Saigoneer Podcast: Saigon Traffic Plans, Mid-Autumn Festival and Saigonita Founder Tam Le
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Happy (damp) Monday! It's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.
Vietnam Approves Price Increase for Wind Power to Encourage Investment in Green Energy
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future for renewable energy in Vietnam is looking up thanks to a new decision by state authorities to increase the feed-in tariff for wind power.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Lai Chau Bus Crash and Super Typhoon Mangkhut
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- Published on 17 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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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.
Saigon to Shutter Market, Food Court Underneath September 23 Park
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- Published on 15 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced that private businesses are to be removed to reclaim and upgrade September 23 Park.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Foreign Fast Food Chains Report Consecutive Financial Losses in Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are foreign fast food brands falling out of favor among locals, or are there other reasons behind their losses?
With Tech Aid From Japan, Vietnam Sets to Clean Most Dioxin-Tainted Site in Country
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- Published on 14 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A cheaper, more convenient method of removing residual dioxin from contaminated soil will be applied in Vietnam in the near future.
Morning Stories Roundup: Google, Facebook Executives Offer to Help Vietnam Digitize Economy
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- Published on 14 September 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.
[Video] A Medley of Cathartic Vietnam Moments in 'A Taste of Vietnam'
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- Published on 13 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This video starts with the open sea and a lonely boat; then it quickly segues into throngs of motorbikes chasing after one another on local streets. In the background, ominous, almost sinister music drones on.
Vietnam Ranks 3rd Among Nations With Fastest Growth in Ultra-Rich Population
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- Published on 13 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The rich and poor gap is widening in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Super Typhoon, Vietnam's Stock Market and Apple's iPhone XS
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- Published on 13 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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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.
Environment Department Wants Saigon to Use CCTV Cameras to Curb Public Urination, Littering
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Already-installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout the city will now be used to fine people who throw trash in the streets and urinate in public.
[Photos] Walk the Streets of 1965 Da Nang
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Given how fast Vietnam's major cities change, and it can be hard to imagine what they looked like in decades past.
Saigon Among Cities With Slowest Airport-to-City Transit in Asia: Report
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Airport transfers are often made worse by traffic congestion and a lack of public transit services.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday nights at Lush are LIT!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Vu
Remember, Ladies drink for free!
[Video] Up Close and Personal With Vietnam's Most Critically Endangered Primates
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Ryan Deboodt.
Vietnam is home to 25 primate species, eight of which are critically endangered. A new video aims to help the public put a face to some of their names.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam International Arrivals Rise Fastest in ASEAN
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- Published on 12 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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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.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 11 September 2018
- Written by Vu
Independence Weekend was full of celebration and fun!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 11 September 2018
- Written by Vu
Weekends sometimes start on Ladies Night.