Fining Foreign Traffic Offenders Is Difficult: Police
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police in major cities such as Saigon, Hanoi and Nha Trang are speaking out about the difficulty of fining foreign traffic offenders.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Hits Speed Bump on Road to Motorbike-Free City
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Hanoi hits speed bump on road to motorbike-free city [VNExpress]
Fish not entirely safe to eat in central Vietnam: health ministry [Tuoi Tre]
Japanese Robots to Aid English Classes in Vietnam
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- Published on 21 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
These are exciting times for English-language learners in Vietnam, as a Japanese robotics company just signed a deal to provide the country with English-teaching robots.
[Video] Local Architecture Students Use Traditional Papier-Mache to Create Cocoon Pavilion
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- Published on 21 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the summer, architect Nguyen Hoa Hiep of a21 Studio – the firm behind Thu Duc’s M11 house and The Tent in Nha Trang – teamed up with local architecture students to create a cocoon-like pavilion inspired by Vietnamese papier-mache handicrafts.
Vietnam Has Over 100,000 Sex Workers: ILO
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- Published on 21 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are more than 100,000 sex workers in Vietnam, according to a recent study published by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Morning News Roundup: Health Ministry Issues Central Region Fish Warning
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- Published on 21 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Japan to build satellite for Vietnam’s climate observation [VnExpress]
After Curatorial Shift, Saigon Artbook Delivers Best Exhibition to Date
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- Published on 20 September 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Founder Dang Thanh Long and curator Shyevin S’ng talk about the work behind Saigon Artbook’s sixth edition and what the future holds for the local nonprofit art initiative.
For the Third Time, Officials Debate an Increase in Retirement Age
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- Published on 20 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The debate over Vietnam’s elderly workers has returned to the fore as legislators consider a new proposal to increase the country’s official retirement age.
Vo Trong Nghia Wins Prestigious Prince Claus Award
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- Published on 20 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vo Trong Nghia, Vietnam’s resident starchitect, recently clinched the coveted 2016 Prince Claus Award, which rewards artists and organizations for their contribution to local culture and development.
VietJet Will Fly to Hong Kong in December
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- Published on 20 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Beginning in December, VietJet will offer direct flights between Saigon and Hong Kong.
Vietnam Delays TPP Ratification
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- Published on 20 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's progress on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has hit a speed bump as the national government recently announced that ratification of the trade deal will not be discussed at the country's next parliamentary session.
Morning News Roundup: Higher Tax Slams the Brakes on Vietnam’s Car Imports
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- Published on 20 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Higher tax slams the brakes on Vietnam’s car imports [VNExpress]
Vietnam to claw in $3m from shrimp exports this year: Agriculture Ministry [VNExpress]
Korean Plastic Surgery Clinic Gives Pikachu a Facelift, Creates Monster
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- Published on 19 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case you don't have enough nightmare fodder, a plastic surgery clinic in Seoul, South Korea decided to give famed Pokemon character Pikachu a makeover in order to showcase the range of services it offers.
Hanoi to Get More Metro Funding, Hoan Kiem Station
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- Published on 19 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has secured additional funding for Hanoi’s first metro line as the government pushes to complete the project.
The Story Behind Cho Ba Chieu
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- Published on 19 September 2016
- Written by Van-Quang Tuong. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Ba Chieu is an old, bustling local market with nostalgic charm. Built in 1942 in what is today’s Binh Thanh District, Ba Chieu Market has remained largely the same despite Saigon's rapid urbanization and development. However, even nearby residents know little about the history of the market and why it is named Ba Chieu.
Saigon Homework Ban to Take Effect Next School Year
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- Published on 19 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s tweenagers will be happy to hear that when they return to school next year, homework assignments will be a thing of the past.
Weekend News Roundup: After Appropriating Hundreds of Billions of Dong, Vietnamese Tycoons Flee Abroad
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- Published on 19 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam PM says may allow bigger foreign stakes in banks [Tuoi Tre]
Appropriating hundreds of billions of dong, Vietnamese tycoons flee abroad [VietNamNet]
Kim Jong-Un Sulks, Bans Sarcasm in North Korea After Being Called 'Fool' by Citizens
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- Published on 18 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the latest example of Kim Jong-un’s supreme brilliance, the North Korean leader has banned sarcasm in the isolated nation.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 17 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From an Art Deco train station in Da Lat to Mui Ne's pristine sand dunes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 16 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
