Weekend Stories Roundup: Mekong Delta Erosion, High Tide and Fake Fashion
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- Published on 30 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 September 2019
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Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Grab Accounts for 73% of Ride-Share Trips in First Half of 2019: Report
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- Published on 28 September 2019
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ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, recently published some of its findings from a market research report on vehicle and mobility market.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 27 September 2019
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Morning Stories Roundup: AI Development, AFC U-23 2020 and Online Shopping
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- Published on 27 September 2019
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Vietnam Sees Over 300,000 Abortion Cases Annually, Health Ministry Says
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- Published on 26 September 2019
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Despite improving maternity health, high abortion rates remain one of Vietnam’s biggest challenge.
As Erosion Eats Away 20m of Land a Month, Ca Mau Requests Urgent Funds
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- Published on 26 September 2019
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Land erosion in the province is threatening lives.
Luxurious Private Villa Opens Doors to Guests in Phu Quoc
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- Published on 26 September 2019
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Accompanied by the patter of footsteps on ceramic tiles and the soft hush of ocean waves, passing lavish lacquer paintings and 19th century furniture when making your way down to the balcony overlooking the beach feels like stepping back into an idyllic vision of a bygone era.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Faces Serious Shortage of Workers' Housing
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- Published on 26 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] The Vietnamese Origami Master Turning Paper Into Lively Artwork
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- Published on 25 September 2019
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For the average Joe, a paper crane is perhaps the most advanced foray they could undertake into the intricate art of origami. Artist Nguyen Hung Cuong, however, has managed to transcend the limits of existing origami instructions to create his own designs and become one of Vietnam’s forefront figures in origami.
Singapore to Demolish Sentosa's Merlion to Make Room for New Development
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- Published on 25 September 2019
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One of Singapore's most well-known attractions is heading for a date with the wrecking ball.
Ninh Binh to Remove ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Film Set From Heritage Site
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- Published on 25 September 2019
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After Kong: Skull Island finished filming in 2016, the film set, which depicts the village of a fictional tribe, was reconstructed to cater to tourists.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC-Based Food Producers Relocated to Nearby Provinces
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- Published on 25 September 2019
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 24 September 2019
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Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Is Saigon's Haze the Result of Forest Fires in Indonesia?
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- Published on 24 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
In Saigon is quite literally hard to breathe these days.
Vietnam Has 31 New 'Library Buses' to Bring Books to Remote Regions
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- Published on 24 September 2019
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The bookmobiles are part of a project established in 2015 to help cultivate a reading culture in remote communities.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Nominated for 6 Prizes at 2019 World Travel Awards
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- Published on 24 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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[Photos] 18 Photos on the Streets of Nha Trang in the Late 1960s
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- Published on 23 September 2019
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White-sand beaches stretch beyond the horizon, towering mountains sit silently in the distance: for the most part, the natural landscape of Nha Trang remains relatively unchanged between the late 1960s and 2019. It’s the people and skyline that are vastly different.
Saigoneer Podcast: Convenience Stores Take Over Saigon; Social Media Literacy
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- Published on 23 September 2019
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The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!
HCMC Becomes First Locality in Vietnam to Run 5G Trial Program
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- Published on 23 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon has become the first place in Vietnam to have 5G coverage.
