very beginning of Vietnamese history, dragon king Lac Long Quan and fairy Au Co got together and gave birth to 100 children. Their cohort became the first citizens of northern Vietnam, the eldest of whom founded the legendary Hong Bang dynasty in around 2879 BC.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2016

Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis

Culture

Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis

Culinary innovation can take many shapes and forms. But sometimes, this tinkering can have the unintended consequence of straying too far from the original. Such is the dilemma that faces China’s Sichuanese cuisines.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2016

[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands

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[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands

While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2016

OXYMORON: An Exploration of Sound, Dance and Light

Music & Arts

OXYMORON: An Exploration of Sound, Dance and Light

If it were possible to condense the creative output of Saigon’s urban dance and music scene into one show, OXYMORON might be it. Creative directors Lai Tran and Chieu Tori – a DJ duo also known as Cheezy Gangztaz – discuss cross-disciplinary collaborations, self-reflection and what to expect at this Saturday's show.

ZZelda RudzitskyJun 18, 2016

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