New Food Tour Retraces Anthony Bourdain's Culinary Journeys in Vietnam
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- Published on 29 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam held a special place in the famous chef, traveler and food enthusiast’s heart, and now visitors can get a glimpse of the places and foods that he loved most.
A Month After Launch, Go-Viet Claims 15% Market Share in Saigon, Gears up for Hanoi Debut
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- Published on 29 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Commuters in Saigon are apparently welcoming new ride-hailing service Go-Viet with open arms.
Urbanist Travel Getaways: Vietnam’s Subterranean Wonders
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- Published on 29 August 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
The dense, untouched forests of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province hide some of the world’s greatest underground geological formations. Beneath the park’s stunning limestone mountains lie Son Doong, the largest cave on the planet, and Hang En, the third-largest behind Deer Cave in Malaysian Borneo.
Morning Stories Roundup: 1st Gold Athletics, FDI Growth and Bomb Blast in the Philippines
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- Published on 29 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Vietnam's Hotels and Luxury Resorts Raked in $22bn in Revenue Last Year: Report
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- Published on 28 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Digital technology integration is happening in many fields and industries including hospitality services.
Seoul's Museum Kimchikan Takes Visitors Deep Into the World of Kimchi
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- Published on 28 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1988, in the same year Seoul hosted the Summer Olympics, even though it had nothing to do with sports, kimchi shone on the international stage for the first time.
Vietnam Makes History by Beating Syria to Advance to Semi-Finals of Asian Games
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- Published on 28 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Sebastia Galbany.
Vietnam’s male football team has once again made history at a regional tournament.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Tourism Needs More High-Quality Workforce
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- Published on 28 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Thi Nguyen.
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Rising Demand for Homestay Is Causing 'Land Fever' in Da Lat and the Mekong Delta
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The growing promise of tourism that focuses on a more "local experience" has led many to open their own homestay business.
Spotty Internet Haunts Vietnam as AAG Undersea Cable Breaks Again
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just in time for the upcoming National Day weekend!
Saigoneer Podcast: Gender Roles in Vietnam, Public Indecency, and Human Geographer Michael Waibel
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back with episode 26!
Saigon Presents Detailed Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Central Districts by 2030
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
A plan by Saigon authorities to make the city motorbike-free by 2030 is getting closer to becoming a reality.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Potential Bird Flu Outbreaks, Golden Bridge and Train-Car Collision
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim
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- Published on 26 August 2018
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Like thousands of other Chinese couples, Xie Dan and her husband celebrated their wedding on August 18 — the day after Chinese Valentine's Day.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 24 August 2018
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: On the Hunt for Succulent Seared Chicken in an Old French Apartment
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
As far as urban nooks go, exploring Saigon’s apartment buildings is perhaps the best way to discover new hangouts, Instagrammable corners and amazing views of the city.
For the First Time in History, Vietnam Advances to Quarter-Finals of Asian Games
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to a goal in the 88th minute, Vietnam will advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in history.
Morning Stories Roundup: First ASIAD Gold, Higher Education Spending and Trafficking Law
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Video] This Tongue-in-Cheek Short Film Imagines a World Without Bum Guns
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- Published on 23 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Empty toilet paper holder, not a single tissue or scrap of useless paper in your pocket and no one else in the bathroom to head your calls for help: its a nightmare we all understand.
Vietnam Airlines Opens Vietnam's First Flight Simulator Complex in Saigon
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- Published on 23 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The airline said the flight simulators will save them VND285 billion (US$12 million) on pilot training over ten years.
