[Photos] The Ghostliness That Inspired the Fine Arts Museum's Haunting Rumors
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Do humans invent ghost stories to compensate for our inability to come to terms with the brutal, capricious nature of death, or do we spend significant energy suppressing the truth of the supernatural while, despite our best efforts, tales of the paranormal continue to seep out?
[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 2
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Continuing the visual spectacle of Saigon from part 1 of the collection, here are more candid shots of the city’s street life in 1965.
7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version
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- Published on 26 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bioplastics, which are derived from plant- and animal-based materials, are believed to be less harmful to the environment than petroleum-based plastics because they produce less greenhouse gas.
Morning Stories Roundup: Land Transfer Problem Hinders HCMC Public Toilet Project
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- Published on 26 June 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.
[Video] Hoang Thuy Linh's 'Vo Chong A Phu' Video Is a Popping Literature Party
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- Published on 25 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
From one of Vietnam’s classic literature works to internet meme to a full-fledged music video: Mi from ‘Vo Chong A Phu’ is truly a cultural icon.
Saigon Earmarks $7m for Measures to Thwart Illegal Sand Mining
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- Published on 25 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Illegal sand mining in the area is devastating ecosystems and ushering in a host of environmental problems.
ASEAN Countries Confirm Bid to Co-Host FIFA World Cup 2034
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- Published on 25 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
On June 22, a meeting between representatives of ten ASEAN countries was held to discuss the prospect of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Attracts 17m Visitors in First 6 Months of 2019
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- Published on 25 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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In Malaysia, If You Want Fresh Seafood, Join a Facebook Livestream Auction
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- Published on 24 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Customers eager to avoid wet markets are increasingly turning to live social media auctions to satisfy their seafood needs.
[Video] In Remembrance of a Green Ton Duc Thang Past
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- Published on 24 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
October 2017 spelled the death of Ton Duc Thang Street in spirit after Saigon maintenance workers started slaying its trees to make way for bridge construction.
Saigoneer Podcast: One Thing We Would Change About Saigon & Preserving Architectural Heritage
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- Published on 24 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
How a Vietnamese Fishing Boat Saved 22 Filipino Victims From a Shipwreck
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- Published on 24 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The group of Vietnamese fishermen includes ten people working on a fishing boat belonging to Tien Giang resident Ngo Van Theng.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Doctors Warn of Disease Outbreaks as Heat Wave Continues
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- Published on 24 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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The Discomforting Poetry of Vietnamese Cursed Image
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- Published on 22 June 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Graphic by Hannah Hoang.
The page description of Vietnamese Cursed Image (VCI) has a single line: “how did you get here?” — a question I find myself asking often.
[Photos] This Delta Brick House Eases Modernity into Tradition
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- Published on 21 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The high nail gets the hammer, so this new home in Tra Vinh aims to blend in with the traditional homes surrounding it.
246 Illegal Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Taiwan
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- Published on 21 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Taiwan continues its crackdown against illegal workers in the country that began in January.
Hẻm Gems: A Direct Flight to Taiwan Through Your Taste Buds
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- Published on 21 June 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
One of the great benefits Vietnam's budget airline boom is the ease with which Saigoneers can now travel directly to wonderful destinations like Japan and South Korea without breaking the bank.
Experts Warn Against Building Hydropower Plants On Red River
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- Published on 20 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Lao Cai Province authorities have proposed building two hydropower plants on the Red River.
Vietnam Officials Find No Competition Violations in Grab-Uber Deal
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- Published on 20 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Vietnam's Competition Council (VCC) has ruled that Grab broke no competition laws when it acquired Uber.
With Vietnam's Thriving Air Travel Comes Severe Pilot Shortage
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- Published on 19 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The country will need 2,680 pilots for commercial flights by 2020, nearly twice as many as it currently has.
