UberMOTO Launches in Thailand
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- Published on 26 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to compete with regional car-hailing apps like GrabBike and Go-Jek, Uber launched its own motorbike taxi service in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Hẻm Gems: Heavenly Hủ Tiếu on Co Giang
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- Published on 26 February 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes and Brian Letwin. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Many count Co Giang Street among their favorite Saigon street food corridors. Featuring a long stretch of stalls, which serve everything from chè and bún riêu to magical bowls of Chinese-style hủ tiếu, Co Giang is a veritable treasure trove of good eats. It’s a fat kid’s dream.
Anonymous Philanthropist Builds Bridge for Villagers to Cross River Without Cables
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- Published on 26 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Vietnam's northern and southern hubs are each getting a fancy new subway system, and high-speed roads now connect several of the country's other major cities, many rural areas still lack vital infrastructure.
Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Accuses China, India, Vietnam and Mexico of Poaching American Jobs
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- Published on 26 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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Australia unveils 'massive' increase in defense spending [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam highland province to end buffalo stabbing ritual this year [Thanh Nien]
Police Search for Hanoi's Pee Bandit
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- Published on 25 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police in Hanoi are on the lookout for a vested “gentleman” who stepped out of his car on Tuesday afternoon and peed in the middle of the road in broad daylight.
6 Vietnamese Films to Play at Osaka Asian Film Festival
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- Published on 25 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A total of six Vietnamese feature films will play at Osaka's Asian Film Festival, held from March 4-13.
[Photos] Inside Hue’s 'City of Ghosts'
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- Published on 25 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
During Hue's imperial days, emperors of the Nguyen dynasty spent an inordinate amount of time and energy building their tombs. Emperor Khai Dinh, for instance, led Vietnam for only nine years, but his final resting place took 11 years to complete and featured a life-sized statue of himself, among other things. These lavish imperial graves were considered a ruler's lasting legacy so no one was willing to skimp on the ornamentation, springing for gargantuan monuments, man-made lakes and even living quarters for the deceased emperor's court.
Ha Long Bay Airport to Open in 2017: Report
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- Published on 25 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a year-long delay, Quang Ninh is moving ahead with the construction of a new airport meant to serve the throngs of tourists visiting Ha Long Bay.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Now World’s 8th Largest Arms Importer
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- Published on 25 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese student jailed for helping grow cannabis in Australia [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam now world’s 8th largest arms importer [The Diplomat]
[Photos] A Day at the Races: Phu Tho Racetrack in the 1960s
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- Published on 24 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the heyday of old Saigon, District 11's Phu Tho Racetrack was packed on a daily basis.
Phnom Penh Gives Initial Approval for 133-Story Skyscraper Project
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- Published on 24 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Saigon's skyline reaches ever higher, the southern hub is not the only one growing up.
Vietnamese Travel Startup Triip Gets $500k in Seed Funding
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- Published on 24 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Triip, a Saigon-based travel platform, is the latest Vietnamese startup to receive international funding after the company announced last week it had secured US$500,000 in seed funding from Shanghai’s Gobi Partners.
HCMC Official Sets up Feedback Hotline, Receives Deluge of Complaints
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- Published on 24 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Got a complaint? There's now a phone number for that, and boy, have people been putting it to use.
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Unveils Plan for Vietnam to Reach Upper Middle-Income Status by 2035
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- Published on 24 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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HCMC enterprises need 26,000 recruits in March [Vietnam Plus]
4 key product groups gain over $1 billion export value [VOV]
[Photos] Competition for Lucky Balls in Phu Tho Turns Into Mayhem
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- Published on 23 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Every spring in northern Phu Tho Province, locals celebrate Phet Hien Quan, a unique traditional festival that is held on the 13th day of the Lunar New Year.
[Photos] Yangon's Must-Have Street Snacks
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- Published on 23 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like any major city, Yangon borrows from Myanmar's many ethnic groups, not to mention its neighbors, to create a mosaic of the country's cuisine.
[Renderings] Hanoi to Trade Open Fields for Riverside Development Complex
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- Published on 23 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the eastern bank of the Red River, Hanoi's open fields are about to make way for a high-end real estate development in Long Bien District.
Inside THE BOAT: Phnom Penh’s Floating Art Space
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- Published on 23 February 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Last October, Phnom Penh's ambitious floating art center, THE BOAT, announced its plan to renovate a majestic but disused vessel docked where the Tonle Sap River meets the Mekong. Earlier this month, Alexis de Suremain, Dana Langlois and Jeroen Van Daalen launched a crowdfunding campaign in hopes of transforming the abandoned boat into a multipurpose art center. While the campaign is now closed, THE BOAT is still accepting donations through its website.
VNA 'Accidentally' Operates Flights With All-Female Crew
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- Published on 23 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a relatively male-dominated field, female pilots are hard to find, not just in Vietnam but across the globe; according to the BBC, only 3% of commercial airline pilots worldwide are women.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Open Bus Priority Routes
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- Published on 23 February 2016
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Body of Hanoi giant turtle remains in cold storage as preservation plans undecided [Tuoi Tre]
Drilling venture Vietsovpetro to cut 2,000 jobs as oil shock continues: report [Thanh Nien]
