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.
Morning News Roundup: Local Authorities Urged to Improve Hanoi's Pedestrian Streets for Tet
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- Published on 13 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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▪ Local authorities urged to improve Hanoi's pedestrian streets for Tet [DTI]
▪ Ho Chi Minh City flower street ready to celebrate Year of Dog [Tuoi Tre]
A Thai Investor Is Spending $1.76bn on Wind Farms in Vietnam
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- Published on 12 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Three provinces in southern Vietnam might have functional wind farms as early as 2020.
Oscar-Winning Screenwriter to Adapt Horror Flick 'Co Hau Gai' for Hollywood
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- Published on 12 February 2018
- Written by Paul Christiansen. .
Geoffrey Fletcher, whose screenplay for the Lee Daniels-directed movie Precious won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2010, will adopt Vietnam's 2016 horror flick Co Hau Gai (The Housemaid).
Pollution, Animal Abuse Turn Vietnam's Time-Honored Tet Tradition Ugly
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- Published on 12 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many of the carps Hanoi residents released into the city’s waterways as part of a symbolic Lunar New Year ritual quickly died due to pollution.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Seeks Visa Waiver Extension to Boost Tourism
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- Published on 12 February 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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