Weekend Stories Roundup: Lai Chau Landslide, E-Government and Parrot Homicide
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- Published on 06 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Dining in the Dark: Employment for the Blind in Saigon
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- Published on 05 August 2018
- Written by Tasia Jensen. Photos by Tasia Jensen.
Tucked down a small alleyway in the heart of Saigon is a restaurant where patrons voluntarily eat their meals in the dark. For a brief time, guests are at the mercy of the darkness, a condition that those who are serving the meals live with far past business hours.
Amid Tourism Boom, Apartment Owners Forsake Long-Term Leases for Airbnb Fast Cash
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- Published on 05 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Many apartment owners are turning to Airbnb and other short-term lease platforms in order to cash in on Vietnam's ongoing tourism boom.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 03 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Video] Suboi Makes Saigon Nightscapes Her Playground in Latest Music Video for 'N-Sao?'
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- Published on 03 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's color-streaked nighttime streets serve as background for the hip-hop star's latest music video.
Saigon May Pilot Bus-Only Lanes on Vo Thi Sau, Dien Bien Phu
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- Published on 03 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Dien Bien Phu and Vo Thi Sau streets have been suggested as testings grounds for the bus lane, as both one-way roads are prone to traffic congestion during rush hour.
Hẻm Gems: At Ngọt Cafe, a Treasure Trove of Saigon's Childhood Snacks and Knick-Knacks
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- Published on 03 August 2018
- Written by Levi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
To me, Saigon is not just a city, it is the people, the lifestyle and the cafés.
Morning Stories Roundup: Airbus to Work With Vietnam to Develop Country’s Space Industry
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- Published on 03 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Leaked Photo of Couple Having Sex in CGV Theater Raises Privacy Concerns
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- Published on 02 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A CGV representative confirmed that the photo was leaked by one of its staff.
Grand Opening - Uncork the Tales @ Corked Tales
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- Published on 02 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Grand Opening - Uncork the Tales
After Cambodia, Water From Laos Dam Failure Floods Mekong Delta
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- Published on 02 August 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen
Waters from the burst dam in Laos have arrived in Vietnam, devastating crops in the Mekong delta.
As Consumer Traffic Decreases, Traditional Vietnamese Grocers Are on Tenterhooks
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- Published on 02 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Recently, Nielsen Vietnam conducted a survey of 800 traditional store owners and found that many do not feel confident about their profits in the next 12 months.
Morning Stories Roundup: Car Parking Fee Hike, Boney M in Vietnam and Funding for Short Films
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- Published on 02 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] Turning Two Tube Houses Into a Light-Filled Abode
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- Published on 01 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If the square meters of a house doubles, what is the percentage increase in light and green space?
It's Official: Ride-Hailing App Go-Viet Launches Service in Saigon's Inner Districts
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- Published on 01 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Go-Viet is the name of the Vietnamese ride-hailing company under a partnership with Indonesian giant Go-Jek.
Vans x Van Gogh Museum Collection Will Also Be Available in Vietnam
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- Published on 01 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh’s most iconic works have been turned into everyday apparel.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Calls for Investment in Future Environmental Protection Projects
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- Published on 01 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] Have a Glance at Saigon's Snacks Through These Photos of Street Vendors in 1966
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- Published on 31 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Street food has long been the epitome of Saigon's daily culture.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 31 July 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday night was off the rails!
[Photos] Malaysian Artist Encapsulates the Timeless Charm of Asia's Mom-and-Pop Shops in Mini-Models
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- Published on 31 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
“There are many ways to help you keep something in mind, through a memo, a voice recorder, or a photo. But miniature is something you can touch and see, to recall your memories.”
