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SocietyAmazon Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion Through Singapore
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 11:52
- Written by Saigoneer.
It looks like residents of Southeast Asia will soon be able to enjoy American online retailer Amazon’s services.
[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River
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- Published on Saturday, 22 July 2017 12:44
- Written by Saigoneer.
As urban centers across Vietnam compete to become the most modern versions of themselves by 2030, Da Nang is getting a fancy new public space.
[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation
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- Published on Friday, 21 July 2017 14:12
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Saigon abodes may opt for an elaborate chandelier or painting as their interior centerpiece, the owner of this house in District 7 decided to make its door the most unique part of the structure.
Vietnam’s Video Game Market Ranks 28th Globally in Total Revenue: Report
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 July 2017 16:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
With spending on video games in Vietnam expected to hit US$365 million in 2017, the country is quickly becoming a lucrative market for game makers.
Q&A: How Saigon and the Mekong Delta Can Confront the Threat of Climate Change
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 July 2017 16:42
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
Southern Vietnam is one of the most at-risk regions in the world in terms of the potential impacts of climate change. Both the Mekong Delta and Saigon face growing challenges from sea level rise, flooding, and other water-related issues. Saigoneer spoke with Joep Janssen, a Dutch urban delta expert and author of the 2016 book Living With the Mekong: Climate Change and Urban Development in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, about climate change, the Mekong River and how Saigon can tackle its flooding woes.
Hanoi’s 'Ex-Market' Provides Post-Breakup Solace for Local Youths
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 July 2017 14:38
- Written by Saigoneer.
This isn't your usual flea market: here, one man's, or woman's, unwanted mementos and emotional baggage from previous love affairs may just be another man's treasure.
At Hanoi’s Fury Room, Young Vietnamese Relieve Stress Through Destruction
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- Published on Monday, 17 July 2017 17:00
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Next time you’re in the capital and looking to unwind, you could opt for the standard walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and an ice-cold bia hơi. Or you could break something.
Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam
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- Published on Monday, 17 July 2017 16:26
- Written by Saigoneer.
Could Vo Trong Nghia's low-cost prefabricated S House provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam’s architectural needs?
[Renderings] What the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line Will Look Like in the Future
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- Published on Thursday, 13 July 2017 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the capital's Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway inches closer to the finish line, construction on the Nhon - Hanoi Station route has once again been prolonged to 2021.
[Photos] Quang Binh's Light, Airy Abode: When an Architect Experiments on His Own House
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 July 2017 16:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local architect in Dong Hoi has created a distinct, airy house that stands apart from more traditional houses in the city.
Saigon's Tattoo Culture Flourishes Thanks to Changing Attitudes
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- Published on Monday, 10 July 2017 15:29
- Written by Ashley Corbett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Danis Nguyen remembers the first time he saw a tattoo. It was on TV, in a world far away from his childhood home in Nha Trang: a world of rebellion, electric guitars and round sunglasses. At 18, Nguyen watched music videos by the American rock band Guns N’ Roses with fervor.
