Vietnam Ponders Ban on Motorbikes in Large Cities
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- Published on 05 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Galen Stolee.
Vietnam may be the land of motorbikes but some government officials have put forth a plan to ban them in the country’s urban areas to increase safety and reduce pollution. While the plan is being praised by some, others think it’s far too soon due to lack of public transportation alternatives and the role of motorbikes in Vietnam's socioeconomic development.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reviews Human Rights Laws
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- Published on 05 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam reviews human rights laws [Vietnam Net]
Should sexy performances be banned? [VNS]
Bag snatchers caught red-handed, recorded by car camera [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese Parents Up in Arms About Finger-Chopping Math Problem
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- Published on 04 December 2013
- Written by Peter Cornish.
Mystery still surrounds claims of a math problem, purportedly asking first grade students how many fingers remain on their hand after chopping some off, as it goes viral on the internet and the education minister confirms its existence on national television.
Harley-Davidson's First Vietnam Dealership is Open for Business
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- Published on 04 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
World famous motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson, opened its first showroom in Vietnam last weekend in District 7.
The showroom, located in Phu My Hung, opened its doors a day before the government lifted a ban on motorbikes with engines over 175cc.
Preview: Future Shorts Vietnam Returns
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- Published on 04 December 2013
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What are the connections that we consciously and unconsciously create among each other? How do the things we leave behind come back, without us knowing it, in our world? These are just few of the themes surfacing from the films selected for this week's Future Shorts.
Morning News Roundup: Condom Fashion Collection Earns Vietnam Guinness Record
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- Published on 04 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam makes remarkable progress in HIV/AIDS control [SGGP]
Customs did not check the shipment containing 230kg of heroin [Vietnam Net]
Digital ad market booming in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Priceless Vietnamese Parody of 'Fox Say' ('Bài Ca Phở')
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- Published on 28 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hit track, 'The Fox' from Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis has become a viral sensation the world over. As the ripples of its influence ping off different cultural walls, we end up with hilarious parodies like the one below, 'Bài ca phở' (What does the Pho say) from the always creative Pho Team.
10 Old Pictures of People in Saigon
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- Published on 28 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
We often look to old buildings in order reconnect with the past since they are clear and static reference points. Though useful, another important window into the past is the day-to-day lives of people - what they wore, ate and drove.
Morning News Roundup: Air Pollution Cause of Chronic Diseases in Big Cities in Vietnam
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- Published on 28 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam ministry seeks gov’t approval to limit personal vehicles [Thanh Nien]
Vagina massage services freely advertised in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
New Hemiphyllodactylus gecko species discovered in Cao Bang [Vietnam Net]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt May Reach 95% of GDP
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- Published on 26 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Diabetes goes boom in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Poor transport holds Delta back [VNS]
Vietnam Airplane lands on fuselage [Vietnam Net]
Video: Lightsaber Duel Brings Advanced Technology to Saigon's Streets
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- Published on 26 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
This classic video from a few years back gloriously reappeared in our lives this past weekend. With only 3,000 views, we thought it was being under-watched so here it is for those who haven't seen it before.
Unfortunately, the action is fairly short but the first 15 seconds of the video make it worth a watch.
Morning News Roundup: Bill Gates Foundation Brings Free Internet to Rural Vietnam
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- Published on 26 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gold prices hit record low [VoV]
Vietnam probes 229 kg heroin case busted by Taiwan [Tuoi Tre]
Racehorse owners scrambling since closure of Vietnam’s lone track [Thanh Nien]
'The Prestige' - Screening @ deciBel
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- Published on 25 November 2013
Where does someone begin in praising Christopher Nolan’s films? The British-born, American-based director and screenwriter has made only eight so far – Following, Memento, Insomnia, Batman begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight and the Dark Knight Rises - but each and every one of them has managed to achieve, in their own terms, the chimera that many directors strive for: making intelligent and profitable films that can carry the sensibility of their creators.
What the Phở Happened This Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 25 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
US$36 billion funded for nationwide poverty reduction [Nhan Dan]
Giant sinkhole found in Vietnam street [Thanh Nien]
Sleeping with call girls earns $24-$237 fines: decree [Tuoi Tre]
Number of Vietnamese Women Marrying Foreigners per Year? 100,000 and Rising.
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- Published on 22 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a recent conference in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the Vietnam Women’s Union released figures showing that 100,000 Vietnamese women marry foreigners annually.
Morning News Roundup: Thai Tourist Motorcycles Seized in Vietnam
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- Published on 22 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
New penalties on inappropriate public cultural behavior [SGGP]
Thai tourist motorcycles seized in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Hanoi approves massive transport project [Nhan Dan]
Video: Vietnamese News 'Presenters' Rap the News
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- Published on 21 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a bid to reach a younger audience, Vietnam Plus, a sister station of the Vietnam News Agency, has employed the services of local rappers to rap the news.
In the Spotlight: A O Show
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- Published on 21 November 2013
A O show, currently being performed at the Saigon Opera House, might be the first accomplished Vietnamese “cirque” that proves that tradition and modernisation can coexist harmoniously. Or as director Tuan Le describes it, “A O is an open picture about Vietnam” that runs from the South to the North, from the past to the present and from the rural to the urban.
Morning News Roundup: Strange Skin Disease, the First Ever in World, Found in Vietnam
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- Published on 21 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Crunch time as Vietnam set for education shakeup, again [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam steps into an era of mobile data explosion [PC Advisor]
Strange skin disease, the first ever in world, found in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Can Saigon Stop Sinking?
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- Published on 20 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
While this season’s heavy flooding has been blamed on large storms and high tides, some experts have been pointing to unchecked urbanization as the culprit. A recent Thanh Nien article took a closer look at the causes and implications of Saigon’s sinking landscape and offered some possible solutions.
