Starbucks Vietnam Introduces Strawless Lids, Seeks to Curb Single-Use Plastic From 2019
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- Published on 07 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting this year, fans of Starbucks in Vietnam can join in the country’s anti-plastic movement.
Vietnam Approves Additional Funding for Saigon's Metro Line 1, 2
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- Published on 07 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
Hopefully, the increased funding can help alleviate the crises surrounding the construction of the first metro line and kick start the second line's construction.
[Photos] Vung Tau in 1970: Bars, Beaches and a Bustling Bazaar
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- Published on 07 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Opposite of Saigon’s metropolitan vibes, Vung Tau in 1970 was a quiet town fit for tourism activities, as shown through these film snapshots by Australian serviceman Barry Connors.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Test 5G Mobile Network This Year
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- Published on 07 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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The Lush Da Lat Cottage That Houses Unexpected Italian Delights
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- Published on 06 January 2019
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
As Da Lat’s wet season comes to a close, cool weather and sunshine greet local and foreign visitors on a daily basis. People from colder cities such as Hanoi appreciate Da Lat’s comfortable average of 18°C, while dwellers of notoriously warm places such as Saigon plan weekend retreats to escape the heat.
Saigon Will Spend Over $11m to Fix 34 Old Apartments in D5: Official
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- Published on 06 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Christian Berg,.
Exposed electric wires flirting with leaking water, busted pipes and pumps; cracked ceilings, chipped stairs and steel beams poking through walls the way a femur punctures skin after a grisly accident: the 40-year-old apartments in District 5 will be receiving some much-needed repair.
Saigoneers Spend VND270,000 Monthly on Snacks, Coffee and Milk Tea: Report
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- Published on 04 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new report has found that Saigoneers spend an average of US$12 each month to eat out.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 04 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam's Airports Projected to Welcome 112m Passengers in 2019, 8m More than 2018
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- Published on 04 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2019, Vietnam’s aviation industry will continue its upward trajectory as experienced in recent years.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Districts Use Apps for Admin Reform, Management
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- Published on 04 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] A Set of Trippy Collages That Blend Hao Hao Noodles With Mona Lisa
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- Published on 03 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the universe of local artist Chu Moi, Mona Lisa, Trinh Cong Son and Hao Hao, instant noodles coexist in a harmonious subconscious.
Drunk Driver Plunges Container Truck Into 25 Motorbikes at Traffic Light, Killing 4
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- Published on 03 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent grave accident in Long An Province involving a container truck claimed the lives of four victims and severely injured many others.
Vietnam Braces for First Storm of 2019, Typhoon Pabuk, This Weekend
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- Published on 03 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Set to sweep into the Gulf of Thailand by the end of the week, Typhoon Pabuk is expected to bring heavy rains and winds to Vietnam's southernmost regions.
Morning Stories Roundup: Da Lat Tourist App, Street Crime Unit and Using Data in Urban Planning
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- Published on 03 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] Local Architects Create Modular Rest Stop Amid Nghe An's Tea Oasis
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- Published on 02 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of making over an old apartment or creating towering domes out of bamboo to exercise their creative muscles, a local architecture firm decided to create an abstract “gazebo” out of modular segments, similar to how Lego sculptures are made.
Long Thanh Airport Construction to Begin in 2020, Finish in 2025
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- Published on 02 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The setback-prone undertaking in Dong Nai Province will take stress off Saigon's overburdened airport when the first phase of construction is complete in six years.
[Video] Saigon Jewelry Brand Wins Hearts With Inclusive TVC Featuring Gay Couple
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- Published on 02 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is this one of the most inclusive advertising campaigns in recent history?
Vietnam Orders Grab to Pay Vinasun $206,000 Due to 'Unfair Competition'
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- Published on 02 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Charging the Singaporean ride-share app with "having seriously violated the law on transport business," a Vietnam court agreed with Vinasun's claims that its rival's illegal actions cut into their profits.
Weekend Stories Roundup: 9 Vietnamese Victims of Egypt Bomb Attack Return Home
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- Published on 02 January 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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4 Killed After Roadside Bomb Strikes Bus Full of Vietnamese Tourists in Egypt
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- Published on 30 December 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This is one of the deadliest incidences aimed at Vietnamese tourists in recent years.
