'Napalm Girl' Kim Phuc Awarded International Peace Prize in Germany
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- Published on 12 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly 50 years after the iconic photo of her running from a bombing raid was taken, Phan Thi Kim Phuc has earned Germany's Dresden award for her support of UNESCO and children wounded in war.
North-South Expressway Project Is Vietnam's Top Priority in 2019: Transport Minister
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- Published on 12 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The construction is expected to be completed by 2025.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Dak Lak and an Abundance of Central Highlands Charm
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- Published on 12 February 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
For many, Tet is a time to reunite with family they haven't seen in months. For those like me without relatives in Vietnam, it's the perfect time to take a break from increasingly stressful city life.
Morning Stories Roundup: Coffee Festival, Flu Vaccines and Reopened Air Route
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- Published on 12 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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Driver Fined VND5.5m for Holding Tet Picnic on Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway
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- Published on 11 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
What could possibly go wrong?
In Vietnam's First Awake Brain Surgery, a Patient Is Conscious and Singing
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- Published on 11 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The patient, a 36-year-old businessman, was awake for two of the surgery's six hours, during which he sang and conversed with doctors to assure the procedure was not damaging areas of his brain needed for basic motor and language skills.
[Photos] 10 Remarkable Black-and-White Shots of Saigon in 1967
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- Published on 11 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lush bunches of fresh bananas at a market, a street-side merchant selling embroidered artworks to tourists, and Buddhist worshipers praying at a local temple — these Saigon scenes are rather mundane by today’s standards. However, at the time these photos were taken, these were remarkable visual pieces of proof to western audiences that Vietnam had a dynamic side apart from war and poverty.
Holiday Stories Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Among Most Dynamic Growing Cities, Report Says
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- Published on 11 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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State of Raw @ Leinné
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- Published on 01 February 2019
- Written by Vu
Jardin D'été and Couture Collection State of Raw presented in a cozy night party with champagne and passionate melodies, with original creations from raffia in Leinné apartment.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 February 2019
- Written by Vu
Come down with your friends for Saigon's hottest Ladies Night at Lush.
Friday Night with King Lady @ Lush
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- Published on 01 February 2019
- Written by Vu
King Lady once again graced the DJ decks of Lush and #wehadfun
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 February 2019
- Written by Vu
Come to Saigon's hottest Ladies Nights every Tuesday at Lush
One Artist, 500 Volunteers and 168,000 Recycled Straws: A Clarion Call Against Plastic
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- Published on 01 February 2019
- Written by Jwyanza Hobson. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Viral photographer Benjamin Von Wong is no stranger to making waves with his mind-blowing photography, often dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues while blurring the lines between the hyper-real and the fantastical.
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Man Offers Hand-Me-Downs to Needy People Ahead of Tet
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- Published on 01 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Thi Nguyen.
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Experience: How Becoming One of Hanoi's First Drag Queens Transformed My Life
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- Published on 31 January 2019
- Written by Gia Nguyen. .
“Oh my god! You look beautiful! You belong on the runway, why aren’t you on the runway?” said Tamah Lake, the organizer of last year’s RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party events in Hanoi. She came up to me during the show and said that to my face, which was completely outrageous. And oh boy, was I ready for that? Not in a million years.
Can Gory Animal Statues Shock Vietnam Into Shunning Wildlife Products?
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- Published on 31 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
On January 28, three statues — including one of a rhino bleeding with its horn cut off, an elephant whose tusks are broken and two de-scaled pangolins — went on display at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Saigon.
[Illustrations] Rebranding Tết Candied Fruits Using Elements From Vietnamese Mythology
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- Published on 31 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s Tet time next week, and you know what that means: heaps of candied fruits, seeds and even vegetables in various shapes and colors.
70% of People Who Shop Online Use Facebook Messenger to Communicate with Shops
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- Published on 31 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Facebook Messenger is by far the most popular messaging app for Vietnamese who shop online.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Is Ninth-Highest Receiver of Remittances
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- Published on 31 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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As Toxic Smog Reaches Dangerous Levels, Bangkok Closes All Public Schools
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- Published on 30 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
All 437 city-run public schools will be closed through Friday because of dangerous air quality that has overtaken the city.
