Restrooms, Fountains, Food Stalls Among New Amenities Planned for Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Water fountains, multi-colored lights, drink vending machines, food stalls and more restrooms are planned for Saigon's popular pedestrian promenade.
Morning Stories Roundup: Northern Vietnam Braces for Yet Another Tropical Storm
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Delving Into the Life Journey of Japanese Grandmas During World War II Through Home-Cooked Food
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen.
Grandma's Recipes is a 10-part Japanese documentary series that features the stories of ten different octogenarians and their relationship with cooking.
Hai Duong Hospital Removes Stuck Bum Gun From 18-Year-Old's Bowel
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A teenager in Hai Duong Province in northern Vietnam took the term “bum gun” too literally.
[Photos] A Rare Aerial Perspective of Saigon in the 1920s
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to the prevalence of photographic drones, nowadays it’s a cakewalk to source aerial photos of Vietnam with just a simple internet search.
Saigoneer Podcast: Seafood Fight, Traditional Medicine and L'Arrange Rhum
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're a quarter of the way to 100 episodes!
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Queer Film Week and 11,300 Toyota Cars With Faulty Airbags
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Saigon Pilots Taxi Stand Program With 5 Official Stops in D1
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- Published on 12 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Kevin Lee.
To address traffic congestion caused by slapdash passenger pick-ups, the city's Department of Transportation is establishing official taxi stands in central areas on a six-month trial basis.
Former Carina Plaza Manager Arrested for Fire Safety Failures
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly half a year has passed since the fatal March 23 fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex on Vo Van Kiet Street in District 8, and arrests are still being made as part of the investigation into the blaze which killed 13 people.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
After Jakarta, Bangkok Is the Next Asian City That's Sinking Too Fast
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bangkok is one of three cities — along with Venice and New Orleans — which are sinking ten times more quickly than sea levels are rising.
Hẻm Gems: Lured by the Promise of 7-Way Noodles, We Found Delicious Dim Sum in D5
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Come for the seven-way noodles, stay for the dim sum.
Celebrating International Beer Day @ Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Free flow of beer and snack from 6PM - 8PM
Morning Stories Roundup: AirAsia Launched Direct Route From Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Vietnamese Interns in Japan Are Fleeing Their Jobs Due to Widespread Mistreatment
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- Published on 09 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese are the largest nationality participating in Japan's Technical Intern Training Program, followed by Chinese, Indonesian and Thai.
Hue to Start $5.2m Project to Restore Kien Trung Palace, Home of Nguyen Dynasty's Last King
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- Published on 09 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
VND123 billion (US$5.2 million) has been set aside to restore Kien Trung Palace.
[Photos] Urbanist Travel Getaways: Cat Tien National Park
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- Published on 09 August 2018
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brian Letwin.
Three hours northeast of Saigon sits a patch of verdant forest among a landscape of neverending rice paddies. Cat Tien National Park is the closest you can get to hike-able, pristine nature from the metropolis.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Ride-Hailing App, Coal Mine Collapse and Crypto Scams
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- Published on 09 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Video] Saigon-Based Directors Feature Abandoned Hue Waterpark in New Music Video
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- Published on 08 August 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos courtesy of Robin & Cako.
A small boat reaches shore and an adventure begins at the wild, abandoned Ho Thuy Tien Waterpark outside of Hue.
Ahead of Its Premiere Next Week, 'The Bachelor Vietnam' Reveals the Bachelor in New Trailer
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- Published on 08 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam adaptation of American reality TV show The Bachelor will premiere this month.
