Morning Stories Roundup: Gambling Bust, Quality of Life Study and Vietnamese Mobile Games
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- Published on 30 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nina Nguyen-Longmuir.
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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 Introduces New Buses With CCTV Cameras in Effort to Reduce Sexual Harassment
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to raise awareness of sexual harassment on public transport in Saigon, the city’s transport department has launched a new fleet of buses with better surveillance equipment.
[Photos] An Ancient Scroll Depicts the Wondrous World of Japanese Bakemono
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bakemono refers to preternatural monsters in Japanese folklore that shapeshift.
Mui Ne's Suoi Tien Damaged by Tourist Activities, Illegal Construction
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Suoi Tien, a famous natural tourist site in Mui Ne, is losing its appeal due to overcrowding and unauthorized construction work.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Invests $303.5m Abroad in 11 Months
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- Published on 29 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nguyen Huu Chien.
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Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even the Japanese contractor has had enough of late payments and delays when it comes to Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.
[Photos] What's Inside Beloved Binh Tay Market's Glorious Comeback?
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Kevin Lee. .
Binh Tay Market is the central market in the heart of Cho Lon, sitting on the very edge of District 6 along Thap Muoi Street.
[Photos] 30 Black-and-White Photos of 1947 Vietnam's Landscapes by Michel Huet
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you enjoyed our previous article on French photographer Michel Huet’s portraits of Vietnam series, then the second batch of his work from 1947 Vietnam will pique your interest as well.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Coffee Museum and Greenhouse Gas Report
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- Published on 28 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster
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- Published on 27 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re a frequent viewer of the morning news segment Cafe Sang Voi VTV3 (Morning Coffee With VTV3), you might have spotted Le Huong Giang, the first blind TV host of Vietnam’s national television broadcaster VTV.
Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites
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- Published on 27 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The city is also looking into commodifying more historical sites for tourism development.
Morning Stories Roundup: Submerged Saigon Basements, Coconut Factory and Chinese 'Designer Babies'
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- Published on 27 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Minh Duc.
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Monkey 47 @ Park Hyatt
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- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Vu
After 5 at Park Hyatt Saigon is back with Monkey 47 Gin.
VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie
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- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latter half of the incident was captured in a video and caused a public outcry after it spread online.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but Not All Is Lost
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- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Typhoon Usagi Causes Longest, Heaviest Rain and Worst Flood in Saigon History
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- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
After more than a day of unrelenting rain, Typhoon Usagi has reduced Saigon to a waterlogged town.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Falling Tree Kills Saigon Man Amid Typhoon Usagi
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- Published on 26 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Vietnam Beats Cambodia 3-0 to Advance to AFF Semi-Finals
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- Published on 25 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The team topped Group A with 10 points and a clean sheet after four matches.
More Smart Toilets Coming To Vietnam's Local Bus Stations
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- Published on 24 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City is expected to have more standardized public restrooms installed at bus stations across the city.
