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Vietnam
In the early morning of August 11, observers in Vietnam will be able to see a supermoon, an astrological phenomenon wherein the moon will be 14% closer to earth and 30% brighter, reports Vietnam Net .
Vietnam
After the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has ordered preventative health centers in the city to take precautionary measures to combat an outbreak of the virus, reports Tuoi Tre .
Music & Arts
Photography has been, over the past 180 years, one of the most misjudged artistic mediums. Some consider it a way to simply record the surface of reality, indiscriminately used by the masses. After all, who does not have a camera nowadays, using it to clog social media with their own photographs.
Food Culture
Vietnamese food not only features a wide range of ingredients, but also takes many different forms, from steaming bowls of phở to crispy bánh xèo. One of the more unique forms of Vietnamese cuisine is that of the flat variety, with everything from milk to mangos being compressed into "paper" sheets.
Saigon
Over the past 53 years, Saigon has undergone tremendous growth. With the addition of gleaming skyscrapers and dense packs of residential buildings, the city has lost much of its colonial luster and is no longer considered “Pearl of the Orient.”
Saigon
City authorities have announced that a $12.7 million network of security cameras will be installed around District 1 to improve security and to crack down on traffic violations, reports Thanh Nien .
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City Opens First Comics Institute [Bernama] Saigon Co.op among top 500 Asia-Pacific retailers in 2014 [SGGP] Vietnam cuts gasoline prices further amid global drops [Thanh Nien]
Music & Arts
After three successful releases of the Saigon Artbook, the team held a launch event at The Cube last Thursday to celebrate the 4th edition of the book that celebrates local artists.
Saigon
Yesterday morning, a Vinasun taxi driver fatally stabbed a xe ôm driver in front of the Saigon Zoo, reports Zing .
![[Photos] Views From Vietnam’s Second Tallest Building](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Ii9xXjDb.jpg)
Development
At 267m, Hanoi’s new $400 million Lotte Center offers some pretty amazing views of the capital. Recently, Zing sent one of their photographers up to the building's 65th floor where they captured images of the city’s lakes, high-rises and bridges.
Literature
There is a German proverb – " Alle guten dinge sind drei " – which refers to the joy gained from one’s efforts. Living in the digital age, we are blessed – or cursed, depending on your point of view – with instant access to unlimited information.
Saigon
Two years after being removed, public phone booths are about reappear on Saigon, mainly for tourist use, reports Vietnam Net .
Vietnam
Following in Saigon’s footsteps , Hanoi will soon cut down swaths of old trees to make room for its new metro line.
![[Photos] Wealthy Yen Bai Man Builds Extravagant Mountain Tomb](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/8xNsrLKb.jpg)
Culture
Taking a page out of the book of the Egyptian Pharaohs, a Yen Bai man is constructing a massive, VND15 billion tomb on the side of a mountain.
Vietnam
In a recent visit to Hanoi, U.S. Senator Bob Corker said that the U.S. Senate is considering overturning the 40-year-old lethal weapons ban embargo on Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre .
![[Video] Local Students Make Impressive 3D Film On Retro Saigon](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/5MDWGQIb.jpg)
Film & TV
This local indie film, “Balloon” is worth 4 minutes of your eyes, ears and mind.
Saigon
Originally founded in the 1890s by General Théophile Pennequin (1849-1916), Commandant supérieur des troupes de l'Indo-Chine, the Foyer du Soldat et du Marin (Soldiers and Sailors Club) was initially known variously as the Cercle or Maison des Soldats et Marins.
Food Culture
Beer may be the libation of choice in Vietnam , but choices are limited to the cheap , and flavorless variety. While the country’s tastes have become increasingly westernized over the past few years and “beer clubs” are popping up all over Saigon, the world of IPAs, stouts and hoppy delights have yet to take off. If 2 Americans have their way, this may soon change.
Development
Vo Trong Nghia architects are back in the spotlight, this time for their FPT University administration building. It's green checkerboard design is so inviting, it almost makes us want to go back to school. Almost.
Vietnam
City unveils list of top polluting firms [Vietnam News] High-speed Railways between China and Thailand Through HCMC Approved [CRIEnglish] Childhood obesity in HCM City on sharp rise [Vietnam Net]
Health
From the organizer: This is a fun ride suitable for Adult and Teen riders of all levels. As this is an evening event, and we are sharing the road with other vehicles, for safety reasons it is strongly recommend that kids under the age of 12 do not participate. This is a self-organized ride and everyone is responsible for their own safety and well being.
Saigon
Cho Lon is one of Saigon’s oldest and most interesting neighborhoods. Spanning much of Districts 5 and 6, this predominantly Chinese area has been an integral part of Saigon’s economy since its establishment in 1778. When Cho Lon was incorporated as a city in 1879, it lay 11km from Saigon.
Music & Arts
Recently Nails have become a popular canvas for artistic expression, displaying everything from circuit boards to Grumpy Cat . But leave it Japan to take things to the next level.
![[Photos] Changes Over Time: Saigon's Canals (2005 - 2014) Part III](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/AtvLvRVb.jpg)
Development
A major feature of Saigon’s recent urban development has been the implementation of major infrastructure projects including upgrading canals across the city.
