Morning News Roundup: 30% of Vietnamese to Shop Online by 2020
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Vietnam Airlines aircraft provides free transport of medical equipment [Vietnam News]
3 Vietnamese shortlisted in global video competition for farmers [Thanh Nien]
Drinking becoming a problem in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] Vinpearl Halong Bay Opens This November
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Halong Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, is about to receive a new landmark.
[Video] Kinh Do Makes Mooncake Sexy In New TV Commercial
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Love 'em or hate 'em, mooncakes are one of Vietnam's most visually attractive holiday treats. Featuring beautiful, intricate designs and packed with a range of both sweet and savory flavors, there's a lot that goes into mooncake perfection.
Color Me Run Comes To Hanoi
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This weekend, Hanoians will finally have the opportunity to run five kilometers while being doused in colored powder, as the Color Me Run comes to the capital for the first time.
[Photos] How The Other Half Lives: District 2's Makeshift Village
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you think of District 2, the first thing that comes to mind is massive villas and high-end developments, fancy western-style supermarkets and upscale restaurants. But while Thao Dien may be a hub of luxury living, other parts of District 2 are not necessarily so glamorous.
Metiseko: How One Local Designer Created An Eco-Friendly Brand
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
When it comes to fashion, sustainability is not always a high priority in Vietnam. These days, Vietnam is beginning to see more campaigns which aim to raise public awareness around environmental issues in all industries. However, what is most remarkable is the role that Vietnam's apparel industry has played in both national economic growth – Vietnam ranks among the top textile exporters in the world – and eco-friendly practices.
There Are Only 20 Indochinese Tigers Left in Vietnam
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's population of Indochinese tigers is dangerously low, with only around 20 animals left in the wild.
Morning News Roundup: Illusion-Causing Stimulant, Called "American Weed," Traded Openly In HCMC
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Airlines receives second Airbus A350-XWB [Nhan Dan]
Cop suspended for assaulting insulting neighbor [Thanh Nien]
Illusion-causing stimulant, called ‘American weed,’ traded openly in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]
Chinese Man Deported For Mass Earthworm-Hunting Operation
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
There are some crimes so despicable and sinister that just to think of them will make your stomach turn.
[Infographics] Vietnam's Mobile Games Are Taking the World by Storm
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Whether you're reading this on a smartphone or tablet, a desktop or a laptop, look up: chances are at least a few other people are also deeply engrossed in a screen of some kind.
Six-Minute Film Depicts Enchanting Landscapes Of Southeast Asia
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Soren Nielsen and Victoria Rivera's six-minute film opens with a question: “When did we stop walking if it's what makes us human in the first place?”
Saigon Railways To Open Daily Route To Ninh Thuan Province
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On October 3, Saigon Railways will begin offering a daily train service from Saigon to Phan Rang-Thap Cham in coastal Ninh Thuan province.
Saigon’s Famous Streets And Squares: Trần Hưng Đạo Boulevard
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
One of Saigon’s youngest major boulevards, Trần Hưng Đạo was built in 1911-1913 over former swamp land to provide a more direct route between the cities of Saigon and Chợ Lớn.
Vietnam Considers Allowing 5 Second Sex Scenes in Movies
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Next time you catch a movie at your local theater, keep an eye out for the film's rating on the screen. As of early 2016, you may find that things have changed.
Weekend News Roundup: Over 40 Percent Of HCM City Youths Show Alcohol Abuse Signs
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Over 40 percent of HCM City youths show alcohol abuse signs [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam’s new abortion restriction may backfire: official [Thanh Nien]
HCM City expects to control flooding in inner-city areas by 2020 [Vietnam Net]
Japan Floods Uproot Houses, Leave Thousands Homeless
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- Published on 18 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, while Saigon residents pushed their motorbikes through murky floodwater or sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Japan was busy handling its own rain-related troubles.
[Photos] Central Atrium Transforms Saigon Tube House
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- Published on 18 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a city like Saigon, space comes at a premium. It's no wonder, then, that Vietnam – and many other Asian countries – have taken to building tube houses, the ultra-skinny residential buildings you often find in crowded urban centers.
[Video] What Happens When Vietnam Sees Domestic Violence In Public
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- Published on 18 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, it's not unusual to stop and stare when something is out of the ordinary. But while some incidents are fairly tame – think wedding photos or street performers – there are also times when these circumstances require bystander intervention.
King Kong Prequel to Be Filmed in Vietnam
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- Published on 18 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The director of Hollywood's King Kong prequel, Kong: Skull Island, has arrived in Vietnam and is scouting possible locations for the blockbuster-to-be.
Morning News Roundup: Viettel OTT App Going Global
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- Published on 18 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
600 transgender Vietnamese ask for new identity papers [Vietnam Net]
Viettel OTT app going global [VOV]
Concert offers new experience of music in darkness [Vietnam News]
