[Video] The People of Hanoi's Forgotten River Island
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As more and more economic opportunities come to Vietnam's cities so, too, do more and more people.
White House Confirms Obama’s Vietnam Dates
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Image manipulated by Nam Num.
Air Force 1 will soon be making stops in Saigon and Hanoi as the White House has confirmed that US President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Vietnam on May 21.
Morning News Roundup: Obama Weighs Historic Decision on Whether to Lift Vietnam Arms Ban
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Short film raises public awareness of environmental pollution [Saigon Times]
Car Taxes in Vietnam Are Going up Again
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With a new special consumption tax about to go into effect, car owners in Vietnam will soon face a far bigger financial burden when purchasing large vehicles.
This 92-Year-Old Singaporean is McDonald’s Oldest Employee
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While McDonald’s food has proven its ability to withstand the test of time, so has Madam Goh Gwek Eng, the company’s oldest employee.
[Video] Tokyo Gone: Escaping the Concrete Jungle on Borrowed Motorcycles
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From wheezing, old-school Honda Cubs to fancy vintage Vespas to the brand-new, high-octane two-wheelers that have begun to appear on Saigon's streets, Vietnam is a country of two-wheeled vehicles.
FPT Invests $10m in New Underwater Internet Cable
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
By the end of this year, the hopefully shark-proof Asia-Pacific Gateway submarine cable will be up and running, in part thanks to FPT.
Morning News Roundup: A Year on, HCMC Walking Street Already Shows Signs of Deterioration
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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A year on, HCMC walking street already shows signs of deterioration [Thanh Nien]
Riverfront Construction Could Raise Saigon's Inner City Temperatures: Expert
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a city whose temperatures are already sweltering on their own, Vinhomes' latest riverfront development may turn the heat up a few degrees for city residents.
As Rainy Season Begins, Saigon Needs $90m for Flood Prevention
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
As the first signs of rainy season appear over Saigon, the city needs more than VND2 trillion (US$90.2 million) to carry out its various flood prevention efforts.
Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines to Fly Directly to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beginning in June, there will be direct flights from both Turkey and New Zealand to Vietnam.
Date With the Wrecking Ball: Ernst Thälmann Secondary School
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
In the wake of last week’s announcement in Thanh Nien newspaper that Korean construction company Jimiro will build three 55-story office buildings, a 30-story five-star hotel and a 10-story commercial center in the "Golden Triangle" enclosed by Trần Hưng Đạo, Phạm Ngũ Lão and Nguyễn Thái Học Streets, one of the city’s most historic schools has been earmarked for demolition.
Another Cruise Boat Catches Fire in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Ha Long Bay cruise boat burst into flames last Friday, prompting the passengers and crew on board to jump into the water to save their lives.
Weekend News Roundup: Divers Find Little Presence of Life Underwater off Vietnam Central Coast
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Popular in Vietnam, Thai fruits, vegetables fail toxic test at home [Thanh Nien]
Paying Homage to the Hand-Painted Signs of Cho Lon
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- Published on 08 May 2016
- Written by Dang Bui.
French photographer Brice Coutagne settled in Saigon several years ago. With an interest in unusual lettering, the expat found himself mesmerized by the city's hand-painted signs. Camera in hand, Coutagne set out on a quest to archive these disappearing fonts in the obscure corners of Saigon’s Binh Tay Market.
Apple Loses iPhone Trademark Battle in Chinese Court
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- Published on 08 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Among China's wealth of knockoff goods, one small local company just earned a huge victory over one of the most famous tech companies in the world.
[Video] American Celebrities Try Durian on Live TV
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- Published on 08 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Durian is a pretty polarizing topic. Either you have grown to love the thick, garbage-scented flesh of this Asian delight or you are nauseated by the thick, garbage-scented flesh of this Asian delight.
It turns out that Golden Globe-winning American actress Jessica Chastain loves what she refers to as the “blue cheese of fruits”.
What We Know So Far About Central Vietnam's Fish Die-Off
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- Published on 07 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's been a full week since Vietnamese officials found no link between Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company and the mass death of roughly 30 tons of fish, large and small, along a 200-kilometer stretch of Vietnam's central coast. While authorities seem no closer to finding a concrete answer regarding the cause of the fish die-off, there have been a few more developments in the ongoing environmental crisis.
Phở: The Next Great International Dish?
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- Published on 07 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam's culinary ambassador to the world, phở is a soup which needs no introduction. Some of us grew up with it, slurping the noodles for breakfast or breathing in its steamy aromas when we had a cold. Others converted later in life, using its few simple elements as a training ground for our chopstick prowess and a gateway into the wonderful world of Vietnamese cuisine.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 06 May 2016
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
