Vietnam Pushes Back Construction Of First Nuclear Power Plant
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- Published on 22 September 2014
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At a meeting of the Science, Technology, and Environmental Committee of the National Assembly last Thursday, Deputy Trade Minister Cao Quoc Hung said that the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant would not begin this year as originally planned, reports Thanh Nien.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Expelled 9,700 Chinese Boats In Past Decade
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- Published on 22 September 2014
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Vietnam expelled 9,700 Chinese boats in past decade [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam lags behind 5 ASEAN countries in creative productivity: ADB [Tuoi Tre]
Da Nang visitors get free postcards [Vietnam Plus]
iPhone 6 Arrives In Hanoi With VND40 Million Price Tag
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- Published on 19 September 2014
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The new iPhones have arrived in Vietnam, Apple’s hottest market, with some pretty hefty price tags.
7 Gunmen Arrested After Failed Rooster Robbery In Binh Thuan
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- Published on 19 September 2014
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A rooster robbery gone wrong resulted in gunshots and a police chase in the Southern province of Binh Thuan on Thursday night, reports Thanh Nien.
16 Beautiful Photos of Old Hanoi
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
They may not be quite as old as the set of 19th century photos of Saigon that we posted earlier this week, but these images of old Hanoi from Flickr user, Manhhai, are plenty nostalgic in their own right.
Chinese City Creates Special Lane for Cell Phone Addicts
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It may not be an issue in Saigon since it’s anything but a walking city, however those of us who have lived in pedestrian-friendly metropolises are all too familiar with the scourge of zombie-like cellphone users, messing with the flow of foot traffic as they post Facebook updates and type out SMSs.
[Video] The Mì Quảng Song
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- Published on 19 September 2014
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Given the variety of Vietnamese noodles, there are plenty of contenders for the title of Best in Show, but for Jake Schofield, Phan Ngoc Hao and Ashlin Aronin, there’s no debate.
Detailed Map Of The Entire HCMC Metro System
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- Published on 19 September 2014
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Saigon’s Bến Thành–Suối Tiên metro line is something of a teaser, the first of 6 that will serve the sprawling metropolis. While it's hard to say how accurate it is given a lack of official information, this map, created by Huan Hoang, gives us a glimpse of what the full system might look like once it’s completed (don't ask for that date).
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Court Sends Russians To Jail For ATM Scam
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- Published on 19 September 2014
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HCM City downs ad flyers, billboards in foreign language [Vietnam News]
Vietnamese American businessman makes Forbes World's Billionaires list [DTI]
Cows Treated To Beer and Massages At Vietnam’s First Kobe Beef Farm
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- Published on 18 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Most animals raised for their meat live a sad life in small cages and experience extremely low standards of living. But at Vietnam’s first Kobe beef farm, cows live a comparative life of luxury as they are fed beer, given daily massages and serenaded with classical music, according to Vietnam Net.
HCMC Moves To Cut Plastic Bag Use
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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Following in the footsteps of other large cities around the world, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pushing HCMC to reduce its reliance on plastic bags, reports Vietnam News.
Hong Kong Tycoon Places Record $20mil Order For 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms
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- Published on 18 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Stephen Hung, a Hong Kong investment tycoon, has placed an order for 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms. 2 of the cars will feature interior and exterior gold-plated accents, making them the most expensive ever commissioned.
Future Saigon: Thủ Thiêm’s Đại Quang Minh Project
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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The Đại Quang Minh Real Estate Corporation’s project in Thủ Thiêm is a mixed development of high-rise apartment buildings and villas that will include schools, shopping centers, cinemas, sports centers and restaurants.
[Photos] French Photographer Highlights Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic Groups
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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These photos of Vietnam’s ethnic groups are the work of French photographer, Sébastien Laval, who has been lugging his camera around the country since 1995. His works, along with those of his Vietnamese colleague, 96-year-old Le Vuong, are currently being exhibited in Paris.
Broken AAG Cable Won’t Be Repaired Until Next Month
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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FPT Telecom general director, Nguyen Van Khoa, told Thanh Nien that repairs to the Asia-America Gateway Cable would not be completed until October 6.
Morning News Roundup: Bus E-Tickets To Be Piloted In Hanoi October
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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First-ever "Made in Vietnam" international music festival to take place in October [DTI]
Standard Chartered invests $35 million in Vietnamese restaurant chain [DTI]
World Bank project upgrades Mekong Delta cities [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] Thousands of Dead Fish Choke Hanoi Lake
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- Published on 17 September 2014
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Since Monday, dozens of workers have been removing tons of dead fish that from Hanoi’s Thien Quang Lake, reports Vietnam Net.
[Video] China’s Hair Highway
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- Published on 17 September 2014
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In China, human hair is a renewable resource, where it is fused with natural resins to mimic everything from tortoiseshell to polished horn to exotic hardwoods.
Passengers On Delayed Flights In Vietnam To Receive Compensation
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- Published on 17 September 2014
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Starting December 1, Vietnamese airlines will be required to give passengers compensation in the form of meals and accommodation if their flights are delayed or canceled, reports Sài Gòn Giải Phóng.
[Photos] Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes Death, Destruction In Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 17 September 2014
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Typhoon Kalmaegi touched down in Vietnam last night, uprooting trees, destroying homes and sparking mass evacuations.
