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Vietnamese Bank Prevents $1.1m Cyber Heist

Vietnam

Vietnamese Bank Prevents $1.1m Cyber Heist

A Vietnamese bank recently thwarted what could have been a US$1.1 million cyber crime.

SaigoneerMay 17, 2016
Sapa May Be Getting an Airport

Development

Sapa May Be Getting an Airport

The province of Lao Cai is close to having its own airport, as several ministries have backed a plan whose construction could begin as soon as next quarter.

SaigoneerMay 17, 2016
KFC Releases Chicken-Flavored Edible Nailpolish
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Food Culture

KFC Releases Chicken-Flavored Edible Nailpolish

At long last, KFC has answered the call of your mid-afternoon snack cravings.

SaigoneerMay 17, 2016
President Obama to Arrive on May 23, a Day Later Than Planned

Vietnam

President Obama to Arrive on May 23, a Day Later Than Planned

United States president Barack Obama will be arriving in Vietnam a day later than initially scheduled .

SaigoneerMay 17, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Repairs to HCMC Walking Street Start

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Repairs to HCMC Walking Street Start

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCMC sets to clear pollution hotspot [SGGP] Vietnam rejects UNHCR’s unverified information [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerMay 17, 2016
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hanoi's Coolest Skater

Music & Arts

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hanoi's Coolest Skater

Last month, Saigoneer sat down with Eliza Lomas and Fabiola Buchele, the duo behind Hanoi-based The Renovation Generation . Now on its eighth episode, the English-language podcast focuses on Vietnam's young, post- Đổi Mới generation, documenting the experiences, feelings and daily lives of those born into an age of growing prosperity.

SaigoneerMay 16, 2016
[Video] Flashy New Million-Dollar Boats Begin Saigon – Vung Tau Service

Travel

[Video] Flashy New Million-Dollar Boats Begin Saigon – Vung Tau Service

As the age of inferno-inducing hydrofoils draws to a close in Saigon, one local transport company is putting three brand new catamarans into operation between Saigon and the coastal city of Vung Tau.

SaigoneerMay 16, 2016
[Photos] Vietnam Steps up Its Meme Game Ahead of Obama Visit

Culture

[Photos] Vietnam Steps up Its Meme Game Ahead of Obama Visit

Vietnamese netizens are flexing their meme skills ahead of United States president Barack Obama's visit to the country.

SaigoneerMay 16, 2016
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The Lost Railway That Once Connected Da Nang and Hoi An

Vietnam

The Lost Railway That Once Connected Da Nang and Hoi An

One hundred years ago, visitors to Tourane (Đa Nẵng) could alight from their train right outside the Hàn Market and, after crossing the Hàn River by ferry, take a steam train all the way to Hội An.

TTim DolingMay 16, 2016
Weekend News Roundup: Too Soon to Lift the Arms Ban on Vietnam

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Too Soon to Lift the Arms Ban on Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . World Bank supports Vietnam with $150m to enhance competitiveness [Hanoi Times] Too soon to lift the arms ban on Vietnam [New York Times]

SaigoneerMay 16, 2016
[Photos] 28 Advertisements From Old Saigon

Heritage

[Photos] 28 Advertisements From Old Saigon

For as much advertising as Saigon has today, the city's billboards and storefronts have made the switch from hand-painted lettering and retro designs to a more modern – and sometimes more generic – form of signage.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2016
[Video] No More Fruit: China Bans Erotic Banana-Eating Online

Asia

[Video] No More Fruit: China Bans Erotic Banana-Eating Online

While South Korea is busy going wild for stray cats eating food , China has its own ideas about dining while in view of a webcam.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2016
Vietnam Begins to Investigate Those Named in Panama Papers

Vietnam

Vietnam Begins to Investigate Those Named in Panama Papers

Vietnamese authorities will be investigating the 189 Vietnam-based individuals and companies named in the controversial Panama Papers.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2016
[Photos] Architect Pairs Minimalist Design With Green Surroundings

Architecture

[Photos] Architect Pairs Minimalist Design With Green Surroundings

Located in a greenery-free neighborhood of Binh Duong province, the beauty of Up2Green house lies not only in the urban zen of its architectural elements but also in the homeowners' motivations in building the house.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2016
Hẻm Gems: Saigon's Sủi Cảo Street

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Saigon's Sủi Cảo Street

Saigon is, in essence, a giant food court. From District 1 to Binh Chanh, the city streets are pretty much a macro version of the cooked food section at your local market, spread out over miles of uneven sidewalk and cramped alley space. And in the great food court of the south, District 11's Ha Ton Quyen is where you go for sủi cảo .

Dana Filek-GibsonMay 13, 2016
[Video] Another Mass Fish Death Hits Vietnam

Vietnam

[Video] Another Mass Fish Death Hits Vietnam

While the mystery surrounding central Vietnam's mass fish deaths remains, the four coastal provinces affected by the die-off are not alone in their plight, as locals in the northern province of Thanh Hoa have lost roughly 19 tons of fish after a nearby company dumped wastewater into the river.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says US Lifting of Arms Ban Would Reflect Trust: Report

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says US Lifting of Arms Ban Would Reflect Trust: Report

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Environmental group bashes $1.1bn plan for Vietnam's Red River [Thanh Nien] Panama Papers to be checked closely: SBV [DTI]

SaigoneerMay 13, 2016
Vietnam Drank 1bn Liters of Beer in First 4 Months of 2016

Society

Vietnam Drank 1bn Liters of Beer in First 4 Months of 2016

Vietnam, one of the world's thirstiest countries, drank over 1 billion liters of beer in the first four months of 2016.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2016
[Video] Korea's Foodporn Obsession Now Involves Cats

Food Culture

[Video] Korea's Foodporn Obsession Now Involves Cats

By now, you've probably heard tell of South Korea's considerable muk bang viewership . This unusual online craze, in which nationally famous foodporn stars can earn thousands of dollars a month by stuffing their faces in front of a webcam, seems to be going strong.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2016
Hanoi's Fancy, New, Boring Street

Development

Hanoi's Fancy, New, Boring Street

Last weekend, Hanoi unveiled its first “model street”, on which all storefronts must follow strict aesthetic requirements.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2016
Livinwondr: A People’s Art Project

Music & Arts

Livinwondr: A People’s Art Project

The first installation of new community project Livinwondr expresses the stories and creative ideas of the public through transformative media art.

ZZelda RudzitskyMay 12, 2016
Vietnam to Merge 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Into 1

Vietnam

Vietnam to Merge 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Into 1

Vietnamese authorities are moving forward on a plan to merge the nation's three emergency hotline numbers into one.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2016
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Lack of Iconic Buildings Is About to Change, Says Design Expert

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Lack of Iconic Buildings Is About to Change, Says Design Expert

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam’s lack of iconic buildings is about to change, says design expert [Property Report] Vietnamese mother jailed for killing son in 'resurrection' ritual [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerMay 12, 2016
[Illustrations] Local Illustrators Bring Saigon's Street Carts to Life

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Local Illustrators Bring Saigon's Street Carts to Life

Saigon's streets are full of mobile vendors, schlepping food carts or huffing it across the road with a bamboo pole over one shoulder. Whether selling hot food or fresh fruit, pet fish or woven baskets, these people are part of the city's everyday scenery.

SaigoneerMay 11, 2016
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