Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Renovation Project to Extend to 2023
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- Published on 25 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers will have to say goodbye to Notre Dame Cathedral for three more years.
[Illustrations] Four Festive Cards for a Very Saigoneer Christmas
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- Published on 25 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang and Tammy Le.
While there is no chance of Saigon experiencing a white Christmas, we'd still like to take this opportunity to spread a bit of holiday cheer.
After a Year Without Salary, Saigon Veterinary Department Sees Mass Exodus of Employees
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- Published on 25 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The entire veterinarian staff at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary has not been paid since the beginning of 2018.
Morning Stories Roundup: Ly Son High-Speed Boats and Qatar Airways Direct Flights to Da Nang
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- Published on 25 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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In Vietnam, Fake Death Certificates Are Weaponized to Hack Facebook Accounts
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- Published on 24 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s fake document industry has upgraded for the information age.
Autographed Jersey of Football Team Sold for $30,000 to Build Bridge in Poor Community
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- Published on 24 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
2018 has been an auspicious year for Vietnamese football: the national U23 team opened the year with an unprecedented silver medal at the U-23 AFC Cup in China, and ended the year with a long-awaited repeat win at the AFF Cup. Needless to say, local fans, and even non-fans, have been in a festive mood all December thanks to a palpable sense of national pride brought about by football fever.
Vietnam Might End 2018 With 7% in Growth, a 10-Year High, Experts Say
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- Published on 24 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Experts predict the growth rates for this year and next may top 7%.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Saigon Fireworks, Golden Ball Award and Tsunami in Indonesia
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- Published on 24 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] This Football-Themed Wedding Album Taken During Bão in Saigon Is Peak Vietnam
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- Published on 23 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of bemoaning the fact that their wedding photo shoot coincided with the much-anticipated recent AFF Cup 2018 final match, a couple in Saigon decided to go with the flow and turn their bridal album into a bão-themed one.
With Across the Forest, Space Monkies Display Knack for Impromptu Experiences
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Jesús Lopez Gomez. Top photo by Anh Thi.
Across the Forest was going to be an outdoor music festival set in bucolic Da Lat. The organizer, Space Monkies, wanted to keep things intimate, and capped the number of tickets sold at 30. The festival drew on international talent, like Indian experimental rock group Kuru Circus & Orchestra.
Vietnam Drops 7 Spots in Global Gender Equality Report
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Vietnam has scored 77th out of 149 countries in terms of progress towards gender parity, a fall in its ranking from last year.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Illustrations] From Street Snacks To Homecooked Meals, Vietnam's Diverse Cuisine Illustrated
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While bánh mì or cơm tấm are considered quintessential Vietnamese dishes, bowls of homecooked cà ri gà (Vietnamese chicken curry) or thịt kho tàu (caramelized pork and eggs) are also central to the country's eating culture.
Nearly Every Vietnamese Internet User Shops Online: Report.
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ninety-eight percent of all people online in the country have made e-purchases, a 1% increase over last year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Welcomes 15 Millionth Foreign Visitor of 2018
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- Published on 21 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Video] Saigon, The City of Contrasts, Where Past Meets Present
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. .
A new travelogue video featuring Saigon departs from the glossy sheen of its many travel-focused peers.
Polish-Vietnamese Student Becomes Latest Winner of MasterChef Poland
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following in the footstep of the previous winner of MasterChef US Christine Ha, a Polish-Vietnamese student recently won the top prize of Poland’s version of the cooking show.
Vietjet Air Launches Direct Flight Route From Saigon to Osaka
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The budget carrier also launched a Hanoi-Osaka route back in November of this year.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Joins UN Commission on International Trade Law
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- Published on 20 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Minh Duc.
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Vietnam To Control Antibiotics Abuse Using E-Government
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- Published on 19 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Will a nationwide portal help reduce antibiotics abuse?
