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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

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

Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.

Vietnamese Painting Sold for Record Amount at Hong Kong Auction

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A painting by Le Pho, a 20^th-century Vietnamese artist, sold for nearly US$1.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Hẻm Gems: The Balanced Beauty of Bacon and Fried Rice

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

Our dining experience at A Lung was remarkably simple: there was no turning back when we saw bacon on the menu.

Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Lifts Ban on Ha Long Kayaking After 1 Week

Details: Published on 07 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Super-rich in Vietnam on sharp rise, public debt nears ceiling [VietnamNet]

At least two dead as overloaded ship sinks in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

Popularity of Coffee Fuels Strong Profits and Rapid Expansion for Coffee Chains in Vietnam

Details: Published on 05 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

It’s a good time to be a coffee chain owner in Vietnam as the country’s appetite for a cup of Joe has never been more intense.

Vietnam to Get Nationwide 4G Coverage by End of April

Details: Published on 05 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

Under the central government’s ambitious plan to bring Vietnam up to speed with the region's internet standards, local mobile carriers are extending their fourth-generation (4G) high-speed network.

Officials Concerned as Vietnamese Laborers Overstay Visas in Korea

Details: Published on 05 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese labor officials fear that South Korea may stop accepting Vietnamese workers since many have overstayed their visa.

[Photos] The Serene, Laid-Back Vibe of Hanoi in the Mid-1990s

Details: Published on 05 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Hanoi in the mid-1990s was a city of rich traditions and a laid-back lifestyle.

Vietnamese-American Chef Andrea Nguyen Creates Eclectic Pho Cookbook

Details: Published on 04 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese-American chef Andrea Nguyen's latest book, The Pho Cookbook, is an ode to Vietnam's national comfort food: phở.

Chasing Pavements: In Defense of Saigon's Sidewalk Economy

Details: Published on 04 April 2017; Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.

As Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of Saigon’s most aggressive sidewalk-clearing campaign in recent memory, takes a brief hiatus, headlines about towed cars and demolished buildings often obscure the reality that many people rely on that coveted space between the street and a building for their livelihood.

Saigon Receives $1.8bn in Investments from Viet Kieu in 2016

Details: Published on 04 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In recent years, Saigon’s many business and development projects have received a considerable amount of overseas remittances from Viet Kieu, according to a recent report.

Cambodia to Relocate 5 Floating Villages Along Tonle Sap River to Curb Pollution

Details: Published on 04 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Cambodian officials are preparing to relocate five floating villages in Kampong Chhnang province to help reduce water pollution.

A 100-Year-Old French Villa Was Recently Bulldozed in Hue

Details: Published on 04 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

You might want to sit down for this: a 100-year-old building in Hue has been bulldozed due to poor maintenance.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tour Operators Bump Prices Ahead of Peak Season

Details: Published on 04 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Vietnamese tour operators bump prices ahead of peak season [VnExpress]

Tourism firms struggling with sudden kayak ban in Halong [VietnamNet]

Saigon's 'Music Street' to Open by the End of April

Details: Published on 03 April 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In an effort to improve Saigon’s music scene, District 1 authorities are aiming to establish the southern hub’s first “Music Street” by the end of this month.