Vietnam Airlines to Spend $3.7bn on 50–75 New Airplanes
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- Published on 10 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, May 7, the national flag carrier officially switched from the Unlisted Public Company Market (UpCOM) stock exchange to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), with an aim to encourage governmental divestment and more investors.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC to Relocate 44,000 Households for 500 Projects
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- Published on 10 May 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Vu
Join us for some fun at Saigon's hottest Ladies Night.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Vu
We celebrated the long Reunification Day weekend at Lush and had us some fun!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Vu
Come on down to Saigon's hottest Ladies Night at Lush #letshavesomefun
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 09 May 2019
- Written by Vu
Jumpstart your weekends with Lush
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.
