[Photos] Historic Typhoon Doksuri Batters Central, Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 18 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigoneers were busy enjoying an eventless weekend in the south, residents in central and northern Vietnam were having one of the worst times of their lives after a powerful typhoon passed through the country last Friday.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $11.8m Preparing for Dioxin Removal Near Former US Military Airbase
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- Published on 18 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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With Cambodian Release, ‘First They Killed My Father’ Could Be Eligible for Oscar Submission
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- Published on 17 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As buzz grows around Angelina Jolie’s most recent directorial effort, First They Killed My Father, the film could become this year’s Oscar submission from Cambodia.
New Regulation Causes Confusion Among Saigon Dog Owners
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- Published on 17 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s dog owners are treading carefully this weekend, as there is confusion surrounding a new regulation targeting off-leash pets.
The Gradual Decline of Mekong Delta's Floating Markets
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- Published on 16 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The traditional floating markets of the Mekong Delta are being threatened by the rapid rise of the region’s economy and infrastructure.
A Food Folk Tale: Mai An Tiêm, CEO of Vietnam’s First Watermelon Startup
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- Published on 15 September 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Andy Tran.
If you’ve been around a traditional Vietnamese household during Tet, you have probably noticed the presence of gargantuan, child-sized, dark green watermelons on the altar.
Amid Controversies, Singapore Appoints First-Ever Female President
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- Published on 15 September 2017
- Written by Khoi
Former Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob has just submitted her nomination forms, making her President-Elect of Singapore.
Morning News Roundup: Northern Central Region Braces for Storm Doksuri
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- Published on 15 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon Delays Construction of 2nd Metro Line to 2020
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- Published on 14 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the construction of Saigon’s first metro line has been riddled by delays, things are looking even gloomier for the next line which may take another decade to become a reality.
Award-Winning Vietnamese Graphic Novel ‘Long Than Tuong’ Released as English E-Book
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- Published on 14 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first volume of Vietnam’s award-winning graphic novelLong Than Tuong is now available as an English-language e-book.
One of the Strongest Storms in Recent Years, Typhoon Doksuri, Is Heading Towards Vietnam
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- Published on 14 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s coastal provinces just can’t catch a break.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly 80,000 Vietnamese Working Overseas in First 8 Months
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- Published on 14 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Hanoi Traffic Solution Contest: Japan-Vietnam Team Clinches 2nd Prize, No 1st Prize Awarded
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- Published on 13 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Remember Hanoi’s traffic congestion puzzle-solving competition?
Vietnamese Artisans, US Designer Collaborate for New York Fashion Week
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- Published on 13 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last weekend, as fashion-forward Saigoneers were lining up around the block to catch a glimpse of Vietnam’s first-ever H&M, one of the country’s own fashion businesses was making waves at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) with a vibrant display of local craftsmanship.
Vietnam Should Establish Red-Light Districts in Special Economic Zones: Lawmaker
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- Published on 13 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A member of Vietnam's National Assembly has suggested that the country should consider legalizing prostitution in special economic zones.
[Photos] Unique Thai Nguyen Primary School Criticized for Alleged High Cost, Low Attendance
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- Published on 13 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A toxic rumor has cast doubt on a primary school project in one of Thai Nguyen province’s most secluded communes.
Controversial Tax Increase on Hold as Gov't Sets Its Sights on High Economic Growth
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- Published on 13 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's central government has ordered the Ministry of Finance to put the brakes on a series of controversial tax hikes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Copyright Watchdog to Start Charging Local Hotels From October
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- Published on 13 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Thich Nhat Hanh Documentary 'Walk With Me' Out This Month in Global Theaters
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- Published on 12 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Walk With Me is a new documentary centered on Vietnamese Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh. The feature, spanning one hour and twenty-eight minutes, focuses on Hanh's three years of monastic life between rural France and a speaking tour in the US.
A Tale of Two Plans: Thu Thiem, Phu My Hung and Future Saigon
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- Published on 12 September 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
Across the Saigon River from central District 1’s glass-and-steel skyscrapers, the Thu Thiem New Urban Area is slowly – very slowly – taking shape. Named after the swampy peninsula on which it sits, this long-gestating development will, perhaps, someday become a new financial, residential and commercial center, taking pressure off Saigon’s overcrowded interior districts.
