[Photos] A Glimpse Into Life in Vung Tau in 1967
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today, Vung Tau is a bustling tourist spot for Saigoneers looking to get out of the city and enjoy some ocean waves, but these photos from 1967 reveal its past as a working port.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam, South Korea Agree to Do $100bn in Bilateral Trade by 2020
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- Published on 26 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ City needs to VND 10 bln to build three new bus stations [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam, South Korea agree to do $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2020 [VnExpress]
From Texas to Saigon: Viet-Cajun Cuisine's Journey Around the World
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- Published on 25 March 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Given the size of the overseas Vietnamese diaspora, it comes as little surprise that the community has had a huge influence on the cuisines of countries around the world.
Google Japan Debuts Adorable Dog Version of Street View as Tribute to Hachiko
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- Published on 25 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
It was only a matter of time before dog lovers in the town of Odate, Japan strapped a live feed to the lead harnesses of their Akitas.
Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Cuisine Abroad, Food Writer Andrea Nguyen and Saving Ancient Art Forms
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- Published on 24 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Saigoneer is back in your earbuds with the latest episode of our podcast.
[Video] The Story of Saigon’s Oldest Film Camera Repairman
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- Published on 24 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some might think that analog photography is the stuff of the past given the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, but there is still a modest population – including both newcomers and veterans – that appreciate the joy and magic of film cameras.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
D8 Apartment Fire, Saigon's Worst in 15 Years, Kills 13, Injures 28
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- Published on 23 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night while most Saigoneers were sound asleep, a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment complex in District 8.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Business Environment Changing for the Better
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- Published on 23 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Emirates Airlines launches cheap flights from Vietnam to int’l destinations [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam’s business environment changing for the better [VnExpress]
Inspired by Dubai, Da Nang Plans to Develop an Urban Area Along the City's Bay
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials hope the move will achieve a success similar to that of Dubai.
[Illustrations] A Dreamlike Saigon in Loc Xuan Nguyen's Watercolor Sketches
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this series of urban sketches, illustrator and artist Loc Xuan Nguyen sees Saigon through a melancholic lens.
Notorious Vietnamese Wildlife Smuggler Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Mau Chien, a kingpin in the illegal rhino horn, elephant ivory, pangolin and tiger trade was given 13 months in prison.
Morning Links Roundup: Asia a Key Battle Ground in Fight Against Killer Air Pollution
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- Published on 22 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ HCMC plans to build logistic centers [SGGP]
▪ Asia a key battleground in fight against killer air pollution [VnExpress]
Saigon Postcard No. 1: Bitexco's Lonely Helipad
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Saigoneer is proud to announce Saigon Postcards, a new series which pays loving tribute to the city we call home through original illustrations paired with text.
[Video] Meet the Mossy Frog, Vietnam's Most Adorable Master of Disguise
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The limestone karst forests in Vietnam’s northern provinces are the gifts that keep on giving.
Japanese Companies Irate About Lengthy Import Times and Over-Sampling of Seafood
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The importers claim their profits are harmed by unnecessary food inspections.
Facebook Appoints Le Diep Kieu Trang as National Director for Vietnam
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The new director for Vietnam will be working at Facebook’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
Morning Links Roundup: Traffic Accidents in HCMC Increase in Jan-Feb
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ HCM City police nab major drug trafficking ring [SGGP]
▪ Traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City increase in Jan-Feb [Tuoi Tre]
VinGroup Taps Cornell University as Partner in VinUni Project in Hanoi
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to build the VinUni project from scratch, VinGroup has enlisted the help of American Ivy League college Cornell University.
[Photos] Kahtein Festival: The Joy of Giving in Myanmar’s Shan State
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Kate Tipler. Photos by Kate Tipler.
Nestled in the luscious green hills of Myanmar's Shan State and peppered with Buddhist temples, the sleepy town of Hsipaw is perhaps not the most obvious location for a bustling street party.
