Asian Air Pollution Could Be Altering Global Weather Patterns
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Air pollution may be posing a serious threat to global public health, but according to a new study, it may be responsible for freak weather patterns in North America, reports CNN.
Experts: Saigon has Lost 56% of its Historic Buildings in 10 Years
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s no secret that Saigon has done little to protect its historic buildings in the face of rapid urban development. As a result, the city has lost 56% of its heritage buildings since 2004, according to experts.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Plans Monorail System to Ease Congestion
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- Published on 16 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCM City’s dwellers look forward to clean water [VietNamNet]
Hanoi plans monorail system to ease congestion [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam Pop Stars Sing to Start Anti-Poaching Campaign [Bloomberg]
Behind the Curtain: My Village
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Aerialists flying through jungles of bamboo sticks, jugglers and acrobats delicately walking on movable bridges; twenty artists and musicians came together to reinterpret the daily life of Northern Vietnamese villages. After touring around the world for three years, My Village (Làng Tôi) arrives for the first time in Saigon at the majestic Opera House.
[Video] Camera-Mounted Drone Captures Hanoi from Above
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For much of the world, drones inspire fear and terror. But for countries that aren’t at the mercy of the CIA, the popularity of these remote-controlled devices have taken off and some have even been fitted with cameras. It looks like the folks over at Zing.vn got their hands on one of these and captured some of Hanoi’s most iconic sites from 200 meters in the air.
Facebook Causes More Problems in Vietnamese Schools
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Peter Cornish.
Yet again the use of social technologies in schools is making headlines in Vietnam as concerns grow about the number of students using Facebook to express dissatisfaction about their schools and teachers.
Morning News Roundup: Green Light for Vietnam Casino
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- Published on 15 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Green light for Vietnam casino [Brisbane Times]
Rising sea levels threaten farmers' livelihoods in Vietnam [SBS]
'House for Trees' in Tan Binh District
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vo Trong Nghia Architects, winners of ArchDaily’s ‘House of the Year’ award, is undoubtedly Vietnam’s leading sustainable/green design firm. One of their latest projects, ‘House for Trees’ was completed earlier this year and offers a unique design, specifically tailored to Saigon’s climate.
[Video] Sewer Fishing in District 5
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you though fishing in Saigon’s polluted waterways was a risky proposition, sewer fishing seems downright suicidal.
Color Me Run @ Phu My Hung
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the organizer: Color Me Run is a unique combination of the most colorful run and music festival. For the first time in Vietnam, you can fully experience a 5Km colorful of running, walking and enjoy being splashed from top to toe by color powder.
17 Tourists Escape Burning Ship in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A tourist boat operated by Cuu Long Tourist Boat Co. Ltd. went up in flames last Thursday on the waters of Ha Long Bay. 23 people, including 15 foreigners were rescued and no injuries were reported, reports VietNamNet.
[Slideshow] Views from Sunrise City Tower: Massive Suburbanization in District 7
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
These photos were taken from Sunrise City, a high-rise tower in the new urban area located within District 7 opposite Lotte Mart. Still under construction, Sunrise City will consist of 14 high-rise towers and an extensive town-house compound after completion.
Bill Gates to Launch 'Vietnam Health Fund': Report
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to VietNamNet, citing VNEconomy, former Microsoft chairman, Bill Gates will start a match-based healthcare fund in Vietnam, following similar initiatives in other SE Asian nations.
Weekend News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Parking Lots at High Risk of Fire
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- Published on 14 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh city bakery figures out the ABC of burger bun success [The Guardian]
Ho Chi Minh City parking lots at high risk of fire [Tuoi Tre]
Street Cred: Nguyễn Văn Trỗi
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- Published on 11 April 2014
- Written by Vinh.
Hey folks! Saigoneer is resurrecting its short-lived series on the street signs of Saigon with a weekly column called Street Cred. Saigon is filled with history and we see signs of it everywhere. Street Cred is the rearview mirror by which we’ll explore the meaning behind the signs. Look for it every Friday. Enjoy!
New Zine in Saigon is Seeking Writers and Artists
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- Published on 11 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A welcome addition to the Saigon arts and culture scene, a new zine, Hem HCMC, is set to launch in May and is currently seeking contributing artists and writers.
Saigon Gets its First Capsule Hotel
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- Published on 11 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It looks like the capsule hotel fad has finally hit Saigon. The Hongkong Kaiteki has opened its first location on Pham Ngu Lao, offering cheap and, for some, slightly claustrophobic accommodations.
New Species: Multi-Colored, Spiked Frog Discovered in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 11 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even as pollution and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly severe in Vietnam, there are still huge pockets of the country that offer unique biodiversity with new species being discovered from time to time. One such discovery in Vietnam's central highlands was recently announced by a team of Australian biologists.
Explore Hue’s Imperial City with Google Street View
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- Published on 11 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It may not be as official or comprehensive as Google’s ‘Street View Treks’ of Angkor Wat but you can now take a virtual tour of Hue’s Imperial City thanks to 360view.vn.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Falsely Reports $42,700 Theft on Flight
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- Published on 11 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam considers USD475m support for small farmers [BlackSeaGrain]
Major airlines of Vietnam to open new international flights [VietNamNet]
Vietnam 3G customers beef about lower quality despite price hike [Thanh Nien]
