Morning Links Roundup: Grab Misses Deadline to Submit Documents on Uber Merger Deal
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- Published on 05 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Trade Tension With China, U.S. Pushes South Korea Toward Vietnam [Bloomberg]
▪ Grab Vietnam misses deadline to submit documents on Uber merger deal [VnExpress]
The Legacy of Kak Channthy, Cambodia's Rock and Roll Heroine
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- Published on 04 April 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. .
For many Cambodian music fans, March 20 was a heartbreaking day because Kak Channthy – the 38-year-old female vocal of the band The Cambodian Space Project – passed away in an accident in Phnom Penh.
Meet the First Vietnamese Woman to Compete in the North Pole Marathon
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- Published on 04 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon native Tang Nguyet Minh will be running 41.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in temperatures of -30ºC (-22ºF) as part of the FWD North Pole Marathon.
New Report Predicts Asia Will Run out of Fish by 2048
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- Published on 04 April 2018
- Written by Luca Powell.
The future looks grim for aquatic life in Asia.
Hanoi Metro Project Is Not Delayed to 2021: Transport Ministry
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- Published on 04 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Numerous delays have plagued Hanoi’s first metro line since the start of the project, will this time be any different?
Morning Links Roundup: Saigon Apartment Dweller Fined for Burning Incense on Car in Basement
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- Published on 04 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Saigon apartment dweller fined for burning joss sticks on car in basement parking [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Noi Bai named among world's top 100 airports [DTI]
[Illustrations] A Whimsical Collection of Vietnam's Most Iconic Architecture Styles in Pixel Form
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- Published on 03 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever wondered what Vietnam would look like as the setting of a vintage RPG game?
[Photos] This Cafe in Hanoi's Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic
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- Published on 03 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.
Saigon Moves Away From Bars in Future Bui Vien Tourism Plans
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- Published on 03 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local officials believe the future of the Bui Vien Walking Street rests in appealing to tourists via new shops and novel experiences, as opposed to drinking.
The Sapa-Fansipan Mountain Railway Is Officially in Operation
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- Published on 03 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Whether you're excited about it or not, the mountain railway is finally here after 18 months of construction.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam to Sustain Decade-High Economic Growth to 2020, PM Says
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- Published on 03 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Foreign OTAs dominate Vietnam’s online travel market [DTI]
▪ Vietnam to sustain decade-high economic growth to 2020: PM [VnExpress]
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 02 April 2018
- Written by Vu
Check out the fiery night vibes at Lush on Saturday night!
With Uber Gone, Bus Company Phuong Trang Launches New Ride-Hailing Platform
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- Published on 02 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The new ride-hailing app is expected to be rolled out in Hanoi and Saigon this month.
[Video] Under Muted Tones, Vietnam's Northern Landmarks Are No Less Striking
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- Published on 02 April 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham.
For those of us who are stuck working behind a desk all day, at times watching beautifully put together travel features might be our only reprieve from the humdrum of daily routines.
Despite VND10m Offer, Ha Tinh Fisherman Releases Endangered Turtle to Sea
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- Published on 02 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese fisherman refused a VND10 million (US$446) offer for an endangered green sea turtle so it could be released into the wild.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam PM Approves $1.2bn for Infrastructure in Coastal Economic Zones
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- Published on 02 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Mandarin Airlines pilot dies of illness before flight from Vietnam to Taiwan [Taiwan News]
▪ $1.2 billion spent on infrastructure in coastal economic, industrial zones [SGGP]
Saigon to Auction off 'Ghost Tower' at Starting Price of $286m
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- Published on 01 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Will Saigon’s notorious “ghost tower” escape its doomed destiny?
Quang Binh Airport Fined for Closing Terminal to Play Badminton
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- Published on 01 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Who can refuse a badminton match?
[Video] District 4's Cheerful Hẻm Painter Breathes Life Into Plaster
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- Published on 31 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's countless narrow alleys and side streets tend to be rather uniform in appearance, making it difficult for newcomers to navigate the megacity we call home. Thanks to one older gentleman, however, a hẻm in District 4 brightly stands out from the crowd.
Saigoneer Podcast: Deadly Fires, Grab Beats Uber and Building 'Green' in Vietnam
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- Published on 31 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
It's been a busy news week in Vietnam, and we're here to break down some of the biggest stories.
