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The Highs and Lows of This Year’s Tet Bonuses

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The Highs and Lows of This Year’s Tet Bonuses

As the season of holiday bonuses rolls around, Vietnam’s economic inequality is highlighted once again in the annual gifts doled out by Vietnamese employers.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2017

[Illustrations] Young Illustrator Breathes New Life Into Work of Vietnamese Poet

Literature

[Illustrations] Young Illustrator Breathes New Life Into Work of Vietnamese Poet

Poet Tran Dang Khoa’s most beloved collection of children’s poetry is receiving a makeover, thanks to young illustrator and graphic designer Pham Quang Phuc .

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Jan 3, 2017

On Its Maiden Voyage, Hanoi’s Bus Rapid Transit System Isn’t So Rapid

Vietnam

On Its Maiden Voyage, Hanoi’s Bus Rapid Transit System Isn’t So Rapid

Due to a lack of physical lane dividers, Hanoi’s first rapid transit buses inched through traffic during their first trial run last Thursday morning.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2017

[Photos] 1950s Ha Long Bay in Black and White

Vietnam

[Photos] 1950s Ha Long Bay in Black and White

It will come as a surprise to no one that Ha Long Bay was much quieter in the 1950s than it is today.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2017

Weekend News Roundup: 80 Projects to Be Executed in Saigon to Curb Congestion in 2017

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 80 Projects to Be Executed in Saigon to Curb Congestion in 2017

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 80 projects to be executed in Saigon to curb congestion in 2017 [Tuoi Tre] Road accidents kill 33 in Vietnam on New Year’s Day [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJan 3, 2017

After a Solid Year, Vietnam’s Economy Set to Hold Strong in 2017

Vietnam

After a Solid Year, Vietnam’s Economy Set to Hold Strong in 2017

While the world has had a trying 2016, the Vietnamese economy fared pretty well this year, with a record 110,000 new business opened in 2016.

SaigoneerDec 31, 2016

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From sunsets to fishing nets, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerDec 31, 2016

[Photos] The Godfather of Saigon's Water Puppets

Arts & Culture

[Photos] The Godfather of Saigon's Water Puppets

While Saigon’s younger crowd is busy picking up the hottest new foreign trends, like parkour or wearing bean sprouts on your head , artisans from older generations have held fast to their traditional crafts, which are dying out at an alarming rate.

SaigoneerDec 30, 2016

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Saigon’s Cool Weather to Continue Through New Year

Saigon

Saigon’s Cool Weather to Continue Through New Year

The abnormally cold weather that has visited Saigon since early December is expected to remain through the new year.

SaigoneerDec 30, 2016

Saigoneer’s 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2016

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Saigoneer’s 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2016

We’ve done a lot of eating this year.

SaigoneerDec 30, 2016

Morning News Roundup: 7 Uplifting Stories From Vietnam in 2016 That Will Make You Smile

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 7 Uplifting Stories From Vietnam in 2016 That Will Make You Smile

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam suffers first slowdown in economic growth for 4 years [Tuoi Tre] Hundreds of houses built without permits in Da Nang [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 30, 2016

[Photos] Hanging out at Nha Trang’s Breezy Container Hostel

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[Photos] Hanging out at Nha Trang’s Breezy Container Hostel

Anyone who’s traveled Vietnam on a shoestring knows hostels are not necessarily the most glamorous of accommodations. Nha Trang’s Ccasa Hostel, however, goes against this standard with its bright and breezy container blocks.

SaigoneerDec 29, 2016

Saigon Banks Prepare for Tet Cash Shortage

Saigon

Saigon Banks Prepare for Tet Cash Shortage

Ahead of Vietnam’s annual pre-Tet ATM cash shortage, banks are preparing their own plans to handle the increased usage of these machines. However some local institutions are worried about a new factor in the implementation of these cash top-up schemes: traffic.

SaigoneerDec 29, 2016

Meet The Girl in Reuters' 2016 Vietnam Photo

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Meet The Girl in Reuters' 2016 Vietnam Photo

For its recent One Photo, One Country, One Year series, Reuters picked a snapshot from Vietnam depicting an áo dài -clad lady posing on an ornamental peach tree plantation in Hanoi.

SaigoneerDec 29, 2016

Taiwan's Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes First Legislative Hearing

Asia

Taiwan's Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes First Legislative Hearing

Taiwan is getting closer and closer to becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage.

SaigoneerDec 29, 2016

[Photos] The Weird Fruits of Tet Are Coming

Culture

[Photos] The Weird Fruits of Tet Are Coming

With Tet fast approaching, Vietnam’s array of strange, misshapen fruits is returning in full force.

SaigoneerDec 29, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Become Second Largest Expat Group in South Korea

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Become Second Largest Expat Group in South Korea

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese become second largest expat group in South Korea [VnExpress] Nutritionist proposes ‘10,000 steps a day’ walking movement for Saigon’s [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 29, 2016

Architecture

How Vietnam Created Its Own Brand of Modernist Architecture

Throughout the 20 th century, as Vietnam underwent dramatic historical and political changes, a unique brand of modernist architecture developed in the country, transforming its present-day aesthetic and shaping how today’s architects think about design.

Mel SchenckDec 28, 2016

Saigon Mulls 9-Story Parking Structure in Lam Son Square

Saigon

Saigon Mulls 9-Story Parking Structure in Lam Son Square

More of Saigon’s open spaces are slowly giving in to developmental pressure: there’s a high chance that District 1’s Lam Son Square will become a multi-story car park in the near future.

SaigoneerDec 28, 2016

[Photos] The Many Faces of 1950s Vietnam

Vietnam

[Photos] The Many Faces of 1950s Vietnam

In this collection of black-and-white snapshots, a famed French photographer finds beauty in tumultuous 1950s Vietnam.

SaigoneerDec 28, 2016

Hanoi’s Civil Servants Are Getting a New Code of Etiquette in 2017

Vietnam

Hanoi’s Civil Servants Are Getting a New Code of Etiquette in 2017

Starting on January 1, 2017, Hanoi’s new code of etiquette for civil servants will take effect.

SaigoneerDec 28, 2016

[Infographic] Vietnam’s Recent Grads Least Satisfied in Their Current Jobs: Survey

Society

[Infographic] Vietnam’s Recent Grads Least Satisfied in Their Current Jobs: Survey

Compared to their regional counterparts, Vietnam’s recent graduates are unhappiest at their current jobs.

SaigoneerDec 28, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Run for Clean Toilets in Southern Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Run for Clean Toilets in Southern Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hundreds run for clean toilets in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Dog theft gang busted in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 28, 2016

Over 38,000 Flights Delayed or Canceled in 2016: CAAV

Vietnam

Over 38,000 Flights Delayed or Canceled in 2016: CAAV

Even though Vietnam's Saigon-to-Hanoi air route recently joined the ranks of the world's busiest , the country's airports have not necessarily caught up with its rapid growth in air traffic: in 2016 alone, over 38,000 flights in Vietnam were delayed or canceled.

SaigoneerDec 27, 2016

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