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Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Add 17 High-Quality Bus Routes

Details: Published on 28 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ HCM City to add 17 high-quality bus routes [VietnamNet]

▪ Vietnamese banks urged to smarten up magnetic stripe cards amidst information theft [VnExpress]

What to Expect From the 3rd Season of the Vietnam Basketball Association

Details: Published on 27 May 2018; Written by Harry Hodge. Photo courtesy of VBA.

From back-flipping dancers to some new faces in new places, the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) press conference, held Wednesday afternoon in Binh Thanh District, had a bit of everything.

[Video] Saigon Electronica Ep. 2: The Dreamers From Behind the Decks

Details: Published on 25 May 2018; Written by Sivaraj Pragasm.

When Tran Huu Tuan Bach decided to embark on his DJ career at the beginning of this decade, he had already established himself as a film composer in Vietnam.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 25 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

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

Investors Propose Building an Artificial Island in Da Nang Bay Named 'Lotus Island'

Details: Published on 25 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

What could go wrong?

Hẻm Gems: Cozy Autumn Flavors at Tokyo Moon, Japan Town's Korean Cafe

Details: Published on 25 May 2018; Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.

Tokyo Moon's presence is an odd-but-welcoming representation of South Korean hospitality in the heart of Le Thanh Ton's "Japan Town" with its mysterious herbal tonic, sweet potato pastry and pumpkin coffee.

Indonesian Ride-Hailing Giant Go-Jek to Arrive in Vietnam Soon

Details: Published on 25 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The Jakarta-based company will invest US$500 million to expand to Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Trade Deficit With China Hits $150bn After 5 Years

Details: Published on 25 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnam trade deficit with China hits USD150bn after five years [DTI]

▪ Phu Yen lobster farmers receive aid from state budget [DTI]

After Milk Tea-Flavored Water, Japan Now Has Transparent Coffee Because Why Not

Details: Published on 24 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

So this is why scientists have been too busy to cure cancer, send a human to Mars or successfully bring Tasmanian tigers back from extinction?

Saturday Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 24 May 2018; Written by Vu

A little fall of rain did not dampen spirits on Saturday night at Lush.

[Photos] A Homey Abode for a Family of 4 in Saigon

Details: Published on 24 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

What better way to start brightening up your life than beginning with the walls of your own home?

Saigon Launches Major Initiative to Reduce Plastic Use in Local Markets

Details: Published on 24 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon authorities have issued plans to multiple municipal departments in hopes of seeing a reduction in the use of plastic bags and products.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 84th Among World’s Most Powerful Passports

Details: Published on 24 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports [DTI]

▪ Experts fear potential real estate bubble in Vietnam [VnExpress]

High-Profile Local Artist Under Investigation Over Rape Allegations From Past Models

Details: Published on 23 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

More and more women are speaking out about the sexual abuse they had to endure in their work environment in the past.

Consulting Firms From Japan, France, Vietnam to Begin Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport This June

Details: Published on 23 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

It's one step closer to the completion of Long Thanh International Airport in the far future.

[Illustrations] Here Are Some Standout Picks From Collaborative Art Project 'Ve Ve Hat Boi'

Details: Published on 23 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Top illustration by Pham Quang Phuc, courtesy of Ve Ve Hat Boi.

Even after Ve Ve Hat Boi ended, the project's success shows that there’s still space for Vietnam’s ancient art forms in today’s ever-changing world.

Vietnam Ranks 1st in Asia, 6th of 53 in Female Business Ownership

Details: Published on 23 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Women constitute a large percentage of business owners in the country, though some major obstacles remain in the way of true entrepreneurial equality.