Saigon Gears Up For The Construction Of Its 4th Metro Line
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- Published on 24 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Preparations have been completed and railway authorities are getting ready to start construction of Saigon’s longest metro route.
[Photos] 12 Rare Images of Saigon From Above
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- Published on 24 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Back in 2009-2010, famous Vietnamese photographer, Gian Thanh Son, boarded a military helicopter and flew over Saigon, capturing some beautiful areal photos of the city.
54% Of Vietnamese Are Unhappy With Their Salaries: Survey
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- Published on 24 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent survey conducted by recruitment firm VietnamWorks found that up to 54% of Vietnamese workers are unsatisfied with their salaries.
Morning News Roundup: Chinese, Wife Imprisoned In HCMC For Selling Sex Toys, Fake Viagra
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- Published on 24 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
Vietnam has chances to supply vaccines for UN agencies with WHO quality certificate [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam’s major blood bank running dry [Thanh Nien]
Chinese, wife imprisoned in Vietnam for selling sex toys, fake Viagra [Thanh Nien]
Event Rewind: Saigon Artbook Edition 5
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- Published on 23 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first 2015 edition of Saigon Artbook was released last Thursday at the 3A Alternative Art Area, attracting a crowd of more than 800 people.
Manchester City And Vietnam National Team To Play Friendly In Hanoi Next Month
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- Published on 23 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Manchester City FC, winners of the 2014 Football League Cup Final, will head to Hanoi next month to play a friendly against the Vietnamese national team.
A Guide To The Secret Sign Language Of Vietnamese Drivers
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- Published on 23 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drivers in every country seem to have their own set of signals to communicate with one another.
[Photos] Lychee Season Has Arrived In Vietnam
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- Published on 23 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lychee season has officially arrived, bringing droves of farmers and buyers to Northern Vietnam.
Foreigners Now Allowed To Bring Motorhomes Into Vietnam
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- Published on 23 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Here’s some good news for foreigners wanting to embark on a SE Asia road trip via motorhome.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Plan For Industrial Park On Phu Quoc Island
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- Published on 23 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Vietnamese Film Week to be held in the US [SGGP]
Hanoi handicraft design competition launched [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam to create a strategy for developing cultural industry [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam Gears up for 2016 Olympics After Strong Showing at SEA Games
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- Published on 22 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Nguyen Thi Anh Vien got most of the attention at the SEA Games for her record breaking performances, many other Vietnamese athletes put on a strong showing, giving spectators a glimpse of what to expect at the 2016 Olympics.
[Video] People Try Thuốc Lào for the First Time
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- Published on 22 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Youtubers Trong Trắng recently conducted a bit of a science experiment, giving a group of Vietnamese 20-somethings their first experience with a tobacco bong (điếu cày).
[Photos] Saigon's Old Trees Are Being Swallowed by Urbanization
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- Published on 22 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
District 10’s Le Hong Phong, An Duong Vuong, Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Phu Streets are fortunate to enjoy the shade of hundreds of large trees that were planted more than 50 years ago. However, many of these trees are being literally swallowed by buildings that continue to inch their way towards the pavement.
District Eight Design’s Annual Factory Sale Is This Weekend
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- Published on 22 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
District Eight Design, purveyor of locally made and designed furniture, will be holding their annual Factory Sale this weekend.
Weekend News Roundup: Eight Suspected Tanker Hijackers Caught In Vietnam
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- Published on 22 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam to improve tsunami warning capability [Vietnam Net]
MOET still unsure how to produce good teachers [DTI]
Nguyen Hue Rents Jump 20%, Hurting Struggling Businesses
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- Published on 19 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now that it has a fancy new pedestrian promenade, landlords that own buildings along Nguyen Hue Street are hiking rents, putting the hurt on business that are just starting to recover from slow sales during its construction.
[Video] Bún Riêu Chợ Nổi: A Life Spent Selling Bún Riêu In Can Tho’s Floating Market
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- Published on 19 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short documentary centers on Co Be, who sells soup to the busy workers at the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho.
Internet Providers Should Compensate Users For Slow Internet: Lawyer
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- Published on 19 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) breaks down, many businesses suffer profit losses as deadlines are missed and workers are unable to complete their tasks. But while local internet providers commiserate with their plight, they say that the AAG ruptures are out of their control and won’t provide compensation.
[Photos] Saigon Mechanics Unveil The “Mammoth”
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- Published on 19 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A homage to the aesthetics of a classic vehicles, this customized bike, dubbed the “Mammoth,” has been getting a lot of attention for its elephantine look.
Vietnam Officially Waives Visas for 5 European Countries
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- Published on 19 June 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After weeks of speculation, Vietnam is officially scrapping tourist visas for citizens of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain starting July 1.
