'Girls Rock Asia' Brings Together Female Musicians From Across Southeast Asia
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos courtesy of Girls Rock Asia.
Southeast Asia isn’t particularly well-known for its live music scene. Major international acts might only play Bangkok or Singapore, if they stop in the region at all. Home-grown acts are common, but often face challenges such as finding venues to play and outlets to build a fan base, as anyone familiar with the scene in Saigon knows too well.
China May Ban Sale of Canine Meat Ahead of Dog-Eating Festival
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Animal lovers can rejoice - for now - as authorities in the Chinese city of Yulin have issued a short-term ban on the sale of dog meat ahead of the city's infamous dog-eating festival, activists report.
[Photos] Suoi Tien Park Playground Gets Colorful Makeover
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
To brighten up an otherwise drab and nondescript playground, all you need is a few hundred colored flags.
Illegal Sand Mining Puts Hoi An's Coastline at Severe Risk of Erosion: Experts
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A major part of Hoi An’s coastline is at risk of erosion due to years of illegal sand mining.
Morning News Roundup: 7 Die While Undergoing Dialysis at Northern Vietnam Hospital
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam to Complete 1,327-Kilometer North-South Expressway by 2030
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a 1,372-kilometer north-south expressway.
After Failed Demolition Attempt, This 100-Year-Old Saigon Villa Is in Disrepair
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Remember this beautiful century-old villa? It’s now largely a pile of rubble.
Meet Vietnam's Most Tech-Savvy Great-Grandma
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite her advanced age, a great-grandmother in Hanoi uses Google, Facebook and Skype to check the news and keep in touch with her family, in addition to regularly writing and painting.
Offices in Japan Hire Cats, Dogs, Goats to Help Employees Relieve Stress
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Companies in Japan are turning to animals like cats, dogs, goats and even alpacas to help employees relieve stress.
Morning News Roundup: Controversial Tourist Zone on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang Delayed
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Microsoft Vietnam to Turn Nha Trang Into Smart Tourism City
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The administration of Khanh Hoa province recently signed an agreement with Microsoft Vietnam to turn Nha Trang into a smart tourism city.
[Photos] Rainy Season in Vietnam: An Ode to Boats, Raincoats and Flooding
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Truong Thanh Tung.
Elsewhere in the world, a heavy bout of rain might not be a big deal. However in Vietnam, where flooding is a common occurrence, the rainy season is a prime occasion for the country’s shutterbugs to capture the trials and tribulations of life in the rain.
'Em Chua 18' Is Vietnam's First Film to Have Foreign Remakes
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Foreign filmmakers are seeking to remake Em Chua 18, Vietnam's biggest domestically produced box-office hit to date.
[Photos] The State of Saigon's Metro: 2017 Progress
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
Last year you had a chance to marvel at Hanoi’s first metro line from above, now get ready for a glimpse into Saigon’s future Metro Line 1.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Jails 6 Dog Thieves for Combined 30 Years
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Indian Woman Sets New World Record for Fastest Back-to-Back Everest Ascent
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- Published on 28 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An Indian mountain climber is believed to have set a new women's record for summitting Mount Everest twice in less than a week.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 27 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Saigon skyline to Art Deco facades, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 26 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] 24 Photos of 1968-70 Saigon
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- Published on 26 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
How many iconic landmarks can you spot?
Hẻm Gems: D5's Bò Xào Sa Tế, a Feast for All the Senses
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- Published on 26 May 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon is changing at a dizzying rate, and so is its food scene: forget about your favorite café or restaurant for a few months and you can come back one day to find it replaced by a convenience store. Thankfully, such is not the case with this week’s Hẻm Gem, Nam Ky.
