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Travel

Check Out Vietnam's Latest Tourism Promotion Video

On September 21, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially released a new video aimed at promoting tourism in the country.

SaigoneerSep 24, 2015

Development

Ba Son Should Be Preserved, Not Destroyed: Experts

If you've driven along Ton Duc Thang any time in the last week or so, you might have noticed the large corrugated partition that's gone up just south of Le Thanh Ton. As the area overlooking the Saigon River begins to transform – whether through the construction of the highly-anticipated Thu Thiem 2 Bridge or as a stop on the city's first metro line – one thing is certain: Saigon's historic Ba Son Shipyard is about to undergo some major changes .

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Sep 24, 2015

Vietnam

All Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Contestants Will Sport VietJet Bikinis

Just when you thought VietJet's brilliant bikini marketing strategy was gone forever, that bright red-and-yellow swimwear is gearing up for another appearance.

SaigoneerSep 24, 2015

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Nearly 1 Million Overseas Vietnamese Want To Buy Houses In Vietnam

Second financial firm allows foreign ownership [Vietnam Plus] Nearly 1 million overseas Vietnamese want to buy houses in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Businesses concerned about import/export examinations [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerSep 24, 2015

Asia

[Photos] Meet The Families Who Live In Bangkok's Airplane Graveyard

In a city with rising rent prices and limited space, three Bangkok families are living in the husks of decommissioned commercial jets in the capital's eastern Ramkhampaeng neighborhood.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2015

Vietnam

Da Nang Bans Votive Paper...Again

In Vietnam, votive paper is everywhere. Take a stroll through any residential neighborhood and you're likely to find at least one person burning brightly-colored money, clothing or other odds and ends to provide for their relatives in the afterlife.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2015

Development

[Video] Saigon to Get Another LEED Certified Building Next Year

Saigon’s District 8 will soon be home to a LEED standard apartment project, one of the first in the country to meet the international green building benchmark.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2015

Eat & Drink

[Infographics] 6 Of Vietnam's Most Dangerous Foods

From duck fetus to pork intestines, food is nothing short of an adventure in Vietnam. But if you're not careful, it can be more of an adventure than you bargained for, depending on what and where you eat.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2015

Music & Arts

Zelda Goes To The Gallery: Urbana

When I arrived at deciBel Lounge last week, ready to meet two of the three artists behind photography project Urbana: City View , I was dreading what I would see. Too often, urban-themed artwork turns out to be another tired take on downtown skylines and Vietnamese cityscapes. Never have I been so happy to be so wrong.

ZZelda RudzitskySep 23, 2015

Vietnam

[Photos] Villa Collapses in Hanoi Leaving 2 Dead, 6 Injured

At 12:45pm yesterday afternoon, a 110-year-old French colonial villa in Hanoi collapsed, killing two and injuring several others.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2015

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 30% of Vietnamese to Shop Online by 2020

Vietnam Airlines aircraft provides free transport of medical equipment [Vietnam News] 3 Vietnamese shortlisted in global video competition for farmers [Thanh Nien] Drinking becoming a problem in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerSep 23, 2015

Development

[Photos] Vinpearl Halong Bay Opens This November

Halong Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, is about to receive a new landmark.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Eat & Drink

[Video] Kinh Do Makes Mooncake Sexy In New TV Commercial

Love 'em or hate 'em, mooncakes are one of Vietnam's most visually attractive holiday treats. Featuring beautiful, intricate designs and packed with a range of both sweet and savory flavors, there's a lot that goes into mooncake perfection .

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Vietnam

Color Me Run Comes To Hanoi

This weekend, Hanoians will finally have the opportunity to run five kilometers while being doused in colored powder, as the Color Me Run comes to the capital for the first time.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Arts & Culture

[Photos] How The Other Half Lives: District 2's Makeshift Village

When you think of District 2, the first thing that comes to mind is massive villas and high-end developments, fancy western-style supermarkets and upscale restaurants. But while Thao Dien may be a hub of luxury living, other parts of District 2 are not necessarily so glamorous.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Music & Arts

Metiseko: How One Local Designer Created An Eco-Friendly Brand

When it comes to fashion, sustainability is not always a high priority in Vietnam. These days, Vietnam is beginning to see more campaigns which aim to raise public awareness around environmental issues in all industries. However, what is most remarkable is the role that Vietnam's apparel industry has played in both national economic growth – Vietnam ranks among the top textile exporters in the world – and eco-friendly practices.

ZZelda RudzitskySep 22, 2015

Environment

There Are Only 20 Indochinese Tigers Left in Vietnam

Vietnam's population of Indochinese tigers is dangerously low, with only around 20 animals left in the wild.

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Illusion-Causing Stimulant, Called "American Weed," Traded Openly In HCMC

Vietnam Airlines receives second Airbus A350-XWB [Nhan Dan] Cop suspended for assaulting insulting neighbor [Thanh Nien] Illusion-causing stimulant, called ‘American weed,’ traded openly in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerSep 22, 2015

Vietnam

Chinese Man Deported For Mass Earthworm-Hunting Operation

There are some crimes so despicable and sinister that just to think of them will make your stomach turn.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Tech

[Infographics] Vietnam's Mobile Games Are Taking the World by Storm

Whether you're reading this on a smartphone or tablet, a desktop or a laptop, look up: chances are at least a few other people are also deeply engrossed in a screen of some kind.

Dana Filek-GibsonSep 21, 2015

Film & TV

Six-Minute Film Depicts Enchanting Landscapes Of Southeast Asia

Soren Nielsen and Victoria Rivera's six-minute film opens with a question: “When did we stop walking if it's what makes us human in the first place?”

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Travel

Saigon Railways To Open Daily Route To Ninh Thuan Province

On October 3, Saigon Railways will begin offering a daily train service from Saigon to Phan Rang-Thap Cham in coastal Ninh Thuan province.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

Saigon

Saigon’s Famous Streets And Squares: Trần Hưng Đạo Boulevard

One of Saigon’s youngest major boulevards, Trần Hưng Đạo was built in 1911-1913 over former swamp land to provide a more direct route between the cities of Saigon and Chợ Lớn.

TTim DolingSep 21, 2015

Film & TV

Vietnam Considers Allowing 5 Second Sex Scenes in Movies

Next time you catch a movie at your local theater, keep an eye out for the film's rating on the screen. As of early 2016, you may find that things have changed.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2015

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