Saigon Postcard No. 11: A Steaming Bowl
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- Published on 04 November 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
When dark clouds rumble in a frequency akin to that of an empty stomach, the city transforms into a bowl of soup.
Saigon Welcomes 5 Film Festivals This Month. What Are They and How to Get Tickets?
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- Published on 03 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re a movie buff in Saigon this month, you’re extremely lucky because a handful of film festivals will happen concurrently.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 02 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Ngõ Nooks: On Hàng Bài, Golden Bún Cá Thái Bình in a Hole in the Wall
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- Published on 02 November 2018
- Written by Hà Tạ. Photos by Long Nguyễn.
When a friend of mine returned home after living abroad last year, he longed for a bowl of bún cá. I suggested the classic Hanoi dish, with satisfyingly oily deep-fried fish, but he had other ideas — a fresh feast originally from Thai Binh, located almost 100 kilometers from the capital.
[Photos] Inside Hue's Award-Winning Dormitory for Students in Need
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- Published on 02 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A quiet courtyard, accentuated by a lone plumeria tree; rows of rooms in wood texture; walls of lattice that dot the interior with mesmerizing patterns every time the sun comes up: welcome to Betania.
Vietcombank Will Be the First Vietnam Bank to Open a US Office
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- Published on 02 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietcombank will be the first Vietnamese bank to open a representative office in the United States.
Morning Stories Roundup: Largest Vaccination Center in Southern Vietnam Opens
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- Published on 02 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] 18 Rare Photos of Northern and Central Vietnam in the Late 19th Century
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the 19th century, postcards were one of the most popular forms of media that connected Vietnam with the rest of the world.
Dark Time Looms Over Wildlife as China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn, Tiger Bone
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The government's reversal on a 25-year ban may prove to be ruinous for the preservation of the endangered species.
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The influential Buddhist leader recently returned to Vietnam from Thailand after a year abroad.
At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.
Morning Stories Roundup: Chilly Morning in Saigon as Dry Season Starts in Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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No Nón Lá, No Problem: A New Saigon Tour Takes the Road Less Traveled
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Sitting down for a bowl of phở, sipping a glass of cà phê sữa đá, visiting the Saigon Post Office: these activities are all too common to the tourist experience in Saigon. So much so that it's often easy to reduce the image of the city into a monotonous picture in the mind of foreign imaginations.
Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.
Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved.
Morning Stories Roundup: Sand Dredging, Loan Sharks and Damaged Da Nang Expressway
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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10 Songs That Exemplify the Rise of Vietnam's Contemporary R&B/Soul Movement
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Thuc Dang. Graphic by Tammy Le.
In an industry where singers don’t stick to only one genre, Vietnamese R&B/Soul is often overlooked and sadly underdeveloped. While veteran artists like Mỹ Linh and Hà Anh Tuấn have occasionally professed their love for the genre, their work tends to reflect an outdated perspective, suggesting they have not listened to any R&B songs made after 1995.
[Video] Local Design Student Wins Graduation Showcase With Surrealistic Short Film
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short film might be the trippiest thing you see today.
Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Morning Stories Roundup: FDI in Vietnam Almost $28bn in 10 Months
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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