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!
Coach Park Hang-Seo Dedicates $100,000 in Prize Money to Develop Vietnam Football
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- Published on 17 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coach Park Hang-seo and the national team have been the recipients of many monetary prizes after achieving the gold medal for the recently concluded AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 last Saturday.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 100 Vehicles Impounded as Saigon Celebrates Vietnam’s AFF Victory
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- Published on 17 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Sebastia Galbany.
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Football Fans Pull Bão All-Nighter as Vietnam Wins AFF Cup Again After 10 Years
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- Published on 16 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
After an entire night of revelry, it still feels like a dream that Vietnam has once again claimed the top position in the AFF Suzuki Cup.
A Vietnamese Web Series Just Made YouTube's Top 10 Trending Videos of 2018
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- Published on 16 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
An episode of a Vietnamese web drama made the list alongside YouTube's most trending videos such as those of the Walmart yodeling kid, Kylie Jenner pregnancy announcement and World Cup match highlight.
A New Homegrown Ride-Hailing App Will Launch in Vietnam Next Week
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- Published on 15 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Be, a Vietnamese ride-hailing app, is set to enter the crowded market next week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Mexican Simplicity and Zen-Like Tacos in D3
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- Published on 14 December 2018
- Written by Pavan Shamdasani. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Tacos, and the many meat-and-tortilla variations we often categorize as ‘Mexican cuisine,’ are having a bit of a renaissance in Saigon.
Ngõ Nooks: Take a Ride on Ha Dong’s Hipster Bus Café
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- Published on 14 December 2018
- Written by Ashley Lampard. Photos by Ashley Lampard.
When you initially spot the café, it’s hard to tell exactly what it is — it isn’t hurtling towards you at 50 miles per hour and doesn’t have helmet shrapnel from its previous victims stuck to its grill. Instead, one of Hanoi’s newest cafés sits in its own peaceful oasis in a desolate parking lot in Ha Dong, far from the city center, yet still surrounded by the ruckus of traffic.
Morning Stories Roundup: First Japan TV Channel, Illegal Logging and Honored Academic
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- Published on 14 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Huu Chien.
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Thousands of Myanmar Women Are Trafficked for Forced Marriage in China: Report
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- Published on 13 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The report was conducted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT).
[Illustrations] An Ode to Sữa Ông Thọ and the Games of Our Saigon Childhood
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- Published on 13 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
To assess how important condensed milk is in Vietnamese culture, think of cà phê sữa đá, Vietnam’s national drink that wouldn’t exist without a dollop of Sữa Ông Thọ (Mr. Longevity milk).
Saigon to Remove Tan Son Nhat Golf Course to Make Room for Airport Expansion
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- Published on 13 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Tan Son Nhat Airport golf course will close to make room for a planned hangar and terminal expansion while a District 2 course has become an urban space.
The Growing Trash Mountains Threatening Phu Quoc's Way of Life
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- Published on 13 December 2018
- Written by Mariah Grimwood. Photos by Mariah Grimwood.
Phu Quoc is facing a growing pollution issue that’s threatening its burgeoning tourism sector, lush environment and local communities. With verdant jungles and aqua blue seas, the island is one of Vietnam’s most treasured tropical paradises, yet behind the white sand beaches lies an increasingly problematic issue: mountains of trash.
Saigon Postcard No. 12: Life in the Capricious City
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- Published on 13 December 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Who hasn't skilled moods that shift quick as clouds dashing throughout Saigon's skyline?
