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VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019

Details: Published on 20 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

This move follows the launch of flights to India.

[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat

Details: Published on 20 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

A new Saigon office building relies on a gorgeous double-skin facade build with glass and greenery to reduce noise and cooling costs.

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Growth in 1st Quarter Forecast to Hit 6.23%

Details: Published on 20 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnam trying ex-Politburo member over oil giant’s losses [Washington Post]

▪ Vietnam’s growth in first quarter forecast to hit 6.23% [SGGP]

In the Mekong Delta, Excessive Sand Mining Is Destroying Local Homes

Details: Published on 19 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The sand dredged from the Mekong Delta is mostly used as materials for construction in Saigon and other southern provinces.

Meet Ho Nhat Ha, the Man Who Walked the Length of Vietnam With No Money

Details: Published on 19 March 2018; Written by Luca Powell. Top photo by Kevin Lee.

You might have seen him, had you been anywhere between Saigon and Ha Giang in the last four months. The proud owner of a guitar and a 100-watt smile, the simple fact is Ho Nhat Ha would have been hard to miss.

Saturday Night @ Lush

Details: Published on 19 March 2018; Written by Vu

Lush was awash with green for Saint Patrick's Day!

[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969

Details: Published on 19 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

How often are we treated to the spectacle that is 1969 Saigon and Vietnam from above?

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC May Fall Short on Old Apartment Restoration Target

Details: Published on 19 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.

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▪ Vietnamese surgeons succeed in lung transplant from brain dead donor [SGGP]

▪ HCM City may fail in old apartment restoration target [DTI]

[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future

Details: Published on 18 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.

The Beautiful Samurai-Cat Friendship of 'Neko Zamurai' Will Warm Your Heart

Details: Published on 18 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

Hold on to your seats, cat lovers.

[Video] Lanterns on the River at Saigon's Dieu Phap Pagoda

Details: Published on 17 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer.

For Saigon’s Chinese community, the first full moon of the lunar year is an event of paramount importance. They believe that whatever you do to commemorate the occasion will have an overarching impact on a family’s luck for the rest of the year.

Saigoneer Podcast: Spotify Arrives and the Ties That Bind Vietnam & Japan

Details: Published on 17 March 2018; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.

We're back in your ears with the latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

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

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

Third Thursday @ Lush

Details: Published on 16 March 2018; Written by Vu

Special guest DJ Frank Jez had the main room thumping for this months Third Thursday event!

Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combating Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows

Details: Published on 16 March 2018; Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos courtesy of WildAid.

International conservation organization WildAid is teaming up with the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help save some of the planet’s most endangered species.

Hẻm Gems: The Unapologetic Simplicity of Ben Thanh's Bun Rieu Ganh

Details: Published on 16 March 2018; Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.

Working in the middle of a market that houses a plethora of food collectives can be a double-edged sword. It's convenient when you’re pressed for time, but after a while, you tend to get lazy and just stick to a few favorite haunts.

Tuan Chau Group Wants to Build Massive 'Mega Resort' in Vung Tau

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

The proposed Vung Tau Marina City will include an amusement park, movie theater, performance center, high-end apartments, villas, and luxury restaurants. It will accommodate 7,500 residents and 12,000 tourists a day.