[Photos] Artist Captures Old Edo's Remnants in Busy Tokyo
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- Published on 11 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Shinji Tsuchimochi's ukiyo-e illustrations breathe nostalgia into Japan's cool and modern capital.
[Video] A Virtual Tour of Saigon's Ben Thanh, Opera House and Ba Son Metro Stations
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- Published on 11 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever wonder what Saigon’s future underground metro stations will look like?
Saigon Considers Charging Businesses More for Sidewalk Usage
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- Published on 10 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's transport department has unveiled a plan to increase fees on businesses which use city sidewalks for commercial purposes.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 10 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Saigon hẻm life to fish baskets, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 09 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Bui Vien to Become Pedestrian-Only Street on Weekend Nights From July
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- Published on 09 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's Bui Vien Street will become a vehicle-free zone on weekend nights in the near future.
'Brain Drain' Is Taking Its Toll on ASEAN Workforce and Economy: Study
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- Published on 09 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Highly skilled members of the ASEAN workforce are pursuing more lucrative opportunities outside of their home countries.
Hẻm Gems: Pasteur Street's Well-Hidden Cơm Trưa Mother Lode
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- Published on 09 June 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Every once in a while, you come across a simple Vietnamese restaurant that absolutely blows you away.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Extends Visa Waiver for 5 European Countries
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- Published on 09 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Hanoi Metro Officials Apologize for Using Student-Made Terminal Map Without Permission
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- Published on 08 June 2017
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The management board of Hanoi's Ha Dong - Cat Linh railway project recently came under fire for using a map illustration stolen from the Internet.
A Heroes’ Retirement Plan for De-Mining Dogs in Cambodia
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- Published on 08 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An animal rights activist in Phnom Penh plans to open a specialized retirement home for Cambodia’s de-mining dogs.
H&M's First Store in Vietnam to Open in Saigon This Autumn
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- Published on 08 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From later this year, fans of fast-fashion retailer H&M will not have to make a trek to Bangkok to shop, as the Swedish brand recently announced the launch of a flagship store in downtown Saigon.
[Photos] This Binh Duong Warehouse Is a Treasure Trove of Vietnam's Automotive Heritage
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- Published on 08 June 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Lee Starnes.
In a dusty Binh Duong warehouse lies one of the world’s largest collections of Citroën Traction Avants, a car commonly associated with Vietnam’s late colonial era. One might hazard a guess that the collection belongs to either a nostalgic Frenchman or a local history buff. However, the extensive fleet actually belongs to a soft-spoken Japanese man.
[Photos] Take a Tour of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area From Above
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- Published on 08 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two decades after being approved for development, the Thu Thiem Peninsula is slowly taking shape as one of Saigon’s major future urban areas.
Morning News Roundup: Asia Continues Battle as Vietnam Declares Free of Bird Flu
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- Published on 08 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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$350,000 Vietnamese Painting Sold at Christie's Allegedly a Fraud
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- Published on 07 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to art dealers and collectors, rampant counterfeits may devalue Vietnamese paintings on the international market.
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia's 'Bamboo House' Is a Green Oasis in Sweltering Saigon
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- Published on 07 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latest addition to Vo Trong Nghia Architects’ "House for Trees" series is a fusion between bamboo and a typical Saigon tube house.
Hanoi to Uproot 1,000 Trees to Make Way for Road Expansion
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- Published on 07 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to expand Hanoi’s Ring Road 3, the city will axe about 1,000 trees before October, while another 300 will be relocated or pruned. Many of the trees are four or five decades old and more than a meter in diameter.
[Photos] A Tour of Hong Kong's Cramped 'Kowloon Walled City'
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- Published on 07 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today Hong Kong is known for its sleek modernity and space-age skyscrapers, but not long ago it was home to a massive unplanned residential block known as Kowloon Walled City.
Vietnam Skincare Clinic Goes Viral for Using Logo of Fictional Zombie-Making Company
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- Published on 07 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A skincare clinic in Saigon has been the butt of Internet mockery recently after eagle-eyed netizens discovered that their official logo is a carbon copy of a fictional zombie-creating company in the video game franchise Resident Evil.
