Vietnam Airlines Increases Carry-On Weight Limit From 7kg to 12kg
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- 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
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- 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
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- Published on 08 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Established in the late 19th 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Published on 05 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Illustrations] A Calendar Features Famous Phantoms in Vietnamese Folklore
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- Published on 04 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Demon henchmen, a vampire and even a hero get their own month alongside the year's lunar animal in this colorful calendar.
Airport Authority Proposes $500m Upgrade for Con Dao Airport
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- Published on 04 July 2019
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended an upgrade for the airport in Con Dao, one of Vietnam's most popular attractions.
US Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Steel From Vietnam of South Korea, Taiwan Origins
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- Published on 04 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The main targets of the United States' newest tariffs are corrosion-resistant steel products and cold-rolled steel.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Seminar Discusses Service Infrastructure Planning
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- Published on 04 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Yok Don National Park Welcomes 2 Elephants Freed From Tourist Rides
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for Vietnam’s animal lovers!
Saigon Postcard No. 17: Our Love and Hate for the Rainy Season
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
The monsoon season's heavy clouds carry a chaos of conflictions.
[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Maison A in Nam Dinh Province was built for a client's aging mother. She is very fond of the banana trees that once occupied the space and the new house has the broad-leaf plant in abundance.
VietJet Announces New Direct Flights From Saigon, Da Nang to Tokyo
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Direct routes will connect Tokyo with Da Nang and Saigon.
