[Video] This Is How You Nhậu in the Digital Age
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you spend any time on a mobile device, you're probably aware of how technology is destroying humans. There are a whole corners of the internet dedicated to smartphone addiction and someone is turning a handsome profit off an emoji keyboard that allows us to give up words altogether and just start typing in faces and tiny, computer-generated turds.
Vietnam Must Invest in Renewable Resources to Solve Energy Crisis: Experts
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to keep up with its growing energy demand, Vietnam must invest more heavily in renewable energy sources, experts say.
Zelda Goes to the Gallery: The Power of Semiosis
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
French-based Japanese artist Yohei Yama lights up Vin Gallery with a feast of colorful Op art canvasses during his debut exhibition, The Power of Semiosis.
[Video] Car Careens Through D3 Intersection, Hits 3, Bursts Into Flames
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Dang
Though we occasionally find humor in Saigon's colorful and chaotic traffic, sometimes there's nothing funny about it. Take, for instance, that time a truck sped into an intersection full of idling vehicles not two months ago (the driver later lost his license and received a fine of VND5 million as a result of the accident).
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Inspectors Catch Downtown Foreign-Only Restaurant With Its Pants Down
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- Published on 10 November 2015
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Online public services in health sector announced today [Vietnam News]
Saigon’s prettiest canal defaced by huge refuse volume [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam advised to boost energy exchange with Asia [Vietnam Net]
'Yellow Flowers' Becomes Highest-Grossing Vietnamese Drama Ever
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over a month after its debut, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) – the stunning, state-commissioned film by Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu – continues to rake in steady ticket sales and win over audiences across Vietnam.
Vietnam Posts Average Ranking Among World's Healthiest Countries
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Between pollution, beer consumption and cigarettes, Vietnam faces its fair share of challenges in the health department.
[Video] Vietnamese Sculptor Creates Stunning Wood-and-Metal Sculptures
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, Vietnamese sculptor Bui Hai Son and painters Le Kinh Tai and Nguyen Quang Vinh displayed their work at FILTERS: Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition. While the show featured substantial exhibitions from each artist, a camera crew managed to capture Son in action as he created the sculptures presented at the exhibition.
Vietnamese Men to Get Up to 2 Weeks Paternity Leave
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in 2016, Vietnamese dads will receive up to 14 days of paid paternity leave.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Phương Nam Mansion at 110-112 Võ Văn Tần
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
After being sold at the astronomical price of US$35 million, it’s beginning to look like one of the city's most exquisite works of colonial architecture has been saved for future generations.
US President Barack Obama to Visit Laos
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the twilight of his final term, Barack Obama will become the first US president to visit Laos.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Claims Two Prizes at World Architecture Festival in Singapore
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- Published on 09 November 2015
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Vietnam's longest river is 'seriously' polluted: authority [Thanh Nien]
Samsung workers in northern Vietnam suspected of stealing 100 phones [Thanh Nien]
Massive War-Era Bomb Uncovered, Defused in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, a UK-based organization managed to defuse the largest unexploded ordnance (UXO) ever discovered in central Quang Tri province.
Saigoneer's October Art Picks
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
October saw several Saigon debuts of emerging, mid-career and established artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds. Here are the pieces that caught our attention over the previous month.
There Is Now an Emoji Keyboard So You Never Have to Type Your Feelings Again
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are those revolutionary, groundbreaking inventions which awe and inspire the world: electricity, the wheel, a well-made bánh mì. And then there are those inventions you never knew you needed until they appear.
Officials Approve Demolition of French Mansion at 606 Tran Hung Dao
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Permission has now been given to demolish another of the city’s old French buildings, the former SAMIPIC mansion at 606 Trần Hưng Đạo.
Hẻm Gems: We Found Xôi Gà in a Hopeless Place
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Nam Num. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Stand outside a market at closing time and you'll bear witness to the daily routines of its swift, unceremonious demise. After sunset, Binh Thanh District's Ba Chieu Market transforms before your eyes from a vibrant center of activity to a ghost town of empty street stalls, rubbish and unusual smells. Like turning on the lights after a wild Saturday night, it ain't pretty.
People Are Dumping Up to 14 Tons of Trash in Saigon Canals Everyday
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the last decade, Saigon's Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal has undergone a serious transformation.
Morning News Roundup: Apple Opens Subsidiary in Vietnam Amid Strong iPhone Sales
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- Published on 06 November 2015
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First VN farm's products certified as organic [Vietnam News]
Apple Opens Subsidiary in Vietnam Amid Strong iPhone Sales [Mac Rumors]
VN pours $12.7mn in drought and salinity recovery [Vietnam Net]
November Movies at Saigon's Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 05 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
As award season approaches, November might be the last chance you have this year to dive into the world of alternative and low-budget films, which is dominated by French and American productions.
