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Two thousand years ago, the Silk Road enabled merchants to lead caravans laden with rare fabrics, tea, spices, paper and jewels from one end of the known world to the other.
Saigon
Saigon’s tourist arrivals will almost double by 2025, according to a UK tour website.
Roundups
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![[Photos] The Retail Section of Vietnam's Tallest Building, Landmark 81, Is Now Open](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/07/Vincom/DSC04835b.jpg)
Saigon
The retail section of Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building, opened last Thursday, July 26.
![[Video] Sauntering Down Hoi An's Color-Doused, Sun-Soaked Hẻms](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/07/hoian-video/HoiAnColors_SGRb.jpg)
Travel
Hoi An is something of a paradox. Frequently, people seem to decry its changes from a small, halcyon town into a major tourist destination . But bemoaning its current influx of foreign visitors not only ignores its hundreds of years of history serving as an international port for distant merchants but also risks ignoring the many quaint, unique qualities it contains, tucked between hostels and tailors.
![[Illustrations] Paintings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the Feudal Era](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/07/OQillustrations/illFBb.jpg)
Hanoi
Depicting an age before the stress of modern life took hold, these illustrations are an endearing reminder of the Old Quarter’s former imperial life over 1,000 years ago.
Asia
The collaboration might be the only way to save a species facing extinction.
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.
Asia
A collapsed hydroelectric dam in a remote region of Laos on July 23 severely floods villages and leaves thousands homeless.
![[Video] Dreamy Slow-Motion Clip Depicts Hanoians Embracing Life on a Rainy Day](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2018/07/News/OldLadyBrolly_SGRb.jpg)
Culture
Of the countless video montages shot in Vietnam, how many of them are worth a click? This dreamy, slow-motion clip of daily activities near Hoan Kiem Lake certainly is.
Music & Arts
Are you a big fan of Japanese mega girl group AKB48? Now you can be part of the collective right in Saigon.
Health
It's doesn't take long to notice that drinking is a big deal in Vietnam.
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.
Travel
In the midst of the forest high above Ba Na Hills outside of Da Nang, the Golden Bridge has grabbed visitors’ attention thanks to its striking appearance.
Development
Vietnam's sand deposits are on the verge of depletion due to high demand from construction projects.
Vietnam
Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.
Health
Medical automation has officially arrived in the capital.
Culture
Themed ‘The Quintessence of Hanoi – Confluence and Shine,’ the street festival will take place around Hoan Kiem Lake between 8am and 11am on July 29.
Literature
Vietnamese writers are slowly gaining more recognition on the international stage.
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.
Saigon
While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.
Food Culture
Unlike Vietnam's previous food-related stunts, this time the giant food dish didn't go to waste.
Hanoi
Last month, French company POMA proposed building a cable car in the capital , but authorities have rejected the plan, claiming the form of transport is not a priority.