A Food Folk Tale: How a Poor Farmer Traded Starfruit for Gold
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.
In Vietnam, fruits, especially those of the oddly shaped variety, come with a story. From pineapple to watermelon, there’s not a snack in this country that doesn’t come with a lesson attached. The juicy, yellow-green starfruit is no different.
Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, recently threatened to block popular messaging service WhatsApp after requesting it to remove pornographic content.
Meet Vietnam's First-Ever Female UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan
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- Published on 10 November 2017
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In just a few days, Vietnam’s first-ever female United Nations (UN) peacekeeper will depart from Hanoi for her mission in South Sudan.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Launches Bilingual Tourism Magazine
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine [DTI]
▪ Trump and Putin set to meet in Vietnam, Kremlin says [CNBC]
Vietnamese Student Jailed in Singapore for Hacking Into Professor's Account to Modify Grades
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- Published on 09 November 2017
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A Vietnamese student was recently jailed in Singapore after he was caught hacking into his professor’s school account to change his grades as well as others'.
Russia Offers $5m in Humanitarian Aid to Help Vietnam With Typhoon Recovery
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- Published on 09 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his government to provide Vietnam with US$5 million to help storm-battered localities deal with the aftermath of Typhoon Damrey.
Vietnam Drops 4 Places to 69th in Global Gender Gap Ranking
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- Published on 09 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite having the most gender-diverse work environment in Asia, Vietnam is faring poorly when it comes to the gender gap, according to a new report.
Morning News Roundup: Japan Sends Water Purifiers to Support Flood Victims in Vietnam
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- Published on 09 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Japan sends water purifiers to support flood victims in Vietnam [DTI]
▪ Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming before APEC summit [Tuoi Tre]
Exploring the Human Condition Through a Fusion of the Familiar and the Strange
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- Published on 08 November 2017
- Written by Vuong Thao Nguyen. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In his most recent exhibition, "Paradise Lost", Hoi An-based artist Hoang Thanh Vinh Phong offers a menacing interpretation of day-to-day life. In a selection of seven works of art spanning multiple media formats, Phong delves into the identity of humans who have become indiscernible from the existence of everything around them. Mundane objects are bent out of shape to mystify life as we know it, and the silhouette of man is merely suggested, rather than explicitly displayed.
As Flooding Recedes, Hoi An Hustles to Clean up for APEC Visit
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- Published on 08 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is rushing to clean up Hoi An to prepare for a planned visit by world leaders as part of APEC’s program.
Saigon's First Apple iPhone X Sold at Record Price of VND68m
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- Published on 08 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apple fans in Vietnam might have to shell out dozens of million of dong to get their hands on a brand-new iPhone X.
Vietnam's Internet Cable Breaks for 5th Time This Year, But Who's Surprised
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- Published on 08 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's just another week in Vietnam, as one of the country's major undersea internet cables has encountered problems yet again.
Morning News Roundup: 3 Moon Bears Freed After Nearly 20 years Behind Bars in Vietnam
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- Published on 08 November 2017
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▪ 3 moon bears freed after nearly 20 years behind bars in Vietnam [VnExpress]
▪ Bitcoin regulation headaches re-emerge in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] A Walk Down Dong Khanh Boulevard in Old Saigon's Cho Lon
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- Published on 07 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ask anyone who has ever set foot in Saigon and they have undoubtedly heard of Cho Lon. Spanning the western half of District 5 and a few neighborhoods in Districts 6 and 11, the quarter has been one of the most significant hubs of trading and heritage in the city for more than two centuries.
Google and Facebook Should Be Required to Establish Offices and Servers in Vietnam: Ministry
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- Published on 07 November 2017
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A bill drafted by the Ministry of Public Security that would require major tech companies like Google and Facebook to establish offices and servers within Vietnam has been met with staunch opposition.
[Video] Short Film Retells Vietnam's Origin Story With Sleek Visuals, Impressive Soundtrack
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- Published on 07 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A refreshing take on Vietnam’s most well-known folk tale, this 2017 retelling of ‘Con Rong Chau Tien’ manages to retain the gist of the legend while improving on the traditional storyline with some impressive visuals and a Disney-grade musical soundtrack.
Tan Son Nhat Cracks List of Top 25 Most Sleep-Friendly Airports
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- Published on 07 November 2017
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In a nod to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's improved facilities, the aerodrome has been included among the top 25 most sleep-friendly airports in the world, according to a new ranking.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs $10.2bn for Clean Water Supply Projects
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- Published on 07 November 2017
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▪ New US ambassador to Vietnam hits the ground running [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam needs $10.2 billion for clean water supply projects [SGGP]
VietJet Founder Makes Forbes' List of 100 Most Powerful Women in the World
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- Published on 06 November 2017
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VietJet founder and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has once again made Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women.
Typhoon Damrey: 44 Dead, 22 Missing, 40,000 Houses Damaged
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- Published on 06 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Vietnam’s coastal provinces were battered by devastating Typhoon Damrey during the weekend.
