40 Striking Photos of War Seen From the Perspective of the North
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Photos of U.S. troops in rice paddies, anti-war protests and skies full of Iroquois helicopters have become ubiquitous images of the American War, incubated by countless blockbuster films, documentaries and books. But images of the War from the perspective of the North are far less pervasive.
[Photos] Hanoi’s Pedestrian-Only Streets Flooded With Vehicles
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Back in October, Hanoi officially launched a plan to keep a number of streets in the Old Quarter free from vehicles. Even though signs and barriers have been installed, many have ignored the new scheme, driving their motorbikes, cyclos and taxis through the pedestrian-only streets.
[Video] You Don’t Have to Be White to Butcher the Vietnamese Language
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
White people aren’t the only ones who mangle the Vietnamese language.
Lovers’ Feud Causes Delay Of Vietnam Airlines Flight
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a week of major safety hiccups at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a slightly less serious disturbance took place last Friday night when two female passengers engaged in a soap opera-like brawl over a male passenger.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named Asia’s Most Attractive Nation For Manufacturing
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam named Asia’s Most Attractive Nation for Manufacturing [Nhan Dan]
HCMC underfinanced for evacuation of households on canals [SGGP]
Factory workers denounce employers for low-quality meals [DTI]
Vietnamese Police Confiscate Thousands Of Stuffed Endangered Sea Turtles
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Vietnamese are taking steps to save them, the country continues to struggle with protecting its endangered sea turtles.
Vietnamese Jeweler Begins To Ship 24k Gold Plated iPads
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some Vietnamese spend months of their salary on iPhones and iPads for a lift in status. But some go a step further, paying more than the value of the actual product to have it dipped in gold.
Date With The Wrecking Ball: Cercle des Officiers
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Last week it was announced that yet another old French civic building, featured earlier this year in Saigoneer as an “Old Saigon Building of the Week,” will soon be demolished.
$840,000 Vietnamese Oil Painting Sets Christie’s Record
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While SE Asia may not be known for fine oil paintings the way Europe is, Vietnam boasts a few exceptional artists in this discipline. One of these is the 20th century painter, Lê Phổ, whose artistic prowess was on display last week at a Christie’s where one of his pieces was sold for $840,000, a record for a Vietnamese artist at the prestigious auction house.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Gas Prices Down Further On Global Falls
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Shipwrecks reveal ancient trade routes [Vietnam Net]
Jobs for Low-Skilled Workers Moving from China to Vietnam [Forbes]
Education Ministry plan to rewrite textbooks divides NA legislators [DTI]
Iconic Rockers, The Lemonheads To Take The Stage At Cargo
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Seamus Butler.
People of a certain age remember the 90s as a time of neon clothing, bad haircuts, and oversized polyester pants. Well luckily those memories are firmly cemented in the past presumably to return when hipsters deem appropriate.
20 Photos of Saigon From the Early 1990s
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
By the early 1990s, Saigon had yet to emerge from its post-war cocoon. Having lost its colonial sheen and cosmopolitan character, it would be another few yeas before the effects of the Doi Moi reforms would kick in, ushering in the current era of development and modernization.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Vietnamese Woman In Singapore
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday afternoon, Singaporean police responded to a “call for assistance” from an apartment block on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 and, upon their arrival at the scene, found the body of an unidentified Vietnamese national.
3 Massive Statue Heads Unearthed At Cambodian Temple
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last weekend, three massive Angkorian-era statue heads at Banteay Chhmar temple in Banteay Meanchey Province were unearthed.
[Video] How White People Order Vietnamese Food
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many poke fun at white American’s for showing off appreciation for ethnic food. After all, if you want to be cool in the eyes of others, what better way that to spin off a few words in another language and drop some “knowledge” about a foreign gastronomy?
Civilian And Military Aircraft Nearly Collide Over Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Authorities met yesterday to discus an incident in which a military helicopter and civilian passenger jet “narrowly missed” colliding over HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport on October 29.
Morning News Roundup: Alien Species Pose Threat To Vietnamese Wildlife
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam aims to foster space technology [Vietnam Plus]
Motorbike expected to be popular in Vietnam for 30-40 more years [DTI News]
In Vietnam, foreigners can rent a forest, but can't buy a house [Thanh Nien]
The Stories Behind Vietnamese Bank Notes
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though we’ve previously written about the history of Vietnamese currency, we haven’t deeply explored the beautiful artwork the adorns their backsides which feature not only famous landmarks, but more humble images of daily life and economic activity.
[Video] Couple Takes Road Trip From Vietnam To Cambodia, Gives Bike Away To Street Vendor
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Dylan Ozanich and his girlfriend took a 1,800km road trip from Hoi An to Phnom Penh a few months back, they bought an old Honda Dream which they dubbed the “Red Rocket.”
Jagwar Ma To Bring Their Unique Indie/Dance Sounds To Cargo Bar In December
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- Published on 20 November 2014
- Written by Seamus Butler.
If ever there were an experiment in music that yielded such results as the FLRL community did in Sydney, audiences would be spoilt for a generation. Jagwar Ma is one of those results.
