[Photos] On the 1990s Tourist Trail in Hanoi
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- Published on 14 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Packed with traffic, skyscrapers and a growing number of four-wheeled vehicles, today's Hanoi is a world apart from its 1990s incarnation.
Saigon Officials Blame Skyscrapers for Traffic Congestion
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- Published on 14 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
As traffic congestion in downtown Saigon continues to grow, the city’s legislators are putting the onus on high-rise buildings.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Rank Low in 'Livable’ Index
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- Published on 14 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City rank low in 'livable’ index [VnExpress]
Vietnam province rejects rumor of Chinese traders hunting for dragon fruit leaves [Tuoi Tre]
Uber Still at Odds With Government After Paying Taxes
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Uber Vietnam has once again gotten into trouble with local authorities for – wait for it – dodging taxes.
Local University Students Named Among World’s Best Coders
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science have been named among the world’s best coders, according to an American tech outfit.
[Photos] Meet Hanoi's Savvy Grasshopper Hunters
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For most of Vietnam’s farming community, grasshoppers pose a real threat to fields and plantations. However for a particular commune in Hanoi’s suburban areas, these pesky insects have become a significant source of income thanks for the country’s growing appetite for exotic delicacies.
Notre Dame Cathedral to Undergo Major Roof Renovation
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the recent approval of the municipal government, Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral will begin a major roof renovation project as early as next year.
Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi Tre]
El Nino hits Vietnam's coffee output; exports run out of steam [VnExpress]
Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.
Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Zika spreads in Vietnam, local authorities are imposing stricter regulations and punishments in the name of public health.
Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once used primarily to support family members, overseas remittances in Vietnam are now being used to bolster economic endeavors in the country.
[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even without photographic evidence, it’s a safe bet that 1955 Saigon was a world apart from the frantic energy of today’s mammoth metropolis.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 12 December 2016
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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.
