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Vietnam Aims to Double Power Generation by 2030 to Fuel Fast-Growing Economy

Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Double Power Generation by 2030 to Fuel Fast-Growing Economy

A fast-growing economy and rising income levels have strained the country's power grid.

SaigoneerFeb 26, 2020
[Photos] Cho Lon's First-Ever Post Office, as Seen in the 1920s

Saigon

[Photos] Cho Lon's First-Ever Post Office, as Seen in the 1920s

Located at the junction of Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Chau Van Liem and Cha Va Bridge in today’s Saigon, the post office of District 5 is a well-known landmark in the mind of denizens living in the area. Not many are aware, however, that the post office used to be based a few blocks away.

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SaigoneerFeb 26, 2020
[Video] This V-Pop Song About Coronavirus Is Going Viral

Music & Arts

[Video] This V-Pop Song About Coronavirus Is Going Viral

Besides school closures and dragon fruit bánh mì , the Covid-19 epidemic has also inspired a plethora of whimsical coronavirus-themed songs, videos and parodies.

SaigoneerFeb 26, 2020
China to Release Dam Water in Upper Mekong to Aid Droughts

Asia

China to Release Dam Water in Upper Mekong to Aid Droughts

Severe droughts in the Mekong Delta region are being exacerbated by the building and storage of water in dams.

SaigoneerFeb 26, 2020
Hanoi's First Uniqlo to Open Early Next Month

Hanoi

Hanoi's First Uniqlo to Open Early Next Month

Fast fashion fans rejoice!

SaigoneerFeb 25, 2020
As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown

Vietnam

As Workers Remain Without Pay, Vietnam Might Face Railway Shutdown

Bad news for anyone considering a train trip.

SaigoneerFeb 25, 2020
Grab, German Aircraft Maker to Test Air Taxi Feasibility in Southeast Asia

Tech

Grab, German Aircraft Maker to Test Air Taxi Feasibility in Southeast Asia

Air taxis are here to help you fly directly into air pollution.

SaigoneerFeb 25, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Hot Season, Metro Line 2 and Cruise Ships

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Hot Season, Metro Line 2 and Cruise Ships

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerFeb 25, 2020
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Japanese Fast Food Chain MOS Burger Is Coming to Vietnam This Year

Food Culture

Japanese Fast Food Chain MOS Burger Is Coming to Vietnam This Year

Japan’s second-largest fast food franchise, MOS Burger, is arriving in Vietnam this year.

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Last Coronavirus Patient in Vietnam Tests Negative

Health

Last Coronavirus Patient in Vietnam Tests Negative

All 16 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Vietnam have now tested negative.

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu's Social Norms and the Impact of Ongoing School Closures

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Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu's Social Norms and the Impact of Ongoing School Closures

Our latest episode is out now!

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended

Vietnam

Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended

South Korea is in the midst of a rapid surge of Covid-19 cases, and now has the most confirmed infections outside of China: 763 cases and seven deaths at the time of writing.

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Weekend Stories Roundup: Fireworks Festival, Vinamilk Contract and ASEAN Para Games

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Fireworks Festival, Vinamilk Contract and ASEAN Para Games

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerFeb 24, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietjet Offers 50% Discount on All Routes to Fly Across Asia

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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietjet Offers 50% Discount on All Routes to Fly Across Asia

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2020
Vietnam's Buddhist Temples, Now in Typographical Form

Music & Arts

Vietnam's Buddhist Temples, Now in Typographical Form

Rendered under the elaborate, rotund graphemes of Den typeface, every sentence becomes a slice of street scenery.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2020
After Much Delay, New Eastern Bus Station to Begin Service in April

Saigon

After Much Delay, New Eastern Bus Station to Begin Service in April

The new Mien Dong, or Eastern, Bus Station is finally scheduled for service.

SaigoneerFeb 22, 2020
Indonesia Minister Proposes Taxes to Sugary Drinks, Polluting Vehicles, Plastic Bags

Asia

Indonesia Minister Proposes Taxes to Sugary Drinks, Polluting Vehicles, Plastic Bags

There is a new proposal to tax sugary drinks, plastic bags and cars that release high amounts of carbon dioxide emissions in Indonesia.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Youngest Covid-19 Patient Released From Hospital

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Youngest Covid-19 Patient Released From Hospital

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Eases Border Trade Restrictions With China to Help Virus-Hit Businesses

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Eases Border Trade Restrictions With China to Help Virus-Hit Businesses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
From April, Cars for Ride-Hailing Apps Might Be Required to Install Taxi Signs

Tech

From April, Cars for Ride-Hailing Apps Might Be Required to Install Taxi Signs

In 2016, a pilot for the application of science and technology to support transport management on a contractual basis was issued, allowing ride-hailing services such as Grab to operate without being subject to regulations applied to other transport services.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Saigon

Tourist Bookings in Saigon Drop by 50% Post-Tet Due to Covid-19

Since the Tet holiday, tourism has fallen by 50% compared to the same period last year because of fears related to the coronavirus.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master

Sports

[Video] Meet Ta Anh Dung, Tao Dan Park's One-Legged Martial Arts Master

As one of Saigon’s few remaining green spaces, Tao Dan Park is a choice location for athletic city dwellers to hone fitness skills, catch some fresh air or relish the coolness of the park’s extensive canopy.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Vietnam Is Winning the Fight Against Coronavirus

Vietnam

Vietnam Is Winning the Fight Against Coronavirus

Despite widespread panic sweeping the nation during recent months, all signs currently point towards recovery.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
Morning Stories Roundup: University Ranking, Mekong Delta Drought and Saigon Bus Station

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: University Ranking, Mekong Delta Drought and Saigon Bus Station

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2020
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