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!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Vu
Let's get your week off to a great start at Lush. Ladies drink for free till midnight at Ladies Night.
Friday Night with DJ Thomas @ Lush
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Vu
DJ Thomas with Jagermeister brought some House vibes to Lush.
Vietnam Launches Major Program to Provide Anti-HIV Pills in 11 Localities
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Vietnam has launched a national program to provide anti-HIV pills to high-risk groups in honor of World AIDS Day, which fell on December 1.
From Entrepreneur to Organic Farmer: A Hmong Woman's Quest to Better Sapa
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Tam Le. Photos by Tam Le.
“You forgot to say ‘Uno’!” Lang Giang cheerfully exclaims before covering her mouth in laughter. It’s the twelfth time she’s caught me this trip and blocked me from winning. By this point in our trek, day four of six, Giang feels more like a friend than my tour guide through Sapa.
Chill 7th Anniversary @ Chill Skybar
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Vu
Chill Skybar celebrates 7 years in the nightlife scene in Saigon.
[Photos] Local Photographer Creates Hilarious Tetraptychs of Hanoi's Common Traffic Offenses
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Through the lens of photographer Pham Thanh Long, random acts of traffic law violations look almost...artistic, as ironic as that may sound.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Eyes Stock Market Listing in 2019
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- Published on 05 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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