Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Officially Wins Rights to Broadcast ASIAD 2018
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- Published on 22 August 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 Postcard No. 9: The City's Traffic Shoals
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Duc Hy Hoang.
The city's motorbikes move with an effortless grace governed by rules reserved for groups of fish.
[Photos] On the Road to Nha Trang in the 1960s, a Medley of Spartan Fields
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If downtown Saigon was the epicenter of frenetic energy and urban chaos in the late 60s, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a crowd of more than five people or buildings with more than one floor once you hit the road and traversed Vietnam’s rural regions.
Da Nang Voted Best Airport in Vietnam, Followed by Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang International Airport has been crowned the best airport in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bamboo Airways, Overcrowded Schools and Tornadoes in Kien Giang
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- Published on 21 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
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This Taiwan Restaurant's Pizza Has Some Ballsy Toppings: Tapioca Pearls
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- Published on 20 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Who'd a thunk it?
Saigon, Hanoi Among Most-Improved Cities in Liveability: Economist
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- Published on 20 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The country's two largest cities were among the most improved in the world on the Global Liveability Index.
93% of Foreign Tourists Had 'Satisfactory' Experience in Vietnam in 2017: Survey
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- Published on 20 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
More than 93% of foreign travelers expressed their satisfaction towards trips to Vietnam in 2017, according to statistics by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Asian Games: Vietnam Beats Japan 1-0 to Climb Atop Group D With 9 Points
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- Published on 20 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
With a hard-earned victory against Japan, Vietnam has climbed atop its group and advanced to the next round of the tournament.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Typhoon Bebinca Aftermath, Uber Lawsuit and Kofi Annan's Passing
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- Published on 20 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Vietnamese Top Swimmer Anh Vien Releases Biography 'From Zero to Hero'
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Currently, 21-year-old Nguyen Thi Anh Vien holds 38 gold medals and was named Best Vietnamese Athlete in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017.
Q&A: How A O Show Creative Director Tuan Le Actualized His Vision for Performance Art in Vietnam
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Luca Powell. Photos by Luca Powell.
Some may say that modern performance art in Vietnam looks the way it does thanks to the works of Tuan Le and his colleagues. Almost two decades into a series of smashing theatrical successes across the country, Le invites Saigoneer into the creative power behind AO, Teh Dar, and Lang Toi.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Because girls just wanna have fun! And Ladies Night at Lush is all about the girls...
Hẻm Gems: Tried-and-True Singaporean-Style Hainanese Chicken Rice in D4
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Every foodie who has visited the island-nation of Singapore has probably heard about about a local specialty known as Hainanese chicken rice. With a Michelin star and Michelin Bib Gourmand title, two extremely popular chicken rice stalls draw awe of how a simple commoner’s meal managed to leap to international stardom in such a short span of time.
Bleak Prospect for Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder After Judge Rules 'Enough Evidence' to Proceed to Trial
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Malaysian judge ruled the two suspects — Vietnamese Doan Thu Huong and Indonesian Siti Aisyah who were accused of murdering Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un — will be required to submit defenses as part of a proceeding trial.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vegan Food Festival, Freed Black Bears and Aretha Franklin
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Illustrations] Local Illustrator Captures the Charm of Vietnam in Mini Icons
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- Published on 16 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
When asked for the reasons why one loves Vietnam, many might hesitate. There is a lot to love about this chaotic, eclectic, bewildering nation; but there is a lot to frown upon as well.
It's a Race Against Time to Save Quang Nam's Critically Endangered Grey-Shanked Doucs
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- Published on 16 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The grey-shanked douc, a monkey native to several central Vietnamese provinces, is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Critically Endangered.
Led by Doan Ngoc Hai, District 1 Dog-Catching Team Starts Removing Strays From Local Streets
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- Published on 16 August 2018
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On August 8, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Veterinary Department, a dog inspection team started capturing stray dogs on the streets of District 1.
