[Photos] The Madness of Hanoi Traffic
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi can’t seem to get a break. After a torrential downpour hit the capital two weeks ago, heavy rains have visited the city once again, flooding streets and leaving commuters stranded in traffic.
20 Photos Of 1960s Phu Nhuan
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Everyone in Saigon knows the drill: what's a shoe store today might be a phở stall tomorrow. Hairdressers become restaurateurs, office buildings turn into hotels and your favourite bánh mì cart could just as easily rock up one morning selling wicker baskets instead. In this city, buildings and businesses come and go in the blink of an eye.
Vietnam Celebrates First Win of 2018 World Cup Qualifiers
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Things are looking up for Vietnam this morning, after the national football team took home its first win of the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers.
[Video] Social Experiment Gauges The Honesty Of Danang, Hoi An Locals
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this month, Danang student group Black or White wanted to create a social experiment to gauge the honesty of local residents.
Morning News Roundup: 28 Vietnamese To Stand Trial After $13-Million Online Gambling Bust
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- Published on 09 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Government mulls nixing tax fines, fees [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam to classify universities to improve quality [DTI]
Vietnamese directors to bring acclaimed films to London festival [Thanh Nien]
Saigon Authorities Claim New Reservoirs Will Reduce Flooding By 30%
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to make your rainy season a little drier, local officials recently approved the spending of VND950 billion (US$41.8 million) to create three large-scale reservoirs across Saigon. Covering 100 hectares in total, the water reserves will be located in Tan Binh and Thu Duc Districts as well as District 4.
Laos Officials Shut Down Vietnamese Nightclub In Historic Cave
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- Published on 08 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you think of Laos' historic Viengxay Cave, a major military base and home to thousands during the 1953-1975 Laotian civil war, the first thing that springs to mind is pole dancers. Obviously.
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
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Nearly 15,000 residents of Dong Nai province will be moving house due to the construction of Long Thanh Airport, reports Tuoi Tre.
