Saigon Welcomes New LGBT-Friendly Health Care Service
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is inching toward a more gender-inclusive society with a new LGBT-friendly health center.
Hanoi's 5-Star Hotels Are Fully Booked Until Early 2018
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For wealthy travelers, Hanoi seems to be the “it” destination to explore this year.
Saigon Spaces: Huy Nguyen's Home for Repurposed Vintage Treasures
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Lottie Barnett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Huy Nguyen’s lovingly restored colonial-era bolt-hole, tucked away above a hẻm off Nguyen Hue, is a masterclass in making the best use of small spaces. As the owner of Mountain Retreat restaurant, Nguyen has a little black book of contacts and suppliers that was invaluable throughout the place’s six-week renovation. The result is a living portfolio of his own personal aesthetic, combined with authentic and witty nods to Vietnam’s past. The 30-square-meter space is a concise illustration of Saigon’s aesthetic history.
E-Commerce Boosts Vietnam Brand Presence in Foreign Markets
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s products have begun conquering global markets.
Morning News Roundup: Shaky Internet Connections in Vietnam as New Undersea Cable Breaks
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.
Binh Thanh Debuts New App to Help Residents Report Legal Violations
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An app which lets residents of Binh Thanh District submit legal violations to local authorities has been successful in a pilot run.
Morning News Roundup: Experts Warn of More Deadly Heat Waves for Vietnam
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.
[Video] Travelogue Showcases the Vibrant Beauty of Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s so easy to fall in love with Vietnam.
Ariana Grande to Bring Dangerous Woman Tour to Saigon
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Arianators in Vietnam assemble: your favorite American pop sensation is making her Saigon debut in August this year.
Carlsberg Vietnam Might Be Fined for Plastering Beer Onto Hue Landmarks
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hue authorities want to discipline Carlsberg Vietnam for photoshopping beer cans onto pictures of the city's historic architecture.
[Photos] Vintage Postcards Capture the Beauty of Vietnam Through the Eras - Part 1
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From this eclectic set of postcards, one can learn a lot about Vietnam’s progress through the eras.
Transportation Ministry Halts New Licenses for Ride-Hailing Vehicles
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Ministry of Transportation has instructed local officials to stop licensing new vehicles for app-based ride-hailing services.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Notorious Water Pipe Breaks Again
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Hanoi’s notorious water pipe breaks again [VnExpress]
The Battle Is on to Save Cambodia's 'New Khmer Architecture' Legacy
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Much of Cambodia’s most impressive and culturally rich architecture is under threat of demolition or ruin as Cambodia’s upcoming generation faces a new kind of war: the battle to preserve Cambodia’s cultural identity.
After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.
Hanoi Businesses Arouse Controversy With Shirtless Men Promotional Events
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apparently it’s shirtless season in Hanoi, and local shops are taking full advantage of this trend to orchestrate outrageous public relations (PR) stunts.
Work Set to Resume on Saigon's Largest 'Ghost Tower'
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's most prominent unfinished skyscraper is finally set for completion thanks to a new investor.
