Chasing Pavements: In Defense of Saigon's Sidewalk Economy
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- Published on 04 April 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
As Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of Saigon’s most aggressive sidewalk-clearing campaign in recent memory, takes a brief hiatus, headlines about towed cars and demolished buildings often obscure the reality that many people rely on that coveted space between the street and a building for their livelihood.
Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016
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- Published on 04 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In recent years, Saigon’s many business and development projects have received a considerable amount of overseas remittances from Viet Kieu, according to a recent report.
Cambodia to Relocate 5 Floating Villages Along Tonle Sap River to Curb Pollution
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- Published on 04 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodian officials are preparing to relocate five floating villages in Kampong Chhnang province to help reduce water pollution.
A 100-Year-Old French Villa Was Recently Bulldozed in Hue
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- Published on 04 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You might want to sit down for this: a 100-year-old building in Hue has been bulldozed due to poor maintenance.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season
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- Published on 04 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April
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- Published on 03 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve Saigon’s music scene, District 1 authorities are aiming to establish the southern hub’s first “Music Street” by the end of this month.
Trump Sends Letter to Vietnam President, Hints Future Visit in November
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- Published on 03 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve ties with Vietnam, US President Donald Trump recently wrote a letter to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.
Hanoi Keeps Wartime Loudspeakers Despite Overwhelming Objection From Residents
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- Published on 03 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a surprising move, Hanoi authorities recently decided to keep the capital’s collection of wartime loudspeakers.
[Photos] Torn Paper House Brings Bright, Minimalist Living to Go Vap
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- Published on 03 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Saigon-based architecture firm has transformed a small plot in Go Vap District into an enviable townhouse.
Vietnam's Pension System to Go Digital by 2018
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- Published on 03 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s pension distribution system is seeking to catch up with the digital age.
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.
