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Weekend Stories Roundup: Smart Parking App, Storm in Japan and Another Crypto Hoax

Details: Published on 30 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

[Photos] The Retail Section of Vietnam's Tallest Building, Landmark 81, Is Now Open

Details: Published on 29 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Michael Tatarski.

The retail section of Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building, opened last Thursday, July 26.

[Video] Sauntering Down Hoi An's Color-Doused, Sun-Soaked Hẻms

Details: Published on 29 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Hoi An is something of a paradox. Frequently, people seem to decry its changes from a small, halcyon town into a major tourist destination. But bemoaning its current influx of foreign visitors not only ignores its hundreds of years of history serving as an international port for distant merchants but also risks ignoring the many quaint, unique qualities it contains, tucked between hostels and tailors.

Lao Cai Officials Want to Build Sapa Airport

Details: Published on 28 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?

Indigenous Species: Poetry Book Connects Vietnam and Indonesia

Details: Published on 28 July 2018; Written by Paul Christiansen.

Massive fish die-offs, sewage-smothered lakes, natural parks gashed by cable cars, soot-sullied skies and overflowing landfills — when considering environmental issues, it is easy to view them from a localized, Vietnam-specific perspective.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 27 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

Ngõ Nooks: Reng Reng, a Welcome as Cold as the Coffee at Hanoi's Most Idiosyncratic Cafe

Details: Published on 27 July 2018; Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.

Reng Reng isn’t a friendly coffee shop.

Hẻm Gems: Old-School 'Take It or Leave It' Nam Dinh Phở in District 3

Details: Published on 27 July 2018; Written by Stephanie Bui. Photos by Kevin Lee.

Pho Dau captures the essence of the Nam Dinh soul food that the owner brought with her to Saigon six decades ago.

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Sentences 3 Kindergarten Teachers 6.5 Years Behind Bars for Child Abuse

Details: Published on 27 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

Laos Dam Bursts, Displacing Thousands, Claiming at Least Two Dozen Lives

Details: Published on 26 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A collapsed hydroelectric dam in a remote region of Laos on July 23 severely floods villages and leaves thousands homeless.

Japanese Mega Girl Group AKB48 to Launch Vietnam Sister Group SGO48 This Year

Details: Published on 26 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Are you a big fan of Japanese mega girl group AKB48? Now you can be part of the collective right in Saigon.

Vietnam Drinks Fast and Furiously, but Not Responsibly, WHO Says

Details: Published on 26 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

It's doesn't take long to notice that drinking is a big deal in Vietnam.

Morning Stories Roundup: Laos Dam Collapse, New Information Minister and Ice Cream Market

Details: Published on 26 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Nang's Golden Bridge and the Giant Hands

Details: Published on 25 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

In the midst of the forest high above Ba Na Hills outside of Da Nang, the Golden Bridge has grabbed visitors’ attention thanks to its striking appearance.

In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.

Details: Published on 25 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.

Vietnamese Author Nguyen Ngoc Tu Wins German Literary Award for Female Writers

Details: Published on 25 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese writers are slowly gaining more recognition on the international stage.

Morning Stories Roundup: First Liver Transplant, Coastal Forest Coverage and New Egg Substitute

Details: Published on 25 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service

Details: Published on 24 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.