Man Tempts Fate By Removing Harness While Walking Narrow Plank In The Sky
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- Published on 17 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mount Hua is one of China’s Five Great Mountains, earning this distinction for its 5 peaks, the highest of which is over 2,100m high. For over 700 years, people have been walking the narrow “trail” that crisscrosses the mountain’s face.
Vietnamese Demand for Rhino Horn Drops by More Than 33% in 1 Year
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- Published on 17 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, here’s some great news for your Friday afternoon.
A Look at Vietnamese Currency Through History
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- Published on 17 October 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Like Vietnamese history, the country's currency has undergone significant changes over the past century.
New Era For Downtown Saigon As Work Begins On Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Square
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- Published on 17 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While much of the construction going on in downtown Saigon is metro related, much of the scaffolding along Nguyen Hue Street is linked to work on the city’s first pedestrian only area.
Morning News Roundup: Thieves Break Into HCMC Supermarket Steal Cash, Jewelry
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- Published on 17 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Workshop discusses regional co-operation in underwater archaeology [Nhan Dan]
Holcim treats 7,000 liters of toxic oil stored near Ha Long [Vietnam Net]
Vietnamese people ill-prepared to enter nuclear era, say experts [Vietnam Net]
Vietnamese Citizen Among Those Killed In Himalaya Blizzard, Avalanche
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nepalese police have announced that a Vietnamese citizen is among 12 climbers confirmed dead after a blizzard hit the mountainous region on Tuesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Era Of Red Company Stamps May Be Coming To An End In Vietnam
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve ever had to do commercial paperwork in Vietnam, you’re probably familiar with red company stamps. If Prime Minister Dung has his way, this era may soon be coming to an end, replaced by one of digital signatures, according to Thanh Nien.
Seaplane Operator Seeks Permission To Takeoff From Hanoi’s West Lake
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- Published on 16 October 2014
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Quang Ninh Province authorities are seeking permission from the Ministry of Transport to allow a Vietnamese aviation company to use the city’s iconic West Lake as a takeoff point for it’s Hanoi-Ha Long Bay seaplane service, reports Tuoi Tre.
SE Asia's Tallest Building Planned For Bangkok
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon may soon be home to Vietnam’s highest building, it looks Bangkok is planning construct the tallest in all of SE Asia with its 615m, 125-story, "Rama IX Super Tower," reports the Bangkok Post.
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 BBC to 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
