Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week
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- Published on 02 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Da Nang schools, agencies to be given days off during APEC week [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre]
Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vinasun and Mai Linh have blamed Uber and Grab for causing thousands of drivers to quit while profits take a nosedive.
[Photos] Saigoneers Swamp Bui Vien Last Night to Celebrate Halloween
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever since District 1's Bui Vien Street was turned into a pedestrian-only zone, the main thoroughfare through Saigon’s backpacker quarter has become a mecca for city dwellers to celebrate any festive occasion.
Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.
Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year
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- Published on 01 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Vinamilk tops list of prestigious food – beverage firms in 2017 [SGGP]
▪ Vietnam spends $9.4bn on debts this year [DTI]
Saigon's Creepiest 'Haunted' Places and the Urban Legends Around Them
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- Published on 31 October 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham.
Saigon has no shortage of eerie stories surrounding the city’s most famous “haunted” locations. Vietnam’s impressive leaps in wealth and modernization haven’t stopped local citizens from leaving a special corner in their daily lives for spiritualism, time-honored superstitions and, at times, chilling urban legends.
Saigon Considers Overpasses, Monorail, Cable Car to Solve Airport Traffic Conundrum
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- Published on 31 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon continues to seek new solutions to ease road congestion around the city’s airport.
[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 3
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- Published on 31 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On his trip to Saigon in 1973, famed American photographer Nick DeWolf spent a lot of time strolling local streets to capture on film numerous slices of life in the southern city just before the major events of 1975.
Vietnam Suddenly Bans Cryptocurrencies After Local College Starts Accepting Bitcoins
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- Published on 31 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the weekend Vietnam's central bank took a harsh stance against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Tourist Arrivals up 28% Compared to Last Year
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- Published on 31 October 2017
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▪ Vietnam’s inflation edges closer to annual limit in October [VnExpress]
▪ Tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 28 percent year on year [SGGP]
Chinese University Begins Offering Competitive Dragon, Lion Dance Course
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- Published on 30 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case anyone is interested, Zhejiang University in China is now offering a course on dragon and lion dances.
Foreigner Praised Online After Moving Moto Driver Blocking Hanoi Road
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- Published on 30 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Here’s the full story behind the kerfuffle between a foreign man and a local motorcyclist that was caught on tape recently.
Vietnamese Consumers Are the Most Charitable in Asia-Pacific: Survey
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- Published on 30 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent survey has shown that Vietnamese consumers are the most generous in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to supporting charities.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Photographer Wins International Environmental Photo Prize
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- Published on 30 October 2017
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▪ Grab, Uber benefit from ‘unfair competition’: Vietnamese ministries [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnamese photographer wins international photo prize on environment [DTI]
Vietnam to Grant Income Tax Exemption in 3 Upcoming Special Economic Zones
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- Published on 29 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s future special economic zones (SEZ) might be the mecca for locals to achieve an unprecedented amount of income.
New Saigon Heat Coach Shakes up Team Roster Ahead of Next Season
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- Published on 29 October 2017
- Written by Harry Hodge. Photos courtesy of Kyle Julius.
Not many professional basketball coaches guide their team to a league title and then bolt to lead a new franchise on the other side of the planet.
Singapore to Ban New Private Vehicles From 2018
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- Published on 29 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Singapore’s government announced on Monday that it plans to freeze the number of private cars on its streets from 2018.
The Most Popular TV Series of Our Saigon Childhood in Pixel Form
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- Published on 28 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the age of internet streaming services, gone are the days when our selection of entertainment was limited to what local TV stations broadcasted. These illustrations by Vietnamese artist Tu Bui will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many Saigoneers.
A Food Folk Tale: The Savage Clapback That Turned a Girl Into a Pineapple
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- Published on 28 October 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Growing up in Vietnam, it seems that everything – from common household objects to fruits – has an origin story. Some of these local folk tales have a decidedly romantic angle, but others – like the legend of the pineapple – serve as a cautionary tale for children who misbehave.
