[Photos] A Rare Glimpse of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago
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- Published on 18 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tensions appear to be escalating over thousands of disputed islands in the East Sea with reports surfacing last week that the Pentagon is considering deploying U.S. military assets to the area in a direct challenge to China’s steadily increasing hegemony.
Vietnam Moves to Ban Smoking at Weddings and Funerals
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- Published on 18 May 2015
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In a move to combat climbing smoking rates in Vietnam, heath officials have proposed banning the act at weddings and funerals.
Weekend News Roundup: Indian Developer Vows To 'Rebuild' Nha Trang With Controversial Megaproject
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- Published on 18 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Indian developer vows to 'rebuild' Nha Trang with controversial megaproject [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese man arrested for excrement attack on nemesis [Thanh Nien]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 17 May 2015
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Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.
Sai Gon Art Map: Final Call For Submissions
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- Published on 15 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s only one week left until we close submissions for the Sai Gon Art Map, a project from Saigoneer, Saigon Artbook, Dia Projects and The Alternative Art Area.
[Photos] This Is What Saigon Looked Like 150 Years Ago
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- Published on 15 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
These rare photographs are the work of Émile Gsell, the first commercial photographer based in Saigon.
Vietnam Ranks Ahead Of US, Much Of EU In International Education Rankings
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- Published on 15 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the results of the largest global school rankings ever released, Vietnam ranks ahead of the US and many EU countries when it comes to math and science.
[Video] Talk Show Introduces Americans To The Beauty Of Son Doong Cave
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- Published on 15 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Wednesday, ABC News sent one of its correspondents to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave to make a live drone report (yes, this is apparently a thing now).
Vietnam Mulls Adding More Countries To Waiver List, Extends Stays For Visa-Free Visitors
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- Published on 15 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to boost declining tourism numbers, Vietnam will allow international travelers from visa exempt countries to stay longer and is considering expanding the number of nationalities on its waiver list.
Morning News Roundup: New Terminal For Da Nang Airport Needs $147.4m
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- Published on 15 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coffee Farmers in Vietnam Seen Hoarding Most Beans Since ’10 [Bloomberg]
Vietnam's Risky Move To Strengthen Exports [Forbes]
Draft Amendment Would Restrict Vietnamese Names To 25 Characters
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- Published on 14 May 2015
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A new draft amendment submitted by the Ministry of Justice would limit Vietnamese names to 25 characters.
[Infographic] Car Prices In Vietnam Compared To Its Neighbors
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- Published on 14 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Buying a car is a notoriously expensive proposition in Vietnam due to the exorbitant taxes levied against them. This handy infographic further illustrates this point by comparing car prices in Vietnam to neighboring countries.
2 Vietnamese Films to Be Screened at Cannes Film Festival
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- Published on 14 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two Vietnamese films, "Big Father, Small Father and Other Stories" and "Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass," will be screened at the 68th Cannes Film Festival that will take place from May 13 to May 24.
“Gangster” Saigon Street Vendors Preying On Unsuspecting Tourists: Report
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- Published on 14 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent investigation by Tuoi Tre uncovered a large ring of Saigon street vendors who are exploiting tourists by charging up to VND200,000 for a coconut, sometimes even grabbing money directly out of their wallets.
[Photos] Inside Saigon’s Abstract 2H House
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- Published on 14 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Truong An architecture and 23o5Studio recently teamed up an this abstract house in Saigon’s Thanh My Loi new urban area. The structure was designed to allow light to proliferate throughout, painting its walls with different colors and patterns.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Goes Shopping For U.S. Military Hardware
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- Published on 14 May 2015
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Ex-chief editor of Vietnamese newspaper charged with ‘abusing democratic freedoms’ [Tuoi Tre]
Scholars discuss religious culture role in sustainable development [VOV]
Vietnam Goes Shopping for U.S. Military Hardware [Bloomberg]
U.S. Military May Send Aircraft, Ships To Disputed East Sea Zone
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- Published on 13 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, a Pentagon official said that the U.S. is contemplating the deployment of military assets to the East Sea to ensure freedom of navigation around disputed islands that are claimed by 19 nations.
[Video] “Walk In Shanghai” Is Google Street View On High-Definition Steroids
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- Published on 13 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
What better way to experience a new city that to walk through its streets? This reverse timelapse video from media mastermind JT Singh lets potential visitors explore Shanghai more intimately than ever before.
[Photos] The Parks Of Saigon Seen From Above
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- Published on 13 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Public parks can seem few and far between in Saigon, especially outside of the city center. But you gotta appreciate what you have and there’s no better way to do so than with the drone images of Saigon’s green spaces.
The Incredible Origami Art Of Nguyen Ngoc Vu
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- Published on 13 May 2015
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In addition to digital art and stop motion films, Saigon-born Nguyen Ngoc Vu has also found success with one of Japan's most prolific analog art forms – origami.
