Saigon Amps up Efforts to Promote Trash Sorting, Recycling
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- Published on 19 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Individuals and businesses who do not separate inorganic and organic rubbish by 2020 can be fined up to VND15-20 million (US$645-860).
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Horse Racetrack and Prayers for Traffic Victims
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- Published on 19 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large
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- Published on 18 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.
Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch
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- Published on 17 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
The fifth generation of cellular mobile technology promises superior speed, higher bandwidth and better responsiveness.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Bánh Mì
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- Published on 16 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Kevin Lee. Graphic by Hannah Hoang.
Bánh mì is without a doubt a Vietnamese staple. Versatile, convenient and affordable, the sandwich has gotten so popular in recent years in Vietnam and elsewhere that phở shouldn’t be complacent, as its reign as the country’s most iconic dish could be toppled soon.
Ladies Night - Peroni Launch @ Lush
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- Published on 16 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Peroni Nastro Azzurro launches with much fun and fanfare at Lush Ladies Night.
Saturday Night with Big Shaq @ Lush
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- Published on 16 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Big Shaq was in town for the evening and boy did we have fun!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 16 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies Nights are filled fun every Tuesday. Come join us and #letshavesomefun
In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon
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- Published on 16 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.
Morning Stories Roundup: English Proficiency, Climate Change and Museum Cats
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- Published on 16 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Car Careens Into Motorbikes in D7, Killing One While Driver Flees Scene
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- Published on 15 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Driver Tran Van Hoang might face up to fifteen years for killing one motorbike driver and seriously injuring four others.
In Bac Ninh, New Residency Program Unites International Artists With Local Artisans
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- Published on 15 November 2018
- Written by Kit Humphrey. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
In a country with surprisingly few artist-in-residence programs, live.make.share represents a rare opportunity for cultural symbiosis and artistic development by giving international artists the chance to collaborate with local art practitioners and ceramicists.
[Video] A Tilt-Shift Travelogue Showcases Stalinist Architecture, Everyday Nationalism in Pyongyang
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- Published on 15 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Isolated from the rest of the world since 1953, North Korea has since been the center of much curiosity, myths and sensationalist headlines that leave more space for reductionism rather than nuance.
Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017
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- Published on 15 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Coffee Exports Jump to Record High of 1.8m Tons
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- Published on 15 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports
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- Published on 14 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the light of the Long Thanh Airport project, smaller provinces have proposed upgrades to and construction of more international airports in their areas as well.
[Photos] In 1995 Vietnam, a Paradise for Honda Cubs and Xích Lô
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- Published on 14 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
How heartening — or rather, disheartening — to discover that flooding isn’t a problem that is unique to 2010s Saigon.
After Month-Long Delay, Vietnam Officially Allows Bamboo Airways to Take Off
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- Published on 14 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bamboo Airways will become the fifth carrier to hold a Vietnamese aviation license along with Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air and VASCO.
Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Railway, Repatriation and Foreign Talents
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- Published on 14 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Asia's Latest Pokémon GO Icon Is a Taiwanese Grandpa Who Uses 11 Phones to Play
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- Published on 13 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While many people spend their retired lives arranging flowers, playing chess, nurturing pet birds or yelling at cable news television, this Taiwanese man is devoting his golden years to catching Pokémon.
