Hẻm Gems: The Unapologetic Simplicity of Ben Thanh's Bun Rieu Ganh
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Working in the middle of a market that houses a plethora of food collectives can be a double-edged sword. It's convenient when you’re pressed for time, but after a while, you tend to get lazy and just stick to a few favorite haunts.
Tuan Chau Group Wants to Build Massive 'Mega Resort' in Vung Tau
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The proposed Vung Tau Marina City will include an amusement park, movie theater, performance center, high-end apartments, villas, and luxury restaurants. It will accommodate 7,500 residents and 12,000 tourists a day.
A Brief History of Hanoi's Iconic Bia Hơi Glass
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Hanoi’s iconic bia hơi glass is more than meets the eye.
Vietnam, UN Collaborate to Build Storm-Proof Houses in Coastal Provinces
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
300 free houses are expected to be built by the end of this year.
Saigon's Landmark 81 to Finish in 2018, Becoming Vietnam's Tallest Skyscraper
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s construction industry is reaching new heights with the skyscraper project Landmark 81.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Vu
The hottest Ladies Night of Saigon happens each and every Tuesday at Lush.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Expected to Export 6.5m Tons of Rice in 2018
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- Published on 15 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam likely to export 6.5 million tonnes of rice in 2018 [VietnamNet]
▪ New US import tariffs will have 'minor' impact on Vietnam’s economic growth [VnExpress]
Vietnam Ranks 33rd Among Emerging Economies In Inclusive Development: Report.
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Inclusive Development Index is a newly created measurement which assesses 103 countries on eleven dimensions of economic progress.
A Pilgrimage to the Grave of Vo Thi Sau on Con Dao Island
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Pete Ford. Photos by Pete Ford.
“Every time they had a chance to go by the grave, they would put a stone on it, burn an incense stick or stick a flower they had picked up from the roadside on the grave to show their respect and adoration to the sacredness of a maiden that had become a legend.” Vo Thi Sau - A Legendary Heroine, by Nguyen Dinh Thong.
[Photos] Japanese Artist Transforms Fruits, Vegetables Into Intricate Works of Art
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Intricate geometric patterns etched across avocado skin, delicate flowers sliced into apple flesh, and elaborate anime characters alongside traditional designs carved out of a variety of fruits and vegetables - Takehiro Kishimoto’s edible artwork is going viral.
Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien Enshrines Obama's Table, Meal Set in Glass Display
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A part of Obama’s visit to Vietnam is now forever enshrined – literally – in a glass display in Hanoi.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam PM Says First-Quarter Growth of 7.41% Likely
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- Published on 14 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ National land database to be completed in 2020 [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam Prime Minister says first-quarter growth of 7.41 pct likely [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Health Ministry Praised by US Charity for Campaign to Reduce Smoking
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- Published on 13 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a US-based charity foundation, Vietnam seems to be winning the war on smoking.
Vietnam Launches First Public Satellite Image Database, 'Data Cube'
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- Published on 13 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The system, a result of a joint effort of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), has been in development since 2017.
The Yin and Yang of Saigon Street Desserts: Black Sesame Soup and Bean Curd
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- Published on 13 March 2018
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Illustration by Hannah Hoàng.
In the back of my mind lives a chorus of street calls: the staccato pauses in a recorded advertisement "bánh mì Sài Gòn, một ngàn một ổ" (hot Saigon bánh mì, only thousand [dong] per loaf), the clink-clank of ice cream bells, and the reverberating belting from our hẻm’s bean curd lady.
Tour Company Under Fire for Constructing Staircase on UNESCO Heritage Site
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- Published on 13 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Trang An Tourism JSC ignored five demands to cease construction on an unauthorized staircase in Trang An, a UNESCO Heritage Complex in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Enjoys $1.08bn Trade Surplus
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- Published on 13 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam wants exclusion from US steel tariffs [Jakarta Post]
▪ Vietnam enjoys $1.08b trade surplus [DTI]
[Photos] Snapshots of Downtown Saigon During the Mid-1960s
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- Published on 12 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the past 30 years, the country’s economic changes have placed Saigon at the epicenter of rapid urbanization and modernization, with endless development projects.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 12 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday Night was jam packed and pumping!
Children's Book Translator Receives Vietnam's First-Ever Andersen Literary Award
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- Published on 12 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Inaugurated in 1996 by the Hans Christian Andersen Award Committee, the Fairy Tale of My Life Award has been presented to 65 organizations and individuals who help to preserve the legacy of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
