Saigon Needs Proper Ports to Attract More Cruise Ships: Tour Agencies
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- Published on 12 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tour agencies in Saigon are calling for the municipal administration to construct more ports in the city to accommodate large cruise ships.
CGV Opens 50th Cineplex, Plans $200m Expansion in Vietnam by 2020
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- Published on 12 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
CJ CGV, the South Korean cinema chain that dominates Vietnam's theater market, plans to invest US$200 million in more outlets by 2020.
Saigon's Iconic 'Rainbow Bridge' Riddled With Large Cracks
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- Published on 12 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Saigon’s most recognizable landmarks, the Rainbow Bridge in downtown District 1, is suffering from major structural problems including extensive cracks.
Morning News Roundup: Kong Director Hospitalized After Alleged Bar Fight in Saigon
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- Published on 12 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon Suspends Bus Rapid Transit Plan Over High Costs, Low Ridership Estimates
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- Published on 11 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of planning, Saigon’s BRT system was recently scrapped by the municipal administration.
US Offers $24m for Elephant Conservation in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 11 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The United States has pledged US$24 million to an effort to conserve some of Vietnam's last remaining wild elephants in Quang Nam province.
Fast-Fashion Furor at H&M Saigon Launch Sees 10,000 People Show up
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- Published on 11 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Brace yourselves: Saigon’s fast-fashion fans are here.
[Photos] Raymond Depardon's 1992 Vietnam: The Many Faces of Hanoi
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- Published on 11 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After his Saigon trip in 1972, famed French photographer Raymond Depardon returned in 1992 to traverse the length of Vietnam.
Global Survey Names Vietnam Most Affordable Country for Expats
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- Published on 11 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has been named the most affordable country in the world for expats in a recent survey.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi to Axe More Trees to Make Room for Metro
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- Published on 11 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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The Curious Recent Cases of Plagiarism in Vietnamese Art
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- Published on 10 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Plagiarism not only runs rampant in Vietnam’s online creative industry, but also in more traditional art forms such as oil paintings and lacquer.
Maneuver Vietnam's Hectic Traffic in This Quirky, Locally Made Minigame
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- Published on 10 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Haven’t gotten enough of Vietnam’s traffic pandemonium in real life? Now you can also experience it virtually through this quirky brand-new mobile game.
[Photos] Ben Thanh Market in the Motorbike-Free 1920s
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- Published on 10 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ben Thanh Market is one of Saigon's most famous landmarks, but that doesn't mean it is loved by all.
Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy
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- Published on 09 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal which would give Saigon more leeway to set policies separate from the central government, though details of the plan remain vague.
Vietnam's 2019 Education Reform Will Take Inspiration From Nordic Countries
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- Published on 08 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s education authorities have started looking northward for ways to improve local schools and curricula.
Da Nang Park to Shutter Zoo Section Over Poor Conditions, Attendance
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- Published on 08 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The management of a park in Da Nang is seeking permission from local authorities to close a zoo on the park’s grounds due to a scarcity of animals.
Hẻm Gems: A Quick, Delicious, No-Nonsense Lunch at Quan Com Ga Hai Nam
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- Published on 08 September 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Now that I'm on my fourth chicken-centric Hẻm Gem, I guess I might as well start carrying out these assignments dressed as a chicken.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cops Collect Unofficial Fines From Commuters Near HCMC Airport
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- Published on 08 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Bò Bía: A Piece of Saigon's Hokkien Heritage in a Simple Street Food Roll
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- Published on 07 September 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham.
Historically Saigon has been a busy trading hub that attracts merchants from all over the region, and the city's culinary repertoire is a smorgasbord of eclectic cultural influences. In the latest installment of our Food History series, Saigoneer takes a closer look at the history of a refreshing street treat that’s both delicious and healthy: bò bía.
[Video] Coi: A Creative Plea for Less Horn-Honking on Saigon’s Streets
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- Published on 07 September 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Vietnamese traffic has a bad reputation among both local and foreign drivers for its chaotic nature. From sidewalk driving to texting behind the wheel and creative interpretations of local street signs, urban roadways in particular can be a hair-raising place. But in his new short called Coi, animator Triet Le aims to tackle just one of the many traffic-related phenomenon in Vietnam: honking.
