[Video] Japan Held International Whistling Competition Because of Course They Did
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- Published on 21 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve ever yearned to be on stage but lacked the pipes to launch a singing career, do we have news for you.
[Photos] Take a Trip Through Taipei’s Tech Wonderland
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- Published on 21 July 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brian Letwin.
Though Taiwan is known abroad for its electronics, the most impressive by-product of this robust industry lies in the heart of Taipei.
Vietnam Aims for $30bn in Tourism Revenue by 2020
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- Published on 21 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s tourism sector has a lot to prove after the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism rolled out a plan to achieve $US30 billion in annual revenue by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Surgeons at Major Vietnamese Hospital Operate on Patient's Wrong Leg
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- Published on 21 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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My left foot: Surgeons at major Vietnamese hospital operate on patient’s wrong leg [VnExpress]
US eyes opportunity in Vietnam’s rising demand for clean water: official [Tuoi Tre]
Quang Tri Considers Another Solar Power Plant
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not long after breaking ground on its first solar power facility, Quang Tri province is considering another sun-powered clean energy plant.
Thailand Tries to Get Rid of Sex Tourism
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to attract wealthier visitors, Thai officials are attempting to get rid of the country's reputation as a sex tourism destination.
[Video] Nghe An Man Builds Helicopter From Car Parts
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some people enjoy reading in their spare time; others enjoy a good game of cards, a walk in the park or an evening nhậu. Fifty-year-old Le Van Thoa is none of those people.
[Video] Hanoi Cop Suspended After Kung Fu Kick to Motorbike
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Hanoi policeman has been temporarily suspended after kicking a motorbike in traffic.
Morning News Roundup: ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ Attracts Many Sorry Satirists
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ attracts many sorry satirists [HKFP]
Vietnam man detained for threatening son at gunpoint, ‘stealing’ taxi [Tuoi Tre]
Dislocate: Artist Bui Cong Khanh Deconstructs Vietnamese Identity
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky and Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
A beautiful large-scale recreation of a fortress, a photographic essay and a documentary video feature in Bui Cong Khanh’s latest exhibition, Dislocate, an impactful reminder of Vietnam’s heritage and intertwined cultures.
City Officials Launch Campaign to Go Paperless
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City administration has requested that all of its departments, agencies and offices begin switching to electronic invitations and other paperless documents by July 20.
UNDP Urges Greener Aviation Industry in Vietnam
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a consultation workshop held last May, the UN Development Program (UNDP) urged Vietnam’s civil aviation sector to step up green measures in order to achieve global goals in reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint.
30% of Coffee in Vietnam Has No Caffeine: Survey
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
If you've been seeking out cà phê sữa đá from street carts for a super-caffeinated start to your workday, you might want to look elsewhere, as there’s a chance you've been drinking coffee-flavored water with little to no caffeine.
Vietnamese Officials Struggle to Stamp out Nudity, Gambling on Facebook Live
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese officials are struggling to control the content of Facebook Live videos produced within the country, particularly those which feature online gambling.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Coast Guard Builds Muscle With New Vessels
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam Coast Guard builds muscle with new vessels [VnExpress]
American man found dead in Da Nang hotel [Thanh Nien]
[Videos] Hanoian Rappers Take Center Stage on Pan-Asian Music Platform
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Staring straight into the camera, Emcee L addresses his viewers with confidence.
The Mystery Behind Vietnam’s Top-Notch Test Takers
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent paper by the World Bank has managed to provide at least some insight into Vietnamese students’ notably high academic performance.
Vietnam Airlines May Fly Nonstop to USA in 2018
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Nguyen.
Long layovers between Vietnam and the United States might soon be a thing of the past as Vietnam Airlines recently announced its wishes to begin nonstop flights to the US in 2018.
The Story Behind Saigon's Hanoi Highway
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today’s Hanoi Highway, formerly known as the Bien Hoa Highway, was a modern road when it was built during the peak of war in the 1960s. Stretching 30 kilometers, the sweeping highway connects Saigon with the industrial hub Bien Hoa, hence its name. However when it was constructed, some questioned whether the intentions of the highway's planners had to do with development or military goals.
Vietnam’s Internet Breaks Again But What Else Is New
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case the swirling rainbow wheel of doom hasn’t clued you in just yet, another one of Vietnam’s four internet cables is under repair this week.
