The Tragic Demise Of Phu Quoc's Coral Reefs
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam's top island destination, has been the subject of environmental controversy for a while now. Between luxury hotels dumping wastewater into the ocean, thousands of sea cucumbers washing up on shore to die and local authorities hoping to clear 2,000 hectares of forests and farmland for the sake of a high-end casino and the world's second largest zoo, there's cause to believe that, for better or worse, big changes are coming to the island.
Da Nang Is Buying Citizens' Ideas On How To Improve The City
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Saturday, Da Nang authorities announced that they are willing to pay for citizens' ideas on how to improve the environment and image of the central city, giving local residents a more active role in local development.
New Victor Vu Film Wins at International Festival
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Vietnamese film Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) took home the Feature Films of 2015 award at China's Silk Road International Film Festival, held in Fujian province.
Hẻm Gems: The Best Bò Kho in the Business
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Brian Letwin.
This week, there was a rumor going around in our office about the best bò kho in the city. Because we take food very seriously at Saigoneer, I took it upon myself to determine the accuracy of this statement.
Bird Flies Directly Into Nose of VietJet Plane, Damages Aircraft
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The pilot of a VietJet flight was in for a surprise on Wednesday when his plane was struck by a bird – or several birds – damaging the nose of the aircraft.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Stop Collecting Road Fees From Motorbike Owners In Early 2016
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Reservoir anti-flooding plan still on hold in HCM City [Vietnam Net]
Survey finds most Vietnamese respondents want to legally gamble at home [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi building near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum taller than allowed: inspectors [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Here's What Vietnam Looks Like From Above
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's easy to get cynical about Vietnam's tourism industry. While this is a country with plenty to offer, there are a whole host of things that can bring a traveler down. But every now and again, someone brings together the best of Vietnam, compiles it into a short video and reminds us exactly why this country is so great.
Vietnam's GDP Growth Hits Highest In 5 Years
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Tuesday, the General Statistics Office announced that gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Vietnam is up to 6.81% for the first nine months of this year, reports Bloomberg.
'Thirsty' Concrete Drinks Rainwater, Eliminates Flooding
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Concrete isn't exactly a sexy topic. Even though we drive on it and build things with it, the average person seldom gives the gray stuff a second thought.
[Photos] This Nha Trang Cafe Is Not Your Average Roadside Haunt
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Who says the old can't be new again?
Attack Of The Monsoons: Part 1
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Jacob Weger.
In the first of a two-part series, cultural and environmental anthropologist Jacob Weger explains why it won't stop raining.
Vietnam To Waive Visas For Việt Kiều, Foreign Spouses Of Vietnamese
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Việt kiều and foreign spouses of Vietnamese nationals will soon be able to save a few extra pages in their passport, thanks to a new decree from the Ministry of Public Security granting visa exemptions to members of these two groups.
Morning News Roundup: Fast-Growing Ho Chi Minh City Misses Most Environmental Targets
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam's economic growth accelerates as exports beat peers [Bloomberg]
Urban dilemma: Fast-growing Ho Chi Minh City misses most environmental targets [Thanh Nien]
Foreign experts offer suggestions to combat flooding in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Plan To Plant 100,000 Coconut Trees In Saigon Comes Under Fire
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to spruce up the city's dazzling canals, Saigon may soon receive a brand new grove of coconut trees.
Volkswagen Chooses Vietnam As Staging Ground For SE Asian Domination
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Volkswagen is knee-deep in bad press following its recent emissions controversy, the German car company announced this week that it will start assembling cars in Vietnam next year.
Indonesia Is Destroying Its Forests (and Choking Its Neighbors) in the Name of Palm Oil
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you were in Singapore last week, you might have noticed an unusual haze hanging over the city. Normally Southeast Asia's bastion of environmental cleanliness, the Lion City closed schools and shuttered businesses as its air quality deteriorated to a dangerous level.
Vietnam To Phase Out Its Print Media
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
In case you haven't heard the news, print is dying.
[Photos] Vietnam's Rice Terraces Among the World's Most Surreal Landscapes
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In mountainous northern Vietnam, farming conditions aren't exactly ideal: the terrain is uneven and the weather fickle. But with a lot of hard work and some solid planning, the country's farmers manage to grow rice in tiered paddies and create one of Vietnam's more stunning landscapes in the process.
Jetstar Passenger Opens Emergency Exit, Delays Plane...Again
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Remember that time a VietJet passenger mistook the emergency exit for the bathroom door? How about the one when a first time flier opened the exit on the tarmac to get some fresh air? Or that incident way back in 2012 when a young man threw open the emergency door after spending his entire flight next to a screaming child?
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Tops Lists Of Ideal Investment Destinations: Cushman & Wakefield
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- Published on 30 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam recalculates public debt, and it now exceeds safety limit: report [Thanh Nien]
25 bridges to be built with JICA loans [DTI]
Vietnam tops lists of ideal investment destinations: Cushman & Wakefield [Vietnam Net]
