At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.
Morning Stories Roundup: Chilly Morning in Saigon as Dry Season Starts in Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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No Nón Lá, No Problem: A New Saigon Tour Takes the Road Less Traveled
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Sitting down for a bowl of phở, sipping a glass of cà phê sữa đá, visiting the Saigon Post Office: these activities are all too common to the tourist experience in Saigon. So much so that it's often easy to reduce the image of the city into a monotonous picture in the mind of foreign imaginations.
Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.
Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved.
Morning Stories Roundup: Sand Dredging, Loan Sharks and Damaged Da Nang Expressway
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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10 Songs That Exemplify the Rise of Vietnam's Contemporary R&B/Soul Movement
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Thuc Dang. Graphic by Tammy Le.
In an industry where singers don’t stick to only one genre, Vietnamese R&B/Soul is often overlooked and sadly underdeveloped. While veteran artists like Mỹ Linh and Hà Anh Tuấn have occasionally professed their love for the genre, their work tends to reflect an outdated perspective, suggesting they have not listened to any R&B songs made after 1995.
[Video] Local Design Student Wins Graduation Showcase With Surrealistic Short Film
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short film might be the trippiest thing you see today.
Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Morning Stories Roundup: FDI in Vietnam Almost $28bn in 10 Months
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] D7 Is Getting a Luxury Apartment Complex and Gigantic Egg-Shaped Restaurant
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Marina Club House Restaurant is a part of the Evergreen Residential Complex project in District 7.
[Photos] Urbanist Travel Getaways: Pastoral Scenes of Pindaya, Myanmar
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Myanmar is no longer the secret of Southeast Asia. With tourist numbers increasing, its dusty country roads, seemingly endless parades of monks and crumbling colonial architecture are now officially a draw to everyone from luxury travelers to the backpacker set.
Due to Climate Change, 17% of Saigon Will Be Completely Submerged by 2100
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The effects of climate change mean that in less than 80 years, 86.7% of Binh Thanh District will be underwater, while 26.6% of District 2 and 34.5% of Hoc Mon will be permanently flooded.
Saigoneer Podcast: Drunk Driving and Finding Phong's Depiction of Transgender Vietnamese
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Episode 32 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Visits Vietnam After a Year Abroad
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a year abroad, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to Vietnam for a short visit.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Roll out Mobile Number Portability Next Month
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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How the Popularity of 'Durian Tours' Is Threatening the Survival of Malaysia's Tigers
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- Published on 28 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to meet rising demand for durian, Malaysia plans to convert a large area of the Malayan tiger’s natural habitat into durian plantations.
In Saigon's Latest Indie Workshop, a Heaven for Eco-Friendly Risograph Prints
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- Published on 28 October 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Nestled above inpages in Thao Dien, a new print studio is offering artists and other creatives a new way to express their ideas and visions.
Saigon to Introduce Food Safety Stickers for Street Food Stalls
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- Published on 27 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The city's Food Safety Management Authority has also issued 10 criteria for evaluating street vendors' food safety.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 26 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
