Vietnamese Passport Strength Improves Slightly to 73rd of 94
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- Published on 29 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Overtaking Algeria and Haiti, Vietnam moved up to 73rd out of 94 spots.
What is ‘STEAM’ and Why Are Schools Implementing it?
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re familiar with modern education methods you’ve likely encountered the term ‘STEAM,’ an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, art and maths. But what is it, exactly? Some people think a focus on STEAM means merely adding robotics or coding classes to a curriculum, or bringing computers into art rooms.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Vu
Come through Lush Tuesday Nights, ladies drink for free till midnight.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Vu
Saturday gets more awesome with Lush
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Vu
Ladies Night at Lush happens every Tuesday Night!
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Vu
Come through Lush! Weekends aren't the same without it.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Vu
Ladies Night happens every Tuesday at Lush! Ladies drink for free till midnight!
Vietnam Loves Drinking Beer. What About Cooking With It?
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
The craft beer craze that originated in the west has arrived in Vietnam in full force, but the trend of incorporating the beverage into local food recipes hasn’t yet followed.
5 Men Jailed for Killing Endangered Primates in Nghe An National Park
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Sentences were given to five men in Nghe An Province for poaching a pair of langurs in Pu Mat National Park.
Morning Stories Roundup: As Pork Imports Spike, Vietnam's Livestock Industry Is Under Pressure
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- Published on 28 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
[Photos] A Glossy Design Project Seeks to Make History an Intriguing Subject
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- Published on 27 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lasting from 1225 to 1400, the Tran Dynasty was a prosperous era in Vietnamese history filled with heralded art, music and culture, in between three victories over Mongol forces.
New Proposals Suggest Repairing or Replacing Nam Dinh Cathedral With Replica
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- Published on 27 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Julie Vola.
Back in May, a renovation plan to replace Bui Chu Cathedral in Nam Dinh Province with a newly-built replica angered the public.
New Data Shows Fansipan Is 4.3m Higher Than Previously Recorded
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- Published on 27 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a recent round of measurements, experts believe that the peak of Mount Fansipan is higher than previously recorded.
Morning Stories Roundup: Quang Binh Signs Promotion Deal With Google
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- Published on 27 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Da Nang Will Pilot a Public Bicycle-Sharing Program to Reduce Traffic
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
To combat increasing traffic and pollution concerns, the city will trial a high-tech bicycle-sharing program.
[Photos] The Ghostliness That Inspired the Fine Arts Museum's Haunting Rumors
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Do humans invent ghost stories to compensate for our inability to come to terms with the brutal, capricious nature of death, or do we spend significant energy suppressing the truth of the supernatural while, despite our best efforts, tales of the paranormal continue to seep out?
[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Continuing the visual spectacle of Saigon from part 1 of the collection, here are more candid shots of the city’s street life in 1965.
7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bioplastics, which are derived from plant- and animal-based materials, are believed to be less harmful to the environment than petroleum-based plastics because they produce less greenhouse gas.
Morning Stories Roundup: Land Transfer Problem Hinders HCMC Public Toilet Project
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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