Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Donates $100,000 for Disaster Relief Work in Indonesia
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- Published on 04 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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.
[Photos] Behold the Fierce Onna-Bugeisha, Japan's Badass Female Samurai
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- Published on 03 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A large number of ruthless women warriors throughout Japan's history upend the popular notion that all samurai were men.
Da Nang to Reclaim Land From Stalled Resort Project to Create Public Park, Beach
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- Published on 03 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang authorities recently announced that the city will reclaim a large plot of seaside land from a development project to make room for a public park and beach.
Morning Stories Roundup: Drug Abuse Crackdown, Malware Infection and Made-in-Vietnam Cars
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- Published on 03 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Milo Threatens to Sue Ovaltine Over Defamatory Advertising Campaign
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- Published on 02 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Recently, a photo of two billboards from chocolate powder competitors, Milo and Ovaltine, went viral on social media. The Milo copy reads "A champion made by Milo." while the tagline for Ovaltine reads "As long as you enjoy it, you don't need to be champions." The two characters in the Ovaltine banner also directly points toward the Milo banner, further strengthening the association between the two across the busy intersection.
Vietnam Imposes Harsher Penalties on Street Vendors, Eateries to Address Food Safety Concerns
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- Published on 02 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
A new resolution will increase fines for street vendors who do not wear gloves as well as organizations that sell diseased animals or use banned chemicals.
Morning Stories Roundup: Green Tax, Stranded Tourists and the Medicine Nobel Prize
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- Published on 02 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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With the End of the Tuoi Tre Rape Allegation, Vietnam's #MeToo Sizzles Out. What Now?
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen.
In April this year, a sexual assault allegation surrounding a female intern and a Tuoi Tre editor made national headlines and prompted an outpouring of discussions that paved the way for Vietnam's #MeToo movement. After five months of investigation, the police concluded that the case will not proceed due to lack of evidence.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Tuesday nights are always fun with Lush.
Saigon Unveils Plan for a New Opera House in D2, the City's Largest to Date
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
If things go according to plans, Saigon’s Thu Thiem New Urban Area will get a brand-new performing arts center within the next four years.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Vu
We celebrated Chuseok Festival with all our Korean friends at Lush!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies night and ladies drink for free till midnight!
Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu Culture, Street Food Update and an Anthropological Conversation
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We've reached episode 30!
Hanoi Customs Confiscates One Ton of Pangolin Scales, Ivory From Nigeria
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In addition to 805 kilograms of pangolin scales, customs officials recovered 193 kilograms of elephant ivory.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Smart City Progress, Hanoi Metro and Earthquake in Indonesia
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- Published on 01 October 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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'Co Ba Sai Gon' Is Vietnam's Contender for Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars 2019
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- Published on 30 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Co Ba Sai Gon (The Tailor), directed by Tran Buu Loc and Nguyen Le Phuong Khanh, is an homage to áo dài.
Tail Hair Jewelry Is a New Trend That's Hurting Vietnam's Elephants
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- Published on 30 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Add demand for elephant tail hair jewelry, beside habitat loss and ivory poaching, to the list of what will likely lead to the extinction of this incredible creature.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 28 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam's Award-Winning Documentary About a Trans Woman Will Premiere in Saigon Next Week
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- Published on 28 September 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A critically acclaimed documentary about a member of Vietnam’s trans community will finally see an official premiere in Vietnam next month.
Hẻm Gems: Madam Oyster Proves that Taiwanese Food Is More Than Just Milk Tea
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- Published on 28 September 2018
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Arguably one of the most underrated cuisines in Asia, Taiwanese fare has remained under the radar in Saigon for a long time, even though Taiwanese business owners were among the first foreign business arrivals after the enactment of Doi Moi in 1986.
