Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 01 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Video] Saigon Electronica Ep. 3: Delving Deeper Underground With Asian Rave Connection and Chillgressive Saigon
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- Published on 01 June 2018
- Written by Sivaraj Pragasm.
The freetekno movement originated in Europe in the 90s. It was a movement that promoted free techno parties organized within the community at locations that were not limited to urban settlements and the suburbs.
A Street Food History: The Curious Encounters Behind How Ramen Got Its Name
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- Published on 01 June 2018
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The origin of the Japanese staple as well as how the dish got its name are still up for debate.
In the Mekong Delta, Fishing Communities Struggle to Stay Afloat as Dams Deplete Fish Stocks
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- Published on 01 June 2018
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Hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River are threatening Vietnamese fishing communities in the Delta, but what else is new.
Finance Ministry Proposes Taxing Sugary Drinks to Curb Obesity in Vietnam
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- Published on 01 June 2018
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Will slapping additional tax on sugary drinks help Vietnam keep its obesity epidemic in check?
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Eyes India as Potential Tourism Market
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- Published on 01 June 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Fish and sea cucumbers released in Nha Trang Bay [DTI]
▪ HCM City eyes on India as potential tourism market [SGGP]
[Photos] Saigon Architects Transform Old Building in D1 Into Contemporary Office
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- Published on 31 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Often in Saigon we hear about old buildings being completely torn down for new high-rise projects, but not enough about them being given them new uses. This recent office in District 1 is a bright example of the latter phenomenon; the city’s young architects consciously sought to transform an old building into a contemporary space while retaining most of its original structure.
Viettel Launches in Myanmar, Aims to Be First Company to Provide 4G Services
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- Published on 31 May 2018
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Dubbed MyTel, the mobile network company’s Myanmar operation plans to be the nation’s first to provide complete 4G services.
After 2 Decades in the Clear, Vietnam Is Once Again Iodine Deficient
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- Published on 31 May 2018
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The country's iodine intake has been dropping since 2006.
Morning Links Roundup: Fuel Price Hike Propels Vietnam’s May Inflation to Record High
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- Published on 31 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoi takes stronger stance on fire code violations [VietnamNet]
▪ Fuel price hike propels Vietnam’s May inflation to record high [VnExpress]
In Bắc Giang, 'Mudball' Is a Centuries-Old Festive Sport
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- Published on 30 May 2018
- Written by Duc Nguyen. Photos by Duc Nguyen. .
Held once every four years, the mud wrestling festival in Vân Village in Bắc Giang Province is one of the most dramatic and unique festivals in all of Vietnam.
[Video] The Mysterious 'Asian Flush' Is Why Some Vietnamese Turn Red After Drinking
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- Published on 30 May 2018
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It's our aldehyde dehydrogenase's fault.
Saigon Postcard No. 6: Bus Beatitudes
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- Published on 30 May 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
With the subway years away, taxis too expensive, ride-share apps maddeningly inaccurate, motorbikes impossibly dangerous and walking beneath the sun akin to mobile self-spit-roasting, many Saigoneers choose to ride the bus.
Leica Opens First Flagship Boutique in Saigon at Deutsches Haus Building
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- Published on 30 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now there are two official Leica boutiques in Vietnam.
Ninh Thuan Is Getting a Gargantuan Ecopark Resort
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- Published on 30 May 2018
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The massive resort in central Vietnam will include seven hotels containing a total of 7,000 rooms, a casino, spa, amusement park, beachclub and mountain clubhouse.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam, US to Step up Maritime Security Cooperation
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- Published on 30 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam, US to step up maritime security cooperation [VnExpress]
▪ Hanoi attracts $860 million in FDI in five months [DTI]
Schools in Phu Quoc Are Being Replaced With Development Projects
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- Published on 29 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The rate of development in Phu Quoc is taking a toll on the city's primary and secondary education school sites.
[Photos] What Happens When Marvel Superheroes Are Given Vietnam Makeovers
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- Published on 29 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
We probably don’t need to convince you that Vietnam’s online culture is a wonderfully weird place. The wits of local netizens have brought us joy on many occasions, like the many adventures of Hai Phong’s Pikachu Dragon or these world divas-street food mashups.
Saigon to Have First River Toll Booth Under New Binh Loi Railway Bridge
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- Published on 29 May 2018
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Once construction on Saigon’s Binh Loi Railway Bridge finishes, ships will be expected to pay a fee to pass beneath the new structure.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 29 May 2018
- Written by Vu
If you missed the fun on Saturday night, come join us on Tuesday for Ladies Night and #letshavesomefun!
