Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Grows by 7.46% in 3rd Quarter 2017
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- Published on 05 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Vietnam’s GDP grows by 7.46% in Q3 2017 [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Color and Lights: Tet Trung Thu on D5's Lantern Street
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- Published on 04 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Every fall, District 5’s Luong Nhu Hoc Street becomes a melee of lanterns, kids’ toys and dragon dance paraphernalia ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Korean Peninsula Tension Could Negatively Impact Vietnam Economy
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- Published on 04 October 2017
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Vietnam and Japan will see a drop in their credit quality should the military conflict on the Korean peninsula come to a head, according to rating agency Moody’s.
Saigon Launches 2nd Official Street Food Venue in D1
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- Published on 04 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Saigon’s second street food zone was opened recently near the Reunification Palace on Monday, following the success of the first licensed zone on Nguyen Van Chiem Street.
Vietnam Aims to Attract 1m Visitors From Japan by 2018: Official
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- Published on 04 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s tourism administration is turning to Japan as the next important partner in the industry.
Morning News Roundup: Wealthy Asians Spend Millions of Dollars on Property in HCMC
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- Published on 04 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] Here Are the New Designs for Vinfast's Sedans and SUVs
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- Published on 03 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vingroup is moving quickly with its plan to roll out locally made cars with a set of new designs for the company’s sedans and SUVs.
[Video] When Studio Ghibli's Totoro, Kiki and No-Face Roam Our World
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- Published on 03 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever wondered what your life would be like if characters from Ghibli movies exist in the real world?
Uber Vietnam CEO Dang Viet Dung Resigns
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- Published on 03 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Uber Vietnam’s top leadership role is currently empty.
Morning News Roundup: Accused Women Plead Not Guilty in Kim Jong Nam Poisoning Trial
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- Published on 03 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Kim Jong-nam poisoning trial: accused women plead not guilty [The Guardian]
- Ho Chi Minh City trials downtown taxi stands [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi to Transform Archways of Historical Bridge Into Trendy Cafes, Art Spaces, Bookshops
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- Published on 02 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s Gam Cau neighborhood is set to receive a makeover, as officials in the capital are moving forward with a plan to reopen 127 archways beneath the area’s historic elevated train tracks.
[Photos] This Stylish Saigon Hẻm House Is Perfect for a Small Family
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- Published on 02 October 2017
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Apart from the tiny plot size, this Saigon abode has nothing in common with the city’s typical tube houses.
[Photos] Tet Trung Thu Celebrations in Old Hanoi
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- Published on 02 October 2017
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As this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, more than a few Saigoneers have shown a renewed interest in the holiday’s traditions.
Saigon Seeks to Release Motorbike Emission Standards by 2018 to Reduce Exhaust
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- Published on 02 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to curtail the city’s air pollution, Saigon officials are coming up with a set of emission standards to limit motorbike exhaust.
Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Tourists Top List of Foreign Visitors to Vietnam
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- Published on 02 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Trump Confirms Visit to Vietnam, 4 Asian Countries This November
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- Published on 01 October 2017
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It’s official: US President Donald Trump will be here this coming November.
Vietnam Sees Increase in Human Rabies Deaths Due to Low Pet Vaccination Rates
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- Published on 01 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The landscape for dog ownership is changing throughout the country as Vietnam aims to reduce or even eliminate instances of dogs spreading rabies to humans.
Board Game Van Tich Turns Vietnamese Legends Into Action Figures
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- Published on 30 September 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
Step into Nguyen Huu Tu’s office, and it’s pretty clear from the get-go how he feels about action figures. Running along one side of the room are several display cases, each housing an array of superheroes, cartoons and comic book characters, from The Incredibles to Voltron to several Transformers.
Vietnam Mulls 400% Hike in Plastic Bag Tax to Reduce Waste
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- Published on 29 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam might slap a hefty tax on local plastic bag sales in the future, but it remains unclear if the hike might be of any use against the country’s love for all things plastic.
Vietnam Among First Countries to Screen Van Gogh Biopic 'Loving Vincent'
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- Published on 29 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local lovers of Van Gogh rejoice as Loving Vincent is announced to be released in October in a number of countries, including Vietnam.
