July Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 01 July 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Dinosaurs, androids, socio-political documentaries and juicy indie films from around the world make up this month’s menu at Saigon’s alternative film venues.
[Video] Man Fined $35 for Shattering Smelly Pickle Jar at Security Checkpoint
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- Published on 01 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s northern airport authority has fined a passenger VND750,000 (US$35) for throwing a jar of picked eggplants at Noi Bai International airport.
Future Saigon: Thu Thiem’s Empire City
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- Published on 01 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday afternoon, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the Thu Thiem Empire City development, the crown jewel of the city’s new urban area.
[Video] 94-Year-Old Hanoi Woman Becomes “Internet Master”
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- Published on 01 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
94-year-old Hanoi resident, Le Thi, might not be churning out code or learning the finer points of InDesign, but for someone born in 1921, her computer skills are downright impressive.
Bphones Recalled Less Than 2 Weeks After Delivery
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- Published on 01 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two weeks following the release of the Bphone, dubbed “the best smartphone in the world,” by its maker, the company has announced that the handsets are being recalled for a software update and camera upgrade.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, For Now
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- Published on 01 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese more open to "non-traditional family" [VietnamNet]
Vietnam to consider more oil extraction to ensure GDP target [VietnamNet]
Vietnam to Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, for Now [NC Register]
Manila Times Gives China The Finger With Its Own “Nine Dash Line” Map
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- Published on 30 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Philippines’ oldest newspaper recently made what could be considered a provocative gesture towards China regarding its notorious “nine-dash-line.”
[Photos] Vietnamese Solar-Powered, Green-Roofed Toilet Design Wins Architecture Award
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- Published on 30 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A restroom/garden design constructed in Vietnam's northern province of Cao Bang by Hanoi-based H&P Architects has taken home the Social Good Award at the 2015 AZ Awards.
Vietnam Tourism Numbers Drop for 13th Consecutive Month
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- Published on 30 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese tourism officials are probably praying that the effects of the recent visa waivers will kick in soon as the number of international visitors traveling to Vietnam has fallen for the 13th consecutive month.
[Video] Hanoi Police Hunt for Man for Allowing Dog to Drive Motorbike
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- Published on 30 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi police are on the hunt for a man who let a dog drive his motorbike after a video of the incident surfaced online last week.
Saigon Bus Ridership Drops Dramatically
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- Published on 30 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is short on public transportation offerings as it awaits the construction of its metro and BRT systems, but that's not stopping people from abandoning city busses at a rapid pace.
Morning News Roundup: Nha Trang Beach To Be 'Privatized' Despite Public Outcry
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- Published on 30 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
The tourism crisis: No relief for Vietnam as visitor drop continues [Thanh Nien]
2 men arrested for attacking traffic cops after drinking [Thanh Nien]
Nha Trang beach to be 'privatized' despite public outcry [DTI]
[Video] How To Make: Bánh Nậm
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- Published on 29 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When we order bánh thập cẩm at our Hue standby, Rất Huế (136/11 Lê Thánh Tôn), one of the highlights is bánh nậm, gelatinous rice with minced shrimp wrapped in a banana leaf.
Hanoi Is The Most Expensive Place To Live In Vietnam: Report
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- Published on 29 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi might be the cheapest place in the world for tourists to visit this summer, but its residents have the highest living expenses in the country.
Saigon's Endangered Heritage Buildings: The Top 10
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- Published on 29 June 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
We’re now over half way through 2015, and what better time to update that depressing list of Saigon built heritage in imminent danger of destruction.
Controversial Chinese Oil Platform Returns To East Sea
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- Published on 29 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese oil platform Haiyang Shiyou 981 has retuned to the East Sea to conduct oil and gas exploration.
Vietnam Plans to Send 15 Athletes to 2016 Summer Olympics
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- Published on 29 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following a strong showing at the SEA Games earlier this month, Vietnam has announced that it will send up to 15 athletes to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games next year in Brazil.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Police Reject $550,000 Bribe From Chinese Fugitive
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- Published on 29 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Vietnamese drug addicts still high [SGGP]
Dead rivers encircle Hanoi [Vietnam Net]
Foreign fast-food chains not performing as expected in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Esoteric And Reimagined Religious Rituals Lay The Ground For “Carne Vale” At Galerie Quynh
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- Published on 26 June 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Images courtesy of Galerie Quynh.
Greco-Roman ruins and imaginary masked characters set the stage for “Carne Vale,” the new exhibition by Nadege David and Sandrine Llouquet at Galerie Quynh.
[Photos] Hanoi’s Wavy Metro Tracks Raise Eyebrows
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- Published on 26 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon’s metro system chugs along, Hanoi’s first urban railway has been plagued by poor construction quality, delays and controversy surrounding its rolling stock. Now you can add wavy tracks to the list.
