Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Under Water Following ‘Unprecedented’ Unseasonal Rain
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- Published on 03 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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AirAsia to Launch Vietnamese Budget Airline in 2018
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- Published on 01 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One month after VietJet made its debut on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, regional budget carrier AirAsia has announced its intention to expand to Vietnam, launching a new airline with the help of a local partner.
Looking Ahead While Remembering the Past: Cu Lac’s Bomb Crater Bar
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- Published on 01 April 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
The village of Cu Lac in central Vietnam is a postcard image of rural life. Water buffaloes and cattle graze among low-slung houses, and verdant rice paddies stretch to the nearby Ho Chi Minh Highway. The broad, green-tinged Son River flows past the length of Cu Lac, while a breeze whispers through the bamboo trees lining its banks.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 01 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From city sunrises to Ba Chieu Market at sunset, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 31 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Video] A Mesmerizing Timelapse of Mui Ne From Above
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- Published on 31 March 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photo courtesy of Rufus Blackwell.
It’s safe to say that Rufus Blackwell has a soft spot for Vietnam.
Hẻm Gems: Chicken Noodles in Phu Nhuan's Flower Neighborhood
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- Published on 31 March 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Located deep in the heart of Phu Nhuan District’s “flower” neighborhood, Mi Ga Lua Hong offers up a solid addition to Saigon’s host of chicken-centric dishes: a fried chicken drumstick with dry, green noodles.
D1 Official Doan Ngoc Hai to Take a Break From Clearing Sidewalks
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- Published on 31 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After six weeks of demolition and vehicle-towing, District 1’s sidewalk crusader is taking a break.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Orders Removal of Illegally Built Constructions on Son Tra Peninsula
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- Published on 31 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon Winter Park Now Offers Skiing, Sledding, Snowman-Building
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As of this month, tropical Saigon is now home to its own winter wonderland.
Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting this Saturday, kayaks will no longer be permitted in Ha Long Bay.
'The Best We Could Do': A Memoir of One Vietnamese Family’s Journey to America
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a time when the United States is grappling with its stance on immigration, the memoir of a Vietnamese-American writer has given a human face to the country's refugees.
Asia Suffered $83bn in Damage from Disasters Last Year
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2016, Asia suffered greater financial losses due to natural and man-made catastrophes than any other region in the world, according to a new report.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Proposes Giant Golden Turtle Statue for Hoan Kiem Lake
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- HCMC to open separate lanes for buses [VietnamNet]
Vietnam’s Economic Growth Hits 3-Year Low in First Quarter of 2017
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s economic growth hit a three-year low in the first quarter of this year.
[Photos] Educational Campaign Paints Saigon Walls With Rhino Graffiti
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the last month, walls along a number of District 1 streets have been covered in graffiti as part of an awareness-raising campaign.
Vietnamese Game 'Sky Garden' Wins People's Choice Award at Gaming Event
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese game recently surpassed Pokemon GO, Super Mario Run and other famous world titles to earn the prize for most popular at this year's IMGA Global event.
[Photos] The Sleepy, Small Town Vibes of Central Vietnam in the Early 1960s
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before it became the modern metropolis it is today, Da Nang used to be a sleepy fishing village.
Hanoi Pilots Program to Collect Parking Fees via Mobile App
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This May, Hanoi will test out a digital parking system on select streets in Hoan Kiem District.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 2nd Best Place in the World to Teach English
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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