[Photos] 13 Pictures of Vietnamese Locks in the Wild
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- Published on 04 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When parking your bike for five minutes or simmering your broth for five hours, it’s hard to take stranger’s goodwill for granted. These photos show how some Vietnamese take the necessary steps for protecting belonging deemed worthy of a padlock.
Nobody Likes Tan Son Nhat, Including the Civil Aviation Authority
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- Published on 04 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has struggled with its image for a while now. Thanks to a host of problems, from passenger overcrowding to flooding issues to regular airport vehicle collisions, the southern hub is not a fun place to fly by most accounts.
Phu Quoc Is Getting a Safari Just in Time for Christmas
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- Published on 04 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ahead of its December 24 opening, Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc is transporting over 200 animals from different continents to its facility, whose first phase is expected to cover 380 hectares on the island.
Future Saigon: Binh Thanh May Get Another Massive Skyscaper With Sky Tower
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- Published on 04 December 2015
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Feast your eyes upon this massive skyscraper, dubbed Tan Tao Sky Tower (or not...more on that later), that may soon go up near the intersection of Nguyen Huu Canh and Dien Bien Phu Streets in Binh Thanh District.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Promises to Ease Visa Policy for Australian, US Citizens
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- Published on 04 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Ho Chi Minh City targets reduced traffic jams, flooding next year [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam promises change after asked to ease visa policy for Australian, US citizens [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Dumplings
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- Published on 03 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From savory bowls of sủi cảo and steaming hoành thánh to the delightfully chewy há cảo dispensed by street vendors, Vietnamese have borrowed both the terminology and flavors from a wide array of Chinese dumplings.
[Video] Cop Hugs Suspect’s Leg to Prevent Escape
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- Published on 03 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Given the disrespect that some Vietnamese cops have experienced in the past, it makes sense that police refine their tactics, especially in the face of drunk and stubborn drivers.
Japanese Firm Successfully Tests 5G Network
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- Published on 03 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japan always seems to get the best stuff first – the cure for Agent Orange, rice paddy art, train cars where you can sleep off a night of sake (or cat wine) drinking and now, 5G internet.
Epic Drone Video Takes You From Saigon to Hanoi
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- Published on 03 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from drone video maker Troy Nguyen, and for good reason. The Youtuber has spend the last few months traveling the length of Vietnam to produce this 1 hour video that lets viewers “Witness the amazeballs landscapes and sickass terrain of this magnificent land from a fresh perspective” in vivid 4k.
Saigon Needs Another $50m+ to Revive Historic Canal
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- Published on 03 December 2015
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Saigon has been working hard to revive the Hang Bang Canal with the project currently entering its third and final phase. But, like many other large-scale public infrastructure projects in the city, additional funds have been requested to clear residents from the site.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Hopes to Eliminate HIV/AIDS in 2020
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- Published on 03 December 2015
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Ho Chi Minh City needs interconnected public transport system: Swedish official [Tuoi Tre]
Famed DJ Tiesto set to perform in Ho Chi Minh City next week [Thanh Nien]
EU, Vietnam sign free trade deal [Channel News Asia]
December Movies at Saigon's Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 02 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
The awards season has officially started and for once, we welcome the razzle-dazzle that will come in the next three months, after a very dull summer, which was rescued only by independent cinema. The nominations for the Spirit Award, British Independent Awards and the European Awards are out and this week, Gotham handed out its own prizes. In December, Saigon’s alternative film venues will screen many films that are or will be part of the awards season frenzy, which will conclude with the Oscars at the end of February.
Event Rewind: Saigon Soul Pool Party @ The New World Hotel
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- Published on 02 December 2015
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As the Saigon rains yield to hot and dry weather, the time is right for the return of the Saigon Soul Pool Party.
Vietnam’s Air Quality Among the Worst in the World
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- Published on 02 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
We’ve known for a while that air quality in Vietnam is less than stellar. Based on recent readings, we know for sure that breathing in Saigon is a risky proposition, but new statistics released by Yale University shows just how bad things are.
South Korea Just Opened an Incredible Vinyl Record Library
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- Published on 02 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In K-pop-obsessed South Korea, a massive vinyl and music library has opened to the public, showcasing decades of eastern and western music in its beautiful three-level space.
[Video] Inferno Tears Through District 1 Neighborhood
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- Published on 02 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Sang Nguyễn.
A number of buildings in the heart of District 1 were destroyed on Tuesday in a massive blaze.
Rent in Saigon More Expensive Than Dubai, Bangkok
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- Published on 02 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Hanoi may be the most expensive place to live in Vietnam, but commercial rent in downtown Saigon ranks amongst the most expensive in the world, according to recent statistics compiled by commercial property and real estate consultants Cushman & Wakefield (C&W).
Morning News Roundup: Man to Receive VND23bn for Wrongful Imprisonment
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- Published on 02 December 2015
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HCMC tax office seeks inspection into Coca-Cola Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam Dong Falls Toward Trading Limit as Importers Buy Dollars [Bloomberg]
Vietnam commits $1mn contribution to global effort to cope with climate change [Tuoi Tre]
New Facebook Group Highlights Vietnamese Modernist Architecture
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- Published on 01 December 2015
- Written by Mel Schenck.
Facebook has proven to be a capable tool for those looking to raise awareness for the preservation of Saigon's historic buildings.
Chinese Real Estate Developers Are Renting Foreigners to Pose as Fake Celebrities
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- Published on 01 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Times are tough in the Chinese real estate market. After years of enthusiastic development, many housing complexes sit empty on the city limits of smaller urban areas in the country's western region, having failed to transform into the luxury housing hubs for which their developers had so sorely hoped.
