The Surprising Health Benefits Behind the Asian Squat
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The Asian squat has been getting lots of attention these past few years, but most recently it has been revealed that there may be health benefits to this sitting position.
Bali Volcano Eruption Forces Airport Closure, Mass Evacuations
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bali's most well-known volcano is threatening a major eruption, forcing officials to close the island's airport and thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
Can Tho Teenager Clinches Vietnam's First Boxing Championship Medal in 6 Years
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the weekend a Vietnamese boxer clinched Vietnam’s first silver medal at a major world tournament since 2011.
Morning News Roundup: Ministry Plans Free Education for Primary, Secondary School Students
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Ministry plans free education for primary and secondary pupils [DTI]
▪ Six-year-old stabbed to death in Ho Chi Minh City [DTI]
Officials Unveil Ambitious 'Smart City' Project That Would Turn Saigon Into a Utopia
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, while many Saigoneers were still recovering from a few days of aggressive shopping during this year’s Black Friday sales, Saigon authorities convened at a conference to announce a new initiative that will, if all goes according to plan, turn the metropolis into a “smart city” by 2025.
[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Less than a decade before 1975, Vietnam’s rural provinces were still sparsely developed despite Saigon’s rising position as one of Southeast Asia's major cities.
Vietnam Slurped Down Nearly 5bn Packets of Instant Noodles in 2016: Report
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is Vietnam's addiction to instant noodles on the way out?
Airports Near Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue to Be Expanded by 2020
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to prevent overcrowding at three key airports, Vietnam will spend almost VND18.9 trillion (US$832 million) through 2020 on upgrading these facilities.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Shoppers Crowd Stores on Rainy Black Friday
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vu Cao.
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▪ Saigon shoppers crowd stores on rainy Black Friday [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam city proposes subsidizing airlines flying to local airport [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon to Commence Major Project to Mitigate Flooding on Nguyen Huu Canh
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- Published on 26 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon officials are tackling Nguyen Huu Canh Street's issues with a comprehensive project to solve the thoroughfare’s chronic flooding problem.
Ha Tinh Locals Caught Hanging Trash Bags on Saigon-Bound Train
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- Published on 26 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Your neighborhood garbage truck could never be as cool as Ha Tinh Province’s “garbage train”.
Sủi Dìn’s Journey From Imperial China to the Streets of Hai Phong
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- Published on 25 November 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
The first time I stumbled upon cô Ut’s nightly sidewalk ritual, the performance was already well under way. Perched on the low steps of what serves as a VietinBank branch by day, the young woman sat rooted to a plastic stool behind her metal display case, but her arms stretched in all directions, cleaning countertops, replenishing ingredients and ladling spoonfuls of slate grey chè vừng into plastic cups and porcelain bowls.
[Illustrations] Take a 'Feels' Trip Down Memory Lane via These Icons of 2000s Saigon
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- Published on 24 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Back in the days just after the Internet first made an appearance in the country, Vietnamese youngsters used to spend their free time flying kites, watching TV series on VHS tapes and playing 8-bit games on monochromatic handheld players.
D1 Could See 7 More Designated Street Food Venues in the Near Future
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- Published on 24 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Seven wards in District 1 have expressed their desire to set up street food zones in addition to the two that were established earlier this year, following the city’s sidewalk purge.
Morning News Roundup: Cuc Phuong National Park Threatened by Illegal Logging
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- Published on 24 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Senior man commended for returning $2,200 to owner in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Illegal logging destroying Cuc Phuong National Park [DTI]
An Overview of Saigon's Child Welfare Situation in 2016
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- Published on 23 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) study details a number of statistics and realities concerning children living in Saigon.
Sharks, Anchors & Red Tape: Why It Takes Forever to Fix Vietnam's Broken Internet Cables
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- Published on 23 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are the sharks all to blame, or should other aquatic creatures also be held responsible for Vietnam’s sluggish internet?
Vietnam Hopes to Finish 2,000-Kilometer North-South Expressway in 2025
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- Published on 23 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a meeting on Wednesday, Vietnam's central government advised infrastructure officials to commence work on major sections of the North-South Expressway this year in order for the project to be "essentially" completed by 2021.
Morning News Roundup: 474 Firms, Individuals in Vietnam Named in Paradise Papers
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- Published on 23 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Saigon's mayor says prolonged meetings are a waste of time [VnExpress]
▪ 474 firms and individuals in Vietnam named in the Paradise Papers [DTI]
Dragonfly Theater Brings Award-Winning Broadway Comedy ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ to Saigon
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- Published on 22 November 2017
- Written by Vuong Thao Nguyen. Photos by Uyen Tran.
On Saturday morning, in a small studio at Asia Music & Performing Arts Education, members of the Dragonfly Theater Company were frantically getting ready for rehearsal. On the floor were makeshift stage markings, scripts covered in handwritten notes and feather boas. The excitement in the atmosphere was palpable: another production was coming to fruition.
