Morning Links Roundup: Education Ministry Proposes Draft Regulations on Foreign Language Centers
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- Published on 15 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Education sector calls for help for disadvantaged districts [SGGP]
▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [VietnamNet]
Hanoi’s Rising Techno Scene: Local Artists Strive to Bring Underground Music to Wider Audiences
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Alex Bushnell. Top photo by Nguyen Do Minh.
Underground music in Hanoi is flourishing, and Vietnamese artists are at the forefront. After years brewing at venues like Hanoi Rock City (HRC) and Cama ATK, the city now enjoys huge house and techno parties at the likes of Studio Adventure, Revolve and Savage.
Grand Opening @ Jaspas Cafe and Grill
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Vu
Jaspas Cafe and Grill opened to great fanfare last Saturday in Thao Dien with great food and music to ring in the occasion. Here's the photos from the night's festivities.
Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Lat's Iconic Yellow Wall
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For those who don't know, Coi Xay Gio Bakery's yellow wall has been taking Vietnam's social media by storm.
[Photos] Take a Day Trip to Vung Tau Half a Century Ago
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For some residents from Saigon and other southern provinces, Vung Tau has always been a sleepy tourist town that’s perfect for a weekend away, but not much else. However, if these photos of the town in the late 1960s are any indication, Vung Tau also had a vibrant local life that’s usually hidden away from the eyes of tourists.
Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Movies, Digital Subcultures and One Journalist's View of Vietnam
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
It's Monday, which means it's time for the latest Saigoneer Podcast episode.
In 6 Years, Vietnam's Population of Convenience Stores Has Quadrupled: Report
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is now home to 1,800 convenience stores and small-scale supermarkets.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Successfully Produces Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
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- Published on 14 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [DTI]
▪ VN successfully produces inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine [VietnamNet]
Opinion: The Virtues of Riding the Saigon Bus
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- Published on 13 May 2018
- Written by Tim Kennedy. Photos by Kevin Lee.
On a brutally hot day back in January, I was riding Saigon bus No. 65 out to District 10 when I made an amateur’s mistake.
[Video] Saigon Electronica Ep. 1: Creating a Community With Heart Beat and HRBR
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- Published on 12 May 2018
- Written by Sivaraj Pragasm.
Editor's note: Over the next few weeks, Saigoneer will feature Saigon Electronica, a video documentary series about the city's vibrant underground music scene, starting with the first episode this week.
Most of Vietnam's Untreated Wastewater Is Released Directly Into the Environment: Report
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- Published on 12 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, the annual production of household wastewater – currently accounts for 30% of all wastewater discharge – is increasing due to the country's rapid urbanization.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 11 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Here Are the First Images of Japan's 2022 Ghibli Theme Park
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- Published on 11 May 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The beloved Japanese animation studio released images of the much-anticipated theme park, set to open near Nagoya, Japan in 2022.
Hẻm Gems: At Things Café, Humans, Cats and Nat King Cole Coexist in a Harmonious Ecosystem
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- Published on 11 May 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
I admit that it’s taken me great pains to write this week’s Hẻm Gem.
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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