Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 1,500 Blood Units Collected in HCMC Donation Drive
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- Published on 08 July 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.
Jakarta's Own Citizens Are Suing Their Government Over Air Pollution
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- Published on 06 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fed up with air quality that ranks among the worst in the world, 31 Jakarta residents have sued seven Indonesian government bodies — including the presidential office, Jakarta’s gubernatorial office and the Ministry of Environment — hoping to raise awareness and establish tangible changes.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 05 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: For the Love of Hanoian Snacks and Streetside Iced Tea
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- Published on 05 July 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
During the day, the dining area at 89 Nguyen Du houses a bún bò restaurant, but once the afternoon comes to an end and the sun starts to set, the area turns into a boisterous nhậu spot filled with northern fare and jug after jug of bia hơi.
HCMC Struggles With Teacher Shortage as New School Year Approaches
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- Published on 05 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Schools in every district of Saigon have been searching for teachers and lecturers since June.
Morning Stories Roundup: Sugarcane Farmers, Big C and Storm Mun
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- Published on 05 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Illustrations] A Calendar Features Famous Phantoms in Vietnamese Folklore
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- Published on 04 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Demon henchmen, a vampire and even a hero get their own month alongside the year's lunar animal in this colorful calendar.
Airport Authority Proposes $500m Upgrade for Con Dao Airport
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- Published on 04 July 2019
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended an upgrade for the airport in Con Dao, one of Vietnam's most popular attractions.
US Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Steel From Vietnam of South Korea, Taiwan Origins
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- Published on 04 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The main targets of the United States' newest tariffs are corrosion-resistant steel products and cold-rolled steel.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Seminar Discusses Service Infrastructure Planning
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- Published on 04 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Yok Don National Park Welcomes 2 Elephants Freed From Tourist Rides
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for Vietnam’s animal lovers!
Saigon Postcard No. 17: Our Love and Hate for the Rainy Season
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
The monsoon season's heavy clouds carry a chaos of conflictions.
[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Maison A in Nam Dinh Province was built for a client's aging mother. She is very fond of the banana trees that once occupied the space and the new house has the broad-leaf plant in abundance.
VietJet Announces New Direct Flights From Saigon, Da Nang to Tokyo
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- Published on 03 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Direct routes will connect Tokyo with Da Nang and Saigon.
[Video] Worlds Collide in New Son Tung M-TP Single Featuring Snoop Dogg
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- Published on 02 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
You heard that right.
Vietnam, EU Ink Historic Trade Deal That Reduces 99% of Bilateral Tariffs
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- Published on 02 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The deal, which slashes 99% of tariffs between the two sides, represents the first such agreement between the European Union (EU) and a developing nation in Southeast Asia.
Coca-Cola Removes Slogan Deemed 'Vulgar' by Culture Department
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- Published on 02 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coca-Cola’s latest promotional campaign has been embroiled in online controversy after it was deemed “vulgar” by a government agency.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Films Set New Revenue Records
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- Published on 02 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Pork Shortage Caused by African Swine Fever Might Last Until 2020
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- Published on 01 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
As of June 28, African swine fever had spread to 60 provinces and cities and resulted in the culling of three million pigs, or 10% of the total number of pigs in Vietnam.
Soundtripz x Space Echo presents Solarstone and John '00' Fleming
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- Published on 01 July 2019
- Written by Vu
There isn’t much of a trance music scene in Saigon. In fact, depending on who you ask, the best trance music in Vietnam can most likely be found in Hanoi because the sound systems and infrastructure are arguably much better there than what’s available here.
