David Bowie Wanted His Ashes Scattered in Bali
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- Published on 03 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apparently, Bali left quite the impression on Major Tom.
In Hanoi, Parents and Teachers Clash Over Cold-Weather Days off School
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- Published on 03 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With large swaths of northern Vietnam still suffering from the deep freeze that appeared late last month, Hanoian parents and educators are butting heads over whether to send their kids to school on cold-weather days.
Saigon's Tax Center Skyscraper Will Have a Helipad
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- Published on 03 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
At the Satra-Tax Plaza's ground-breaking ceremony on January 29, developers of the project announced the roof of the new skyscraper will house a helipad.
[Video] How 1949 Saigon Rang in the Lunar New Year
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- Published on 03 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's no secret that the Saigon of today is a world apart from the Saigon of old.
Empty ATMs Spell Trouble Ahead of Tet
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- Published on 03 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have a Vietnamese bank account? You may want to withdraw some cash now before it's too late.
Next week, ATMs across Vietnam will likely be running low, as workers all over the country take holiday and banks shut down. However, according to Vietnam News, the standard Lunar New Year dong drought is taking place earlier than expected.
Morning News Roundup: Japan Relaxes Requirements of Short-Term Stay Visa for Vietnamese
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- Published on 03 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Two more firms eye Casino’s Vietnam assets [The Saigon Times]
February Movies at Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 02 February 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
This year's controversial awards season is drawing to an end. With the BAFTAs and the Oscars still to come, Saigon's February program includes two long-awaited biopics, one of the most revolutionary animation films of the year and two of the Academy's contenders for Best Film.
District 1 Blaze Destroys Luxury Cars, Mobile Phones
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- Published on 02 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last weekend, a large fire in downtown District 1 destroyed eight luxury cars and hundreds of mobile phones.
Saigon's Hotel Majestic to Get High-Rise Addition
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- Published on 02 February 2016
- Written by Quynh Vo. Photos by Quynh Vo.
Since last June, Saigontourist Holding Company has resumed expansion of The Majestic, its five-star luxury hotel overlooking the riverfront.
Vietnam's Hottest Tet Gift: Lucky Buddha Pears
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- Published on 02 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forget hoverboards and lightsabers: Vietnam's hottest gift this holiday season is the nature-defying Buddha-shaped pear.
Tet Travel to Make Tan Son Nhat a Living Hell
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- Published on 02 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As residents across the country gear up to participate in the largest human migration on Earth, it's safe to say Tan Son Nhat International Airport is going to be a living hell.
Morning News Roundup: More Cold Spells to Strike Vietnam Ahead of Tet
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- Published on 02 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Jose Rudzitsky.
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Vietnamese man wanted by Interpol on smuggling charge [Vietnam News]
Vietnam tuna auctioned in Japan at high prices [Vietnam Net]
EVN boosts implementation of nuclear power plant projects [Hanoi Times]
Why Taiwanese Students Are Keen to Learn Vietnamese
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- Published on 01 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In university classrooms across Taiwan, students are beginning to opt for Vietnamese language courses in an effort to further their careers.
Instant Noodles Linked to Heart Disease, Stroke: Study
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- Published on 01 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the world's second largest consumer of instant noodles – Vietnam chows down on 5.2 billion packs of the pre-cooked blocks every year – this may be hard news to swallow, but studies show that consuming instant noodles regularly can increase your risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke.
Saigoneer’s December and January Art Picks
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- Published on 01 February 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Between Christmas and Tet, everything slows down in Saigon's art world, but a few venues have still found time to put on new shows. Here is some of our favorite work from the holiday season's exhibitions.
Hanoi to Lose More Trees in Metro Construction
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- Published on 01 February 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the capital's metro construction continues, Hanoi will say goodbye to more of its trees.
City of Mirrors: A Local Filmmaker's Crowdfunding Quest
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- Published on 31 January 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
For his first-ever feature film, Truong Minh Quy spent two months waiting around for it to rain.
[Photos] Thai Authorities Ban Airline Tickets for 'Child Angel' Dolls
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- Published on 31 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a strange, true-life version of Lars and the Real Girl, regional carrier Thai Smile airways recently began permitting its passengers to purchase airline tickets for their “child angel” dolls, only to have the decision reversed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
[Photos] Saigon's Studio8 Gets Creative With Q10 Row House
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- Published on 30 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's buildings come in every configuration imaginable. Whether squeezed into impossibly small spaces or built on misshapen plots of land, the city's tube houses present a unique and interesting challenge to local architects.
Free WiFi During Tet Festivals in Vietnamese Cities
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- Published on 30 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Good news for the selfie-takers of Saigon: free WiFi will be available at several locations across the city during Tet's holiday festivities.
