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Development

[Photos] Vinpearl Halong Bay Opens This November

Halong Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, is about to receive a new landmark.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Eat & Drink

[Video] Kinh Do Makes Mooncake Sexy In New TV Commercial

Love 'em or hate 'em, mooncakes are one of Vietnam's most visually attractive holiday treats. Featuring beautiful, intricate designs and packed with a range of both sweet and savory flavors, there's a lot that goes into mooncake perfection .

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

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Vietnam

Color Me Run Comes To Hanoi

This weekend, Hanoians will finally have the opportunity to run five kilometers while being doused in colored powder, as the Color Me Run comes to the capital for the first time.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Arts & Culture

[Photos] How The Other Half Lives: District 2's Makeshift Village

When you think of District 2, the first thing that comes to mind is massive villas and high-end developments, fancy western-style supermarkets and upscale restaurants. But while Thao Dien may be a hub of luxury living, other parts of District 2 are not necessarily so glamorous.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Environment

There Are Only 20 Indochinese Tigers Left in Vietnam

Vietnam's population of Indochinese tigers is dangerously low, with only around 20 animals left in the wild.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illusion-Causing Stimulant, Called "American Weed," Traded Openly In HCMC

Vietnam Airlines receives second Airbus A350-XWB [Nhan Dan] Cop suspended for assaulting insulting neighbor [Thanh Nien] Illusion-causing stimulant, called ‘American weed,’ traded openly in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Vietnam

Chinese Man Deported For Mass Earthworm-Hunting Operation

There are some crimes so despicable and sinister that just to think of them will make your stomach turn.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Film & TV

Six-Minute Film Depicts Enchanting Landscapes Of Southeast Asia

Soren Nielsen and Victoria Rivera's six-minute film opens with a question: “When did we stop walking if it's what makes us human in the first place?”

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Travel

Saigon Railways To Open Daily Route To Ninh Thuan Province

On October 3, Saigon Railways will begin offering a daily train service from Saigon to Phan Rang-Thap Cham in coastal Ninh Thuan province.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Film & TV

Vietnam Considers Allowing 5 Second Sex Scenes in Movies

Next time you catch a movie at your local theater, keep an eye out for the film's rating on the screen. As of early 2016, you may find that things have changed.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Over 40 Percent Of HCM City Youths Show Alcohol Abuse Signs

Over 40 percent of HCM City youths show alcohol abuse signs [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam’s new abortion restriction may backfire: official [Thanh Nien] HCM City expects to control flooding in inner-city areas by 2020 [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Asia

Japan Floods Uproot Houses, Leave Thousands Homeless

Earlier this week, while Saigon residents pushed their motorbikes through murky floodwater or sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic , Japan was busy handling its own rain-related troubles.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2015

Architecture

[Photos] Central Atrium Transforms Saigon Tube House

In a city like Saigon, space comes at a premium. It's no wonder, then, that Vietnam – and many other Asian countries – have taken to building tube houses, the ultra-skinny residential buildings you often find in crowded urban centers.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2015

Culture

[Video] What Happens When Vietnam Sees Domestic Violence In Public

In Vietnam, it's not unusual to stop and stare when something is out of the ordinary. But while some incidents are fairly tame – think wedding photos or street performers – there are also times when these circumstances require bystander intervention.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2015

Film & TV

King Kong Prequel to Be Filmed in Vietnam

The director of Hollywood's King Kong prequel, Kong: Skull Island, has arrived in Vietnam and is scouting possible locations for the blockbuster-to-be.

SaigoneerSep 18, 2015

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Viettel OTT App Going Global

600 transgender Vietnamese ask for new identity papers [Vietnam Net] Viettel OTT app going global [VOV] Concert offers new experience of music in darkness [Vietnam News]

SaigoneerSep 18, 2015

Saigon

[Photos/Video] Saigon Floods Aren't Over Yet

After Tuesday evening's epic rainstorm (sort of) subsided, Saigon began its return to normal. Traffic jams dissipated, floodwaters receded and we all invested in a good raincoat or, at the very least, an umbrella.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2015

Culture

[Photos] Vietnam's Mooncake Masters

Mooncakes are probably the most sophisticated of Vietnamese pastries. Round, square or animal-shaped, these dense mid-autumn festival treats are always marked with a golden crust and intricate patterns.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2015

Vietnam

Uber Launches Free Rides for Drinkers

We've all swung by the bar for a quick happy hour cocktail and, several hours and many drinks later, realized that it's 11 o'clock and we somehow have to get home.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2015

Vietnam

Thai Nguyen Woman Heals People By Walking On Their Bare Bums

A woman in northern Thai Nguyen province who claims to be a healer is drawing as many as 600 patients to her doorstep everyday with some pretty unorthodox techniques.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2015

Vietnam

Ha Tinh Officials Reprimanded For Not Drinking Bia Sai Gon

Seven Ha Tinh officials are in hot water after they were caught violating the province’s administrative recommendation that government employees consume only locally-produced Bia Sai Gon.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2015

Development

Welcome To Vietnam: Southeast Asia's Silicon Valley

In little more than a decade, Vietnam's tech industry has exploded, attracting international attention and showcasing the country's potential, not just as an outsourcing hub but a key player in Southeast Asia's tech development.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2015

Development

Nha Trang Officials Seeking Permission to Build 60-Story Skyscrapers Along the Coast

Officials in Nha Trang are proposing an increase the height limit on its coastal buildings, pushing the cap from its current 40 stories to 60.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2015

Vietnam

[Photos] Saigon Turns Into Swimming Pool After Torrential Downpour

No matter where you were yesterday afternoon, chances are you felt the effects of the torrential downpour that turned up just as you were about to head home from work.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2015

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