Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 05 April 2019
- Written by Vu
The hottest Ladies Night of Saigon happens each and every Tuesday at Lush.
Indonesian Theme Park Covers Breasts of Mermaid Statues, Citing 'Eastern Values'
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- Published on 05 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two mermaid statues in an Indonesian theme park were the latest victim of haphazard censorship.
Hẻm Gems: When a Saigon Cafe Gets Its Hanoi Quirks Just Right
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- Published on 05 April 2019
- Written by Tran Le. Photos by Vinxent Nguyen.
There are three H’s that best encompass Vietnam: Hanoi, the capital; Hue, the ancient capital; and Ho Chi Minh City, the economic center. While I am still struck by Hue’s vibrant culture, my memories of Hanoi are not as vivid. However, I instantly relived Hanoi moments after my visit to Ngách 160 café.
Morning Stories Roundup: Solar Energy, Seized Pangolin Scales and UN Council Seat
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- Published on 05 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Who Are the Four Vietnamese in Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2019?
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- Published on 04 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The annual 30 Under 30 Asia by Forbes shortlists 300 brilliant millennials from 2,000 entries in the Asia-Pacific region, and four Vietnamese made it onto this year’s compilation.
[Illustrations] Your Favorite Saigon Street Snacks as Seen in Pixel Art Form
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- Published on 04 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations courtesy of 8-bit Sài Gòn.
Saigon’s street snacks always look mouth-watering in any form.
Singaporean Convenience Store Chain Shop & Go Sold to Vingroup for One Dollar
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- Published on 04 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In October 2018, the giant also acquired convenience store chain Fivimart, which entered the market in 1997.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Fashion Week, Stem Cells and Floral Design
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- Published on 04 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigoneer Bookshelf: Serious Play with Poet Duy Doan
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- Published on 03 April 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
A lion cub’s tussling, teething and roughhousing represents not simply play for play’s sake, but instead, training for a life of stalking, pouncing and throat-gashing; and so it might be with the poems in Duy Doan’s book, 'We Play a Game.' Whether relying on Vietnamese’s linguistic intricacies or the detailing of soccer matches and boxing bouts, the games presented are not mere recreation but reflections of the complicated, brutal, beautiful facets of the human condition.
Banana Leaves Make Glorious Comeback in Supermarkets Across Vietnam
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- Published on 03 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
After straws, Vietnam’s anti-plastic movement now has a new target: plastic grocery wraps.
[Illustrations] A Graphic Design Project Inspired by Ancient Champa Seductresses
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- Published on 03 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apsaras are supernatural female beings who appear in many works of ancient arts in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries.
Saigon Is the Most Expensive City in Vietnam to Live, Statistics Show
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- Published on 03 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Followed closely by Hanoi and Da Nang, the southern stronghold took the top spot due in large part to high tuition fees.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Comedian Anh Vu Found Dead During US Tour
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- Published on 03 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Myra Tran, Vietnamese Contestant of American Idol, Eliminated at Top 40
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- Published on 02 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
With a powerful voice and bright stage presence, Myra Tran had potential to realize her American Idol dream and do Vietnam proud. Alas, that dream was cut short even before the finalists were announced.
Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Expected to Walk Free Next Month
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- Published on 02 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In February 2017, 30-year-old Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong and 26-year-old Indonesian Siti Aisyah were accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother, at an airport terminal in Malaysia by smearing toxic VX nerve agent on his face.
Vietnam's Pig Farmers Hit as Consumers Shun Pork Due to Swine Fever Fear
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- Published on 02 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
The African swine fever (AFS) epidemic affecting several northern provinces and cities in Vietnam has caused pork consumption in the country to nosedive.
Morning Stories Roundup: Son Doong Research, New Patrol Boats and Tarantula Species
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- Published on 02 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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Made-in-Vietnam Portable Bum Guns to Penetrate US Market Next Year
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- Published on 01 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the writer’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner.
A 60-Year-Old Trash Chute Is Saigon's Latest Most Checked-In Place on Instagram
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- Published on 01 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the writer’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner.
Quang Binh Company Proposes Cable Car in Space Linking Saigon With Hanoi
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- Published on 01 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the writer’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner.
