Terrible Flood, Landslide Devastate Northern Provinces, Leaving 14 Dead, 12 Missing
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- Published on 26 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The death toll includes eleven people in Lai Chau Province and three people in Ha Giang Province.
Morning Links Roundup: Prices of Groceries Climb in HCMC
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- Published on 26 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Prices of groceries climb in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam’s largest shipping firm to go public in September [VnExpress]
[Photos] Wilbur's Vietnam: 1960s Saigon Through the Lens of a Famed National Geographic Editor
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- Published on 25 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 1960s witnessed an unprecedented influx of foreigners into Saigon and Vietnam. From soldiers to teachers to just intrepid shutterbugs, the visits of these camera-clutching characters resulted in a wealth of old photos taken in the city from the early 60s all the way until 1975.
Grab Wants to Expand Outside of 5 Localities; Transport Officials Say No
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- Published on 25 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The ride-sharing app’s proposal to expand its GrabTaxi service to new cities throughout the nation was rejected by officials.
Vietnam Now Drinks More Sweet Beverages Than Ever: Health Experts
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- Published on 25 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Health experts have sounded alarm bells regarding Vietnam's increasing consumption of sugary drinks.
Saigoneer Podcast: Queer Representation in Vietnamese Pop Culture, Street Food Update and Marou Chocolate
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- Published on 25 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back with episode 18 after taking a week off!
Vietnam's Most Prominent Historian Phan Huy Le Passes Away at 84
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- Published on 25 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Phan Huy Le is considered the doyen of Vietnamese historians.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Busts Another Expansive Online Gambling Ring
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- Published on 25 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Two dead, two missing as flash floods ravage northern Vietnam [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam busts another multi-million dollar online gambling ring [VnExpress]
At Least 30% of All Supermarket Products Must Come From Vietnamese Brands: Proposal
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- Published on 24 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Will it help strengthen local products?
Hanoi Hospital Performs Record-Breaking 16 Organ Transplants in a Month
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- Published on 24 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A hospital in Hanoi performed 16 life-saving organ transplants over a recent one-month period, a national record.
Saigon Postcard No. 7: The Penguin Puzzle
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- Published on 24 June 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Where are all the turtles in Saigon's turtle lake, why does Bitexco have a helipad it never uses, how come so many streets misspell their namesakes (looking at you Hàng Sanh) - Saigon is filled with mysteries, but our most favorite involves the city's design choices for their public trash bins.
[Photos] Under the Sea: Singapore Artist Depicts Life After Ocean Level Rises
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- Published on 23 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The surrealistic set of photos showcases both the dire future of low-lying cities and mankind’s amazing adaptability in the face of extreme climate shift.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 22 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Can Gio Reserve Shuts Down Cruel Monkey Circus Following International Outcry
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- Published on 22 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following an international outcry that began in 2016, the UNESCO biosphere reserve recently closed the show.
[Video] In This Saitama Museum, Rocks With Human Faces Are the Star of the Show
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- Published on 22 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The merit of letting nature be its own artist.
Hẻm Gems: Pandan and Durian Gelato for a Sizzling Summer Day in Saigon
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- Published on 22 June 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
My earliest memory of ice cream in Saigon involves savoring Kem Bach Dang’s renowned kem trái dừa: scoops of coconut ice cream in a coconut husk topped with an assortment of fresh and jammed fruits.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC’s Remittances Top $2bn in 5 months
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- Published on 22 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoi calls for summer energy saving [DTI]
▪ Ho Chi Minh City’s remittances top $2bn dollars in five months [Tuoi Tre]
The Tale of the Coconut Skull Is a Perfect Balance of Weird, Heart and Family-Friendly Moral Lessons
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- Published on 21 June 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Vietnamese folklore takes the old adage “beauty is only skin-deep” very seriously.
Illegal Streaming in Vietnam Peaks as World Cup 2018 Enters Group Stage
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- Published on 21 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's age-old piracy issue might cost the country its World Cup telecast rights.
