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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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.
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.
