[Photos] Inside Binh Thanh's Xóm Nước Đen by the Cau Bong Canal
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- Published on 19 December 2017
- Written by Ngo Quan. Photos by Ngo Quan.
In recent years, development in Saigon has exploded, giving rise to towering skyscrapers, office towers and residential complexes throughout the southern hub. But even as the city’s modernization hits hyper speed, small, canal-side communities across town continue to exist in precarious circumstances, as city officials aim to relocate approximately 20,000 such households along various canals throughout the city. Here is a glimpse into the lives of residents in Binh Thanh’s xóm nước đen near Bui Huu Nghia Street.
A Street Food Stall in Bangkok Was Recently Awarded a Michelin Star
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- Published on 19 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bangkok chef Jay Fai has become Thailand's first street food vendor to earn a prestigious Michelin star.
[Photos] Chau Doc's 'Corrugated Metal' Home by the River
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- Published on 19 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a makeover, a once-precarious home in Chau Doc has been transformed into a contemporary home without looking out of place in a traditional riverside neighborhood.
Local Company Proposes E-Bike Rental System for District 1
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- Published on 19 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local company has proposed a pilot plan to introduce e-bikes to central Saigon in order to ease traffic congestion.
[Photos] The Iconic La Dalat, Vietnam’s First Domestic Vehicle
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- Published on 18 December 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Though production only lasted five years, the La Dalat has earned a place in Saigon history as Vietnam’s first locally manufactured commercial car.
[Photos] Saigon of the Late 1960s Through an American's Lens
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- Published on 18 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is changing so fast these days it can be difficult to recall what the city looked like in 2008, let alone 1968.
A Cafe in Hanoi Is Replacing Its Waitstaff With a Robot
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- Published on 18 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are you sick of human interaction? This café in Hanoi might have just the solution to your blight.
Weekend News Roundup: Mu Cang Chai Named Among World's 19 Most Beautiful Mountains
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- Published on 18 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Remains of Vietnamese kidnap victim return to Vietnam [Inquirer]
▪ Mu Cang Chai among world's 19 most beautiful mountains [VietnamNet]
A Vietnamese-American Actress' Journey From Refugee Camp to Golden Globe Nomination
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- Published on 16 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hong Chau, a Vietnamese-American actress, recently made the leap from relative obscurity to being a Golden Globe nominee.
[Video] Take a Ride on the Saigon Waterbus
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- Published on 16 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now that the Saigon Waterbus has been open for a few weeks, the service is starting to settle into a rhythm, with six daily trips from each terminus.
4 Saigon Districts to Experience Water Outage This Weekend
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- Published on 16 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Residents of four Saigon districts will experience water outages or low water pressure this weekend.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Acclaimed Novel 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' Was Released in Japanese Last Month
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- Published on 15 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Vietnam’s most beloved novels, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass), was released in Japanese not long ago.
Vietnam's Generation Z Earns Little, but Loves Eating Out: Report
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- Published on 15 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite having little money, many members of Vietnam’s Generation Z spend a large percentage of their budget on eating out.
Hẻm Gems: Cocktails and Conversation at Saigon’s Classiest Sidewalk Spot
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- Published on 15 December 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Editor's note: This review from 2017 was of City Beer Station's first location on Pham Ngoc Thach Street, which has since closed. Over the past years, the cocktail bar has moved numerous times. Recently, the team announced that they're reopening at a new spot at 6 Nguyen Cuu Van, Binh Thanh. Check out City Beer Station's Facebook page for the latest news regarding its relaunch and new location.
On Preserving Laos' Botanical Diversity in the Garden of Luang Prabang
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- Published on 15 December 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Cyril Eberle.
In a region where rapid urbanization, hydropower development and resource demand is devastating natural ecosystems, a dedicated team is working hard to preserve Laos’ unique plant species.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hopes to Open More Pedestrian Streets
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- Published on 15 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ HCM City hopes to open more pedestrian streets [VietnamNet]
▪ HCMC scraps proposed ban on jeans in public offices following opposition [VnExpress]
Vietnam's Private Sector Has the Fastest-Growing Salaries in ASEAN: Survey
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- Published on 14 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A regional job recruitment website has found that private-sector salaries are increasing faster in Vietnam than anywhere else in Southeast Asia.
North Korean Defector Given Free Lifetime Supply of Choco Pies
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- Published on 14 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.
South Korean confectionery giant Orion has announced that it will bestow a lifetime supply of Choco Pies to a North Korean soldier who recently defected.
Hanoi Book Company Slammed for 'Book Hotpot' Event Which Offers Books by the Kilogram
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- Published on 14 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A book company’s year-end sale event has become the center of contention for its allegedly disrespectful marketing tactics.
