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Vietnam Moves to Ban Smoking at Weddings and Funerals

Health

Vietnam Moves to Ban Smoking at Weddings and Funerals

In a move to combat climbing smoking rates in Vietnam, heath officials have proposed banning the act at weddings and funerals.

SaigoneerMay 18, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: Indian Developer Vows To 'Rebuild' Nha Trang With Controversial Megaproject

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Indian Developer Vows To 'Rebuild' Nha Trang With Controversial Megaproject

Indian developer vows to 'rebuild' Nha Trang with controversial megaproject [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese man arrested for excrement attack on nemesis [Thanh Nien] Vietnam in Asia's top 5 beer drinkers [VOV]

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SaigoneerMay 18, 2015
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.

SaigoneerMay 17, 2015
Sai Gon Art Map: Final Call For Submissions

Music & Arts

Sai Gon Art Map: Final Call For Submissions

There’s only one week left until we close submissions for the Sai Gon Art Map, a project from Saigoneer, Saigon Artbook, Dia Projects and The Alternative Art Area.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2015
[Photos] This Is What Saigon Looked Like 150 Years Ago

Heritage

[Photos] This Is What Saigon Looked Like 150 Years Ago

These rare photographs are the work of Émile Gsell, the first commercial photographer based in Saigon.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2015
Vietnam Ranks Ahead Of US, Much Of EU In International Education Rankings

Vietnam

Vietnam Ranks Ahead Of US, Much Of EU In International Education Rankings

According to the results of the largest global school rankings ever released, Vietnam ranks ahead of the US and many EU countries when it comes to math and science.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2015
[Video] Talk Show Introduces Americans To The Beauty Of Son Doong Cave

Travel

[Video] Talk Show Introduces Americans To The Beauty Of Son Doong Cave

On Wednesday, ABC News sent one of its correspondents to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave to make a live drone report (yes, this is apparently a thing now).

SaigoneerMay 15, 2015
Vietnam Mulls Adding More Countries To Waiver List, Extends Stays For Visa-Free Visitors

Travel

Vietnam Mulls Adding More Countries To Waiver List, Extends Stays For Visa-Free Visitors

In an effort to boost declining tourism numbers, Vietnam will allow international travelers from visa exempt countries to stay longer and is considering expanding the number of nationalities on its waiver list.

SaigoneerMay 15, 2015
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Morning News Roundup: New Terminal For Da Nang Airport Needs $147.4m

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: New Terminal For Da Nang Airport Needs $147.4m

Coffee Farmers in Vietnam Seen Hoarding Most Beans Since ’10 [Bloomberg] Vietnam's Risky Move To Strengthen Exports [Forbes] New terminal for Da Nang airport needs $147.4m [VNS]

SaigoneerMay 15, 2015
Draft Amendment Would Restrict Vietnamese Names To 25 Characters

Culture

Draft Amendment Would Restrict Vietnamese Names To 25 Characters

A new draft amendment submitted by the Ministry of Justice would limit Vietnamese names to 25 characters.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2015
[Infographic] Car Prices In Vietnam Compared To Its Neighbors

Development

[Infographic] Car Prices In Vietnam Compared To Its Neighbors

Buying a car is a notoriously expensive proposition in Vietnam due to the exorbitant taxes levied against them. This handy infographic further illustrates this point by comparing car prices in Vietnam to neighboring countries.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2015
2 Vietnamese Films to Be Screened at Cannes Film Festival

Film & TV

2 Vietnamese Films to Be Screened at Cannes Film Festival

Two Vietnamese films, "Big Father, Small Father and Other Stories" and "Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass," will be screened at the 68th Cannes Film Festival that will take place from May 13 to May 24.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2015
“Gangster” Saigon Street Vendors Preying On Unsuspecting Tourists: Report

Saigon

“Gangster” Saigon Street Vendors Preying On Unsuspecting Tourists: Report

A recent investigation by Tuoi Tre uncovered a large ring of Saigon street vendors who are exploiting tourists by charging up to VND200,000 for a coconut, sometimes even grabbing money directly out of their wallets.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2015
[Photos] Inside Saigon’s Abstract 2H House

Architecture

[Photos] Inside Saigon’s Abstract 2H House

Truong An architecture and 23o5Studio recently teamed up an this abstract house in Saigon’s Thanh My Loi new urban area. The structure was designed to allow light to proliferate throughout, painting its walls with different colors and patterns.

SaigoneerMay 14, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Goes Shopping For U.S. Military Hardware

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Goes Shopping For U.S. Military Hardware

Ex-chief editor of Vietnamese newspaper charged with ‘abusing democratic freedoms’ [Tuoi Tre] Scholars discuss religious culture role in sustainable development [VOV] Vietnam Goes Shopping for U.S. Military Hardware [Bloomberg]

SaigoneerMay 14, 2015
U.S. Military May Send Aircraft, Ships To Disputed East Sea Zone

Asia

U.S. Military May Send Aircraft, Ships To Disputed East Sea Zone

On Tuesday, a Pentagon official said that the U.S. is contemplating the deployment of military assets to the East Sea to ensure freedom of navigation around disputed islands that are claimed by 19 nations.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2015
[Video] “Walk In Shanghai” Is Google Street View On High-Definition Steroids

Music & Arts

[Video] “Walk In Shanghai” Is Google Street View On High-Definition Steroids

What better way to experience a new city that to walk through its streets? This reverse timelapse video from media mastermind JT Singh lets potential visitors explore Shanghai more intimately than ever before.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2015
[Photos] The Parks Of Saigon Seen From Above

Culture

[Photos] The Parks Of Saigon Seen From Above

Public parks can seem few and far between in Saigon, especially outside of the city center. But you gotta appreciate what you have and there’s no better way to do so than with the drone images of Saigon’s green spaces.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2015
The Incredible Origami Art Of Nguyen Ngoc Vu

Music & Arts

The Incredible Origami Art Of Nguyen Ngoc Vu

In addition to digital art and stop motion films, Saigon-born Nguyen Ngoc Vu has also found success with one of Japan's most prolific analog art forms – origami.

DDang BuiMay 13, 2015
US$40m Earmarked For Saigon’s Silicon Valley

Tech

US$40m Earmarked For Saigon’s Silicon Valley

Looking to capitalize on Vietnam’s growing tech industry , a group of investors has been granted a license to develop "Saigon Silicon City," a project modeled after the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley.

SaigoneerMay 13, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Police Officers Charged For Torturing Suspects Into False Murder Confessions

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Police Officers Charged For Torturing Suspects Into False Murder Confessions

Vietnam company makes bullet-proof paint from husks [Vietnam Net] Spooked by unsafe greens, Vietnamese people grow veggies at home [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam begins to use WildScan app for wildlife protection [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 13, 2015
Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Completed

Vietnam

Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Completed

Internet speeds are back to normal in Vietnam following repairs to Vietnam’s branch of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2015
Check Out The Trailer For Victor Vu’s Beautiful New Film “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass”

Film & TV

Check Out The Trailer For Victor Vu’s Beautiful New Film “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass”

The trailer for “Yellow Flowers On The Green Grass,” the latest film from prolific Vietnamese American filmmaker Victor Vu was released late last week.

SaigoneerMay 12, 2015
Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - Architecture & Housing

Development

Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - Architecture & Housing

Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and stories. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the third chapter: Change over time.

MMichael WaibelMay 12, 2015
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