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![[Video] The Saigon Shoemaker Who Made Kicks for Kings: Part 2](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/IkGUx1Bb.jpg)
Music & Arts
In the second part of this collaboration between Saigoneer and Only In Saigon , famed shoemaker Trinh Ngoc tells the story of his return to the southern city. From his success as a bespoke designer to the uncertainty of life after war, Ngoc's career and passion for shoemaking prevails.
Tech
Quang Ngai officials broke ground on the construction of Vietnam's first solar power plant this Saturday. The facility, which is expected to be operational by mid-2016, will cover 24 hectares and comes at a price tag of VND826 billion, according to VietnamNet .
Vietnam
China Southern Airlines to launch freighter service to Vietnam [Want China Times] HCM City: Boat tour on Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe launched [DTI] Vietnamese seller of ‘priority logos’ to ‘avoid traffic police’ gives himself up [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam
As part of its National Day amnesty, Vietnam will release 18,539 prisoners, reports Tuoi Tre .
Saigon
Thu Duc isn't exactly a place you'd consider going on holiday. Today, the suburban district is home to industrial centers, dusty roads, busy residential neighborhoods and rumbling transport trucks, unlike its former era.
![[Video] The Vietnamese Navy Just Bought a Pirate Ship](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/ninx6jkb.jpg)
Vietnam
According to Voice of Vietnam , the Vietnamese Navy now has a proud new addition to its fleet, thanks to the work of Polish shipbuilder Marine Projects, Ltd.
Vietnam
A Tan Son Nhat baggage truck driver is without a license after crashing into a China Airlines plane last Thursday, reports Thanh Nien .
Vietnam
Tycoon to the rescue as cheaper China floods Vietnam's economy [Thanh Nien] Survey reveals massive shortfall in public service quality [DTI] Experts urge firms to study laws for TPP [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam
Beginning at 9pm on Tuesday, 40 streets in downtown Hanoi will be closed for the National Day parade, Voice of Vietnam reports. Roughly 35,000 people are expected to participate in this year's festivities, which mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese independence.
Travel
Late last week, Smithsonian magazine announced its 21st Century Life List , giving a fancy name to what most of us call a “bucket list”. The lineup included several hair-raising experiences, from the world's fastest roller coaster to the world's deepest dive, an Antarctic music festival and a high-speed jaunt to the edge of space. But it was central Vietnam's Son Doong, the world's largest cave, that topped the list.
Vietnam
Starting next month, travelers will be able to purchase train tickets via an electronic ticketing system, reports Talk Vietnam .
![[Photos] What Citizens Of The World Eat In A Day](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/dL0KqkQb.jpg)
Food Culture
Most of us don't give a second thought to what we eat in a day. According to National Geographic , the average person consumes 2,870 calories from morning to night, but what you eat can change dramatically depending on where you live and what's available.
Vietnam
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will no longer be adding the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airplane, to its fleet, Thanh Nien reported on Wednesday.
Vietnam
Vietnam debates design of helmets for ethnic women with high buns [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi authorities make ambitious flood pledge for National Day [DTI] UK firm makes master design for Dung Quat oil refinery’s expansion [DTI]
![[Photos] New Bridge Cutting Distance From HCMC To Mekong Delta Opens Tomorrow](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/WelbH1Nb.jpg)
Development
Starting tomorrow, city travelers will be able to cut their trip to My Tho from 100 kilometres to 25 kilometres, reports Tuoi Tre .
![[Video] Hanoi Traffic Police Pursue Mai Linh Cab Driver in 'Terrifying High-Speed Chase'](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/UMYO5oib.jpg)
Vietnam
A Mai Linh taxi driver is in some serious trouble after speeding away when officers attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation.
Vietnam
On Tuesday, a Phan Thiet woman organized a collective funeral for herself and five other living family members, drawing the attention of several curious neighbors.
Vietnam
$107 million approved for second Laos border gate [Vietnam Net] Minimum wage may rise 12% [Vietnam Net] Hanoi Museum remains mired in controversy [DTI]
![[Photos] Hanoi Streets Under Water After a Night of Heavy Rain](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/es2wQITb.jpg)
Vietnam
Less than two hours of rain turned Hanoi into a citywide swimming pool on Wednesday evening. As predicted by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a bout of heavy rain drenched the capital city, beginning around 7pm. Transportation was stifled, with water levels reaching over 30cm on some streets and stranding many city residents.
![[Photos] Open-Air Cafe Stands Out On Kontum Waterfront](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/3P64pPCb.jpg)
Architecture
Kontum is not, perhaps, the first place you'd expect to find a piece of modern architecture, but perched on the Dakbla River is the imposing Kontum Indochine Cafe. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Vo Trong Nghia, the cafe is part of a local hotel complex which lies adjacent to Dakbla Bridge, a gateway into the city.
Vietnam
After ongoing legal struggles with Uber, the Ministry of Transport recently announced it will launch its own app to compete directly with the ridesharing enterprise. This is a move by local authorities to establish order in a relatively blue ocean market after months of attempting to control Uber and other similar services, reports Thanh Nien .
Travel
When German photographer Stefan Siebert visited Vietnam earlier this year, he wanted to travel light but also capture images of his journey. Using a handy Blackmagic camera and monopod, the photographer succeeded in bringing together a series of beautiful vignettes which feature both the people and natural beauty of northern Vietnam.
Vietnam
Last Sunday, customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport seized nearly 100 US Army uniforms from a passenger traveling from the United States, reports Tuoi Tre News .
Vietnam
Dollar rise lifts imports and widens Vietnam’s trade gap [VOV] VietJet listed among world’s fastest growing airlines [VOV] Master plan approved to develop northwest national tourism area [DTI]