#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 15 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From boats and bicycles to the epic landscapes of the Central Highlands, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Philippine President Set to Sign Strict Nationwide Anti-Smoking Ban
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- Published on 14 October 2016
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The Philippines is preparing to implement a new anti-smoking law that will be among the strictest in Southeast Asia.
Hẻm Gems: Conquering the Giant Bánh Canh Ghẹ Muối Ớt Xanh of D10
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
My uncle used to say that you haven't had real crab until you have to cook and dismantle one. For this week’s Hẻm Gem, Saigoneer takes you on a trip to do just that, relishing real crabs by breaking them apart with your bare hands. So put away your ceviche and crab croquettes and maybe do some hand muscle exercises because you’re gonna need them to properly enjoy a hearty bowl of bánh canh ghẹ muối ớt xanh.
[Video] Vung Tau Fish Farmers Block Traffic to Protest Fish Kill
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fish farmers in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province took to the streets yesterday to protest industrial pollution, dragging dead fish onto the province’s Highway 51.
Morning News Roundup: Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After 70-Year Reign
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej dies after 70-year reign [The Guardian]
Samsung Vietnam says no cuts in jobs this year despite Note 7 woes [Reuters]
[Photos] Take a Stroll Through D8's Canal Community
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- Published on 13 October 2016
- Written by Lilly Pugh. Photos by Lilly Pugh.
District 8 is undergoing major changes. Bisected by the winding Doi Canal, the area is currently home to half of the slum housing in the city, however as clean-up efforts and new construction projects appear, District 8’s precarious canal-side housing is likely to disappear in the coming years.
[UPDATED] Thailand on Edge as King's Health Deteriorates
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- Published on 13 October 2016
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[UPDATE] At 3:52pm on Thursday, October 13, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at age 88, according to The Guardian.
Tensions are high in Thailand as citizens await further news on the health of their king, the world’s longest-reigning monarch.
[Video] What Asia Eats: Bizarre Food Fads From Across the Continent
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- Published on 13 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In kitchens and on tables across the continent, Asia serves up some pretty unique grub.
[Photos] What's Left Inside Saigon's Iconic Tax Center
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- Published on 13 October 2016
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The Saigon Tax Center, a historic icon of old Saigon, has been reduced to a metal skeleton and heaps of rubble.
Vietnam Calls for Surveillance System as Chinese Nuclear Power Plants Pose Threat to North
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- Published on 13 October 2016
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China has begun operating three new nuclear power plants near its border with Vietnam, raising safety concerns in the event of an accident.
Morning News Roundup: 30 Provinces and Cities Formulate and Implement Green Growth Plan
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- Published on 13 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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30 provinces and cities formulate and implement green growth plan [VNS]
Hoi An to issue tourist code of conduct [Tuoi Tre]
Zika Likely to Spread to Northern Vietnam, Across Asia-Pacific
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- Published on 12 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health confirmed two new Zika cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of nationwide cases since April to five.
Young Vietnamese Commit Dangerous Acts in the Name of Facebook Likes
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- Published on 12 October 2016
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Young Vietnamese are performing increasingly absurd and dangerous acts in the name of Facebook likes.
Demolition of Saigon Tax Center Officially Starts Today
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- Published on 12 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
As you’re reading this, Saigon’s iconic Tax Center is meeting its ultimate demise, making room for a new, 40-story skyscraper.
Heavy Rains, High Tide Expected to Flood Saigon This Weekend, Early Next Week
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- Published on 12 October 2016
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Heavy rains combined with this year’s highest tides could mean Saigoneers are in for more flooding this weekend and early next week, according to the southern region’s Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC May Get Tough on Smoking, Drinking in Government Offices
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- Published on 12 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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HCMC may get tough on smoking, drinking in government offices [VnExpress]
Hanoi lake returns to life after mass fish deaths [VnExpress]
Sustainable Energy Projects Face Hurdles As Vietnam Plans More Coal Plants
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- Published on 11 October 2016
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While Vietnam holds great potential for reneweable energy sources like solar and wind, a lack of supportive regulations has made it difficult for sustainable energy projects to get off the ground. Meanwhile, the use of polluting coal plants is set to increase.
Samsung Suspends Vietnam Production of Galaxy Note 7
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- Published on 11 October 2016
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Following a spate of spontaneously combusting phones, Samsung has halted production of its Galaxy Note 7 device.
Hanoi's Hot-Tempered 'Bún Chửi' Vendor Featured on Anthony Bourdain's CNN Show
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- Published on 11 October 2016
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Anthony Bourdain is probably the favored culinary Midas among Vietnamese vendors, as it seems that every bowl of bún he touches turns to gold.
