Bangkok Banned Street Vendors Last Year. Now, Merchants Are Fighting Back.
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- Published on 18 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year, Bangkok's military junta imposed a ban on street vendors on the grounds of maintaining the city's "order and hygiene."
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 18 September 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday night was jam packed! Missed out on the fun?
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 18 September 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies nights at Lush are loads of fun!
Saigoneers Prefer Vietnam's Paper Lanterns Over Chinese Ones. Artisans Can Barely Keep Up.
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- Published on 18 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
In recent years, locally produced paper lanterns have slowly taken back the mid-autumn market from their Chinese counterparts.
Vietnamese Director's Debut Feature 'The Third Wife' Wins Award at Toronto Film Festival
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- Published on 18 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The directorial debut from Nguyen Phuong Anh, also known as Ash Mayfair, won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) award at last week's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Morning Stories Roundup: Japanese Submarine Visit and More Social Housing in Saigon
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- Published on 18 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Bánh Pía: The Dreamy Mooncake Alternative With a Side of Teochew History
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyễn. Illustration by Hannah Hoàng.
From sweet treats such as yam paste, chè bạch quả (ginkgo soup) and bite-size pastries to savory staples such as lotus root soup, bánh củ cải (radish cake), cốn xại (pickles) and xá pấu (salted radish) eaten with rice congee, links to my family's Teochew roots were made and consumed through food, both in everyday life and during festive occasions.
[Photos] 20 Black-and-White Snapshots of 1920 Saigon by Ludovic Crespin
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early 1920s, central Saigon was an immaculate neighborhood with glamorous shops and clean streets.
Saigoneer Podcast: Saigon Traffic Plans, Mid-Autumn Festival and Saigonita Founder Tam Le
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Happy (damp) Monday! It's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.
Vietnam Approves Price Increase for Wind Power to Encourage Investment in Green Energy
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future for renewable energy in Vietnam is looking up thanks to a new decision by state authorities to increase the feed-in tariff for wind power.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Lai Chau Bus Crash and Super Typhoon Mangkhut
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Saigon to Shutter Market, Food Court Underneath September 23 Park
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- Published on 15 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced that private businesses are to be removed to reclaim and upgrade September 23 Park.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Foreign Fast Food Chains Report Consecutive Financial Losses in Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are foreign fast food brands falling out of favor among locals, or are there other reasons behind their losses?
With Tech Aid From Japan, Vietnam Sets to Clean Most Dioxin-Tainted Site in Country
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A cheaper, more convenient method of removing residual dioxin from contaminated soil will be applied in Vietnam in the near future.
Morning Stories Roundup: Google, Facebook Executives Offer to Help Vietnam Digitize Economy
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Video] A Medley of Cathartic Vietnam Moments in 'A Taste of Vietnam'
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- Published on 13 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This video starts with the open sea and a lonely boat; then it quickly segues into throngs of motorbikes chasing after one another on local streets. In the background, ominous, almost sinister music drones on.
Vietnam Ranks 3rd Among Nations With Fastest Growth in Ultra-Rich Population
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- Published on 13 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The rich and poor gap is widening in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Super Typhoon, Vietnam's Stock Market and Apple's iPhone XS
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- Published on 13 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Environment Department Wants Saigon to Use CCTV Cameras to Curb Public Urination, Littering
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Already-installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout the city will now be used to fine people who throw trash in the streets and urinate in public.
