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Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam-Myanmar relations will grow further: ambassador [SGGP] ▪ Large-scale fire inspection to take place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Travel
On a new list of the world's top 15 destinations created by TripAdvisor, Hanoi ranks number 12.
Vietnam
About six months ago, Typhoon Damrey leveled the district of Nam Tra My.
Saigon
Saigon's city planners have displayed a design for an extension to the city's iconic People's Committee building for public feedback.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoi breaks into top global destinations on TripAdvisor list [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam’s stock market posts highest gain in Asia [VnExpress]
![[Video] Japanese Competitive Eater Visits Vietnam, Eats 15 Bánh Xèo in One Sitting](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/qDE7lljb.jpg)
Eat & Drink
Yuka Kinoshita loves a good food challenge.
![[Photos] This Brick 'Cave House' in Hanoi Is a Blast From the Past](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/GjfQtAIb.jpg)
Architecture
The breathable home uses a double layer of recycled bricks to protect against the wind and sun while incorporating green elements and natural light.
Vietnam
Prepare to be extremely grossed out.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ 1.5 million Vietnamese join middle class each year [VietnamNet] ▪ High logistical costs place huge burden on Vietnamese businesses [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam
The plan is the latest in an effort to address issues arising from late-night drinking.
Vietnam
The crew members on the ship managed to escape and no one was injured.
![[Photos] A Study of Saigon's 1970 Street Style](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/nJahwr1b.jpg)
Saigon
You might never be as cool as the ladies on Saigon's streets in 1970.
Hanoi
The rare Yangtze giant softshell turtle had been keeping a low profile in Xuan Khanh Lake, but recently decided to come out of its shell.
Vietnam
The sprawling natural area in northern Vietnam joins Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang Province as the country’s second site to receive the prestigious distinction.
Saigon
City officials insist that underground expansions are necessary because the city is developing its metro network.
Podcast
It's the start of a new work week, which means there's a new Saigoneer Podcast available for your listening pleasure.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietjet among Top 10 Vietnam Excellent Brands in 2017 [Nhan Dan] ▪ Motorbikes to be labelled with energy consumption [DTI]
Development
Squatters, deforestation and illegal land brokers threaten the island’s master plan.
![[Video] Finding Zen in the Art of Bottle Balancing](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/t0weL4Cb.jpg)
Arts & Culture
The level of talent involved will make you feel self-conscious about your past failures at Jenga.
Vietnam
As a result of the surge in tourists coming from China and Russia, advertisements in Chinese and Russian are becoming more ubiquitous in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.
Hanoi
The Hanoi People's Committee has given the go-ahead for automated convenience stores to start operating in the city this year as part of its e-commerce plans.
Health
Around 16% of Saigon citizens reported having some mental health issues, but the city lacks the physical facilities or health professionals to adequately treat them.
Roundups
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Hanoi to have unstaffed convenience stores [DTI] ▪ Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.5 percent in 2018: WB report [VietnamNet]
![[Video] BuzzFeed Employees Try Vietnamese Noodles, Choke, Cry, Make Disgusting Phở Puns](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/2XnlnEzb.jpg)
Food Culture
Another day, another BuzzFeed -branded “Americans Try…” video.