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
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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.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Accidents on the Decline in January
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- Published on 05 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Vietnam spent $1 billion to import Chinese cars in 2015 [Vietnam Net]
Japan to help Hanoi improve underground water quality [Vietnam Plus]
Traffic accidents on the decline in January [Vietnam News]
Vietnamese Spend $2bn on Healthcare Overseas
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- Published on 04 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While foreigners are coming to Vietnam for medical tourism, locals are spending US$2 billion a year on healthcare abroad.
Vietnam to Purchase 160 Old Train Cars From China
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- Published on 04 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Remember those flashy five-star trains Vietnam recently added to its fleet? Well, they're about to get some company.
Myanmar's Elephants Have the Unemployment Blues
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- Published on 04 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've ever found yourself unemployed for an extended period of time, you know how hard life can be without the sense of purpose a job brings. These days, there are a couple thousand elephants in Myanmar who can relate.
[Photos/Video] As Tet Approaches, Vietnam's Braised Fish Village Goes Online
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- Published on 04 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the lead-up to Vietnam's new year celebration, it is time to remember that which is most important during the holiday season: food.
Fansipan Cable Car Opens, Earns 2 World Records
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- Published on 04 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It used to be a monumental achievement reaching the summit of Vietnam's Mount Fansipan. At 3,143 meters tall, the tallest peak in Southeast Asia – also known as "Indochina's Roof" – towered above the rest of the region, drawing a small but adventurous group of climbers.
Morning News Roundup: Techcombank, Vietnam Air Seek to Form New Airline
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- Published on 04 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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Ha Noi bans trucks' entry during rush hour [Vietnam News]
Education ministry proposes cutting higher education timeframes [DTI]
Da Nang to follow major cities’ lead to open book street [Tuoi Tre]
