[Video] Hanoi's Pollution Heading Toward Airmaggedon
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Urban Vietnam is on a roll these days. What with a new crop of sky-high monuments on the horizon, a thriving startup economy and an ambitious set of plans for the future, cities across the country are riding a crest of economic progress and development.
In Yangon, Myanmar's Cold War-Era Typewriters Are Still in Use
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Southeast Asia is a study in the clash of tradition and innovation. Across the region, increasingly modern societies reconcile their traditional values with contemporary progress, and in some cases this uneven development makes for some happy surprises.
[Photos] 'Da Nang: COASTAL City' – People in the City
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Astrid Schulz.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of Da Nang: COASTAL City, a large-format photo book exploring the urban development, landscapes and people of Central Vietnam. Produced with the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi, the publication is split into five chapters, each covering a major theme related to Central Vietnam's urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. This week's installment covers the book's fourth chapter, "People in the City". Click here for chapters one, two and three.
As Drought Continues, Mekong Climate Refugees Leave Home
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's no secret that the Mekong Delta is in dire straits. Between hydroelectric dams, drought, sinking land and the region's ever-increasing salinization, farmers in the west are facing heavy losses this year.
Morning News Roundup: Educators Debate on When Sex Education Should Start
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- Published on 20 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Educators debate on when sex education should start [VietnamNet]
Over 4 million in Vietnam have diabetes as disease grows in Asia: report [Thanh Nien]
'Farmers Got Power': A Satirical Look at Social Upheaval
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Satire and humor have long been recurring tropes employed by artists to deal with uncomfortable topics, to challenge people to discover on their own the object and meanings of their satire. Nowhere could this be truer than in contemporary Vietnamese art.
Don't Drink the Water: Saigon's Untreated Waste Is Flowing Into Its Water Supply
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you're into drinking tap water, we hate to be the bearers of bad news but it's probably time to stop.
[Video] The True Story of 3 Bros and a Bánh Xèo Taco
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For all the magic involved in Vietnamese cuisine, it's surprising how few of the country's dishes have made it abroad. Of course, you'll have no trouble finding foreigners who love phở or appreciate the occasional bánh mì, but beyond a handful of standard Vietnamese meals, there is a whole realm of local cuisine the world has yet to experience.
Saigon’s Old French Planter Villas
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
Despite the ongoing destruction of colonial buildings in Saigon, there’s still a small quarter of District 3 where it’s possible to identify villas which were once occupied by rich French rubber planters.
[Photos] 7 Million People Flock to Hung Kings Temple Over Holiday Weekend
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- Published on 19 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the long weekend, while most of Saigon was hiding in cool, air-conditioned places, the northern province of Phu Tho was dealing with an influx of Hung Vuong revelers who made the trek to its historic Hung Kings Temple for the holiday.
China Slides 100-Year-Old Building to New Home
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- Published on 17 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
China never ceases to exceed our expectations when it comes to buildings. From monster bridge-building machines to the 19-day construction of a 57-story skyscraper to 3D printing a mansion, the country is pretty serious about creating new structures – and keeping its old ones.
High School Students Build All-Terrain Wheelchair
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- Published on 17 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is not particularly well set-up for handicapped people. With broken sidewalks and uneven terrain even in the most developed cities, getting around can be a challenge for those who are wheelchair-bound.
Chinese Restaurants Fire Incompetent Robot Staff
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- Published on 16 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While human waitstaff are sometimes a disappointment – they forget your order, they punch in late, they expect a tip – three restaurants in China are finding out that our machine friends aren't necessarily a better alternative.
[Video] Recycle: Saigon's Uber-Cool Tattoo Parlor
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- Published on 16 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not only in Vietnam but around the world, tattoos are at once both embraced and misunderstood: older generations loathe them, younger generations view them as an important tool of self-expression.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 April 2016
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] Meet District 2's Floating House
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bringing the concept of a flood-proof nhà sàn – the wooden stilt house most often seen in rural Vietnam – to Saigon's sinking terrain, local outfit Nha Dan Architects managed to create a contemporary brick-and-concrete house that combines both class and practicality.
Hẻm Gems: A Perfect Saigon Breakfast
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Most days, I roll out of bed 15 minutes after my alarm has stopped ringing, stumble downstairs, brush my teeth and leave the house just in time to grab my morning dose of caffeine before heading to the office.
Clean Up Vietnam: Changing the Conversation
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
There has been much ado in recent years about Vietnam’s garbage problem. From the beaches of Phu Quoc to the forests of the Central Highlands, trash is omnipresent and impossible to ignore. To that end, a group of locals and expats are seeking to change the way we dispose of our waste and the way we look at our local community spaces.
Man Tries, Fails to Conceal 18 Live Birds in His Pants at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
These days, you can hardly bring anything on an airplane. What with the liquid rules and the sharp object rules and the firearm rules, it's only you and your non-lethal possessions that make the cut. And now, you can add rare birds to the no-fly list, too.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Inflation to Edge up to 5% in 2016: Report
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- Published on 15 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Microsoft to support Da Nang on start-up program [VietnamNet]
