What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 11 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam, US talk on intellectual property issues [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam considers reusing 2G to upgrade 3G services [Vietnam Net]
Power motorbikes given green light [Vietnam Bridge]
'Chungking Express' - Screening @ deciBel
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- Published on 10 November 2013
Chungking Express was the film that made Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai (In the mood for love, 2046, Happy together) known to American and Western audiences, thanks also to the support of Quentin Tarantino (what is with Tarantino and being the godfather of Asian directors?), who, it has been said, fell deeply in love with Wong’s cinematic style.
From Saigon, Rap with Spanish Flavour
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- Published on 08 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer
Half Spanish, half Scottish rapper, Pain comes back with what is now his 5th mixtape (free to download), created and released in Saigon, where he is based now.
Morning News Roundup: Super Typhoon About to Enter East Sea, Heading for VN
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- Published on 08 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam courts orders fresh probe after ten-year convict exonerated of murder [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam: “Still much to do” on factory fire safety [Just Style]
VN textile & garment firms may fail to benefit from TPP [Vietnam Net]
[UPDATED] Massive Storm Predicted to Hit Saigon Later Today
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- Published on 07 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
[Update Below] Don’t let the sunny skies fool you. A massive storm is predicted to arrive in Saigon later today with heavy, torrential rains.
According to the latest report of the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecast, the storm will make landfall on Vietnam’s south central coast a 1pm and continue towards Saigon.
As Domestic Demand Falls, Vietnam’s Motorbike Producers Look to New Markets
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- Published on 07 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even though Vietnam is the land of motorbikes, a struggling economy and market saturation have resulted in drop in domestic sales. As motorbike manufacturers expand their production facilities in Vietnam, their focus is shifting to international exports.
Morning News Roundup: Police Chase, Arrest Man for Robbing Japanese Tourist
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- Published on 07 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, police chase, arrest man for robbing Japanese tourist [Thanh Nien]
All schools in HCMC close due to storm [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese Man Creates Working Replica of Batman's Batpod
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- Published on 06 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Meet Vu Tang Lam, an obsessive Batman fan. And what do you get when you mix Batman with Vietnam? A replica of the batpod, of course!
Lam spent nearly 2 years creating his version of the famous batpod from Christopher Nolan’s Batman films.
Report: Vietnam in Top 10 for Worst Air Pollution
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- Published on 06 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Break out the face masks - Vietnam is in the top ten countries with the worst air pollution in the world.
The ranking comes from the recently released, 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) which was presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Mysterious Street ‘ Volcano’ Stumps Authorities
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- Published on 06 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
When a giant, fire-spewing sinkhole appeared on a HCMC street last week, city authorities rushed to find the cause. After a week of investigation, things are no clearer as scientists and firefighters have each put forth their own explanations.
Vietnamese Defence Minister: Don’t Trust Psychics
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to the superstition present in Vietnamese society, many use psychics to get insight into everything from their future to finding the remains of loved ones who perished during the American war. But after the arrest of two ‘clairvoyants’ last week who were allegedly cheating people with fake tombs and remains to the tune of billions of dong, Vietnam’s defence minister urged people not to put their faith in them.
10 Old Pictures (and History) of the Saigon Opera House
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
The Saigon Opera House (aka the Municipal Theatre) is one of Saigon’s oldest buildings and one of the city’s best examples of classical French architecture. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, it has performed many functions throughout its history, from theatre to refuge shelter to legislative offices.
HCMC Man Throws Acid on Woman who Rejected his Love
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, here’s your ‘what the phở?’ story of the day. A 30-year-old Ho Chi Minh City man has been arrested for throwing acid on 5 young women in a bout of jealousy.
Morning News Roundup: iPad Air Available in Vietnam, No iPad Air Fever
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
iPad Air available in Vietnam, no iPad Air fever [Vietnam Net]
British scooter buff creates electronic Vespa [Tuoi Tre]
Typhoon Krosa is forecast to strike Vietnam as a tropical storm [Reuters]
Can Vietnamese Fish Sauce Become an International Hit?
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- Published on 04 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fish sauce may be a daily staple in Southeast Asia but when it comes to the rest of the world, it’s relatively unknown (or known it it’s ketchup form). But some Vietnamese producers are looking to make fish sauce a truly international product.
Bac Lieu Man Fined for Driving with his Feet
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- Published on 04 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
We’ve seen plenty of people do tricks on their motorbikes, usually late at night after some drinking. But police won’t hesitate to give you a massive ticket if they catch you in the dangerous act. Just ask Huynh Tuan An.
Interview: A Talk with Conceptual Artist Emilie Moutsis Von
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- Published on 04 November 2013
Poe, Hawthorne, Washington Irving and Sartre are among the authors that French conceptual artist Emilie Moutsis Von has been working on, using the process of blacking-out parts of the text and combining ink drawings, she recontextualises their books. They become a vessel into the artist’s soul.
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 04 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Powerful storm approaching Central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
CNN continues broadcast in Vietnam under new rule [Thanh Nien]
New programmes in the pipeline for overseas residents [Vietnam Net]
Event Rewind: Zombie Walk Saigon
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- Published on 03 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night hordes of zombies descended upon downtown as part of the annual Zombie Walk Saigon.
Festivities begin at Red Bar where volunteer makeup artists added plenty of blood, open wounds and lacerated limbs to those who wanted to join in on the fun.
Video: What Will it Take to End Poverty in Vietnam?
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- Published on 01 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
A recent video produced by the World Bank tells the story of two brothers born in a poor family, one living in the mountainous area, one migrating to the city, to respond to the question: What will it take to end poverty in Vietnam?
