[Photos] Blending in With Nature at a Rustic My Tho Coffee Shop
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Set at canal-level, the serene coffee shop pays homage to the residents of the Mekong Delta who for centuries have built homes and communities betwixt channels, swamps and lakes.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: Direct Routes to Whimsy in 'Ticket to Childhood'
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Children can “hear the music and see the colors of letters on a page — magic portals to a wilderness without fixed meanings… all adults see are the neat rows of black lines, the building blocks of definitions,” according to the narrator in Ticket to Childhood. Nguyen Nhat Anh's book reminds readers how wonderful it was to see the world with such an imaginative vision.
Food Delivery Service Vietnammm Acquired by South Korean Tech Startup
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's competitive food delivery services landscape welcomes a new player.
Vietnam's New Love for Crayfish Might Lead to Ecological Disaster
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Crayfish is currently the hottest crustacean at Vietnam’s seafood banquets, but these freshwater lobsters might cause an ecological disaster if left unchecked in the wild, experts warn.
Morning Stories Roundup: More Solar Power Plants to Come Into Operation in June
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- Published on 22 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] A Visual Anthology of Life and Fashion of 1970 Saigoneers
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- Published on 21 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Saigon's most compelling attractions has always been the people, and this collection of photos taken from the 1970s shows us just why Saigoneers are a fascinating breed.
Amid Online Backlash, Production Company Pulls 'The Third Wife' From Theaters
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- Published on 21 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After just four days in theaters, the award-winning movie The Third Wife (Nguoi Vo Ba) has stopped being screened in Vietnam due to an online controversy that’s gaining traction.
Vietnam's Low Birth Weight Rate Among the Lowest in Asia-Pacific: Report
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- Published on 21 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recently published paper produced by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) looks at birth weight data in 148 countries from 2000 to 2015.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Continues to Promote its Images on CNN
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- Published on 21 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Vietnam Might Add Laughing Gas to List of Banned Narcotics
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- Published on 20 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although at the moment, laughing gas is laxly regulated in Vietnam, local officials want to tighten restrictions on the consumption of the dangerous gas.
Pizza 4P's Receives Investment From Mekong Capital
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- Published on 20 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam-focused private equity firm Mekong Capital is injecting an undisclosed amount of investment into Vietnam's widely popular fusion pizza chain.
Taiwan Becomes First in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
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- Published on 20 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's been an emotional week for Taiwan's same-sex couples.
Hẻm Gems: Nhậu and Forming Friendships the Laotian Way in Saigon
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- Published on 20 May 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
“Here we go, I’m gonna do it,” I proclaim to a table of eight friends. On the tip of my chopsticks is a single ant egg, the “pearl of the forest” as some call it. Instead of ending in a dramatic burst like Japanese salmon roe, the egg deflates on my tongue with a distinct rich taste. The flavor of the protein is neither as pronounced as fish roe nor as unfathomably fatty as a coconut worm, but it’s without a doubt something unique.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vam Cong Bridge, Murky Tap Water and Massive Tuna
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- Published on 20 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Cashless Payment Reaches Saigon Public Schools in Pilot Program
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- Published on 18 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
'Cashless Schools' is a program established in 2014 at secondary and high schools in Saigon.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 17 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Altars, Lucky Packets and Votive Dollars: Suboi's New Video Goes Back to Basics
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- Published on 17 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sleek? Inspiring? Sexy? Slick syllable-massaging? The newest video from Vietnam's rap queen delivers on all fronts.
Vietnam's Average Income Will Quadruple to $10,000 in 2030, Report Predicts
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- Published on 17 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Vietnam joins several other Asian nations with expected economic growth rates of around 7% for the next decade according to a recent Standard Chartered report.
Morning Stories Roundup: Ministry Issues Official Code of Conduct for Teachers, Students
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- Published on 17 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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British Pedophile No Longer in Vietnam, Immigration Department Says
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- Published on 16 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A UK citizen, who served four years in prison in his home country for convincing young girls to send him sexually graphic photos and trying to lure them into sexual encounters, left Vietnam after a month-long stay that angered former victims.
