Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 25 February 2018
- Written by Vu
Lindas everywhere! Everyone came out dressed to the nines in their finest black attire as we popped bottles of Belaire for the birthday celebration of our favorite party starter, Linda!
China Becomes Vietnam’s Largest Export Market
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- Published on 25 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In previous years, the position belonged to the US.
In Vietnam's Contemporary Horror Flicks Lives a Specter of Past Hauntings
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- Published on 24 February 2018
- Written by David Hutt.
About half-way through The Housemaid (Co Hau Gai) I felt an odd sensation. It wasn’t from the gore and panic on display in this horror film but from the fact that not once had there been an overt mention of the ongoing First Indochina War. Set in 1953, the year before Dien Bien Phu, the war occupies the central driving force of the film’s plot but references to it are only found in the margins and allegorical dark corners of the narrative.
Vietnam Buddhist Association Slams Burning of Joss Papers as Ostentatious 'Superstition'
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- Published on 23 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam officially expressed its disapproval of the burning of votive papers in a recent document.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Imports $18m Worth of Flowers This Tet
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- Published on 23 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
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▪ Vietnam Imports $18m Worth of Flowers This Tet [SGGP]
▪ Outlook bright for Vietnam’s soaring stock market in 2018 [VnExpress]
The Legends of Tam Nương: Why You Shouldn't Start a Business on the 7th Day of Tet
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- Published on 22 February 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham.
There’s little doubt that superstition is still deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture. These silvery threads of mysticism are woven into a plethora of aspects of locals’ daily lives, ranging from rather innocuous do’s and don’ts regarding food to serious rules one should follow when selecting a wedding date.
Japan Is Preparing to Build the World's Tallest Wooden Skyscraper in Tokyo
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- Published on 22 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tokyo's skyline will soon feature the world's largest wooden skyscraper.
Vingroup, T&T Want to Undertake Feasibility Studies for 3 Metro Lines in Hanoi
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- Published on 22 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two local conglomerates have expressed interest in conducting feasibility studies for three metro routes in Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Football Federation Sets Ambitious Goals for 2018
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- Published on 22 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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▪ Final version of Trans-Pacific trade deal released, rules pushed by US on ice [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnamese Football Federation sets ambitious goals in 2018 [DTI]
Dangerous North Korean Hacker Group Targets Vietnam, Japan, Middle East
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- Published on 21 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The group, called Reaper (code name: APT37), was previously responsible for several attacks on private and public entities in South Korea, North Korean defectors, and even individuals involved with the Olympic organizations.
Uber Prepares to Sell Its Operations in Southeast Asia to Grab: CNBC Report
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- Published on 21 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although no deal has been reached yet and it’s unclear when the said deal will be made, many believe that the merge seems inevitable given Uber's current business situation in Asia.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 21 February 2018
- Written by Vu
Those who chose to stick around for Tet were treated to yet another incredible Ladies Night at Lush!
[Photos] Immerse in the Nostalgia of Tet Past With These Black-and-White Snapshots
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- Published on 21 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
While schoolchildren and some food vendors are still enjoying the rest of Tet holiday, vacation is officially over for the majority of Vietnam’s office workers. On the first day of work after Tet, let’s take a moment to wind down and take a field trip back to old Vietnam to see how our ancestors celebrated the biggest annual holiday.
Foreign Traveler Boards Wrong VNA Flight, Almost Spends Tet in Singapore Instead of Myanmar
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- Published on 21 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnam Airlines passenger with tickets to Myanmar somehow found himself aboard a plane preparing to take off for Singapore.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Passengers Threaten to Boycott Air France Over Invalid Discounts
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- Published on 21 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Your next hot fashion is made in Vietnam [OZY]
▪ Vietnamese passengers oppose Air France's fare cancellation [DTI]
[Illustrations] How Tet Traditions in Saigon and Hanoi Differ, From Booze to Bánh
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- Published on 14 February 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
How one’s family celebrates Tet can reveal a lot about where they hail from.
Nha Trang Celebrates Year of the Dog With Canine Beauty Pageant
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- Published on 13 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The top 10 dogs will participate in a Dog Fashion Show held on Monkey Island on the third day of Tet.
Local Illustrator Breathes New Life Into Vietnam's Classic Folk Paintings
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- Published on 13 February 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Images courtesy of Nguyen Xuan Lam.
Illustrator Nguyen Xuan Lam’s project revamps 20 Vietnamese folk paintings through modern graphic design techniques.
[Photos] A Pre-Tet Trip to Sa Dec, the Mekong Delta's Flower Capital
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- Published on 13 February 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Andy Ip Thien.
Sa Dec, a small Mekong Delta city four hours away from Saigon, turns into a vibrant flower kingdom in the weeks leading up to Tet.
