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Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling

Saigon

Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling

Individuals and businesses who do not separate inorganic and organic rubbish by 2020 can be fined up to VND15-20 million (US$645-860).

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018

Vietnam’s Emergence as a Global Leader in Dental Tourism

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Vietnam’s Emergence as a Global Leader in Dental Tourism

Nearly 100,000 international tourists visited Vietnam last year for dental procedures, bringing in over US$150 million.

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Nov 19, 2018

Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Horse Racetrack and Prayers for Traffic Victims

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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Horse Racetrack and Prayers for Traffic Victims

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.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018

647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large

Vietnam

647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large

The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2018

Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch

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Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch

The fifth generation of cellular mobile technology promises superior speed, higher bandwidth and better responsiveness.

SaigoneerNov 17, 2018

What We Talk About When We Talk About Bánh Mì

Food Culture

What We Talk About When We Talk About Bánh Mì

Bánh mì is without a doubt a Vietnamese staple. Versatile, convenient and affordable, the sandwich has gotten so popular in recent years in Vietnam and elsewhere that phở shouldn’t be complacent, as its reign as the country’s most iconic dish could be toppled soon.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018

New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World

Hanoi

New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World

The recently published Sustainable Cities Index compared the sustainability of 100 cities around the world. What determines a cities sustainability? Researchers at Arcadis, a consultancy firm headquartered in Amsterdam, looked at three main factors: people, profit and planet.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018

In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon

Vietnam

In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon

In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018

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Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency, Climate Change and Museum Cats

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Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency, Climate Change and Museum Cats

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.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018

Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene

Saigon

Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene

Driver Tran Van Hoang might face up to fifteen years for killing one motorbike driver and seriously injuring four others.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018

[Video] A Tilt-Shift Travelogue Showcases Stalinist Architecture, Everyday Nationalism in Pyongyang

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[Video] A Tilt-Shift Travelogue Showcases Stalinist Architecture, Everyday Nationalism in Pyongyang

Isolated from the rest of the world since 1953, North Korea has since been the center of much curiosity, myths and sensationalist headlines that leave more space for reductionism rather than nuance.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018

Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017

Vietnam

Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017

The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Coffee Exports Jump to Record High of 1.8m Tons

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Coffee Exports Jump to Record High of 1.8m Tons

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.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018

After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports

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After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports

In the light of the Long Thanh Airport project, smaller provinces have proposed upgrades to and construction of more international airports in their areas as well.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018

Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard

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Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard

When the Google app Gboard launched internationally last year, it initially offered Android users Google keyboards in 15 different languages. Of these options, Vietnamese was not included.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018

[Photos] In 1995 Vietnam, a Paradise for Honda Cubs and Xích Lô

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[Photos] In 1995 Vietnam, a Paradise for Honda Cubs and Xích Lô

How heartening — or rather, disheartening — to discover that flooding isn’t a problem that is unique to 2010s Saigon.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018

After Month-Long Delay, Vietnam Officially Allows Bamboo Airways to Take Off

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After Month-Long Delay, Vietnam Officially Allows Bamboo Airways to Take Off

Bamboo Airways will become the fifth carrier to hold a Vietnamese aviation license along with Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air and VASCO.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018

Sheraton Grand Danang Resort Lets Visitors Explore Central Vietnam at Their Leisure

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Sheraton Grand Danang Resort Lets Visitors Explore Central Vietnam at Their Leisure

It’s no secret that Da Nang is one of Vietnam’s best destinations .

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018

Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Railway, Repatriation and Foreign Talents

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Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Railway, Repatriation and Foreign Talents

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.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018

Asia's Latest Pokémon GO Icon Is a Taiwanese Grandpa Who Uses 11 Phones to Play

Asia

Asia's Latest Pokémon GO Icon Is a Taiwanese Grandpa Who Uses 11 Phones to Play

While many people spend their retired lives arranging flowers, playing chess, nurturing pet birds or yelling at cable news television, this Taiwanese man is devoting his golden years to catching Pokémon.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2018

[Video] Spanish Filmmaker Captures Hanoi’s After-Hours, Neon-Lit Nightscapes

Arts & Culture

[Video] Spanish Filmmaker Captures Hanoi’s After-Hours, Neon-Lit Nightscapes

In a city that often serves as a muse for filmmakers, we are regularly treated to shorts that capture the capital’s allure. Yet it is less common to discover clips portraying the city’s nocturnal charms.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2018

[Illustrations] A Watercolor Food Alphabet for the Hungry Typographer

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[Illustrations] A Watercolor Food Alphabet for the Hungry Typographer

Is this not the most delicious alphabet ever?

SaigoneerNov 13, 2018

Hanoi to Create Over $1bn Worth of New Parking Spaces

Hanoi

Hanoi to Create Over $1bn Worth of New Parking Spaces

Hanoi is aiming to create around 1,500 new parking spaces over the next seven years to help deal with overcrowding at the city’s existing parking lots.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2018

A Saigon Hospital Just Added Scooter Ambulances for Hẻm Emergencies

Health

A Saigon Hospital Just Added Scooter Ambulances for Hẻm Emergencies

Will the new initiative help improve the survival rate of patients in Saigon?

SaigoneerNov 13, 2018

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