Trump's Taiwan Phone Call and What His Presidency Means for Southeast Asia
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday, United States President-elect Donald Trump threw political convention out the window once again by speaking on the phone with the leader of Taiwan.
As New Emission Standard Deadline Approaches, Vietnam May Not Be Ready
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Even though Vietnam has already set a deadline to comply with European level 4 exhaust emission standards (Euro 4), whether the new legislation is feasible remains unclear.
Misconceptions Surround Sexual Harassment, Abuse in Vietnam: Survey
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent ActionAid survey has uncovered troubling views on sexual harassment not only among Vietnamese men but also Vietnamese women.
Indie Artists Bring New Sounds to Vietnam's Contemporary Music Scene
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
The state of current Vietnamese music is complicated. In the minds of the older generation, years of historical turmoil are intricately linked with their personal identity, thus they tend to harbor a fondness for 1960s pre-war tunes. Younger Vietnamese, however, are exposed to a host of foreign influences and so often prefer pop-infused acts that don’t stray too far from regional powerhouses such as South Korea and Japan. However, in the face of a bubblegum pop invasion and the resurfacing of pre-1975 oldies, a crop of young indie artists are quietly carving out a musical identity of their own by marrying elements of local culture with iconic international influences.
Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The operator of an under-construction oil refinery in northern Vietnam has received permission to dump wastewater from the facility into the ocean.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon’s plan to draw tourists with weekly fireworks shows raises eyebrows [VnExpress]
Traffic police open Facebook page in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Kicking and Screaming: Vietnam's Centuries-Old Love of Đá Cầu
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Originally a game played by ancient soldiers to let off steam, in today’s Vietnam, đá cầu, or foot badminton, is practiced by locals from all walks of life.
Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Can Tho’s urbanites may soon be able to bike around the city thanks to a new public bike-sharing scheme.
Vietnam’s International Tourist Arrivals to Hit 10m by End of Year
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before the year is out, Vietnam is on track to welcome its 10 millionth international visitor, a landmark achievement for the country’s tourism industry.
A Throwback to Saigon's Original Tramway Network
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
As ever-increasing levels of traffic congestion and air pollution turn many of Ho Chi Minh City’s road junctions into choking bottlenecks, many hopes are pinned on plans to construct a new urban railway network in the southern metropolis. Yet urban railways are hardly a new concept in this city, which was once home to one of Southeast Asia’s largest urban tramway networks.
Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam wins seat on UN culture committee [VnExpress]
Chilly weather to hammer central, northern Vietnamese regions next week [Tuoi Tre]
[Podcast] Songs From Southeast Asia: Vietnamese Music Through the Ages
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- Published on 04 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Given the country's geography and the many twists and turns in its history, defining a distinctly Vietnamese sound is no easy feat.
[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport
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- Published on 04 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you happen to be in Hanoi over the next two weeks, drop by Van Ho Exhibition Center at 2 Hoa Lu Street for a chance to see a slew of potential designs for Long Thanh International Airport.
Construction on D2’s Rach Chiec Sports Complex to Start Next Year
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- Published on 03 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After over two decades of deliberation, construction is set to begin on District 2’s Rach Chiec Sport Complex in 2017.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 03 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From hand-painted signs to nón lá to the quiet coast of Con Dao, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Hanoi to Spend $2m on Promotional Materials With CNN
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi city officials have inked a two-year, US$2 million deal with American news channel CNN to air promotional tourism material in the hope of attracting foreign visitors and boosting the capital’s image.
[Illustrations] Award-Winning Comic Depicts Favorite Pastimes of Ancient Vietnamese Elite
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In its latest volume, Vietnam’s award-winning comic series Long Than Tuong shines a light on the country’s favorite pastimes during the Tran Dynasty, including Go, wrestling, kite-running and, surprisingly, polo.
Hẻm Gems: Striking a Balance With D10's Chè
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
If life is all about balance so, too, is food.
Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.
