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Street Cred: Ho Xuan Huong, a Woman Ahead of Her Time

Details: Published on 14 August 2016; Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.

Despite being one of Vietnam’s most prominent classical poets, Ho Xuan Huong’s existence remains an enigma to this day.

A Brief History of Vietnam's Pokemon GO Adventures

Details: Published on 14 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Exactly one week after Niantic unleashed Pokemon GO on Vietnam, the country’s love for the colorful pocket monsters has shown no sign of waning. If anything, the Pokemon craze has only grown stronger now that fans nationwide have had enough time to get their peers on board with the Pokemon-catching. Be that as it may, not many are thrilled to be on the other end of the phone screen as the game has also wreaked havoc on Vietnam’s streets.

Swimmer Joseph Schooling Beats Michael Phelps to Win Singapore’s First-Ever Olympic Gold

Details: Published on 14 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

We’re barely halfway through the 2016 Summer Olympics, and already athletes in Rio have left a considerable mark on the history books. In addition to Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, who won the country’s first Olympic gold last week, athletes from Fiji, Kosovo and now Singapore will be going home with their countries’ first-ever victories.

Doctored Photo Prompts Recall of Vietnamese History Textbook

Details: Published on 13 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer. .

The Tre (Youth) Publishing House has recalled 1,000 textbooks containing a doctored version of one of the most iconic images of the American War.

[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Details: Published on 13 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer. .

From the effects of rainy season to renowned Cham poet Inrasara, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks

Details: Published on 12 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

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

Quang Ngai's 'Jungle Men' Adjusting to Modern Life

Details: Published on 12 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Three years after rejoining their relatives in Vietnamese society, Quang Ngai’s “jungle men” have found a place for themselves in the local community.

Vietnam to Issue Printable E-Visas in 2017

Details: Published on 12 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese tourism officials plan to launch an electronic visa service for foreign tourists by next year.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Entertainer Pleads Guilty to US Child Molestation Charges

Details: Published on 12 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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Sponge left inside woman after surgery in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

Vietnamese entertainer pleads guilty to US child molestation charges [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam Set to Become World's Top Pork Consumer

Details: Published on 11 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Before the next decade is through, Vietnam stands to become the world’s top consumer of pork.

Vietnam’s Hoang Xuan Vinh Wins Another Olympic Medal

Details: Published on 11 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh earned his second medal of the Rio Olympics yesterday in the men’s 50-meter pistol event.

Foreign Brewers Hope to Tap Into Myanmar Beer Culture

Details: Published on 11 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

After decades of being closed off to the world, Myanmar’s newfound economic boom is attracting a slew of foreign breweries hoping to cash in on the country’s nascent beer culture.

[Photos] Step Inside Da Lat's Hobbit-Like 'Uncle's House'

Details: Published on 11 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

This Da Lat abode perfectly blends modern and traditional elements to bring its owners closer to nature.

Philippine President Duterte’s War on Crime Is Killing Hundreds, Crowding Prisons

Details: Published on 11 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

While Vietnam plans to release 20,000 prisoners over the next two years, easing the congestion in its facilities and saving US$9 million in the process, inmates in the Philippines are feeling the crush of desperately overcrowded prisons.

[Photos] A Midnight Romp Through Saigon’s Wholesale Seafood Market

Details: Published on 10 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Around midnight, as most Saigoneers are heading off to bed, District 8’s Binh Dien is the place to be if you’re in search of seafood.

Vietnamese Diplomat Runs for Top UNESCO Position

Details: Published on 10 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

For the first time, a Vietnamese diplomat is in the running to be the director-general of UNESCO.

[UPDATED] Apple Finalizing Plans to Open $1bn Data Center in Da Nang

Details: Published on 10 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Lee Starnes.

[UPDATE] On August 11, Chairman Huynh Duc Tho of the Da Nang People's Committee informed reporters that Apple, Inc. has not confirmed plans to construct a US$1 billion data center in the central city, reports VietnamNet. According to municipal officials, the information provided at an August 4 meeting on Da Nang's foreign direct investment was misrepresented in local media reports; there have been no final plans made to set up a data center in Da Nang.

Apple’s relationship with Vietnam is getting more serious as the US tech giant mulls plans to establish a database center in Da Nang.

[Photos] Vietnam’s Largest Wax Museum Opens in Ha Long

Details: Published on 10 August 2016; Written by Saigoneer. .

If you have a free afternoon next time you’re waiting to board a Ha Long Bay cruise, look no further than Vietnam’s largest wax museum for your entertainment.