[Video] Vietnam Airlines Is Bringing Its A-Game With This TV Commercial
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Airlines is really stepping up its game these days. Between a fleet of sexy new Dreamliner planes and its recent investment in international TV spots, the country's national carrier is well on its way to attracting international travelers and building a reputation abroad.
2,000+ Sheep Farts Forced the Emergency Landing of a Singaporean Plane
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
In case you've ever wondered, it takes the flatulence of 2,186 sheep to force the emergency landing of a plane.
Vietnam's 19th-Century Boats, Courtesy of an Artsy French Lieutenant
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
With over 3,200 kilometers of coastline, it makes perfect sense that Vietnam has a long and complex relationship with the sea. Whether fishing, fighting or traveling, the country's boats are a reflection of its history and the influence which water has had on its development over centuries.
The Central Highlands Is Losing Its Forests to Illegal Logging
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Central Highland forests, some of the most untouched landscapes in the country, are fast disappearing.
Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Plans Economic Zone on Chinese Border
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Remand prisons eyed in bid to stop torture [Vietnam Net]
Aung San Suu Kyi Gaining Ground in Historic Myanmar Election
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, Burmese citizens took to the streets to celebrate, as results of Myanmar's first free-and-fair elections in a quarter-century poured in from around the country.
[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
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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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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
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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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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.
