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Negotiations continue for securing rights to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 in Vietnam with just over half a month left until the ball kicks off in Moscow.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam sees potential for organic fertilizer business [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam returns to normal internet speed after week-long overhaul [VnExpress]
Podcast
We're celebrating our sweet 16 this week!
Asia
The infamous Southeast Asian fruit will be launched into space as part of the Thai Space Research Agency’s “Thai Food to Space” project.
![[Video] An Aerial Tour of Vietnam Through the Ultra-Definition of 4K](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2018/06/VNFromAbove_SGRh.jpg)
Travel
With the rise in popularity and drop in price of drones, gorgeous aerial footage is not hard to come by in recent months.
Vietnam
The study was conducted by the Save The Children Fund.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Air conditioner makers battle for Vietnam's red-hot market [Nikkei Asian Review] ▪ Vietnam sees strong development in co-working space: CBRE [DTI]
![[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An From 1930 to 1950](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/SYEb9aWb.jpg)
Vietnam
It appears that flooding in Hoi An is a common phenomenon that dates back to at least the 1930s.
Vietnam
Starting from November 15, passengers can enjoy direct flights from Ho Chi Minh to Zurich.
![[Illustrations] This Artist Creates Ukiyo-e Paintings of Basketball Stars](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/622ZVFbb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Edo-ball is what happens when one combines Japanese culture, professional basketball and ukiyo-e paintings.
Food Culture
The origin of the Japanese staple as well as how the dish got its name are still up for debate.
Vietnam
Will slapping additional tax on sugary drinks help Vietnam keep its obesity epidemic in check?
Vietnam
Hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River are threatening Vietnamese fishing communities in the Delta, but what else is new.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Fish and sea cucumbers released in Nha Trang Bay [DTI] ▪ HCM City eyes on India as potential tourism market [SGGP]
![[Photos] Saigon Architects Transform Old Building in D1 Into Contemporary Office](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/O4aH6Hrb.jpg)
Architecture
Often in Saigon we hear about old buildings being completely torn down for new high-rise projects, but not enough about them being given them new uses. This recent office in District 1 is a bright example of the latter phenomenon; the city’s young architects consciously sought to transform an old building into a contemporary space while retaining most of its original structure.
Vietnam
Dubbed MyTel, the mobile network company’s Myanmar operation plans to be the nation’s first to provide complete 4G services.
Vietnam
According to a proposal, beverages with higher than 15% alcohol content would be banned from promotions of any kind. Advertisements of weaker drinks would also face strict regulations.
Health
The country's iodine intake has been dropping since 2006.
Eat & Drink
Since its debut less than two years ago, Tê Tê Brewing’s namesake Belgian White Ale has become a Saigoneer favorite thanks to its bright, refreshing taste perfectly suited to Saigon’s perpetual summer.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoi takes stronger stance on fire code violations [VietnamNet] ▪ Fuel price hike propels Vietnam’s May inflation to record high [VnExpress]
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Health
It's our aldehyde dehydrogenase's fault.
Saigon
Now there are two official Leica boutiques in Vietnam.
Development
The massive resort in central Vietnam will include seven hotels containing a total of 7,000 rooms, a casino, spa, amusement park, beachclub and mountain clubhouse.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam, US to step up maritime security cooperation [VnExpress] ▪ Hanoi attracts $860 million in FDI in five months [DTI]