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[Photos] A Black-and-White Glimpse of 1977 Thailand

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[Photos] A Black-and-White Glimpse of 1977 Thailand

In a stunning, black-and-white photo collection, one unknown photographer gives viewers a glimpse of Thai life in 1977.

SaigoneerAug 20, 2016

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

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#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Hanoi to Lang Co to Ho Chi Minh City, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2016

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BHD vs CGV: The Drama Behind Vietnam’s Latest Blockbuster

Arts & Culture

BHD vs CGV: The Drama Behind Vietnam’s Latest Blockbuster

Before the movie even hits theaters nationwide, Tam Cam: The Untold and its production team already find themselves at the center of a major controversy.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2016

Hẻm Gems: Slurping Mì Ốc Hến in District 4 With Công 'the Enforcer'

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Slurping Mì Ốc Hến in District 4 With Công 'the Enforcer'

Shuffling along in flip-flops and a pair of baggy shorts, Công the Enforcer arrives at our table.

Dana Filek-GibsonAug 19, 2016

Yen Bai Official Shoots, Kills 2 Local Politicians and Himself

Vietnam

Yen Bai Official Shoots, Kills 2 Local Politicians and Himself

The director of the Yen Bai province Forest Protection Agency (FPA) shot and killed two provincial officials yesterday before turning the gun on himself.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Boy Burns $1,500 Worth of Bills Using Hairdryer

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Boy Burns $1,500 Worth of Bills Using Hairdryer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese boy burns $1,500 worth of bills using hairdryer [Tuoi Tre] Northern Vietnam braces for another typhoon [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerAug 19, 2016

Chowing Down on Crickets: Vietnam’s First Mass-Market Edible Insect Business

Food Culture

Chowing Down on Crickets: Vietnam’s First Mass-Market Edible Insect Business

Crickets look a lot different when they’re fried and doused in seasoning.

Dana Filek-GibsonAug 18, 2016

Binh Thuan's Beaches Are Now Home to a Pod of Seals

Vietnam

Binh Thuan's Beaches Are Now Home to a Pod of Seals

Over the last two weeks, as Saigoneers were busy capturing digital creatures in the world of Pokemon GO , residents of Binh Thuan were falling in love with the province’s newest beach dwellers: a pod of spotted seals.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2016

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Experts to Dismantle Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge for Restoration

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Experts to Dismantle Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge for Restoration

In an effort to restore Hoi An’s famed 17 th -century Japanese Bridge, conservation experts plan to dismantle the structure entirely and perform restoration work on its individual pieces before rebuilding the bridge.

Dana Filek-GibsonAug 18, 2016

[Video] Japan Celebrates Summer Olympics With Badass Theme Song

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[Video] Japan Celebrates Summer Olympics With Badass Theme Song

When the Rio Olympics rolled around, Vietnam was slow to get into spirit of the games. Truth be told, the country didn’t really hop on board with the magic of this summer's international competition until its first-ever Olympic gold came down the pipeline.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2016

Hanoi Spends Over $2m a Year Cutting the Grass on 1 Avenue: Official

Vietnam

Hanoi Spends Over $2m a Year Cutting the Grass on 1 Avenue: Official

Hanoi authorities don’t seem to be holding anything back when it comes to landscaping: the capital currently forks out VND53 billion (US$2.37 million) per year to mow the lawn on one street alone.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2016

[Photos] Families Struggle to Get Ahead in Saigon's Cambodian Neighborhood

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[Photos] Families Struggle to Get Ahead in Saigon's Cambodian Neighborhood

Along Vo Van Kiet Street not far from District 6’s Lo Gom Bridge, a small community of Cambodian residents lives in squalid conditions, eking out a modest living from their makeshift houses by the river.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2016

Hanoi Is Getting a Shiny New Horse Racing Track

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Hanoi Is Getting a Shiny New Horse Racing Track

After almost two decades of discussion, Hanoi’s horse racing complex is becoming a reality.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2016

Officials Consider Another Tan Son Nhat Expansion as Overcrowding Becomes Dire

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Officials Consider Another Tan Son Nhat Expansion as Overcrowding Becomes Dire

Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat is in dire need of an expansion due to overcrowding issues in the terminal, on the tarmac and even on the roads surrounding the international airport.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2016

Historic Nam Dinh Textile Factory, Once Indochina’s Oldest, Meets the Wrecking Ball

Vietnam

Historic Nam Dinh Textile Factory, Once Indochina’s Oldest, Meets the Wrecking Ball

One of the largest remnants of France’s colonial legacy in Vietnam will soon meet its end.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2016

Vietnam Sports Officials Accused of Attending Olympics in Place of Doctors, Coaches

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Vietnam Sports Officials Accused of Attending Olympics in Place of Doctors, Coaches

While Vietnam is still basking in the glory of its first-ever gold medal – not to mention the other hardware picked up by shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh – some aren't happy with the country’s Olympic delegation.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Proposes Fines for People Wearing Fake Helmets

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Proposes Fines for People Wearing Fake Helmets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Airlines plane makes emergency landing after hitting bird [Thanh Nien] Chinese, Myanmar crews 'abandoned' on ships in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerAug 17, 2016

After 2 Years, Da Nang May Abandon US$104m Government Building

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After 2 Years, Da Nang May Abandon US$104m Government Building

It seems Vietnam’s sweltering weather has claimed yet another casualty: Da Nang's US$104 million administrative building.

SaigoneerAug 16, 2016

5th Annual Viet Pride Launches in Hanoi This Week

Vietnam

5th Annual Viet Pride Launches in Hanoi This Week

Get your rainbow flag out of the closet: Viet Pride returns to Hanoi this week.

SaigoneerAug 16, 2016

[Photos] Check out Vung Tau’s Massive Arms Museum

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[Photos] Check out Vung Tau’s Massive Arms Museum

Next time you’re in Vung Tau, skip the beach and the giant, outstretched arms of Jesus. Instead, swing by the largest private weapons museum in the country.

SaigoneerAug 16, 2016

The Strict Stipulations Behind Takashimaya's Top-Notch Service

Society

The Strict Stipulations Behind Takashimaya's Top-Notch Service

Along with a slew of foreign brands and mouthwatering Japanese pastries, Saigon’s new Takashimaya department store has also brought its unique brand of hospitality to the southern hub in hopes of wowing local shoppers.

SaigoneerAug 16, 2016

Hanoi Traffic Cops Can Now Deliver Your Babies

Vietnam

Hanoi Traffic Cops Can Now Deliver Your Babies

Should the need arise, Hanoi’s traffic police are now prepared to deliver a baby in the street.

SaigoneerAug 16, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Responds to Chinese Defense Chief's Call for Maritime War Preparation

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Responds to Chinese Defense Chief's Call for Maritime War Preparation

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam responds to Chinese defense chief's call for maritime war preparation [Tuoi Tre] Woman arrested for swindling money on fake foreign job promises [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerAug 16, 2016

Vietnam: The Other, Other Asian Tiger

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Vietnam: The Other, Other Asian Tiger

As we enter the final quarter of the year, it’s safe to say 2016 hasn’t exactly been the economic success Vietnam had hoped.

SaigoneerAug 15, 2016

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