[Photos] Life on Saigon Streets in 1971 Through the Lens of an American Soldier
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- Published on 02 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you were born when these photos were taken, you would be 47 years old now.
Morning Links Roundup: VNG Pledges to Save 160mn Leaked Zing Accounts
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- Published on 02 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ City dwellers flock to amusement places, supermarkets in national holidays [SGGP]
▪ VNG pledges to save 160 million leaked Zing ID accounts [SGGP]
[Video] The Drag Queens Firing Up Hanoi's Nightlife
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- Published on 29 April 2018
- Written by Trang Bui. Video by Trang Bui and Chris Humphrey. .
For over two months, a tantalizing new event has been firing up Hanoi's nightlife: drag queens in burlesque outfits death dropping on stage.
Feminist Art Project 'Lip Xinh' Is an Archive of Unabashed Intimacies
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- Published on 29 April 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Thi Nguyen.
Located inside a modest space on the fourth floor of a cafe, the Lip Xinh exhibition made its statement the moment you set foot inside the space: the act of simply confronting your private parts can be very profound.
[Video] Hẻm Gems: 80 Years of Cà Phê Vợt in Saigon's Oldest Cafe
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- Published on 29 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there anything as iconically Saigon as having a cup of joe in a hẻm while watching traffic roll by?
Saigon Postcard No. 4: Mourning the Fallen
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- Published on 28 April 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Saigon has lost some of its oldest citizens recently, and in this installment of our Saigon Postcard series, we pay our respects.
Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit: A Beautiful Trek Amidst Change
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- Published on 28 April 2018
- Written by Ashley Corbett. Photos by Ashley Corbett.
In through your nose, out through your mouth. You can do this. In through your nose, aaaaand out through your mouth. I keep reminding myself how to breathe.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
After Phu Quoc, Hoi An Is Getting a $4bn Casino Complex
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The biggest casino in Vietnam will open next year.
Hẻm Gems: The Best Bánh Căn Da Lat...in Saigon
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Is there any cooking utensil that’s as magical as the bánh căn mold?
Can Tho All-Female Biker Club Faces Online Backlash for Riding Bikes in Áo Bà Ba
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there a specific dress code that female motorcyclists must follow to avoid being deemed “inappropriate”?
Morning Links Roundup: Five Prosecuted in Battery Powder-Tainted Coffee Case
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam wins 29 golds at regional karate tourney [DTI]
▪ Five prosecuted in battery powder tainted coffee case [VietnamNet]
More Than 45% of Vietnamese Males Are Smokers: Health Expert
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Will increasing tax on tobacco help reduce the problem?
[Video] Short Film Captures the Diversity of Vietnamese From All Walks of Life
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Journey Through the People of Vietnam depicts the candid moments of a wide range of the everyday lives of Vietnamese across the country.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies Night was full of fun and made better by the being on the eve of a public holiday!
Da Nang, FPT Agree on Plans for ‘Smart City’ by 2020
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
This time, city officials will tap a domestic company for the technological makeover.
Morning Links Roundup: Aging Population Prompts Vietnam to Look at Raising Retirement Levels
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Convenience stores: more are being opened, but many are closing [VietnamNet]
▪ Aging population prompts Vietnam to look at raising retirement levels [VnExpress]
[Photos] The Rugged Beauty of Indonesia's Komodo National Park
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Most people think of dragons when they hear about Komodo. While the world's largest lizards are one reason to journey to this remote corner of the world, the rugged vistas and incredible biodiversity, both above and below the sea, are more than enough reason to visit in their own right.
[Photos] Sri Thendayuthapani Temple: The Architectural Footprint of Tamils in Downtown D1
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon used to be home to a modest but vibrant Indian diaspora. Despite being an integral part of the city, their history often went off the records.
Prepare to Spend Your Holiday With Slow Internet Because Guess What Just Broke Again
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
There goes our plan to Netflix and chill all holiday weekend.
