Saigon Mulls 'Luxury Tax' on Mobile Phones, Tax Cuts for Middle Class
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Along with cameras, cosmetics, perfumes, spa services and gaming, Saigon aims to up revenue by increasing the taxes collected on cell phones.
Action Blockbuster 'Hai Phuong' Will Be Released on Netflix on May 22
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hai Phuong (Furie) follows a former gangster, played by Ngo Thanh Van, trying to save her kidnapped daughter.
Morning Stories Roundup: Sapa Airport, Sand Mining and Foreign Investment
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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[Video] Saigon's Sneakerheads Kick It up a Notch in New Documentary
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- Published on 08 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
While relatively unknown in Vietnam, Nike's iconic Air Max sneakers are some of the most popular shoes in the world.
How to Juggle Newfound Attention as an Introvert and One of Forbes' 30 Under 30
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- Published on 08 May 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
With a devious grin on her face, Hau snatched the oversized plush pillow resembling a tree trunk from my hands, exclaiming, “Mine! And third steal so no one can take it away.”
Vietnam Drinks 15% More Beer Each Year. A New Alcohol Control Bill Tries to Curb That.
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- Published on 08 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2018, Vietnam's total beer consumption reached over 4.67 billion liters, according to Nielsen statistics.
Google Assistant Is Now Available in Vietnamese on Android Phones
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- Published on 08 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years in development, Google Assistant is now officially available in Vietnamese.
Morning Stories Roundup: An Giang Solar Power, Bui Chu Cathedral and Poisoned Pines
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- Published on 08 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Singapore Trials Growing Plants Atop Buses to Reduce Interior Heat
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- Published on 07 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
What appear to be slabs of golf course sod strewn across Singapore public buses are in fact part of a pilot program attempting to ascertain if green roofs for vehicles can reduce heat waste.
[Photos] Viettel's New Offside Studio Is a Fusion of Geometry and Nature
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- Published on 07 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Viettel is one of Vietnam’s largest telecommunication companies. Mentions of its name usually conjure up the vision of a steadfastly traditional conglomerate that’s omnipresent but uninteresting. That’s why the new Viettel Offside Studio, designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects, is a surprise.
LG to Close Factory in South Korea, Move Smartphone Production to Vietnam
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- Published on 07 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The South Korean multinational electronics company has production plants in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Brazil and India.
[Photos] The Life Semi-Aquatic With 1968 Can Tho
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- Published on 06 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to old photos of Vietnam, Saigon - as one of the country’s leading tourist destinations in the 1960s - always dominates in terms of volume and variety. That makes this set of photos of Can Tho, taken by William Ruzin in 1968, all the more precious.
Vietnam to Have Mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Classes for First Graders
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- Published on 06 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Elementary schools across the country will provide mandatory classes to educate students on how to avoid and report sexual abuse.
Saigon Postcard No. 15: Birthright Balance
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- Published on 06 May 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Navigating traffic with absurdly overburdened motorbikes comes as second nature to Saigoneers.
Vietnam's Lacquer Masterpiece Damaged by Dish Soap During Cleaning
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- Published on 06 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Gia Tri's lacquer painting 'Vuon Xuan Trung Nam Bac' was named a national treasure by the Department of Cultural Heritage in 2013.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Press Center, Heat Protection and Trinh Cong Son Street
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- Published on 06 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Huu Chien.
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Vingroup Announces Electric Bus Service 'VinBus' With 2020 Launch Date
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- Published on 05 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The non-profit enterprise aims to help develop urban public transport systems and reduce pollution in major cities across Vietnam.
On Its 10th Anniversary, a Look Back at H2H Charity Ride's Hanoi-Saigon Journey
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- Published on 05 May 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
On April 26, the H2H charity bicycle ride completed its 10th edition. Short for Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, the endeavor has evolved from a ragtag group of friends to a much more organized operation over the last decade, though the focus has remained the same: raising money for local charities that work to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.
[Video] Ha Giang Rap Video is an Earnest Call for Mental Health Awareness
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- Published on 03 May 2019
- Written by Chris Humphrey.
In 2012, Ian Paynton’s catchy rap track ‘Oi Gioi Oi’ went viral. Now he’s back with a cinematic video, shot in Ha Giang, that calls out for mindfulness in the age of digital addiction.
[Video] Adorable Animated Short Captures the Life of a Tet Flower Farmer
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- Published on 03 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
For some, the true joys of Tết disappear before the actual holiday arrives.
