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Development
Yeah, we know. Vo Trong Nghia Architects seems to get all the press when it comes to unique housing design in Vietnam, but for good reason. They’re constantly pushing the envelope and seem unafraid of trying new things (that being said, if anyone has recommendations for architecture firms that do the same, let us know. We know they're out there!) and their “Greenfall Renovation” in Hanoi is no exception.
Tech
Hoping to see the text “4G” atop your mobile phone screen? You’ll have to wait a bit longer. Instead of upgrading their mobile data networks to 4G, Vietnamese telecommunication companies are focusing on expanding and improving their 3G services, according to Vietnam Net .
Vietnam
Vietnam tops the world for low-cost travel in 2014 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam has too few culture and arts colleges, universities [Vietnam Net] WHO to assist Vietnam in testing for deadly Ebola virus [Tuoi Tre]
![[Photos] Architecture Student Builds Sweet Custom Bike](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/GWLvGSNb.jpg)
Culture
This badass custom, motorcycle-scooter hybrid was not built by a professional mechanic, but rather a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture.
Music & Arts
We’re happy to announce the launch of Saigoneer Photo Walks with the goal of upping your photo game while exploring the city.
Development
Saigon residents voiced their displeasure after 51 trees, some 150 years old, were uprooted and axed to make room for the new Saigon Opera House metro station. This sentiment was echoed by urban tree expert, Nguyen Trinh Kiem, in a recent interview with Thanh Nien , saying that authorities should do more to protect one of the city’s most valuable natural resources.
Culture
The 7th lunar month, which usually falls in mid-August, is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world as the Month of Ghosts. Known as Vu Lan month in Vietnam, it is marked by large religious celebrations and numerous traditions.
![[Photos] Man Creates Incredibly Detailed, Miniature Version Of Hue In Saigon](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Wt3DhPFb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Ready to be impressed? Nguyen Thanh Tung who hails from Hue, but lives in Saigon, found a creative way to avoid homesickness – over 7 years, he created a 1,000 square meter model of his hometown, down the finest detail.
Vietnam
After years of debate, it looks like Vietnam is on the path to removing casino restrictions for locals, pending approval from Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Vietnam
Viettel tries 42-Mbps high-speed 3G [Totaltele] Air quality control plan still largely up in the air [Vietnam Net] HCM City goes on building new-style rural areas [Vietnam Plus]
Tech
This morning, many Vietnamese Facebook users woke up to a surprising message, notifying them that their accounts had been locked and requesting that they change their passwords, reports VN Express .
Music & Arts
Saigon is a city of contrasts so it’s fitting that a Vietnamese writer, Linh Cu and graphic designer, Mai Nguyen got together to create a photo book, Contrasts of Saigon .
![[Video] Beware Of The Tobacco Bong (Điếu Cày)](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/d9k5c3tb.jpg)
Culture
The tobacco bong (điếu cày) is a popular companion for everyone from café-goers to parking attendants in Vietnam who are looking for a greater high than normal cigarettes provide, or simply a strong digestive aid.
![[Photos] Saigon And Cho Lon Then And Now](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/0nhVBlHb.jpg)
Heritage
Saigoneer has teamed up with Historic Vietnam to explore changes to Saigon and Cho Lon over time.
Vietnam
At 10pm on August 8, a bus traveling through Bạc Liêu City was ripped open when it passed under a flyover half its height, critically injuring 6 passengers, according to VN Express .
Vietnam
As foreign brewers arrive in Vietnam , adding some diversity to the country's beer scene, Vietnamese mega-brewery, Sabeco, has announced a new addition to its large portfolio of beverages - non-alcoholic beer.
Vietnam
Foreign players dominate Vietnam’s thriving ad market [Tuoi Tre] World Bank approves $500mn loan to improve Vietnam’s power transmission [Tuoi Tre] Trinh Cong Son copyright controversy [DTI News]
![[Video] This Is What Happens When Tourists Are Asked To Speak Vietnamese](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/3rllKrEb.jpg)
Culture
A hard a time as expats in Vietnam have pronouncing the local language, after a while, most of us are able to learn the basics. But as we see in this video from Nguyen McHung , the language was not designed to be easy for tourists to pick up. It probably didn’t help that he was using Vietnamese tongue twisters .
Vietnam
Vietnamese designer, Võ Việt Chung, will present his modern áo dài collection at Couture Fashion Week New York on September 6.
Development
One of Saigon’s most desirable areas when it comes to real estate is Tôn Đức Thắng Street. Like in any emerging city, locations along the water are ripe in the eyes of developers. Especially when a subway station is being built nearby.
![[Video] “Enter Pyongyang” Hyperlapse Offers A Look At Life In North Korea’s Capital](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/DohrD1lb.jpg)
Music & Arts
You may remember the Rob Whitworth ’s award-winning film, Traffic in Frenetic HCMC, Vietnam (2012), a culmination of 10,000 RAW images and multiple shots which perfectly captured the energy and spirit of our fair city. Whitworth along with creative director, JT Singh , recently traveled to Pyongyang , the enigmatic North Korean capital, to create this beautiful, but heavily censored hyperlapse.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s railway industry is officially entering the digital age. After announcing that it was working with FPT on a VND170 billion e-ticketing system , free WIFI may soon be coming to the country’s trains, reports VN Express .
Vietnam
HCMC to offer online diagnosis service [Bizjournals] New code-share flights link Vietnam and India [Thanh Nien] Foreign breweries tap Vietnam’s draft beer market [Vietnam Net]
Culture
From the organizer: "Sure, everyone knows what a brand is. Coke, Pepsi, McDonald’s. But that buzzword is getting thrown around a whole lot in career and job search conversations these days, too. And you might be thinking to yourself, “why do I really have to care about this?”
