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.
[Video] Japan's Maple Leaf Tempura Tastes as Beautiful as It Looks
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- Published on 11 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon officially has another reason to be jealous of regions that experience autumn: these dazzlingly colorful leaf tempuras that make for delicious snacks!
Drivers Go on Strike to Protest Grab's Increase in Commission Rate to 23.6%
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- Published on 11 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Vietnam’s most popular ride-hailing applications, Grab, is facing criticism after it announced an increase in commission rates not long ago.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Asks Banking Sector to Cut Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth
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- Published on 11 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Ministries disagree on plan to raise taxes [VietnamNet]
▪ Vietnamese PM asks banking sector to cut interest rates to spur economic growth [VnExpress]
VNA Plans to Establish More Routes to the US, China, Australia, Europe This Year
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
2018 will see a boom in Vietnam’s aviation industry.
Saigon Requests $685m to Host SEA Games 31 in 2021
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is upgrading the majority of its sport infrastructure to prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.
[Photos] Is Saigon's Latest Teen Attraction, Zone 87, the Descendant of 3A Station?
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apart from shopping malls and the odd food court, there are not many dedicated spaces in Saigon for the city’s younger residents to hang out.
Vietnam Establishes State-Run Cyber Security Command Center
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Hanoi on Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the establishment of the Cyberspace Operations Command which is tasked with protecting Vietnam’s control of the Internet and overseeing ICT-related issues in the military.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seeks to Cut Half of Business Rules in 2018
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam government seeks to cut half of business rules in 2018 [DTI]
[Photos] The Hottest Beauty Trend in 1920s Vietnam Was Ridiculously Long Nails
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2018 Vietnam, excessively long nails are usually considered a sign of evilness, thanks to the influence of foreign horror flicks. However, not many know that decades ago, this body feature was widely deemed a status symbol.
D1 Officials Arrest 'Spider-Man' for Illegally Selling Snacks on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam authorities don’t kid around when it comes to making arrests as they have shown that not even superheroes are above reproach.
[Photos] A Look Into the Ultramodern Side of Saigon With the 'Concerto House'
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just a short drive away from downtown Saigon, the Concerto House epitomizes the city’s contemporary school of thought when it comes to architecture.
Vietnam Welcomes Record Number of Foreign Tourists in 2017: GSO
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year was a good year for Vietnam's tourism industry.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Peacekeeping Force Plans Hospital in South Sudan
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnam’s peacekeeping force plans 70-strong hospital in South Sudan [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam's 2017 credit growth at 18.17 pct - Ministry of Finance [Reuters]
Doan Ngoc Hai Resigns, Effectively Ending Saigon's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For what it’s worth, his presence has been a breath of fresh air in Saigon’s stuffy political climate.
[Photos] Cold Snap Blankets Hue in Thick Fog
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a cold snap a few weeks ago, Saigon’s sunny weather has returned. However, for the rest of the country like Hue, chilly weather has cast a blanket of mist all over the central Vietnam city.
A Woman From the E De Ethnic Minority Just Became Miss Universe Vietnam
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latest Miss Universe Vietnam was revealed to be H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old Dak Lak native who's a member of an ethnic minority.
