Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese online ticketing service TicketBox has acquired a new round of funding.
Vietnam Faces Obstacles in Its Switch to Biofuel
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of local traffic, Vietnamese officials are working to introduce E5 biofuel into the local market, though they have their work cut out for them.
In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Quinn Ryan Mattingly.
Known for its rustic mountain villages, incredible landscapes and ethnic diversity, Sapa is falling victim to the development epidemic that plagues several of Vietnam’s other major tourist attractions.
Iconic Hanoi Cinematheque Closes Doors to Make Way for Mall
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Hanoi Cinematheque, an independent movie house and cultural icon of the capital, closed its doors yesterday to make way for a shopping mall.
Hanoi May Ban Street Performers From Pedestrian-Only Areas
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi authorities are considering a ban against street performances in the city’s new pedestrian-only areas.
Morning News Roundup: False Fish Sauce Survey Sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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False fish sauce survey sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Don't push the envelope: Vietnam prohibits Lunar New Year gifts for officials [VnExpress]
The Legacy of Hui Bon Hoa
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
It’s fairly common knowledge that the city’s Fine Arts Museum was once home to old Saigon’s wealthiest family, however few people know that much of the sprawling Hui Bon Hoa complex was not actually built until after the great patriarch’s death.
How the TPP Will Transform Vietnam’s Economy Even If It Doesn’t Pass
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is pretty much dead at this point, the landmark trade deal – which would have involved a staggering 40% of the global economy – is still likely to have an impact on Vietnam and its economic progress.
[Photos] Meet Saigon’s Buffalo-Herding Urban Cowboy
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the shadow of Saigon’s increasingly dramatic skyline, buffalo rancher Vu Duc Toi leads a rural life.
[Photos] MEGA City: The Soul of Saigon
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Henning Hilbert. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released last month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, documenting the rapid changes currently transforming the city. With the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi Vietnam, TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City is divided into six chapters, each covering a major theme related to Saigon’s urban development.
Vietnam to Impose Tougher Fines on Public Urination, Littering
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in February next year, Vietnam will significantly increase fines for public urination.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Announces a Day of Mourning for Fidel Castro
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Video] A Celebrity YouTuber's Heartfelt Father-Son Vietnam Documentary
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- Published on 29 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the opening of The Vietnam Notebook, narrator Casey Neistat flips open a fat, worn out Moleskine and holds a magnifying glass against the hasty scribble on the book’s bottom corner: “Experience does for the soul what education does for the mind.”
Woman Gives Birth on the Street in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 29 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, while driving to her hometown, local woman Nguyen Thi Thanh Loan had to put her journey on hold in order give birth on a sidewalk in Yen Bai province.
[Photos] Future Saigon: City Garden Phase 2
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- Published on 29 November 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Binh Thanh District’s skyline is set to get a bit more crowded as one of the area’s largest residential developments, City Garden, is sprouting a couple of new towers.
Thailand to Cut Visa Fees for Tourists From 19 Countries
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- Published on 29 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thailand has decided to waive visa fees for some countries and halve visa-on-arrival costs for tourists from other nations as part of a three-month tourism promotion running from December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017.
Vietnam May Finally Legalize Sports Betting
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- Published on 29 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After almost 18 years of discussion, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is leading the effort to legalize sports betting.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Among 10 Countries Most Exposed to Hacking Risk, Report Warns
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- Published on 29 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam among 10 countries most exposed to hacking risk, report warns [VnExpress]
Vietnam military mobilizes 180,000 personnel, aircraft, ships to cope with storm Tokage [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Expresses Condolences Over Fidel Castro's Death
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cuban revolutionary and long-time leader Fidel Castro passed away last Friday, creating an array of different reactions from around the world.
Ly Son Island Breaks Ground on $8.8m Port
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, local authorities in Ly Son District, Quang Ngai province broke ground on the island’s new port.
