It's Official: Obama Will Visit Vietnam in May
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- Published on 16 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, a White House official confirmed that United States president Barack Obama will visit Vietnam this coming May.
Local LGBTQ Zine Launches Crowdfunding Campaign, Call for Submissions
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- Published on 16 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vănguard, Saigon’s first-ever queer zine, is calling upon LGBTQ Vietnamese artists to submit new work for its third edition, to be released later this year.
New Decree Exempts Certain Expats From Work Permits
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- Published on 16 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
UPDATE: Following an amendment to the Vietnam News article linked in this piece, it has come to our attention that the new regulation exempting certain foreign workers from work permits limits that individual's time in the country to no more than 30 days at a time and no more than 90 days in a year. These workers must meet all additional requirements surrounding visas, employment and certification. A circular providing guidance in the implementation of the new regulation is coming soon. Saigoneer will continue to provide updates as the regulations are clarified.
90,000 Hospitalized in Vietnam Over Tet Holiday
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- Published on 16 February 2016
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While most of us were relaxing last week, the Tet holiday kept medical professionals working hard, as nearly 90,000 people were hospitalized between February 7 and 9 alone, according to the Ministry of Health.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Businesses Will Need 19,000 New Workers After Tet
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- Published on 16 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Jose Lozano Casado.
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Visitors to Hanoi increase by 17% during Tet holiday [Hanoi Times]
More severe drought forecast this year in Vietnam [Vietnam News]
Pierre Coupeaud and the Great Cyclo Trial of February 1936
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- Published on 15 February 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
Banned from an ever-increasing number of city streets, the cyclo is rapidly becoming an endangered species. But spare a moment to appreciate this much-maligned form of transport, invented by Phnom Penh-based French industrialist Pierre Coupeaud and launched here exactly 80 years ago this month by means of a high-profile demonstration run from Phnom Penh to Saigon.
Indonesia Bans Same-Sex Emojis From Messaging Apps
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- Published on 15 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Indonesian government recently asked instant messaging apps to remove same-sex emojis out of respect for the country’s “culture and local wisdom”.
New York Times Lists Vietnamese-American Among Possible US Supreme Court Justice Nominees
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- Published on 15 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, 79-year-old Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia unexpectedly passed away, leaving an empty spot on the bench of the United States' most powerful court.
Hanoi Metro Will Open in December 2016
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- Published on 15 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
By the end of 2016, Hanoi's first metro line will officially be up and running.
[Photos] Traffic Nightmare Ensues as Tet Travelers Return to Saigon, Hanoi
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- Published on 15 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For many Saigon workers, today is the first day back from a glorious, week-long celebration and a startling return to the harsh reality of having a job.
Middle-Aged Japanese Man Dressed as Schoolgirl Visits Vietnam
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- Published on 07 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We can all relate: you get home after a long day at the office, exhausted and ready to get out of your business casual. But when it comes to the standard after-work ensemble, Japanese cosplay photographer Hideaki Kobayashi puts us all to shame.
Saigon Launches 5-Year Safe Produce Plan
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- Published on 07 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Saigon recently approved a five-year plan to promote safe organic produce in the city.
Saigoneer’s Picks: 20 Best Films From the Year of the Goat
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- Published on 06 February 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Life Itself, a film about the life of the late film critic Roger Ebert opens with one of his quotes: “We are born with a certain package. We are who we are [...], we are kind of stuck inside that person...For me, the movies are like a machine that generates empathy. It lets you understand a little bit more about different hopes, aspirations, dreams and fears. It helps us identify with the people who are sharing this journey with us.”
ArchDaily Nominates 3 Vietnamese Architects for Building of the Year Awards
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- Published on 06 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Global architecture website ArchDaily is currently hosting its 2016 Building of the Year Awards where, much to our delight, Vietnamese architecture is well-represented. Among its 14 categories, local firms are nominated for the House, Hospitality and Commercial Architecture of the Year awards. Of course, you'll find Vietnamese “starchitect” Vo Trong Nghia on the list, but we’re also pleased to see a couple new players join the game.
[Photos/Video] China's New Year Mayhem Is Infinitely Worse Than Vietnam's
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- Published on 06 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport may be hell on earth during the Tet holiday, but Saigon's travelers would probably think twice about complaining if they saw what their fellow holidaymakers in China must endure.
Gas Prices in Vietnam Are the Lowest They've Been Since 2009
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- Published on 05 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, gasoline prices dropped to their lowest rate since August 2009.
[Photos] Preview: Nguyen Hue Flower Street
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- Published on 05 February 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Saigon’s celebrated flower street returns to Nguyen Hue Boulevard next week to ring in the Year of the Monkey.
Vietnam, Member Countries Sign TPP in New Zealand
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- Published on 05 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Representatives from the 12 nations involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have officially signed the landmark trade agreement.
Hẻm Gems: District 1's Cơm Trưa Food Court
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- Published on 05 February 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Lee Starnes.
If you've ever driven along Ton Duc Thang during rush hour, there's a strong chance you've almost run over a street food tout just north of the Le Thanh Ton-Nguyen Huu Canh intersection. While I have, for years, considered these people a menace to local traffic, it turns out they were right all along: down the alley behind them, there is food worth dying for.
[Photos] Delays Abound as Tan Son Nhat Receives 100,000 People a Day
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- Published on 05 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
No matter where you're headed this holiday season, travelers flying out of Saigon should expect to make a day of the journey.
