As Saigon’s First Pedestrian-Only Street Prepares To Open, Details and Criticisms Emerge
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- Published on 15 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As construction of Nguyen Hue Street’s pedestrian-only promenade nears completion, new details about its operation as well as critical voices have emerged in the Vietnamese press in recent weeks.
Saigon Bank Exec Pulls Gun On Taxi Staff Over Parking Spot
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- Published on 15 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a story that seems like something out of an American newspaper, Saigon police took a bank executive into custody last week for pulling a gun on a taxi dispatcher during a dispute over a parking space.
Vietnamese-American Actress Stars In Graphic Video, Visits Vietnam To Save Endangered Species (NSFW)
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- Published on 15 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
For many mammals, the world is becoming a harsher place as human’s encroach on the land and hunt them for skins, horns and meat (see this utterly depressing map).
Climate Change Will Put 'Many' Vietnamese Cities Underwater: Official
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- Published on 15 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While residents in the Vietnam's central highlands face the worst drought in years, 400km to the north, three people died last month as a result of “unusual” floods, the likes of which have not been seen since 1965.
Morning News Roundup: HCM City Bans Teacher-Student Romantic Relationships
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- Published on 15 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam betting on more casinos [VOV]
Authorities unlawfully allow almost 600 pines to be felled in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam automobile industry faces collapse after Toyota announcement about possible production end [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] How Japan Is Using Anime To Justify An Expanded Military Role
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- Published on 14 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japan is in the midst of expanding its military’s operating limits to a point unseen since the end of World War II. To help “justify” what many see as an illegal pivot when it comes to the use of military force, Japanese has launched an anime-based campaign to win over the population’s hearts and minds.
[Photos] This Is What Life in Vietnam Looked Like 100 Years Ago
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- Published on 14 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When photographer, Charles Peyrin, visited Vietnam in the 1920’s, he snapped dozens of candid shots that offer a rare glimpse into the daily life of locals and French colonists.
Hà Nội: CAPITAL City - The Capital City From Above
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- Published on 14 April 2015
- Written by Michael Waibel.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the Hà Nội: CAPITAL City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos and stories. Today we’ll take a closer look at the first chapter: The Capital City From Above.
Morning News Roundup: Watch Out For These ‘Time Bombs’ When You’re In HCMC
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- Published on 14 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese incinerators create deadly dioxin gases [Vietnam Net]
PM approves 36 mln USD textbook reform project [Vietnam Plus]
Da Nang, Hoi An host Vespa roadshow [Vietnam Plus]
What Does The Future Hold For Petrus Ky’s Mausoleum And Memorial House?
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- Published on 13 April 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Not yet recognised as a heritage site, the Mausoleum and Memorial House of Pétrus Ký, one of Việt Nam’s greatest intellects, has fallen into a state of disrepair.
AT&T Looks To Expand Into Vietnamese Market
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- Published on 13 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
American telecommunications giant AT&T is looking to expand its services into Vietnam, but not in the way that you might expect.
Interactive 360° Drone Panorama Lets You See Saigon Like Never Before
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- Published on 13 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drones have given us some pretty fantastic aerial views of Saigon, but none have come close to this 360° Drone Panorama created by GlobalVision.
Saigon Bakery Finds A Hit With Ginormous Bánh Mì
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- Published on 13 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’ve seen plenty of crazy spins on Vietnamese food, from phở cocktails to street side duck tacos. However, one Saigon bakery has found success by simply supersizing a popular Vietnamese staple, bánh mì.
Saigon’s Golf Course Is Poisoning Local Residents: Experts
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- Published on 13 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Unlike most golf courses, Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat Golf Course is located in the heart of a densely populated urban area where it poses a serious environmental threat to those living nearby. Local residents and experts have warned that the many chemicals used to keep the course in pristine shape are making their way into the local water supply and are causing “serious pollution to a large area nearby.”
Weekend News Roundup: Dog Thieves Saved From Mob Attack After Crashing Into Woman
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- Published on 13 April 2015
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US architects introduce PhD thesis on Saigon architecture [Tuoi Tre]
Teen fined $300 for riding motorbike with feet on highway [Thanh Nien]
Helmet law for kids largely ignored across Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 12 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlight their favorite articles from the past week.
Saigon’s Central Post Office Goes Back To Its Original Color
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- Published on 10 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After complaints from street vendors to architects, the Saigon Central Post Office is finally back to its colonial color scheme following a VND5 billion (US$233,013) repainting.
Forgotten Vietnamese Communities Come To Life At Sao La
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- Published on 10 April 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. .
Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai’s latest thought provoking and socially conscious exhibition, Day by Day, is currently on view at Sao La.
Vietnam Pledges To Ease Visa And Work Permits For Foreigners
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- Published on 10 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following feedback from businesses with domestic operations, Vietnamese officials have vowed to simplify visas and work permits procedures for foreign workers.
[Video] Chinese-Vietnamese Gang War Erupts in Australia
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- Published on 10 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese-Vietnamese relations are still a bit frosty from the oilrig that caused a geopolitical fracas last year, and by the looks of it, this animosity has manifested in the diasporas of these countries as well.
