Saigon Postcard No. 24: A Slice of New Saigon
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- Published on 23 June 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Saigon is a cake with many bakers.
Hẻm Gems: Lower Your Voice, the Hidden Elephant Is Reading
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- Published on 21 June 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
In Saigon’s indie cafe scene, there are household names and well-kept secrets; and then there are secrets that one might think are well-kept, but are actually household names.
The Art Book That Delves Into the History of Ancient Vietnamese Fashion
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- Published on 18 June 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Images courtesy of Vietnam Centre.
Born at the intersection of fashion and history, a new art book by a team of Vietnamese researchers and creatives will take readers on a journey back to the eras of the country’s past royalty.
'Da 5 Bloods' Review: A Vital Message Lost in a Deeply Flawed Film
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- Published on 17 June 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Netflix.
This article contains major spoilers for Da 5 Bloods.
Vietnam Airlines to Buy Major Stake in Jetstar, Rename It 'Pacific Airlines'
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- Published on 16 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
The national flag carrier will buy out the 30% stake that Qantas has in Jetstar Pacific as well.
Remembering Anthony Bourdain and His Passion for Southeast Asian Food
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- Published on 14 June 2020
- Written by Alexi Demetriadi. Illustration by Isabella Brown.
Anthony Bourdain meant many things to many people.
[Photos] Scaling the Cliffs of Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 14 June 2020
- Written by Ian Rock. Photos by Ian Rock.
Despite its incredible potential, rock climbing in Vietnam still flies relatively under the radar.
The Delectable Desserts to Satisfy Your Craving This Durian Season
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- Published on 12 June 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
If I were ever to believe in a generous god, the existence of durian would be the first piece of evidence I cite.
Welcome to BACHATA HEAVEN @ Lush
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- Published on 07 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Welcome to Bachata Heaven
Saigon Begins Redesigning Park Project in Front of Opera House
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- Published on 06 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
When complete, the 1,300-square-meter area will feature trees, vegetation, grass and pathways for communal use.
Japan Might Reopen for Vietnamese Visitors With Negative Covid-19 Tests
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- Published on 02 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
Vietnam's successful containment of the coronavirus outbreak may mean its people will be able to travel abroad sooner, rather than later.
[Photos] What Vintage School Assignments Can Teach Us About 1933 Vietnam
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- Published on 01 June 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cultural artifacts like artwork can reveal fascinating insights into our ancestors’ past life, though the pieces below are far from the kind of artistic creations that get featured in museums.
Hẻm Gems: In Praise of D1's Cheap, Dependable Sidewalk Cơm Trưa
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- Published on 30 May 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
In these trying times, the comfort of familiarity goes a long way.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Flourish in Southeast Asia's Antibiotic-Filled Sewage
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- Published on 27 May 2020
- Written by Andrew Haffner. Top photo by Mladen Antonov/AFP.
The fetid vapors of a sewer canal may be unpleasant, but what lurks beneath the surface can be a killer.
