Details: Published on 10 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

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New Study Reveals 29% of Primary School Students in Vietnam Are Overweight

Details: Published on 10 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer. .

According to a recent study by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, the substantial obesity rate among elementary school students is due to a lack of physical exercise and imbalanced diets.

Morning Stories Roundup: 5G Trials, Nintendo Production and High-Speed Train

Details: Published on 10 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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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.

South Korean Man Arrested After Clip Showing Beating of Vietnamese Wife Goes Viral

Details: Published on 09 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are worried that this incident represents just the tip of the iceberg.

Inside 'Summer Rolls,' the First British-Vietnamese Play in the UK

Details: Published on 09 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Summer Rolls is currently being staged at the Park Theater in London until July 13.

Vietnam Airlines Increases Carry-On Weight Limit From 7kg to 12kg

Details: Published on 09 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

The national airline has increased the carry-on luggage weight limit from seven to 12 kilograms for economy tickets.

Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Records 5 Dengue Deaths in 6 Months

Details: Published on 09 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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[Photos] The Two Sides of 1920s Hai Phong: Fancy Hotels and Seaside Shanties

Details: Published on 08 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Established in the late 19^th century, Hai Phong is one of Vietnam's five municipalities and the second-largest city in northern Vietnam, after Hanoi.

Vietnam Among Top 10 Best Countries for Expats: HSBC Report

Details: Published on 08 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Switzerland, Singapore and Canada took the top spots in HSBC's Expat 2019 Global Report, which was released last Thursday.

[Video] Disney Releases Adorable Short Set in Thailand's Floating Markets

Details: Published on 08 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

It's fried rice versus pineapple when Micky and Minnie Mouse battle in this Walt Disney short that has spawned a variety of memes.

Da Nang Is the Most Popular Destination for Vietnamese Tourists This Summer

Details: Published on 08 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Agoda, a popular online traveling booking platform, recently published their statistics for the top 10 destinations for Vietnamese tourists in summer 2019.

Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 1,500 Blood Units Collected in HCMC Donation Drive

Details: Published on 08 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Jakarta's Own Citizens Are Suing Their Government Over Air Pollution

Details: Published on 06 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Fed up with air quality that ranks among the worst in the world, 31 Jakarta residents have sued seven Indonesian government bodies — including the presidential office, Jakarta’s gubernatorial office and the Ministry of Environment — hoping to raise awareness and establish tangible changes.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 05 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

Hẻm Gems: For the Love of Hanoian Snacks and Streetside Iced Tea

Details: Published on 05 July 2019; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

During the day, the dining area at 89 Nguyen Du houses a bún bò restaurant, but once the afternoon comes to an end and the sun starts to set, the area turns into a boisterous nhậu spot filled with northern fare and jug after jug of bia hơi.

HCMC Struggles With Teacher Shortage as New School Year Approaches

Details: Published on 05 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer.

Schools in every district of Saigon have been searching for teachers and lecturers since June.

Morning Stories Roundup: Sugarcane Farmers, Big C and Storm Mun

Details: Published on 05 July 2019; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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