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Hanoi to Construct $500m Horse Racetrack Amid the Pines of Soc Son

Hanoi

Hanoi to Construct $500m Horse Racetrack Amid the Pines of Soc Son

Hanoi authorities are going ahead with the construction of a racetrack which will offer sports betting at an estimated cost of USD500 million.

SaigoneerNov 20, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Students May Get Days off as HCMC Braces for Tropical Depression

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Students May Get Days off as HCMC Braces for Tropical Depression

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.

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SaigoneerNov 20, 2018
Remi: How a Group of Audiophile Friends Built a Premier Place to Promote Live Music
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Remi: How a Group of Audiophile Friends Built a Premier Place to Promote Live Music

The saxophonist's fingers run up and down the keys like the shiver sashaying a spine when one a cold breeze brushes across bare skin.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
Vietnam Might Be Punished Next Match After Fans Set off Flares Mid-Game

Sports

Vietnam Might Be Punished Next Match After Fans Set off Flares Mid-Game

Vietnam's football fanatics might harm the national team's performance during the current regional tournament.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
[Video] These Facial Expressions Saigoneers Make While Driving Will Brighten up Your Day

Society

[Video] These Facial Expressions Saigoneers Make While Driving Will Brighten up Your Day

If you’ve resided in Saigon for any period of time, you’d know that the city is full of character. Beneath the apparent urban rush and reserved demeanor, Saigoneers also have a whimsical side that takes getting to know them better to witness.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Beauty Pageant Obsession; Bad Behavior by Vietnamese Abroad

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Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Beauty Pageant Obsession; Bad Behavior by Vietnamese Abroad

The latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast is online now!

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling

Saigon

Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling

Individuals and businesses who do not separate inorganic and organic rubbish by 2020 can be fined up to VND15-20 million (US$645-860).

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
Vietnam’s Emergence as a Global Leader in Dental Tourism
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Branded Content

Vietnam’s Emergence as a Global Leader in Dental Tourism

Nearly 100,000 international tourists visited Vietnam last year for dental procedures, bringing in over US$150 million.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Horse Racetrack and Prayers for Traffic Victims

Roundups

Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Horse Racetrack and Prayers for Traffic Victims

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.

SaigoneerNov 19, 2018
647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large

Vietnam

647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large

The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2018
Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch

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Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch

The fifth generation of cellular mobile technology promises superior speed, higher bandwidth and better responsiveness.

SaigoneerNov 17, 2018
What We Talk About When We Talk About Bánh Mì

Food Culture

What We Talk About When We Talk About Bánh Mì

Bánh mì is without a doubt a Vietnamese staple. Versatile, convenient and affordable, the sandwich has gotten so popular in recent years in Vietnam and elsewhere that phở shouldn’t be complacent, as its reign as the country’s most iconic dish could be toppled soon.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018
New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World

Hanoi

New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World

The recently published Sustainable Cities Index compared the sustainability of 100 cities around the world. What determines a cities sustainability? Researchers at Arcadis, a consultancy firm headquartered in Amsterdam, looked at three main factors: people, profit and planet.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018
In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon

Vietnam

In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon

In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency, Climate Change and Museum Cats

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency, Climate Change and Museum Cats

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.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2018
In Bac Ninh, New Residency Program Unites International Artists With Local Artisans

Music & Arts

In Bac Ninh, New Residency Program Unites International Artists With Local Artisans

In a country with surprisingly few artist-in-residence programs, live.make.share represents a rare opportunity for cultural symbiosis and artistic development by giving international artists the chance to collaborate with local art practitioners and ceramicists.

Kit HumphreyNov 15, 2018
Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene

Saigon

Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene

Driver Tran Van Hoang might face up to fifteen years for killing one motorbike driver and seriously injuring four others.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018
[Video] A Tilt-Shift Travelogue Showcases Stalinist Architecture, Everyday Nationalism in Pyongyang

Travel

[Video] A Tilt-Shift Travelogue Showcases Stalinist Architecture, Everyday Nationalism in Pyongyang

Isolated from the rest of the world since 1953, North Korea has since been the center of much curiosity, myths and sensationalist headlines that leave more space for reductionism rather than nuance.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018
Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017

Vietnam

Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017

The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Coffee Exports Jump to Record High of 1.8m Tons

Roundups

Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Coffee Exports Jump to Record High of 1.8m Tons

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.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2018
After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports

Development

After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports

In the light of the Long Thanh Airport project, smaller provinces have proposed upgrades to and construction of more international airports in their areas as well.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018
Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard

Tech

Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard

When the Google app Gboard launched internationally last year, it initially offered Android users Google keyboards in 15 different languages. Of these options, Vietnamese was not included.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018
[Photos] In 1995 Vietnam, a Paradise for Honda Cubs and Xích Lô

Vietnam

[Photos] In 1995 Vietnam, a Paradise for Honda Cubs and Xích Lô

How heartening — or rather, disheartening — to discover that flooding isn’t a problem that is unique to 2010s Saigon.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018
After Month-Long Delay, Vietnam Officially Allows Bamboo Airways to Take Off

Travel

After Month-Long Delay, Vietnam Officially Allows Bamboo Airways to Take Off

Bamboo Airways will become the fifth carrier to hold a Vietnamese aviation license along with Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air and VASCO.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2018
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