Morning Stories Roundup: Gas Price Hike, Solar Power Incentive and Giving Birth on Trains
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- Published on 07 September 2018
- 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.
Experts Think Building Dedicated Paths for Cyclists, Pedestrians Could Ease Vietnam's Congestion, Pollution
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- Published on 06 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
By 2030, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the environment will triple that of 2015's amount.
[Video] A Very Vietnam Guide to Escaping Ghostly Exes and Your 'Forever Alone' Fate
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- Published on 06 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This quirky Vietnamese short video, titled Secret Fate, explaining that ghosts are the cause for Vietnam's "forever alone" community has gone viral.
Grab Told to Punish Drivers for Using Mobile Phones While on the Road
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- Published on 06 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Traffic safety officials and Grab have been ordered to begin punishing Grab drivers who use their phone while on the move.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's Exports Grow 6% in 8 Months
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- Published on 06 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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How Dép Tổ Ong Goes From Timeless Family Keepsake to Millennial Icon
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Images courtesy of Nguyen Duy Anh.
Back in 2014, amid the weekly cycle of news, a particular image was more striking than most: Doctor and Professor Ngo Bao Chau stood in the middle of a makeshift classroom in a rural village in Thai Nguyen Province while teaching local kids.
New Excavation Mission in Da Nang Yields Rare 1,000-Year-Old Cham Artifacts
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Elephant, snake and bird statues, as well as pieces of a tower, are amongst the 1,000-year-old relics discovered during the third archaeological endeavor in the area.
In Hanoi, a Home for Vintage One-Piece Swimwear Slows Down Fast Fashion
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Isabelle Taft. Photos by John Sylvan.
Ellen Downes is on the hunt for bathing suits. She trawls the narrow alleys of the Old Quarter for vintage and second-hand shops, scours the aisles of the used market on Dong Tac Street, and hops off her bicycle to scan racks of clothes in the shops on Yen Phu and Hoang Hoa Tham.
South Korea Imposes Ban on Sale of Coffee in Schools
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The ban will be applied for both students and teachers.
Minibuses That Run in Hẻms Might Be the Latest Transport Pilot Program in Saigon
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Will there be room in Saigon’s hẻm system to fit small buses?
Morning Stories Roundup: Negligent Kindergarten Teachers and Strongest Storm in 25 Years in Japan
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- Published on 05 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Thi Nguyen.
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[Illustrations] The Collection of Isometric Puzzle Pieces That Makes Saigon
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
These playful, perspective-skewering illustrations focus on everyday Saigon scenes.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Asian Olympics, Saigon's Museums and Travelfish Co-Founder Stuart McDonald
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend - we're back with the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode!
Inside the Ambitious 1,545km High-Speed Railway Project That Links Saigon With Hanoi
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recently completed feasibility study, Vietnam might need to shell out almost US$60 billion to complete an ambitious high-speed railway that traverses the length of the country.
KFC Bans Straws for All In-House Diners in Hong Kong and Macau
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The move is the latest in a wave of Asian initiatives to combat plastic waste.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Finishes ASIAD With 38 Medals, Ranks 17th in 37
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- Published on 04 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Hẻm Gems: A Canal Cafe and Bar as Rustic as Its Name Promises
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- Published on 02 September 2018
- Written by Nancy Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Driving leisurely along Hoang Sa Street, I stopped in front of a small coffee shop called Lao Hac — a retro-style cafe that's hidden behind the perennial flowering vines within sight of Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Rue Catinat, Tu Do and Dong Khoi Street
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Images by Duc Hy Hoang.
While some of Saigon's most extreme changes over the years have occurred in suburban areas like District 7 or Binh Thanh, central District 1 is obviously no stranger to transformations either.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
De-Shelling Vietnam’s Love of Eating Snails
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- Published on 31 August 2018
- Written by Hieu Tran. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Snails prove a divisive delicacy in many countries, but in Vietnam, they are perhaps more misunderstood, and arguably more refreshing, than anywhere else in the world.
