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Street Cred: Lac Long Quan and Au Co

Vietnam

Street Cred: Lac Long Quan and Au Co

Street Cred is the rearview mirror by which we’ll explore the meaning behind the signs. Look for it every Friday. Enjoy!

VVinhApr 18, 2014
Rumors: It Now Costs $6 to Enter Hoi An’s Old Town

Travel

Rumors: It Now Costs $6 to Enter Hoi An’s Old Town

In a move that’s sure to backfire, there are reports coming out of Hoi An that the city has started to charge a $6 entrance fee to access its famous old town area.

SaigoneerApr 18, 2014
PM: Vietnam Will Not Host Asian Games
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PM: Vietnam Will Not Host Asian Games

Vietnam will not host the 2019 Asian Games as Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and other government officials agreed that the country lacks both the experience and funds to successfully execute the event, reports Tuoi Tre .

SaigoneerApr 18, 2014
A Complete(ish) Map of HCMC's Metro System

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A Complete(ish) Map of HCMC's Metro System

Saigoneer’s resident historian, Tim Doling , is not only enamored with Vietnamese history, but also the country’s railways, having published The Railways and Tramways of Việt Nam . As Saigon gears up for its first metro line, Tim was kind enough to put together this map of what the full system will look like (note that it's based off of the latest information as of 2012) when completed (whenever that will be).

SaigoneerApr 18, 2014
[Infographic] Vietnamese Diners Rank as SE Asia’s Lowest Tippers

Food Culture

[Infographic] Vietnamese Diners Rank as SE Asia’s Lowest Tippers

We all know that tipping isn’t really a thing in Vietnam and a recent study by Mastercard published in the Wall Street Journal backs this up with hard numbers.

SaigoneerApr 18, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Police Release Vietnam Airlines Hostess

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Police Release Vietnam Airlines Hostess

Over 7,000 children catch measles in Vietnam; at least 111 die: report [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City promotes community-based drug detox [Thanh Nien] Witha ana Eye on TPP Garment Companies Flock to Vietnam [Malaysia Sun]

SaigoneerApr 18, 2014
[Slideshow] Vietcombank Tower Set to Emerge as Saigon’s 2nd Tallest Building

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[Slideshow] Vietcombank Tower Set to Emerge as Saigon’s 2nd Tallest Building

The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, has almost topped out and stands to become the city’s second tallest building after the Bitexco Tower.

SaigoneerApr 17, 2014
[Video] Spectacular Drone Video of Saigon

Music & Arts

[Video] Spectacular Drone Video of Saigon

Camera-mounted drones are kinda our favorite things in the world right now. Earlier this week, we posted a video of Hanoi captured from one of these flying wonders. In response, one of our readers tipped us off to this significantly better filmed (take that, Hanoi!) and scored (provided you enjoy drum & bass) video from our fair Saigon.

SaigoneerApr 17, 2014
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[NSFW] Mai Khoi’s New Music Video Will Have You Saying “What the Phở?”

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[NSFW] Mai Khoi’s New Music Video Will Have You Saying “What the Phở?”

We’re all for a departure from Vietnam’s redundant pop music but this new video from Mai Khoi might have gone a bit too far outside the box.

SaigoneerApr 17, 2014
Russian Tourist Undergoes Surgery After Fish Attack in Nha Trang

Vietnam

Russian Tourist Undergoes Surgery After Fish Attack in Nha Trang

In a nightmarish scenario, a Russian tourist was attacked by an unknown fish in waters off Nha Trang Sunday morning and remains in critical, reports Tuoi Tre .

SaigoneerApr 17, 2014
15 of Saigon's Best Hidden Coffee Shops

Eat & Drink

15 of Saigon's Best Hidden Coffee Shops

Saigon, known for its coffee culture, offers many different environments where one can grab a cup of joe. However, sometimes we crave something a bit more comfortable than plastic stools but don’t want to waste our hard-earned cash at the big chains.

SaigoneerApr 17, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s IPO Flops Prompt Questions Over Listing Plans

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s IPO Flops Prompt Questions Over Listing Plans

1st-qtr luxury car sales soar in Vietnam despite economic woes [Tuoi Tre] Projects behind schedule do not receive capital [SGGP] Tycoon on trial as Vietnam counts cost of its rogue bankers [Reuters]

SaigoneerApr 17, 2014
Japan Mulls Waiving Visas for Vietnamese

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Japan Mulls Waiving Visas for Vietnamese

As part of a plan to increase tourism revenue, Japan is considering waiving visas for visitors from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

SaigoneerApr 16, 2014
New App Let’s You Share Wifi Passwords in Vietnam

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New App Let’s You Share Wifi Passwords in Vietnam

Ever go into your phone’s wifi settings and wish you could access the dozens of networks the pop up? Well, there’s an app for that – WiFi Chua .

SaigoneerApr 16, 2014
Asian Air Pollution Could Be Altering Global Weather Patterns

Environment

Asian Air Pollution Could Be Altering Global Weather Patterns

Air pollution may be posing a serious threat to global public health , but according to a new study, it may be responsible for freak weather patterns in North America, reports CNN .

SaigoneerApr 16, 2014
Experts: Saigon has Lost 56% of its Historic Buildings in 10 Years

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Experts: Saigon has Lost 56% of its Historic Buildings in 10 Years

It’s no secret that Saigon has done little to protect its historic buildings in the face of rapid urban development. As a result, the city has lost 56% of its heritage buildings since 2004, according to experts.

SaigoneerApr 16, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Plans Monorail System to Ease Congestion

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Plans Monorail System to Ease Congestion

HCM City’s dwellers look forward to clean water [VietNamNet] Hanoi plans monorail system to ease congestion [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam Pop Stars Sing to Start Anti-Poaching Campaign [Bloomberg]

SaigoneerApr 16, 2014
Behind the Curtain: My Village

Music & Arts

Behind the Curtain: My Village

Aerialists flying through jungles of bamboo sticks, jugglers and acrobats delicately walking on movable bridges; twenty artists and musicians came together to reinterpret the daily life of Northern Vietnamese villages. After touring around the world for three years, My Village (Làng Tôi) arrives for the first time in Saigon at the majestic Opera House.

ZZelda RudzitskyApr 15, 2014
[Video] Camera-Mounted Drone Captures Hanoi from Above

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[Video] Camera-Mounted Drone Captures Hanoi from Above

For much of the world, drones inspire fear and terror. But for countries that aren’t at the mercy of the CIA, the popularity of these remote-controlled devices have taken off and some have even been fitted with cameras. It looks like the folks over at Zing.vn got their hands on one of these and captured some of Hanoi’s most iconic sites from 200 meters in the air.

SaigoneerApr 15, 2014
Facebook Causes More Problems in Vietnamese Schools

Culture

Facebook Causes More Problems in Vietnamese Schools

Yet again the use of social technologies in schools is making headlines in Vietnam as concerns grow about the number of students using Facebook to express dissatisfaction about their schools and teachers.

PPeter CornishApr 15, 2014
Morning News Roundup: Green Light for Vietnam Casino

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Green Light for Vietnam Casino

Green light for Vietnam casino [Brisbane Times] Rising sea levels threaten farmers' livelihoods in Vietnam [SBS] Vietnam police probe soccer match-fixing [Yahoo]

SaigoneerApr 15, 2014
'House for Trees' in Tan Binh District

Development

'House for Trees' in Tan Binh District

Vo Trong Nghia Architects, winners of ArchDaily’s ‘House of the Year’ award , is undoubtedly Vietnam’s leading sustainable/green design firm. One of their latest projects, ‘House for Trees’ was completed earlier this year and offers a unique design, specifically tailored to Saigon’s climate.

SaigoneerApr 14, 2014
[Video] Sewer Fishing in District 5

Food Culture

[Video] Sewer Fishing in District 5

If you though fishing in Saigon’s polluted waterways was a risky proposition, sewer fishing seems downright suicidal.

SaigoneerApr 14, 2014
Color Me Run @ Phu My Hung

Health

Color Me Run @ Phu My Hung

From the organizer: Color Me Run is a unique combination of the most colorful run and music festival. For the first time in Vietnam, you can fully experience a 5Km colorful of running, walking and enjoy being splashed from top to toe by color powder.

SaigoneerApr 14, 2014
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