Saigon Artist Spotlight: Jack Clayton
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- Published on 04 March 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
Jack Clayton is an artist from East London who has spent the last four years travelling. His inspiration for his art work is drawn from his experiences around the world and a representation of his environment. He specialises in woodcut relief printmaking which is actually a traditional art form of Vietnam and of Asia in general. In addition to the woodcut, he also uses intricate pen and ink illistrations.
The Long Biên Bridge – “A Misshapen But Essential Component of Hà Nội’s Heritage”
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- Published on 04 March 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Described by one writer as “a misshapen but essential component of Hà Nội’s heritage,” the Long Biên Bridge has clearly seen better days, but still commands such affection that recent government proposals to relocate or rebuild it had to be abandoned. Việt Nam railway historian Tim Doling revisits the turbulent history of this Hà Nội icon.
Vietnam Named a Top-50 International Tourist Destination
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- Published on 04 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam ranks as one of the Top-50 international tourist destinations according to www.movehub.com, a popular website for those seeking to move abroad, reports VietNamNet.
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Cosplayer Apologizes for 'Suggestive' Poses at HCMC Fest
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- Published on 04 March 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Oyster growing pollutes rivers [SGGP]
Southern national park faces risk of forest fires following dry spell [SGGP]
Italians offered insight into Vietnam's history [Vietnam Plus]
Tighter Regulations for Foreign Workers in Vietnam Announced
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- Published on 03 March 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
Foreign workers will be expected to produce even more paperwork to secure a job in Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre. The document, Circular 03/2014 places emphasis on the Vietnam labour code on foreign workers. This report will help to guide the implementation of the proposed Government Decree 102/2013.
What does this all mean?
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.
