Saigon Sound: Daedelus
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We caught up with Daedelus after he played to an enthusiastic crowd in Saigon in January. Surprisingly, there was a stark difference between his studio work, as stated earlier in his interview with Saigoneer.
[Video] Mesmerizing Saigon Tilt Shift Time Lapse
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We sure love our Saigon time lapse videos. For a frenetic city like ours, these cinematic pieces are able capture its energy, perhaps more than any other medium. We recently stumbled upon this video, made by the Gotan Project back in 2009. Using the awesome tilt shift technique, it adds an additional lens with which to view the city.
TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - Demolition & Vision
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll take a closer look at the fourth chapter: Demolition & Vision.
Official: Vietnam Should Adopt Red-Light Districts
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a conference on measures to prevent and control prostitution, a government official suggested that Vietnam establish red-light districts to curb prostitution, reported Thanh Nien.
[Video] Fatal Head-on Collision Caused by Drunk Driver
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the Vietnamese government has launched campaigns to curb drunk driving, it remains a serious problem across the country. This video, posted by Thanh Nein, shows the deadly consequences of this reckless act and reminds us never to get too comfortable when driving our motorbikes.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Sees Faster-Than-Expected Growth of Motorbikes
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s primary education ranked good: survey [VietNamNet]
Vietnam builds $1.27 thermal power plant in the north [Thanh Nien]
The Story Behind the Melting Pot Festival
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- Published on 28 February 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Last weekend, the Melting Pot successfully celebrated its 4th event as well as its 1st anniversary with art exhibitions and a line-up of musicians and DJs, proving that there is a Saigonese’s experimental art scene that can match the renowned Hanoian one in terms of diversity and experimentalism.
TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - Housing in the Mega City
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- Published on 28 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced with the support of the Goethe Institut, and funding from Audi. It is split into 8 chapters, each covering a major theme related to HCMC's rapid urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll start with the first chapter: Housing in the Mega City.
The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Madame de la Souchère, Saigon's Rubber Baroness - Part 2
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- Published on 28 February 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
There can be few more fascinating figures in the history of colonial Saigon than Madame Janie-Marie Marguerite Bertin Rivière de la Souchère (1881-1963), the widow who defied the social conventions of her time to become an immensely rich yet caring rubber plantation owner – only to lose everything in the Great Depression. This is Part 2 of her story. Part 1 can be found here.
Morning News Roundup: Hundreds of Luxury Cars "Abandoned" at Saigon Seaports to be Handled
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- Published on 28 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hi-tech park proposes $2,400 salary for foreign experts [Tuoi Tre]
S. Korea scrutinizing U.S.-Vietnam nuclear deal [Global Post]
Authorities Push to Meet Deadline for HCMC’s First Metro Line
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- Published on 27 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’ve been waiting for this news for a while – HCMC autorities are pushing hard to complete the city' first Metro line by early 2018, according to the Bernama.
The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Madame de la Souchère, Saigon's Rubber Baroness - Part 1
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- Published on 27 February 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
There can be few more fascinating figures in the history of colonial Saigon than Madame Janie-Marie Marguerite Bertin Rivière de la Souchère (1881-1963), the widow who defied the social conventions of her time to become an immensely rich yet caring rubber plantation owner – only to lose everything in the Great Depression. Here is Part 1 of her story.
'Flappy Bird' Isn't the Only Hit App Made in Vietnam
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- Published on 27 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Our favorite TechinAsia writer, Anh Minh Do, recently published a guest post on Mashable, telling the world that there’s more to Vietnam’s app ecosystem than just Flappy Bird.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Farmers Don’t Benefit from Global Fast Food Chains
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- Published on 27 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam simplifying Business Law to attract investment [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam to seek brand identity [TTR Weekly]
Vinamilk to import 5,000 dairy cows from Australia [Tuoi Tre]
TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City - Change Over Time
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- Published on 26 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced with the support of the Goethe Institut, and funding from Audi. It is split into 8 chapters, each covering a major theme related to HCMC's rapid urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll take a closer look at the second chapter: Change Over Time.
Slow Internet Warning: AAG Cable to Undergo Maintenance Next Week
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- Published on 26 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The notoriously fragile, 20,000km, Asia American Gateway cable - SE Asia’s main internet connection to the West - will undergo maintenance next week so expect “shaky connections” through March 9, reports Thanh Nien.
ADP Approves $60 Million Loan for Sustainable Urban Transport in HCMC
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- Published on 26 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Construction of the $1.3 billion, 20 kilometer Metro Line 2, is expected to go into full swing this year, starting with an underground maintenance and metro station in District 12. To “improve accessibility of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 2 line in from Ben Thanh to Tham Luong stations,” the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a fresh $60 million loan.
Australian Man Dead After 14 Story Fall from Sheraton Hotel in HCMC
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- Published on 26 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday morning, a 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from the 20th story of the Sheraton Hotel.
According to VietNamNet, hotel guests panicked when they saw the unidentified man fall from the roof.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Business Climate Improving: EuroCham
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- Published on 26 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Doctors blame vaccination neglect as measles makes a comeback [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam may set barriers to prevent waste imports [Vietnam Net]
EuroCham: Vietnam’s business climate improving [Vietnam Plus]
Will New Alcohol and Cigarette Taxes Reduce Consumption in Vietnam?
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- Published on 25 February 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
According to Thanh Nien, the government proposal to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes won’t stem their consumption. The proposal under the Ministry of Finance would take effect from July 1, 2015 if approved. This would see excise tax on beer and spirits increase from 50% to 65%. The tobacco rate would also be hiked up from 65% to 75% and to a further 85% in 2018.
