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WEBLychee tea can be found anywhere and anytime around Saigon, from street stalls to artisanal cafes. Averaging VND20,000–50,000, it’s a popular choice among Vietnamese youths. However, Thái Công Cafe prices their version of the fruit tea at around VND160,000 on their rather pricy menu. Yet, the drink remains extremely popular at the cafe ...
Exploring Saigon and Beyond - Saigoneer
WEBAprxel Builds Her Ethereal R&B Dreamscape With 2000s Nostalgia “High school was when we all had lots of thoughts and reflections. And I felt like I didn’t fit in with the world around me at that time, so I turned to music as my companion,” Aprxel reflects on the period of time where her connection with music began to solidify, which ultimately set her on the path to become a music artist.
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WEBSaigon Extends Notre-Dame Cathedral Renovation by 4 Years to 2027. Originally scheduled for completion in 2020 and then delayed once to 2023, repairs to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon's roof, windows, flooring, exterior and core wooden structure are... Saigoneer in Saigon.
Exploring Saigon and Beyond - Saigoneer
WEBVy Trịnh Takes Us 'On Da Dream' via Her Solo Exhibition at Galerie Quynh. Tough-looking, yet elegant metal ribbons spark, spill, move and occupy all corners of the empty space: up and down, left and right, and in countless directions. Through a new series of sculpture works... Gia Nguyễn in Hanoi Ngõ Nooks.
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WEBNew Renderings Show Saigon's Plans to Revamp Quách Thị Trang Square. At an estimated cost of VND157 billion (US$6.17 million), the controversial renovation work on the square in front of Bến Thành Market is set to begin this fall and be completed by April 2025. Brian Letwin in Saigon.
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WEBHà Giang's Thôn Khun Is a Soothing Oasis for the World-Weary Traveler. Located in the heart of a valley surrounded by verdant stretches of forest, the little hamlet of Khun retains much of its pristine natural charms. From the enigmatic beauty of the local Bó Mỳ Cave to ... Saigoneer in Saigoneer Getaways.
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WEBAbundant Nature, Small-Town Charms and Unexpected Luxury in Phú Yên. With a total population hardly larger than some Saigon districts and limited tourism development, Phú Yên province doesn’t get much consideration when people are planning their next vacation. Brian Letwin in Travel.
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WEBỞ đó ở đây Sài Gòn — A Love-Hate Letter to the Maze of Paradoxes. Editor's note: Adrien Jean is a Saigon-based photographer and a frequent contributor to Saigoneer's Darkroom series.
Saigon's Lockdown to Be Extended, Likely Until End of Month
WEBSep 13, 2021 · VnExpress reports that Saigon's leaders plan to extend the city's lockdown beyond this Wednesday, September 15, the date previously marked by the central government as the deadline for bringing the COVID-19 outbreak "under control." While exact specifics on the extension are still under discussion, Dương Anh …
As National Cases Surpass 100,000, Saigon Imposes Night Curfew ...
WEBAs of 6am today, July 26, Vietnam recorded 2,704 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the national tally to surpass 100,000 at 101,113 cases, according to data reported by VnExpress. Of all local cases, 97,370 were identified in the current outbreak that started on April 27. While the number of recoveries has also increased recently, so ...