Military Unit Admonished Over Controversial Construction Project in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Authorities in Quang Ninh province have halted a construction project near Ha Long Bay carried out by the Vietnamese Navy.
[Photos] Hanoi’s Urban Sketchers Capture the City’s Essence By Drawing
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Groups of Hanoi residents and visitors of all ages have banded together to capture the city’s disappearing traditional architecture through drawings.
Saigon Notre Dame Basilica Set to Receive $4.4m Makeover
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though there is not yet an official start date, Saigon's Notre Dame Basilica is set to undergo a major renovation in future.
[Photos] Taipei's Ghostly Disused Leprosy Sanitarium
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Taipei is known as a highly advanced, efficient city famous for modern marvels such as the Taipei 101 and a fantastic metro system.
Saigon Officials Approve Bridge Between Thu Thiem and District 7
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s Thu Thiem Peninsula is getting another bridge.
Morning News Roundup: 24 Exposed to HIV After Helping Road Crash Victims in Vietnam
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- China remains Vietnam's top rice importer [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Vietnam’s Last Imperial Wedding
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The wedding of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s final monarch, and Empress Nam Phuong was one for the ages.
Southern Provinces Aim to Develop $3.6bn Saigon-Can Tho Railway
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are creating a proposal to build a rail network connecting Saigon and five other provinces in the Mekong Delta.
[Video] A Hundred-Year History of Vietnamese Beauty
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the most recent episode of their 100 Years of Beauty series, WatchCut shines the limelight on the beauty of Vietnamese women throughout history.
Hanoi Launches Double-Decker Bus Tour for Visitors
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to beef up Hanoi’s tourism sector, local authorities recently launched a city bus tour to give visitors a taste of the capital’s scenery.
Saigon Restaurant Manager in Hot Water for Charging Australian Tourist $30,000 for Meal
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The manager of a restaurant in Saigon is under investigation after charging an Australian tourist over US$30,000 for a meal last August.
The Best Times to Drink Pocari
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now that we all know exactly what Pocari Sweat is, let’s look at why you should drink it, and when it is best to do so.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Named Among World’s Fastest Growing Travel Destinations
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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In Northern Thailand, Cancer-Causing Local Delicacy Poses Health Risk
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- Published on 02 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Northeastern Thailand's famed Isaan cuisine is bursting with flavor and is well-known throughout the country, but one beloved local delicacy poses a dangerous health risk to people who eat it.
Despite US Rejection of TPP, Vietnamese Business Booms
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- Published on 01 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It appears that foreign investors are still considering Vietnam a highly attractive market despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Vietnam’s First Professional MMA Fighter to Make Professional Debut in August
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- Published on 01 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This August, Vietnam’s first professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter will make his debut.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 01 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a morning in Tam Giang to Ngu Hanh Son's marble mountain, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Inaugurates Bridge Upgrades, Tan Son Nhat Overpasses Months Ahead of Schedule
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While barricaded construction sites have become a common sight in Saigon, the city is making headway on several infrastructure improvements.
Hẻm Gems: The D5 Beefsteak Joint That Means Business
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
There is no shortage of restaurants slinging beef-based dishes in Saigon, but every now and then one comes along and stands out from the pack.
