Vietnam Extends Visa Exemptions for Five European Nations for 3 More Years
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- Published on 11 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Previously, the policy was subject to annual renewal. The current exemptions would have expired in June this year.
Morning Links Roundup: Pedestrians in HCMC Prefer Street-Level Crossings to Footbridges
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- Published on 11 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Pedestrians prefer street level crossings [DTI]
▪ New traffic signs make navigating HCM City roads easier [SGGP]
[Video] Travel Back in Time to Ancient Vietnam Through Animated Series 'Loa Thanh Ruc Lua'
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- Published on 10 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s ancient history has once again proven to be a rich and valuable muse for local storytellers.
At a High School in China, Top Students Are Rewarded With Raw Pork
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- Published on 10 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is stationery falling out of fashion?
Saigon Aims to Attract 1.5m Chinese Tourists Annually by 2020
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- Published on 10 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The government has set a goal of hosting 1.5 million Chinese tourists by 2020, a three-fold increase.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Government Fines Illegal Bitcoin Trading Site
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- Published on 10 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Travel promotion fair aims to boost Vietnam-India tourism [SGGP]
▪ Vietnamese government fines illegal Bitcoin trading site [VnExpress]
[Illustrations] Mariano di Guglielmo's Vivid Watercolors of Saigon Street Scenes
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- Published on 09 May 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Images courtesy of Mariano di Guglielmo.
For Mariano di Guglielmo, an English teacher who has lived in Saigon for about four months, every street is a potential canvas.
Vietnamese Scientists Will Collaborate With NASA in a New Land Use Research Project
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- Published on 09 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The project could help lead the way for practical applications in urban planning, natural resources protection and disaster prevention.
Maternity Mortality Rates Fall; Contraceptive Rates Rise in Vietnam: Health Ministry
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- Published on 09 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Maternal mortality rates have dropped nearly 75% since the 1990s, from 233 per 100,000 live births to 58.3.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record High of $63bn
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- Published on 09 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoi to trial new pedestrian street [DTI]
▪ VN’s foreign reserves reach record high of US$63b [DTI]
As Rainy Season Arrives, Saigon Major Flood Barrier Project Stalls
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Work has halted on a massive US$440 million drainage system aimed to control tidal flooding that impacts 6.5 million residents in a 570-square-kilometer area in and around south Saigon.
[Photos] This Da Nang Hẻm Cafe Is Like a Contemporary Greenhouse
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This new hẻm coffee shop in Da Nang epitomizes a neat balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.
Cinco De Mayo @ Cuba La Casa Del Mojito
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Vu
Cuba La Casa Del Mojito celebrated Cinco De Mayo in style with performances by El Moreno and DJ Lily, all washed down with Corona and Omleca Tequila.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Vu
Lush went big with shots of Tequila going all over the place for Cinqo De Mayo!
[Photos] A Stroll Around 1969-1970 Saigon
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Michael Burr. Photos by Michael Burr.
Take a stroll through Saigon in 1969-1970 thanks to these black and white photos.
Central Vietnam Festival Bài Chòi Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A night of celebrations, songs and games was held in Quy Nhon on May 5, as artists and official delegates acknowledged bài chòi's recognition as a UNESCO intangible heritage.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Art Market Grows, Needs Transparency
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- Published on 08 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnamese concerned as biofuel proposed to replace traditional fuel [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam’s art market grows, needs transparency [SGGP]
'Dao Cua Dan Ngu Cu' Actress Ngoc Thanh Tam on Her Craft and Feminism in Vietnamese Cinema
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- Published on 07 May 2018
- Written by Khanh Tran. Top photo courtesy of Ngoc Thanh Tam.
The young talent explores her transition to acting, its hectic yet colorful challenges, the films she took part in and anticipation towards the future of Vietnamese cinema.
New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July
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- Published on 07 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The blockchain-based platform wants a piece of the ride-hailing pie in Vietnam following Uber's retreat from Southeast Asia's market.
Saigoneer Podcast: Street Food Roundup, #MeToo in Vietnam and Dr. Phuong Mai Nguyen
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- Published on 07 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back from the holiday break with a new episode!
