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Women Face Gender Bias in Vietnamese Media: Report

Society

Women Face Gender Bias in Vietnamese Media: Report

A new report by non-profit organization Oxfam has drawn attention to gender bias in the Vietnamese media.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2017
[Illustrations] Check Out This Polish Artist's Watercolor Tokyo Shopfronts

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Check Out This Polish Artist's Watercolor Tokyo Shopfronts

There’s something about urban shopfronts that inspires artists everywhere to break out their canvas and doodle away.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2017
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Military Hands Over Land at Tan Son Nhat for Expansion

Saigon

Military Hands Over Land at Tan Son Nhat for Expansion

Saigon's Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN) will be expanded in the near future as the Ministry of Defense recently handed over land at the facility to the Ministry of Transport.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2017
Proposed Hoi An Resort Sparks Environmental Concerns

Environment

Proposed Hoi An Resort Sparks Environmental Concerns

A decision by Hoi An authorities to once again greenlight a tabled multi-million dollar resort project has sparked concern among local residents.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2017
Morning News Roundup: 2 Killed, 12 Injured in Bus Explosion in Northern Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 2 Killed, 12 Injured in Bus Explosion in Northern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Two killed, 12 injured in passenger bus explosion in northern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Image leak suggests new Samsung phone ‘made in Vietnam’ [VnExpress]

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2017
Vietnamese Athletes Head to the Start Line in First-Ever Asian Winter Games

Sports

Vietnamese Athletes Head to the Start Line in First-Ever Asian Winter Games

This week, even during Saigon’s cool, dry season mornings, people across the city will face 34-degree heat on their morning commute, many of them heading toward air-conditioned offices and shaded patios. But in the mountains of Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture, a team of Vietnamese athletes are braving the cold – and competition – for the first time.

Dana Filek-GibsonFeb 22, 2017
Hanoi Is Getting a New Cemetery-Park Complex

Vietnam

Hanoi Is Getting a New Cemetery-Park Complex

Following its approval in 2016, Hanoi will move ahead with a joint cemetery and park project in the capital’s Ha Dong and Nam Tu Liem Districts.

SaigoneerFeb 22, 2017
Saigon Considers Taxing Facebook Vendors

Vietnam

Saigon Considers Taxing Facebook Vendors

In an attempt to exert more control over local netizens’ online shopping activities, Vietnamese authorities recently suggested taxing online shops that sell products via Facebook.

SaigoneerFeb 22, 2017
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The End of Ton That Dam's Chợ Cũ

Heritage

The End of Ton That Dam's Chợ Cũ

As Saigon quickly transforms into a modern metropolis, some of the city’s beloved old relics are fading away with the pressures of development.

SaigoneerFeb 22, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Raises Border Alert Following Cambodia Bird Flu Outbreak

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Raises Border Alert Following Cambodia Bird Flu Outbreak

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam raises border alert following Cambodia bird flu outbreak [VnExpress] Vietnam to verify Vietnamese passport holder held in Kim Jong-nam death [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerFeb 22, 2017
What We Know So Far About the Assassination of Kim Jong-Nam

Asia

What We Know So Far About the Assassination of Kim Jong-Nam

It's only February and already an international murder mystery has dominated Southeast Asian news.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2017
Vietnamese Couples Are the Most Fulfilled in Asia: Report

Society

Vietnamese Couples Are the Most Fulfilled in Asia: Report

Hong Kong-based financial security provider Prudential recently released a report on the best places in Asia to develop healthy personal relationships, and Vietnam is at the top.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2017
Saigoneers Should Walk More to Reduce Pollution, Traffic Congestion: City Official

Saigon

Saigoneers Should Walk More to Reduce Pollution, Traffic Congestion: City Official

After unveiling a plan for river bus services , Saigon officials are encouraging the southern hub’s residents to ease traffic congestion by walking to school or work if their destination is within three kilometers.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2017
PlayStation Debuts First-Ever Vietnamese-Developed Video Game

Tech

PlayStation Debuts First-Ever Vietnamese-Developed Video Game

Video game fans can now try out the first-ever PlayStation game ever developed by a Vietnamese company.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2017
As China Rejects Hallyu, the Korean Wave Is Headed Straight for Southeast Asia

Arts & Culture

As China Rejects Hallyu, the Korean Wave Is Headed Straight for Southeast Asia

With China blocking South Korean film and television from its airwaves, Hallyu is now headed straight for Southeast Asia.

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Notorious Undersea Internet Cable Ruptures Again

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Notorious Undersea Internet Cable Ruptures Again

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City alleys ‘invaded’ by autos [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s notorious undersea internet cable ruptures again [VnExpress]

SaigoneerFeb 21, 2017
[Video] Long An Football Team Throws Tantrum

Sports

[Video] Long An Football Team Throws Tantrum

Last week, the Long An football team pitched a pretty entertaining temper tantrum after disagreeing with a referee's controversial decision .

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2017
Check out the Green 'Forest City' China Is Planning

Development

Check out the Green 'Forest City' China Is Planning

As China attempts to bring environmental sustainability in line with its economic goals, one architect is hoping to reduce air pollution by implementing a radical urban planning strategy.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2017
70% of D1's Street Food Vendors Don't Meet Food Safety Standards: Report

Food Culture

70% of D1's Street Food Vendors Don't Meet Food Safety Standards: Report

The majority of District 1’s street vendors do not comply with health standards, according to a recent report, but the situation has improved since 2015.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2017
The Ongoing Evolution of Quach Thi Trang Square

Heritage

The Ongoing Evolution of Quach Thi Trang Square

Over the weekend, Saigon’s iconic Quach Thi Trang Square disappeared behind a wall of blue fencing in preparation for further metro construction.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2017
Saigon Unveils Plans for River Bus Service

Saigon

Saigon Unveils Plans for River Bus Service

In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion on Saigon's choked streets, local officials recently announced a plan for the city's first river bus service.

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Aims to Halve Traffic Congestion Spots by Year-End

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Aims to Halve Traffic Congestion Spots by Year-End

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City aims to halve traffic congestion spots by year-end [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam man arrested in alleged murder of buddy to court victim’s wife [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerFeb 20, 2017
[Video] A Tour of Saigon in the 1900s

Heritage

[Video] A Tour of Saigon in the 1900s

Saigon has always been a source of inspiration for shutterbugs and artists to craft some of their most captivating work. However, while it’s easy to come across photographs of the city's past, video clips of old Saigon are few and far between.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From traditional temples to colorful graffiti, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerFeb 18, 2017
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