Minibuses That Run in Hẻms Might Be the Latest Transport Pilot Program in Saigon
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Will there be room in Saigon’s hẻm system to fit small buses?
Morning Stories Roundup: Negligent Kindergarten Teachers and Strongest Storm in 25 Years in Japan
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Thi Nguyen.
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[Illustrations] The Collection of Isometric Puzzle Pieces That Makes Saigon
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
These playful, perspective-skewering illustrations focus on everyday Saigon scenes.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Asian Olympics, Saigon's Museums and Travelfish Co-Founder Stuart McDonald
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend - we're back with the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode!
Inside the Ambitious 1,545km High-Speed Railway Project That Links Saigon With Hanoi
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recently completed feasibility study, Vietnam might need to shell out almost US$60 billion to complete an ambitious high-speed railway that traverses the length of the country.
KFC Bans Straws for All In-House Diners in Hong Kong and Macau
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The move is the latest in a wave of Asian initiatives to combat plastic waste.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Finishes ASIAD With 38 Medals, Ranks 17th in 37
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Hẻm Gems: A Canal Cafe and Bar as Rustic as Its Name Promises
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- Published on 02 September 2018
- Written by Nancy Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Driving leisurely along Hoang Sa Street, I stopped in front of a small coffee shop called Lao Hac — a retro-style cafe that's hidden behind the perennial flowering vines within sight of Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Rue Catinat, Tu Do and Dong Khoi Street
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Images by Duc Hy Hoang.
While some of Saigon's most extreme changes over the years have occurred in suburban areas like District 7 or Binh Thanh, central District 1 is obviously no stranger to transformations either.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
De-Shelling Vietnam’s Love of Eating Snails
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Hieu Tran. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Snails prove a divisive delicacy in many countries, but in Vietnam, they are perhaps more misunderstood, and arguably more refreshing, than anywhere else in the world.
Saigon to Remove Private Businesses to Reclaim, Upgrade September 23 Park
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Private entities that are currently renting spaces in the park are to move out by April 30, 2019.
Mark the Date: Uniqlo Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2019
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
No more going through seedy Facebook shops and waiting days for overseas orders.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Male Football Team Awarded $190,000 for Making to Semi-Finals
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Vietnam Environment Ministry Starts Using Metallic Bottles Instead of Plastic During Meetings
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- Published on 30 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hopefully, the small improvement will motivate Vietnam to address its plastic problem on a policy level.
Vietnamese-American Author Thi Bui Wins High-Profile US Literary Award
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- Published on 30 August 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
An American Book Award is the latest accolade for Thi Bui's esteemed graphic novel The Best We Could Do.
Vietnam's Hopes of Making the Asian Olympics Football Final Dashed by South Korea
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- Published on 30 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
The journey of Vietnam’s men's football team at this year’s Asian Games has been a miracle, though it didn't have the miracle ending we had hoped for.
Morning Stories Roundup: Issues With Zero-Dong Tours, New Children Heart Center and High-Speed Railway
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- Published on 30 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
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[Photos] A Two-Minute Ride on Saigon's Shortest, Most Anticlimactic Ferry Trip
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- Published on 29 August 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
The accelerated urbanization of Saigon has led to the rapid metamorphosis of its landscape. This process, however, is hardly evenly distributed. While residents living in the inner city's center enjoy the convenience of having a variety of transport infrastructures that makes getting around an easy task, the same is not always true for dwellers in the outskirts of the city.
[Photos] 20 Snapshots of Saigon in 1969 by George Lane
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- Published on 29 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
With every uncovered archive of old photos, we come closer and closer to reconstructing a complete tapestry of life in past eras.
