Details: Published on 22 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

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Can Gio Reserve Shuts Down Cruel Monkey Circus Following International Outcry

Details: Published on 22 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Following an international outcry that began in 2016, the UNESCO biosphere reserve recently closed the show.

[Video] In This Saitama Museum, Rocks With Human Faces Are the Star of the Show

Details: Published on 22 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The merit of letting nature be its own artist.

Hẻm Gems: Pandan and Durian Gelato for a Sizzling Summer Day in Saigon

Details: Published on 22 June 2018; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.

My earliest memory of ice cream in Saigon involves savoring Kem Bach Dang’s renowned kem trái dừa: scoops of coconut ice cream in a coconut husk topped with an assortment of fresh and jammed fruits.

Morning Links Roundup: HCMC’s Remittances Top $2bn in 5 months

Details: Published on 22 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Hanoi calls for summer energy saving [DTI]

▪ Ho Chi Minh City’s remittances top $2bn dollars in five months [Tuoi Tre]

The Tale of the Coconut Skull Is a Perfect Balance of Weird, Heart and Family-Friendly Moral Lessons

Details: Published on 21 June 2018; Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

Vietnamese folklore takes the old adage “beauty is only skin-deep” very seriously.

Illegal Streaming in Vietnam Peaks as World Cup 2018 Enters Group Stage

Details: Published on 21 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam's age-old piracy issue might cost the country its World Cup telecast rights.

Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Adds Facilities to Hospitals to Cope With Overcrowding

Details: Published on 21 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Honeymoon ends for Vietnamese women in sham marriages [VnExpress]

▪ HCM City adds facilities to hospitals to cope with overcrowding [VietnamNet]

Meet the Author of the Most Important Vietnamese Novel You've Never Read

Details: Published on 20 June 2018; Written by Paul Christiansen. Top photo by Kevin Lee.

When the wind strafes Da Ngan’s window, seedpods shake and rattle like spent bullet casings in the tamarind tree that Americans planted decades ago. They also built the large apartment complex where she now lives. It’s an ironic place to call home, considering Da Ngan was a resistance fighter in the south during the American War.

Lured by Impressive Sales, Retailers From Japan, South Korea Flock to Vietnam in Droves

Details: Published on 20 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Coinciding with Vietnam's increasingly liberal business outlook and consumer fervor for diversifying retail choices, Asian companies see a bright future for their stores in Vietnam.

Vietnam Launches Zero Hunger Campaign to Reduce Malnutrition

Details: Published on 20 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The program prioritizes securing a stable food supply and reducing malnutrition among children under two years old.

[Photos] Escaping the Chaos of Saigon in Thu Duc's Green Hideout

Details: Published on 20 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

This impressive home in Thu Duc District seems like the perfect retreat for lovers of peace and quiet in Saigon.

Morning Links Roundup: Hanoi to Publicize Over 400 Sluggish Projects

Details: Published on 20 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Hanoi to publicize over 400 sluggish projects [SGGP]

▪ Can Tho Hospital receives advanced heart surgery technique from HCMC [SGGP]

Saturday Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 19 June 2018; Written by Vu

Saturday Night at Lush was live and kicking, with FIFA World Cup live screenings in the back bar and sick tunes on the main floor.

Sustainable Wind Energy in Vietnam Remains a Distant Dream Due to Lack of Facilities, Funding

Details: Published on 19 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A series of infrastructural and legal hurdles continue to threaten Vietnam's ambitious wind energy targets.

Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Guarantees 10,000 Affordable Apartments for Relocated Families

Details: Published on 19 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Fresh litchi to be served on Vietnam Airlines’ flights [SGGP]

▪ Vietnam to swap all 11-digit mobile numbers for 10-digit format [Tuoi Tre]

Weaving a Realm: Documenting Vietnam's Royal Costumes From the 15th Century

Details: Published on 18 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

In their latest crowdfunding project, Vietnam Centre is combining the fashion design and history in a comprehensive art book detailing the ancient Vietnamese costumes worn during the late Le dynasty.

Shrimp Paste and Fish Sauce: A Brief Primer on Vietnam's Dipping History

Details: Published on 18 June 2018; Written by Khanh Tran. Top photo by Kevin Lee.

It is a well-known fact among Vietnamese that their home country has a rich portfolio of fermented food, from mắm chua (pickled shrimp) to mắm tôm (shrimp paste). Here is a comprehensive look into not only these funky condiments' history, taste and production, but also the emerging food science behind them.