Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Economy Expected to Grow by 6.5% in 2018
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- Published on 13 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoi to have unstaffed convenience stores [DTI]
▪ Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.5 percent in 2018: WB report [VietnamNet]
[Video] BuzzFeed Employees Try Vietnamese Noodles, Choke, Cry, Make Disgusting Phở Puns
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- Published on 12 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Another day, another BuzzFeed-branded “Americans Try…” video.
New Policy Requires Phone Users to Submit Photo ID or Risk Service Suspension
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- Published on 12 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
New legislation going into effect later this month asks mobile phone subscribers to submit a portrait in an attempt to crack down on spam accounts.
Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official
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- Published on 12 April 2018
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Noi Bai Airport's expansion plan – which has been approved but is not yet underway – will more than double the number of passengers it can service by 2025 to address concerns of impending overcrowding.
Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official (3)
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- Published on 12 April 2018
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Noi Bai Airport's expansion plan – which has been approved but is not yet underway – will more than double the number of passengers it can service by 2025 to address concerns of impending overcrowding.
Morning News Roundup: Half of HCMC Citizens Use Online Public Services, Official Says
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- Published on 12 April 2018
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▪ Half of HCMC citizens use online public services [VietnamNet]
▪ Apartment projects mushrooming in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon Postcard No. 3: The Best Kind of Air 'Pollution'
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- Published on 11 April 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
The third entry in the Saigon Postcards series, our loving messages to the city we call home, focuses on a simple pleasure.
Dancers, Visual Artists Collaborate at Unique Saigon Arts Festival
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- Published on 11 April 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Kevin Lee.
From April 16 to 22, the Krossing Over Arts Festival will bring together artists and dancers for performances across Saigon.
Homegrown Coworking Chain Toong Expands to Cambodia and Laos
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- Published on 11 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Toong currently owns seven coworking operations in Vietnam and is set to branch out within the region.
Vietnam Plans to Build Standard-Gauge Track Linking Northern Provinces With China
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- Published on 11 April 2018
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The proposed railway will ship goods at least 40 kilometers per hour faster.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Tops Nation in FDI Attraction
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- Published on 11 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Ho Chi Minh City tops nation in FDI attraction [SGGP]
▪ Vietnamese e-commerce booms, with rosy future [Tuoi Tre]
Whale Worship: Exploring the Role of Whales in Vietnam's Coastal Lore
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- Published on 10 April 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Paul Christiansen.
In 1799, the ferocious Tay Son army forced the first Nguyen Emperor, Nguyen Anh, and his troops to flee to the sea. While making their escape, a great storm engulfed the retreating army. As their ship’s mast shivered and the hull shuddered, threatening to break it into splinters, a great whale rose from the depths. It lifted the emperor's boat and carried him and his men to safety. To thank the animal, Anh bestowed upon whales the official title of "Nam Hải Cự Tộc Ngọc Lân Thượng Đẳng Thần," which was shortened to Cá Ông, or “Lord Fish.”
[Photos] The City That Never Sits Still: Traffic in 1965 Saigon
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- Published on 10 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Half a century ago, Saigon was home to many familiar sights as well as some surprising interlopers from across time and space.
Uber Exits Vietnam, Leaves $2.3m in Tax Debt That Grab Refuses to Pay
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- Published on 10 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Last Sunday, Uber officially ceased operations in Southeast Asia, allegedly leaving behind in Vietnam US$2.3 million (VND53 billion) in tax debt.
Binh Thuan to Start Building $38m Solar Power Plant This June
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- Published on 10 April 2018
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Binh Thuan Province will soon be home to a US$38 million solar power plant following ambitious investments in renewables.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Firms Turn Their Backs on China for Japan, South Korea
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- Published on 10 April 2018
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▪ Vietnamese firms turn their backs on China for Japan, S Korea: report [VnExpress]
▪ Hanoi football stadium to undergo USD310m upgrade [DTI]
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 09 April 2018
- Written by Vu
With Bass Republic helming the front room and the main room pumping, Saturday night was rocking!
Saigoneer Podcast: Ghost Stories, Vietnam's Super-Rich and Cambodian Rock & Roll
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- Published on 09 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
It's time to start your week with a hearty dose of the Saigoneer Podcast.
Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018
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- Published on 09 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The move had been previously delayed due to the lack of a concrete plan.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object
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- Published on 09 April 2018
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