Milk Tea-Flavored Water Is Here. Is the Apocalypse Near?
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- Published on 29 January 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The stark, clinical fluorescent lighting inside the convenient store casts an air of ominous dread all over the shop’s beverage section. With a glance, I find it. The blue package stares back at me menacingly, almost scornfully, as if it’s trying to tell me not to disturb the slumber of the harbinger of our world’s impending apocalypse.
After LGBT Content, China Now Bans Tattoos, Hip-Hop From National Media
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- Published on 29 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On January 18th, famous Chinese rapper GAI (real name: 周延 Zhōu Yán) was abruptly removed from the reality TV show 歌手 (The Singer).
Ha Long Bay Casino Reports Massive Losses of $5.58m in 2017
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- Published on 29 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The casino inside the UNESCO World Heritage site lost VND127 billion (US$5.58 million) in 2017, which is seven times higher than in 2016.
VietJet CEO Apologizes for Welcoming Vietnam's U-23 Team Home With Bikini Show
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- Published on 29 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s festive shenanigans to celebrate the country’s U-23 team range from internet memes to excessive flag-waving to an impromptu bikini show, courtesy of budget carrier VietJet Air.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s International Internet Connectivity Fully Restored
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- Published on 29 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam’s international internet connectivity fully restored [VietnamNet]
▪ Vietnam welcomes footballers home as ‘heroes’ in wake of AFC U23 miracle [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] A Tour of Saigon's 100-Year-Old Hẻm, Hao Si Phuong
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- Published on 27 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
What better way to learn about Saigon’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage than to pay a visit to one of the city’s oldest residential enclaves?
Delay Threat Still Looms Over AFC U-23 Final as Heavy Snow Blankets China
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- Published on 27 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s still a chance that heavy snowfall might affect the schedule of today’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 final match.
Saigoneer Podcast: 2017 Recap, Record Tourism Year and Coffee
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- Published on 27 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The Saigoneer Podcast's second episode is online now!
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 26 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hanoi, Saigon Make Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 26 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been recognized by a international database as one of the most affordable Southeast Asian cities.
Vietnam Hopes to Start $50bn Project to Build High-Speed North-South Railway in 2020
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- Published on 26 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The long-delayed project is expected to be actualized, beginning in 2020.
Hẻm Gems: Fine Dining at a Budget Price in Binh Thanh's Mai Sen Bistro
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- Published on 26 January 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
When it comes to dining in Binh Thanh District, most Saigoneers probably think of street food, or perhaps the strip of Japanese establishments on Pham Viet Chanh Street.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Closes 2 Central Streets Today for Tet Offensive Ceremony
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- Published on 26 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Ho Chi Minh City canal cleanup projects may fail to meet deadline [DTI]
▪ HCMC to close two central streets this Friday for Tet Offensive ceremony [VnExpress]
[Photos] Ambulance, Tractor, Hearse: A Compilation of Vietnam's Football Shenanigans
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- Published on 25 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
It is a nationally known fact that after every big football win, Vietnam's road network will be flooded with flown flags, vigorous chants, and random objects blaring odd noises.
Amid Tourism Boom, Hoi An Places Stricter Regulations on Homestays
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- Published on 25 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hoi An Town authorities have issued new regulations requiring all homestays be operated by residents who are not married to foreigners.
Vietnam's 'Queen of Pop' My Tam Ranks 10th on Billboard Top World Albums List
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- Published on 25 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of My Tam, rejoice!
Morning News Roundup: Photochemical Smog Threatens Public Health in HCMC
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- Published on 25 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Vietnam's deputy PM takes to the streets to celebrate U23 Asian Cup semifinal victory [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam Airlines plans more flights to Changzhou on U23 Vietnam’s final [DTI]
Vietnam Embassy in Chile Caught Drying Shark Fins on Roof
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- Published on 24 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, at least a hundred potentially illegal shark fins could be spotted drying on the roof of the Vietnamese embassy in Chile.
SPRMRKT Singapore: Where the Crème de la Crème of Vietnamese Culture Shines
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- Published on 24 January 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. .
SPRMRKT, an upscale Singaporean shopping market and restaurant, is spending more than two months showcasing Vietnamese culture through food, art and design.
[Photos] The Pastoral Charm of Bac Ninh in the 1920s
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- Published on 24 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite being one of Vietnam’s tiniest provinces, Bac Ninh was home to the earliest trace of ancient Vietnamese tribes.
