The Renovation Generation: Exploring What It Means to Be Young and Vietnamese
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos courtesy of Florian Nguyen.
In the years after 1986, Vietnam’s Doi Moi economic reforms transformed one of the world’s poorest countries into a dynamic, fast-growing nation, shaping a generation of young Vietnamese into bright, creative, entrepreneurial, and often social media-minded individuals.
Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.
Hanoi Commune Officials Jailed for Withholding Land From Local Residents
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fourteen officials have been sentenced to jail for stealing land from locals outside of Hanoi.
Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local authorities in Vietnam are taking heed of environmental issues in the country after numerous disasters in recent years.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Caught With Cocaine as 'Gifts' for Nigerian Boyfriend
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- Published on 10 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of the chaos and pollution of Hanoi, A House in Trees offers a sanctuary to its residents.
Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects.
After Viral Photo, Kien Giang Tourism Official Speaks out Against 'Beg-Packing'
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A photo of a Western tourist meditating for money on a sidewalk on Phu Quoc has forced local officials to speak out against the action.
[Photos] Saigon’s Colonial-Era Shipping Line Brought the World to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the French colonial era, the Messageries Maritimes shipping line, established in 1851, permitted thousands of men and women to traverse the seas in order to visit French colonies. It had an especially strong presence in Saigon.
100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Arrested for Extorting Businesses in Mekong Delta
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- Published on 09 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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New Draft Regulation Would Require All Hanoi Taxis to Have Same Color Scheme
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- Published on 08 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi authorities are working on a draft regulation that will significantly impact how the capital’s taxi firms operate in the next few years.
Art Photographer Explores Vietnam's Spirituality Through Muted Conversations
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- Published on 08 August 2017
- Written by Dorothy Lutz. Photos courtesy of Vu Tien Dat.
In his latest exhibition, Muted Conversations, Vu Tien Dat invites his audience to explore the unspoken in Vietnam’s spirituality and superstitions.
Vietnam Has Both the Highest and Fastest-Growing Rate of Diabetes in Southeast Asia: Expert
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- Published on 08 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Professor Thai Hong Quang, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology (VADE), recently reported that diabetes is affecting roughly 5 million Vietnamese people.
[Photos] Photographer Showcases Hong Kong's Hidden Corners From Above
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- Published on 08 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tugo Cheng, a Hong Kong-based architect and photographer, uses drone photography to give viewers a completely different perspective on the famously dense, high-rise packed city.
Vietnamese Cineplex Galaxy Cinema Looking to Exit Movie Market
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- Published on 08 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s movie fans will be disappointed to find out that one of their favorite cinema chains is leaving the market.
Morning News Roundup: VietJet Named Asia’s Best Employer Brand
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- Published on 08 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Hanoi eyes standard color scheme for taxis [Tuoi Tre]
Are Electric Cars Coming to Vietnam?
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- Published on 07 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As urban Vietnam makes a push toward cars and away from motorbikes, could electric vehicles be on the horizon?
129-Year-Old Nam Dinh Church Destroyed by Fire
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- Published on 07 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Saturday night, a 129-year-old church in Nam Dinh province caught fire, damaging one of Vietnam’s oldest religious structures.
A Sneak Peek Inside Saigon's First Metro Tunnel
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- Published on 07 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Deep below District 1, Saigon's first metro line is taking shape out of public view.
