[Photos] Tractors and Cabbages: A Different Da Lat Away From Urban Chaos
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Nguyen Hoang Ky Anh. Translated by Khoi Pham. Photos by Nguyen Hoang Ky Anh.
Not looking for a fancy destination, I sought out Da Lat for a different perspective that’s comfier, simpler and quieter.
[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Identifying streets and neighborhoods of Saigon based on old pictures might seem like a skill exclusively reserved for those who have lived through the eras, but at times it’s like a fascinating game of nostalgia jigsaw.
Saigon BMW Driver Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail for Fatal DUI Crash
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In October last year, a driver careened into a crowd of motorcyclists stopping at the Hang Xanh Intersection, killing one and injuring eight others.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Collision, Fast Food and Hanoi Air
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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[Video] Hong Kong Ballet Dancers Take Over the City in This Surreal Short
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Who said ballet has to be stuffy?
Vietnam Passes Stricter Regulations of Alcohol Ads, Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the current law, drivers are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol concentration higher than 50mg/dl.
Saigoneer Podcast: The War on Plastic and Our Vietnam Superpowers
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
Vietnam National Team Players Become Ambassadors for Campaign Against Plastic Waste
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s recently launched nationwide anti-plastic campaign just got a heavyweight celebrity endorsement.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Crime Hotline, Ha Long Tour Buses and Expressway
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: On the Nguyen Du Sidewalk, Connoisseur Coffee at Pavement Prices
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
Contemporary coffee culture in Saigon is largely one of extremes. On one end, enthusiasts at trendy shops source, grow, roast and meticulously prepare some of the finest beans in the world, and on the other, humble carts serve cheap cups on hectic street corners. And in between? Cà Phê Tám Hường. The tiny stand situated in a shaded spot on Nguyen Du Street serves coffee fit for a connoisseur at pavement prices.
Local Filmmaker Thang Soi Launches Vietnam-Centric Stock Footage Service
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thang Soi is well-known for majestic flycam projects such as Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) and Vietnam From Above. Thang also does commercial work for flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and creates other tourism promotional content.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Imports $4.91bn Worth of Mobile Phones, Parts
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Water Pollution's Effects on Human Health Can Reduce 3.5% of Vietnam's GDP
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- Published on 13 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If not addressed, pollution alone could cost Vietnam US$12.4–18.6 million a day by 2030, the World Bank warns.
[Photos] An Eerie Tokyo in the 1970s by Canadian Photographer Greg Girard
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- Published on 13 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Born in 1955, Greg Girard is well-known for his photography work in some of Asia's largest cities.
National Assembly Member Suggests Imposing Departure Tax on Citizens, Tourists
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- Published on 13 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The implementation of a departure tax, an elector of the National Assembly argued, could bring in additional revenue to improve Vietnam’s tourism infrastructure.
Morning Stories Roundup: Lychee Exports, Gender Imbalance and Landfill Stench
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- Published on 13 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Art Experts Call for 'Rescue' of Colonial Era Murals Blocked by Buildings
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The murals are the brainchild of the first and second class of students and teachers of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (Indochina College of Fine Arts), a French-established school that is now the Vietnam Fine Arts University.
Many Homes in Vietnam Lack Toilets. But Thanks to Women, That's Changing.
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of Morgan Ommer.
At daybreak, when crickets croon and Tan Xuan Commune is still awash in darkness, Chung is already awake. “We will support you in getting access to funding,” she chants several times in front of a mirror while holding a brochure. Once the sun is up, she heads out to start a typical workday of trying to convince her neighbors to construct proper toilets in their homes.
[Illustrations] A Calendar Created Specifically for Saigon's Wet and Dry Seasons
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is in the midst of a full-on rainy season whose watery mood swings almost make us miss the heat of the dry season.
