Ninh Binh to Remove ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Film Set From Heritage Site
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- Published on 25 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After Kong: Skull Island finished filming in 2016, the film set, which depicts the village of a fictional tribe, was reconstructed to cater to tourists.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC-Based Food Producers Relocated to Nearby Provinces
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- Published on 25 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 24 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Is Saigon's Haze the Result of Forest Fires in Indonesia?
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- Published on 24 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
In Saigon is quite literally hard to breathe these days.
Vietnam Has 31 New 'Library Buses' to Bring Books to Remote Regions
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- Published on 24 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The bookmobiles are part of a project established in 2015 to help cultivate a reading culture in remote communities.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Nominated for 6 Prizes at 2019 World Travel Awards
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- Published on 24 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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[Photos] 18 Photos on the Streets of Nha Trang in the Late 1960s
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- Published on 23 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
White-sand beaches stretch beyond the horizon, towering mountains sit silently in the distance: for the most part, the natural landscape of Nha Trang remains relatively unchanged between the late 1960s and 2019. It’s the people and skyline that are vastly different.
Saigoneer Podcast: Convenience Stores Take Over Saigon; Social Media Literacy
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- Published on 23 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!
HCMC Becomes First Locality in Vietnam to Run 5G Trial Program
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- Published on 23 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon has become the first place in Vietnam to have 5G coverage.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam’s Airlines Industry Still Lacks Many Pilots
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- Published on 23 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 21 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 20 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: A Japanese-American Time-Warp on Binh Thanh’s Backstreets
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- Published on 20 September 2019
- Written by Pavan Shamdasani. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Imagine a world where the 1950s never ended. Where Daddy-O’s race muscle cars all day and Peggy Sue’s dance the night away. Where it’s all one big small town of neon-lit diners and all-night gas stations. Welcome to Japan’s obsession with 1950s Americana.
Saigon Seeks Foreign Expertise to Preserve Dinh Thuong Tho After Public Backlash
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- Published on 20 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The building, located at 59-61 Ly Tu Trong Street, has long been listed for demolition to pave way for a renovation plan.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bag Snatch, Go-Viet Leadership and More Solar Power
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- Published on 20 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Netflix Will Be Removed From Smart TVs in Vietnam Over License, Tax Issues
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- Published on 19 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications recently issued orders to four popular smart TV brands to remove Netflix access from their devices sold in Vietnam.
Saigon Tightens Regulation of School Buses After Hanoi Student Dies of Neglect
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- Published on 18 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The move follows two cases, one of which was fatal, of children being abandoned in school buses in northern Vietnam.
[Photos] A Home for Quiet Souls in Thai Nguyen Province
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- Published on 18 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking from the outside, this house seems to be a typical city house in a narrow space, yet once inside, the place reveals three large areas surrounding a spacious garden.
Netizens Call for Boycott of 'Racist' Hoi An Cafe for Refusing to Serve Vietnamese
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- Published on 18 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many netizens are calling for a boycott of a coffee shop in Hoi An after anecdotes emerged online accusing the place of discriminatory service.
Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Expressway and Saigon Housing Shortage
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- Published on 18 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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