What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 28 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rice farmers losing out on production profits [Vietnam Net]
7 dead, 40 injured in north Vietnam bus accident [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam Plugs into Renewable Energy Sources [Prensa Latina]
Event Rewind: GLAM
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- Published on 26 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night saw the first installment of GoGo City’s GLAM, a new art and music party, at Q4.
Live artistic expression was the name of the game - guests joined artist Yanneth Albornoz to paint huge murals while rocking out to the tunes of live DJs and Minh Kien.
Vietnamese Horror Film Reviewed by New York Times
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- Published on 25 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this year, the government announced plans to overhaul Vietnam’s film industry. Looking to copy the success of Korea and Japan, officials are planning to invest over US$300 million of the state budget in new theatres and production facilities by 2020.
9 Old Pictures of Saigon Street Vendors
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- Published on 25 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
The buildings and streets of Saigon can change in the blink of an eye. Gone are the streetcars, French street names and ox-drawn carts. As the economy continues to develop, the old Saigon is being replaced by skyscrapers, metros and Burger Kings.
However, there are elements of the city that have barely changed over the last century, one of these are street vendors. Check out the slideshow below of Saigon street vendors taken between 1900 and 1975.
Start Your Engines! Vietnam Motor Show 2013
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- Published on 25 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Whether we like it or not (for the record, we don’t) cars are becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam.
To showcase their newest models, 15 auto brands have set up shop at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Population Hits 90 Million
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- Published on 25 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam health official apologizes for death involving cosmetic surgeon [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam Motor Show opens in Ho Chi Minh City [SGGP]
“Wall Streets” in Saigon [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam’s population hits 90 million [Vietnam Net]
Fundraiser: How you Can Help the Victims of Typhoon Nari
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- Published on 24 October 2013
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Saigoneer has partnered with Venus Café to raise money and collect goods to help the victims of last week's Typhoon Nari which devastated central Vietnam.
To help families rebuild their lives and get food (prices have skyrocketed since the Typhoon), you can stop by the café to donate cash or non-perishable goods.
Vietnam Burns Through 4.17 Billion Packs of Cigarettes per Year
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- Published on 24 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the Vietnam Tobacco Association, the country consumed 4.174 billion packs of cigarettes in 2012. With a population around 90 million, that’s good for an average of over 46 packs a year per person. Yikes…
Um Kafe: Adding a Bit of Jazz to Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2013
Don’t you love it when, almost by accident, you discover cosy, out of the way music venues? Even more so if the music in question is jazz, a rarity in Saigon.
Jazz musician and painter Zan (Truong Giang) took over Um Kafe four months ago with the intent to preserve this originally decorated cafe, and to offer an intimate venue for jazz musicians to perform and experiment.
Special Delivery: Takeaway.com Acquires Vietnammm.com
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- Published on 24 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnammm, one of Vietnam’s most popular online delivery sites, has been acquired by Takeaway.com, a global leader in the industry. The move signals the Dutch company’s first move outside of Europe where they process over 1 million orders per month.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Beauty Clinic Owner Arrested for Allegedly Killing Customer
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- Published on 24 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam beauty clinic owner arrested for allegedly killing customer [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam: a nation of online gamers dominated by Chinese and Korean games [DW]
Saigonese artists featured in book series [Tuoi Tre]
GLAM: Bringing Exciting New Art and Music to Q4
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- Published on 23 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Get in the holiday spirit this Friday with a little dress up, great entertainment, and exciting new art!
GoGo City presents GLAM, an event that celebrates art and self-expression in its many forms. The aim is to engage current and potential lovers of art through different mediums and to inspire creativity and exploration.
Fun with Old Saigon Maps (1790)
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- Published on 23 October 2013
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Even before the French formally occupied Saigon in 1859, they were active players in Vietnamese politics as early as the 17th century. Their influence can be seen in this 1790 map in the form of the massive citadel commissioned by Nguyen Anh.
HCMC Street to be Named in Honor of Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap
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- Published on 23 October 2013
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Like many other countries, Vietnam uses street names to honor fallen national heroes. As such, it should come as no surprise that both HCMC and Hanoi are planning to name streets after the recently deceased General Vo Nguyen Giap.
After Police Chase, 49 Endangered Pangolins Found in Ambulance
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- Published on 23 October 2013
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In yet another case of shady wildlife smuggling in Vietnam, after a brief chase, traffic police in the northern province of Phu Yen pulled over a suspicious ambulance and found 49 endangered pangolins.
Video: Local YouTuber Gives Away Free Ice Cream to Saigon Commuters
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- Published on 22 October 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Troy Nguyen runs a YouTube channel dedicated to Vietnam. While most of his videos focus on his travels and interesting aspects of Vietnamese culture, every now and then, he sets out to help the people of Saigon in small but meaningful ways. Last week, to celebrate 5,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, Troy took to the streets around Ben Thanh Central Bus Station to give away free ice cream to commuters languishing under the hot, tropical sun.
Vietnam Airlines Flight Lands in Da Nang Missing a Front Wheel
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- Published on 22 October 2013
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Have you seen a giant wheel falling from the sky?
When a Vietnam Airlines flight landed in Da Nang yesterday afternoon, everything seemed to be normal. But after technicians carried out a routine examination, they found that the plane’s front wheel was missing. And nobody knows where it went.
The Best Pho in Vietnam?
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- Published on 22 October 2013
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With thousands of pho shops across Vietnam, determining the best in the country seems like an impossible task. In fact, for any Vietnamese food, we would hesitate to crown a restaurant 'best of' since the zenith of any given dish could lie deep a winding alley. But this didn’t stop food writer, Joe Ray, from trying to nail down the best pho in Saigon and Hanoi in a recent piece for the Wall Street Journal.
The Saigon Players Present: Rocky Horror Halloween Madness!
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- Published on 22 October 2013
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The Saigon Players are a non-profit community theater group who aim to uphold the arts while giving to charity. All the proceeds from their performances go towards a charity that the members personally choose.
This November, they are celebrating their 10th Anniversary and are presenting two shows: a Rocky Horror Picture Show Madness Screening and a cabaret-style presentation of comedy sketches called, “The Life Cycle of Saigon.”
Saigon Blog Spotlight: SoJournaling Vietnam
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- Published on 22 October 2013
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Wanting to reconnect with his ancestral homeland, Kyle, a 23-year-old Viet Kieu from California, packed his bags and moved to Vietnam a few years ago. He has been traversing the country ever since and documents both his travels and experiences on his blog, SoJournaling Vietnam. Supplemented by his popular YouTube channel, he injects a bit of humor into the mundane via witty commentary and observational humor. Basically, the things we think, he says. And sometimes in a funny voice.
