Morning Stories Roundup: Largest Vaccination Center in Southern Vietnam Opens
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- Published on 02 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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.
[Photos] 18 Rare Photos of Northern and Central Vietnam in the Late 19th Century
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the 19th century, postcards were one of the most popular forms of media that connected Vietnam with the rest of the world.
Dark Time Looms Over Wildlife as China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn, Tiger Bone
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The government's reversal on a 25-year ban may prove to be ruinous for the preservation of the endangered species.
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The influential Buddhist leader recently returned to Vietnam from Thailand after a year abroad.
At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.
Morning Stories Roundup: Chilly Morning in Saigon as Dry Season Starts in Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 01 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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No Nón Lá, No Problem: A New Saigon Tour Takes the Road Less Traveled
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Sitting down for a bowl of phở, sipping a glass of cà phê sữa đá, visiting the Saigon Post Office: these activities are all too common to the tourist experience in Saigon. So much so that it's often easy to reduce the image of the city into a monotonous picture in the mind of foreign imaginations.
Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.
Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved.
Morning Stories Roundup: Sand Dredging, Loan Sharks and Damaged Da Nang Expressway
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- Published on 31 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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10 Songs That Exemplify the Rise of Vietnam's Contemporary R&B/Soul Movement
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Thuc Dang. Graphic by Tammy Le.
In an industry where singers don’t stick to only one genre, Vietnamese R&B/Soul is often overlooked and sadly underdeveloped. While veteran artists like Mỹ Linh and Hà Anh Tuấn have occasionally professed their love for the genre, their work tends to reflect an outdated perspective, suggesting they have not listened to any R&B songs made after 1995.
[Video] Local Design Student Wins Graduation Showcase With Surrealistic Short Film
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short film might be the trippiest thing you see today.
Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Morning Stories Roundup: FDI in Vietnam Almost $28bn in 10 Months
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- Published on 30 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] D7 Is Getting a Luxury Apartment Complex and Gigantic Egg-Shaped Restaurant
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Marina Club House Restaurant is a part of the Evergreen Residential Complex project in District 7.
[Photos] Urbanist Travel Getaways: Pastoral Scenes of Pindaya, Myanmar
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Myanmar is no longer the secret of Southeast Asia. With tourist numbers increasing, its dusty country roads, seemingly endless parades of monks and crumbling colonial architecture are now officially a draw to everyone from luxury travelers to the backpacker set.
Due to Climate Change, 17% of Saigon Will Be Completely Submerged by 2100
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The effects of climate change mean that in less than 80 years, 86.7% of Binh Thanh District will be underwater, while 26.6% of District 2 and 34.5% of Hoc Mon will be permanently flooded.
Saigoneer Podcast: Drunk Driving and Finding Phong's Depiction of Transgender Vietnamese
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Episode 32 of the Saigoneer Podcast is available now!
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Visits Vietnam After a Year Abroad
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a year abroad, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to Vietnam for a short visit.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Roll out Mobile Number Portability Next Month
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- Published on 29 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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