Antibiotic Resistance Is Growing in Vietnam at a Dangerous Rate
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- Published on 03 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As antibiotic resistance in Vietnam continues to rise, the country faces a growing number of powerful superbugs which experts warn could jeopardize public health.
[Photos] Hanoians Have Mixed Feelings About Their New Metro Trains
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- Published on 03 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though it's not yet complete, Hanoi's metro construction is much further along than the subway down south.
Morning News Roundup: YouTube’s Growth in Vietnam Reaches 120%
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- Published on 03 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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City's first rapid bus line to start in 2017 [Vietnam News]
Social protection centre heads steal $35,000 from patients [Vietnam News]
30% of Vietnamese population to join online shopping by 2020 [DTI]
Barge Hits Binh Loi Bridge, Ruins Train Travel for Everyone
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Train travelers heading to and from Saigon found themselves stranded on Sunday after a barge struck the Binh Loi Bridge, damaging its railroad tracks.
Slingers Spook Heat in Halloween Home Opener
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Harry Hodge.
Even a gym full of Heat fans decked out in Halloween regalia couldn’t keep the Singapore Slingers from terrifying Saigon’s pro hoops squad, as the visiting team came out with a 86-74 victory against the Saigon Heat last Saturday.
We're All Getting Nine Days of Holiday for Tet
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now that Halloween has passed, we all need something to look forward to in the coming months. Thankfully, the Vietnamese government has delivered.
Saigon's First-Ever Affordable Art Opens This Week
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Following two successful events up north, affordable art fair Art for You is coming to Saigon with the help of Hanoi-based galleries Work Room Four and Manzi. We caught up with the fair's organizers to find out more about the upcoming event as well as the current state of Vietnam's art market.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Former Saigon Adventist Hospital
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Phú Nhuận Red Cross Association building at 2 Hoàng Văn Thụ originated in 1960-1961 as the Saigon Adventist Hospital.
Animals Asia Saves 33 Bears from Vietnam's Bile Farms
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A few dozen bears in northern Vietnam are now safe, thanks to a six-month rescue mission by Hong Kong-based Animals Asia.
Weekend News Roundup: Italian President to Visit Vietnam
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- Published on 02 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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South’s weather the most extreme in last 40 years: scientists [Vietnam Net]
Vietnamese photographers scoop up prizes at international contest [Vietnam Plus]
District 5's Haunted Thuan Kieu Plaza to Reopen
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
District 5's towering 33-storey Thuan Kieu Plaza is about to get a revamp, as a new owner is swooping in to save the deteriorating complex.
Saigon Metro's Line 5 Costs More Dongs Than You Can Imagine
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's forthcoming metro system seems to be getting more expensive all the time. While Line 1 began construction last year to the tune of US$2.49 billion and Line 2's price tag recently jumped from US$1.3 billion to US$2.1 billion – and also announced a two-year delay – the latest metro route to request approval, Line 5, is showing them both up at nearly twice the cost. The new track has not only met the cost of Saigon Metro Line 4, which comes in at a staggering US$4.45 billion, but surpassed it.
Hanoi, Saigon Make No. 2 Spot on Lonely Planet's List of Value Destinations
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, guidebook publisher and thorn in the side of locals everywhere Lonely Planet released its list of 'Best Value Destinations for 2016'. Of course, Vietnam was on it.
It's Official: 'Kong: Skull Island' Will Film in Vietnam
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, director and screenwriter Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts scouted locations in Vietnam for his upcoming film, Kong: Skull Island, the prequel to the 2005 Hollywood blockbuster King Kong.
Hẻm Gems: Tan Dinh's Hue Food Heaven
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The area around Hue O Xuan is pretty busy, making it easy to miss the address amid its neverending traffic. Though the local chain that takes up two storefronts opposite Tan Dinh Market at 18 Nguyen Huu Cau sits pretty much empty during the afternoon, it's a madhouse in the early mornings and at night, when dozens upon dozens of diners turn up for a taste of Hue's finest.
Morning News Roundup: Six Teens Nicked for Stabbing, Robbing Foreigners in HCMC
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnam ranked in top ten countries in Cyber Maturity 2015 [Hanoi Times]
Civilian Planes Can Now Fly Over Military Areas
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Gian Thanh Son.
Thanks to the army, Vietnam's local aviation industry is about to save a total of 40,000 hours per year, and passengers may soon be able to see sights like these as they arrive in Saigon.
[Video] A Poetic Look at Cho Lon
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nam Nguyen.
Some people have a knack for seeing things differently. Just like the backpacker who managed to make Pham Ngu Lao seem like a bastion of authentic local culture, so have Huy Tran and the Only in Saigon crew managed to turn the buzzing, chaotic stalls of Cho Lon into a poetic homage to one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Take a Look at Phu Nhuan's Chi House
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Everywhere we turn, it seems, local architects are coming up with new and innovative designs that not only make for some sweet pads but also help to beautify their neighborhoods.
Myanmar Is Getting Krispy Kreme
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the area of glorious, calorie-ridden, sugar-fueled donut news, Krispy Kreme will be coming to Myanmar.
