Quang Binh Homestay Owners Struggle in Price War Against Major Hotels
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- Published on 27 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Price reduction by companies with deep pockets disproportionately harms homestay proprietors, who used to be farmers living near Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.
Disjointed Drainage, Trash-Filled Canals Make Tan Son Nhat Prone to Flooding
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- Published on 27 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
With great summer showers comes great flooding.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Laughing Gas Debate and Our Favorite Sauces
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- Published on 27 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
Weekend Stories Roundup: Public Bikes, VinID and Forest Protection
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- Published on 27 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Each Vietnamese Consumes 3kg of Beef, 20l of Milk Annually, Minister Says
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- Published on 25 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Despite the country’s rising wealth, Vietnam still consumes a modest amount of beef compared with the world average.
[Photos] How a Taiwanese Grandpa Used Art to Save His Village From Demolition
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- Published on 25 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
An abandoned 1,200-household village in Taichung, Taiwan was about to be torn down, but its last resident ended up transforming it into a huge, well-known masterpiece.
Saigon Postcard No. 16: Rainstorm Inspiration
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- Published on 25 May 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
While the rainy season's flooded streets, soaked satchels and delayed appointments can make one curse its arrival, sometimes when the torrent hits the neon storefronts just so, it becomes a source of inspiration.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 24 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: In Saigon's First Shots Bar, Usain Bolt and Princess Peach in Test Tubes
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- Published on 24 May 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Pham Ngu Lao Street, along with its sister street Bui Vien, has been known for almost two decades to foreigners as the perfect place to drink, bunk-in and conveniently repeat. In other words, a booze-filled heaven complete with affordable hostels and hotels for first-timers in Vietnam.
Hong Kong Transport Authorities Ban, Then Unban Ad Showing Gay Couple
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- Published on 24 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Cathay Pacific ad depicts two well-dressed gentlemen strolling hand-in-hand down the beach accompanied by the phrase "move beyond labels" as part of a larger inclusivity campaign.
Morning Stories Roundup: Coral Reefs, Tuition Fee Hike and Mobile Payment
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- Published on 24 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] Saigon Boulevard: The 9 Buildings You Miss in Saigon
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- Published on 23 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lys Bui is a Saigon-born illustrator who is currently living in New York.
After Hanoi, Saigon Might Get Double-Decker Bus Tour
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- Published on 23 May 2019
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Following on the heels of a similar project in Hanoi, Saigon officials intend to pilot a trial open-top double-decker bus tour around Saigon’s downtown.
Vung Tau to Move Seafood Processing Plants out of City Center
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- Published on 23 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a new version of Vung Tau’s development plan, the city aims to improve its urban environment while maintaining nearby nature zones.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's First-Quarter GDP Sees 6.79% Growth
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- Published on 23 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Blending in With Nature at a Rustic My Tho Coffee Shop
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Set at canal-level, the serene coffee shop pays homage to the residents of the Mekong Delta who for centuries have built homes and communities betwixt channels, swamps and lakes.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: Direct Routes to Whimsy in 'Ticket to Childhood'
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Children can “hear the music and see the colors of letters on a page — magic portals to a wilderness without fixed meanings… all adults see are the neat rows of black lines, the building blocks of definitions,” according to the narrator in Ticket to Childhood. Nguyen Nhat Anh's book reminds readers how wonderful it was to see the world with such an imaginative vision.
Food Delivery Service Vietnammm Acquired by South Korean Tech Startup
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's competitive food delivery services landscape welcomes a new player.
Vietnam's New Love for Crayfish Might Lead to Ecological Disaster
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Crayfish is currently the hottest crustacean at Vietnam’s seafood banquets, but these freshwater lobsters might cause an ecological disaster if left unchecked in the wild, experts warn.
Morning Stories Roundup: More Solar Power Plants to Come Into Operation in June
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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