With Vietnam's Thriving Air Travel Comes Severe Pilot Shortage
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- Published on 19 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The country will need 2,680 pilots for commercial flights by 2020, nearly twice as many as it currently has.
Meet the Nguyen Hue Security Guard Who Fixes Bikes for Free
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- Published on 19 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A wholesome story about a cool security guard might be the best way to perk up your day.
Da Nang to Get 2 New Centers for Transplant, Stem Cell Therapy, Neurosurgery
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- Published on 19 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The two centers are going to be located inside the Da Nang Hospital compound.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC's Accident-Prone Spots Get Closer to Downtown
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- Published on 19 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Saigon Is Sinking Fast Due to Too Much Groundwater Extraction, Experts Say
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In late March 2018, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued a plan to close groundwater wells in the city.
[Photos] Tractors and Cabbages: A Different Da Lat Away From Urban Chaos
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Nguyen Hoang Ky Anh. Translated by Khoi Pham. Photos by Nguyen Hoang Ky Anh.
Not looking for a fancy destination, I sought out Da Lat for a different perspective that’s comfier, simpler and quieter.
[Photos] Saigon Street Life in 1965 by Bruce Baumler – Part 1
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Identifying streets and neighborhoods of Saigon based on old pictures might seem like a skill exclusively reserved for those who have lived through the eras, but at times it’s like a fascinating game of nostalgia jigsaw.
Saigon BMW Driver Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail for Fatal DUI Crash
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In October last year, a driver careened into a crowd of motorcyclists stopping at the Hang Xanh Intersection, killing one and injuring eight others.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Collision, Fast Food and Hanoi Air
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- Published on 18 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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[Video] Hong Kong Ballet Dancers Take Over the City in This Surreal Short
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Who said ballet has to be stuffy?
Vietnam Passes Stricter Regulations of Alcohol Ads, Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the current law, drivers are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol concentration higher than 50mg/dl.
Saigoneer Podcast: The War on Plastic and Our Vietnam Superpowers
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
Vietnam National Team Players Become Ambassadors for Campaign Against Plastic Waste
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s recently launched nationwide anti-plastic campaign just got a heavyweight celebrity endorsement.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Crime Hotline, Ha Long Tour Buses and Expressway
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- Published on 17 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 June 2019
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: On the Nguyen Du Sidewalk, Connoisseur Coffee at Pavement Prices
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
Contemporary coffee culture in Saigon is largely one of extremes. On one end, enthusiasts at trendy shops source, grow, roast and meticulously prepare some of the finest beans in the world, and on the other, humble carts serve cheap cups on hectic street corners. And in between? Cà Phê Tám Hường. The tiny stand situated in a shaded spot on Nguyen Du Street serves coffee fit for a connoisseur at pavement prices.
Local Filmmaker Thang Soi Launches Vietnam-Centric Stock Footage Service
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thang Soi is well-known for majestic flycam projects such as Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) and Vietnam From Above. Thang also does commercial work for flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and creates other tourism promotional content.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Imports $4.91bn Worth of Mobile Phones, Parts
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- Published on 14 June 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Water Pollution's Effects on Human Health Can Reduce 3.5% of Vietnam's GDP
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- Published on 13 June 2019
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If not addressed, pollution alone could cost Vietnam US$12.4–18.6 million a day by 2030, the World Bank warns.
[Photos] An Eerie Tokyo in the 1970s by Canadian Photographer Greg Girard
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- Published on 13 June 2019
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Born in 1955, Greg Girard is well-known for his photography work in some of Asia's largest cities.
