Morning Stories Roundup: Firework Festival, Hanoi Metro and Flood in Indonesia
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- Published on 21 March 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.
Vietnam's First Self-Publishing Platform Launched Online
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- Published on 20 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to new technologies, for the first time budget-strapped Vietnamese authors will be able to quickly self-publish their books.
[Video] A Quan Họ Classic Meets a String Quintet in a Psychedelic Video
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- Published on 20 March 2019
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'Muoi Nho' is a famous song written in the Vietnamese quan họ folk performance art.
Finance, Banking, IT Have Vietnam's Highest-Paying Jobs at the Moment
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- Published on 20 March 2019
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What are Vietnam's highest-paying fields at the moment?
Vietnamese Ranks 13th Among World's Most Favorite Cuisines, Survey Says
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- Published on 20 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top image by Kevin Lee.
In a survey involving citizens from 24 countries, Vietnamese food performs above average when compared to 33 other major cuisines across the globe.
Morning Stories Roundup: Architecture Awards, Cu Rua Statue and Mobile Payment
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- Published on 20 March 2019
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Grab Is Experimenting With 'GrabWheels' Electric Scooter in Singapore
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- Published on 19 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
GrabWheels debuted on the main campus of National University Singapore (NUS) in November last year, but a string of accidents have forced new safety measures be put in place as it moves forward.
In New Urban Plan, Da Lat to Demolish, Move Iconic Landmarks
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- Published on 19 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lam Dong People's Committee recently issued a major development plan for the Hoa Binh area in central Da Lat.
Morning Stories Roundup: Street Upgrade, Seafood Exports and Dead Whale
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- Published on 19 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Struggling With Trash From Tourists, Con Dao Decides to Charge Entrance Fee
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Pete Ford.
Con Dao District is currently dealing with 70,000 tons of garbage.
Saigoneer Podcast: The 5 National Senses of Vietnam, Local Street Cred
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Hannah Hoang.
The newest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!
[Illustrations] An Idyllic Southeast Asian Childhood Through a Thai Artist's Illustrations
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to the region’s similarities in biodiversity, climate and society, a childhood in rural Thailand isn’t that far off from that in the countryside of Vietnam.
Saigon to Remove Makeshift Co Giang Market After 25 Years in Operation
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Nearly 350 vendors face an uncertain future as authorities plan to close the impromptu wet market.
Weekend Stories Roundup: 124 Kids Found to Have Tapeworms in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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From Botany Institute to Amusement Park: The Evolution of Thao Cam Vien Sai Gon
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- Published on 16 March 2019
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Local parks such as the Jardin d’Espagne and Jardin de la Ville, now Tao Dan Park, were a focal point of Saigon’s early urban development. But no green space carried such significance as the Jardin Botanique et Zoologique de Saïgon, the colonial moniker for Thao Cam Vien Sai Gon.
New York Times Names Da Nang Among Best Travel Destinations in 2019
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- Published on 15 March 2019
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Da Nang was recently recognized as one of the world's best places to travel in 2019.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 March 2019
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Ngõ Nooks: Sumptuous Xôi From One of Hanoi's Friendliest Street Food Vendors
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Gia Nguyen. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
If you live in Vietnam, then you’ll already know how vital rice is here, and the role it plays in almost every meal we eat.
Hẻm Gems: Where Chay Alter Egos of Vietnam's Everyday Soups Reign
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Tran Le. Photos by Kevin Lee.
My first-ever vegetarian dish, long before I followed a plant-based diet, was hủ tiếu chay, and since then it has been my go-to order when trying a new restaurant. Besides, you definitely cannot go wrong with a Vietnamese soup dish.
VietJet Will Start Daily Flights From Saigon to Tokyo in July
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
VietJet currently operates 39 domestic routes and 69 international routes.
