Details: Published on 16 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

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With Half a Year to Go, Natural Disasters Have Already Cost Vietnam $39m

Details: Published on 16 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

On July 9, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control held a meeting to look into natural disasters which severely impacted the country in the first half of the year.

Morning Links Roundup: Grab Vietnam Sacks Driver for Supposedly Kicking Passengers out of Car

Details: Published on 16 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Ministry announces violations found at Mumuso Vietnam [DTI]

▪ Grab Vietnam sacks driver for supposedly kicking passengers out of car [Tuoi Tre]

Opinion: The Body Politics of World Cup Coverage in Vietnam

Details: Published on 15 July 2018; Written by Thi Nguyen.

In late June, a popular subscription television channel caused controversy by featuring a bikini-clad female show host on a prediction segment aired before a men's FIFA World Cup match. Another television network — Vietnam's Television (VTV) — was also criticized for including "beauty queens" whose outfits were revealing and whose football knowledge was questionable. While these media tactics are not new, the discussion surrounding these incidents is an example of how the public discourse of increasing gender equality is less often a positive sign than a glossy veneer for an ugly core.

[Photos] An Artist's Rendering of Ant-Man's Vietnam Vacation

Details: Published on 15 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

If you are a loyal fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there might have been times when you wonder how those superheroes would appear in real life.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 13 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.

This Ben Tre Tree Nursery Is Offering Durian at VND19,000 Under One Condition: Leave the Seeds Behind

Details: Published on 13 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Visitors to the Mekong Delta province can enjoy Durian for just VND19,000 a kilogram.

Cong Caphe Will Open First-Ever Outlet in Seoul This Month

Details: Published on 13 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The popular pre-Doi Moi-style coffee chain is set to expand to Seoul, South Korea.

Hẻm Gems: Set an Alarm, We're Waking up Early for Dim Sum in D11

Details: Published on 13 July 2018; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Kevin Lee.

According to historical legend, dim sum was created along the ancient Silk Road as a snack for weary travelers to enjoy with their tea while resting. On this day, I felt like I had traversed that fabled old trading route.

As Power Projects Are Delayed, More Power Blackouts Loom Over Southern Vietnam

Details: Published on 13 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

If this stuffy heatwave continues to be a common occurrence in the future in Vietnam, it’s likely that southern provinces might experience more frequent power blackouts in the future.

Morning Links Roundup: Angst Rises in Vietnam as Stock Turmoil Hits 8-Year High

Details: Published on 13 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Angst Rises in Vietnam as Stock Turmoil Hits Eight-Year High [Bloomberg]

▪ Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike [DTI]

[Illustrations] An Illustrated Guide to Singapore's Food Landscape

Details: Published on 12 July 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Singapore and Saigon both share a diverse, culturally eclectic food landscape, although each has different layers and amounts of influence from varying parts of Asia.