[Photos] In Da Nang, a Symmetrical Twin House for Two Close Friends
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever loved a friend so much that you build a house to cohabitate with him and his family?
[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The web series is expected to be released in late 2019 on YouTube.
Hanoi Barber Offers Free Presidential Hairdos in Honor of Trump-Kim Summit
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tuan Duong Beauty Academy, a barbershop in Hanoi, is offering its patrons the iconic hairstyles of either leader in anticipation of their arrival in Vietnam's capital next week.
Morning Stories Roundup: Foreign Investors Pump $6bn Into HCMC via M&A
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Travel Agency Vietravel Wants to Launch Vietnam's 6th Airline
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- Published on 19 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is Vietnam’s air travel market big enough to accommodate another air carrier?
Saigon Aims to Have 75% of New Buses Run on Natural Gas by 2020
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- Published on 19 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Compressed natural gas (CNG), which emits less pollution and is considered to be safer than gasoline or oil, was used by 428 buses in Saigon at the end of 2018.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Prepares International Media Center for Trump-Kim Summit
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- Published on 19 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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As Southern Vietnam Enters Dry Season, Saigon Records Dangerously High Levels of UV Radiation
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- Published on 18 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Saigoneers should avoid going outside during noon, put on their “ninja” gear and slather on ample sunscreen as southern Vietnam will experience high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the next few weeks.
[Photos] Out and About on Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the Late 1960s
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- Published on 18 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Horse-drawn carriages, flower shops with white-tiled basins and a multitude of parked bikes: these were what used to occupy the length of Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the 1960s before it became the walking street that it is today.
Saigoneer Podcast: Redesigning Saigon's Parks; Recreation in the City
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- Published on 18 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back from our Tet break!
Vietnam Aviation Safety Standard Approved by US for Future Direct Flights
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- Published on 18 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese flight carriers can now open direct flights from Vietnam to the United States.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Reduced School Fees, Solar Panels and Kim Jong-un Arrival
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- Published on 18 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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The Distinctly Da Lat Comfort of Bonding Over Coffee Beans
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- Published on 17 February 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
After a two-year stint as an English teacher in Saigon, Nick Melhuish decided that it was time to call it quits. He moved to Da Lat with his partner Brianna and his dog Sausage to open a bed & breakfast and roastery called the London Saigon Coffee Company.
[Photos] A Wintry Japan Through the Lens of Photographer Yusuke Komatsu
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- Published on 17 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Enveloped by the elements, Japan’s capital is both mystifying and enchanting.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 15 February 2019
- Written by Vu
With Tet holidays almost over, people were eager to hit the dancefloor.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 15 February 2019
- Written by Vu
It was the weekend before Tet, and we had fun!
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 February 2019
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Launches Competition to Redesign September 23 Park
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- Published on 15 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Huu Chien.
Due to 23/9 Park’s dilapidated state, a competition to redesign the space was recently approved by city authorities.
Hẻm Gems: A Masterful Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki in Binh Thanh
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- Published on 15 February 2019
- Written by Pavan Shamdasani. Photos by Pavan Shamdasani.
An honest-to-god Japanese izakaya is a beautiful thing. Dark and smoky, often decked out in wood furnishings and yellowing travel posters, its flawless blend of bar and restaurant often involves nothing more than a simple countertop to indulge in ice-cold draft Sapporos and small-plate comfort dishes.
