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saigon covid-19
11
Oct
2021
  • Local

7 Ways Saigon Is Living With Covid-19, From Reopening Tourist Attractions To Restarting Domestic Flights

From reopening tourist attractions to restarting flights, here are seven ways that tell us how Saigon is moving toward living with Covid-19.
06
Oct
2021
  • News

Historic Bến Thành Market Reopens, Scan Your QR Codes & Buy Fresh Groceries

On 4th October, 109-year-old Bến Thành Market, one of the city’s largest wet markets and tourist attractions, opened its doors to visitors.
04
Oct
2021
  • Breaking News

HCMC Book Street To Reopen, Flash Your Vaccination Status & Read Books Together

HCMC Book Street, one of the city's biggest tourist attractions, has announced its plan to reopen to vaccinated visitors soon.
30
Sep
2021
  • News

Medical Worker Volunteers On Covid-19 Frontline, Marries Fiance Online From Afar

This medical worker has to travel to another city to fight Covid-19 and can't make it back for her wedding day, so she moves it online.
28
Sep
2021
  • News

Covid-19 Has Orphaned >1,500 Of Saigon’s Children, Authorities Devise Urgent Plans To Support Them

At least 1,500 children in Saigon have lost their parents during the pandemic. Authorities are devising plans to support Covid-19 orphans.
22
Sep
2021
  • News

Covid-19 Doctor Begs For A Last Look At Deceased Husband, Revealing Sacrifices Of Unsung Heroes

A Saigon Covid-19 doctor's husband contracted Covid-19 and died. She begged her colleague for a last look at his face in person.
14
Sep
2021
  • Local

Vietnam’s Road To Normalcy: Vaccination Statuses, A 3-Phase Action Plan & Obstacles To Overcome

Vietnam has kicked off its progressive reopening plan with a rollout of vaccination passport apps and verification requirements.
27
Aug
2021
  • News

Police Investigate Alleged Grocery Order “Bombings”, Clearing Up Misunderstandings

There are allegations that Saigon citizens order groceries but "bomb" the packages, but police investigation clarified the reasons for these.
25
Aug
2021
  • News

Military Man Struggles To Buy Sanitary Pads For Citizens, Cute Photo Melts Netizens’ Hearts

Military men are providing supplies to Saigon residents under stay-at-home order, but some of them don't know their way around sanitary pads
23
Aug
2021
  • Perspectives

Saigon’s Final Days Before The Citywide Freeze: A War For Groceries And Medicines

Before the dawn of 23rd August 2021 broke and marked the beginning of a citywide freeze in Saigon, many got into a war for groceries.
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