Hẻm Gems: The Sumptuous Street Snacks of Ha Cao Ban Co
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- Published on 06 October 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Whether we’re talking about the packaged foods aisle at Circle K or the lady whipping up bánh tráng trộn on the street corner, snack foods often meet two distinct criteria: they are both delicious and unhealthy. The nature of snacking alone – hastily prepared mini-meals eaten on the go – lends itself well to quick, cheap ingredients and foods that can withstand both time and a lack of refrigeration.
Morning News Roundup: Tourism Firm Fined for Encroaching on Nha Trang Bay
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- Published on 06 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Oxford Strips Aung San Suu Kyi of Human Rights Honor Over Rohingya Crisis
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- Published on 05 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Amid criticism of her remarks on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi will be stripped of the Freedom of the City of Oxford.
[Photos] A Tour Through District 6's Eerie 'Sinking School'
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- Published on 05 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Right in the midst of District 6’s dense residential area lies an abandoned compound that towers over nearby tube houses.
Expats in Vietnam Save More Money, But Experience Worse Quality of Life Than Back Home: HSBC Survey
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- Published on 05 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
HSBC recently released its 2017 Expat Explorer Survey, awarding Vietnam with the 30th spot, down 11 spots from last year. The survey takes a number of aspects into account such as career, local economics, community, lifestyle, and the intricacies of relocating with a family.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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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