[Photos] Saigon’s Glass Paper Lantern Makers Are Back in Business
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- Published on 19 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an age where more than a few traditional Vietnamese handicrafts face extinction, a slew of orders have revived District 11’s Phu Binh lantern-making community ahead of this year’s Tet Trung Thu.
Vietnam's 1st Domesticated Elephant in 30 Years to Be Born This Month
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- Published on 19 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite predictions that Vietnam risks losing its entire elephant population within a decade, there is still hope as one elephant is set to give birth around the end of this month.
Vietnam Is Asia's Fastest-Growing Travel Destination in 2017 So Far: UN Report
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- Published on 19 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent study by the United Nations shows that during the first four months of 2017, Vietnam was the fast growing travel destination in Asia.
Ministry of Construction Requests $500,000 to Rebuild Museum in Hanoi That Nobody Visits
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- Published on 19 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo courtesy of the architects.
The Ministry of Construction recently landed in hot water for requesting that the central government allocate VND11.3 trillion (US$497,200) for a project to rebuild the Hanoi-based Museum of National History.
First Hanoi Metro Line to Miss Trial Run Yet Again Due to Lack of Funding
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- Published on 19 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is struggling to get new urban rail lines up and running, with Hanoi's first line delayed yet again thanks to financial problems.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Produce Own Bird Flu Vaccine From 2018
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- Published on 19 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] A Walk Through Downtown District 1 in 1967-68
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- Published on 18 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s current growing pains are obvious: streets are fenced off for metro construction, trees are torn down to make way for overpasses and old apartments are obliterated one by one.
Vietnam Has the Most PhDs, Fewest Research Works in Southeast Asia: Report
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- Published on 18 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s academia is filled to the brim with PhDs, but the country’s scientific journals and inventions are not catching up with the rising population of PhD holders.
After 24 Years in Operation, English-Language Newspaper Cambodia Daily Closed on September 4
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- Published on 18 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodia's leading English-language newspaper, The Cambodia Daily, closed on September 4 after 24 years in service.
Saigon Bans Western Names, Audio-Visual Tools in Primary School English Classes
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- Published on 18 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City's education department has released a new set of teaching guidelines for English-language classes at primary schools banning the use of audio-visual tools, among other rules.
[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.
