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Arts & CultureVietnamese-French Playwright Uncovers Vietnamese Immigrants' Lives on Stage
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 15:45
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon, Caroline Guiale Nguyen's new play, taps into the untold stories of Vietnamese exiles and their struggles to settle themselves abroad.
Japan Airlines, VietJet Air Enter Strategic Partnership
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 15:37
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japan Airlines and VietJet Air have become strategic partners, an agreement that will allow the airlines to expand their networks and improve service.
Ha Giang Artisan Brings Mong Flax Brocade to International Markets
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 July 2017 19:15
- Written by Saigoneer.
An entrepreneurial artisan from Ha Giang province recently made the list of the top 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2017 because of her contribution in bridging the gap between her hometown’s flax brocade and international markets.
Saigon Spaces: Reuse, Recycle and Reinvent
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 July 2017 18:00
- Written by Lottie Barnett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In a slightly tired traditional tenement block in District 1 is Huong Nguyen’s latest renovation project, a studio apartment overlooking Nguyen Du. Shaded by an old tamarind tree, the building was originally meant to house French civil servants, and later served as a hotel patronized by Americans during the war.
[Video] Slick Short Film Highlights the Vibrant Life in Modern Hanoi
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 July 2017 11:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
This beautifully shot and edited short video showcases a diverse range of activities and panoramas, capturing snapshots of life in Vietnam's bustling capital.
Sketching Saigon: Charming Indie Cafes Through the Eyes of Taiwanese Illustrator
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- Published on Sunday, 23 July 2017 10:00
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustrations courtesy of Shao-Chen Lin.
In Shao-Chen Lin’s new sketchbook, On-the-spot Sketching at Cafes in Saigon, Vietnam, the southern metropolis is defined by its most charming aspect: a robust coffee culture that permeates every corner of the city, from weathered downtown apartments to hidden hẻms in the outskirts of District 3.
Cambodia’s Craft Tile Industry Is Going Extinct
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- Published on Saturday, 22 July 2017 14:50
- Written by Saigoneer.
Introduced by French colonists over a century ago, tile-making continues throughout Cambodia despite having been abandoned decades ago in France.
[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above
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- Published on Saturday, 22 July 2017 10:55
- Written by Saigoneer.
From lush, green tea plantations stretching towards the horizon to islets dotting the ocean blue, flycam photography captures unique angles of Vietnam's landscapes in crisp, vivid images.
Is Over-Tourism Threatening Sapa?
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- Published on Thursday, 20 July 2017 17:54
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Heading back from So’s village, there is only one way into Sapa, and one way out.
[Video] Local Youth Orchestra Wows Audience at Tan Son Nhat With Impromptu Performance
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- Published on Thursday, 20 July 2017 14:54
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there a better way to while away time at the airport than to orchestrate an impromptu music performance?
[Video] Fall in Love With Saigon Again Through This Soothing Aerial Tour
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 July 2017 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon can be difficult to love at times, what with city residents frequently being subjected to flooding, severe traffic congestion and the demolition of beloved landmarks. However, with just a change of perspective, in this case from ground level to bird’s eye view, the southern hub’s beauty from above is enough to soothe even the harshest of critics.
