Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Welcome Nearly 700,000 Foreign Visitors in March
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- Published on 07 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ HCMC People’s Committee approves car parking fee increase [SGGP]
▪ HCM City to receive nearly 700,000 int’l visitors in March [SGGP]
Saigon Offers Workers Highest Wages in Vietnam in 2017: Report
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- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Saigoneers are currently being offered the highest salaries in the country.
After Automobiles, VinGroup Dabbles in Higher Education With VinUni
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- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The major Vietnamese real estate conglomerate plans to open a non-profit, private university in Hanoi with enrollment beginning in 2020.
Hoi An Establishes Curfew, Noise Limit to Curtail Rowdy Nightlife
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- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local authorities are fed up with the rowdy nightlife that's invaded downtown Hoi An.
[Photos] In Tom Blachford's Nightscapes, Tokyo Appears Like a Sci-Fi Dystopia
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- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Australian photographer Tom Blachford has an eye for dystopian, futuristic aesthetics; he’s set it on Tokyo where he’s taken a series of photos depicting some of the city’s most ultramodern structures.
Morning Links Roundup: Temperature in Saigon to Reach 39 in Upcoming Heat Wave
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- Published on 06 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Prepare to sweat it out as the heat arrives in Saigon [VnExpress]
▪ Parkson closes fourth stores in Vietnam [DTI]
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 05 March 2018
- Written by Vu
Check out the fiery night vibes at Lush on Saturday night!
What the Future Holds for Saigon's Overcrowded Tan Son Nhat Airport
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- Published on 05 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials met in Hanoi and Saigon to discuss competing plans to increase service capacity at the overwhelmed Tan Son Nhat Airport. The debates include whether the expansion should be to the north or south of the current airport and if it should include a new runway.
[Photos] 21 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon in 1967
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- Published on 05 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
As time goes by, our memories of past eras slowly lose their linear structures but instead come in snippets when chancing upon old memorabilia; an old ticket stub may bring back snapshots of night rendezvous while a childhood toy conjures up idyllic time in one’s childhood home.
In Rambutan Literary, a Home for Southeast Asian Voices From Around the Globe
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- Published on 05 March 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
This poem by Jenna Le appears in issue five of Rambutan Literary and serves as a prime example of the graceful, poignant material that spans its first five issues. Founded in 2016, the magazine features a diverse selection of short stories, poems and artwork from mainland, maritime, and diasporic Southeast Asia.
Da Nang Suspends 2 Steel Plants Due to Pollution
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- Published on 05 March 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the evening of February 26, hundreds of residents of Hoa Lien commune gathered at the gates of the two companies to protest against their polluting practices.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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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