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Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea

Vietnam

Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea

The operator of an under-construction oil refinery in northern Vietnam has received permission to dump wastewater from the facility into the ocean.

SaigoneerDec 6, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Saigon’s plan to draw tourists with weekly fireworks shows raises eyebrows [VnExpress] Traffic police open Facebook page in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

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SaigoneerDec 6, 2016
[Video] Kicking and Screaming: Vietnam's Centuries-Old Love of Đá Cầu

Health

[Video] Kicking and Screaming: Vietnam's Centuries-Old Love of Đá Cầu

Originally a game played by ancient soldiers to let off steam, in today’s Vietnam, đá cầu , or foot badminton, is practiced by locals from all walks of life.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2016
Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

Vietnam

Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

Can Tho’s urbanites may soon be able to bike around the city thanks to a new public bike-sharing scheme.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2016
Vietnam’s International Tourist Arrivals to Hit 10m by End of Year

Travel

Vietnam’s International Tourist Arrivals to Hit 10m by End of Year

Before the year is out, Vietnam is on track to welcome its 10 millionth international visitor, a landmark achievement for the country’s tourism industry.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2016
A Throwback to Saigon's Original Tramway Network

Saigon

A Throwback to Saigon's Original Tramway Network

As ever-increasing levels of traffic congestion and air pollution turn many of Ho Chi Minh City’s road junctions into choking bottlenecks, many hopes are pinned on plans to construct a new urban railway network in the southern metropolis. Yet urban railways are hardly a new concept in this city, which was once home to one of Southeast Asia’s largest urban tramway networks.

Tim DolingDec 5, 2016
Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms

Saigon

Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms

In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2016
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam wins seat on UN culture committee [VnExpress] Chilly weather to hammer central, northern Vietnamese regions next week [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 5, 2016
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[Podcast] Songs From Southeast Asia: Vietnamese Music Through the Ages

Music & Arts

[Podcast] Songs From Southeast Asia: Vietnamese Music Through the Ages

Given the country's geography and the many twists and turns in its history, defining a distinctly Vietnamese sound is no easy feat.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2016
[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport

Development

[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport

If you happen to be in Hanoi over the next two weeks, drop by Van Ho Exhibition Center at 2 Hoa Lu Street for a chance to see a slew of potential designs for Long Thanh International Airport.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2016
Construction on D2’s Rach Chiec Sports Complex to Start Next Year

Sports

Construction on D2’s Rach Chiec Sports Complex to Start Next Year

After over two decades of deliberation, construction is set to begin on District 2’s Rach Chiec Sport Complex in 2017.

SaigoneerDec 3, 2016
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From hand-painted signs to nón lá to the quiet coast of Con Dao, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerDec 3, 2016
Hanoi to Spend $2m on Promotional Materials With CNN

Travel

Hanoi to Spend $2m on Promotional Materials With CNN

Hanoi city officials have inked a two-year, US$2 million deal with American news channel CNN to air promotional tourism material in the hope of attracting foreign visitors and boosting the capital’s image.

SaigoneerDec 2, 2016
[Illustrations] Award-Winning Comic Depicts Favorite Pastimes of Ancient Vietnamese Elite

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Award-Winning Comic Depicts Favorite Pastimes of Ancient Vietnamese Elite

In its latest volume, Vietnam’s award-winning comic series Long Than Tuong shines a light on the country’s favorite pastimes during the Tran Dynasty, including Go , wrestling, kite-running and, surprisingly, polo.

SaigoneerDec 2, 2016
Hẻm Gems: Striking a Balance With D10's Chè

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Striking a Balance With D10's Chè

If life is all about balance so, too, is food.

Dana Filek-GibsonDec 2, 2016
Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme

Saigon

Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme

After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.

SaigoneerDec 2, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Many Vietnamese Women Believe Spousal Abuse Can Be Justified

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Many Vietnamese Women Believe Spousal Abuse Can Be Justified

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Northern Vietnam city’s ex-Party chiefs jailed for abusing powers [Tuoi Tre] Many Vietnamese women believe spousal abuse can be justified [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 2, 2016
Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment

Tech

Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment

Vietnamese online ticketing service TicketBox has acquired a new round of funding.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2016
Vietnam Faces Obstacles in Its Switch to Biofuel

Vietnam

Vietnam Faces Obstacles in Its Switch to Biofuel

In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of local traffic, Vietnamese officials are working to introduce E5 biofuel into the local market, though they have their work cut out for them.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2016
In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal

Development

In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal

Known for its rustic mountain villages, incredible landscapes and ethnic diversity, Sapa is falling victim to the development epidemic that plagues several of Vietnam’s other major tourist attractions.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2016
Iconic Hanoi Cinematheque Closes Doors to Make Way for Mall

Film & TV

Iconic Hanoi Cinematheque Closes Doors to Make Way for Mall

The Hanoi Cinematheque, an independent movie house and cultural icon of the capital, closed its doors yesterday to make way for a shopping mall.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2016
Hanoi May Ban Street Performers From Pedestrian-Only Areas

Vietnam

Hanoi May Ban Street Performers From Pedestrian-Only Areas

Hanoi authorities are considering a ban against street performances in the city’s new pedestrian-only areas.

SaigoneerDec 1, 2016
Morning News Roundup: False Fish Sauce Survey Sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: False Fish Sauce Survey Sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . False fish sauce survey sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Don't push the envelope: Vietnam prohibits Lunar New Year gifts for officials [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 1, 2016
The Legacy of Hui Bon Hoa

Heritage

The Legacy of Hui Bon Hoa

It’s fairly common knowledge that the city’s Fine Arts Museum was once home to old Saigon’s wealthiest family, however few people know that much of the sprawling Hui Bon Hoa complex was not actually built until after the great patriarch’s death.

SaigoneerNov 30, 2016
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