Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 September 2016
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study
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- Published on 23 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
A new study by researchers from Harvard and Columbia universities has found that last year’s catastrophic forest fires in Indonesia may have caused some 100,300 premature deaths.
Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus
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- Published on 23 September 2016
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In a controversial move, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training recently decided to include Russian, Chinese and Japanese as part of the local elementary school curriculum.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
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- Published on 23 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam records a rare case of cri du chat syndrome [VnExpress]
Vietnam’s new customs renovation hopes to save millions of dollars each year [VnExpress]
How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce
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- Published on 22 September 2016
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As farmers struggle to keep up with demand for fresh produce in Vietnam, safe and effective farming technologies may be the answer.
Power Demand in Southern Vietnam Outstrips National Output: EVN
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- Published on 22 September 2016
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Power shortages in southern Vietnam may become commonplace in the future as the nation's electricity supply is falling short of the region's growing demand for power.
Saigon Unveils Plan for New Bridge Connecting D2, D4
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- Published on 22 September 2016
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In the future, commuting between District 4 and District 2 will be much easier for local residents as Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently unveiled a plan to construct a bridge connecting the two districts.
Japanese Budget Airline Opens Routes to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Budget carrier Vanilla Air now flies between Saigon and three Japanese destinations: Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka.
Fining Foreign Traffic Offenders Is Difficult: Police
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- Published on 22 September 2016
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
