Details: Published on 25 August 2017; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

Is this the best mì sủi cảo in Saigon? I don’t know, but it’s pretty goddamn delicious.

Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam

Details: Published on 25 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Over 700 houses damaged as Typhoon Hato batters northern Vietnam [VnExpress]

Vietnam calls for Southeast Asian unity amid South China Sea tension [Reuters]

[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist

Details: Published on 24 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Andy Ip Thien.

Vietnam is a country that rises early. Before the sun comes up, you’ll find street vendors hauling out their wares, elderly people exercising in the park and kids shuffling off to school.

Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta

Details: Published on 24 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A team of archaeologists from Australia has uncovered evidence of an extensive trading network that operated in Vietnam from almost 4,500 years ago until nearly 3,000 years ago.

VietJet to Launch Saigon-Jakarta Route This December

Details: Published on 24 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Traveling to the Indonesian capital from Saigon will be cheaper in the near future.

Foreign Fast Food Chains Stagnate as Locals Still Prefer Street Food

Details: Published on 24 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Most foreign fast food chains in Vietnam have fallen short of their initial projections, as burgers and fries can’t compete with the vibrant culture of local street food.

Swimmer Anh Vien Clinches 2 Gold Medals, Breaks Own SEA Games Records

Details: Published on 24 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam's athletes have won an impressive haul of medals over the last two days at the 2017 SEA Games, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur.

Morning News Roundup: Company Director Sparks Outrage After Slapping Female Doctor in Central Vietnam

Details: Published on 24 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Company director sparks outrage after slapping female doctor in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

Flights cancelled due to storm Hato [SGGP]

Ariana Grande Cancels Saigon Concert 4 Hours Before Showtime

Details: Published on 23 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s Arianators must be feeling devastated at the moment.

How Virtual Life Is Transforming Saigon's Public Spaces

Details: Published on 23 August 2017; Written by Michael Tatarski.

Observe public spaces in Saigon for any amount of time and you'll quickly notice many interactions take place in both the physical world and within the virtual sphere. Whether it’s teenagers taking Instagram selfies at Takashimaya or grandmas filming their grandkids on Nguyen Hue, the digital world is integral to daily urban life.

[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat

Details: Published on 23 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Do not try this at home. Or anywhere else, for that matter.

[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi

Details: Published on 23 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

For newcomers to the city, Hanoi seems like a complete sensory overload.

After Months in Captivity, Vietnamese Sailor Rescued From Filipino Terrorist Group Abu Sayyaf

Details: Published on 23 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Do Trung Hieu, a Vietnamese sailor captured in a high-profile Abu Sayyaf kidnapping last year, was rescued by Filipino troops recently.

Morning News Roundup: Polluting Factories Still Remain in Hanoi's Residential Quarters

Details: Published on 23 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Polluting factories still remain in Hanoi's residential quarters [VietnamNet]

Professor wants to turn Vietnam into an “herbal medicine garden” [VietnamNet]

Tourism Businesses Are Trying to Clean up Vietnam

Details: Published on 22 August 2017; Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.

The sun already threatens to sap our energy even though it’s barely mid-morning on Thanh Da Island. Devoid of the tall buildings and claustrophobic blocks found downtown, this small patch of greenery and its residents would not be out of place in the Mekong Delta. On a lazy Sunday morning, pajama-clad women ride by on bicycles, men swap stories over coffee and cigarettes, and the road that runs through all this activity serves as a talking point for Thanh Da residents.

Vietnam's University Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs That Match Their Skills

Details: Published on 22 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

University graduates in Vietnam have the highest rate of unemployment among young people, a fact that could seriously jeopardize the country’s growth.

Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt

Details: Published on 22 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

The future of Saigon’s most prominent skeleton tower has become even murkier.

[Photos] Local Photographer Captures the Magic of Long Hai's Bustling Morning Port

Details: Published on 22 August 2017; Written by Saigoneer. .

Nguyen Hoang Phi, a photographer from the fishing town of Long Hai, has captured the bustling port under beautiful morning light in a series of vivid photos.