Weekend Stories Roundup: Da Nang Bus, Hanoi Food Festival and Student Hackers
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- Published on 03 June 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.
Connectivity Is Key to Ethnic Minority Development, World Bank Report Shows
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- Published on 02 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new research project by World Bank looks at the socio-economic performance of seven ethnicities in Vietnam including San Diu, Muong, Khmer, Xo Dang, Kho Mu and Mong.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Video] Wheels of Steel: Tearing Across Saigon on Japanese Fixies
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Just 10 years ago, the fixed-gear bike was an unfamiliar concept in Vietnam; now, there’s a thriving community of riders here in Saigon with enthusiasts from all walks of life.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
It was an awesome night of fun with DJ Katch on the decks
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
Join us for some fun at Saigon's hottest Ladies Night.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
It was David Sosa's big birthday bash and we had fun!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
Ladies Night at Lush are loads of fun.
Friday Night with DJ Stan @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
DJ Stan brought the house down at Lush
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
The hottest Ladies Night in town begins at Lush
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by Vu
Come have some fun with us on Saturday Night at Lush.
Hẻm Gems: The Comfort of Slurping Vegetarian Noodles on the Pavement
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- Published on 31 May 2019
- Written by James Drinkwater. Photos by Vinxent Nguyen.
Tien, who’s been up since 4am, stops for a moment, lets out a small sigh of satisfaction and wipes the sweat from her brow with the well-used towel around her neck. It’s now 7:45am on another hot, humid morning in Saigon. Business has been brisk and she’s just served her final customer of the day with a generously filled bowl of bún măng chay (vegetarian vermicelli noodles with bamboo shoots).
[Photos] After Bánh Mì, Altar Might Be Vietnam's Next Miss Universe National Costume
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- Published on 30 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Remember the bánh mì dress? She’s dead, and this horrible design murdered her.
Public Bicycles Are a Hit in Hoi An, Not So Much in Saigon and Hanoi
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- Published on 30 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
In 2018, Hoi An announced that it had officially launched a project to establish a bicycle network to make transport more sustainable.
Vietnam's Economy Might Be Larger Than Singapore's in 10 Years: DBS Report
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- Published on 30 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
With growth rates that could steady at 6.5% over the next decade, Vietnam's economy could surpass that of Singapore by 2029, according to a report by a Singaporean bank.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's CPI up 0.58% in May
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- Published on 30 May 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.
[Illustrations] 10 Endangered Species of the World as Illustrated by a Chinese Designer
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- Published on 29 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the decade of millennials, putting endangered species on hip T-shirts might be one of the best ways to raise awareness of biodiversity.
Celebrity Chef Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van Ordained as Buddhist Monk
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- Published on 29 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Dubbed Vietnam's "national chef," Nguyen Dzoan Cam Van is a household name among many Vietnamese for her role as a cooking instructor on the hit cooking show Kheo Tay Hay Lam.
Le Pho Painting Sets Record for Most Expensive Vietnamese Art Sold at Auction
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- Published on 29 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
'Nude,' or 'Nue' in French, is an oil painting by famed 20th-century Vietnamese artist Le Pho. It was recently sold for US$1.4 million, more than 2.5 times its expected value at an auction at Christie's in Hong Kong last Sunday.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Focuses on Urban Regeneration Along Canals
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- Published on 29 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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