Details: Published on 16 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Should the proposal be greenlit, a large chunk of forest in the Central Highlands will be gone.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Logistics Sector Too Expensive to Compete With Foreign Rivals

Details: Published on 16 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Unemployed university graduates study for doctorate despite job outlook [VietnamNet]

▪ Vietnam's logistics sector too expensive to compete with foreign rivals [VnExpress]

Saigon's Air Pollution Is 4 Times Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents: Expert

Details: Published on 15 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The smog currently engulfing Saigon reflects increasingly dangerous air pollution levels.

[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968

Details: Published on 15 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Even today, some parts of Saigon’s road system still leave much to be desired. However, judging by this set of old photos from 1964-1968, at that time most of the metropolis’ thoroughfares didn’t even have asphalt reinforcement.

Vietnamese-American Director Stephane Gauger Passes Away at 48 in Saigon

Details: Published on 15 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

One of Vietnam’s most prominent film directors, Stephane Gauger, recently passed away.

Weekend News Roundup: Thai Tycoons' Deals in Vietnam Pose Risks to Domestic Market

Details: Published on 15 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Thai tycoons' deals in Vietnam pose risks to domestic market [VnExpress]

▪ HCM City says will map out tourism strategy soon [VietnamNet]

How Vietnamese Stand-up Comics Juggle Culture, Identity and Language on Stage

Details: Published on 14 January 2018; Written by Jwyanza Hobson.

As a fan of stand-up comedy, I was curious when I found out that there was a burgeoning scene here in Saigon.

Inside Southeast Asia's First Dating Platform for Sugar Daddies

Details: Published on 13 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

TheSugarBook, a Malaysia-based dating platform aimed at matching wealthy individuals with others who are interested in being lavished with expensive gifts, has attracted more than 55,000 users since its founding in late 2016.

[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's New Storytellers With Tilo-Kay

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

Saigon’s creative industry has flourished in recent years, giving rise to a range of new job positions that were few and far between in past decades.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

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

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

Saigon Leadership Orders Temporary Closure of All Sidewalk Parking Lots by April

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

In a surprising move, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has ordered district leaders to temporarily close all local sidewalk parking lots by the end of March.

Hẻm Gems: In Thao Dien, a Modernist Building Houses D2's Best Bánh Canh Stall

Details: Published on 12 January 2018; Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Kevin Lee.

For many Saigoneers, central Thao Dien is known for its plethora of high-end restaurants catering to the neighborhood’s large expat population. However, if one looks closely enough between the scores of French bakeries, gourmet markets and fine-dining establishments, there are a few street food gems that have managed to resist the area’s gentrification.

Morning News Roundup: Death Toll From Air Pollution 4 Times Higher Than Traffic Accidents

Details: Published on 12 January 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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▪ Death toll from air pollution four times higher than traffic accidents [VietnamNet]

▪ Temperatures plummet as cold spell hits northern Vietnam [DTI]

Saigon University Halves Tuition Fees for Female Students to Boost Presence in STEM Fields

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

In an effort to encourage female students to enroll in science and technology-related programs, a university in Saigon recently announced that it would reduce the tuition fees for female undergrads.

[Video] Japan's Maple Leaf Tempura Tastes as Beautiful as It Looks

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

Saigon officially has another reason to be jealous of regions that experience autumn: these dazzlingly colorful leaf tempuras that make for delicious snacks!