Details: Published on 08 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

The construction of the airport is expected to kickstart next year to meet urgent air travel demand.

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Speeds up Work on 4 Underground Parking Lots

Details: Published on 08 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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Mobile World Launches New Affordable Phone Chain Called ‘Super Cheap Phones’

Details: Published on 07 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Small mobile phone retailers are afraid the move might hurt their businesses.

Saigon Postcard No. 18: The Legend of Turtle Lake

Details: Published on 07 August 2019; Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.

The name "Turtle Lake" has more mythic origins than merely suggesting the presence of aquatic reptiles.

After 3 Days of Rain, Historic Flooding Disrupts Life in Phu Quoc

Details: Published on 07 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Three days of heavy rain have resulted in flooding that has forced hundreds of families in numerous areas of Phu Quoc to evacuate.

Morning Stories Roundup: Ca Mau Erosion, Saigon Food Street and Toni Morrison

Details: Published on 07 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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[Photos] Here's the Winning Entry of Saigon's September 23 Park Design Contest

Details: Published on 06 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Images courtesy of LAVA.

A new prize-winning design for Saigon’s September 23 Park, reverts the entire park's surface to public spaces and amenities reserved for pedestrians and local residents.

Ladies Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 06 August 2019; Written by Vu

Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun

Vietnam's Car Imports Triple Compared to First 8 Months of 2018

Details: Published on 06 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

During the first eight months of 2019, Vietnam imported 88,000 vehicles valued at US$1.94 billion, accounting for increases of 366% and 319% respectively, compared to the same time period last year.

Saturday Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 06 August 2019; Written by Vu

Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush

Saigon to Tighten Traffic Law Enforcement on Foreign Drivers From August

Details: Published on 06 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Instead of just giving warnings and admonition, police will start applying punishments for foreign traffic violators starting August 16.

Morning Stories Roundup: Number of Foreign Tourists to Vietnam Tops 1.31m in July

Details: Published on 06 August 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

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