Event Rewind: Farmers Market @ Saigon Outcast
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- Published on 12 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Farmers markets are weekend staples in many cities around the globe, but these events have been noticeably absent from Saigon. Until now.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Resorts Slammed For Acting As If They Owned Beaches
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- Published on 12 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese woman conned by 'foreign fiancé’ out of over $40,000 [Tuoi Tre]
Government approves plan to adopt 4G [VOV]
Repairs To Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Delayed 2 Days
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- Published on 11 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It will take two days longer than expected to fix Vietnam’s branch of the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) due to bad weather.
A Train Ride From Saigon To Nha Trang (1952)
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- Published on 11 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
During his short time in Vietnam, Swiss photojournalist, Werner Bischof, captured rarely seen slices of life on a train from Saigon to Nha Trang in 1952.
Foreigners Will Be Able To Own Property In Vietnam For 100 Years: Decree
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- Published on 11 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the Vietnamese property market will likely heat up in the next few years with the construction of new metro lines in Hanoi and Saigon, it may soon be time to hop back on the real estate bandwagon. A new draft decree would make it easier for foreigners to get in on the action, extending ownership periods to 100 years.
Ancient Tombs of Saigon: Phan Tan Huynh Tomb
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- Published on 11 May 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Hidden away at the end of an alley in Phu Nhuan is the forgotten tomb of Marshal Le Van Duyet’s deputy, Phan Tan Huynh.
Vietnam Tourism Numbers Have Fallen For 11th Month In A Row
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- Published on 11 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has experienced a significant drop in international tourist arrivals for the 11th consecutive month.
Weekend News Roundup: Alcohol Is The Leading Cause Of Home Violence In Vietnam
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- Published on 11 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
'What's a condom?': Unsafe sex puts Vietnamese factory workers at risk [Thanh Nien]
From cheers to tears: Alcohol is the leading cause of home violence in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam invites Bollywood to attract Indian tourists [Hindustan Times]
Sai Gon Art Map: Call For Submissions
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- Published on 08 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer, Saigon Artbook, Dia Projects and Alternative Art Area are in the process of producing a handy map of art-related activities and venues in Saigon – from galleries to street art.
Vietnam To Begin Checking Motorbike Emissions In 2018
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- Published on 08 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A draft regulation submitted by the Vietnam Register (VR) to the Ministry of Transport would require motorbike owners to have their bike’s emissions checked every two years.
10 Photos Of The Amazing Vietnamese Spider-Men
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- Published on 08 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Vietnamese cities have begun to move their tangled nests of electricity wires underground, they are still a ubiquitous feature of many urban neighborhoods.
[Video] Phở Has Never Looked So Beautiful
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- Published on 08 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short clip, "Mrs Phở," is the work of Tung Pham, a second year student at Lasalle College of The Arts in Singapore.
Vietnamese Women’s Revolutionary Roles Depicted In Propaganda Posters
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- Published on 08 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the context of France-Vietnam Year, the Musée du quai Branly is presenting an installation of Vietnamese propaganda posters exploring the various representations of women in Vietnam from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Saigoneer Chats With Suboi, Saigon’s Queen of Hip-Hop
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- Published on 07 May 2015
- Written by Brian Letwin and Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Suboi recently returned from a series of successful US shows and wall-to-wall American media coverage. We sat down with Saigon’s “Queen of Hip-Hop” to ask about her experiences in the US, whether or not hip-hop can become mass-market in Vietnam and a number of other burning questions.
Saigon Ranked Among World’s Ideal Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians
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- Published on 07 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When On Earth, a Buzzfeed-style travel website, has ranked Saigon among the world’s ideal cities for vegan and vegetarian travelers.
Vietnamese Actress May Face Jail Time For Slapping, Insulting Hanoi Cops
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- Published on 07 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A famous Vietnamese actress may be facing jail time for verbally and physically abusing Hanoi police officers in an incident that occurred in February.
Hue’s Heritage Threatened By Development, Time
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- Published on 07 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a recent piece for The New York Times, Edward Wong warns that many of Hue’s World Heritage sites and perhaps its very soul are slowly deteriorating as a result of development and environmental factors.
[Video] Nha Trang Driver Learns Why Lessons Shouldn’t Be Done On City Streets
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- Published on 07 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This video should serve as a friendly reminder that novice drivers should avoid busy streets when trying to up their skills. You probably shouldn’t be driving a fancy Mercedes SUV either...
Morning News Roudup: Youths Taking Showers At Ho Chi Minh City Pedestrian Street Fountains
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- Published on 07 May 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Uh-oh! Youths taking showers at Ho Chi Minh City pedestrian street fountains [Tuoi Tre]
Google Vietnam names first nine finalists for doodle drawing contest [Tuoi Tre]
Vietcombank buys $1 bln worth of government bonds: report [Thanh Nien]
An Interview With Jazz-Fusion Trio The Drops
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- Published on 06 May 2015
- Written by Seamus Butler. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Forming in 2008, with Guitarist Frederico Casagrande, saxophonist Christophe Panzani, and percussionist Tom Poor, Casagrande and Panzani sought to continue a previous partnership in a new band. After releasing their 3rd album this year with French drumming sensation Gautier Garrigue, the group has been extensively travelling the globe impressing crowds and gathering fans along the way.
