Hẻm Gems: It's a Pagoda, It's a Restaurant, It's Superb Vegetarian Food
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- Published on 12 July 2019
- Written by James Drinkwater. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
The revered 92-year-old Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh sums up his teachings on food and the first meal of the day like this: “I asked some children, 'What is the purpose of eating breakfast?' One boy replied, 'To get energy for the day.' Another said, 'The purpose of eating breakfast is to eat breakfast.' I think the second child is more correct.”
Vietnam Is the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks
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- Published on 12 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Districts Join Battle With Illegal Sand Miners
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- Published on 12 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix
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- Published on 11 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.
New Proposal Wants to Reduce Speed of High-Speed Train to Save $33bn
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- Published on 11 July 2019
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As a new proposal suggests, by switching the route and reducing speed by 150km/h, the high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Saigon is estimated to cost just US$26 billion, instead of the initial US$58.7 billion.
Vingroup Establishes New Airline Vinpearl Air, Aviation Training Centers
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- Published on 11 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese conglomerate continues its relentless expansion.
Morning Stories Roundup: Woman Arrested for Unintentionally Starting Wildfire in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 11 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Illustrations] The Beauty of Saigon Street Carts Through the Eye of Its Beholder
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- Published on 10 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s easy to take Saigon street cart culture for granted, but it only takes the discerning eyes of an artist to remind us once again why these carts are the cornerstone of our urban tapestry.
Nintendo to Shift Part of Switch Production From China to Vietnam
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- Published on 10 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nintendo will move production of some components for popular handheld gaming device Switch from China to Vietnam in the coming months.
Saigoneer Podcast: Domestic Tourism's Rise & the Son Tung-Snoop Dogg Music Video
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- Published on 10 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
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New Study Reveals 29% of Primary School Students in Vietnam Are Overweight
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- Published on 10 July 2019
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According to a recent study by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, the substantial obesity rate among elementary school students is due to a lack of physical exercise and imbalanced diets.
Morning Stories Roundup: 5G Trials, Nintendo Production and High-Speed Train
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- Published on 10 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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South Korean Man Arrested After Clip Showing Beating of Vietnamese Wife Goes Viral
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- Published on 09 July 2019
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The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are worried that this incident represents just the tip of the iceberg.
Inside 'Summer Rolls,' the First British-Vietnamese Play in the UK
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- Published on 09 July 2019
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Summer Rolls is currently being staged at the Park Theater in London until July 13.
Vietnam Airlines Increases Carry-On Weight Limit From 7kg to 12kg
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- Published on 09 July 2019
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The national airline has increased the carry-on luggage weight limit from seven to 12 kilograms for economy tickets.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Records 5 Dengue Deaths in 6 Months
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- Published on 09 July 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] The Two Sides of 1920s Hai Phong: Fancy Hotels and Seaside Shanties
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- Published on 08 July 2019
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Established in the late 19th century, Hai Phong is one of Vietnam's five municipalities and the second-largest city in northern Vietnam, after Hanoi.
Vietnam Among Top 10 Best Countries for Expats: HSBC Report
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- Published on 08 July 2019
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Switzerland, Singapore and Canada took the top spots in HSBC's Expat 2019 Global Report, which was released last Thursday.
[Video] Disney Releases Adorable Short Set in Thailand's Floating Markets
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- Published on 08 July 2019
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It's fried rice versus pineapple when Micky and Minnie Mouse battle in this Walt Disney short that has spawned a variety of memes.
Da Nang Is the Most Popular Destination for Vietnamese Tourists This Summer
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- Published on 08 July 2019
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Agoda, a popular online traveling booking platform, recently published their statistics for the top 10 destinations for Vietnamese tourists in summer 2019.
