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Saigon to Open Night Food Street on Bach Dang Wharf

Saigon

Saigon to Open Night Food Street on Bach Dang Wharf

Since 2015, Saigon authorities have been prohibiting hydrofoils and restaurant boats to anchor at Bach Dang Wharf to pave way for the area's renovation and upgrade.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2018
Taking a Look at the Cuisine in Qui: Cuisine & Mixology

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Taking a Look at the Cuisine in Qui: Cuisine & Mixology

Qui needs no introduction. As a preferred watering hole for Saigoneers, its Friday and Saturday night queues often snake across much of its generous frontage and show no signs of abating as the night wears on.

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Oct 25, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Hike Garbage Collection Fees

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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Hike Garbage Collection Fees

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.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2018
In One of the World’s Most Intense Cities, Vietnam’s Tallest Hotel Provides a Weekend Escape

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In One of the World’s Most Intense Cities, Vietnam’s Tallest Hotel Provides a Weekend Escape

Hanoi has a reputation for being one of the most hectic and chaotic cities in Southeast Asia. While this provides much of the vibrancy and energy of the capital, it also seeps into you and leaves you with the occasional need to escape.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2018
Saigon to Have First-Ever Singapore Film Festival This November

Film & TV

Saigon to Have First-Ever Singapore Film Festival This November

The festival is co-hosted by the Singapore Film Society and Vietnamese media company RICE & Partners.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2018
Yok Don Ends Elephant Rides. Tourists Can Now Watch Them, but Silently and From a Distance

Travel

Yok Don Ends Elephant Rides. Tourists Can Now Watch Them, but Silently and From a Distance

Putting an end to cruel elephant rides, Yok Don National Park invites visitors to observe the animals in their natural environment going about their daily lives.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2018
Day of the Dead: the Perfect Time to Party in Vietnam

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Day of the Dead: the Perfect Time to Party in Vietnam

Alters strewn with bright marigold flowers and photos of loved ones, families dressed in fancy costumes with faces painted to resemble skeletons walking through streets decorated with bright papel picados and graveyards filled with music and humorous poem recitations: Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s largest holidays. This year, Jose Cuervo is sponsoring numerous events to bring the celebration to Vietnam.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2018
A Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Might Be Vietnam's National Costume for Miss Universe

Vietnam

A Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Might Be Vietnam's National Costume for Miss Universe

If the bánh mì dress wins the popular vote, Vietnam might have a legitimate shot at claiming the top prize at this year’s upcoming Miss Universe.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2018
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 6.6-6.8% GDP Growth in 2019

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 6.6-6.8% GDP Growth in 2019

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.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2018
Concert Honoring Nguyen Van Quy, the ‘Vietnamese Beethoven,’ to Take Place on October 30

Music & Arts

Concert Honoring Nguyen Van Quy, the ‘Vietnamese Beethoven,’ to Take Place on October 30

No other composer since Beethoven has written as many as nine sonatas for violin and piano.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2018
[Photos] Relish this Rare 1894 Edition of 'Truyen Kieu' Through World Digital Library

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[Photos] Relish this Rare 1894 Edition of 'Truyen Kieu' Through World Digital Library

The World Digital Library allows people around the world to see high-resolution scans of the 1894 edition of The Tale of Kieu , annotated by Paul Pelliot, the famous French Sinologist, who bought the manuscript in 1929.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2018
[Photos] An Oddly Shaped Lot Presents a Creative Challenge for Local Architects

Architecture

[Photos] An Oddly Shaped Lot Presents a Creative Challenge for Local Architects

The house, named Hoa House, rests on an irregular parcel of land formed by two square lots unevenly placed next to each other.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2018
Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Service Aber Launches in Hanoi

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Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Service Aber Launches in Hanoi

The latest fully Vietnamese ride-hailing service, Aber, launched in Hanoi last Friday, four months after its first appearance in Saigon.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2018
Inebriated Saigon Driver Rams BMW Into Motorbikes, Killing One and Injuring 7 Others

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Inebriated Saigon Driver Rams BMW Into Motorbikes, Killing One and Injuring 7 Others

While most Saigoneers were sound asleep on Sunday night, a tragic accident occurred near the Hang Xanh Intersection in Binh Thanh District, killing one and injuring others.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Japan Becomes Vietnam’s Leading Economic Partner

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Morning Stories Roundup: Japan Becomes Vietnam’s Leading Economic Partner

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.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2018
Residents Living Inside Hue Imperial City to Be Relocated Next Year

Vietnam

Residents Living Inside Hue Imperial City to Be Relocated Next Year

When finished, the relocation will be the biggest migration in the history of the Hue Imperial City.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2018
Vietnam to Launch Another Homemade Satellite This December

Tech

Vietnam to Launch Another Homemade Satellite This December

The satellites will help monitor environmental conditions related to climate change and allow for emergency disaster warnings.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2018
Saigoneer Podcast: Coworking Spaces and Vietnam's Four Mythological Creatures

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Saigoneer Podcast: Coworking Spaces and Vietnam's Four Mythological Creatures

The Saigoneer Podcast is back after taking a couple of weeks off!

SaigoneerOct 22, 2018
Defining “Vietnamese Fusion” at Eleven

Eat & Drink

Defining “Vietnamese Fusion” at Eleven

A thick plume of wood-succulent smoke engulfs the table as the server removes the lid from a clay pot of hot stone beef. Ensconced in the earthy aroma, the tender slices of marinated steak wrapped around forest vegetables acquire subtle flame and charcoal notes.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2018
From November, Vietnam to Ban Gratuitous Smoking in Movies, Stage Productions

Film & TV

From November, Vietnam to Ban Gratuitous Smoking in Movies, Stage Productions

Starting from November, filmmakers will need to carefully deliberate over their decision to include smoking in their work or risk the ire of the culture ministry.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2018
Weekend Stories Roundup: Fine Arts Museum Lighting Upgrades and Award for 'Goldren Bridge'

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Fine Arts Museum Lighting Upgrades and Award for 'Goldren Bridge'

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.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2018
[Photos] The Children of Southern Vietnam in 1967

Vietnam

[Photos] The Children of Southern Vietnam in 1967

To see old photos of children is profound because we know, in a way they couldn't when the photos were taken, how their lives have been shaped since.

SaigoneerOct 21, 2018
Unknown Mortal Orchestra to Release Instrumental Jazz Album Recorded in Hanoi

Music & Arts

Unknown Mortal Orchestra to Release Instrumental Jazz Album Recorded in Hanoi

The Portland, Oregon-based psychedelic rock band recorded the album entirely in Vietnam.

SaigoneerOct 19, 2018
Vietnam Airlines Launches In-Town Check-In Service in Hanoi, Da Nang

Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines Launches In-Town Check-In Service in Hanoi, Da Nang

In-town check-in service allows passengers to drop off their luggage before heading to the airport.

SaigoneerOct 19, 2018
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