Hẻm Gems: On the Road to Ruin, From Budapest to Binh Thanh
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- Published on 05 October 2018
- Written by Pavan Shamdasani. Photos by Kevin Lee.
The southern edge of Binh Thanh is one of Saigon’s most fascinating areas. More cosmopolitan than the district would have you believe, its maze-like streets hold a heady mix of different influences. Wet market stalls and quiet cafés, tucked-away Japanese eateries and quaint low-rise apartment blocks.
Morning Stories Roundup: Eco-Friendly Tech and Latin American Film Festival
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- Published on 05 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] A Visual Excursion to Past Bac Lieu, Home of Cải Lương Master Cao Van Lau
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- Published on 04 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tucked just below the Mekong's main aquiferous arteries, Bac Lieu Province serves as an interesting case study of how humans can thrive in swampy, steamy surroundings.
Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Hột Vịt Lộn
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- Published on 04 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some very passionate hột vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Donates $100,000 for Disaster Relief Work in Indonesia
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- Published on 04 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Behold the Fierce Onna-Bugeisha, Japan's Badass Female Samurai
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- Published on 03 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A large number of ruthless women warriors throughout Japan's history upend the popular notion that all samurai were men.
Da Nang to Reclaim Land From Stalled Resort Project to Create Public Park, Beach
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- Published on 03 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang authorities recently announced that the city will reclaim a large plot of seaside land from a development project to make room for a public park and beach.
Morning Stories Roundup: Drug Abuse Crackdown, Malware Infection and Made-in-Vietnam Cars
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- Published on 03 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Milo Threatens to Sue Ovaltine Over Defamatory Advertising Campaign
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- Published on 02 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Recently, a photo of two billboards from chocolate powder competitors, Milo and Ovaltine, went viral on social media. The Milo copy reads "A champion made by Milo." while the tagline for Ovaltine reads "As long as you enjoy it, you don't need to be champions." The two characters in the Ovaltine banner also directly points toward the Milo banner, further strengthening the association between the two across the busy intersection.
Vietnam Imposes Harsher Penalties on Street Vendors, Eateries to Address Food Safety Concerns
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- Published on 02 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
A new resolution will increase fines for street vendors who do not wear gloves as well as organizations that sell diseased animals or use banned chemicals.
Morning Stories Roundup: Green Tax, Stranded Tourists and the Medicine Nobel Prize
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- Published on 02 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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With the End of the Tuoi Tre Rape Allegation, Vietnam's #MeToo Sizzles Out. What Now?
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen.
In April this year, a sexual assault allegation surrounding a female intern and a Tuoi Tre editor made national headlines and prompted an outpouring of discussions that paved the way for Vietnam's #MeToo movement. After five months of investigation, the police concluded that the case will not proceed due to lack of evidence.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Tuesday nights are always fun with Lush.
Saigon Unveils Plan for a New Opera House in D2, the City's Largest to Date
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If things go according to plans, Saigon’s Thu Thiem New Urban Area will get a brand-new performing arts center within the next four years.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Vu
We celebrated Chuseok Festival with all our Korean friends at Lush!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies night and ladies drink for free till midnight!
Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu Culture, Street Food Update and an Anthropological Conversation
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We've reached episode 30!
Hanoi Customs Confiscates One Ton of Pangolin Scales, Ivory From Nigeria
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In addition to 805 kilograms of pangolin scales, customs officials recovered 193 kilograms of elephant ivory.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Smart City Progress, Hanoi Metro and Earthquake in Indonesia
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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'Co Ba Sai Gon' Is Vietnam's Contender for Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars 2019
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- Published on 30 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Co Ba Sai Gon (The Tailor), directed by Tran Buu Loc and Nguyen Le Phuong Khanh, is an homage to áo dài.
