Vietnam Approves Proposal for 1-Year Visas for American Citizens
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After months of discussion and foot-dragging, the Vietnamese government has finally approved a proposal to extend the validity of temporary visas for Americans from three months to one year.
Soul Archive Captures Vietnam’s Spirit Through Its Photographers
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
A quick Google search is all it takes to learn that photography about Vietnam is still predominantly linked to the war or, if not, dominated by images of the country’s iconic landscapes. Yet anyone living in Vietnam can tell you that this is not how the country is today, nor it does capture the soul of its people.
Vietnamese Are Spending $3bn on Overseas Education
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- Published on 15 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Vietnamese students and their families send roughly US$3 billion out of the country each year for overseas education.
Nha Trang Just Held Its First-Ever LGBT Tourism Seminar
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the last couple years, Vietnam has made some impressive strides in the realm of LGBT rights. From legalizing same-sex marriage (though such unions are still not officially recognized by the state) earlier this year to passing a law which allows transgender citizens to register as their identifying gender just last month, the country has fast become one of the most progressive countries in Southeast Asia regarding LGBT rights.
What the COP21 Climate Change Deal Will Mean in Vietnam
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
As news outlets around the world pick apart the pros and cons of last week's landmark climate change deal, Vietnam seems to have a few reasons to celebrate.
Agent Orange Documentary Shortlisted for Oscar
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
An American film about a Vietnamese teen has been shortlisted in the Documentary Short Subject category for the 88th Academy Awards.
Icons of Old Saigon: The Pont Tournant (Swing Bridge)
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Many people are familiar with Eiffel's Pont des Messageries Maritimes (Cầu Mống), yet few remember its neighbor, the Pont Tournant (Swing Bridge), which was built by Eiffel's successor company Levallois-Perret in 1902-1903 and stood close to the entrance to the Bến Nghé Creek for nearly 60 years.
Report: 9,000 People Died in Traffic Accidents This Year
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This year, nearly 9,000 people died in traffic accidents in Vietnam.
Weekend News Roundup: Packed Cities, Empty Villages: Vietnam’s Migration Dilemma
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- Published on 14 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Largest jack-up drilling rig launched in Ba Ria-Vung Tau [Vietnam Plus]
Packed cities, empty villages: Vietnam’s migration dilemma [Inquirer]
Southeast Asia Is Responsible for Over Half the Ocean's Plastic Pollution
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- Published on 13 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As much as 60% of plastic pollution in the ocean comes from only five countries. Unfortunately, Vietnam is among them.
[Video] The Story of Saigon's Classiest Street Food Restaurant
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- Published on 13 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vy Lam.
While the city is a cut above when it comes to delicious outdoor dining, most local streetside restaurants stick to traditional Vietnamese and opt for low-cost ingredients, passing on those savings to customers as well.
Chinese Artist Vacuums the Air, Makes a Brick From Smog Dust
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- Published on 12 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to making a statement, some people choose to do so with their taste in music or their outfit choice. One Chinese performance artist, however, prefers to get his point across by dragging an industrial-sized vacuum cleaner around Beijing.
[Video] Thai Chef Gives Stink Face to Gordon Ramsay's Pad Thai
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- Published on 12 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
You may know Chef Gordon Ramsay from his role on the popular reality show Hell's Kitchen, where he spends an hour each week crushing the dreams of aspiring chefs. Whether you love him or hate him, the man is a success: Ramsay has 16 Michelin stars under his belt but also something of an attitude.
Viettel's 4G Trial Service Starts Today in Vung Tau
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- Published on 12 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just as Japan wraps up testing on its brand-new 5G network, the 4G service Vietnam has been talking about since 2013 is finally here.
The Lowdown on Chi Hoa, Saigon's Maximum-Security Prison
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- Published on 11 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chi Hoa Prison, located in the northern half of District 10, is one of Vietnam's most famous high-security facilities. Though it was built over a half-century ago, the seven-hectare prison remains in use to this day.
[Photos] A Sneak Peek at Miss Universe Vietnam's Stunning Áo Dài
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- Published on 11 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On December 16, Pham Huong will grace the 2015 Miss Universe stage in style.
[Video] Locals Flock to Saigon Police Office for New 12-Digit ID Cards
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- Published on 11 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Tuesday, hundreds of Saigonese turned up at the office of the police's administrative management division to apply for new 12-digit identification (ID) cards, which are set to replace the old nine-digit cards.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Streets Become Even More Confusing to Residents
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- Published on 11 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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First international driving licenses granted in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Ha Noi streets become even more confusing to residents [Vietnam News]
KL Airport Takes Out Newspaper Ad Seeking Owner of 3 Abandoned 747s
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- Published on 10 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If anyone is missing a Boeing 747, you might want to try the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Mon Hue Aims to Raise $100m on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
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- Published on 10 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Huy Vietnam Group, owner of the popular restaurant chains Com Express, Mon Hue and Pho Hung, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) next year.
