Airport Officer Suspended After Passenger Brings Knife on Flight to Prepare Mango Snack
A passenger's seemingly innocent in-air fruit snack has called into question the effectiveness of Tân Sơn Nhất's security screenings.
At Saigon's Oldest Ornamental Fish Market, Fish Are Friends, Not Food
It is a street, not a river, that comes to mind when people talk about vibrant fish in Saigon. Located in District 5, Lưu Xuân Tín Street is only approximately 500 meters long, but it is home to dozens of aquarium businesses.
Local Businesses Find Flexible Solutions at MyStorage
The sleek aesthetic of a bakery specializing in meticulously crafted high-end pastries would be ruined by stacks of packaging stored between the bright display case and the open kitchen.
All Aboard Bus 146, Home of Plushies, Rubber Chickens and a Side of Humanity
“Cute” doesn’t seem like a fitting descriptor for any mode of public transport, but a bus in Saigon is driving straight into the heart of Saigoneers for being the quintessence of “smotheringly adorable.”
In a D6 Hẻm, Saigon's Last Remaining Broom-Making 'Village'
Nestled in a hẻm on Phạm Phú Thứ Street, District 6 is Saigon’s last remaining broom-making village.
Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging
A tea product featuring the face of a South Korean celebrity has turned into a royal pain for its manufacturer.
Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?
After years of existing on paper, Saigon authorities’ plan to remove chợ cũ might become a reality this year.
Khôi Phạm in Stories
A Letter From Saigoneer
Saigoneers ơi!
Morning Stories: VN Eyes July for Intl Tourists, E-Cig Ban and FPT Dividend
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Morning Stories: Can Tho Sinking, VNA Eyes Direct US Flights and Online Visas for Foreign Residents
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Vietnam's Internet Much Cheaper but Slower Than Asian Peers', Report Shows
A new report from Broadbandchoices, a UK-based service provider for broadband, television, and mobile companies ranked internet accessibility for 169 countries, with Vietnam ranked 56th. One of the fa...
Morning Stories: High-Speed Rail, Domestic Vaccine Launch and Hanoi Bars and Clubs Reopen
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Vietnam Jumps 4 Places to 79th in UN World Happiness Ranking
Even with the catastrophes caused by COVID-19 last year, Vietnam’s overall happiness improved, albeit not by much.
Morning Stories: Thu Thiem Bridge 2 Delayed, Hanoi Limits High Rises and New Airports
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Weekend Stories: Vaccine Passport, Foxconn Vinfast Partnership and UN Security Council Seat
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Da Lat Is Getting First-Ever Traffic Lights to Help With Congestion
Wild times in Da Lat.
Morning Stories: VN Insects for EU, Airlines Increase Flights, 9,000km of Expressway
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Morning Stories: Q4 VN Vaccine, Metro Line Trial, Hai Duong Eases Lockdown
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Morning Stories: Giant Whale Dies, Nguyen Dynasty Library Opened and Metro Line Faults
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Morning Stories: Metro Line 2 Kick-Off, Ship Sinks and Vitamin Shoppe Comes to VN
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Hanoi Identifies Teens Suspected of Harassing Women in Tay Ho
This follows a string of assault and harassment allegations focused around West Lake.
Weekend Stories: Can Gio Airport, VN Clones Pigs and Huge Foxconn Investment
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Morning Stories: New TSN Terminal, VN Food IG Famous and Vietnam Airlines Bailout
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Metro Contractor to Restore Le Loi Boulevard's Surface This Year
Will Saigoneers see the return of Le Loi Boulevard this year?
Morning Stories: HCMC's War on Noise, $400m Canal Cleanup and Ratings for E-commerce Websites
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Covid-19 Worsens Gender Inequalities in Vietnam's Labor Market, Research Shows
The pandemic has touched every corner of the world, but it has impacted female workers more than men.
Morning Stories: HCMC Gyms Reopen, Hanoi Starts Mass Testing and 5G Launched
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Saigon Invites Independent Consultant to Inspect Defect on Metro Line
The saga of Saigon's first metro line continues.
