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Kit Humphrey

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Kit is a Hanoi-based journalist and film photography enthusiast who writes about culture, social issues, travel, and the environment.

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Hanoi Postcard No. 10: Capital City Claustrophilia

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Hanoi Postcard No. 10: Capital City Claustrophilia

Cramped alleyways thread through the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter like arteries, carrying not just people and goods, but also intrigue and fear.

Kit HumphreyNov 27, 2019
Proposed Hai Phong–China Train Route Raises Concerns Over Hefty Price Tag

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Proposed Hai Phong–China Train Route Raises Concerns Over Hefty Price Tag

From Hai Phong, the 390-kilometer line would run through Hanoi and Lao Cai before reaching China’s Hekou County.

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SaigoneerNov 27, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passes Law Allowing Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Country

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passes Law Allowing Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Country

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerNov 26, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Start SEA Games With 6-0 Thrashing Over Brunei

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Start SEA Games With 6-0 Thrashing Over Brunei

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerNov 25, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Section to Suffer 12-Year Delay, Cost $690m More

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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Section to Suffer 12-Year Delay, Cost $690m More

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SaigoneerNov 25, 2019
Rooftop Concerts: Limebócx – 'Yêu Nhau (Qua Cầu Gió Bay)

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Rooftop Concerts: Limebócx – 'Yêu Nhau (Qua Cầu Gió Bay)

Rooftop Concerts, Saigoneer 's live music video series, is finally back; this time featuring electronic duo Limebócx, one of the most promising new acts in the capital's underground music scene.

Kit HumphreyNov 22, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Visa Exemptions Set to Expire for Seven Major Tourism Markets

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Morning Stories Roundup: Visa Exemptions Set to Expire for Seven Major Tourism Markets

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SaigoneerNov 21, 2019
New Wastewater Discharge Fee Proposed for Hanoi Residents

Hanoi

New Wastewater Discharge Fee Proposed for Hanoi Residents

If approved, the fee will be implemented in 12 of the capital's 27 districts.

SaigoneerNov 20, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Draw Against Thailand is Half Success, Says Coach

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Draw Against Thailand is Half Success, Says Coach

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SaigoneerNov 20, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Tackle Spam Texts, Calls, Emails with New Draft Decree

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Tackle Spam Texts, Calls, Emails with New Draft Decree

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SaigoneerNov 18, 2019
Environment Ministry Officials Propose Plastic Bag Tax

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Environment Ministry Officials Propose Plastic Bag Tax

Would it help break Vietnam's plastic addiction?

SaigoneerNov 18, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Staff Leave First Hanoi Metro Line in Droves

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Weekend Stories Roundup: Staff Leave First Hanoi Metro Line in Droves

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SaigoneerNov 17, 2019
Fourth Person Dies of Swine Flu This Year, Dozens Quarantined

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Fourth Person Dies of Swine Flu This Year, Dozens Quarantined

A Buddhist nun in the Central Highlands died of swine flu on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths caused by the disease this year to four.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Zalo Domain Suspended for Unauthorized Social Network Function

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Morning Stories Roundup: Zalo Domain Suspended for Unauthorized Social Network Function

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SaigoneerNov 14, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Cold Spell, Air Pollution and Flooding

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Morning Stories Roundup: Cold Spell, Air Pollution and Flooding

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SaigoneerNov 12, 2019
JICA Suggests Urban Railways Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Hanoi, Saigon

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JICA Suggests Urban Railways Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Hanoi, Saigon

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passenger Car Import Surges 150% Between January and October

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passenger Car Import Surges 150% Between January and October

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SaigoneerNov 12, 2019
JICA Suggests Urban Railway Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi

Development

JICA Suggests Urban Railway Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.

SaigoneerNov 12, 2019
Hanoi Should Clamp Down on Single-Use Plastic, Experts Say

Environment

Hanoi Should Clamp Down on Single-Use Plastic, Experts Say

In a meeting last Friday, experts warned Hanoi authorities about the city’s growing plastic waste problem.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency of Vietnamese Hits Five-Year Low: EF Report

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Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency of Vietnamese Hits Five-Year Low: EF Report

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SaigoneerNov 7, 2019
The Campaign Aiming to End Vietnam's Gruesome Buffalo Fights

Environment

The Campaign Aiming to End Vietnam's Gruesome Buffalo Fights

Sharpened horns, gashed eyes and slashed skin are hallmarks of buffalo fighting festivals that animal rights organizations are trying to close down.

Kit HumphreyNov 6, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Customs to Confiscate Volkswagen Car With Illicit ‘Nine-Dash Line’ Map

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Customs to Confiscate Volkswagen Car With Illicit ‘Nine-Dash Line’ Map

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SaigoneerNov 5, 2019
To Combat Smog, Hanoi to Ban Coal Stoves From 2021

Hanoi

To Combat Smog, Hanoi to Ban Coal Stoves From 2021

The move is part of a major effort to improve air quality and living conditions in the capital.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2019
Vietnam Needs Large-Scale Recycling Using Plastic Waste as Resource, Official Says

Vietnam

Vietnam Needs Large-Scale Recycling Using Plastic Waste as Resource, Official Says

On October 22, a conference on preventing plastic waste was held in Hanoi by the Vietnam Association for Community Health Education (VACHE), which presented potential amendments to the current environmental protection law for debate.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2019
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