Has Sapa Lost Its Charm?
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- Published on 12 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While it still looks beautiful from the air, a recent editorial penned in Lao Dong and translated by Thanh Nien paints Sapa as a town that has lost its charm.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Fuel Retail Prices Rebound, Following Environment Tax Hikes
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- Published on 12 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
German media firm pumps $14 mln into Vietnamese browser developer [Thanh Nien]
Young Vietnamese man dreams of conquering Mars [Vietnam Net]
Exhibition on LGBT community opens in Hanoi [Vietnam Net]
5 Of Saigon’s Oldest Temples
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- Published on 11 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before the arrival of the French and their colonial architecture, Buddhist temples served as the most ornate structures in Saigon. Here is some background on and the locations of five of the city’s oldest and most noteworthy temples.
Public Karaoke Parties Drive Saigon Residents Mad
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- Published on 11 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you live in a Saigon alley, you’ve undoubtedly been kept up by loud music blaring from the speakers of your neighbors celebrating a birthday, wedding or funeral.
Unreal Drone And Timelapse Video Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave
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- Published on 11 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though you won’t be able to take a ride through Son Doong Cave anytime soon, you can catch a glimpse of its monolithic beauty with this new drone video made by local photographer, Ryan Deboodt.
[Photos] Deadly Train Accident Rocks Vietnam’s North-South Railway
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- Published on 11 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night, a deadly accident occurred on Vietnam’s North-South railway when a SE5 train collided with a truck in Quang Tri Province.
[Updated] The Prodigy To Play Surprise Performance In Saigon This Friday
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- Published on 11 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
[Update] According to the organizers, the show has been canceled due to logistical issues.
Morning News Roundup: Work Starts On $180mn Urban Area Fronting Vietnam’s Iconic Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 11 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Masses of dead shellfish wash ashore in Ha Tinh Province [SGGP]
60% of university students cannot meet self-study requirements [Vietnam Net]
Recluse artist's work on display after 31 years [Vietnam Plus]
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: The Municipal Theatre
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Built by the French at the mid-point of historic rue Catinat, the Municipal Theatre is one of Saigon's most iconic landmarks.
Vietnam to Get High Speed Trains That Can Reach 350kph
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved plans for a massive overhaul of Vietnam’s rail network over the next 35 years.
Medical Musings: Beware Of Fake Alcohol In Vietnam
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Jeremy Ostrander
Vietnam drinks a lot of alcohol. In fact, it tops the list in Southeast Asia at nearly 3 billion liters yearly. While beer is the alcoholic beverage of choice for many, spirits are also a popular option.
Elephant Dies of Exhaustion While Serving Tourists in Dak Lak: Report
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Sunday, authorities from Dak Lak Province announced that a 40-year-old elephant died suddenly while serving tourists at the Ban Don tourist area.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves 6-Day Holiday In April
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
International happiness day celebrated nationwide [Vietnam Plus]
Students singing “adult love song” stirs debate [Vietnam Net]
First wind power farm in Central Highlands kicked off [Vietnam Net]
Epic Drone Video Perfectly Captures Sapa’s Majestic Beauty
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sapa has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful places on Earth and with videos like this, it’s easy to see why.
New Proposal: Drive Drunk, Lose Your Ride
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve road safety in Vietnam, the country’s National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed that those found to be drinking and driving have their vehicles confiscated by police.
Vietnamese American Stabs And Kills Man For “Vulgar Gaze”
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Sunday, police arrested a Vietnamese American in Hue for allegedly killing another bar patron for looking at him the wrong way.
The 10 Tallest Buildings In Vietnam
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After hearing that Hanoi is planning to build the world’s largest broadcast tower, it got us wondering – what are the tallest buildings in Vietnam?
Weekend News Roundup: Two Vietnamese Indicted In One Of Largest Data Breaches In US
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Spring festivals become a burden on local communities [Vietnam Net]
Businesses anxious about higher petrol, electricity prices [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam attends UN debate on human rights, climate change [Nhan Dan]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 08 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.
Launching Event: “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City” & TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" Photo Books
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- Published on 07 March 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 they will present about the second updated edition of the photo book "TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City", this time in a more portable format.
