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[Photos] A Glimpse Into Binh Thanh's Terracotta Abode

Details: Published on 17 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In Saigon, nothing is impossible when it comes to building a home, even when the lot is 40 meters long and wedged in the middle of a tight space.

Will Saigon Achieve Its Goal of Attracting 7 Million International Visitors This Year?

Details: Published on 17 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Last Thursday, Saigon authorities met with local travel firms to discuss how to attract seven million international visitors by the end of this year.

Prime Minister Postpones $10.6bn Ninh Thuan Steel Plant

Details: Published on 17 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has halted work on a proposed US$10.6-billion steel plant in Ninh Thuan province over environmental concerns.

Vietnam Was World's Top Coffee Exporter in March

Details: Published on 17 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

According to industry reports, last month Vietnam edged out Brazil to become the world’s largest coffee exporter.

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 2

Details: Published on 17 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Life in Saigon in the early 1970s wasn’t easy, but that didn’t stop the city’s residents from adopting a positive outlook and happy-go-lucky approach to living.

Weekend News Roundup: Up to 15 Storms, Depressions Forecast to Enter East Sea in 2017

Details: Published on 17 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Up to 15 storms, depressions forecast to enter East Vietnam Sea in 2017 [Tuoi Tre]

Millennium-old Cham water well unearthed in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

[Photos] A Post-Apocalyptic Look Into 3A Station on Its Last Legs

Details: Published on 16 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A month after receiving its closing notice, 3A Station has gone from hip youth culture alley to post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Saigon Officials Propose $150m Stadium for 2021 SEA Games

Details: Published on 16 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon's Department of Culture and Sport has proposed the construction of a US$152 million stadium in District 2.

Saigon's Own Suboi Makes 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List

Details: Published on 15 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Four Vietnamese citizens were named to this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which recognizes young difference makers in 10 industries across the continent.

Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 14 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

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

Hẻm Gems: An Excursion to Tan Dinh's Secret Bún Hideout

Details: Published on 14 April 2017; Written by Nguyen Ha. Photos by Nguyen Ha and Brandon Coleman.

Life is slow in the jungle of hẻms that branches out from Dinh Cong Trang Street. Here, a bún establishment offers noodles of northern heritage using recipes handed down through generations of family.

Vietnam Unveils Program to Increase National Forest Coverage to 42% by 2020

Details: Published on 14 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In an effort to improve Vietnam’s natural environment, the government recently revealed an ambitious plan to boost the country’s forested area to 42% of the nation's total land area by 2020.

Morning News Roundup: Quang Tri Tourism Picks up After Formosa Pollution Disaster

Details: Published on 14 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by.

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Quang Tri tourism picks up after Formosa pollution disaster [DTI]

Two Japanese nationals jailed for gold smuggling in Vietnam [DTI]

Passenger in Infamous United Airlines Video Was an Accomplished Pre-1975 Musician in Saigon

Details: Published on 13 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

As the story of David Dao, the doctor who was forcefully removed from United Airlines Flight 3411 last Sunday, continues to unfold, Vietnamese media outlets have recounted the Vietnamese-American passenger’s past during his time in Saigon in the 1970s.

Taiwan to Become First Nation in Asia to Outlaw Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat

Details: Published on 13 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Animal rights activists have recorded a huge win on the island nation of Taiwan.

Saigon Proposes $12.3m Overpass at Dan Chu Roundabout

Details: Published on 13 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed the construction of a VND280-billion (US$12.3 million) elevated road over Dan Chu Roundabout.

Tokyo Restaurant Dishes Out Insect Ramen

Details: Published on 13 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon's recent In-N-Out pop-up has nothing on a ramen restaurant in Tokyo which served up an unorthodox version of the popular dish last Sunday.

Vietstar Airlines Told to Delay Takeoff Until Tan Son Nhat Is Expanded

Details: Published on 13 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

If you've been looking forward to enjoying the services of Vietnam’s fifth airline, Vietstar Airlines, don't hold your breath, as the company will not be allowed to take to the air just yet.