Is Bánh Mì The Best Sandwich In The World?
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Travel and food writer, David Farley, recently visited Vietnam on an assignment from the BBCto answer a question many others have pondered – “is bánh mì the world’s best sandwich?”
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cop Knifes Prison Guard For Dirty Look In Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Traffic cop knifes prison guard for dirty look in Northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Nearly 2 mln people in HCMC not accessible to clean water [Tuoi Tre]
Headmaster disciplined for using dead person’s diploma [Tuoi Tre]
85-Year-Old Saigon Man Bootstraps His Way Across Vietnam
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyễn Văn Ngọc, an 91-year-old man from Ward 26 in Bình Thạnh District is known among his neighbors as a shoe repairman and part-time fortuneteller. Little do they know that at the ripe old age of 85, he traveled solo across the entirety of Vietnam on his trusty Honda 50 motorbike.
These 17 Old Photos Show Life in Vietnam 100 Years Ago With Vivid Color
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The last century has been one of immense change for Vietnam. It has been one full of occupation, liberation, war and peace. This set of vivid color photos taken between 1914 and 1917 by Leon Busy is the closest we’ll ever get to time travel (unless you have a time machine, of course).
Hanoi Set To Test Its Bus Rapid Transit System
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon will have to wait until 2018 for its first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, Hanoi will test the first leg of its BRT system in the coming months, reports Vietnam News.
Truck Flips After Breaking Through D1 Sidewalk Sewer, Kills Nearby Street Vendor
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday afternoon, an ice delivery truck flipped over after one of its wheels broke through a sewer cover, killing a nearby street vendor.
[Video] A Journey Through Vietnam
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many of the visitors who make films while traveling in Vietnam point their lens towards the country’s beautiful landscapes and people. “A Journey Trough Vietnam,” however, has a decidedly personal feel, showing the sights within the narrative of 5 young travelers traveling from North to South.
Morning News Roundup: Numerous Vietnamese Newswires Hit By Outage
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
PM Dung begins official visit to Germany [VoV]
Vietnam has too few culture and arts colleges, universities [Vietnam Net]
London City businesses eye up HCM City’s infrastructure [Vietnam Plus]
Report: 33% Of Hoi An Could Soon Be Underwater
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coastal erosion is threatening the ancient city of Hoi An which may loose a third of its land to surrounding bodies of water.
American DJ Lil Jon To Headline The HCMC Prisma Run In November
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kelly Clarkson isn’t the only American star on their way to Vietnam later this year. American DJ, Lil Jon, will be headlining the November 22 Prisma Run in District 2, greeting runners at the finish line with his rhymes and gold-plated challis.
Amid Rumors Of Coup, Kim Jung-Un Makes First Public Appearance In 40 Days
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jung-Un, made his first public appearance in 40 days on Monday amid rumors of a possible coup in the international press, reports NK News.
Completion of HCMC’s First Metro Line Delayed 2 Years
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While construction seems to be in full swing on Saigon’s first metro line, city officials have announced that completion of the project has been pushed back by two years. Oh, and costs have nearly doubled from initial estimates, reports Thanh Nien.
7cm Leech Removed From Backpacker’s Nose After Trip To Vietnam
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After weeks of nosebleeds, a British backpacker discovered that a 7.63cm leech had been living in her nose for more than a month.
Vinhome’s $1.4B Binh Thanh Project Will Include Vietnam's Tallest Building
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Between the Saigon and Thủ Thiêm bridges in Bình Thạnh District sits a large plot of land which is currently home to stacks of shipping containers. If things go according to plan, by 2017, a massive, dense urban area will rise from this space, centered around a 81-story tower.
Hanoi Launches High Tech Traffic Control Center
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On October 1, Hanoi officially put its fancy new VND230 billion traffic control center into operation, reports Zing.
Tạ Dương Minh – Thủ Đức’s Founding Father
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Built in 1879-1880 by the French, the historic Thủ Đức Market has in recent years become an increasingly popular destination for Hồ Chí Minh City residents wishing to stock up with the delicious local speciality snack, nem Thủ Đức. The origins of this attractive old market town may be traced back to the mid 19th century, when it was founded by a Chinese businessman named Tạ Dương Minh.
[Video] Saigon Artbook Anniversary Party Teaser
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been a year since the first edition of the Saigon Artbook was launched at La Brasserie. 12 artists and 4 editions later, the team has planned a special anniversary party at 3A Station on October 23.
[Photos] Massive Crowds Gather in Hanoi for 10/10 Celebration
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Friday night, Hanoians took to the streets to enjoy the VND4.5 billion fireworks show to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the city’s liberation. While the fireworks were the main draw, the crowds were perhaps even more impressive.
Kelly Clarkson To Play Miss Vietnam 2014 Finale
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kelly Clarkson, winner of American Idol 2002 and performer of formulaic pop ballads, will make her way to Vietnam in December to entertain crowds at this year’s Miss Vietnam pageant finale in Phu Quoc.
Weekend News Roundup: Record-High Tide Turns Parts Of HCMC Into River
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- Published on 13 October 2014
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U.S. firm picked to design new Saigon Tax Trade Center [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam students create free crowdsourcing app for street travel [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam's PM seeks to do away with official red stamps [Thanh Nien]
