Interactive Book 'Art of Phở' Brings Saigon to Life One Click at a Time
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- Published on 21 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When foreign visitors arrive in Vietnam, one facet of local culture that tops every must-do list is cuisine. Since the outside world has only recently been introduced to the magic of Vietnamese food, travelers are, of course, keen to tuck in to a bowl of phở to see what all the fuss is about.
Construction Begins on New Downtown Saigon Skyscraper
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- Published on 21 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Earlier this month, developers broke ground on the Saigon Me Linh Tower, adding yet another skyscraper to District 1's riverside Me Linh roundabout.
Flappy Bird Creator Releases Infuriating New Mobile Game
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- Published on 21 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mobile gamers had good reason to rejoice last week, as Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong and his company DotGears Studio debuted a flashier second version of the original Swing Copters game.
Chinese Restaurant Charges Customers For Clean Air
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- Published on 21 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Nor, apparently, is there such thing as free air to breathe while you eat that lunch.
Saigon Is Experiencing Its Coldest Weather of the Year
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- Published on 21 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you felt a little chillier than usual on your ride to work this morning, you're not alone. It turns out Saigon – and the rest of southern Vietnam – is currently experiencing its coldest weather so far this year.
Weekend News Roundup: Transport Ministry Sells Vinamotor, Auto Industry’s Fate In Doubt
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- Published on 21 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Transport Ministry sells Vinamotor, auto industry’s fate in doubt [Vietnam Net]
E-books of Vietnamese historical, folk tales take on international market [VoV]
Archaeologists Discover Roman Fish Sauce off Italian Coast
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- Published on 20 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, you can't swing a dead cat without finding a bottle of fish sauce. The stuff is everywhere: on dining tables and in street food stalls, on supermarket shelves and in kitchens across the country. It even claims to be the precursor to ketchup.
[Video] Take a Look at Giant 17th-Century Drawings of Vietnam
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- Published on 20 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
History books tend to make for dry reading. Of course, they're full of important facts and details to be remembered for generations to come, but if you're looking for an interesting read, historical records usually don't do much to entice the average person.
[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]
