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Asia
Vietnam now produces twice as many Adidas shoes as China, according to company filings.
Saigon
Life as a night vigilante in Saigon is much less glamorous than that of a Marvel superhero, but so much more dangerous.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Peak of hot season 2018 lasts from May to July [SGGP] ▪ Online tourism businesses thrive in Vietnam [VietnamNet]
![[Video] Stop-Motion Animation Project Retells Vietnam's Starfruit Tale With a Horror Twist](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/ewdSRC3b.jpg)
Arts & Culture
As a common saying goes: "tham thì thâm" (grasp all lose all).
Society
Amidst an increasingly saturated landscape of Korean merchandise and stores inspired by K-Pop trends in Vietnam, there are concerns that some brands risk misleading customers over their identity.
Branded Content
Raucous drum kicks and furious guitar licks elevated the familiar Vietnamese pop song “Tinh Don Phuong” into a live banger.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Education sector calls for help for disadvantaged districts [SGGP] ▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [VietnamNet]
Society
For those who don't know, Coi Xay Gio Bakery's yellow wall has been taking Vietnam's social media by storm.
![[Photos] Take a Day Trip to Vung Tau Half a Century Ago](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/1v0k8lwb.jpg)
Vietnam
For some residents from Saigon and other southern provinces, Vung Tau has always been a sleepy tourist town that’s perfect for a weekend away, but not much else. However, if these photos of the town in the late 1960s are any indication, Vung Tau also had a vibrant local life that’s usually hidden away from the eyes of tourists.
Podcast
It's Monday, which means it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.
Vietnam
Saigon is now home to 1,800 convenience stores and small-scale supermarkets.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [DTI] ▪ VN successfully produces inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine [VietnamNet]
Environment
In Vietnam, the annual production of household wastewater – currently accounts for 30% of all wastewater discharge – is increasing due to the country's rapid urbanization.
Hanoi
Following the success of the pedestrianized area around Hoan Kiem Lake, Tay Ho District will see its first traffic-free street open this weekend.
Arts & Culture
The beloved Japanese animation studio released images of the much-anticipated theme park, set to open near Nagoya, Japan in 2022.
Vietnam
Previously, the policy was subject to annual renewal. The current exemptions would have expired in June this year.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Pedestrians prefer street level crossings [DTI] ▪ New traffic signs make navigating HCM City roads easier [SGGP]
![[Video] Travel Back in Time to Ancient Vietnam Through Animated Series 'Loa Thanh Ruc Lua'](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/W6DUwNlb.jpg)
Film & TV
Vietnam’s ancient history has once again proven to be a rich and valuable muse for local storytellers.
Asia
Is stationery falling out of fashion?
Hanoi
A Vietnamese English language teacher achieved notoriety earlier this week by calling one of her students a "pig brain" after he refused to pay a VND100,000 (US$4.4) fine for failing to hand in his homework on time.
Saigon
The government has set a goal of hosting 1.5 million Chinese tourists by 2020, a three-fold increase.
Education
More students in Vietnam are opting to attend international high schools, which prepares them to study at some of the top universities around the world.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Travel promotion fair aims to boost Vietnam-India tourism [SGGP] ▪ Vietnamese government fines illegal Bitcoin trading site [VnExpress]
Vietnam
The project could help lead the way for practical applications in urban planning, natural resources protection and disaster prevention.