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[Photos] Bugs of Vietnam

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[Photos] Bugs of Vietnam

New Zealander, Richard Seaman, is a travel addict who crisscrosses the globe with his camera in tow, taking pictures and writing about the bugs he comes across on his blog, the Flying Kiwi .

SaigoneerOct 27, 2014

HCMC Police Distribute Leaflets With Safety Tips For Tourists

Saigon

HCMC Police Distribute Leaflets With Safety Tips For Tourists

Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city.

SaigoneerOct 27, 2014

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Future Saigon: Masteri Thao Dien

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Future Saigon: Masteri Thao Dien

To take advantage of the Thao Dien stop on the city’s first metro line, developers are planning to build Masteri, a sprawling mixed-use project which will be integrated with the neighborhood’s above ground station.

SaigoneerOct 27, 2014

[Photos] Violent Storm Uproots Trees, Floods Streets, Destroys Vehicles In HCMC

Saigon

[Photos] Violent Storm Uproots Trees, Floods Streets, Destroys Vehicles In HCMC

Last Friday afternoon, a heavy downpour uprooted trees, flooded streets and destroyed hundreds of vehicles across the city, reports Thanh Nien .

SaigoneerOct 27, 2014

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Strives To End AIDS By 2030

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Strives To End AIDS By 2030

International schools inaccessible to average Vietnamese students [DTI] Vietnam man arrested as bomb sent to adversary explodes on bus [Thanh Nien] Vietnam strives to end AIDS by 2030 [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerOct 27, 2014

The Peaceful Corners Of Bustling Hanoi

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The Peaceful Corners Of Bustling Hanoi

Although modernization has forever altered the skyline of Vietnam’s ancient capital with gleaming skyscrapers, one can still find moments of tranquility and escape from the city’s traffic-clogged streets.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2014

21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers

Culture

21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers

If you enjoyed our original illustrations of Saigon motorbikers , you’ll get a kick out of these real-life daredevils.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2014

[Video] A Walk Through The Streets Of 1975 Saigon

Saigon

[Video] A Walk Through The Streets Of 1975 Saigon

Earlier this week, we posted a video of 1975 Saigon filmed from a low-flying helicopter . This piece, made in the same year, takes you from the city’s skies to its streets.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2014

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VietJetAir Crew In Hot Water After Landing On Wrong Runway At Cam Ranh Airport

Saigon

VietJetAir Crew In Hot Water After Landing On Wrong Runway At Cam Ranh Airport

They may be marketing pros , but when it comes to operations, VietJetAir doesn’t have the best track record.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2014

[Photos] Floods Bring Seasonal Specialties To The Mekong Delta

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[Photos] Floods Bring Seasonal Specialties To The Mekong Delta

While few Saigonese smile at the sight of flooded streets , their Mekong Delta brethren welcome high waters with open arms.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2014

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam 3rd Best Place In Asia For Expats: Survey

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam 3rd Best Place In Asia For Expats: Survey

Train makes emergency stop in HCMC for man lying on tracks [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's HCM City to see a fall in October CPI [Global Post] New flood-prevention measures on the table for HCM City [DTI News]

SaigoneerOct 24, 2014

[Video] BMX: Saigon Style

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[Video] BMX: Saigon Style

The age of the fixie may have dawned on Saigon but another bicycle fad is becoming increasingly popular in the city – BMX.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2014

Da Nang Company Given Go-Ahead To Build $212 Million Cable Car In World’s Largest Cave

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Da Nang Company Given Go-Ahead To Build $212 Million Cable Car In World’s Largest Cave

Vietnam’s cable car addiction (see Sapa and Ha Long Bay ) has reached Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world and one of the country’s most valuable natural treasures.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2014

Vietnam Has Lost 60% Of Its Mangrove Forests Over The Last 70 Years

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Vietnam Has Lost 60% Of Its Mangrove Forests Over The Last 70 Years

A recent report found that Vietnam’s mangrove forests, which protect the country from flooding and costal erosion, have been lost since 1943.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2014

[Video] A Vietnamese Critique Of Social Networking

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[Video] A Vietnamese Critique Of Social Networking

The Phở Team , which brought us " What does the Phở Say? " and " Differences Between Hanoi vs Sai Gon " is back with a new video critiquing the social network experience.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2014

[Photos] This Is What Vietnam Looked Like In 1880

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[Photos] This Is What Vietnam Looked Like In 1880

By 1880, when photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Emile Gsell traveled across Vietnam, the French had just begun to solidify control over their new colony.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2014

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam A Top Agricultural Producer But Farmers Still Poor

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam A Top Agricultural Producer But Farmers Still Poor

Vietnam touted as top agricultural producer but farmers still poor [Vietnam Net] HCMC transport dept. asked to eliminate flood-prone areas next year [Tuoi Tre] F rench firm denies $2bn commitment to Long Thanh airport claimed by Vietnam official [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 23, 2014

[Photos] The Bomb Recyclers Of Quảng Trị

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[Photos] The Bomb Recyclers Of Quảng Trị

Quảng Trị holds the terrible honor of being the most contaminated province in Vietnam when it comes to unexploded ordinance left over from the American War.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2014

Vietnamese Photographer Wins Award At International Competition

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Vietnamese Photographer Wins Award At International Competition

Vietnamese photographer, Ly Hoang Long , was selected as the top photographer from the Asia-Pacific region at the recent CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition .

SaigoneerOct 22, 2014

[Photos] Inside Hanoi’s New Parliament Building

Vietnam

[Photos] Inside Hanoi’s New Parliament Building

If you’ve visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a large structure going up just outside its gates. This is the country’s new Parliament building which held its first session on the morning of October 21.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2014

[Video] Take A Helicopter Ride Through 1975 Saigon

Saigon

[Video] Take A Helicopter Ride Through 1975 Saigon

In 1975, an American news crew boarded what was presumably a military chopper as part of their report on Saigon.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2014

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Resume Horse Racing On New Track

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Resume Horse Racing On New Track

Vietnam to resume horse racing on new track [Thanh Nien] Company builds road without permission in Ha Long Bay’s peripheral areas [Tuoi Tre] Young man creates street library in Danang [DTI]

SaigoneerOct 22, 2014

[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Adam Robert Young

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[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Adam Robert Young

Last Sunday, Adam Robert Young led the October Saigoneer photo walk, taking a group of participants around a bustling local market in District 2.

SaigoneerOct 21, 2014

Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Ranked Among Worst In Asia, Airports Disagree

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Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Ranked Among Worst In Asia, Airports Disagree

Both HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat and Hanoi’s Noi Bai were listed on the list of “Worst Airports in Asia 2014,” compiled by popular airport ranking site.

SaigoneerOct 21, 2014

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