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Culture
Located at the intersection of two bustling streets in Bình Thạnh District – Phan Đình Phùng and Đinh Tiên Hoàng – and a few steps from the crowded Bà Chiểu market, is a temple dating back to the city’s early history.
Food Culture
Phở is a known commodity. One of Vietnam’s most famous dishes and perhaps one of the world’s most famous soups , there are few mysteries (perhaps other than its origin ) when it comes to the delicious broth and noodles. But in Saigon, there are 5 different spins put on phở, with some cooked in wine and others served dry:
Music & Arts
Vietnamese model, Jessica Minh Anh, has clearly found her niche - organizing fashion shows at some of the world’s most iconic locations.
Saigon
No matter if you’re a local or a foreigner, one image from Saigon will always stay with you - street vendors - an integral weave in the city’s urban fabric, both culturally and economically.
Vietnam
Under the new draft decree on casino management, the Ministry of Finance has proposed that regular members at local casino clubs must make at least VND15 million per month and that irregular patrons most prove their assets.
Vietnam
Car import tax to be reduced to zero by 2018 [Vietnam Plus] Firms urged to disclose information in English [Vietnam Net] Vietnam emerges as promising luxury-car market [Vietnam Net]
Culture
Despite the inconveniences that unpredictable rain showers bring to Saigon, they are an essential part of the city’s character.
Vietnam
The ice bucket challenge has arrived in Vietnam, with even the Minister of Transport being asked to take the plunge, reports DTI news .
![[Video] Viet Teens Use Mosquito Larva As Inspiration For Amazingly Awkward Dance](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/2CfNJoCb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Well, not much to say about this video other than: prepare yourself for 4 minutes of wonderful, jaw-dropping awkwardness.
![[Photos] A LEGO Couple’s Journey Across Vietnam](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/XvJxoybb.jpg)
Travel
Earlier this year, we saw Scottish couple, Craig McCartney and Lindsey Haggerty, travel across Europe and SE Asia with 2 Lego companions, taking pictures of the plastic toys along the way .
Saigon
In a rare example of intellectual property protection in Vietnam, Facebook has threatened to sue a HCMC restaurant for using the social network’s name in their slogan.
Vietnam
Vietnam footballer gets 30 months for betting on own Asian game [Tuoi Tre] First Vietnamese wins Innovators Under 35 Award [Vietnam Net] BMW recalls nearly 1,200 cars in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Development
This Go Vap house built by MM++ Architects utilizes low cost materials and combines traditional construction principles with contemporary design for some beautiful results.
Tech
Last week the HCMC Department of Education proposed a plan to equip 300,000 primary students with tablets for the coming school year, reports Thanh Nien . With a pricetag of VND3 million – VND 5 million per tablet, the plan is being questioned based on economic, health and efficiency issues.
![[Photos] Honda Chalys That Have Undergone Extreme Makeovers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/CnO9FBMb.jpg)
Culture
Though they’re becoming increasingly rare on Vietnam’s roads, Honda Chalys remain a favorite for local mechanics who out their own spin on the diminutive motorbikes.
Vietnam
The arrival of Starbucks and McDonald's aren’t the only signs that Vietnam is starting to look more like a developed country. According to a new survey, the country’s divorce rate has skyrocketed over the past decade, especially in urban areas, reports Shanghai Daily :
![[Video] The Beauty Of Lý Sơn Island](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/tfkQXpDb.jpg)
Travel
Lý Sơn Island, located in Quảng Ngãi Province, is a favorite place for travelers to enjoy crystal clear waters, large volcanic cliffs and verdant landscapes.
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City sappers collect war-era bomb shells [Thanh Nien] Cloud computing services becoming more popular in VN [Vietnam Net] Quang Ngai wishes to be removed from high-income list [DTI]
Vietnam
Described by one writer as “a misshapen but essential component of Hà Nội’s heritage,” the Long Biên Bridge commands such affection that recent government proposals to relocate or rebuild it had to be abandoned. In what can only be considered a win for the historic bridge, city authorities have officially announced that a new bridge be built, all but ensuring the continued existence of Long Biên.
Music & Arts
Sơn mài , or traditional Vietnamese lacquer painting, is not only unique in its fusion of local and French techniques, but also challenging due to the level of complexity and detail needed to create it.
Saigon
For years Heineken has been stepping up its marketing game in Vietnam to take advantage of the country’s love affair with beer . While it’s already made major inroads into the local market, the Dutch company isn’t satisfied yet, announcing a massive advertising campaign starting next month.
![[Photos] "Marlboro Boys" Captures The Disturbing Trend Of Underage Smoking In Indonesia](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/3c79qDVb.jpg)
Asia
Smoking may be a major public health issue in Vietnam, but in Indonesia, the deadly habit has been taken up by the country’s youth, some of who are taking their first drags at the age of 4.
Saigon
Following in the steps of most other Vietnamese provinces and cities, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has recommended that the city start collecting road maintenance fees from its 5.8 million motorbike riders from January 1 next year, reports Tuoi Tre .
Vietnam
Vietnam's urban tap water seriously polluted: health ministry [Thanh Nien] Vietnam team wins Robocon [DTI] Hanoi needs VND3.5 trillion to treat solid waste by 2020 [DTI]
