'Vietgone': New Play Brings Vietnamese Refugee Love Story to Life
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Qui Nguyen’s play Vietgone, which opened earlier this month, marries raw, intimate anecdotes about the life of refugees following the American War with modern storytelling techniques such as hip-hop and rap verses à la Hamilton.
Hanoi May Delay Motorbike Ban Until 2030: Official
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s motorcyclists might be able to spend five more years on their vehicles, as municipal authorities just announced a plan to postpone their contentious motorbike ban until 2030.
[Photos] Hanoi Bamboo Building Wins 2 International Architecture Prizes
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
An art pavilion located in Hanoi’s Muong Museum recently clinched two prestigious American architecture prizes for its innovative design.
Vietnam Imposes Ban on Gruesome Animal Killings at Festivals
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently ordered a ban on all violent and offensive performances during spring festivals, including rituals involving the slaughter of animals.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Prisons to Allow Inmates Private Time With Spouse
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- Published on 31 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam prisons to allow inmates private time with spouse [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam confirms first microcephaly case likely linked to Zika [VnExpress]
New PBS Documentary Highlights Sexual Abuse in China
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- Published on 30 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In its opening sequence, filmmaker Nanfu Wang sets up the premise of Hooligan Sparrow.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Calls for ‘Special Monitoring’ of Polluting Firms
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- Published on 30 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a list of projects which could pose a threat to the environment, calling on the facilities themselves to increase monitoring of environmental best practices within their own companies.
[Photos] Japan's Eerie 'War Tubas'
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- Published on 29 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early 1900s, Japan’s military adopted acoustic location, using iconic “war tubas” in order to locate aircrafts and submarines.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 29 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From sand dunes in Mui Ne to waterfalls in Da Lat, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] Inside Le Duc Ha’s Remarkable Terra Cotta Studio
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In rural Quang Nam, a Vietnamese architecture firm has created an artist studio that’s as much a masterpiece as the handcrafted pottery it holds.
It’s Getting Easier to Do Business in Vietnam: World Bank Report
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Doing business in Vietnam is getting easier, according to a survey recently released by the World Bank Group.
Hẻm Gems: D1's Bún Mọc Assembly Line
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
We leave our office in search of District 1’s famed phở áp chảo only to find bún mọc in a hopeless place.
Vietnam's Fast-Growing Middle Class a Juicy Target for Foreign Brands
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Due to rapid economic growth and prolonged political stability, urban Vietnamese have become richer in a short amount of time. This boost in purchasing power among the local middle class has created ample opportunity for foreign brands to join the market and make big bucks.
Morning News Roundup: Restoration Begins on 88-Year-Old Market in HCMC
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Restoration begins on 88-year-old market in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi man opens chocolate shop with no store keepers [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] The Rustic Charm of 1990s Vietnam
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We could wax lyrical all day about the changes Vietnam has seen since the 1990s. In the past two decades, the country's buildings have gotten taller, its tourist destinations more crowded, its urban streets more congested and its population significantly more connected to the worldwide web.
Saigon Seeks Approval for First Phase of $1.84bn Metro Line 5
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
After much delay, Ho Chi Minh City officials are seeking approval from the National Assembly for the construction of the first phase of Metro Line 5.
Prince William to Visit Hanoi Next Month for Animal Trafficking Conference
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of royalty, rejoice: Prince William will visit Hanoi next month to attend the third International Wildlife Trade Conference.
Funky History: The Romans Made Fish Sauce, Too
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nước mắm holds a hallowed place in Vietnamese cuisine. In all its forms, it is a staple, found in kitchens and on tables throughout the country. But while fish sauce is often considered Vietnam’s – and even Southeast Asia’s – most coveted condiment, the Roman Empire also had its own version of the stuff.
Village Officials Under Fire for Taking Donations From Flood Victims
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials in central Vietnam have caused an uproar by demanding that villagers who received funds from charity groups in the wake of severe flooding return some of the money.
