Vietnam Might Fail to Meet Goal of 18m Foreign Visitors in 2019 Due to Slow Growth
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- Published on 19 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A slowdown in the growth of foreign tourism in the first seven months of the year is putting the goal of 18 million international arrivals iat risk.
Truck Drivers, Deprived of Rest Stations, Turn Highway Shoulder Into Napping Spot
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- Published on 19 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Long-haul truck drivers on the HCMC-Trung Luong Expressway have taken to pulling over on the hard shoulder overnight to take naps, posing danger to passing motorists.
Saigoneer Podcast: Historical What-Ifs and a Street Food Update
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- Published on 19 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We've hit episode 60!
Weekend Stories Roundup: HCMC, Mekong Delta Seek to Coordinate Tourism Activities
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- Published on 19 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Sebastia Galbany.
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Floods in Central Highlands, Phu Quoc Cause $43m in Damage
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- Published on 18 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
The Central Highlands and Phu Quoc recently suffered from extreme flooding following record-breaking torrential rain.
Vietnam Tightens Domestic Goods Regulations to Appease US Tariff Concerns
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- Published on 18 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Amid the ongoing US-China trade war, officials in Vietnam are working to strengthen manufacturing regulations in an effort to avoid tariffs from President Donald Trump.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 16 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Historic British Embassy Building in Bangkok Demolished for Shopping Mall
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- Published on 16 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The nearly 100-year-old compound was sold and dismantled to make way for a shopping mall.
Hẻm Gems: A Delicious Journey on the Caribbean Clipper at Jamaica Jamaica
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- Published on 16 August 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
By this stage of my life in Saigon, I'm not particularly surprised when an outpost of some unexpected cuisine appears in the unlikeliest of places.
Bamboo Airways Receives Nod to Expand Fleet Despite Financial Loss
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- Published on 16 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a report from the Ministry of Finance, at the end of April this year, Bamboo Airways recorded a loss of US$14.2 million.
Morning Stories Roundup: VNA Partners With Delta to Offer Vietnam-US Flights
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- Published on 16 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Coracle Music Festival Returns to Ho Tram for Second Edition
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- Published on 15 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos courtesy of Coracle Music Festival.
After a successful first edition last year, the music festival will be held on the beach in Ho Tram for the second time November 29–30.
Girls and Boys in Vietnam Are Equally Vulnerable to Trafficking, Study Shows
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- Published on 15 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A report, titled 'Casting Light in the Shadows: Child and Youth Migration, Exploitation and Trafficking in Vietnam,' was conducted by children's rights research and consultancy institute Coram International in collaboration with UNICEF and Vietnam’s Institute of Labour and Social Sciences (ILSSA).
Landfill Spills 'River' of Garbage on Da Lat Farms After Heavy Rain
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- Published on 15 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A week ago, several bouts of extended rain caused widespread flooding in Da Lat, an unexpected calamity, considering the town’s hilly topography. For some farmers in the area, flooding turned out to be the least of their concerns.
Morning Stories Roundup: US Exports to Vietnam See Strong Growth, Data Shows
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- Published on 15 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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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