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Saigon Postcard No. 13: The Modern Exchange Rate

Postcards

Saigon Postcard No. 13: The Modern Exchange Rate

As the rich get richer...

Paul ChristiansenJan 13, 2019
New Art Exchange Project to Connect Sound Artists in Germany, Vietnam

Music & Arts

New Art Exchange Project to Connect Sound Artists in Germany, Vietnam

This year will see a new collaborative opportunity for Vietnamese sound artists, which will culminate in performances, sound installations and live acts where the audience takes part in an audiovisual sound journey.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2019
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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Arts & Culture

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2019
Hẻm Gems: Lost in the Half-Childlike, Half-Adult World of 'The Little Prince'

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Lost in the Half-Childlike, Half-Adult World of 'The Little Prince'

Remember the tale about a little boy who travels planet to planet on a quest to discover and retrieve lessons about the adult world? This cafe is yet another untold chapter of that story.

KKatherine NguyenJan 11, 2019
Saigon Plans to Have 50 New Supermarkets, 2,000 Convenience Stores by 2025

Saigon

Saigon Plans to Have 50 New Supermarkets, 2,000 Convenience Stores by 2025

Could the introduction of more supermarkets improve Saigon’s food hygiene and safety?

SaigoneerJan 11, 2019
Savoring Phu Quoc’s Beauty with a High-Tech Cocktail in Hand
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Eat & Drink

Savoring Phu Quoc’s Beauty with a High-Tech Cocktail in Hand

The translucent balls one would normally identify as caviar held a secret.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Trash in Ha Long and Missing Tourists Found in Taiwan

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Trash in Ha Long and Missing Tourists Found in Taiwan

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.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2019
[Video] A Longing for Saigon as if Missing a Life Companion in Short Film 'Sài Gòn'

Film & TV

[Video] A Longing for Saigon as if Missing a Life Companion in Short Film 'Sài Gòn'

As expressed by the classic Basho haiku, "Even in Kyoto / hearing the cuckoo call / I long for Kyoto," it's possible to miss a place even when there. Saigon is no exception.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2019
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Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer

Health

Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer

Alcohol poisoning is a common problem in Vietnam, but this is among the handful of times when beer acted as an antidote, instead of the poison.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2019
In 2018, Over 26m Tourists Visited Hanoi

Hanoi

In 2018, Over 26m Tourists Visited Hanoi

The number of tourists visiting Vietnam in 2018 represented a 9.3% increase from 2017.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2019
Vietnamese Lifestyle Startup WeFit Secures $1m in Funding

Tech

Vietnamese Lifestyle Startup WeFit Secures $1m in Funding

The startup was launched in late 2016.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Retail Sector Ready for Tet Holiday

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Retail Sector Ready for Tet Holiday

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.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2019
How Hemingway Inspired a Cyclist to Scale the Heights of Northern Vietnam

Travel

How Hemingway Inspired a Cyclist to Scale the Heights of Northern Vietnam

Former Saigon resident Dale Nottingham has conquered Vietnam’s extreme northern highlands by bicycle, climbing 22,587 meters over 1,306 kilometers during an epic 12-day ride that started in Bac Kan Province and ended in Dien Bien Phu.

JJon AspinJan 9, 2019
To Improve Its Reading Culture, Vietnam Needs to Teach Children to Love Books: Expert

Society

To Improve Its Reading Culture, Vietnam Needs to Teach Children to Love Books: Expert

During a meeting reflecting on Vietnam's Book Day which was founded five years ago, Vice Director of Vietnam Publishing Group Le Hoang laid out four proposals for cultivating a stronger reading culture in the country.

SaigoneerJan 9, 2019
13.4% of All Vietnamese Flights Were Delayed Last Year: CAAV

Vietnam

13.4% of All Vietnamese Flights Were Delayed Last Year: CAAV

Vietnamese carriers reported 39,632 delays in 2018 which represents 13.4% of all operated flights.

SaigoneerJan 9, 2019
[Illustrations] What If Saigon's Street Vendors Were in an 8-Bit Nintendo Game?

Music & Arts

[Illustrations] What If Saigon's Street Vendors Were in an 8-Bit Nintendo Game?

If you enjoyed SNES games back in the day, this set of pixel arts depicting Saigon’s street vendors will definitely tug on your heartstrings.

SaigoneerJan 9, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Loses 2-3 to Iraq in AFC Asian Cup Opener

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Loses 2-3 to Iraq in AFC Asian Cup Opener

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.

SaigoneerJan 9, 2019
Japan Imposes JPY1,000 Departure Tax on All Foreign Visitors

Asia

Japan Imposes JPY1,000 Departure Tax on All Foreign Visitors

The JPY1,000 (US$9.22) fee went into effect on Monday and aims to raise funds to support the country's tourism sector.

SaigoneerJan 8, 2019
[Photos] Saigon Couple Becomes 'Inmates for Life' in Prison-Themed Wedding Photos

Culture

[Photos] Saigon Couple Becomes 'Inmates for Life' in Prison-Themed Wedding Photos

Marriage is sometimes compared to being handcuffed for a lifetime and one Saigon couple has taken the metaphor literal in their wedding photos.

SaigoneerJan 8, 2019
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 14% Credit Growth This Year, Report Says

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 14% Credit Growth This Year, Report Says

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.

SaigoneerJan 8, 2019
Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un Likely to Meet in Hanoi for 2nd Summit: Report

Hanoi

Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un Likely to Meet in Hanoi for 2nd Summit: Report

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet in Hanoi for their second summit on Pyongyang’s nuclear plans.

SaigoneerJan 7, 2019
In Ha Long Bay, Rogue Vendors Sink Their Boats to Avoid Arrest

Vietnam

In Ha Long Bay, Rogue Vendors Sink Their Boats to Avoid Arrest

Last Thursday, a regular patrol in Ha Long Bay caught a rogue vendor attempting to sell goods to tourists on a cruise. Instead of allowing themselves to be caught, however, the vendor destroyed their own boat and let it sink.

SaigoneerJan 7, 2019
Storm Pabuk Missed Vietnam, but Its Rain Damaged Mekong Delta Flower Farms

Vietnam

Storm Pabuk Missed Vietnam, but Its Rain Damaged Mekong Delta Flower Farms

Typhoon Pabuk hit Thailand last Friday, January 4, wreaking havoc on local life.

SaigoneerJan 7, 2019
Chicago’s Surabhi Ensemble to Perform in Hanoi With 'Black Panther' Drummer Massamba Diop

Music & Arts

Chicago’s Surabhi Ensemble to Perform in Hanoi With 'Black Panther' Drummer Massamba Diop

This week, the Chicago-based Surabhi Ensemble will perform multiple shows in the capital with Senegalese Tama Drummer Massamba Diop, whose music appears in the soundtrack to Marvel’s Black Panther .

SaigoneerJan 7, 2019
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