Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Retail Revenue Nears $129bn
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- Published on 05 March 2018
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▪ Vietnam’s retail revenue nears $129 billion [SGGP]
▪ Regulations flouted as unlicensed walkway built in Trang An Complex [DTI]
Saigoneer Getaways: Indulging Your Inner Castaway on Con Dao
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- Published on 04 March 2018
- Written by Pete Ford. Photos by Pete Ford.
Knowing the time of the tides is important here. The shallow waters around the 16 islands which make up the Con Dao Archipelago some 240 kilometers south of Saigon make for impressive golden beaches at low tide, as turquoise waves bring a myriad of seashells and coral pieces to shore.
[Video] At a Hero's Tomb, Vibrant Vietnamese Opera Mesmerizes Passersby
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- Published on 03 March 2018
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The first full moon of the lunar year is a big deal for Saigon’s Chinese community.
HCMC Schools to Start Teaching English to First Graders This Year
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- Published on 03 March 2018
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In the current program, English is only offered once students reach their third grade.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 02 March 2018
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Mike Tyson Stars in Hong Kong Comedy About Female Friendship Set in Vietnam
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- Published on 02 March 2018
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Get this: apparently Mike Tyson was in Vietnam to film his part in a Hong Kong action comedy. What?
These Fish Slippers Are the Must-Have Items This Summer in Thailand
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- Published on 02 March 2018
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The latest trend in Thailand involves ultra-realistic fish accessories including sandals, pillows, and keychains.
Hẻm Gems: A No-Name Chợ Cũ Food Collective to Satisfy All Your Snack Cravings
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- Published on 02 March 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Some street eateries in Saigon are so good they don't need a name.
Morning Links Roundup: 3 Airport Staff Fined for Letting Tourist Board Wrong Flight in Saigon
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- Published on 02 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Heat wave to end cold weather in northern Vietnam [SGGP]
▪ Three fined for letting passenger board wrong flight in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Is China’s Social Credit System a 'Black Mirror' Dystopian Scenario?
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- Published on 01 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Kevin Hong.
On 14 June 2014, the State Council of China issued the "Planning Outline for the Construction of a Social Credit System," one of the most ambitious e-governing efforts in the country.
Cambodia Halts Deportation, Grants Temporary Residency to Stateless Vietnamese
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- Published on 01 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Amidst looming deportations, Cambodian officials have announced plans to offer two-year residency cards to some of the approximately 70,000 ethnic Vietnamese living in Cambodia without legal status.
Vietnam Welcomes Year of the Dog With 1st Instance of Broken Internet Cable
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- Published on 01 March 2018
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Vietnam’s favorite marine animal strikes again.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 01 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Always an incredible evening at the legendary Lush ladies night!
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC to Spend Over $100m Raising Public Sector Pay in 2018
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- Published on 01 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ US-Vietnamese tie up to develop $50-million recycling facility [DTI]
▪ Ho Chi Minh City to spend over $100 million raising public sector pay in 2018 [VnExpress]
Every Holiday Season, Da Lat Chokes Under Tourism Pressures
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- Published on 28 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
It would take from three to five years for the problem to get worse, according to the director of the Da Lat Department of Construction.
A Vietnamese-American Poet's First Return to Vietnam After Half a Century
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- Published on 28 February 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Vincent Tran.
The barking of a nearby dog forced Hoa Nguyen to pause mid-stanza. It was as if the canine was attempting to collaborate with her poem, a fitting start to the Year of the Dog. This young year saw the acclaimed Vietnamese-American writer return to Vietnam for the first time in nearly half a century. Surrounded by local writers and fans, she was able to celebrate her homecoming with a candlelit reading on a balcony overlooking Hanoi’s West Lake.
Saigon Railway Station Might Get a Snazzy Vintage-Theme Makeover Soon
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- Published on 28 February 2018
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The Saigon Railway Station might get an "old Saigon" makeover this year.
Hue Is Building a Riverside Pedestrian Zone With Rare Lumber
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- Published on 28 February 2018
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Rare lumber is being used for construction that is underway on a pedestrian area along the Perfume River.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Proposes Ban on Uber, Grab on 11 Streets
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- Published on 28 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Uber, Grab proposed to be banned from 11 streets in Hanoi [DTI]
▪ Ho Chi Minh City plans higher fees for on-street parking [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Aviation Industry Plans to Have 28 Functional Airports by 2030
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- Published on 27 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Within 18 years, Vietnam’s airport industry aims to be one of the top four markets in ASEAN in terms of total passengers.
