Street Cred: Ham Nghi
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Vinh.
“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” This quote from Shakespeare’s Henry IV basically sums up the political climate of Vietnam in 1883. In that year alone, four different men played the part of the Emperor of Vietnam—none to critical acclaim.
[Video] Kids Use Taxi To Water Ski Down Bui Vien
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
While recent storms have caused serious damage in Hanoi and Saigon over the past week, some kids on Bui Vien took the opportunity to make up an extreme sport – Taxi water skiing.
Why Vietnamese Wine Gets a Bad Reputation: Part 1
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Alfredo de la Casa.
Most people know that Vietnam is a global leader in the production of rice, coffee, tea and even cashew nuts, but what about wine?
3 Vietnamese Universities Make Asia’s Top 300 List
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
3 Vietnamese universities made the cut in in the latest top Asian university rankings released by QS (Quacquarelli Symond), reports VietNamNet.
When the Japanese Occupied Vietnam: Part 2
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Read When the Japanese Occupied Vietnam – Part I here.
Japanese occupation breathed new life into a Vietnamese independence movement that had seen little success after the failed Yen Bai Mutiny (1930) and Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Uprising (1931) which were swiftly and brutally put down by the French.
Beat the Heat with This Homemade Air Conditioner
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sure, breaking through a CIA firewall is impressive. But sometimes, life hands you a hacking opportunity that’s decidedly analog.
Morning News Roundup: Nine Vietnam War-era Bombs Cleared from Laos-Vietnam Rail Link
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- Published on 06 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Work Begins on Vietnam’s Sixth Submarine [Ottawa Citizen]
Vietnam pushed to use Mitsubishi reactors [Enformable]
Nine Vietnam War-era bombs cleared from Laos-Vietnam rail link [Nation]
[Photos] Saigon Past and Present
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- Published on 05 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Saigon is a city in constant flux. One minute a crumbling old building is there and the next week it’s a parking lot. Fortunately, there are a few buildings, such as the Saigon Post Office, the Opera House and the Majestic Hotel that have survived the city’s rapid development and provide it with a sense of continuity.
Powerful Storm Causes Death and Destruction in Hanoi
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- Published on 05 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night, a deadly storm hit Hanoi, causing large-scale power outages and many large trees to be uprooted.
Students Make Giant Pizza to Protest Chinese Oil Rig
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- Published on 05 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
More than 20 students from HCMC’s Hoa Sen University made a giant, map-shaped pizza of Vietnam to support the country’s sovereignty in the backdrop of the dispute with China over their controversial oilrig.
[Video] Bus Beats the Traffic by Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway
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- Published on 05 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Traffic can be frustrating. If you’re on an agile motorbike, sidewalks and one-way streets are common, albeit illegal alternatives. But this jerk driver applied motorbike mentality when steering his large bus, putting hundreds of drivers in danger.
When the Japanese Occupied Vietnam: Part 1
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- Published on 05 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
When foreign occupation is discussed in Vietnam, the bulk of the conversation focuses on the Chinese and the French, rightfully so. However, while short-lived, the Japanese occupation of the country not only stoked the fires of Vietnamese independence but also elevated Ho Chi Minh to the forefront of Vietnamese politics. It may have only lasted 5 years, but imperial occupation ultimately shaped Vietnam’s contemporary history.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Have First-Ever National Wildlife Park by 2025
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- Published on 05 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Farming imports up 20% this year [VNS]
Vietnam gains attention in photo contest [DTI News]
Vietnam to have first-ever national wildlife park by 2025 [Tuoi Tre]
Bobby Chinn Nominated for Vietnam Tourism Ambassador
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- Published on 04 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Bobby Chinn may not be Vietnamese but he’s been identified as one of the “most promising candidates” to replace Ly Nha Ky as the country’s tourism ambassador.
Saigon's Folding Wall House
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- Published on 04 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
It’s nice to see someone other than Vo Trong Nghia Architects making progressive home designs in Vietnam. This Folding Wall House was built by Nha Dan architects in 2013 and was designed to allow natural light flow through the entire structure.
Hue’s Eunuch (Thái Giám) Graveyard
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- Published on 04 June 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
7 kilometers from Hue’s Imperial Citadel and hidden in a wooded area full of green pine trees one will find Duong Xuan hill. Sitting on its top is the Tu Hieu pagoda which is among the most historic and beautiful pagodas in Hue. While visitors are charmed by its nostalgic and meditational grace, Tu Hieu is also known for its distinctive graveyard.
5 Great Ways to Watch Independent Films in Saigon
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- Published on 04 June 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
I spent my childhood in a family that worshiped cinema, all sorts of films, from Disney cartoons, unsuitable films such as All that Jazz (way too early, I was 8 at the time), art films – Cinema Paradiso – to westerns, like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid. My father used to say that watching films “is the most intelligent way to spend two relaxing hours”, and I agree with him. Cinema is art, entertainment; it is informative, educational, uplifting and magical.
[Video] 2 Foreigners Attempt to Cover “What Does the Pho Say”
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- Published on 04 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
In an exceptional example of a cover of a parody, this dude, who goes by the name of Ăn Đu Đủ, enlisted a friend to help him cover “What Does the Pho Say.”
Morning News Roundup: Chinese Tourists Resume Visits to Vietnam Despite Tensions
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- Published on 04 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Red bauxite sludge covers farms in northern province [VNS]
Vietnam music industry hungry for good new songs [Tuoi Tre]
Lamborghini to Open its First Vietnam Showroom
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- Published on 03 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Start your engines! Vietnam is set to get its first Lamborghini showroom this month.
