[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.
Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Citizens from six more countries will be able to apply for Vietnam visas online, according to new government decree.
Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ McDonald's opens first store in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Global giants see Vietnam through beer goggles [VnExpress]
Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert
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- Published on 03 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local tourism expert has suggested moving Saigon's annual Tet flower extravaganza from Nguyen Hue Street to a local canal.
Vietnamese Comic Series 'Long Than Tuong' to Have Spanish Release Next Year
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- Published on 03 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Vietnam’s most decorated comic series is now being translated into a Spanish version, set to be released next year.
[Video] Finding Solace at Saigon's 'Shutterbug' Hẻm Cafe
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- Published on 02 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Editor's note (August 3, 2018): It is with heavy hearts for us to inform you that Tiem Ca Phe Sai Gon Hem was permanently closed in July. However, we feel incredibly lucky to have captured these moments at the cafe last year and hope to one day see another incarnation the endearing 'shutterbug' hangout in Saigon. Have a look at our video about the hẻm cafe recorded last year below.
On Creating Art With the Water From Saigon's Polluted Canals
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- Published on 01 December 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
A new art exhibition in Saigon looks at the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the importance of clean water in daily life.
Vietnam's Public University Lecturers Struggle to Make Ends Meet With Low Salaries
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- Published on 01 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, most professors at public universities are not being paid enough to be fully dedicated to their career.
Hẻm Gems: In Hẻm 284, O Thu Brings a Touch of Hue to Saigon With Cơm Hến
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- Published on 01 December 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
As the sun went down and Saigon’s throngs of workers ventured out of their office nests to fill local streets, I was perched on a red plastic stool in a hẻm in District 3 weeping and snorting like an unhinged moron.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 11.6m Foreign Visitors in First 11 Months of 2017
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- Published on 01 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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▪ Over 11.6 million foreign tourists come to Vietnam in eleven months [DTI]
▪ Vietnamese weightlifter bags three golds at world championships [Tuoi Tre]
Grab Vietnam Has Suffered VND938bn in Losses in 2017: Finance Ministry
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- Published on 30 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After three years of operations in Vietnam, Grab is reportedly facing massive losses, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Hanoi Starts Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake 2 Years After Beloved Turtle Died From Pollution
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- Published on 30 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be cleaned up two years after its famous reptile resident died in its polluted waters.
With Increased Autonomy, Saigon Wants to Raise Tobacco Tax, Traffic Fines
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- Published on 30 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Saigon leader has announced the first steps he plans to take since the city was granted more autonomy to make decisions by the National Assembly.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Kindergarten Owner Arrested for Child Abuse
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- Published on 30 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ 145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation [DTI]
▪ HCM City nursery school owner arrested for abusing children [DTI]
Mai Chau: A Delicate Balance of Mass Tourism and Independent Travel
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
With an expected 13 million international visitors this year, not to mention an ever-increasing number of domestic tourists, Vietnam’s tourism industry is growing at a rapid pace. Across the country, local officials have sought to develop their province’s destinations, while tourism providers seek to invest in scores of new man-made attractions.
Vietnamese From Rural Regions Are Using Smartphones and Facebook More Than Ever
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to reductions in smartphone prices, these devices are now increasingly popular among Vietnamese all over the country.
[Photos] The 89-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Whose Comical Selfies Will Put Yours to Shame
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you are a frequent user of the Internet, chances are you have come across a series of photos featuring an elderly woman in hilarious and bizarre circumstances. The playful shots, which have generated buzz around the worldwide web, were taken by the subject herself, 89-year-old Kimiko Nishimoto of Kumamoto, Japan.
As Government Stake Sale Nears, Sabeco Attracts Great Interest From Foreign Investors
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's government is moving forward with a long-gestating plan to sell off part of its majority stake in the country's largest brewery.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Stranded on Bali With Volcanic Eruption 'Imminent'
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnamese tourists stranded on Bali with volcanic eruption 'imminent' [VnExpress]
▪ Franchise restaurants boom in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
The Surprising Health Benefits Behind the Asian Squat
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The Asian squat has been getting lots of attention these past few years, but most recently it has been revealed that there may be health benefits to this sitting position.
