Details: Published on 26 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

From stunning seascapes to freshwater springs, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 25 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

Indonesia Wants to Build a $40bn Bird-Shaped Wall to Save Jakarta From the Sea

Details: Published on 25 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

A fantastically ambitious plan has been put forth to save Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, from the sea.

Saigon Considers Creating a Mekong Delta-Style Floating Market for Tourists

Details: Published on 25 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

During a recent tourism conference, Saigon officials considered scores of new features to amp up the city’s attractiveness in the eyes of tourists, including a potential floating market.

Hẻm Gems: D1's Rainy-Day Cháo Mực

Details: Published on 25 November 2016; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

“A cháo a day keeps the cold at bay.” – Saigoneer proverb

Facing Power Shortage, Vietnam Plans to Import Electricity From Laos

Details: Published on 25 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Due to increasing domestic demand, Vietnam is negotiating to import electricity from Laos.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Deactivate 12 Million Unregistered SIM Cards

Details: Published on 25 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Vietnam to deactivate 12 million unregistered SIM cards [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnamese students scammed by score-tampering offer via hacked university email [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam to Cut One Year off University Programs

Details: Published on 24 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

In the future, Vietnamese university students will be able to graduate a year early, according to a new plan approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Hanoi Bans Shops, Cafes From Apartment Buildings

Details: Published on 24 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Hanoi authorities recently approved a regulation banning businesses from setting up shop in the capital's apartments.

Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants

Details: Published on 24 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Huge Nuclear Power Plant Projects

Details: Published on 24 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Vietnam scraps huge nuclear power plant projects [Bangkok Post]

Dong Nai: 2,000 year old ancient tomb recognised as national special relic site [DTI]

[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes

Details: Published on 23 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.

7-Eleven’s Vietnam Debut Could Come as Early as Next Year

Details: Published on 23 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Excitement is building over the long-awaited arrival of the 7-Eleven franchise in Vietnam.

[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles

Details: Published on 23 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.

[Photos] A System of Chaos: Public Transportation and Saigon's Traffic Pandemonium

Details: Published on 23 November 2016; Written by Henning Hilbert.

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.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Adds Nearly 900 Flights During Tet Holiday

Details: Published on 23 November 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 900 flights during Tet holiday [DTI]

Social network for French teachers launched in Vietnam [VNS]

As Myanmar Grows, Yangon Balances History With Modern Development

Details: Published on 22 November 2016; Written by Meaghan Tobin. Photos by Matthew Cook.

Yangon has one of the most intact historic cityscapes in Southeast Asia, and under the current government administration, new development is rising fast. While deliberating over how to develop, Yangon’s city government briefly issued a moratorium on high-rise construction, but this short-term tactic yielded mixed results and has already been scrapped. The decisions made today about urban development in Yangon will have long-reaching consequences for the city’s built environment, old and new alike.