Saigon Presents Detailed Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Central Districts by 2030
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
A plan by Saigon authorities to make the city motorbike-free by 2030 is getting closer to becoming a reality.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Potential Bird Flu Outbreaks, Golden Bridge and Train-Car Collision
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- Published on 27 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim
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- Published on 26 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like thousands of other Chinese couples, Xie Dan and her husband celebrated their wedding on August 18 — the day after Chinese Valentine's Day.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: On the Hunt for Succulent Seared Chicken in an Old French Apartment
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
As far as urban nooks go, exploring Saigon’s apartment buildings is perhaps the best way to discover new hangouts, Instagrammable corners and amazing views of the city.
For the First Time in History, Vietnam Advances to Quarter-Finals of Asian Games
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to a goal in the 88th minute, Vietnam will advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in history.
Morning Stories Roundup: First ASIAD Gold, Higher Education Spending and Trafficking Law
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- Published on 24 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Video] This Tongue-in-Cheek Short Film Imagines a World Without Bum Guns
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- Published on 23 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Empty toilet paper holder, not a single tissue or scrap of useless paper in your pocket and no one else in the bathroom to head your calls for help: its a nightmare we all understand.
Vietnam Airlines Opens Vietnam's First Flight Simulator Complex in Saigon
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- Published on 23 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The airline said the flight simulators will save them VND285 billion (US$12 million) on pilot training over ten years.
[Photos] Agricultural Nets, Tree Canopies Shield Diners From Summer Heat at Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung
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- Published on 23 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve been to Pizza 4P’s Hai Ba Trung restaurant, you would have noticed the extensive use of tight-knit netting as canopy.
Morning Stories Roundup: CCTV on Tour Buses and Rainy Season's Ending
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- Published on 23 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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The Horror-Comedy Zombie Flick That's Raking in 250 Times Its Budget in Japan
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- Published on 22 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Made by a group of unknowns, One Cut of the Dead, cost just US$27,000 but is set to earn US$10 million amid international acclaim.
As Interest in Bile Wanes, Rights Groups Rush to Save Remaining Captive Bears
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- Published on 22 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s interest in bear bile is waning, a positive sign signaling the end of the country’s scores of bear farms. However, conservationists are faced with a brand-new set of problems: how to save the remaining ursines from starvation and neglect.
Despite Modest Past Sales, Vietnam's E-Book Market Shows Optimistic Growth
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- Published on 22 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite Vietnam's growing internet penetration, there remain many challenges for the e-book market to blossom.
Saigon Seeks $6.7m for Canal Dredging Project to Solve Tan Son Nhat's Flooding Threat
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- Published on 22 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tan Son Nhat's drainage systems consist of Hy Vong Canal, Nhat Ban Canal and A41 Canal.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Officially Wins Rights to Broadcast ASIAD 2018
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- Published on 22 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Saigon Postcard No. 9: The City's Traffic Shoals
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Duc Hy Hoang.
The city's motorbikes move with an effortless grace governed by rules reserved for groups of fish.
[Photos] On the Road to Nha Trang in the 1960s, a Medley of Spartan Fields
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If downtown Saigon was the epicenter of frenetic energy and urban chaos in the late 60s, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a crowd of more than five people or buildings with more than one floor once you hit the road and traversed Vietnam’s rural regions.
Da Nang Voted Best Airport in Vietnam, Followed by Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang International Airport has been crowned the best airport in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bamboo Airways, Overcrowded Schools and Tornadoes in Kien Giang
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
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