Hẻm Gems: At Thương Library, a Shrine to Leonard Cohen and How the Light Gets In
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- Published on 11 December 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Mervin Lee.
At the risk of appearing like a pretentious prig, I will begin this Hẻm Gem review with the introduction of a foreign word: the weirdly specific concept of smultronstället.
[Photos] VTN Architects Transform Nghe An Rooftop Cafe With Impressive Swirling Bamboo Dome
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- Published on 11 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nonenco Cafe, located on Quang Trung Street in Vinh city, Nghe An Province, was designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects studio.
Vietnam Among Top 10 Most Weather-Wrecked Countries in 2017: Report
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- Published on 11 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
With a death toll of 298 and damages surpassing US$4 billion, the country occupies the sixth spot on the 2019 Climate Risk Index.
Morning Stories Roundup: AFF Final, Canal Blockage and Bui Giang Painting
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- Published on 11 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Why a New Grass-Roots Anti-Abortion Campaign Is Generating Hate Online
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- Published on 10 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The campaign, titled "Mẹ Ơi Đừng Giết Con" (Mama! Don't Kill Me), was established early this December by two men, Le Hoang Thach and Le Ha.
Saigon Schools to Install CCTV Cameras to Combat Child Abuse
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- Published on 10 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
About 315 cameras will be placed in local kindergartens in response to concerns that teachers are abusing students.
Saigoneer Podcast: English as an Official Language; Vietnam Cliches in Foreign Media; and Food Writer Soleil Ho
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- Published on 10 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back in your podcast feed with a packed episode!
After Historic Rainfall Hits Da Nang, Residents Abandon Cars for Kayaks
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- Published on 10 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang was the latest metropolis in Vietnam to fall victim to extreme weather conditions.
Weekend Stories Roundup: National Carrier Most Punctual Among Local Airlines, Report Says
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- Published on 10 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Amid Dwindling Readership, Is Digitization the Key to Save Vietnam's Libraries?
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- Published on 09 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cultivating a reading culture remains a challenging task when local libraries are under-utilized.
[Video] In 'Công,' Suboi Delivers Full-Throated Anthem for Young Vietnamese Women
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- Published on 09 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
After the great success of 'N-Sao?' in August, Vietnamese rap queen Suboi has returned and riled up her audience once again with her brand new song, 'Công.'
A Night of Revelations at the Saigon Opera House
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- Published on 07 December 2018
- Written by Jonathan Rogers. Photos courtesy of the HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra.
A concert of Brahms' Symphony No. 4 held on a Sunday night last month at the Saigon Opera House presented a series of somewhat startling revelations.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 07 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Aims to Boost GDP per Capita to $6,500 by 2030, $10,000 by 2035
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- Published on 07 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The country also hopes to have two million private businesses accounting for 60-65% of the GDP by 2030.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Beats Philippines in Hanoi to Face Malaysia in AFF Final
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- Published on 07 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Sebastia Galbany.
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Apple Assembler Foxconn Considers Opening iPhone Factory in Vietnam
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- Published on 06 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The iPhone assembler is looking towards Vietnam to escape the collateral damage of US-China trade tensions.
Saigon Zoo Welcomes Adorable New Baby Giraffe
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- Published on 06 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Saigon Zoo’s giraffe household recently welcomed another family member.
Morning Stories Roundup: Facebook’s Country Director in Vietnam Resigns
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- Published on 06 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Vu
Haven't had enough from your weekend? Come to Lush for Ladies Night every Tuesday.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Vu
Weekends are tons of fun at Lush!
