Hanoi's Communist Cafe Chain Comes to Saigon
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- Published on 28 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brian Letwin.
Set foot inside the newly opened southern branch of Cong Caphe and you'll instantly feel like a giant. The endless array of tchotchke lining its concrete walls and wooden shelves – transistor radios, chipped tin cups and a forest worth of vintage books – shrink the retro space. Above the crowded bar and main cafe area, a creaky wooden loft houses low-rise folding chairs, their seat cushions covered in a bright, '70s-style floral pattern, and each distressed wooden table looks like it's been around since the war era.
[Video] Drone Reveals Hong Kong's Natural Charm
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- Published on 28 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In addition to a pretty impressive 3D rendering of Hong Kong's skyline, courtesy of Google, armchair travelers can now experience the city from up above.
[Photos] Nghe An Records First-Ever Snowfall, 300km South of Hanoi
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- Published on 28 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While it wasn't completely out of the ordinary for Sapa tourists to celebrate the mountain town's recent snowfall, last weekend's biggest weather-related surprise turned out to be in the north-central province of Nghe An, where residents experienced the area's first snowfall on record.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Wins Re-Election
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- Published on 28 January 2016
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Foreign sailor saved in Ba Ria – Vung Tau [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam index posts biggest jump in nearly 4 years [Reuters]
Trolls Vandalize Isaac Newton's Wiki Page, Declare Him Vietnamese, Inventor of Facebook Spamming
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- Published on 27 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Physicist, mathematician, alchemist: all three of these words have been used to describe 17th-century Englishman Sir Isaac Newton.
Bill Gates, British Finance Minister Pledge $4.28bn to Fight Malaria
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- Published on 27 January 2016
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In an effort to quash the potentially fatal illness for good, billionaire Bill Gates and British finance minister George Osborne are pledging £3 billion (US$4.28 billion) to fight malaria around the world.
Cambodia's Stunning Angkor Panorama Museum...Built by North Koreans
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- Published on 27 January 2016
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Last month, Cambodia opened the doors to a brand-new Angkorian attraction.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
