Officials Call For Preservation Of Tax Center Interior
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While there’s no saving the Tax Center which will soon be demolished to make way for a new 40-story tower, there are those that are calling for elements of the 90-year-old building to be preserved.
October Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
With Halloween coming up soon, expect some horror and gothic films at Saigon’s alternative film venues this month. Alongside titles that pay homage to the much-loved remembrance of the dead, these programmes offer a variety of themes and cinematic genres, including a retrospective on 70s cinema, indie-cult and new titles.
Should The Firing Range At Củ Chi Be Closed?
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over at his excellent blog, Rusty Compass, Mark Boyer argues that it may be time to close the firing ranges at the Củ Chi.
20 Photos Of 1990 Hội An
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ancient houses, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and plenty of places to take long strolls have given Hội An a reputation for being one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations. But when these pictures were shot in 1990, the town was just starting its evolution into a tourist hot spot.
An Illustrated Guide to Vietnam's Motorbikers
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Nam Núm.
The streets of Vietnam is home to many colorful personalities.
HCMC Moves To Replace Historic Bình Lợi Railway Bridge
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City Transport Department has put plans in place to replace the 112-year-old Bình Lợi Railway Bridge on Phạm Văn Đồng Street, which links Bình Thạnh and Thủ Đức Districts, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Of Unexploded Ordnances Found In Quang Tri
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- Published on 07 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coast guard ship with helipad launched in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
First Vietnamese-made microchip debuts in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Chinese Vendors Busted For Lacing Noodles With Opiates
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forget about contaminated phở. In parts of China, vendors have been caught lacing their noodles with opiates in the hopes of keeping their customers coming back to get their fix.
Get Ready For A Total Lunar Eclipse On October 8
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the night of Wednesday, October 8, be sure to lift your head to the sky to see this year’s final lunar eclipse.
[Video] Sơn La Children Use Highway Water Drain As Water Slide
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Highway 6 is a busy truck route connecting Hà Nội and Sơn La. But when it rains, local children take to the slippery, moss-lined water drains along its side, creating an impromptu water slide.
2 Vietnamese Designs Take Home Top Awards at International Architecture Festival
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A21 Studio’s “The Chapel” and Vo Trong Nghia Architect’s “House For Trees” both took home top awards at last week’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore.
Noi Bai’s Sleep Pods Back Online After 10 Week Suspension
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Most Modern Coastguard Vessel
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam launches most modern coastguard vessel [SGGP]
About 1,500 people race in Run for Peace in Hanoi [VoV]
Australian group to set up luxury sailboat plant in Da Nang [Vietnam News]
[Photos] HCMC Streets Flooded After Heavy Rains
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the HCM City Flood Control Center, flooding in HCMC has been getting worse in recent years since many of the city's sewers are blocked with mud and sand from construction projects. This problem was evident on the afternoon of October 1 when heavy rains hit HCMC causing massive flooding, especially in Districts 6 and 11.
Millions of Laser Beams Uncover the Vastness of Angkor Wat
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Portuguese monk, António da Madalena, visited Angkor Wat in 1586, he was overwhelmed by the architecture of the ancient city, writing that "…[it] is of such extraordinary construction that it is not possible to describe it with a pen, particularly since it is like no other building in the world. It has towers and decoration and all the refinements which the human genius can conceive of.”
Ministry Withdraws Controversial Plan To Ban Sidewalk Alcohol Sales
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following “widespread criticism,” the Ministry of Industry and Trade has withdrawn its plan to ban sidewalk alcohol sales.
[Photos] Mountains Of Honey: The Bee Farms Of Mộc Châu
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s more to Mộc Châu than its breathtaking landscapes. Located in the Vietnam’s northern mountains, Mộc Châu is blessed with ideal conditions for raising honeybees.
Hanoi’s X98 Will Open Its Doors This Month
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s Zone 9 will be reincarnated in the form of a new alternative art and cultural space called X98 later this month, according Kenh14.
US Travel Mag Lists Vietnam As Top 20 Destination For Solo Travelers
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has made Travel + Leisure’s list of top 20 countries for solo travelers, coming in at number 6 overall, and top in Asia.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Museum Cited Top 25 In Asia
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese scientists successfully create iron from red mud [Vietnam Net]
HCM City intensifies education for disabled kids [Vietnam Plus]
