[Photos] The Dynamic Life of Vientiane Residents in the 1990s
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- Published on 09 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even now, media portrayals of Laos are usually associated with a well-constructed image of a nation of quietude, spirituality and natural beauty untouched by rampant development.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 08 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Photographer Hon Hoang on Returning to His 'Foreign Hometown' After 11 Years
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- Published on 08 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Hon Hoang.
Saigon is changing so quickly that people who were born here can feel as if they are returning to a foreign land after years away.
Review: When Indie Music Meets Indie Cinema on a Grab in Saigon
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- Published on 07 October 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham.
In today’s aggressive stream of Marvel blockbusters, doll- and shark-themed horror flicks, and gratuitous comedies, Troi Sang Roi, Ta Ngu Di Thoi (Good Morning and Good Night) is like a stubborn wild salmon trying to defy the strong current. But is it succeeding?
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 05 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Through Vietnam's Stories of Coffee and Rice, a Trio Finds Where Art and History Meet
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- Published on 05 October 2019
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Top photo courtesy of Art Labor.
Without notice, a gust of July rain swept through the museum of animals and plants' foyer, knocking down several paintings, strewing paper coffee cups and shattering the monitor that had been playing a short video.
Vietnam Receives Funding From ADB to Build Major Floating Solar Power Plant
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- Published on 03 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If all goes to plan, the region's largest floating solar power plant is coming to Binh Thuan Province.
With Steady Increase in Healthcare Seekers, Saigon Embraces Medical Tourism
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- Published on 03 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The number of international visitors who travel to Vietnam for medical services is on the rise.
Saigon Adds 16 Old Villas in District 1, 3 to List to Be Preserved
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- Published on 03 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After more than a year of work, Saigon authorities have finished assessing the preservation status of 86 old villas within the bounds of the city, though the classification process is still ongoing.
As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
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- Published on 02 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Sebastia Galbany.
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.
Saigon Welcomes 6.2m International Tourists in First 9 Months of 2019
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- Published on 02 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Compared to the same period last year, the city saw a 14.3% increase in international visitors.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Police Arrest 2 for Killing GrabBike Driver
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- Published on 02 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
[Video] Le Cat Trong Ly's New Music Video, a Career First, Is a Love Letter to Africa
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- Published on 01 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
For an artist of Le Cat Trong Ly’s caliber, it’s remarkable that the recently premiered music video for ‘Tám Chữ Có’ (There Were) is the first-ever of her career. But then again, Ly is more special than most.
Severe Flooding Drowns Can Tho as Tides Reach Highest Levels in 30 Years
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- Published on 01 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Other Mekong Delta provinces and Saigon are also affected.
Morning Stories Roundup: All Vietnamese to Get New 12-Digit ID at Birth From 2020
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- Published on 01 October 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
[Photos] Black-and-White Photos Capture the Life and Labor in 1991 Cho Lon
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- Published on 30 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Famous Japanese photographer Doi Kuro once said: "Vietnamese people’s lives are exposed on every street. That’s fascinating." Perhaps that is why photographers visiting Vietnam usually focus on the city's human inhabitants. This set of photos is no exception.
Tran Huu Trang Theater Stages Free Shows to Draw Audience to Cải Lương
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- Published on 30 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like many traditional forms of theatrical arts in Vietnam, cải lương faces dwindling viewership in today’s society, a problem that theater owners are trying to rectify by offering free shows.
Vietnam Proposes Heavier Fines for Sexual Harassment. Some Think It's Not Enough.
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- Published on 30 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The current fines for sexual offenses range from VND100,000 to VND300,000.
Krong No Volcanic Cave System Nominated for UNESCO Global Geopark Status
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- Published on 30 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If accepted, the 2,000-square-kilometer area filled with volcanic caves, waterfalls, mountains and important archeological sites will receive increased conservation resources and support.
