Vietnam Ranks 99th of 157 in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Oxfam
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- Published on 11 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index measures national efforts to reduce inequality via three criteria: social spending, progressive taxation, and labor policies.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Bphone, Book on Agent Orange and E-Government
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- Published on 11 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Inside the Poignant Vietnam Episode of Netflix Animated Series 'BoJack Horseman'
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In season five of Bojack Horseman, an animated show that follows a self-loathing humanoid horse and 90s TV star BoJack, the producers devote an episode to Vietnam.
After a Two-Year Renovation Project, Binh Tay Market Will Reopen Next Month
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
After months of operating in sub-optimal conditions, vendors and customers of Binh Tay Market are finally allowed to move back in.
Vietnam Ranks 4th Among Countries With Most Liver Cancer-Related Deaths: WHO
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to heavy drinking, lack of awareness and insufficient early screening, 20,000 Vietnamese die of the liver cancer every year.
Friday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Perto the 16 year-old EDM Boy Wonder brought the house with his high-energy set at Lush.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies drink for free every Tuesday Nights at Lush!
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Fresh Prince of Belaire tore the floor up with DJ Trayze at Lush.
Unknown in Vietnam, Local Ride-Hailing App FastGo to Expand to Indonesia, Myanmar
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Homegrown ride-hailing app FastGo just announced that it’s preparing for a launch in Myanmar and Indonesia.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Formula 1, Bamboo Airways and Deadly Shoot-out in Bangkok
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- Published on 10 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Phhoto by Vu Cao.
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[Photos] From Mui Ne to Can Tho: A Visual Exploration of Life in Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 09 October 2018
- Written by Sebastia Galbany. Photos by Sebastia Galbany.
Leaving behind the mountains and valleys of northern and central Vietnam, I was welcomed by the landscapes of southern provinces: beautiful, windy beaches, sprawling rivers in the Mekong Delta and bustling metropolises.
Thailand Closes Famous Maya Bay Indefinitely to Save Coral Reef From Tourists
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- Published on 09 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Maya Bay, a small beach on Thailand's Phi Phi Leh Island, has been a popular tourist destination since it appeared in the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Saigon Will Spend $4bn on New Roads, Bridges in Hopes of Curbing Traffic Congestion
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- Published on 09 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
By 2020, 82 mostly state-funded projects will add nearly 190 kilometers of roads and 39 bridges to the southern metropolis.
Morning Stories Roundup: 54.2% of Vietnam’s Population Uses the Internet
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- Published on 09 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Illustrations] Stylized Postcards Showcase Vietnam's Architectural Icons
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- Published on 08 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon and Da Nang can be characterized by their high-rise buildings and urban spaces, Hanoi and Hue are more often recognized for their architectural remnants of Vietnam's feudal history.
Vietnam Starts Ranking Tour Guides to Improve Tourism Quality
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- Published on 08 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
In hopes of inspiring tour guides to improve their performance, Vietnam's tourism officials will launch a trial program that grades guides on capability, knowledge and skills.
[Photos] Hanoi Architects Unveil Low-Cost House for Vulnerable Communities
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- Published on 08 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam’s rural regions, local homesteads are constantly facing threats of natural disasters like flooding and soil erosion. An architecture firm has recently devised an affordable housing project that could potentially help downtrodden victims get back on their feet quickly.
Lack of Space, Booming Tech Scene Drive Saigon's Office Rents to Highest in 5 Years
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- Published on 08 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Driven by a dearth of suitable office space and the flourishing of local companies, the monthly cost to rent an office in central Saigon is skyrocketing.
Weekend Stories Roundup: More Prehistoric Artifacts, Wasteful Textbook Use and Walking Street Expansion
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- Published on 08 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Video] Revitalizing Traditional Khmer Arts With Cambodia's First Queer Dance Company
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- Published on 07 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
When the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia, their assault on the elite included murdering 90% of the country's traditional dancers. Therefore, it's astounding that only 40 years later, a group of native queer artists are performing the elaborate routines.
