Nuoc 2030: Inside Vietnam's Visually Stunning, Character-Driven Sci-Fi Flick
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- Published on 20 February 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
A wonderfully shot love story set in a water-logged dystopian world, Nuoc 2030 is the first Vietnamese sci-fi film produced to international standards. Filmmaker Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh discusses the futuristic flick's strong character development and how sci-fi could open a door for Vietnamese cinema.
[Photos] Photographer Captures the Last of Mongolia's Eagle Hunters
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- Published on 20 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever since he saw a photo of Mongolian eagle hunters at 17, Palani Mohan had dreamed of documenting their story.
[Photos] We Wish This Audi A8 With Built-in Rice Cooker Existed
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- Published on 19 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We've all been there: it's the end of the day and you're inching your way home through rush hour traffic. When you finally make it to your house, the last thing you want to think about is making dinner.
Secret Service Seizes $4.65m in Ghost Money From Vietnamese Couple
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- Published on 19 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese couple lost US$4.65 million in votive paper dollar bills upon entering the United States after customs agents confiscated the fake money.
Vietnam Ranks 131 of 180 Countries on 2016 Environmental Protection Index
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- Published on 19 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Every year, American university Yale releases its Environmental Protection Index (EPI), rating the ability of individual nations to protect both human health and the ecosystem. In 2016, the numbers don't look great for Vietnam.
Vietnamese Comic Book Takes Prize at International MANGA Awards
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- Published on 19 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese comic book duo Phong Duong will take home a Silver Award at Japan's International MANGA Awards for the first volume of their series Long Than Tuong.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Among Most Optimistic Consumers Globally: Nielsen
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- Published on 19 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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VietJet closes $3bn engine deal at Singapore Airshow [Vietnam Plus]
[Video] Can Tho Gets Its First Pedestrian Bridge
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- Published on 18 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Can Tho's brand-new pedestrian bridge opened to residents just in time for Tet.
Vingroup Drops $16.1m to Develop Land in Sydney
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- Published on 18 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hot on the heels of its newly opened Phu Quoc safari zoo, Vingroup has set its sights on another ambitious project to develop its first-ever foreign hotel.
[Photos] Nostalgic Images of Daily Life in Old Saigon
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- Published on 18 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the first half of the 20th century, Saigon earned a reputation as the Paris of the East. With its wide, tree-lined boulevards and grand colonial buildings – not to mention a significantly smaller population – the southern hub was the talk of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia.
Vinasun Launches Line of 'VIP Cars' to Compete With Uber, GrabCar
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- Published on 18 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an attempt to compete with car-hailing services like Uber and GrabCar, taxi firm Vinasun has launched a line of private vehicles to cater to its passengers.
'Skull Island' Begins Filming in Ninh Binh, 'Fast & Furious 8' May Be Next
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- Published on 18 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you're a Hollywood filmmaker, it appears Ninh Binh is the place to be these days.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese-American Actress to Star in 'Star Wars 8'
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- Published on 18 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Jose Lozano Casado.
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Hanoi deals with parking lots violating regulations [Vietnam News]
How Game Theory Explains Vietnam's Lack of Queues
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- Published on 17 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
You'll be hard-pressed to find a straight, orderly line in Vietnam. Sure, there are some rare places – the bank or perhaps the immigration counter at the airport – where you might find people queuing in neat rows, but by and large Vietnam tends not to buy into the act of lining up for coffee, movie snacks, train tickets or most other goods and services.
Female Prisoner Inseminates Herself to Avoid Death Sentence
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- Published on 17 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
You would think that when a person gets arrested, convicted of a serious crime, thrown in prison and sentenced to death, the game is pretty much over.
How Vietnamese Cinema Is Riding the Crest of the Korean Wave
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- Published on 17 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
2015 was quite a year for Vietnamese cinema. Take, for instance, Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass, the film adaptation of celebrated novelist Nguyen Nhat Anh's coming-of-age story: whether it was screening at high-profile film festivals, taking home international awards or becoming the highest-grossing Vietnamese drama of all time, the movie helped to connect the country and its filmmakers with international film audiences. In theaters at home, smash hit Em La Ba Noi Cua Anh, a local remake of a Korean comedy-drama, trounced the almighty Star Wars: The Force Awakens in its opening weekend. Both among Vietnam's massive moviegoing audience and beyond, local flicks are beginning to take control of the box office.
[Photos] Saigon's Wasp House Is a Tiny Urban Oasis
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- Published on 17 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The many oddly shaped houses of Saigon are, in some ways, an architect's dream: rather than contend with the conformity of gated communities or apartment blocks, architectural minds in this city face a new challenge every day.
Hyundai Motor Group Overtakes Toyota in Vietnam
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- Published on 17 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
You don't need to do much more than take a look outside to realize that Vietnam's car industry is booming. On average, Saigon registers 139 new four-wheeled vehicles everyday and automobile sales have consistently risen over the past two years.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Online Retail Sales Will More Than Double by 2020
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- Published on 17 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Vietnamese language website for diaspora to be upgraded [Vietnam News]
Counting the cost of Vietnam's Lunar New Year party [Forbes]
[Video] Vietnamese Restaurant in US Challenges Customers to Consume 6-Kilo Bowl of Phở
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- Published on 16 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this month, televisions across the United States tuned in to the Super Bowl, hoping to take part in the country's most celebrated American football match-up, judge the year's greatest TV commercials, and most of all, experience the force of nature that is Beyonce.
