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
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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.
Yok Don National Park Receives Financial Grant to Stop All Elephant Rides, Activities
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- Published on 17 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A step towards more ethical tourism practices.
Saigon Postcard No. 8: The City's Sewer Saviors
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- Published on 17 July 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
Below the busy streets, saintly, filth-submerged sanitation workers strive to un-muck our sewers.
The Three Musket-Teas Dominating Vietnam's Market of Sugary Drinks
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- Published on 17 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The top three ready-to-drink (RTD) tea makers stand firm in the Vietnamese market, despite health concerns raised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Patients Neglect Health Insurance Due to Long Waiting Time
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- Published on 17 July 2018
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▪ Vietnam-India bilateral trade reaches US$12.83 billion [SGGP]
▪ Vietnamese patients neglect health insurance due to long waiting time [Tuoi Tre]
When Work and Life Take up Most of Their Day, Saigoneers Turn to Night-Time Gym Sessions
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- Published on 16 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tight schedules and a hectic lifestyle don't prevent some young Saigoneers from getting in shape.
[Photos] A View of 1968 Cho Lon Through the Lens of an Australian Soldier
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- Published on 16 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Through the lens of Gary Grayson, a former Australian military officer, life persisted in 1968 Saigon despite the tumultuous political climate enveloping the region at the time.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Nhậu Roundtable Special
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- Published on 16 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
The Saigoneer Podcast has turned 21!
