Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Falls Victim to Another Robbery by Fake Cop in HCMC
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Da Nang plans to put all children in swimming classes by 2017 [Thanh Nien]
Developer Proposes Saigon River Park and Underground Mall
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Local developer Van Thinh Phat Group has submitted to city officials a proposal to build a new public park and underground trade center along the western bank of the Saigon River.
Vietnam Sells $22m Floating Dock for $1.7m
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of sitting idle, the run-down floating dock purchased by state-owned Vinalines is finally someone else's problem.
[Video] Reshuffle May Spell the End for China's Military Performers
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
China’s military cultural troupes traverse the globe, winning top awards for their odd, circus-like feats. But as Chinese president Xi Jinping reshuffles China’s military power structure these performance groups are among the first personnel to get the axe.
How Lăng Cha Cả Went From Mausoleum to Roundabout
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
If you’re just off the plane and heading west into the city, it’s hard to avoid the busy six-way Lăng Cha Cả intersection south of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport. But it’s even harder to believe that this was once the site of a national monument: the grand mausoleum of Bishop Pigneau de Béhaine.
Da Nang Locals Call for Inspection of Industrial Park Accused of Pollution
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Locals in Da Nang's Lien Chieu District are calling upon authorities to investigate a nearby industrial park whom they have accused of polluting local rivers and damaging public health.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Flight Delayed Due to Bee Swarm
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam still needs ODA for infrastructure development: economists [VietnamNet]
CapitaLand to preview Hanoi project in Singapore [PropertyGuru]
[Video] Everyone Is Ordering Suất Obama at Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien
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- Published on 04 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As you might have expected, business is booming at Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien.
Japanese Comedian to Represent Cambodia at Rio Olympics
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- Published on 04 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time ever, Cambodia will be represented in both the men's and women's marathons at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Is (Maybe) Getting Its Own Safari Park
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Saigoneer.
If Vingroup has anything to say about it, the southern hub will one day be home to the country's largest safari park and ecotourism site.
New Caves Open to Tourists at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tourism officials in Quang Binh province have opened two new caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to visitors.
[Video] Hẻm Gems: The Long but Worthwhile Wait for Xôi Chiên
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Kyle Lee. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
They say the best things in life are worth waiting for. In the case of the elusive xôi chiên, they're right.
40 Dead Tiger Cubs Discovered in Tiger Temple Freezer
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Wednesday, authorities made a grisly discovery while shutting down Thailand's controversial Tiger Temple, recovering 40 dead tiger cubs from an on-site freezer.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Fells 3,000 of Hanoi's Favorite Trees Over Foul Smell
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese interpreters in US courts [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam province fells 3,000 of Hanoi's favorite trees over foul smell [VnExpress]
Foreign Filmmaker Uses Vietnam as Backdrop for Sci-Fi Short
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to filmmaking, Vietnam's natural beauty has attracted a fair amount of international attention in recent years. Just a few months back, the cast of Kong: Skull Island – including the great Samuel L. Jackson – turned up to shoot in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, while Hugh Jackman's Pan featured aerial scenes of Vietnam.
Saved by Street Art: Penang's New Lease on Life
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Of the 1,031 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the planet, Penang manages to stand apart from its peers.
Phnom Penh's Canals Disappear Beneath a Sea of Pollution
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon has its own polluted canals to contend with and Hanoi works to clean up its act, our neighbors to the west are also struggling to bring their rubbish woes under control.
The D2 House of Your Dreams, Where Traditional Architecture Meets Contemporary Style
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Inspired by traditional Vietnamese architecture, the Saigon-born architects of VACO Design have outfitted this chic District 2 home with intelligent design, both inside and out.
Vietnam to Fine Drivers Using Mobile Phones
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Starting August 1, drivers in Vietnam will be fined for using their mobile phones while on the road.
