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

Life as a night vigilante in Saigon is much less glamorous than that of a Marvel superhero, but so much more dangerous.

Morning Links Roundup: Peak of 2018's Hot Season Lasts From May to July, Expert Says

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

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▪ Peak of hot season 2018 lasts from May to July [SGGP]

▪ Online tourism businesses thrive in Vietnam [VietnamNet]

[Video] Stop-Motion Animation Project Retells Vietnam's Starfruit Tale With a Horror Twist

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

As a common saying goes: "tham thì thâm" (grasp all lose all).

Q&A: The Wisdom of Hanoi’s Weatherdude

Details: Published on 15 May 2018; Written by Kit Humphrey.

With storm season a yearly occurrence in Vietnam, it's always a good time to sit down with the fount of climate knowledge that is Hanoi’s Weatherdude to learn about the atmospheric movements of our planet.

[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Ha Giang's Mighty Loop

Details: Published on 15 May 2018; Written by Alberto Prieto. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

I’ve spent seven years in Vietnam and traveled from south to north on many occasions, but I have never seen a place as charming as Ha Giang Province.

Cheap Cosmetics Brands Mumuso, Minigood Accused of Faking Their Korean Identity

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

Amidst an increasingly saturated landscape of Korean merchandise and stores inspired by K-Pop trends in Vietnam, there are concerns that some brands risk misleading customers over their identity.

Morning Links Roundup: Education Ministry Proposes Draft Regulations on Foreign Language Centers

Details: Published on 15 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Education sector calls for help for disadvantaged districts [SGGP]

▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [VietnamNet]

Hanoi’s Rising Techno Scene: Local Artists Strive to Bring Underground Music to Wider Audiences

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Alex Bushnell. Top photo by Nguyen Do Minh.

Underground music in Hanoi is flourishing, and Vietnamese artists are at the forefront. After years brewing at venues like Hanoi Rock City (HRC) and Cama ATK, the city now enjoys huge house and techno parties at the likes of Studio Adventure, Revolve and Savage.

Grand Opening @ Jaspas Cafe and Grill

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Vu

Jaspas Cafe and Grill opened to great fanfare last Saturday in Thao Dien with great food and music to ring in the occasion. Here's the photos from the night's festivities.

Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Lat's Iconic Yellow Wall

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

For those who don't know, Coi Xay Gio Bakery's yellow wall has been taking Vietnam's social media by storm.

[Photos] Take a Day Trip to Vung Tau Half a Century Ago

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

For some residents from Saigon and other southern provinces, Vung Tau has always been a sleepy tourist town that’s perfect for a weekend away, but not much else. However, if these photos of the town in the late 1960s are any indication, Vung Tau also had a vibrant local life that’s usually hidden away from the eyes of tourists.

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Movies, Digital Subcultures and One Journalist's View of Vietnam

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

It's Monday, which means it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.

In 6 Years, Vietnam's Population of Convenience Stores Has Quadrupled: Report

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon is now home to 1,800 convenience stores and small-scale supermarkets.

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Successfully Produces Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Details: Published on 14 May 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [DTI]

▪ VN successfully produces inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine [VietnamNet]

Opinion: The Virtues of Riding the Saigon Bus

Details: Published on 13 May 2018; Written by Tim Kennedy. Photos by Kevin Lee.

On a brutally hot day back in January, I was riding Saigon bus No. 65 out to District 10 when I made an amateur’s mistake.

[Video] Saigon Electronica Ep. 1: Creating a Community With Heart Beat and HRBR

Details: Published on 12 May 2018; Written by Sivaraj Pragasm.

Editor's note: Over the next few weeks, Saigoneer will feature Saigon Electronica, a video documentary series about the city's vibrant underground music scene, starting with the first episode this week.

Most of Vietnam's Untreated Wastewater Is Released Directly Into the Environment: Report

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

In Vietnam, the annual production of household wastewater – currently accounts for 30% of all wastewater discharge – is increasing due to the country's rapid urbanization.