Dong Nai Proposes Extension of Metro Line 1
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- Published on 27 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
As downtown progress on the Saigon Metro inches along, Dong Nai officials are hoping to extend Line 1 beyond the city limits.
Tan Son Nhat to Tow Idling Cars, Fine Drivers
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- Published on 27 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to clear crippling traffic, Saigon's Department of Transportation has agreed to a proposal set forth by airport officials that will begin treating Tan Son Nhat's roads – including the paths which run to and from each terminal – in the same manner as regular city streets, reports VnExpress.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Stop Licensing New Coal-Fired Power Plants
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- Published on 27 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnamese central bank to soon clarify regulations for property loans [DTI]
Congress delegates stress training a must for capable Party officials [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] Check out Vo Trong Nghia's Spectacular D2 Bamboo Pavilions
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- Published on 26 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's internationally renowned, bamboo-loving architectural mastermind Vo Trong Nghia has done it again.
These District 1 Streets Will Close Over Tet Holiday
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- Published on 26 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In preparation for Saigon's annual flower street, which will return to Nguyen Hue this year, city officials are closing off a series of District 1 streets.
[Photos] Sapa Farmers Lose Crops After Deep Freeze
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- Published on 26 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While tourists were thrilled to experience Sapa's snowfall over the weekend, northern Vietnam's deep freeze was far less pleasant for local residents.
Tourists Sustaining Vietnam's Dog Meat Trade
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- Published on 26 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Vietnam's dog meat trade seems to be slowly falling out of favor among the country's younger citizens, it turns out the practice is alive and well among a different demographic these days: tourists.
Morrissey May Play Saigon in April
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- Published on 26 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for everyone with a love of 1980s British indie music: Morrissey is coming to town.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs US$40-50bn for Traffic Development by 2020
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- Published on 26 January 2016
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Health Ministry works to curb contaminated food [Vietnam Plus]
Can Tho-Nha Trang air service launched [Saigon Times]
Vietnam Has 10,000 Illegal Workers in South Korea: Official
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- Published on 25 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After the missing tourist fiasco which took place earlier this month, Vietnam has been keeping a close eye on its citizens abroad.
[Photos] 1960s Nha Trang Was the Essence of Cool
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- Published on 25 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While there's a lot of talk about Saigon in the old days, Nha Trang also held its own as an ultra-cool beachside city. The coastal town was home to flashy cars and trendy cafes, hand-painted signs and some excellent áo dài fashion, not to mention all the accoutrements of traditional Vietnam, including cyclo drivers, horse-drawn carts, nón lá and bustling local markets.
Vietnamese Actress Makes Hollywood Debut in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel
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- Published on 25 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, star of several local blockbusters including Dong Mau Anh Hung, Clash and the forthcoming film Sieu Trom, will be making her Hollywood debut next month.
Da Nang's Taiwanese Taco Shop Is out of This World
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- Published on 25 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's fair to be skeptical of Mexican food in a country like Vietnam. Despite the best efforts of chefs across the country, tacos in Southeast Asia can often wind up being oceans away – both literally and figuratively – from the real thing.
[Photos/Video] Northern Vietnam Has Frozen Over
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- Published on 25 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While you may have noticed a chill in the air on your morning commute today, northern Vietnam registered some real winter weather this weekend as snow fell in Sapa and temperatures plummeted in Hanoi.
Weekend News Roundup: Obama to Push to Clear Leftover Vietnam-Era Bombs
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- Published on 25 January 2016
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Illegal piers pose problem in Delta [Vietnam News]
Vietnam Will Use New Polio Vaccine in National Inoculation Program [Prensa Latina]
[Photos] Remnants of War Along Laos' Ho Chi Minh Trail
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- Published on 24 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the American War, Laos' Ho Chi Minh Trail connected northern and southern Vietnam, providing revolutionary fighters with troops, supplies and vehicles.
North Korea Invents 'Hangover-Free' Alcohol
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- Published on 24 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
North Korea may have what is arguably one of the most oppressive societies on Earth, what is definitely an atrocious human rights record and what is possibly a hydrogen bomb, but now the country is also claiming to have the one thing everyone wants: hangover-free alcohol.
Here's How Your Tet Bonus Stacks up Against Everyone Else's
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- Published on 23 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the Lunar New Year right around the corner, everyone is eyeing those bright red lì xì envelopes in hopes of a nice year-end holiday bonus.
[Photos] Here Are 12 of Thailand's Tastiest Noodle Soups
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- Published on 23 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We all know about mì, phở, bún, bánh canh, hủ tiếu, miến, cao lâu and a plethora of other Vietnamese noodles, but Thailand is equally famous for its scores of noodle-based dishes.
Vietnam Registers Disapproval After Chinese Oil Rig Returns to Disputed Waters
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- Published on 23 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
No matter how the rest of the international community tries to reason with China, it seems Vietnam's northern neighbor will do as it pleases. First, it was an oil rig in the East Sea, then some island-building, a few scuffles between Chinese and Vietnamese fishing boats, a series of airplane landings and now, once more, the oil rig. We have come full circle.
