Proposed Hoi An Resort Sparks Environmental Concerns
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- Published on 23 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A decision by Hoi An authorities to once again greenlight a tabled multi-million dollar resort project has sparked concern among local residents.
Morning News Roundup: 2 Killed, 12 Injured in Bus Explosion in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 23 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnamese Athletes Head to the Start Line in First-Ever Asian Winter Games
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- Published on 22 February 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos courtesy of GOX MEDIA HOUSE.
This week, even during Saigon’s cool, dry season mornings, people across the city will face 34-degree heat on their morning commute, many of them heading toward air-conditioned offices and shaded patios. But in the mountains of Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture, a team of Vietnamese athletes are braving the cold – and competition – for the first time.
Hanoi Is Getting a New Cemetery-Park Complex
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- Published on 22 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following its approval in 2016, Hanoi will move ahead with a joint cemetery and park project in the capital’s Ha Dong and Nam Tu Liem Districts.
Saigon Considers Taxing Facebook Vendors
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- Published on 22 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an attempt to exert more control over local netizens’ online shopping activities, Vietnamese authorities recently suggested taxing online shops that sell products via Facebook.
The End of Ton That Dam's Chợ Cũ
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- Published on 22 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Saigon quickly transforms into a modern metropolis, some of the city’s beloved old relics are fading away with the pressures of development.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Raises Border Alert Following Cambodia Bird Flu Outbreak
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- Published on 22 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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What We Know So Far About the Assassination of Kim Jong-Nam
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- Published on 21 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's only February and already an international murder mystery has dominated Southeast Asian news.
Vietnamese Couples Are the Most Fulfilled in Asia: Report
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- Published on 21 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hong Kong-based financial security provider Prudential recently released a report on the best places in Asia to develop healthy personal relationships, and Vietnam is at the top.
Saigoneers Should Walk More to Reduce Pollution, Traffic Congestion: City Official
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- Published on 21 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
After unveiling a plan for river bus services, Saigon officials are encouraging the southern hub’s residents to ease traffic congestion by walking to school or work if their destination is within three kilometers.
PlayStation Debuts First-Ever Vietnamese-Developed Video Game
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- Published on 21 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Video game fans can now try out the first-ever PlayStation game ever developed by a Vietnamese company.
As China Rejects Hallyu, the Korean Wave Is Headed Straight for Southeast Asia
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- Published on 21 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With China blocking South Korean film and television from its airwaves, Hallyu is now headed straight for Southeast Asia.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Notorious Undersea Internet Cable Ruptures Again
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- Published on 21 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Ho Chi Minh City alleys ‘invaded’ by autos [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Long An Football Team Throws Tantrum
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- Published on 20 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, the Long An football team pitched a pretty entertaining temper tantrum after disagreeing with a referee's controversial decision.
Check out the Green 'Forest City' China Is Planning
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- Published on 20 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As China attempts to bring environmental sustainability in line with its economic goals, one architect is hoping to reduce air pollution by implementing a radical urban planning strategy.
70% of D1's Street Food Vendors Don't Meet Food Safety Standards: Report
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- Published on 20 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
The majority of District 1’s street vendors do not comply with health standards, according to a recent report, but the situation has improved since 2015.
The Ongoing Evolution of Quach Thi Trang Square
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- Published on 20 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
Over the weekend, Saigon’s iconic Quach Thi Trang Square disappeared behind a wall of blue fencing in preparation for further metro construction.
Saigon Unveils Plans for River Bus Service
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- Published on 20 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo illustration by Anh H.
In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion on Saigon's choked streets, local officials recently announced a plan for the city's first river bus service.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Aims to Halve Traffic Congestion Spots by Year-End
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- Published on 20 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Video] A Tour of Saigon in the 1900s
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- Published on 19 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has always been a source of inspiration for shutterbugs and artists to craft some of their most captivating work. However, while it’s easy to come across photographs of the city's past, video clips of old Saigon are few and far between.
