Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam’s tourism boom hindered by lack of workers, guides [VnExpress]
Street Cred: The Tragic Demise of Vietnam's Most Loyal Family
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- Published on 11 December 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Anh H.
Through several eras of colonization and numerous wars against foreign powers, history has shaped Vietnamese culture in a huge way. In today’s Saigon, much of this rich history is retained in an everyday feature that one might not pay attention to but can’t help noticing: street names.
Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping
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- Published on 11 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Businesses in Southeast Asia are using social media sites to reach consumers as internet and smartphone usage rates in the region explode.
[Photos] Take a Tour of Hanoi’s Pint-Sized Architecture Studio
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- Published on 11 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
These days, every architecture firm in Vietnam is after pretty much the same thing: trying to bring light, air and more space to the country’s cramped urban buildings.
Saigon Opens First Public Security Surveillance Center
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- Published on 10 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
This week, Saigon opened its first-ever high-tech public security center.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 10 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From cityscapes to seashores, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Vietnamese Students Rank Above US, EU in Global Science Assessment
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We already know that Vietnamese students are exceptionally good test takers, but local high school pupils are really putting the rest of the world’s 15-year-olds to shame.
Hẻm Gems: Phu Nhuan's Beef Inferno
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
It might take more than a few Hẻm Gem reviews to chronicle all the things I have gone through for good food in Saigon.
Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s metropolises are notorious for many things: frequent flooding, a convoluted system of electrical wires and severe road congestion, for starters. However, in recent years, the rapid growth of major cities has given birth to a brand new problem that, at a glance, may seem less severe than the aforementioned issues but is no less deadly: towering advertising banners.
Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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200 rare turtles die on smugglers' boat heading from Malaysia to Vietnam [VnExpress]
'Mentally ill’ woman hires hitman to inject love rival’s child with HIV [Tuoi Tre]
[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Growing up in Nordjylland, Denmark’s northernmost region, chef Anh Le didn’t meet many other Vietnamese people.
Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s leading property developer, Vingroup, recently unveiled Vincity, a brand-new project aimed at providing affordable apartments in seven major cities and provinces throughout the country.
Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Hanoi’s telltale tangles of black wires was recently named among the world’s worst electrical wiring systems by a British engineering publication.
[Photos] Check out This Vietnamese-American Artist's Mesmerizing Portraits
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Next time somebody claims that “colored pencils are for kids”, show them the work of Cuong Nguyen, whose intricate paintings are crafted entirely from colored pencils.
Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police in Thua Thien-Hue province are still on the hunt for an armed robber who stole VND700 million (US$30,835) from a Hue bank on Tuesday.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners
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- Published on 08 December 2016
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Hanoi reduces online work permit fee for foreigners [VietnamNet]
Over 38,000 flights delayed and canceled so far this year: Vietnam aviation authority [Tuoi Tre]
As Indonesia Modernizes, a Remote Culture Begins to Fade Away
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Far removed from the rapidly modernizing cities of Indonesia, the Mentawai people are struggling to reconcile their traditional way of life with the country's development.
Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A video of people butchering a buffalo in the middle of a road in southern Vietnam has gone viral.
Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Although most Saigoneers have accepted excessive noise as an unavoidable part of life in Saigon, the consequences of the city’s noise pollution are having a serious impact on the health of local residents.
[Photos] Funky History: The Traditional Packaging of Nước Mắm
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fish sauce is a touchy subject these days, to say the least. From traditional factories to mass-market producers, makers of the prized Vietnamese elixir have strived to convince the public of their product’s superiority, a clash only made worse by some dubious media reports.
