Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 13 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
This Ben Tre Tree Nursery Is Offering Durian at VND19,000 Under One Condition: Leave the Seeds Behind
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- Published on 13 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Visitors to the Mekong Delta province can enjoy Durian for just VND19,000 a kilogram.
Cong Caphe Will Open First-Ever Outlet in Seoul This Month
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- Published on 13 July 2018
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The popular pre-Doi Moi-style coffee chain is set to expand to Seoul, South Korea.
Hẻm Gems: Set an Alarm, We're Waking up Early for Dim Sum in D11
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- Published on 13 July 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Kevin Lee.
According to historical legend, dim sum was created along the ancient Silk Road as a snack for weary travelers to enjoy with their tea while resting. On this day, I felt like I had traversed that fabled old trading route.
As Power Projects Are Delayed, More Power Blackouts Loom Over Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 13 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If this stuffy heatwave continues to be a common occurrence in the future in Vietnam, it’s likely that southern provinces might experience more frequent power blackouts in the future.
Morning Links Roundup: Angst Rises in Vietnam as Stock Turmoil Hits 8-Year High
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- Published on 13 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Angst Rises in Vietnam as Stock Turmoil Hits Eight-Year High [Bloomberg]
▪ Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike [DTI]
[Illustrations] An Illustrated Guide to Singapore's Food Landscape
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- Published on 12 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Singapore and Saigon both share a diverse, culturally eclectic food landscape, although each has different layers and amounts of influence from varying parts of Asia.
Saigon Stops Issuing Permits to New High-Rise Projects in Downtown
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- Published on 12 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
From now until 2020, the city will not issue any permits for new high-rise projects in District 1 and 3.
Lotte Cinema Fined $1,100 After Photo of Maggot-Filled Drink Dispenser Surfaced Online
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- Published on 12 July 2018
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The photo was mistakenly posted on Lotte's public Facebook fan page and then removed.
Morning Links Roundup: UNESCO to Send Experts to Examine Cave Complex in Central Highlands
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- Published on 12 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Fire truck rushing to emergency obstructed by car in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
▪ UNESCO to send experts to examine cave complex in Central Highlands [VietnamNet]
Vietnam Imports 49% Fewer Cars in First 6 Months Compared to Last Year
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- Published on 11 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has been buying fewer cars this year.
[Photos] Saigon Artisan Turns Scrap Materials Into Miniature Models
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- Published on 11 July 2018
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Over the past two decades, Saigon native Tran Giang Nam has created over 300 different miniature models with varying levels of details.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 11 July 2018
- Written by Vu
Boogie on down to Lush with the hottest Ladies Night in town.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 11 July 2018
- Written by Vu
World Cup fever is upon us but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun while you follow up on the scores!
Inside the Success of Hoi An's Program to Manage Waste, Reduce Plastic Use
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- Published on 11 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over half of the plastic pollution in the ocean comes from five countries, including Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.
New Floating School Opens on Tonle Sap Lake for Vietnamese Students in Cambodia
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- Published on 11 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are approximately 7,000 overseas Vietnamese people living in Pursat, Cambodia.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Featured in Lonely Planet’s 2018 Best in Asia List
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- Published on 11 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Quang Ngai residents protest over foul waste treatment site [DTI]
▪ Ho Chi Minh City featured in Lonely Planet’s 2018 Best in Asia list [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] This Minimalist Da Lat House Catches Light Like Lungs Catch Air
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- Published on 10 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This photographer's private home was designed around the trees in the abandoned nursery it was built on.
China's Chili-Eating Competition Is a Hot Slobbering Mess
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- Published on 10 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year's winner consumed 15 chilies in just one minute.
