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Saigon to Demolish Old Apartment Buildings, Construct New Low-Income Housing

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Saigon to Demolish Old Apartment Buildings, Construct New Low-Income Housing

With a new set of politicians in office, Saigon's urban housing will see some changes in the coming year.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop

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[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop

Liem, a young Saigon resident, runs a barbershop in District 3 along with his cohort of tattoo-clad employees. Decked out in Chicano -inspired decor, both the shop and its workers pay homage to the culture of working-class Mexican-Americans.

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Jun 20, 2016

Vietnam Internet to Undergo Maintenance This Week

Vietnam

Vietnam Internet to Undergo Maintenance This Week

Though the consistency of Vietnam's internet connection has been strong recently, the country’s internet speeds will decrease this week as its submarine cable undergoes maintenance work.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

As Pilot's Body Returned to Shore, Search Continues for 9 Missing

Vietnam

As Pilot's Body Returned to Shore, Search Continues for 9 Missing

Over the weekend, as search and rescue teams returned the body of Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Khai to shore, search efforts continued for the nine military personnel still missing in the East Sea.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Man Burns Vietnamese Money in Da Nang Bar

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Man Burns Vietnamese Money in Da Nang Bar

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Free waves: Southern beach town Vung Tau now gives away Wi-Fi to tourists [Thanh Nien] Chinese man burns Vietnamese money in Da Nang bar [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJun 20, 2016

Street Cred: Hung Vuong

Heritage

Street Cred: Hung Vuong

In the very beginning of Vietnamese history, dragon king Lac Long Quan and fairy Au Co got together and gave birth to 100 children. Their cohort became the first citizens of northern Vietnam, the eldest of whom founded the legendary Hong Bang dynasty in around 2879 BC.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2016

Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis

Culture

Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis

Culinary innovation can take many shapes and forms. But sometimes, this tinkering can have the unintended consequence of straying too far from the original. Such is the dilemma that faces China’s Sichuanese cuisines.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2016

[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands

Travel

[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands

While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2016

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Vietnam Will Publish UXO Map to Prevent Further Casualties

Vietnam

Vietnam Will Publish UXO Map to Prevent Further Casualties

Forty-one years after the end of the American War, Vietnam will release a map outlining the remaining unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the country.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2016

Vietnam Secures 20 Spots for 2016 Olympics

Vietnam

Vietnam Secures 20 Spots for 2016 Olympics

Twenty Vietnamese athletes will make the trek to Rio de Janeiro later this year.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2016

North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse

Travel

North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse

Repairs to a railway bridge that was severed in March are wrapping up, and Vietnam's north-south service is expected to resume later this month.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2016

Formosa Postpones Opening of Ha Tinh Steel Mill

Vietnam

Formosa Postpones Opening of Ha Tinh Steel Mill

Formosa Plastics Group has postponed the scheduled operation date of its Ha Tinh steel mill indefinitely.

SaigoneerJun 17, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Jet Goes Missing While Searching for Lost Pilot and Fighter Jet

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Jet Goes Missing While Searching for Lost Pilot and Fighter Jet

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 5 Vietnamese universities named in Asia's QS list [Thanh Nien] Vietnam: Innovations help deaf children better prepare for formal schooling [World Bank]

SaigoneerJun 17, 2016

[Video] Incredible Singapore Timelapse Took 3 Years, 10 Terabytes to Make

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[Video] Incredible Singapore Timelapse Took 3 Years, 10 Terabytes to Make

In just four and a half minutes, Melbourne-born artist Keith Loutit captures three years of change to the Singaporean skyline by way of a stunning timelapse video.

SaigoneerJun 16, 2016

As VietJet Charges Ahead, Jetstar Pacific Is Trying to Catch up

Vietnam

As VietJet Charges Ahead, Jetstar Pacific Is Trying to Catch up

With the ink barely dried on VietJet's US$11.3 billion deal to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft, things are heating up in the competition between Vietnam's budget airlines.

SaigoneerJun 16, 2016

Hanoi to Get 1m New Trees, 5 World-Class Public Parks

Development

Hanoi to Get 1m New Trees, 5 World-Class Public Parks

If all goes to plan, Hanoi will be getting considerably greener in the next five years.

SaigoneerJun 16, 2016

Saigon's State Bank Building to Be Named a National Relic

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Saigon's State Bank Building to Be Named a National Relic

In a rare win for the heritage buildings of Saigon, officials have announced their intention to add the city's State Bank Building to the list of national relics.

SaigoneerJun 16, 2016

Officials Backtrack After Banning Passengers From Sightseeing Decks on Ha Long Bay

Vietnam

Officials Backtrack After Banning Passengers From Sightseeing Decks on Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay tourists had an unpleasant week after a governmental decision resulted in many cruise operators forbidding passengers from standing on sightseeing decks.

SaigoneerJun 16, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Crystal Meth Kits Openly Sold in HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Crystal Meth Kits Openly Sold in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Crystal meth kits openly sold in HCMC [Tuoi Tre] Altai Technologies and ETN Singapore turn HCMC into smart city with free Wi-Fi [Stockhouse]

SaigoneerJun 16, 2016

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: The Life of a Nonsensical Poet

Music & Arts

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: The Life of a Nonsensical Poet

The sonic portraits of Hanoi's Renovation Generation continue this week with the podcast's tenth episode, featuring cafe owner and poet Nam Lu.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2016

Facebook Apologizes for Philippines Flag Mistake

Asia

Facebook Apologizes for Philippines Flag Mistake

Last Sunday, Filipinos celebrated their country's independence. And, of course, anything that happens in the real world must also happen on Facebook.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2016

[Video] Foreigner Pleads for 'No Sugar' Through Song

Arts & Culture

[Video] Foreigner Pleads for 'No Sugar' Through Song

For our non-Vietnamese-speaking friends, there are certain linguistic misunderstandings which become a part of daily life in Saigon. To the untrained ear, for instance, sao , xạo , xấu , sau and xào might as well be the same word. Though some are more proactive at learning the local language than others, there are a handful of misunderstandings which often create minor, everyday problems for the non-native speaker, often to hilarious — and sometimes frustrating — results.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2016

Vietnam Could Get a North-South High-Speed Railway

Development

Vietnam Could Get a North-South High-Speed Railway

Though it won't be happening any time soon, Vietnam may one day have a high-speed railway line that runs the length of the country.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2016

Search Continues for Missing Fighter Jet Pilot off Coast of Nghe An

Vietnam

Search Continues for Missing Fighter Jet Pilot off Coast of Nghe An

The search continues for one of the two Vietnamese fighter jet pilots who went missing yesterday morning after their plane went down off the coast of Nghe An province.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2016

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