[Video] Highlighting Vietnam's Forgotten Moroccan Soldiers
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- Published on 10 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam and Morocco have much more in common than you might initially think.
[Video] After Heavy Rain, Mass Fish Death in Hanoi Lake
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- Published on 10 June 2016
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After a heavy rain comes the dead fish.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Denies EU Fish Safety Concerns
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- Published on 10 June 2016
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Vietnam company seeks to replace gasoline taxis with 10,000 electric taxis [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese apartment buyers risk living in unfinished buildings [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon to Launch $441m Anti-Flooding Project This Month
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- Published on 09 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In response to Saigon's rainy season floods, municipal authorities are launching a US$441 million anti-flooding project at the end of this month.
PetroVietnam Power Firm to Launch IPO in August
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- Published on 09 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
PV Power, the energy arm of state-run oil giant PetroVietnam is going public in August.
[Video] 'As a Saigonese': Saigon in Vivid 4.6k
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- Published on 09 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From multicolored layers of chipped paint to a sliver of light emanating from a darkened alleyway, Saigon is a city of details. While the naked eye provides a solid lens, we’re often too busy avoiding oncoming motorbikes to truly absorb these minutiae.
Local Coconut Startup Receives 6-Figure Funding
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- Published on 09 June 2016
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A local startup has received six-figure funding for its coconut business.
Vietnam Named Among Only 10 Conflict-Free Countries in the World
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- Published on 09 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The world can be a dangerous place.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Talk Show Triggers Fresh Outrage With Controversial View on Charity
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- Published on 09 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Facility selling chemical-doused pork as delicacy busted in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]
HCMC asked to take lead in erasing extra classes [VietnamNet]
[Photos] This Hidden Nghe An House Packs a Green Punch
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- Published on 08 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Located in central Vietnam's Nghe An province, the Cul-de-Sac House catches the attention of passersby thanks to its unusual structure.
19 Vietnamese Cities to Provide Air Quality Readings by 2017
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- Published on 08 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Next year, residents in 19 cities across Vietnam will have up-to-the-minute air quality readings, according to the central government.
[Photos] Take a Tour of 1966 Saigon
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- Published on 08 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1966, Flickr user Mikey Walters' father, a US serviceman, sent a series of photos to his wife documenting downtown Saigon for the folks at home.
Meet Cambodia's All-Female Rock Band of Ex-Garment Workers
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- Published on 08 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of working in minimum-wage garment factories, Cambodia's Messenger Band now fights for better working conditions and higher pay through music.
Rival Gangs Bring Machetes, Guns, Grenade to Fight in Quang Ngai
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- Published on 08 June 2016
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Police in central Quang Ngai province are still searching for suspects after a gang fight in the provincial capital involving machetes, guns and a grenade.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Government Plans to Borrow Over $20bn This Year
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- Published on 08 June 2016
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General schools rush to apply bilingual textbooks [VietnamNet]
Vietnam government plans to borrow over $20 billion this year [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] South Korea's Top 10 Spiciest Dishes
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a sprinkle of freshly sliced chilis to a dash of flaming hot sauce, many cuisines around the world share a penchant for spicy food.
Public Criticism After Soc Trang Officials Purchase 4 Lexus Cars From Traffic Fine Money
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- Published on 07 June 2016
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Soc Trang province authorities are facing public criticism after purchasing four new Lexus vehicles using money from traffic fines.
[Video] Rapper Wowy Preserves a Piece of Saigon History in Music Video 'Do Tao Lam'
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Late last month, Saigon rapper Wowy debuted his “Do Tao Lam” music video, the first clip from his most recent album, Lao Dai.
Hanoi Seeks $115.5bn to Become 'Second Singapore'
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Saigon, the unspoken goal of urban development seems to be transforming the southern hub into another version of Singapore. For Hanoi, however, this is no longer an unspoken ambition, as officials recently announced their plans to turn the Vietnamese capital into a "second Singapore" and are seeking significant investment to make it happen.
Da Nang Officials Under Fire After Boat Capsizes, Killing 3
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- Published on 07 June 2016
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Three people are dead after a boat cruise capsized on Da Nang's Han River last Saturday, calling attention to larger issues surrounding the management of the central city's port.
