How One Company is Turning Trees into Noodles
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- Published on 26 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
With all the talk of tainted noodles in Saigon, we’re always on the lookout for alternative sources of bún. One Japanese textile company is experimenting with a technology that may provide such a substitute.
58% of Married Women in Vietnam Have Been the Victims of Domestic Violence: Report
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- Published on 26 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though the scourge of sexual harassment is well documented in Vietnam (to the point where Hanoi has considered launching gender-specific busses), its ugly cousin, domestic violence, is an even more serious problem, according to a joint United Nations and Vietnamese govenment report.
Da Nang to Host First Southeast Asia Skateboarding Championships
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- Published on 26 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam seems to play second fiddle to its more developed SE Asian neighbors when it comes to sporting events. In what is hopefully a signal of this trend’s reversal, the World Skateboarding Federation (WSF) has announced that Da Nang will host the first-ever Southeast Asia Skateboarding Championships in 2016.
Morning News Roundup: Losses of 19 State-owned Corporations Total Nearly $1.1 Billion
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- Published on 26 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Tale of Kieu published in Nom script [Vietnam News]
[Photos] The World’s Fattest Cat May Live in Vietnam
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- Published on 25 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam already boasts the world’s oldest woman and largest cave. Well, now you can add Miu, the fattest cat in all the land to the country's record list.
Google Embraces VN Food, Language at Mountain View HQ
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- Published on 25 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In addition to setting its sights on the Vietnamese market, Google has added a bit of local flavor to its sprawling Mountain View, California headquarters.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Play Slot Machines at Vietnam’s Airports
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- Published on 25 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In what may be a push to compensate for poor mixed airport rankings earlier this year, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a proposal that will allow Vietnam’s international airports to install slot machines to entertain waiting passengers.
Le Dîner en Blanc Comes to Saigon Next Month
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- Published on 25 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If your fantasies involve droves of white-clad socialites showing up to a secret location to dine and drink, Le Dîner en Blanc should be right up your alley.
Saigon to Layoff 14,000 City Employees
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- Published on 25 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
It looks like Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of efficiency-focused reforms as Saigon has announced that it plans to lay off 13,927 employees between now and 2021.
Morning News Roundup: NA Mulls Whether Legal Adult Age Should Be 16 or 18
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- Published on 25 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietjet holds interesting activities to celebrate new route connecting HCMC and Seoul [Thanh Nien]
FPT Gearing up for Massive Global Expansion
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- Published on 24 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future looks bright for FPT, one of Vietnam's largest telecommunications companies. Over the past 13 months, firm has opened its largest international office in Los Angeles, California; was dubbed one of two official retailers for Apple products in Vietnam; and broke ground on a dragon-shaped, tree-covered building designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects. Now, with the winds of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) behind its sails, FPT has even grander plans in the works.
Maison Kenji: Emerging Designers Push the Vision of Fashion in Vietnam
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- Published on 24 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
As one of the newest players in the town, Maison Kenji brings a Euro-Asian flare to Saigon’s fashion scene. These Japanese-inspired, modern and ethically conscious threads distinguish this new independent brand from the rest.
VN Airlines Pulls Latest In-Flight Mag Due to ‘Disrespectful' Cover
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- Published on 24 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese airlines just can’t catch a break these days. From in-flight public urination and sexual harassment to smoking, it’s been a rough go of it the domestic aviation industry. Well, now you can add “cultural insult” to the list as Vietnam Airlines has just recalled its latest magazine due to a poor cover choice.
Future Saigon: District 5’s Dragon Riverside City
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- Published on 24 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vo Van Kiet is quickly becoming a favorite thoroughfare for Saigon developers with a number of large-scale projects planned for the road that runs from District 1 to the edge of the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam Releases Official Holiday Schedule for 2016
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- Published on 24 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’ve known for a few weeks that we will enjoy an extra-long Tet break in 2016. Now, we have a clearer picture of what other public holidays we can look forward to next year thanks to an updated calendar from the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.
Morning News Roundup: Only 2 Out of 22 Vietnam Airports are Making Profits
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- Published on 24 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Vietnam promises 'favorable conditions' for Internet firms [VOV]
PM agrees to gaming for foreigners at international airports [Vietnam Net]
Taxis take on new competition [Vietnam News]
Barack Obama Accepts PM Dung’s Invitation to Visit Vietnam
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- Published on 23 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the sidelines of the ASEAN 27 Summit in Kuala Lumpur on November 21, US President Barack Obama accepted an invitation from his Vietnamese counterpart, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to visit Vietnam next year.
Local Illustrator Recreates Famous Saigon Street Corners
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- Published on 23 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In From Saigon, a series of colorful drawings, freelance illustrator and graphic designer Lys Bui manages to capture the charm of several well-known Saigon locales, including Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Hue (before it was a pedestrian-only street) and a few unnamed areas in District 5.
Drone Video Shows Off the Ruins, Salt Farms and Pristine Beaches of Central Vietnam
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- Published on 23 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While many of the drone videos we post capture Vietnam’s cityscapes and well-known natural wonders, every now and then we find one focused on less-traveled locations.
Who Are the Top-Spending Tourists in Vietnam?
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- Published on 23 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has released its first-ever annual tourism report that contains some interesting data about visitors to Vietnam.
