Morning Stories Roundup: Lychee Exports, Gender Imbalance and Landfill Stench
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- Published on 13 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.
Art Experts Call for 'Rescue' of Colonial Era Murals Blocked by Buildings
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The murals are the brainchild of the first and second class of students and teachers of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (Indochina College of Fine Arts), a French-established school that is now the Vietnam Fine Arts University.
Many Homes in Vietnam Lack Toilets. But Thanks to Women, That's Changing.
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of Morgan Ommer.
At daybreak, when crickets croon and Tan Xuan Commune is still awash in darkness, Chung is already awake. “We will support you in getting access to funding,” she chants several times in front of a mirror while holding a brochure. Once the sun is up, she heads out to start a typical workday of trying to convince her neighbors to construct proper toilets in their homes.
[Illustrations] A Calendar Created Specifically for Saigon's Wet and Dry Seasons
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is in the midst of a full-on rainy season whose watery mood swings almost make us miss the heat of the dry season.
Saigon Becomes 55th Vietnam Locality Infected With African Swine Fever
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
On June 11, the disease, which is disastrous for pork production but poses no health risks to humans, was identified at a farm in District 9.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Makes Emergency Landing for Ill Patient
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- Published on 12 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] The Island in Hong Kong That's Completely Free of Traffic
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- Published on 11 June 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Hong Kong is famed for its incredible population density and vertiginous skyline, where streets are hemmed in by concrete canyons of towering high-rises.
Fulbright University Breaks Ground on New 15-Hectare Campus in D9
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- Published on 11 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In three years, District 9 in Ho Chi Minh City will be home to Fulbright University Vietnam’s flagship campus and dormitories.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vintage Vespas, South Korea Visa and Sunk Houses
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- Published on 11 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam's PM Endorses National Campaign to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
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- Published on 10 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the ambitious aim at the first national anti-plastic parade organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Hanoi administration last week.
Saigon's Built Heritage Is Under Threat. How Do We Protect What's Left?
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- Published on 10 June 2019
- Written by Tim Doling. Top photo by Alberto Prieto.
In an exclusive excerpt from his latest book, Exploring Saigon-Chợ Lớn: Vanishing Heritage of Hồ Chí Minh City, historian Tim Doling discusses the city's threatened heritage architecture and what the city has lost so far.
HCMC Signs Deal With South Korean Firm to Create Electric Bus Rapid Transit System
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- Published on 10 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Can a bus rapid transit (BRT) system succeed in Saigon?
Da Nang Just Made Vietnam's Biggest Bánh Xèo, Feeding 200 People
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- Published on 10 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The world has never stopped obsessing over giant food, and Vietnam is no exception.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Finishes 2nd at King’s Cup After Penalty Loss to Curacao
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- Published on 10 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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On Connecting With a City Through Urban Sketching
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- Published on 09 June 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Illustrations courtesy of Louis Barnard.
Louis Barnard, who is originally from South Africa and has lived in Seoul, Hanoi and now Saigon, uses art as a way to connect with the cities he calls home.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 07 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Dong Nai Removes Entire Commune to Make Room for Long Thanh Airport
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- Published on 07 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
From June 1, Suoi Trau Commune in Long Thanh District, Dong Nai Province no longer exists on Vietnam's administrative map.
Morning Stories Roundup: Pangolin Release, Bus Upgrades and Tiger Bite Victim
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- Published on 07 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Video] A Serene Glance of Ninh Binh
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- Published on 06 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Towering karst formations, light seeping in through the watery entrance to a cave, bananas sold out of shoulder-slung bamboo baskets by an old lady: clichés about Vietnam exist for a reason, and it can sometimes be satisfying to embrace them.
Doan Ngoc Hai Was Assigned a New Role. He Accepted, Then Resigned.
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- Published on 06 June 2019
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During his time as Vice Chairman of District 1’s People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai attracted attention with any project he undertook, from catching stray dogs to chastising illegal anglers. Though Hai’s work was controversial, to say the least, he’s still without a doubt the most memorable local public figure in recent years.
