Saigon McDonald’s Chaos The Result Of “Dud” US$40 Million Marketing Campaign
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- Published on 26 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you happened to pass by the Dien Bien Phu McDonald’s on Monday night or anytime Tuesday, you probably found yourself in a massive plume of motorbike traffic headed directly for the fast food restaurant. Apparently, this was all part of a global US$40 million marketing campaign that "hardly anyone noticed."
[Photos] At Least 16 Killed In Scaffolding Collapse In North-Central Vietnam
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- Published on 26 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night at 8pm, iron scaffolding weighing thousands of tons collapsed on top of hundreds of workers at Son Duong Port, killing at least 16 and injuring 27.
This Is What A Mongolian Hip-Hop Video Looks Like
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- Published on 26 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tracing its roots back to the cities of the United States, Hip-Hop has since spread across the globe, penetrating even the farthest corners of human civilization.
Vietnamese Car Sales Skyrocketing In 2015
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- Published on 26 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve been noticing more cars clogging the streets on your daily commute, you’re not imagining things.
Hanoi Makes Trip Advisor’s Top 5 Destinations Of 2015
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- Published on 26 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Trip Advisor just announced the results of its 2015 Traveler’s Choice rankings, based on millions of traveler reviews. The rankings, which cover everything from hotels to beaches, are highlighted by the “destinations” category. Of the 469 destinations included, Hanoi came in at number four.
Morning News Roundup: 5 Sentenced To Jail In Vietnam For Running Massive Porn-Sharing Website
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- Published on 26 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ha Noi to crack down on illegal taxi enterprises [SGGP]
Vietnam wants full lifting of US arms embargo [Yahoo]
Vietnam mulls national brand for rice [Bangkok Post]
[Video] Chinese Company Builds 57-Story Skyscraper in 19 Days
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- Published on 25 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When one talks about the pace of construction in Vietnam, many would liken it to watching paint dry. Due to a plethora of reasons, many buildings remain partially built (e.g. the building at Ham Nghi and Ton Duc Thang) as monuments to inefficiency.
[Photos] McDonald’s Giveaway Event Causes “Absolute Chaos” In Saigon
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- Published on 25 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thousands of people showed up to the McDonald’s restaurant on Dien Bien Phu Street this week for free food and swag, resulting in massive crowds, traffic jams and as one resident described it, “absolute chaos.”
The Saigon Post Office Is Being Repainted. Again.
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- Published on 25 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to urban beautification projects in Vietnam, Hanoi’s recent tree massacre has been getting all the press. However, it wasn’t long ago that the Saigon Post Office’s new paint job was grabbing headlines.
[Photos] Hanoi’s Streets Before And After 500 Trees Were Uprooted
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- Published on 25 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer
Hanoi authorities may have halted the controversial plan to fell 6,700 of the city’s trees, but at least 500 have already been removed.
Morning News Roundup: Ha Noi Wants Vendors, Temporary Markets Gone
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- Published on 25 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
A book street for Ho Chi Minh City, why not? [Tuoi Tre]
Hazards from games for children at funfairs in Vietnamese parks [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to reform its aviation sector by 2020 [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam to Get Its First Solar Power Plant
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- Published on 24 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
EVN is partnering up with a Russian energy company to construct the country’s first solar power plant.
S-A-I-G-O-N: Digital Pop Art Project Brings "Saigon" To Life
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- Published on 24 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This incredibly detailed piece of digital pop art takes aim at Saigon's complex beauty.
Car-Sized Stingray Caught In River Outside Of Bangkok
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- Published on 24 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While we see massive Mekong giant catfish pulled from the rivers around Saigon every few months, scientists in Thailand have one-upped us with this enormous stingray that may be the largest freshwater fish ever documented.
[Photos] Vintage Vietnamese Lottery Tickets Are Works of Art
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- Published on 24 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In contrast with the bright red colored, formulaic designs of today’s Vietnamese lottery tickets, those of the mid-twentieth century were more like postcards and graced with intricate artwork.
South Korean Investor Puts In US$5 Billion Bid To Redevelop Saigon's Ba Son Shipyard
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- Published on 24 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The sprawling Ba Son Shipyard that occupies a large swath of prime real estate along the banks of the Saigon River may soon be redeveloped into a mixed-use complex.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Official Gets Downgraded For Striking Another With Beer Glass After Drinking
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- Published on 24 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam official gets downgraded for striking another with beer glass after drinking [Tuoi Tre]
Japan provides 44 Toyota Camry Hybrid cars for Hanoi police [Tuoi Tre]
Ministries hinder ‘green' campaign [Vietnam Net]
Google Translate Asks Vietnamese To Help Improve Its Accuracy
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve ever needed to use Google Translate to Vietnamese, you know that it’s not always the most accurate. While it can be said that this is an issue for many of the languages available in the service, Google has prioritized Vietnamese, launching a "Love Your Language" campaign in Saigon earlier this month.
[Video] A Look Into the Lives of South Korea’s Food Porn Superstars
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been a while since we checked in with the latest food trends in South Korea as Japan typically captures our gaze when it comes to outside-of-the-box food styles in Asia. But today, instead of arguing the finer points of cat wine and debating the taste of charcoal burgers, we take a look at Muk-bang (eating broadcasts).
12 Of Saigon’s Best Parks And Open Spaces – Part 1
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Saigon has lost quite a bit of its verdant luster over the years, there are still patches of green throughout the city that are worth checking out. Vietnam Coracle has made a handy guide to some of Saigon’s best parks and open spaces that can help you escape from the daily hustle and bustle.
