[Photos] Local Architect Puts Modern Spin on Traditional Saigon Shophouse
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In many ways, this narrow shophouse-style structure designed by MM++ Architects is just like any other. The house, not unlike its neighbors, stands four stories high and occupies a slender plot of land in District 7. However, instead of sticking to a traditional design, MM++ has transformed this typical Vietnamese house into a chic, modern living space with a facade that's both functional and elegant.
Mai Linh Taxi to Purchase up to 20,000 Electric Cars
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese cities are about to get a little more eco-friendly, as Mai Linh Taxi and French car producer Renault have announced a five-year deal to import thousands of electric vehicles into the country.
Thai Junta Will Hand Power Back to Civilian Government in 2017
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A year and a half after overthrowing Thailand's civilian government, the country's military junta has vowed to return power to a newly elected civilian government in 2017.
Saigoneer's 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2015
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From legendary chicken and rice to finger-licking fried buns to an unbeatable hủ tiếu served with a side of sass, Saigoneer revisits our favorite street eats from 2015. Chúc ăn ngon miệng!
Hanoi's Rent-a-Santa Business Is Booming
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Worried about capturing the magic of Christmas for your little ones? Hanoi residents have the answer: hire a Santa.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Officials Fine 2 Stores That Refuse to Serve Vietnamese
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Da Nang to dig its first river tunnel [Vietnam News]
Google sees Vietnam as key market [The Saigon Times]
Vietnam company denies fraud accusations after debarred by World Bank [Thanh Nien]
What Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Visit Means for Vietnamese Tech
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If his recent visit is any indication, Sundar Pichai is alright in Vietnam's book.
Zelda Goes To The Gallery: Hope
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
From social critique and political satire to the celebration of human strength, Hope – the inaugural exhibition of Craig Thomas Gallery's new downtown location – is the most personal exhibition to date by Hanoi-based artist Pham Huy Thong.
[Video] Take a Tour of North Korea's Pyongyang From Above
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
To much of the world, North Korea is a mystery. Images of the super-secretive nation, headed by lube-loving Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, seldom reach international media, and many wonder what life inside the totalitarian state is like.
[Photos] Inside the Metro Station Beneath Saigon's Opera House
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The further the Saigon Metro progresses – or doesn't progress – the more we hear about escalating costs, construction hiccups and the project's Japanese contractors seeking compensation for delays. But beyond the overhead metro track in District 2 and a whole lot of closed construction sites littering the downtown area, few of us have a visual understanding of Saigon's largest public transportation project to date.
Drivers Should Leave Headlights on at All Times: Traffic Officials
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to decrease the number of lives lost to traffic accidents each year, the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) is proposing that motorists keep their headlights on at all times – both day and night – while driving.
Morning News Roundup: Man Summoned by Police Over Rumor of Mermaid Caught in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Vietnam joins Interpol’s fight against fake medicine [Vietnam Net]
City to get tough on polluting factories [The Saigon Times]
Viet Nam to build tsunami warning system [Vietnam News]
Here's What Vietnam Googled This Year
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking back on 2015, Vietnam's internet search history suggests we could all use a good cry and a hug.
Brangelina “Secretly” Visited Vietnam This Week
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Since adopting their Saigon-born son Pax in 2007, Brangelina have become perhaps Vietnam’s most popular foreign celebrity couple.
Nguyen Hue Traded a Colonial Shophouse for a McDonald's
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
As Saigon's one and only motorbike-free, picnic-free, pet-free walking street protected by rollerblading police, Nguyen Hue is already a popular gathering spot. But starting today, the good people of Saigon now have another reason to visit the bustling downtown thoroughfare: Mickey D's.
Saigoneer’s Picks: 10 Places to Buy Artsy Gifts in Vietnam
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
From rich textile traditions to innovative contemporary art, ethnic minority handicrafts and dozens of local and international designers, there's far more to shopping in Vietnam than conical hats and coffee. With Christmas upon us and Tet just over a month away, here are 10 shops and designers which showcase the culture and creativity available in Vietnam, as well as the country's slow shift toward ethical business practices.
Vietnam Immune to 'Star Wars' Fever
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last weekend, moviegoers the world over collectively went insane over the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fans of the franchise purchased tickets weeks in advance, the internet was abuzz with plot speculation and grown men proudly sported full Jedi regalia in public.
Vietnam Among Top Remittance-Receiving Countries in the World
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is among the top 15 remittance-receiving countries in the world, with overseas Vietnamese sending back US$12.5 billion to the country so far this year.
Morning News Roundup: New Cave Systems Close to Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay Unveiled
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- Published on 23 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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FTA kicks off aiming to double trade in five years [Nikkei Asian Review]
Officials Slow to Act on Fake Coffee Sold in Saigon, Buon Ma Thuot
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- Published on 22 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Around the world, humans seem to have a strange fixation with coffee beans that have been pulled out of another animal's poop. But just because you like coffee that comes from shit doesn't mean that coffee should taste like shit.
