Short Film 'The Old Ways' Reminds Us Why We Love Vietnam's Northwest
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- Published on 15 November 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of Nhi Dang.
Travelogues are a special genre of video. For those who have set foot in the actual locations featured, perhaps nothing could compare with being able to immerse oneself in the local landscape and culture. However, for the less fortunate among us who are stuck behind a desk, they provide a necessary reprieve – albeit a fleeting one – from the humdrum of daily routines.
Amid Line 1 Delays, Saigon Plans to Start Building Metro Line 3A
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- Published on 15 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
While progress on Saigon’s Metro Line 1 and Line 2 is lagging behind due to delays in funding reimbursement and land clearance, city officials have recently finished a formal plan to commence construction of Metro Line 3A in the near future.
After Typhoon Damrey, 150,000 Children in Vietnam Are at Risk of Malnutrition: UNICEF
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- Published on 15 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Typhoon Damrey, which struck south-central Vietnam over a week ago, has left tens of thousands of children at risk of health issues, UNICEF reports.
VietJet Aims to Launch Direct Flights to California in 2019
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- Published on 15 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
VietJet is rapidly expanding its fleet and preparing for direct flights to California by 2019.
Morning News Roundup: ASEAN, China Agree to Protect Marine Environment in East Sea
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- Published on 15 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ ASEAN, China agree to protect marine environment in East Sea [VietnamNet]
▪ Vietnam won’t tolerate IUU fishing: MARD [SGGP]
[Photos] Phu Nhuan's Piet Mondrian-Inspired Tube House
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- Published on 14 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With a touch of bright colors as accents, a local architecture firm managed to make this Saigon tube house stand out from its dull and rigid neighbors in the vicinity.
Hanoi Sets Goal of Luring 23.85m Domestic, International Tourists This Year
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- Published on 14 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi is aiming to become a bigger hotspot for tourism, as officials are expecting the city to host 23.83 total million visitors within 2017.
[Photos] A Dreamlike Saigon in 1964 on Film
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- Published on 14 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
What makes Saigon’s 1964 self different from how it is today?
Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab
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- Published on 14 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's on-demand ride-hailing market is about to gain a new competitor as Mai Linh has announced it will launch an app-based xe ôm service next week.
Morning News Roundup: Ryan Giggs to Become Director of Football at Vietnam Academy
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- Published on 14 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Ryan Giggs to take director of football job at Vietnamese academy [Tuoi Tre]
APEC Concludes in Da Nang With New Pacific Trade Deal in Place
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- Published on 13 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, world leaders convened in Da Nang for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, creating a major trade pact in the process.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Winding Roads of Ha Giang
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- Published on 13 November 2017
- Written by Ashley Corbett. Photos by Ashley Corbett.
There are places in the world that humble us with the scale of their beauty, making us feel small and insignificant in the best possible way. Ha Giang is one of those places.
Site Clearance, Land Compensation for Long Thanh Airport Will Require $1bn: Report
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- Published on 13 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government plans to reclaim 5,585 hectares of land and relocate 15,500 people to make way for Long Thanh Airport.
Saigon Will Finally Launch First River Bus Route in November, but Only With 5 Stations
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- Published on 13 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Can Saigon’s first river bus line be ready on schedule this time?
Weekend News Roundup: During Hanoi Visit, Trump Offers to 'Mediate' in East Sea Dispute
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- Published on 13 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Trump in Hanoi offers to 'mediate' on East Vietnam Sea dispute [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Fish farmers’ floating life on hydropower lake in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Could Be Among Top 20 Economies Globally by 2050: PwC Report
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- Published on 12 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the next few decades, Vietnam might be among the world’s top economies, according to a recent report by business advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Vietnam's Nation Brand Is Ranked 45th Globally at $203bn
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's nation brand has been valued at US$203 billion, making it among the top 50 most valuable nation brands in the world.
A Very Saigon Collaboration: Hey Camel Ceramics and Linda Mai Phung’s Workwear Collection
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Mike Pham, courtesy of Hey Camel Ceramics.
Saigon breeds unusual collaborations. Take a walk around most neighborhoods and you’ll spot the odd storefront that sells both cơm chiên and motorbike parts, or an entrepreneurial spirit who’s managed, for better or worse, to fuse the flavors of strawberry and oysters. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of creativity and Saigon's infectious, go-getter attitude.
A Food Folk Tale: How a Poor Farmer Traded Starfruit for Gold
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.
In Vietnam, fruits, especially those of the oddly shaped variety, come with a story. From pineapple to watermelon, there’s not a snack in this country that doesn’t come with a lesson attached. The juicy, yellow-green starfruit is no different.
Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently
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- Published on 10 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, recently threatened to block popular messaging service WhatsApp after requesting it to remove pornographic content.
