Weekend Links Roundup: HCMC at Loss Over Uber Tax Arrears
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- Published on 23 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Greater Mekong, including Vietnam, losing forests at alarming rate [VnExpress]
▪ HCM City at loss over Uber tax arrears [DTI]
Hẻm Gems: Northern-Style Miến Lươn Is a Magical Saigon Breakfast
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- Published on 21 July 2018
- Written by Samantha Tong. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Mien Luon Cho Ben Thanh was the final destination in my parents’ 20-year quest to find an authentic northern miến lươn in Saigon.
Google Maps Introduces Motorbike-Specific Navigation Mode in Vietnam
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- Published on 20 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
The feature was first developed in India.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 20 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
A Cozy Abode of Bak Kut Teh and Migrant Teochew Gastronomy in the Heart of Saigon
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- Published on 20 July 2018
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Singaporean Teochew bak kut teh is a seemingly simple broth made with pork ribs that has managed to enamor locals and foreigners for decades.
[Photos] A Visit to Binh Thuan's 'Forgotten Land' Where Sand Comes to Life
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- Published on 20 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forgotten Land, a new sculptured sand park in Binh Thuan Province, may be perfect for tourists who like sand, but aren't a fan of the ocean.
Local Wedding Goes Viral for Accepting Money Gifts via POS Credit Card Reader, QR Code
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- Published on 20 July 2018
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A couple in Hanoi added a contemporary twist to the conventional money gifting custom.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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- Published on 20 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ VietJet provisionally orders 100 Boeing 737 jets [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [Vietnam+]
[Photos] Japanese Landscapers Turn Tiny Trucks Into Lush Gardens
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- Published on 19 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A kei truck, also called a kei-tora, is a mini-truck that is built to serve a variety of purposes in Japan.
Despite Economic Gains, Vietnam's Productivity Remains Low Among ASEAN Countries
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- Published on 19 July 2018
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Despite experiencing recent growth regarding its average labor productivity, Vietnam still struggles to compete with its ASEAN neighbors.
Morning Links Roundup: Southern Vietnam Sees 2 More H1N1 Deaths
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- Published on 19 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam Airlines maintains Skytrax four-star rating for three consecutive years [SGGP]
▪ Southern Vietnam sees 2 more H1N1 deaths [Xinhua]
Lost Type: Capturing the Essence of Vietnam's Street Signage Through Modern Typeface
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- Published on 18 July 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustrations courtesy of Mack Trinh.
With just a glance outside your window, you might notice that Vietnam’s metropolises are filled with a hodgepodge of banners, signs and advertising panels of all shapes, design motifs and colors.
[Photos] New Saigon Coworking Community Brings Jungle Greenness Into Office Space
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- Published on 18 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Working in an enclosed space can be stifling at times, which is why the architecture group G8A recognizes the need to reconnect with nature.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 18 July 2018
- Written by Vu
Bass Republic brought the house down with their awesome tunes!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 18 July 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies Night at Lush is about the boys sometimes.
FLC Group Pumps $26m More Into Bamboo Airways, Prepares for First Flight This October
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- Published on 18 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On July 9, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung approved the establishment of FLC Group’s Bamboo Airways, according to VnExpress.
As Storm Son Tinh Approaches, Thousands of Tourists Are Stranded on Phu Quoc Island
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- Published on 18 July 2018
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High winds and rough waves have forced ship routes to close in Kien Giang Province.
Morning Links Roundup: Tropical Storm Son Tinh to Lash China, Vietnam, Laos After Flooding the Philippines
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- Published on 18 July 2018
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▪ Tropical Storm Son-tinh to lash China, Vietnam and Laos after flooding northern Philippines [AccuWeather]
▪ Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue [Diplomat]
A Hospital Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.
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- Published on 17 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two families gave birth to sons 20 minutes apart from each other in late 2012, setting in motion a string of tragedies that are still affecting those involved.
