Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Ranks Among Best Cities for Solo Travelers
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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In Vietnam, Taboo and Tradition Hinder Contraception Awareness
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- Published on 09 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
With many urban Vietnamese waiting longer to get married, the country’s younger generations are recognizing the need to open up about sex education in the conservative country.
VietJet Employees at Noi Bai Take Sick Leave en Masse, Delay 11 Flights
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- Published on 09 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fifteen ground service personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport simultaneously took sick leave on Tuesday, delaying 11 VietJet flights at the facility.
Teenage Indonesian Girls Shred Muslim Stereotypes With Heavy Metal Band
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- Published on 08 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not necessarily your typical thrash metal band, and not necessarily your typical teenage girls, this trio expresses their ideas and love of metal from beneath traditional hijabs.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 08 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a Mekong Delta bridge to a stormy evening in Phu Quoc, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigon to Remove 258 Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Construction
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- Published on 07 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A plethora of trees along District 1's Ton Duc Thang Street are set to be cut down or relocated to make way for the construction of a new bridge.
[Photos] Painting Pigeons: The Story Behind the Notre-Dame Cathedral's Colorful Birds
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- Published on 07 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the city's iconic Notre-Dame Basilica prepares to undergo a major renovation, the pigeons that reside nearby are now donning feathers of vibrant shades to keep up with the times.
Hẻm Gems: The Bowl of Cao Lầu Worth a Run Across the City
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- Published on 07 July 2017
- Written by Nguyen Ha. Photos by Nguyen Ha.
Hoi An's cuisine makes a modest appearance in District 7's food paradise.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Auction ‘Lucky’ Vehicle License Plates
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- Published on 07 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Major Saigon Anti-Flooding Project in Trouble After World Bank Axes Funding
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The future of a huge anti-flooding project in Saigon is in doubt after the World Bank ended funding for the work.
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon's Remaining Green Spaces
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Saigon’s downtown area is slowly being filled with construction projects, a crucial part of its charm and scenery is also being compromised: green spaces.
Vinamilk Is Vietnam's Most Valuable Company: Forbes
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forbes Vietnam has announced Vinamilk as the most valuable homegrown brand in Vietnam for the second straight year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Receive $100m Loan From South Korea for Bridge Projects
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Black Teeth: How Vietnam's Hottest Beauty Regimen Went From Vogue to Obscurity
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once the hallmark of youthful beauty in Vietnam, nowadays dyeing one’s teeth black is a dying custom that can only be spotted in the country’s oldest generation.
Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.
Toxin Levels in Seafood From Formosa-Affected Central Provinces Now Normal: Health Ministry
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for Vietnam’s seafood lovers: the Ministry of Health recently declared fish from the country’s central provinces safe for consumption.
Hanoi Moves Forward With 2030 Motorbike Ban Despite Expert Opposition
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This week, Hanoi legislators approved a draft resolution to ban motorbike usage in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the city’s center starting in 2030, despite strong opposition from the public as well as traffic experts.
[Photos] Backyard Atrium Brings Radiance Into This Saigon Tube House
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A back-of-house atrium and a well-designed staircase help to optimize natural lighting and ventilation in this Phu Nhuan tube house.
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.
