[Video] Fall in Love With Saigon Again Through This Soothing Aerial Tour
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- Published on 19 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon can be difficult to love at times, what with city residents frequently being subjected to flooding, severe traffic congestion and the demolition of beloved landmarks. However, with just a change of perspective, in this case from ground level to bird’s eye view, the southern hub’s beauty from above is enough to soothe even the harshest of critics.
Vietnam Set to Privatize 39 State-Owned Companies by End of 2017
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- Published on 19 July 2017
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Vietnam's central government plans to privatize 39 state-owned enterprises (SOE) by the end of 2017.
Saigon to Turn Largest Cemetery Into Park, Residential Area
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- Published on 19 July 2017
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In an effort to tackle Saigon’s overpopulation, municipal authorities recently approved a plan to convert the city’s largest cemetery into a residential area.
Morning News Roundup: Globetrotters Name Hoi An Among 15 Best Cities in the World
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- Published on 19 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Motorbike Driver Choked to Death by Raincoat During Crash
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- Published on 18 July 2017
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A motorbike driver was killed in a freak accident involving his raincoat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Sunday night.
Hanoi’s 'Ex-Market' Provides Post-Breakup Solace for Local Youths
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- Published on 18 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This isn't your usual flea market: here, one man's, or woman's, unwanted mementos and emotional baggage from previous love affairs may just be another man's treasure.
A Melbourne Restaurant Has Created Alcoholic Phở, Because Why Not
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- Published on 18 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Phở-loving alcoholics, rejoice!
In 10 Years, Da Lat Might Run out of Clean Water Due to Pollution
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- Published on 18 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The popular Central Highlands city of Da Lat may run out of clean water in the next 10 years, according to a local official.
Morning News Roundup: 13 Vietnam Banks Named in World’s Top 1,000
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- Published on 18 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- 13 Vietnamese banks named in world’s top 1,000 [VnExpress]
- HCM City okays expanded waste-to-power project [VietnamNet]
At Hanoi’s Fury Room, Young Vietnamese Relieve Stress Through Destruction
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Next time you’re in the capital and looking to unwind, you could opt for the standard walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and an ice-cold bia hơi. Or you could break something.
Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 17 July 2017
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Could Vo Trong Nghia's low-cost prefabricated S House provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam’s architectural needs?
Saigon, Da Nang Introduce Plans to Restrict Private Vehicle Usage in Next Decade
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following in the footsteps of Hanoi, officials in both Da Nang and Saigon are working on plans to restrict private vehicle use by the end of the next decade.
[Photos] Take a Stroll Down the Streets of Saigon in 1970
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The streets of today's Saigon were considerably different from what they were in 1970: fewer cars and motorbikes, and more live pythons.
Vietnam Mulls New Law Allowing Bank Deposits for Foreign Individuals, Organizations
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- Published on 17 July 2017
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Vietnam's central bank has drafted a new circular that would allow non-residents to make bank deposits without requiring proof of residency.
Weekend News Roundup: Tropical Storm Talas Batters Central Vietnam
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Soc Trang-Con Dao speedboat route launched [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Chợ Cũ
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- Published on 16 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In today's Saigon, Chợ Cũ on Ton That Dam Street might appear like a derelict wet market, but in its heyday, the street used to be home to a bustling commercial area where merchants from all over Southeast Asia, India and China convened to conduct business.
Saigon Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building
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- Published on 15 July 2017
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Residents of an apartment complex in District 1 were forced to leave their homes last Wednesday when the building was demolished to make room for another project.
Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report
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- Published on 15 July 2017
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Amidst challenges posed by shopping complexes and supermarkets, traditional stores are maintaining a firm grip on Vietnam’s retail scene.
Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study
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- Published on 14 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
According to a new study by Stanford University researchers, Vietnam is among the most sedentary countries in the world.
Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services
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- Published on 14 July 2017
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Several sanitation companies in Saigon are struggling to pay their workers due to an absence of funds.
