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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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.
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.
A 'Lao Hac' Adaptation Will Be Vietnam's First Film Starring a Dog
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- Published on 26 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Film adaptations of literary works have been among the most well-received cinematic features in Vietnam in recent years, so it’s natural that ‘Lao Hac’ is coming to the big screen soon.
Nguyen Huu Linh Sentenced to 1.5 Years for Touching Minor in Saigon Elevator
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- Published on 26 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After five months of trials, the sexual harassment case involving a seven-year-old girl on an elevator in the Galaxy 9 apartment building in District 4 is coming to a conclusion.
Saigoneer Podcast: 'The Tale of Kieu,' New Social Networks and Music Writer Thuc Dang
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- Published on 26 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Hannah Hoang.
The jam-packed latest episode is online now!
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Advances to Final of AFF Women’s Football Champs
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- Published on 26 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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[Video] The Classic Tale of Mid-Autumn Retold Through Dazzling Visuals
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- Published on 25 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The short animated animated short shimmers with millennial style and subversive salesmanship.
On Dreaming of a Time When Vietnam Loves Basketball as Much as Football
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- Published on 25 August 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Anh Nguyen and Alberto Prieto.
How lucrative is being a professional basketball player in Vietnam? To help make ends meet, “some work at fast-food restaurants,” admits Ho Chi Minh City Wings small forward Nguyen Ky Quan.
Online Ticketing Company TicketBox Acquired by E-Commerce Firm Tiki
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- Published on 24 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The deal is part of Tiki’s strategy to complete an “all-in-one” ecosystem and marks its entrance into the entertainment sector.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Tasty Char Kway Teow and Sisig Where You Least Expect It
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- Published on 23 August 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
"They have bak kut teh. And what do you call that...Singaporean Hokkien fried noodles? The Korean businessmen go there for gatherings too," a friend told me during a casual chat at a craft beer joint a few months ago.
Friday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 23 August 2019
- Written by Vu
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Vietnam Railways Requests $107m to Build Protective Barriers Along Tracks
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- Published on 23 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Railway accidents used to be rare occurrences, but a recent surge in collisions involving cars and trains has prompted railway operators to take action.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese, Korean Women Fined Over Brawl at Hanoi Airport
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- Published on 23 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Vietnam Bans Old MacBooks With Defective Batteries on Planes
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- Published on 22 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Concerns of overheating batteries leading to potential fire risks have forced the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to ban 15-inch MacBooks manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017 on flights in Vietnam.
Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'
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- Published on 22 August 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following Hahalolo and Gapo, another Vietnamese social media platform has entered the market with a rather "inventive" name.
