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Development
Between the Disneyland-esque entertainment complex planned for Ha Long Bay and Phu Quoc's ever-increasing number of larger-than-life attractions , Vietnam seems to have a thing for amusement parks these days. And rest assured, where there is a Vietnamese theme park, there is an unusual mode of transportation.
Film & TV
With both the Golden Globes (you can find a full list of nominations here ) and the Oscars looming, it is an (almost) all-American program this month at Saigon's alternative film venues. From a sci-fi adventure to a hard-hitting Cold War drama, Tarantino's rendition of a classic Western to the true story of Hugh Glass' 19th-century survival, these are the movies that Hollywood should be making more often.
Vietnam
Just a few months ago, local residents were complaining of too much rain; now, as Tet approaches, Saigon is set to face its longest drought in 60 years.
Culture
We've all seen our fair share of “Chanel” and “Gucci” floating around this city. In the world of contemporary Vietnamese fashion, imitation – or out-and-out plagiarism – is the sincerest form of flattery.
![[Photos] Majestic Banyan Tree Spared in Hanoi Road Project](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/3KjIo3wb.jpg)
Development
It's safe to say Hanoi doesn't have a great relationship with trees .
Food Culture
Singapore, Southeast Asia's bastion of modernization, frequently earns a place among the most livable cities in the world . But thanks to its squeaky clean streets and highly efficient public transportation, the Lion City often gets a bad rep for being a little sterile when compared to its regional neighbors.
Vietnam
In the twilight of his final term, United States President Barack Obama seems to be having a ball. Just last week, he was cracking jokes with Jerry Seinfeld , and in the new year, he'll embark on a world tour which may include Vietnam.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Concern as high-rises pop up along Da Nang beaches [Thanh Nien] Hanoi's new chairman discloses development plans in 2016 [Hanoi Times] Diplomatic sector to increase support for economic ties expansion [DTI]
![[Video] Travel Through Myanmar in 9 Stunning Minutes](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/TrSDoABb.jpg)
Travel
These days, the internet is home to about a zillion travel videos, most of which feature a heavily edited, heavily soundtracked version of some millenial's gap year journey through Southeast Asia. While it's easy to roll your eyes at these, every now and again we come across a video that ticks several of the above boxes and yet still manages to hold our attention because it's just that good.
Vietnam
For the sixth year in a row, Pham Nhat Vuong, head of realty development giant Vingroup, is the richest man in Vietnam.
Music & Arts
India and Vietnam may be seeing a lot more cooperation between cinematic industries in the coming year.
Vietnam
Authorities in northern Vietnam remained stumped about a pair of “space balls” that fell from the sky this weekend.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Mobile police asked for absolute safety for major events [VOV] New bridge opened to traffic [The Saigon Times] VN coffee exporters suffer decline in global market share [Vietnam Net]
Asia
Earlier this month, Cambodia and Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on a new railway line that will run from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.
![[Video] Meet Vietnam's Ass-Kicking Ninja Policewoman](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/I1FR1cMb.jpg)
Vietnam
This is not a policewoman you'd want to cross.
![[Photos] Dong Nai Students Invent Vehicle That Runs on Alcohol](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/i3URdJ5b.jpg)
Tech
Eight students from Dong Nai province's Lac Hong University recently created a car that is able to join in one of Vietnam's favorite pastimes: getting drunk.
Asia
Angkor Wat might not have been just a religious monument.
![[Video] Americans Try Hột Vịt Lộn for the First Time](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/0wUt8v9b.jpg)
Food Culture
When it comes to food, everything is relative: what's shocking and scandalous in one country is completely normal in another.
Saigon Hẻm Gems
As an accomplished eater and failed cook, I spend a lot of time scouting street food venues.
![[Photos/Video] How Vietnam Rang in 2016](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/un1pl0rb.jpg)
Vietnam
Vietnam’s cities kicked-off 2016 in typical fashion, with huge crowds turning out for fireworks displays from Thu Thiem to Hoan Kiem Lake.
Travel
Nearly 50 homeowners in Hoi An's Old Town are at risk of losing their homes, as a current anti-flooding project threatens to destroy the long-standing structures.
Tech
When Bkav, a local network security company, unveiled its Bphone earlier this year, company CEO Nguyen Tu Quang called it " the best smartphone in the world ". The device, however, ultimately proved to be a flop, posting poor sales figures and prompting a highly publicized recall . In the end, what was meant to be an iPhone killer turned out to be a failure, but instead of shunning the hardware game Bkav has doubled down, announcing two new products, a tablet and a smart watch, in addition to the second-generation Bphone.
![[Photos] To Curb Cheating, Saigon High School Makes Students Test Outside](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/R9WKnMnb.jpg)
Vietnam
Cheating is a well-known scourge of the Vietnamese education system, with students employing everything from smart watches to impersonators in an effort to improve their performance. As many schools struggle to address this problem, Saigon’s An Duong Vuong High School may have found a bright solution: make students take exams outside, meters away from one another.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup [Reuters] VND1.5 billion fines imposed on press agencies in 2015 [Vietnam Net] Five key new policies for foreigners in Vietnam [Hanoi Times]
