Holiday Stories Roundup: Group Wedding, Bui Vien Brawl and Asanzo
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- Published on 03 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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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.
New Cat Lai Bridge Project Linking Saigon-Dong Nai Recently Approved
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- Published on 01 September 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once finished, Cat Lai Bridge will replace the Cat Lai Ferry.
Saturday Night | National Weekend @ Lush
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- Published on 31 August 2019
- Written by Vu
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Amazon Is in Vietnam, but Not to Sell Products. Not in the Next 5 Years.
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- Published on 31 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite the retail behemoth's recent establishment of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam and the hiring of a former-Alibaba top manager to serve as CEO, the company won't start selling to customers in Vietnam anytime soon, according to an industry insider.
How Vietnamese Runners Are Taking on 70km-Long Mountain Trails, and Winning
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- Published on 31 August 2019
- Written by Tim Bishop. Top photo courtesy of Topas.
Ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to run 70 kilometers? How about scaling 2,300 meters of mountain? Better still, could you imagine doing both of these things at the same time?
Heavy Rain Expected Across Vietnam Over Holiday Weekend as Storm Podul Weakens
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- Published on 30 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Did your morning commute turn into a wrestling match with traffic and puddles? Well, expect more of that during this long weekend, meteorologists have warned.
Morning Stories Roundup: F1 Race, Mid-Autumn Festival and Cat Lai Bridge
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- Published on 30 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] Taiwan's Diverse Society Embodied in Surrealist Street Photography
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- Published on 29 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Chang Chao-Tang has been regarded as one of Taiwan's most influential photographers known for his mastery of surrealism. Chang's primarily black-and-white images reveal the absurdity of everyday life and reflect the 75-year-old photographer's sharp observations, deep understanding and empathy for the world.
VietJet to Start Flying From Da Nang to Taipei in December
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- Published on 29 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The low-cost carrier is currently operating eight routes connecting Saigon, Hanoi and Da Nang to four Taiwanese cities including Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Education Department to Check Food Safety in Schools
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- Published on 29 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Grab to Invest $500m to Expand Operations in Vietnam
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- Published on 28 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
In response to what it considers a surging market, the ride-hailing giant has announced plans to invest heavily into its Vietnamese business.
Vietnam's Startup Scene Goes From Regional Laggard to Leader
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- Published on 28 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Vietnam has transformed its startup ecosystem from the second-least active to the third-most active among ASEAN countries, trailing only Indonesia and Singapore.
HCMC Cancels Parking Area Project Beneath Le Van Tam Park
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- Published on 28 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The project has been stalled for 10 years.
Vietnam Beats Thailand 1-0 to Win AFF Women's Championship 2019
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- Published on 28 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s female football team emerged as the new winner of 2019 AFF Women’s Championship after beating Thailand, the reigning champion, 1-0 in the final.
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Approves 2 Waste-to-Energy Plants
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- Published on 28 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 27 August 2019
- Written by Vu
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
[Photos] Tinker Tailor Painter Bike: The Quiet Life of Saigon's Older Residents
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- Published on 27 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Hoang Trung Hieu.
In this series of film photos taken by Saigon resident and coffee genius Hoang Trung Hieu, citizens of varying stripes are captured in spontaneous action. Some are working at restaurants, others are doing manual labor, and — unsurprisingly — some are simply sitting and reading the newspaper.
Hon Cau Marine Reserve Seeks Funding to Build Sea Turtle Conservation Facility
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- Published on 27 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Located in Binh Thuan Province, just 100 kilometers from Mui Ne, Hon Cau is one of the country’s 16 marine protected areas and home to some of the few remaining sea turtle nesting sites in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: 7-Day Lunar New Year Break Proposed for 2020
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- Published on 27 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] A Tourist-Free Hoi An of the 1990s by Photographer Doi Kuro
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- Published on 26 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Witness the casual atmosphere of central Vietnam more than two decades ago.
