[Photos] Cu Chi Teen Creates Model Planes, Ships out of Recycled Materials
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- Published on 19 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Anyone can get a little carried away with a hobby, but Cu Chi teen Nguyen Chi Thanh is taking his love of model military vehicles to a whole new level.
[Photos] Sapa Is Currently Covered in Ice
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- Published on 18 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the sun seems intent upon scorching every surface in Saigon, it's winter elsewhere in Vietnam. Up north, people are pulling out their heavy coats and staving off the December chill with scarves, hats and beer.
Vietnamese Gameshow Contestants Make Terrible Fake DJs
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- Published on 18 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The fastest way to a man's heart is through impeccable fake DJ skills. We all know it's true: you may have intelligence or beauty or an incredible sense of confidence, but a woman is nothing without the ability to pretend to play music from a turntable. There is ample evidence – none of it scientific – to support this claim.
Tax Center Developer Says Facade, Unique Interior to Be Preserved
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- Published on 18 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year, Saigon said goodbye to its beloved Tax Center, as the shopping complex closed its doors to prepare for construction of the new 40-story tower to be built in its place.
Hẻm Gems: The Universal Truth of Fish Sauce Fried Chicken
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- Published on 18 December 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Lee Starnes.
There are few indisputable facts upon which good, reasonable people the world over can agree. Here are three: the sky is blue, the earth is round and fried chicken, in any form, is delicious.
Dubai Developer Signs on to $1.34bln Thanh Da New Urban Area
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- Published on 18 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The urban wasteland planned for Binh Thanh District's Thanh Da peninsula has a new developer.
Morning News Roundup: New Surveillance Cameras in HCMC
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- Published on 18 December 2015
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New surveillance cameras in HCMC [Vietnam News]
Vietnam to Cut Dollar Deposit Interest Rate Friday [Wall Street Journal]
China trying to establish new fishing grounds in Vietnam waters [Tuoi Tre]
Thailand Will Ban Visitors Who Overstay Their Visas
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- Published on 17 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thai authorities are getting serious about its visa policies, as the country's Immigration Bureau announced this week that it will begin cracking down on foreign visitors who overstay their visas.
[Video] Hanoi Newlyweds Celebrate Marriage With Military Jeep Parade
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- Published on 17 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever wonder what happened to all those American Jeeps left over from the 60s?
Saigon Is Building One of the World's Most Expensive Metros
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- Published on 17 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
With construction of the Saigon Metro system well under way, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPS) recently touched upon an unsettling truth about the cost of its forthcoming six-line network: it's insanely expensive.
[Video] Watch Malaysian Puppeteers Bring the Story of Star Wars to Life
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- Published on 17 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As times change, so does culture. The more Southeast Asian nations develop, incorporating global ideas, modern technology, and international pop culture into their societies, traditional arts like music, dance and theatrical performance are fading into obscurity.
Morning News Roundup: Dike Construction to Protect Hoi An Begins
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- Published on 17 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Dike construction to protect Hoi An begins [Vietnam News]
Projects proposed to clear gateway bottlenecks in HCMC [SGGP]
Saigon Has Failed at Food Safety Management: Official
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
They say you are what you eat. If this is true, Saigon is in the midst of an identity crisis.
[Video] Vietnamese YouTubers Show You How to Step Up Your Social Media Game
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the increasingly cutthroat competition for social media attention, modern internet users must be well-versed in the art of sống ảo, or virtual living. Fishing for likes, staying relevant on social media newsfeeds and making your daily life appear far more glamorous than it truly is can be hard work. Thankfully, the folks at BiKip SongAo have figured out a few secrets for victory in the unrelenting battle for recognition. Take a peek at the video below and learn from the experts:
Travel Through Time With Saigon's Street Names
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before 1975, Saigon took its street-naming pretty seriously. The city went through a French phase, of course, during the early 20th century, when most of its roadways were dedicated to European historical events or prominent figures. But after the First Indochina War ended in 1954, Saigon was keen to rename its streets to better reflect local history, scrubbing the remnants of French colonialism from its street signs.
Vietnam's Internet Speed Is 102nd in the World
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Assuming you got this page to load on your computer, I'm afraid we've got some bad news: Vietnam's internet is pretty terrible.
Saigon's Power Lines Are Going Underground
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Linh Hua.
You may have noticed on your morning commute that Saigon's power lines are slowly disappearing from overhead.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s First Buddhism Museum Opens in Da Nang
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- Published on 16 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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1,300 join anti-terrorist drill in northern Vietnam (photos) [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese city police chief shot by stranger at home [Thanh Nien]
HCMC Is Getting a New Mayor
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beginning in 2016, Saigon will have a new mayor.
[Video] Crowdfunding Page Helps Families Affected by Vo Van Kiet Fire
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to assist those affected by the Vo Van Kiet fire which destroyed dozens of homes earlier this month, one Saigon resident has started a Go Fund Me page requesting donations for families in need.
