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.
UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Dana Filek-Gibson.
The Vietnamese government recently pledged VND1 trillion (US$44 million) in disaster aid after the United Nations (UN) approved US$4.21 million to provide additional assistance to those affected by Typhoon Damrey.
[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.
Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Citizens from six more countries will be able to apply for Vietnam visas online, according to new government decree.
Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi
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- Published on 04 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ McDonald's opens first store in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Global giants see Vietnam through beer goggles [VnExpress]
Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert
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- Published on 03 December 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local tourism expert has suggested moving Saigon's annual Tet flower extravaganza from Nguyen Hue Street to a local canal.
