
Vietnam
After Heatwaves and Wildfires, Central Vietnam Faces Historic Saltwater Intrusion
Heatwaves and droughts have resulted in worrisome salt levels in freshwater supplies that is seriously impacting agriculture and tourism sectors.
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Vietnam
The new minimum wage will go into effect from January 1, 2020.

Branded Content
When it comes to Vietnam’s booming tourism sector, so much attention is paid to new attractions, tours, theme parks, cable cars and entertainment options. These offerings appeal to those who view vacation as a time to explore, seek adventure and chase thrills, but plenty of others look forward to time off as a chance to simply rest and recharge. Banyan Tree Lang Co luxury resort caters to this crowd by offering complete privacy and luxury in a serene locale.

Asia
The modern bullet train system will take Bangkokians to Laos and China from Bang Sue.

Roundups
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.
![[Photos] The Streets of Cho Lon, as Seen Through Old Postcards](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/16/postcards/Cholon0l.jpg)
Saigon
From downtown Saigon, take Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, drive past rows of towering dipterocarp trees, and one will arrive in the colorful quarters of Cho Lon.

Music & Arts
Let’s reduce waste! opened yesterday, is free to enter, and will run until August 31 at L’Espace.

Hanoi
As part of an ongoing drive to minimize poverty in the capital and reduce the number of poor households to zero by the end of this year, Hanoi authorities have outlined a set of funding for initiatives aiming to help the city’s most vulnerable people.

Saigon
Saigon currently has 540 million square meters of green space, but the number seems dismal when factoring in the city's population density.

Roundups
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.

Vietnam
Growth could reach 7% for 2019, according to economic experts from the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research.

Branded Content
When people think of masterpieces, they don’t immediately imagine soft, floral-laced fragments or a perfectly blended drink but carefully crafting aromas and tastes is truly an art form.

Podcast
The new Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!

Travel
Tourists from the Americas make up the second-largest group of foreign arrivals in Vietnam.

Roundups
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Tech
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.

Vietnam
Over the last decade, Vietnam witnessed its population grow by 10.4 million.

Tech
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.

Roundups
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.
![[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2019/july/11/danang-house/olwen-0l.jpg)
Architecture
For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.

Vietnam
As a new proposal suggests, by switching the route and reducing speed by 150km/h, the high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Saigon is estimated to cost just US$26 billion, instead of the initial US$58.7 billion.

Travel
The Vietnamese conglomerate continues its relentless expansion.

Roundups
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.