Nguyen Van Thong, Who Captured Thich Quang Duc’s Self-Immolation, Dies at 94
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- Published on 11 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although American photojournalist Malcolm Browne is famous for his photos capturing the historical moment in 1963, Browne wasn’t the only one at the scene with a camera.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam U-22 Beats China in Friendly Match
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- Published on 11 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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KFC Malaysia Launches Fashion Collection for Fried Chicken Fans
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- Published on 10 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A collaboration between KFC Malaysia and local streetwear company Pestle & Mortar Clothing (PMC) puts familiar logos, slogans and images from the iconic fried chicken brand on shirts, hoodies, hats and bags.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Vietnam's New Solar Farm, Southeast Asia's Largest, Opens in Tay Ninh
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- Published on 10 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Construction of the complex began in June 2018 and finished in about 10 months.
Morning Stories Roundup: AAG Undersea Cable Repairs Done Before Schedule
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- Published on 10 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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The Mekong Delta Is Only 0.8m Above Sea Level, New Data Shows
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- Published on 09 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The chilling results of a new study by Dutch scientists show that the Mekong Delta’s elevation is much lower than previously thought, putting it at higher risk of being swallowed by rising sea levels.
Street Photographer Group to Host Saigon Photo Exhibition
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- Published on 09 September 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Juan Carlos Duran Solorzano.
The first edition of the Saigon Photo Walk (SPW) exhibition features eight photographers, showing eight different points of view and eight ways of looking at the same city.
Ngõ Nooks: Cháo Sườn Proves Sometimes the Simplest Snacks Are the Most Satisfying
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- Published on 09 September 2019
- Written by Linh Nguyễn. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
Hanoi’s summer days are unforgiving. On the most intense days, a bullish sun forms thick layers of heat between cement roads and tall, oppressive buildings. Yet here I was, standing in the epicenter of Hanoi’s tourist streets, scrambling in search of a classic and very nostalgic dish to me: cháo sườn (rice congee with pork).
Italian Tourists Evicted From Son Tra for Disturbing Langurs With Flash Photography
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- Published on 09 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite warnings, two Italian tourists disturbed the endangered primates with high-powered camera flashes at a close distance.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Build $1.3bn Expressway in Mekong Delta
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- Published on 09 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 06 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Jumps 9 Places to 47th in Global Safe Cities Index
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- Published on 06 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The southern metropolis landed in the 47th spot on the annual Safe Cities Index.
Data of 50m Vietnamese Facebook Accounts Leaked Online
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- Published on 06 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The leaked data includes phone numbers, Facebook IDs, genders and location by country.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam, Thailand Settle for Goalless Draw in Opener of World Cup Qualifier
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- Published on 06 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam Airlines Receives Approval to Fly to Multiple US, Canadian Cities
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- Published on 05 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Save up your dongs.
[Illustrations] Masashi Shimakawa Draws Snippets of Everyday Japanese Life In Colorful Complexion
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- Published on 05 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Each artwork acts as a point through which viewers are transported to a different dimension of reality.
Saigon's First Two Metro Lines Delayed Again
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- Published on 05 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
Exactly zero people will be shocked by the news.
African Swine Fever Has Infected All 63 Provinces and Cities in Vietnam
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- Published on 04 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ninh Thuan, Vietnam’s last stronghold against African swine fever, has fallen.
