Hẻm Gems: Lost in the Half-Childlike, Half-Adult World of 'The Little Prince'
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Katherine Nguyen. Photos by Katherine Nguyen.
Remember the tale about a little boy who travels planet to planet on a quest to discover and retrieve lessons about the adult world? This cafe is yet another untold chapter of that story.
Saigon Plans to Have 50 New Supermarkets, 2,000 Convenience Stores by 2025
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lilly Pugh.
Could the introduction of more supermarkets improve Saigon’s food hygiene and safety?
Morning Stories Roundup: Trash in Ha Long and Missing Tourists Found in Taiwan
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vu Cao.
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[Video] A Longing for Saigon as if Missing a Life Companion in Short Film 'Sài Gòn'
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
As expressed by the classic Basho haiku, "Even in Kyoto / hearing the cuckoo call / I long for Kyoto," it's possible to miss a place even when there. Saigon is no exception.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Vu
It's the last great weekend before 2019 at Lush
Ladies Night Merry Christmas! @ Lush
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Vu
Merry Christmas! Love, Lush.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Vu
The Saturday before Christmas and Lush shows you how to bring the good cheer on.
Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Alcohol poisoning is a common problem in Vietnam, but this is among the handful of times when beer acted as an antidote, instead of the poison.
Vietnamese Lifestyle Startup WeFit Secures $1m in Funding
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The startup was launched in late 2016.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Retail Sector Ready for Tet Holiday
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Minh Duc.
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How Hemingway Inspired a Cyclist to Scale the Heights of Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 09 January 2019
- Written by Jon Aspin. Photos by Dale Nottingham.
Former Saigon resident Dale Nottingham has conquered Vietnam’s extreme northern highlands by bicycle, climbing 22,587 meters over 1,306 kilometers during an epic 12-day ride that started in Bac Kan Province and ended in Dien Bien Phu.
To Improve Its Reading Culture, Vietnam Needs to Teach Children to Love Books: Expert
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- Published on 09 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
During a meeting reflecting on Vietnam's Book Day which was founded five years ago, Vice Director of Vietnam Publishing Group Le Hoang laid out four proposals for cultivating a stronger reading culture in the country.
13.4% of All Vietnamese Flights Were Delayed Last Year: CAAV
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- Published on 09 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese carriers reported 39,632 delays in 2018 which represents 13.4% of all operated flights.
[Illustrations] What If Saigon's Street Vendors Were in an 8-Bit Nintendo Game?
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- Published on 09 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you enjoyed SNES games back in the day, this set of pixel arts depicting Saigon’s street vendors will definitely tug on your heartstrings.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Loses 2-3 to Iraq in AFC Asian Cup Opener
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- Published on 09 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Japan Imposes JPY1,000 Departure Tax on All Foreign Visitors
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- Published on 08 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The JPY1,000 (US$9.22) fee went into effect on Monday and aims to raise funds to support the country's tourism sector.
[Photos] Saigon Couple Becomes 'Inmates for Life' in Prison-Themed Wedding Photos
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- Published on 08 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Marriage is sometimes compared to being handcuffed for a lifetime and one Saigon couple has taken the metaphor literal in their wedding photos.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 14% Credit Growth This Year, Report Says
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- Published on 08 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Minh Duc.
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Storm Pabuk Missed Vietnam, but Its Rain Damaged Mekong Delta Flower Farms
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- Published on 07 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Andy Ip Thien.
Typhoon Pabuk hit Thailand last Friday, January 4, wreaking havoc on local life.
