Information Minister Suggests Making English Vietnam's 2nd Official Language
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- Published on 03 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Should English be the country's second official language?
Saigoneer Getaways: Off the Beaten Path in Hong Kong's Old-School Side
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- Published on 03 December 2018
- Written by Pavan Shamdasani. Photos by Pavan Shamdasani.
There was once a time when Saigon and Hong Kong were rivals in the exotic east, both jostling for the cultural title of “Pearl of the Orient”. With British colonialism on one side and French on the other, during most of the 20th century, the two went head-to-head in an allure-filled battle as the go-to Asia escape for wealthy European travelers.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Retro/Vintage Aesthetic Trend and a Street Food Update
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- Published on 03 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back with a new episode!
Vietnam Men's Football Team Enters World's Top 100 Again After 7 Years
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- Published on 03 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s impressive winning streak at the ongoing AFF Cup 2018 has propelled the national men’s football team back into the top 100 teams in the world.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Grab, Vinasun to Negotiate $1.8m Compensation Dispute
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- Published on 03 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Sunflower Campaign, Gia Lai Shooting and Swine Flu Comeback
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- Published on 03 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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German-Vietnamese Artist Linh TNX Blends Trap and R&B in Latest Single 'S.O.S'
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- Published on 02 December 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photo by Charley Vo.
Linh Tran, a German-Vietnamese singer who goes by the artist name Linh TNX, has debuted her first music video produced in Saigon since moving to the city two months ago.
6 Passengers Injured After Wheels of VietJet Plane Dislodge During Landing
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- Published on 01 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the evening of November 29, VietJet flight VJ356 was involved in a serious incident when the wheels of its nose landing gear broke off from the plane upon landing in Buon Me Thuot, causing six passengers to be hospitalized.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 30 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Welcomes 19,300 New Registered Organ Donors in 2018, Highest in 5 Years
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- Published on 30 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Popular perception of organ donation is changing.
Morning Stories Roundup: Gambling Bust, Quality of Life Study and Vietnamese Mobile Games
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- Published on 30 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nina Nguyen-Longmuir.
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Saigon Introduces New Buses With CCTV Cameras in Effort to Reduce Sexual Harassment
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to raise awareness of sexual harassment on public transport in Saigon, the city’s transport department has launched a new fleet of buses with better surveillance equipment.
[Photos] An Ancient Scroll Depicts the Wondrous World of Japanese Bakemono
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bakemono refers to preternatural monsters in Japanese folklore that shapeshift.
Mui Ne's Suoi Tien Damaged by Tourist Activities, Illegal Construction
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Suoi Tien, a famous natural tourist site in Mui Ne, is losing its appeal due to overcrowding and unauthorized construction work.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Invests $303.5m Abroad in 11 Months
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nguyen Huu Chien.
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Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even the Japanese contractor has had enough of late payments and delays when it comes to Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.
[Photos] What's Inside Beloved Binh Tay Market's Glorious Comeback?
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Kevin Lee. .
Binh Tay Market is the central market in the heart of Cho Lon, sitting on the very edge of District 6 along Thap Muoi Street.
[Photos] 30 Black-and-White Photos of 1947 Vietnam's Landscapes by Michel Huet
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you enjoyed our previous article on French photographer Michel Huet’s portraits of Vietnam series, then the second batch of his work from 1947 Vietnam will pique your interest as well.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Coffee Museum and Greenhouse Gas Report
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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