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[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Glimpse Into China's Last Dynasty

Vietnam

[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Glimpse Into China's Last Dynasty

In this rare, 19 th -century black-and-white photo collection, China appears surprisingly spartan and somber.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016
Philippine President Duterte Arrives in Hanoi Today for Vietnam Visit

Vietnam

Philippine President Duterte Arrives in Hanoi Today for Vietnam Visit

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte arrives in Hanoi today for his first state visit to Vietnam.

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Rank in E-Government Index Moves Up

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Rank in E-Government Index Moves Up

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Power-hungry Vietnam may now look to disastrous Lao dam projects [VNExpress] Ho Chi Minh City to provide free Zika tests as virus spreads [VNExpress]

SaigoneerSep 28, 2016
‘Co Hau Gai’: Horror as a Vessel for History

Arts & Culture

‘Co Hau Gai’: Horror as a Vessel for History

Vietnamese cinema is entering a new stage of development, one in which Vietnam-based directors are seeking to create compelling storylines that keep up with the industry’s ever-increasing production quality. One film that has stood out from the pack is Co Hau Gai ( The Housemaid ), a horror flick set during the country’s French colonial era.

Brian LetwinSep 27, 2016
Vietnam to Subsidize Condoms After Young Couple Uses Plastic Bag As Contraceptive

Vietnam

Vietnam to Subsidize Condoms After Young Couple Uses Plastic Bag As Contraceptive

Last week, the Vietnamese government decided to start subsidizing condoms to encourage their usage among students.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016
[Photos] Let There Be Light: Architects Create Bright, Airy Hem House

Architecture

[Photos] Let There Be Light: Architects Create Bright, Airy Hem House

Once again, a group of Saigon-based architects has risen above their peers and transformed a seemingly disadvantaged plot of land into a sight to behold: the Hem House.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016
Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise

Food Culture

Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise

International fans of Singapore’s latest Michelin-starred chicken rice eatery will be glad to hear that they may no longer need to travel all the way to the island nation for their soya sauce chicken fix as the vendor is reportedly in talks to expand his brand into a global franchise.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016
Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees

Saigon

Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees

This week is off to a rough start for Saigoneers after yesterday’s torrential downpour brought unprecedented flooding to the southern hub.

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam central bank wants to forbid foreigners from opening savings accounts in local currency [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to run for non-permanent UN Security Council seat [VietNamNet]

SaigoneerSep 27, 2016
[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape

The first time Liam Wong visited Tokyo, he was captivated by the buzzing energy of the Japanese capital. Enamored of its crowded streets and lively nightlife, Wong returned to Tokyo for a second trip, this time with a DSLR in hand.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016
Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists

Asia

Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists

For international naturists, a visit to one of Europe’s many nudist beaches ranks high on the travel to-do list. If you’re not, however, one for showing skin in too public a place, a series of Thai nudist resorts now offer the best of both worlds: the freedom of going au naturel coupled with the exclusivity of a high-end getaway.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016
VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX

Travel

VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX

It looks like Vietnam is pushing to make nonstop flights to and from the United States a reality as Vietnam Airlines just signed a deal with Airbus for a fleet of 10 aircraft built especially for long-distance flights.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016
[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be

Eat & Drink

[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be

When Obama visited Hanoi last May, he made a number of positive developments during his trip: lifted a 50-year-old arms embargo , witnessed the signing of a US$11.3 billion business deal , heralded the beginnings of a Fulbright University in Vietnam and generally won the hearts of the Vietnamese people.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016
D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench

Saigon

D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench

After years of living with an unpleasant stench, authorities have finally uncovered the source of Phu My Hung’s foul smell.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016
Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Chemicals Flood Vietnam's Agricultural Sector

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Chemicals Flood Vietnam's Agricultural Sector

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . SAM Media ‘leeches’ $10mn from Vietnamese users, fined $2,400 [Tuoi Tre] Facebook says will learn from mistake over Vietnam photo [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 26, 2016
Hanoi Architects Voice Concern Over Hoan Kiem Metro Station

Vietnam

Hanoi Architects Voice Concern Over Hoan Kiem Metro Station

Though Hanoi officials recently approved the inclusion of a metro station near Hoan Kiem Lake, not everyone in the capital is happy about it.

SaigoneerSep 25, 2016
Street Cred: Thoai Ngoc Hau, Dedicated but Misunderstood

Vietnam

Street Cred: Thoai Ngoc Hau, Dedicated but Misunderstood

For someone whose entire life was dedicated to national progress, Thoai Ngoc Hau really didn’t receive the treatment he deserved for his achievements. Marred by a wrongful conviction, even after his death, the official’s reputation remained damaged, leaving many of his descendants to bear the brunt of their forefather’s fate.

Khoi PhamSep 25, 2016
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hoang Duc Minh’s Socially Conscious Startup

Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hoang Duc Minh’s Socially Conscious Startup

In its most recent episode, Hanoi’s Renovation Generation podcast profiles techie Hoang Duc Minh.

SaigoneerSep 25, 2016
New Angkor Wat Research Delves Into Daily Lives of Ancient Khmer

Asia

New Angkor Wat Research Delves Into Daily Lives of Ancient Khmer

Fresh on the heels of some revolutionary discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the daily lives of ancient Khmers at Angkor Wat.

SaigoneerSep 24, 2016
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From waterfalls to power lines to a sea of umbrellas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerSep 24, 2016
Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study

Asia

Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study

A new study by researchers from Harvard and Columbia universities has found that last year’s catastrophic forest fires in Indonesia may have caused some 100,300 premature deaths.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2016
Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus

Vietnam

Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus

In a controversial move, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training recently decided to include Russian, Chinese and Japanese as part of the local elementary school curriculum.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam records a rare case of cri du chat syndrome [VnExpress] Vietnam’s new customs renovation hopes to save millions of dollars each year [VnExpress]

SaigoneerSep 23, 2016
How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce

Eat & Drink

How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce

As farmers struggle to keep up with demand for fresh produce in Vietnam, safe and effective farming technologies may be the answer.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2016
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