How a Power Couple Built a Dedicated Home for Powerlifting in Saigon
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- Published on 14 August 2019
- Written by Nhu Vo. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
In full "ninja" attire, I braved congested streets under the scorching sun looking for the address. Finally, having spotted a sign that reads 'OldSchool Barbell System’ tucked deep inside Binh Thanh District, I hopped the curb, cheated my way to the destination towards a wide parking spot and prepared to enter a world secluded from the chaotic surroundings.
Vietnam Has Returned Over 500 Containers of Scrap Waste so Far This Year
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- Published on 14 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After China announced its ban on plastic waste imports, Southeast Asian shores have received countless containers of scrap from the developed world.
[Photos] In Hue, a Minimalist Tree House for Adults
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- Published on 14 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Climbing trees and crafting a cozy tree house out of scrap materials might be a fond childhood memory for many. This new house in Hue provides its tenants with the same experience, except with the amenities of a homestay for adults.
VNA to Provide In-Flight WiFi Service Later This Year
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- Published on 14 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
What a time to be alive.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Airline Flights Hit by Hong Kong Protests
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- Published on 14 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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'Amazing Race Vietnam' Apologizes for Challenge Harming Coral Reef
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- Published on 13 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
An underwater challenge during this year’s installment of The Amazing Race Vietnam is not sitting well with environmentalists.
Singapore Will Ban Domestic Ivory Trading From September 2021
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- Published on 13 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
The National Parks Board (NParks) said that Singapore will ban the domestic trade of elephant ivory from September 1, 2021.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 13 August 2019
- Written by Vu
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigon Mulls Establishing Public Bicycle Project in District 1
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- Published on 13 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Will Saigoneers switch to bicycles for their daily commute?
Morning Stories Roundup: Rains to Decrease in Southern Vietnam, as Other Provinces Brace for Heatwave
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- Published on 13 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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[Photos] Vintage Stamps From 1950 Depict Tourist Sites in Indochina
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- Published on 12 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
As if prematurely nostalgic for a colony that was rapidly slipping through their fingers, France issued a set of stamps focused on their Southeast Asian territories.
Con Dao's Sea Turtle 'Nursery' Wraps up Another Successful Hatching Season
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- Published on 12 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The initiative, first started in 2015 and managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), helps protect and support sea turtles during their hatching season.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Evolution of Pets in Vietnam; the Significance of 'Ghost Month'
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- Published on 12 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Hannah Hoang.
We're back with a new episode!
Quoc An Temple, One of Hue's Oldest, Is Dismantled for a New Structure
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- Published on 12 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Citing deterioration of the roof and wooden main structures, Venerable Thich Minh Chon moved forward with a major renovation project on his temple, Quoc An, in Hue.
Weekend Stories Roundup: 3,000 Tons of Waste to Be Burned to Create Energy in Can Tho
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- Published on 12 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 August 2019
- Written by Vu
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 09 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: At Sara Ethiopian, a Chicken Stew for the Soul
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- Published on 09 August 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Before the existence of Sara Ethiopian Restaurant in Saigon, my knowledge about the African country could fit squarely in a child’s palm: its capital, Addis Ababa; the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash in March; and its national dish, injera.
VNA Gifts Round-Trip Tickets to Japanese Tourist Swindled by Xích Lô Driver
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- Published on 09 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Oki Toshiyuki, an 83-year-old Japanese tourist, was charged VND2.9 million for an approximately two-kilometer ride.
Vietnam's Elderly Population Will Double by 2035, Reach 32m by 2050
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- Published on 08 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
By 2035, the country's elderly population is expected to double from seven to 14% of the total population, and authorities are taking steps to prepare for the unique challenges the change in demographics will pose.
