Safe Cities Index Ranks Saigon 56th Out of 60 Global Cities
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- Published on 18 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Moving down ten spots from last year, Ho Chi Minh City ranks 56 out of 60 global cities in safety, according to a recent report.
President Trump to Visit Da Nang, Hanoi for Official Meetings in November
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- Published on 18 October 2017
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US President Donald Trump will visit two cities in Vietnam during his upcoming stay in November.
Vietnam Proposes Law to Officially Recognize Transgender People
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- Published on 18 October 2017
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Vietnam's Ministry of Health is working on a draft law that would create an official legal status for transgender people in the country.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Floods Kills 83, More Rain on the Way
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- Published on 18 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Vietnam floods killed 83 and more rain on the way [VnExpress]
▪ Provinces reject hydropower projects in aim to protect forests [VietnamNet]
Viet Nam Mien Ngon: A Journey in Watercolor Through Vietnam's Diverse Cuisine
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- Published on 17 October 2017
- Written by Vuong Thao Nguyen. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Vietnam has long been an enthralling destination for foodies near and far – just ask Anthony Bourdain, the globetrotting New York chef who has repeatedly professed his love for the Southeast Asian country's eclectic food culture, or Linh Nguyen, the Fulbright scholar whose Vietnamese cookbook recently became an Amazon bestseller.
New York Exhibition 'After Darkness' Brings Southeast Asian Art to Light
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- Published on 17 October 2017
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New York has finally started showing Southeast Asian artists the appreciation they deserve, greatly benefiting the featured, as well as those interested in cross-cultural exploration.
Da Nang Leaders Seek Investment in Railway Linking City Center With Hoi An
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- Published on 17 October 2017
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Traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An will be a breeze in the future if a proposed railway connecting the two coastal towns comes to fruition.
Defense Ministry to Hand Over Land Near Tan Son Nhat to City
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- Published on 17 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ministry of National Defense is set to hand over an area of land adjacent to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in an effort to ease traffic congestion near the facility.
Morning News Roundup: Vingroup's Retail Unit Launches up to $713m IPO, Vietnam's Largest
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- Published on 17 October 2017
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▪ Vingroup's retail unit launches up to $713 million IPO, Vietnam's largest [VnExpress]
▪ Dog thief killed during fight with angry villagers in Hanoi [VnExpress]
[Video] How Vietnam's Male Fashion Has Changed Through the Decades
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever wonder how Vietnam’s standards for male beauty have changed over the years?
New Rule Forces Doan Ngoc Hai to Get Approval From D1 Leaders Before Clearing Sidewalks
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bad news for Saigon’s Captain Sidewalk, Doan Ngoc Hai.
Saigon Company Proposes Charging Cars to Enter Downtown Districts
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Entering downtown Saigon might be much more expensive for car and truck drivers in the near future.
68 Dead, 34 Missing as Northern Provinces Decimated by Worst Flooding in Years
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Deadly flooding, accompanied by landslides, has ravaged a number of northern and central provinces following landfall by a tropical depression in the region last Tuesday.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named Asia-Pacific’s Best Golf Destination in 2017
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- Published on 16 October 2017
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- Uber Vietnam fills vacated CEO position [VnExpress]
[Video] A Múa Lân Performer on Becoming One With the Lion
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- Published on 15 October 2017
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Whether it's the eve of Tet or the Mid-Autumn Festival, the opening of a new business or some other auspicious occasion, Saigon’s lion dance troupes, like their counterparts across the country, are tasked with bringing luck and prosperity to the people and places in which they perform.
Vietnamese Actress Shares Story of Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Misconduct
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- Published on 14 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal continues to unfold, a Vietnamese actress has also spoken out about her experience as a victim of the movie mogul’s casting-couch abuse.
Saigon Tourism Department Punished for Plan to Charge Tourists Daily Fee
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- Published on 14 October 2017
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Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism is in hot water thanks to a new proposal that was quickly rejected by the municipal government.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Attend Vietnam E-Payment Forum in Hanoi
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- Published on 14 October 2017
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Eccentric billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma will attend Vietnam’s E-Payment Forum in Hanoi next month.
Retro Typeface 'Cotdien' Is an Homage to Vietnam's Old Hand-Drawn Signage
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- Published on 14 October 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photo courtesy of Nguyen The Manh.
Vietnam’s sense of aesthetics is going through a retro revolution: from niche cafes playing nhạc vàng and an upcoming feature-length film on áo dài artisans to retrofitted album covers of today’s pop artistes, a crop of local creatives are finding inspiration for their products through vintage styles.
Watch out for These 5 Vietnamese Food-Related Superstitions
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- Published on 13 October 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Every culture has its own customs, superstitions and traditions, some of which are so time-honored that even their strictest followers aren’t really clear on where the etiquette comes from. Vietnam certainly has its fair share of food-related rules, borne out of good manners and, occasionally, superstition. While you could probably write a book on the full list of Vietnamese food superstitions, here are just a few taboos and the reasons behind them.
