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Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Jails 6 Dog Thieves for Combined 30 Years

Details: Published on 29 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Vietnam jails six dog thieves for combined 30 years [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam says Google will cooperate in removal of 'toxic' content [Tuoi Tre]

Indian Woman Sets New World Record for Fastest Back-to-Back Everest Ascent

Details: Published on 28 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

An Indian mountain climber is believed to have set a new women's record for summitting Mount Everest twice in less than a week.

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Details: Published on 27 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

From Saigon skyline to Art Deco facades, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 26 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

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

[Photos] 24 Photos of 1968-70 Saigon

Details: Published on 26 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

How many iconic landmarks can you spot?

Hẻm Gems: D5's Bò Xào Sa Tế, a Feast for All the Senses

Details: Published on 26 May 2017; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

Saigon is changing at a dizzying rate, and so is its food scene: forget about your favorite café or restaurant for a few months and you can come back one day to find it replaced by a convenience store. Thankfully, such is not the case with this week’s Hẻm Gem, Nam Ky.

Giant Japanese Machine Begins Drilling Metro Tunnel Under District 1

Details: Published on 26 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A huge tunnel boring machine (TBM) will begin carving out a tunnel for the metro line under District 1 today.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Set to Approve Coal-Fired Power Plants Worth $7.5bn

Details: Published on 26 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Vietnam set to approve coal-fired power plants worth $7.5 bln [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam man kills wedding-goer after booed for poor singing [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam Copyright Watchdog to Charge Hotels for Music on TV

Details: Published on 25 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Hoteliers may be violating music copyright laws unless they agree to pay licensing fees, says Vietnam's performing rights organization.

[Photos] A Peek Inside Da Lat's Abandoned Franciscan Mission

Details: Published on 25 May 2017; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.

Da Lat is rightfully beloved for its cool climate, pine-scented air and verdant mountains. However, there is more to this popular Central Highlands city than just natural escapes.

Taiwan High Court First in Asia to Rule Same-Sex Marriage Legal

Details: Published on 25 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In a historic decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the nation's laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying violates their equal protection and personal freedom.

Vietnam Is Crazy About the New Nokia 'Brick' 3310

Details: Published on 25 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam’s most popular phone model ever has officially made a comeback.

Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Me Linh Square

Details: Published on 25 May 2017; Written by Tim Doling. Photo by Lee Starnes.

The square known today as Quảng Trường Mê Linh has been home to five different monuments since its inception in the 1860s.

Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Details: Published on 25 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Indonesia, Vietnam to probe reported skirmish in disputed waters [Reuters]

Vietnam's Jetstar bans in-flight use of power banks [Tuoi Tre]

A Present Retrospective: Fusing Past, Present and Propaganda

Details: Published on 24 May 2017; Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos courtesy of Work Room Four.

Work Room Four’s current exhibition, A Present Retrospective, connects past and present in the iconic work of Cuban graphic artist René Mederos and the responses of five contemporary Vietnamese artists.

Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US

Details: Published on 24 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Image by Anh H.

Trade leaders of the 11 remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed to continue working to finalize the deal without US participation.

Over Two-Thirds of Vietnamese Children Can't Swim: Expert

Details: Published on 24 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

With summer just around the corner, Vietnamese parents and officials are watching nervously as kids dive into their water fun.

[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Derelict Office Space Into Colorful Apartment

Details: Published on 24 May 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A Saigon-based architecture firm has made full use of vibrant colors to create a lively living environment that strikes a balance between form and function.