High-Speed Boats To Replace Hydrofoils Between HCMC – Vung Tau
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- Published on 15 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new fleet of tourist boats is set to replace the notorious, soviet-era hydrofoils that ran between HCMC and Vung Tau before being banned earlier this year after a series of breakdowns and fires.
5 of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings
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- Published on 15 July 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
As the French began to heavily influence Vietnam, first indirectly with missionaries and later with full-scale colonization, large public buildings began to pop up in the country’s cities, no more so than in Saigon. Even as the city undergoes rapid development, some of these 18th and 19th century gems have survived.
Morning News Roundup: New Team To Monitor Airline Flight Delays And Cancellations
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- Published on 15 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietcombank earns VND2.7 trillion for first six months [Nhan Dan]
90,000 students join in 2014 Green Summer Campaign [SGGP]
UAE becomes fifth largest Vietnam export market [Gulf News]
Drunk Man, Likely Korean, Arrested For Stealing Mai Linh Taxi
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- Published on 14 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Binh Duong Province police are investigating a case wherein a drunken foreigner stole a Mai Linh taxi on July 12.
5 Unique Markets In The Mekong Delta
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- Published on 14 July 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
While the cities of Vietnam become hooked into the global supply chain, their culinary tastes are becoming more homogenous. From pizza to shopping in supermarkets, our diets are slowly moving in line with the rest of the world. But this is not the case in the Mekong Delta where residents still rely on local sources for food and is home to markets that offer everything from scorpions to rats.
Survey: Hanoi Is More Expensive Than Saigon
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- Published on 14 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Based on a recent report by The Mercer Human Resource Consulting (UK), which ranks cities across the world based on cost of living, even without Starbucks or McDonald's, Hanoi is a pricier place to live than Saigon.
Conditions For Work Permits For Foreigners To Be Loosened
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- Published on 14 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a meeting at the end of June, officials decided to loosen the controversial conditions for foreigners to obtain work permits in Vietnam.
104-Year-Old Great-Great Grandmother Fights Off Robber
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- Published on 14 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Taking advantage of the elderly will inevitably result in some bad karma, a lesson a Dong Nai man quickly learned after attempting to rob Vo Thi Bai, a 104-year-old woman.
Weekend News Roundup: Air Traffic Controller Suspended For Near-Collision
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- Published on 14 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Authorities seek to control viral internet series [DTI News]
Hanoi water pipeline breaks 9th time [DTI News]
A Short History Of Vietnam And Palestine
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- Published on 12 July 2014
- Written by Joe Buckley.
Israel is (yet again) attempting to bomb Palestine back into the stone age. At the time of writing, the Palestinian death toll is at least 98 (the Israeli death toll is 0), which leads me to suspect that perhaps Netanyahu has turned Stalin’s purported observation that one death is a tragedy, but a million deaths is a statistic into actual Israeli policy. It is perhaps a good time, then, to briefly reflect on the history of relations between Vietnam and Palestine.
11 Photos of Vietnam’s Amazing Bac Son Valley
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- Published on 11 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Called Văn Lan during the reign of the Lýs, Bội Lan under the Minhs, Văn Quán under the Nguyễn’s and finally Bắc Sơn after 1945, this mountainous region in north Veitnam is the home to 6 of Vietnam’s ethnic groups including the Tày, Kinh, Dao, Nùng and H’Mông.
Number of Vietnamese Super-Rich Has Increased by 400% Over the Past Decade
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- Published on 11 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A World Bank report released earlier this week found that the number of super-rich, has rapidly increased over the last 10 years. I guess this explains the fugly castle phenomenon.
[Video] Thief Receives Epic Beating After Failed Motorbike Theft
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- Published on 11 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’ve seen plenty of videos of things being stolen on Vietnam’s streets, from motorbikes to iPhones. While the thief seems to execute his caper successfully more often than not, the video below is an exception with not only a failed motorbike robbery, but an epic beating to boot.
15 Old Photos Of Hanoi's Streetcars
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- Published on 11 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
While the last streetcar disappeared from Saigon’s streets in 1959, Hanoi held on to theirs until 1989. By the time service ended, the city’s light rail system was completely dilapidated after years of economic stagnation. As Hanoi (very slowly) moves ahead with its modern metro system, let’s take a look back at the French-built rolling stock.
Singapore Apartment Building Sets Record For World’s Largest Vertical Gargen
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- Published on 11 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
The new Eximbank Tower may be bringing some much needed greenery to Saigon’s skyline but Singapore’s new Tree House condominium building, which has set a Guinness World Record for largest vertical garden in the world, raises the bar to a whole new level.
Morning News Roundup: ASEAN On Verge Of Borderless Economy
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- Published on 11 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese youth shortest compared to peers in nearby countries: expert [Tuoi Tre]
Aussie man dies in Vietnam motorbike accident [Tuoi Tre]
Excessive arsenic content found in water of Hanoi residential area [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] Propaganda Postage Stamps From North Vietnam (1965 – 1972)
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- Published on 10 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
With the American War escalating in the 60s and 70s, North Vietnam produced its famous propaganda posters (which have become popular purchases for tourists) to win the hearts and minds of the people.
Chinese Man Detained For Stealing $5,000 on Vietnam Airlines Flight
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- Published on 10 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, a Chinese man was caught stealing $5,000 from 2 Japanese passengers on a Vietnam Airlines flight from Jakarta to HCMC, reports Tuoi Tre.
[Video] This Old Vietnamese Woman Can Dance Better Than You
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- Published on 10 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen old Vietnamese women get down, but it’s definitely the most sensual dancing display we’ve encountered. We can only hope that we're this energetic when at her age.
10 Movies Set To Hit Vietnamese Theaters This Month
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- Published on 10 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Tired of watching crappy DVDs from local shops or torrents of cam rips? Here are 11 movies that are making their way to Vietnamese cinemas this month with short descriptions and ratings courtesy of IMDB.
