[Illustrations] An Idyllic Southeast Asian Childhood Through a Thai Artist's Illustrations
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to the region’s similarities in biodiversity, climate and society, a childhood in rural Thailand isn’t that far off from that in the countryside of Vietnam.
Saigon to Remove Makeshift Co Giang Market After 25 Years in Operation
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Nearly 350 vendors face an uncertain future as authorities plan to close the impromptu wet market.
Weekend Stories Roundup: 124 Kids Found to Have Tapeworms in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 18 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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From Botany Institute to Amusement Park: The Evolution of Thao Cam Vien Sai Gon
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- Published on 16 March 2019
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Local parks such as the Jardin d’Espagne and Jardin de la Ville, now Tao Dan Park, were a focal point of Saigon’s early urban development. But no green space carried such significance as the Jardin Botanique et Zoologique de Saïgon, the colonial moniker for Thao Cam Vien Sai Gon.
New York Times Names Da Nang Among Best Travel Destinations in 2019
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- Published on 15 March 2019
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Da Nang was recently recognized as one of the world's best places to travel in 2019.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Ngõ Nooks: Sumptuous Xôi From One of Hanoi's Friendliest Street Food Vendors
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Gia Nguyen. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
If you live in Vietnam, then you’ll already know how vital rice is here, and the role it plays in almost every meal we eat.
Hẻm Gems: Where Chay Alter Egos of Vietnam's Everyday Soups Reign
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Tran Le. Photos by Kevin Lee.
My first-ever vegetarian dish, long before I followed a plant-based diet, was hủ tiếu chay, and since then it has been my go-to order when trying a new restaurant. Besides, you definitely cannot go wrong with a Vietnamese soup dish.
VietJet Will Start Daily Flights From Saigon to Tokyo in July
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
VietJet currently operates 39 domestic routes and 69 international routes.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam’s E-Commerce to Earn $10bn by 2020
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- Published on 15 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Video] PETA Releases Cringeworthy Rap Video Attacking Bánh Mì, Phở, Adobo
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- Published on 14 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
"Put Some Tofu in It" is so embarrassing it may actually convince people to go out for a plate of pulled pork.
Thailand Is Sending Obese Cops to an Exercise Boot Camp to Get in Shape
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- Published on 14 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thailand is going all out to help its obese police officers shed their excess kilograms.
Vietnamese Short Wins Best Director at 48 Hour Film Festival, to Be Screened at Cannes
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- Published on 14 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The movie unfolds the story of a little girl kidnapped by two criminals, which is later discovered to be a personal conspiracy.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Reduce Number of Districts, Communes
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- Published on 14 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] In the Central Highlands, a House Doubles as a Playground for Sunlight
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- Published on 13 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Do you need to rethink your understanding of roofs?
Growing Concerns as More Doctors Quit Public Hospitals for Private Sector
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- Published on 13 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If the situation persists, Vietnam's public hospitals could face serious staff shortage in the future.
Hai Phong's Cat Bi Airport Voted Best in Vietnam, Dethrones Da Nang
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- Published on 13 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport has much to be desired in the eyes of passengers.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Attracts Over $1bn in FDI in Jan-Feb
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- Published on 13 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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15-Year-Old Vietnamese Weightlifter Wins 3 Gold Medals, Sets World Records
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- Published on 12 March 2019
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Do Tu Tung, a 15-year-old bodybuilder from Bac Ninh recently won three gold medals at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships in Las Vegas.
After Ethiopia Crash, Vietnam Aviation Authority Says No to Boeing 737 MAX
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- Published on 12 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following a catastrophic accident in Ethiopia, Vietnam’s aviation authorities announced that it won’t grant local airlines licenses to operate Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the cause of the crash is determined.
