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Saigon
Before 1975, Saigon took its street-naming pretty seriously. The city went through a French phase, of course, during the early 20th century, when most of its roadways were dedicated to European historical events or prominent figures. But after the First Indochina War ended in 1954, Saigon was keen to rename its streets to better reflect local history, scrubbing the remnants of French colonialism from its street signs.
Tech
Assuming you got this page to load on your computer, I'm afraid we've got some bad news: Vietnam's internet is pretty terrible.
Saigon
You may have noticed on your morning commute that Saigon's power lines are slowly disappearing from overhead.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Vietnam ranks second in global spam [DTI] 1,300 join anti-terrorist drill in northern Vietnam (photos) [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese city police chief shot by stranger at home [Thanh Nien]
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Saigon
In an effort to assist those affected by the Vo Van Kiet fire which destroyed dozens of homes earlier this month, one Saigon resident has started a Go Fund Me page requesting donations for families in need.
Travel
After months of discussion and foot-dragging, the Vietnamese government has finally approved a proposal to extend the validity of temporary visas for Americans from three months to one year.
Music & Arts
A quick Google search is all it takes to learn that photography about Vietnam is still predominantly linked to the war or, if not, dominated by images of the country’s iconic landscapes. Yet anyone living in Vietnam can tell you that this is not how the country is today, nor it does capture the soul of its people.
Vietnam
Vietnamese students and their families send roughly US$3 billion out of the country each year for overseas education.
Travel
In the last couple years, Vietnam has made some impressive strides in the realm of LGBT rights. From legalizing same-sex marriage (though such unions are still not officially recognized by the state) earlier this year to passing a law which allows transgender citizens to register as their identifying gender just last month, the country has fast become one of the most progressive countries in Southeast Asia regarding LGBT rights.
Environment
As news outlets around the world pick apart the pros and cons of last week's landmark climate change deal , Vietnam seems to have a few reasons to celebrate.
Film & TV
An American film about a Vietnamese teen has been shortlisted in the Documentary Short Subject category for the 88th Academy Awards.
Saigon
Many people are familiar with Eiffel's Pont des Messageries Maritimes (Cầu Mống), yet few remember its neighbor, the Pont Tournant (Swing Bridge), which was built by Eiffel's successor company Levallois-Perret in 1902-1903 and stood close to the entrance to the Bến Nghé Creek for nearly 60 years.
Vietnam
This year, nearly 9,000 people died in traffic accidents in Vietnam.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . Largest jack-up drilling rig launched in Ba Ria-Vung Tau [Vietnam Plus] Out-dated vehicles plague Vietnam's roads [DTI] Packed cities, empty villages: Vietnam’s migration dilemma [Inquirer]
Environment
As much as 60% of plastic pollution in the ocean comes from only five countries. Unfortunately, Vietnam is among them.
![[Video] The Story of Saigon's Classiest Street Food Restaurant](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/2aeD40Jb.jpg)
Saigon Hẻm Gems
While the city is a cut above when it comes to delicious outdoor dining, most local streetside restaurants stick to traditional Vietnamese and opt for low-cost ingredients, passing on those savings to customers as well.
Asia
When it comes to making a statement, some people choose to do so with their taste in music or their outfit choice. One Chinese performance artist, however, prefers to get his point across by dragging an industrial-sized vacuum cleaner around Beijing.
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Food Culture
You may know Chef Gordon Ramsay from his role on the popular reality show Hell's Kitchen, where he spends an hour each week crushing the dreams of aspiring chefs. Whether you love him or hate him, the man is a success: Ramsay has 16 Michelin stars under his belt but also something of an attitude.
Tech
Just as Japan wraps up testing on its brand-new 5G network, the 4G service Vietnam has been talking about since 2013 is finally here.
Saigon
Chi Hoa Prison, located in the northern half of District 10, is one of Vietnam's most famous high-security facilities. Though it was built over a half-century ago, the seven-hectare prison remains in use to this day.
![[Photos] A Sneak Peek at Miss Universe Vietnam's Stunning Áo Dài](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/8eKqyb6b.jpg)
Arts & Culture
On December 16, Pham Huong will grace the 2015 Miss Universe stage in style.
![[Video] Locals Flock to Saigon Police Office for New 12-Digit ID Cards](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/abWAK1rb.jpg)
Saigon
Last Tuesday, hundreds of Saigonese turned up at the office of the police's administrative management division to apply for new 12-digit identification (ID) cards, which are set to replace the old nine-digit cards.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram , and like us on Facebook . First international driving licenses granted in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Airport operator goes public to fund new projects [Nikkei] Ha Noi streets become even more confusing to residents [Vietnam News]