September Movies At Saigon's Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
This month’s film line-up ranges from stories centered around the world of music to the tale of post-civil war Mali, an animal uprising and a biopic of the painter that would change landscape paintings forever. Be sure to check out your favourites this month at Saigon’s alternatives film venues.
Drop Everything: Kenny G Is Coming To Hanoi
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Smooth jazz enthusiasts may want to take a seat for this thrilling announcement: next month, Kenny G is coming to Hanoi.
[Video] Meteorite Explodes Over Bangkok
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A massive airborne explosion believed to be a meteorite was caught on camera yesterday in Bangkok, taking residents of the Thai capital by surprise.
Pork Guts as Donuts, a Delicious Breakfast
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is a country of culinary excellence. From phở to bánh xèo, bún riêu to bánh mì, local cuisine is a wealth of culinary creativity. And in a country where food is not always in abundance, Vietnamese chefs use every available ingredient. Seriously: every available ingredient.
Morning News Roundup: Farmers Dump Dead Fish To Protest Factory Waste Dumping
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Policy, financial hurdles stymie Vietnam auto industry [Thanh Nien]
Dollar borrowers in Vietnam report massive losses after dong falls [Thanh Nien]
Farmers dump dead fish to protest factory waste dumping [DTI]
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Unveils Plans to Cover Saigon University in Trees
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon will be getting a little bit greener, thanks to the folks at Vo Trong Nghia. The award-winning architecture firm recently revealed its plans for a new FPT University campus in the southern city, which include a tree-covered building and shaded courtyard.
Street Food Vendors May Be Required to Comply With New Food Safety Regulation
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Street food could soon get a thorough cleaning, as new regulations proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade seek to bring food safety standards to Saigon's roadside dining.
Icons Of Old Saigon: The Maison Centrale de Saigon
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
One of the most hated government buildings in colonial Saigon, the Maison Centrale de Saigon (Khám Lớn Sài Gòn), or Saigon Central Prison, was a truly grim institution where thousands of unfortunates were incarcerated in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.
Get Ready For Gondola Rides On A Saigon Canal
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gondolas will no longer be solely the symbol of Venice, reports Tuoi Tre.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Let Public Have A Say On New Electricity Rates
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- Published on 07 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Danang, transport ministry lead nation in administrative reform [VOV]
Falling oil prices adversely affect Vietnam economy [VOV]
State-owned building firms slow to privatise [Vietnam News]
Saigon Artbook: Call For Submission
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- Published on 04 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon Artbook, the city’s platform for emerging artists, is currently seeking submissions for its quarterly art publication. Both local and foreign artists based in Saigon are encouraged to apply.
Viettel to Require New SIMs for 4G Service
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- Published on 04 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in October of this year, Viettel will offer its users the option of 4G coverage, reports Zing.
Long Thanh Airport Construction to Relocate 15,000 People
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- Published on 04 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly 15,000 residents of Dong Nai province will be moving house due to the construction of Long Thanh Airport, reports Tuoi Tre.
15 Photos Of Vietnam's Most Beautiful Sunrises
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- Published on 04 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Whether it is a metropolitan hub, a sleepy central Vietnam highland town in mist or a tranquil remote island, these photos of sunrise capture the beautiful transition between night and day that is rarely seen.
Morning News Roundup: Online Train Ticket Sale Faces Network Congestion
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- Published on 04 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Minimum wage to increase 12.4% next year [DTI]
English Premier League to be broadcast for free in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Russia, Vietnam strategic partnership to make Asia-Pacific safer [Sputnik News]
Bac Lieu Approves Plan For Guitar-Shaped Five-Star Hotel
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- Published on 03 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu have approved plans to construct a five-star hotel shaped like a traditional Vietnamese musical instrument, reports Tuoi Tre.
Top Mobile Retailer To Open Food Chain Because Why Not
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- Published on 03 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Late last week, Vietnam's top mobile retailer, The Gioi Di Dong, unexpectedly announced its plan to open 30 to 50 convenience stores over the last quarter of the year, reports Thanh Nien.
[Video] The Saigon Shoemaker Who Made Kicks for Kings: Part 2
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- Published on 03 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the second part of this collaboration between Saigoneer and Only In Saigon, famed shoemaker Trinh Ngoc tells the story of his return to the southern city. From his success as a bespoke designer to the uncertainty of life after war, Ngoc's career and passion for shoemaking prevails.
Vietnam Breaks Ground on First Solar Power Plant
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- Published on 03 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Quang Ngai officials broke ground on the construction of Vietnam's first solar power plant this Saturday. The facility, which is expected to be operational by mid-2016, will cover 24 hectares and comes at a price tag of VND826 billion, according to VietnamNet.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Dreamliner Flies To London
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- Published on 03 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
China Southern Airlines to launch freighter service to Vietnam [Want China Times]
HCM City: Boat tour on Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe launched [DTI]
Vietnamese seller of ‘priority logos’ to ‘avoid traffic police’ gives himself up [Tuoi Tre]
