Details: Published on 05 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

If you’ve been fond of our Saigon Postcard series, you’ll come to love these wholesome illustrations by a local comic artist.

Nine Days Before Kickoff, Vietnam Among Last Countries Without Rights to Screen World Cup 2018

Details: Published on 05 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Negotiations continue for securing rights to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 in Vietnam with just over half a month left until the ball kicks off in Moscow.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam's Internet Returns to Normal After Week-Long Repair

Details: Published on 05 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnam sees potential for organic fertilizer business [SGGP]

▪ Vietnam returns to normal internet speed after week-long overhaul [VnExpress]

Saigoneer Podcast: Fake News Euphemisms, Vegetable Fight and Stand-up Comedian Vu Minh Tu

Details: Published on 04 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

We're celebrating our sweet 16 this week!

Thailand Will Launch Durian Into Space to Promote Thai Cuisine

Details: Published on 04 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The infamous Southeast Asian fruit will be launched into space as part of the Thai Space Research Agency’s “Thai Food to Space” project.

[Video] An Aerial Tour of Vietnam Through the Ultra-Definition of 4K

Details: Published on 04 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

With the rise in popularity and drop in price of drones, gorgeous aerial footage is not hard to come by in recent months.

Vietnam Ranks 96th of 175 in Children Welfare: Report

Details: Published on 04 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The study was conducted by the Save The Children Fund.

Weekend News Roundup: Air Conditioner Makers Battle for Vietnam's Red-Hot Market

Details: Published on 04 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Air conditioner makers battle for Vietnam's red-hot market [Nikkei Asian Review]

▪ Vietnam sees strong development in co-working space: CBRE [DTI]

The Evolution of Vietnamese Beauty Through Old Ads

Details: Published on 03 June 2018; Written by Khanh Tran.

Vintage cosmetic advertising and magazine covers depicting perceptions of Vietnamese beauty tell not only Saigon's, but Vietnam's feminine spirit in years gone by. Whether plain or in full color, each serves as a time capsule for the women of their era.

First Vietnam-Switzerland Direct Flight Route to Launch This November

Details: Published on 03 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Starting from November 15, passengers can enjoy direct flights from Ho Chi Minh to Zurich.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 01 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

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

[Video] Saigon Electronica Ep. 3: Delving Deeper Underground With Asian Rave Connection and Chillgressive Saigon

Details: Published on 01 June 2018; Written by Sivaraj Pragasm.

The freetekno movement originated in Europe in the 90s. It was a movement that promoted free techno parties organized within the community at locations that were not limited to urban settlements and the suburbs.

A Street Food History: The Curious Encounters Behind How Ramen Got Its Name

Details: Published on 01 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The origin of the Japanese staple as well as how the dish got its name are still up for debate.

In the Mekong Delta, Fishing Communities Struggle to Stay Afloat as Dams Deplete Fish Stocks

Details: Published on 01 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River are threatening Vietnamese fishing communities in the Delta, but what else is new.

Finance Ministry Proposes Taxing Sugary Drinks to Curb Obesity in Vietnam

Details: Published on 01 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Will slapping additional tax on sugary drinks help Vietnam keep its obesity epidemic in check?

Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Eyes India as Potential Tourism Market

Details: Published on 01 June 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Fish and sea cucumbers released in Nha Trang Bay [DTI]

▪ HCM City eyes on India as potential tourism market [SGGP]

[Photos] Saigon Architects Transform Old Building in D1 Into Contemporary Office

Details: Published on 31 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Often in Saigon we hear about old buildings being completely torn down for new high-rise projects, but not enough about them being given them new uses. This recent office in District 1 is a bright example of the latter phenomenon; the city’s young architects consciously sought to transform an old building into a contemporary space while retaining most of its original structure.