Details: Published on 09 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The move had been previously delayed due to the lack of a concrete plan.

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object

Details: Published on 09 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnam cycling queen on a roll to Asian Games [VietnamNet]

▪ Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau express boat sinks after hitting unknown object [Tuoi Tre]

Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List

Details: Published on 08 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese scientists are getting more recognition in the region.

D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street

Details: Published on 07 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

District 4’s nhậu neighborhood has been turned into an official food street by Saigon authorities.

[Video] The Elaborate 'Holy Tower' of Caodaism in the Outskirts of Tay Ninh

Details: Published on 07 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

In Tay Ninh Province’s Hoa Thanh District, a sizable community of Cao Dai followers lives thanks to the existence of the religion’s major temple, the Cao Dai Holy See.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 06 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

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

Hẻm Gems: Mutahiro's Masterful Chicken Ramen

Details: Published on 06 April 2018; Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.

Ramen is often the preferred choice of Japanese comfort food in Southeast Asia, yet finding an impressive offering of the dish in Saigon has proven to be a challenge. The appearance of Mutahiro in the very hẻm I live in, therefore, tickled my foodie brain.

Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet

Details: Published on 06 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Nguyen Quang Hai, the Vietnam U-23 team standout, is the first Vietnamese player to ever make the list.

[Photos] A Trip to District 12's Stunning Japanese-Inspired Monastery

Details: Published on 06 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape not far from the city, District 12’s Khanh An Monastery is just the place for you.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Hike Fuel Taxes in Fight Against Pollution

Details: Published on 06 April 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Grab might have to shoulder Uber’s $2.33 million tax arrears [VietnamNet]

▪ Vietnam plans to hike fuel taxes in fight against pollution [VnExpress]

In Rural Tay Ninh, Teach For Vietnam Brings a Jolt of Change to English Teaching

Details: Published on 05 April 2018; Written by Luca Powell. Photos courtesy of Teach For Vietnam.

Vu Thi Hang’s (not pictured above) teaching style is far from traditional.

Most Vietnamese Are Likely to Save Spare Cash: Report

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

Frugality is the go-to lifestyle for many Vietnamese.

Ladies Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 05 April 2018; Written by Vu

The hottest Ladies Night of Saigon happens each and every Tuesday at Lush.

Vietnam to Translate Sanskrit Texts at My Son Sanctuary Into Vietnamese, English

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

Sanskrit texts inscribed on the steles at the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hoi An, will be translated with help from Indian experts.

Morning Links Roundup: Grab Misses Deadline to Submit Documents on Uber Merger Deal

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

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▪ Trade Tension With China, U.S. Pushes South Korea Toward Vietnam [Bloomberg]

▪ Grab Vietnam misses deadline to submit documents on Uber merger deal [VnExpress]

The Legacy of Kak Channthy, Cambodia's Rock and Roll Heroine

Details: Published on 04 April 2018; Written by Thi Nguyen. .

For many Cambodian music fans, March 20 was a heartbreaking day because Kak Channthy – the 38-year-old female vocal of the band The Cambodian Space Project – passed away in an accident in Phnom Penh.

Meet the First Vietnamese Woman to Compete in the North Pole Marathon

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

Saigon native Tang Nguyet Minh will be running 41.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in temperatures of -30ºC (-22ºF) as part of the FWD North Pole Marathon.