Vietnamese Designer Sparks Debate With Modernized National Costume
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Miss Vietnam's national costume for the 2016 Miss Supranational beauty pageant, created by designer Le Long Dung, has sparked debate over its cultural accuracy.
In 1910, Indochina’s First Flight Departed From Saigon
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over a century ago, on December 10, 1910, the first-ever flight in Indochina took off from Saigon’s Champs de Courses, the site of which now serves as the Ho Chi Minh City headquarters of the People's Army of Vietnam, near the corner of District 10’s 3 Thang 2 and Cach Mang Thang 8 Streets.
Myanmar Conducting Ethnic Cleansing Against Rohingya: UN Official
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As a campaign of collective punishment against the Rohingya ethnic group continues in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, Bangladeshi border guards are forcibly repatriating refugees back to Myanmar.
East West Brewing Brings High-Quality Microbrews to Ly Tu Trong
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman. Renderings courtesy of East West Brewing.
Saigoneer sits down with Sean Thommen, head brewer at East West Brewing Company, to talk about his beer philosophy, brewing techniques and what to expect when you visit.
Weekend News Roundup: Works Finish on First Phase of $48.6m Wind Farm in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 28 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Works finish on first phase of $48.6mn wind farm in south-central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Construction, mining ravage neighborhoods in Vietnam’s Da Nang [Tuoi Tre]
In His Second Feature, Viet Max Leans on Hip-Hop Roots, Unconventional Style
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- Published on 27 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Viet Max is a man of many talents. At 37, the Hanoi native has managed to parlay his eclectic skill set into a breakdancing career, a street fashion brand and, more recently, work as a feature film director.
Saigoneers to Consume 40m Liters of Beer, 45m Liters of Soda This Coming Tet
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- Published on 27 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
This upcoming Tet holiday, Saigoneers are projected to down some 40 million liters of beer and 45 million liters of soft drinks.
From Vandals to Vanguards: Saigon’s Graffiti Artists Take on Fine Art Venues
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- Published on 26 November 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin and Hung Nguyen.
This weekend, as Saigon’s street artists converge upon The Factory Contemporary Arts Center for a two-day showcase of rap, hip-hop, breakdancing and graffiti, SubyOne has something to prove.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 26 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From stunning seascapes to freshwater springs, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 25 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Indonesia Wants to Build a $40bn Bird-Shaped Wall to Save Jakarta From the Sea
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- Published on 25 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A fantastically ambitious plan has been put forth to save Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, from the sea.
Saigon Considers Creating a Mekong Delta-Style Floating Market for Tourists
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- Published on 25 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
During a recent tourism conference, Saigon officials considered scores of new features to amp up the city’s attractiveness in the eyes of tourists, including a potential floating market.
Hẻm Gems: D1's Rainy-Day Cháo Mực
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- Published on 25 November 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
“A cháo a day keeps the cold at bay.” – Saigoneer proverb
Facing Power Shortage, Vietnam Plans to Import Electricity From Laos
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- Published on 25 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to increasing domestic demand, Vietnam is negotiating to import electricity from Laos.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Deactivate 12 Million Unregistered SIM Cards
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- Published on 25 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam to deactivate 12 million unregistered SIM cards [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese students scammed by score-tampering offer via hacked university email [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to Cut One Year off University Programs
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- Published on 24 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the future, Vietnamese university students will be able to graduate a year early, according to a new plan approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Hanoi Bans Shops, Cafes From Apartment Buildings
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- Published on 24 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi authorities recently approved a regulation banning businesses from setting up shop in the capital's apartments.
Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants
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- Published on 24 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Huge Nuclear Power Plant Projects
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- Published on 24 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam scraps huge nuclear power plant projects [Bangkok Post]
Dong Nai: 2,000 year old ancient tomb recognised as national special relic site [DTI]
[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes
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- Published on 23 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.
