Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to discourage locals from driving under the influence, the National Traffic Safety Committee recently launched a campaign to provide drinkers with free rides.
Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Foreign ownership in Techcombank officially at 0% [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnamese chemotherapy drug reduces treatment costs by 60 percent [VietnamNet]
Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Facebook’s livestream function has facilitated some of Vietnam’s most eccentric antics. Most recently, it was a vessel for a Hanoi vendor to demonstrate her passive aggression in the most unique way possible: with sanitary pads.
Here's What to Expect at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship, Hosted by Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Scott Sommerville. .
This October sees Ho Chi Minh City host its third major international futsal tournament in many years, as the best club teams from the ASEAN region meet to battle once again at the Phu Tho indoor stadium in HCMC.
Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Companies in the Mekong Delta that export cá tra, commonly known as catfish, are worried that new import regulations set by the United States will adversely impact their business.
50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Int’l school accountant victim of acid attack in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Japanese Film Festival to begin in Vietnam next week [Tuoi Tre]
Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman. Photo collage by Andy Tran.
As Saigon continues to grow and develop by the day, the city's transformation is more visible in some neighborhoods than others. Earlier this month, we asked Saigoneer readers to let us know which neighborhoods they thought were the best destinations for eating, drinking, shopping and exploring the city.
[Photos] Vinh Phuc's Tam Dao Hill Station in Its Glory Days
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nestled in a cradle of hills about 85 kilometers northwest of Hanoi is the Tam Dao Hill Station, a former colonial village whose lakes, waterfalls and villas made it known during its heyday as “The Da Lat of the North.”
Learn How to Make Money From Tourism With Hanoi's New Tourism Classes
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As part of a greater emphasis on tourism, Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has begun offering training classes to residents of frequently visited areas in order to improve tour experiences.
Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not happy about how the Vietnamese government manages its official development assistance (ODA) loans.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants to Ban Jeans, T-Shirts in Public Offices
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- Published on 23 October 2017
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▪ Ho Chi Minh City wants to ban jeans and T-shirts in public offices [VnExpress]
▪ International coffee brands quit Vietnam due to filtered down profits [VnExpress]
With E.P 2.0, Nhung Dua Tre Gives Voice to Hanoi's Youth
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- Published on 22 October 2017
- Written by Stephaine Wong. Top image by Nguyen Tuan Son + Senngxn.
Ahead of the Saigon release of E.P 2.0 tonight, Hanoi-based rock band Nhung Dua Tre provides a glimpse into the inspiration behind their latest effort.
Ministry Urges Central Government to Allocate More Funding for Environmental Protection
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- Published on 22 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is pushing to receive a higher budget, as its current funding cannot meet all of its needs.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Tokyo's Historic Tsukiji Fish Market After the Morning Rush
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- Published on 22 October 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo's most well-known destinations, famous for its early-morning tuna auctions and frenetic wholesale seafood stalls. However, visiting the market once the action has died down is a whole different experience from the one you read about in tourism guides.
Vietnam's First Japanese Gas Station Opens in Hanoi, Steals Local Hearts
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- Published on 21 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new gas station on the outskirts of Hanoi is the first foreign-owned such facility to open in Vietnam.
New Law Requires Airlines to Provide Free Food, Drink, Rest Space in Case of Long Delays
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- Published on 21 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As of November 1, passengers in Vietnam whose flights are delayed by more than three hours will be entitled to a free meal, according to Circular 27 issued by the Ministry of Transport.
Saigon's Annual Per Capita Income to Reach $9,800 by 2020: Official
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- Published on 20 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Saigon’s impressive economic growth might help its residents achieve US$9,800 in average annual income soon.
Christie's Auctions Its First Made-in-Vietnam Lacquer Artwork in London
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- Published on 20 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A handmade lacquer work designed by Tran Nu Yen Khe was part of an auction at Christie’s in London on Wednesday.
Hẻm Gems: The Green Delight of Phu Yen's Bánh Canh Hẹ
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- Published on 20 October 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In the age of the internet, we go back and forth about everything, including whether or not the most important meal of the day is, in fact, important. While members of the medical profession continue to debate the merits of breakfast, however, Saigon is full of early-morning delights, from mouthwatering cơm tấm to bowls of phở and quick-and-easy bánh mì. For a departure from your average morning meal, however, look to a more elusive regional dish: Phu Yen’s bánh canh hẹ.
