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Food, Art, Heritage and Everything of the Essence in My #SaigonSummer
“In summer, the song sings itself.”― William Carlos Williams
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Ben Armstrong Joins Jo Roberts as Co-Heads of School at European International School
"Having Co-Heads of School provides several opportunities for EIS. Firstly, we can harness the power of collaborative leadership by leveraging our different strengths, experiences, and perspectives to enhance decision-making and problem-solving. This model can foster innovative solutions and new approaches to school management and education, increasing the availability and accessibility of school leadership to the community,” explained Ben Armstrong, the recently-announced Co-Head of European International School (EIS). He will be working alongside Jo Roberts, a long-tenured EIS team member who will also serve as Co-Head of School.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Letter to the People I Met as We Hid From the Rain Under a Bridge Together
“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”— Vladimir Nabokov.
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How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
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Morning Stories: Chinese Men Run Away From Quarantine, Fish Sauce Association Set Up and Renewable Energy Incentives
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
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Vietnamese Donate Over VND300m for Victim of Vicious Cobra Attack
While the snake bite victim is currently stable, he’s facing many complications from the venom.
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F1 Releases Complete 2020 Race Calendar Without Vietnam
F1 is pressing ahead with a revised race schedule for the rest of the year, but fans in Vietnam hoping to see an actual race in the country might be disappointed.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Lam Son Park, Noi Bai Upgrade, and Road Accidents
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Tan Binh Residents Tear Down Part of Homes for Metro Line 2
Homeowners on Cach Mang Thang Tam and Truong Chinh streets in Tan Binh District have spent the last few days dismantling parts of their homes to make way for the city's second metro line.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Tuition Fee Support, Khanh Hoa Dam, and Uniqlo Stores
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Morning Stories Roundup: Cao Lanh Ferry, Thu Duc City, and Mask Production
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vung Tau Fish Death, Saigon Metro, and Hanoi Hospitals
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An Inside Look at Da Nang, Vietnam’s Covid-19 Epicenter
Da Nang has become the epicenter of a new COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam, with many of the new cases originating from the tourist hot spot.
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Vietnam's Covid-19 Count Exceeds 1,000 After 7 Months
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases on Thursday afternoon brought the country's total to 1,007.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Online Shopping, Cải Lương Writers, and Community Lockdown
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Vietnamese Youths Hardest-Hit by Employment Crisis During Covid-19 Pandemic
Unemployment amongst youths in Vietnam is expected to double as a result of the economic havoc caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Coffee Festival, BRT Project, and My Thuan Bridge 2
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3 Vietnamese Arrested for Hand Sanitizer Scam in Joint US-Vietnam Investigation
Authorities in Vietnam and the United States worked together to identify the suspects.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Expressway Expansion, Fruit Trees, and Flight Routes
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Hanoi to Enforce Social Distance at Cafes, Restaurants From August 19
Beginning Wednesday, August 19 at 12am, all patrons at cafes and restaurants in Hanoi must be one meter apart from one another and staff must wear masks.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Flash Floods, Tropical Depression, and Illegal Bike Race
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Weekend Stories Roundup: World Uni Ranking, Coal Imports, and Covid-19 Recoveries
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Hai Duong City Placed Under Social Distancing Order After 3 Covid-19 Cases Detected
The move follows the confirmation of three COVID-19 cases in the city.
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Get Tested or Face Criminal Charges, Saigon Warns 3,000 Da Nang Returnees
If any Saigon resident who visited Da Nang last month fails to complete a health declaration by the end of today, they could face criminal charges.