[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
How often are we treated to the spectacle that is 1969 Saigon and Vietnam from above?
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC May Fall Short on Old Apartment Restoration Target
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnamese surgeons succeed in lung transplant from brain dead donor [SGGP]
▪ HCM City may fail in old apartment restoration target [DTI]
[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future
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- Published on 18 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.
The Beautiful Samurai-Cat Friendship of 'Neko Zamurai' Will Warm Your Heart
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- Published on 18 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hold on to your seats, cat lovers.
[Video] Lanterns on the River at Saigon's Dieu Phap Pagoda
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- Published on 17 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For Saigon’s Chinese community, the first full moon of the lunar year is an event of paramount importance. They believe that whatever you do to commemorate the occasion will have an overarching impact on a family’s luck for the rest of the year.
Saigoneer Podcast: Spotify Arrives and the Ties That Bind Vietnam & Japan
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- Published on 17 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back in your ears with the latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Third Thursday @ Lush
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Special guest DJ Frank Jez had the main room thumping for this months Third Thursday event!
Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combating Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos courtesy of WildAid.
International conservation organization WildAid is teaming up with the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help save some of the planet’s most endangered species.
Hẻm Gems: The Unapologetic Simplicity of Ben Thanh's Bun Rieu Ganh
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Working in the middle of a market that houses a plethora of food collectives can be a double-edged sword. It's convenient when you’re pressed for time, but after a while, you tend to get lazy and just stick to a few favorite haunts.
Tuan Chau Group Wants to Build Massive 'Mega Resort' in Vung Tau
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The proposed Vung Tau Marina City will include an amusement park, movie theater, performance center, high-end apartments, villas, and luxury restaurants. It will accommodate 7,500 residents and 12,000 tourists a day.
A Brief History of Hanoi's Iconic Bia Hơi Glass
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Hanoi’s iconic bia hơi glass is more than meets the eye.
Vietnam, UN Collaborate to Build Storm-Proof Houses in Coastal Provinces
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
300 free houses are expected to be built by the end of this year.
Saigon's Landmark 81 to Finish in 2018, Becoming Vietnam's Tallest Skyscraper
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s construction industry is reaching new heights with the skyscraper project Landmark 81.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Vu
The hottest Ladies Night of Saigon happens each and every Tuesday at Lush.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Expected to Export 6.5m Tons of Rice in 2018
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam likely to export 6.5 million tonnes of rice in 2018 [VietnamNet]
▪ New US import tariffs will have 'minor' impact on Vietnam’s economic growth [VnExpress]
Vietnam Ranks 33rd Among Emerging Economies In Inclusive Development: Report.
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Inclusive Development Index is a newly created measurement which assesses 103 countries on eleven dimensions of economic progress.
A Pilgrimage to the Grave of Vo Thi Sau on Con Dao Island
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Pete Ford. Photos by Pete Ford.
“Every time they had a chance to go by the grave, they would put a stone on it, burn an incense stick or stick a flower they had picked up from the roadside on the grave to show their respect and adoration to the sacredness of a maiden that had become a legend.” Vo Thi Sau - A Legendary Heroine, by Nguyen Dinh Thong.
[Photos] Japanese Artist Transforms Fruits, Vegetables Into Intricate Works of Art
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Intricate geometric patterns etched across avocado skin, delicate flowers sliced into apple flesh, and elaborate anime characters alongside traditional designs carved out of a variety of fruits and vegetables - Takehiro Kishimoto’s edible artwork is going viral.
Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien Enshrines Obama's Table, Meal Set in Glass Display
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A part of Obama’s visit to Vietnam is now forever enshrined – literally – in a glass display in Hanoi.
