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?
Drone Operators In VN Need Permission From Ministry of Defense To Fly
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drones have provided us with some entertaining and sometime mind-blowing views of Vietnam. However, few drone operators seem to be aware that they need permission from the Ministry of Defense to operate the devices, according to a long-neglected government decree.
Morning News Roundup: Foreign Retailers Drive The Rise Of Convenience Stores In Vietnam
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam Widens Dong’s Trading Band After China Devalues Yuan [Bloomberg]
Dozens of houses owned by disgraced Vinashin official seized [DTI News]
PM welcomes US Supreme Court Justice [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] This Is What Life In Saigon Looked Like In The Late 60s
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While many of the old photos we post show sharp contrasts between past and present, those in this set depict scenes that could be found on Saigon’s streets today, with a few glaring exceptions.
[Video] Coffee Shop Owner, Seeking “Cool” Ride Drives Taxi Into Hanoi River
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday afternoon, a Hanoi taxi driver parked his car to buy a drink at a roadside stall. A few minutes later, he found his vehicle submerged in a nearby river after the stall’s owner “borrowed” it for a joy ride.
[Video] Toronto-Based DJ Films New Music Video On The Streets Of Hanoi
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Toronto-based DJ and producer, Michael Imperial, recently traveled to Hanoi to shoot the video for his new track, All Night, inspired by martial arts, bowls of noodles and crime-dramas.
7,200 Saigonese Share The Same ID Card Numbers
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to mistakes by local police departments, as many as 7,200 Saigon residents have identical identity card numbers, making it hard for them to get passports, bank accounts and tax codes.
Vietnam Planning To Extend US Tourist Visas From 3 Months To 1 Year
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a bid to draw more visitors from the US, the Vietnamese government is planning to extend the validity of tourist visas for Americans from three months to 1 year.
Morning News Roundup: Baggage Truck Tears Off Aircraft Wing After Collision At Vietnam Airport
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
US Navy Ships to Move to Vietnam for Asia’s Largest Annual Humanitarian Mission [The Diplomat]
HCM City Procuracy apologises for wrongful convictions [Vietnam News]
Bangladesh, Viet Nam to boost trade 25% [Vietnam News]
Chinese Overtake Russians In Mui Ne
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- Published on 11 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mui Ne, long a stronghold for Russian tourists has been attracting a different set of international visitors in recent months – Chinese.
Future Saigon: The District 5 Cultural Center
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- Published on 11 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Below are some renderings of a new cultural center designed by HSP International Vietnam and Ardor Architects that will be located at 105 Tran Hung Dao, District 5.
North Korea To Set Clocks Back 30 Minutes To Create Its Own Time Zone
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- Published on 11 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On August 15, all the clocks in North Korea will be turned back 30 minutes, signaling the creation of “Pyongyang Time.”
New Monopoly Set Takes You Back To Early 1900s Hanoi
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- Published on 11 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The team that brought you 1880 Saigon Monopoly is back with a new edition of the game that seeks to capture the character of turn of the twentieth century Hanoi.
[Photos] 3 Rare White Tiger Cubs Born at Saigon Zoo
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- Published on 11 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, two rare Bengal white tigers at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens became the proud parents of three healthy cubs.
