Uber’s New Service Promises Cheapest Taxis In Saigon, Hanoi
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- Published on 10 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On April 7, Uber launched uberX, a new service that will be at least 25% cheaper than traditional taxi services in Saigon and Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: Blind Lottery Ticket Seller Falls Into Manhole In Downtown HCMC
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- Published on 10 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Blind lottery ticket seller falls into manhole in downtown Ho Chi Minh City [Thanh Nien]
China, Vietnam pledge peaceful resolution for sea dispute [Reuters]
Company plans second Arsenal-supported academy in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Da Nang Unveils Talking Robot to Assist Pedestrians
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- Published on 09 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In yet another reminder that Da Nang wins when it comes to technology, they city is testing a talking robot to help pedestrians cross busy streets.
[Video] Public Transportation In Old(er) Hanoi
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- Published on 09 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the last streetcar disappeared from Saigon’s streets in 1959, Hanoi held on to theirs until 1989. By the time service ended, the city’s light rail system was completely dilapidated after years of economic stagnation. As Hanoi (very slowly) moves ahead with its modern metro system, let’s take a look back at the French-built rolling stock and other methods of public transportation.
[Photos] Stunning Drone Views of Da Nang’s New 'French Village'
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- Published on 09 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the hills above Da Nang stands a “French Village” that looks like something straight out of Versailles.
Vietnam Airlines Set to Dominate Southeast Asian Aviation Market
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- Published on 09 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Airlines has been working hard to position itself as one of the region’s premier carriers by 2020. So far, it looks like everything’s going according to plan.
[Photos] Coffee Shop On Wheels: Inside Hanoi’s New “Bus Café”
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- Published on 09 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s ever-evolving coffee culture has produced a number of unique offerings, from sock-brewed coffee to tree house cafés. In Hanoi, a group of young entrepreneurs has taken a completely different approach, converting an old bus into a popular coffee shop.
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Partners With GrabTaxi To Improve Road Safety In VN
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- Published on 09 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, residents barricade streets with bikes to protect houses from rainwater [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam's bikers race to upgrade as auto sales explode [Tuoi Tre]
Is Japanese capital leaving Vietnam? [Vietnam Net]
Interview With the Author of the 'Ha Noi: CAPITAL City' Photo Book - Part 2
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- Published on 08 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following the successful release of their photo book which chronicled urban development in Ho Chi Minh City last year, Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert are back with a similar endeavor, this time focusing on the Vietnamese capital – “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City.” At the same time, the duo has released an updated edition of "TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" in a more portable format. We caught up with Mr. Waibel to learn more about both publications and urban development in Vietnam.
Vietnam Considers Reviving Late Night Alcohol Sales Ban
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- Published on 08 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam may not be able to agree on its most popular beer, but there’s no question about the drink’s popularity. To curb the “social evil,” the government is considering reviving an unpopular proposal that would ban late night beer and liquor sales.
[Photos] New Tube House in Binh Duong Offers A Twist On Traditional Vietnamese Architecture
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- Published on 08 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tube houses have been popular in Vietnamese cities for centuries due to their ability to build airy abodes on small plots of land. Though architectural style has been steadily falling out of favor, architects MimANYSTUDIO and REAL revived it when building this impressive home in Binh Duong.
Container Holding Radioactive Material Has Been Missing From A Vietnamese Steel Mill For 3 Months
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- Published on 08 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Authorities in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are searching for a container with highly radioactive material that has been missing from a steel mill for over three months.
Morning News Roundup: Provider Of Sex Workers For Foreigners In Saigon ‘Backpacker Area’ Arrested
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- Published on 08 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
8,000 festivals a year contribute to VN's poor labor productivity? [Vietnam Net]
PM pushes for signing of Vietnam – EU free trade deal [VoV]
New Mekong Delta highways to cut travel time to HCM City [DTI]
“Haunted” 727 Tran Hung Dao To Be Demolished
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- Published on 07 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
606 Tran Hung Dao isn't the only historic building on the street to be threatened by the wrecking ball. In a move that was seemingly inevitable, the decaying apartment block at 727 Tran Hung Dao will soon be demolished to make room for a new construction.
[Video] American Tourist Chased By Police And Angry Mob In Thailand After “Road Rampage”
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- Published on 07 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In what sounds like something out of a movie, an American tourist managed to escape the wrath of an angry crowd in the resort city of Pattaya after a “wrecking spree” that damaged 13 vehicles and an resulted in car chase with local police.
Vietnam Begins to Issue Fines for Helmetless Children on Motorbikes
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- Published on 07 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting this week, Vietnamese traffic police officers will issue fines to motorbike drivers with helmetless children over six-years-old in tow.
[Video] American Children Fall In Love With Vietnamese Breakfast Food
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- Published on 07 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many of the videos on Cut Video’s Youtube channel are dedicated to giving people new experiences and filming their reactions. Sometimes, this manifests in giving grandmothers marijuana, but in this clip, notoriously picky American children sample international breakfasts from Poland to Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Buys Nguyen Dynasty Rickshaw At French Auction
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- Published on 07 April 2015
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Vietnam buys Nguyen Dynasty rickshaw at French auction [DTI]
Belgium helps Vietnam preserve documentary films [DTI]
Uber gets Gov't nod with legal conditions [Vietnam News]
[Video] Check Out The Latest Vietnam Video To Go Viral
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- Published on 06 April 2015
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Portuguese travel blogger and videographer, João Cajuda, recently spent some time in northern Vietnam and Hoi An where he captured some amazing shots of the region’s people and landscapes.
Zelda Goes To The Gallery: World in My Mind
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- Published on 06 April 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. .
For his first exhibition, The World in My Mind, now on view at deciBel Lounge, Saigon-based concept designer and illustrator Hoang Trung has assembled nine medium-scale digital paintings inspired by his family, friends, and the people in his life that influence his perception and relationship with the world around him.
