This New Map of Every Planned Saigon Metro Line Will Leave You Drooling
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- Published on 04 January 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Image courtesy of James Clark.
A Saigon-based blogger and rail enthusiast has released an updated map of the city's long-dreamed of metro system.
Vietnam Spends $354m on Snacks in 2017: Report
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- Published on 04 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
We consumed a lot of snacks last year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $2.1bn Importing 94,000 Cars in 2017
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- Published on 04 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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▪ Vietnam transport ministry shelves plan to build airport in Mekong Delta province [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam spends $2.1bn importing 94,000 cars in 2017 [Tuoi Tre]
A Tropical Depression Just Strengthened Into Vietnam's First Storm in 2018
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- Published on 03 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
What is happening to Vietnam’s stormy season?
[Photos] 36 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1956
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- Published on 03 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are many things to love about life in Vietnam in past decades, but over the years, Saigoneers nowadays might have gotten used to a certain standard of living, making it hard to picture a time when cell phones weren‘t a thing and bubble tea parlors didn’t line local thoroughfares.
Homegrown Veggies as Tet Gifts Is a Thing in Saigon Thanks to Urban Farmers
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- Published on 03 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fears about contaminated and pesticide-laden produce is leading Vietnam's city dwellers to take matters into their own hands and start growing vegetables at home.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Digital Database Aimed to Increase Public Knowledge
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- Published on 03 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnamese guy cycles across Southeast Asia to raise charity funds [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam launches digital database aimed to increase public knowledge [VnExpress]
[Photos] Historic Crowds Hit Hanoi Downtown to Celebrate New Year
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- Published on 02 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Aren’t you glad that you stayed at home this New Year’s Eve?
Vietnam Opens 2018 With New Program to Protect Sea Turtles
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- Published on 02 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced its plan to embark on a program aimed at conserving marine turtles in Quang Ngai’s Ly Son Island in 2018.
In 2017, Traffic Accidents in Vietnam Killed 8,000, Injuring 17,000 Others: Report
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- Published on 02 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thousands of Vietnamese died on the road last year, but the number of fatalities decreased considerably compared to 2016.
Weekend News Roundup: Uber Files Lawsuit Against HCMC’s $2.3m Tax Demand
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- Published on 02 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Hanoi to spend VND2.5bn to repair the ceramic mural [DTI]
▪ Uber files lawsuit against HCMC’s $2.3 mln tax demand [VnExpress]
Saigon, Dawn of the City of the Digital Nomads
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- Published on 31 December 2017
- Written by Maxon Pugovsky. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Every profession has its own grind. For those of us who sit behind a desk, the day-to-day routine can quickly turn monotonous: you drive to work, sit at your desk, scroll through emails, make phone calls, head to meetings, go home, eat, sleep, and repeat. But as the world of business changes and technology draws us closer together, some are finding a way to work without having to commit to this daily tedium.
Saigon Starts Removing 7 War-Era Water Towers
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- Published on 31 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After months of planning, Saigon is finally taking down the city’s collection of cement water towers.
Vietnam Ends 2017 With 6.8% GDP Growth Rate, Best in a Decade
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- Published on 30 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has consistently achieved its targeted economic growth rates in recent years.
[Video] Into Saigon's Urban Landscapes With Humans of Sài Gòn
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- Published on 30 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever wondered about the humans behind Humans of Sài Gòn?
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Is Hanoi's New Book Street Dying?
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite the warm reception from Hanoians during its opening weeks, Hanoi’s designated book area on 19/12 Street is facing a decline.
Saigoneer’s 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2017
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2017, Saigon certainly saw its fair share of the good, the bad, and the controversial, but it was without a doubt a wonderful year in eating. Across the city, we delighted in finding decades-old street food spots and brand new businesses alike.
Morning News Roundup: Toyota Vietnam Recalls Another 8,000 Cars Over Airbag Fault
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- Published on 29 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top trending destinations in 2018: Airbnb [VnExpress]
▪ Toyota Vietnam recalls another 8,000 cars over airbag fault [DTI]
[Photos] Tatsuto Hibata: Finding Beauty in the World's Dense Urbanscapes
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- Published on 28 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The oeuvre of Japanese photographer Tatsuto Shibata includes an eclectic mix of subjects: streets tangled in neon signage, claustrophobic alleyways thrumming with commerce, sweeping city panoramas and enigmatic portraits.
