[Photos] Saigon's 3km Traffic Jam From Hell Lasts 7 Hours
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- Published on 31 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even by Saigon's extremely specific definition, motorists traveling the Hanoi Highway yesterday morning officially experienced a traffic jam.
Vietnam's International Arrivals Drop for First Time in 6 Years
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As 2015 draws to a close, Vietnamese tourism has had something of a roller coaster year.
5 Buildings That Will Rise Above Saigon in 2016
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though change has always been fast in Saigon, 2015 was a big year for the city's development, as new skyscrapers, shopping malls and infrastructure projects sprouted all over town. While some structures are going up at the speed of light and others seem stuck in development limbo, the new year promises to bring with it several new additions to Saigon's ever-changing skyline. Here are five buildings that will make considerable progress in 2016:
Street Cred: Phu Dong Roundabout
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Shing Chan. Photos by Shing Chan.
According to legend, the reign of the sixth Hung Vuong king was an era of fear for Van Lang, the country then occupying northern Vietnam. Dogged by its enemies, the kingdom was often under threat. When word came that a colossal army known as the An was en route to conquer the capital, the king realized he would need a miracle to save his country. Outnumbered, Hung Vuong sent emissaries to all corners of the kingdom in the hope of finding heroes: brave, strong souls who’d step up to the plate and save Van Lang from the impending turmoil.
Foreigners Pose Nude Atop Vietnam's Fansipan
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Cambodia has already seen its fare share of naked foreigners this year, posing sans clothing at ancient temples on more than one occasion, Vietnam had been spared from such debauchery – until last week.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnam reveals new drone for patrolling the South China Sea [The Diplomat]
Viet Nam vows to wipe out traffic congestion [Vietnam News]
Check out the New Street Food Mecca Behind Ben Thanh Market
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Shing Chan.
Barely more than a week old, Ben Thanh's brand-new street food market is already turning heads with its souped-up version of the standard roadside dining experience.
Dong Nai Officials Block Proposed Road Through Cat Tien National Park
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Dong Nai People's Committee has rejected the construction of a road through the province's Cat Tien National Park, saying it poses a threat to the surrounding environment.
[Video] Bilingual US Preschool Teaches Vietnamese to Students
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this month, the rainy American city of Seattle opened its first bilingual English-Vietnamese school.
Vietnam's 5 Weirdest Airline Stories of 2015
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's skies – and its airports – are a strange place to be. Whether it's a pilot accidentally hitting the “hijack” button, Jetstar's perpetually late planes or VietJet's master bikini marketing plan, air travel in this country is full of surprises.
The Dangers of Saigon Street Coffee
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
You might want to think twice before buying your next cà phê sữa đá on the street. If you can call it that, really: “industrial chemicals” is not a phrase you want to have associated with your morning joe. Unfortunately, however, this may be a more accurate description than “coffee” these days.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam GDP Hits 8-Year High
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Four Vietnamese chosen as globally influential scientific minds [DTI News]
Vietnam backs Russia’s greater role in world arena — FM [TASS]
Vietnam’s startup space sees boom [Channel News Asia]
American Film Seeking Vietnamese Actress to Star Alongside Matt Damon
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Think Matt Damon is dreamy? We have good news for you.
Saigon-Bound Jetstar Plane Lands in Can Tho Due to Airport Overload
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- Published on 28 December 2015
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Last week, passengers on one Saigon-bound Jetstar flight received a Christmas surprise, as their plane was forced to temporarily land in Can Tho due to overloading at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Local Man Summoned by Authorities for Writing Fake Mermaid Story
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A man from Quang Nam province is in hot water this week after writing a false news story that went viral on social media. The tale's scandalous contents? Mermaids.
Icons of Old Saigon: The Belt Canal (Canal de Ceinture)
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Commissioned in 1862 to facilitate French gunboat access around north and west Saigon, the Belt Canal was never completely navigable.
French President to Visit Vietnam in 2016
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Early next year, Vietnam will welcome French President Francois Hollande on his first official visit to the country.
Weekend News Roundup: Winter Shortens, Summer and Drought Lengthen in Vietnam: Meteorologists
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Japanese culture festival comes to Ha Noi [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Hanoi's Record-Breaking 4km Mural Is Falling Apart
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- Published on 26 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've ever visited Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, chances are you've also seen the capital's neverending mosaic mural that runs along Tran Quang Khai Street. The long, colorful mosaic runs unbroken from Hai Ba Trung District's Van Kiep Street all the way to An Duong near West Lake.
[Video] North Korea's Spice Girls Didn't Perform in China After All
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- Published on 26 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese music lovers were hanging their heads in sorrow earlier this month, as the Beijing debut of North Korea's Spice Girls – a girl group better known as Moranbong – was canceled.
