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Music & Arts
[Photos] In a Thao Dien Concrete Shell, a Mystery Graffiti Mecca
You never know what you'll find amid the glittering facades of Saigon's new upscale residential developments.
Saigon
Saigon Announces Design Contest for D2's $64m Opera House Project
The massive 1,700-seat theater is estimated to cost VND1.5 trillion (US$64 million).
Development
[Photos] The Oddly Comforting Mix of Old and New in Thu Thiem
Directly opposite downtown Saigon, a new city is growing that stretches far beyond what the eye can see.
The Ghost Town of Thu Thiem
As we’ve written about before , there are big plans to re-develop Thu Thiem into Saigon’s new business and finance center. For the last few years, the city has demolished entire neighborhoods to clear the site, turning part of District 2 into a ghost town. While the grand re-development is at a standstill, there are those who live in its shadows, amidst the rubble and half-standing houses .
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