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.
Khôi Phạm in Saigon
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.
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.
From 'Freeze' to 'Avcngcrs': Inside the Wacky World of Vietnam's Bootleg Toys
In Vietnam, you can find a Lego set in official Lego stores or any big toy shops at high prices; but if you take a different route, you can find Lego sets being sold by small vendors for much cheaper. But those sets are a little bit different; they are branded as “Lele'' or “Lepin,” or just white Chinese characters on a red square. For decades, these bootleg toys have been a widely popular option for Vietnamese kids.
Restaurants, Cafes, Tourist Sites Among Places That Can Reopen, PM Says
Vietnam has transitioned into a new period in the COVID-19 epidemic with reduced threats of infection and a slowly reopening economy.
First Floor of Opera House Metro Station Completed Ahead of Schedule
At long last, visible progress on the underground section of Saigon's first metro line has appeared.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hail in HCMC, Flight Refunds, and Apple Rumors
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...
Hoan Kiem Lake Embankment Undergoes 4-Month Renovation
On Monday, workers began placing 2.5-meter-high concrete blocks around a section of the lake to create a 40-meter embankment.
11 Nests of Rare Sea Turtles Found in Thailand Amid Lockdown
When the cat's away, the mice will play; or in this case, during pandemic lockdown, animals will reclaim the spaces once bustling with human activity.
The Week in Focus: Social Distancing Regulations Eased Off
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Vietnam to Organize 13 Humanitarian Flights to Bring Citizens Stuck Abroad Home
In an effort to assist Vietnamese citizens stuck in foreign countries currently ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, aviation authorities have organized more than a dozen outbound flights that will take ...
Morning Stories Roundup: Internet Speed, Face Masks in School, and Phu Quoc
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The Social Distancing Order Is Relaxed. What Happens Next for Saigon?
As of midnight earlier today, all localities in Vietnam, including areas previously deemed high-risk like Saigon and Hanoi, can relax some social distancing restrictions imposed to curb the spread of ...
Morning Stories Roundup: 'Zero Dong' Markets, Free Face Masks, and Earth Day
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Morning Stories Roundup: 10m Vietnamese Workers Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic, ILO Says
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Morning Stories Roundup: Long Thanh Airport, Digital Economy, and Repatriation
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Hanoi Asks Pharmacies to Report Customers Buying Treatment for Cold, Cough and Fever
Hanoi's 7,000 pharmacies have been instructed to report customers who purchase medicine to treat symptoms associated with Covid-19.
Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi Reduces Noticeably During Social Distancing Period
In addition to allowing people to finish all of their puzzles and amass Animal Crossing playing time, Vietnam's social distancing campaign has led to air quality improvements in major cities.
IMF Predicts 2.7% GDP Growth in 2020 for Vietnam as Other Economies Contract
The COVID-19 pandemic will dampen Vietnam’s economic growth for 2020, though the country will be in a better position than most of its better-off peers.
Weekend Stories Roundup: No New Covid-19 Cases in 4 Days; One Tested Positive Again
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From Today, Vietnam Heavily Restricts Passenger Transport Between High-Risk Provinces
While the majority of its most crowded metropolises enter another week of mandatory social distancing, Vietnam is also putting a stop to intercity buses between high-risk regions.
Morning Stories Roundup: Facebook Map, Domestic Flights, and Metro Line 2
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Inside Hanoi's 'Zero Dong' Supermarket for People Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic
In Hanoi, the Hanh Phuc (Happiness) grocery store gives essentials to locals in need for free.
Morning Stories Roundup: National Exam, Drought Aid, and a New iPhone
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