Vietnamese Entrepreneur Makes Silicon Valley Top 40 Under 40 List
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- Published on 29 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese entrepreneur recently made the list of Silicon Valley’s 40 under 40 this year.
Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Ride Steam Locomotives From Hue to Da Nang
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- Published on 29 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Train travel in central Vietnam is about to get more nostalgic.
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Graces Binh Thanh With 'Glass Box' Office Tower
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- Published on 29 August 2017
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Saigon’s Binh Thanh District is about to get a flashy new Vo Trong Nghia-designed “glass box” office building.
Central Government Plans to Legalize Cryptocurrencies in Vietnam by 2019
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- Published on 29 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the establishment of a legal body that will manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Vietnam.
Former Director of Drug Company Sentenced to 12 Years for Smuggling Fake Cancer Medicine
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- Published on 29 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The former director of a Saigon-based pharmaceutical company has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in smuggling cancer medicine into Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: 51 Bankers, Businessmen on Trial in Vietnam for Fraud
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- Published on 29 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Saigon Mulls Plan to Outlaw High-Rise Construction Along Congested Roads
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- Published on 28 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a bid to prevent worsening traffic congestion, Saigon officials have been asked to prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings on heavily used streets.
3 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Broken, No Repair Date in Place
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- Published on 28 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Chau Vo Truong.
If your internet speeds sucked this weekend (and even now), you're not alone, as three of Vietnam's international internet cables are out of commission.
[Photos] Towering Brick Kilns in Vinh Long Form Mesmerizing 'Red Kingdom'
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- Published on 28 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the Mekong Delta, ancient clay deposits give rise to robust communities of terracotta roof tile and brick makers.
It's Official: Hanoi Will Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Areas by 2030
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- Published on 28 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s municipal officials recently gave the final nod to a plan to heavily restrict personal vehicle use in the city center.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Track-and-Field Team Ends Thai Dominance at SEA Games
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- Published on 28 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon’s Craft Beer Scene Strikes a Balance Between Foreign Brews and Vietnamese Tastes
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- Published on 27 August 2017
- Written by Alex Gordillo. Illustration by Andy Tran.
“It’s bitter,” says De, a resident of Go Vap District, after taking a sip of a locally brewed India Pale Ale at Quan Ut Ut. “I’m not sure I’m ready for it,” he adds sincerely.
Saigon’s First Designated Food Street to Open on Monday
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- Published on 27 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Earlier this year, as District 1 People’s Committee Vice Chairman Doan Ngoc Hai ramped up his sidewalk-clearing campaign, Saigoneers wondered about the fate of the city’s street food vendors. Now, just as officials proposed in March, downtown Saigon is set to have its first designated street food zone.
Vietnamese, English Versions of Acclaimed Art Book 'The First Journey' Now Available for Order
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- Published on 26 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo courtesy of Kaa Illustration.
Fans of 'The First Journey' will be glad to find out that both the Vietnamese and English versions of the book are now available to order.
[Photos] An Intimate Look Into Life in Can Tho in the 1990s
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- Published on 25 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert, known for his use of color and for his striking images of Morocco, India and Egypt, also took a series of photographs in Can Tho two decades ago.
Popular EDM Duo The Chainsmokers to Play Saigon in September
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- Published on 25 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Pop duo The Chainsmokers will perform in Saigon on September 14 as a part of the Asian leg of their “Memories…Do not open” world tour.
Hẻm Gems: Sủi Cảo and Handmade Noodles, a Match Made in Food Heaven
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- Published on 25 August 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Is this the best mì sủi cảo in Saigon? I don’t know, but it’s pretty goddamn delicious.
Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 25 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist
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- Published on 24 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Andy Ip Thien.
Vietnam is a country that rises early. Before the sun comes up, you’ll find street vendors hauling out their wares, elderly people exercising in the park and kids shuffling off to school.
Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta
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- Published on 24 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A team of archaeologists from Australia has uncovered evidence of an extensive trading network that operated in Vietnam from almost 4,500 years ago until nearly 3,000 years ago.
