Details: Published on 12 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Another victory for Vietnam’s LGBT community on the international stage!

Despite Criticisms, Saigon Proposes Hiking Wastewater Discharge Levy

Details: Published on 12 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed increasing fees on wastewater discharged by the city’s production workshops, but the plan’s specifics and methods are attracting criticism.

Weekend News Roundup: Work Starts on $1bn Industrial Zone in Nghe An

Details: Published on 12 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Work starts on 1-billion-USD industrial zone in Nghe An [SGGP]

▪ Vietnam named 2nd best destination for Japanese firms wishing to expand abroad: survey [VnExpress]

Amid Climate Change Threats, a Strain of Asian 'Floating Rice' Might Hold the Answer

Details: Published on 11 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

As Southeast Asian countries struggle to adapt to the mounting challenges brought about by climate change, a potential solution has "floated" to the surface.

Spotify Is Launching in Vietnam in 3 Days

Details: Published on 10 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Hang on to your seat (and mobile devices), Spotify is hitting Vietnam in three days!

[Video] Learn How to Make Bánh Chưng in Hanoi's Storied Tranh Khuc Village

Details: Published on 10 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

It’s hard to find a Vietnamese who isn’t familiar with the a story behind the country’s sticky rice cakes: bánh chưng and bánh giày. After all, the legend of these ceremonial fares is intertwined with Vietnam’s founding fathers.

Saigoneer Podcast: Contemporary Vietnamese Literature and the LGBTQ Community in Vietnam

Details: Published on 10 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

After a one-month break, we're back on the air!

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

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

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

Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta

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

Officials find little success in easing the nuisances associated with the booming bird nest farming industry across southern Vietnam.

Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho

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

Once the high-speed railway is finished, it will only take 45 minutes to travel from Saigon to Can Tho.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Trade Future Looks Bright as New TPP Sans US Goes Through

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

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▪ Four Vietnamese women artists exhibit works in China [VietnamNet]

▪ Vietnam’s trade future looks bright as 11 countries sign trade accord sans US [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam's Most Recent Social Media Celebrity Is a Majestic Cat Named 'Dog'

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

Behold Vietnam’s latest internet heartthrob, a majestic Scottish fold from Hai Phong.

Vietnamese Intern Allegedly Tricked Into Cleaning up Radioactive Sites in Japan

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

A 24-year old Vietnamese citizen who was serving as an intern in a government-sponsored Technical Intern Training Program may have been duped into performing cleanup in areas with unsafe radiation levels following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown.

Ladies Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 08 March 2018; Written by Vu

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

Saigon Proposes Tech Upgrades to Make Schools 'Smarter'

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

The government is calling for "smart schools" across Saigon. But can the city actually pull it off?

Morning Links Roundup: Hanoi Continues Promotional Campaign on CNN in 2018

Details: Published on 08 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.

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▪ Ministry asks to protect teachers [SGGP]

▪ Vietnam's FLC aims to buy 24 Airbus planes [VnExpress]

[Video] This Music Video Is a Quirky Homage to Go Lim Frontwoman Nga Nhi

Details: Published on 07 March 2018; Written by Thi Nguyen. Videos by Vincent Baumont.

For those familiar with Hanoi's independent music scene, the name Go Lim should ring a bell. During their fleeting single-year existence between 2011 and 2012, Go Lim was a breath of fresh air among the uneven gender demographics of rock musicians and enthusiasts at the time.