Hanoi Fire Department Introduces Modified Motorbikes to Combat Blazes in Alleys
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- Published on 09 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Firefighters in Hanoi have modified motorbikes with firefighting equipment in an effort to reach deep into the city's narrow alleys.
The Story of Giang Nguyen, Grab's First Blind Coder
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- Published on 08 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon native Giang Nguyen was born completely blind, but that hasn’t stopped him from succeeding as a coder for Singapore-based ride-share app Grab.
From the Bottom of the Barrel to the Top of the Heap: The Rise of Cơm Tấm
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- Published on 08 December 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Swing by chị Hien’s street cart for dinner on any given day and you’ll find a cross-section of Saigon that covers all demographics: middle-class residents from the apartment blocks up the street, well-heeled expats from nearby City Garden, neighborhood xe ôm drivers, hungry lotto ticket vendors and everyone in between. Rich, poor, young, old, local, foreign, we all agree on one thing: these people make a mean cơm tấm.
Vietnam Hopes to Combat Child Abuse With New National Child Protection Hotline at 111
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- Published on 08 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has debuted a new child protection hotline in the wake of a string of violent child abuse cases throughout the country.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Index Jumps to 10-Year High
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- Published on 08 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnam stock index jumps to 10-year high [VietnamNet]
▪ Booking.com, Agoda must pay tax in Vietnam [VietnamNet]
Saigon's Coworking Movement and the Rise of the City's Creative Class
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- Published on 07 December 2017
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Top photo courtesy of Fablab.
I like working in cafes: every visit, I find myself a comfy seat, plug in my laptop, get the WiFi password and camp out for the whole day. But while this sounds nice, it’s only the sugar-coated version of what actually takes place when I hit a cafe. What usually happens is: I camp for an hour; then I need to pee; I have an internal debate with myself about what to do with my laptop; the debate goes on too long and I can’t hold it anymore; I bolt to the restroom and hope for the best.
The Guardian Names Quy Nhon Among 10 Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2018
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- Published on 07 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The coastal city of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018.
Bill Gates Includes 2 Vietnamese-American Authors in List of 5 Top Books in 2017
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- Published on 07 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bill Gates has included two books by authors with deep connections to Vietnam in his recent list of five great titles he read this year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Welcomes 200 Millionth Passenger
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- Published on 07 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnam Airlines welcomes 200 millionth passenger [DTI]
▪ Vietnam struggling to force Internet giants to pay local taxes [Tuoi Tre]
Starbucks Just Opened Its Largest Store in the World in Shanghai
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- Published on 06 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. .
In the proof of how important China is to its future success, Starbucks opened its largest outlet in the world in Shanghai today.
[Photos] In D3, an Owner Transforms Her Childhood Home Into an Colorful Tube House
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- Published on 06 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a recent major renovation, this tube house in District 3 is now a spacious living quarter for a multi-generational family.
Leica Opens First-Ever Vietnam Store in Hanoi
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- Published on 06 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s photography enthusiasts might be glad to find out that German high-end camera brand Leica Camera AG has established an official store in the country.
Vietnamese Men Are Most Likely to Favor Good Looks Over Personality: 20-Country Survey
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- Published on 06 December 2017
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A new survey of people from 20 countries found that Vietnamese men were the only respondent group that's more likely to value their partner's appearance over their personality.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Puts Brakes on Controversial Toll Station Following Public Backlash
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- Published on 06 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnam puts brakes on controversial toll station in wake of public backlash [VnExpress]
▪ 4 missing after fishing boat capsizes off southern Vietnam [VnExpress]
[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967
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- Published on 05 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to its proximity to Saigon, Vung Tau is perhaps Saigoneers’ favorite location for a quick weekend trip to unwind. Based on this set of photos taken in 1967 by American veteran Tom Twitty, the sleepy coastal town hasn’t changed all that much through the years, though there are obviously more motorbikes today.
Meet Kelly Marie Tran, the Asian Hero of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
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- Published on 05 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kelly Marie Tran, a Vietnamese-American, was cast in a major role for the upcoming blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
[Photos] The Hair-Raising Experience of Exploring South Korea's Creepiest Psychiatric Hospital
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- Published on 05 December 2017
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
While accounts on the history of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital are hazy, the facility was allegedly abandoned in 1996 and left to decay on a hillside outside the town of Gyeonggi-do, about an hour and a half east of Seoul.
Da Nang to Host 'Expats Got Talent' Contest Later This Month
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- Published on 05 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Expats who live in and around Da Nang need to perfect their dance moves or singing voice, as the central city is set to host its first "Expats Got Talent" talent contest soon.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month
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- Published on 05 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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▪ Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways sign codeshare agreement [DTI]
▪ Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau express boat to open this month [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Contrary to common beliefs, car sales have fallen in Vietnam this year, and the country is one of two Southeast Asian nations that failed to see the auto market grow in 2017.
