Japanese Companies Irate About Lengthy Import Times and Over-Sampling of Seafood
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The importers claim their profits are harmed by unnecessary food inspections.
Facebook Appoints Le Diep Kieu Trang as National Director for Vietnam
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The new director for Vietnam will be working at Facebook’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
Morning Links Roundup: Traffic Accidents in HCMC Increase in Jan-Feb
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- Published on 21 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ HCM City police nab major drug trafficking ring [SGGP]
▪ Traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City increase in Jan-Feb [Tuoi Tre]
VinGroup Taps Cornell University as Partner in VinUni Project in Hanoi
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to build the VinUni project from scratch, VinGroup has enlisted the help of American Ivy League college Cornell University.
[Photos] Kahtein Festival: The Joy of Giving in Myanmar’s Shan State
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Kate Tipler. Photos by Kate Tipler.
Nestled in the luscious green hills of Myanmar's Shan State and peppered with Buddhist temples, the sleepy town of Hsipaw is perhaps not the most obvious location for a bustling street party.
VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
This move follows the launch of flights to India.
[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new Saigon office building relies on a gorgeous double-skin facade build with glass and greenery to reduce noise and cooling costs.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Growth in 1st Quarter Forecast to Hit 6.23%
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- Published on 20 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnam trying ex-Politburo member over oil giant’s losses [Washington Post]
▪ Vietnam’s growth in first quarter forecast to hit 6.23% [SGGP]
In the Mekong Delta, Excessive Sand Mining Is Destroying Local Homes
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The sand dredged from the Mekong Delta is mostly used as materials for construction in Saigon and other southern provinces.
Meet Ho Nhat Ha, the Man Who Walked the Length of Vietnam With No Money
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Luca Powell. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
You might have seen him, had you been anywhere between Saigon and Ha Giang in the last four months. The proud owner of a guitar and a 100-watt smile, the simple fact is Ho Nhat Ha would have been hard to miss.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Lush was awash with green for Saint Patrick's Day!
[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
How often are we treated to the spectacle that is 1969 Saigon and Vietnam from above?
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC May Fall Short on Old Apartment Restoration Target
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- Published on 19 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Vietnamese surgeons succeed in lung transplant from brain dead donor [SGGP]
▪ HCM City may fail in old apartment restoration target [DTI]
[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future
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- Published on 18 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.
The Beautiful Samurai-Cat Friendship of 'Neko Zamurai' Will Warm Your Heart
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- Published on 18 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hold on to your seats, cat lovers.
[Video] Lanterns on the River at Saigon's Dieu Phap Pagoda
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- Published on 17 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For Saigon’s Chinese community, the first full moon of the lunar year is an event of paramount importance. They believe that whatever you do to commemorate the occasion will have an overarching impact on a family’s luck for the rest of the year.
Saigoneer Podcast: Spotify Arrives and the Ties That Bind Vietnam & Japan
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- Published on 17 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're back in your ears with the latest episode of the Saigoneer Podcast.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Third Thursday @ Lush
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Special guest DJ Frank Jez had the main room thumping for this months Third Thursday event!
Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combating Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows
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- Published on 16 March 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos courtesy of WildAid.
International conservation organization WildAid is teaming up with the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help save some of the planet’s most endangered species.
