You Can Now Pump Your Own Gas at 11 Filling Stations in Saigon
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- Published on 16 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The service underwent a 15-day pilot period before being officially rolled out.
Once Invisible, Saigon's Underground Scene Emerges Into Light
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- Published on 16 January 2019
- Written by An Dang. Top photo by Killian Davern.
In just a few short decades, underground hip-hop and youth culture has gained a massive following, not only within Saigon and Vietnam, but all around the globe.
Vietnamese Photographer Nets 2nd Place in Drone Photo Contest
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- Published on 16 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese photographer Pham Trung Thanh captured the exact moment the net of an anchovies fisherman's boat hovered atop the surface in Tuy Hoa, like a petal blooming across the dark water.
Morning Stories Roundup: Measles Outbreak Reported in the Southern Region
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- Published on 16 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Local Designer Created Incredibly Detailed Swallows From Paper for Tet
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- Published on 15 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam goes into full-blown Tet season, it’s impossible to talk a stroll around town without bumping into Lunar New Year imagery.
People With Disabilities Make up Over 7% of Vietnam's Population: UNICEF
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- Published on 15 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent UNICEF study, there are 6.2 million people with disabilities in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of the country’s population.
For the First Time, 2 Vietnamese Designers Will Participate in New York Fashion Week
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- Published on 15 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 will run from February 6 to February 13.
Morning Stories Roundup: Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Takes Effect in Vietnam
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- Published on 15 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Walk Into Saigon's Rarely Seen Neighborhoods in 1966-1967
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Did you know that Hung Vuong Street used to run alongside a railway connecting Saigon with My Tho?
Vietnam Aims to Export 6.5m Tons of Rice in 2019
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
For 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of exporting 6.5 million tons of rice, valued at US$3 billion.
Saigoneer Podcast: Food Delivery Apps and Where We Think Trump and Kim Should Meet
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The Saigoneer Podcast is back after taking a few weeks off!
Aviation Authorities Present New Proposal for 3rd Terminal at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted their proposal for a third terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the Ministry of Transport.
Weekend Stories Roundup: New Trade Center, Observatory and Solar Projects
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- Published on 14 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Asia's Largest LGBT Contemporary Art Show to Take Place in Bangkok in 2019
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- Published on 13 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The art show will feature two Vietnamese artists.
Saigon Postcard No. 13: The Modern Exchange Rate
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- Published on 13 January 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
As the rich get richer...
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Lost in the Half-Childlike, Half-Adult World of 'The Little Prince'
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Katherine Nguyen. Photos by Katherine Nguyen.
Remember the tale about a little boy who travels planet to planet on a quest to discover and retrieve lessons about the adult world? This cafe is yet another untold chapter of that story.
Saigon Plans to Have 50 New Supermarkets, 2,000 Convenience Stores by 2025
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lilly Pugh.
Could the introduction of more supermarkets improve Saigon’s food hygiene and safety?
Morning Stories Roundup: Trash in Ha Long and Missing Tourists Found in Taiwan
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- Published on 11 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vu Cao.
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[Video] A Longing for Saigon as if Missing a Life Companion in Short Film 'Sài Gòn'
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- Published on 10 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
As expressed by the classic Basho haiku, "Even in Kyoto / hearing the cuckoo call / I long for Kyoto," it's possible to miss a place even when there. Saigon is no exception.
