What Does The Future Hold For Saigon’s Skeleton Tower?
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The monolithic Saigon One Tower is the most obvious victim of the city's burst real estate bubble (which looks to be finally recovering). Even though the skeleton of the unfinished US$238 million skyscraper lies at the intersection of Ham Nghi and Ton Duc Thang Streets, an incredibly desirable piece of real estate, information about the stalled project has been nearly impossible to come by.
[Video] Following A Hột Vịt Lộn Vendor Through The Streets Of Saigon
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Shing Chan.
We often take for granted the immense diversity of foods found on the streets of Saigon, in addition to those that sell them. This short film profiles Vinh, a hột vịt lộn (fetal duck egg) vendor who hawks her product to pay for her son's university tuition.
22 Killed, 120 Injured In Blast At Central Bangkok Shrine
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A massive explosion tore through a popular Hindu shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok last night, killing 22 and injuring 120 more.
Former US Consulate Employee Imprisoned For Selling Visas At Up To $70,000
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of investigation, a former State Department employee has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his role in selling US visas to Vietnamese citizens who had previously been denied them for up to US$70,000 a piece.
Morning News Roundup: VN Coffee Growers Near Bankruptcy
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's $2.6mln stall at Italy expo fixed 2 months after criticism [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese DJ listed among world’s top 50 [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam is in top destination of South Korea’s investors [SGGP]
Check Out This New Instagram Account Dedicated To Napping Saigonese
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, there’s no shame when it comes to taking a nap in public as nearly every vehicle doubles as a makeshift sleeping pad. To capture Saigonese at rest, graphic designer Maria Tran Larsen (who is also responsible for this set of animated gifts of a similar theme) has started an Instagram account to capture what she calls a “funny” and “charming” aspect of Vietnam.
Construction of Saigon Metro Flyover Above the Hanoi Highway Begins
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Work on the above ground section of Saigon's first metro line is in full swing. Along with the construction of a rail bridge across the Saigon River and the installation of concrete girders, the city's transport authorities have announced that work has begun on a flyover across the Hanoi Highway.
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: 86 Võ Văn Tần
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Tim Doling. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The ornate mansion on the corner of the Bà Huyện Thanh Quan and Võ Văn Tần junction was once the private residence of celebrated photographer Fernand Nadal, whose old sepia postcard images of the city are now collectors’ items.
Parking Space Prices Hit US$50,000 In Hanoi
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
High demand and low supply have resulted in astronomical costs for parking spaces in Hanoi, some of which exceed the cost of the cars themselves.
Military Area in Cam Ranh to Be Converted Into Tourism Beach
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a bid to boost tourism in Cam Ranh, the Vietnamese military has agreed to hand over a beach to their civilian counterparts for tourism development.
Weekend News Roundup: Government To Pursue $500.8M Museum Despite Funding Problems
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Experts criticise uncontrolled Mekong crocodile breeding [Vietnam News]
Government to pursue $500.8mln museum despite funding problems, criticisms [Thanh Nien]
Foreign coloring books for adults take Vietnam by storm [VoV]
[Video] Parody Of American Teacher Mispronouncing Vietnamese Names Goes Viral
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When a video like Key & Peele’s “Substitute Teacher” gets over 400,000 hits on YouTube, copycats and parodies are to be expected. One such imitation, “Substitute Teacher in Vietnam,” shows an American teacher butchering Vietnamese names as he takes attendance.
Population Explosion: Hanoi Adding 200,000 New Residents Each Year
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
It’s no secret that the populations of Vietnam’s urban centers are quickly growing, but in Hanoi, this phenomenon is occurring at a rapid pace as the city adds 200,000 new residents each year.
Hẻm Gems: Mì Vịt Tiềm @ Mì Gia Tân Tòng Lợi
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
You can tell Mì Gia Tân Tòng Lợi has been around for a while by the faded hủ tiếu cart greeting you at the entrance. The eatery specializes in Chinese-style egg noodle soups and fried duck dishes, though some are more impressive than others.
Uber Is Giving Away Free Helicopter Rides In Da Nang This Weekend
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
To inaugurate the launch of UberCHOPPER, Uber’s new helicopter service in Vietnam, the company is giving away flights to a few of its Da Nang users this weekend.
Morning News Roundup: Craft Beer Explodes In Saigon
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam moves to weaken currency after China devaluation [Asian Correspondent]
Craft beer explodes in Saigon [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s deputy prime minister just got serious about startups [Tech in Asia]
Viet Pride 2015 Arrives In Saigon
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tomorrow morning, Vietnam’s biggest LGBT festival, Viet Pride 2015, will kick-off in Saigon with a wide-ranging selection of events, from workshops, art shows, and community activities to a large parade.
These 11 Infographics Show The Character Of Asian Nations
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Asian Creative Data Map is a project from the Asian Creative Network (ACN) that seeks to decipher how the character of Asian countries are changing due to rapid growth.
[Video] 44 Dead, 500 Injured In Massive Explosion At Chinese Port
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A series of explosions ripped though a port facility Tianjin late Wednesday night, killing 44 and injuring 500.
[Video] A Day in the Life of a Vietnamese Train Conductor
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever wonder what it would be like to drive a train through the winding, verdant hills and claustrophobic tunnels of central Vietnam?
