Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River
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- Published on 03 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
EVN dismisses complaints on power price hikes [DTI]
Students pray at scholars' temple for exam success [DTI]
Saigon bikers make their exhausts louder, rev up noise concerns [Thanh Nien]
European Tourists Reportedly Charged For Visas At Noi Bai Despite Waiver
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- Published on 02 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apparently, immigration officials at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport didn’t get the memo about Vietnam’s highly publicized visa exemptions for German, French, British, Italian and Spanish tourists that went into effect on July 1.
A Chat With The Organizers Of The Outcast’s Farmers Market
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- Published on 02 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s only farmers market is gearing up for its second installment at Saigon Outcast this Sunday. We sat down with the organizers (Saigon Outcast and La Holista) to see why they started the market, to learn more about the vendors and how they’re striking a balance between local and foreign purveyors.
[Photos] 15 Incredible Images Of Yesterday’s Storm In Saigon
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- Published on 02 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday evening, a large storm passed through Saigon just as the sun began to set, resulting in some spectacular photos captured by Facebook users (top photo by Masahiro Ura from Vincom Center).
[Video] Breakdancing Thai Police Go Viral
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- Published on 02 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
So what’s the best way for a military junta to appease the populace? Police dance videos, of course!
Vietnam to Remove 3,300 Requirements for New Businesses Next Month
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- Published on 02 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new set of law amendments will go into effect next month, removing thousands of requirements for new businesses in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Tourist Beaten By Seafood Vendors In Vietnam's Resort Town
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- Published on 02 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCM City to spend big on infrastructure [Vietnam Net]
Da Nang city to host international marathon 2015 [SGGP]
Vietnam Airlines receives first A350 XWB [Vietnam Plus]
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.
