After China Bans Plastic Imports, Southeast Asia to Become World's Largest Recycling Plant
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- Published on 17 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
With China’s plastic import ban going into effect on January 1, environmental experts worry that Southeast Asian nations will now have to shoulder the bulk of the world's plastic waste.
Vietnam Partners With Mitsubishi to Look Into Future With Electric Cars
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- Published on 17 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that they will sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Mitsubishi Motors to study the potential for the country to support electric vehicles.
Morning News Roundup: PM Wants to Transform Vietnam From ‘Beautiful Girl’ to ‘Economic Tiger’
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- Published on 17 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ PM wants to transform Vietnam from ‘beautiful girl’ to ‘economic tiger’ [VnExpress]
▪ New Lao Cai bridge to China proposed [DTI]
[Photos] Grab a Creamy Japanese Cheese Tart From Saigon's Latest Glass House
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- Published on 16 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is this the fanciest cheese tart shop in Vietnam?
H'Hen Nie's Pageant Win Sparks National Conversation on Racial Diversity
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- Published on 16 January 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham.
Vietnam’s new Miss Universe, 25-year-old H’Hen Nie from the E De ethnic minority in Dak Lak Province, has quickly become one of the most beloved winners in the history of the contest in the country.
[Photos] Hue's Abandoned Waterpark Is a Post-Apocalyptic Beauty
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- Published on 16 January 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Just south of Hue sits the Ho Thuy Tien Waterpark. Once a sign of aspirational middle-class family entertainment, it now sits abandoned, creating an eerie, graffiti-splashed destination in its own right.
Dak Lak Requests Permit to Clear 12,700ha of Forest for Development Projects
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- Published on 16 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Should the proposal be greenlit, a large chunk of forest in the Central Highlands will be gone.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Logistics Sector Too Expensive to Compete With Foreign Rivals
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- Published on 16 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Unemployed university graduates study for doctorate despite job outlook [VietnamNet]
▪ Vietnam's logistics sector too expensive to compete with foreign rivals [VnExpress]
Saigon's Air Pollution Is 4 Times Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents: Expert
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- Published on 15 January 2018
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The smog currently engulfing Saigon reflects increasingly dangerous air pollution levels.
[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968
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- Published on 15 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even today, some parts of Saigon’s road system still leave much to be desired. However, judging by this set of old photos from 1964-1968, at that time most of the metropolis’ thoroughfares didn’t even have asphalt reinforcement.
Vietnamese-American Director Stephane Gauger Passes Away at 48 in Saigon
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- Published on 15 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Vietnam’s most prominent film directors, Stephane Gauger, recently passed away.
Weekend News Roundup: Thai Tycoons' Deals in Vietnam Pose Risks to Domestic Market
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- Published on 15 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Thai tycoons' deals in Vietnam pose risks to domestic market [VnExpress]
▪ HCM City says will map out tourism strategy soon [VietnamNet]
How Vietnamese Stand-up Comics Juggle Culture, Identity and Language on Stage
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- Published on 14 January 2018
- Written by Jwyanza Hobson.
As a fan of stand-up comedy, I was curious when I found out that there was a burgeoning scene here in Saigon.
Inside Southeast Asia's First Dating Platform for Sugar Daddies
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- Published on 13 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
TheSugarBook, a Malaysia-based dating platform aimed at matching wealthy individuals with others who are interested in being lavished with expensive gifts, has attracted more than 55,000 users since its founding in late 2016.
[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's New Storytellers With Tilo-Kay
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- Published on 12 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s creative industry has flourished in recent years, giving rise to a range of new job positions that were few and far between in past decades.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 12 January 2018
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Leadership Orders Temporary Closure of All Sidewalk Parking Lots by April
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- Published on 12 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a surprising move, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has ordered district leaders to temporarily close all local sidewalk parking lots by the end of March.
Hẻm Gems: In Thao Dien, a Modernist Building Houses D2's Best Bánh Canh Stall
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- Published on 12 January 2018
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Kevin Lee.
For many Saigoneers, central Thao Dien is known for its plethora of high-end restaurants catering to the neighborhood’s large expat population. However, if one looks closely enough between the scores of French bakeries, gourmet markets and fine-dining establishments, there are a few street food gems that have managed to resist the area’s gentrification.
Morning News Roundup: Death Toll From Air Pollution 4 Times Higher Than Traffic Accidents
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- Published on 12 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Death toll from air pollution four times higher than traffic accidents [VietnamNet]
▪ Temperatures plummet as cold spell hits northern Vietnam [DTI]
Saigon University Halves Tuition Fees for Female Students to Boost Presence in STEM Fields
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- Published on 11 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to encourage female students to enroll in science and technology-related programs, a university in Saigon recently announced that it would reduce the tuition fees for female undergrads.
