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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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.
Vietnam Is the 27th-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter in the World: Official
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- Published on 28 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to experts, Vietnam is the 27th-largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, accounting for 0.72% of total global emissions.
Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years
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- Published on 27 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese authorities are desperately searching for new sources of construction sand amid dire warnings that the country is running out of the natural resource.
Saigon Fronts $51m for Metro Line 1 as ODA Remains Tied Up
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- Published on 27 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to ensure that work on Saigon's first metro line continues, the city's administration has approved an advance payment of US$51.7 million for the project's contractors.
VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December
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- Published on 26 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
VietJet Air is ready to expand its network yet again, with new flights from Saigon to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand starting in December.
New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer
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- Published on 26 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some herbs that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been linked to liver cancer across Asia.
From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials
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- Published on 26 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s central government is planning to curtail government spending by cutting back the amount spent on state-issued cars.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Laos' 50 Shades of Green
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Frederik Wissink. Photos by Frederik Wissink.
The first thing you notice when you arrive in Laos is the green: it’s everywhere. It’s not the buildings that catch your eye but the landscapes: untouched wilderness, valleys, trees, fields, all of it subtle shades of green.
Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.
[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Photographer Mate Valter traveled to Vietnam’s capital in February 2016 to document the unique energy of Hanoi's daily life.
