[Video/Photos] Planes Grounded As Tropical Storm Rages In Central Vietnam
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly 30 flights were cancelled yesterday morning as tropical storm Vamco approached central Vietnam. Travelers departing from or heading to Danang found themselves stranded as wind speeds in the city hit up to 75kph, bringing torrential rains and low visibility.
[Video] Drone Video Goes Behind the Scenes of Son Doong Cave Expedition
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's a lot of hype around Son Doong these days, and when you take a look at the ever-growing collection of photos and videos from within the place, it's not difficult to see why. The world's largest cave, nestled deep in the jungles of central Vietnam, is the talk of adventurers across the globe.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly $8 Billion Invested In HCM City’s Eastern Region
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- Published on 15 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Ha Noi departments face large budget cuts [Vietnam News]
Clean water prices to increase [Vietnam News]
Vietnam Airlines named among Top 10 most improved airlines [DTI]
Emotional Short Film Depicts LGBT Life In Rural Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese film seems to be growing by leaps and bounds these days. Whether it's gracing the festival circuit or taking home prestigious awards, the country's film industry is blossoming not only in Vietnam but around the world.
Another Plane Damaged After Stair Car Collision at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you think the streets of Saigon are dangerous, just be thankful you're not driving at the airport. In the latest of a series of vehicle collisions, a stair car drove into the left wing of a Jetstar Pacific airplane at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on Friday.
[Photos] Lives of Asian Immigrants Captured Through Lens of Vietnamese-American Photographer
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, like many countries around the world, the United States earns a reputation as the land of opportunity. The cities are modern, jobs are plentiful, the country is home to scores of world-class universities and the American Dream is alive and well: in the course of a generation or two, families can transform from struggling, low-wage workers to wealthy, successful American citizens.
Homemade Bomb Kills One, Injures Three In Hanoi
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
An explosion rocked Hanoi's Dong Da District last Friday evening when a homemade bomb went off inside a four-storey house.
Saigon’s Famous Streets And Squares: Hai Bà Trưng Street
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
One of Saigon’s longest and busiest streets, Hai Bà Trưng is a thoroughfare of great antiquity which dates back more than 200 years.
[Photos] Fish Are Suffocating in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, following an afternoon of heavy rain, social media users captured the sight of thousands of tilapia fish gasping for breath in the murky waters of the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
Weekend News Roundup: Cash Banned For Foreigners' Property Trade In Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
HCM City seeks Japanese loans for two metro projects [VOV]
Vietnam’s online advert market explodes [VOV]
Da Nang to dredge Han River for international yacht race [SGGP]
Hẻm Gems: Hủ Tiếu With A Side Of Attitude
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
You know those vendors who are so good at what they do that no matter how rotten they may be to their customers, people still turn up in droves? Fickle as the world of street food may be, at the end of the day it's a full tummy that counts. So, without further ado, I introduce to you the steaming hot goodness of what I like to call Arrogant Hủ Tiếu, buried 200 meters down the alley at 172 Ly Chinh Thang Street.
American Singer Gets Backlash for Commenting on Litter in Vietnam
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drive around town and you're guaranteed to run into at least a few signs encouraging Saigonese to keep things xanh – sạch – đẹp, or green, clean and beautiful. The city sidewalks, however, hold more than their fair share of rubbish. If you're a foreigner, it might not be a great idea to point this out, as American singer Kyo York recently discovered.
[Video] A Day In The Life Of A Saigon Container Ship
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When we think of container ships, the first image that springs to mind is usually a gigantic man-made vessel that pollutes the water and obstructs our view of the ocean.
Vinaphone Tops Viettel's 4G Announcement
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
At long last, 4G is coming to Vietnam, and the battle for customers is heating up among the country's major telecommunications players.
[Photos] Farm Animals Roam Hanoi’s Disappearing Green Space
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi, much like the rest of Vietnam, has come a long way in the last few decades. Today, the capital is filled with skyscrapers, expensive infrastructure projects and an endless stream of honking vehicles. Amid Hanoi's rapid development, it's rare enough that you find pockets of green space within the city, let alone farm animals.
[Photos] Young Artist Creates Beautiful Paintings From Daily Materials
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is home to a host of talented, up-and-coming artists. Whether through paint or sculpture, performance or film, young creatives are pushing boundaries in the art world not only by using new subjects but also new mediums.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Green Technologies Market Forecast To Experience USD50 Billion Growth By 2030
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- Published on 11 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Ministry proposes increase to special consumption tax [DTI]
Vietnam's transport development in a mess [Vietnam Net]
Downpours submerge southern Vietnamese localities, some areas under 1.5m of water [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Vietnam Is World Shuttlecock Champion 8 Times In A Row
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's official: Vietnam is the best in the world at kicking shuttlecocks.
[Photos] Inside District 1's Minimalist Hidden Oasis
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Downtown Saigon is no place for peace and quiet. However, local architecture firm Kien Truc O has transformed a small, narrow house in District 1 into a miniature oasis.
Chinese Developer Builds Villas On Shopping Mall Roof
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- Published on 10 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In many of Asia's ever-expanding cities, that availability of prime real estate is increasingly rare. So what do you do when you've run out of good locations? Build your house atop a shopping mall, of course.
