Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Sentences 3 Kindergarten Teachers 6.5 Years Behind Bars for Child Abuse
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- Published on 27 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Laos Dam Bursts, Displacing Thousands, Claiming at Least Two Dozen Lives
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- Published on 26 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A collapsed hydroelectric dam in a remote region of Laos on July 23 severely floods villages and leaves thousands homeless.
Japanese Mega Girl Group AKB48 to Launch Vietnam Sister Group SGO48 This Year
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- Published on 26 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are you a big fan of Japanese mega girl group AKB48? Now you can be part of the collective right in Saigon.
Vietnam Drinks Fast and Furiously, but Not Responsibly, WHO Says
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- Published on 26 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's doesn't take long to notice that drinking is a big deal in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: Laos Dam Collapse, New Information Minister and Ice Cream Market
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- Published on 26 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Nang's Golden Bridge and the Giant Hands
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- Published on 25 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of the forest high above Ba Na Hills outside of Da Nang, the Golden Bridge has grabbed visitors’ attention thanks to its striking appearance.
In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.
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- Published on 25 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.
Vietnamese Author Nguyen Ngoc Tu Wins German Literary Award for Female Writers
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- Published on 25 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese writers are slowly gaining more recognition on the international stage.
Morning Stories Roundup: First Liver Transplant, Coastal Forest Coverage and New Egg Substitute
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- Published on 25 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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A Brief History of Saigon's Now-Defunct Thu Thiem Ferry Service
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- Published on 24 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel allow easy access to the District 2 peninsula from nearby districts, for decades past Saigoneers had to rely on the Thu Thiem Ferry to cross the river.
Vietnam Sets Guinness Record for World's Largest Bowl of Instant Phở
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- Published on 24 July 2018
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Unlike Vietnam's previous food-related stunts, this time the giant food dish didn't go to waste.
Morning Links Roundup: 60 Overseas Vietnamese Youths Attend Summer Camp in HCMC
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- Published on 24 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Canada probes pipe imports from Vietnam [Saigon Times]
▪ 60 Overseas Vietnamese youths attend summer camp in Ho Chi Minh City [DTI]
With New Single 'N-Sao?', Suboi Becomes First Vietnamese Artist Featured on Apple's Beats 1
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- Published on 23 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s reigning rap queen released 'N-Sao?' on Apple’s Beats 1 radio program last week, becoming the first Vietnamese artist to be featured on the 24/7 channel.
How to Watch the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century in Vietnam This Saturday
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- Published on 23 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
What a celestial year for the country.
[Photos] In Saigon's Buu Long Pagoda, a Meditative Escape and Pan-Southeast Asian Architecture
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- Published on 23 July 2018
- Written by Raffie Malec. Photos by Raffie Malec.
It all started with a sparkle on the horizon, a beam of solar brilliance bouncing off a garish metallic surface.
Saigoneer Podcast: Reflections From Hanoi, World Cup Madness and Cave Expert Howard Limbert
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- Published on 23 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Episode 22 of the Saigoneer Podcast is in your earbuds now!
Sofa Workshop in Tan Phu Destroyed in Fire on Sunday
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- Published on 23 July 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Sunday morning, residents in Tan Phu District were frightened to discover that their neighborhood was englufed in smoke.
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.
