Saigon Restaurant Manager in Hot Water for Charging Australian Tourist $30,000 for Meal
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The manager of a restaurant in Saigon is under investigation after charging an Australian tourist over US$30,000 for a meal last August.
The Best Times to Drink Pocari
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now that we all know exactly what Pocari Sweat is, let’s look at why you should drink it, and when it is best to do so.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Named Among World’s Fastest Growing Travel Destinations
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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In Northern Thailand, Cancer-Causing Local Delicacy Poses Health Risk
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- Published on 02 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Northeastern Thailand's famed Isaan cuisine is bursting with flavor and is well-known throughout the country, but one beloved local delicacy poses a dangerous health risk to people who eat it.
Despite US Rejection of TPP, Vietnamese Business Booms
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- Published on 01 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It appears that foreign investors are still considering Vietnam a highly attractive market despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Vietnam’s First Professional MMA Fighter to Make Professional Debut in August
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- Published on 01 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This August, Vietnam’s first professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter will make his debut.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 01 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a morning in Tam Giang to Ngu Hanh Son's marble mountain, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Inaugurates Bridge Upgrades, Tan Son Nhat Overpasses Months Ahead of Schedule
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While barricaded construction sites have become a common sight in Saigon, the city is making headway on several infrastructure improvements.
Hẻm Gems: The D5 Beefsteak Joint That Means Business
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
There is no shortage of restaurants slinging beef-based dishes in Saigon, but every now and then one comes along and stands out from the pack.
Morning News Roundup: Locals Team Up Against Sand Thieves in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Glee's Vietnam Remake to Premiere This August Amid Online Controversy
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
'Gleeks' in Vietnam have mixed feelings about the remake of the popular American musical show Glee.
Bringing Literature to Life: Kickstarter Campaign Aims to Translate 2 Vietnamese Novels
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
For Minh Bui Jones, editor and founder of the Mekong Review, the greatest pleasure of his work is discovering an exciting book or writer that he has never heard of before.
Chinese Tourist Delays Flight by Throwing Coins Into Jet Engine for 'Good Luck'
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A China Southern Airlines flight was recently held up for hours after an elderly Chinese tourist allegedly threw coins into one of the plane’s engines for “good luck”.
Vietnam's Gender Imbalance to Have Major Consequences by 2050: Report
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the United Nation’s World Population Day approaches on July 11, Vietnam must face its ongoing struggle with gender imbalance throughout its population.
Ministry of Transport Bans Uber and Grab Carpooling Services
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has banned new carpooling services from Uber and Grab.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Employers, Unions Fight Again Over Wage Increase
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Urban Art Flourishes in Cambodia Despite Challenges
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Jessica Tana. Top photo by Dominic Ronzo.
Cambodia’s Urban Arts Festival has had its fair share of controversy in only two years, however that hasn’t stopped the festival’s founders and aspiring artists from inspiring the next generation of Khmer street artists.
[Video] Wrong-Way Driver in Saigon River Tunnel Crash May Be Criminally Charged
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A driver who caused a major accident by driving through the Saigon River Tunnel in the wrong direction last week may face criminal charges.
Jetstar Pacific to Fly Directly From Hanoi and Da Nang to Osaka This Fall
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Globetrotters on a budget will soon be able to jet off from Vietnam to Japan via Jetstar Pacific's new direct routes.
