Youth Culture Library Finds Niche in Saigon Cafe
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- Published on 09 October 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The Youth Culture Library sets out to become an outlet of self-expression for young people and non-commercial artists through the ultimate form of alternative culture: zines.
Wartime Radio Broadcaster 'Hanoi Hannah' Passes Away at 87
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- Published on 08 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Trinh Thi Ngo, a radio broadcaster known to members of the US military as "Hanoi Hannah" during the American War, passed away last week.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 08 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From countryside farms to Saigon street food, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 07 October 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Mekong Delta Resident Makes Billions Thanks to Porn Loophole
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- Published on 07 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Ben Tre resident has exploited unclear government regulations to earn billions of dong from websites featuring pornographic content created overseas.
Bac Ninh Flush With Samsung Cash, But Is It Sustainable?
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- Published on 07 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Samsung’s investment has transformed Bac Ninh province into Vietnam's second-largest exporting center, dramatically boosting the earnings of the local community.
Hẻm Gems: Saigon's Original Bò 7 Món
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- Published on 07 October 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Going to dinner at Au Pagolac is like going to dinner with family. That is, of course, provided your family spans several generations and also serves its meals in crisp, white button-ups and the occasional clip-on bow tie.
Vietnam Opposes Chinese Election on Disputed Island
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- Published on 07 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, Vietnam officially expressed its disapproval of China’s decision to carry out an election in Sansha City on an island of Vietnam’s Paracel archipelago.
Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Ex-Inmate Seeks Redemption Through Photography
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- Published on 07 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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In Vietnam, ex-inmate seeks redemption through photography [Tuoi Tre]
Mekong Delta women escape from foreign husbands, return home [VietnamNet]
[Video] Mini-Documentary Weaves Visual Portrait of Ta Oi Artisan
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
As urban Vietnam charges into the future, connecting to the global economy during its modern development, the traditions of rural Vietnam stay alive through a handful of artisans.
Hanoi's Air Quality Ranked Second-Worst in the World Yesterday
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s hard to feel optimistic about Vietnam’s public health these days, what with the country recently making the list of top 10 global alcohol consumers and food safety a continued concern. Now, to add to these concerns, Hanoi’s air pollution was so bad on Wednesday that the capital became the second-most polluted city in the world, according to a global air quality index.
Da Nang Sues Scholarship Students Who Don’t Return
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang’s municipal government is suing several scholarship recipients, arguing that the students have not fulfilled their contractual agreements.
Vietnamese Fish Sauce Producer Enters the Thai Market, Aims for Regional Domination
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Masan, one of Vietnam’s largest private-sector firms, made a bold move by launching its fish sauce in Thailand, a market traditionally dominated by homegrown brands.
Uber in Trouble for #SaigonThatThu Advertising
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Uber Vietnam is in hot water after referencing the hashtag #SaigonThatThu on its Facebook page.
Morning News Roundup: Yuan’s Global Popularity Will Impact Vietnam Economy
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Map] The Stories Behind Saigon’s French Colonial Street Names
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
In its relatively young history, Saigon has undergone several makeovers: from quaint colonial town to grand capital of Cochinchina, major metropolis of southern Vietnam and now the buzzing economic hub it is today.
In Saigon, Turning Right on Red May Lead to Fine, Confiscated License
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers may find themselves in trouble from now on should they happen to turn right on a red light in the presence of a police officer.
[Video] How Vietnam's Northern Communities Are Gaining Access to Credit
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A small microfinance outfit in northern Vietnam is making a huge impact on the local community.
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Plaaastic, Fashion Blogger Extraordinaire and Queen of Virtual Emo
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this installment of Renovation Generation, the Hanoi-based podcast team sits down with Plaaastic, the mysterious mind behind one of the region’s most popular fashion blogs.
Band of Saigon Brothers Repair Waterlogged Motorbikes for Free
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week’s historic rainfall – the most that Saigon has experienced in 40 years – gave rise to some epic flooding in the southern hub and greatly inconvenienced Saigoneers from all walks of life. But besides giving birth to scores of delightful memes, the notorious stormageddon was also an opportunity for kind-hearted locals to exercise their altruism.
