Trump Confirms Visit to Vietnam, 4 Asian Countries This November
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- Published on 01 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
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.
Bánh Cuốn, Chee Cheong Fun and Pork Intestine Rice Rolls: A Sprawling Family Tree
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- Published on 29 September 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
One of Vietnam’s most common breakfast foods, bánh cuốn, might not save a life – not in the way that a bowl of hearty phở can – but the silky rice rolls sure do make living easier.
Morning News Roundup: Vann Molyvann, Architect Who Shaped Cambodia’s Capital, Dies at 90
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- Published on 29 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Vann Molyvann, Architect Who Shaped Cambodia’s Capital, Dies at 90 [The New York Times]
Vietnam's Mekong Delta Might Vanish in 100 Years Due to Subsidence: Experts
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- Published on 28 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Without extreme measures to alleviate subsidence, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta could cease to exist in 100 years’ time, warned experts at a two-day national conference in Can Tho.
[Photos] A Visit to Hanoi's 1,000-Year-Old Taoist Temple
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- Published on 28 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once known as Tran Vu Temple, Quan Thanh Temple is a Taoist temple situated near West Lake in Hanoi.
Vietnam's Abortion Rates Remain Highest in Asia Due to Lack of Awareness
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- Published on 28 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
The frequency of unplanned pregnancies and abortions among young Vietnamese remains high despite government efforts to raise awareness on effective contraception.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed This Weekend
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- Published on 28 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Saigon's VietPride Celebration Fills Nguyen Hue With Rainbows, Glitter, Corporate Endorsements
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- Published on 27 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Sunday, Saigon’s Nguyen Hue Boulevard was filled with members of the LGBT community and supporters to celebrate this year’s VietPride.
[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's Bánh Tráng Artisans
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- Published on 27 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rice paper has been a mainstay of Vietnam cuisine, with consumers often preferring homemade versions over industrial made ones, which has created a thriving cottage industry in the Mekong Delta.
Energy Official Suggests Lowering Environmental Standards to Help Power Plants Deal With Ash, Slag
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- Published on 27 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s older coal-fired power plants are struggling to get rid of a massive amount of ash and slag, some government agencies have recently suggested that the government lower the country’s environmental standards to help these facilities deal with the industrial waste.
Vietnam's Global Competitiveness Jumps 5 Spots to 55th: Report
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- Published on 27 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s competitiveness is moving up as the country moves from a heavily resource-based economy to an efficiency-driven one.
[Photos] Vietnam's National Film Studio Is the Perfect Backdrop for a Horror Flick
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- Published on 27 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once the country’s most prestigious film institution, the Vietnam Feature Film Studio (VFS) is now a shadow of its glorious past self.
Morning News Roundup: Official Says Giving Students English Name 'Not Good for Traditional Education'
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- Published on 27 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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How Nguyen Became the Most Common Vietnamese Surname in the World
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- Published on 26 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s current prime minister is Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The previous PM was Nguyen Tan Dung. Since we know these men aren’t all brothers, it begs the question: How did almost half of a single ethnicity, both in the country and abroad, end up with the same Vietnamese surname?
Vietnamese Tour Guides in Da Nang Petition Against Unlicensed Chinese Guides
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- Published on 26 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese-speaking Vietnamese tour guides based in Da Nang have submitted a petition to city leadership noting their concerns regarding an increase in Chinese citizens offering unlicensed tours.
[Video] Sleek Travelogue Highlights Thrilling Side of Ha Long Bay and Hanoi
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- Published on 26 September 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This sleek, well-edited travelogue by filmmaker Alex Schiller will take you on a thrilling ride around Ha Long Bay and Hanoi.
