Vietnam's Largest Solar Power System Officially Opens in Dak Lak
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- Published on 11 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 1.2-million-square-meter cluster of solar panels is capable of producing 100 megawatts at its peak.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Air Busan Increases Flights to Central Da Nang
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- Published on 11 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Saigon Postcard No. 14: The City's Original Insurgents
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- Published on 10 March 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Before bombs and boobie traps, guerilla offenses and ambushes, Vietnam had another means of driving invaders out.
From March, Saigon Cracks Down on Seat Belt Violations
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- Published on 10 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
From March 6-17, traffic police from 24 Saigon districts will start establishing checkpoints and stopping cars to warn drivers and passengers about wearing seat belts.
Abstract Art Exhibition Examines Rural-Urban Divide From Two Perspectives
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- Published on 08 March 2019
- Written by Bex Hughes. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
On February 20, VICAS Art Studio opened its latest exhibition, the endearingly named ‘EM CHÀO CÁC BÁC!’ (‘HI THERE, CITY FOLKS!’) Featuring new paintings from artists Doan Xuan Tung and Nguyen Nghia Cuong, the display explores the dichotomies between urban and rural life and examines the social, political and emotional consequences of this divide.
[Video] Short Film 'Sigh Gone' Depicts Love Lost, With a Twist
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- Published on 08 March 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photo provided by Jeannie Nguyen.
Have you ever felt completely at sea, hopelessly lost? A new Saigon-set short video from Vietnamese-American director Jeannie Nguyen depicts a day in the life of a young woman facing this situation.
Saigon Will Not Ban Motorbikes, Only Impose Restrictions: Official
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- Published on 08 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Motorbike use will only be restricted, and only after proper public transportation infrastructure is set in place.
Hẻm Gems: One Family's Unexpected Outpost at the Foot of Langbiang
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- Published on 08 March 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Lac Duong, a township 12 kilometers north of central Da Lat, isn't exactly a place where one would expect to find some international comfort.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Increases Use of Technologies in Schools
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- Published on 08 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Taiwan to Reinstate Special Visa for Vietnamese Tourists, Albeit With Stricter Rules
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- Published on 07 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beginning March 20, Vietnamese will again be able to travel to Taiwan under the Kuan Hung, or Quan Hồng in Vietnamese, visa.
Vietnam Unveils Proposal to Keep Night Entertainment Venues on Tight Leash
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- Published on 07 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently proposed some changes in the decree that regulates night clubs and karaoke bars.
Morning Stories Roundup: Operation, Management of HCMC Apartment Buildings to Be Inspected
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- Published on 07 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Illustrations] A Stamp Design Project Pays Homage to Women Across Vietnam
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- Published on 06 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tu Bac Dzo Nam is a project by graphic designer Huu Danh, who is known for his works on Sai Gon Sau Vai.
H'Hen Nie, Huong Giang, Nguyen Ngoc Tu Among Top 50 Most Influential Vietnamese Women
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- Published on 06 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two of Vietnam’s recent beauty pageant winners were included in a list of the country’s most influential women compiled by Forbes.
MasterChef Thailand Sparks Outrage for Cooking Endangered Spotted Eagle Ray
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- Published on 06 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rare spotted eagle rays are believed to have been part of the cooking challenge and viewers took offense that the use of an alleged endangered species on mainstream media is normalized.
Cash-Strapped Saigon Metro Project Requests $1.68m From City to Pay Staff
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- Published on 06 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
The management team of Saigon's ongoing metro project has requested advance funds from the city to pay employees who have only received partial salaries since January.
Morning Stories Roundup: Power Price to Increase 8.36% This Month
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- Published on 06 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Video] Streets of Saigon: A Montage of Cho Lon's Food Trail
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- Published on 05 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Street (n.): a sprawl of cement, stone, pavement or dirt splayed across a stretch of earth that has been smoothed, stripped of plants and serves as a communal transport path and thus a stage for the vibrancy of the human condition to play out upon.
Meet Myra Tran, the Vietnamese Girl Who's Taking 'American Idol' by Storm
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- Published on 05 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
You’ve probably heard it by now, but the latest season of American Idol has a Vietnamese contestant, and she’s kicking ass.
Amid Swine Fever Outbreak, Countries Impose Ban on Pork Products From Vietnam
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- Published on 05 March 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Thi Nguyen.
The African swine fever virus has spread to seven localities including Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Ha Nam, Thai Binh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong and Hanoi.
