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[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon's dingy hẻm to the serenity of life in Tam Giang Lagoon, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2017
Hẻm Gems: A Perfect Plate of Cơm Trưa by the River

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: A Perfect Plate of Cơm Trưa by the River

In Saigon, cơm trưa is more than just a meal: it’s also a cultural trait, a community and, at times, a serious business, all wrapped up in a plate of freshly cooked rice and perfectly caramelized chunks of sườn nướng .

Khoi PhamJan 13, 2017
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Vietnam's Elephants on the Brink of Extinction

Vietnam

Vietnam's Elephants on the Brink of Extinction

A conservation center in Dak Lak province in the Central Highlands may be Vietnam's last hope to save its elephants.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2017
Vietnam Mulls Visa Waivers for Australians and Indians

Travel

Vietnam Mulls Visa Waivers for Australians and Indians

Vietnam tourism industry leaders have asked the government to extend and expand the visa waiver program introduced in 2015.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Visits China to Deepen Ties This Month

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Visits China to Deepen Ties This Month

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong visits China to deepen ties this month [Tuoi Tre] Elephants shouldn’t slave for tourists in Vietnam: experts [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJan 13, 2017
Father of Vietnamese Environmentalism Passes Away at 87

Environment

Father of Vietnamese Environmentalism Passes Away at 87

Vo Quy, considered the father of environmental conservation in Vietnam, has died at age 87.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2017
Vietnamese Parents Should Decide How Many Children to Have: Health Ministry

Health

Vietnamese Parents Should Decide How Many Children to Have: Health Ministry

Future parents in Vietnam may be able to decide how many children they have, as health officials are currently in the process of revising the country’s loosely enforced two-child policy.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2017
Another Ha Long Cruise Boat Catches Fire, 21 Rescued

Vietnam

Another Ha Long Cruise Boat Catches Fire, 21 Rescued

On Tuesday, a tour boat carrying 14 foreign visitors, a tour guide and six crew members caught fire on Ha Long Bay.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2017
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[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture

Architecture

[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture

If you've got a green thumb, Ha Tinh’s Terraces Home is right up your alley: the abode integrates residential and gardening spaces to create a bright, well-designed and sustainable living space.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2017
[Photos] 2 Weeks Before Tet, Tan Son Nhat Is Already a Traffic Nightmare

Travel

[Photos] 2 Weeks Before Tet, Tan Son Nhat Is Already a Traffic Nightmare

If you’ve been fretting over the impending Tet traffic nightmare that will take place around Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fret no more: it’s already here.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Cost Vietnam $813m in Losses

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Cost Vietnam $813m in Losses

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Natural disasters cost USD813m in losses [DTI] Ho Chi Minh City to give public buses exclusive lanes [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJan 12, 2017
Vietnamese Comic ‘Dia Nguc Mon’ Earns International MANGA Award

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Comic ‘Dia Nguc Mon’ Earns International MANGA Award

For the second year in a row, a Vietnamese comic has won one of Japan’s prestigious International MANGA Awards.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2017
Wave of New Cars Flood Saigon's Vehicle Registration Centers

Saigon

Wave of New Cars Flood Saigon's Vehicle Registration Centers

Saigon’s car registration offices are currently chock full of vehicle owners hoping to get their new rides licensed.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2017
[Photos] Saigon's Charm Through the Lens of an American Air Force Officer

Heritage

[Photos] Saigon's Charm Through the Lens of an American Air Force Officer

Saigon has always been a muse for artists, musicians, poets and writers, inspiring some of their greatest works of art. However, the southern metropolis seems to be especially lively when seen through the lenses of photographers, who find the city’s bustling streets and vivifying colors very charming.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2017
Hanoi Government Starts Providing Daily AQI Readings

Health

Hanoi Government Starts Providing Daily AQI Readings

For the first time, Hanoi's city government has begun offering daily readings of the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI).

SaigoneerJan 11, 2017
[Photos] Colors of Saigon: Xanh, Sạch, Đẹp

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Colors of Saigon: Xanh, Sạch, Đẹp

From its ambitions and its people to the general color palette of daily life, Saigon is a bold city.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Want to Buy Galaxy Note 7 Despite Explosion Problems

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Want to Buy Galaxy Note 7 Despite Explosion Problems

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam aims to cut 2 percent of government jobs every year [VnExpress] Giant rooster to be featured on Ho Chi Minh City's iconic flower street [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJan 11, 2017
7,000 Sanitation Workers to Keep Saigon Streets Clean During Tet

Saigon

7,000 Sanitation Workers to Keep Saigon Streets Clean During Tet

Saigon will require as many as 7,000 sanitation workers to keep its streets and major markets clean during the upcoming Tet holiday.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2017
Memes Prompt Hai Phong to Redecorate Its ‘Pikachu Dragon’

Vietnam

Memes Prompt Hai Phong to Redecorate Its ‘Pikachu Dragon’

As Tet approaches, Hai Phong is getting a redo on its holiday decorations after internet users mocked the northern port city’s recent decorations.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2017
Guess Which Undersea Internet Cable Just Broke Again?

Vietnam

Guess Which Undersea Internet Cable Just Broke Again?

If you’ve been wondering what happened to Vietnam’s internet connection over the last few days, get this: the country’s submarine cable is broken. Again.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2017
Saigon Among Top 10 Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in Asia: PETA

Food Culture

Saigon Among Top 10 Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in Asia: PETA

PETA Asia recently named Saigon among the top 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Airport Nightmare Starts Before Tet for Vietnamese Flyers

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Airport Nightmare Starts Before Tet for Vietnamese Flyers

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Tropical depression to hit East Vietnam Sea this week [Tuoi Tre] Teachers struggle to live with low wages, delayed payments [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerJan 10, 2017
Saigon Plans to Eliminate Poverty by 2020: Official

Saigon

Saigon Plans to Eliminate Poverty by 2020: Official

As part of the city’s sustainable poverty reduction program, Saigon is aiming to lift all households out of poverty by 2020.

SaigoneerJan 9, 2017
Japanese Firms Are Training Flavor Experts to Better Understand Southeast Asian Tastes

Food Culture

Japanese Firms Are Training Flavor Experts to Better Understand Southeast Asian Tastes

Hungry for a piece of Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding market, Japanese food companies are turning to flavorists and other experts to learn more about the region’s food preferences.

SaigoneerJan 9, 2017
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