Vietnam to Abolish Residence Books, Establish Online Citizen Database
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- Published on 06 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is in the process of completely overhauling its household registration and personal identification systems.
Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's to Open First Restaurant in Hanoi
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- Published on 06 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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▪ McDonald's Vietnam to open first restaurant in Hanoi [DTI]
▪ Vietnam to join world’s leading travel event in London [DTI]
For Saigon's Circus Performers, Money Is a Problem. But the Lack of Viewers Hurts the Most.
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- Published on 05 November 2017
- Written by Viet Pho Co. Translated by Khoi Pham. Photos by Viet Pho Co.
Nestled in a corner of Phu Nhuan District’s Gia Dinh Park, the Phuong Nam Circus is hidden under a canopy of towering trees. The main facility is an old, patched-up canvas that’s seen better days, while the metallic containers behind it currently serve as the circus’ office space. During rainy season, floods put the area under water.
China Shutters 80,000 Factories as Part of Massive Crackdown on Pollution
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- Published on 05 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
To combat pollution, China has shut down more than 80,000 factories across the country.
[Video] This Quirky Stop-Motion Video Shows the History of Women's Fashion in Vietnam
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- Published on 04 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not long ago, we introduced you to the different styles of Vietnamese men through the years, now it’s time for a history lesson on female fashion.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to Visit Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang Next Week
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- Published on 04 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, will visit both Vietnam and the Philippines from November 6-14.
Vietnam Jumps 14 Places in World Bank Ease of Business Ranking
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- Published on 03 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has improved considerably in terms of the ease of doing business within the country, according to a new World Bank report.
Hẻm Gems: The Ingenuity of 24-Way Grilled Oysters in D4
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- Published on 03 November 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Innovation is important. With a healthy imagination and a bit of gusto, humans have the ability to create everything from DIY submarines to all-terrain wheelchairs to helmets specifically for married Thai women. But while we’re all quick to celebrate such ingenuity, it’s easy to forget the hours of trial and error that went into getting it just right.
Vietnam's 12th Typhoon This Year, Damrey, Will Hit Nha Trang Head-on Tomorrow
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- Published on 03 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are in the middle of the typhoon’s path.
Morning News Roundup: Over 1,000 Khaisilk Products Confiscated in HCMC Amid Mislabeling Crisis
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- Published on 03 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Man nabbed for slashing off car mirrors in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Former US Ambassador Ted Osius to Remain in Vietnam as Fulbright University Vice President
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- Published on 02 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ted Osius, the outgoing American ambassador to Vietnam, will continue to live and work in Vietnam after his term ends.
[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode
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- Published on 02 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This rustic abode in Nha Trang blends a modern structure with traditional Vietnamese design accents to create a homey atmosphere for its dwellers.
Vietnam Plans to Retrench 10% of Government Jobs by 2021
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- Published on 02 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government is planning to cut at least 10% of civil service jobs in the next four years in an effort to curtail public spending.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week
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- Published on 02 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Da Nang schools, agencies to be given days off during APEC week [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre]
Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vinasun and Mai Linh have blamed Uber and Grab for causing thousands of drivers to quit while profits take a nosedive.
[Photos] Saigoneers Swamp Bui Vien Last Night to Celebrate Halloween
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever since District 1's Bui Vien Street was turned into a pedestrian-only zone, the main thoroughfare through Saigon’s backpacker quarter has become a mecca for city dwellers to celebrate any festive occasion.
Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.
Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Vinamilk tops list of prestigious food – beverage firms in 2017 [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam spends $9.4bn on debts this year [DTI]
Saigon's Creepiest 'Haunted' Places and the Urban Legends Around Them
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- Published on 31 October 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham.
Saigon has no shortage of eerie stories surrounding the city’s most famous “haunted” locations. Vietnam’s impressive leaps in wealth and modernization haven’t stopped local citizens from leaving a special corner in their daily lives for spiritualism, time-honored superstitions and, at times, chilling urban legends.
