Friday Night with Perto @ Lush
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Vu
Perto returned to Lush and brought the house down with his energetic set.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Vu
Ladies drink for free till midnight every Tuesday, come down to Lush and #letshavesomefun
Saigoneer Podcast: A Reckoning on Child Harassment; That Burger King Ad; & 'Startup Vietnam' Author Andrew Rowan
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back from a two-week break!
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Vu
Let's bring a little fun to your weekend at Lush
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Vu
Come for Saigon's hottest Ladies Night at Lush and #letshavesomefun
How Will Saigon Metro Line 1 Connect With Existing Bus, Water Transport Networks?
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
While Saigon’s first-ever metro project is inching slowly towards the finish line, city transportation officials are devising plans to integrate the upcoming urban railway into existing public transport infrastructure.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Sri Lanka Bombings, Preserving Old Villas and Heatwave
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- Published on 22 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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.
Female Garment Factory Workers in Vietnam Face Widespread Physical, Sexual Abuse, Study Shows
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- Published on 21 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new study interviewed 736 female Vietnamese garment workers to gain insights into the extent of abuse these women are facing.
New Strain of Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli Discovered in Vietnam
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- Published on 20 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Medical researchers have discovered in Vietnam a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that's resistant to carbapenem, a class of highly effective antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections and is the final defense again E. coli.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 19 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
For the First Time, Vietnam Buys More Choco Pies Than South Korea
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- Published on 19 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
We consumed a lot of Choco Pies last year.
VietJet to Start Flying to From Saigon to Bali This May
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- Published on 19 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Indonesia's most popular beach destination just got one stop closer for Saigon residents.
Hẻm Gems: Finding Your Path at a Downtown Vegan Buffet
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- Published on 19 April 2019
- Written by Killian Davern. Photos by Killian Davern.
Peaceful music that chimes with joy, monks that greet you with smiles, and a delectable donation-based vegan buffet — it's a little heaven on earth. Well, heaven underneath a derelict building on Ton That Dam Street, to be more exact. This vegan Hẻm Gem is well-hidden (I lived in this building for three months before I first tried it!), but it’s easy to find your way back once you've discovered it.
Morning Stories Roundup: 39 Pangolins Handed Over to Cuc Phuong National Park
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- Published on 19 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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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.
Chinese Internet Is Upset That Italy Seized Hundreds of Century Eggs, Calling Them 'Unfit for Human'
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- Published on 18 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The decision is not amusing to some Chinese citizens.
77 Architects Cosign Request to Da Lat to Reconsider Development Plan
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- Published on 18 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new development plan, announced not long ago, will bring about major changes to Da Lat's central area.
Morning Stories Roundup: More App-Based Taxi Services Piloted in HCMC
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- Published on 18 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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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.
In Nghe An, Untreated Waste From Artisan Villages Worsens Local Pollution
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- Published on 17 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Artisan villages that make noodles, cakes and seafood in Nghe An Province are creating damaging pollution.
[Video] Introducing Rooftop Concerts, Saigoneer's New Live Music Series
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- Published on 17 April 2019
- Written by Chris Humphrey. Top graphic by Hannah Hoang.
It is with unrelenting pride and excitement that we can finally introduce Rooftop Concerts, our new live music video series inspired by the likes of Tiny Desk Concerts and La Blogotheque.
Chả Lụa Fit for a Kingdom: How Thailand Fell in Love With Vietnamese Ham
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- Published on 17 April 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Instead of sunny Saigon, I found myself yet again in relentlessly sunny Bangkok. I had a convenient excuse though: attending a close friend’s wedding.
