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
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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
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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.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 1,500 Blood Units Collected in HCMC Donation Drive
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- Published on 08 July 2019
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Jakarta's Own Citizens Are Suing Their Government Over Air Pollution
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- Published on 06 July 2019
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Fed up with air quality that ranks among the worst in the world, 31 Jakarta residents have sued seven Indonesian government bodies — including the presidential office, Jakarta’s gubernatorial office and the Ministry of Environment — hoping to raise awareness and establish tangible changes.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 05 July 2019
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: For the Love of Hanoian Snacks and Streetside Iced Tea
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- Published on 05 July 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
During the day, the dining area at 89 Nguyen Du houses a bún bò restaurant, but once the afternoon comes to an end and the sun starts to set, the area turns into a boisterous nhậu spot filled with northern fare and jug after jug of bia hơi.
