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Vietnam
Internet speeds in Vietnam should return to normal in the coming days as repairs to and maintenance of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) will be completed ahead of schedule.
Vietnam
‘Napalm Girl’ photo sold for $11,750 at Vietnam auction [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese enterprises too fragmented for global, regional economic integration [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam inspects major airports after baggage theft complaints [Thanh Nien]
![[Photos] Take A Walk Through The Streets Of Old Hanoi](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/wECTJzlb.jpg)
Vietnam
At the turn of the 20th century, people often referred to the Vietnamese capital as “the 36 streets of Hanoi.” Most of these 36 streets lie in today’s Old Quarter and still retain names that reflect the specialized businesses they once housed.
Saigon
City officials have denied speculation that Saigon’s historic zoo will be torn down and replaced by a commercial complex.
![[Infographic] A Guide to Petrol Prices in Vietnam and Southeast Asia](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/e8b8MtIb.jpg)
Development
After months of cut-rate petrol prices, it’s no longer particularly cheap to fill up your tank in Vietnam. But are today’s prices higher than ever? Who sets petrol rates and what exactly are we paying for? All is revealed in this handy infographic.
![[Video] Hanoi Road Rage Leads To Epic Jump Kick](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/sPI0wBrb.jpg)
Culture
Driving can test the patience of even the most cool and collected individuals. For one Hanoi driver, the poor directional choices of a motorbiker led to an epic jump kick to the chest.
Vietnam
Vietnam is in talks with US and European contractors to further modernize its air defense systems with new fighter jets, unmanned drones and maritime patrol planes.
Vietnam
Reports about Vietnam-China trade have conflicting figures [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s IVF services attract couples from around the world [Vietnam Net] Beware of car accessory theft while parking in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Tech
Four farmers in the Mekong Delta have successfully produced a solar-powered boat that can reach speeds of 20kph.
![[Video] Sài Gòn...Sài Gòn...!](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/dF5H9AAb.jpg)
Music & Arts
In a departure from Vietnam road trips and timelapse videos , Sài Gòn...Sài Gòn...! shows the city from the perspective of a group of young locals.
Society
Driving in the scorching afternoon sun, many seek shelter under slivers of shade provided by trees and buildings. However, under Vietnamese law, doing so could result in fines of up to VND500,000.
![[Photos] New Asian Trend: Shaving Dogs Into Cubes (And Other Ridiculous Shapes)](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/1Y6wcetb.jpg)
Asia
Perhaps a sign that Minecraft has become a pervasive cultural force, dog groomers in Japan and Taiwan have begun to apply cubist aesthetics to their techniques.
Vietnam
While Phu Quoc’s beaches are being ruined by garbage and pollution , Hoi An’s famous Cua Dai Beach is on the verge of being swept into the sea due to erosion caused by human activity.
Vietnam
Ha Noi city lacks bus stop shelters [Vietnam News] Police seize 20 tonnes of fake food [Vietnam News] Budget overspending exceeds US$3.43 bln in five months [SGGP]
Saigon
As officials continue to debate the merits of Long Thanh Airport, Tan Son Nhat is set to undergo a major expansion this month.
Music & Arts
While officials have blamed everything from sabotage to poor quality materials for its inconsistency, we’ve come up with five completely reasonable, alternative explanations for why the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) has broken at least a dozen times since it was put into operation back in 2011.
Travel
More details about plans to change the country’s visa policies have emerged with a tourism official announcing that visitors from the UK, France, Germany and Spain will soon enjoy visa-free stays in Vietnam.
Travel
Phu Quoc Island’s once pristine beaches have become dumping grounds for hotels and tourists.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s Hoi An faces imminent risk of losing beach to coastal erosion [Tuoi Tre] Heathrow primary destination for Vietnam Airlines' new 787-9 Dreamliner [eTurbo News] HCMC canal dredging damages houses badly, compensation to be paid [Thanh Nien]
Environment
According to a report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) last week, 70 new species were found in Vietnam last year, many of which are at risk due to human activity.
Development
If you’ve zipped along the North-South Highway in recent days, you’ve probably noticed a girder-laying machine doing its thing just off of Thao Dien Street.
![[Video] Heartbreaking Film Shows The Hopes And Dreams Of The Mekong’s Boat Children](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/wx8Jpi6b.jpg)
Film & TV
Last week, Mai Huyen Chi released “Down the Stream,” a short film that explores the lives of boat children in the Mekong Delta.
Tech
Following constant ruptures to the Asia-America Gateway (AAG), Vietnamese telecommunication firms and government agencies are planning to build three new cables to ensure that the country's internet users can enjoy a dependable connection.
Vietnam
Vietnamese argue over bridal photo shoot on university campus [Tuoi Tre] Young Vietnamese build free, low-cost playgrounds for kids from recycled materials [Tuoi Tre] Cost to build road set to hit new high with Hanoi's $80 million plan [Thanh Nien]