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Saigoneer in Stories
11 YEARS AGO

31 Dead; Hoi An Deep Underwater After Massive Flooding Hits Central Vietnam

At least 31 people have died and 3 are missing after massive flooding on Vietnam’s central coast last weekend. According to the Central Highlands Center for Floods Control and Prevention, 13 were fou...

Saigoneer in Stories
11 YEARS AGO

A Look into the World of HCMC Sex Shops

Even though sex toys and unregistered aphrodisiacs are awesome illegal in HCMC, many sex shops stock these items and are seeing their profits soar. After all, it’s hard to run a business selling condo...

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11 YEARS AGO

BarcampSaigon Returns on July 7th

BarcampSaigon, a great knowledge-sharing event returns to Saigon this Sunday at RMIT. Try to make it if you can! You can even register to speak on any topic of your choice (relating to tech in some wa...

Saigoneer in Stories
11 YEARS AGO

Can Vietnamese Fish Sauce Become an International Hit?

Fish sauce may be a daily staple in Southeast Asia but when it comes to the rest of the world, it’s relatively unknown (or known it it’s ketchup form). But some Vietnamese producers are looking to mak...

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11 YEARS AGO

Chicken Smuggled From Vietnam to China Had Been in Storage Since 1967

If you’re eating, you’ll probably want to stop for a moment. Chinese authorities have raided a food storage facility in Nanning, China and found tons of substandard meat, imported from Vietnam. Oh, an...

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11 YEARS AGO

Fan Chases Arsenal Team Bus - Gets Invite to Come Aboard

Well, it looks like Arsenal wasn't able to avoid fans after all. After spending most of their trip in quarantine conditions, not meeting with fans or eating local food, the British football team allo...

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Saigoneer in Service
6 DAYS AGO

Giant Halloween Pumpkin Thrills Travelers to Danang International Terminal

This Halloween season, travelers to Đà Nẵng are thrilled by the unexpected appearance of a giant pumpkin at the entrance of Da Nang International Terminal. Aiming to instill a pleasant surprise and co...

Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
10 DAYS AGO

French and Korean Cuisine Celebrated at Pink Pearl's Gourmet Duet Four-Hands Dinner

A meal that celebrates French and Korean cuisine and incorporates Vietnamese techniques served in a Phú Quốc restaurant designed in homage to 1920s American opulence? Such an outlandishly unique meal ...

Saigoneer in Resorts
25 DAYS AGO

“The Bay of Peaceful Clouds” is Home to Rare Animals and Unique Relaxation

In Sino-Vietnamese, Ninh means “peace, tranquility, and happiness,” while Vân means “cloud.” Together, they form "clouds of peace," which evoke a sense of calm freedom and gentle romance amidst the va...

Saigoneer in Resorts
1 MONTH AGO

Low-Key Luxury and World-Class Nature at Amanoi

Vietnam has plenty of resorts but few offer guests the opportunity to foster deep connections with nature and themselves. Amanoi, perched atop the verdant, rolling hills of Vĩnh Hy, is one such proper...

Saigoneer in Health
1 MONTH AGO

Behavioral, Developmental, and Emotional Issues Facing Children in Vietnam: Finding Hope and Support

Students unable or unwilling to follow classroom instructions and lessons; children verbally or physically abusing teachers, classmates, and family members; young people experiencing depression and ev...

Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
1 MONTH AGO

The Straits Opens Inviting Diners to Embark on a Journey Through Flavors

Extravagant lion dancers tumbled and leaped before cascading sparks; graceful fan dancers strutted across the stage; and a techno-backed bartender twirled cocktail shakers in front of an enraptured cr...

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