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Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Massive Outbreak; Acts of Lockdown Kindness

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Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Massive Outbreak; Acts of Lockdown Kindness

Take a break from doomscrolling and listen to the first Saigoneer Podcast episode in two months.

SaigoneerJul 26, 2021

As National Cases Surpass 100,000, Saigon Imposes Night Curfew, Restricts Movements

Saigon

As National Cases Surpass 100,000, Saigon Imposes Night Curfew, Restricts Movements

With daily new cases in the thousands, Saigon has imposed additional levels of movement restrictions on top of the most severe lockdown since the pandemic began.

Independent stories about the people, places and ideas shaping Saigon and Vietnam.

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SaigoneerJul 26, 2021

Sapa Park With Ugly Statue of Liberty Ordered to Remove Ugly New Elsa Statue

Vietnam

Sapa Park With Ugly Statue of Liberty Ordered to Remove Ugly New Elsa Statue

The lazy eyes, large hands and exaggerated bosom of the poorly depicted Frozen character threatened to ruin Sapa's natural beauty, according to critics.

SaigoneerJul 23, 2021

Vietnam Produces First Test Batch of Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine

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Vietnam Produces First Test Batch of Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine

What will this mean for Vietnam's sluggish vaccination campaign?

SaigoneerJul 22, 2021

Saigon Shoppers Turn to Post Offices, Pharmacies, Beauty Stores for Fresh Produce

Saigon

Saigon Shoppers Turn to Post Offices, Pharmacies, Beauty Stores for Fresh Produce

While mounting pressure on local supermarkets has started to ease, there are many new avenues in Saigon where fresh produce is available.

SaigoneerJul 21, 2021

Vietnam Considers Eventually Merging Small, Sparsely Populated Provinces

Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Eventually Merging Small, Sparsely Populated Provinces

Any plans to combine sparsely populated locales will, however, not happen anytime soon, as significant research and time for public input is needed.

SaigoneerJul 20, 2021

A New Baby Giraffe Was Born at the Saigon Zoo. You Can Help Name Her.

Saigon

A New Baby Giraffe Was Born at the Saigon Zoo. You Can Help Name Her.

Will this attempt at another public naming contest go wrong or remain wholesome this time?

SaigoneerJul 19, 2021

Amid Tourism Slump, Saigon's Hotels Provide Free Stays, Meals to Frontline Workers

Saigon

Amid Tourism Slump, Saigon's Hotels Provide Free Stays, Meals to Frontline Workers

Amid Saigon’s most devastating outbreak of COVID-19, the city’s various economic sectors have pivoted to supporting frontline workers in their enduring efforts against the epidemic.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2021

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[Photos] Travel to a Bustling Singapore in 1979 Through Doi Kuro's Lens

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[Photos] Travel to a Bustling Singapore in 1979 Through Doi Kuro's Lens

While some Southeast Asian cities were completely unrecognizable from their current self in 1979, Singapore at that time was already on its way to becoming the region's most developed location.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2021

Revisit the Legend of Hoàn Kiếm via Stunning Illustrations by Artist Rồng Phạm

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Revisit the Legend of Hoàn Kiếm via Stunning Illustrations by Artist Rồng Phạm

At the heart of Hanoi is Hồ Hoàn Kiếm with a legend that has been told countless times.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2021

Horror Flick 'Người Thì Thầm' Bags Awards at International Film Festivals

Film & TV

Horror Flick 'Người Thì Thầm' Bags Awards at International Film Festivals

Another Vietnamese film gets lauded overseas.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2021

[Photos] In Quang Ninh, a Dilapidated Park Receives New Lease on Life

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[Photos] In Quang Ninh, a Dilapidated Park Receives New Lease on Life

The 1990s Quang Ninh Park was nearly abandoned in need of a revamp to attract local exercisers and loafers alike.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2021

Ảo Ảnh: Art Show by Lê Brothers Explores Violence History and Connections

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Ảo Ảnh: Art Show by Lê Brothers Explores Violence History and Connections

“Ảo Ảnh," or “ Illusion ," an independent exhibition by the artist duo Lê Brothers, will be running at Mơ Art Space from July 18. The Quang Binh-born, Hue-based artists — Lê Ngọc Thanh and Lê Đức Hải — first debuted this project at the Le Ba Dang Art Center in 2020.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2021

Thanh Hoa Groom Runs 19km to Bride's House on Wedding Day

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Thanh Hoa Groom Runs 19km to Bride's House on Wedding Day

If recent developments in Vietnam’s COVID-19 outbreak have dampened your spirit, here’s a wholesome pick-me-up.

SaigoneerJul 14, 2021

2 Vietnamese Projects Win Jury Prize at Architecture Awards by Architizer

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2 Vietnamese Projects Win Jury Prize at Architecture Awards by Architizer

A number of architecture projects in Vietnam have made the list of finalists or even won prizes at the A+Awards organized by Architizer .

SaigoneerJul 13, 2021

Saigon Has Imposed Over $50,000 in Fines so Far to Enforce Lockdown Rules

Saigon

Saigon Has Imposed Over $50,000 in Fines so Far to Enforce Lockdown Rules

Huge amounts of fines have been levied since Directive 16 went into effect in Ho Chi Minh City.

SaigoneerJul 13, 2021

As Covid-19 Batters Region, Vietnam-Hosted SEA Games Postponed to July 2022

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As Covid-19 Batters Region, Vietnam-Hosted SEA Games Postponed to July 2022

Despite early containment success, Southeast Asian countries facing the Delta variant are channeling resources to healthcare instead of sports.

SaigoneerJul 12, 2021

[Photos] Da Lat's Charming Green Landscapes as Seen in 1969

Vietnam

[Photos] Da Lat's Charming Green Landscapes as Seen in 1969

The mountain escape was a thriving farming area long before the recent boom in organic produce.

SaigoneerJul 12, 2021

Chúng Ta Đang Nghịch Gì: Exhibition Explores How the Young Generation Perceives Life

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Chúng Ta Đang Nghịch Gì: Exhibition Explores How the Young Generation Perceives Life

“Chúng ta đang nghịch gì? ” , or “What are we tricking?,” a multimedia exhibition currently showcasing at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), presents 125 different artworks by over 100 artists from all over the country.

SaigoneerJul 8, 2021

The Rec Room Anthology: A Tribute to Hanoi's Hibernating Underground Music Scene

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The Rec Room Anthology: A Tribute to Hanoi's Hibernating Underground Music Scene

Remember live music?

SaigoneerJul 7, 2021

Vietnam Crossed 1,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases for the First Time Yesterday

Vietnam

Vietnam Crossed 1,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases for the First Time Yesterday

July 5 was a dark day in Vietnam’s epidemic, as the country’s single-day COVID-19 case tally surpassed 1,000 for the first time since the pandemic began last year.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2021

Street Art: Hanoi Runner Creates Drawings From Routes on Strava

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Street Art: Hanoi Runner Creates Drawings From Routes on Strava

Who said excercise can't be fun or artsy?

SaigoneerJul 6, 2021

[Photos] An Enchanting Hue and Da Nang in 1967 Captured by Winfield Parks

Vietnam

[Photos] An Enchanting Hue and Da Nang in 1967 Captured by Winfield Parks

Travel back to a time when drones were just airplanes.

SaigoneerJul 5, 2021

D1 Proposes VND32.5bn Revamp Project of Me Linh Square Park

Saigon

D1 Proposes VND32.5bn Revamp Project of Me Linh Square Park

The VND32.5 billion (US$1.4 million) effort will focus on repairing the Trần Hưng Đạo Statue, planting ornamental trees and performing road repairs.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2021

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