New Rule Forces Doan Ngoc Hai to Get Approval From D1 Leaders Before Clearing Sidewalks
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bad news for Saigon’s Captain Sidewalk, Doan Ngoc Hai.
Saigon Company Proposes Charging Cars to Enter Downtown Districts
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Entering downtown Saigon might be much more expensive for car and truck drivers in the near future.
68 Dead, 34 Missing as Northern Provinces Decimated by Worst Flooding in Years
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Deadly flooding, accompanied by landslides, has ravaged a number of northern and central provinces following landfall by a tropical depression in the region last Tuesday.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named Asia-Pacific’s Best Golf Destination in 2017
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- Published on 16 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Uber Vietnam fills vacated CEO position [VnExpress]
[Video] A Múa Lân Performer on Becoming One With the Lion
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- Published on 15 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Whether it's the eve of Tet or the Mid-Autumn Festival, the opening of a new business or some other auspicious occasion, Saigon’s lion dance troupes, like their counterparts across the country, are tasked with bringing luck and prosperity to the people and places in which they perform.
Vietnamese Actress Shares Story of Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Misconduct
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- Published on 14 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal continues to unfold, a Vietnamese actress has also spoken out about her experience as a victim of the movie mogul’s casting-couch abuse.
Saigon Tourism Department Punished for Plan to Charge Tourists Daily Fee
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- Published on 14 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism is in hot water thanks to a new proposal that was quickly rejected by the municipal government.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Attend Vietnam E-Payment Forum in Hanoi
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- Published on 14 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Eccentric billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma will attend Vietnam’s E-Payment Forum in Hanoi next month.
Retro Typeface 'Cotdien' Is an Homage to Vietnam's Old Hand-Drawn Signage
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- Published on 14 October 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photo courtesy of Nguyen The Manh.
Vietnam’s sense of aesthetics is going through a retro revolution: from niche cafes playing nhạc vàng and an upcoming feature-length film on áo dài artisans to retrofitted album covers of today’s pop artistes, a crop of local creatives are finding inspiration for their products through vintage styles.
Watch out for These 5 Vietnamese Food-Related Superstitions
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- Published on 13 October 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Every culture has its own customs, superstitions and traditions, some of which are so time-honored that even their strictest followers aren’t really clear on where the etiquette comes from. Vietnam certainly has its fair share of food-related rules, borne out of good manners and, occasionally, superstition. While you could probably write a book on the full list of Vietnamese food superstitions, here are just a few taboos and the reasons behind them.
[Video] Saigon, the City That's Always on the Move
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- Published on 13 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is a city of constant movement, as demonstrated by the sleek video below.
2 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Down...Again
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- Published on 13 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo illustration by Anh H.
In news that will surprise absolutely nobody, Vietnam is experiencing connectivity problems yet again after two major underwater internet cables encountered problems earlier this week.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Withdraws Run for UNESCO Director General
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- Published on 13 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam Should Tighten Control Over Camera Drones: Defense Minister
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- Published on 12 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drone operations in Vietnam might be subjected to more rigorous supervision in the future.
Saigon Begins Removing Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Bridge Construction
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- Published on 12 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Saigon recently started cutting down or relocating 258 trees on Ton Duc Thang Street to prepare for construction of a new bridge connecting District 1 and District 2.
Binh Chanh Major Ammonia Leak Sees 4 Hospitalized, 1,300 Evacuated, Numerous Pets Killed
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- Published on 12 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, a serious gas leak in Binh Chanh District wreaked havoc on the local community, causing an evacuation of some 1,300 people.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches 3rd Pair of Locally-Made Guided Missile Corvettes
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- Published on 12 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon to Undertake $8.8m Project to Dredge City 'Black Canals'
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- Published on 11 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve the city’s drainage system, Saigon authorities recently greenlit a project to revamp the canals in various peripheral districts.
Vietnam Considers Amending 2-Child Policy Due to Ageing Population, Low Birth Rates
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- Published on 11 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is considering alternatives to its current family-planning policies due to a rapidly aging population and low birth rates.
How Facebook Got a War Veteran Home After 40 Years Stranded Overseas
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- Published on 11 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Facebook addiction can either be a boon or a bane, depending on whom you ask. However, for a family in rural Thanh Hoa province in northern Vietnam, the extensive reach of the country’s cyber network has led to a miracle.
