Blasts From the Past: 10 Things That No Longer Exist in Saigon
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is a city of turnover; colonial buildings have given way to skyscrapers, canals to streets and train stations to parks.
As the city enters a period of modernization, on it’s way to becoming an international metropolis, it leaves many yearning for a better understanding of what Saigon used to be.
Street Cred: Phạm Ngũ Lão
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- Published on 04 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 rear-view mirror by which we’ll explore the meaning behind the signs. Look for it every Friday. Enjoy!
[Video] Hilariously Awesome Vietnamese Remix of The Avengers/Unstoppable
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, where the concept of ‘copyright’ is as foreign as queuing in line, we’re bombarded by faux Western products on a daily basis. While these knock-offs generally carry a reputation for cheap quality, every now and then, the local copy culture creates something spectacular like this Vietnamese remix of The Avengers and Unstoppable.
You Can Now Explore Angkor Wat With Google Street View
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After finding all the Pokemon using Google Maps, take a break to visit Angkor Wat.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Could Grow 13.6% in 2025, says Harvard Professor
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- Published on 04 April 2014
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Vietnam’s GDP could grow 13.6% in 2025, says Harvard professor [VietNamNet]
Vietnam Electricity promotes energy saving solutions [SGGP]
Central Vietnam featured in ancient Japanese scrolls [Tuoi Tre]
[Slideshow] 15 Old Photos of Markets in Saigon
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Supermarkets are becoming increasingly popular in Saigon but traditional markets still reign supreme. They act as the lifeblood of neighborhoods, where farmers from all over Southern Vietnam bring their goods, providing a (usually) fresh source of produce for the city’s residents. This has been the case for hundreds of years for Saigon which, even before French occupation, was the site of the region’s central wet market.
Millions of Viet Kieu Set to Lose Vietnamese Citizenship on July 1
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- Published on 03 April 2014
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A 2009 government decree requiring overseas Vietnamese to register their Vietnamese citizenship by July 1, 2014 is coming under criticism as only a small number of eligible Viet Kieu have completed the necessary paperwork to retain it, reports Thanh Nien.
10 of Hue's Most Delicious Dishes
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
You probably just finished lunch but this list of 10 iconic dishes from Hue should get you appetite going again. Food Republic’s Laurie Woolever recently visited Vietnam’s imperial capital on the lookout for the city’s best dishes and came up with a strong Top-10 list.
[Video] American Shows off Impressive Vietnamese Skills in Trinh Cong Son Tribute
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- Published on 03 April 2014
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While most foreigners in Vietnam seem to be intimidated by the tonal nuances of Vietnamese, Kyo York, an American expat living in Vietnam for over 4 years, seems to have the language down pat.
Vietnamese Consumers Turn to the Internet for Safe Produce
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
Farmers in Vietnam are using an increasing amount of pesticides to boost productivity and meet food security targets. As Vietnamese consumers become increasingly wary about the safety of produce in their local markets, some are turning to the internet to find safe alternatives, according to Voice of America.
Morning News Roundup: Competition Intensifies in Vietnam’s Aviation Sector
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- Published on 03 April 2014
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Vietnam nurse admits killing newborns [Bangkok Post]
Vietnam Mekong Delta Rice Production Hurt by Drought, Salinity [Oryza]
Vietnam economy to expand 5.6 pct in 2014: ADB [Thanh Nien]
[Slideshow] Motorbikes Can Carry Anything and Everything
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- Published on 02 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In many developing countries, motorbikes are the main method of transportation for not only people but also, well, everything else. To illustrate this, the Global Post recently published an article, “37 motorbikes carrying everything, including crocodiles,” with a few originating from our beloved Vietnam.
Polluted Chinese City Imports Bags of Fresh Mountain Air
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- Published on 02 April 2014
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The air quality in Vietnam’s cities may be worsening at a rapid pace but unlike China, we haven’t reached Spaceballs levels quite yet. In the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, residents lined up to breathe sweet mountain air as part of a promotion from a local tourism company, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Vietnam's Top 20 Beaches According to Rough Guides
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- Published on 02 April 2014
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With over 3,200 kilometers of coastline, Vietnam offers a seemingly endless number of beach options, making them one of the country’s strongest tourist attractions. Rough Guides, an international travel resource has released their list of the top 20 beaches in Vietnam. Do thier rankings match yours?
[Slideshow] Amazing Views from the City Garden Apartment Towers
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- Published on 02 April 2014
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The City Garden Towers luxury condominium apartment complex is located in Binh Thanh District within the midst of a seemingly endless maze of the typical low-rise high-density buildings and small bodies of water.
US, EU Approve $1 Billion Aid Package for Vietnam
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- Published on 02 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the European Union (EU) have pledged up to $1 billion over the next 6 years to help Vietnam improve state governance, healthcare, social welfare, and agent orange/dioxin treatment, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Spends Over $1bn on Infrastructure Per Year
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- Published on 02 April 2014
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Vietnam IPOs of State-Owned Companies Struggle [Wall Street Journal]
Vietnam's southern hub looks to establish tourist police [Thanh Nien]
Quality scandals erode Vietnam consumer trust in supermarkets [Tuoi Tre]
Beautiful Origami Street Art in Hue
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- Published on 01 April 2014
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French street artist, Mademoiselle Maurice, learned the art of origami when living in Japan in 2011. After mastering the craft, she began a quest to stimulate positive emotions by adding some color to the streets of city’s around the globe, including Hue.
Full Steam Ahead on Cambodia’s Toll Royal Railway
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- Published on 01 April 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Việt Nam railway historian Tim Doling recently joined a group of British steam enthusiasts visiting Phnom Penh as part of a PTG rail tour http://www.ptg.co.uk/ to travel behind Toll Royal Railway’s preserved “Pacific” steam locomotive and catch up with developments on the Cambodian rail scene.
Report: Growth of Vietnam’s Ultra-Wealthy Fastest in the World
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- Published on 01 April 2014
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When Vietnam adopted a free-market(ish) economy in the mid-1990s, it experienced an influx of wealth unlike the country had ever seen. In turn, a substantial wealthy class has taken shape as evidenced by the glut of luxury cars and glamorous villas found throughout Vietnam’s cities. And according to some analysts, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
