[Photos] 25 Rare Photos of Cho Lon in 1925
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s fascinating to see how the Cho Lon area has been developing over the years from a mere trading hub in 1925 to an important center of Chinese heritage in today’s Saigon.
VietJet Air to Launch Direct Hanoi-Yangon Route in August
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Globetrotting Hanoians might be happy to hear that budget carrier VietJet Air is launching a direct Hanoi-Yangon route.
Morning News Roundup: Ca Mau Loses Nearly 450ha of Coastal Land Each Year
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon to Build First-Ever Retention Basin in Cu Chi to Curb Flooding
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers are no strangers to flooding: the city is developing faster than its infrastructure can handle, so most efforts to combat this age-old issue have had limited effectiveness. Will a retention basin change this?
National Tourism Authority Rejects Suggestion to Amend Son Tra Development Plan
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam National Tourism Authority (VNAT) has stated its intention to move forward with an unchanged plan to develop a huge tourism zone on Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula.
Young Saigoneers Turn Manhole Covers Into Street Art
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Street art sporadically pops up in the most hopeless of places, and this time it’s Saigon's lowly manhole covers.
Vietnam Welcomes 1 Million Foreign Tourists for 4th Straight Month
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam welcomed over one million foreign visitors in April, marking the fourth consecutive month with tourist arrivals in the millions.
Weekend News Roundup: VNA Celebrates 10,000th International Flight to Da Nang
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex Just Became the World's Most Expensive Watch
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- Published on 14 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex made history this weekend as the most expensive watch ever sold at auction.
French Hip-Hop Meets Viet Rap in New Piu Piu Collaboration
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- Published on 13 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos courtesy of Institut Francais.
As Vietnam’s underground hip-hop scene begins to emerge into the spotlight, one of its rising stars joins forces with an up-and-coming foreign artist to create a track for worldwide release.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 13 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Hue's intricate lanterns to a Saigon dusk, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 12 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades
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- Published on 12 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to attract more tourists, the Hanoi Railway Transport Company recently carried out a thorough upgrade on its current Hanoi-Sapa route.
Hẻm Gems: To Chan's Noodle Soup Offers Comfort in a Bowl
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- Published on 12 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman. .
If you turn up to a hủ tiếu spot anywhere in this city and there is not a hand-painted, wooden noodle cart taking up one corner of the venue, you may want to think twice about sitting down.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Promote Tourism at Cannes Film Festival
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- Published on 12 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- HCMC to promote tourism at Cannes Film Festival [VietnamNet]
[Photos] A Black-and-White Look at Hoi An from 1930 -1950
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- Published on 11 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It appears that flooding in Hoi An is a common phenomenon that dates back to at least the 1930s.
Da Nang Airport Welcomes New International Terminal
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- Published on 11 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From now on, passengers on international flights to or from Da Nang will enjoy the comfort of a brand-new terminal.
Western-Trained Nguyen Thien Nhan Appointed as New Leader of Saigon
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- Published on 11 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Thien Nhan, who studied in the former East Germany and the US, has been appointed the new leader of Saigon.
[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam
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- Published on 11 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, at this point it might seem that we’ve seen everything, from breathtaking drone footage to extreme close-ups of the country’s street food bounty.
Vietnam Considers Lifting Midnight Curfew to Attract More Tourists
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- Published on 11 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Closing time may soon be a little later than midnight at your favorite hang-out spots thanks to a recent proposal from Vietnam’s Tourism Association.
