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.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Adds Facilities to Hospitals to Cope With Overcrowding
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- Published on 21 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Honeymoon ends for Vietnamese women in sham marriages [VnExpress]
▪ HCM City adds facilities to hospitals to cope with overcrowding [VietnamNet]
Lured by Impressive Sales, Retailers From Japan, South Korea Flock to Vietnam in Droves
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- Published on 20 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coinciding with Vietnam's increasingly liberal business outlook and consumer fervor for diversifying retail choices, Asian companies see a bright future for their stores in Vietnam.
Vietnam Launches Zero Hunger Campaign to Reduce Malnutrition
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- Published on 20 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The program prioritizes securing a stable food supply and reducing malnutrition among children under two years old.
[Photos] Escaping the Chaos of Saigon in Thu Duc's Green Hideout
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- Published on 20 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This impressive home in Thu Duc District seems like the perfect retreat for lovers of peace and quiet in Saigon.
Morning Links Roundup: Hanoi to Publicize Over 400 Sluggish Projects
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- Published on 20 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoi to publicize over 400 sluggish projects [SGGP]
▪ Can Tho Hospital receives advanced heart surgery technique from HCMC [SGGP]
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 19 June 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday Night at Lush was live and kicking, with FIFA World Cup live screenings in the back bar and sick tunes on the main floor.
Sustainable Wind Energy in Vietnam Remains a Distant Dream Due to Lack of Facilities, Funding
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- Published on 19 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A series of infrastructural and legal hurdles continue to threaten Vietnam's ambitious wind energy targets.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Guarantees 10,000 Affordable Apartments for Relocated Families
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- Published on 19 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Fresh litchi to be served on Vietnam Airlines’ flights [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam to swap all 11-digit mobile numbers for 10-digit format [Tuoi Tre]
Weaving a Realm: Documenting Vietnam's Royal Costumes From the 15th Century
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- Published on 18 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In their latest crowdfunding project, Vietnam Centre is combining the fashion design and history in a comprehensive art book detailing the ancient Vietnamese costumes worn during the late Le dynasty.
