Details: Published on 10 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Plagiarism not only runs rampant in Vietnam’s online creative industry, but also in more traditional art forms such as oil paintings and lacquer.

Maneuver Vietnam's Hectic Traffic in This Quirky, Locally Made Minigame

Details: Published on 10 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Haven’t gotten enough of Vietnam’s traffic pandemonium in real life? Now you can also experience it virtually through this quirky brand-new mobile game.

[Photos] Ben Thanh Market in the Motorbike-Free 1920s

Details: Published on 10 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Ben Thanh Market is one of Saigon's most famous landmarks, but that doesn't mean it is loved by all.

Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy

Details: Published on 09 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal which would give Saigon more leeway to set policies separate from the central government, though details of the plan remain vague.

Vietnam's 2019 Education Reform Will Take Inspiration From Nordic Countries

Details: Published on 08 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam’s education authorities have started looking northward for ways to improve local schools and curricula.

Da Nang Park to Shutter Zoo Section Over Poor Conditions, Attendance

Details: Published on 08 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

The management of a park in Da Nang is seeking permission from local authorities to close a zoo on the park’s grounds due to a scarcity of animals.

Hẻm Gems: A Quick, Delicious, No-Nonsense Lunch at Quan Com Ga Hai Nam

Details: Published on 08 September 2017; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

Now that I'm on my fourth chicken-centric Hẻm Gem, I guess I might as well start carrying out these assignments dressed as a chicken.

Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cops Collect Unofficial Fines From Commuters Near HCMC Airport

Details: Published on 08 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Traffic cops collect unofficial fines from commuters near Ho Chi Minh City airport [Tuoi Tre]

43 hectares of forest wiped out in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

Bò Bía: A Piece of Saigon's Hokkien Heritage in a Simple Street Food Roll

Details: Published on 07 September 2017; Written by Khoi Pham.

Historically Saigon has been a busy trading hub that attracts merchants from all over the region, and the city's culinary repertoire is a smorgasbord of eclectic cultural influences. In the latest installment of our Food History series, Saigoneer takes a closer look at the history of a refreshing street treat that’s both delicious and healthy: bò bía.

[Video] Coi: A Creative Plea for Less Horn-Honking on Saigon’s Streets

Details: Published on 07 September 2017; Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.

Vietnamese traffic has a bad reputation among both local and foreign drivers for its chaotic nature. From sidewalk driving to texting behind the wheel and creative interpretations of local street signs, urban roadways in particular can be a hair-raising place. But in his new short called Coi, animator Triet Le aims to tackle just one of the many traffic-related phenomenon in Vietnam: honking.

GrabShare Might Return to Saigon for a 1 Year Trial: Authorities

Details: Published on 07 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In Saigon, GrabShare might make a comeback later in the year.

Morning News Roundup: Microsoft, Bosch Replace Local CEOs With Foreigners in Vietnam

Details: Published on 07 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Microsoft, Bosch replace local CEOs with foreigners in Vietnam [VnExpress]

Rough Guides renames Vietnam one of the 20 most beautiful countries to visit [VnExpress]

[Video] There's Now a Mekong Delta-Style Remix of 'Despacito,' Because Why Not

Details: Published on 06 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Who would have thought that merging ‘Despacito’ with Vietnamese bolero influences would make a great Khmer-sounding hit?

Japan is Running Out of Samurai, Ninja Due to Tourism Boom

Details: Published on 06 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Japan is being challenged by an unexpected shortage of both samurai and ninja, and this is not a joke.

Vietnam's Representative Wins Mrs. Universe 2017

Details: Published on 06 September 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A Vietnamese-American woman was recently crowned Mrs. Universe 2017, making it the first time a Vietnamese participant has ever achieved the title in such a pageant.