Amid Booming Investment, Pollution Elevates Cancer Rates in Vietnam's Villages
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- Published on 29 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kit Humphrey.
While Vietnam's rural areas continue to develop, expand and economically prosper, their environmental conditions have not necessarily improved.
Vietstar Airlines Granted License to Operate Private Jets in Vietnam
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- Published on 29 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietstar Airlines is an aviation company funded by both the private sector and a military-owned company.
Saigoneer Podcast: Deciding Where to Study Abroad; a Ride-Hailing App Update
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- Published on 29 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Hannah Hoang.
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
Weekend Stories Roundup: Landfill Woes, Miss World Vietnam and Rhino Horns
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- Published on 29 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
From August, Ha Long Will Ban Plastic Bottles, Bags on Tour Boats
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- Published on 28 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In response to the beautiful bay's burgeoning rubbish problem, plastic will no longer be used on sightseeing vessels.
Low Rainfall, Hydropower Dams Lead to Record-Low Mekong River Levels
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- Published on 28 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Water levels in the lower Mekong basin during this early flood season from June to July have hit record lows.
Sun, Sand and Scary Beasts on Malaysia's Perhentian Islands
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- Published on 27 July 2019
- Written by Beck Piper. Photos by Beck Piper.
Southern Vietnam's rainy season coincides nicely with the dry season on Malaysia’s east coast, home to the Perhentian Islands, nestled in the East Sea.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 26 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Also Gets Worse
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- Published on 26 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kit Humphrey.
According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam.
Hẻm Gems: Hiding From Influencers in an Old-School Saigon Cafe
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- Published on 26 July 2019
- Written by Nhu Vo. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
"Saigon in its golden age was a time to be remembered and passed down to younger generations. The vintage aesthetic trend in Vietnam has been around for a couple of years now and for me, it is a cause for celebration," owner Anh Tuyet said of the trend that has swept cafés and restaurants citywide. Thị's customers, meanwhile, are here for more than just the aesthetic.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Shipping Fleet Ranked 30th in the World
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- Published on 26 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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What’s Inside Gapo, Yet Another Made-In-Vietnam Social Network
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- Published on 25 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Joining the likes of Hahalolo, VietNamTa and Biz Time, Gapo is Vietnam’s newest social media platform, aimed at young millennials.
'Reinvent Saigon' Asks Visitors to Reimagine the City and Themselves
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- Published on 25 July 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos provided by Reinvent Saigon.
Through tomorrow, the week-long Reinvent Saigon festival is taking place at five locations across the city.
Saigon Prepares Public Ferry Route From Can Gio to Vung Tau
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- Published on 25 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The route will help ease overcrowded roads connecting the city via its outlying island to the popular beach destination.
Morning Stories Roundup: Health Ministry Urges Tight Control for Ebola Prevention
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- Published on 25 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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[Photos] This D3 Kindergarten Adds a Pop of Color to the City Canvas
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- Published on 24 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
TTC Elite Saigon Kindergarten is located on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3, nestled behind many buildings that neighbor Le Thi Rieng Park and the city’s railway station.
To Bring Nature Into the Spotlight, an Architecture and Urbanism Festival Looks to Binh Quoi
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- Published on 24 July 2019
- Written by Kate Tipler. Photos by Kate Tipler.
Across Asia, urban landscapes are booming. The space they claim spreads further than ever, avidly consuming new land to cope with the influx of inhabitants and enterprises they must house.
Japan Detains Vietnamese Student for Smuggling 360 Hột Vịt Lộn, 10kg Nem Chua
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- Published on 24 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
On July 23, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that they had arrested a Vietnamese international student, Hac Thi Phuong Linh, under suspicion of illegally importing 10 kilograms of nem chua, Vietnamese fermented pork roll, and 360 hột vịt lộn.
[Photos] 23 Photos of Saigon Street Life in 1969-1970
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- Published on 24 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Free of international-style skyscrapers, Saigon’s urban quarters used to be all red roofs and modernist tube houses in the late 1960s.
Vietnam Hopes to Develop African Swine Fever Vaccine in 2 Years
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- Published on 24 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite some positive results, Vietnam is playing catch-up in finding a vaccine to control the outbreak that is devastating the nation's pork industry.
