[Photos] Da Nang Architects Transform Old Furniture Workshop Into Airy Abode
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of demolishing their old home and building a new structure on top of it, a business in Da Nang decided to keep the house’s frame and give it a makeover instead.
Vietnam Ranks 87th Out of 119 in Talent Attraction: Index
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to treatment of talent, a report shows.
Boombox Sundays @ Lush
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Sunday nights at Lush are made for hip hop!
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Vu
It was yet another jam packed and pumping Saturday Night at Lush!
It's Official: Uber Sells Southeast Asia Operations to Grab
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will also be joining Grab’s board of directors.
[Photos] A Glimpse Into Life in Vung Tau in 1967
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today, Vung Tau is a bustling tourist spot for Saigoneers looking to get out of the city and enjoy some ocean waves, but these photos from 1967 reveal its past as a working port.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam, South Korea Agree to Do $100bn in Bilateral Trade by 2020
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ City needs to VND 10 bln to build three new bus stations [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam, South Korea agree to do $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2020 [VnExpress]
From Texas to Saigon: Viet-Cajun Cuisine's Journey Around the World
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- Published on 25 March 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Given the size of the overseas Vietnamese diaspora, it comes as little surprise that the community has had a huge influence on the cuisines of countries around the world.
Google Japan Debuts Adorable Dog Version of Street View as Tribute to Hachiko
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- Published on 25 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
It was only a matter of time before dog lovers in the town of Odate, Japan strapped a live feed to the lead harnesses of their Akitas.
Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Cuisine Abroad, Food Writer Andrea Nguyen and Saving Ancient Art Forms
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- Published on 24 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Saigoneer is back in your earbuds with the latest episode of our podcast.
[Video] The Story of Saigon’s Oldest Film Camera Repairman
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- Published on 24 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some might think that analog photography is the stuff of the past given the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, but there is still a modest population – including both newcomers and veterans – that appreciate the joy and magic of film cameras.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
D8 Apartment Fire, Saigon's Worst in 15 Years, Kills 13, Injures 28
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- Published on 23 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night while most Saigoneers were sound asleep, a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment complex in District 8.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Business Environment Changing for the Better
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- Published on 23 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Emirates Airlines launches cheap flights from Vietnam to int’l destinations [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam’s business environment changing for the better [VnExpress]
Inspired by Dubai, Da Nang Plans to Develop an Urban Area Along the City's Bay
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials hope the move will achieve a success similar to that of Dubai.
[Illustrations] A Dreamlike Saigon in Loc Xuan Nguyen's Watercolor Sketches
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this series of urban sketches, illustrator and artist Loc Xuan Nguyen sees Saigon through a melancholic lens.
Notorious Vietnamese Wildlife Smuggler Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Mau Chien, a kingpin in the illegal rhino horn, elephant ivory, pangolin and tiger trade was given 13 months in prison.
Morning Links Roundup: Asia a Key Battle Ground in Fight Against Killer Air Pollution
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ HCMC plans to build logistic centers [SGGP]
▪ Asia a key battleground in fight against killer air pollution [VnExpress]
Saigon Postcard No. 1: Bitexco's Lonely Helipad
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Saigoneer is proud to announce Saigon Postcards, a new series which pays loving tribute to the city we call home through original illustrations paired with text.
[Video] Meet the Mossy Frog, Vietnam's Most Adorable Master of Disguise
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The limestone karst forests in Vietnam’s northern provinces are the gifts that keep on giving.
