Vietnam Drops 7 Spots in Global Gender Equality Report
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. .

Vietnam has scored 77th out of 149 countries in terms of progress towards gender parity, a fall in its ranking from last year.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Illustrations] From Street Snacks To Homecooked Meals, Vietnam's Diverse Cuisine Illustrated
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

While bánh mì or cơm tấm are considered quintessential Vietnamese dishes, bowls of homecooked cà ri gà (Vietnamese chicken curry) or thịt kho tàu (caramelized pork and eggs) are also central to the country's eating culture.
Nearly Every Vietnamese Internet User Shops Online: Report.
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ninety-eight percent of all people online in the country have made e-purchases, a 1% increase over last year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 15 Millionth Foreign Visitor of 2018
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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[Video] Saigon, The City of Contrasts, Where Past Meets Present
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. .

A new travelogue video featuring Saigon departs from the glossy sheen of its many travel-focused peers.
Polish-Vietnamese Student Becomes Latest Winner of MasterChef Poland
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

Following in the footstep of the previous winner of MasterChef US Christine Ha, a Polish-Vietnamese student recently won the top prize of Poland’s version of the cooking show.
Vietjet Air Launches Direct Flight Route From Saigon to Osaka
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

The budget carrier also launched a Hanoi-Osaka route back in November of this year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Joins UN Commission on International Trade Law
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Minh Duc.

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Vietnam To Control Antibiotics Abuse Using E-Government
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- Published on 19 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

Will a nationwide portal help reduce antibiotics abuse?
[Photos] A Photographer's Quest to Capture Every Location in Vintage Posters of Kobe
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- Published on 19 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

Comparing images of a geographical location across decades is nothing new, but hunting down real scenes from old paintings takes a significant amount of dedication and attention to details.
Vietnamese Man Wins Prestigious Maurice Audin Prize
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- Published on 19 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

Professor Ngo Bao Chau is the first Vietnamese person to win what is dubbed the "Nobel prize of mathematics."
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Host Flower Street for 7 Days During Tet
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- Published on 19 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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[Photos] Take a Trip Back In Time To Ong Lanh Bridge
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- Published on 18 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

Believed to be built in the 19th century, Ong Lanh bridge is a name that, upon its mention, often conjures up tales and myths of Vietnamese gangsters and criminals.
Vietnam Officially Designates December 12 the Day of Pho
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- Published on 18 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

Vietnam has officially marked every December 12 the Day of Pho in celebration of the nation's most well-known dish.
Vietnam Considers E-Passports for Citizens in 2020
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- Published on 18 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

The microchip-enabled passports aim to make international departure and return easier and more secure.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hoi An Ecotourism, New Ransomware and Thieves in Drag
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- Published on 18 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.

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H'Hen Nie Is the First Vietnamese to Make Top 5 of Miss Universe
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- Published on 17 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.

In early 2018, H'Hen Nie became the choice to represent Vietnam in this year's Miss Universe 2018 competition. She also became the first Miss Vietnam from an ethnic minority.
Overcoming a Small-Scale Mindset to Grow Startups in Vietnam
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- Published on 17 December 2018
- Written by Benjamin Bathke. Top photo by Kevin Lee.

As Vietnam's population of entrepreneurs and investors continues to grow, there is a divide between those who favor quick financial gain, and those who focus on long-term growth.
Saigoneer Podcast: Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2019
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- Published on 17 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

It's our last episode of the year!