Vietnam's Expanding Beer Market an Attractive Target for Foreign Brewers
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Competition among foreign brewers is intensifying as Vietnam is poised to become the biggest beer market in Southeast Asia this year.
Vietnamese Spent $3bn on American Property in Last Year: Report
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese citizens have once again landed in the top 10 among countries which spend the most on property in the United States.
[Photos] Massive Hydropower Dam Discharge in Hoa Binh Attracts Throngs of Curious On-Lookers
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, even a dam discharge could be a sight to behold for local adrenaline junkies.
Vietnam Vows to Shut Down Bear-Bile Farms, Rescue 1,000 Captive Bears
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government, in partnership with Animals Asia, has finally agreed to end the cruel practice of bear bile harvesting.
Weekend News Roundup: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash in HCMC
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Sketching Saigon: Charming Indie Cafes Through the Eyes of Taiwanese Illustrator
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- Published on 23 July 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustrations courtesy of Shao-Chen Lin.
In Shao-Chen Lin’s new sketchbook, On-the-spot Sketching at Cafes in Saigon, Vietnam, the southern metropolis is defined by its most charming aspect: a robust coffee culture that permeates every corner of the city, from weathered downtown apartments to hidden hẻms in the outskirts of District 3.
Cambodia’s Craft Tile Industry Is Going Extinct
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- Published on 22 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Introduced by French colonists over a century ago, tile-making continues throughout Cambodia despite having been abandoned decades ago in France.
[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River
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- Published on 22 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As urban centers across Vietnam compete to become the most modern versions of themselves by 2030, Da Nang is getting a fancy new public space.
[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above
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- Published on 22 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From lush, green tea plantations stretching towards the horizon to islets dotting the ocean blue, flycam photography captures unique angles of Vietnam's landscapes in crisp, vivid images.
[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Saigon abodes may opt for an elaborate chandelier or painting as their interior centerpiece, the owner of this house in District 7 decided to make its door the most unique part of the structure.
Despite New $550m Sewer System, Hanoi Streets Remain Vulnerable to Severe Flooding
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s streets are still subject to severe flooding despite the completion a US$550 million drainage system.
Hẻm Gems: Kickin' It at Kim Thao's Hột Vịt Lộn Hangout
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In the thick of rainy season, afternoon snack spots are hard to come by. Street vendors make do with cement-weighted umbrellas and heavily used tarpaulin, carving out (relatively) dry patches on the sidewalk from which to operate, occasionally disrupted by a tide of rainwater rising to overtake their carts. For the most part, however, outdoor dining is not at its best in the monsoon months.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Airport Crippled by 5-Hour Traffic Jam
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Is Over-Tourism Threatening Sapa?
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Heading back from So’s village, there is only one way into Sapa, and one way out.
[Video] Local Youth Orchestra Wows Audience at Tan Son Nhat With Impromptu Performance
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there a better way to while away time at the airport than to orchestrate an impromptu music performance?
After Taiwan, Vietnam Among Asia's Most Progressive on LGBT Rights
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is once again making headlines abroad as one of the most LGBT-friendly countries on the Asian continent.
[Photos] Saigon Streets Underwater After Massive Downpour
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It looks like Saigon’s rainy season has officially arrived in town, and it made quite an entrance last night with two hours’ worth of torrential rain that left many thoroughfares paralyzed.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Host International Traffic Safety Conference
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam’s Video Game Market Ranks 28th Globally in Total Revenue: Report
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- Published on 19 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With spending on video games in Vietnam expected to hit US$365 million in 2017, the country is quickly becoming a lucrative market for game makers.
Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition
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- Published on 19 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Bangkok-based university lecturer is raising awareness of the need to save historic railway stations from bulldozers.
