Saigoneer Podcast: Food Delivery Apps and Where We Think Trump and Kim Should Meet
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The Saigoneer Podcast is back after taking a few weeks off!
Aviation Authorities Present New Proposal for 3rd Terminal at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted their proposal for a third terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the Ministry of Transport.
Weekend Stories Roundup: New Trade Center, Observatory and Solar Projects
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- Published on 14 January 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.
Asia's Largest LGBT Contemporary Art Show to Take Place in Bangkok in 2019
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- Published on 13 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The art show will feature two Vietnamese artists.
Saigon Postcard No. 13: The Modern Exchange Rate
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- Published on 13 January 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
As the rich get richer...
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
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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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.
[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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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.
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.
