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How the British International School HCMC Instills a Sense of Direction for Students Applying to University and Beyond

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How the British International School HCMC Instills a Sense of Direction for Students Applying to University and Beyond

“Instead of thinking of a destination to this journey, think about the direction.”

SaigoneerJun 30, 2021

Saigon Pilots Home Quarantine for F1 Cases, Albeit With Strict Criteria

Saigon

Saigon Pilots Home Quarantine for F1 Cases, Albeit With Strict Criteria

To ease mounting pressure on centralized quarantine facilities, Vietnam has agreed to let those who have had direct contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases (F1) in Ho Chi Minh City to isolate at home on a trial basis.

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SaigoneerJun 30, 2021

Amid Worsening Outbreaks Elsewhere, Hanoi Pauses Its Reopening Roadmap

Hanoi

Amid Worsening Outbreaks Elsewhere, Hanoi Pauses Its Reopening Roadmap

Bia hơi , gyms and karaoke need to wait until further notice.

SaigoneerJun 29, 2021

'Ròm' Star Trần Anh Khoa Wins Best Actor at Asian Film Festival in Rome

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'Ròm' Star Trần Anh Khoa Wins Best Actor at Asian Film Festival in Rome

Trần Anh Khoa was honored at the Asian Film Festival in Rome on June 24.

SaigoneerJun 28, 2021

Vaccine Passport Trial to Begin in Quang Ninh Next Month

Vietnam

Vaccine Passport Trial to Begin in Quang Ninh Next Month

Officials are working to figure out how to welcome vaccinated visitors.

SaigoneerJun 28, 2021

[Illustrations] Art Project 'Đất Bắc' Celebrates Craft Villages of Northern Vietnam

Music & Arts

[Illustrations] Art Project 'Đất Bắc' Celebrates Craft Villages of Northern Vietnam

"Đất Bắc" is an awe-inspiring art collaboration between 56 Vietnamese artists, started by the Facebook page Practicus . The project seeks to honor some of northern Vietnam's most notable traditional craft villages.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2021

[Photos] A 'Tropical Chalet' in Da Nang for Post-Pandemic Travel Dreams

Architecture

[Photos] A 'Tropical Chalet' in Da Nang for Post-Pandemic Travel Dreams

What comes to mind when you see the word "chalet"?

SaigoneerJun 24, 2021

Phuc Long Coffee and Tea to Open First US Store in California in July

Food Culture

Phuc Long Coffee and Tea to Open First US Store in California in July

A Saigon youth staple is venturing beyond Vietnam with an ambitious expansion to the United States.

SaigoneerJun 24, 2021

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[Photos] A Peek Back at Saigon's Enduring Street Vendors in 1950

Saigon

[Photos] A Peek Back at Saigon's Enduring Street Vendors in 1950

Where else can you buy whatever you need without having to step inside a building?

SaigoneerJun 23, 2021

Documentary Project on Vietnam's Motorbike Culture Releases Call for Submissions

Film & TV

Documentary Project on Vietnam's Motorbike Culture Releases Call for Submissions

Dust & Metal , a documentary film on Vietnam's love affair with motorbikes, is inviting you to take part in their project.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2021

Saigon Releases Update of Map Portal With Local Covid-19 Cases, Vaccination Points

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Saigon Releases Update of Map Portal With Local Covid-19 Cases, Vaccination Points

If you still find it difficult to fully grasp the scale and spread of Saigon’s current COVID-19 outbreak, look no further than this new map portal.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2021

HCMC Proposes Rail Link Between Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh Airports

Development

HCMC Proposes Rail Link Between Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh Airports

This is part of the city's suggestions for the Vietnam Railway Authority's railway development plan for 2021-2030.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2021

Hanoi CDC to Propose Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses

Hanoi

Hanoi CDC to Propose Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses

With the COVID-19 outbreak in the city evidently under control, Hanoi’s health authorities are proposing to reopen a few non-essential services.

SaigoneerJun 18, 2021

5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff

Food Culture

5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff

Starting from this week, Saigon officially enters another two weeks of social distancing orders. While staying at home, what do you miss?

SaigoneerJun 17, 2021

Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner

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Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner

He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJun 16, 2021

In the Pandemic, Hanoi's Newfound Cycling Love Sends Bike Sales Zooming

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In the Pandemic, Hanoi's Newfound Cycling Love Sends Bike Sales Zooming

Thanks to COVID-19, gyms, yoga studios, and parks have closed, but the need for physical exercise remains.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2021

Hanoi Engineers Create Air-Conditioned Booth to Help Doctors Combat Summer Heat

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Hanoi Engineers Create Air-Conditioned Booth to Help Doctors Combat Summer Heat

As the weather becomes hotter in Vietnam, the jobs of pandemic medical staff have also become more difficult.

SaigoneerJun 15, 2021

Vietnam's Childhood Obesity Rate Doubles Over 10 Years, Data Shows

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Vietnam's Childhood Obesity Rate Doubles Over 10 Years, Data Shows

Are Vietnamese children spending less time on active recreations and more at home?

SaigoneerJun 14, 2021

Saigon Officially Extends Social Distancing Order for Another 14 Days

Saigon

Saigon Officially Extends Social Distancing Order for Another 14 Days

In a move that some might have predicted, Saigon authorities have confirmed an extension of the current social distancing orders.

SaigoneerJun 14, 2021

[Photos] A Phu Tho Home Embraces Traditions and Contemporary Design

Architecture

[Photos] A Phu Tho Home Embraces Traditions and Contemporary Design

Oh, to live amongst exposed brick and polished wood.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2021

[Photos] Hanoi Architects Grow Creative Ecosystem Inside Slender Tube House

Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi Architects Grow Creative Ecosystem Inside Slender Tube House

Completed last year, the VUUV building takes the tube house structure and turns it into a multi-purpose complex filled with dynamic hangouts and creative platforms.

SaigoneerJun 10, 2021

Scientists Discover Special Compounds in Nem Chua That Can Kill Bacteria

Food Culture

Scientists Discover Special Compounds in Nem Chua That Can Kill Bacteria

The popular raw pork snack contains a natural bacteria that kills other bacteria which could help reduce global food waste and protect lives.

SaigoneerJun 9, 2021

Students Explore Hospitality Careers at EHL’s Junior Academy

Education

Students Explore Hospitality Careers at EHL’s Junior Academy

“I wasn’t much of a people person...but by being able to meet so many people from so many places and work during my internship…EHL made me grow up out of my little bubble and I became more comfortable,” says Jaehwa Lee, a first-year student at EHL (Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne) .

SaigoneerJun 9, 2021

Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End

Saigon

Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End

Have you switched to reusable bags yet?

SaigoneerJun 8, 2021

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