[Photos] HCMC: City of Contrasts
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- Published on 29 October 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Minh CAO.
One of the things that makes life in Saigon interesting is the blurred line between the city and the countryside. This lack of distinction is most obvious when it comes to the city’s urban animals, but while the calls of chickens echo through Saigon’s alleyways, sometimes one stumbles across an even more impressive and surprising species. Like water buffalo.
Vietnamese Banks Face Stiff Fines for Empty ATMs
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- Published on 29 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, on Fridays, weekends and holidays, it’s common to find that ATM machines have run out of cash, resulting in the dreaded “ATM Hop” – jumping from machine to machine, hoping to get a much needed dong infusion.
Morning News Roundup: Ministry Of Transport To Sell Several Highways
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- Published on 29 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, 60 kids mistakenly get water instead of vaccine [Thanh Nien]
Service quality at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports under microscope [Vietnam Net]
Major airports in Vietnam unfriendly: deputy transport minister [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Behind The Blue Walls: A Look At The Progress Of Saigon’s Pedestrian Promenade
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- Published on 28 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Reddit user, WeAllWantToBeHappy, recently visited a number of spots around District 1 to see what was going on behind the large blue walls where a new pedestrian promenade is currently under construction.
Expat Survey: Vietnam A Great Place To Live, With A Few Exceptions
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- Published on 28 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HSBC Expat recently hired research company YouGov to conduct their annual Expat Explorer Survey in which almost 9,300 expats based in over 100 countries were questioned between April and May 2014.
Website Tests Your Knowledge Of Vietnamese Geography
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- Published on 28 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Think you know your Vietnamese Geography?
A Goodbye To Steam At Thái Nguyên Steel Works
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- Published on 28 October 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Wednesday 22 October 2014 was officially the last day of steam locomotive operations at Thái Nguyên Steel Works. Tim Doling takes a look at the history of this extraordinary industrial plant, which owes so much to the railway for its development.
Vietnam Hotel Takes Top Spot In Condé Nast Traveler Awards
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- Published on 28 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was ranked the top hotel in SE Asia Condé Nast’s Traveler’s recent Reader's Choice Awards jumping 5 spots from last year’s rankings.
Morning News Roundup: Distraught Locals Worry About Effects Of "Devil's Tree"
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- Published on 28 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VietJet voted one of Asia's best budget airlines [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam tough on inappropriate websites, deputy minister says [Tuoi Tre]
Huge amounts of personal data stolen, offered for sale in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Authorities Consider Preserving Elements Of Tax Center Following Public Outcry
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- Published on 27 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When news broke in August that Saigon’s historic Tax Center was to be demolished, many experts and locals took to public forums to call for the preservation of certain elements of the building.
[Photos] Bugs of Vietnam
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- Published on 27 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
New Zealander, Richard Seaman, is a travel addict who crisscrosses the globe with his camera in tow, taking pictures and writing about the bugs he comes across on his blog, the Flying Kiwi.
HCMC Police Distribute Leaflets With Safety Tips For Tourists
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- Published on 27 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city.
Future Saigon: Masteri Thao Dien
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- Published on 27 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
To take advantage of the Thao Dien stop on the city’s first metro line, developers are planning to build Masteri, a sprawling mixed-use project which will be integrated with the neighborhood’s above ground station.
[Photos] Violent Storm Uproots Trees, Floods Streets, Destroys Vehicles In HCMC
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- Published on 27 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday afternoon, a heavy downpour uprooted trees, flooded streets and destroyed hundreds of vehicles across the city, reports Thanh Nien.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Strives To End AIDS By 2030
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- Published on 27 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
International schools inaccessible to average Vietnamese students [DTI]
Vietnam man arrested as bomb sent to adversary explodes on bus [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam strives to end AIDS by 2030 [Vietnam Plus]
Heat Provide Little Resistance Against Bangkok As Both Teams Eye Playoffs
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- Published on 25 October 2014
- Written by Harry Hodge.
“The playoffs are the playoffs. You just play who is put in front of you.” – Steve Nash
After Friday’s season finale against HiTech Bangkok City, the Saigon Heat may be glad they don’t have to face them again in their first-ever playoff tilt.
The Peaceful Corners Of Bustling Hanoi
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although modernization has forever altered the skyline of Vietnam’s ancient capital with gleaming skyscrapers, one can still find moments of tranquility and escape from the city’s traffic-clogged streets.
The Best Amarone Wine In Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Alfredo de la Casa. .
If you like wine, especially the Italian variety, you must try Amarone, one of those gems that was discovered by accident (think champagne).
21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you enjoyed our original illustrations of Saigon motorbikers, you’ll get a kick out of these real-life daredevils.
[Video] A Walk Through The Streets Of 1975 Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, we posted a video of 1975 Saigon filmed from a low-flying helicopter. This piece, made in the same year, takes you from the city’s skies to its streets.
