[Updated] Release Of “50 Shades Of Grey” Canceled In Vietnam
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- Published on 13 February 2015
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[Update Below] While CGV will soon introduce IMAX in Vietnam, it won’t be bringing local audiences one of the year’s most anticipated films as 50 Shades Of Grey has been pulled from Vietnamese theaters.
[Video] Tornado Tears Roofs Off Homes In District 7
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- Published on 13 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you think of inclement weather in Saigon, tornados are about the last thing that comes to mind. But residents of District 7’s Tan Thuan Tay Ward may want to add some extra nails to their roofs after a small tornado ripped through their neighborhood yesterday.
New Nguyen Hue Walking Street To Be Vehicle Free On Weekend, Holiday Nights
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- Published on 13 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Nguyen Hue phase of the $20.2 million promenade that will eventually connect downtown Saigon to Thu Thiem will be closed to vehicle traffic on nights, weekends and holidays when it opens later this year.
[Videos] 20 Tết Dos And Don’ts
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- Published on 13 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Unlike the Western New Year, Tet is a particularly superstitious occasion with plenty of dos and don’ts.
28 Old Pictures of Tet in Saigon
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- Published on 13 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Whether street vendor or office worker in Saigon, Tết traditions, such as gathering with family, praying to the kitchen gods, giving crisp banknotes as lì xì and washing down bánh chưng with beer (lots of beer) are perquisites for celebrating the Lunar New Year.
[Photos] Da Nang House Inspired by Termite Mounds and Champa Architecture
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- Published on 13 February 2015
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The Termitary House, recently completed by Tropical Space Architects in Da Nang's Thanh Khe District, gets its inspiration from both intricate termite mounds and the baked-brick towers of the Champa Kingdom that once flourished in the area.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Become World's 22nd Largest Economy By 2050
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Central Highlands focuses on sustainable poverty reduction [Vietnam Plus]
Minister urges transport firms to lower fares [DTI]
VN should discard conservative views on pig-chopping rite: Ministry of Culture [Vietnam Net]
New Website Uses Travelers To Deliver Items To Those Aboard
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new website, Bringers.co, offers to make deliverymen (and women) out of people traveling abroad.
Event Rewind: Art Talk And Drawing Workshop With Rodney Dickson
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- Published on 12 February 2015
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Many local artists in Vietnam share a common ground for artistic inspiration – war – as it characterized a significant part of the country’s 20th century history. The global impacts of these conflicts also influenced the work of foreigners like American-Irish artist, Rodney Dickson.
Da Nang to Launch Helicopter Tours in April
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Starting in April, visitors to Da Nang will be able to take in the city’s sights from the air with helicopter tours.
18 Incredible Photos of 1950s Hong Kong
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like Saigon, Hong Kong has long been one of Asia’s most important commercial centers and both had been shaped by European colonial powers for nearly a century before being captured by the Japanese during World War II.
Vietnam Set To Get Its First 2 IMAX Theaters
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
IMAX and a Korean company have agreed on a deal to open Vietnam’s first two super-sized screens.
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Blacklists 8 Projects In Vietnam For Tardiness
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- Published on 12 February 2015
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Three condemned to death for smuggling 11kg of heroin in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam-Laos border marker planting to be completed this year: officials [Tuoi Tre]
World Bank blacklists 8 projects in Vietnam for tardiness [Thanh Nien]
Galerie Quynh and San Art Announce Relocation Plans
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
On January 31, Galerie Quynh permanently closed its original location in 65 De Tham, leaving the new downtown gallery on Dong Khoi as its sole exhibition space.
[Video] “Waterfall” Fried Chicken In District 3
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Street food aficionado, Mark Wiens, made his way through Vietnam last December to sample some of the city’s famous culinary offerings.
[Video] 11 Injured After Car Crashes Into Crowd at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 11 February 2015
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Last night at 7:15pm, a black Audi A8L crashed into a crowd in front of the international terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport, injuring at least 11 and damaging nearby cars and billboards.
[Photos] What It’s Like to Take a Flight on North Korea’s Air Koryo, 'World’s Worst Airline'
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- Published on 11 February 2015
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According to Skytrax, which ranks and reviews 681 airlines, North Korea’s Air Koryo is the least pleasant to fly. The state-owned airline is the only carrier on the site that has a 1-star ranking and has had the dubious honor for four years running.
Future Saigon: Saigon Green Energy Tower
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Another ambitious project for Saigon’s Võ Văn Kiệt Street is in the works with plans for a 53-story (for reference, the Bitexco Tower is 68 stories) mega project.
Morning News Roundup: Despite Criticism, Vietnamese Villagers Make Blood Oath To Protect Pig Slaughter Fest
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- Published on 11 February 2015
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High-tech geriatric facility inaugurated in Hanoi [Vietnam Net]
Hanoi to get disabled taxi service [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnamese Cities Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service
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- Published on 10 February 2015
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Feeling a bit too drunk to drive after an all-night nhậu session? Don’t worry, there’s a service for that.
