Vietnam’s First Nuclear Power Plant Faces Another Setback
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- Published on 06 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to slowing economic growth and safety concerns, the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear reactor has been delayed yet again.
[Photos] 5-Star Train Makes Debut on Vietnam’s North-South Railway
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- Published on 06 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After four months of upgrades, a train consisting of Vietnam Railway’s typical rolling stock has been relaunched as a 5-star train, the first of its kind in Vietnam.
Driver That Drove Bus Up Cần Thơ Bridge Fined Only VND350k
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- Published on 06 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you were to drive a bus up the arch of a bridge, causing a 10km traffic jam, you’d probably be concerned about getting slapped with a hefty fine. Apparently, you’d be worrying over nothing.
Morning News Roundup: Apartment Builders Skip Waste Treatment For Profit
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- Published on 06 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam finds evidence of ancient volcano in central region [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese toddler abandoned on taxi reunites with his family after 2 months [Thanh Nien]
Local group takes over, upgrades MTV Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vung Tau Restaurant That Overcharged Japanese Tourist By VND19.8 Million Shut Down
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- Published on 05 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s always a good idea to check your bill before leaving a restaurant as one Japanese customer learned the hard way at a Vung Tau eatery last month.
Saigon Ranked 6th Most Dynamic City In Recent Report
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- Published on 05 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon ranked 6th in a report released last month that graded 120 cities across the world based on real estate and socioeconomic factors.
43 Nostalgic Old Postcards Of Vietnam
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- Published on 05 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Old postcards are telling cultural artifacts that allow us to catch a glimpse of what people in the past deemed worthy of showing to friends and loved ones on their travels.
40% of the Mekong Delta Could Disappear by 2115
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- Published on 05 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future of the Mekong Delta is growing increasingly uncertain due to the pressures of climate change and increasing development of hydroelectric power upstream in Laos, China and Cambodia.
Morning News Roundup: First Green School Model Makes Its Debut In Ho Chi Minh City
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- Published on 05 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fireworks displays planned for Lunar New Year [DTI]
Vietnam may reduce lending rates with new housing stimulus package [Thanh Nien]
Made-in-China trucks dominate Vietnam market [Vietnam Net]
Art Talk: Drawing Workshop With Rodney Dickson
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Irish-American painter, Rodney Dickson, developed his work based on the atmosphere of abandonment that characterized the post-war era in Cambodia and Vietnam.
[Video] A Look At One Of Hanoi’s Most Ridiculous Intersections
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite its intended role as a helpful conduit, Hanoi’s Xã Đàn – Ô Chợ Dừa intersection is one of the city’s most confounding crossroads.
16 Foreigners Rescued After Tourist Boat Goes up in Flames in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night a tourist boat carrying 25 passengers was engulfed in flames as it was anchored in Ha Long Bay.
Construction Has Begun On The US$200m Thu Thiem Bridge 2
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a ceremony yesterday afternoon, authorities formally kicked-off construction of the Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge which will stretch across the Saigon River from Tôn Đức Thắng Street to the Thủ Thiêm peninsula.
Cambodia Deports 3 French Men for Nude Photoshoot at Angkor Wat
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Three Frenchmen were deported from Cambodia last weekend after they admitted to taking nude photos of themselves at the popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat.
[Photos] Tà Chì Nhù: Vietnam’s "Ocean Of Clouds"
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Within the rolling hills of Yen Bai Province sits Tà Chì Nhù, Vietnam's 6th tallest mountain at 2,979 meters.
Morning News Roundup: Italy Willing To Train Vietnam’s Traffic Police
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- Published on 04 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Series of events to popularise Vietnamese literature [Vietnam Plus]
Italy willing to train Vietnam’s traffic police [Vietnam Plus]
Teachers say new student-assessment method difficult to implement [Vietnam Net]
February Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 03 February 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Classic and witty comedy, the one of the greatest sci-fi epics in recent history, the biggest Oscar contender of the year and a special screening from Saigon-based film festival, Impressions are some of the highlights of this month's film calendar.
[Video] European Graffiti Artist Tags His Way Across Saigon
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- Published on 03 February 2015
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photo by Lee Starnes.
We recently caught up with Munich-based graffiti artist, Nasca Uno, who spend five weeks in Vietnam last year, painting beautiful pieces of art in Saigon and Phan Thiet.
Check Out Where Saigon Ranks In The Latest Safe City Index
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- Published on 03 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Economist recently released its Safe Cities Index in which 50 cities around the world are ranked according to levels of safety. While many of these types of lists come out every year based on murder rates or levels of violent crime, this ridiculously thorough bit of research resulted in a list based on four different categories - digital security, health security, infrastructure safety, and personal safety.
4 Vietnamese Projects Finalists for ArchDaily’s Building of the Year Awards
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- Published on 03 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Four buildings from Vietnamese "starchitecture" firm, Vo Trong Nghia, have been named finalists for Archdaily’s “Building of the Year” Awards.
