Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 44th in English Proficiency Index
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- Published on 08 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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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.
Vietnamese-American Writer Ocean Vuong to Release Debut Novel Next Year
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this year, Vietnamese-American poet and writer Ocean Vuong won the prestigious 2017 T. S. Elliot Prize for his poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds.
Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam spent US$989 million in 2017 on imported pesticide and materials, up by 36.4% from 2016.
Friday Day Of The Dead @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Jose Cuervo and Lush Saigon are proud to present Day of the Dead at Lush featuring DJ Mike Hyper on the decks.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Halloween special on Ladies Night at Lush was Spooktacular!
[Illustrations] A Halcyon Hanoi Through Artist Pham Anh's Ultra-Realistic Oil Paintings
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Living in the same neighborhood for an extended period of time can lead one to take it for granted. But it only requires the perspective of an artistically inclined outsider to make you fall in love with the everyday scenery again.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Lush Insane Asylum, this was the first of 4 nights of insane Halloween fun!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Gather all your girlfriends for a fun time at Lush on Tuesdays Ladies Night.
Vietnamese Actor Wins Rookie Award at Tokyo Film Festival for Role in 'Song Lang'
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lien Binh Phat has become the first Vietnamese actor to win a rookie award at the Tokyo International Film Fest (TIFF).
Morning Stories Roundup: Jetstar Sacks 2 Workers for Flinging Passenger Luggage
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Cirque le Soir - The Return of World Chilloween Circus @ Chill Skybar
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- Published on 06 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer
Chill Skybar celebrated Halloween with "The Return of World Chilloween Circus".
VinFast to Launch New Electronic Scooter Called 'Klara' This Month
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- Published on 06 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
VinFast will start selling its new motorcycle model from November 20.
VietJet Signs $6.5bn Contract With Airbus for 50 New A321neo Planes
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- Published on 06 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Friday, budget airline VietJet Air announced a deal for 50 new Airbus planes from France and ongoing negotiations for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Japan Officials Discover Vietnamese Word in Vandalism of 15th-Century Castle Ruins
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- Published on 06 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japanese officials recently discovered a handful of letters and phrases that were illegally carved into a centuries-old castle ruins. Among the graffiti, one appears to include a Vietnamese word.
Morning Stories Roundup: School Milk Program and Eliminating Loan Sharks in Saigon
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- Published on 06 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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42m Vietnamese Use Facebook Daily, Among Highest Rates in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 05 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Amongst its many existing users, companies and government entities are increasingly turning to the platform.
Saigon's Bus Station Projects Lag Behind Due to Overlapping Plans, Limited Land
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- Published on 05 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Many locations that are supposed to be used for building new bus stations are being appropriated for other uses.
Saigoneer Podcast: Our Take on 'The Bachelor'; Western Holidays in Vietnam; Combating Human Trafficking
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- Published on 05 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Episode 33 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!
For the First Time, a Representative From Vietnam Wins Miss Earth Beauty Pageant
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- Published on 05 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time the history of the beauty pageant, a representative from Vietnam was crowned the top honor.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Saigon Hotel Fire, New Vinfast Factory and 'Smart Museum' App
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- Published on 05 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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