Weekend News Roundup: Dog Thieves Saved From Mob Attack After Crashing Into Woman
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- Published on 13 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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.
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
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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
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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.
