Paul Christiansen in Vietnam
How to Spot a Traveling Vietnamese at the Airport? Boxes With Sharpied Names.
“If you know, you know.”
Into Saigon's Charming Hidden Third Spaces in the Shade of Bridges
Third place (noun): A space outside of one's home and workplace, where people meet and interact socially.
Century-Old Historic Villa in Đồng Nai Faces Demolition Due to Road Project
It’s yet another case of new infrastructure versus old heritage building — one of Vietnam’s most common urban planning clashes in recent years.
Food, Art, Heritage and Everything of the Essence in My #SaigonSummer
“In summer, the song sings itself.”― William Carlos Williams
With Thriving Coffee Culture, Vietnam Has Half a Million Cafes, Data Shows
Taking into account global and national chains, small brands, independent cafes and street vendors, a recent report estimates that Vietnam is home to more than 500,000 coffee shops that generate US$1.46 billion in revenue in total.
Vietnamese Staff Member Wins 7-Eleven Japan's Annual Customer Care Contest
A Vietnamese national recently surpassed over 2,000 other contenders to claim the top spot in a customer service contest in Japan.
Into the Infernal Heat of One of Saigon's Last Remaining Forges
It's no exaggeration to say that working in a forge is akin to being in a fiery sauna.
Huế Becomes 1st City With Dedicated Lanes on Pavements for Bicycles
The growing popularity of biking as a recreational activity in Vietnam has been acknowledged officially by urban planners in Huế.
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.
500k Trees for HCMC, US$10b Phone Exports and Trade Surplus
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Weekend Stories: Vaccinations Start Today, Bus Ads Halted and Jump in Digital Inclusion Rankings
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Vietnam Introduces Korean, German as Foreign Language Options of Public Syllabus
Students at public schools across Vietnam now have two more choices in the pool of foreign languages for their formal education.
Morning Stories: Vietnam's Ultra-Rich, World Cup 2021 Qualifiers and Second Hanoi Airport
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Morning Stories: Vietnam Satellite Launch, Big C Rebrands and Cryptocurrency Framework
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Morning Stories: Vaccination Campaign Launches, Vinfast Plans US Factory and 33,000 VN Enterprises Dissolved in 2021
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Saigon Vows to Tackle Rampant Noise Pollution Caused by Karaoke
Is there an end to Saigon’s scourge of non-consensual public karaoke sessions?
Morning Stories: VN Climbs Global Soft Power Rankings, "Ghost Projects” and Random Covid Testing
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Hanoi Truck Driver Saves Toddler Falling From 12th Floor of Apartment Building
The incredible story serves to remind us that the bravest superheroes are the ones that we encounter in everyday life.
Weekend Stories: $5,000 per capita GDP by 2025, Girl Survives 12 Story Fall and 100 Bridges for Hai Phong
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Saigon Reopens Schools, Cinemas, Tourist Sites, but Not Bars or Gyms
Are you looking forward to hitting cinemas again?
Morning Stories: Tiny Houses Axed, VN to Lead SE Asia in Growth and Stock Market Overload
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Schools to Reopen Monday as Saigon Hits 14 Days Without New Covid-19 Cases
On March 1, Saigon students can once again return to school.
Morning Stories: HCMC Lockdowns Lifted, Bus Explosion and VinBrain
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Morning Stories: Metro Line No. 5, Hanoi Schools to Reopen and Trade Surplus
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Morning Stories: Electric Busses for Hanoi, Public Beach and Steady Growth Prospects
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