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.
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: 32 Hàm Nghi
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Notwithstanding its 1939 makeover, the flat iron building at the corner of Hàm Nghi and Hồ Tùng Mậu street is still one of the city’s most attractive colonial relics.
Weekend News Roundup: BKAV to Produce Truly Made-In-Vietnam Smartphones
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- Published on 23 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam proposes allowing foreigners to wholly own listed brokerages [Reuters]
Vietnam Top Global Outsource Market as Chinese Labor Cost Rise [World Property Journal]
Seedcom.vn is a new fund that hints at Vietnam’s maturing startup market [Tech In Asia]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 22 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.
Hanoi Suspends Uprooting of 6,700 Trees After Public Outcry
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee has asked that the plan to fell a quarter of the city’s trees be put on hold following public outcry.
Saigon’s Own Suboi Making Headlines in America
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Suboi, Saigon’s “Queen of Hip-Hop”, has been making international headlines this week in anticipation of her performance at one of America's largest music festivals.
[Video] This Vietnamese Coke Commercial Might The Best We’ve Ever Seen
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Say what you will about Coca-Cola’s poor human rights record and shady promotional practices, but the soda giant sure seems to have its marketing executions figured out.
[Photos] Outrage As Hanoi Begins To Uproot 6,700 Trees
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Wednesday morning, Hanoi launched its plan to cut down more than a quarter of the trees that line the city's streets. Both experts and the public have taken to the press and social media to express their outrage over the removals and the department in charge of the project has been ordered by the city's municipal administration to revise it.
Morning News Roundup: Restaurateur Threatens To Burn Gov’t Office After Officials Delay Paying Bills
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- Published on 20 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Proposal to combat overloaded vehicles [Vietnam News]
Electricity price in nuclear power-era remains unpredictable [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam launches hotline to handle questions, complaints from tourists [Thanh Nien]
Uproar As Province Lets Developer Fill In Vietnam’s Largest River
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Dong Nai River is the main water source for 20 million people in Southern Vietnam. It’s no surprise then that experts have “slammed” local authorities for giving a property developer the go-ahead to fill in a large portion of it in order to build a $US102.5 million mixed-use development.
[Map] The 10 Most Dangerous Intersections In Saigon
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The good news first – there has been a significant decrease in the number of accident-prone hotspots in Saigon over the past year. The bad news? There are still 10 left.
Infographic Shows The Most Popular Beers In The World By Country: Vietnam Confused
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vinepair, a website dedicated to all things alcohol, recently released a great infographic showing the most popular beers in the world by country. However, while the king of beers in most nations was undisputed, there’s no consensus in Vietnam with 333 and Saigon Special both sharing the top spot.
VN Aviation Firm Hopes To Offer Sightseeing Flights Over Saigon
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Talks between city officials and Hai Au Aviation are hinting at the possibility of aerial tours of Saigon by seaplane.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Realty Giant Breaks Ground On NYC Central Park-Inspired Garden
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- Published on 19 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC police consider legal actions in boy's fatal fall from kite [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam exhibition displays skeletons in gay people's closets [Thanh Nien]
Social media should confirm govt network sites are real, says senior official [DTI]
Number Of Vietnamese “Super Wealthy” Set To Double By 2024
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, so is the number of ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNWIs) - people who have US$30 million or more in total assets.
$350mn International Airport In The Works For Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 18 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Soon, it may be much easier for tourists to visit Ha Long Bay as plans are in the works to build an international airport near the UNESCO heritage site.
