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Vietnamese Man Sets 4 World Records for Memorization

Society

Vietnamese Man Sets 4 World Records for Memorization

Last Sunday, Ninh Thuan province’s Duong Anh Vu officially set four world records for memorization of statistical data.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016
[Photos] A Ride on North Korea's Glamorous Subway Trains

Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Ride on North Korea's Glamorous Subway Trains

From unveiling a Netflix-like entertainment service called “Manbang” to banning sarcasm , North Korea is known worldwide for its bizarre antics. Therefore, it’s rather surprising to see that its metro, one of the deepest in the world, is just like any other Asian mass transit subway system…or is it?

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Nov 9, 2016
Legislators Call for Law to Preserve Vietnamese Language

Vietnam

Legislators Call for Law to Preserve Vietnamese Language

Legislators are eyeing the possibility of imposing laws to preserve the Vietnamese language as experts and lawmakers expressed concern over its recent evolution last weekend.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Protesters Block Traffic in Hanoi After Requests for Street Overpass Remain Unanswered

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Protesters Block Traffic in Hanoi After Requests for Street Overpass Remain Unanswered

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Protesters block traffic in Hanoi after requests for street overpass remain unanswered [VnExpress] Young Vietnamese girls likely to fall victim to dating abuse: UN-backed survey [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016
Temple in Hanoi Conserved via 3D Technology

Stories

Temple in Hanoi Conserved via 3D Technology

A temple in Hanoi has been re-created using 3D technology, the first major national relic to be part of such a project.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016
Binh Thuan Power Plant Wants to Dump 1.5m Tons of Waste Into the Sea

Vietnam

Binh Thuan Power Plant Wants to Dump 1.5m Tons of Waste Into the Sea

Officials from the Binh Thuan Environmental Department are pushing back after a power plant in the southern province recently proposed dumping 1.5 million tons of waste into the sea.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016
UN International Law Commission Has First-Ever Vietnamese Diplomat

Vietnam

UN International Law Commission Has First-Ever Vietnamese Diplomat

Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Hong Thao is the first Vietnamese representative to be appointed to the UN International Law Commission.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016
Ben Tre Company Eyes International Vietnamese Coconut Water Sales

Food Culture

Ben Tre Company Eyes International Vietnamese Coconut Water Sales

A Mekong Delta-based company is aspiring to bring Vietnamese coconut water to the world stage.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016
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Tale of Two Cities: Hanoi Preserves While Saigon Reaches for the Sky

Development

Tale of Two Cities: Hanoi Preserves While Saigon Reaches for the Sky

Vietnam's two biggest cities are pursuing disinct urban growth models, with Saigon favoring a dense downtown while Hanoi spreads into new satellite cities.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Massive Batch of War-Era Ammunition Unearthed in Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Massive Batch of War-Era Ammunition Unearthed in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam eyes law to combat misuse of mother tongue [Tuoi Tre] China firms eye 'Made in Vietnam' windfall - if Obama's TPP survives [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016
As Waistlines Grow, So Does Vietnam’s Fitness Industry

Society

As Waistlines Grow, So Does Vietnam’s Fitness Industry

Combined with the country’s newfound middle-income status and robust economic growth, the prevalence of obesity is bringing about new business opportunities in Vietnam.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016
[Photos] You Can Now Have Japan's Mouthwatering Fake Food on Your Phone

Food Culture

[Photos] You Can Now Have Japan's Mouthwatering Fake Food on Your Phone

Japanese food is not only amazing in your tummy, it’s also wonderful on your phone.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016
Fire Destroys House on Bui Vien, Centuries-Old Pagoda in Hanoi

Vietnam

Fire Destroys House on Bui Vien, Centuries-Old Pagoda in Hanoi

Just a week after a karaoke bar fire in Hanoi killed 13 patrons, Saigon firefighters tended to a blaze on Bui Vien last night that caused panic on the popular tourist street.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016
[Photos] Mac Thi Buoi's Black-and-White Past

Heritage

[Photos] Mac Thi Buoi's Black-and-White Past

Through the ages, District 1’s Mac Thi Buoi Street has gone by many different names. However, if this collection of photos is any indication, one thing about the street hasn’t changed: the bustling lane has always been a popular place for the cool kids to hang out, from the 60s until now.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016
Hanoi to Begin Rationing Parking Spaces This Month

Vietnam

Hanoi to Begin Rationing Parking Spaces This Month

Hanoi will begin to ration its parking spaces this month in an effort to minimize traffic congestion.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016
Street Cred: Ut Tich, Vietnam's 'Mother With a Gun'

Saigon

Street Cred: Ut Tich, Vietnam's 'Mother With a Gun'

A woman with an indomitable spirit for combatting oppression, Ut Tich’s tenacity lives on in the minds of Vietnamese as “the mother with a gun”.

VVan-Quang TuongNov 6, 2016
How Your Phone Number Affects Your Fortune

Culture

How Your Phone Number Affects Your Fortune

“Too many nines,” Diep scoffs. “And you think it’s good? It’s not, honey.”

VVan-Quang TuongNov 6, 2016
Pen Sovann, Cambodia’s First Post-Khmer Rouge PM, Dies at 80

Asia

Pen Sovann, Cambodia’s First Post-Khmer Rouge PM, Dies at 80

Cambodia’s first prime minister after the defeat of the Khmer Rouge, Pen Sovann, passed away last Saturday at 80 years old.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2016
Lost and Found: A Trip to Saigon’s Antique Market

Heritage

Lost and Found: A Trip to Saigon’s Antique Market

The second he sees me, rolling down the crumbling concrete path on a dented bicycle, Chien perks up and heads in my direction.

Dana Filek-GibsonNov 5, 2016
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Vung Tau's sandy beaches to Phu Quoc's ethereal sky at dusk, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerNov 5, 2016
Amazon Set to Offer Retail Services in Singapore Next Year

Tech

Amazon Set to Offer Retail Services in Singapore Next Year

Seattle-based online retailer Amazon is reportedly gearing up for an official presence in Southeast Asia by next year.

SaigoneerNov 4, 2016
[Photos] Da Nang’s Garden House Is a Green Urban Paradise

Architecture

[Photos] Da Nang’s Garden House Is a Green Urban Paradise

In the cramped quarters of urban Vietnam, greenery is hard to come by.

SaigoneerNov 4, 2016
Hẻm Gems: Nguyen Thuong Hien's Quaint Corner Juice Heaven

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Nguyen Thuong Hien's Quaint Corner Juice Heaven

In Saigon, when life gives you grapefruits, you create a thriving business to sell its juice to health-conscious locals.

Khoi PhamNov 4, 2016
Vietnam Is Updating Its Traffic Signs

Vietnam

Vietnam Is Updating Its Traffic Signs

The Ministry of Transport’s updated national traffic signs, introduced earlier this year, will go into effect this month.

SaigoneerNov 4, 2016
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