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[Photos] A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro

Vietnam

[Photos] A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro

Witness the casual atmosphere of central Vietnam more than two decades ago.

SaigoneerAug 26, 2019
A 'Lao Hac' Adaptation Will Be Vietnam's First Film Starring a Dog

Film & TV

A 'Lao Hac' Adaptation Will Be Vietnam's First Film Starring a Dog

Film adaptations of literary works have been among the most well-received cinematic features in Vietnam in recent years, so it’s natural that ‘Lao Hac’ is coming to the big screen soon.

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Aug 26, 2019
Noi Bai Runways in Dire Need of Repair, No Solution in Sight

Hanoi

Noi Bai Runways in Dire Need of Repair, No Solution in Sight

Both runways at Noi Bai International Airport are in dire need of repair, yet it is unclear when such work may happen.

SaigoneerAug 26, 2019
Nguyen Huu Linh Sentenced to 1.5 Years for Touching Minor in Saigon Elevator

Vietnam

Nguyen Huu Linh Sentenced to 1.5 Years for Touching Minor in Saigon Elevator

After five months of trials, the sexual harassment case involving a seven-year-old girl on an elevator in the Galaxy 9 apartment building in District 4 is coming to a conclusion.

SaigoneerAug 26, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Cable Disruption Strikes Again, Internet to Drag During National Holiday

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Cable Disruption Strikes Again, Internet to Drag During National Holiday

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.

SaigoneerAug 26, 2019
Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Tale of Kieu,' New Social Networks and Music Writer Thuc Dang

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Tale of Kieu,' New Social Networks and Music Writer Thuc Dang

The jam-packed latest episode is online now!

SaigoneerAug 26, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Advances to Final of AFF Women’s Football Champs

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Advances to Final of AFF Women’s Football Champs

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

SaigoneerAug 26, 2019
[Video] The Classic Tale of Mid-Autumn Retold Through Dazzling Visuals

Music & Arts

[Video] The Classic Tale of Mid-Autumn Retold Through Dazzling Visuals

The short animated animated short shimmers with millennial style and subversive salesmanship.

SaigoneerAug 25, 2019
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[Photos] Logging, Elephants and Factories in 1920s Nghe An

Vietnam

[Photos] Logging, Elephants and Factories in 1920s Nghe An

A little-visited mystery? A province where students study hard so they can leave the area? The birthplace of Ho Chi Minh? What comes to mind when you think of Nghe An Province?

SaigoneerAug 25, 2019
Online Ticketing Company TicketBox Acquired by E-Commerce Firm Tiki

Tech

Online Ticketing Company TicketBox Acquired by E-Commerce Firm Tiki

The deal is part of Tiki’s strategy to complete an “all-in-one” ecosystem and marks its entrance into the entertainment sector.

SaigoneerAug 24, 2019
Exploring Six Decades of Luxury at the Caravelle

Travel

Exploring Six Decades of Luxury at the Caravelle

When discussing Saigon’s many historic buildings, the Caravelle certainly deserves a mention thanks to its iconic design and the many important events that have taken place in its rooms and lounges. As the luxury hotel celebrates its 60th birthday, it’s worth exploring what makes it elicit a glimmer in the eyes of people of a certain age when they hear it mentioned.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2019
Hanoi Aims to Eliminate Household Poverty by End of Year

Hanoi

Hanoi Aims to Eliminate Household Poverty by End of Year

Hanoi's municipal government aims to have no households in the city living below the poverty line by year's end.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2019
Vietnam Railways Requests $107m to Build Protective Barriers Along Tracks

Vietnam

Vietnam Railways Requests $107m to Build Protective Barriers Along Tracks

Railway accidents used to be rare occurrences, but a recent surge in collisions involving cars and trains has prompted railway operators to take action.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: National Environment Film Festival Launched

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Morning Stories Roundup: National Environment Film Festival Launched

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.

SaigoneerAug 23, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese, Korean Women Fined Over Brawl at Hanoi Airport

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese, Korean Women Fined Over Brawl at Hanoi Airport

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

SaigoneerAug 23, 2019
Bac Ninh Art Residency Opens Call for Artists

Music & Arts

Bac Ninh Art Residency Opens Call for Artists

In a country with relatively few artist-in-residence programs, live.make.share represents a rare opportunity for cultural symbiosis and artistic development by giving international artists the chance to collaborate with local art practitioners and ceramicists. The residency has now opened a call for artists wishing to take part from the beginning of April to the end of June next year.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2019
Vietnam Bans Old MacBooks With Defective Batteries on Planes

Vietnam

Vietnam Bans Old MacBooks With Defective Batteries on Planes

Concerns of overheating batteries leading to potential fire risks have forced the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to ban 15-inch MacBooks manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017 on flights in Vietnam.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2019
Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'

Tech

Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'

Following Hahalolo and Gapo , another Vietnamese social media platform has entered the market with a rather "inventive" name.

SaigoneerAug 22, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Build 100 Underground Anti-Flood Reservoirs

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Build 100 Underground Anti-Flood Reservoirs

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

SaigoneerAug 22, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Internet Speed 10 Times Slower Than Singapore

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Internet Speed 10 Times Slower Than Singapore

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.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2019
[Photos] Rare Scenes of a Rebuilding Seoul After the Korean War

Asia

[Photos] Rare Scenes of a Rebuilding Seoul After the Korean War

While Seoul may now call to mind sleek skyscrapers whose neon lights resemble the bioluminescent tentacles of benthic sea creatures, that wasn't always the case. Following the savage civil war that left the country in rubble, the city underwent an arduous rebuilding process.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2019
Son Tra's Monkeys Are Getting Sick. The Culprit? Junk Food From Tourists.

Vietnam

Son Tra's Monkeys Are Getting Sick. The Culprit? Junk Food From Tourists.

Tourists feeding wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula are posing a serious risk to both the health of the animals and the safety of people around them.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2019
Quang Binh Forest Rangers Quit En Masse Due to Low Wages, Slow Pay

Vietnam

Quang Binh Forest Rangers Quit En Masse Due to Low Wages, Slow Pay

Waves of forest rangers leaving their job has created a domino effect of more rangers quitting as the result of more stressful work.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2019
2,400 Hai Phong Workers Asked to Return to Work After Taiwanese Factory Owners Flee

Vietnam

2,400 Hai Phong Workers Asked to Return to Work After Taiwanese Factory Owners Flee

Kai Yang, a Taiwanese footwear company, has promised to pay the salaries of over 2,400 workers and invited them to resume work after the former executives disappeared.

SaigoneerAug 21, 2019
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