Saigoneer’s February Art Picks
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- Published on 26 February 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. .
Saigoneer's arts & culture guru, Zelda, highlights some of the best art being displayed and exhibited around town this month.
Bus Carrying 20 Tourists Nearly Plunges Into Saigon Canal
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- Published on 26 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A bus carrying 20 foreigners and overseas Vietnamese nearly fell into the waters of the Tàu Hủ Canal yesterday afternoon due to a flat tire.
[Photos] 11 Hilarious English Translation Fails On Chinese Signs
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- Published on 26 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam may boast an impressive amount of entertaining signage, it looks like China has it beat in this category thanks to what appears to be an over-reliance on Google Translate.
Awesome Drone Video of Vietnam’s Hang En Cave
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- Published on 26 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local photographer, Ryan Deboodt, recently paid a visit to Hang En Cave, the third largest ever discovered, with his camera-mounted drone.
Local Handbag Company Seeks To Empower Minority Women And Preserve Ancient Weaving Techniques
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- Published on 26 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When sustainable fashion designer, Danica Ratte, traveled to the far-flung corners of Vietnam, she was immediately taken with the weaving culture of the country’s ethnic minorities.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Offer Largest Ever Rewards (Up To US$250k) For Whistleblowers
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- Published on 26 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Why Vietnam’s agriculture industry is unsustainable [Vietnam Net]
HCMC to complete traffic projects this year [SGGP]
[Video] Rare Footage Of 1945-1954 Hanoi
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- Published on 25 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This six-minute compilation of footage offers a rare view of life on the streets of Hanoi prior to 1954.
US$100 Million Budgeted To Return A Saigon Canal To Its Former Glory
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- Published on 25 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hàng Bàng Canal, formerly known as Canal Bonard, will soon receive a massive US$100 million renovation in a bid to return the narrow brackish creek into a clean, manicured waterway.
'Trendy' Elephant Poop Coffee Taking off in Vietnam
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- Published on 25 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is known for its cafe chồn, coffee beans that are ingested, pooped out by weasels and sold at prices far higher than the normal variety. Now, a Vietnamese breeder is adopting a similar technique with his herd of elephants.
Medical Musings: Dengue Fever
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- Published on 25 February 2015
- Written by Jeremy Ostrander
Dengue fever is the most common mosquito-transmitted viral illness in the world. It is seen in Vietnam and over 120 other sub-tropical and tropical countries, wherever the Aedes aegypti mosquito is found. It prefers clean, fresh water and is more common in urban areas.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named 5th Most Recognised Coffee Producer In US
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- Published on 25 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam named 5th most recognised coffee producer in US [Vietnam Plus]
High hopes for TPP signing in 2015 [Voice of Vietnam]
VN retailers face pressure as foreign firms enter the market [Vietnam News]
A Sneak Peek Into Saigon’s New Metro Cars
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- Published on 24 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
We might have to wait another five years to ride in one of them (at least physically), but soon you can check out the interior of the carriages that will eventually run on Saigon’s first metro line.
Icons Of Old Saigon: The Église Sainte-Marie-Immaculée
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- Published on 24 February 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
The Sun Wah Tower at 115 Nguyễn Huệ stands on the site of Saigon’s first Roman Catholic cathedral.
41,050 Hospitalized In Vietnam For Brawling, Food Poisoning And Traffic Accidents During Tết
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- Published on 24 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tết may be the Vietnam’s most festive holiday, but it’s also the most dangerous if measured by the number of people admitted to the country’s hospitals.
Tokyo Restaurant Serves Up Chocolate Ramen For Valentine’s Day
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- Published on 24 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’ve seen plenty of culinary oddities come out of Japan over the years from cat wine to Burger King’s “Black Burger.” Well, it’s time to add yet another unique dish to the list - chocolate ramen (Tsuke Ghana) that was released ahead of Valentine’s Day at a Tokyo restaurant.
Walls of Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral Being Stained by Graffiti, Urine
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- Published on 24 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral is facing something of an aesthetic crisis as sections of the church’s brick walls, which were imported from France well over a century ago, have been defaced by graffiti and those unable to find a more appropriate place to relive themselves.
Morning News Roundup: Toxic Tet Kumquats Highlight Vietnam's Pesticide Problem
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- Published on 24 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
IT companies in search of more experts in 2015 [DTI]
Can Tho strives to become Mekong Delta economic hub [DTI]
Berlin to host Vietnamese music and fashion show [Vietnam News]
Google.vn Hacked By "Lizard Squad"
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- Published on 23 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This afternoon, users attempting to connect to the Google.vn homepage were greeted by text, a photo and video courtesy of what appears to be a small collective of American hackers.
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!
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- Published on 20 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chúc mừng năm mới, Saigoneers! We'll return to action on February 24. Have a safe and happy Tết!
[Video] Tết Decorations On Majestic Hotel's Façade Catch Fire
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- Published on 17 February 2015
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Tết decorations hung on the façade of District 1’s Majestic Hotel caught fire yesterday evening. Though hotel staff quickly extinguished the fire, the ensuing rush of emergency services resulted in heavy traffic in the area, reports Kenh 14.
