Repairs To AAG Cable Completed Ahead Of Schedule
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Technicians have completed repairs to the Asia American Gateway (AAG) cable, restoring Vietnam’s international Internet connection a day ahead of schedule, according to Thanh Nien.
Vietnam’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Opens In Hanoi With Brilliant Colors
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s skyline just got a boost of color with the opening of the Nhật Tân Bridge which is illuminated by a powerful set of multicolored floodlights.
29 Photos of 1989 Vietnam by Magnum Photographer David Alan Harvey
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Peaceful 1989 Vietnam is chronicled in the stunning photos of Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. His images were some of the first to emerge from the country following the 1986 Đổi Mới economic reforms.
Happy Meals: An Afternoon At Saigon’s VND2,000 Restaurant
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Dang Bui and Lan Tran.
"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity."
- Joseph Addison
[Video] Vietnamese Monk Faces Punishment For iPhone 6 Unboxing, Extravagant Facebook Photos
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Buddhist monk from the northern province of Hai Duong will “likely be punished by his Sangha” after video of him unboxing an iPhone 6 and photos showing his “extravagant” lifestyle spread across social networks and local news sites, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Phu Quoc To Become Special Economic Zone With Casinos
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cessna delivers first amphibious Grand Caravan EX aircraft to Vietnam [Biz Journal]
Hand-foot-mouth disease, dengue fever hit HCM City [VoV]
Ha Noi ward lacks water for one week after supply cut [Vietnam News]
2014 Canon Photo Marathon Vietnam Comes To HCMC This Weekend
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a successful launch in Hanoi last Saturday in Hanoi, the 2014 Canon Photo Marathon Vietnam, “which aims to accentuate Vietnam’s natural and cultural charm,” will arrive in HCMC this weekend.
116-Year-Old Recognized As Vietnam's Oldest Man
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam Record Organization (VRO) has recognized 116-tear-old Y'N Dong of Đắk Nông Province as the country’s oldest man, reports Vietnam Net.
16 Pictures Of Vietnam’s Peckish Urban Chickens
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In many developing countries the line between urban and rural is often blurred. If you live in Saigon or Hanoi, the lack of this distinction is typically manifested in the great number of chickens that call the city streets home.
[Photos] The Amazing Evolution Of Phan Xích Long Street
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Mel Schenck.
When we think about the words “new urban area” applied to Ho Chi Minh City, we usually think about Phu My Hung at Saigon South in District 7. Many people do not realize that one of the most successful new urban areas is in the middle of the inner city.
Demolition Of Tân Bình Market Put On Hold After Protests From Traders
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After protests from traders, Tân Bình District authorities have delayed plans to replace the 50-year-old Tân Bình Market with “a six-story traditional, civilized market,” and 17-story shopping center, reports Tuoi Tre.
Anthony Bourdain: First Trip To Vietnam "Was Life-Changing"
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gordon Ramsay isn't the only celebrity chef obsessed with Vietnam. But unlike Ramsay, New York chef, Anthony Bourdain, has a close personal connection to Vietnam, cultivated over many visits since 2000.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Bag Snatcher Drowns In Canal
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC offers free parking for student bus passengers [Tuoi Tre]
Ho Chi Minh City bag snatcher drowns in canal [Thanh Nien]
Khe Nuoc Trong Forest project officially launches in Vietnam [World Land Trust]
Event Rewind: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2014
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the afternoon of September 28, 300 bikers on approximately 200 bikes took to Saigon’s Streets in formal attire in support of charity.
Saigon’s Metro Line 2 $784 Million More Than Expected And Delayed 2 Years
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to inflation and an improved design which calls for the use of more expensive materials, HCMC’s metro line 2 (that will run from Bến Thành to Tham Lương) may be $784 million more than expected, raising the cost from $1.3 billion to $2.1 billion, according to VN Express.
Rapping Vietnamese Newscasters Take Home Prize At World Journalism Awards
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Expats aren’t the only ones who can rap in Vietnam. Not only does the country boast an up and coming group of young hip-hop artists such as Suboi, but also award winning rapping newscasters.
A Week After Expat’s Deadly Accident, A Different Story Emerges
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early morning hours of September 21, a foreign man was killed at the intersection of Điện Biên Phủ and Đinh Tiên Hoàng Streets in District 1. A week after the accident, new details have emerged which tell a different story than what was first reported in the local media.
The Lost Inner-City Waterways of Saigon and Cho Lon: Part 1
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When the French arrived in 1859, both Saigon and Chợ Lớn were criss-crossed by networks of canals and creeks, making it possible for boatmen to travel right through both city centres without stepping ashore.
You Won’t Believe How Many Packs Of Instant Noodles Vietnamese Consume Each Year
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Given that Vietnamese munch on 2 billon Choco Pies each year, it may come as no surprise that another mass-produced “food,” instant noodles, are also consumed at an astronomical rate.
Morning News Roundup: VND3 Trillion For Climate Change Adaptation Projects
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- Published on 30 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VND3 trillion for climate change adaptation projects [DTI]
Ha Noi department seizes 20 iPhone 6 smartphones [Vietnam News]
Vietnamese man hits US$228.4 million Powerball jackpot [VoV]
