Take a Tour of D10’s 64-Year-Old Mosque
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- Published on 20 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Frederik Wissink.
The gate to Masjid Niamatul Islamiyah does its best to hide the shaded, green garden behind it from street view. On the outside, you’re more likely to notice the motorbike repair shop next door spilling out onto the sidewalk than the high, faded gray-green metal gate in the background. Peek over the fence and the courtyard doesn’t seem like anything special, either, until you begin to notice the pastel-hued headstones floating between plants at the back of the complex and the green-and-white lettering above its modest prayer hall on the left.
Phu Quoc Fishermen Under Fire for Slaughtering Dolphin
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- Published on 19 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A group of fishermen in Phu Quoc is mired in controversy after several photos emerged on Facebook showing them posing with a dolphin and then slaughtering it.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 19 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From sand dunes to freshwater lagoons, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 18 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Earn a Free Stay in Da Lat by Planting a Tree
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- Published on 18 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
In Da Lat, the cozy Nha Gio Countryside guesthouse opens its doors to travelers who are willing to plant a tree as payment for a night’s stay.
Japan Reopens Street Swallowed by Sinkhole in Just a Week
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- Published on 18 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japan has once again proven to the world that its construction personnel are nothing short of miracle workers after Fukuoka authorities filled a massive sinkhole in just 48 hours.
Hẻm Gems: An Old-School Nhậu on D10's Bia Hơi Block
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- Published on 18 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Any self-respecting Saigoneer has a certain reverence for the art of nhậu.
Prince William Visits Vietnam to Promote Wildlife Conservation, Drinks Coffee
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- Published on 18 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prince William is wrapping up the final day of a Hanoi visit to promote wildlife conservation efforts at the third International Wildlife Trade Conference, hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi to Spend Over $312,000 to Support Startup Community
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- Published on 18 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Hanoi to spend over $312,000 to support start-up community [DTI]
Parents pay for brain-stimulation training for children [VietnamNet]
Saigon Needs $7.6bn for Infrastructure Projects by 2020: Official
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- Published on 17 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
In the wake of budget cuts, Saigon’s municipal government is projecting a required investment of US$7.6 billion to implement the city’s planned infrastructure projects by 2020.
Ben Tre Businessman Gives Former Convicts, Addicts New Lease on Life
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- Published on 17 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After reading his job posting in the local newspaper, many people thought Kieu Thanh Tam had lost his mind: “Help wanted: ex-convicts and drug addicts who want another chance at life.”
Indonesia's Lion Air to Launch New Airline in Vietnam
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- Published on 17 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Indonesia’s largest airline, Lion Air, recently unveiled its plan to establish a joint venture airline in Vietnam.
[Photos] Hanging on to Tradition: The Transformation of a Bangkok Neighborhood
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- Published on 17 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like many areas of Bangkok – and many Southeast Asian cities in general – the Thai capital’s Phra Khanong neighborhood is undergoing massive transformations.
Hanoi Launches Mobile Testing Labs to Promote Food Safety
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- Published on 17 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Hanoi recently launched three mobile food testing labs in an effort to reassure consumers and promote food safety.
Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Could Cost Vietnam $6.7bn
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- Published on 17 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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More steel projects needed for sustainable development: Vietnam trade minister [Tuoi Tre]
Alarm over paper mill threatening rivers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta [Tuoi Tre]
Indonesia Crowns Its Miss Transgender in Secret Amid Increasing Threat From Religious Hardliners
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- Published on 16 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, in a Jakarta theater, Indonesia crowned its annual Miss Transgender in secret.
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service to End in December
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- Published on 16 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
By the end of this year, Saigoneers will no longer be able to take a hydrofoil to Vung Tau.
[Photos] Saigoneers Tell the Story of a City Undergoing Drastic Change
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- Published on 16 November 2016
- Written by Astrid Schulz.
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, documenting the rapid changes currently transforming the city. With the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi Vietnam, TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City is divided into six chapters, each covering a major theme related to Saigon’s urban development.
In Hanoi, UberX Is Now 50% More Expensive
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- Published on 16 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
In a controversial move, Uber recently announced that it is increasing its fares in Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fails Consistently at Marine Tourism Development
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- Published on 16 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam fails consistently at marine tourism development [DTI]
Thailand’s Central Group earmarks $30 million for expansion in Vietnam [VnExpress]
