Thua Thien-Hue to Put Ecotourism Resort, Cable Car in Bach Ma National Park
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thua Thien-Hue officials are planning to put a cable car system in the Bach Ma National Park within its territory.
[Photos] The 1920s Students of Hanoi’s Indochina University
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, “người không học như ngọc không mài” – an uneducated person is like an unpolished gem. From the founding of Ly Nhan Tong’s Quoc Tu Giam in 1076 to the 14th-century Confucian wisdom of Chu Van An and beyond, Vietnam has always placed a high value on education.
Khanhcasa Teahouse Owner Under Fire for Slapping Salesperson in the Face
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s coffee-maker market has never witnessed a scandal so riveting.
Cash-Strapped University Students in Vietnam Resort to Platelet Donations Despite Health Risks
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A wave of Vietnamese students who experience economic hardships have resorted to selling their platelets regularly in order to make ends meet.
Morning News Roundup: Dengue Fever Death Toll Rises to 24 as Outbreak Spreads Across Vietnam
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- Published on 16 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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A Brief Primer on Vietnam’s Football History
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- Published on 15 August 2017
- Written by Scott Sommerville.
How Vietnamese teams made the jump from small-time local leagues to national franchise football.
Grab Vietnam to Increase Commission Rate to 20%, Upsets Drivers
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- Published on 15 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Grab’s impending policy changes are upsetting its drivers who found the increase in commission unfair.
[Video] Americans Try Bánh Mì for the First Time, Can't Stop Eating
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- Published on 15 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Don’t watch this video when you’re hungry.
Land Prices Near Pedestrian-Only Areas in Saigon and Hanoi Boom
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- Published on 15 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Newly opened and planned pedestrian streets in Hanoi and Saigon have sent land prices in these areas through the roof.
Morning News Roundup: Jetstar Launches Direct Flights Between Quang Binh, Chiang Mai
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- Published on 15 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Old Saigon Building of the Week: The Three-Legged Bridge of Cho Lon
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- Published on 14 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers born after the 1990s might be familiar with the term dân chơi cầu Ba Cẳng, or “the daredevils of Ba Cang Bridge”. However, not many are aware of its starting point, which originated from a real bridge in District 6.
Draft Law Would Double Leasehold Terms for Foreigners in Vietnam
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- Published on 14 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new bill has been drafted that will double foreigners’ real estate ownership terms for properties in special economic zones in Vietnam.
Bac Kan Authorities Blame 12-Year-Old Boy for Breaking $616,000 Sculpture
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- Published on 14 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A 12-year-old boy has been blamed for allegedly breaking part of a US$616,000 stone statue in the northern province of Bac Kan.
'Dunkirk' Director Christopher Nolan Was in Saigon During the Weekend
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- Published on 14 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some hopeful fans were wondering if he was in the country to find inspiration for a Dunkirk 2.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon to Remove 100 Trees to Make Room for Traffic Near Airport
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- Published on 14 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Street Cred: Trinh Cong Son, the Voice of a Generation
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- Published on 13 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Earlier this week, Hanoi officials announced the conversion of the capital’s narrow Trinh Cong Son Street into a pedestrian zone featuring artistic performances as well as snacks and souvenirs.
After 4 Months, Doan Ngoc Hai's Sidewalk-Clearing Crusade Returns
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- Published on 13 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a four-month break, Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of District 1’s sidewalk-clearing crusade, is finally back on the streets, towing illegally parked vehicles and confiscating property from local nhậu restaurants.
Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021
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- Published on 12 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is predicted to achieve 8% annual growth over the next five years, becoming the second-fastest growing urban economy in Asia during that period.
Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans
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- Published on 12 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastructure projects ever.
The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes
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- Published on 11 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For some, Saigon's hẻms are a treasure trove of hidden urban gems. But for those living in these alleyways, they can also be a relentless source of inconvenience and frustration.
