Japanese Artist 3D Prints 'International' Homes for Hermit Crabs
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- Published on 21 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2009, Japanese artist Aki Inomata began creating clear, plastic hermit crab shells with the help of 3D printing. Inspired by different cities around the world, the artist brought her creations to life through the use of technology before gifting them to hermit crabs.
Mekong Delta Farmers Are Using Cement to Fertilize Their Fields
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- Published on 21 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Much to the alarm of local scientists and officials, rice farmers in the Mekong Delta have discovered a nifty new fertilizer: cement.
Vietnam to Increase Speed Limits on Urban Roads
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- Published on 21 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in March, Saigon will increase the speed limit on its urban roads by 10 kilometers per hour (kph).
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Spend $13m Fixing Century-Old Sewers
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- Published on 21 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Ho Chi Minh City to spend $13 million fixing century-old sewers: report [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam among happiest countries in the world: Telegraph [VOV]
Communist Party of Vietnam kicks off preparatory session of 12th National Congress [Hanoi Times]
VNAT Orders Background Checks on Vietnamese Tourists
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- Published on 20 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is encouraging tour companies to perform thorough background checks on local travelers going abroad.
Nha Trang Is Selling Its Old Downtown Airport for $540m
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- Published on 20 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The massive former US airbase located in downtown Nha Trang is set to become a mixed-used shopping development, Khanh Hoa authorities announced on Monday.
[Photos] Kickin' It at the Country Club in Old Saigon
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- Published on 20 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Plenty of people complain about how hard it is to get a good workout in today's Saigon, but a century ago it was equally challenging to get in a few good laps or work on your tennis game. Colonial Saigon did not have California Fitness or those fancy exercise machines at the public park.
Hanoi's Beloved Hoan Kiem Turtle Has Died
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- Published on 20 January 2016
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Hanoi's beloved Hoan Kiem turtle was found dead yesterday afternoon, much to the sorrow of the capital's residents.
Saigon Will Use Electronic Sensors to Score Its Driving Tests
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- Published on 20 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As of July 2016, motorbike driving tests in Hanoi, Saigon and Khanh Hoa province will be scored by underground electronic sensors instead of humans.
Morning News Roundup: Money Changers up Prices for Tet Holiday
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- Published on 20 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Vietnam's economy is an emerging market standout [Bloomberg]
S.Korea publicizes names of 32 Vietnamese tourists over alleged overstay on Jeju Island [Tuoi Tre]
Da Nang moves to publicly rate restaurants in fight against bad services [Thanh Nien]
Flappy Bird Earns Guinness World Record
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- Published on 19 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Flappy Bird's Nguyen Ha Dong, the guy who created a viral mobile game, earned US$50,000 a day in advertising and later received death threats for removing his highly addictive game from Apple's App Store, just added an unusual new Life Event to his Facebook page.
Inside Hong Kong's Futuristic McDonald's
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- Published on 19 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Imagine if Kylo Ren, in a fit of hanger, opened a burger joint. There would definitely be some stainless steel in there, some dim lighting and perhaps a salad bar.
Tan Son Nhat Gets Updated Int'l Terminal, Long Thanh Gets Delayed
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- Published on 19 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to catch up with other major national airports, Tan Son Nhat's international terminal is getting a new addition.
Heavy Metal Singer Elected to Taiwanese Legislature
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- Published on 19 January 2016
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While Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president, nabbed the most international headlines after her historic victory in the country's recent elections, Freddy Lim, frontman for the Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC also managed to earn a spot in national politics.
Vietnam Plans to Take Over Southeast Asia With Beer
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- Published on 19 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese beer may soon be taking the rest of Southeast Asia by storm.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Ordered to Switch Completely to Biofuel
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- Published on 19 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Government to issue power market rules [Hanoi Times]
Vietnamese parents take babies abroad for vaccinations [Vietnam Net]
VN coal power waste increases [Vietnam News]
How to Spend 36 Hours in Luang Prabang: NY Times
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- Published on 18 January 2016
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After spending 36 hours in Hanoi, Saigon and Phnom Penh, the New York Times recently took a trip to Luang Prabang, a tiny, UNESCO-protected town which the paper describes as full of “low-key pleasures”.
[Photos] Inside District 1's Coolest Kindergarten
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- Published on 18 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hidden down a quiet street in District 1's Tan Dinh Ward, Chuon Chuon Kim is one cool kindergarten.
Unchecked Pollution is Threatening Southeast Asia's Environment, Economies
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- Published on 18 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like much of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a very different place today than it was in 1990. New economic policies, increased development and modernization have transformed the country in many ways, but this rapid progress may come at a steep price.
Icons of Old Saigon: The First Governor's Palace
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- Published on 18 January 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
It’s often assumed that the Norodom Palace (1873) was the first colonial governor's palace to be built in Saigon, but it was in fact preceded by a much humbler structure, the Hôtel des Amiraux-Gouverneurs.
