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[Illustrations] A Calendar Created Specifically for Saigon's Wet and Dry Seasons

Culture

[Illustrations] A Calendar Created Specifically for Saigon's Wet and Dry Seasons

Saigon is in the midst of a full-on rainy season whose watery mood swings almost make us miss the heat of the dry season.

SaigoneerJun 12, 2019
Saigon Becomes 55th Vietnam Locality Infected With African Swine Fever

Health

Saigon Becomes 55th Vietnam Locality Infected With African Swine Fever

On June 11, the disease, which is disastrous for pork production but poses no health risks to humans, was identified at a farm in District 9.

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SaigoneerJun 12, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Makes Emergency Landing for Ill Patient

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Makes Emergency Landing for Ill Patient

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.

SaigoneerJun 12, 2019
Vietnam Has a New Homegrown Social Media App. It's Called 'Hahalolo.'

Tech

Vietnam Has a New Homegrown Social Media App. It's Called 'Hahalolo.'

The homegrown app promises to bring new experiences to the community of traveling enthusiasts.

SaigoneerJun 11, 2019
Vingroup Begins Work on Huge Smartphone Plant in Hanoi

Stories

Vingroup Begins Work on Huge Smartphone Plant in Hanoi

Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private company, is building a smartphone plant for its Vsmart subsidiary in the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in the capital's western suburbs.

SaigoneerJun 11, 2019
Fulbright University Breaks Ground on New 15-Hectare Campus in D9

Development

Fulbright University Breaks Ground on New 15-Hectare Campus in D9

In three years, District 9 in Ho Chi Minh City will be home to Fulbright University Vietnam’s flagship campus and dormitories.

SaigoneerJun 11, 2019
As Vietnamese Embrace Wedding Anniversaries, Park Hyatt Saigon Helps Set Standards

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As Vietnamese Embrace Wedding Anniversaries, Park Hyatt Saigon Helps Set Standards

Evolving economic conditions and global connectivity means Vietnamese culture is undergoing rapid changes in everything from cuisine to entertainment, and celebrations are certainly no exception.

SaigoneerJun 11, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vintage Vespas, South Korea Visa and Sunk Houses

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vintage Vespas, South Korea Visa and Sunk Houses

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.

SaigoneerJun 11, 2019
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A Historic Venue Allows for an Exploration of Saigon’s Sizzling Music, Art and Fashion Scenes

Culture

A Historic Venue Allows for an Exploration of Saigon’s Sizzling Music, Art and Fashion Scenes

“Just experiment with your eyes and your ears,” Headless clothing brand founder Quang Minh answered when asked to describe Saigon’s art scenes while standing in front of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. Massive lights turned the nearly 100-year-old building’s bright yellow walls, ornately filigreed balconies and majestic staircases a striking, futuristic red. It was a fitting transformation for a three-day event focused on the city’s rapidly changing and forward-looking music, fashion and street art cultures.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2019
Vietnam's PM Endorses National Campaign to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics

Vietnam

Vietnam's PM Endorses National Campaign to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the ambitious aim at the first national anti-plastic parade organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Hanoi administration last week.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2019
Immersive Documentary Storytelling Workshop to Be Held in Hanoi

Film & TV

Immersive Documentary Storytelling Workshop to Be Held in Hanoi

The School of Slow Media is hosting REMIX Hanoi, an intensive media lab, from June 14 to 16.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2019
HCMC Signs Deal With South Korean Firm to Create Electric Bus Rapid Transit System

Saigon

HCMC Signs Deal With South Korean Firm to Create Electric Bus Rapid Transit System

Can a bus rapid transit (BRT) system succeed in Saigon?

SaigoneerJun 10, 2019
Da Nang Just Made Vietnam's Biggest Bánh Xèo, Feeding 200 People

Food Culture

Da Nang Just Made Vietnam's Biggest Bánh Xèo, Feeding 200 People

The world has never stopped obsessing over giant food, and Vietnam is no exception.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2019
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 2nd at King’s Cup After Penalty Loss to Curacao

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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 2nd at King’s Cup After Penalty Loss to Curacao

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.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2019
Dong Nai Removes Entire Commune to Make Room for Long Thanh Airport

Development

Dong Nai Removes Entire Commune to Make Room for Long Thanh Airport

From June 1, Suoi Trau Commune in Long Thanh District, Dong Nai Province no longer exists on Vietnam's administrative map.

SaigoneerJun 7, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Pangolin Release, Bus Upgrades and Tiger Bite Victim

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Pangolin Release, Bus Upgrades and Tiger Bite Victim

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.

SaigoneerJun 7, 2019
[Video] A Serene Glance of Ninh Binh

Travel

[Video] A Serene Glance of Ninh Binh

Towering karst formations, light seeping in through the watery entrance to a cave, bananas sold out of shoulder-slung bamboo baskets by an old lady: clichés about Vietnam exist for a reason, and it can sometimes be satisfying to embrace them.

SaigoneerJun 6, 2019
Doan Ngoc Hai Was Assigned a New Role. He Accepted, Then Resigned.

Saigon

Doan Ngoc Hai Was Assigned a New Role. He Accepted, Then Resigned.

During his time as Vice Chairman of District 1’s People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai attracted attention with any project he undertook, from catching stray dogs to chastising illegal anglers . Though Hai’s work was controversial, to say the least, he’s still without a doubt the most memorable local public figure in recent years.

SaigoneerJun 6, 2019
Da Nang Authorities Urged to Approve 3rd Terminal for City Airport

Vietnam

Da Nang Authorities Urged to Approve 3rd Terminal for City Airport

In 2018, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) proposed building another terminal at Da Nang International Airport in order to meet the airport's future capacity demands.

SaigoneerJun 6, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Beats Thailand 1-0 at King's Cup

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Beats Thailand 1-0 at King's Cup

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.

SaigoneerJun 6, 2019
The Startup That's Bringing Abandoned Bikes to Burmese Children

Asia

The Startup That's Bringing Abandoned Bikes to Burmese Children

As ofo and oBike bumble towards bankruptcy, thousands of bicycles are finding their way to poor communities in Myanmar.

SaigoneerJun 5, 2019
Quy Nhon to Relocate 3 Hotels to Make Room for Public Beach

Vietnam

Quy Nhon to Relocate 3 Hotels to Make Room for Public Beach

Other high-rise buildings on the east side of An Duong Vuong and Xuan Dieu streets along Quy Nhon's waterfront are also being moved in the near future.

SaigoneerJun 5, 2019
Hanoi Metro Drivers Undergo Training in Beijing

Hanoi

Hanoi Metro Drivers Undergo Training in Beijing

Over the last year, drivers who will work on Hanoi's upcoming Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line have trained for the job in Beijing.

SaigoneerJun 5, 2019
[Photos] The Hustle and Bustle of Maritime Life in 1995 Quang Ninh

Vietnam

[Photos] The Hustle and Bustle of Maritime Life in 1995 Quang Ninh

Just around 150 kilometers east of Hanoi, Quang Ninh Province is home to the world-famous heritage site Ha Long Bay and Vietnam’s largest coal reserves.

SaigoneerJun 5, 2019
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