Quang Ninh to Ban Overnight Cruises in Ha Long Bay 'Soon'
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Spending a night on Ha Long Bay will soon be a thing of the past, according to Quang Ninh authorities.
Saigon Declares Health Emergency Following First Zika Cases
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials have declared a health emergency in Ho Chi Minh City following Vietnam's first two reported cases of the Zika virus.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Recalls Books Telling Kids ‘Camel Is Largest Bird on Earth’
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- Published on 11 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Thousands of children involved in school and family violence [SGGP]
Vietnam recalls books telling kids ‘camel is largest bird on earth’ [Tuoi Tre]
Cambodia's Tigers Are 'Functionally Extinct'
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- Published on 10 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodia's tiger population is now “functionally extinct”, according to experts.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Create Charming D7 Wood-and-Concrete Row House
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- Published on 10 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the last few years, Saigon's architects have come up with some impressive contemporary touches for the city's traditional row houses. Whether adding web-like coverings or a collage of window shutters to their facades, carving out a central atrium to bring in natural light or transforming each multi-story structure's interior with modern, minimalist design, the southern hub's unique architectural challenges often breed creativity.
In China, New Vehicle Ban Results in Motorbike Graveyard
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- Published on 10 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following China’s latest crackdown on illegally operated vehicles, scores of motorcycles are piling up under Nantou Toll Bridge expressway in the city of Shenzhen.
[Video] Filmmaker Captures the 'Phantoms of Saigon'
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- Published on 09 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In his latest short film, Phantoms of Saigon, filmmaker Pham Hong Chuyen juxtaposes poetic, almost alien angles of Saigon with the often faceless community of wandering scrap collectors who roam its streets.
Cup Noodle to Release 'Luxury' Shark Fin, Softshell Turtle Flavors in Japan
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- Published on 09 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For only the classiest of junk food consumers, Cup Noodle is rolling out a “premium” line of instant noodles.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 08 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Opens Its First-Ever Family and Juveniles' Court
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- Published on 08 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, Vietnam opened its first-ever court geared toward juvenile offenders and family-related cases.
Hẻm Gems: On Eating (Chicken) Ass
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- Published on 08 April 2016
- Written by Kyle Lee. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Let’s play a game. I tell you a word and you tell me the first thing that comes to mind. Here goes: chicken.
[GIFs] Character Building: Illustrator Brings Bitexco Tower's Personality to Life
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- Published on 08 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
British animator and illustrator Michael William Lester recently added some character to a few of the world’s most iconic buildings, including Saigon’s own Bitexco Tower, by way of a series of animated GIFs.
Angry Mob Kills Dog Thief in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 08 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the past few years, Vietnam has made it clear time and again that dog thieves are perhaps one of the most hated groups in society. Many local residents are actively opposed to the practice of dog-napping, and some have gone so far as to take the law into their own hands.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Shines in the Ranking of ASEAN's Top 100 Banks
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- Published on 08 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Train crash blocks North-South railway [Vietnam News]
[Video] 1960s Phnom Penh: Pearl of Asia
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- Published on 07 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While we spend a great deal of time at Saigoneer posting photos and writing stories about old Saigon, formerly known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, Cambodia’s capital once shared a similar moniker.
Hanoi to Host 31st SEA Games in 2021
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- Published on 07 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's official: Hanoi will host the 31st Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games) in 2021.
Vietnam Could Have Most Cancer Cases Worldwide by 2020: Expert
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- Published on 07 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Registering firmly in the realm of not-so-great news, one expert is estimating Vietnam could have the most cancer cases in the world by 2020.
[Photos] On the Move: Saigon's Changing Transportation
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- Published on 07 April 2016
- Written by Brandon Coleman. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Once the domain of bicycles, Saigon's narrow roads have become jam-packed over the last two decades with increasingly modern vehicles. Following a boom of motorbikes in the 1990s – first described to me as “streams of fish” – the city streets are more and more clogged with “whales” – cars, SUVs and tourist vans – everyday. As this evolution of traffic transforms the city's infrastructure, Saigon finds its larger, more modernized modes of transportation traveling alongside the antiquated machines of the past. Brand new Lexus sedans share the road with aging Honda Dreams, rickety cyclos navigate the same roads as massive, top-of-the-line sleeper buses. As new-age technology like Uber and GrabBike replace the traditional taxis and xe ôms of the city, too, the stark difference between transportation, old and new, is apparent on the streets of Saigon.
April Films at Saigon’s Alternative Movie Venues
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
A filmmaker fights censorship, an architect’s endeavors reassess the leftist ideology and documentarians raise awareness about contemporary capitalist practices as well as development. From fictional stories to real accounts, this month film's program focuses on the impacts individuals can have on social change.
Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in First Quarter of 2016
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to tourism, Vietnam is back.
