Vinamilk Might Open 2nd Southeast Asia Factory in Myanmar
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- Published on 30 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The company currently has 13 plants and 10 dairy farms in Vietnam, one factory each in the US, New Zealand and Cambodia.
Saigon's Stand-up Scene Grows up, but the Jokes Remain
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- Published on 30 January 2019
- Written by Jesús Lopez Gomez. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Comic Uy Le will freely tell anyone, preferably on stage with a spotlight and a hot mic, that he doesn’t get along with other comics. “Because I don’t smoke, drink and still have a future,” Uy shared.
Morning Stories Roundup: Shipping Fees Skyrocket in HCMC Ahead of Tet
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- Published on 30 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Huu Chien.
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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Landmark 81 Makes Debut as One of Saigon's Spots for Firework Display
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- Published on 29 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s Tet firework show will be extra festive this year.
[Video] The Hyperlapse of Saigon That Took 2 Years and Over 200,000 Photos to Make
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- Published on 29 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Top image by Alex Pham.
Living in Saigon can feel like being spun in a centrifuge: swirled amongst an overwhelming amount of sights, sounds, smells and experiences at dizzying speeds.
[Photos] An Architect Recreates Childhood Memories With His Brother in This D9 House
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- Published on 29 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. .
'Nha Hang Xom' (Neighbor House) was designed by a husband-and-wife architect duo Huynh Tra and Nguyen Quynh Thu.
Morning Stories Roundup: Trade Deficit Reaches $1bn Within Half a Month Near Tet
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- Published on 29 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vinh University Opens Vietnam's First Postgraduate Course in Wildlife Trafficking
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- Published on 28 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The short course, titled "Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade," is a collaboration between the School of Biochemical Technology and the Environment of the University of Vinh and the wildlife conversation organization WildAct.
[Photos] From Bach Dang to An Dong: 25 Photos of 1965 Saigon
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- Published on 28 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A stroll along Ham Nghi, basking in the breeze of the Bach Dang Wharf and unwinding at the Saigon Zoo: George P. Morgan, Jr. followed the typical tourist trail in the city for a day during his time in Vietnam.
Saigoneer Podcast: A Tết-Themed Nhậu Roundtable Special
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- Published on 28 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
It's our last episode before the Lunar New Year!
Saigon to Launch High-Speed Boat to Con Dao Island This Year
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- Published on 28 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The trip from District 1 to the island will take less than five hours and begin service this April.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Spend VND5tn to Stop ‘Black Credit'
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- Published on 28 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Vietnam Aims to Have 2 Universities in Asia's Top 100
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- Published on 27 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Under the latest educational proposal, the Vietnamese government aims to bring at least two local universities into the list of Top 100 universities in Asia.
Vietnamese Ride-Hailing App FastGo Plans Expansion to US, Brazil
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- Published on 25 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
FastGo, a Vietnamese tech company, plans to enter the ride-share markets in Brazil and the US this year thanks to investors hailing from those countries.
More Vietnamese Are Spending Tet Away From Home, Data Shows
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- Published on 25 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Booking statistics from tour companies in recent years show an interesting trend.
Hẻm Gems: A Bowl of Hanoi's Southern-Style Bún Bò in the South
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- Published on 25 January 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Fabien from France and Trang from Hanoi led a very different life just a year ago. They were running a Vietnamese restaurant nearly 12,000 kilometers away from Saigon, in Morocco.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Makes Debut in Bloomberg Innovative Economy Index
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- Published on 25 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Video] The Animation Project That Turns Vietnam's History Into Cinematic Marvels
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- Published on 24 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Viet Su Kieu Hung might be the most ambitious project of its kind to have come out of Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Magical Football Journey Culminates in a Battle Against Japan
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- Published on 24 January 2019
- Written by Jon Aspin.
After getting out of their group by virtue of a superior disciplinary record, Vietnam’s progress to the quarterfinals of Asian football’s showpiece event in the UAE has been achieved by some familiar faces.
Vietnam Drops 5 Places in Talent Attraction, Retention Index
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- Published on 24 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), compiled by the Bussiness of the World (INSEAD), looks at 125 countries and 114 cities.
