Can Tho All-Female Biker Club Faces Online Backlash for Riding Bikes in Áo Bà Ba
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there a specific dress code that female motorcyclists must follow to avoid being deemed “inappropriate”?
Morning Links Roundup: Five Prosecuted in Battery Powder-Tainted Coffee Case
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- Published on 27 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam wins 29 golds at regional karate tourney [DTI]
▪ Five prosecuted in battery powder tainted coffee case [VietnamNet]
More Than 45% of Vietnamese Males Are Smokers: Health Expert
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Will increasing tax on tobacco help reduce the problem?
[Video] Short Film Captures the Diversity of Vietnamese From All Walks of Life
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Journey Through the People of Vietnam depicts the candid moments of a wide range of the everyday lives of Vietnamese across the country.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Vu
Ladies Night was full of fun and made better by the being on the eve of a public holiday!
Da Nang, FPT Agree on Plans for ‘Smart City’ by 2020
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
This time, city officials will tap a domestic company for the technological makeover.
Morning Links Roundup: Aging Population Prompts Vietnam to Look at Raising Retirement Levels
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- Published on 26 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Convenience stores: more are being opened, but many are closing [VietnamNet]
▪ Aging population prompts Vietnam to look at raising retirement levels [VnExpress]
[Photos] The Rugged Beauty of Indonesia's Komodo National Park
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Most people think of dragons when they hear about Komodo. While the world's largest lizards are one reason to journey to this remote corner of the world, the rugged vistas and incredible biodiversity, both above and below the sea, are more than enough reason to visit in their own right.
[Photos] Sri Thendayuthapani Temple: The Architectural Footprint of Tamils in Downtown D1
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon used to be home to a modest but vibrant Indian diaspora. Despite being an integral part of the city, their history often went off the records.
Prepare to Spend Your Holiday With Slow Internet Because Guess What Just Broke Again
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
There goes our plan to Netflix and chill all holiday weekend.
[Video] Vietnamese Acrobat Duo 'Giang Brothers' Wow Britain With Breathtaking Balancing Act
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two Vietnamese acrobats recently became the talk of the nation in the UK after a stellar performance in the latest episode of the reality TV show Britain’s Got Talent.
Young Vietnamese Scientist Receives UNESCO Women in Science Award
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Alongside 15 others, Nguyen Thi Hiep (second from the left) received an award and was recognized as a young talent for her research on biomedical technology.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Return 10kg of Gold to Local Man
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- Published on 24 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Cold snap to cool off northern Vietnam; heat wave lingers in south [Tuoi Tre]
▪ HCM City to return 10 kilos of gold to local man [DTI]
Pot-au-Phở: On the Remnants of French Influence in Vietnam's Daily Lexicon
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Top photo by Julien Brun, courtesy of Pot-au-Phở.
There’s a noticeable generational difference between the way young and old Vietnamese converse.
Vietnam's #MeToo Movement Begins With Sexual Assault Allegation at Tuoi Tre
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen.
Misogyny is alive and well and will continue to be so if no action is taken to eradicate it.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Vu
Jam packed fun times down at Lush every Saturday Night.
Vietnam Is Getting a New Budget Airline, Bamboo Airways, This Year
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The new FLC Group-owned airline will begin operations in Vietnam by the end of the year.
Saigoneer Podcast: Unique Hobbies, Mental Health and Nomadic Notes
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
This week we moved into a recording studio, and we're excited about the much better sound quality listeners will be able to enjoy moving forward!
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Top Official Demands Inspection on Cheap Public Land Sale
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- Published on 23 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Hanoians flock to register mobile phone numbers [DTI]
▪ HCMC top official demands inspection on cheap public land sale [VnExpress]
Vietnam Hospitals Seek Police Help, Open Martial Arts Class to Combat Violence Against Staff
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- Published on 22 April 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A slew of violent attacks against medical staff in public hospitals all over Vietnam recently have prompted hospital administrations to take action.
